PRO-2052 1000-Channel Dual Trunking Home Scanner
(200-0432) Troubleshooting Faxback Doc. # 58690
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 will SQUELCH is not correctly Adjust SQUELCH
not scan. adjusted. clockwise.
Only one channel or no Store frequencies
channels are stored. into more than one
channel.
Scanner is totally No power. Make sure the scanner
inoperative. is plugged into a
working AC or DC
outlet.
The AC or DC adapter is Be sure the adapter's
not connected. barrel plug is fully
inserted into the DC
12V jack.
The scanner must be reset. Reset the scanner
(see "Resetting the
Scanner" below).
Poor or no reception. An antenna is not connec- Make sure an Antenna
td or connected incor- is connected to the
rectly. 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 listed
frequencies that have frequencies. under "Birdie
an unclear transmission. Frequencies" in
Faxback Doc. # 17653
or only listen to
them manually.
Scanner will not track The transmission might not Scan another
a trunked system. use a system that can be transmission.
tracked by your scanner.
The data frequency is Find the data
missing. frequency (see
"Programming Trunked
Frequencies" in
Faxback Doc. # 58688.
The system you are trying Set the scanner to
to track is a Type 1 receive Type 1
System and the scanner trunked frequencies.
is set to scan Type 11 See "Scanning Type 1
systems. and Hybrid Trunked
Systems" in Faxback
Doc. # 58688.
Scanner will not stop The IDs you have stored Scan another
while scanning a scan are not active. transmission.
list.
Scanner will not Squelch is not correctly Set "Setting Squelch
acquire a data channel. adjusted. for the Trunk
Scanning Mode" in
Faxback Doc. # 58688.
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" in
Faxback Doc. # 58688.
Missing replies to The system you are trying Set the scanner to
Conversations. to track is a Type 1 Sys- receive Type 1
tem and the scanner is set trunked frequencies.
to Scan Type 11 systems. See "Scanning Type 1
and Hybrid Trunked
Systems" in Faxback
Doc. # 58688.
The selected fleet map is Try another preset
incorrect. fleet map. See
"Scanning Type 1 and
Hybrid Trunked
Systems" in Faxback
Doc. # 58688.
Not all of the trunk's Enter all of the
frequencies have been trunk's Frequencies.
entered.
Channel activity The transmission might be Scan for another
indicators are lighting a private or telephone transmission.
but no sound is heard. interconnect call. The
scanner does not scan
these types of
transmissions.
The ID is locked out. Unlock the ID (see
"Unlocking a Single
ID" and "Unlocking
All IDs" in Faxback
Doc. # 58688).
Resetting The Scanner
You might need to reset the scanner if:
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.
To reset the scanner, turn it off. Then, while you hold down 2
and 9, turn on the scanner. CLEAr appears for about 5 seconds
while the scanner resets.
CAUTION: Do not turn off the scanner while it is resetting.
(BR EB 2/22/00)
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