Radio Shack ADV0801 Owner's Manual page 11

ADV0801 Owner's Manual Draft
You must install an antenna before you can operate the scanner. The supplied rubber antenna
helps your scanner receive strong local signals. To install the antenna, thread it clockwise into
the hole on top of the scanner.
The antenna connector on your scanner makes it easy to use the scanner with a variety of
antennas. Always use 50-ohm coaxial cable, such as RG-58 or RG-8, to connect an outdoor
antenna. For lengths over 50 feet, use RG-8 low-loss dielectric coaxial cable. If the antenna
cable's connector does not have a BNC connector, you will also need a BNC adaptor.
WARNING: Use extreme caution when you 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, contact with 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.
Using the Belt Clip
You can use the belt clip attached to the back of the scanner for hands-free carrying when you
are on the go. The ADV0801 ships with the belt clip already installed. To remove the belt clip,
use your finger to disengage the retaining catch at the top of the belt clip from the back of radio,
and slide the belt clip upwards. To install the belt clip, slide it down into the belt clip receptacle
on the rear of the radio. Press down on the belt clip until it locks in place. Slide the belt clip over
your belt, pocket or waistband.
Powering Your Scanner
You can power your scanner with four AA batteries (not supplied), or an external power source.
Batteries
When battery power is low, battery icon appears on the display. When battery power is more
warning), battery icon flashes and an audible low battery alert every 30 seconds.
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For the longest operation and best performance, use alkaline batteries, available at your local
RadioShack store, or use RadioShack 1600 mAh nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) rechargeable
batteries.
Rechargeable batteries last longer and deliver more power if you let them fully discharge once a
month. To do this, use the scanner until battery icon flashes.
Warning: Never install non-rechargeable batteries in the yellow rechargeable battery holder.
Non-rechargeable batteries can get hot or explode if you try to recharge them.
To install batteries:
1. Slide open the battery compartment cover on the back of the scanner.
2. Place 4 AA batteries into the correct battery holder matching polarity symbols (+ / -):
Black – Alkaline (non-rechargeable)
Yellow – Rechargeable
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