Care and Maintenance | Radio Shack Race Scanner manual

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Your RadioShack PRO-74 100-Channel VHF/UHF/Air/800 MHz Race Scanner is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The fol- lowing suggestions will help you care for your scanner so you can en- joy it for years.

Keep the scanner dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immedi- ately. Liquids can contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits.

Use only batteries of the required size and recommended type. Always remove old and weak batteries. They can leak chemicals that destroy electronic circuits.

Handle the scanner gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage circuit boards and cases and can cause the scanner to work improperly.

Use and store the scanner only in normal temperature environments. Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage batteries, and distort or melt plastic parts.

Keep the scanner away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature wear of parts.

Wipe the scanner with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning sol- vents, or strong detergents to clean the scanner.

Modifying or tampering with your scanner’s internal components can cause a malfunction, invalidate the scanner’s warranty, and void your FCC authorization to operate it. If your scanner is not operating as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance.

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Radio Shack Race Scanner owner manual Care and Maintenance

Contents

PRO-74 100-Channel VHF/UHF/Air/800 MHz Race Scanner Features Page Frequency Range Step Transmission MHz KHz FCC Notice Scanning Legally Contents Care and Maintenance Specifications Special FeaturesTroubleshooting General Guide to Scanning Preparation Power SourcesUsing Internal Batteries Page Charging Nickel-Cadmium Batteries Using Standard AC Power Using Vehicle Battery Power Connecting AN Antenna Connecting an Optional Antenna Connecting AN Extension Speaker Connecting AN Earphone Headphones Listening Safely Traffic SafetyAttaching the Belt Clip Understanding Your Scanner Look AT the KeypadPage Look AT the Display Page Memory Banks Service BanksUnderstanding Banks Name Typical Usage Frequency Range MHz HAM Turning on the Scanner Setting Squelch Operation Storing Known Frequencies Into Channels Press E to store the frequency into the channel Searching the Service Banks Finding and Storing Active Frequencies Searching from a Selected Frequency Search Skip Memory Storing Active Frequencies Manually Selecting a Channel Scanning Channels Deleting a Frequency from a Channel Listening to Weather Broadcasts Using the PRO-74 AT the Races Storing a CAR Number and Frequency Adding Frequencies to a Car Number Deleting a Frequency from a Car Number Scanning by CAR NumberViewing Frequencies Associated with a Car Number Finding What CAR Numbers are in What Channels Locking OUT Channels Special FeaturesTurning Memory Banks on and OFF Priority N K Changing Search Speeds Using the KeylockUsing the Display Backlight Normal Search Hypersearch Turning the Battery Save Function OFF/ON Turning the KEY Tone OFF/ON Skipping Data Signals National Weather Frequencies General Guide to ScanningGuide to Frequencies Canadian Weather Frequencies Birdie Frequencies VHF Band Guide to the Action BandsTypical Band Usage UHF Band Abbreviations Band AllocationPrimary Usage Very High Frequency VHF Meter Amateur Band- 50-54 MHz Ultra High Frequency UHF Frequency Conversion Conventional Systems Band Locally Assigned Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Remedy Resetting the Scanner BATT.Lo Care and Maintenance Specifications Limited One-Year Warranty RadioShack Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth, Texas