Radio Shack PRO-71 - Manual (Page 4)

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FCC NOTICE
Your scanner might cause TV or radio interference even when it is op-
erating properly. To determine whether your scanner is causing the in-
terference, turn off your scanner. If the interference goes away, your
scanner is causing it. Try to eliminate the interference by:
• moving your scanner away from the receiver
• connecting your scanner to an outlet that is on a different electrical
circuit from the receiver
• contacting your local RadioShack store for help
If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that you stop
using your scanner.
Note: Mobile use of this scanner is unlawful or requires a permit in
some areas. Check the laws in your area.
SCANNING LEGALLY
Your scanner covers frequencies used by many different groups includ-
ing police and fire departments, ambulance services, government agen-
cies, private companies, amateur radio services, military operations,
pager services, and wireline (telephone and telegraph) service provid-
ers. It is legal to listen to almost every transmission your scanner can
receive. However, there are some transmissions you should never in-
tentionally listen to. These include:
• telephone conversations (cellular, cordless, or other private means
of telephone signal transmission)
• pager transmissions
• any scrambled or encrypted transmissions
According to the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA), you
are subject to fines and possible imprisonment for intentionally listening
to, using, or divulging the contents of such a transmission unless you
have the consent of a party to the communication (unless such activity
is otherwise illegal).
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