Radio Shack PRO-95 - Manual (Page 82)

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Possible Cause Remedy
Scanner is
totally
inoperative. The AC or DC
adapter is not
connected. Be sure the adapter's
barrel plug is fully
inserted into the PWR
DC 9V jack.
Batteries have failed Recharge the
rechargeable batteries
or replace the stan-
dard batteries
Poor or no
reception. An antenna is not
connected or is
connected
incorrectly. Be sure an antenna is
properly connected to
the scanner.
Programmed
frequencies are the
same as “birdie”
frequencies. Avoid programming
frequencies listed
under “Birdie
Frequencies” on
Page 69 or only listen
to them manually.
The keypad
does not work. Keylock is turned on. Turn off keylock.
The scanner might
need to be reset or
initialized. Turn the scanner off
then on again, or reset/
initialize the scanner
(see “Resetting/
Initializing the Scanner”
on Page 83).
The scanner is
on but will not
scan. SQUELCH is not
correctly adjusted. Turn SQUELCH
clockwise.
Only one channel or
no channels are
stored. Store frequencies into
more than one
channel.
During
scanning, the
scanner locks
on frequencies
that have an
unclear
transmission. Programmed
frequencies are the
same as “birdie”
frequencies. Avoid programming
frequencies listed
under “Birdie
Frequencies” on
Page 69, or only listen
to them manually.