Radio Shack PRO-79 owner manual Preparation, Installing Batteries

Page 8

PREPARATION

Note: If the scanner’s display locks up or does not work properly after you connect a power source, you might need to reset or ini- tialize the scanner.

Important: If you have problems, first try to reset the scanner (see “Resetting the Scanner” on Page 26). If that does not work, you can initialize the scanner (see “Initializing the Scanner” on Page 26); however, this clears all information stored in your scanner’s memory.

INSTALLING BATTERIES

You can power your scanner with four AA batteries (not sup- plied). For the best performance and longest life, we recom- mend RadioShack alkaline batteries. Or, you can use rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries and charge them either inside or outside the scanner. Both types of batteries are avail- able at your local RadioShack store.

Cautions:

•Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recom- mended type.

•Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable bat- teries of different capacities.

Follow these steps to install batteries.

1. Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow to remove it.

2. If you are using non-rechargeable batteries, place them into the supplied black holder,

as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked on the holder. Or, if you are using rechargeable batteries, place them into the supplied yellow holder, as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked on the holder.

3.Place the battery holder (with batteries) into the battery compartment.

4.Replace the cover.

8

Image 8

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/PoliceMarine AirAmateur Radio 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 Moving a Frequency from a Monitor Memory to a Channel Using Monitor MemoryListening to a Monitor Memory Scanning the Stored Channels Turning CHANNEL-STORAGE Banks OFF and on Monitoring a Stored ChannelListening to the Weather Band Clearing a Stored ChannelListening to the Marine Bank WX Alert Special Features DelayLocking OUT Channels or Frequencies Locking Out ChannelsRemoving Lockouts From All Frequencies Locking Out FrequenciesReviewing Locked-Out Frequencies Using Priority Removing Lockouts From All Frequencies in All Service BanksTurning the KEY Tone on and OFF Using the Display BacklightUsing the KEY Lock Avoiding Image Frequencies General Guide to Scanning Guide to FrequenciesNational Weather Frequencies Birdie FrequenciesPrimary Usage Guide to the Action BandsTypical Band Usage MHz 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 Fort Worth, Texas RadioShackDivision of Tandy Corporation

Related manuals

Manual 52 pages 593 b