Connecting an Optional Antenna
The scanner’s antenna jack makes it easy to use the scanner with a variety of antennas. Instead of either of the supplied antennas, you can attach a different one, such as an external mobile antenna or outdoor base station antenna. Your local RadioShack store sells a variety of antennas.
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Follow the installation instructions supplied with the antenna, route the antenna cable to the scanner, then connect it to the antenna jack fol- lowing the steps in “Connecting an Antenna” on Page 13.
Warning: Use extreme caution when installing or removing an outdoor antenna. If the antenna starts to fall, let it go! It could contact overhead power lines. If the antenna touches a power line, contact with the an- tenna, mast, cable or guy wires can cause electrocution and death! Call the power company to remove the antenna. Do not attempt to do so yourself.
Cautions:
•Do not run the cable over sharp edges or moving parts.
•Do not run the cable next to power cables or other antenna cables.
•Do not run the cable through a vehicle’s engine compartment or other areas that produce extreme heat.
•Follow all cautions and warnings included with the antenna.
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