2.While you hold down 2 and ENTER, turn on the scanner. The display shows oFF tonE or on tonE. Then release the keys.
USING A COMPUTER TO PROGRAM THE SCANNER
You can connect your scanner to a personal computer and program frequencies into the scanner from the computer using an optional cable and software.
Note: The necessary cable and software, and additional information about using your personal computer to program your scanner, are available at your local RadioShack store.
BIRDIE FREQUENCIES
Every scanner has birdie frequencies. Birdies are signals created inside the scanner’s receiver. These operating frequencies might interfere with transmissions on the same frequencies. If you program one of these frequencies, you hear only noise on that frequency. If the interference is not severe, you might be able to turn SQUELCH clockwise to cut out the birdie.
To find the birdies in your scanner, follow these steps.
1.Disconnect the antenna and move it away from the receiver. Make sure that no other operating radio or TV sets are nearby.
2.Search in each frequency band from the lowest frequency to the highest. If the search stops on a frequency, but you hear no sound, chances are you have located a birdie. Note all birdie frequencies for reference.
The known birdie frequencies to watch for are:
29.800 | 122.9375 | 388.3875 |
30.375 | 128.000 | 398.5625 |
32.075 | 128.375 | 414.6125 |
38.400 | 136.5875 | 426.7875 |
40.000 | 149.400 | 431.1625 |
40.980 | 152.655 | 441.3875 |
51.200 | 160.470 | 457.4375 |
112.4875 | 162.200 | 462.7875 |
115.200 | 168.495 | 478.8375 |
120.5125 | 384.550 |
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BROADCAST BAND
In the United States, there are several broadcast bands. The standard AM and FM bands are probably the most well known. There are also four television audio broadcast bands — the lower three transmit on the VHF band and the fourth transmits on the UHF band. You can use your scanner to monitor the
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