Realistic PRO-26 - Display Indicators Explained

▲ and ▼ —selects the scan and search direction.
Number Keys—each key has a single digit with a range of numbers
printed above il The single digits refer to the number of a channel or
frequency entered. The range of numbers (21-40, for example) indi¬
cates the channels that make up a memory bank. See “Understanding
Channel Storage Banks" on Page 19.
SHIFT—-selects MODE, STEP, DATA, RVW, and ATT when used with the
corresponding number keys.
For e xample, to use a function printed above keys 1-5 (mode, step,
DATA, RVW, and ATT), press SHIFT and then press the desired key.
MODE—selects the auto or selectable modulation mode function.
STEP—lets you select the frequency step during a direct or limit
search.
DATA—turns on or off the data signal skip feature.
RVW—lets you review locked-out channels or search skip memory.
ATT—turns on or off fhe attenuator for each channel to help reduce in¬
terference from strong, nearby transmitters.
E/wx—enters the frequency when you program channels, and starts
scanning the weather frequencies when you are not programming
channels. (The weather frequencies are received only in Canada.)
AUTO—lets you automatically program frequencies into selected
banks.
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A LOOK AT THE DISPLAY
MON 1 2 3 4 5_6 7 8 9 10 BATT.Lo K/L
BANK SFT AUTO DATA WNFMAN 5 12.5 25 ATT
nnn a i n n o O O O s
cits 8 ch i u u u. u u u MHi
SCAN MAN PGM PRI L/O DLY WX ▼ SEARCH A
The display has several indicators that show the scanner’s current op¬
erating mode. A quick look at the display will help you understand how
your scanner operates.
MON— appears during a search or when you listen lo a monitor mem¬
ory. The number to the right of this indicator shows the current monitor
memory number. See “Listening to Monitor Memories" on Page 26.
BANK— shows which channel-storage banks are turned on. See
“Channel-Storage Banks” on Page 19.
SFT—appears when you press SHIFT.
AUTO—appears when the scanner is in the auto store or auto sort
modes.
data— appears when you turn on the data skip function.
NFM/WFM/AN —shows the current modulation mode; flashes when
you override the default mode.
5, 12.5, 25—shows which frequency step the scanner is set to
during a limit or direct search.
K/L—appears when you lock the keypad.
BATT. Lo—flashes when the battery is low.
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