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Scanner Setup
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Scanner Setup
3.
Push out the top and bottom tabs to hold the sleeve firmly in place.
4.
Connect the DC cable (included), antenna wire, and remote speaker
wire (neither included) to the back of the scanner, then feed the wires
through the back of the DIN sleeve.
5.
Slowly slide the scanner into the sleeve until it locks in place.
Notes:
•
When mounting in your dashboard, you will need to connect an
external antenna and an external speaker.
•
To remove your scanner from the DIN sleeve, insert the two removal
keys straight into the scanner’s front panel and pull the scanner out.
Connect to Your Vehicle Fuse Box (Negative Ground Only)
Note:
If you are not experienced in connecting accessories to the
vehicle fuse box, use a certified installer.
1. Disconnect the cable from the negative (–) terminal of your vehicle’s battery.
2.
Ground the black wire of the supplied DC power cord to your vehicle’s
chassis. The grounding screw must make complete contact with the
metal frame of your vehicle.
3.
Connect the red wire of the supplied DC power cord to a voltage source
that turns on and off with the ignition switch, such as a spare accessory
terminal in your vehicle’s fuse box.
4.
Insert the adapter’s barrel plug into the scanner’s DC 12V jack.
5.
Reconnect the cable to the negative (–) terminal of your vehicle’s battery.
Removal Keys
DIN Sleeve
Using the Antenna
Install the antenna by aligning the connector arrow to the ANT jack’s upper
tab, and press into place.
Expand the antenna according to the frequencies you want to monitor:
Frequency
Antenna Length
25-174 MHz
Extend fully (4 segments)
320-512 MHz
Extend half (2 segments)
806-1300 MHz
Collapse fully (1 segment)
The scanner’s ANT jack supports a variety of antennae (available at RadioShack).
Notes:
•
An external antenna is optional if you use your scanner as a base station.
Connect an external antenna if you mount your scanner in your vehicle.
•
The antenna should be vertical for best performance.
•
Keep the antenna and cable as far as possible from sources of
electrical noise, such as appliances or other radios.
Always use 50-ohm coaxial cable, such as RG-58 or RG-8X, to connect an
outdoor antenna. For lengths between 50 and 100 feet, use RG-8X low-loss
dielectric coaxial cable. For lengths over 100 feet, use RG8. You also may
need a BNC adapter (not supplied).
CAUTION:
Use extreme caution when installing or removing an outdoor
antenna. If the antenna starts to fall, let it go! If the antenna
touches a power line, touching the antenna, mast, cable, or guy
wires can cause electrocution and death. Call the power company
to remove the antenna. Do not attempt to do so yourself.
Turning on the Scanner
1.
Turn
SQUELCH
fully counterclockwise.
2.
Turn
VOLUME/OFF
clockwise until it clicks and you hear a hissing sound.
3.
Turn
SQUELCH
clockwise until the hissing stops.
Note:
Make sure the scanner’s antenna is connected before you turn it on.
To perform a quick check of scanner operation, press the
WX /
key. If you
are near a NOAA weather station, you should hear weather information.
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