Radio Shack Desktop Scanner - Troubleshooting; Common Scanner Problems and Solutions; Resetting the Scanner

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Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
If your scanner stops operating properly, these suggestions might help you eliminate the
problem. If the scanner still does not operate properly, take it to your local RadioShack store for
assistance.
RESETTING/INITIALIZING
THE SCANNER
If the scanner's display locks up or does not
work properly after you connect a power
source, you might need to reset or initialize
the scanner.
Important
: If you have problems, first try to
reset the scanner. If that does not work, you
can initialize the scanner; however, this
clears all information stored in your
scanner's memory.
Resetting the Scanner
1. Turn off the scanner, then turn it on
again.
2. Insert a pointed object, such as a
straightened paper clip, into the reset
opening on the back of the scanner (as
shown) and gently press then release
the reset button inside the opening. If
the scanner still does not work properly,
you might need to initialize the scanner.
PROBLEM SUGGESTION
Scanner is on, but will not scan. Be sure
SQUELCH
is adjusted properly. See “Turning On the
Scanner/Setting Volume and Squelch” on Page 14.
Be sure
MAN
is not displayed. If it is, press
SCAN
.
Scanner receives stations poorly or
not at all.
Check the antenna (indoor or outdoor).
Signals may be blocked from being received 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, or
the display shows random segments.
The scanner might be locked. Reset the scanner. If that does
not work, reinitialize the scanner. See “Resetting/Initializing the
Scanner.”
Scanner does not work at all. Check that the power supply (AC adapter/AC outlet) is working.
The scanner might be locked. Reset the scanner. If that does
not work, reinitialize the scanner. See “Resetting/Initializing the
Scanner.”
Scanner locks on frequencies that
have an unclear transmission.
Be sure
SQUELCH
is adjusted properly.
Be sure birdie frequencies are not programmed, or listen to
birdie frequencies manually. See “Birdie Frequencies” on
Page 22.