RadioShack Pro 2041 Vhf Uhf Scanner Reciever Maintenance Manual

 
           If you set a search range that crosses over into a range of 
           frequencies that the scanner cannot tune, the scanner searches 
           only up to the limit of tunable frequencies and returns to 
           the starting frequency. 
 
 
SCANNING THE CHANNELS 
 
To begin scanning channels or to start scanning again after monitoring 
a specific channel, press SCAN. 
 
The scanner scans through all channels (except those you have locked 
out) in the active banks). 
 
NOTES:  You must...

 
4.  Press ENTER.  The scanner stores the frequency in the selected 
    channel. 
 
5.  To move another monitor memory frequency to the next channel, press 
    PROGRAM and repeat Steps 3 and 4. 
 
 
Moving Frequencies from Monitor Memories to a Bank 
 
Your scanner can move all the frequencies you have stored in monitor 
memories into a bank you specify. 
 
NOTES:  If there are more frequencies in the monitor memories than there 
        are empty channels in the bank you select, the scanner moves...

    you are deleting the frequency in a monitor memory, press MONITOR. 
 
4.  Press 0, then press ENTER.  The frequency is deleted. 
 
5.  To delete more frequencies, repeat Steps 2-4. 
 
 
Deleting Frequencies from All Channels Within a Bank 
 
You can delete the frequencies in all channels within a bank.  This lets 
you quickly delete all frequencies from a bank if, for example, you want 
to use the bank to store a different set of frequencies. 
 
1.  Press AUTO.  AUTO appears. 
 
2.  Repeatedly press...

LISTENING TO MONITOR MEMORIES 
 
To listen to a monitor memory, press MANUAL, then press MONITOR.  The 
current monitor memory frequency appears, and NON and the channel number 
flash.  To select other monitor memories, use the number keys to enter 
the monitor memorys number (1-40), then press MONITOR.  MON and the 
monitor memory number where the frequency is stored flash. 
 
 
LISTENING TO A WEATHER BAND 
 
The FCC (Federal Communications Commission) has allocated channels for use 
by the National...

PRO-2041 Scanner 
(200-0463)                 Preparation                Faxback Doc. # 38897 
 
 
WARNING:  To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product 
          to rain or moisture. 
 
CAUTION:  TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR 
          BACK.  NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.  REFER SERVICING TO 
          QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. 
 
FCC NOTICE 
 
Your scanner might cause TV or radio interference even when it is 
operating properly.  To determine whether your...

POWER SOURCES 
 
You can power your scanner from either of these sources: 
 
  Standard AC power 
 
  Vehicle battery power using an optional DC cigarette-lighter power 
  cord 
 
NOTE:  If the scanner stops working properly after connecting it to power, 
       try resetting it. 
 
       The memory backup circuit begins to function a few minutes after 
       you supply power to the scanner.  How long the scanner will 
       maintain channels stored in memory depends on how long power has 
       been...

   cord, unplug the power cord from the cigarette-lighter socket and clean 
   the socket to remove ashes and other debris. 
 
CONNECTING THE ANTENNA 
 
The supplied telescoping antenna helps your scanner receive strong local 
signals.  To install the antenna, screw it clockwise into the hole on the 
scanners top. 
 
The scanners sensitivity depends on the antennas length and various 
environmental conditions.  For the best reception of the transmissions you 
want to hear, adjust the antennas length....

your scanner.  This automatically disconnects the internal speaker. 
 
 
Listening Safely 
 
To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines when you use an earphone 
or headphones: 
 
  Do not listen at extremely high volume levels.  Extended high-volume 
  listening can lead to permanent hearing loss. 
 
  Set the volume to the lowest setting before you begin listening. 
  After you begin listening, adjust the volume to a comfortable level. 
 
  Once you set the volume, do not increase it.  Over time,...

 
Just keep in mind - you search frequencies and scan channels. 
 
 
A LOOK AT THE KEYPAD 
 
Your scanners keys might seem confusing at first, but this information 
should help you understand each keys function. 
 
BAND - selects a preprogrammed search band. 
 
SCAN - scans through the programmed channels. 
 
MANUAL - stops scanning to let you directly enter a channel number. 
 
AUTO - automatically programs frequencies into channels. 
 
WX - scans through the 11 preprogrammed weather channels....

SEARCH BANK - appears with numbers (1-10) when you program limit 
              search ranges.  A bank number with a bar under it shows 
              it is selected for a limit search. 
 
BANK - appears with numbers (1-10).  Bank numbers with a bar under them 
       show which ones are turned on for scanning. 
 
P - appears with numbers (1-10).  Numbers with a bar under them show 
    which priority channels are turned on. 
 
SCAN - appears when you scan channels. 
 
SEARCH - appears during a band,...