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Direct Channel Access — lets you directly access any stored channel while you scan the banks.

Button — lets you lock the scanner’s keys to help prevent accidentally changing the scanner’s programming.

Priority Channel — you can set the scanner to check one chan- nel every 2 seconds so you do not miss important calls.

Auto Lock — lets you lock the scanner’s programmed channels to keep you from accidentally erasing frequencies stored in the channels.

ATT (Attenuate) Button — reduces the scanner’s sensitivity to strong local signals, to reduce interference or noise caused by these signals.

Liquid Crystal Display — makes it easy to view and change pro- gramming information.

Display Backlight — makes the display easy to read in dimly-lit areas.

Three Power Options — let you power the scanner from alkaline or rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries, or external AC or DC power.

Flexible Antenna with BNC Connector — provides excellent re- ception and is designed to help prevent antenna breakage.

Memory Backup — keeps channel frequencies stored in memory for up to 10 years during a power loss.

For your records, we urge you to record your scanner’s serial number in the space below. The serial number is located on the scanner’s back panel.

Serial Number: ________________

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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 Connecting the Flexible Antenna Installing BatteriesPreparation Fm Page 10 Wednesday, August 4, 1999 348 PM Fm Page 11 Wednesday, August 4, 1999 348 PM Charging Nickel-Cadmium Batteries Important Information About the PWR and CHG JacksResetting the Scanner Using the Belt Clip Look AT the Keypad Understanding Your ScannerLook AT the Display Fm Page 17 Wednesday, August 4, 1999 348 PM Search Bands Bands and BanksCHANNEL-STORAGE Banks Basic Operation Turning on the Scanner and Setting SquelchSearching for and Storing Active Frequencies Search Press Band Limit SearchManually Storing Frequencies Fm Page 24 Wednesday, August 4, 1999 348 PM Scanning the Stored Channels Scanning All ChannelsTurning Channel-Storage Banks On and Off Scanning a Channel-Storage Bank Manually Selecting a ChannelListening to the Weather Band Delay Advanced OperationSkipping Channels Priority Using the Display Backlight Using Channel LockTurning the KEY Tone on and OFF Using the AttenuatorUsing the Keylock Connecting Optional Power Sources Using AC PowerOptions Using Vehicle Battery Power Connecting a Mobile or BASE- Station Antenna Fm Page 36 Wednesday, August 4, 1999 348 PM Listening Safely Connecting AN Earphone HeadphonesTraffic Safety Connecting AN Extension SpeakerVHF Band 30.00-300.0 MHz General Guide to ScanningUnited States Broadcast Band Typical Band UsageUHF Band 300.00 MHz 3.0 GHz Primary Usage VHF BandUHF Band Band Allocation Specified IntervalsHigh 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 National Weather Frequencies HAM Radio FrequenciesBirdie Frequencies Frequency Conversion Sure Squelch TroubleshootingScanner receives stations poorly Check Antenna Care and Maintenance Frequency Coverage SpecificationsOhms Patent NOS Radio Shack