18
The Basics
connecting the supplied
antenna
To attach the supplied fl exible antenna
to the antenna jack on the top of your
scanner, align the slots around the
antenna’s connector with the tabs on the
antenna jack. Press the antenna down
over the jack and turn the antenna’s
base clockwise until it locks into place.
connecting an optional external
antenna
The antenna connector on your scanner
makes it easy to use the scanner with a
variety of antennas, such as an external
mobile antenna or outdoor base station
antenna. Your local RadioShack store sells a variety of
antennas.
Always use 50-ohm coaxial cable, such as RG-58 or RG-8, to
connect an outdoor antenna. For lengths over 50 feet, use
RG-8 low-loss dielectric coaxial cable. If your antenna’s cable
does not have a BNC connector, you will also need a BNC
adapter (not supplied, available at your local RadioShack
store).
Follow the installation instructions supplied with the antenna,
route the antenna cable to the scanner, then connect it to the
antenna jack.
Use extreme caution when installing or removing an
outdoor antenna. If the antenna starts to fall, let it go!
It could contact overhead power lines. If the antenna
touches a power line, touching the antenna, mast, cable,
or guy wires can cause electrocution and death. Call the
power company to remove the antenna. DO NOT attempt
to do so yourself.
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