Radio Shack PRO-83 manual Basics

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until it beeps every 15 seconds and flashes.

•To prevent damage to Ni-Cd and Ni-MH batteries, never charge them in an area where the temperature is above 113°F (40°C) or below 40°F (4°C).

•If you connect an external power source to the scanner with ALKALINE/RECHARGEABLE set to ALKALINE, CHArg appears but the scanner does NOT charge the batteries. This is because the scanner's microprocessor unit does not recognize the switch position when you incorrectly connect an external power source. Make sure that you use the correct batteries and set ALKALINE/RECHARGEABLE to the correct position when you connect an external power source.

•If CHArg does not appear, the rechargeable batteries might be completely discharged. Connect the scanner to an AC or DC adapter and wait about 1 minute. Then, unplug the adapter from the scanner for a few seconds then plug it back in.

Important: The EPA certified RBRC Battery Recycling Seal on the rechargeable battery indicates RadioShack is voluntarily participat- ing in an industry program to collect

9	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 Setting up your scanner Connecting the AntennaConnecting an Optional 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 BanksTurning On The Scanner and Setting Squelch Operating your scannerStoring Known Frequencies Into Channels 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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