The Basics
step 3: connect your scanner
connect the supplied antenna
Push the antenna onto your scanner’s antenna connector and rotate until it locks into place.
Your scanner’s sensitivity to various frequencies depends on
its location and the antenna’s
length. For best reception, adjust the antenna’s length as follows:
Frequency
Antenna Length
Extend fully
Extend 4 segments
Extend 3 segments
Collapse fully
connect an external antenna
You will need to connect an external antenna when you mount your scanner in the dashboard of your vehicle. You may also want to connect an external antenna if you use your scanner as a base station.
Your local RadioShack store sells a variety of antennas. Always use
cable, such as
lengths exceeding 50 feet, use
cable. If your coaxial cable does not have a BNC connector, you will also need a BNC adapter (not supplied).
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