Number, Keys | Radio Shack PRO-79 instruction

BAND	Lets you search the scanner’s preprogrammed
	service-search banks.
PRI/ALERT	Turns the priority feature on and off; turns the
	WX alert mode on and off.
WX	Scans the seven preprogrammed weather chan-
	nels.
SCAN	Scans any preprogrammed channels.
MAN	Stops scanning and lets you directly enter a
	channel number.
Number	Each key has single-digit (0 to 9) and a range of
Keys	numbers. Use the range of numbers above the key
	(21–40 for example) to select the channel in a
	channel-storage bank. See “Understanding Banks”
	on Page 19.

▼/▲

L/O RVW / L/O

MON/CL

/ LIGHT

PGM

DELAY/•

Searches up or down for active frequencies or selects the direction when scanning channels.

Reviews locked-out frequencies; lets you lock out selected channels or frequencies.

Lets you store a frequency in one of the 20 moni- tor memories; clears an incorrect entry.

Locks (and unlocks) the keypad to prevent acci- dental entries; turns the backlight on and off.

Programs frequencies into channels.

Programs a 2-second delay for the selected channel; enters a decimal point.

ENT (enter)

Enters frequencies into channels.

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Contents

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