DX-394 Communications Receiver
(200-0224)                 Troubleshooting            Faxback Doc. # 31586

Your DX-394 Communications Receiver should require very little maintenance.
If you have problems, refer to this chart for possible solutions.

Problem                    Probable Cause               Solution

Receiver is totally        The AC plug is not           Check to see that
inoperative.               properly connected.          the receiver is
                                                        plugged into a
                                                        working AC outlet.

                           The optional DC power        Check to be sure
                           cable is not properly        the power cable is
                           connected.                   fully inserted into
                                                        the DC 13.8 V jack
                                                        and cigarette
                                                        lighter.

Poor or no reception.      Improperly connected         Check to be sure
                           antenna.                     the antenna is
                                                        properly connected.

                           Poor reception on SW         Try to receive
                           band.                        between 6:00 PM and
                                                        midnight.

                           Poor reception on LW,        Move the receiver
                           MW, and SW band.             to a location with
                                                        better reception.

                           Incorrectly programmed       Reprogram the
                           frequencies.                 frequencies
                                                        correctly.

ERROR appears on           Programming error.           Reprogram the
the display.                                            frequencies.

Keys do not work           Undetermined error.          Reset the receiver
or display changes                                      (see "Resetting
at random.                                              the Receiver".)

                           The MODE selector is         Set the MODE
                           set to STAND BY.             selector to the
                                                        desired mode.

Search stops where         Birdies.                     Using an outdoor
there is no clear                                       antenna might
signal.                                                 reduce these
                                                        signals.  See
                                                        "Birdies".

ROTARY TUNING and          The lock function is         Press LOCK to
front panel keys           activated.                   unlock the
                                                        operation.

If you cannot solve the problem, contact your local Radio Shack store for
assistance.


(EB 3/29/96)