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Radio Shack PRO-63 User Manual

Radio Shack PRO-63
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Cat. No.
20-561
OWNER’S MANUAL
PRO-63 100-Channel
Portable Event Scanner
Please read before using this equipment.
20-561.fm Page 1 Wednesday, August 4, 1999 3:48 PM

Table of Contents

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Radio Shack PRO-63 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandRadio Shack
ModelPRO-63
CategoryScanner
LanguageEnglish

Summary

FCC Notice

Scanning Legally

Preparation and Setup

Connecting the Flexible Antenna

Instructions for attaching the scanner antenna.

Installing Batteries

Guidance on inserting batteries for power.

Power and Battery Management

PWR and CHG Jacks Explained

Purpose and usage of the PWR and CHG jacks.

Charging Nickel-Cadmium Batteries

Procedures for charging rechargeable batteries.

Scanner Reset and Cautions

Resetting the Scanner

Steps to reset the scanner to default settings.

Search Bands

Channel-Storage Banks

Basic Operation

Turning On and Setting Squelch

Initial setup for scanner operation.

Scanning and Storing Frequencies

Limit Search Method

Searching within preprogrammed frequency ranges.

Manual Storage Method

Manually entering frequencies into channels.

Scanning Modes

Scanning All Stored Channels

Initiating a scan of all active channels.

Managing Channel-Storage Banks

Turning banks on/off and selecting them.

Weather Band Operation

Advanced Scanning Features

Priority Scanning

Priority Channel Function

Setting and using the priority channel feature.

Channel and Keypad Locks

Scanner Controls and Settings

Keylock Operation

Options and Power Sources

Vehicle Power and External Antennas

Audio Options and Listening Safety

Primary Usage Frequencies

Ham Radio and Weather Frequencies

Troubleshooting

Scanner Not Scanning

Troubleshooting steps for when the scanner won't scan.

Scanner Not Working

Addressing general scanner malfunctions.

Error Display Messages

Interpreting and resolving error messages.

Additional Troubleshooting

Poor Reception Issues

Diagnosing and fixing poor or no signal reception.

Keypad/Display Malfunctions

Troubleshooting unresponsive keys or display.

Locking on Unclear Transmissions

Avoiding false locks on noisy signals.

Care and Maintenance

Specifications

Technical Specifications

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