Birdie Frequencies, Care, Service and Repair

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Audio max. power RF input			100 μV at 154.1 MHz
			(DEV:3kHz at1kHz)
	8 Ohms Resistor Load at speaker terminal
			(BTL): 280 m Watts
Intermediate frequency
1st			380.8 MHz
2nd			21.4 MHz
3rd			455 kHz
Current drain		8 Ohm internal speaker at 154.1 MHz,
			5V Ext Power, Squelched: 120mA
			(Back light off/without charging)
Antenna impedance			50 Ohms
Operating temperature range			–10°C to 60°C
Speaker	Built-in 36 mm 8 Ohms dynamic speaker
Operating voltage		DC 2.4 Volts (2 AA Ni-MH batteries)
		DC 3 Volts (2 AA alkaline batteries)
External power and charge voltage			............USB Power (DC 5V 500mA)
Dimensions (HWD)			4 15/16 x 2 5/16 x 1 inch
			(127 x 60 x 27 mm)
Weight			6.7 oz. (190g)
			Without antenna and batteries
PC application software			Windows 2000, Windows XP,
			Windows Vista

Birdie Frequencies

Every scanner has birdie frequencies. Birdies are signals created inside the scanner’s receiver, which may interfere with transmissions on the same frequencies. If you program one of these frequencies, you hear only noise on that frequency. If the interference is not severe, you might be able to turn Squelch clockwise to omit the birdie.

To find the birdies in your scanner, disconnect the antenna and move it away from the scanner. Make sure that no other nearby radio or TV sets are turned on near the scanner. Search every frequency range from its lowest frequency to the highest. Occasionally, the searching will stop as if it has found a signal, often without any sound. This

is a birdie. Make a list of all the birdies in your scanner for future reference.

Care

Your scanner is not waterproof. Do not expose it to rain, moisture, or extremely high humidity. If the scanner gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Use and store the scanner only in normal temperature environments. Handle the scanner carefully; do not drop it. Keep the scanner away from dust and dirt, and wipe it with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new.

Service and Repair

If your scanner is not performing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance. To locate your nearest RadioShack, use the store locator feature on RadioShack’s website (www.radioshack.com), or call 1-800-The Shack (800-843-7422) and follow the menu options. Modifying or tampering with the scanner’s internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it.

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