Radio Shack PRO-79 owner manual Number, Keys

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BAND	Lets you search the scanner’s preprogrammed
	service-search banks.
PRI/ALERT	Turns the priority feature on and off; turns the
	WX alert mode on and off.
WX	Scans the seven preprogrammed weather chan-
	nels.
SCAN	Scans any preprogrammed channels.
MAN	Stops scanning and lets you directly enter a
	channel number.
Number	Each key has single-digit (0 to 9) and a range of
Keys	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 19.

▼/▲

L/O RVW / L/O

MON/CL

/ LIGHT

PGM

DELAY/•

Searches up or down for active frequencies or selects the direction when scanning channels.

Reviews locked-out frequencies; lets you lock out selected channels or frequencies.

Lets you store a frequency in one of the 20 moni- tor memories; clears an incorrect entry.

Locks (and unlocks) the keypad to prevent acci- dental entries; turns the backlight on and off.

Programs frequencies into channels.

Programs a 2-second delay for the selected channel; enters a decimal point.

ENT (enter)

Enters frequencies into channels.

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Contents PRO-79 Channel VHF/Air/UHF Handheld Scanner Features Page FCC Notice Frequency Types of Transmissions Range MHzScanning Legally Contents Special Features Installing Batteries PreparationUsing AC Power Using Vehicle Battery PowerCharging Rechargeable Batteries Connecting AN Antenna Connecting the Supplied AntennaConnecting an Outdoor Antenna Connecting AN Earphone Headphones Listening SafelyConnecting AN Extension Speaker Traffic SafetyUnderstanding Your Scanner Look AT the KeypadNumber KeysLook AT the Display AIRDLY Understanding Banks Channel Storage BanksService Banks Fire/PoliceAmateur Radio AirMarine Channel Frequency MHz 156.9250 Monitor Memories RESETTING/INITIALIZING the Scanner OperationResetting the Scanner Initializing the ScannerStoring Known Frequencies Into Channels Searching the Service Banks Finding and Storing Active FrequenciesUsing Direct Search Page Listening to a Monitor Memory Using Monitor MemoryMoving a Frequency from a Monitor Memory to a Channel Scanning the Stored Channels Turning CHANNEL-STORAGE Banks OFF and on Monitoring a Stored ChannelListening to the Marine Bank Clearing a Stored ChannelListening to the Weather Band WX Alert Special Features DelayLocking OUT Channels or Frequencies Locking Out ChannelsReviewing Locked-Out Frequencies Locking Out FrequenciesRemoving Lockouts From All Frequencies Using Priority Removing Lockouts From All Frequencies in All Service BanksUsing the KEY Lock Using the Display BacklightTurning the KEY Tone on and OFF Avoiding Image Frequencies General Guide to Scanning Guide to FrequenciesNational Weather Frequencies Birdie FrequenciesTypical Band Usage MHz Guide to the Action BandsPrimary Usage Abbreviations Services Band AllocationMeter Amateur Band 50-54 MHz Aircraft Band 108-136 MHzGovernment Band 137-144 MHz Meter Amateur Band 144-148 MHzVHF High Band 148-174 MHz Centimeter Amateur Band 420-450 MHzFrequency Conversion Low Band 450-470 MHzTroubleshooting Squelch is notCare and Maintenance Specifications Volts DC, 4 AA Batteries Page Division of Tandy Corporation RadioShackFort Worth, Texas

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