Radio Shack PRO-29 Operation, Turning on the Scanner and Setting Squelch, Storing Frequencies

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OPERATION

TURNING ON THE SCANNER AND SETTING SQUELCH

1.Make sure that SQUELCH is turned fully counterclockwise before you turn on the scanner.

2.Turn VOLUME clockwise until you hear a hissing sound.

3.Turn SQUELCH clockwise, just until the hissing sound stops.

Note: If you want to listen to a weak or distant station, turn SQUELCH counterclockwise. If reception is poor, turn SQUELCH clockwise.

STORING FREQUENCIES

Follow these steps to store frequencies into channels.

1.Press MANUAL. Enter the channel number where you want to store a frequency.

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2.Press PROGRAM. PGM appears on the display to indicate the scanner is in the programming mode.

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Contents PRO-29 60-Channel Direct Entry Programmable Scanner Features Fm Page 3 Wednesday, August 4, 1999 158 PM FCC Notice Scanning LegallyContents Power Sources Using Internal BatteriesPreparation Important Information about the External Power Jacks Using Standard AC Power Using Vehicle Battery Power Charging NICKEL-CADMIUM Batteries Connecting the Antenna Connecting an Optional AntennaConnecting AN Earphone Headphones Listening SafelyConnecting AN Extension Speaker Using the Belt ClipTraffic Safety Understanding Your Scanner Look AT the Keypad Look AT the Display MHzFm Page 16 Wednesday, August 4, 1999 158 PM Banks and Memories CHANNEL-STORAGE BanksMonitor Memories Turning on the Scanner and Setting Squelch OperationStoring Frequencies Searching for and Temporarily Storing Active Frequencies Limit Search Direct Search Listening to Monitor Memories Moving a Frequency from a Monitor Memory to a ChannelManually Selecting a Channel Special Features Using the KeylockLocking OUT Channels Turning CHANNEL-STORAGE Banks on and OFF Search Skip MemoryPriority Using the Display Backlight Listening to the Weather BandNational Weather Frequencies General Guide to ScanningGuide to Frequencies Ham Radio FrequenciesBirdie Frequencies Guide to the Action Bands Typical Band UsagePrimary Usage VHF BandBand Allocation AbbreviationsMeter Amateur Band- 50-54 MHz Fm Page 34 Wednesday, August 4, 1999 158 PM Government Band 406-450 MHz Avoiding Image Frequencies Frequency ConversionTroubleshooting Resetting the ScannerCare and Maintenance Specifications Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth, Texas
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