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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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