Regency HX1500 displaying "Fr Err"

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cbehr91

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Two things going on with this old scanner.

Previously perfectly functioning then out of the nowhere the unit starting displaying "Fr Err" on all frequencies. The unit will not scan or search, again just display "Fr Err". Clearing the stored frequencies and reprogramming them nets the same result. Also, scanner audio is muted both from the internal speaker and the headphone jack. Changing the batteries or switching to AC power doesn't help.

Is the old brick now just a spare hammer?
 

Nasby

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The "FR ERR" was a very common problem with the otherwise magnificent HX1500.

I don't know if there was/is ever a fix for this.

Back in the day, I sent mine to the Regency repair facility twice in Indianapolis to see if they could fix it.

They returned it both times saying the unit was performing to spec. but the problem never went away.

Turning the scanner off, then back on will clear the "FR ERR" but only for a short time (like ten minutes or so).

Good luck!
 

cbehr91

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Turning the scanner off, then back on will clear the "FR ERR" but only for a short time (like ten minutes or so).

Good luck!

Thanks, but I already tried that. I haven't had time the past couple days to take the scanner apart to investigate further.
 
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