User's Manual

20-527 Owner’s Manual Draft
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127,800 (kHz) / 1000 = 127.8 MHz
To convert MHz to meters, divide 300 by the number of megahertz:
300/50 MHz = 6 meters
TROUBLESHOOTING
If you have problems with your scanner, here are some suggestions that might help you eliminate the
problem. If they do not, take your scanner to your local RadioShack store for assistance.
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Problem Possible Cause Remedy
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Scanner is The AC or DC adapter is not Be sure the adapter’s barrel plug is
totally connected. fully inserted into the PWR DC 9V
inoperative. jack.
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Batteries have failed Recharge the rechargeable batteries
or replace the standard batteries.
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Poor or no An antenna is not connected or is Be sure an antenna is properly
reception. connected incorrectly. connected to the scanner.
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Programmed frequencies are the Avoid programming frequencies
same as “birdie” frequencies. listed under “Birdie Frequencies” on
Page XX or only listen to them
manually.
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The keypad Keylock is turned on. Turn off keylock.
does not work. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The scanner might need to be Turn the scanner off then on again, or
initialize. initialize the scanner (see “Initializing
the Scanner” on Page XX).
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The scanner is SQUELCH is not correctly adjusted. Turn SQUELCH clockwise.
on but will not -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
scan. Only one channel or no channels Store frequencies into more than one
are stored. channel.
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