Radio Shack PRO-2041 User Manual

PRO-2041 Scanner
(200-0463) Care and Maintenance Faxback Doc. # 38902
Your Radio Shack PRO-2041 400-Channel Programmable Home Scanner is an
example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions
will help you care for your scanner so you can enjoy it for years.
Keep the scanner dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately.
Liquids can contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits.
Handle the scanner gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage
circuit boards and cases and can cause the scanner to work improperly.
Use and store the scanner only in normal temperature environments,
Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices and
distort or melt plastic parts.
Keep the scanner away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature
wear of parts.
Wipe the scanner with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking
new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong
detergents to clean the scanner.
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 operating as
it should, take it to your local Radio S hack store for assistance.

Radio Shack PRO-2041 Specifications

General

Brand	Radio Shack
Model	PRO-2041
Category	Radio
Language	English

Summary

Care and Maintenance

Scanner Features

Preparation and Frequency Information

Frequency Coverage Ranges

Details the frequency ranges the scanner can receive.

General Guide to Scanning

Operation

Turning On Scanner and Setting Squelch

Procedure for powering on and adjusting volume/squelch.

Storing Active Frequencies

Methods for saving frequencies into channels.

Manually Storing Frequencies

Step-by-step guide to manually programming frequencies.

Automatically Storing Frequencies

Procedure for automatically scanning and storing frequencies.

Band Search

Searching preprogrammed bands for active frequencies.

Limit Search

Searching within user-defined or preprogrammed frequency limits.

Changing a Preprogrammed Range

Replacing existing preprogrammed search ranges.

Direct Search Operations

Searching up/down from displayed or selected frequencies.

Scanning Channels

Initiating and controlling channel scanning.

Channel-Storage Banks Control

Moving and Deleting Frequencies

Sorting Frequencies Within a Bank

Understanding Bands/Banks/Memories

Search Bands

Information on the scanner's preprogrammed search bands.

Channel-Storage Banks

How channels are organized into banks for easier access.

Monitor Memories

Temporary storage for frequencies during searches.

Special Features

Delay Feature

Programming a delay for monitoring channels.

Attenuating Reception

Locking Out Channels and Frequencies

Skipping specific channels or frequencies during scans.

Reviewing Locked-Out Channels/Frequencies

Priority Feature

Setting and using priority channels during scanning.

Changing Receive Mode (AM/FM)

Specifications

Frequency Coverage

Details the frequency ranges the scanner can receive.

Sensitivity and Selectivity

Scanner's performance metrics for signal reception.

Squelch Sensitivity

Threshold settings for the squelch control.

Audio Output Power

Troubleshooting

Common Problems and Solutions

Lists common issues, their causes, and remedies.

Resetting and Initializing the Scanner

Procedures for resetting or initializing the scanner.