Additional Information; Fcc Notice; Scanning Legally - Radio Shack 20-135 Quick Start Manual

Additional Information

Additional Information

FCC Notice

Your scanner might cause radio or TV interference
even when it is operating properly. To determine
whether your scanner is causing the interference,
turn off your scanner. If the interference goes
away, your scanner is causing it. Try the following
methods to eliminate the interference:
• Move your scanner away from the receiver.
• Connect your scanner to an outlet that is on
a different electrical circuit from the receiver.
• Contact your local RadioShack store for help.
In some areas, mobile use of a scanner is unlawful
or requires a permit. Check the laws in your area.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject ot the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference. (2) This device must accept any
interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.

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
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