Radio-shack Pro 84 Manuel d'utilisateur

Read this user’s guide completely before using your scanner.www.radioshack.com20-516PRO-84 200 channelracing scannerwith headphoneswhat’s includedscan

The Basics10at the end of their useful life, when taken out of service in the United States or Canada. The RBRC program provides a convenient alternat

11 The BasicsFollow these steps to use the scanner on AC power.X Make sure the power is turned off.Y Insert the Adaptaplug into the AC adapter's

The Basics12X Make sure the power is turned off.Y If the adapter has a voltage switch, set the switch to 6V.Z Insert the Adaptaplug into the DC adapte

13 The Basicssetting up your scannerconnecting the antennaTo attach the supplied flexible antenna to the connector on the top of your scanner, align t

The Basics14Note: Always use 50-ohm, RG-58, or RG-8 coaxial cable to connect an outdoor antenna. If the antenna is over 50 feet from the scanner, use

15 The Basics• Do not listen at extremely high volume levels. Extended high-volume listening can lead to permanent hearing loss.• After you begin list

The Basics16Warning: If you connect an external speaker to the scanner's headphone jack, never connect the audio output line to a power supply an

17 The Basicsabout your scannerWe use a few simple terms in this manual to explain the features of the scanner. Familiarize yourself with these terms

The Basics18a look at the keypadYour scanner's keys have various functions labeled on the key tops and below the keys. To select the function lab

19 The BasicsSCAN/SRCH:SCAN Scans the stored channels.FUNC+ SRCH Starts chain search or resumes searching./KEYLOCK: Turns the display and key backligh

The Basics2ContentsThe BasicsThe FCC wants you to know . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4powering your scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Basics203/SVC:3 Enters a 3.FUNC + SVC Lets you search the five service search banks.4/ALT:4 Enters a 4.FUNC + ALT Turns the WX alert function on o

21 The Basics9 Enters a 9../CLR/:./CLR Enters a decimal point or clears an incorrect entry.FUNC + Jumps directly to the last channel in memory (Ch#2

The Basics22a look at the displayThe display has indicators that show the scanner’s current operating status. The display information helps you unders

23 The BasicsL/O - appears when you manually select a channel you locked out or a skip frequency. - appears when you lock the keypad. - alerts you whe

The Basics24understanding banksservice banksThe scanner is preprogrammed with all the frequencies allocated to the weather, ham, marine, aircraft, and

25 Beyond the Basicsoperating your scannerturning on the scanner and setting squelchYour scanner is preprogrammed at the factory with two major race

Beyond the Basics26RadioShack Police Call Guide including Fire and Emergency Services, and Official Aeronautical Frequency Directory. We update these

27 Beyond the Basics•When you enter a frequency into a channel, the scanner automatically turns on the delay function and DLY appears. When delay is

Beyond the Basics28• You can find race frequencies at Internet sites or you can obtain up to date frequency lists at the races.• You can program each

29 Beyond the Basicspress FUNC + SVC. Service mode appears on the display.When the scanner stops on a transmission, quickly press HOLD to stop search

3 The Basics searching for and temporarily storing active frequencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28service search . . . .

Beyond the Basics30 disappears. Then press E. You can also usethe 0-9 keys to select the bank. To continue searching, press FUNC + SVC.If you entere

31 Beyond the Basics• To ensure proper scanning, adjust SQUELCH until the audio mutes.manually selecting a channelYou can continuously monitor a sing

Beyond the Basics32Notes: • Signal Stalker works well for locating the source of strong local transmissions such as mobile and handheld two-way radios

33 Beyond the Basicssetting the signal stalker optionsX Press FUNC then press and hold for 2 seconds. One of the following signal stalker options a

Beyond the Basics34Lo On or Lo OFFAir On or Air OFFHi On or Hi OFFUHF On or UHF OFF800 On or 800 OFF[ Repeatedly press or until the option you wan

35 Beyond the BasicsOtherwise, press ./CLR if you do not want to select it. ^ When you select the option, press ./CLR to exit the option mode. Otherw

Beyond the Basics36To turn on Signal Stalker and turn off normal scanning, press FUNC + twice. and - - - - - - flash. To turn off Signal Stalker

37 Beyond the Basics• wall clouds seen in severe thunderstorms (which spawn tornadoes)• severe lowering of a wall cloud• turbulence in a wall cloud•

Beyond the Basics38If you tune to a Skywarn frequency when the Skywarn net is not active, you may hear nothing or you may hear amateur radio operators

39 Beyond the Basicschain searchThis feature lets you search through preset frequency ranges. You can also change each range to a range you set. Ther

The Basics4using keylock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51wired programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52us

Beyond the Basics40 (indicating the search direction) appear. The search bank number being searched flashes.Press 0-9 to enable or disable the search

41 Beyond the BasicsTo resume chain search, press HOLD (if does not appear on the display) or press SRCH (if appears on the display).storing freq

Beyond the Basics42program band select modeYou can use this mode to define the search range used during a chain search in each search bank. To set the

43 Beyond the Basicsdirect entry searchYou can use direct entry search to search up or down from the currently displayed frequency.X If the scanner i

Beyond the Basics44direct entry search hold modeTo stop searching during direct entry search, press HOLD. HOLD appears. In this mode, pressing FUNC +

45 Beyond the Basicsdisappears. You can also press 0-9 to select the bank.Z Press E to store the frequency into the blank channel. If you enter a fre

Beyond the Basics46To skip a frequency, press FUNC + L/O when the scanner stops on the frequency during a search or a search hold. The scanner stores

47 Beyond the BasicsdelaySometimes a user might pause before replying to a transmission. To avoid missing a reply on a specific channel, you can prog

Beyond the Basics48turning channel-storage banks on and offYou can turn each channel-storage bank on and off. When you turn off a bank, the scanner do

49 Beyond the BasicsNotes:• The scanner does not skip locked-out channels when you use Signal Stalker. You must lock out frequencies instead. See “Lo

5 The Basicspowering your scannerYou can power your scanner from any of three sources:• internal batteries (not supplied)• standard AC power (using an

Beyond the Basics50priorityThe priority feature lets you scan through channels and still not miss important or interesting calls on specific channels.

51 Beyond the BasicsTo turn off the priority feature, press FUNC + PRIORITY. PRI disappears.using keylockUse the scanner's keylock to protect it

Beyond the Basics52wired programmingYou can transfer programming data to your scanner using your PC and an optional interface cable (Cat. No. 20-289 o

53 Beyond the Basics[ To set up the program, click on Tools, select Configuration, and select PRO-83 (if necessary).\ Turn on the scanner. The scanne

Beyond the Basics54resetting the scannerIf the scanner’s display locks up or stops operating properly, you might need to reset the scanner.Caution: Th

55 Beyond the Basicsfrequently asked questionsQ: My scanner isn’t working at all. How do I turn it on?A: The scanner might not be receiving power. Ma

Beyond the Basics56Q: The scanner’s display is dim and hard to see. The scanner also beeps once every 15 to 30 seconds. What’s wrong?A: The scanner mi

57 Beyond the Basicsor fully charged (if you installed rechargeable batteries. Also make sure the AC adapter’s or DC adapter’s barrel plug is fully i

Beyond the Basics58specificationsFrequency Coverage: 25.0000-27.9950 MHz (in 5 kHz steps) 28.0000-29.9950 MHz (in 5 kHz steps) 30.0000-49.9950 MHz (in

59 Beyond the BasicsglossaryALKALINE/RECHARGEABLE Switch - Lets you select the type of batteries you want to use in the scanner (alkaline or recharge

The Basics6Y Install 2 AA batteries, matching the polarity symbols (+ -).Z Replace the cover.

Beyond the Basics60indexALKALINE/RECHARGEABLE Switch ... 5AntennaConnecting ...

61 Beyond the BasicsDirect Entry Search ... 43EarphoneConnecting ...

Beyond the Basics62Service Banks ... 24Service Search ...

63 Beyond the BasicswarrantyThis product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for 1

Lightweight, and loaded with the frequencies you want!This compact scanner fits in your palm and has an orangebacklit display and keypad for easy use

7 The BasicsWarning: Set the ALKALINE/RECHARGEABLE switch to RECHARGEABLE only when using nickel cadmium (Ni-Cd) or nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) recha

The Basics8The scanner has a built-in circuit that lets you recharge Ni-Cd or Ni-MH batteries while they are in the scanner. To charge the batteries,

9 The Basicsuntil it beeps every 15 seconds and flashes.• To prevent damage to Ni-Cd and Ni-MH batteries, never charge them in an area where the tem