Radio Shack PRO-63 - Manual (Page 8)

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OPTIONS ............................................................................... 33
Connecting Optional Power Sources .............................. 33
Using AC Power....................................................... 33
Using Vehicle Battery Power ................................... 34
Connecting a Mobile or Base-Station Antenna ............... 35
Connecting an Earphone/Headphones .......................... 37
Listening Safely ....................................................... 37
Traffic Safety............................................................ 38
Connecting an Extension Speaker................................. 38
A GENERAL GUIDE TO SCANNING..................................... 39
United States Broadcast Band ........................................ 39
Typical Band Usage ........................................................ 39
VHF Band (30.00-300.0 MHz) ................................. 39
UHF Band (300.00 MHz-3.0 GHz) ........................... 40
Primary Usage ................................................................ 41
VHF Band ................................................................ 41
UHF Band ................................................................ 41
Specified Intervals........................................................... 42
Band Allocation ............................................................... 42
Ham Radio Frequencies .................................................. 47
National Weather Frequencies........................................ 47
Birdie Frequencies .......................................................... 48
Frequency Conversion .................................................... 49
TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................... 50
CARE AND MAINTENANCE ................................................. 52
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................. 53
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