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PREPARATION
CONNECTING THE
ANTENNA
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To attach the supplied telescoping an¬
tenna, simply screw it into the hole on
the top of the scanner.
Antenna length controls the sensitivity
of the
scanner.
The
table
below
shows how to adjust the length of the
antenna to specific frequencies.
30- 174 MHz
Extend Fully
380-512 MHz Extend 2 segments
806 - 960 MHz Collapse
Fully
(1
segment only)
CONNECTING AN
OPTIONAL ANTENNA
The telescoping antenna is adequate
for strong local signals.
For best re¬
sults, attach a multi-band outdoor an¬
tenna (not supplied) to the scanner.
Your local Radio Shack store sells a
complete line of outdoor antennas.
Follow these steps to install an out¬
door antenna.
1. Select a location as high as possi¬
ble.
2. Mount the antenna following the in¬
structions that come with the an¬
tenna and its mounting hardware.
3. Plug the antenna cable into the
scanner's ANT (antenna) jack on
the rear of the scanner using 50-
ohm coaxial cable (RG-58. RG-8/M
or RG-8 not supplied). For lengths
over 50 feet, use RG-8/M or RG-8
low-loss, coaxial cable.
Note: This scanner uses a BNC an¬
tenna connector. You may need an
antenna adapter to use another an¬
tenna.
Warning: When installing or re¬
moving an outdoor antenna, use
extreme caution.
If the antenna
starts to fall, let it go! It could
contact overhead power lines. IF
THE ANTENNA TOUCHES THE
POWER LINE, CONTACT WITH
THE ANTENNA, MAST, CABLE,
OR GUY WIRES CAN
CAUSE
ELECTROCUTION AND DEATH!
Call the power company to re¬
move the antenna. Do not at¬
tempt to do so yourself.
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