PRO-2025 16-Channel Direct Entry OWNER’S MANUAL Programmable Scanner Please read before using this equipment Patrolman Pro-2025, , Cc 16 CHANNEL PROGRAMMABLE SCANNER o NN I oars 0 volume SQUELCH peoRiTY Wx LOCK OUT = REVIEW SCAN MAN, ——— Cat. No. 20-146 TREALISTIIC.INTRODUCTION Your new Realistic PRO-2025 16-Chan- nel Direct Entry Programmable Scanner lets you in on all the action! This scanner gives you direct access to over 20,000 exciting frequencies that include the police department, fire department, am- bulance, amateur radio, and transporta- tion services. You can select up to 16 channels for your scanner to scan and you can change your selection at any time. The secret to your scanner’s ability to scan so many frequencies is its custom- designed microprocessor — a tiny, built-in computer. Your scanner’s micro- processor also gives your scanner these special features: Digital Channel Display — maxes the channel number easy to read. Automatic Two-Second Scan Delay — helps to prevent the loss of replies on a channel while you are scanning. Memory Backup — keeps the channei frequencies stored in your scanner’s memory for up to sixty days, even if the power switch is in the off position. Lock-Out Function — lets your scanner skip over specified channels. Priority Channel—helps keep you from missing important calls on Channel 1 Weather Band Key — lets your scanner scan the preprogrammed weather fre- quencies to keep you informed of the most current weather conditions. Your scanner covers all of these bands: 29-29.7 MHz (ham radio 10 m) 29.7-50 MHz (VHF Lo) 50-54 MHz (ham radio 6 m) 136-144 MHz (government) 144-148 MHz (ham radio 2 m) 148-174 MHz (VHF Hi) 406-450 MHz (ham radio and govern- ment) 450-470 MHz (UHF Lo) @ 470-512 MHz (UHF Hi) Note: Mobile use of scanners might be unlawful or require a special permit in certain areas. Check with your local au- thorities for current regulations. Radio Shack assumes no responsibility for the use of this scanner in such areas. For your permanent records, we urge you to record the serial number of your scanner in the space provided below. You will find the serial number on the back panel of the scanner. Serial Number: © 1990 Tandy Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Realistic and Radio Shack are registered trademarks of Tandy Corporation.CONTENTS A Quick Look at Your PRO-2025 Front Panel . Rear Panel . Accessories Preparation Mounting the Scanner Connecting the Antenna . Using an External Scanner Speaker Connecting to Power. . : Home Installation . . . Understanding Your Scanner . A Look at the Display and Indicator . ALLook at the Keyboard... . . . Operation Programming Your Scanner . CCOBVNOODASAD Setting the Volume and Squelch Controls . 21 Scanning the Channels . WW Locking Out Channels. 1 Using the Priority Feature 12 Manually Selecting a Channel . . 12 Listening to the Weather Band . 12 A General Guide to Scanning - 13 Birdies . 13 Reception Note: 13 Guide to the Action Bands. 14 Typical Band Usage - 16 Troubleshooting . 18 If You Have Problems 18 Care and Maintenance . 19 Specifications 20A QUICK LOOK AT YOUR PRO-2025 FRONT PANEL Channel Display PRIORITY Key ——WX (Weather band) Key LOCK OUT Indicator — LOCK OUT Key WX (Weather band) — — Indicator ENTER Key Patroimbn pro -2025| ome VOLUME Control — SQUELCH Control REVIEW Key REAR PANEL ANT (Antenna) Jack — EXT (External) Speaker Jack [DC Power Jack ACCESSORIES @ = @ ae Two: Two Two Lock Self-tapping Mounting Washers ‘Screws Knobs Power Cord Mounting BracketPREPARATION MOUNTING THE SCANNER The most common mounting location for this scanner is under your vehicle's dashboard. When choosing a location, be sure the scanner is easy to reach, all cables are clear of the vehicle pedals or other moving parts, and the radio is not directly in front of heating vents. Also, be sure that the radio is located so that the Passengers have enough leg room. 1.Choose a mounting location. Then, use the mounting bracket asa template to mark the positions for the mounting screw holes. 2.In the marked positions, drill holes slightly smaller than the screws. Take care not to drill into or damage objects behind the mounting surface. 3.Attach the bracket using the supplied self-tapping screws and lock washers, as shown. 4.Attach the radio to the bracket using the mounting knobs.CONNECTING THE ANTENNA USING AN EXTERNAL SCANNER SPEAKER Obtain the magnet-mount mobile all- band antenna (Cat. No. 20-012). Follow the instructions provided with the anten- na for installation. For best results, mount the antenna: As high as possible on the vehicle @ Inavertical position After you mount the antenna, route the antenna’s cable to the scanner and con- nectthe cable to the scanner's ANT jack. Cautions: Donotrun the cable over sharp edges or moving parts that could damage the cable. . Do not run the cable next to power cables or other antenna cables. Do not run the cable through areas in the engine compartment that produce extreme heat. You can connect an external speaker to the scanner. Use a speaker with a 1/8- inch plug, such as Radio Shack Cat. No. 21-549. Insert the plug into the EXT SP. jack on the back of the radio.CONNECTING TO POWER We designed your scanner for connec- tion to 13.8-volt power systems. The red and black wires on the power cord packed with your scanner are for power connections. 1.Plug in the single connector end of the power cord to the DC Power jack on the scanner’s back panel. 2.Connect the red wire (with the in-line fuse holder) to a terminal that provides power only when you turn the ignition to ON or ACC. flack Wire To Chessis Ground =~ 3.Connect the black wire to a metal part Jecceaary fortina of the vehicle's frame (chassis Rea Wire ground). Note: Modern vehicles have many non- metallic parts. If you connect the black wire to anon-metallic part, or if anonme- tallic part insulates the wire from the ve- hicle's chassis, the scanner does not work.HOME INSTALLATION We designed your scanner for mobile use However, youcan also use itin your home. For home installation, you need the following: @ 12-volt DC adapter (Cat. No., 273- 1653) Antenna — you can use a simple back-of-set_ telescoping antenna ‘such as Cat. No. 20-161. To achieve best reception, attach an all-band outdoor antenna. External Speaker (Cat. No. 21-549) . Properly mount the antenna and speaker. n Connect the antenna to the scanner’s ANT jack. 2 Connect the external speaker to the scanner’s EXT SP jack. > Connect the adapter's green barrel plug to the adapter’s cord and set the barrel plug’s tip to POS (positive). a Insert the barrel plug into the scan- ner's DC 13.8V jack. Plug the adapter’s AC power cordinto a standard AC outlet. 2 Warning: When installing or removing tion. If the antenna starts to fall, let it gol It: could contact overhead power lines. Ifthe antenna touches the powerUNDERSTANDING YOUR SCANNER ALOOK AT THE DISPLAY AND INDICATOR Patroiman pro-2025 1c 16 CHANNEL PROGRANMABLE SCANNER om | Ni WXOQ LOCK OUTO é al WX Indicator— lights when the scanner is in the weather mode. Flashes when searching for the active weather channel in your area. LOCK OUT Indicator— lights when you lock achannel out of the scanmode. See “Locking Out Channels.” ALOOK AT THE KEYBOARD Channel Display — normally shows the current channel. E appears when you make an incorrect/invalid entry. P ap- pears when the scanner is in the priority mode. When you program the frequen- cies or press [REVIEW], the display shows each digit of the frequency being programmed, one ata time. The decimal point is displayed as a dash (—). FREALISTIC. Patrolman pro-2025 16 CHANNEL PROGRAMMABLE SCANNER WxO ec o , ‘ Lock ouT © 3 ENR on0oD ifs VOLUWE 'SOUELCH PRIORITY = REVIEW wx = scan 0000 [000 Lock our = MANUAL => PRIORITY —turns the priority feature on or off for Channel 1. WX — causes your scanner to scan through the weather channels. LOCK OUT —turns on the lock-outfunc- tion. See “Locking Out Channels.” REVIEW — displays the frequency of the current channel, one digit at a time. SCAN — causes your scanner to scan through the programmed channels. MANUAL — stops the scanning and lets you directly enter a channel number. Number Keys —used to enter a channel number or a frequency. ENTER — enters the frequency when programming channels.OPERATION PROGRAMMING YOUR SCANNER A good reference for active frequencies is Radio Shack's Police Call Directory in- cluding Fire and Emergency Services. We update this directory every year, so be sure to get a current copy. Also, refer to “Reception Notes” and “Searching for Active Frequencies”. 1.Turn on your scanner by turning VO- LUME clockwise. The scanner might start scanning: if so, press [MANUAL] to stop scanning. 2.Enter the channel number you want to program and press [MANUAL]. ona 00a 50000 MANUAL 3.Enter a frequency including the deci- mal point. The decimal pointis display ed as a dash (—) on the display. ona 00050 ooo00 4.Press [ENTER] to store the frequency. Ifyou made a mistake in Step 3, E ap- pears on the display. Proceed again from Step 3. ENTER 5.Toconfirm the proper entry, press [RE- VIEW]. The programmed frequency appears on the display, one digit at a time. REVIEW 6.To program more channels, repeat Steps 2-4. If you want to program the next channel in sequence, simply press [MANUAL] and repeat Steps 3-4.Note: Sometimes when youtry to entera frequency for a channel, E appears on the display when you press [ENTER]. This means the frequency is in error and you can notenter it into your PRO-2025. Such frequency errors usually mean you entered a frequency outside the ranges your PRO-2025 operates on (such as 225.00 MHz) or you put the decimal point in the wrong place (14.682 MHz instead of 146.82 MHz). Check carefully to find your mistake and enter the correct num- ber. SETTING THE VOLUME AND SQUELCH CONTROLS Use the SQUELCH control to decrease your scanner’s sensitivity to weak sig- nals. This lets the scanner receive only the strongest transmissions. 1. Turn the SQUELCH and VOLUME controls fully counterclockwise. 2. Turn the VOLUME control clockwise until you hear a hissing sound. 3. Slowly turn the SQUELCH control clockwise until the hissing stops. SCANNING THE CHANNELS To begin scanning the channels, press [SCAN]. Your scanner scans through all the channels except the ones you have locked out. Be sure to read the following ‘sections to get the full benefit from your scanner’s special features. LOCKING OUT CHANNELS You can make your scanner scan more efficiently by locking out channels that you have not programmed. Enter the channel number you wish to lock out, press [MANUAL] and then press [LOCK OUT] so that the LOCK OUT indicator lights. This is also handy for locking out channels that have a continuous trans- mission. You can still manually select locked-out channels for listening. To unlock a channel you have locked, manually select the channel and press [LOCK OUT] so that the LOCK OUT indi- cator goes off. WUSING THE PRIORITY FEATURE Channel 1 is designated as your scan- ner’s priority channel. You can turn on the priority feature so that you do not miss transmissions on Channel 1, evenif you monitor another channel. Press [PRIORITY]. Now your scanner checks Channel 1 every 2 seconds (P appears on the display momentarily), and stays on the channel if there is any activity. Press [PRIORITY] again to dis- able the priority function. MANUALLY SELECTING A CHANNEL You can continuously monitor a single channel without scanning. This is useful ifyou hear an emergency broadcastona channel and do not want to miss any of the details — even though there might be periods of silence — or if you want to monitor a channel that you have locked out. To select a channel to monitor, press [MANUAL] and advance through the channels by pressing [MANUAL] repeatedly, or move directly to achannel by entering the channel number on the keypad then pressing [MANUAL]. If your scanner is scanning and has stopped at the desired channel, press [MANUAL] ‘one time. 12 LISTENING TO THE WEATHER BAND The FCC (Federal Communications Commission) has allocated several channels for use by the National Oce- anic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). We preprogrammed your scanner with all of the frequencies avail- able to NOAA. To hear your local fore- cast and regional weather information, press [WX]. Your scanner begins ‘scanning through the weather band, and tne WX indicator lights. Your scanner should stop within a few seconds, and you hear the local weather broadcast. If the broadcast is weak, you can press [WX] again to scan through the rest of the weather band. To exit the WX mode, press either [SCAN] or [MANUAL].A GENERAL GUIDE TO SCANNING BIRDIES Birdies are the products of internally generated signals that make some fre- quencies difficult or impossible to re- ceive. If you program one of these fre- quencies, you hear only noise on that frequency. If the interference is not severe, you might be able to cutout the birdie by turn- ing the SQUELCH control clockwise. The most common birdies to watch for are listed below. 31.200 MHz 41,600 MHz RECEPTION NOTES Reception of the frequencies covered by your scanner is mainly “line of sight.” Thatmeans that youusually cannot hear stations at your listening location that ex- tend beyond the horizon. During the summer months, you might be able to hear stations in the 30-50 MHz range located several hundred or even thousands of miles away. This is caused by summer atmospheric conditions. This type of reception is unpredictable but often very interesting.GUIDE TO THE ACTION BANDS With a little investigation, you can find the active frequencies in your commun- ity to monitor exciting events. We can give you some general pointers on find- ing these frequencies and you can take it from there. Please use caution and com- mon sense when you hear an emergen- cy call. Never go to the scene of an emergency. It could be very dangerous. Find out if there is a local club that moni- tors your community's frequencies. Per- haps a local electronics repair shop that works on equipment similar to your scanner can give you channel frequen- cies used by local radio services. A vol- unteer police department or fire depart- ment employee can also be a good ‘source for this information. As a general rule on VHF, most activity concentrates between 153.785 and 155.98 MHz and then again from 153.73 to 159.46 MHz. Here you find local gov- ernment, police, fire, and most other emergency services. If you are near a railroad or major railroad tracks, look be- tween 160.0 to 161.9 for signals. In some larger cities, there has been a move to the UHF bands for emergency services. Here, most of the activity is be- tween 453.025 and 453.95 MHz and again between 456.025 and 459.95 MHz. In the UHF band, mobile and control u- nits associated with base and repeater units operate between the frequencies of 456.025 and 459.95 MHz and again between 465.025 and 469.975 MHz. The repeaters operate 5 MHz lower than the base and mobile units (that is, 451.025 to 454.95 MHz and 460.025 to 464.975 MHz). This means that if you find an active frequency inside one of these spreads, you can look 5 MHz lower {or higher, as the case may be) to find that radio service. Frequencies in different bands are ac- cessible only at specific intervals. How- ever, the frequencies that you can store into your scanner's memory are in 5 or 12.5 kHz steps. Your scanner automati- cally rounds the entered frequency down to the nearest valid frequency. For example, ifyoutry to enter a frequency of 151.473, your scanner accepts it as 151.475.TYPICAL BAND USAGE The following is a brief listing of the ser- vices typical of the bands received by your scanner. This listing can help you decide which ranges you would like to scan. Abbreviations: Affiliate Radio System . . . MARS Amateur veces tees veces Ham Automobile Emergency. ... . . Auto Emer. Broadcast Remote BC. R. Bureau of Reclamation Bur. Reci. Civil Air Patrol... . CAP Department of Agriculture and Forestry . Agr. and For. Fire Department . . 2. FD. Forest Products. . . . For. Prod. Forestry Conservation .... . .Fors. Cons. Government ...... - +. Govt. Highway Maintenance . ss. Hwy. Land Transportation ~ Land Tr. Local Government . +L. Govt. Manufacturers. Mig. Military... 0.00 eee MIL Mobile Telephone . Mob. Tel Motion Picture. vee «Mot. P. Motor Cartier. . Buses. Trucks National Parks. . ~ Nat. Park Petroleum. . Pet Police -P.D. Power Utilities . Power Radio Paging . Page Railroad... . RR. Relay Press . Press State Police . . » SLP.D. Special Emergency ~ Sp. ind. Taxicab Radio. . Taxi Telephone Maintenance . .. .. .Tel. Maint. US. Coastal and Geodetic Survey -US.C.GS. US.Navy.... 0... ee LTS USN U.S. Weather Bureau . US.W.B. 29-54 MHz BAND 29.00 - 29.70... -. 10HAM 29.70 - 29.80 . . For. Prod. 29.80 - 30.00 . . Aero. 30.01 - 30.56 -Govt. 30.56.- 30.62... 30.66 - 31.24. . ., Bus., For. Prod.) 31.26- 31.98... . Sp. Ind., For. Cons. 32.00 - 33.00. . vies. Govt 33.02 - 33.16 . ‘Sp. Emer., Bus. 33.18 - 33.38 . . Pet. 33.42 - 33.98 .. FD. 34.00 - 35.00 . Govt. 35.02 - 35.18 . Bus. 35.22 - 36.66... Mob. Tel & Page 35.70-35.72......... . Bus. 35.74 - 35.98 . ‘Sp. ind. & Bus 36.00 - 37.00........ .Govt. 37.02 - 97.44. ‘PD. &L. Govt. 37.46 - 37.86 . . Power 37.90 - 37.98 Hwy. & Sp. Emer. 38.00 - 39.00 1. +. Govt 39.02 - 39.98 .P.D. L Govt. 40.00 - 42.00 . . Govt. 42.02 - 42.94 woe... SLP.D. 42.96 - 43.18 . Sp. Ind. & Bus. 43.22 - 43.68 Mob. Tel. Page 43.70 - 44.60 . -Trucks. Bus. 44,62 - 45.06 ...... .St.P.D., For. Cons. 45.08 - 45.66 ... PD. 45.68 - 46.04 P.D. Hwy., Sp. Emer. 46.06 - 46.50 wees 46.52 - 46.58 . 46.60 - 47.00 . wee . 47.02 - 47.40 = St Hwy. 47.42 .... Red Cross 47.44 - 47.68 . -Sp. Ind. Sp. Emer, 47.70 - 48.54 . ae . Power 48.56 - 49.58 . . “For. Prod., Pet. 49.60 - 50.00 . Govt. 50.00 - 54.006 Meter Amateur (Ham) Band 15136 - 174 MHz BAND 136.000 - 144.000 . . 144,000 - 148.000. . 148.010 . 148.150 eee 148.155 250. . 148.290 - 150.750 . . 150.815 - 150.995 . . 151.010 - 151.130. . : 151.145 - 151.475. . For. Cons. 151.505 - 151.595........... Sp. ind. 151.625 - 151.955. . .... .Bus. 181.985 - 152.240... . Mob. Tel. (RCC) 152.270 - 152.450. . . Taxi 152.480 - 152.840. . Mob, Tel. Page 152.870 - 153.020 . . . Sp. Ind. Mot. P. 153,050 - 153.440 . . . Pet., For. Prod. 153.470 - 153.710. . 153,740 - 154.115. . 154,130 - 154.445 . 154.450 - 154.600 . 2 14.655 - 155.145 . P.D., L. Govt., St. P.D. 155.160 - 155.400... . |. Sp. Emer., P.D. 155.415 - 156.030 . . PD. L. Govt 156.045 - 156.240 . . Hwy., P.D. 156.275 - 157.425 . . Marine 157.456 - 157.500 . . Auto Emer. 157.530 - 157.710 .. vee Taxi 157.740 - 158.100 . «Mob. Tel., Page 158.130 - 158.460. Power, For. Prod., Pet. 158.490 - 158.700... . Mob. Tel. (RCC) 158.730 - 158.970 . . 158.985 - 159.210 .. 159.225 - 159.465... 159.510 - 160.200... . 160.215 - 161.565... 161.600 - 162.000 . 162.026 - 162.175 . 162.400.......... 162.550 U.S.W.B. 163.125 Indian Affairs 163.175 Bur. Recl. 163.275, a . US.W.B. 163.388 - 163.538 . - . MIL 163.825 - 163.975... . Govt. 164.025 - 164.075. 164.175 - 165.188. US.CGS. Bur. Reel. Nat. Pk. Govt., Agr. & For. 169.300. PAA. 169.450 - 169.725. -- «Ind. Data 170.150. . -F.D., BC. R. 170.200 - 170.220. U.S.C.G.S. 170.225 - 170.325. Ind., Land Tr. 170.425 - 170.575. - For. Cons. Govt. Ind,, Land Tr. Bur. Recl., For. Cons., 170.975 - 171.250. 171.388 - 172.725. Ind., Dept. Ag. & For., Govt. 172.775... . Nat. Pk. 173.025. :U.S.WB. 173.075. : US.C.GS. 173,204. «Mot. P., Pet., Bur. Recl. Press Relay. 406 - 512 MHz BAND 406.000 - 420.000. Govt. 420,000 - 450.000........ 2.0... HAM 450.050 - 450.950. Remote Br. 451,000 - 451.150.............. Util. 451.175 - 451.750... .. For. Prod., Pet., Power., Tel. Maint. 451.775 - 451.975. . Spec. Ind. 452.000 - 452.500. Taxi, Mot. Carrier, R.R. 452,525 - 452.600. . Auto Club 452.625 - 452.975. Motor Carr., P.R. 453.000 - 453.975... . L. Govt. P.D., F.D. 454,000 - 454.975. -Mob. Tel. 455.000 - 455.975. * Remote Br. 456,000 - 458.975. P.D., F.D., Ind., Lan. Tr. 459.000 - 459.975. -Domestic Public 460.000 - 460.625. -P.D., F.D. 460.650 - 462.175, . Bus. 462.200 - 462.450. . Taxi 462.750 - 462.975. +. Bus. 463.000 - 463.175. - Medical 463.200 - 464.975. . Bus. 465.000 - 467.500 P.D., F.D., Ind., Land Tr. 467.750 - 467.925. ..........--5 Bus. 467.7375 - 469.975 Pub. Safety. Ind., Land Tr.TV Bands for Special Communic- ations 470 - 476 T.V. Channel 14 476 - 482 T.V. Channel 15 482 - 488 T.V. Channel 16 488 - 494 T.V. Channel 17 494 - 500 T.V. Channel 18 500 - 506 T.V. Channel 19 506 - 512 T.V. Channel 20 6 MHz Segments allocated for Channel 14 470.0125 - 470.2875 . .. Domestic Public, (Base, Mob.) 470.3125 - 471.1375 ..... .Public Safety 471.1625 - 471.2875 . . . . Reserve Pool A 471.3125 - 471.4125... . .Pwr., Tel. Maint. 471.4375 - 471.6375 . . . Spec. Ind. 471.6625 - 471.7875 . . . . Reserve Pool B 471.8125 - 472.3375 . 472.3625 - 472.4375 . 472.4675 - 472.7875 472.8125 - 472.9875 Pet., For. Prod., Mfg. 473.0125 - 473.2875 . . . .Domestic Public 473.3125 - 474.1375 . Public Safety 474.1625 - 474.2875 Reserve Pool A 474.3125 - 474.4125 .. . .Pwr., Tel. Maint. “Spec. Ind. (Mobile) - Reserve Pool B 474.4375 - 474.6375 474.6625 - 474.7875 . 474.8125 - 475.3375 . Bus. 475.3625 - 475.4375 ........... . Taxi 475.4625 - 475.7875 . R.R., Motor Carrier, ‘Auto Emer. 475.8125 - 475.9876 .Pet., For. Prod. Mfg. These frequencies are subject to change and might vary some from area to area. For a more complete listing, refer to the Police Call Radio Guide In- cluding Fire and Emergency Services available at your local Radio Shack store. You might discover one of your regular ‘stations on a frequency that is not listed. This could be what is known as an “im- age.” For example, if you suddenly find 453.2750 you also hear on 474.9750, do a little math to see if itis an image. Take the intermediate frequency of 10.85 MHz and double it. Then, subtractit from the “new” frequency. If the answer is the regular frequency, you have tuned to an image. Occasionally you might getinter- ference on a weak or distant channel from a strong broadcast 21.7 MHz (10.85 MHz x 2) below the tuned fre- quency. This is rare, and image signal usually clears whenever a broadcast on ‘the actual frequency is in progress.TROUBLESHOOTING IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS... Here are some suggestions which might help. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Scanner is totally inoperative. No power. Check the power connec- tion. Also check the in-line fuse. If it is blown, replace with identical one. scanner locks on frequencies that have an unclear transmission. L Scanner is on but will not| The SQUELCH control is_| Adjust the SQUELCH con- scan. not correctly adjusted. ‘trol clockwise. In the scan mode the “Birdies” Avoid programming fre- quencies listed on Page 13, or only listen to them manu ally. If none of these suggested remedies solves the problem, return your scanner to your local Radio Shack store for assistance.CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Realistic PRO-2025 programmable scanner is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for the PRO-2025 so that you can enjoy it for years. BX d Keep the scanner dry. Ifit does get wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids can contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits. Handle the scanner gently and carefully. Droppingitcan damage circuit boards and cases and can cause the product to work improperly. Use and store the scanner only in normal temperature environments. Extreme temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices and distort or melt plastic parts. Keep the scanner away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature wear of parts. Wipe the scanner with a dampened cloth occasionally to keep it looking new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong deter- gents to clean the scanner. Modifying or tampering with the scanner’s internal components can cause a malfunc- tion and might invalidate the scanner’s warranty. If your scanner is not operating as it should, take it to your local Radio Shack store for assistance. 19SPECIFICATIONS Frequency Coverage: VHF-Lo . + 29 - 50 MHz (in 5 kHz steps) Ham . . 50 - 54 MHz (in 5 kHz steps) Government . - 136 - 144 MHz (in 5 kHz steps) Ham . . 144 - 148 MHz (in 5 kHz steps) VHF-Hi . 148 - 174 MHz (in 5 kHz steps) Ham/Government 406 - 450 MHz (in 12.5 kHz steps) . 450 - 470 MHz (in 12.5 kHz steps) UHF-Hi (TV) .. . 470 - 512 MHz (in 12.5 kHz steps) Channels of Operation ............ Any 16 channels in any band combinations Sensitivity (20 dB signal-to-noise ratio at +3 KHz deviation) 29- 54MHz . 0.5uV 136 - 174 MHz . 0.8uV 406 - 512 MHz . - 1.0K Spurious Rejection (except image frequenc 29-54MHZ...........006- vee . +++ 40 dB at 40 MHz 136 - 174 MHz . . 55 dB at 155 MHz 406 - 512 MHz . . 55 dB at 460 MHz Selectivity: £11 kHz. +15 kHz. IF Rejection: 10.85 MHZ... 6. ee eee eee sess 70GB at 155 MHz Scanning Rate 2... 0... cece cece eee ee cece eevee . .. 12 channel/sec. Delay Time... eee eee eee 2 seconds Modulation Acceptance... 06.6... c eee c eee cect eee eee £12 kHz Intermediate Frequencies ...... ra 10.85 MHz and 450 kHz Filters... 6. eee ee eee -1 crystal filter, 1 ceramic filter 20Squelch Sensitivity ........... 6.0 e eee eee ee Threshold: Less than 1.0uV Tight: (S + N)/N 25 dB Antenna Impedance ....... 20. .0.0ceceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeneenenes 50 ohms Audio Power. 0... ccc cece cece cu eeeseeueenees 2.2 watts maximum, 4 ohms Built-in Speaker ........00...000 cee eee e ee 3° (77mm) 4 ohm, dynamic type Power Requirements. ......... 0.0.00 e eee eee eee e eee 13.8 VDC (+ 10%) Current Drain... 6. eee eee cece e cnet e eens DC 180 mA (squelched) DC 520 mA (full volume unsquelched) Dimensions.............. 48/," (45mm) x 5'/,” (140mm) x 6’/,” (175mm) HWD Weight . . . 1.8 Ibs (800 g) 21RADIO SHACK LIMITED WARRANTY This product is warranted against defects for 1 year from date of purchase from Radio Shack company-owned stores and authorized Radio Shack franchisees and dealers. Within this period, we will repair it without charge for parts and labor. Simply bring your Radio Shack sales slip as proof of purchase date to any Radio Shack store. Warranty does not cover transportation costs. Nor does it cover a product subjected to misuse or accidental damage. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RADIO SHACK MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND. FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some states do not permit limitation or ‘exclusion of implied warranties; therefore, the aforesaid limitation(s) or exclusion(s) may not apply to the purchaser. ‘Ths warranty gives you specific legal nghts and you may also have other rights which vary trom state to state. We Service What We Sell RADIO SHACK A Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth, Texas 76102 UBRSO12142Z 4A0 Printed in the Philippines