Radio Shack 20-163 Satellite Radio User Manual


 
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Additional Information
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Additional Information
Issue Solution
The scanner does not scan.
Cause:
The squelch might not be
adjusted correctly.
One channel or no channels
stored in the scanner.
Turn SQ clockwise.
Save more frequencies into channels.
Error message appears
when trying to upload or
download from a computer.
Cause:
Your computer is using
Windows XP and does not
have the necessary USB
cable driver.
Download and install the “Windows
XP Driver to resolve PC connection
error” file
from your scanner’s
Product Support page or the
Software Download page on
www.RadioShack.com.
Then make your connection and try
again. Be sure the correct COM port
is selected in device manager.
Birdie Frequencies
All scanners have signals created inside the scanner’s receiver.
These birdie frequencies can interfere with transmissions on the
same frequencies. If the interference is not severe, you might be
able to turn SQ clockwise to omit the birdie.
To find the birdies:
1. Disconnect the antenna and move it away from the scanner.
Make sure that no other nearby radio or TV sets are turned on
near the scanner.
2. Start a search of every frequency range from its lowest
frequency to the highest. When the search stops, often without
any sound, this is a birdie.
3. Make a list of all the birdies in your scanner for future reference.
Initializing the Scanner
If the scanner’s display locks up or does not work properly after
you connect a power source or install batteries, you might need to
initialize it.
Caution: This procedure clears the scanner’s memory.
Initialize the scanner only after trying all other methods to
correct issues.
To initialize the scanner:
1. Turn off the scanner, then turn it on again.
“Multi-system
Trunking Scanner”
appears.
2. While
“Multi-system Trunking Scanner”
appears, press 0.
3. Press 1.
4. Press ENT.
“Initializing please stand by”
appears for
about 5 seconds. When the initialization is complete, M000
appears on the second line of the display.
“Bank 0 Ch 00”
appears.
Note: Do not turn off the scanner until the initialization is
complete.