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Setting Up Your Scanner
Removing the Display Sticker
Before you use the scanner, use your thumb and
forefinger to remove the protective plastic sticker over
the display.
Using AC Power
You can power the scanner using the supplied 6V,
800 mA AC adapter.
To use the scanner on AC power, plug the AC adapter
into a standard AC outlet.
If rechargeable batteries are installed and REG. ALK.
BATT./NI-MH. BATT. is set to NI-MH. BATT., the
adapter powers the scanner and recharges the
installed batteries at the same time.
Connecting the Antenna
To attach the supplied flexible antenna to the
connector on the top of your scanner, simply screw it
onto the scanner's SMA connector.
Connecting an Optional Antenna
The scanner's SMA connector makes it easy to
connect a variety of optional antennas, including an
external mobile antenna or outdoor base station
antenna.
Note: Always use 50-ohm, RG-58, or RG-8, coaxial
cable to connect an outdoor antenna. If the antenna is
over 50 feet from the scanner, use RG-8 low-loss
dielectric coaxial cable. You can get an SMA adapter
at your local electronics store.
