Updating The Software Database; Updating Your Iscan Library; Maintenance; Birdie Frequencies - Radio Shack PRO-668 User Manual

Updating the Software Database

RadioReference frequently updates their databases, which
you can use to upload your local database.
Note: Updating the RadioReference database requires an
Internet connection.
To update your database:
1. Open the iScan software on your PC.
2. Select Update from the menu bar, and then Check for
Library Update.
3. Click Check for Updates.
4. If updates are available, click Download Updates and
click Done when the update is complete.

Updating Your iScan Library

After you update the database on your PC, you can update
your iScan library.
To update your iScan library:
1. Access the Library Import tab in the iScan software.
2. Select Standard from the Select Import Type list. A
second Import screen appears.
• D – Unsupported digital modulation.
• S – Unsupported trunked system.
• – Some frequencies are selected, but not all.
3. Click Update Channels. The Library Import screen
appears.
4. Click Update Channels.
To update all objects and playlists:
1. Press MENU to access the main menu.
2. Select Update from Lib
3. To use new Alpha Tag (names) from the library. Press
SEL for yes or SKIP for no.
Note: To update your programming, your iScan must be
connected to an external power source.
and press .
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Maintenance

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.
• Handle the scanner carefully; do not drop it.
• Keep the scanner dry; if it gets wet, wipe it dry
immediately.
• Use and store the scanner only in normal temperature
environments.
• Keep the scanner free from dust and dirt, and wipe it
with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new.

Birdie Frequencies

Birdies are internal operating frequencies that can cause
interference. All scanners have birdies, but if the interference is
not severe, adjusting the squelch might avoid the birdie, but if
you program one of these frequencies during a search, you will
hear only noise on that frequency.
If you suspect that a programmed frequency is being affected
by a birdie, try removing the antenna. If the noise stops, it is
most likely coming from an external source, and moving the
scanner may reduce the noise or solve the issue. If the noise
on a frequency continues when you remove the antenna, it is
almost certainly the result of a birdie.
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