PRO-28, 30 Channel Direct Entry Programmable Scanner
(200-0508)               Features                     Faxback Doc. # 18845

The new Radio Shack PRO-28 30 Channel Direct Entry Programmable Scanner
lets you in on all the action!  This scanner gives you direct access to
more than 20,000 frequencies that include the police department, fire
department, ambulance, amateur radio, and transportation services.  You
can select up to 30 channels for your scanner to scan and you can change
your selection 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
also has these special features:

           8-Digit LCD Display - shows channel and frequency numbers as
                                 well as mode and status indicators.

      30 Programmable Channels - let you store frequencies into the
                                 scanner's memory.

                   Band Search - lets you search the frequency bands for
                                 active frequencies, and direct the search
                                 upward or downward through the bands.

                 Direct Search - lets you search from the current
                                 frequency.

              Lockout Function - lets you set your scanner to skip over
                                 specified channels while scanning.

                  Search Skip  - lets you select up to 20 frequencies for
                                 the scanner to skip during a band or
                                 direct search to avoid unwanted
                                 frequencies.

                Monitor Memory - lets you temporarily store a frequency you
                                 locate during a frequency search, which
                                 you can then transfer into a channel.

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

              Weather Band Key - scans seven preprogrammed weather
                                 frequencies so you can hear about current
                                 weather conditions.

                      Key lock - prevents you from accidentally changing
                                 the scanner's programming.

                 Memory Backup - keeps the channel frequencies stored in
                                 memory for up to 1 hour during a power
                                 loss.

             Low Battery Alarm - lets you know when the batteries get low.

           Three Power Sources - let you power the scanner from internal
                                 batteries, a standard AC outlet (using an
                                 optional AC adapter), or a vehicle's
                                 battery (using an optional DC adapter.)

Ni-Cd Battery Charging Circuit - lets you recharge nickel-cadmium batteries
                                 while they are inside the battery
                                 compartment.

                 BNC Connector - lets you connect the supplied flexible
                                 antenna or an optional outdoor antenna.

             Audio Output Jack - lets you connect optional earphones or
                                 headphones so you can listen privately, or
                                 external speakers so you can listen in a
                                 noisy area.

This scanner has seven weather frequencies.

Your scanner can receive all of these bands:

    29-54 MHz (VHF Low and 6-Meter Ham Band)
    137-144 MHz (Government)
    144-148 MHz (2-Meter Ham Band)
    148-174 MHz (VHF High)
    406-450 MHz (Ham radio and government)
    450-470 MHz (UHF Standard)
    470-512 MHz (UHF "T" Band)

In addition, your scanner is preprogrammed with the following weather
service channels:

    162.400 MHz
    162.425 MHz
    162.450 MHz
    162.475 MHz
    162.500 MHz
    162.525 MHz
    162.550 MHz

FCC NOTICE

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

    Move your scanner away from the receiver

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

    Contact your local Radio Shack store for help.

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

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

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

    This device must not cause harmful interference.

    This device must accept any 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.  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.


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