Whistler WS1010 User Manual

10
Turning on the Scanner
1. Turn the SQUELCH all the way down before you
turn on the scanner.
2. Turn the VOLUME knob to turn ON the radio. A
welcome message appears. After about 3 seconds,
adjust VOLUME to a comfortable level.
3. Turn SQUELCH clockwise, just until the hissing
sound stops. If you always hear a hissing sound, the
scanner will not scan or search properly.
• To listen to a weak or distant station, turn
SQUELCH counterclockwise.
• If reception is poor, turn SQUELCH clockwise to cut
out weak transmissions.
Turning Off the Key Tone
The scanner is preset to sound a tone each time you
press one of its keys.
To turn the key tone on and off:
1. Turn on the scanner. WELCOME SCAnnInG rECEIVEr
appears.
2. While the welcome message is on the screen, press
1 to turn on the key tone or press 2 to turn it off.
TURNING ON SCANNER

Whistler WS1010 Specifications

General

Channels	200
Display	LCD
Modes	AM, FM
Memory Banks	10
Power Source	4 x AA batteries
Type	Analog Handheld Scanner
Antenna	Telescopic