Radio Shack 200 Ch VHF/Air/UHF Home Scanner Manuel du propriétaire

1PSR-200200 Channel VHF/Air/UHF Desktop ScannerPlease read this guide before installing, setting up and using your new prod-uct.Owner’s Manual

10A LOOK AT THE DISPLAYThe display has indicators that show the scanner’s current operating status.This quick look at the display will help you unders

11b X StorE – Appears when you program the frequency into desired vacantchannel.CLOnE – Appears when the scanner stays in the clone mode.-dUPL- – Appe

12ABOUT YOUR SCANNEROnce you understand a few simple terms used in this manual and familiarizeyourself with your scanner’s features, you can put the s

13Fire/PoliceAirAmateur RadioGroup Frequency Range (MHz) Step (kHz)1 33.420-33.980 2037.020-37.420 2039.020-39.980 2042.020-42.940 2044.620-45.860 404

14MarineNote: Both frequencies (transmission and reception) are shown for marine chan-nels used for duplex transmission.Channel Frequency (MHz) Channe

15OPERATIONTURNING ON THE SCANNER/SETTING VOLUME ANDSQUELCH1. Turn SQUELCH until the indicator points to MIN before you turn on the scan-ner.2. To tur

164. To program the next channel in sequence, press PGM and repeat Steps 2and 3.FINDING AND STORING ACTIVE FREQUENCIESSearching the One-Touch Service

17Note: If you entered a frequency that is already stored in another channel, thelowest numbered channel containing the duplicate frequency and -dUPL-

18SCANNING THE STORED CHANNELSTo set the scanner to continuously scan through all channels with stored fre-quencies, simply pressing SCAN until SCAN a

19MONITORING A STORED CHANNELYou can continuously monitor a specific channel without scanning. This is use-ful if you hear an emergency transmission o

2CONTENTSFeatures ... 3Preparati

20LISTENING TO THE MARINE BANKTo listen to the marine bank, press MAR. MAr appears about 2 seconds,then the scanner starts searching from marine chann

21Listening to a Weather ChannelTo hear your local forecast and regional weather information, press WX.WEAthEr appears for about 2 seconds, then the s

22• The scanner sounds an alert or beep when it receives the SAME code. If youdo not stop the alert (or beep) for five minutes, the alert stops and th

23SPECIAL FEATURESDELAYMany agencies use a two-way radio system that has a period of several sec-onds between a query and a reply. To avoid missing a

24Locking Out Marine ChannelsTo lock out a Marine channel during searching, press L/O when the scannerstops on the channel.To manually lock out a Mari

25USING PRIORITYThe priority feature lets you scan through channels and still not miss importantor interesting calls on a frequency you select. You ca

26Cloning the Programmed DataYou can transfer the programmed data to and from another PSR-200 (or PSR-100) scanner using an optional connecting cable

27A General Guide to ScanningBirdie FrequenciesEvery scanner has birdie frequencies. Birdies are signals created inside thescanner’s receiver. These o

28FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)The scanner is not working at all. What’s wrong?• The AC or DC adaptor might not be connected. Be sure the adaptor’

29UHF Standard ... 450–470 (in 12.5 kHz steps)UHF “T” ...

3Cloning the Programmed Data ... 26Initializing the Scanner ...

30Limited WarrantyGeneralGRE America, Inc. warranty all parts of each new product to be of sound de-sign, good material and workmanship, and will repa

31Warranty ReturnsRETURN DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS TO YOUR DEALER OR CALL GRE AMERICAFOR A RETURN AUTHORIZATION NUMBER (RMA). YOU SHOULD HAVE ACOPY OF YOUR O

www.radioreference.comThe RadioReference DatabaseIncludes a complete frequency database, trunked radio system information, FCC license assignments,

4Priority Channel — lets you set the scanner to check one channel every 2seconds so you do not miss transmissions.Data Cloning — lets you transfer the

5• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

6PREPARATIONPOWER SOURCESUsing AC PowerYou can power the scanner using a supplied AC adaptor.Cautions:! You must use a supplied AC adaptor.• Always co

7CONNECTING THE SUPPLIED ANTENNAYou must install an antenna before you can operate the scanner.The supplied telescoping antenna helps your scanner rec

8Listening SafelyTo protect your hearing, follow these guidelines when you use an earphone orheadphones.Traffic SafetyDo not wear an earphone or headp

9ABOUT THE KEYPADHere is a brief overview of your scanner’s keys and their functions.MAR – Lets you search the scanner’s preprogrammed marine band.HAM