User's Manual

the Control
Channel instead of waiting for the Disconnect Tone. Only in rare instances will
you need to
adjust the default settings. The condition to return to Control Channels
depends on whether
the signal is present or not.
1. Press and hold TRUNK for 1.5 seconds and select the bank you want to
change.
2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select (Motorola TYPE2 800MHz), (Motorola Type2
VHF) or (Motorola Type2 UHF), then press E.
3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select , then press E.
4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select or , then press E.
Note: Set the SQL control so that you hear a hissing, and the scanner will
remain on the
voice channel (even when a disconnect tone is transmitted or there is no signal
at
all).
Remote Interface
You can communicate and program your 20-426 in numerous ways with
peripheral devices
using a Remote Interface Cable port. This radio offers the following modes:
. PC Control mode
Program and control your scanner from a PC using Radio Shack’s 20-426
Scanner Software.
. Clone mode
Clone all the frequencies, trunking talkgroups, and fleet maps programmed into
your
scanner to another 20-426 scanner or another 20-426.
PC Control Mode
To connect Scanner to PC:
Plug the scanner end of the RS232C straight cable into the remote port which is
on the rear
of the scanner. Plug the other end of the cable (DB-9 serial connector) into a
personal
computer’s serial port. A few PC’s may require an adapter, most will not. Of
course, make
sure your PC is turned ON.
To program your scanner:
You can program and control your scanner remotely from a PC using Radio
Shack’s 20-426