BAND ALLOCATION

Use the following listing of the typical services within your scanner’s frequency cover- age to assist you to decide which frequency ranges to scan. These frequencies are subject to change, and might vary from area to area. For a more complete listing, re- fer to the “Police Call Radio Guide including Fire and Emergency Services,” available at your local RadioShack store.

Abbreviations

Services

BIFC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Boise (ID) Interagency Fire Cache

BUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Business

CAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Civil Air Patrol

CB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Citizens Band

CCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Common Carrier

CSB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Conventional Systems

CTSB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Conventional/Trunked Systems

FIRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fire Department

HAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amateur (Ham) Radio

GOVT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Federal Government

GMR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General Mobile Radio

GTR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General Trunked

IND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Industrial Services

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Manufacturing, Construction, Farming, Forest Products)

MAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Military Amateur Radio

MARI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maritime Limited Coast

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Coast Guard, Marine Telephone,

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shipboard Radio, Private Stations)

MARS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Military Affiliate Radio System

MED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Emergency/Medical Services

MIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.S. Military

MOV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Motion Picture/Video Industry

NEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New Mobile Narrow

NEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Relay Press (Newspaper Reporters)

OIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oil/Petroleum Industry

POL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Police Department

PUB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Public Services

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Public Safety, Local Government, Forestry Conservation)

PSB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Public Safety

PTR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Private Trunked

ROAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Road & Highway Maintenance

RTV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Radio/TV Remote Broadcast Pickup

TAXI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Taxi Services

TELB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mobile Telephone

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Aircraft, Radio Common Carrier, Landline Companies)

TELC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cordless Phones

TELM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Telephone Maintenance

TOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tow Trucks

TRAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Transportation Services

Trucks, Tow Trucks, Buses, Railroad, Other)

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20-422 specifications

The Radio Shack 20-422 is a versatile and compact handheld scanner that has garnered recognition among hobbyists and communication enthusiasts alike. This model is designed to provide users with an easy-to-use interface and advanced scanning capabilities, making it a popular choice for those looking to stay connected with public safety, aviation, and other radio communications.

One of the standout features of the Radio Shack 20-422 is its ability to scan a wide range of frequencies. With coverage from 30 MHz to 900 MHz, it allows users to access a diverse array of radio signals, including AM, FM, and analog transmissions. This broad frequency range ensures that operators can track vital communications from police departments, fire services, and emergency medical teams.

In addition to its expansive scanning capabilities, the 20-422 is equipped with 200 programmable channels. This enables users to store their favorite frequencies for quick access, thus enhancing the overall user experience. The unit is also compatible with commonly used trunking systems, which allows users to monitor communications from trunked radio systems, widely employed by public safety organizations.

The Radio Shack 20-422 comes with a customizable priority scanning feature, which allows users to set specific channels to scan more frequently. This ensures that important communications are not missed, adding a level of efficiency to the scanning process. Moreover, the scanner features a large LCD display that provides users with clear visibility of the frequency and other important information.

From a technological standpoint, the 20-422 is equipped with automatic frequency identification, which simplifies the process of discovering new radio signals. The built-in alert system notifies users when specific transmissions are detected, adding convenience to the scanning routine.

The ergonomic design of the Radio Shack 20-422 enhances ease of use, equipped with a comfortable grip and well-placed buttons for intuitive operation. The scanner is powered by a reliable battery system, ensuring long hours of dynamic scanning capabilities, whether you are in a stationary location or on the move.

In summary, the Radio Shack 20-422 stands out as a powerful tool for anyone interested in radio communications. With its extensive frequency coverage, programmable channels, and user-friendly design, this handheld scanner is perfect for hobbyists, emergency responders, and anyone else looking to stay connected with their community.
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