Radio Shack PRO-63 owner manual Connecting a Mobile or BASE- Station Antenna

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Notes:

If you installed rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries in the scanner, you can connect the DC cigarette lighter adapter to the CHG jack. Simply remove the rubber cap from the CHG jack, connect the adapter’s barrel plug to the jack, then plug the other end of the adapter into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket. This powers the scanner and recharges the batteries at the same time. See “Charging Nickel-Cadmium Batteries” on Page 12.

If the scanner does not operate properly when you use a DC cigarette lighter adapter, unplug the adapter from the lighter socket and clean the socket to remove ashes and other debris.

CONNECTING A MOBILE OR BASE- STATION ANTENNA

Instead of the supplied flexible antenna, you can connect a mobile or base-station antenna (not supplied) to your scanner. Your local Radio Shack store sells a wide variety of antennas. Choose the one that best meets your needs.

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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 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 Turning Channel-Storage Banks On and Off Scanning the Stored ChannelsScanning All Channels Scanning a Channel-Storage Bank Manually Selecting a ChannelListening to the Weather Band Skipping Channels DelayAdvanced Operation Priority Using the Display Backlight Using Channel LockTurning the KEY Tone on and OFF Using the AttenuatorUsing 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 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 UHF Band Primary UsageVHF 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