Radio Shack PRO-28 owner manual Care and Maintenance

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Your Radio Shack PRO-28 30 Channel Direct Entry Programmable Scanner is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The fol- lowing suggestions will help you care for your scanner so you can enjoy it for years.

Keep the scanner dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immedi- ately. Liquids might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits.

Use and store the scanner only in normal temperature environments. Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices(, damage batteries,) and dis- tort or melt plastic parts.

Keep the scanner away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature wear of parts.

Handle the scanner gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage circuit boards and cases and can cause the scanner to work improperly.

Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type. Batteries can leak chemicals that damage your scan- ner’s electronic parts.

Wipe the scanner with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new. Do not use harsh chemicals, clean- ing solvents, or strong detergents to clean the scanner.

Modifying or tampering with your scanner’s internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate the scanner’s warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it. If your scanner is not operat- ing as it should, take it to your local Radio Shack store for assistance.

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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 BandNational Weather Frequencies General Guide to ScanningGuide to 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