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F
IRST
T
HINGS
F
IRST
C
ONNECTING
THE
A
NTENNA
Your scanner comes with a flexible antenna for better
reception. To attach the antenna:
1. Line up the slots on the antenna with the knobs of
the antenna receptor on the scanner.
2. Slip the antenna over the knobs and twist until you
feel the antenna lock into place.
O
PTIONAL
A
NTENNAS
While the flexible antenna provides satisfactory
reception for local signals, you can attach a multiband
outdoor antenna - not provided - for even better
reception.
Install the antenna according to its instructions, then
connect it to the scanner via the ANT jack.
NOTES:
Do not place the cable on top of sharp edges or
near moving objects; place it as high as possible outside;
place it as far from any source of electrical noise as possible;
and make sure the antenna is vertical at all times.
Use RG58 or RG8/M for lengths under 50 feet. Use RG-8.
low-loss coaxial cable for lengths more than 50 feet.
P
RIVATE
L
ISTENING
Your scanner has been equipped with a PHONES jack
to allow for private listening. The use of headphones
or an earphone - not included - immediately suspends
audio output from the scanner’s main speaker.
WARNING:
Some headphones/earphones allow you to hear
background noise while listening to your scanner at a normal
volume setting. Regardless, wearing headphones or an
earphone while riding a bike or operating a vehicle cannot
only impair your concentration, it is also dangerous and/or
illegal.