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Radio Shack 20-164 manual Weather Alerts, To make an existing channel a Priority channel

Models: 20-164

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To make an existing channel a Priority channel:

1.Press MAN.

2.Use the number keys to enter the bank and channel number.

The Priority channel cannot be a trunking channel (MOT, ED, or LTR).

3.Press MAN.

4.Press FUNC, then hold PRI until the display blinks.

To modify the Priority channel:

1.Press PGM.

2.Press PRI.

3.Use the number keys to enter the frequency.

4.Press ENT.

If the frequency is incorrect, “Invalid Freq” appears briefly.

Weather Alerts

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has allocated channels for use by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). NOAA broadcasts Specific Area Message Encoding (SAME) alerts that include digitally encoded data about the severity of the alert.

Regulatory agencies in other countries have also allocated channels for use by their weather reporting authorities.

If you program a weather channel as the Priority channel, your scanner can detect the 1050 Hz weather alert tone. All alerts are received (FIPS settings are ignored), and the scanner stays on

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Radio Shack 20-164 manual Weather Alerts, To make an existing channel a Priority channel, To modify the Priority channel

Contents

Triple Trunking What’s IncludedContents Contents Your Scanner Volume / OFFConnecting the Antenna Attaching the Belt ClipTo attach the supplied antenna Batteries Powering Your ScannerTo charge batteries To install batteriesTo use an external power source External PowerHeadphones and Speakers To lock the keypad Keytones and KeylockBacklight and Contrast To set the keytoneTo change the display contrast To change the backlight modeSquelch and Attenuator To turn on the backlightTo set squelch To set the attenuator modeScanner Setup DelayTo turn the delay on / off To define a channel Defining a ChannelTo copy a frequency Copying a FrequencyDeleting Saved Frequencies To delete a saved frequencyTo delete all saved frequencies in a bank Scanner Cloning To define a channel’s Ctcss or DCS codeTo save a Ctcss or DCS code To activate Seek Search SearchingSeek Search To clone the scanner dataTo search preprogrammed search banks Search BanksTo search banks SR0-SR2 ZeromaticTo program the search range of Bank SR7 Signal StalkerProgramming a Search Range To activate ZeromaticTo use Signal Stalker Special Signal StalkerTo review and unlock frequencies To use Special Signal StalkerLocking Out Frequencies To lock out a frequencySaving Found Frequencies To unlock all frequencies in a search bankTo save a frequency found during a search To locked out a channel ScanningLocking Out Channels To scanTo turn on the priority feature Priority ScanningTo review all locked out channels Weather Alerts To make an existing channel a Priority channelTo modify the Priority channel To program a Fips code Same Standby ModeTo perform a weather scan To program a weather channel into priority channelTo review stored Fips codes Code. The format of a Fips code isSkywarn To enter Same standbyTo test the weather alert To find a frequency to monitor MonitoringTo use Skywarn To monitor a channelTo define a Trunking Bank Trunking SetupTo set a default tuning frequency Defining a Trunking BankMotorola Trunking Setup To set Open or Closed mode for a bankTrunking Modes To program a fleet map Fleet MapsFor Motorola Type II, enter Base and Offset FrequenciesUHF-Hi 806-960 MHz To program 800 MHz Motorola trunking Edacs Trunking SetupTo save a correct Home Repeater LTR Trunking SetupSearching for Talk Group IDs Saving a Talk Group IDTo search for Talk Group IDs To define a Talk Group ID Deleting Talk Group IDsSaving Trunking Channels To delete a Talk Group IDTo delete ALL talk group IDs in a bank To change the scanning direction, press  or  Trunk ScanningTo lock out Talk Group IDs Trunking DelayTo set a Talk Group ID delay Locking Out Talk Group IDsTo turn off a sub-bank while scanning Turning Off Sub-BanksTo review locked-out Talk Group IDs To turn off a sub-bankTo set Talk Group ID Hold Scanner MaintenanceTalk Group ID Hold Text TagsPage Working at all TroubleshootingTo display the Talk Group ID Scanner is notDoes not scan Scanner does notReceive any stations Or reception is poor Scanner is on butBirdie Frequencies Service and Repair Initializing the ScannerTo initialize the scanner Scanning Legally FCC Notice References Appendix a GlossaryAppendix B Search Banks Search bank SR1 CB band Receive mode AM Search bank SR2 FRS/GMRS/MURS band Search bank SR4 Aircraft Receive mode AM, FM Ctcss Codes Appendix C Ctcss / DCS CodesAppendix D Signal Stalker Bands All BandDCS Codes PubSafety Band Appendix E Talk Group Format MotorolaTo use AFS format 406-512 MHz 764-960 MHz Appendix F Specifications9V DC Preprogrammed Frequencies AddendumPurple DOT Purple DOT BB Business Band Police Departments Police Dept Nascar Track Announcer Security Alarm Security Company Companies DOT Business Band DOT BB Limited One-year Warranty