GRE PSR-295 User manual

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PSR-295
Portable Scanner
OWNER’S MANUAL
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Contents
FEATURES ............................................................................... 3
PREPARATION ......................................................................... 5
Power Sources .................................................................. 5
Connecting the Supplied Antenna .................................... 8
Connecting an Earphone/Headphones ............................ 8
Connecting an Extension Speaker ................................... 9
Using the Belt Clip............................................................. 9
ABOUT YOUR SCANNER ...................................................... 10
About the Keypad ........................................................... 10
Understanting Banks ....................................................... 12
Understanding Your Scanners Modes ............................ 12
OPERATION ........................................................................... 14
Turning on the Scanner and Setting Squelch ................. 14
Storing Known Frequencies into Channels .................... 14
Programmimg Channels for CTCSS and DCS Operation ........... 15
Storing Text Tags ............................................................. 17
Finding and Storing Active Frequencies ......................... 19
Listening to the Ham Band ............................................. 25
Using Frequency Copy ................................................... 25
Scanning the Channels ................................................... 27
Deleting Frequencies from Channels ............................. 28
SPECIAL FEATURES ............................................................. 28
Using CYCSS and DCS .................................................. 28
Using the Delay Function ................................................ 29
Locking Out Channels or Frequencies ........................... 29
Priority ............................................................................. 31
Changing the Receive Mode ........................................... 31
Using the Attenuator ....................................................... 32
Turning the Key Tone On and Off .................................... 33
Using the Display Backlight ............................................ 33
Using the Keylock ........................................................... 33
Changing the Display Contrast ....................................... 34
Cloning the Programmed Data ....................................... 34
RESETTING/INITIALIZING THE SCANNER ........................... 34
Resetting the Scanner ..................................................... 35
Initializing the Scanner .................................................... 35
GENERAL HINTS ................................................................... 35
Birdie Frequencies .......................................................... 35
CARE ..................................................................................... 37
IN CASE OF FAULT ............................................................... 37
SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................. 37
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FEATURE
Your PSR-295 Portable Scanner also lets you scan trans-
missions, and is preprogrammed with service search
banks for convenience.
This scanner gives you direct access to over 61,000 fre-
quencies including those used by police and fire depart-
ments, ambulance services, government agencies, air,
and amateur radio services.
Your scanner includes these features:
10 Channel-Storage Banks — let you store 100 chan-
nels in each bank (1,000 channels) to group channels so
calls are easier to identify.
Data Cloning — lets you transfer the programmed data
to another PSR-295 scanner.
CTCSS and DCS Subaudible Encoded Squelch Modes
— restricts conventional channel reception to transmis-
sions using specified subaudible CTCSS tone or DCS
data code when scanning or parked on a single channel.
Code Search feature displays the tone or code in use.
Takes advantage of subaudible squelch tail elimination
turn off codes when they are present.
16-Character, 4-Line, Alphanumeric Display — shows
you detailed operating information clearly.
Triple Conversion Superheterodyne Receiver — virtu-
ally eliminates any interference from intermediate fre-
quency (IF) images, so you hear only the frequency you
select.
Preprogrammed Frequency Ranges — lets you search
for transmissions within preset frequency ranges or within
ranges you set, to reduce search time and select inter-
esting frequencies more quickly.
High-Speed Scan and High-Speed Search — the scan-
ner scans at up to 60 channels per second and searches
up to 75 frequencies per second, to help you quickly find
transmissions.
Scan Delay — delays scanning for about 2 seconds be-
fore moving to another channel in conventional mode,
so you can hear more replies that are made on the same
channel.
Priority Channel — lets you set the scanner to check
one channel every 2 seconds so you do not miss trans-
missions.
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Attenuate — lets you program your scanner to reduce
the scanner’s sensitivity to strong local signals, to reduce
interference or noise caused by these signals.
Text Input — lets you input a text label for each channel,
or other memory location so you can easily identify the
transmission.
Lock Out Function — lets you set your scanner to skip
over specified channels or frequencies when scanning
or searching.
Key Lock — lets you lock the scanner’s keys to prevent
accidentally changing the scanner’s programming.
Flexible Antenna with BNC Connector — provides ex-
cellent reception and is designed to help prevent antenna
breakage.
Memory Backup — keeps the frequencies stored in
memory for an extended time even without internal bat-
teries.
Three Power Options — let you power the scanner with
internal batteries (non-rechargeable batteries or recharge-
able batteries, not supplied). You can also use an AC
adapter (not supplied) or power the scanner in a vehicle
using a DC adapter (not supplied).
Your scanner can receive these frequencies:
• 25 — 88 MHz
• 118 — 136.99166 MHz
• 137 — 174 MHz
• 216 — 225 MHz
• 225.0125 — 400 MHz
• 400.0125 — 512 MHz
• 806 — 824 MHz
• 824.01 — 894 MHz
• 894.0125 — 960 MHz
• 1,240 — 1,300 MHz
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PREPARATION
Power Sources
You can power your scanner from any of three sources:
• internal non-rechargeable batteries or rechargeable
batteries (not supplied — see “Using Batteries”)
• standard AC power (with an optional AC adapter —
see “Using AC Power” on Page 7)
• vehicle power (with an optional DC adapter — see
“Using Vehicle Battery Power” on Page 7)
Notes:
• Connecting an AC or DC adapter to the scanner dis-
connects internal batteries when you use the supplied
non-rechargeable battery holder, but it does not dis-
connect internal batteries when you use the supplied
rechargeable battery holder.
• If you install the rechargeable battery holder, you can
operate the scanner and recharge the rechargeable
batteries at the same time. See “Using Batteries” and
“Charging Rechargeable Batteries” on Page 6.
• If the scanner stops working properly after connect-
ing it to power, try resetting it. See “Resetting/Initializ-
ing the Scanner” on Page 34.
• You must charge rechargeable batteries before you
use them the first time. See “Charging Rechargeable
Batteries” on Page 6.
Using Batteries
You can power the scanner with four AA batteries (not
supplied). For the longest operation and best perfor-
mance, we recommend alkaline batteries.
You can use either the supplied non-rechargeable bat-
tery holder (black), or the supplied rechargeable battery
holder (yellow).
You must charge rechargeable batteries before you use
them the first time. See “Charging Rechargeable Batter-
ies” on Page 6.
WARNING: Never install non-rechargeable batteries in
the rechargeable yellow battery holder. Non-rechargeable
batteries can get hot or explode if you try to recharge
them.
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CAUTIONS:
• The battery holder fits only one way. Do not force it.
• Use only fresh batteries of the required size and rec-
ommended type.
• Always remove old or weak batteries. Batteries can
leak chemicals that destroy electronic circuits.
• Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of
batteries (alkaline or rechargeable), or rechargeable
batteries of different capacities.
• If you do not plan to use the scanner with batteries for
a month or longer, remove the batteries. Batteries can
leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts.
Follow these steps to install the batteries:
1. Press in on the battery compartment cover on the back
of the scanner and slide the cover down to remove it.
2. Pull the battery holder out of the battery compartment.
3. If you are using non-rechargeable batteries, place them
into the black holder, as indicated by the polarity sym-
bols (+ and —) marked on the holder.
If you are using rechargeable batteries, place them
into the yellow holder as indicated by the polarity sym-
bols (+ and —) marked on the holder.
4. Place the battery holder into the battery compartment.
5. Replace the cover.
When battery power is low, Low battery! appears and the
scanner beeps continuously. When battery power is de-
pleted, the scanner turns itself off. Replace all four non-
rechargeable batteries, or recharge the rechargeable
batteries. See “Charging Rechargeable Batteries”.
Charging Rechargeable Batteries
Your scanner has a built-in charging circuit that lets you
charge nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) or nickel cadmium
(Ni-CD) rechargeable batteries (not supplied) while they
are in the scanner. To charge rechargeable batteries, con-
nect an appropriate AC or DC adapter to the PWR DC 9V
jack.
WARNING: Always dispose of old batteries promptly and
properly. Do not bury or burn them.
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To charge batteries with a DC adapter from a DC power
source, you must use a 9V, 300mA DC adapter with
4.75mm outer/1.7mm inner plug.
It takes about 16 hours to recharge fully discharged
1600mAh Ni-MH rechargeable batteries. You can oper-
ate the scanner while recharging the rechargeable bat-
teries, but charging takes longer.
Notes:
• The scanner can also charge Ni-Cd batteries. 600mAh
batteries require 6 hours and 850mAh batteries require
8 hours to charge.
• When you charge Ni-Cd batteries, do not overcharge
them. Overcharging shortens battery life.
• Rechargeable batteries last longer and deliver more
power if you let them fully discharge once a month. To
do this, use the scanner until Low battery! appears.
Then fully charge the rechargeable batteries.
Using AC Power
You can power the scanner using a 9V, 300mA AC adapter
with 4.75mm outer/1.7mm inner plug.
CAUTIONS:
• You must use an adapter that supplies 9V DC and de-
livers at least 300mA. Its center tip must be set to posi-
tive and its plug must fit the scanner’s PWR DC 9V
jack. Using an adapter that does not meet these speci-
fications could damage the scanner or the adapter.
• Always connect the AC adapter to the scanner before
you connect it to AC power. When you finish, discon-
nect the adapter from AC power before you discon-
nect it from the scanner.
To power the scanner using an AC adapter, insert the
plug (4.75mm outer/1.7mm inner plug) into the scanner’s
PWR DC 9V jack. Then connect the other end of the
adapter to a standard AC outlet.
Using Vehicle Battery Power
You can also power the scanner from a vehicle’s 12V
power source (such as a cigarette-lighter socket) using a
9V, 300mA adapter with 4.75mm outer/1.7mm inner plug.
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CAUTION: Always connect the DC adapter to the scan-
ner before you connect it to the power source. When you
finish, disconnect the adapter from the power source
before you disconnect it from the scanner.
To power the scanner using a DC adapter, set the
adapter’s voltage switch to 9V. Next, insert the plug
(4.75mm outer/1.7mm inner plug) into the scanner’s PWR
DC 9V jack. Plug the other end of the DC adapter into
your vehicle’s cigarette-lighter socket.
Note: If you use a cigarette-lighter power cable and your
vehicle’s engine is running, you might hear electrical noise
from the engine while scanning. This is normal.
Connecting the Supplied Antenna
To attach the supplied flexible antenna to the antenna
jack on top of your scanner, align the slots around the
antenna’s connector with the tabs on the antenna jack.
Press the antenna down over the jack and turn the
antenna’s base clockwise until it locks into place.
Connecting an Outdoor Antenna
The antenna connector on your scanner makes it easy to
use the scanner with a variety of antennas, such as an
external mobile antenna or outdoor base station antenna.
Always use 50 Ohm coaxial cable, such as RG-58 or RG-
8, to connect an outdoor antenna. For lengths over 50
feet, use RG-8 low-loss dielectric coaxial cable. If the an-
tenna cable’s connector does not have a BNC connec-
tor, you will also need a BNC adapter.
Follow the installation instructions supplied with the an-
tenna, route the antenna cable to the scanner, then con-
nect it to the antenna jack.
Connecting an Earphone/Headphones
For private listening, you can plug a 3.5 mm mini-plug
earphone or headphones (not supplied), into headphone
jack on the top of the scanner. This automatically discon-
nects the internal speaker.
Listening Safely
To protect your hearing, follow these guideline when you
use an earphone or headphones.
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• Set the volume to the lowest setting before you begin
listening. After you begin listening, adjust the volume
to a comfortable level.
• Do not listen at extremely high volume levels. Extended
high-volume listening can lead to permanent hearing
loss.
• Once you set the volume, do not increase it. Over time,
your ears adapt to the volume level, so a volume level
that does not cause discomfort might still damage your
hearing.
Traffic Safety
Do not use an earphone or headphones with your scan-
ner when operating a motor vehicle or riding a bicycle in
or near traffic. Doing so can create a traffic hazard and
could be illegal in some areas.
If you use an earphone or headphones with your scan-
ner while riding a bicycle, be very careful. Do not listen to
a continuous broadcast. Even though some earphones/
headphones let you hear some outside sounds when lis-
tening at normal volume levels, they still can present a
traffic hazard.
Connecting an Extension Speaker
In a noisy area, an amplified extension speaker (not sup-
plied), might provide more comfortable listening. Plug
the speaker cable’s 3.5mm mini-plug into headphone
jack.
Note: You must use an amplified speaker with this scan-
ner. Non-amplified speakers do not provide sufficient
volume for comfortable listening.
Using the Belt Clip
You can use the belt clip attached to the back of the scan-
ner for hands-free carrying when you are on the go. Slide
the belt clip over your belt or waistband.
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ABOUT YOUR SCANNER
Once you understand a few simple terms used in this
manual and familiarize yourself with your scanner’s fea-
tures, you can put the scanner to work for you. You sim-
ply determine the type of communications you want to
receive, then set the scanner to scan them.
A frequency is the receiving signal location (expressed in
kHz or MHz). To find active frequencies, you can use the
search function.
You can also search the SEARCH banks, which are
preprogrammed frequencies in the scanner’s memory
(see “Searching a Preprogrammed Frequency Range”
on Page 20 for the frequency list.) You can even change
the frequency range on one of the SEARCH banks (Limit)
to limit the search.
When you find a frequency, you can store it into a pro-
grammable memory location called a channel, which is
grouped with other channels in a channel-storage bank.
You can then scan the channel-storage banks to see if
there is activity on the frequencies stored there. Each time
the scanner finds an active frequency, it stays on that
channel until the transmission ends.
ABOUT THE KEYPAD
Here is a brief overview of your scanner’s keys and their
functions.
SCAN — scans through the programmed channels.
FUNC (function) — lets you use various functions by
pressing this key in combination with other keys.
MANUAL — stops scanning and lets you directly enter a
channel number.
HAM — searches through the six preprogrammed ham
band.
PAUS E
L/OUT
PRI
ENT
PGM
TUNE
MANUAL
SCAN
HAMLIGHT
FUNC
DELAY
ABC DEF
GHI JKL MNO
PQRS TUV WXYZ
SEARCH
TEXT ATT
MODE
123
456
789
0
CL
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LIGHT — turns on/off the display’s backlight.
PRI (priority) — sets and turns the priority function on or
off.
TEXT — lets you input text.
PAUSE — stops/restarts search/tune.
MODE — changes the receive mode (AM, FM, CTCSS,
DCS)
KEY mark — locks/unlocks the keypad to prevent acci-
dental entries when this key press and hold about three
seconds.
TUNE — lets you input a frequency and allows you to
fine tune a frequency along with /\ or \/.
ATT (attenuate) — turns attenuation on to reduce the
scanner’s sensitivity and block extremely strong signals,
or turns it off to increase sensitivity.
/\ or \/ — selects the scan or search direction.
SEARCH — lets you search the six search banks.
L/OUT (lock out) — lets you lock out a selected chan-
nel, skip a specified frequency during search.
PGM — programs frequencies into channels.
ENTER — completes the entry of frequencies and text.
1— enters a 1, or inputs characters 0 through 9 in text
mode.
2/ABC — enters a 2, or inputs characters A, B, or C.
3/DEF — enters a 3, or inputs characters D, E, or F.
4/GHI — enters a 4, or inputs characters G, H, or I.
5/JKL — enters a 5, or inputs characters J, K, or L.
6/MNO — enters a 6, or inputs characters M. N, or O.
7/PQRS — enters a 7, or inputs characters P, Q, R, or S.
8/TUV — enters an 8, or inputs characters T, U, or V.
9/WXYZ — enters a 9, or inputs characters W, X, Y, or Z.
0— enters a zero, or inputs characters ., -, #, _, @, +, *,
&, /, ‘, $, %, !, ^, (, ), ?, ->, `, or <-.
•/DELAY — enters a decimal point (necessary when pro-
gramming frequencies), space, or programs delay time
for the selected channel/search bank.
CL — clears an incorrect entry.
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UNDERSTANDING BANKS
Channel Storage Banks
A bank is a storage area for a group of channels. Chan-
nels are storage areas for frequencies. Whereas a chan-
nel can only contain one frequency, a bank can hold nu-
merous channels.
To make it easier to identify and select the channels you
want to listen to, your scanner divides the channels into
10 banks (0 to 9) of 100 (00 to 99) channels each, a total
of 1,000 channels. You can use each channel-storage
bank to group frequencies.
Search Banks
Your scanner has six preprogrammed search banks and
one limit search bank. You can set the lower and higher
frequency limit in the limit search bank.
Note: For example, if you wanted to find active frequen-
cies between a range of 150.1000 and 150.5000, you
would put both of those frequencies in the limit search
bank.
For the default setting, see “Searching a Preprogrammed
Frequency Range” on Page 20.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR SCANNER’S
MODES
You can program each channel with any of four receive
modes (AM, FM, CTCSS, and DCS). Each receive mode
affects how your scanner operates when scanning and
receiving transmissions.
AM Mode
The AM mode sets the scanner to receive transmissions
using amplitude modulation (AM), primarily used for air-
craft, or some amateur radio transmissions. When the
scanner receives a transmission on a channel set to the
AM mode, it always stops on the transmission.
FM Mode
The FM mode sets the scanner to receive transmissions
using frequency modulation (FM), used for most public
safety transmissions, as well as broadcast, business, and
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amateur radio transmissions. When the scanner receives
a transmission on a channel set to the FM mode, it al-
ways stops on the transmission.
CTCSS Mode (CT)
CTCSS mode sets the scanner to receive transmissions
using frequency modulation (FM) with Continuous Tone
Coded Squelch System (CTCSS) subaudible tone codes.
CTCSS allows multiple users to share a single radio fre-
quency without hearing each other’s transmissions. In
your PSR-295 scanner, the CTCSS feature can be used
to block the reception of transmissions on shared chan-
nel to only those that use the CTCSS tone that you have
specified. CTCSS mode also features a Code Search
setting that allows you to display and store unknown
codes into the channel memory. CTCSS tones can some-
times be heard as a low “hum” in the background of a
voice transmission. Many systems that use CTCSS trans-
mit a special “turn off code” at the end of each transmis-
sion. The turn off code causes a properly equipped re-
ceiver to mute before the transmission ends, eliminating
the “squelch tail” burst of noise the commonly occurs
when the signal is lost. CTCSS turn off code performance
can be affected by weak signals.
DCS Mode (DC)
DCS mode sets the scanner to receive transmissions
using frequency modulation (FM) with Digital Coded
Squelch (DCS) subaudible data signaling. DCS is very
similar to CTCSS, except that a digital code is transmit-
ted instead of an audio tone. Like CTCSS, DCS allows
multiple users to share a single radio frequency without
hearing each other’s transmissions. In your PSR-295 scan-
ner, the DCS feature can be used to block the reception
of transmissions on a shared channel to only those that
use the DCS tone that you have specified. DCS mode
also features a Code Search setting that allows you to
display and store unknown codes into the channel
memory. DCS data can sometimes be heard as a low
“purring” sound in the background of a voice transmis-
sion. Some DCS systems transmit a special “turn off code”
at the end of each transmission. The turn off code causes
a properly equipped receiver to mute before the trans-
mission ends, eliminating the “squelch tail” burst of noise
the commonly occurs when the signal is lost.
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OPERATION
Turning on the Scanner and Setting
Squelch
1. To turn on the scanner, turn VOLUME clockwise. Wel-
come To Scanning Receiver appears. After about 3 sec-
onds, you might hear a hissing sound. Then adjust
VOLUME to a comfortable listening level.
2. Turn SQUELCH fully counterclockwise until the indi-
cator points to MIN, then turn SQUELCH clockwise
until the hissing sound stops.
3. To turn off the scanner, turn VOLUME counterclock-
wise to OFF.
Notes:
• The scanner does not scan if there are no frequencies
stored in channels. If the scanner does not scan and
you have already stored frequencies in channels, turn
SQUELCH further clockwise.
• If the scanner picks up unwanted, partial, or very weak
transmissions, turn SQUELCH clockwise to decrease
the scanner’s sensitivity to these signals. If you want
to listen to a weak or distant station, turn SQUELCH
counterclockwise.
• If SQUELCH is adjusted so you always hear a hissing
sound, the scanner will not scan properly.
Storing Known Frequencies into
Channels
Follow these steps to store frequencies into channels.
Note: When MAN is on the display, you can also select
your desired bank and channel number with the FUNC
and arrow keys.
1. Press MANUAL, enter the bank (0—9) and channel
number (00—99) where you want to store a frequency,
then press MANUAL again. MAN and the bank and
channel number appear at the upper left corner of the
display (for example: MAN Ch000).
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• Press FUNC, then press /\ or \/. The bank number
moves in the direction of the arrow pressed.
• Press FUNC. Then hold down /\ or \/. The bank num-
ber moves continuously in the assigned direction.
• Press /\. The channel number moves upward one by
one. Or, press \/. The channel number moves down-
ward one by one.
2. Press PGM. MAN changes to PGM.
3. Use the number keys and •/DELAY to enter the fre-
quency (including the decimal point) you want to store.
If you make a mistake, press CL to delete a single
digit or press and hold CL about 2 seconds to delete
all digits.
4. Press ENTER to store the frequency into the channel.
Notes:
• If you made a mistake in Step 3, Invalid Freq. briefly
appears and the scanner beeps when you press EN-
TER. Start again from Step 3.
• Your scanner automatically rounds the entered fre-
quency to the nearest valid frequency. For example, if
you enter a frequency of 151.553, your scanner ac-
cepts it as 151.550.
• After a transmission, to have the scanner pause for 2
seconds on this channel before proceeding to the next
active transmission, press •/DELAY to turn the delay
function on. See “Using the Delay Function” on Page
29. The scanner stores this setting in the channel.
5. If necessary, press MODE to change the receiving
mode.
6. If desired, program a text tag for the channel (see “As-
signing a Text Tag to a Channel” on Page 18).
7. The next channel in sequence is ready for program-
ming. Press PGM and then repeat steps 3 through 6.
Programming Channels for CTCSS and
DCS Operation
CTCSS and DCS allow you to program frequencies into
your scanner that are used by more than one group in
your area and listen only to the group that is of interest to
you by specifying the group’s specific CTCSS or DCS
code. CTCSS and DCS can also help reduce instances
where interfering signals cause your scanner to stop on
one channel.
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There are two ways you can program your scanner to
operate with CTCSS and DCS. If you know the CTCSS
and DCS code that is used on a particular frequency,
you can manually enter the code when you are program-
ming the scanner, or any time afterwards.
You can also set a special search code up that will de-
code the CTCSS and DCS code on a received transmis-
sion. Channels programmed with the search code will
receive all traffic on the channel, and will decode and
display any CTCSS or DCS code that is found with the
transmission. You can then store the found code in the
channel memory with one keystroke.
This section of the manual describes the process for con-
figuring a memory channel for CTCSS or DCS operation
and manually programming a known code. For more in-
formation on using the CTCSS and DCS feature while
scanning, see “Using CTCSS and DCS” on Page 28.
To program channel memories for CTCSS or DCS op-
eration, follow these steps.
1. First, enter a conventional frequency. See “Storing
Known Frequencies into Channels” on Page 14.
2. Once you have entered the frequency, press MODE
until the desired mode appears in the upper left hand
corner of the display. Use CT for CTCSS, and DC for
DCS.
3. By default, the search code (indicated with CT:Search
in the bottom of the display) is programmed. To pro-
gram a specific code, press FUNC, MODE, and then
use the arrow keys to scroll to the desired CTCSS or
DCS code. You can also use the keypad to enter the
code manually. Note that the scanner will automati-
cally fill the code field as you enter the code.
4. Once the desired code is selected, press ENTER to
store the code in the channel memory.
5. It is possible to program memory channels for CTCSS
or DCS operation at any time. Simply place the scan-
ner in program mode, navigate to the channel you
wish to change, and follow the steps above.
6. When stopped on an active conventional channel while
scanning, you can press MODE to cycle through the
valid modes for that channel, including CTCSS and
DCS. This will reset any stored CT or DC code to the
search code, allowing you to easily check for other
CT or DC codes that may be present on the frequency.
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CTCSS Code Table: (kHz)
67.0 94.8 131.8 171.3 203.5
69.3 97.4 136.5 173.8 206.5
71.9 100.0 141.3 177.3 210.7
74.4 103.5 146.2 179.9 218.1
77.0 107.2 151.4 183.5 225.7
79.7 110.9 156.7 186.2 229.1
82.5 114.8 159.8 189.9 233.6
85.4 118.8 162.2 192.8 241.8
88.5 123.0 165.5 196.6 250.3
91.5 127.3 167.9 199.5 254.1
DCS Code Table:
6 50 125 174 255 343 445 526 703
7 51 131 205 261 346 446 532 712
15 53 132 212 263 351 452 546 723
17 54 134 214 265 356 454 565 731
21 65 141 223 266 364 455 606 732
23 71 143 225 271 365 462 612 734
25 72 145 226 274 371 464 624 743
26 73 152 243 306 411 465 627 754
31 74 155 244 311 412 466 631
32 114 156 245 315 413 503 632
36 115 162 246 325 423 506 654
43 116 165 251 331 431 516 662
47 122 172 252 332 432 523 664
Storing Text Tags
You can customize your scanner by storing text tags (up
to 16 characters) for easy identification of channel trans-
missions, or banks.
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Assigning a Text Tag to a Channel
1. Press MANUAL, enter the channel number where you
want to enter the text, then press MANUAL again. MAN
and the bank and channel number appear at the up-
per left corner of the display (for example: MAN
Ch000).
2. Press PGM. MAN changes to PGM.
3. Press TEXT. The cursor appears at the third line.
4. Enter the text using the numeral keys.
Note: If you make a mistake, press /\ or \/ to move to
the character you want to change.
For example, to identify amateur (ham) radio transmis-
sions in the 6 meter range, input “HAM 6m” as follows:
• “H” is the second letter associated with 4 on the key-
pad. Press 4then 2.
• “A” is the first letter associated with 2 on the keypad.
Press 2then 1.
• “M” is the first letter associated with 6 on the keypad.
Press 6then 1.
• “Space”. Press •/DELAY.
• “6” is the sixth number associated with 1 on the key-
pad. Press 1then 6.
• “m” is the first letter associated with 6 on the keypad.
Press 6and FUNC (for the lower case set), then press
1.
5. Press ENTER to input the text.
Text Input Chart
Press Character
1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
2ABC
2 then FUNC a b c
3DEF
3 then FUNC d e f
4GHI
4 then FUNC g h i
5JKL
5 then FUNC j k l
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6 M N O
6 then FUNC m n o
7 P Q R S
7 then FUNC p q r s
8 T U V
8 then FUNC t u v
9wxyz
9 then FUNC w x y z
0 . - # _ @ + * & / ,
0 then FUNC $ % ! ^ ( ) ? -> ` <-
•/DELAY space
CL backspace
Note: To enter a lower case character or a character from
the second set for key 0, press FUNC after pressing the
first numeral key.
Finding and Storing Active Frequencies
You can search for transmissions in the scanner’s
preprogrammed search bank. The search bank is divided
into four search bands. You can change the search range
of Bank Limit manually by setting the lower and higher
ends of the search range.
Notes:
• You can use the scanner’s delay feature while search-
ing the search bank. See “Using the Delay Function”
on Page 29.
• The scanner does not search locked-out frequencies
while searching ranges. See “Locking Out Channels
or Frequencies” on Page 29.
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Searching a Preprogrammed Frequency
Range
The scanner contains these preprogrammed search
ranges, stored in the search bank.
Bank Band
Marine Marine Channels
CB CB (Citizens Band) Channels
PMR PMR (Personal Mobile Radio) Channels
Air Air Band
All All Receivable Frequencies
Limit Limit Search (User changeable)
Follow these steps to select preprogrammed search
bands and search them for active frequencies:
1. Repeatedly press SEARCH to select your desired
search banks (Marine, CB, PMR, Air, All, Limit)
2. In the Marine, CB and PMR bands, you can directly
select a channel or search through the band. When M
appears at the left most position of the second line,
you can directly select a channel (refer to “Search Band
Charts”). Press the desired channel number while M
appears to select it. You can also change the chan-
nels by pressing /\ or \/.
3. Press FUNC then SEARCH while Mappears. M
changes to Sand now you can search through the
band. Press FUNC then SEARCH again to return to
the previous mode.
4. Rotate SQUELCH clockwise and leave it set to a point
just after the hissing sound stops. After 2 seconds (if
the delay feature is on), the received frequency ap-
pears and the scanner starts searching.
5. When the scanner finds an active frequency, it stops
searching.
Search Band Charts
Search Range: Marine (Marine Band)
Receive mode: FM
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