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Troubleshooting – Radio Shack DX-392 User Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Your receiver should give you years of
trouble-free service if you follow the in-
structions given in this manual. If you
have problems, the chart below might
help.

If you still have problems after follow-
ing the suggestions below, take the re-
ceiver to your local Radio Shack
storefor assistance.

Problem

Cause

Weak or intermittent sound.

• The primary-power batteries are

weak.

• Antenna needs adjusting.

• Metal is blocking the signal. Move

the receiver near a window when
you use it inside a vehicle or metal
frame building.

• Frequency needs fine tuning. See

“Tuning” on Page 9.

Scan stops when there is no clear sig-
nal.

This is caused by birdies. See “Bird-
ies” on Page 31. Using an outdoor an-
tenna might reduce these signals.

Frequency does not change when you
turn

ROTARY TUNING

.

FAST/FINE/LOCK

switch is set to

LOCK

.

ROTARY TUNING

and front panel but-

tons do not respond.

If

appears on the display, the lock

switch is set to

.

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