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Setup
Connecting the Antenna
To attach the supplied flexible antenna to the antenna
jack on top of your scanner, align the slots around the
antenna’s connector with the tabs on the antenna jack.
Press the antenna down over the jack and turn the
antenna’s base clockwise until it locks into place.
Connecting an Outdoor Antenna
To connect an
external antenna, follow the installation
instructions supplied with the antenna. Use 50 Ohm
coaxial cable, such as RG-58 or RG-8. For lengths over
50 feet, use RG-8 low-loss dielectric coaxial cable. If
the antenna cable’s connector does not have a BNC
connector, you will also need a BNC adapter (available at
your local
RadioShack
store).
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Warning:
Use extreme caution when installing or removing
an outdoor antenna. If the antenna starts to fall, let it go! It could
contact overhead power lines. 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.
Connecting a Speaker or Headphones
You can plug an amplified speaker or headphones
(not supplied) with
Ç
inch (3.5 mm) mini-plug into the
HEADPHONE
jack on the top of the scanner. This
automatically disconnects the internal speaker.
Note:
Use an amplified speaker with this scanner. Non-
amplified speakers do not provide sufficient volume for
comfortable listening.
Listening Safely
To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines:
• Do not listen at high volume levels. Extended high-
volume listening can lead to permanent hearing loss.
• Set the volume to the lowest setting. Then turn
on your audio device and adjust the volume to a
comfortable level.
• Avoid increasing the volume. Your ears will adapt
to the volume level, so a level that does not cause
discomfort could still damage your hearing.
Using the Belt Clip
You can use the belt clip attached to the back of the scanner
for hands-free carrying when you are on the go. Slide the
belt clip over your belt or waistband. To remove the belt clip,
gently lift up the retaining catch at the top of the belt clip
from the back of radio and slide the clip upward.
