Radio Shack iScan 20-107 User Manual

4Introduction5IntroductionFeaturesEasy-to-understand media player user interface – A simplifiedkeypad and display with familiar Play, Pause, and Navigation controlsmake it easy to use your iSCAN.The complete USA RadioReference database on SD card – Theentire USA database from www.radioreference.com is stored on astandard SD card that is included with iSCAN, giving you access tothe most comprehensive radio data available without connectingiSCAN to a computer or the Internet.Upgradeable CPU firmware and Library – Keep your radio’sfirmware current with enhancements and updates as they becomeavailable using the included iSCAN PC Application.SKYWARN Storm spotter functionality – Instant access tofrequencies used by storm spotter networks. You can monitor stormconditions as they occur, and become aware of dangerous conditionsbefore the media or emergency management officials announcethem to the general public.SAME and All Hazards weather alerting – iSCAN features a SAMEStandby Mode, alerting you to severe weather and other hazards inthe specific areas that you select. iSCAN can also check your localNOAA weather frequency periodically, even while scanning, and alertyou when an All Hazards alert occurs.Multi–System trunking – Scans most common analog trunked radiosystem signaling formats, including Motorola, EDACS, and LTR. Bothtalkgroup and individual call monitoring are supported.Powerful Signal Stalker II – Quickly sweeps iSCAN’s frequencyranges for transmissions from nearby sources. When a nearbytransmission is found, iSCAN automatically tunes to that frequency.Built-in service searches – Predefined service search ranges make iteasy to find activity in your area.Audible alarms and flash patterns– Programmable alarms and flashpatterns can be configured to alert when specific objects are active.Signal strength meter – Shows relative strength of received signals.Slim, compact case – Large speaker and one-handed operation.IntroductionWelcome to iSCAN, an exciting new way to enjoy the hobby ofscanning two-way analog radio communications, including police,fire, EMS, amateur, government, and other channels.iSCAN combines the simplicity and ease-of-use of a portable mediaplayer with the power and sophistication of a state-of-the-art scanningreceiver. iSCAN is easy to use for both beginners and experts.In addition, iSCAN is equipped with the entire USA RadioReferencedatabase in a special on-board Library, giving you instant access tothe frequencies and systems used by public safety, local government,and business all over the United States!Please take a few moments to read this manual carefully before usingiSCAN. iSCAN is unlike any other scanner ever produced, and wewant you to fully understand how it can maximize your enjoyment ofthe scanning hobby.Package Contents• iSCAN• Antenna• USB Cable• SD Card (inside the scanner)• CD-ROM• User’s Guide• Quick Startw Warning:• Always protect iSCAN from exposure to extreme heat or coldtemperatures.• iSCAN is not waterproof. Do not expose it to rain, extreme highhumidity, or moisture.