Radio Shack PRO-83 manual Powering your scanner

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powering your scanner

You can power your scanner from any of three sources:

•internal batteries (not supplied)

•standard AC power (using an optional AC adapter)

•vehicle battery power (using an optional DC adapter)

Before installing batteries, set the switch in the battery compartment to match the type of batteries you will use. Select ALKALINE for non-rechargeable battery types and RECHARGEABLE for rechargeable battery types, including Ni-Cd and Ni-MH. See also “Using Rechargeable Batteries” on Page 7 when you use rechargeable batteries.

XRemove battery cover and set battery switch.

5	The Basics

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Contents Read this user’s guide completely before using your scanner Contents Service search storing frequencies into channels during FCC Wants You to Know Powering your scanner Basics Using Rechargeable Batteries Basics Basics Using AC Power Using Vehicle Battery Power Basics Connecting an Optional Antenna Setting up your scannerConnecting the Antenna Listening Safely Connecting an Earphone/HeadphoneConnecting an Extension Speaker Traffic SafetyAttaching the Belt Clip About Your Scanner Look At the Keypad SCAN/SRCH SVC PGM Look at the Display Basics Channel Storage Banks Understanding Banks Service BanksStoring Known Frequencies Into Channels Turning On The Scanner and Setting SquelchOperating your scanner Beyond the Basics Beyond the Basics Searching For Temporarily Storing Active Frequencies Service SearchStoring Frequencies into Channels During Service Search Manually Selecting a Channel Scanning the Stored ChannelsSignal Stalker Setting the Signal Stalker Options Beyond the Basics Beyond the Basics Using Signal Stalker About Skywarn SkywarnBeyond the Basics Chain Search WX Alert Turning On the Weather Alert FeatureChain Search Mode Chain Search Hold Mode Program Band Select Mode Direct Entry Search Direct Entry Search Hold Mode Beyond the Basics Search Skip Memory Beyond the Basics Delay Locking Out Channels Turning Channel-Storage Banks On and OffLocking Out Frequencies Priority SCAN, FUNC, HOLD, , KEYLOCK, Using KeylockWired Programming Using the Display/Key Backlight Resetting the Scanner My scanner isn’t working at all. How do I turn it on? Frequently asked questionsFlashes on the display. What is it? Error appears on the display. What does it mean? Specifications Glossary Belt Clip IndexEarphone Connecting Extension Speaker Squelch Setting Warranty UBZZ01327ZA

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