User Manual

20-428 Owners Manual
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L/OUT (Lock Out) – lets you lock out a selected channel, skip a specified frequency during search, or
lock out a selected ID code.
CLEAR – clears an incorrect entry.
PROG (Program) – programs frequencies in channels
PWR/VOL/SQ – long knob turns OFF/ON, and controls volume. Short knob controls squelch.
PC/IF – connect an optional PC interface cable here to use the scanner with your computer.
Headphone Symbol – attach headphones with 1/8” jack here.
FUNC (Function) – lets you use various functions by pressing this key in combination with other
keys.
TUNE – press TUNE, PAUSE then /¥ or ¥/ to tune to a frequency.
ATT (Attenuate) – turns attenuation on to reduce the scanner’s sensitivity and block extremely
strong signals, or turns it off to return the sensitivity to normal.
PAUSE – pauses search or tune operation.
DIM – adjusts the backlight level (Light, Dark, or OFF).
WX/(skywarn) – scans through the seven preprogrammed weather channels, or jumps to a Skywarn
channel you programmed (997 – 999).
PRI (Priority) – sets and turns the priority function on or off.
TEXT – lets you input text.
MODE – changes the receive mode (AM, FM, CT, DC, MO, ED, LT).
SRCH (Search) – lets you search the seven search banks.
SCAN/(stalker) – scans through the programmed channels, or activates the Signal Stalker II
function.
MAN (Manual) – stops scanning and lets you directly enter a channel number.
/¥ or ¥/ – selects the scan or search direction.
Number keys – Press to enter a number or a character (in text mode).
/DELAY – enters a decimal point (necessary when programming frequencies), space, or programs
delay time for the selected channel/search bank, or enters a hyphen (in trunking ID setting).
ENT (Enter) – completes the entry of frequencies and text.
your scanner’s rear view
ANT – connect the supplied antenna or an external antenna here.
SCREW HOLE – use to mount the scanner in a car with some hardware (screw not supplied).
RESET – press to reset your scanner.
DC 13.8V – connect a power source here.
EXT SP – connect an external speaker here.
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