PRO-2014 50-Channel Programmable Home Scanner
(200-0420)                 Troubleshooting            Faxback Doc. # 47763

If your scanner is not working as it should, 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.

PROBLEM                         SUGGESTION

Scanner is on, but will         Be sure SQUELCH is adjusted properly.
not scan.                       See "Turning On the Scanner/Setting volume
                                and Squelch" in Faxback Doc. # 47761.

                                Be sure MANUAL is not displayed.  If it
                                is, press SCAN.

Scanner receives stations       Check the antenna (indoor or outdoor).
poorly or not at all.
                                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           The scanner might be locked.  Reset the
not work                        scanner.  If that does not work,
                                reinitialize the scanner.  See "Resetting/
The display shows               Reinitializing the Scanner" in Faxback Doc
random segments.                47761.

Scanner does not work           Check that the power supply (AC adapter/AC
at all                          outlet) is working.

                                The scanner might be locked.  Reset the
                                scanner.  If that does not work,
                                reinitialize the scanner.  See "Resetting/
                                Reinitializing the Scanner" in Faxback Doc
                                47761.

Scanner locks on frequencies    Be sure SQUELCH is adjusted properly.
that have an unclear
transmission.                   Be sure birdie frequencies are not
                                programmed, or listen to birdie
                                frequencies manually.  See "Birdie
                                Frequencies" in Faxback Doc. # 17653.

(BR/eb 5/20/98)

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