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Note: Always use 50-ohm coaxial ca-
ble to connect an outdoor antenna to
your scanner. For lengths under 50
feet, use RG-58 or RG-8/M coaxial ca-
ble. For lengths over 50 feet, use RG-
8, low-loss coaxial cable. If the coaxial
cable’s connector does not fit the
ANT
jack, you might also need an adapter.
Your local RadioShack store sells a
complete line of outdoor antennas,
adapters, BNC connectors, and
mounting hardware.
For the best performance, consider
the following when deciding on an out-
door antenna and its location:
• The location of the external
antenna should be as high as pos-
sible.
• The external antenna and
antenna cable should be as far
away as possible from sources of
electrical noise (appliances, other
radios, and so on).
• The external antenna should be
vertical.
Mount the antenna following the in-
structions supplied with the antenna
and its mounting hardware, then route
the antenna cable to the scanner and
connect it to the
ANT
jack on the back
of the scanner.
RESETTING THE
SCANNER
If the scanner’s display locks up or
does not work properly after you con-
nect power or after a power surge, you
might need to reset the scanner.
Caution: This procedure clears all the
information you have programmed
into the scanner. Use this procedure
only when you are sure your scanner
is not working properly.
1. Turn off the scanner.
2. While you press and hold down
2
and
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, turn on the scanner.
USING THE FEET
To tilt the display for the best viewing
angle and to provide the best traction,
pull down on the scanner’s feet so
they lock into place.
ANT
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