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To connect an optional antenna, al¬
ways use 50-ohm coaxial cable, such
as RG-58 or RG-8. For length over
14.24 m (50 feet), use RG-8 low-loss
dielectric coaxial cable. If the coaxial
cable's connector does not fit in the
ANT jack, you might also need a PL-
259-to-BNC antenna plug adapter.
Your local Tandy store carries a wide
variety of coaxial antenna cable and
connectors.
CONNECTING POWER
Plug the scanner's attached AC power
cord into a standard AC outlet.
To standard AC outlet
Follow the mounting instructions sup¬
plied with the antenna. Then route the
antenna cable to the scanner, and con¬
nect it to the ANT jack on the back of
the scanner.
Caution: Do not run the cable over
sharp edges or moving objects.
The memory backup circuit begins to
function a few minutes after you supply
power to the scanner. How long the
scanner will maintain channels stored
in memory depends on how long pow¬
er has been supplied to the scanner.
For example, if power is supplied to the
scanner for at least 4 days, the memo¬
ry backup circuit maintains the chan¬
nels stored in memory for up to 3
months.
Warning: Use extreme caution when
you install or remove an outdoor an¬
tenna. 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 electro¬
cution and death. Call the power com¬
pany to remove the antenna. DO NOT
attempt to do so yourself.
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