Radio Shack PRO-63 owner manual Basic Operation, Turning on the Scanner and Setting Squelch

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BASIC OPERATION

TURNING ON THE SCANNER AND SETTING SQUELCH

Note: Make sure the scanner’s antenna is connected before you turn it on.

1. Turn SQUELCH MIN/MAX fully counterclockwise.

VO L U ME SQ UEL CH

O F F M A X MI N M A X

2.Turn VOLUME OFF/MAX clockwise until it clicks and you hear a hissing sound.

VO L U ME SQ UEL CH

O F F M A X MI N M A X

3.Turn SQUELCH MIN/MAX clockwise, then leave it set to a point just after the hissing sound stops.

The scanner automatically starts scanning channels. Press MAN- UAL to stop scanning.

Note: If you have not stored frequencies into any channels (see “Searching For and Storing Active Frequencies” on Page 21), the scanner does not scan.

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Contents PRO-63 100-Channel Portable Event Scanner Introduction Fm Page 3 Wednesday, August 4, 1999 348 PM Fm Page 4 Wednesday, August 4, 1999 348 PM FCC Notice Scanning Legally Contents Troubleshooting Care and Maintenance Specifications Preparation Connecting the Flexible AntennaInstalling Batteries Fm Page 10 Wednesday, August 4, 1999 348 PM Fm Page 11 Wednesday, August 4, 1999 348 PM Important Information About the PWR and CHG Jacks Charging Nickel-Cadmium BatteriesResetting the Scanner Using the Belt Clip Understanding Your Scanner Look AT the KeypadLook AT the Display Fm Page 17 Wednesday, August 4, 1999 348 PM Bands and Banks Search BandsCHANNEL-STORAGE Banks Turning on the Scanner and Setting Squelch Basic OperationSearching for and Storing Active Frequencies Limit Search Search Press BandManually Storing Frequencies Fm Page 24 Wednesday, August 4, 1999 348 PM Turning Channel-Storage Banks On and Off Scanning the Stored ChannelsScanning All Channels Manually Selecting a Channel Scanning a Channel-Storage BankListening to the Weather Band Skipping Channels DelayAdvanced Operation Priority Using Channel Lock Using the Display BacklightUsing the Attenuator Turning the KEY Tone on and OFFUsing the Keylock Options Connecting Optional Power SourcesUsing AC Power Using Vehicle Battery Power Connecting a Mobile or BASE- Station Antenna Fm Page 36 Wednesday, August 4, 1999 348 PM Connecting AN Earphone Headphones Listening SafelyConnecting AN Extension Speaker Traffic SafetyGeneral Guide to Scanning United States Broadcast BandTypical Band Usage VHF Band 30.00-300.0 MHzUHF Band 300.00 MHz 3.0 GHz UHF Band Primary UsageVHF Band Specified Intervals Band AllocationHigh Frequency HF 29 MHz-30 MHz Fm Page 44 Wednesday, August 4, 1999 348 PM Fm Page 45 Wednesday, August 4, 1999 348 PM Ultra High Frequency UHF 300 MHz-3 GHz HAM Radio Frequencies National Weather FrequenciesBirdie Frequencies Frequency Conversion Troubleshooting Sure SquelchScanner receives stations poorly Check Antenna Care and Maintenance Specifications Frequency CoverageOhms Patent NOS Radio Shack