Operation, Storing Frequencies | Radio Shack PRO-29 specs

OPERATION

TURNING ON THE SCANNER AND SETTING SQUELCH

1.Make sure that SQUELCH is turned fully counterclockwise before you turn on the scanner.

2.Turn VOLUME clockwise until you hear a hissing sound.

3.Turn SQUELCH clockwise, just until the hissing sound stops.

Note: If you want to listen to a weak or distant station, turn SQUELCH counterclockwise. If reception is poor, turn SQUELCH clockwise.

STORING FREQUENCIES

Follow these steps to store frequencies into channels.

1.Press MANUAL. Enter the channel number where you want to store a frequency.

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2.Press PROGRAM. PGM appears on the display to indicate the scanner is in the programming mode.

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Radio Shack PRO-29 owner manual Operation, Turning on the Scanner and Setting Squelch, Storing Frequencies

Contents

PRO-29 60-Channel Direct Entry Programmable Scanner Features Page FCC Notice Scanning Legally Contents Power Sources Using Internal BatteriesPreparation Important Information about the External Power Jacks Using Standard AC Power Using Vehicle Battery Power Charging NICKEL-CADMIUM Batteries Connecting the Antenna Connecting an Optional Antenna Connecting AN Earphone Headphones Listening Safely Connecting AN Extension Speaker Using the Belt ClipTraffic Safety Understanding Your Scanner Look AT the Keypad Look AT the Display MHzPage Banks and Memories CHANNEL-STORAGE BanksMonitor Memories Turning on the Scanner and Setting Squelch OperationStoring Frequencies Searching for and Temporarily Storing Active Frequencies Limit Search Direct Search Listening to Monitor Memories Moving a Frequency from a Monitor Memory to a Channel Manually Selecting a Channel Special Features Using the KeylockLocking OUT Channels Turning CHANNEL-STORAGE Banks on and OFF Search Skip Memory Priority Using the Display Backlight Listening to the Weather Band National Weather Frequencies General Guide to ScanningGuide to Frequencies Ham Radio Frequencies Birdie Frequencies Guide to the Action Bands Typical Band Usage Primary Usage VHF Band Band Allocation Abbreviations Meter Amateur Band- 50-54 MHz Page Government Band 406-450 MHz Avoiding Image Frequencies Frequency Conversion Troubleshooting Resetting the Scanner Care and Maintenance Specifications Radio Shack Limited Warranty Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth, Texas