Radio Shack 20-107 Scanner User Manual


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Setup
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Setup
Setup
Attaching the Antenna
1. Align the slots on the antenna’s
connector with the posts on iSCAN’s
connector and slide the antenna in
place.
2. Rotate the antenna’s BNC connector
clockwise until it snaps in place.
Connecting an External Antenna
To connect an external antenna, follow the
installation instructions supplied with the
antenna. Use 50-ohm coaxial cable, such
asRG-58orRG-8X,toconnectanoutdoor
antenna.
• Forlengthsbetween50and100feet,
useRG-8Xlow-lossdielectriccoaxial
cable.
• Forlengthsover100feet,useRG8.
You also may need a BNC adapter
(availableatyourlocalRadioShackstore).
w Warning: Useextremecautionwhen
installing or removing an outdoor antenna.
If the antenna starts to fall, let it go! It
could contact overhead power lines. If the
antenna touches a power line, touching
the antenna, mast, cable, or guy wires can
causeelectrocutionanddeath.Callthe
power company to remove the antenna.
DONOTattempttodosoyourself.
Powering iSCAN
Installing Batteries
w Warning: AlwayspoweroffiSCANbypressingandholding
beforeremovingbatteries.FailuretopoweroffiSCANmaycause
data loss or memory corruption.
1. Power off iSCAN.
2. Remove the battery compartment cover.
3. Set the Battery Type Selector switch to ALKA for non-
rechargeable alkaline batteries or NI-MH for rechargeable
Ni-MH batteries.
4. Insert two AA batteries, matching the polarity
symbols(+and–)markedinside.
4. Replace the battery compartment cover.
w Warning: NeverinstallalkalinebatterieswiththeBattery Type
Selector switch set to NI-MH.Alkalinebatteriescangethotor
explodeifyoutrytorechargethem.
Recycle Rechargeable Batteries
Placing rechargeable batteries in the trash can be harmful to the environment.
Instead, recycle old rechargeable batteries at your local RadioShack store free
of charge. RadioShack participates in the RBRC© battery recycling program,
and is committed to preserving the environment and conserving natural
resources.Call1-800-THE-SHACK(1-800-843-7422)formoreinformation.
Battery
Type
Selector
AA
AA
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