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

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.

								Important: This radio can use Ni-Cd recharge-
								able batteries. At the end of a Ni-Cd battery's
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mation on recycling or disposal programs in your area or call 1-800-843-7422. Some options that might be avail- able are: municipal curbside collection, drop-off boxes at retail- ers such as your local RadioShack store, recycling collection centers, and mail-back programs.

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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