Radio Shack 20-501 manual Turning channel-storage banks on and off, Locking out channels

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turning channel-storage banks on and off

You can turn each channel-storage bank on and off. When you turn off a bank, the scanner does not scan any of the 20 channels in that bank.

While scanning, press the number key that corre- sponds to the bank you want to turn on or off. Num- bers appear at the top of the display, showing the currently selected banks.

The scanner scans all the channels within the dis- played banks that are not locked out (see "Locking Out Channels"). The bank number flashes when the scanner scans a channel that belongs to the bank.

Notes:

•You can manually select any channel within a bank, even if that bank is turned off.

•You cannot turn off all banks. One bank must always be active.

locking out channels

You can increase the scanning speed by locking out channels that have a continuous transmission, such as a weather channel. To lock out a channel, manu- ally select the channel, then press FUNC and L/O.

L/O appears.

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 Setting up your scanner Connecting the antennaConnecting 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 banksTurning on the scanner and setting squelch Operating your scannerStoring 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