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Radio Shack PRO-29 User Manual

Radio Shack PRO-29
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Cat. No.
20-509
OWNER’S MANUAL
PRO-29
60-Channel
Direct Entry Programmable Scanner
Please read before using this equipment.
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Radio Shack PRO-29 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandRadio Shack
ModelPRO-29
CategoryScanner
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Preparation

Power Sources

Details the three available power sources for the scanner: internal batteries, AC power, and vehicle power.

Using Internal Batteries

Instructions for installing and replacing AA batteries, including recommendations for battery types.

External Power Jacks

Explanation of the scanner's POWER and CHARGE external power jacks and their functions.

Using Standard AC Power

Guidance on connecting the scanner to AC power using an optional adapter.

Using Vehicle Battery Power

Instructions for powering the scanner using a vehicle's 12-volt battery.

Charging Nickel-Cadmium Batteries

Procedure for recharging nickel-cadmium batteries while they are inside the scanner.

Connecting the Antenna

Steps for attaching the supplied flexible antenna to the scanner.

Connecting Earphone/Headphones

How to connect earphones or headphones for private listening.

Connecting an Extension Speaker

Guidance on connecting an external speaker for improved audio.

Using the Belt Clip

Instructions for attaching the belt clip for portability.

Understanding Your Scanner

A Look at the Keypad

Explains the function and operation of each key on the scanner's keypad.

A Look at the Display

Details the various indicators and information shown on the scanner's display.

Banks and Memories

Channel-Storage Banks

Describes how channels are organized into six banks of ten for easier identification.

Monitor Memories

Explains the use of six temporary memories for storing frequencies found during searches.

Operation

Turning On Scanner and Setting Squelch

Initial steps for powering up the scanner and adjusting the squelch control.

Storing Frequencies

Step-by-step guide on how to program frequencies into scanner channels.

Searching for Active Frequencies

Instructions on how to search for and temporarily store active frequencies.

Limit Search

Procedure for scanning frequencies within a specified upper and lower limit.

Direct Search

How to search for frequencies up or down from a currently displayed frequency.

Listening to Monitor Memories

How to access and listen to frequencies stored in monitor memories.

Moving Monitor Memory to Channel

Procedure to transfer a frequency from a monitor memory to a permanent channel.

Manually Selecting a Channel

How to tune directly to a specific programmed channel.

Special Features

Using the Keylock

How to activate and deactivate the keylock feature to prevent accidental entries.

Locking Out Channels

Method to exclude specific channels from the scanning sequence.

Turning Channel-Storage Banks On/Off

Instructions for enabling or disabling specific banks for scanning.

Search Skip Memory

How to program frequencies to be skipped during searches.

Priority

Setting a channel to be checked periodically for activity.

Using the Display Backlight

How to turn on the display's backlight for better visibility.

Listening to the Weather Band

Procedure to access NOAA weather radio broadcasts.

A General Guide to Scanning

Guide to Frequencies

Lists common frequency bands and their typical uses.

Birdie Frequencies

Identifies internal scanner signals that may cause interference.

Guide to the Action Bands

Details typical band usage and associated frequencies for various services.

Primary Usage

Lists common activities and their corresponding frequencies within VHF and UHF bands.

Specified Intervals

Explains the frequency step sizes used for different band types.

Band Allocation

Lists typical services and their frequency ranges using abbreviations.

Avoiding Image Frequencies

Method for identifying false signals caused by receiver intermediate frequencies.

Frequency Conversion

Information on converting between frequency units (MHz, kHz) and wavelength.

Troubleshooting

Resetting the Scanner

Procedure to perform a full reset if the scanner's display locks up or malfunctions.

Care and Maintenance

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