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scanning or searching.
Priority Channels - lets you program one channel
in each bank (3 in all) and then have the scanner
check that channel every 2 seconds while it scans
the bank, so you do not miss transmissions on those
channels.
Monitor - Opens the squelch to receive all the signal
regardless of its strength.
Key Lock - lets you lock the scanner's keys to help
prevent accidental changes to the scanner's
programming.
Display Backlight - makes the scanner easy to
read in low-light situations.
Flexible Antenna with BNC Connector - provides
adequate reception in strong signal areas and is
designed to help prevent antenna breakage.
Or, you can connect an external antenna for better
reception.
Memory Backup - keeps the frequencies stored in
memory for an extended time if the scanner loses
power.
AUTO POWER OFF - allows the scanner to
automatically become low power consumption mode
of microcomputer, if the battery voltage is lower than
voltage where battery low alert is occurred. Once
power off feature starts, LCD is turned off and all
operations are not effective.
Key Confirmation Tones - the scanner sounds a
tone when you perform an operation correctly, and
an error tone if you make an error.
Battery Low Alert - warns you when battery power
gets low.
About This Manual
The screen displays used in this manual are representations
of what might appear when you use your scanner. Since
what you see depends on the frequencies for your area and
the settings you select, you might notice some differences
between what is in this manual and what appears on your
scanner.
To get the most from this manual, review the contents to
become familiar with the basic functions available. If you are
new to scanning, be sure to read “Understanding Scanning”
below for a quick background on the technology behind the
