Radio Shack PRO-92 Scanning Legally, Pager transmissions Scrambled or encrypted transmissions

Models: PRO-92

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If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that you stop using your scanner.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Op- eration is subject to the following conditions: (1) This de- vice must not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note: Mobile use of this scanner is unlawful or requires a permit in some areas. Check the laws in your area.

SCANNING LEGALLY

Scanning is a fun and interesting hobby. You can hear police and fire departments, ambulance services, govern- ment agencies, private companies, amateur radio servic- es, aircraft, and military operations. It is legal to listen to almost every transmission your scanner can receive. However, there are some electronic and wire communi- cations that are illegal to intentionally intercept. These in- clude:

telephone conversations (cellular, cordless, or other private means of telephone signal transmission)

pager transmissions

scrambled or encrypted transmissions

According to the Federal Electronic Communications Pri- vacy Act (ECPA), as amended, you could be fined and possibly imprisoned for intentionally listening to, using, or disclosing the contents of such a transmission unless you have the consent of a party to the communication (unless such activity is otherwise illegal). These laws change from time to time and there might be state or local laws that also affect legal scanner usage.

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Radio Shack PRO-92 manual Scanning Legally, Pager transmissions Scrambled or encrypted transmissions