RadioShack Pro 2016 Vhf Uhf Scanner Reciever Owners Manual

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To turn off the priority feature, press PRI-
ORITY
. PRI disappears.
Note: If you are scanning more than one
bank in which a priority channel has
been programmed, the scanner stops
on the lowest-numbered priority channel
first while scanning.
LISTENING TO THE 
WEATHER BAND
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA) uses 7 frequen-
cies to broadcast local forecasts and re-
gional weather information. We have
preprogrammed your scanner with these
frequencies.
Note: For a list of all 7 national weather
frequencies, see “National Weather Fre-
quencies” on Page 22.
To scan the preprogrammed weather
channels, press 
WX. WX appears, and
the scanner searches the weather chan-
nels and stops on an active broadcast. If
a broadcast is weak, press 
WX again to
continue searching through the weather
channels. Press s or t to switch the
search direction.
Weather Alert
Your scanner’s weather alert feature can
warn you when your local weather sta-
tion broadcasts a severe weather emer-
gency signal. (See “Testing Alert Tone”).
1. Press 
WX to find the clearest local
weather broadcasting station.2. Press 
ALERT. ALT appears and the
broadcast turns off.
When a severe weather emergency sig-
nal is broadcast, the scanner sounds a
loud alarm (regardless of the volume
control setting), and 
H appears and ALT
flashes. The alarm continues until the
emergency signal stops transmitting.
To manually turn off the siren and exit
the weather alert mode, press 
ALERT.
Testing Alert Tone
To hear the alert tone, make sure the
scanner is not set to sound an alert tone,
press 
WX, then hold down ALERT. The
tone sounds and the frequency and
TESt alternately appear.
Press 
ALERT to exit the alert tone mode.
TURNING THE KEY TONE 
ON OR OFF
The scanner is preset to sound a tone
each time you press any of its keys. 
Follow these steps to turn the scanner’s
key tone on or off.
1. If the scanner is turned on, turn
VOLUME counterclockwise until it
clicks to turn it off.
2. Hold down 
S/S-LOCKOUT while you
turn on the scanner. 
no bEEP (if the
key tone is off) or 
On bEEP (if the
key tone is on) appears for about 3
seconds.
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A GENERAL GUIDE TO SCANNING
Your scanner’s reception is mainly “line-of-sight.” You usually cannot hear stations
that are beyond the horizon.
GUIDE TO FREQUENCIES
Ham Radio Frequencies
Ham radio operators often broadcast emergency information when other means of
communication break down.
The following chart shows the voice frequencies that you can monitor:
National Weather Frequencies
Birdie Frequencies
Every scanner has birdie frequencies. Birdies are signals created by the scanner’s in-
ternal circuits. These stray frequencies might interfere with broadcasts on the same
or similar frequencies. If you program one of these frequencies, you hear only noise
on that frequency. If the interference is not severe, you might be able to turn
SQUELCH clockwise to cut out the birdie. 
This scanner’s known birdie frequencies (in MHz) are 171.250 and 460.0125.
To find the birdies in your scanner, begin by disconnecting the antenna and moving it
away from the scanner. Make sure that no other nearby radio or TV sets are turned
on near the scanner. Use the search function and search every frequency range from
its lowest frequency to the highest. Occasionally, the searching will stop as if it had
found a signal, often without any sound. That is a birdie. Make a list of all the birdies
in your scanner for future reference.
Wavelength (Meters) Voice (MHz)
10-Meter
29.000–29.700 MHz
6-Meter
50.000–54.000 MHz
2-Meter
144.000–148.000 MHz
70-Centimeter
420.000–450.000 MHz
162.400 162.475 162.525
162.425 162.500 162.550
162.450
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GUIDE TO THE ACTION BANDS
Typical Band Usage
Primary Usage
As a general rule, most of the radio activity is concentrated on the following frequen-
cies:
VHF Band
UHF Band
Note: Remote control stations and mobile units operate at 5 MHz higher than their
associated base stations and relay repeater units.
VHF Band (29.00-300.00 MHz)
Low Range
29.00–50.00 MHz
6-Meter Amateur
50.00–54.00 MHz
U. S.  G ove r nm en t
137.00–144.00 MHz
2-Meter Amateur
144.00–148.00 MHz
High Range
148.00–174.00 MHz
UHF Band (300 MHz-3.0 GHz)
U. S.  G ove r nm en t
406.00–420.00 MHz
70-cm Amateur
420.00–450.00 MHz
Low Range
450.00–470.00 MHz
FM-TV Audio Broadcast, Wide Band
470.00–512.00 MHz
Activities Frequencies
Government, Police, and Fire 153.785–155.980 MHz
Emergency Services 158.730–159.460 MHz
Railroad 160.000–161.900 MHz
Activities Frequencies
Land-Mobile “Paired”
Frequencies450.000–470.000 MHz
Base Stations 451.025–454.950 MHz
Mobile Units 456.025–459.950 MHz
Repeater Units 460.025–464.975 MHz
Control Stations 465.025–469.975 MHz
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BAND ALLOCATION
Use the following listing of the typical services within your scanner’s frequency cover-
age to assist you to decide which frequency ranges to scan. These frequencies are
subject to change, and might vary from area to area. For a more complete listing, re-
fer to the “Police Call Radio Guide including Fire and Emergency Services,” available
at your local RadioShack store.
Abbreviations Services
BIFC  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Boise (ID) Interagency Fire Cache
BUS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Business
CAP  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Civil Air Patrol
CB   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   Citizens Band
CCA  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Common Carrier
CSB  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   Conventional Systems
CTSB  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   Conventional/Trunked Systems
FIRE  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   Fire Department
HAM  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Amateur (Ham) Radio
GOVT  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Federal Government
GMR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  General Mobile Radio
GTR  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  General Trunked
IND  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   Industrial Services
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   (Manufacturing, Construction, Farming, Forest Products)
MAR  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Military Amateur Radio
MARI   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Maritime Limited Coast
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  (Coast Guard, Marine Telephone,
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Shipboard Radio, Private Stations)
MARS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   Military Affiliate Radio System
MED  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Emergency/Medical Services
MIL  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   U.S. Military
MOV  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Motion Picture/Video Industry
NEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   New Mobile Narrow
NEWS   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   Relay Press (Newspaper Reporters)
OIL  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   Oil/Petroleum Industry
POL   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   Police Department
PUB  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Public Services
      . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   (Public Safety, Local Government, Forestry Conservation)
PSB   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Public Safety
PTR   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Private Trunked
ROAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Road & Highway Maintenance
RTV   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   Radio/TV Remote Broadcast Pickup
TAXI  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Taxi Services
TELB   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Mobile Telephone
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Aircraft, Radio Common Carrier, Landline Companies)
TELC   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   Cordless Phones
TELM  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   Telephone Maintenance
TOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   Tow Trucks
TRAN  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   Transportation Services
 Trucks, Tow Trucks, Buses, Railroad, Other)
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TSB  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Trunked Systems
TVn  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  FM-TV Audio Broadcast
USXX   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Government Classified
UTIL   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   Power & Water Utilities
WTHR  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Weather
VERY HIGH FREQUENCY (VHF)
VHF Low Band — (29–50 MHz — in 5 kHz steps)
29.000–29.700   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  HAM
29.900–30.550   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  GOVT, MIL
30.580–31.980   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  IND, PUB
32.000–32.990   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  GOVT, MIL
33.020–33.980   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   BUS, IND, PUB
34.010–34.990   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  GOVT, MIL
35.020–35.980   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BUS, PUB, IND, TELM
36.000–36.230   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  GOVT, MIL
36.250  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oil Spill Cleanup
36.270–36.990   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  GOVT, MIL
37.020–37.980   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  PUB, IND
38.000–39.000   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  GOVT, MIL
39.020–39.980   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   PUB
40.000–42.000   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   GOVT, MIL, MARI
42.020–42.940   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   POL
42.960–43.180   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  IND
43.220–43.680   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   TELM, IND, PUB
43.700–44.600   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  TRAN
44.620–46.580   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . POL, PUB
46.600–46.990   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   GOVT, TELC
47.020–47.400   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   PUB
47.420  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   American Red Cross
47.440–49.580   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  IND, PUB
49.610–49.990   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   MIL, TELC
6-Meter Amateur Band — (50–54 MHz)
50.00–54.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  HAM
U.S. Government Band (137–144 MHz)
137.000–144.000   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  GOVT, MIL
2-Meter Amateur Band (144–148 MHz)
144.000–148.000   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  HAM
VHF High Band (148–174 MHz)
148.050–150.345   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   CAP, MAR, MIL
150.775–150.790   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  MED
150.815–150.980   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   TOW, Oil Spill Cleanup
150.995–151.475   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  ROAD, POL
151.490–151.955   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  IND, BUS
151.985  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  TELM
152.0075  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  MED
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152.030–152.240  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  TELB
152.270–152.480  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IND, TAXI, BUS
152.510–152.840  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  TELB
152.870–153.020  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  IND, MOV
153.035–153.725  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   IND, OIL, UTIL
153.740–154.445  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   PUB, FIRE
154.490–154.570  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   IND, BUS
154.585   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Oil Spill Cleanup
154.600–154.625  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   BUS
154.655–156.240  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  MED, ROAD, POL, PUB
156.255–157.425  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  OIL, MARI
157.450   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   MED
157.470–157.515  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  TOW
157.530–157.725  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   IND, TAXI
157.740   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   BUS
157.770–158.100  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  TELB
158.130–158.460  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  BUS, IND, OIL, TELM, UTIL
158.490–158.700  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  TELB
158.730–159.465  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  POL, PUB, ROAD
159.480   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OIL
159.495–161.565  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   TRAN
161.580–162.000  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   OIL, MARI, RTV
162.0125–162.35  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   GOVT, MIL, USXX
162.400–162.550  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  WTHR
162.5625–162.6375  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   GOVT, MIL, USXX
162.6625   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   MED
162.6875–163.225  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   GOVT, MIL, USXX
163.250   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   MED
163.275–166.225  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   GOVT, MIL, USXX
166.250   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  GOVT, RTV, FIRE
166.275–169.400  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   GOVT, BIFC
169.445–169.505  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Wireless Mikes, GOVT
169.55–169.9875  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   GOVT, MIL, USXX
170.000–170.150  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  BIFC, GOVT, RTV, FIRE
170.175–170.225  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  GOVT
170.245–170.305  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Wireless Mikes
170.350–170.400  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   GOVT, MIL
170.425–170.450  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  BIFC
170.475   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   PUB
170.4875–173.175  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   GOVT, PUB, Wireless Mikes
173.225–173.5375  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  MOV, NEWS, UTIL, MIL
173.5625–173.5875  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  MIL Medical/Crash Crews
173.60–173.9875  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  GOVT
ULTRA HIGH FREQUENCY (UHF)
U. S. Government Band (406–420 MHz)
406.125–419.975  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   GOVT, USXX
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70-cm Amateur Band (420–450 MHz)
420.000–450.000   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  HAM
Low Band (450–470 MHz)
450.050–450.925   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   RTV
451.025–452.025   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   IND, OIL, TELM, UTIL
452.0375–453.00   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  IND, TAXI, TRAN TOW, NEWS 
453.0125–454.000   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   PUB, OIL
454.025–454.975   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   TELB
455.050–455.925   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   RTV
457.525–457.600   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   BUS
458.025–458.175   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  MED
460.0125–460.6375   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   FIRE, POL, PUB
460.650–462.175   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   BUS
462.1875–462.450   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  BUS, IND
462.4625–462.525   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   IND, OIL, TELM, UTIL
462.550–462.925   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  GMR, BUS
462.9375–463.1875 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  MED
463.200–467.925 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BUS
FM-TV Audio Broadcast, UHF Wide Band (470–512 MHz)
(Channels 14 through 69 in 6 MHz steps)
475.750  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Channel 14
481.750  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Channel 15
487.750  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Channel 16
493.750  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Channel 17
499.750  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Channel 18
505.750  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Channel 19
511.750  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Channel 20
Note: Some cities use the 470–512 MHz band for land/mobile service.
FREQUENCY CONVERSION
The tuning location of a station can be expressed in frequency (kHz or MHz) or in
wavelength (meters). The following information can help you make the necessary
conversions.
1 MHz (million) = 1,000 kHz (thousand)
To convert MHz to kHz, multiply the number of megahertz by 1,000:
9.62 (MHz) ´ 1000  = 9620 kHz
To convert from kHz to MHz, divide the number of kilohertz by 1,000:
2780 (kHz) ¸ 1000 = 2.780 MHz
To convert MHz to meters, divide 300 by the number of megahertz:
300 ¸ 7.1 MHz = 42.25 meters
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TROUBLESHOOTING
If your scanner is not working as it should, these suggestions might help you elimi-
nate the problem. If the scanner still does not operate properly, take it to your local
RadioShack store for assistance.
SYMPTOM SUGGESTION
Scanner is on, but will not scan. Be sure 
SQUELCH is adjusted proper-
ly. See “Turning On the Scanner/Set-
ting Volume and Squelch” on Page 14.
Make sure channels are stored in the 
channel-storage banks and the scan-
ner is set to scan. See 
“Scanning 
Channels” on Page 17.
Scanner receives stations poorly or not 
at all.Check the antenna (indoor or outdoor).
Signals may be blocked from being re-
ceived by the scanner due to metal 
frames or material in the building. 
Change the scanner’s location and try 
again.
Be sure 
SQUELCH is adjusted proper-
ly. See “Turning On the Scanner/Set-
ting Volume and Squelch” on Page 14.
• The scanner’s keys do not work.
• The display shows random seg-
ments.The scanner might be locked. Reset 
the scanner. See “Resetting the Scan-
ner” on Page 14.
Scanner does not work at all. Check that the power supply is work-
ing.
The scanner might be locked. Reset 
the scanner. 
See “Resetting the Scan-
ner” on Page 14.
Scanner locks on frequencies that have 
an unclear transmission.Be sure 
SQUELCH is adjusted proper-
ly. See “Turning On the Scanner/Set-
ting Volume and Squelch” on Page 14.
Be sure birdie frequencies are not pro-
grammed, or listen to birdie frequen-
cies manually. See “Birdie 
Frequencies” on Page 22.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your 
RadioShack 200Ch VHF/Air/UHF Home Scanner is an example of superior de-
sign and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your scan-
ner so you can enjoy it for years.
Keep the scanner dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids
might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits.
Use and store the scanner only in normal temperature environments.
Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices, and
distort or melt plastic parts.
Keep the scanner away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature
wear of parts.
Handle the scanner gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage circuit
boards and cases and can cause the scanner to work improperly.
Wipe the scanner with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new.
Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to
clean the scanner.
Modifying or tampering with the scanner’s internal components can cause a mal-
function and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to oper-
ate it. If your scanner is not performing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack
store for assistance.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency Coverage:
VHF Lo  .........................................................................  29.7
–50 MHz (in 5 kHz steps)
Amateur Radio  .............................................................  29
–29.7 MHz (in 5 kHz steps)
50
–54 MHz (in 5 kHz steps)
144
–148 MHz (in 5 kHz steps)
420
–450 MHz (in 12.5 kHz steps)
Aircraft .............................................................  108
–136.975 MHz (in 12.5 kHz steps)
Government ................................................................ 137
–144 MHz (in 5 kHz steps)
406
–420 MHz (in 12.5 kHz steps)
VHF Hi  ........................................................................ 148
–174 MHz (in 5 kHz steps)
UHF ........................................................................  450
–470 MHz (in 12.5 kHz steps)
UHF “T”  ..................................................................  470
–512 MHz (in 12.5 kHz steps)
Channels of Operation  .......................... Any 200 channels in any band combinations
(20 channels 
´ 10 banks) and 10 monitor channels
Sensitivity (20 dB S/N with 3 kHz deviation for FM, 60% modulation for AM):
29–54 MHz  ................................................................................................  0.5 
mV
108–136.975 MHz  .....................................................................................  1.8 
mV
137–174 MHz  ............................................................................................  0.6 
mV
406–512 MHz  ............................................................................................  0.6 
mV
Selectivity (@162.4 MHz (WX)):
–6 dB  .......................................................................................................  
±10 kHz
–50 dB  .....................................................................................................  
±16 kHz
Search Speed  ......................................................................................  20 Steps/Sec.
Scan Speed  ...................................................................................  20 Channels/Sec.
Priority Sampling  ........................................................................................  2 Seconds
Delay Time  .................................................................................................  2 Seconds
IF Frequencies  .......................................................................  21.4 MHz and 450 kHz
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