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supplied antenna. Then
route the antenna’s cable to
the scanner and connect the
cable to the scanner’s anten-
na jack.
Cautions:
• Do not run the cable
over sharp edges or
moving parts that might
damage it.
• Do not run the cable
next to power cables or
other antenna cables.
Warning: Use extreme
caution when you install or
remove an outdoor anten-
na. If the antenna starts to
fall, let it go! It could con-
tact overhead power lines.
If the antenna touches a
power line, contact with the
antenna, mast, cable, or
guy wires can cause elec-
trocution and death. Call
the power company to re-
move the antenna. DO
NOT attempt to do so your-
self.
CONNECTING AN
EARPHONE/
HEADPHONES
For private listening, you can
connect an earphone or
headphones with a
1
/
8
-inch
(3.5-mm) plug to the
jack
on top of the scanner. (Your
local RadioShack store car-
ries a wide selection of ear-
phones and headphones).
Connecting an earphone or
headphones automatically
disconnects the internal
speaker.
Listening Safely
To protect your hearing, fol-
low these guidelines when
you use an earphone or
headphones.
• Set the volume to the
lowest setting before
you begin listening. After
you begin listening,
adjust the volume to a
comfortable level.
• Do not listen at
extremely high volume
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