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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 the interference. Try the following methods to elimi-
nate the interference.
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Move your scanner away from the receiver
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Connect your scanner to an outlet that is on a different electrical
circuit from the receiver
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Contact your local Radio Shack 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:
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Telephone conversations (either cellular, cordless, or other private
means of telephone signal transmission)
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Pager transmissions
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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 conversation (unless such activity is
otherwise illegal). Radio Shack encourages responsible, legal scanner
use.
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