PRO-2048 200-Channel Programmable Home Scanner
(200-0417)                 Features                   Faxback Doc. # 47901

Your RadioShack PRO-2048 200-Channel Programmable Home Scanner lets you in
on all the action!  This scanner gives you direct access to over 30,000
exciting frequencies that include police and fire departments, ambulance
and transportation services, and amateur radio.  You can select up to 200
channels to scan, and you can change your selections at any time.

The secret to your scanner's ability to scan so many frequencies is the
custom-designed microprocessor - a tiny, built-in computer.

Your scanner also has these features:

          Manual or Scan Channel Select - lets you manually specify a
                                          single channel or set the
                                          scanner to automatically scan
                                          all the stored channels.

      Triple Conversion Superheterodyne - virtually eliminates any
                               Receiver   interference from intermediate
                                          frequency (IF) images, so you
                                          hear only the frequency you
                                          select.

                        Search Function - searches for new and unlisted
                                          frequencies using a designated
                                          frequency range (limit search)
                                          or starting from a specified
                                          frequency (direct search).

          Selectable Scan/Search Speeds - lets you select normal or
                                          HyperScan speeds, and normal,
                                          high, or HyperSearch speeds.

                              HyperScan - scans 50 channels per second.

                            HyperSearch - searches through frequencies at
                                          300 steps per second in bands
                                          that have 5 kHz steps to help
                                          you find interesting broadcasts.

           Ten 20-Channel Storage Banks - lets you store 20 channels in
                                          each of 10 banks to group
                                          frequencies so you can easily
                                          identify calls.

                  Ten Priority Channels - lets you set the scanner to
                                          check up to 10 channels every 2
                                          seconds so you do not miss
                                          important calls.

                       Data Signal Skip - lets you set the scanner to skip
                                          non-modulated signals or data
                                          signals during a limit or direct
                                          search so it can automatically
                                          continue searching.

                       Monitor Memories - lets you store up to 10
                                          frequencies you locate during a
                                          frequency search which you can
                                          then transfer into channels.

                            Search Skip - lets you select up to 20
                                          frequencies for the scanner to
                                          skip during a limit or direct
                                          search, so you can avoid
                                          unwanted frequencies such as
                                          those with a continuous
                                          transmission.

                        Adjustable Tone - lets you turn on or off the beep
                                          you hear when you press a key.

                  Two-Second Scan Delay - Delays scanning for 2 seconds
                                          before moving to another
                                          channel, so you can hear more
                                          replies.

                       Weather Band Key - scans the preprogrammed weather
                                          frequencies so you can stay
                                          informed about current weather
                                          conditions.

                          Memory Backup - keeps the channel frequencies
                                          stored in your scanner's memory
                                          for up to 3 days during a power
                                          loss.

                        Squelch Control - lets you adjust the receiver's
                                          sensitivity low enough to
                                          receive weak signals or high
                                          enough to eliminate receiver
                                          noise when not receiving a
                                          signal.

                      Lock-Out Function - prevents channels you select
                                          from being scanned.

         Backlit Liquid Crystal Display - lets you easily see the
                                          indicators on the scanner's
                                          display, even at night.

                      Audio Output Jack - lets you connect an earphone or
                                          headphones for private
                                          listening, or an external
                                          speaker for listening in a
                                          remote or noisy area.

             Optional Antenna Terminals - lets you connect the supplied
                                          telescoping antenna to the
                                          screw-in terminal, or an
                                          external antenna to the BNC
                                          connector.

                 Optional Power Sources - you can power your scanner using
                                          the supplied AC adapter or an
                                          optional DC cigarette-lighter
                                          power cable.

WARNING:  To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this system to
          rain or moisture.

CAUTION:  To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or
          back.  No user-serviceable parts inside.  Refer servicing to
          qualified personnel.

Your PRO-2048 can receive these bands:

Band                                                 Frequency range (MHz)

10-Meter Ham Band: ............................................ 29.00-29.7

VHF-Lo: ....................................................... 29.7-50.00

6-Meter Ham Band: ............................................ 50.00-54.00

Aircraft: .................................................... 108-136.975

Government/Ham: .................................................. 137-148

VHF-Hi: .......................................................... 148-174

Ham/Government: .................................................. 406-450

UHF-Lo: .......................................................... 450-470

UHF-T (TV): ...................................................... 470-512

UHF-Hi: ..................................................... 806-823.9375

                                                              851-868.9375

                                                              896.1125-956

FCC NOTICE

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

  Moving your scanner away from the receiver.

  Connecting your scanner to an outlet that is on a different electrical
  circuit from the receiver.

  Contacting your local RadioShack store for help.

If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that you stop
using your scanner.

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.  Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:

(1)  This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2)  This device must accept any interference received, including
     interference that may cause undesired operation.

SCANNING LEGALLY

Your scanner covers frequencies used by many different groups including
police and fire departments, ambulance services, government agencies,
private companies, amateur radio services, military operations, pager
services, and wireline (telephone and telegraph) service providers.  It is
legal to listen to almost every transmission your scanner can receive.
However, there are some transmissions you should never intentionally
listen to.  These include:

  Telephone conversations (either cellular, cordless, or other private
  means of telephone signal transmission).

  Pager transmissions.

  Any scrambled or encrypted transmissions.

According to the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA), you are
subject to fines and possible imprisonment for intentionally listening to,
using, or divulging the contents of such a transmission unless you have
the consent of a party to the conversation (unless such activity is
otherwise illegal).  We encourage responsible, legal scanner use.

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

(BR/eb 5/27/98)

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