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RadioShack PRO-41 10 Channel Programmable Scanner
Realistic PRO-41 Direct Entry Programmable Scanner

Care and Maintenance

Your PRO-41 is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for the scanner so that you can enjoy it for years.

Keep the scanner dry. If it does get wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids can contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuit.

Use and store the scanner only in normal temperature environments. Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage batteries, and distort or melt plastic parts.

Handle the scanner gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage circuit boards and cases and can cause the scanner to work improperly.

Keep the scanner away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature wear of parts.

Wipe the scanner with a dampened cloth occasionally to keep it looking new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the product.

Use only fresh batteries of the recommended size and type. Always remove old or weak batteries. They can leak chemicals that destroy electronic circuits.

Modifying or tampering with the scanner's internal components can invalidate the product's warranty and might void your FCC authorization to operate it. If your product is not performing as it should, take it to your local Radio Shack store. Our personnel can assist you and arrange

Features

INTRODUCTION

The PRO-41 Programmable Scanner lets you hear all the action. This scanner lets you access over 20,000 frequencies that include the police department, fire department, ambulance service, amateur radio, and transportation services. You can store frequencies in the scanner's 10 channels and you can change your selections at any time.

The secret to the scanner's ability to scan so many frequencies is its custom-designed microprocessor - a tiny, built-in computer. The scanner's microprocessor also gives the scanner these features:

• Liquid-Crystal Display - shows the selected channel and frequency.
• Automatic 3-Second Scan Delay - helps keep you from missing replies on a channel while you are scanning.
• Memory Backup - keeps the channel frequencies stored in the scanner's memory for up to 30 minutes without the batteries.
• Low Battery Alarm - lets you know when the batteries get low.

The PRO-41 covers all these bands:

 29-50 MHz (VHF Lo)                                  148 -174 MHz(VHF-Hi)
 50-54 MHz (6-Meter Ham Band)                  406-450 MHz (ham radio and
                                                              government)
 137-144 MHz (Government)                            450-470 MHz (UHF Lo)
 144-148 MHz (2-Meter Ham Band)                      470-512 MHz (UHF Hi)

The scanner might cause radio or TV interference, even when it is operating properly. To determine whether the scanner is causing the interference, turn off the scanner. If the interference goes away, the scanner is causing the interference. Try to eliminate the interference by:

1. Moving the scanner away from the receiver
2. Contacting your local Radio Shack store for help
3. If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that you stop using the scanner.

(br-7/15/94)

General Guide To Scanning