Radio Shack 20-521 owner manual Look AT the Display

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DELAY — programs a 2-second delay for the selected channel, a limit search, or each service scan; programs a 5-second delay while trunk tracking.

t — searches down through a selected frequency range during a frequency search; selects options dur- ing program operation; changes the ID location number while trunk tracking.

s — searches up through a selected frequency range during a frequency search; selects options during pro- gram operation; changes the ID location number while trunk tracking.

Number Keys — each key has a single-digit label and a range of numbers. The single digits are used to enter a channel, frequency, service bank, or ID number. The range of numbers (31–60, for example) are used to en- ter the channels that make up a memory bank.

MON/CLEAR/— stores frequencies into monitor mem- ories during a search; recalls frequencies from monitor memories when programming a channel; stores searched IDs into monitor memories or selects options while trunk tracking; enters a decimal point or clears an incorrect entry.

SVC (service)/E (enter) — starts a service bank search; enters frequencies into channels.

A LOOK AT THE DISPLAY

The display has indicators that show the scanner’s cur- rent operating status. A good look at the display will help you understand how your scanner operates.

BANK — appears with numbers (1–5). The numbers show which channel-storage banks are turned on for scanning.

TRUNK — appears when the scanner is set for trunk tracking.

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Contents PRO-91 150-Channel Handheld Trunking Scanner Features Page Frequency Step Transmission Range MHz KHz FCC Notice Scanning LegallyContents General Guide to Scanning Special FeaturesTrunk Tracking Page Preparation Power SourcesUsing Internal Batteries Page Charging Nickel-Cadmium Batteries Using AC Power Using Vehicle Battery Power Plug the adapter’s barrel plug into your scanner’s Connecting the Antenna Connecting an Optional AntennaListening Safely Connecting AN EARPHONE/ HeadphonesTraffic Safety Connecting AN Extension Speaker Attaching the Belt ClipAbout Your Scanner Look AT the Keypad Look AT the Display Page Channel Storage Banks Service BanksUnderstanding Banks Monitor Memories Turning on the Scanner and Setting Squelch OperationStoring Known Frequencies Into Channels Searching for and Temporarily Storing Active Frequencies Limit SearchDirect Search Service Bank Search Search Skip Memory Listening to the Monitor Memories Moving a Frequency from a Monitor Memory to a ChannelScanning the Stored Channels Manually Selecting a ChannelPage Turning CHANNEL-STORAGE Banks on and OFF Special FeaturesDelay Locking OUT Channels PriorityPage Using the Keylock Using the Display BacklightChanging Search Speeds Normal Search HypersearchTurning the Battery Save Function OFF/ON Turning the KEY Tone OFF/ONSkipping Data Signals Trunk Tracking Types of Trunking SystemsSetting the Scanner to the Trunk Tracking Mode Setting Squelch for the Trunk Tracking Mode Storing Trunked FrequenciesPage Scanning a Trunked Bank Monitoring an Active ID Temporarily Storing an ID into the Monitor ID MemoryUnlocking All IDs Locking Out IDsUnlocking a Single ID Using Trunk Tracking Scan Delay Monitoring IDsChannel Activity Bars Scan Lists Manually Storing IDs into Scan ListsMoving IDs to Scan Lists Deleting a Stored IDScanning the Scan Lists Scanning Type I and Hybrid Trunked SystemsProgramming a Fleet Map Size Fleets Subfleets IDs Blocks Used E1P1 E1P2 E1P3 Size E1P4 E1P5 E1P6 Size Selecting a Preset Fleet Map Programming a Hybrid System General Guide to Scanning Guide to FrequenciesNational Weather Frequencies Canadian Weather FrequenciesGuide to the Action Bands Typical Band UsagePrimary Usage VHF BandBand Allocation AbbreviationsVery High Frequency VHF Ultra High Frequency UHF Frequency Conversion Troubleshooting Problem Possible Remedy CauseError Adjust squelch for Resetting the Scanner Care and Maintenance Specifications Power Requirement AA Alkaline Batteries 6.0 VDC Page Page Limited One-Year Warranty RadioShack Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth, Texas