Radio Shack PRO-2056 owner manual Using the Scanner AS a Base Station, Memory Backup

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USING THE SCANNER AS A BASE STATION

You can place this scanner on a desk, shelf, or table to use it as a base sta- tion.

Your scanner’s front feet fold up and down. Adjust them to give you the best view of the display.

Using the Supplied AC Adapter

Cautions:

Use only the supplied AC adapter. Using a different adapter can damage your scanner and could present a safety hazard.

To prevent electric shock, the plug’s blades are polarized and fit only one way. If the plug does not fit easily, turn it over and try again. Do not force it into the AC outlet.

When you finish using the AC adapter, disconnect it from the AC outlet first. Then disconnect it from the scanner.

Plug the adapter’s barrel plug into the scanner’s DC 13.8V jack. Then plug the adapter’s power module into a standard AC outlet.

Warning: Do not use the AC adapt- er’s polarized plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to pre- vent blade exposure.

MEMORY BACKUP

When you first power the scanner, MEMO LOSS (memory loss) appears until you program the scanner. The memory backup circuit begins to func- tion a few minutes after you supply power to the scanner. How long the scanner will maintain channels stored in memory depends on how long pow- er has been supplied to the scanner.

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Contents PRO-2056 50-Channel Home/Mobile Scanner Features FCC Notice Scanning Legally Contents Frequency Conversion Preparation Connecting AN AntennaConnecting the Telescoping Antenna Connecting the Window- Mount AntennaConnecting an External Antenna Mounting the Scanner in Your Vehicle Connecting Power from Your Vehicle’s Battery Using the Supplied AC Adapter Using the Scanner AS a Base StationMemory Backup Listening Safely Connecting AN External Speaker or HeadphonesBanks Service Search BanksUnderstanding Your Scanner Private Bank Channels470-512 Search BandsPage Look AT the Front Panel POLICE, FIRE/EMG, AIR, MRN Look AT the DisplayOperation Turning on the SCANNER/SETTING Volume and SquelchUsing Service Search Monitoring a Frequency Using Band SearchStoring Frequencies Into Channels Clearing Frequencies from Channels Locking OUT Channels Frequencies Special FeaturesUsing Memolock DelayListening to Weather Broadcasts Guide to Frequencies General Guide to ScanningVHF Band Guide to the Action BandsUnited States Broadcast Bands Typical Band UsageUHF Band Activities Frequencies Primary UsageUHF Band VHF Band Activities FrequenciesFrequency Ranges Abbreviations ServicesSpecified Intervals Band AllocationVHF Low Band in 5 kHz steps Very High Frequency VHFVHF High Band Meter Amateur BandGovernment Band Low Band Cm Amateur BandFrequency Conversion Problem Possible Causes Remedies TroubleshootingCare and Maintenance Replacing the Fuses Replacing the Fuse in the DC Power CordReplacing the Fuse in the DC Cigarette-Lighter Power Cord Specifications Current Drain Page Page Fort Worth, Texas RadioShackDivision of Tandy Corporation