Radio Shack 20-501 - User Manual

20-501
PRO-83 200 Channel
compact scanner w/sweep
search and lighted keypad
Read this user’s guide completely
before using your scanner

Summary

powering your scanner

using rechargeable batteries

Instructions for using rechargeable batteries to power the scanner.

using AC power

Guide for powering the scanner using a standard AC adapter.

using vehicle battery power

Steps to power the scanner from a vehicle's power source.

setting up your scanner

connecting the antenna

How to attach the supplied flexible scanner antenna.

connecting an extension speaker

a look at the keypad

a look at the display

operating your scanner

turning on the scanner and setting squelch

Steps to power on the scanner and adjust squelch.

storing known frequencies into channels

Guide to saving frequencies into memory channels.

searching for active frequencies

service search

scanning the stored channels

signal stalker

WX alert

chain search

direct entry search

search skip memory

delay

turning channel-storage banks on and off

priority

using keylock

wired programming

frequently asked questions

Radio Shack 20-501 Specifications

General

Type	Handheld Scanner
Channels	200
Modulation Types	AM, FM
Channel Steps	5, 10, 12.5, 25 kHz
Frequency Range	406-512 MHz
Bands	VHF, UHF
Antenna	Telescopic antenna