PRO-2043 30-Channel Direct Entry Programmable Scanner
(200-0415)                 Troubleshooting            Faxback Doc. # 47685

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.

SYMPTOM                               SUGGESTION

Scanner is on, but will not scan.     Be sure SQUELCH is adjusted
                                      properly.  See "Turning On the
                                      Scanner/Setting Volume and Squelch"
                                      in Faxback Doc. # 38419.

Scanner receives stations poorly      Check the antenna (indoor or 
or not at all.                        outdoor).

                                      Signals may be blocked from being
                                      received by the scanner due to
                                      metal frames or material in the
                                      building.  Change the scanner's
                                      location and try again.

The scanner's keys do not work.       The scanner might be locked.  Reset
                                      the scanner.  See "Resetting the
The display shows random segments.    Scanner" in Faxback Doc. # 38419.

Scanner does not work at all.         Check that the power supply is
                                      working.

                                      The scanner might be locked.  Reset
                                      the scanner.  See "Resetting the
                                      Scanner" in Faxback Doc. # 38419.

Scanner locks on frequencies that     Be sure SQUELCH is adjusted
have an unclear transmission.         properly.  See "Turning On the
                                      Scanner/Setting Volume and Squelch"
                                      in Faxback Doc. # 38419.

                                      Be sure birdie frequencies are not
                                      programmed, or listen to birdie
                                      frequencies manually.  See "Birdie
                                      Frequencies" in Faxback Doc. # 17653

(LB/eb 5/15/98)