Radio Shack PRO-28 owner manual Storing Frequencies

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5.Slowly turn SQUELCH counterclockwise until you hear a hissing sound.

6.Adjust VOLUME/OFF to a comfortable listening level.

7.Slowly turn SQUELCH clockwise until the hissing sound stops.

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

STORING FREQUENCIES

Follow these steps to store frequencies into channels.

1.Press MANUAL, enter the channel number where you want to store a frequency, then press MANUAL again. The desired channel num- ber appears on the display.

2.Use the number keys and CLEAR/. to enter the frequency (includ- ing the decimal point) you want to store.

3. Press WX/E to store the 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 Power Sources Using Internal BatteriesPreparation 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 AntennaConnecting AN Earphone Headphones Traffic SafetyListening Safely 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 FrequenciesGuide to the Action Bands Typical Band UsagePrimary 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