Troubleshooting – Radio Shack PRO-72 User Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING

If your scanner is not working as it should, these sugges-
tions might help you eliminate the problem. If the scanner
still does not operate properly, take it to your local Ra-
dioShack store for assistance.

Problem

Possible Causes

Remedies

The scanner
does not
work at all.

The AC or DC
adapter is not
properly connect-
ed.

Be sure the adapt-
er is plugged into
a working AC out-
let or cigarette-
lighter socket, and
is fully inserted
into the scanner’s

PWR/DC 9V

jack.

The internal batter-
ies/battery pack
needs to be re-
charged, or the
non-rechargeable
batteries are dead.

Charge the re-
chargeable batter-
ies or battery
pack, or replace
non-rechargeable
batteries with
fresh batteries.

Poor or no
reception.

Improperly con-
nected antenna.

Be sure the anten-
na is properly con-
nected.

Programmed fre-
quencies are the
same as birdie fre-
quencies.

Avoid program-
ming frequencies
listed under “Bird-
ie Frequencies” on
Page 40.

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