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Have a Radio Shack PRO 2018 that stopped working properly,Scans but necver finds anything.adjust squelch and nothing but static so it is not the speaker.PLEASE HELP
What is your local NOAA Weather Radio frequency? (for example 162.550 MHz). Input that frequency - if you can hear it (after adjusting the squelch) your scanner if working fine, BUT, your local agencies have probably moved to an 800MHz trunked or 800MHz P25 DIGITAL system that will require a special scanner. Can you tell me what city you live in and I can check what frequencies are used in your area?What is your local NOAA Weather Radio frequency? (for example 162.550 MHz). Input that frequency - if you can hear it (after adjusting the squelch) your scanner if working fine, BUT, your local agencies have probably moved to an 800MHz trunked or 800MHz P25 DIGITAL system that will require a special scanner. Can you tell me what city you live in and I can check what frequencies are used in your area?
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Did your local public service switch to a digital system? If so, you cannot receive digital trunking on this radio. Ask at your local Radio Shack store, or a local ham radio operator who can help you out.
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Turn the scanner on and volume up all the way, turn the squelch until you hear static, then turn the squelch down slowly until its silent, press scan, has it ever been programed? Just a thought. hope this helps..
Sounds like either your squelch is set too high or you don't have the proper frequencies for your area programmed into the scanner. When it starts scanning turn the squelch down gradually until the scanning stops and you hear noise, then turn up slowly until it starts to scan again. If you still don't pick up anything, you probably need to reprogram the frequencies. For a list of active frequencies and systems in your area visit www.RadioReference.com or www.CityFreq.com In case you need it, here's a link to the manual for your scanner.
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you may need to play with the squelch. and/also hold down the light/key button until the key goes away but mess with the squelch after you get rid of the lock. you want the squelch as far left without it stopping and making static noise
im just going to radio shack and return it for the only other one they have in stock which only goes to 512mhz whics stinks but at least i will recieve something wwhich is better than nothing
I have a Radio Shack Pro 97 Scanner that I received as a present 1-1/2 years ago. It was working just fine and then suddenly there was no squelch or volume. The keys make noise when pushed, but there is no sound for the squelch or volume. The scanner scans the frequencies but does not stop and play. I went on line and found that other people were having the same problems. I went back to the store that the unit was purchased from and received no help what so ever, they said it’ s off warranty and I was out of luck, nice way to do business??. I think that something that cost as much as this should not be junk after a short period of time. I hope you can help me with this problem I do like radio shack, but I can’t afford to buy items that don’t stand up. Sincerely Greg Stevens e-mail [email protected]
What is your local NOAA Weather Radio frequency? (for example 162.550 MHz). Input that frequency - if you can hear it (after adjusting the squelch) your scanner if working fine, BUT, your local agencies have probably moved to an 800MHz trunked or 800MHz P25 DIGITAL system that will require a special scanner. Can you tell me what city you live in and I can check what frequencies are used in your area?
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