Connecting AN Antenna | Radio Shack PRO-79 instruction

Note: Ni-Cd batteries last longer and deliver more power if you occasionally let them fully discharge. To do this, simply use the scanner until B appears on the display. Then fully charge the batteries.

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CONNECTING AN ANTENNA

You must install an antenna before you can operate the scan- ner. You can use the supplied antenna, or you can connect an external one (not supplied).

Connecting the Supplied Antenna

The supplied flexible antenna helps your scanner receive strong local signals. Follow these steps to install the antenna.

1.Align the slots around the antenna’s connector with the tabs on the antenna jack.

2.Press the antenna down over the jack and turn the antenna’s base clock-

wise until it locks into place.

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Radio Shack PRO-79 owner manual Connecting AN Antenna, Connecting the Supplied Antenna

Contents

PRO-79 Channel VHF/Air/UHF Handheld Scanner Features Page Frequency Types of Transmissions Range MHz FCC Notice Scanning Legally Contents Special Features Preparation Installing Batteries Using Vehicle Battery Power Using AC Power Charging Rechargeable Batteries Connecting the Supplied Antenna Connecting AN Antenna Connecting an Outdoor Antenna Listening Safely Connecting AN Earphone Headphones Traffic Safety Connecting AN Extension Speaker Look AT the Keypad Understanding Your Scanner Keys Number AIR Look AT the Display DLY Channel Storage Banks Understanding Banks Fire/Police Service Banks Marine AirAmateur Radio Channel Frequency MHz 156.9250 Monitor Memories Operation RESETTING/INITIALIZING the Scanner Initializing the Scanner Resetting the Scanner Storing Known Frequencies Into Channels Finding and Storing Active Frequencies Searching the Service Banks Using Direct Search Page Moving a Frequency from a Monitor Memory to a Channel Using Monitor MemoryListening to a Monitor Memory Scanning the Stored Channels Monitoring a Stored Channel Turning CHANNEL-STORAGE Banks OFF and on Listening to the Weather Band Clearing a Stored ChannelListening to the Marine Bank WX Alert Locking Out Channels Special FeaturesDelay Locking OUT Channels or Frequencies Removing Lockouts From All Frequencies Locking Out FrequenciesReviewing Locked-Out Frequencies Removing Lockouts From All Frequencies in All Service Banks Using Priority Turning the KEY Tone on and OFF Using the Display BacklightUsing the KEY Lock Avoiding Image Frequencies Birdie Frequencies General Guide to ScanningGuide to Frequencies National Weather Frequencies Primary Usage Guide to the Action BandsTypical Band Usage MHz Band Allocation Abbreviations Services Meter Amateur Band 144-148 MHz Meter Amateur Band 50-54 MHzAircraft Band 108-136 MHz Government Band 137-144 MHz Centimeter Amateur Band 420-450 MHz VHF High Band 148-174 MHz Low Band 450-470 MHz Frequency Conversion Squelch is not Troubleshooting Care and Maintenance Specifications Volts DC, 4 AA Batteries Page Fort Worth, Texas RadioShackDivision of Tandy Corporation