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QUICK
START
GUIDE
Over The Air:
Before performing this function, scanner and transmitter must be set to the same frequency. Scanner is
then ready to receive
OVER THE AIR
data from the transmitter, downloading it and automatically
programming the scanner. This is the preferred and fastest method of updating the scanner with the latest
track/driver frequencies, names, codes and channel numbers. Select
DONE
when the display shows
COMPLETE
.
Keypad Entry:
Use the Numeric Key Pad to enter the following information:
Channel Number:
Enter car number.
Frequency:
Enter a valid frequency by using the Up or Down Navigation Pad. (450-469.9875)
CTCSS/DCS Code:
This code is essential for monitoring track/driver channels. CTCSS and DCS Codes are
sub-audio signaling formats designed to prevent interference from other broadcasting stations sharing the
same frequency. When using CTCSS or DCS codes the scanner will only respond to transmissions carrying
the tone. Therefore you only hear the race team’s transmissions. Up/Down/Left/Right (Navigation Pad)
4-Way Key can adjust CTCSS/DCS code. Left Key can turn CTCSS Code off and UP Key can increase CTCSS
Code number. Right Key can set DCS Code to first one and UP Key can increase DCS Code number.
Alpha Label:
Used to name the channel. This field can be a letter or number. Use the Numeric Key Pad to
enter letter/number in the display. Using Navigation Pad to edit channel’s name, UP or DOWN Key can
switch between ABC, abc, or 123, LEFT or RIGHT Key can move cursor, LEFT Key can delete entry, and
NEXT Key can jump to next channel for programming.
6. LCD Display
7. Left/Right Soft Keys
8. Up/Down Keys
9. Right/Menu Key
10. Scan Key
1. Speaker
2. BNC Antenna
3. On/Off & Volume Control
4. Headset Jack
5. USB Connector
11. Alpha Numeric Keypad
12. Car Key
13. Left/Previous Channel Key
14. Volume Set/Function Key
Programming Your RE3000
Setting Your Preferences
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RE3000 Scanner Controls/Features
RE3000 Keypad: Command Keys
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Programming:
Use this menu option to automatically or manually program, read and delete
channels. Channels can be programmed into the radio by using the methods listed below.
- On When Receive:
Display illuminates for 10 seconds when receiving
- On When Key Pressed:
Display illuminates for 2 seconds when key is pressed
- Off:
No Display illumination
- Always On:
Display is continually illuminated
- Set To On:
Favorite Drivers will be scanned more frequently on scanning mode and they
- Set To Off:
Turn Favorite Drivers to OFF
can be scanned on listening mode.
Backlight:
Select Display light preferences. Options include:
Squelch
filters out unwanted noise.
Squelch
operates as a gate to reduce noisy transmis-
sions. If the transmission is strong, the gate will open & the transmission will be heard. If the
transmissions is weak or mostly static, the gate will remain closed & the transmission will not
be heard. The User can set
Squelch
level to LOW, MID or SENSITIVITY.
Squelch:
Favorite Scan:
Set FAVORITE SCAN to ON or OFF
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Battery
Cover
Belt
Clip
Battery
Cover Lock
4
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MENU (Menu Key):
Displays scanners Main Menu or Secondary Menu
2
Left Soft Key:
Displays left display command/prompt
3
Right Soft Key:
Displays right display command/prompt
4
PREV CH (Previous Channel Key):
Selects last tuned channel
5
CAR (Car Key):
Stops automatic scanning, allows user entry of channel #
5
SCAN (Scan Key):
Begins scanning the selected series channel list
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