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Problem Possible
Cause
Suggestion
Check the batteries or make sure
the AC adapter is connected to
an AC outlet and the scanner.
The
scanner
doesn’t
work.
The scanner
might not get
any AC/DC
power.
If there is a wall switch that
controls power to the AC outlet
where you connected the AC
adapter, make sure it is on.
Check the antenna connection or
move or reposition the antenna.
Move the scanner.
Improper
reception.
The
scanner’s
antenna
might need
to be
adjusted.
You might be in a remote area
that could require an optional
multi-band antenna. Check with
your dealer or local electronics
store.
The squelch
might need
to be
adjusted.
Adjust the squelch threshold.
See “Turning On The Scanner
and Setting Squelch”
The antenna
might need
to be
adjusted.
Check the antenna connection.
One or more
channels
might be
locked out.
Make sure the channels you
want to scan are not
locked out.
The
channel’s
frequency
might not be
stored in
memory.
Make sure the channel’s
frequency is stored in the
scanner’s memory.
Scan won’t
stop.
The channel
might not be
active.
Wait for a transmission on the
channel.
You must
press Scan
to scan.
Press Scan.
The squelch
might need
to be
adjusted.
Adjust the squelch threshold.
See“Turning On The
Scanner and Setting Squelch”.
One or more
channels
might be
locked out.
Make sure the channels you
want to scan are not
locked out.
Scan won’t
start.
The antenna
might need
to be
adjusted.
Check the antenna connection.
