PRO-71 VHF/UHF/Air Handheld Scanner
(200-0311A)                Troubleshooting            Faxback Doc. # 60716

If you have problems, here are some suggestions which might help.

Problem                  Possible Cause            Remedy

Scanner is on but will   SQUELCH is not adjusted   Turn SQUELCH clockwise.
Not scan.                Correctly.                   

                         Only one channel or no    Store frequencies into
                         channels are stored.      more than one channel.

                         Channels are locked out.  Remove the lockout

Scanner is totally       No power.                 Check the batteries or
Inoperative.                                       make sure the AC 
                                                   adapter or DC adapter
                                                   is connected properly.

                                                   Recharge the 
                                                   Rechargeable batteries
                                                   or replace the non
                                                   rechargeable batteries.

                         The AC adapter or DC      Be sure the adapter's
                         adapter is not connected. barrel plug is fully
                                                   plugged into the POWER
                                                   jack.

In the scan mode the     "Birdies"                 Avoid programming
Scanner locks on freq-                             frequencies listed
uencies that have an                               under "Birdie 
unclear transmission.                              Frequencies" in Faxback
                                                   Doc. # 60715 or only
                                                   listen to them manually 

Resetting The Scanner

If the scanner's display does not work properly after you install 
batteries or connect it to power, you might need to reset the scanner.

CAUTION:  This procedure clears all the information you have programmed
          into the scanner.  Before you reset the scanner, try turning it
          off and on to see if it begins working properly.

To reset the scanner, turn it off, then turn it back on while holding down
the 2 and 9 keys.

If none of these suggestions help, take your scanner to your local Radio 
Shack store for assistance.

(GLW EB 8/3/00)

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