Radio Shack 20-501 manual FCC wants you to know

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The FCC wants you to know

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Consult your local RadioShack store or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that you stop using your scanner.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by RadioShack may cause interference and void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

You must use shielded interface cables with this equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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 the antenna Setting up your scannerConnecting an optional antenna Connecting an earphone/headphone Listening safelyTraffic safety Connecting an extension speakerAttaching the belt clip About your scanner Look at the keypad SCAN/SRCH SVC PGM Look at the display Basics Understanding banks service banks Channel storage banksOperating your scanner Turning on the scanner and setting squelchStoring known frequencies into channels Beyond the Basics Beyond the Basics Service search Searching for and temporarily storing active frequenciesStoring frequencies into channels during service search Scanning the stored channels Manually selecting a channelSignal stalker Setting the signal stalker options Beyond the Basics Beyond the Basics Using signal stalker Skywarn About SkywarnBeyond the Basics WX alert Turning on the weather alert feature Chain searchChain search mode Chain search hold mode Paging system eliminatorProgram band select mode Direct entry search Direct entry search hold mode Beyond the Basics Search skip memory Beyond the Basics Delay Turning channel-storage banks on and off Locking out channelsPriority Using keylock Wired programming Using the display/key backlight Frequently asked questions My scanner isn’t working at all. How do I turn it on?Beyond the Basics Flashes on the display. What is it? Error appears on the display. What does it mean? ALKALINE/RECHARGEABLE Switch Lets you GlossaryIndex Belt ClipEarphone Connecting Extension Speaker Setting Options Warranty Accessories Beyond the Basics 20-501 07A04