Radio Shack PRO-28 owner manual Operation, Turning on the Scanner and Setting Squelch

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OPERATION

TURNING ON THE SCANNER AND SETTING SQUELCH

1. Turn SQUELCH fully clockwise.

2.Turn VOLUME/OFF clockwise until it clicks. The scanner automati- cally scans the 30 channels.

Note: The first time you turn on the scanner, the channels might not have any frequencies stored in them, but the scanner will con- tinuously scan the empty channels.

3.Press MANUAL to stop the scanning. The display shows the cur- rent channel.

4.Turn VOLUME/OFF clockwise to set the scanner’s volume about half way.

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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 Important Information about the External Power Jacks PowerchargeUsing Standard AC Power Plug the adapter’s power module into a standard AC outlet Using Vehicle Battery Power Charging NICKEL-CADMIUM Batteries Connecting the Antenna Connecting an Optional AntennaListening Safely Connecting AN Earphone HeadphonesTraffic Safety Connecting AN Extension Speaker Attaching the Belt ClipUnderstanding Your Scanner Look AT the KeypadLook AT the Display Fm Page 19 Wednesday, August 4, 1999 150 PM Turning on the Scanner and Setting Squelch OperationStoring Frequencies Searching for and Storing Active Frequencies Band SearchDirect Search Search Skip Memory Listening to the Monitor Memory Moving a Frequency from the Monitor Memory to a ChannelUsing the 2-Second Delay Scanning the Stored ChannelsManually Selecting a Channel Locking Out ChannelsUsing the Keylock Listening to the Weather BandGeneral Guide to Scanning Guide to FrequenciesNational Weather Frequencies Birdie FrequenciesPrimary Usage Guide to the Action BandsTypical Band Usage Band Allocation Specified IntervalsMeter Amateur Band- 50-54 MHz VHF High Band 148-174 MHz Cm Amateur Band 420-450 MHz Avoiding Image Frequencies Frequency ConversionTroubleshooting Problem Possible Cause RemedyResetting the Scanner Care and Maintenance Specifications Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth, Texas