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Features

6

Scanning Legally

7

Preparation

8

Power Sources

8

Using AC Power

8

Using Vehicle Battery Power

8

Connecting the Antenna

9

Connecting an Outdoor Antenna

9

Connecting an Earphone/Headphones

9

Listening Safely

9

Traffic Safety

10

Connecting an Extension Speaker

10

Transferring Data to and from Another Scanner or a PC

10

About Your Scanner

10

A Look at the Keypad

10

Quick Start

11

Understanding Banks

12

Channel Storage Banks

12

Search Banks

12

Understanding Your Scanner's Modes

12

AM Mode

12

FM Mode

12

Motorola Mode

12

EDACS Mode

13

Open and Closed Modes

14

Operation

14

Turning on the Scanner and Setting Squelch

14

Storing Known Frequencies into Channels

15

Storing Trunking Frequencies into Channels

16

Storing Text Tags

16

Assigning a Text Tag to a Channel

16

Assigning a Text Tag to a Group ID

17

Assigning a Text Tag to a Bank

17

Text Input Chart

17

Finding and Storing Active Frequencies

18

Searching a Preprogrammed Frequency Range

18

Searching Active Frequencies in Your Desired Frequency Range

22

Manually Tuning a Frequency

23

Listening to the Weather Band

23

Listening to a Weather Channel

24

Displaying Weather Messages

24

WX Alert and Beep Tone Confirmation

24

Using Frequency Copy Function

24

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