Radio Shack PRO-107 Scanner User Manual


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Introduction
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Introduction
Features
Easy-to-understand media player user interface – A simplified
keypad and display with familiar Play, Pause, and Navigation controls
make it easy to use your iSCAN.
The complete USA RadioReference database on SD card – The
entire USA database from www.radioreference.com is stored on a
standard SD card that is included with iSCAN, giving you access to
the most comprehensive radio data available without connecting
iSCAN to a computer or the Internet.
Upgradeable CPU firmware and Library – Keep your radio’s
firmware current with enhancements and updates as they become
available using the included iSCAN PC Application.
SKYWARN Storm spotter functionality – Instant access to
frequencies used by storm spotter networks. You can monitor storm
conditions as they occur, and become aware of dangerous conditions
before the media or emergency management officials announce
them to the general public.
SAME and All Hazards weather alerting – iSCAN features a SAME
Standby Mode, alerting you to severe weather and other hazards in
the specific areas that you select. iSCAN can also check your local
NOAA weather frequency periodically, even while scanning, and alert
you when an All Hazards alert occurs.
Multi–System trunking – Scans most common analog trunked radio
system signaling formats, including Motorola, EDACS, and LTR. Both
talkgroup and individual call monitoring are supported.
Powerful Signal Stalker II – Quickly sweeps iSCAN’s frequency
ranges for transmissions from nearby sources. When a nearby
transmission is found, iSCAN automatically tunes to that frequency.
Built-in service searches – Predefined service search ranges make it
easy to find activity in your area.
Audible alarms and flash patterns– Programmable alarms and flash
patterns can be configured to alert when specific objects are active.
Signal strength meter – Shows relative strength of received signals.
Slim, compact case – Large speaker and one-handed operation.
Introduction
Welcome to iSCAN, an exciting new way to enjoy the hobby of
scanning two-way analog radio communications, including police,
fire, EMS, amateur, government, and other channels.
iSCAN combines the simplicity and ease-of-use of a portable media
player with the power and sophistication of a state-of-the-art scanning
receiver. iSCAN is easy to use for both beginners and experts.
In addition, iSCAN is equipped with the entire USA RadioReference
database in a special on-board Library, giving you instant access to
the frequencies and systems used by public safety, local government,
and business all over the United States!
Please take a few moments to read this manual carefully before using
iSCAN. iSCAN is unlike any other scanner ever produced, and we
want you to fully understand how it can maximize your enjoyment of
the scanning hobby.
Package Contents
• iSCAN
• Antenna
• USBCable
• SDCard(insidethescanner)
• CD-ROM
• User’sGuide
• QuickStart
w Warning:
• AlwaysprotectiSCANfromexposuretoextremeheatorcold
temperatures.
• iSCANisnotwaterproof.Donotexposeittorain,extremehigh
humidity, or moisture.
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