Radio Shack 20-501 manual Beyond the Basics

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•When you enter a frequency into a channel, the scanner automatically turns on the delay function and DLY appears. When delay is turned on, the scanner automatically pauses scanning 2 seconds after the end of a transmis- sion before scanning proceeds to the next channel. To turn the function off or on, press FUNC + DLY.

•If you enter a frequency that has already been entered elsewhere, the scanner sounds an error tone and displays the channel that was duplicated. If you entered the frequency by mistake, press ./CLR then enter the correct fre- quency. To enter the frequency anyway, press E to accept.

To program the next channel in sequence, press FUNC + PGM and repeat Steps 2 and 3.

To program the scanner with your local Skywarn frequency, use the supplied frequency guide to find the frequency for your area, and then repeat Steps 1-3 to program Channel 200 with that fre- quency. For more information, see “Skywarn” on Page 36.

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Contents Read this user’s guide completely before using your scanner Contents Storing frequencies into channels during service search FCC wants you to know Powering your scanner Basics Using rechargeable batteries Basics Basics Using AC power Using vehicle battery power Basics Setting up your scanner Connecting the antennaConnecting an optional antenna Listening safely Connecting an earphone/headphoneConnecting an extension speaker Traffic safetyAttaching the belt clip About your scanner Look at the keypad SCAN/SRCH SVC PGM Look at the display Basics Channel storage banks Understanding banks service banksTurning on the scanner and setting squelch Operating your scannerStoring known frequencies into channels Beyond the Basics Beyond the Basics Searching for and temporarily storing active frequencies Service searchStoring frequencies into channels during service search Manually selecting a channel Scanning the stored channelsSignal stalker Setting the signal stalker options Beyond the Basics Beyond the Basics Using signal stalker About Skywarn SkywarnBeyond the Basics Chain search WX alert Turning on the weather alert featureChain search mode Paging system eliminator Chain search hold modeProgram band select mode Direct entry search Direct entry search hold mode Beyond the Basics Search skip memory Beyond the Basics Delay Locking out channels Turning channel-storage banks on and offPriority Using keylock Wired programming Using the display/key backlight My scanner isn’t working at all. How do I turn it on? Frequently asked questionsBeyond the Basics Flashes on the display. What is it? Error appears on the display. What does it mean? Glossary ALKALINE/RECHARGEABLE Switch Lets youBelt Clip IndexEarphone Connecting Extension Speaker Setting Options Warranty Accessories Beyond the Basics 20-501 07A04