Code. The format of a Fips code is | Radio Shack 20-164 guide

4.		Use the number keys to enter the FIPS
		code. The format of a FIPS code is:

		Subdivisions	State Code	County Code

		0-9	01-50	XXX
		(0=entire area)	(00=all states)	(000=all counties)

			Example: 048439
		(0=All; 48=Texas; 439=Tarrant County)

5.		(Optional) To label the code, press TEXT
		and use the letter buttons to enter text.
6.		Press ENT to store the code. Repeat this
		process to program additional FIPS codes.

7. Press L/OUT to lock out or enable specific FIPS entries.

8. Press WX to exit the FIPS code entry table.

To review stored FIPS codes:

1.Press WX then a number key.

2.Press L/OUT to change the lockout status.

	a	The scanner sounds an alert or beep
	a	when it receives the SAME code. If
		when it receives the SAME code. If
		you do not stop the alert (or beep) for
		five minutes, the alert stops and the
		scanner beeps every ten seconds. If the
		scanner receives a new message after
		five minutes, it sounds the alert or beep.
		Press any key except LIGHT to stop the
		alert and allow the scanner to receive a
		new alert signal before the five minute
		time out.
		For information about adding text tags to
		a FIPS code, see “Text Tags” on Page 44.

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Radio Shack 20-164 manual Code. The format of a Fips code is, To review stored Fips codes

Contents

Triple Trunking What’s Included Contents Contents Your Scanner Volume / OFF To attach the supplied antenna Connecting the AntennaAttaching the Belt Clip Batteries Powering Your Scanner To charge batteries To install batteries To use an external power source External Power Headphones and Speakers Backlight and Contrast Keytones and KeylockTo set the keytone To lock the keypad Squelch and Attenuator To change the backlight modeTo turn on the backlight To change the display contrast To set squelch To set the attenuator mode To turn the delay on / off Scanner SetupDelay To define a channel Defining a Channel To copy a frequency Copying a Frequency To delete all saved frequencies in a bank Deleting Saved FrequenciesTo delete a saved frequency To save a Ctcss or DCS code Scanner CloningTo define a channel’s Ctcss or DCS code Seek Search SearchingTo clone the scanner data To activate Seek Search To search preprogrammed search banks Search Banks To search banks SR0-SR2 Zeromatic Programming a Search Range Signal StalkerTo activate Zeromatic To program the search range of Bank SR7 To use Signal Stalker Special Signal Stalker Locking Out Frequencies To use Special Signal StalkerTo lock out a frequency To review and unlock frequencies To save a frequency found during a search Saving Found FrequenciesTo unlock all frequencies in a search bank Locking Out Channels ScanningTo scan To locked out a channel To review all locked out channels To turn on the priority featurePriority Scanning To modify the Priority channel Weather AlertsTo make an existing channel a Priority channel To perform a weather scan Same Standby ModeTo program a weather channel into priority channel To program a Fips code To review stored Fips codes Code. The format of a Fips code is To test the weather alert SkywarnTo enter Same standby To use Skywarn MonitoringTo monitor a channel To find a frequency to monitor To set a default tuning frequency Trunking SetupDefining a Trunking Bank To define a Trunking Bank Trunking Modes Motorola Trunking SetupTo set Open or Closed mode for a bank To program a fleet map Fleet Maps For Motorola Type II, enter Base and Offset Frequencies UHF-Hi 806-960 MHz To program 800 MHz Motorola trunking Edacs Trunking Setup To save a correct Home Repeater LTR Trunking Setup To search for Talk Group IDs Searching for Talk Group IDsSaving a Talk Group ID To define a Talk Group ID Deleting Talk Group IDs To delete ALL talk group IDs in a bank Saving Trunking ChannelsTo delete a Talk Group ID To change the scanning direction, press  or  Trunk Scanning To set a Talk Group ID delay Trunking DelayLocking Out Talk Group IDs To lock out Talk Group IDs To review locked-out Talk Group IDs Turning Off Sub-BanksTo turn off a sub-bank To turn off a sub-bank while scanning Talk Group ID Hold Scanner MaintenanceText Tags To set Talk Group ID HoldPage To display the Talk Group ID TroubleshootingScanner is not Working at all Receive any stations Or reception is poor Scanner does notScanner is on but Does not scan Birdie Frequencies To initialize the scanner Service and RepairInitializing the Scanner Scanning Legally FCC Notice Appendix B Search Banks ReferencesAppendix a Glossary 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 Codes DCS Codes Appendix D Signal Stalker BandsAll Band PubSafety Band To use AFS format Appendix E Talk Group FormatMotorola 406-512 MHz 764-960 MHz Appendix F Specifications 9V DC Limited One-year Warranty