Pro 95 scanner squelch does not silence receiver regardless of knob position,subsequently receiver will not scan.

Plug the AC adapter into the back of the scanner and into a wall electrical outlet. Screw the antenna into the receptacle on the back of the scanner (extend the antenna to full length for best reception).

2 Set the squelch level to allow signals to be heard by turning the squelch knob counterclockwise. Rotate the volume knob clockwise until you hear static. Slowly turn the squelch knob clockwise until the static noise disappears.

3 Start programming frequencies into the scanner by pressing the "Manual" button.

4 Press the up arrow or down arrow key until the channel you wish to program is visible on the display.

5 Use the numbers on the keypad to enter the frequency for the local transmitter you wish to receive.

6 Press the "E" key to complete the process of entering the frequency.

7 Repeat steps 3 through 6 for each additional frequency you wish to monitor.

8 Press the "Scan" key to start the scanning process. The scanner stops on a channel when it detects a signal strong enough to hear over the squelch setting. Two seconds after the signal stops, the scanning process resumes.

Hopefully Resetting or Initializing the scanner will clear the problem and get it working again for you. Instructions for these procedures are on page 38 and 39 of the scanner operating manual. If you don't have the manual, you can download and print it, at no cost, here:

http://support.radioshack.com/support_electronics/doc69/69887.pdf

Bill B.
Listening in since the 60's

There isn't a Firmware upgrade for this scanner and I also do not think it is capable of Decoding these transmissions. My Pro-95 gets the beeps and tones also. This model of scanner was one of the last models R.S. produced before adding the digital capabilities.

Try this,press manual,turn squelch to silent,press scan. hope this helps..

turn the squelch till silent

Check if one of the batteries MIGHT be in backwards.

NEXT check EACH cell as occassionally you get a bad one brand new.

The "hot" pin inside the BNC antenna connector is probably broken or disconnected internally.

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

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Assuming that the squelch operates, the problem lies in a circuit that interfaces the squelch & scanning circuits. Probably not worth the cost of repair.

Shit I don't know.