User's Manual

20-315 Owner’s Manual
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Guide to Frequencies ...................................................... 29
National Weather Frequencies .................................... 29
Birdie Frequencies ...................................................... 29
Guide to the Action Bands .............................................. 30
Typical Band Usage (MHz) ......................................... 30
Primary Usage ............................................................. 30
Band Allocation ............................................................... 31
Frequency Conversion .................................................... 36
Troubleshooting ................................................................... 36
Care and Maintenance ......................................................... 37
Specifications ...................................................................... 38
PREPARATION
POWER SOURCES
You can power your scanner from any of three sources:
• internal non-rechargeable batteries or rechargeable batteries (not supplied – see “Using
Batteries”).
• standard AC power (with an optional AC adapter – see”Using AC Power” on Page 8).
• vehicle power (with an optional DC adapter – see “Using Vehicle Battery Power” on Page
9).
Notes:
• Connecting an AC or DC adapter to the scanner disconnects internal batteries when you
use the supplied non-rechargeable battery holder, but it does not disconnect internal
batteries when you use the supplied rechargeable battery holder.
• If you install the rechargeable battery holder, you can operate the scanner and recharge
the rechargeable batteries at the same time. See “Using Batteries” and “Charging
Rechargeable Batteries” on Page 8.
• If the scanner stops working properly after connecting it to power, try resetting it. See
“Resetting/Initializing the Scanner” on Page 28).
USING BATTERIES
You can power the scanner with four AA batteries (not supplied). For the longest operation