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RadioShack Corporation.

OWNER’S MANUAL —

Please read before using this equipment.

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Features ...................................... 2

The FCC Wants You to Know ..... 3

Scanning Legally ..................... 4

Preparation ................................. 4

Using AC Power ...................... 4

Using Vehicle Battery Power ... 5

Connecting an Antenna ........... 5

Connecting an Earphone/Head-

phones ..................................... 6

Connecting an

Extension Speaker .................. 7

About Your Scanner .................... 7

A Look at the Keypad ................. 8

A Look at the Display .................. 9

Understanding Banks ............... 12

Channel Storage Banks ......... 12

One Touch Banks .................. 12

Operation .................................. 15

Turning On the Scanner/Setting

Volume and Squelch .............. 15

Storing Known Frequencies Into

Channels ............................... 15

Searching the

One Touch Banks ..................... 16

Using Tune ............................ 17

Scanning the

Stored Channels .................... 18

Turning Channel-Storage Banks

Off and On ............................. 18

Monitoring a Stored Channel . 18

Clearing a Stored Channel .... 19

Listening to the Marine Bank . 19

Listening to the

Weather Band ........................ 19

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If an icon appears at the end of a paragraph, go to the box on that page

with the corresponding icon for pertinent information.

Rý— Warning # — Important ±

±±

± — Note

. — Caution

°°

° — Hint

Liquid-Crystal Display —

makes it easy to view and

change programming

information. The display

backlight also makes the

scanner easy to read in

low-light situations.

One-Touch Search

Banks — let you search

preset frequencies in

separate ham radio,

police/fire/emergency,

aircraft, weather, and

marine banks, to make it

easy to locate specific

types of calls.

Priority Channel — lets

you program a frequency

into the priority channel. As

the scanner scans, it

checks the priority channel

every 2 seconds so you do

not miss transmissions on

that channel.

Tune — lets you tune

for new and unlisted

frequencies starting

from a specified

frequency.

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Your RadioShack PRO-2018 200-Channel Desktop

Scanner lets you in on all the action! This scanner gives you

direct access to over 25,000 frequencies, including those

used by police and fire departments, ambulance services,

government agencies, air, and amateur radio services. You

can select up to 200 channels to scan, and you can change

your selection at any time.

The secret to your scanner's ability to scan so many

frequencies is its built-in microprocessor. Your scanner also

has these special features:

Two-Second Scan Delay — delays scanning for 2 seconds

before moving to another channel, so you can hear more

replies.

Ten Channel-Storage Banks — let you store up to 20

channels in each of 10 different banks, to group channels so

you can more easily identify calls.

Memory Backup — keeps the channel frequencies stored

in memory for about 1 hour during a power loss.

HyperSearch™ and HyperScan™ — let you set the

scanner to search at up to 50 steps per second and to scan

at up to 25 channels per second, to help quickly find

interesting transmissions.

Duplicate Frequency Check — automatically notifies you if

you are about to store a frequency you have already stored,

to help avoid wasting storage space.

Weather Alert — automatically sounds the alarm tone to

advise of hazardous weather conditions when the scanner

detects an alert signal on the local NOAA weather channel.

Lock-Out Function — lets you set your scanner to skip

over specified channels or frequencies when scanning or

searching.

Supplied Telescoping Antenna — lets the scanner

receive strong local signals.

External Antenna Terminal — lets you connect an

external antenna (not supplied) to the scanner.

Features

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Special Features ....................... 20

Delay ..................................... 20

Locking Out Channels or

Frequencies ........................... 21

Using Priority ......................... 22

Turning the Key Tone

On and Off ............................. 22

Avoiding

Image Frequencies ................ 22

Resetting/Initializing

the Scanner ........................... 23

Wired Programming ............... 23

A General Guide to Scanning ... 24

Guide to Frequencies ............ 24

Guide to the Action Bands ..... 25

Band Allocation ...................... 26

Frequency Conversion .......... 30

Troubleshooting ........................ 31

Care .......................................... 32

Service and Repair ................... 32

Specifications ............................ 33

Parts and Accessories .............. 35

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The FCC Wants You to Know

Your scanner can receive these bands: ±

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with

the limits for a scanning receiver, pursuant to Part 15 of the

FCC Rules

. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference in a

residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and

can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and

used in accordance with the instructions, may cause

harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not

occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does

cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,

which can be determined by turning the equipment off and

on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference

by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is connected.

This device complies with Part 15 of the

FCC Rules

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

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29 – 54

10-Meter Ham Band,

VHF Lo,

6-Meter Ham Band

108 – 136.9875 Aircraft

137 – 174

Military Land Mobile,

2-Meter Ham Band,

VHF Hi

380 – 512

UHF Aircraft,

Federal Government,

70-cm Ham Band,

UHF Standard Band,

UHF “T” Band

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See “Specifications” on Page 33

for more information about the

scanner's frequency steps.

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Preparation

2. This device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired

operation.

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Your scanner covers frequencies used by many different

groups including police and fire departments, ambulance

services, government agencies, private companies,

amateur radio services, military operations, pager services,

and wireline (telephone and telegraph) service providers. It

is legal to listen to almost every transmission your scanner

can receive. However, there are some transmissions you

should never intentionally listen to. These include:

• Telephone conversations (cellular, cordless, or other

private means of telephone signal transmission)

• Pager transmissions

• Any scrambled or encrypted transmissions

According to the Electronic Communications Privacy Act

(ECPA), you are subject to fines and possible imprisonment

for intentionally listening to, using, or divulging the contents

of such a transmission unless you have the consent of a

party to the communication (unless such activity is

otherwise illegal).

This scanner has been designed to prevent reception of

illegal transmissions. This is done to comply with the legal

requirement that scanners be manufactured so as to not be

easily modifiable to pick up those transmissions. Do not

open your scanner's case to make any modifications that

could allow it to pick up transmissions that are illegal to

monitor. Doing so could subject you to legal penalties.

We encourage responsible, legal scanner use.

Mobile use of this scanner is unlawful or requires a permit in

some areas. Check the laws in your area.

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You can power the scanner using the supplied 12V, 300 mA

AC adapter. To power the scanner using an AC adapter,

insert the AC adapter’s barrel plug into the scanner's DC 12V

jack. Then connect the other end of the adapter to a

standard AC outlet. Rý.

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You must use a

Class 2 power

source that supplies

12V DC and delivers

at least 300 mA. Its center tip

must be set to positive and its

plug must fit the scanner's DC

12V jack. Using an adapter that

does not meet these

specifications could damage

the scanner or the adapter.

• Always connect the AC adapter

to the scanner before you

connect it to AC power. When

you finish, disconnect the

adapter from AC power before

you disconnect it from the

scanner.

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To prevent electric shock, do not

use the AC adapter's polarized

plug with an extension cord,

receptacle, or other outlet unless

you can fully insert the blades to

prevent blade exposure.

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Preparation

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You can power the scanner from a vehicle’s 12V power source

(such as a cigarette-lighter socket) using a 12V, 300 mA DC

adapter and a size D Adaptaplug™ adapter (neither supplied).

Both are available at your local RadioShack store. .

To power the scanner using a DC adapter, attach the

Adaptaplug to the DC adapter so the tip reads positive (+)

and set the adapter's voltage switch to 12V. Next, insert the

Adaptaplug into the scanner's DC 12V jack. Plug the other

end of the DC adapter into your vehicle's cigarette-lighter

socket. ±

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You must install an antenna before you can operate the

scanner.

The supplied telescoping antenna helps your scanner

receive strong local signals. To install the antenna, thread it

clockwise into the hole on top of the scanner.

The scanner's sensitivity depends on its location and the

antenna's length. For the best reception of the

transmissions you want to hear, adjust the antenna's length

according to the chart below.

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Instead of the supplied antenna, you can connect an

outdoor base station or mobile antenna (neither supplied) to

your scanner. Your local RadioShack store sells a variety of

antennas. Choose the one that best meets your needs.

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380 – 512 Extend 2 segments

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Always connect the DC adapter to

the scanner before you connect it

to a power source. When you

finish, disconnect the adapter from

the power source before you

disconnect it from the scanner.

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• If you use a cigarette-lighter

power cable and your vehicle's

engine is running, you might

hear electrical noise from the

engine while scanning. This is

normal.

• Mobile use of this scanner is

unlawful or requires a permit in

some areas. Check the laws in

your area.

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Preparation

When deciding on an outdoor antenna and its location,

consider these points:

• The antenna should be located as high as possible.

• The antenna and antenna cable should be as far as

possible from sources of electrical noise (appliances,

other radios, and so on).

• The antenna should be vertical for the best

performance.

To connect an optional base-station or mobile antenna, first

remove the supplied antenna from the scanner. Always use

50 Ohm coaxial cable, such as RG-58 or RG-8, to connect

an outdoor antenna. For distances longer than 50 feet, use

RG-8 low-loss dielectric coaxial cable. If the antenna cable's

connector does not have a BNC connector, you will also

need a BNC adapter (not supplied, available at your local

RadioShack store). Your local RadioShack store carries a

wide variety of coaxial cable and connectors.

Once you choose an antenna, follow the mounting

instructions supplied with the antenna. Then route the

antenna's cable to the scanner and connect the cable to the

ANT connector. Rý.

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For private listening, you can plug a 1/8-inch (3.5-mm) mini-

plug earphone or headphones (not supplied), available at

your local RadioShack store, into /PC on the back of the

scanner. This automatically disconnects the internal

speaker.

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To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines when you

use an earphone or headphones.

• Set the volume to the lowest setting before you begin

listening. After you begin listening, adjust the volume to

a comfortable level.

• Do not listen at extremely high volume levels. Extended

high-volume listening can lead to permanent hearing

loss.

• Once you set the volume, do not increase it. Over time,

your ears adapt to the volume level, so a volume level

that does not initially cause discomfort might still

damage your hearing.

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Use extreme caution when

installing or removing an outdoor

antenna. If the antenna starts to

fall, let it go! It could contact

overhead power lines. If the

antenna touches a power line,

touching the antenna, mast, cable,

or guy wires can cause

electrocution and death. Call the

power company to remove the

antenna. DO NOT attempt to do

so yourself.

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Do not run the cable over sharp

edges or moving parts that might

damage it.

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About Your Scanner

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Do not use an earphone or headphones with your scanner

when operating a motor vehicle or riding a bicycle in or near

traffic. Doing so can create a traffic hazard and could be

illegal in some areas.

If you use an earphone or headphones with your scanner

while riding a bicycle, be very careful. Do not listen to a

continuous broadcast. Even though some earphones/

headphones let you hear some outside sounds when

listening at normal volume levels, they still can present a

traffic hazard.

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In a noisy area, an extension speaker (not supplied)

available at your local RadioShack store, might provide

more comfortable listening. Plug the speaker cable's 1/8 inch

(3.5 mm) mini-plug into /PC.

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Once you understand a few simple terms used in this

manual and familiarize yourself with your scanner's

features, you can put the scanner to work for you. You

simply determine the type of communications you want to

receive, then set the scanner to scan them.

frequency

is the receiving signal location (expressed in

kHz or MHz). To find active frequencies, you can use the

search function.

You can also search the One Touch Search Banks, which

are preset groups of frequencies categorized by type of

service.

When you find a frequency, you can store it into a

programmable memory location called a channel, which is

grouped with other channels in a channel-storage bank.

You can then scan the channel-storage banks to see if there

is activity on the frequencies stored there. Each time the

scanner finds an active frequency, it stays on that channel

until the transmission ends.

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A Look at the Keypad

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Number Keys Each

key has a single digit

(0 to 9) and a range

of numbers. Use the

range of numbers

above the key (21-40

for example) to select

the channel in a

channel-storage

bank. See

“Understanding

Banks” on Page 12.

ENT (enter) Enters frequencies

into channels.

DELAY/´

Programs a

2-second

delay for the

selected

channel;

enters a

decimal point.

PRI/ALERT Turns the priority feature and WX alert

mode on and off.

Lets you search

the scanner's

preprogrammed

weather channels.

MAR Lets you

search the

scanner's

preprogrammed

marine band.

HAM Lets you

search the

scanner's

preprogrammed

amateur radio

band.

PGM

Programs

frequencies

into

channels.

H or G

Searches up or

down for active

frequencies or

selects the

direction when

scanning

channels.

TUNE/CLEAR

Lets you tune a

frequency along

with H or G;

clears an

incorrect entry.

L/O RVW/L/O

Reviews

locked-out

frequencies;

lets you lock

out selected

channels or

frequencies.

SCAN/MAN

Scans any

preprogrammed

channels; stops

scanning and

lets you directly

enter a channel

number.

FD/PD Lets you

search the scanner's

preprogrammed fire/

police band.

AIR Lets you search the

scanner's preprogrammed

aircraft band.

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A Look at the Display

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The display has indicators that show the scanner's current

operating status. This quick look at the display will help you

understand how your scanner operates.

<:%F:

Indicates that the scanner is searching the fire/police bank.

H or G

Indicates the search or scan direction.

I97D

Appears when the scanner scans channels.

87DA

Appears with

numbers (1-10)

to indicate the

scan bank.

Bank numbers

with a bar under

them show

which banks are

turned on for

scanning (see

“Understanding

Banks” on

Page 12).

C7H?D;

Indicates that the

scanner is

searching the

marine bank (see

“Listening to the

Marine Bank” on

Page 19).

Indicates

that the

scanner is

searching

the weather

channels.

7?H

Indicates that

the scanner is

searching the

aircraft bank.

>7C

Indicates that

the scanner

is searching

the amateur

radio bank.

IH9>

Appears during service

bank searches.

Appears with

digits (1-200)

or F to show

which

channel the

scanner is

tuned to.

C7D

Appears when you

manually select a

channel.

B%Eý(lockout)

Appears when you manually select

a channel that was previously

locked out during scanning or when

you review a locked-out frequency.

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A Look at the Display

F=C

Appears when you program frequencies into the scanner's

channels.

FH?

Appears when the priority feature is turned on.

:BO

Appears when you program a 2-second delay.

7BBý9>ýBe$#ekj

Appears when you lock out all frequencies in the marine

bank.

XýNý#<KBB

Appears when you try to enter a frequency during a search

when all displayed bank’s channels are full.

#ZKFB#

Appears when you try to store a frequency that is already

stored in another channel.

Z<7KBj

Appears when you remove all the lock-outs from the FD/PD,

AIR, or HAM bank frequencies.

:#;hheh

Appears when the scanner receives a data error during

wired programming.

;dZ

Appears when the scanner has finished wired programming.

;hheh

Appears when you make an entry error.

<Beý7BB#9B

Appears when you remove all the locked-out frequencies

during a FD/PD, AIR, or HAM bank or tune search.

<Be#<KBB

Appears when you try to lock out a frequency during a tune

or search when 50 frequencies are already locked out.

<ýB#ekj

Appears when you start a tune from a locked-out frequency.

B#h

Appears when you review locked-out frequencies.

e<<ýjed;

Appears when you turn the key tone off.

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A Look at the Display

edýjed;

Appears when you turn the key tone on.

Appears when the scanner is tuned to the priority channel.

Ij7hj

Appears when the scanner starts wired programming.

#j#

Appears when the scanner is tuning frequencies.

M_h;Z

Appears when you set the scanner to its wired programming

mode to program frequencies into it.

C7h

Appears about 2 seconds after you press MAR.

<?h; / FeB?9;

Appears about 2 seconds after you press FD/PD.

7?h

Appears about 2 seconds after you press AIR.

>7C

Appears about 2 seconds after you press HAM.

M;7j^;h

Appears about 2 seconds after you press WX.

BeýL><

Appears when you turn on the low VHF sub-bank while

searching in the fire/police bank.

>_ýL><

Appears when you turn on the high VHF sub-bank while

searching in the fire/police bank.

K><

Appears when you turn on the UHF sub-bank while

searching in the fire/police bank.

'&ýC

Appears when you turn on the 10m sub-bank while

searching in the ham bank.

,ýC

Appears when you turn on the 6m sub-bank while searching

in the HAM bank.

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Understanding Banks

(ýC

Appears when you turn on the 2m sub-bank while searching

in the HAM bank.

-&9ýC

Appears when you turn on the 70cm sub-bank while

searching in the HAM bank.

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A bank is a storage area for a group of channels. Channels

are storage areas for frequencies. Whereas a channel can

only contain one frequency, a bank can hold numerous

channels. ±

To make it easier to identify and select the channels you

want to listen to, your scanner divides the channels into 10

banks (1 to 10) of 20 channels each, a total of 200

channels. You can use each channel-storage bank to group

frequencies.

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The scanner is preprogrammed with the frequencies

allocated by marine, fire/police, aircraft, ham radio, and

weather services. This is handy for quickly finding active

frequencies instead of searching through an entire band

(see “Searching the One Touch Banks” on Page 16). ±

Marine ±

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01 156.0500

05 156.2500

06 156.3000

07 156.3500

08 156.4000

09 156.4500

10 156.5000

11 156.5500

12 156.6000

13 156.6500

14 156.7000

15 156.7500

16 156.8000

17 156.8500

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Channel Storage Banks

The scanner is preset so each

bank is turned on (see “Turning

Channel-Storage Banks Off and

On” on Page 18).

One Touch Banks

The frequencies in the scanner's

one touch banks are preset. You

cannot change them.

Marine

Both frequencies (transmission and

reception) are shown for marine

channels used for duplex

transmission.

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Understanding Banks

18 156.9000

19 156.9500

20 157.0000/161.6000

21 157.0500

22 157.1000

23 157.1500

24 157.2000/161.8000

25 157.2500/161.8500

26 157.3000/161.9000

27 157.3500/161.9500

28 157.4000/162.0000

63 156.1750

64 156.2250/160.8250

65 156.2750

66 156.3250

67 156.3750

68 156.4250

69 156.4750

70 156.5250

71 156.5750

72 156.6250

73 156.6750

74 156.7250

77 156.8750

78 156.9250

79 156.9750

80 157.0250

81 157.0750

82 157.1250

83 157.1750

84 157.2250/161.8250

85 157.2750/161.8750

86 157.3250/161.9250

87 157.3750/161.9750

88 157.4250

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Understanding Banks

Fire/Police

Air

Ham Radio

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33.420 – 33.980 20

37.020 – 37.420 20

39.020 – 39.980 20

42.020 – 42.940 20

44.620 – 45.860 40

45.880 –

45.900 –

45.940 – 46.060 40

46.080 – 46.500 20

153.770 – 154.130 60

154.145 – 154.445 15

154.650 – 154.950 15

155.010 – 155.370 60

155.415 – 155.700 15

155.730 – 156.210 60

158.730 – 159.210 60

166.250 –

170.150 –

453.0375 – 453.9625 12.5

458.0375 – 458.9625 12.5

460.0125 – 460.6375 12.5

465.0125 – 465.6375 12.5

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1 29.000 – 29.700 5

2 50.000 – 54.000 5

3 144.000 – 148.000 5

4 420.000 – 450.000 12.5

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Operation

Weather

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1. Turn SQUELCH until the indicator points to MIN before

you turn on the scanner.

2. To turn on the scanner, slide POWER to ON.

3. Turn VOLUME clockwise until you hear a hissing sound.

4. Turn SQUELCH clockwise, just until the hissing sound

stops. ±

5. To turn off the scanner when you finish, slide POWER to OFF.

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Good references for active frequencies are the

RadioShack

Police Call Guide including Fire and Emergency Services

Official Aeronautical Frequency Directory

, and

Maritime

Frequency Directory

. We update these directories every

year, so be sure to purchase a current copy.

Follow these steps to store frequencies into channels.

1. Press PGM. F=C appears. Then enter the channel

number (1-200) where you want to store a frequency,

then press PGM again.

2. Use the number keys and ´ to enter the frequency

(including the decimal point) you want to store.

3. Press ENT to store the frequency into the channel. ±

Press DELAY/´ if you want the scanner to pause 2

seconds on this channel before it proceeds to the next

channel after a transmission ends (see “Delay” on

Page 20). The scanner also stores this setting in the

channel.

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1 162.400

2162.425

3 162.450

4162.475

5 162.500

6162.525

7 162.550

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Operation

• To listen to a weak or distant

station, turn SQUELCH

counterclockwise. If reception is

poor, turn SQUELCH clockwise

to cut out weak transmissions.

•If SQUELCH is adjusted so you

always hear a hissing sound,

the scanner will not scan or

search properly.

Storing Known Frequencies

into Channels

• If you made a mistake in Step 2,

;hheh

;hheh;hheh

;hheh appears and the scanner

beeps three times when you

press ENT. Simply start again

from Step 2.

• Your scanner automatically

rounds the entered frequency

down to the closest valid

frequency. For example, if you

enter a frequency of 151.473,

your scanner accepts it as

151.470.

• If you entered a frequency that

is already stored in another

channel, the scanner beeps

three times while displaying the

lowest channel number and

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#ZKFB- where the frequency is

already stored. Then the fre-

quency you entered flashes on

the display. To store the

frequency anyway, press ENT

again. Press TUNE/CLEAR to

clear the frequency.

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Searching the One Touch Banks

To program the next channel in sequence, press PGM and

repeat Steps 2 and 3.

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Your scanner contains groups of preset frequencies called

One Touch Banks. Each one touch bank is associated with

a specific activity (see “One Touch Banks” on Page 12).

You can search for marine, fire/police, air, ham, and

weather transmissions even if you do not know the specific

frequencies that are used in your area. ±

The fire/police and ham one touch banks have separate

groups of frequencies called

sub-banks

. This lets you

search for and select only those frequencies that fall within a

specific range within the fire/police and ham one touch banks.

To listen to the marine bank, see “Listening to the Marine

Bank” on Page 19. To listen to the weather bank, see

“Listening to the Weather Band” on Page 19.

1. Press FD/PD, AIR, or HAM. <?h;ýFeB?9;

<?h;ýFeB?9;<?h;ýFeB?9;

<?h;ýFeB?9;, 7?h

7?h7?h

7?h, or >7C

>7C>7C

>7C

appears. After about 2 seconds, the scanner starts

searching. ±

2. When the scanner finds an active frequency, it stops

searching and displays the frequency's number.

3. To search for another active frequency in the selected

band, hold down H or G for about 1 second. To search

for an active frequency within a sub-band of the fire/

police or ham band, press a number key to select the

sub-band you want. To select a different band and

search for another active frequency, repeat Steps 1 and 2.

Once you find interesting frequencies during the search,

you can store them into the scanner’s channel-storage

banks. Frequencies found in the one touch banks are

automatically assigned to specific channel-storage banks as

shown below. You can quickly scan the channel-storage

banks corresponding to the one touch banks by pressing a

one touch bank key and SCAN/MAN successively.

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Fire/Police 4, 5

Aircraft 6

Ham 7, 8

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Searching the One Touch

Banks

• You can use the scanner's

delay feature while searching

the banks (see “Delay” on

Page 20).

• To reverse the search direction

at any time, hold down H or G

for about 1 second.

• To search up or down the band

in small increments, repeatedly

press H or G. (See “One Touch

Banks” on Page 12 for

frequency steps).

• To pause the search while

receiving a signal, press H or G.

To resume searching, hold

down H or G.

• To quickly move up or down

through the frequencies, hold

down H or G. The scanner

tunes through the frequencies

until you release H or G.

• If necessary, you can select

search groups using the number

keys.

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1. To store the displayed frequency in the lowest available

channel in the assigned channel-storage banks, press

ENT when you find a frequency. The channel number

flashes.

2. Press ENT again to store the frequency. The channel

and frequency flash twice. If you want to cancel the

operation, press TUNE/CLEAR instead of ENT.

To scan the channel-storage banks, press the one touch

bank key, then SCAN/MAN while <?h;%FEb_9;

<?h;%FEb_9;<?h;%FEb_9;

<?h;%FEb_9;, 7?h

7?h7?h

7?h, or >7C

>7C>7C

>7C

appears. ±

If there is no empty channel at an available bank, XýNý#<KBB

XýNý#<KBBXýNý#<KBB

XýNý#<KBB

(where N

N is the bank number) appears after you press ENT.

To store more frequencies, you must clear some channels.

See “Clearing a Stored Channel” on Page 19. To continue

searching after XýNý#<KBB

XýNý#<KBBXýNý#<KBB

XýNý#<KBB appears, press TUNE/CLEAR.

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You can set the scanner to search through all receivable

frequencies from a specified frequency. You can use the

scanner's delay feature while using tune. ±

1. Repeatedly press SCAN/MAN until C7D

C7DC7D

C7D appears.

2. Enter the desired channel number you want to use as a

starting point for the tune. Then press SCAN/MAN

again.

3. Press TUNE/CLEAR to start tune. #j#

#j##j#

#j# appears.

4. Hold down H or G for about 1 second to tune up or

down. H or G appear and the scanner searches the

frequencies. ±

5. When the scanner finds an active frequency, it stops

searching and displays the frequency's number.

6. To search for another active frequency, hold down

H or G for about 1 second.

Once you find interesting frequencies during the search,

you can store them in the scanner’s channel-storage banks.

Frequencies found during tune search are automatically

assigned to channel-storage banks 9 and 10.

1. To store the displayed frequency in the lowest available

channel in the assigned banks, press ENT. The channel

number flashes.

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Searching the One Touch

Banks

If you entered a frequency that is

already stored in another channel,

#ZKFB#

#ZKFB##ZKFB#

#ZKFB# (duplicate) and the lowest-

numbered channel containing the

duplicate frequency flash for about

3 seconds. If you want to store the

frequency anyway, press ENT

again. You can then delete the

frequency later. See “Clearing a

Stored Channel” on Page 19.

Using Tune

• To reverse the tuning direction

at any time, hold down H or G

for about 1 second.

• To tune up or down the selected

band in small increments (5 or

12.5 kHz steps), repeatedly

press H or G.

• To pause tuning, press H or G.

To resume tuning, hold down H

or G.

• To quickly move up or down

through the frequencies, hold

down H or G. The scanner

tunes through the frequencies

until you release H or G.

• If there is no empty channel,

Xý/ý'&ý#<KBB

Xý/ý'&ý#<KBBXý/ý'&ý#<KBB

Xý/ý'&ý#<KBB appears after you

press ENT. To store more

frequencies, you must clear

some channels. See “Clearing a

Stored Channel” on Page 19.

To continue tuning after Xý/ý'&ý#

Xý/ý'&ý#Xý/ý'&ý#

Xý/ý'&ý#

<KBB

<KBB<KBB

<KBB appears, press TUNE/

CLEAR.

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2. Press ENT again to store the frequency. The channel

and frequency flash twice. If you want to cancel the

operation, press TUNE/CLEAR instead of ENT. After

storing the frequency, the scanner continues to search

for frequencies. ±

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To set the scanner to continuously scan through all

channels with stored frequencies, repeatedly press SCAN

until I97D

I97DI97D

I97D and H appear. The scanner rapidly scans until it

finds an active frequency.

If the scanner finds an active frequency, it stops and

displays that channel and frequency number, then it

automatically begins scanning again when the conversation

on that frequency ends unless delay is set for the channel

(see “Delay” on Page 20). ±

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Channel-storage banks (1-10) are on when they have a bar

underneath them and off when no bar appears underneath

them. To turn off a channel-storage bank, press the bank's

number key during scanning. The bar under the bank's

number disappears.

To turn on a channel-storage bank (1-10) during scanning,

press the bank's number key. A bar appears under the

bank's number. ±

If no transmission is found, the scanner continues to scan

through all selected banks.

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You can continuously monitor a specific channel without

scanning. This is useful if you hear an emergency

transmission on a channel and do not want to miss any

details – even though there might be periods of silence – or

if you simply want to monitor that channel.

Follow these steps to manually select a channel.

1. Repeatedly press SCAN/MAN until C7D

C7DC7D

C7D appears.

2. Enter the channel number (1-200).

3. Press SCAN/MAN again.

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Scanning the Stored

Channels

• To reverse the scanning

direction, press H or G.

• To set the scanner to remain on

the current channel for 2

seconds after the transmission

ends, see “Delay” on Page 20.

• To set the scanner to remain on

the current channel, even after

the transmission stops, press

SCAN/MAN at any time during

the transmission. C7D

C7DC7D

C7D appears

and I97Dý

I97DýI97Dý

I97Dýdisappears (see

“Monitoring a Stored Channel”

on Page 18).

• To lock out channels so the

scanner does not stop for a

transmission on those channels,

see “Locking Out Channels or

Frequencies” on Page 21.

Turning Channel-Storage

Banks Off and On

• The scanner does not scan any

of the channels within the banks

you have turned off.

• You cannot turn off all banks.

There must be at least one

active bank.

• You can manually select any

channel in a bank, even if the

bank is turned off.

• When you turn on a bank during

scanning, the scanner moves to

the selected bank and scans it.

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If you no longer want a frequency stored in a channel (and

you do not want to replace that frequency with a different

one), follow these steps to clear the stored frequency.

1. Hold down SCAN/MAN until C7D

C7DC7D

C7D appears to stop

scanning.

2. Use the number keys to enter the channel number

(1-200) you want to clear.

3. Press PGM. F=C

F=CF=C

F=C appears.

4. Press 0 then ENT. The frequency number changes to

&&&$&&&&

&&&$&&&&&&&$&&&&

&&&$&&&& to indicate the channel is cleared.

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To listen to the marine bank, press MAR. CHh

CHhCHh

CHh appears for

about 2 seconds, then the scanner starts searching from

marine channel 16.

To stop searching the channels, hold down H or G for about

2 seconds. IH9>

IH9>IH9>

IH9> disappears and C7D

C7DC7D

C7D appears.

To change the channel manually, press H or G.

To search through the marine bank again, hold down H or

G for about 2 seconds. C7Dý

C7DýC7Dý

C7Dýdisappears and IH9>

IH9>IH9>

IH9> appears.

To change the searching direction, press H or G.

You can select a marine channel directly. When the scanner

stops searching the marine bank, use the number keys to

enter the two-digit channel number.

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To hear your local forecast and regional weather

information, press WX. Your scanner begins to scan through

the weather band.

Your scanner should stop within a few seconds on your

local weather broadcast. If the broadcast is weak, you can

press WX again to resume scanning.

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1 162.400

2162.425

3 162.450

4162.475

5 162.500

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Your scanner's WX alert warns you of serious weather

conditions by sounding an alarm if a National Weather

Service broadcaster in your area broadcasts a weather

alert tone.

To set the scanner so it sounds an alarm when a weather

alert tone is broadcast, press PRI/ALERT while you are

listening to the WX channel. 7B;hjý

7B;hjý7B;hjý

7B;hjýappears.

If the scanner detects the weather alert, it sounds an alarm.

The scanner sounds the alert for five minutes after it

receives a weather alert signal. After five minutes the alert

stops and the scanner beeps every ten seconds. Press any

key to turn off the alarm. To cancel the weather alert

operation, press PRI/ALERT again. ±

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Many agencies use a two-way radio system that has a

period of several seconds between a query and a reply. To

avoid missing a reply, you can program a 2-second delay

into any channel or frequency. When your scanner stops on

a channel or frequency with a programmed delay, :BOý

:BOý:BOý

:BOý

appears and the scanner continues to monitor that channel

or frequency for 2 seconds after the transmission stops

before it resumes scanning, searching, or tuning.

You can program a 2-second delay in any of these ways:

• If the scanner is scanning and stops on an active

channel, quickly press DELAY/´ before it resumes

scanning.

• If the desired channel is not selected, manually select

the channel, then press DELAY/´.

• If the scanner is searching or tuning, press DELAY/´.

:BO

:BO:BO

:BO appears and the scanner automatically adds a 2-

second delay to every transmission it stops on in that

band.

To turn off the 2-second delay in a channel or for all

frequencies, press DELAY/´ while the scanner is monitoring

that channel or frequency. :BO

:BO:BO

:BO disappears.

6162.525

7 162.550

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• WX alert is only for receiving a

weather alert.

• When the scanner detects a

1050 Hz alert tone, WX alert

activates and you hear a

weather alert.

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You can increase the effective scanning or search speed by

locking out individual channels or frequencies that have a

continuous transmission, such as a weather channel (see

“National Weather Frequencies” on Page 24) or a birdie

frequency (see “Birdie Frequencies” on Page 24).

To lock out a channel while scanning or a frequency during

one-touch search or while tuning, press L/O/L/O RVW when

the scanner stops on the channel or frequency. If you

locked out a frequency, the scanner locks it out then

continues searching.

To manually lock out a channel, select the channel then

hold down L/O/L/O RVW until B%E

B%EB%E

B%E appears.

To remove the lockout from a channel, manually select that

channel again, then press L/O/L/O RVW until B%E

B%EB%E

B%E disappears.

See “Removing Lockouts From All Frequencies in a One

Touch Search Bank” and “Removing Lockouts From All

Frequencies” for more information about removing lockout

from frequencies. ±

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To review the frequencies you locked out, hold down L/O/L/

O RVW for about 2 seconds during a search, then repeatedly

press H or G. The scanner beeps if there are no locked-out

frequencies, or B#h

B#hB#h

B#h appears and the scanner displays all

locked out frequencies as you press H or G. When you

reach the highest locked-out frequency, the scanner beeps

twice and returns to the lowest locked-out frequency.

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1. Hold down L/O/L/O RVW for about 2 seconds during a

search or while tuning. B#h

B#hB#h

B#h appears. ±

2. While holding down TUNE/CLEAR, press the one-touch

search key where you locked out frequencies. Z;<7KBj

Z;<7KBjZ;<7KBj

Z;<7KBj

appears.

3. Press ENT. The scanner clears any lockouts from all

frequencies in a one touch bank. Or, if you do not want

to clear the lockouts, press TUNE/CLEAR.

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1. Hold down L/O L/O RVW for about 2 seconds during a

search or tune. B#h

B#hB#h

B#h appears.

2. While holding down TUNE/CLEAR, press L/O L/O RVW.

<Beý7BB#9B

<Beý7BB#9B<Beý7BB#9B

<Beý7BB#9B appears.

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Locking Out Channels or

Frequencies

• Your scanner automatically

locks out empty channels.

• You can still manually select

locked-out channels.

• You can lock out as many as 50

frequencies during a search. If

you try to lock out more, <Beý#

<Beý#<Beý#

<Beý#

<KBB

<KBB<KBB

<KBB appears (see “Reviewing

Locked-Out Frequencies” and

“Removing Lockouts From All

Frequencies” on Page 21).

Removing Lockouts From All

Frequencies in a One Touch

Search Bank

• These steps do not clear any

lockouts in the marine and

weather bank.

• If you locked out frequencies

which are within the range of

any of the one touch search

banks during tune, the scanner

also removes those locked-out

frequencies when you use these

steps. For example, if you

locked out 29.000 MHz while

tuning, the scanner removes it,

since 29.000 MHz is one of the

frequencies in the ham radio

service bank.

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3. Press ENT. The scanner clears any lockouts from all

frequencies (except in the marine bank). Or, if you do

not want to clear the lockouts, press TUNE/CLEAR.

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The priority feature lets you scan through channels and still

not miss important or interesting calls on a frequency you

select. You can program one frequency into the priority

channel. As the scanner scans, if the priority feature is

turned on, the scanner checks the priority channel for

activity every 2 seconds. ±

1. Press PGM, then press PRI/ALERT. F9>

F9>F9>

F9> and &&&$&&&&

&&&$&&&&&&&$&&&&

&&&$&&&& or

the previously-stored frequency appear.

2. Enter the frequency you want to enter into the priority

channel, then press ENT. The display flashes twice.

To turn on the priority feature, press PRI/ALERT during

scanning or searching. FH?

FH?FH?

FH? appears. The scanner checks the

priority channel every 2 seconds and stays on the channel if

there is activity. F9>

F9>F9>

F9> and the frequency appear whenever the

scanner is set to the priority channel.

To turn off the priority feature, press PRI/ALERT. FH?

FH?FH?

FH?

disappears.

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The scanner is preset to sound a tone each time you press

one of its keys. You can turn the key tone off or back on.

1. If the scanner is on, slide POWER to OFF to turn it off.

2. While you hold down 2 and ENT, turn on the scanner.

3. When e<<ýjed;

e<<ýjed;e<<ýjed;

e<<ýjed; or edýjed;

edýjed;edýjed;

edýjed; appear, release 2 and ENT.

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You might hear one of your regular stations on another

frequency that is not listed. For example, you might find a

service that regularly uses a frequency of 453.275 also on

474.675 MHz. Do the following to determine if you are

listening to an image frequency:

Note the new frequency 474.675

Double the intermediate frequency of 10.7 MHz (21.400)

and subtract it from the new frequency –21.400

If the answer is the regular frequency 453.275

then you have tuned to an image.

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If you program a weather

frequency into the priority channel

and the scanner detects a WX alert

tone on that frequency (see “WX

Alert” on Page 20), the scanner

sounds the alert tone and 7B;hj

7B;hj7B;hj

7B;hj

flashes. Press any key to turn off

the alarm.

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Occasionally, you might get interference on a weak or

distant channel from a strong transmission 21.4 MHz above

or below the tuned frequency. This is rare, and the image

signal is usually cleared whenever there is a transmission

on the actual frequency.

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If the scanner's display locks up or does not work properly

after you connect a power source, you might need to reset

or initialize the scanner. #

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1. Turn off the scanner, then turn it on again.

2. Insert a pointed object, such as a straightened paper

clip, into the reset opening on the back of the scanner.

Then gently press the reset button inside the opening.

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1. Turn off the scanner, then turn it on again.

2. Hold down TUNE/CLEAR.

3. While holding down TUNE/CLEAR, insert a pointed

object (such as a straightened paper clip) into the reset

opening on the back of the scanner, then gently press

the reset button inside the opening. The display should

turn off.

4. When the display turns on again, release TUNE/CLEAR.

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You can transfer programming data to your scanner using

your home computer and an optional scanner PC

programming kit (Cat. No. 20-048, available at your local

RadioShack store). The programming kit includes a CD-

ROM with the software you need and a connecting cable.

1. Make sure your scanner is turned off.

2. Follow the steps provided with the programming kit to

connect the cable to your computer and load the

software into your computer, then connect the other

end of the cable to /PC on the back of the scanner.

3. Using the software supplied with the programming kit,

configure the software to work with your scanner by

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Resetting/Initializing the

Scanner

If you have problems, first try to

reset the scanner (see “Resetting

the Scanner !”). If that does not

work, you can initialize the scanner

(see “Initializing the Scanner”);

however, this clears all information

stored in your scanner's memory.

Resetting the Scanner

If the scanner still does not work

properly, you might need to

initialize the scanner (see

“Initializing the Scanner”).

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Initializing the Scanner

You must release the reset button

before releasing TUNE/CLEAR;

otherwise the memory might not

clear.

Wired Programming

• If the scanner receives no data

from the PC for more than 20

seconds or if you press any key,

wired programming stops.

• If the scanner did not receive a

start bit from the PC, Ij7hj

Ij7hjIj7hj

Ij7hj does

not appear.

• Wired programming stops if the

scanner receives an empty

channel number.

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A General Guide to Scanning

clicking on Tools, selecting Configuration, then selecting

PRO-79 or PRO-2017.

4. While pressing ENT and 9, turn on the scanner. F=C

F=CF=C

F=C

and M_h;Zý

M_h;ZýM_h;Zý

M_h;Zýappear. Then send the data from the PC.

Ij7hj

Ij7hjIj7hj

Ij7hj and the data being received by the scanner

appears in the order it is received. ±

5. When the scanner successfully receives all data, the

last channel and frequency number appear. If the

scanner received a checksum error while receiving

data, 9#;hh

9#;hh9#;hh

9#;hh and a number shown next to 9#;hh

9#;hh9#;hh

9#;hh indicates

the packet number where the error occurred. ±

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If you use the scanner with its supplied antenna, reception

of the frequencies covered by the scanner is mainly “line-of-

sight.” That means you usually cannot hear stations that are

beyond the horizon.

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Every scanner has birdie frequencies. Birdies are signals

created inside the scanner's receiver. These operating

frequencies might interfere with transmissions on the same

frequencies. If you program one of these frequencies, you

hear only noise on that frequency. If the interference is not

severe, you might be able to turn SQUELCH clockwise to cut

out the birdie. This scanner's birdie frequencies (in MHz) are:

162.400 162.425 162.450

162.475 162.500 162.525

162.550

29.800 30.735 31.985

38.400 39.970 40.980

47.980 51.200 51.225

111.9250 115.2000 119.9500

127.8375 128.0000 128.1125

135.8250 140.800 149.400

151.940 159.940 167.935

384.7500 388.3875 391.7375

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To find the birdies in your individual scanner, begin by

disconnecting the antenna and moving it away from the

scanner. Make sure that no radio or TV sets are turned on

near the scanner. Use the search function and search every

frequency range from its lowest frequency to the highest.

Occasionally, the searching will stop as if it had found a

signal, often without any sound. That is a birdie. Make a list

of all the birdies in your scanner for future reference.

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As a general rule, most of the radio activity is concentrated

on the following frequencies:

396.9375 399.5125 407.8375

413.7250 416.8125 426.7875

429.2375 431.8375 437.2375

439.7125 448.3750 453.7500

455.7000 460.8625

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Low Range 29.00 – 50.00

6-Meter Amateur 50.00 – 54.00

Aircraft 108.00 – 136.00

U.S. Government 137.00 – 144.00

2-Meter Amateur 144.00 – 148.00

High Range 148.00 – 174.00

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Military Aircraft 380.00 – 384.00

U.S. Government 406.00 – 420.00

70-Centimeter Amateur 420.00 – 450.00

Low Range 450.00 – 470.00

FM-TV Audio Broadcast, Wide Band 470.00 – 512.00

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2-Meter Amateur Band 144.000 – 148.000

Government, Police, and Fire 153.785 – 155.980

Emergency Services 158.730 – 159.460

Railroad 160.000 – 161.900

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To help decide which frequency ranges to scan, use the

following listing of the typical services that use the

frequencies your scanner receives. These frequencies are

subject to change, and might vary from area to area. For a

more complete listing, refer to the

Police Call Radio Guide

including Fire and Emergency Services

, available at your

local RadioShack store.

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70-Centimeter Amateur Band 420.000 – 450.000

FM Repeaters

Land-Mobile “Paired”

Frequencies

450.000 – 470.000

Base Stations 451.025 – 454.950

Mobile Units 456.025 – 459.950

Repeater Units 460.025 – 464.975

Control Stations ±465.025– 469.975

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AIR Aircraft

BIFC Boise (ID) Interagency Fire Cache

BUS Business

CAP Civil Air Patrol

CCA Common Carrier

CSB Conventional Systems

CTSB Conventional/ Trunked Systems

FIRE Fire Department

HAM Amateur (Ham) Radio

GOVT Federal Government

GMR General Mobile Radio

GTR General Trunked

IND Industrial Services

(Manufacturing, Construction, Farming, Forest

Products)

MAR Military Amateur Radio

MARI Maritime Limited Coast

(Coast Guard, Marine Telephone,

Shipboard Radio, Private Stations)

MARS Military Affiliate Radio System

MED Emergency/Medical Services

MIL U.S. Military

±"016'"±"

Remote control stations and mobile

units operate at 5 MHz higher than

their associated base stations and

relay repeater units.

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HIGH FREQUENCY (HF) — (3 MHz-30 MHz)

10-Meter Amateur Band (28.0-29.7 MHz)

29.000-29.700 ......................................................................... HAM

VERY HIGH FREQUENCY (VHF) — (30 MHz-300 MHz)

VHF Low Band (29.7-50 MHz-in 5 kHz steps)

29.700-29.790.............................................................................IND

29.900-30.550................................................................. GOVT, MIL

30.580-31.980................................................................... IND, PUB

32.000-32.990................................................................. GOVT, MIL

33.020-33.980.......................................................... BUS, IND, PUB

34.010-34.990................................................................. GOVT, MIL

35.020-35.980.............................................. BUS, PUB, IND, TELM

36.000-36.230................................................................. GOVT, MIL

36.230-36.990.....................................Oil Spill Cleanup, GOVT, MIL

37.020-37.980................................................................... PUB, IND

38.000-39.000................................................................. GOVT, MIL

39.020-39.980............................................................................PUB

40.000-42.000...................................................... GOVT, MIL, MARI

42.020-42.940............................................................................POL

MOV Motion Picture/Video Industry

NEW New Mobile Narrow

NEWS Relay Press (Newspaper Reporters)

OIL Oil/Petroleum Industry

POL Police Department

PUB Public Services

(Public Safety, Local Government, Forestry

Conservation)

PSB Public Safety

PTR Private Trunked

ROAD Road & Highway Maintenance

RTV Radio/TV Remote Broadcast Pickup

TAXI Taxi Services

TELM Telephone Maintenance

TOW Tow Trucks

TRAN Transportation Services

(Trucks, Tow Trucks, Buses, Railroad, Other)

TSB Trunked Systems

TVn FM-TV Audio Broadcast

USXX Government Classified

UTIL Power & Water Utilities

WTHR Weather

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42.960-43.180 ............................................................................ IND

43.220-43.680 ....................................................... TELM, IND, PUB

43.700-44.600 .........................................................................TRAN

44.620-46.580 ..................................................................POL, PUB

46.600-46.990 ........................................................................ GOVT

47.020-47.400 ........................................................................... PUB

47.420 ............................................................. American Red Cross

47.440-49.580 ...................................................................IND, PUB

49.610-49.990 .............................................................................MIL

6-Meter Amateur Band (50-54 MHz)

50.00-54.00 ...............................................................................HAM

Aircraft Band (108-136 MHz)

108.000-121.490 .........................................................................AIR

121.500 ................................................................... AIR Emergency

121.510-136.000 .........................................................................AIR

U.S. Government Band (137-144 MHz)

137.000-144.000 .............................................................GOVT, MIL

2-Meter Amateur Band (144-148 MHz)

144.000-148.000 .......................................................................HAM

VHF High Band (148-174 MHz)

148.050-150.345 ......................................................CAP, MAR, MIL

150.775-150.790 .......................................................................MED

150.815-150.980 ..........................................TOW, Oil Spill Cleanup

150.995-151.475 ...........................................................ROAD, POL

151.490-151.955 ............................................................... IND, BUS

151.985 ................................................................................... TELM

152.0075 ...................................................................................MED

152.270-152.480 ..................................................... IND, TAXI, BUS

152.870-153.020 .............................................................. IND, MOV

153.035-153.725 .......................................................IND, OIL, UTIL

153.740-154.445 .............................................................PUB, FIRE

154.490-154.570 ............................................................... IND, BUS

154.585 ..................................................................Oil Spill Cleanup

154.600-154.625 ....................................................................... BUS

154.655-156.240 ........................................MED, ROAD, POL, PUB

156.255-157.425 ..............................................................OIL, MARI

157.450 .................................................................................... MED

157.470-157.515 ..................................................................... TOW

157.530-157.725 ...............................................................IND, TAXI

157.740 ..................................................................................... BUS

158.130-158.460 ..................................BUS, IND, OIL, TELM, UTIL

158.730-159.465 ..................................................POL, PUB, ROAD

159.480 .......................................................................................OIL

159.495-161.565 .....................................................................TRAN

161.580-162.000 .....................................................OIL, MARI, RTV

162.0125-162.35 ................................................. GOVT, MIL, USXX

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A General Guide to Scanning

162.400-162.550.................................................................... WTHR

162.5625-162.6375............................................. GOVT, MIL, USXX

162.6625................................................................................... MED

162.6875-163.225............................................... GOVT, MIL, USXX

163.250..................................................................................... MED

163.275-166.225................................................. GOVT, MIL, USXX

166.250................................................................ GOVT, RTV, FIRE

166.275-169.400...........................................................GOVT, BIFC

169.445-169.505.......................................... Wireless Mikes, GOVT

169.55-169.9875................................................ GOVT, MIL, USXX

170.000-170.150....................................... BIFC, GOVT, RTV, FIRE

170.175-170.225.................................................................... GOVT

170.245-170.305...................................................... Wireless Mikes

170.350-170.400............................................................ GOVT, MIL

170.425-170.450...................................................................... BIFC

170.475..................................................................................... PUB

170.4875-173.175............................... GOVT, PUB, Wireless Mikes

173.225-173.5375.......................................MOV, NEWS, UTIL, MIL

173.5625-173.5875..................................MIL Medical/Crash Crews

173.60-173.9875.....................................................................GOVT

ULTRA HIGH FREQUENCY (UHF) — (300 MHz-3 GHz)

U. S. Government Band (406-420 MHz)

406.125-419.975........................................................ GOVT, USXX

70-Centimeter Amateur Band (420-450 MHz)

420.000-450.000...................................................................... HAM

Low Band (450-470 MHz)

450.050-450.925....................................................................... RTV

451.025-452.025........................................... IND, OIL, TELM, UTIL

452.0375-453.00............................ IND, TAXI, TRAN TOW, NEWS

453.0125-454.000............................................................. PUB, OIL

455.050-455.925....................................................................... RTV

457.525-457.600....................................................................... BUS

458.025-458.175...................................................................... MED

460.0125-460.6375............................................... FIRE, POL, PUB

460.650-462.175....................................................................... BUS

462.1875-462.450............................................................ BUS, IND

462.4625-462.525......................................... IND, OIL, TELM, UTIL

462.550-462.925............................................................ GMR, BUS

462.9375-463.1875.................................................................. MED

463.200-467.925....................................................................... BUS

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FM-TV Audio Broadcast, UHF Wide Band (470-512 MHz)

(Channels 14 through 20 in 6 MHz steps)

475.750 ......................................................................... Channel 14

481.750 ......................................................................... Channel 15

487.750 ......................................................................... Channel 16

493.750 ......................................................................... Channel 17

499.750 ......................................................................... Channel 18

505.750 ......................................................................... Channel 19

511.750.......................................................................... Channel 20

(TGSWGPE["%QPXGTUKQP

The tuning location of a station can be expressed in

frequency (kHz or MHz) or in wavelength (meters). The

following information can help you make the necessary

conversions.

1 MHz (million) = 1,000 kHz (thousand)

To convert MHz to kHz, multiply the number of megahertz

by 1,000:

30.62 (MHz) x 1000 = 30,620 kHz

To convert from kHz to MHz, divide the number of kilohertz

by 1,000:

127,800 (kHz) / 1000 = 127.8 MHz

To convert MHz to meters, divide 300 by the number of

megahertz:

300 / 50 MHz = 6 meters

±"016'"±"

Some cities use the 470-512 MHz

band for land/mobile service.

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Troubleshooting

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Scanner is totally

inoperative.

The AC or DC

adapter is not

connected.

Be sure the

adapter's barrel plug

is fully inserted into

the DC 12V jack.

Poor or no reception. An antenna is not

connected or is

connected

incorrectly.

Be sure an antenna

is properly

connected to the

scanner.

Programmed

frequencies are

the same as

“birdie”

frequencies.

Avoid programming

frequencies listed

under “Birdie

Frequencies” on

Page 24 or only

listen to them

manually.

The keypad does not

work.

The scanner

might need to be

reset or initialized.

Turn the scanner off

then on again, or

reset/initialize the

scanner (see

“Resetting/Initializing

the Scanner” on

Page 23).

The scanner is on but

will not scan.

SQUELCH is not

correctly

adjusted.

Turn SQUELCH

clockwise.

Only one channel

or no channels

are stored.

Store frequencies

into more than one

channel.

During scanning, the

scanner locks on

frequencies that have

an unclear

transmission.

Programmed

frequencies are

the same as

“birdie”

frequencies.

Avoid programming

frequencies listed

under“Birdie

Frequencies” on

Page 24, or only

listen to them

manually.

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Care

%#4'

Keep the scanner dry; if it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately.

Use and store the scanner only in normal temperature

environments. Handle the scanner carefully; do not drop it.

Keep the scanner away from dust and dirt, and wipe it with a

damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new.

5'48+%'"#0&"4'2#+4

If your scanner is not performing as it should, take it to your

local RadioShack store for assistance. Modifying or

tampering with the scanner’s internal components can

cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty and

void your FCC authorization to operate it.

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Specifications

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Frequency Coverage (MHz):

10 Meter Amateur Radio............................... 29-30 (in 5 kHz steps)

VHF Lo.......................................................... 30-50 (in 5 kHz steps)

6 Meter Amateur Radio ................................ 50-54 (in 5 kHz steps)

Aircraft ...................................... 108–136.9875 (in 12.5 kHz steps)

Government..............................................137–144 (in 5 kHz steps)

2 Meter Amateur Radio..............................144-148 (in 5 kHz steps)

VHF Hi .......................................................148-174 (in 5 kHz steps)

Amateur Radio/Government................ 380-450 (in 12.5 kHz steps)

UHF Standard...................................... 450-470 (in 12.5 kHz steps)

UHF “T”................................................ 470-512 (in 12.5 kHz steps)

Channels of Operation................................................ 200 channels

Sensitivity (20 dB S/N):

29-54 MHz ............................................................................. 0.5 µV

108-136.9875 MHz ................................................................ 1.0 µV

137-174 MHz ......................................................................... 0.5 µV

380-512 MHz ......................................................................... 0.7 µV

Spurious Rejection (FM @154 MHz) ..................................... 50 dB

Selectivity:

±10 kHz................................................................................... –6 dB

±18 kHz................................................................................. –50 dB

Search Speed .................................................... Up to 50 Steps/Sec

Scan Speed .................................................Up to 25 Channels/Sec

Delay Time.......................................................................2 Seconds

IF Frequencies:

1st IF..................................................................................10.7 MHz

2nd IF...................................................................................455 kHz

IF Interference Ratio (10.7 MHz) ....................... 70 dB at 154 MHz

Squelch Sensitivity:

Threshold.............................................................. Less than 0.5 µV

Tight (FM) ............................................................... (S + N)/N 25 dB

Tight (AM) ............................................................... (S + N)/N 20 dB

Antenna Impedance.......................................................... 50 Ohms

Audio Output Power (10% THD) ............................... 0.8W Nominal

Built-In Speaker ......................................3 Inches (77 mm), 8 Ohms

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Specifications

Operating Temperature .......................... 32° to 110°F (0° to 43°C)

Power Requirements...................................... 120V AC, 60 Hz, 8W

(with supplied AC adapter),

vehicle’s 12V power source

(with optional DC adapter)

Dimensions (HWD) ...................................21/16 × 81/4 × 67/8 Inches

(52 × 210 × 175 mm)

Weight (without antenna): .............................Approx. 25 oz (700 g)

Supplied Accessories..................................... Telescoping Antenna,

.......................................................................................AC Adapter

Optional Accessories ...................................................... PC Cable

Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications

are subject to change and improvement without notice.

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Parts and Accessories

2#465"#0&"#%%'5514+'5

Parts and accessories are available at your local

RadioShack store. Accessories are also available online at

www.radioshack.com

. Parts and accessories are available

but not limited to the following. Visit your local RadioShack

store or obtain a RadioShack catalog for a more complete

listing of available accessories.

RG-8/RG-58

50-Ohm

Coaxial Cable

Use to connect

your scanner to an

external antenna.

External

Antenna

Connect to your

scanner’s

external antenna

jack for clear,

crisp reception.

Scanner PC

Programming Kit

Use with your home

computer to program

your scanner.

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20-424

GE-02D-8130

09A02

Printed in China

RadioShack Corporation

Fort Worth, Texas 76102

Limited One-Year Warranty

This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing de-

fects in material and workmanship under normal use for one (1) year

from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores

and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS

PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRAN-

TIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF

MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR-

POSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE

WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN. EXCEPT

AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY

OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON

OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAM-

AGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFOR-

MANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH

OF THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY

DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF TIME,

DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT,

SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN

IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF

SUCH DAMAGES.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty

lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential dam-

ages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.

In the event of a product defect during the warranty period, take the

product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date

to any RadioShack store. RadioShack will, at its option, unless other-

wise provided by law: (a) correct the defect by product repair without

charge for parts and labor; (b) replace the product with one of the

same or similar design; or (c) refund the purchase price. All replaced

parts and products, and products on which a refund is made, become

the property of RadioShack. New or reconditioned parts and products

may be used in the performance of warranty service. Repaired or re-

placed parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the orig-

inal warranty period. You will be charged for repair or replacement of

the product made after the expiration of the warranty period.

This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or at-

tributable to acts of God, abuse, accident, misuse, improper or abnor-

mal usage, failure to follow instructions, improper installation or

maintenance, alteration, lightning or other incidence of excess voltage

or current; (b) any repairs other than those provided by a RadioShack

Authorized Service Facility; (c) consumables such as fuses or batter-

ies; (d) cosmetic damage; (e) transportation, shipping or insurance

costs; or (f) costs of product removal, installation, set-up service ad-

justment or reinstallation.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have

other rights which vary from state to state.

RadioShack Customer Relations, 200 Taylor Street, 6th Floor,

Fort Worth, TX 76102

12/99

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