Radio Shack PRO-79 owner manual

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Weather Alert — the scanner automatically sounds an alert when it receives a weather emergency signal, providing more complete information about weather conditions in your immedi- ate area.

Weather Band Key — scans seven preprogrammed weather frequencies to keep you informed about current weather condi- tions.

Wired Programming — you can connect your scanner to a per- sonal computer and program frequencies into the scanner from the computer using an optional cable and software.

Note: The necessary cable and software, and additional information about using your personal computer to program your scanner, are available at your local RadioShack store.

Scan Delay — delays scanning for about 2 seconds before moving to another channel, so you can hear more replies that are transmitted on the same channel.

Priority Channel — lets you program a channel as the priority channel. As the scanner scans, it checks the priority channel ev- ery 2 seconds so you do not miss transmissions on that chan- nel.

HyperSearchand HyperScan— let you set the scanner to search at up to 50 steps per second (in frequency bands with 5 kHz steps) and scan at up to 25 channels per second, to help you quickly find interesting broadcasts.

Manual Access — you can directly access any stored channel by entering that channel’s number.

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

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

Supplied Flexible Antenna with BNC Connector — provides good reception of strong local signals. You can connect an ex- ternal antenna with a BNC connector to the scanner for im- proved reception of distant/weaker signals.

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Contents PRO-79 Channel VHF/Air/UHF Handheld Scanner Features Page Frequency Types of Transmissions Range MHz FCC NoticeScanning Legally Contents Special Features Preparation Installing BatteriesUsing Vehicle Battery Power Using AC PowerCharging Rechargeable Batteries Connecting the Supplied Antenna Connecting AN AntennaConnecting an Outdoor Antenna Listening Safely Connecting AN Earphone HeadphonesTraffic Safety Connecting AN Extension SpeakerLook AT the Keypad Understanding Your ScannerKeys NumberAIR Look AT the DisplayDLY Channel Storage Banks Understanding BanksFire/Police Service BanksAir Amateur RadioMarine Channel Frequency MHz 156.9250 Monitor Memories Operation RESETTING/INITIALIZING the ScannerInitializing the Scanner Resetting the ScannerStoring Known Frequencies Into Channels Finding and Storing Active Frequencies Searching the Service BanksUsing Direct Search Page Using Monitor Memory Listening to a Monitor MemoryMoving a Frequency from a Monitor Memory to a Channel Scanning the Stored Channels Monitoring a Stored Channel Turning CHANNEL-STORAGE Banks OFF and onClearing a Stored Channel Listening to the Marine BankListening to the Weather Band WX Alert Locking Out Channels Special FeaturesDelay Locking OUT Channels or FrequenciesLocking Out Frequencies Reviewing Locked-Out FrequenciesRemoving Lockouts From All Frequencies Removing Lockouts From All Frequencies in All Service Banks Using PriorityUsing the Display Backlight Using the KEY LockTurning the KEY Tone on and OFF Avoiding Image Frequencies Birdie Frequencies General Guide to ScanningGuide to Frequencies National Weather FrequenciesGuide to the Action Bands Typical Band Usage MHzPrimary Usage Band Allocation Abbreviations ServicesMeter Amateur Band 144-148 MHz Meter Amateur Band 50-54 MHzAircraft Band 108-136 MHz Government Band 137-144 MHzCentimeter Amateur Band 420-450 MHz VHF High Band 148-174 MHzLow Band 450-470 MHz Frequency ConversionSquelch is not TroubleshootingCare and Maintenance Specifications Volts DC, 4 AA Batteries Page RadioShack Division of Tandy CorporationFort Worth, Texas
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