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20-501
PRO-83 200 Channel
compact scanner
w/signal stalker search and
lighted keypad
Read this user’s guide completely
before using your scanner
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Contents The Basics The FCC wants you to know . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 powering your scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 using rechargeable batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 using AC power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 using vehicle battery power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 setting up your scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 connecting the antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 connecting an optional antenna . .
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service search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 storing frequencies into channels during service search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 scanning the stored channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 manually selecting a channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 signal stalker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 setting the signal stalker options . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 using signal stalker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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resetting the scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 The FCC Wants You to Know This equipment has been tested and found to com
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powering your scanner You can power your scanner from any of three sources: • internal batteries (not supplied) • standard AC power (using an optional AC adapter) • vehicle battery power (using an optional DC adapter) Before installing batteries, set the switch in the battery compartment to match the type of batteries you will use. Select ALKALINE for non-rechargeable battery types and RECHARGEABLE for rechargeable battery types, including Ni-Cd and Ni-MH. See also “Using Rechargeable Ba
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Install 2 AA batteries, matching the polarity symbols (+ -). Replace the cover. The Basics 6
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Warning: Set ALKALINE/RECHARGEABLE to RECHARGEABLE for use only with nickel cadmium (Ni-Cd) or nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) rechargeable batteries. Never attempt to recharge non- rechargeable batteries. Non-rechargeable batteries can get hot or explode if you try to recharge them. Cautions: • Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type. • Always remove old or weak batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that destroy electronic circuits. • Do not mix old and new batt
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The 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, set ALKALINE/ RECHARGEABLE inside the battery compartment to RECHARGEABLE, install the batteries in the scanner, and connect an external AC or DC adapter to the scanner's DC 6V jack (see “Using AC Power” on Page 10 or “Using Vehicle Battery Power” on Page 11). CHArg appears while the scanner is charging the batteries. Warning: Do not connect either ad
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until 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 temperature is above 113°F (40°C) or below 40°F (4°C). • If you connect an external power source to the scanner with ALKALINE/RECHARGEABLE set to ALKALINE, CHArg appears but the scanner does NOT charge the batteries. This is because the scanner's microprocessor unit does not recognize the switch position when you incorrectly connect an external power so
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and recycle these batteries at the end of their useful life, when taken out of service in the United States or Canada. The RBRC program provides a convenient alternative to placing used rechargeable batteries into the trash or the municipal waste stream, which may be illegal in your area. Please call 1-800-THE-SHACK (1-800-843-7422) for information on rechargeable battery recycling and disposal bans/restrictions in your area. RadioShack's involve- ment in this program is part of the comp
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Follow these steps to use the scanner on AC power. Make sure the power is turned off. Insert the Adaptaplug into the AC adapter's cord so it reads TIP +. Then, insert the Adaptaplug into the scanner's DC 6V jack. Plug the AC adapter into a standard AC outlet. Using Vehicle Battery Power You can power the scanner from a vehicle's 12V power source (such as a cigarette-lighter socket) using a 6V, 300 mA DC adapter and a size B Adaptaplug (neither supplied). Both are available at your local
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Make sure the power is turned off. If the adapter has a voltage switch, set the switch to 6V. Insert the Adaptaplug into the DC adapter's cord so it reads TIP +. Then, insert the Adaptaplug into the scanner's DC 6V jack. Plug the other end of the adapter into your vehicle's cigarette-lighter socket. If rechargeable batteries are installed and ALKALINE/RECHARGEABLE is set to RECHARGEABLE, the adapter powers the scanner and recharges the installed batteries at the same time. Note: If
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setting up your scanner Connecting the Antenna To attach the supplied flexible antenna to the connector on the top of your scanner, align the slots around the antenna's connector with the tabs on the scanner's BNC connector. Then slide the antenna's connector down over the scanner's connector and rotate the antenna connector's outer ring clockwise until it locks into place. Connecting an Optional Antenna The scanner's BNC connector makes it easy to connect a variety of optional antennas,
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Note: 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 RG-8 low-loss dielectric coaxial cable. If your antenna's cable does not have a BNC connector, your local RadioShack store carries a variety of BNC adapters. Connecting an Earphone/Headphone 1 For private listening, you can plug a /8-inch (3.5 mm) mini-plug earphone or mono headphones (not supplied) into the headphone jack on top of your scanner. This
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• Once you set the volume, do not increase it. Over time, your ears adapt to the volume level, so a volume level that does not cause discomfort might still damage your hearing. Traffic Safety Do not use an earphone or headphones with your scanner when operating a motor vehicle in or near traffic. Doing so can create a traffic hazard and could be illegal in some areas. If you use an earphone or headphones with your scanner, be very careful. Do not listen to a continuous broadcast. Even th
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Attaching the Belt Clip To make your scanner easier to carry when you are on the go, use the supplied belt clip. Use a Phillips screwdriver and the supplied screws to attach the clip to the scanner. The Basics 16
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About Your Scanner We use a few simple terms in this manual to explain the features of the scanner. Familiarize yourself with these terms and the scanner's features, and you can put the scanner to work for you right away. Simply determine the type of communications you want to receive, then set the scanner to scan those communications. A frequency, expressed in kHz or MHz, is the tuning location of a station. To find active frequencies, you use the search function or refer to a frequency
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A Look At the Keypad Your scanner's keys have various functions labeled on the key tops and below the keys. To select the function labeled on a key, simply press the key. To select the function labeled below a key, first press FUNC then release it. appears on the F display. Then quickly press the next key in the function key sequence while appears. F appears or disappears as you press FUNC. F If your scanner's keys seem confusing at first, the following information should help you unde
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SCAN/SRCH: SCAN Scans the stored channels. FUNC+ SRCH Starts chain search or resumes searching. /KEYLOCK: Turns the display and key backlight on or off. FUNC+ KEYLOCK Locks and unlocks the keypad. FUNC Lets you use various functions by pressing this key in combination with other keys. Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to turn the scanner on or off. 1/PRIORITY: 1 Enters a 1. FUNC + PRIORITY Sets and turns the priority function on or off. 2/: 2 Enters a 2. FUNC + Selects the scan or se
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3/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 or off. 5/DLY: 5 Enters a 5. FUNC + DLY Turns the delay function on or off. 6/B.SLCT: 6 Enters a 6. FUNC + B.SLCT Goes to program band select mode. 7 Enters a 7. 8/ : 8 Enters an 8. FUNC + Selects the scan or search direction. The Basics 20
