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200-Channel VHF/AIR/UHF
Desktop Scanner
with WX Alert
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the RadioShack
200-Channel VHF/AIR/UHF Desktop
Scanner. This scanner gives you direct access to over 25,000 frequencies, including those used by police and fire departments, ambulance services, government agencies, air, and amateur radio services. You can select up to 200 channels to scan, and you can change your selection at any time.
Duplicate Frequency Check — automatically notifies you if you are about to store a frequency you have already stored, to help avoid wasting storage space.
Direct Search — lets you search for new and unlisted frequencies starting from a specified frequency.
The secret to your scanner's ability to scan so many frequencies is its built-in microprocessor. Your scanner also has these special features:
Priority Channel — lets you program a frequency in the priority channel to be scanned every 2 seconds so you do not miss important calls.
Four Service Banks — let you search preset frequencies in separate fire/police, air, ham radio, and marine banks, to make it easy to locate specific types of calls.
Weather Band (WX) Key — scans seven preprogrammed weather frequencies to keep you informed about current weather conditions.
Two-Second Scan Delay — delays scanning for 2 seconds before moving to another channel, so you can hear more replies.
Weather Alert — automatically sounds the alarm tone to advise of hazardous weather conditions when the scanner detects an alert signal on the local NOAA weather channel.
Ten Channel-Storage Banks — let you store up to 20 channels in each of 10 different banks, to group channels so you can more easily identify calls.
Lock-Out Function — lets you set your scanner to skip over specified channels or frequencies when scanning or searching.
Liquid Crystal Display — makes it easy to view and change programming information at any time.
20 Monitor Memories — let you temporarily save up to 20 frequencies you locate during a search, so you can move selected frequencies to channel storage later.
Display Backlight — makes the scanner easy to read in low light situations.
Memory Backup — keeps the channel frequencies stored in memory for about 1 hour during a power loss.
Supplied Telescoping Antenna — lets the scanner receive strong local signals.
TM
HyperSearch — let you set the scanner to search at up to 50 steps per second and to scan at up to 25 channels per second, to help quickly find interesting transmissions.
External Antenna Terminal — lets you connect an external antenna (not supplied) to the scanner.
©
2001 RadioShack Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
RadioShack and RadioShack.com are trademarks used by RadioShack Corporation.
Hyperscan, Hypersearch, and Adaptaplug are trademarks used by RadioShack Corporation.
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Dual Conversion — helps prevent interference from image frequencies.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk the of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.
..
CAUTION
..
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
!
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELEC-
TRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR
BACK. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
!
The lightning symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within this product’s enclosure that might be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. Do not open the product’s case.
The exclamation symbol is intended to inform you that important operating and maintenance instructions are included in the literature accompanying this product.
Your scanner receives these frequencies
(MHz):
29–30
30–50
10m Amateur Radio
VHF Lo
50–54 6 m Amateur Radio
108–136.9875 Air
137–144
144–148
148–174
380–420
Government
2 m Amateur Radio
VHF Hi
Government
420–450
450–470
470–512
70 cm Amateur Radio
UHF Lo
UHF “T” Band
FCC NOTICE
Your scanner might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating properly. To determine whether your scanner is causing the interference, turn off your scanner. If the interference goes away, your scanner is causing it. Try to eliminate the interference by:
• moving your scanner away from the receiver
• connecting your scanner to an outlet that is on a different electrical circuit from the receiver
• contacting your local RadioShack store for help
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. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
SCANNING LEGALLY
Your scanner covers frequencies used by many different groups including police and fire departments, ambulance services, government agencies, private companies, amateur radio services, military operations, pager services, and wireline (telephone and telegraph) service providers. It is legal to listen to almost every transmission your scanner can receive. However, there are some transmissions you should never intentionally listen to. These include:
• telephone conversations (cellular, cordless, or other private means of telephone signal transmission)
• pager transmissions
• any scrambled or encrypted transmissions
According to the Electronic Communications
Privacy Act (ECPA), you are subject to fines and possible imprisonment for intentionally listening to, using, or divulging the contents of such a transmission unless you have the consent of a party to the communication
(unless such activity is otherwise illegal).
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This scanner has been designed to prevent reception of illegal transmissions. This is done to comply with the legal requirement that scanners be manufactured so as to not be easily modifiable to pick up those transmissions. Do not open your scanner's case to make any modifications that could allow it to pick up transmissions that it is not legal to listen to. Doing so could subject you to legal penalties.
We encourage responsible, legal scanner use.
Warning: Modification of this device to receive cellular radio telephone service signals is prohibited under FCC rules and under federal law.
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Contents
Preparation ............................................................................................................................. 6
Power Sources .................................................................................................................. 6
Using AC Power ......................................................................................................... 6
Using Vehicle Battery Power ...................................................................................... 6
Connecting an Antenna .................................................................................................... 7
Connecting the Supplied Antenna ............................................................................. 7
Connecting an Outdoor Antenna ............................................................................... 7
Understanding Your Scanner ................................................................................................ 8
A Look at the Controls ....................................................................................................... 8
A Look at the Display ........................................................................................................ 9
Understanding Service Banks/Banks .............................................................................. 10
Channel Storage Banks ........................................................................................... 10
Service Banks .......................................................................................................... 11
Operation .............................................................................................................................. 14
Turning On the Scanner/Setting Volume and Squelch .................................................... 14
Storing Known Frequencies into Channels ..................................................................... 14
Finding and Storing Active Frequencies ......................................................................... 15
Searching the Service Banks ................................................................................... 15
Using Direct Search ................................................................................................. 16
Using the Monitor Memory .............................................................................................. 17
Listening to a Monitor Memory
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Frequency ............................................................... 17
Moving a Frequency from a Monitor Memory to a Channel ..................................... 17
Scanning the Stored Channels ....................................................................................... 17
Scanning Options .................................................................................................... 18
Turning Channel Storage Banks On and Off ................................................................... 18
Monitoring a Stored Channel .......................................................................................... 18
Clearing a Stored Channel .............................................................................................. 18
Listening to the Marine Bank ........................................................................................... 19
Listening to the Weather Band ........................................................................................ 19
Weather Channel Frequency Chart ........................................................................ 19
Using the Weather Alert ........................................................................................... 19
Special Features ................................................................................................................... 20
Contents
Using the Delay Function ............................................................................................... 20
Locking Out Channels and Frequencies ........................................................................ 20
Locking Out Channels ............................................................................................. 20
Locking Out Frequencies ........................................................................................ 20
Reviewing Locked-Out
Frequencies ........................................................................................................................... 21
Removing All Locked-Out Tags From Frequencies ................................................. 21
Removing All Lockout Tags from Frequencies in All Service Banks ....................... 21
Using Priority ........................................................................................................... 21
Turning the Key Tone On and Off ................................................................................... 21
Using a Computer to Program the Scanner ................................................................... 22
Birdie Frequencies .......................................................................................................... 22
United States Broadcast Band ....................................................................................... 22
Guide to the Action Bands .................................................................................................. 23
Typical Band Usage ................................................................................................ 23
Primary Usage ......................................................................................................... 23
Band Allocation .............................................................................................................. 24
Avoiding Image Frequencies .......................................................................................... 27
Frequency Conversion ................................................................................................... 27
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................... 28
Resetting/Initializing the Scanner ................................................................................... 28
Resetting the Scanner ............................................................................................. 28
Initializing the Scanner ............................................................................................ 29
Care ................................................................................................................................ 29
Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 30
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Preparation
POWER SOURCES
Using AC Power
You can power the scanner using the supplied 12V, 300mA AC adapter.
Cautions:
!
You must use a Class 2 power source that supplies 12V DC and delivers at least 300 mA.
Its center tip must be set to positive and its plug must fit the scanner's
DC12V
jack. The supplied adapter meets these specifications. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the scanner or the adapter.
• Always connect the AC adapter to the scanner before you connect it to AC power. When you finish, disconnect the adapter from AC power before you disconnect it from the scanner.
Warning: To prevent electric shock, do not use the AC adapter’s polarized plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or other outlet unless you can fully insert the blades to prevent blade exposure.
Follow these steps to power the scanner from a standard AC outlet.
1. Insert the AC adapter’s barrel plug into the
DC12V
jack on the back of the scanner.
2. Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet.
Using Vehicle Battery Power
You can power the scanner from a vehicle’s
12V power source (such as cigarette-lighter socket) using a 12V, 300-mA DC cord and a size M Adaptaplug™ connector (neither supplied). Both are available at your local
RadioShack store.
Cautions:
!
You must use a power cord that can carry 12V DC and at least 300 mA. Its center tip must be set to positive and its plug must fit the scanner's
DC12V
jack. Using an cord that does not meet these specifications could damage the scanner or the cord.
• Always connect the DC cord to the scanner before you connect it to the power source. When you finish, disconnect the cord from the power source before you disconnect it from the scanner.
Follow these steps to power the scanner from a vehicle’s cigarette-lighter socket.
1. Connect the adaptaplug connector to the DC cord so the tip reads positive (+).
2. Insert the DC cord’s barrel plug into the
DC12V
jack on the back of the scanner.
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3. Plug the cord into the vehicle’s cigarette-lighter socket.
Notes:
• If you use a 12V DC cord and your vehicle's engine is running, you might hear electrical noise on the scanner caused by the engine. This is normal.
• Mobile use of this scanner is unlawful or requires a permit in some areas. Check the laws in your area.
CONNECTING AN ANTENNA
Connecting the Supplied Antenna
You must install an antenna before you can operate the scanner.
The supplied telescoping antenna helps your scanner receive strong local signals. To install the antenna, thread it clockwise into the hole on top of the scanner.
The scanner's sensitivity depends on its location and the antenna's length. For the best reception of the transmissions you want to hear, adjust the antenna's length according to the chart below.
Frequency
29–174 MHz
380–512 MHz
Antenna Length
Extend fully
Extend 2 segments
Connecting an Outdoor Antenna
Instead of the supplied antenna, you can connect an outdoor base-station or mobile antenna (neither supplied) to your scanner.
Your local RadioShack store sells a variety of antennas. Choose the one that best meets your needs.
When deciding on an outdoor antenna and its location, consider these points:
• The antenna should be located as high as possible.
• The antenna and antenna cable should be as far as possible from sources of electrical noise (appliances, other radios, and so on).
• The antenna should be vertical for the best performance.
To connect an optional base-station or mobile antenna, first remove the supplied antenna from the scanner. Always use 50
Ohm coaxial cable, such as RG-58 or RG-8, to connect the base-station or mobile antenna. For lengths over 50 feet, use RG-8 low-loss dielectric coaxial cable. If the antenna cable's connector does not fit in the
ANT
jack on the back of the scanner, you might also need a PL-259-to-Motorola antenna plug adapter. Your local
RadioShack store carries a wide variety of coaxial antenna cable and connectors.
Once you choose an antenna, follow the mounting instructions supplied with the antenna. Then route the antenna's cable to
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the scanner and connect the cable to the
ANT
jack.
Warning: Use extreme caution when you install or remove an outdoor antenna. If the antenna starts to fall, let it go! It could contact overhead power lines. If the antenna touches a power line, contact with the antenna, mast, cable, or guy wires can cause electrocution and death. Call the power company to remove the antenna. Do not attempt to do so yourself.
Caution: Do not run the cable over sharp edges or moving parts that might damage it.
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Understanding Your Scanner
Once you understand a few simple terms used in this manual and familiarize yourself with your scanner's features, you can put the scanner to work for you. You simply determine the type of communications you want to receive, then set the scanner to scan them.
A frequency is the tuning location of a station (expressed in kHz or MHz). To find active frequencies, you can use the search function.
You can also search the service-search
banks, which are preset groups of frequencies categorized by type of service.
When you find a frequency, you can store it into a programmable memory location called a channel, which is grouped with your other channels in a channel-storage bank. You can then scan the channel-storage banks to see if there is activity on the frequencies stored there. Each time the scanner finds an active frequency, it stays on that channel until the transmission ends.
A LOOK AT THE CONTROLS
Some of the scanner’s keys perform more than one function (such as MON/CL) and are marked with more than one label. The steps in this Owner’s Manual show only the label on the key appropriate to the action being performed.
POWER
— turns the scanner on and off.
VOLUME
— adjusts the volume.
SQUELCH
— adjusts the scanner’s sensitivity to an incoming signal.
BAND
— lets you search service banks.
PRI/ALERT
— turns the priority function on and off, or sets the scanner to WX alert mode.
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WX
— scans through the seven preprogrammed weather channels.
SCAN
— scans through the programmed channels.
MANUAL
— stops scanning and lets you directly enter a channel number.
L/O RVW, L/O
(Lock Out Review/Lock Out) — lets you review locked-out frequencies, or lets you lock out selected channels/ frequencies so they will not be scanned or searched.
8
# and
9
— enters the direction the scanner will search or scan.
MON/CL
(Monitor/Clear) — accesses the 20 monitor memories or clears an incorrect entry.
A LOOK AT THE DISPLAY
The display shows the scanner’s current operating mode.
PGM
(Program) — programs frequencies into channels.
Number Keys — each key has a single-digit label and a range of numbers. Use the digits on the keys to enter the numbers for a channel or a frequency. Use the range of numbers above the key (21–40, for example) to select the channel in a channel-storage bank.
DELAY/.
—- programs a 2-second delay for the selected channel, or enters a decimal point (necessary when programming frequencies).
ENTER
—- enters frequencies into channels.
FD/PD
— appears when you search the fire/ police service bank.
BANK
— appears with numbers (1–10).
Bank numbers with a bar under them show which ones are turned on for scanning.
AIR
— appears when you search the air service bank.
HAM
— appears when you search the ham radio service bank.
MARINE
— appears when you search the marine service bank.
8
or
9 direction.
— indicates the search or scan
M
— flashes with a number (1–20) to show which monitor memory you are listening to.
CH
—- the digits that precede this indicator
(1–200 and P) show which channel the scanner is tuned to.
L/O
— appears when you manually select a channel you locked out while scanning or when you review a locked out frequency.
WX
— appears when you scan the weather channels.
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SRCH
— appears during service bank and direct frequency searches.
SCAN
— appears when you scan channels.
MAN
— appears when you manually select a channel.
PGM
— appears while you program frequencies into the scanner's channels.
PRI
— appears when you turn on the priority feature.
DLY
— appears when you program a 2second delay.
Error
— appears when you make an entry error.
-dUPL-
(Duplicate) — appears when you try to store a frequency that is already stored in another channel.
-d-
— appears during a direct frequency search.
-b-
— appears during a service bank frequency search.
Ch-FULL
— appears when you try to enter a frequency during a search when all channels are full.
F L-out
— appears when you start direct search from a locked-out frequency.
FLo -FULL
— appears when you try to lockout a frequency during a search when 50 frequencies are already locked out.
L-r
— appears when you review the lockout frequencies.
dEFAULt
— appears when you unlock all the locked-out frequencies from the service bank.
FLo ALL-CL
— appears when you remove all the locked out frequencies during a service bank/direct search.
P
— appears when the scanner is tuned to the priority channel.
ALErt
— appears when the scanner is watching the WX alert tone.
WIrEd
— appears when you turn on the wired programming mode.
StArt
— appears when the scanner starts wired programming.
C-Err
— appears when the scanner receives a check sum error during wired programming.
D-Err
— appears when the scanner finds a data error while using wired programming.
End
— appears when the scanner finishes wired programming.
oFF tonE
— appears when you set the key tone off.
on tonE
— appears when you set the key tone on.
UNDERSTANDING SERVICE
BANKS/BANKS
Channel Storage Banks
To make it easier to identify and select the channels you want to listen to, channels are divided into 10 banks of 20 channels each.
Use each channel-storage bank to group frequencies, such as those used by the police department, fire department, ambulance services, or aircraft (see “Guide to the Action Bands” on Page 23). For example, the police department might use four frequencies, one for each side of town.
You could program the police frequencies starting with Channel 1 (the first channel in bank 1) and program the fire department frequencies starting with Channel 21 (the first channel in bank 2).
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Service Banks
The scanner is preprogrammed with the frequencies allocated by fire/police, aircraft, ham radio, and marine services. In these service banks, you can search through the frequencies and store them in channels for fire/police, aircraft, ham radio, and marine banks. This is handy for quickly finding active frequencies instead of searching through an entire band.
Note: The frequencies in the scanner's service bank are preset. You cannot change them.
Air
Group
—
Frequency Range
(MHz)
108.000–136.9875
Amateur Radio
Step
(kHz)
12.5
Group
3
4
1
2
Frequency Range
(MHz)
29.000–29.700
50.000–54.000
144.000–148.000
420.000–450.000
Step
(kHz)
5
5
5
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Marine
Frequency (MHz)
156.3000
156.3500
156.4000
156.4500
156.5000
156.5500
156.6000
156.6500
156.7000
156.7500
156.8000
156.8500
156.9000
156.9500
157.0000/161.6000
157.0500
157.1000
157.1500
157.2000/161.8000
157.2500/161.8500
157.3000/161.9000
157.3500/161.9500
157.4000/162.0000
Channel
18
19
20
21
14
15
16
17
10
11
12
13
06
07
08
09
26
27
28
22
23
24
25
Frequency (MHz)
156.6250
156.6750
156.7250
156.8750
156.9250
156.9750
157.0250
157.0750
156.2250
156.2750
156.3250
156.3750
156.4250
156.4750
156.5250
156.5750
157.1250
157.1750
157.2250/161.8250
157.2750/161.8750
157.3250/161.9250
157.3750/161.9750
157.4250
Channel
78
79
80
81
72
73
74
77
68
69
70
71
64
65
66
67
86
87
88
82
83
84
85
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Fire/Police
Group
1
2
3
Frequency Range
(MHz)
33.420–33.980
37.020–37.420
39.020–39.980
42.020–42.940
44.620–45.860
45.880
45.900
45.940–46.060
46.080–46.500
153.770–154.130
154.145–154.445
154.650–154.950
155.010–155.370
155.415–155.700
155.730–156.210
158.730–159.210
166.250
170.150
453.0375–453.9625
458.0375–458.9625
460.0125–460.6375
465.0125–465.6375
Step
(kHz)
60
15
60
60
20
60
15
15
40
—
—
40
20
20
20
20
—
—
12.5
12.5
12.5
12.5
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Operation
TURNING ON THE
SCANNER/SETTING
VOLUME AND SQUELCH
1. Turn
SQUELCH
fully counterclockwise until the indicator points to
MIN
.
2. Slide
POWER
to
ON
to turn on the scanner.
3. Turn
VOLUME
clockwise until you hear a hissing sound.
4. Turn
SQUELCH
clockwise, just until the hissing sound stops.
Notes:
• To listen to a weak or distant station, turn
SQUELCH
counterclockwise. If reception is poor, turn
SQUELCH
clockwise to cut out weak transmissions.
• If
SQUELCH
is adjusted so you always hear a hissing sound, the scanner does not scan or search properly.
5. To turn off the scanner when you finish, slide
POWER
to
OFF
.
STORING KNOWN
FREQUENCIES INTO
CHANNELS
Good references for active frequencies are the RadioShack Police Call, Aeronautical
Frequency Directory, and Maritime
Frequency Directory. We update these directories every year, so be sure to get a current copy.
Follow these steps to store frequencies into channels.
1. Press
PGM
, enter the channel number
(1–200) where you want to store a frequency, then press
PGM
again. The channel number appears.
2. Use the number keys and • to enter the frequency (including the decimal point) you want to store.
3. Press
ENTER
to store the frequency into the channel.
Notes:
• If you made a mistake in Step 2,
Error
appears and the scanner beeps when you press
ENTER
.
Simply start again from Step 2.
• Your scanner automatically rounds the entered frequency down to the closest valid frequency. For example, if you enter a frequency for 151.473, your scanner accepts it as 151.470.
• If you entered a frequency that is already stored in another channel, the scanner beeps three times and displays the lowest channel number where the frequency is already stored, and
-dUPL-
then the frequency flashes. If you want to store the frequency anyway, press
ENTER
again. Press
MON/CL
to clear the frequency.
• Press
DELAY
if you want the scanner to pause 2 seconds on this channel after a transmission ends before it proceeds to the next channel (see
“Using the Delay Function” on
Page 20). The scanner also stores this setting in the channel.
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4. To program the next channel in sequence, press
PGM
and repeat Steps
2 and 3.
FINDING AND STORING
ACTIVE FREQUENCIES
Searching the Service Banks
Your scanner contains groups of preset frequencies called service banks. Each service bank is associated with a specific activity (see “Understanding Service Banks/
Banks” on Page 10). You can search for fire/ police, air, ham, and marine transmissions even if you do not know the specific frequencies that are used in your area. Then you can store the frequencies you found into the scanner's channels or monitor memories.
Note: You can use the scanner's delay feature while searching the service banks
(see “Using the Delay Function” on
Page 20).
The following steps describe the operation of the HAM, FD/PD, and AIR service banks. To listen to the marine bank, see “Listening to the Marine Bank” on Page 19.
1. Press
BAND
. The last selected band name (such as
HAM
),
SRCH
,
-b-
, the frequency and the group number (if any) appear.
2. To select a different band, repeatedly press
BAND
until the desired band name appears on the display. After about 2 seconds, the scanner begins searching rapidly up or down in that band for an active frequency.
Notes:
• To search through the frequencies, hold down
8
or
9
for a few seconds. The scanner tunes through the frequencies until it finds an active frequency .
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• To reverse the search direction at any time, hold down
8
or
9
until the scanner reverses the search direction.
• To search the band up or down in small increments repeatedly press and release
8
or
9
(see “Service
Banks” on Page 11).
• To pause the search while receiving a signal, press and release
To continue the search, hold down or
9
for about 2 seconds.
8
or
9
.
8
• To move quickly up or down through the frequencies, press and hold down
8
or the frequencies until you release or
9
.
9
. The scanner tunes through
8
• Use the number keys to select search groups.
3. When the scanner finds an active frequency, it stops searching and displays the frequency's number. To store the displayed frequency in the lowest available channel, press
PGM
then press
ENTER
. The channel and frequency flash twice, and the scanner stores the displayed frequency. The scanner then continues to search for frequencies.
Notes:
• If there is no empty channel,
Ch-
FULL
appears when you press
PGM
.
To store more frequencies, you must clear some channels. See “Clearing a
Stored Channel” on Page 18. To continue searching after
Ch-FULL
appears, press and hold down
9
.
8
or
• If you entered a frequency that is already stored in another channel,
dUPL-
and the lowest-numbered channel containing the duplicate
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frequency flash for about 3 seconds.
If you want to store the frequency anyway, press
ENTER
again. You can delete the frequency later.
4. To store the displayed frequency in the selected channel, press
PGM
, press the channel number you want to enter the channel and press
PGM
again, then press
ENTER
. The channel and frequency flash twice, and the scanner stores the displayed frequency. The scanner continues to search for frequencies.
5. To store the displayed frequency in the monitor memory, press
MON/CL
. The monitor memory number,
M
, and the frequency flash twice.
6. To search for another active frequency in the selected band, hold down
9
8 until the radio begins searching.
or
7. To select a different band and search for another active frequency, begin again from Step 2.
Using Direct Search
During a direct search, the scanner searches up or down, starting from a frequency you specify. Follow these steps to use direct search.
Note: You can use the scanner's delay feature while using direct search.
1. Press
MANUAL
or
PGM
, then enter the frequency (including the decimal point) you want to use as a starting point for the search.
Note: To start from a frequency already stored in one of your scanner's channels, press
MANUAL
or
PGM
, enter the desired channel number, then press
MANUAL
or
PGM
again.
2. Hold down
8
or
9
for a few seconds to search up or down.
-d-
,
SRCH
, and
8
or
9
appear on the display.
Notes:
• To reverse the search direction at any time, hold down seconds.
8
or
9
for a few
• To search up or down in the selected band in small increments (in steps of
5 or 12.5 kHz), press and release
8 or
9
.
• To pause the search, press and release
8
or
9 again, hold down
. To begin searching
8
or
9
.
• To quickly move up or down through the frequencies, press and hold down
8
or the frequencies until you release or
9
.
9
. The scanner tunes through
8
3. When the scanner finds an active frequency, it stops searching and displays the frequency. To store the displayed frequency in the lowest available channel, press
PGM
then press
ENTER
. The channel and frequency flash twice, and the scanner stores the frequency. The scanner continues to search for frequencies.
Notes:
• If there is no empty channel,
Ch-
FULL
appears. To store more frequencies, you must clear some channels. “Clearing a Stored
Channel” on Page 18. To continue searching after
Ch-FULL
appears, press and hold down
8
or
9
.
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Operation
• If you entered a frequency that is already stored in another channel,
dUPL-
and the lowest-numbered channel containing the duplicate frequency flash for about 3 seconds.
If you want to store the frequency anyway, press
ENTER
again.
• To store the displayed frequency in the selected channel, press
PGM
, press the channel number you want to use and press
PGM
again, then press
ENTER
. The channel and frequency flash twice, and the scanner stores the frequency. Then the scanner continues to search for frequencies.
4. To store the frequency in the monitor memory, press
MON/CL
.
M
, the monitor memory number, and the frequency flash twice.
5. To search for another active frequency, hold down
8
or
9
.
USING THE MONITOR
MEMORY
The scanner has 20 monitor memories that you can use to temporarily store frequencies while you decide whether to save them into channels. This is handy for quickly storing an active frequency when you are searching through an entire band. You can store a frequency into a monitor memory during a service bank or direct search.
You can select monitor memories manually, but you cannot scan them. See "Listening to a Monitor Memory Frequency."
Listening to a Monitor Memory
Frequency
To recall a frequency stored in the monitor memory, press
MANUAL
then
MON/CL
.
M
, the monitor memory number, and
CH
flash and the current monitor memory frequency appears. To select other monitor memories, enter the desired monitor memory's number
(1–20), then press
MON/CL
again.
Moving a Frequency from a
Monitor Memory to a Channel
1. Press
PGM
, enter the channel number where you want to store the frequency, then press
PGM
again.
PGM
and the selected channel number appear.
2. Press
MON/CL
.
M
, a monitor memory number, and
CH
flash, and the monitor memory frequency appear.
3. Enter the desired monitor memory's number (1–20), then press
MON/CL
again. The selected monitor memory's frequency appears.
4. Press
ENTER
. The scanner stores the frequency in the selected channel.
5. To move another monitor memory frequency to the next channel, press
PGM
and repeat Steps 2–4.
SCANNING THE STORED
CHANNELS
To set the scanner to continuously scan through all channels with stored frequencies, press
SCAN
.
SCAN
and
8
appear, and the scanner begins to rapidly scan until it finds an active frequency.
If the scanner finds an active frequency, it stops and displays that channel and
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frequency number, then it automatically begins scanning again when the transmission ends on that frequency.
Scanning Options
While scanning you can select from several options to enhance your scanning enjoyment.
• To reverse the scanning direction at any time, press
8 or
9
.
• To set the scanner to remain on the current channel for 2 seconds after the transmission ends, see “Using the Delay
Function” on Page 20.
• To set the scanner to remain on the current channel even after the transmission stops, press
MANUAL
at any time during the transmission so
MAN
appears and
SCAN
disappears. See
“Monitoring a Stored Channel.”
• To lock out channels so the scanner does not stop for a transmission on those channels, see “Locking Out
Channels and Frequencies” on Page 20.
TURNING CHANNEL
STORAGE BANKS ON AND
OFF
To turn off banks while scanning, press the bank’s number key until the bar under the bank’s number disappears. The scanner does not scan any of the channels within the banks you have turned off.
To turn on banks while scanning, press the bank’s number key until a bar appears under the bank’s number.
Notes:
• You cannot turn off all banks. There must be at least one active bank.
• You can manually select any channel in a bank, even if the bank is turned off.
• When you turn on the bank while scanning, the scanner moves to the selected bank's first channel and continues scanning.
MONITORING A STORED
CHANNEL
You can continuously monitor a specific channel without scanning. This is useful if you hear an emergency broadcast on a channel and do not want to miss any details
— even though there might be periods of silence — or if you simply want to monitor that channel.
Follow these steps to manually select a channel.
1. Press
MANUAL
.
2. Enter the channel number (1–200).
3. Press
MANUAL
again.
CLEARING A STORED
CHANNEL
If you no longer want a frequency stored in a channel (and you do not want to replace that frequency with a different one), follow these steps to clear the stored frequency.
1. Press
MANUAL
to exit the service banks or to stop scanning.
2. Use the number keys to select the desired channel number, then press
MANUAL
.
3. Press
PGM
.
PGM
appears.
4. Press
0
, then press
ENTER
. The frequency number changes to
000.0000
to indicate the channel is cleared.
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Operation
5. To clear another channel, use the number keys to enter that channel number, then press
PGM
again. Or, repeatedly press
PGM
until the desired channel number appears. Then repeat
Step 4.
LISTENING TO THE MARINE
BANK
1. To listen to the marine bank, repeatedly press
BAND
until
MARINE
appears.
2. To change the channel, press either or
9
, or enter the two-digit channel.
8
3. To scan through the marine bank, rotate
SQUELCH
clockwise until the hiss just disappears, then hold down either
9
for about 2 seconds.
MAN
8
or disappears and
SCAN
appears.
4. To exit scanning and to change the channel manually, hold down
8
or
9 for about 2 seconds.
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LISTENING TO THE
WEATHER BAND
The FCC (Federal Communications
Commission) has allocated seven frequencies for use by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
NOAA broadcasts your local forecast and regional weather information on one or more of these frequencies. We have programmed your scanner with these seven frequencies.
To hear your local forecast and regional weather information, press
WX
. The scanner begins to scan the weather band.
You will probably receive one frequency better than the others for your area. The scanner should stop within a few seconds on that frequency. If the broadcast is weak, press
WX
again to resume scanning.
Weather Channel Frequency
Chart
Weather
Channel
5
6
7
3
4
1
2
Frequency (MHz)
162.400
162.425
162.450
162.475
162.500
162.525
162.550
Using the
Weather Alert
This scanner can receive NOAA weather alert tone broadcasts in case of an emergency. The weather alert tone sound warns you of serious weather conditions.
To listen for an alert tone, press
PRI/ALERT
while you are tuned to the weather channel.
ALErt
appears. If the scanner detects a weather alert, it sounds a tone. Press any key to mute the tone. To cancel the alert monitoring and return to the weather channel standard broadcast, press
PRI/ALERT
again.
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Special Features
USING THE DELAY
FUNCTION
Many agencies use a two-way radio system that has a period of several seconds between a query and a reply. To avoid missing a reply, you can program a 2– second delay into any channel or frequency.
When your scanner stops on any channel or frequency with a programmed delay,
DLY
appears and the scanner continues to monitor that frequency for an additional 2 seconds after the transmission stops before resuming scanning or searching.
You can program a 2 second delay in any of these ways:
• If the scanner is scanning and stops on an active channel, quickly press
DELAY
before it continues scanning.
• If the desired channel is not selected, manually select the channel, then press
DELAY
.
• If the scanner is searching, press
DELAY
.
DLY
appears and the scanner automatically adds a 2-second delay to every transmission it stops on in that band.
To turn off the delay, press
DELAY
while the scanner is monitoring the channel or frequency.
DLY
disappears.
LOCKING OUT CHANNELS
AND FREQUENCIES
You can increase the scanning or search speed by locking out individual channels or frequencies that have a continuous transmission, such as a weather channel
(see the “Weather Channel Frequency
Chart” on Page 19) or birdie frequency (see
“Birdie Frequencies” on Page 22).
Locking Out Channels
To lock out a channel while scanning, press and release
L/O (L/O RVW)
when the scanner stops on the channel.
To lock out a channel manually, select the channel then press and release
L/O (L/O
RVW)
until
L/O
appears.
To unlock a channel, manually select that channel again, then press
L/O (L/O RVW)
.
L/
O
disappears from the display.
Notes:
• The scanner automatically locks out empty channels.
• You can still manually tune to locked-out channels.
Locking Out Frequencies
To lock out a frequency during a service bank, or a direct search, press
L/O (L/O RVW)
when the scanner stops on the frequency.
The scanner locks out the frequency then continues searching. You can lock out frequencies in both direct search and service bank searches.
Note: You can lock out as many as 50 frequencies during a search. If you try to lock out more,
FLo -FULL
appears (see
“Reviewing Locked-Out Frequencies” on
Page 21and “Removing All Locked-Out Tags
From Frequencies” on Page 21).
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Special Features
Reviewing Locked-Out
Frequencies
To review the frequencies you locked out, hold down
L/O (L/O RVW)
at least 2 seconds during a search.
L-r
appears. As you press
8
or
9
, all locked-out frequencies appear in sequence. When you reach the highest frequency, the scanner beeps twice then returns to the lowest locked-out frequency.
Removing All Locked-Out Tags
From Frequencies
1. Start a service bank or direct search.
See “Using Direct Search” on Page 16.
2. To review the frequencies you locked out, hold down
L/O (L/O RVW)
for about 2 seconds during the search.
L-r
appears.
3. Hold down
MON/CL
then press
L/O (L/O
RVW)
.
FLo ALL-CL
appears.
4. Press
ENTER
to clear all lockout tags.
The frequency clears and
000.0000
appears. To exit without clearing all locked out frequencies, press
MON/CL
.
Removing All Lockout Tags from
Frequencies in All Service Banks
1. Start a service bank or direct search.
See “Using Direct Search” on Page 16.
2. To review the frequencies you locked out, hold down
L/O (L/O RVW)
for about 2 seconds during the search.
L-r
appears.
3. Hold down
MON/CL
then press
BAND
.
dEFAULt
appears.
4. Press
ENTER
to clear the lockout frequencies in all the service banks
(except the weather and marine banks).
If you do not want to clear the lockout tags, press
MON/CL
to continue reviewing the lockout frequencies.
Using Priority
You can scan the programmed channels using the priority feature, and still not miss an important or interesting call.
Follow these steps to program the priority channel.
1. Press
PGM
, then press
PRI/ALERT
.
2. Enter the desired frequency using the number keys.
3. Press
ENTER
.
4. To turn on the priority feature, press
PRI
(ALERT)
while scanning.
PRI
appears.
The scanner checks the priority channel every 2 seconds and stays on the channel if there is activity.
PCH
appears when the scanner is set to the priority channel.
5. To turn off the priority feature, press
PRI
.
PRI
disappears.
If you designate a weather frequency as the priority channel, the scanner detects the weather alert tone while the priority feature is on. When the scanner detects a weather alert tone,
ALErt
flashes. To cancel the alert tone, press any key. The scanner continues to monitor the weather channel.
TURNING THE KEY TONE
ON AND OFF
The scanner is preset to sound a tone each time you press one of its keys. You can turn the key tone on or off.
1. If the scanner is on, slide
POWER
to
OFF
to turn it off.
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2. While you hold down
2
and
ENTER
, turn on the scanner. The display shows
oFF tonE
or
on tonE
. Then release the keys.
USING A COMPUTER TO
PROGRAM THE SCANNER
You can connect your scanner to a personal computer and program frequencies into the scanner from the computer using an optional cable and software.
Note: The necessary cable and software, and additional information about using your personal computer to program your scanner, are available at your local RadioShack store.
BIRDIE FREQUENCIES
Every scanner has birdie frequencies.
Birdies are signals created inside the scanner’s receiver. These operating frequencies might interfere with transmissions on the same frequencies. If you program one of these frequencies, you hear only noise on that frequency. If the interference is not severe, you might be able to turn
SQUELCH
clockwise to cut out the birdie.
To find the birdies in your scanner, follow these steps.
1. Disconnect the antenna and move it away from the receiver. Make sure that no other operating radio or TV sets are nearby.
2. Search in each frequency band from the lowest frequency to the highest. If the search stops on a frequency, but you hear no sound, chances are you have located a birdie. Note all birdie frequencies for reference.
The known birdie frequencies to watch for are:
29.800
30.375
32.075
38.400
40.000
40.980
51.200
112.4875
115.200
120.5125
122.9375
128.000
128.375
136.5875
149.400
152.655
160.470
162.200
168.495
384.550
388.3875
398.5625
414.6125
426.7875
431.1625
441.3875
457.4375
462.7875
478.8375
UNITED STATES
BROADCAST BAND
In the United States, there are several broadcast bands. The standard AM and FM bands are probably the most well known.
There are also four television audio broadcast bands — the lower three transmit on the VHF band and the fourth transmits on the UHF band. You can use your scanner to monitor the 470–512 MHz portion of the UHF band.
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Guide to the Action Bands
Typical Band Usage
HF Band (3.00–30.00 MHz)
10 m Amateur
High Range
VHF Band (30.00–300.0 MHz)
Low Range
6 m Amateur
U.S. Government
2 m Amateur
High Range
UHF Band (300.00 MHz–3.0 GHz)
U.S. Government
70 cm Amateur
Low Range
FM-TV Audio Broadcast, Wide Band
29.00–29.70 MHz
29.70–29.90 MHz
30.00–50.00 MHz
50.00–54.00 MHz
137.00–144.00 MHz
144.00–148.00 MHz
148.00–174.00 MHz
380.00–420.00 MHz
420.00–450.00 MHz
450.00–470.00 MHz
470.00–512.00 MHz
Primary Usage
As a general rule, most of the radio activity is concentrated on the following frequencies:
VHF Band
Government, Police, and Fire
Emergency Services
Railroad
153.785–155.980 MHz
158.730–159.460 MHz
160.000–161.900 MHz
UHF Band
Land-Mobile Paired Frequencies
Base Stations
Mobile Units
Repeater Units
Control Stations
450.000–470.000 MHz
451.025–454.950 MHz
456.025–459.950 MHz
460.025–464.975 MHz
465.025–469.975 MHz
Note: Remote control stations and mobile units operate at 5 MHz higher than their associated base stations and relay repeater units.
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Guide to the Action Bands
BAND ALLOCATION
To help decide which frequency ranges to scan, use the following listing of the typical services that use the frequencies your scanner receives. These frequencies are subject to change, and might vary from area to area. For a more complete listing, refer to the Beyond Police Call, available at your local RadioShack store.
Abbreviations Services
AIR ................................................................................................................................... Aircraft
BIFC .................................................................................... Boise (ID) Interagency Fire Cache
BUS ............................................................................................................................. Business
CAP ..................................................................................................................... Civil Air Patrol
CCA ................................................................................................................. Common Carrier
CSB ........................................................................................................ Conventional Systems
CTSB ........................................................................................ Conventional/Trunked Systems
FIRE ................................................................................................................. Fire Department
HAM ........................................................................................................ Amateur (Ham) Radio
GOVT ........................................................................................................ Federal Government
GMR ........................................................................................................ General Mobile Radio
GTR ................................................................................................................. General Trunked
IND ............................................................................................................... Industrial Services
(Manufacturing, Construction, Farming, Forest Products)
MAR ...................................................................................................... Military Amateur Radio
MARI ..................................................................................................... Maritime Limited Coast
(Coast Guard, Marine Telephone, Shipboard Radio, Private Stations)
MARS ......................................................................................... Military Affiliate Radio System
MED ............................................................................................ Emergency/Medical Services
MIL ......................................................................................................................... U.S. Military
MOV ............................................................................................ Motion Picture/Video Industry
NEW ........................................................................................................... New Mobile Narrow
NEWS ............................................................................... Relay Press (Newspaper Reporters)
OIL ......................................................................................................... Oil/Petroleum Industry
POL .............................................................................................................. Police Department
PUB ................................................................................................................... Public Services
(Public Safety, Local Government, Forestry Conservation)
PSB ....................................................................................................................... Public Safety
PTR .................................................................................................................. Private Trunked
ROAD ........................................................................................ Road & Highway Maintenance
RTV .................................................................................. Radio/TV Remote Broadcast Pickup
TAXI ....................................................................................................................... Taxi Services
TELB .............................................................................................................. Mobile Telephone
(Aircraft, Radio Common Carrier, Landline Companies)
TELM .................................................................................................... Telephone Maintenance
TOW ......................................................................................................................... Tow Trucks
TRAN .................................................................................................... Transportation Services
(Trucks, Tow Trucks, Buses, Railroad, Other)
TSB ................................................................................................................ Trunked Systems
TVn ...................................................................................................... FM-TV Audio Broadcast
USXX ..................................................................................................... Government Classified
UTIL ....................................................................................................... Power & Water Utilities
WTHR ........................................................................................................................... Weather
HIGH FREQUENCY (HF)
—
(3 MHz
–
30MHz)
10 m Amateur Band (28.0–29.7 MHz)
29.000–29.700 ................................................................................................................... HAM
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Guide to the Action Bands
VERY HIGH FREQUENCY (VHF)
—
(30 MHz
–
300 MHz)
VHF Low Band (29.7–50 MHz—in 5 kHz steps)
29.700–29.790 ..................................................................................................................... IND
29.900–30.550 .......................................................................................................... GOVT, MIL
30.580–31.980 ............................................................................................................ IND, PUB
32.000–32.990 .......................................................................................................... GOVT, MIL
33.020–33.980 .................................................................................................. BUS, IND, PUB
34.010–34.990 .......................................................................................................... GOVT, MIL
35.020–35.980 ....................................................................................... BUS, PUB, IND, TELM
36.000–36.230 .......................................................................................................... GOVT, MIL
36.230–36.990 ............................................................................. Oil Spill Cleanup, GOVT, MIL
37.020–37.980 ............................................................................................................ PUB, IND
38.000–39.000 .......................................................................................................... GOVT, MIL
39.020–39.980 .................................................................................................................... PUB
40.000–42.000 ............................................................................................... GOVT, MIL, MARI
42.020–42.940 .................................................................................................................... POL
42.960–43.180 ..................................................................................................................... IND
43.220–43.680 ................................................................................................ TELM, IND, PUB
43.700–44.600 .................................................................................................................. TRAN
44.620–46.580 ........................................................................................................... POL, PUB
46.600–46.990 ................................................................................................................. GOVT
47.020–47.400 .................................................................................................................... PUB
47.420 ....................................................................................................... American Red Cross
47.440–49.580 ............................................................................................................ IND, PUB
49.610–49.990 ..................................................................................................................... MIL
6 m Amateur Band (50–54 MHz)
50.00–54.00 ....................................................................................................................... HAM
U.S. Government Band (138–144 MHz)
137.000–144.000 ...................................................................................................... GOVT, MIL
2 m Amateur Band (144–148 MHz)
144.000–148.000 ............................................................................................................... HAM
VHF High Band (148–174 MHz)
148.050–150.345 .............................................................................................. CAP, MAR, MIL
150.775–150.790 ................................................................................................................ MED
150.815–150.980 ....................................................................................TOW, Oil Spill Cleanup
150.995–151.475 .................................................................................................... ROAD, POL
151.490–151.955 ........................................................................................................ IND, BUS
151.985 ............................................................................................................................. TELM
152.0075 ............................................................................................................................ MED
152.030–152.240 .............................................................................................................. TELB
152.270–152.480 .............................................................................................. IND, TAXI, BUS
152.510–152.840 .............................................................................................................. TELB
152.870–153.020 ....................................................................................................... IND, MOV
153.035–153.725 ................................................................................................ IND, OIL, UTIL
153.740–154.445 ...................................................................................................... PUB, FIRE
154.490–154.570 ........................................................................................................ IND, BUS
154.585 ............................................................................................................ Oil Spill Cleanup
154.600–154.625 ................................................................................................................ BUS
154.655–156.240 ................................................................................ MED, ROAD, POL, PUB
156.255–157.425 ....................................................................................................... OIL, MARI
157.450 .............................................................................................................................. MED
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157.470–157.515 .............................................................................................................. TOW
157.530–157.725 ....................................................................................................... IND, TAXI
157.740 .............................................................................................................................. BUS
157.770–158.100 .............................................................................................................. TELB
158.130–158.460 .......................................................................... BUS, IND, OIL, TELM, UTIL
158.490–158.700 .............................................................................................................. TELB
158.730–159.465 .......................................................................................... POL, PUB, ROAD
159.480 ................................................................................................................................ OIL
159.495–161.565 ............................................................................................................. TRAN
161.580–162.000 ............................................................................................. OIL, MARI, RTV
162.0125–162.35 ......................................................................................... GOVT, MIL, USXX
162.400–162.550 ............................................................................................................ WTHR
162.5625–162.6375 ..................................................................................... GOVT, MIL, USXX
162.6625 ............................................................................................................................ MED
162.6875–163.225 ....................................................................................... GOVT, MIL, USXX
163.250 .............................................................................................................................. MED
163.275–166.225 ......................................................................................... GOVT, MIL, USXX
166.250 ......................................................................................................... GOVT, RTV, FIRE
166.275–169.400 ................................................................................................... GOVT, BIFC
169.445–169.505 .................................................................................. Wireless Mikes, GOVT
169.55–169.9875 ......................................................................................... GOVT, MIL, USXX
170.000–170.150 ................................................................................ BIFC, GOVT, RTV, FIRE
170.175–170.225 ............................................................................................................. GOVT
170.245–170.305 ............................................................................................... Wireless Mikes
170.350–170.400 ..................................................................................................... GOVT, MIL
170.425–170.450 ............................................................................................................... BIFC
170.475 .............................................................................................................................. PUB
170.4875–173.175 ....................................................................... GOVT, PUB, Wireless Mikes
173.225–173.5375 .............................................................................. MOV, NEWS, UTIL, MIL
173.5625–173.5875 .......................................................................... MIL Medical/Crash Crews
173.60–173.9875 ............................................................................................................. GOVT
ULTRA HIGH FREQUENCY (UHF)
—
(300 MHz
–
3 GHz)
U. S. Government Band (380–406 MHz)
381.800–383.900 ............................................................................................................. GOVT
U. S. Government Band (406–450 MHz)
406.125–419.975 ................................................................................................. GOVT, USXX
70 cm Amateur Band (420–450 MHz)
420.000–450.000 ............................................................................................................... HAM
Low Band (450–470 MHz)
450.050–450.925 ................................................................................................................ RTV
451.025–452.025 ................................................................................... IND, OIL, TELM, UTIL
452.0375–453.00 ..................................................................... IND, TAXI, TRAN TOW, NEWS
453.0125–454.000 ...................................................................................................... PUB, OIL
454.025–454.975 .............................................................................................................. TELB
455.050–455.925 ................................................................................................................ RTV
457.525–457.600 ............................................................................................................... BUS
458.025–458.175 ............................................................................................................... MED
460.0125–460.6375 ........................................................................................ FIRE, POL, PUB
460.650–462.175 ............................................................................................................... BUS
462.1875–462.450 ..................................................................................................... BUS, IND
462.4625–462.525 ................................................................................. IND, OIL, TELM, UTIL
462.550–462.925 ..................................................................................................... GMR, BUS
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Guide to the Action Bands
462.9375–463.1875 ........................................................................................................... MED
463.200–467.925 ................................................................................................................ BUS
FM-TV Audio Broadcast, UHF Wide Band (470–512 MHz)
(Channels 14 through 20 in 6 MHz steps)
475.750 .................................................................................................................... Channel 14
481.750 .................................................................................................................... Channel 15
487.750 .................................................................................................................... Channel 16
493.750 .................................................................................................................... Channel 17
499.750 .................................................................................................................... Channel 18
505.750 .................................................................................................................... Channel 19
511.750 .................................................................................................................... Channel 20
Note: Some cities use the 470–512 MHz band for land/mobile service.
AVOIDING IMAGE FREQUENCIES
You might discover one of your regular stations on another frequency that is not listed. It might be what is known as an image frequency. For example, you might find a service that regularly uses a frequency of 453.275 also on 474.675.
To see if it is an image, do a little math.
Note the new frequency.
474.675
Double the intermediate frequency of 10.7 MHz (21.400) and subtract it from the new frequency.
If the answer is the regular frequency, then you have tuned to an image.
–21.400
453.275
Occasionally, you might get interference on a weak or distant channel from a strong broadcast
21.4 MHz above or below the tuned frequency. This is rare, and the image signal is usually cleared whenever there is a broadcast on the actual frequency.
FREQUENCY CONVERSION
The tuning location of a station can be expressed in frequency (kHz or MHz) or in wavelength
(meters). The following information can help you make the necessary conversions.
1 MHz (million) = 1,000 kHz (thousand)
To convert MHz to kHz, multiply the number of MHz by 1,000:
30.62 MHz
×
1000 = 30,620 kHz
To convert from kHz to MHz, divide the number of kHz by 1,000.
127,800 kHz ÷ 1000 = 127.8 MHz
To convert MHz to meters, divide 300 by the number of MHz.
300 ÷ 50 MHz = 6 meters
Guide to the Action Bands
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Troubleshooting
If your scanner stops operating properly, these suggestions might help you eliminate the problem. If the scanner still does not operate properly, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance.
PROBLEM
Scanner is on, but will not scan.
Scanner receives stations poorly or not at all.
The scanner’s keys do not work, or the display shows random segments.
Scanner does not work at all.
Scanner locks on frequencies that have an unclear transmission.
SUGGESTION
Be sure SQUELCH is adjusted properly. See “Turning On the
Scanner/Setting Volume and Squelch” on Page 14.
Be sure MAN is not displayed. If it is, press SCAN.
Check the antenna (indoor or outdoor).
Signals may be blocked from being received by the scanner due to metal frames or material in the building. Change the scanner’s location and try again.
The scanner might be locked. Reset the scanner. If that does not work, reinitialize the scanner. See “Resetting/Initializing the
Scanner.”
Check that the power supply (AC adapter/AC outlet) is working.
The scanner might be locked. Reset the scanner. If that does not work, reinitialize the scanner. See “Resetting/Initializing the
Scanner.”
Be sure SQUELCH is adjusted properly.
Be sure birdie frequencies are not programmed, or listen to birdie frequencies manually. See “Birdie Frequencies” on
Page 22.
RESETTING/INITIALIZING
THE SCANNER
If the scanner's display locks up or does not work properly after you connect a power source, you might need to reset or initialize the scanner.
Important: If you have problems, first try to reset the scanner. If that does not work, you can initialize the scanner; however, this clears all information stored in your scanner's memory.
2. Insert a pointed object, such as a straightened paper clip, into the reset opening on the back of the scanner (as shown) and gently press then release the reset button inside the opening. If the scanner still does not work properly, you might need to initialize the scanner.
Resetting the Scanner
1. Turn off the scanner, then turn it on again.
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Troubleshooting
Initializing the Scanner
Important: This procedure clears all information you stored in the scanner's memory.
Initialize the scanner only when you are sure the scanner is not working properly.
1. Turn off the scanner, then turn it on again.
2. Hold down
MON/CL
.
3. While you hold down
MON/CL
, insert a pointed object, such as a straightened paper clip, into the
RESET
opening on the back of the scanner and gently press then release the reset button inside the opening. The display should clear.
4. When the display reappears, release
MON/CL
.
Note: You must release the reset button before you release
MON/CL
, otherwise the memory might not clear.
CARE
Keep the scanner dry; if it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Use and store the scanner only in normal temperature environments.
Handle the scanner carefully; do not drop it.
Keep the scanner away from dust and dirt, and wipe it with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new.
Modifying or tampering with the scanner’s internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it. If your scanner is not performing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance.
Troubleshooting
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ˆ
Specifications
Frequency Coverage:
Ham ................................................................................................ 29–30 MHz (5.0 kHz Steps)
VHF Lo ........................................................................................... 30–50 MHz (5.0 kHz Steps)
Ham ................................................................................................ 50–54 MHz (5.0 kHz Steps)
Air .................................................................................... 108–136.9875 MHz (12.5 kHz Steps)
Government ................................................................................... 137–144 MHz (5 kHz Steps)
Ham ............................................................................................... 144–148 MHz (5 kHz Steps)
VHF Hi ........................................................................................... 148–174 MHz (5 kHz Steps)
Ham/Government ..................................................................... 380–450 MHz (12.5 kHz Steps)
UHF Lo ..................................................................................... 450–470 MHz (12.5 kHz Steps)
UHF Hi (T) ................................................................................ 470–512 MHz (12.5 kHz Steps)
Channels of Operation ................................................200 Channels and 20 Monitor Memories
Sensitivity (20 dB S/N):
29–54 MHz ............................................................................................................... 0.5
µ
V
108–136.9875 MHz .................................................................................................. 1.0
µ
V
137–174 MHz ........................................................................................................... 0.5
µ
V
380–512 MHz ........................................................................................................... 0.7
µ
V
Selectivity:
±10 kHz ..................................................................................................................... –6 dB
±18 kHz ................................................................................................................... –50 dB
Spurious Rejection ............................................................................... 50 dB (FM at 154 MHz)
Scanning Rate ................................................................................. Up to 25 Channels/Second
Search Rate .......................................................................................... Up to 50 Steps/Second
Delay Time ................................................................................................................ 2 Seconds
Intermediate Frequencies (IF):
1st ........................................................................................................................ 10.7 MHz
2nd ......................................................................................................................... 455 kHz
IF Interference Ratio (10.7 MHz) ................................................................... 70 dB at 154 MHz
Squelch Sensitivity:
Threshold ................................................................................................. Less than 0.5
µ
V
Tight (FM) .................................................................................................... (S+N)/N 25 dB
Tight (AM) ................................................................................................... (S+N)/N 20 dB
Antenna impedance .................................................................................................... 50 Ohms
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Specifications
Audio Output Power (10% THD) ......................................................................... 0.8 W Nominal
Built-in Speaker ............................................................ 3 inch (77 mm), 8-Ohm, Dynamic Type
Power Requirements ............................................................................... 120 V AC, 60 Hz, 8W
Current Drain ................................................................................................................. 300 mA
Operating Temperature ........................................................................................ 32°F to 110°F
(0°C to 43°C)
Dimensions (HWD) ............................................................................... 2 1 /
16
×
8 1 /
4
×
6
7
/
8
inches
(52
×
210
×
175 mm)
Weight (without antenna and batteries) ............................................................................. 24 oz
(680 g)
Supplied Accessories .............................................................................. Telescoping Antenna,
AC Adapter
Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice.
Specifications
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Limited One-Year Warranty
This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING
THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED
IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED
HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RE-
SPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY
LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFOR-
MANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, IN-
CLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE, LOSS
OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDEN-
TAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
In the event of a product defect during the warranty period, take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. RadioShack will, at its option, unless otherwise provided by law: (a) correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and labor; (b) replace the product with one of the same or similar design; or (c) refund the purchase price. All replaced parts and products, and products on which a refund is made, become the property of RadioShack. New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of warranty service. Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period. You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the expiration of the warranty period.
This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God, abuse, accident, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, failure to follow instructions, improper installation or maintenance, alteration, lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or current; (b) any repairs other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility; (c) consumables such as fuses or batteries; (d) cosmetic damage; (e) transportation, shipping or insurance costs; or (f) costs of product removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
RadioShack Customer Relations, 200 Taylor Street, 6th Floor, Fort Worth, TX 76102
12/99
RadioShack Corporation
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
20-423
A
GE-01D-5370
11A01
Printed in China
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