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nearby radio or TV sets are turned on near
the scanner.
2. Start a search of every frequency range
from its lowest frequency to the highest.
When the search stops, often without any
sound, this is a birdie.
3. Make a list of all the birdies in your
scanner for future reference.
Initializing the Scanner
If the scanner's display locks up or does not
work properly after you connect a power
source or install batteries, you might need to
initialize it.
Caution: This procedure clears the
scanner's memory. Initialize the scanner
only after trying all other methods to
correct issues.
To initialize the scanner:
1. Turn off the scanner, then turn it on again.
"Multi-system Trunking Scanner"
appears.
"Multi-system Trunking
2. While
Scanner"
appears, press 0.
3. Press 1.
4. Press ENT.
"Initializing please
stand by"
appears for about 5 seconds.
When the initialization is complete, M000
appears on the second line of the display.
"Bank 0 Ch 00"
Note: Do not turn off the scanner until
the initialization is complete.
appears.
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Service and Repair
If your scanner is not performing as it should,
take it to your local RadioShack store for
assistance. To locate your nearest RadioShack,
use the store locator feature on RadioShack's
web site (www.radioshack.com), or call
1-800-The Shack (800-843-7422) and follow the
menu options. Modifying or tampering with
the scanner's internal components can cause a
malfunction and might invalidate its warranty
and void your FCC authorization to operate it.
Scanning Legally
Your scanner covers frequencies used by
many different groups including police
and fire departments, ambulance services,
government agencies, private companies,
amateur radio services, military operations,
pager services, and wireline (telephone
and telegraph) service providers. It is legal
to listen to almost every transmission your
scanner can receive. However, there are some
transmissions you should never intentionally
listen to. These include:
•
telephone conversations (cellular,
cordless, or other private means of
telephone signal transmission)
•
pager transmissions
•
any scrambled or encrypted transmissions
According to the Electronic Communications
Privacy Act (ECPA), as amended, you are
subject to fines and possible imprisonment
for intentionally listening to, using, or
divulging the contents of such a transmission
unless you have the consent of a party to
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