Troubleshooting - Radio Shack PRO-2050 Owner's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

If your scanner is not working as it should, these suggestions might help you elimi-
nate the problem. If the scanner still does not operate properly, take it to your local
RadioShack store for assistance.
PROBLEM
Scanner is on but will not
scan.
Scanner is totally inoper-
ative.
Poor or no reception
appears.
Error
In the scan mode, the
scanner locks on fre-
quencies that have an
unclear transmission.
Scanner will not track a
trunked system.
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POSSIBLE CAUSE
is not correctly
SQUELCH
adjusted.
Only one channel or no
channels are stored.
No power.
The AC or DC adapter is
not connected.
The scanner must be
reset.
An antenna is not con-
nected or connected
incorrectly.
Programming error.
Programmed frequen-
cies are the same as
"birdie" frequencies.
The transmission might
not use a system that
can be tracked by your
scanner.
REMEDY
Adjust
SQUELCH
wise.
Store frequencies into
more than one channel.
Make sure the scanner is
plugged into a working
AC or DC outlet.
Be sure the adapter's
barrel plug is fully
inserted into the
jack.
Reset the scanner (see
"Resetting the Scanner"
on Page 49).
Make sure an antenna is
connected to the scan-
ner.
Reprogram the fre-
quency correctly, includ-
ing the decimal point.
Avoid programming fre-
quencies listed under
"Birdie Frequencies" on
Page 38 or only listen to
them manually.
Scan another transmis-
sion.
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DC 12V