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Troubleshooting – Radio Shack PRO-2049 User Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING

If your scanner is not working as it
should, these suggestions might help
you eliminate the problem. If the scan-

ner still does not operate properly,
take it to your local RadioShack store
for assistance.

SYMPTOM

SUGGESTION

Scanner is on, but will not scan.

Be sure

SQUELCH

is adjusted proper-

ly. See “Turning On the Scanner/Set-
ting Volume and Squelch” on Page 17.

Scanner receives stations poorly or not
at all.

Check the antenna (indoor or outdoor).

Signals may be blocked from being re-
ceived by the scanner due to metal
frames or material in the building.
Change the scanner’s location and try
again.

• The scanner’s keys do not work.

• The display shows random seg-

ments.

The scanner might be locked. Reset
the scanner. See “Resetting the Scan-
ner” on Page 17.

Scanner does not work at all.

Check that the power supply is work-
ing.

The scanner might be locked. Reset
the scanner. See “Resetting the Scan-
ner” on Page 17.

Scanner locks on frequencies that have
an unclear transmission.

Be sure

SQUELCH

is adjusted proper-

ly. See “Turning On the Scanner/Set-
ting Volume and Squelch” on Page 17.

Be sure birdie frequencies are not pro-
grammed, or listen to birdie frequen-
cies manually. See “Birdie
Frequencies” on Page 27.

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