PRO-508  (200-0408)           Troubleshooting          Faxback Doc. # 6982

We hope you do not have any problems with this scanner, but if you do,
the following suggestions might help.

Problem                           Cause and Solution

The scanner does not function.    Check to see that the scanner is
                                  plugged into a working AC outlet.
                                  Check the AC adapter to make sure it
                                  is working properly.  Replace the
                                  adapter and try again.

No reception or poor reception.   Antenna is not correctly installed.
                                  Check the connector.

                                  The area is not suitable for the
                                  scanner.  Relocate the scanner and try
                                  again.

                                  Frequencies are not properly
                                  programmed.  Check and reprogram.

Error appears on the display.     Programming error.   Check the
                                  frequency and reprogram if necessary.

Keys do not work and display is   Reset the scanner.
random.

The frequency entered is not      If no error is displayed, you entered
displayed.                        a frequency between the acceptable
                                  frequency interval.  Your scanner
                                  rounds invalid frequencies down to
                                  the nearest valid frequency.  Enter
                                  the correct frequency.

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


(smm 03/03/94)