RadioShack Pro 2017 Scanner Reciever Owners Manual

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200-Channel VHF/AIR/UHF 
Desktop Scanner
with WX Alert 

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Introduction
ˆIntroduction
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.
The secret to your scanners ability to scan 
so many frequencies is its built-in 
microprocessor. Your...

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Introduction
Dual Conversion
 — helps prevent 
interference from image frequencies.
Your scanner receives these frequencies 
(MHz):
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...

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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 scanners 
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...

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Using the Delay Function  ...............................................................................................  20
Locking Out Channels and Frequencies  ........................................................................  20
Locking Out Channels  .............................................................................................  20
Locking Out Frequencies  ........................................................................................  20
Reviewing...

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Preparation
ˆPreparation
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 scanners 
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...

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Preparation
3. Plug the cord into the vehicle’s
cigarette-lighter socket.
Notes
:
• If you use a 12V DC cord and your 
vehicles 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...

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Understanding Your Scanner
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...

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Understanding Your Scanner
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
88 8#
and 9
99 9 — enters the direction the 
scanner will search or scan.
MON/CL (Monitor/Clear) — accesses the 20...

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Understanding Your Scanner
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 scanners channels.
PRI — appears when you turn on the priority 
feature.
DLY — appears when you program a 2-
second 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...