Radio Shack PRO-2048 - Manual (Page 40)

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TROUBLESHOOTING
If you have problems, here are some suggestions that might help. If they do not,
take your scanner to your local RadioShack store for assistance.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Scanner is on but will not
scan. SQUELCH is not correctly
adjusted.
Adjust SQUELCH clockwise.
Only one channel or no
channels are stored. Store frequencies into more
than one channel.
The scanner’s display
must be reset. Reset the scanner’s display
(see “Resetting the Scan-
ner’s Display” on Page 10).
Scanner is totally inopera-
tive. No power. Make sure the scanner is
plugged into a working AC
or DC outlet.
The AC or DC adapter is
not connected. Be sure the adapter’s barrel
plug is fully plugged into the
DC 12V jack.
The scanner’s display
dims. The AC or DC adapter is
not providing the required
voltage. Make sure the AC or DC
adapter is set to provide the
required voltage.
Keypad does not work or
display randomly
changes. The scanner’s display
must be reset. Reset the scanner’s display
(see “Resetting the Scan-
ner’s Display” on Page 10).
Poor or no reception. An antenna is not con-
nected or connected
incorrectly. Make sure an antenna is
correctly connected to the
scanner.
Programmed frequencies
are the same as “birdie”
frequencies. Avoid programming fre-
quencies listed under
“Birdie Frequencies” on
Page 30, or only listen to
them manually.
Error appears. Programming error. Reprogram the frequency
correctly, including the deci-
mal point.
While scanning In the
scan mode, the scanner
locks on frequencies that
have an unclear transmis-
sion. Programmed frequencies
are the same as “birdie”
frequencies. Avoid programming fre-
quencies listed under
“Birdie Frequencies” on
Page 30, or only listen to
them manually.
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