Troubleshooting Chart - Radio Shack PRO-96 Owner's Manual

T
ROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Possible Caus
Poor reception Weak signals from
distant stations
Attenuator is in use
on weak signals.
Strong signal
overload from
nearby
transmitter(s)
Scanner will AC or DC power
not power on supply is not
properly connected.
Dead batteries
Keypad lock is
activated.
The keypad
The scanner may
does not work
need to be reset or
initialized.
Scanner will Possible "birdie"
not scan when frequency
SCAN is programmed
pressed.
The scanner may
need to be reset or
initialized.
No channels
programmed, or
only one channel
programmed, or all
channels locked
out
SQUELCH is not
adjusted properly.
C
HART
Remedy
Reposition radio for
best reception.
Check performance with
and without attenuator
activated, use setting
with best reception.
Check performance with
and without attenuator
activated, use setting
with best reception.
Check connection to AC
or DC power source.
Replace batteries.
Press FUNC LOCK to
disable keypad lock.
See "Resetting /
Initializing the Scanner"
on Page 108.
Tighten squelch, apply
attenuator or lock out
the "birdie" frequency.
See "Resetting /
Initializing the Scanner"
on Page 108.
Ensure that the scanner
has more than one
channel programmed
and enabled for
scanning.
Turn SQUELCH
clockwise until scanning
resumes.
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