Radio Shack PRO-2050 Preparation, Connecting AN Antenna, Connecting the Supplied Antenna

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PREPARATION

This scanner is designed primarily for use in the home as a base station. You can place it on a desk, shelf, or table.

Your scanner’s front feet fold up or down. Adjust them to give you the best view of the display.

Your scanner’s display is protected during shipment by a piece of blue film. Peel off this film before you use the scanner.

CONNECTING AN

ANTENNA

Connecting the Supplied Antenna

You must install an antenna before you can operate the scanner.

The supplied telescoping antenna helps your scanner receive strong lo- cal signals. To install the antenna, screw it clockwise into the hole on the scanner’s top.

The scanner’s sensitivity depends on the antenna’s length and various envi- ronmental conditions. For the best re- ception of the transmissions you want to hear, adjust the antenna’s length.

Frequency	Antenna Length
29–54 MHz	Extend fully
108–174 MHz	Collapse one
	segment
406–956 MHz	Collapse both
	segments

Connecting an Outdoor Antenna

Instead of the supplied antenna, you can connect an outdoor base-station or mobile antenna (not supplied) to your scanner using a BNC connector. Your local RadioShack store sells a variety of antennas. Choose the one that best meets your needs.

When deciding on a mobile or base- station antenna and its location, con- sider these points:

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