Radio Shack 20-423 owner manual Specifications, Channels of Operation

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ˆSpecifications

Frequency Coverage:

 

Ham

29–30 MHz (5.0 kHz Steps)

VHF Lo

30–50 MHz (5.0 kHz Steps)

Ham

50–54 MHz (5.0 kHz Steps)

Air

108–136.9875 MHz (12.5 kHz Steps)

Government

137–144 MHz (5 kHz Steps)

Ham

144–148 MHz (5 kHz Steps)

VHF Hi

148–174 MHz (5 kHz Steps)

Ham/Government

380–450 MHz (12.5 kHz Steps)

UHF Lo

450–470 MHz (12.5 kHz Steps)

UHF Hi (T)

470–512 MHz (12.5 kHz Steps)

Channels of Operation

200 Channels and 20 Monitor Memories

Sensitivity (20 dB...............................................................................................................S/N):

0.5 V

29–54 MHz

108–136.9875 MHz

1.0 V

137–174 MHz

0.5 V

380–512 MHz

0.7 V

Selectivity:

 

±10 kHz

–6 dB

±18 kHz

–50 dB

Spurious Rejection

50 dB (FM at 154 MHz)

Scanning Rate

Up to 25 Channels/Second

Search Rate

Up to 50 Steps/Second

Delay Time

2 Seconds

Intermediate Frequencies (IF):

 

1st

10.7 MHz

2nd

455 kHz

IF Interference Ratio (10.7 MHz)

70 dB at 154 MHz

Squelch Sensitivity:

Less than 0.5 V

Threshold

Tight (FM)

(S+N)/N 25 dB

Tight (AM)

(S+N)/N 20 dB

Antenna impedance

50 Ohms

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Contents Channel VHF/AIR/UHF Desktop Scanner Introduction FCC Notice Scanning LegallyDual Conversion helps prevent Contents Troubleshooting SpecificationsGuide to the Action Bands Using Vehicle Battery Power Power SourcesUsing AC Power PreparationConnecting AN Antenna Connecting the Supplied AntennaConnecting an Outdoor Antenna Understanding Your Scanner Look AT the ControlsLook AT the Display Understanding Service BANKS/BANKS Channel Storage BanksService Banks AirAmateur Radio Marine Channel Frequency MHzFire/Police 45.880 45.900Turning on the SCANNER/SETTING Volume and Squelch OperationStoring Known Frequencies Into Channels Searching the Service Banks Finding and Storing Active FrequenciesUsing Direct Search Listening to a Monitor Memory Frequency Using the Monitor MemoryScanning the Stored Channels Moving a Frequency from a Monitor Memory to a ChannelClearing a Stored Channel Turning Channel Storage Banks on and OFFMonitoring a Stored Channel Scanning OptionsListening to the Marine Bank Weather Channel Frequency ChartUsing the Weather Alert Listening to Weather BandLocking OUT Channels and Frequencies Special FeaturesUsing the Delay Function Locking Out ChannelsReviewing Locked-Out Frequencies Using PriorityTurning the KEY Tone on and OFF Removing All Locked-Out Tags From FrequenciesUsing a Computer to Program the Scanner Birdie FrequenciesUnited States Broadcast Band Primary Usage Guide to the Action BandsTypical Band Usage VHF BandAbbreviations Services Band AllocationAmateur Band 50-54 MHz Government Band 406-450 MHz Avoiding Image Frequencies Frequency ConversionTroubleshooting RESETTING/INITIALIZING the ScannerResetting the Scanner Care Initializing the ScannerSpecifications Channels of OperationNominal Limited One-Year Warranty