PRO-2014 50-Channel Programmable Home Scanner
(200-0420)                 Preparation                Faxback Doc. # 47759

This scanner is primarily designed for use in the home as a base station.
You can place it on a desk, shelf, or table.

CONNECTING AN ANTENNA

Connecting the Supplied Antenna

You must install an antenna before you can operate the scanner.

The supplied telescoping antenna helps your scanner receive strong local
signals.  To install the antenna, screw it clockwise into the hole on the
scanner's top.

The scanner's sensitivity depends on the antenna's length and various
environmental conditions.  For the best reception of the transmissions you
want to hear, adjust the antenna's length.

    Frequency                 Antenna Length

    29-174 MHz                 Extend full

   380-512 MHz               Extend 2 segments

Connecting an Outdoor Antenna

Instead of the supplied antenna, you can connect an outdoor base-station
or mobile antenna (not supplied) to your scanner.  Your local RadioShack
store sells a variety of antennas.  Choose the one that best meets your
needs.

When deciding on an outdoor base-station or mobile antenna and its
location, consider these points:

  The location of the antenna should be as high as possible.

  The antenna and antenna cable should be as far as possible from sources
  of electrical noise (appliances, other radios, and so on).

  The antenna should be vertical for the best performance.

To connect an optional base-station or mobile antenna, first remove the
supplied antenna from the scanner.  Always use 50-Ohm coaxial cable, such
as RG-58 or RG-8 to connect the base-station or mobile antenna.  For
lengths over 50 feet, use RG-8 low-loss dielectric coaxial cable.  If the
antenna cable's connector does not fit in the ANT jack on the back of the
scanner, you might also need a PL-259-to-Motorola antenna plug adapter,
such as RadioShack Cat. No. 279-208.  Your local RadioShack store carries
a wide variety of coaxial antenna cable and connectors.

Once you choose an antenna, follow the mounting instructions supplied with
the antenna.  Then route the antenna's cable to the scanner and connect
the cable to the ANT jack.

CAUTION:  Do not run the cable over sharp edges or moving parts that might
          damage it.

WARNING:  Use extreme caution when you install or remove 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, contact with 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 POWER

Using AC Power

The scanner's supplied AC adapter lets you power the scanner from a
standard AC outlet.  To connect power to the scanner, insert the AC
adapter's barrel plug into the DC12V jack on the back of the scanner, then
plug the AC adapter into a standard AC outlet.

WARNING:  Do not use the AC adapter's polarized plug with an extension
          cord receptacle unless the blades can be fully inserted to
          prevent blade exposure.

CAUTIONS:  Be sure to connect the AC adapter to the scanner before you
           connect it to an AC outlet, and disconnect the AC adapter from
           the AC outlet before you disconnect it from the scanner.

           The supplied AC adapter supplies 12-volts DC power and delivers
           300 milliamps.  Its center tip is set to positive, and its plug
           properly fits the scanner's DC12V jack.  Using an adapter that
           does not meet these specifications could damage the scanner or
           the adapter.

Using Your Vehicle's Battery

If your AC power does not work in an emergency, you can power your scanner
from your vehicle's cigarette lighter socket with an optional DC cigarette
lighter power cable, such as Cat. No. 270-1533 (not supplied).

To connect an optional DC cigarette lighter power cable, insert its barrel
plug into the DC12V jack on the back of the scanner, then plug the power
cable into your vehicle's cigarette lighter socket.

CAUTION:  If you use a DC cigarette lighter power cable with the scanner,
          it must supply 12 volts and deliver at least 300 milliamps.  Its
          center tip must be set to positive, and its plug must properly
          fit the DC12V jack on the back of the scanner.  The recommended
          power cable meets these specifications.  Using a power cable
          that does not meet these specifications could seriously damage
          the scanner or the power cable.

Notes:  If you use a DC cigarette lighter power cable and your vehicle's
        engine is running, you might hear electrical noise from the
        engine.  This is normal.

        Mobile use of this scanner is unlawful or requires a permit in
        some areas.  Check the laws in your area.

(BR/eb 5/20/98)