Preprogrammed Frequency Ranges — let you search for transmissions within preset frequency ranges or within ranges you set, to reduce search time and select interesting fre- quencies more quickly.
Hyperscan™ and Hypersearch™ — allow scans at up to 60 channels per second and searches up to 75 frequencies per second, to help you quickly find transmissions.
Scan Delay — delays scanning for about 2 seconds before moving to another channel in conventional mode, so you can hear more replies on the same channel.
Priority Channel — lets you set the scanner to check one channel every 2 seconds so you do not miss transmissions.
Attenuate — lets you program your scanner to reduce the scanner's sensitivity to strong local signals, to reduce interference or noise caused by these signals.
Text Input — lets you input a text label for each channel, talk group ID, bank, or other memory location so you can easily identify the transmission.
Lock Out Function — lets you set your scanner to skip over specified channels or frequencies when scanning or searching, and skip over IDs when tracking trunked sys- tems.
Telescoping Antenna — provides excellent
reception.
External BNC Antenna Connector — lets you connect an external antenna (not sup- plied) to the scanner.
Memory Backup — keeps the frequencies stored in memory for an extended time even without internal batteries.
Supplied Trunking Guide — provides a quick reference to public safety trunking ra- dio systems in the United States.
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Use “A General Guide to Frequencies” on Page 38 to help you target frequency ranges in your service area so you can search for a wide variety of transmissions.
SCANNING LEGALLY
Scanning is a fun and interesting hobby. You can hear police and fire departments, ambu- lance services, government agencies, pri- vate companies, amateur radio services, aircraft, and military operations. It is legal to listen to almost every transmission your scanner can receive. However, there are some electronic and wire communications that are illegal to intentionally intercept. These include:
•telephone conversations (cellular, cord- less, or other private means of tele- phone signal transmission)
•pager transmissions
•scrambled or encrypted transmissions
According to the Federal Electronic Commu- nications Privacy Act (ECPA), as amended, you could be fined and possibly imprisoned for intentionally listening to, using, or disclos-
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