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The scanner's BNC 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 15 m from the scanner, use RG-8
low-loss coaxial cable. If it is less than 15 m, use RG-58.
Connecting an Earphone/Headphone
For private listening, you can plug a 3.5 mm mini- plug earphone or
stereo headphones (not supplied) into the headphone jack on top of your
scanner. This automatically disconnects the internal speaker.
Connecting an Extension Speaker
In a noisy area, an optional extension speaker, positioned in the right
place, might provide more comfortable listening. Plug the speaker
cable's 3.5-mm mini-plug into your scanner's jack.
WARNING! If you connect an external speaker to the scanner's
headphone jack, never connect the audio output line to a power
supply and ground. This might damage the scanner.
Adjusting the Belt Clip
The factory-attached belt clip makes it easier to carry the scanner. Use a
Phillips screwdriver to adjust (loosen) the mounting screws or remove
the belt clip completely.
Powering the Scanner
You can power the scanner using alkaline (ALK) non- rechargeable
batteries (not supplied) or the included Nickel Metal-Hydride (Ni-MH)
rechargeable batteries. [Alan provides a USB cable to charge the Ni-MH
batteries on initial installation and to recharge them through your
computer or through a power adapter that provides USB charge power.]
Inside the battery compartment is a switch to set the unit to either ALK or
Ni-MH.
WARNING! Non-rechargeable batteries can get hot or burst if you
try to recharge them.
