Additional InfoAdditional Info• Connect the equipment into an outlet on acircuit different from that to which the receiver isconnected.This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and(2) this device must accept any interference received,including interference that may cause undesiredoperation.Scanning LegallyYour scanner covers frequencies used by manydifferent groups including police and fire departments,ambulance services, government agencies, privatecompanies, amateur radio services, military operations,pager services, and wireline (telephone and telegraph)service providers. It is legal to listen to almost everytransmission your scanner can receive. However, thereare some transmissions you should never intentionallylisten to. These include:• Telephone conversations (cellular, cordless, or otherprivate means of telephone signal transmission)• Pager transmissions• Any scrambled or encrypted transmissionsAccording to the Electronic Communications PrivacyAct (ECPA), as amended, you are subject to fines andpossible imprisonment for intentionally listening to,using, or divulging the contents of such a transmissionunless you have the consent of a party to thecommunication (unless such activity is otherwise illegal).This scanner is designed to prevent reception of illegaltransmissions, in compliance with the law which requiresthat scanners be manufactured in such a way as to notbe easily modifiable to pick up those transmissions. Donot open your scanner’s case to make any modificationsthat could allow it to pick up transmissions that are notlegal to listen to. Doing so could subject you to legalpenalties.In some areas, mobile use of this scanner is unlawfulor requires a permit. Check the laws in your area. Weencourage responsible, legal scanner use.CareYour scanner is not waterproof. Do not expose it to rain,moisture, or extremely high humidity. If the scanner getswet, wipe it dry immediately. Use and store the scanneronly in normal temperature environments. Handle thescanner carefully; do not drop it. Keep the scanneraway from dust and dirt, and wipe it with a damp clothoccasionally to keep it looking new.Service and RepairIf your scanner is not performing as it should, take it toyour local RadioShack store for assistance. To locateyour nearest RadioShack, use the store locator featureon RadioShack’s website (www.radioshack.com), or call1-800-The Shack (800-843-7422) and follow the menuoptions. Modifying or tampering with the scanner’s internalcomponents can cause a malfunction and might invalidateits warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it.SpecificationsFrequency Coverage (MHz)10 Meter Amateur Radio ................29–30 (in 5 kHz steps)VHF Lo .............................................30–50 (in 5 kHz steps)6 Meter Amateur Radio ..................50–54 (in 5 kHz steps)Aircraft ...........................108–136.9875 (in 12.5 kHz steps)Government ...........................137–144 (in 12.5 kHz steps)2 Meter Amateur Radio ..............144–148 (in 5 kHz steps)VHF Hi..................................148–150.8 (in 12.5 kHz steps)VHF Hi....................................... 150.8-162 (in 5 kHz steps)VHF Hi..................................... 162-174 (in 12.5 kHz steps)Amateur Radio/Government 380–450 (in 12.5 kHz steps)UHF Standard.........................450–470 (in 12.5 kHz steps)UHF “T” ..................................470–512 (in 12.5 kHz steps)Channels of Operation ................................. 200 channelsSensitivity (S+N)/N 20 dB29–54 MHz .................................................................0.5 uV108–136.9875 MHz ....................................................1.0 uV137–174 MHz .............................................................0.5 uV380–512 MHz .............................................................0.7 uVSpurious Rejection (FM @154 MHz) ........................ 50 dB