A radio scanner allows you to monitor traffic activity or police reports, and uses VHF and UHF radio signals to pick up these frequencies. You can program as many channels as you want to your scanner, but first you need to know unlock it to use those channels. Note that every radio scanner operates differently. Consult your user manual for specifics on your scanner's features. The following provides information on program it.
Instructions
1. Push the "Squelch" button, which helps eliminate static on channels. Turn the knob slowly until you no longer hear static.
2. Press the "State" button and select the state you want to monitor. Press the button until your state appears on the display. Press "Highway" or "Police" to monitor highway police or local police.
3. Press the "Lock" or "Lock Out" button, depending on the type of scanner you have. Press it again to unlock and allow you to scan for channels.
4. Press "Band" to search for channels. Hold it until you find a channel you want. Press "Band" again to save the channel.
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