Radio Shack 20-501 manual Storing frequencies into channels during service search

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To release the hold and continue searching, press HOLD. Or, if you did not press HOLD, simply press

FUNC and or FUNC and to continue searching.

Note: Because there are many different frequencies allocated to fire and police departments, it can take several minutes to search all the service frequencies.

storing frequencies into channels during service search

You can store frequencies you found during service search or service search hold mode into channels.

Press FUNC and PGM during service search or service search hold mode. The frequency and the lowest blank channel alternately appear.

Press E to store the frequency into the blank channel. If you want to select another channel,

press FUNC + or before you press E. You can also use the 0-9 key to select the bank.

If you entered 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, and then enter the correct frequency. To enter the frequency anyway, press E to accept.

29	Beyond the Basics

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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 Connecting an optional antenna Setting up your scannerConnecting the 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 banksStoring known frequencies into channels Turning on the scanner and setting squelchOperating your scanner 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