PRO-2042 Programmable Scanner (200-0464) Features Faxback Doc. # 31529 The new Radio Shack PRO-2042 1000-Channel Programmable Home Scanner lets you in on all the action! With its convenient rotary tuner and keypad, you can quickly tune to over 196,000 frequencies (within the ranges of 25-1300 MHz) that include those used by police and fire departments, ambulance services, aircraft communications, amateur radio services, transportation services, Citizen's Band and commercial FM and television broadcasters. You can select up to 1,000 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 its custom-designed microprocessor - a tiny, built-in computer. Your scanner has all these special features. Hyperscan - lets you scan up to 50 channels per second and search up to 50 steps per second. Weather Band Key - scans ten preprogrammed weather frequencies to keep you informed about current weather conditions. Ten Channel-Storage Banks - you can store 100 channels in each bank to group channels so calls are easier to identify. The scanner automatically warns you if you try to store duplicate frequencies (except when storing frequencies into channels from monitor memories). 100 Monitor Memories - temporarily save up to 100 frequencies located during a frequency search, letting you move selected frequencies to permanent channel storage later. Priority Channel - you can set the scanner to check one channel every 2 seconds so you do not miss important calls. Auto Store - quickly finds and automatically stores active frequencies in each channel, then searches for additional active frequencies while skipping previously stored channels. TAPE OUT Jack - lets you connect an optional tape recorder to the scanner to record transmissions. Rotary Tuner - lets you manually tune and select desired frequencies or channels. The scanner's tune speed automatically changes depending on how fast you turn the rotary tuner. Two-Second Channel Scan - delays scanning for 2 seconds before moving Delay to another channel, so you can hear more replies. Memory Backup - keeps channel frequencies stored in memory for up to 3 months during a power loss. Lock-Out Function - lets you set your scanner to skip over specified channels or frequencies when scanning or searching. Frequency Sort - lets you sort frequencies stored in a bank from the highest to the lowest or the lowest to the highest frequency, to help you organize stored frequencies in your scanner's memory. Ten preprogrammed Frequency - let you search for transmissions within Ranges preset frequency ranges or within ranges you set, to reduce search time and select interesting frequencies more quickly. Direct Frequency Search - lets you search for new and unlisted frequencies. Sound Squelch - keeps the scanner from stopping on frequencies with only a carrier signal and no voice or other sound, so you can hear only calls instead of static. Backlit Display - makes it easy to view and change programming information. Two Power Options - let you power the scanner from standard AC power (with the supplied AC power cord), or your vehicle's battery (with an optional DC cigarette lighter power cord). WARNING: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. Your PRO-2042 scanner can receive all of these bands: 25-28 MHz (HF Hi) 28-29.7 MHz (10-Meter Amateur Radio) 54-72 MHz (FM-TV Audio Broadcast, Wide Band) 72-76 MHz (Land Mobile Service Band) 76-88 MHz (FM-TV Audio Broadcast, Wide Band) 88-108 MHz (FM Radio Broadcast, Wide Band) 108-136.975 MHz (Aircraft) 137-144 MHz (Government) 144-148 MHz (2-Meter Amateur Radio) 148-174 MHz (VHF Hi) 174-216 MHz (FM-TV Audio Broadcast, VHF Wide Band) 216-224.9875 MHz (VHF Hi, 1 1/4 Meter Amateur Radio) 225-399.9875 MHz (Military Aircraft) 400-450 MHz (UHF Lo, 70-Centimeter Amateur Radio, Government) 450-470 MHz (UHF Lo) 470-520 MHz (UHF "T" Band) 760-805.9875 MHz (UHF "T" Band) 806-823.9875 MHz (UHF Public Service) 849.0125-868.9875 MHz (UHF Hi) 894.0125-956 MHz (UHF Hi, 33-Centimeter Amateur Radio) 956-1300 MHz (Private Fixed Services, Paging, Aircraft Navigation, Experimental, 23-Centimeter Amateur Radio) Your scanner can receive these preprogrammed weather channels: 161.650 MHz 161.775 MHz 162.400 MHz 162.425 MHz 162.450 MHz 162.475 MHz 162.500 MHz 162.525 MHz 162.550 MHz 163.275 MHz FCC NOTICE Your scanner might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating properly. To determine whether or not your scanner is causing the interference, turn off your scanner. If the interference goes away, your scanner is 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 Radio Shack 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 conditions: (1) This device must 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). Radio Shack encourages responsible, legal scanner use. (EB 3/25/96)