Radio Shack iScan PRO-107 - Manual (Page 2)

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Contents
Introduction ......................................................................... 4
Package Contents ..............................................................................4
Features ..............................................................................................5
How iSCAN Works ..............................................................................6
Understanding Objects ......................................................................7
Conventional Frequencies .............................................................7
Trunked Radio Systems ..................................................................7
Understanding the Library Organization ............................................8
Library Copyright Notice ....................................................................9
Understanding Keys and Features ...................................................10
Understanding the Display ...............................................................12
Display Icons ................................................................................13
Channel Status Indicators ............................................................13
Setup ................................................................................. 14
Attaching the Antenna .....................................................................14
Connecting an External Antenna .................................................14
Powering iSCAN ...............................................................................15
Installing Batteries ........................................................................15
Using AC Power ...........................................................................16
Using Vehicle Power .....................................................................17
Charging Ni-MH Batteries ...........................................................17
Using the Main Power Cut-Off Switch .........................................18
Connecting Earphones or Headphones ...........................................18
Connecting an External Speaker ......................................................18
Listening Safety ............................................................................18
Basic Operation ................................................................. 19
Turn on iSCAN and Set Squelch .......................................................19
Using iSCAN’s Main Menu ...............................................................20
Programming iSCAN ........................................................................20
1 Browse the Library ....................................................................21
2 Select Objects from the Library ................................................22
3 Import Objects to Playlists ........................................................23
Importing Trunked Systems .........................................................24
Working with Playlists .......................................................................26
Enabling Playlists ..........................................................................26
Renaming Playlists........................................................................26
Working with Objects .......................................................................27
Browsing Objects .........................................................................27
Playing (Scanning) Objects ..........................................................27
Skipping Objects ..........................................................................28
Editing Objects .................................................................................29
Changing iSCAN’s Settings ..............................................................31
Searching ........................................................................... 33
Signal Stalker II .................................................................................33
Service Search ..................................................................................35
Limit Search ......................................................................................37
Weather Modes ................................................................. 39
Normal Weather Mode ....................................................................39
Weather Priority Mode .....................................................................39
SAME Standby Mode .......................................................................41
About SAME Signals ....................................................................41
Programming FIPS Codes ............................................................41
Activating SAME Standby Mode .................................................42
Skywarn ............................................................................................42
Working with iSCAN’s Data ............................................... 43
SD Card ............................................................................................43
Removing and Inserting the SD Card ..........................................44
SD Card Contents ........................................................................45
Installing the iSCAN PC Application ................................................46
Additional Information ....................................................... 50
Flash Patterns ...................................................................................50
Troubleshooting ...............................................................................52
Specifications....................................................................................54
Birdie Frequencies ............................................................................57
Care ..................................................................................................57
Service and Repair ............................................................................57
FCC Notice .......................................................................................58
Scanning Legally ...............................................................................58
Key Terminology ...............................................................................59
Limited Warranty ..............................................................................61