PRO-2050 VHF/UHF TrunkTracker Scanner
(200-0430) Troubleshooting Faxback Doc. # 46012
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 Possible Cause Remedy
Scanner is on but SQUELCH is not correctly Adjust SQUELCH
will not scan. adjusted. clockwise.
Only one channel or Store frequencies
no channels are into more than
stored. one channel.
Scanner is totally No power. Make sure the
inoperative. scanner is
plugged into a
working AC
or DC outlet.
The AC or DC Be sure the
adapter is not adapter's barrel
connected. plug is fully
inserted into the
DC 12V jack.
The scanner must Reset the scanner
be reset. (see "Resetting
the Scanner"
below).
Poor or no reception An antenna is not Make sure an
connected or connected antenna is
incorrectly. connected to the
scanner.
Error appears. Programming error. Reprogram the
frequency
correctly,
including the
decimal point.
In the scan mode, the Programmed frequencies Avoid programming
scanner locks on are the same as "birdie" frequencies
frequencies that frequencies. listed under
have an unclear "Birdie
transmission. Frequencies" on
Faxback Doc.#17653
or only listen to
them manually.
Scanner will not The transmission might Scan another
track a trunked not use a system that transmission.
system. can be tracked by your
scanner,
The data frequency is Find the data
missing. frequency (see
"Programming
Trunked
Frequencies" on
Faxback Doc.
# 46011).
The system you are Set the scanner
trying to track is a to receive Type
Type I system, and the I trunked
scanner is set to scan frequencies. See
Type II systems. "Scanning Type I
and Hybrid
Trunked Systems"
on Faxback Doc
# 46011.
Scanner will not No IDs have been Store one or
stop while scanning stored. more IDs (see
a scan list. "Scan Lists" on
Faxback Doc.
# 46011).
The IDs you have stored Scan another
are not active. transmission.
Scanner will not SQUELCH is not correctly Adjust squelch
acquire a data channel. adjusted for trunk for trunk
tracking. tracking. See
"Setting Squelch
for the Trunk
Tracking Mode"
on Faxback Doc.
# 46011.
The frequency used for Add the frequency
the data channel is used for the data
missing. channel to the
frequency list.
(see "Programming
Trunked
Frequencies" on
Faxback Doc.
# 46011).
Missing replies to The system you are Set the scanner
conversations. trying to track is a to receive Type
Type I system, and the I trunked
scanner is set to scan frequencies. See
Type II systems. "Scanning Type I
and Hybrid Trunked
Systems" on
Faxback Doc.#46011.
The selected fleet map Try another
is incorrect. preset fleet
map or program
your own fleet
map (see
"Scanning Type I
and Hybrid
Trunked Systems"
on Faxback Doc.
# 46011).
Not all of the trunk's Enter all of the
frequencies have been trunk's
entered. frequencies.
Channel activity The transmission might Scan for another
indicators are be a private or telephone transmission.
lighting but no interconnect call.
sound is heard. The scanner does not
scan these types of
transmissions.
The ID is locked out. Unlock the ID
(see "Unlocking
a Single ID" or
"Unlocking all
IDs" on Faxback
Doc. # 46011).
Resetting The Scanner
You might need to reset the scanner if any of the following occur:
The scanner's display locks up.
The scanner does not work properly after you connect power.
The scanner is dropped or subjected to a physical or electrical shock.
CAUTION: This procedure clears all the information you have programmed
into the scanner. Use this procedure only when you are sure
your scanner is not working properly.
1. Turn off the scanner.
2. While you press and hold down 2 and 9, turn on the scanner.
Note: It takes about 10 seconds until the reset is completed. CLEAR
appears during resetting.
CAUTION: Do not turn off the scanner while you reset it.
(LB/EB 12/30/97)