Radio Shack PRO-28 owner manual Understanding Your Scanner, Look AT the Keypad

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR SCANNER

A LOOK AT THE KEYPAD

Your scanner’s keys might seem confusing at first, but this information should help you understand each key’s function.

SCAN — scans through the stored channels.

MANUAL — stops scanning and lets you directly enter a channel num- ber or frequency.

DELAY — programs a 2-second delay for the selected channel.

L-OUT/S/S— lets you lock out a selected channel. Skips a specified fre- quency during band or direct search.

CLEAR/. — erases an incorrect entry or an error. Enters the decimal point in a frequency.

MON/0 — stores frequencies into and accesses the monitor memory. Enters the number 0 for a channel or a frequency.

WX/E — scans through the preprogrammed weather channels. Stores a key entry into memory.

KEYLOCK — locks/unlocks the keypad to prevent accidental program changes.

t and s — enter the down or up search mode direction.

HOLD/BAND — pauses the frequency search. Searches the selected band.

1-9— enters the numbers for a channel or a frequency.

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Contents PRO-28 Channel Direct Entry Programmable Scanner Features Fm Page 3 Wednesday, August 4, 1999 150 PM FCC Notice Scanning Legally Contents Troubleshooting Preparation Power SourcesUsing Internal Batteries Powercharge Important Information about the External Power JacksUsing Standard AC Power Plug the adapter’s power module into a standard AC outlet Using Vehicle Battery Power Charging NICKEL-CADMIUM Batteries Connecting an Optional Antenna Connecting the AntennaListening Safely Connecting AN Earphone HeadphonesTraffic Safety Attaching the Belt Clip Connecting AN Extension SpeakerLook AT the Keypad Understanding Your ScannerLook AT the Display Fm Page 19 Wednesday, August 4, 1999 150 PM Operation Turning on the Scanner and Setting SquelchStoring Frequencies Band Search Searching for and Storing Active FrequenciesDirect Search Search Skip Memory Moving a Frequency from the Monitor Memory to a Channel Listening to the Monitor MemoryScanning the Stored Channels Using the 2-Second DelayLocking Out Channels Manually Selecting a ChannelListening to the Weather Band Using the KeylockGuide to Frequencies General Guide to ScanningNational Weather Frequencies Birdie FrequenciesPrimary Usage Guide to the Action BandsTypical Band Usage Specified Intervals Band AllocationMeter Amateur Band- 50-54 MHz VHF High Band 148-174 MHz Cm Amateur Band 420-450 MHz Frequency Conversion Avoiding Image FrequenciesProblem Possible Cause Remedy TroubleshootingResetting the Scanner Care and Maintenance Specifications Fort Worth, Texas Division of Tandy Corporation