RadioShack Pro 2016 Vhf Uhf Scanner Reciever Owners Manual

Cat. No. 20-422
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
200CH VHF/Air/UHF Home Scanner
with Scanner Control Protocol and WX Alert
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FEATURES
Your RadioShack 200Ch VHF/Air/UHF
Home Scanner lets you in on all the ac-
tion! This scanner gives you direct ac-
cess to over 23,000 frequencies,
including those used by police and fire
departments, ambulance and transpor-
tation services, government agencies,
and amateur radio services. You can se-
lect up to 200 channels to scan and you
can change selections at any time. 
The scanner’s frequency bands let you
search specific, preset ranges of fre-
quencies quickly and easily.
Your scanner...

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Key Confirmation Tones — the scan-
ner sounds a tone when you perform an
operation correctly and sounds an error
tone if you make an error.
Memory Backup — keeps channel fre-
quencies stored in memory for an ex-
tended time even if your scanner loses
power.
External Speaker Jack — lets you con-
nect an external speaker, or an ear-
phone or headphones for private
listening.
External Antenna Terminal — lets you
connect an external antenna (not sup-
plied) for improved reception.
Your scanner can receive...

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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...

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CONTENTS
Preparation ..............................................................................................................  6
Removing the Display Protector  .........................................................................  6
Connecting an Antenna  ......................................................................................  6
Connecting Power  ..............................................................................................  7
Connecting an External Speaker...

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PREPARATION
This scanner is designed for use in the
home as a base station. You can place it
on any flat surface such as a desk, shelf,
or table.
REMOVING THE DISPLAY 
PROTECTOR
Your scanner’s display is protected dur-
ing shipment by a piece of film. Peel off
this film before you use the scanner.
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 sig-
nals. To...

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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 the scanner and connect the cable to
the 
ANT jack on the back of the scanner.
Cautions:
• Do not run the cable over sharp
edges or moving parts that might
damage it.
• Do not run the cable next to power
cables or other antenna cables.
• Follow all cautions and warnings
included with...

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CONNECTING AN 
EXTERNAL SPEAKER
You can connect an optional external
speaker with a 1/8-inch (3.5-mm) plug to
the scanner. Use an 8-ohm external
speaker that can handle at least 2.5
watts of power. Your local RadioShack
store sells scanner accessories, includ-
ing external speakers.
Insert the speaker’s plug into the 
EXT.
SP.
 jack on the back of the scanner.
Note: Plugging in an external speaker
disconnects the scanner’s internal
speaker.
CONNECTING AN 
EARPHONE OR 
HEADPHONES
You can connect an...

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR SCANNER
A LOOK AT THE FRONT PANEL
VO L U M E  Turns the scanner on or off and adjusts the volume.
SQUELCH Adjusts the scanner’s squelch.
/   Sets the search direction.
BAND Searches a band you select. 
DELAY Programs a 2-second delay for the selected channel; sets a
delay for all active frequencies during a search.
ALERT/PRIORITY Sets the scanner to the weather alert mode; turns priority on
or off for a particular channel.
MONITOR Stores frequencies into, and accesses, the ten...

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1–9, 0 Each key has a single-digit label, and the 1–9 and 0 keys
also have 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 (
61–80, for example) to se-
lect or deselect the channels in a channel-storage bank. 
CLEAR/.
 Clears an incorrect entry, or enters the decimal point when
you enter a frequency.
WX/E Scans the seven preprogrammed weather channels; stores
frequencies into channels.
A LOOK AT THE DISPLAY
The...