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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
Problem Possible Caus Remedy
Poor reception Weak signals from
distant stations
Reposition radio for
best reception.
Attenuator is in use
on weak signals.
Check performancewith
and without attenuator
activated, use setting
with best reception.
Strong signal
overload from
nearby
transmitter(s)
Check performancewith
and without attenuator
activated, use setting
with best reception.
Scanner will
not power on
AC or DC power
supply is not
properly connected.
Check connection to AC
or DC power source.
Dead batteries Replace batteries.
The keypad
does not work
Keypad lock is
activated.
Press FUNC LOCK to
disable keypad lock.
The scanner may
need to be reset or
initialized.
See “Resetting /
Initializing the Scanner”
on Page 108.
Scanner will
not scan when
SCAN is
pressed.
Possible “birdie”
frequency
programmed
Tighten squelch, apply
attenuator or lock out
the “birdie” frequency.
The scanner may
need to be reset or
initialized.
See “Resetting /
Initializing the Scanner”
on Page 108.
No channels
programmed, or
only one channel
programmed, or all
channels locked
out
Ensure that the scanner
has more than one
channel programmed
and enabled for
scanning.
SQUELCH is not
adjusted properly.
Turn SQUELCH
clockwise until scanning
resumes.