Scanning; Scanning Stored Channels; Manually Selecting A Channel - Radio Shack 20-162 User Manual

Scanning

Scanning Stored Channels

To begin scanning channels, press SCAN. The
scanner scans through all non-locked channels in
the activated banks (see "Locking Out Channels" on
p. 37 and "Turning Banks On and Off" on p. 35). When
the scanner finds a transmission, it stops on it.
When the transmission ends, the scanner resumes
scanning.
Scanning Notes:
• If you have not stored any frequencies into
channels, the scanner does not scan.
• If the scanner picks up unwanted partial,
or weak transmissions, turn SQUELCH
clockwise to decrease the scanner's
sensitivity to these signals.
• To listen to a weak or distant station, turn
SQUELCH counterclockwise.
• To ensure proper scanning, adjust
SQUELCH until the audio mutes
• To scan in the Trunk Scanning Mode, see
"Trunk Operation" on p. 46.

Manually Selecting a Channel

You can continuously monitor a single channel
without scanning. This is useful if you want to
monitor a specific channel or if you hear an
emergency broadcast on a channel and do not
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Scanning