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User’s Guide
iSCAN Trunking Scanner
Thank you for purchasing your iScan Trunking Scanner from
RadioShack. Please read this user’s guide before installing,
setting up, and using your new scanner.
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Contents
Renaming Playlists........................................................................26
Working with Objects.......................................................................27
Browsing Objects.........................................................................27
Playing (Scanning) Objects ..........................................................27
Skipping Objects..........................................................................28
Editing Objects.................................................................................29
Changing iSCAN’s Settings..............................................................31
Introduction ......................................................................... 4
Package Contents ..............................................................................4
Features..............................................................................................5
How iSCAN Works..............................................................................6
Understanding Objects ......................................................................7
Conventional Frequencies .............................................................7
Trunked Radio Systems..................................................................7
Understanding the Library Organization............................................8
Library Copyright Notice....................................................................9
Understanding Keys and Features ...................................................10
Understanding the Display...............................................................12
Display Icons ................................................................................13
Channel Status Indicators ............................................................13
Searching........................................................................... 33
Signal Stalker II.................................................................................33
Service Search ..................................................................................35
Limit Search......................................................................................37
Weather Modes ................................................................. 39
Normal Weather Mode ....................................................................39
Weather Priority Mode.....................................................................39
SAME Standby Mode.......................................................................41
About SAME Signals....................................................................41
Programming FIPS Codes............................................................41
Activating SAME Standby Mode .................................................42
Skywarn ............................................................................................42
Setup ................................................................................. 14
Attaching the Antenna.....................................................................14
Connecting an External Antenna.................................................14
Powering iSCAN...............................................................................15
Installing Batteries........................................................................15
Using AC Power...........................................................................16
Using Vehicle Power.....................................................................17
Charging Ni-MH Batteries ...........................................................17
Using the Main Power Cut-Off Switch.........................................18
Connecting Earphones or Headphones...........................................18
Connecting an External Speaker......................................................18
Listening Safety............................................................................18
Working with iSCAN’s Data ............................................... 43
SD Card ............................................................................................43
Removing and Inserting the SD Card ..........................................44
SD Card Contents ........................................................................45
Installing the iSCAN PC Application................................................46
Additional Information....................................................... 50
Flash Patterns...................................................................................50
Troubleshooting ...............................................................................52
Specifications....................................................................................54
Birdie Frequencies............................................................................57
Care..................................................................................................57
Service and Repair............................................................................57
FCC Notice.......................................................................................58
Scanning Legally...............................................................................58
Key Terminology...............................................................................59
Limited Warranty..............................................................................61
Basic Operation ................................................................. 19
Turn on iSCAN and Set Squelch.......................................................19
Using iSCAN’s Main Menu ...............................................................20
Programming iSCAN........................................................................20
1 Browse the Library ....................................................................21
2 Select Objects from the Library................................................22
3 Import Objects to Playlists........................................................23
Importing Trunked Systems .........................................................24
Working with Playlists.......................................................................26
Enabling Playlists..........................................................................26
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Features
Introduction
Easy-to-understand media player user interface – A simplified
keypad and display with familiar Play, Pause, and Navigation controls
make it easy to use your iSCAN.
Welcome to iSCAN, an exciting new way to enjoy the hobby of
scanning two-way analog radio communications, including police,
fire, EMS, amateur, government, and other channels.
The complete USA RadioReference database on SD card – The
standard SD card that is included with iSCAN, giving you access to
the most comprehensive radio data available without connecting
iSCAN to a computer or the Internet.
iSCAN combines the simplicity and ease-of-use of a portable media
player with the power and sophistication of a state-of-the-art scanning
receiver. iSCAN is easy to use for both beginners and experts.
In addition, iSCAN is equipped with the entire USA RadioReference
database in a special on-board Library, giving you instant access to
the frequencies and systems used by public safety, local government,
and business all over the United States!
Upgradeable CPU firmware and Library – Keep your radio’s
firmware current with enhancements and updates as they become
available using the included iSCAN PC Application.
Please take a few moments to read this manual carefully before using
iSCAN. iSCAN is unlike any other scanner ever produced, and we
want you to fully understand how it can maximize your enjoyment of
the scanning hobby.
SKYWARN Storm spotter functionality – Instant access to
frequencies used by storm spotter networks. You can monitor storm
conditions as they occur, and become aware of dangerous conditions
before the media or emergency management officials announce
them to the general public.
Package Contents
• iSCAN
SAME and All Hazards weather alerting – iSCAN features a SAME
Standby Mode, alerting you to severe weather and other hazards in
the specific areas that you select. iSCAN can also check your local
NOAA weather frequency periodically, even while scanning, and alert
you when an All Hazards alert occurs.
• Antenna
• USB Cable
• SD Card (inside the scanner)
• CD-ROM
Multi–System trunking – Scans most common analog trunked radio
system signaling formats, including Motorola, EDACS, and LTR. Both
talkgroup and individual call monitoring are supported.
• User’s Guide
• Quick Start
Powerful Signal Stalker II – Quickly sweeps iSCAN’s frequency
ranges for transmissions from nearby sources. When a nearby
transmission is found, iSCAN automatically tunes to that frequency.
w Warning:
Built-in service searches – Predefined service search ranges make it
easy to find activity in your area.
•
Always protect iSCAN from exposure to extreme heat or cold
temperatures.
Audible alarms and flash patterns– Programmable alarms and flash
patterns can be configured to alert when specific objects are active.
•
iSCAN is not waterproof. Do not expose it to rain, extreme high
humidity, or moisture.
Signal strength meter – Shows relative strength of received signals.
Slim, compact case – Large speaker and one-handed operation.
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How iSCAN Works
Understanding Objects
iSCAN monitors two types of objects while scanning: conventional
frequencies and trunking talkgroups.
iSCAN is designed with a simplified keypad and controls similar
to those used by portable media players, including , , ,
navigation keys, a MENU key, a SKIP key and a /II/SEL key.
iSCAN’s uncluttered keypad gives you instant access to the functions
that you need most while using your scanner.
Conventional Frequencies
A conventional frequency is a single radio frequency, which is usually
broadcast from a radio tower or rooftop radio site. When browsing
the iSCAN Library, you will most often find conventional frequencies
in the Categories or Agencies sub levels under States or Counties/Cities.
You know you’ve browsed to a conventional frequency when you see
the word “Frequencies” on the top line of the display.
iSCAN is the first handheld scanner designed to use high-capacity
SD card memory. The SD card holds the entire RadioReference
database for the United States, giving you the ability to automatically
program your scanner without using an external software application
and without connecting to the Internet. We call this special version of
the RadioReference database “the Library.” The SD card also holds
iSCAN Playlists and your customized configuration data.
Trunked Radio Systems
A trunked radio system is a modern radio network allowing many
different groups of radio users to share a small number of channels.
Trunked radio systems are more complicated than conventional
frequencies. They contain both talkgroups and sites. A talkgroup
is the name of a group within the trunked system. A site is a set
of control frequencies located throughout the service area of the
trunked system. Unlike conventional frequencies, trunking talkgroups
have dependency—at least one site from the system must be
selected in order for the talkgroups to imported to playlist.
For more information about the RadioReference database, please
To use iSCAN, you will first browse the Library to find things that you
want to monitor. These things are called “scannable objects,” or
simply “objects.” As you find objects in the Library that you want to
add to the collection of objects that your radio will scan, you import
them to iSCAN’s Playlists. There are twenty regular Playlists in iSCAN,
plus a special Skywarn Playlist for monitoring objects during severe
weather.
There are many different manufacturers and types of trunked radio
systems, each with their own special programming requirements.
iSCAN automatically programs the correct requirements whenever
you import a talkgroup and site to a Playlist.
Included with iSCAN is the companion iSCAN PC Application and a
PC-USB interface cable, allowing you to add your own objects and
information about using the iSCAN PC Application.
When browsing the iSCAN Library, everything you find below the
Systems level under States or Counties/Cities is a trunked radio system
with its associated talkgroups and sites. You know you’ve browsed to
a trunked system when you see the word “Talkgroups” on the top
line of the display.
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Understanding the Library Organization
Library Copyright Notice
States – Pick your state; each state contains three data types: Agencies,
The data contained in iSCAN’s Library is provided by special
arrangement with RadioReference and is Copyright ©2009
RadioReference.com LLC who retains sole ownership of the
database. We ask that you respect this copyright by adhering to the
following guidelines:
Counties/Cities, and Systems.
Agencies – Statewide agencies such as highway patrol, emergency
mgmt., state parks, etc. (Conventional frequencies)
The Library data is intended for your personal use only in conjunction
with programming and using your iSCAN. As such, RadioReference.
com LLC grants the customer a non-exclusive single license to only
be used with the iSCAN radio and its associated PC software. The
Library shall not be copied or transferred to any third party in any
electronic or physical form or posted on any website.
Counties/Cities – Pick your local county or independent city;
three data types: Agencies, Categories, and
Systems.1
Agencies – Non-government businesses, airports,
attractions, etc. (Conventional frequencies)
To decompile the RadioReference data base or convert it for use with
another scanning receiver is expressly prohibited.
Categories – Local government and public safety.
(Conventional frequencies)
The RadioReference database is developed and maintained
by unpaid volunteers who are dedicated scanning hobbyists.
The accuracy of the Library data is subject to errors in the user-
submitted data reported to RadioReference, and also to the system
configuration changes that a radio system operator may make
from time to time. Field-testing the Library data for accuracy is not
feasible.
Systems – Local coverage for county, city, and local
entities. (Trunked systems)
Sites – Trunked system control frequencies.2
Categories – Trunked system talkgroups.
For detailed radio system information worldwide, be sure
you to get involved with RadioReference, and submit
your own new or updated data to the database, which
will result in future updated editions of the Library.
Systems – Statewide coverage for state and local entities.3
(Trunked systems)
Sites – Trunked system control frequencies.2
Categories – Trunked system talkgroups.
RadioShack and RadioReference are not responsible for errors,
n Notes:
omissions or outdated Library data.
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The organization of data types under Counties/Cities may differ
depending upon how the RadioReference volunteers decided to
group the information.
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At least one site must be selected for each trunked system.
Not all states have a statewide trunked radio system.
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Understanding Keys and Features
Headphone Jack
Squelch Control
BNC Antenna
Connector
/
Power / Backlight
• Press and hold for about one second to turn
iSCAN on and off
• Increase volume
• Scroll up through objects and menus
• Press briefly to toggle the backlight on and off
SKIP
/ II / SEL
• Press to play
• Press again to pause
• In menus: select, enable, or disable options
• Press while monitoring or paused on an object to
skip the object
• Press again while the object is selected to resume
normal monitoring
Lift
cover
Lift
cover
Main Power Cut-Off
Only switch to OFF if not using iSCAN for a long
time to prevent battery drain.
PC/IF DC Power Jack
/
• Resume scanning
• Scroll up through playlists
• Navigate forward to next menu or Library listing
n Note: Always press
first to turn off ISCAN
before switching Main Power Cut-Off to OFF.
(Weather)
• Resume scanning
• Access NOAA weather radio broadcasts
• Access SAME weather alert receiver mode
• Scroll down through playlists
• Navigate to previous menu or Library listing
• Select the SKYWARN playlist for monitoring;
temporarily disables all other playlists
MENU
• Access additional functions for the current
/
operating mode
• Decrease volume
• Scroll down through objects and menus
• Access the Home Menu
Speaker
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Display Icons
Understanding the Display
The menu-driven user interface provides access to the settings that
control what iSCAN monitors. The Main Menu display is show below.
In the Individual Object Display, the row of icons at the top of the
display provides the following status information about iSCAN:
Squelch circuit is open.
–Main Menu
Play
Browse Objects
Playlists
Search
–
Signal meter indicating strength of the received signal.
The scanner is receiving trunking control channel data.
Attenuator is set for Global Mode.
Attenuator is active.
Browse Library
iSCAN is in Play Mode (scanning).
The “Now Playing” display shows a scrolling list of enabled playlists
while iSCAN is scanning.
iSCAN is in Pause Mode (monitoring a single object).
Battery status indicator. All black indicates battery is
fully charged. An animated icon indicates the Ni-MH
battery is being charged (Battery Type Selection
switch must be set to NI-MH and radio connected to
external power).
Now Playing
Fire
County Police
Sheriff
City Police
State Police
External power indicator. Present when iSCAN is
connected to external power and Battery Type
Selection switch is set to ALKA.
The “Individual Object Display” is shown when the scanner is
monitoring activity on an object. The “Display Icons” across the top
provide status information. The “Channel Status Indicators” show
the status of priority, skip, lockout, and delay functions.
Also present when Battery Type Selection switch is set
to NI-MH and the charge cycle has completed.
Channel Status Indicators
In the Individual Object Display, three characters on the right-hand
side indicate the status of priority, skip, lockout, and delay.
Display
Icons
County Police
Channel: psD
Police North
Channel
Status
Indicators
P
S
priority on
skip on
p
s
priority off
skip off
-
L
lockout on
delay on
-
n Note: To see more information in the Individual Object Display,
disable the “Simple Display” option in the Settings Menu. (See
D
d
delay off
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Powering iSCAN
Installing Batteries
w Warning: Always power off iSCAN by pressing and holding
before removing batteries. Failure to power off iSCAN may cause
data loss or memory corruption.
Setup
Attaching the Antenna
1. Align the slots on the antenna’s
connector with the posts on iSCAN’s
connector and slide the antenna in
place.
1. Power off iSCAN.
2. Remove the battery compartment cover.
2. Rotate the antenna’s BNC connector
3. Set the Battery Type Selector switch to ALKA for non-
rechargeable alkaline batteries or NI-MH for rechargeable
Ni-MH batteries.
clockwise until it snaps in place.
Connecting an External Antenna
4. Insert two AA batteries, matching the polarity
To connect an external antenna, follow the
installation instructions supplied with the
antenna. Use 50-ohm coaxial cable, such
as RG-58 or RG-8X, to connect an outdoor
antenna.
symbols (+ and –) marked inside.
4. Replace the battery compartment cover.
• For lengths between 50 and 100 feet,
use RG-8X low-loss dielectric coaxial
cable.
• For lengths over 100 feet, use RG8.
You also may need a BNC adapter
(available at your local RadioShack store).
Battery
Type
w Warning: Use extreme caution when
installing or removing an outdoor antenna.
If the antenna starts to fall, let it go! It
could contact overhead power lines. If the
antenna touches a power line, touching
the antenna, mast, cable, or guy wires can
cause electrocution and death. Call the
power company to remove the antenna.
DO NOT attempt to do so yourself.
Selector
w Warning: Never install alkaline batteries with the Battery Type
Selector switch set to NI-MH. Alkaline batteries can get hot or
explode if you try to recharge them.
Recycle Rechargeable Batteries
Placing rechargeable batteries in the trash can be harmful to the environment.
Instead, recycle old rechargeable batteries at your local RadioShack store free
of charge. RadioShack participates in the RBRC© battery recycling program,
and is committed to preserving the environment and conserving natural
resources. Call 1-800-THE-SHACK (1-800-843-7422) for more information.
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b Battery Notes:
Using Vehicle Power
1. Press and hold
•
A low battery warning sounds every 30 seconds (default setting)
when the batteries are nearly depleted.
to power off iSCAN.
2. Plug the mini-USB end of the supplied USB cable into the PC/IF
jack and connect the USB end to a car DC USB power adapter (not
included, available at your local RadioShack or RadioShack.com).
•
Dispose of batteries promptly and properly. Do not burn or bury
them.
Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type.
Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries
(standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of
different capacities.
•
•
3. Slide Main Power Cut-Off to the ON position.
4. Press and hold
to power on iSCAN.
•
•
Discontinue use of any battery that exhibits leakage, swelling, or
abnormal generation of heat.
If you do not plan to use the iSCAN for a month or longer,
remove the batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals
that can damage electronic parts.
n Note: If you use a cigarette-lighter USB power cable and your
vehicle’s engine is running, you might hear electrical noise from the
engine while scanning. This is normal.
Charging Ni-MH Batteries
1. Press and hold
to power off iSCAN.
Using AC Power
1. Press and hold
2. Make sure Ni-MH batteries are installed and the Battery Type
to power off iSCAN.
Selector switch is set to NI-MH.
2. Plug the mini-USB end of the supplied USB cable
into the PC/IF jack and connect the USB end to a
USB power source, such as your computer or an AC
USB power adapter (not included, available at your
local RadioShack or RadioShack.com).
3. Plug the mini-USB end of the USB cable into the PC/IF slot
and connect the USB end to a USB power source, such as your
computer or an AC USB power adapter.
4. The animated battery icon indicates the batteries are being
charged.
3. Slide Main Power Cut-Off to the ON position.
5. When
appears instead of
, the batteries are fully charged.
4. Press and hold
to power on iSCAN.
Lift
cover
High-capacity batteries may take up to 16 hours to charge.
6. Disconnect iSCAN from the power source.
n Notes:
PC/IF
n Notes:
•
Some USB power adapters generate RF noise that
can interfere with iSCAN’s reception.
To prevent corruption of SD card data, always
power off iSCAN using before connecting or
•
You can use iSCAN while charging batteries, but it is not
recommended. The charging current decreases and charging
time becomes long.
•
disconnecting external power sources.
External electric power is supplied to the iSCAN
through USB bus power (DC 5V 500mA).
•
•
Do not over-charge rechargeable batteries. Overcharging
shortens battery life.
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Using the Main Power Cut-Off Switch
The Main Power Cut-Off switch is only used to prevent battery drain
when iSCAN is not used for long periods of time. Do not use the
Main Power Cut-Off switch on a routine basis.
Basic Operation
Turn on iSCAN and Set Squelch
1. Slide Main Power Cut-Off to the ON position.
Always press and hold
to turn off iSCAN before switching the
2. Press and hold
.
Main Power Cut-Off switch to OFF and before removing the
3. Turn SQUELCH to the midpoint (12 o’clock) position.
batteries. Failure to turn off iSCAN using
corrupted memory on the SD card.
may result in data loss or
w Warning: The Main Power Cut-Off switch will not protect your
iSCAN from damage due to battery leakage when iSCAN is stored
for long periods of time. Always remove the batteries from iSCAN
when placing it into long-term storage.
Connecting Earphones or Headphones
For private listening, you can plug 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) mini-plug
earphones or headphones (not supplied) in the HEADPHONE jack
on top of iSCAN. This automatically disconnects the internal speaker.
Squelch
• The higher the squelch is
set, the stronger the signal
required to break the
squelch.
• To hear weaker signals,
turn SQUELCH
Connecting an External Speaker
In a noisy area, an amplified speaker (not included, available at
your local RadioShack or RadioShack.com) might provide more
comfortable listening. Plug the speaker cable’s 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) mini-
plug into iSCAN’s HEADPHONE jack.
counterclockwise to
increase sensitivity
Power
Listening Safety
Do not wear headphones, earphones, or earbuds while operating a
motor vehicle or riding a bicycle. This can create a traffic hazard and
could be illegal in some areas. To protect your hearing, follow these
guidelines:
• Do not listen at high volume levels. Extended high-volume
listening can lead to permanent hearing loss.
Main Power
Cut-Off
Lift
cover
• Set the volume to the lowest setting. Then turn on your iSCAN
and adjust the volume to a comfortable level.
• Avoid increasing the volume. Your ears will adapt to the volume
level, so a level that does not cause discomfort could still damage
your hearing.
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1 Browse the Library
Using iSCAN’s Main Menu
The heart of iSCAN’s user interface is the Main Menu, where all the
major functions are controlled. The following options are available in
the Main Menu:
1. Press and hold
on iSCAN. The Main Menu
displays.
to turn
–Main Menu
Play
–
Browse Objects
Playlists
Search
Play
Begin playback (scanning) of imported objects in
enabled playlists. See “Programming iSCAN” below
for more information.
Browse Library
Browse Objects
Playlists
Browse the objects that you have imported into
playlists.
2. Press to scroll to Browse
Select State:
Alabama
Alaska
Library, then press to
advance to Select State.
Enable, disable, or rename playlists. See “Enabling
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Search
Access Signal Stalker II, Service Search, and Limit
Browse Library
Restore Skipped
Settings
Access the Library, where you can browse and
pick objects to import into Playlists.
3. Press or to scroll to your
state, then press to advance
to state data types.
Restore all skipped objects so they will be
scanned again in Play Mode.
Select State:
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virgin Islands
Virginia
Access the Settings Menu. See “Changing iSCAN’s
Programming iSCAN
Programming iSCAN consists of three easy steps to transfer new
objects from the Library to iSCAN’s playlists. After programming, you
will need to enable playlists and then you can begin scanning (see
page 26).
4. Scroll to either Agencies,
Counties/Cities, or Systems, then
more information about state
data types.)
Texas
data types:
Agencies
Counties/Cities
Systems
1. Browse the
Library
Browse iSCAN’s Library to find objects that you want
5. Continue to explore the
available options. Press to
advance or “drill in.” Press
to navigate backward or “drill
out.”
2. Select objects When you find objects that you want to monitor,
Select County:
Tarrant
Taylor
Terrell
Terry
Throkmorton
select them to be imported into playlists.
3. Import objects Select one or more playlists where you want the
objects to be imported.
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2 Select Objects from the Library
3 Import Objects to Playlists
1. As you drill into each Library
grouping, you will eventually
see checkboxes ( ) next to
the listings. These listings can
be imported to a playlist.
1. Press MENU after you’ve
selected all the objects from
the Library that you want to
import.
Subcategories
in Category:
Six Flags Over
Library
Import Selected
Back
Main Menu
2. Press /II/SEL at Import
Selected. A list of playlists
displays.
2. Continue to drill into the
listings to see all the objects
available in the grouping.
Playlists for
chosen objects:
Frequencies
in Subcategory
Playlist 001
Playlist 002
Playlist 003
Playlist 004
Security
Ride Operation
Hurricane Harb
Hurricane Harb
3. Scroll to each playlist you want
the selected objects to import
into and press /II/SEL. A
checkmark appears next to
each selected playlist.
3. Press /II/SEL when you find
an object or grouping you
want to import. A checkmark
( ) appears next to the object
or grouping. (Press /II/SEL
again to unselect.)
Playlists for
chosen objects:
Playlist 001
Frequencies
in Subcategory
Security
Playlist 002
Playlist 003
Playlist 004
Ride Operation
Hurricane Harb
Hurricane Harb
n Notes:
4. Press to begin importing
the selected objects into the
selected playlists. (This may
take several minutes.)
Importing:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
importing trunked systems.
A “D” in place of a checkbox indicates that the object or system is
fully digital and cannot be monitored with this version of iSCAN.
An “S” in place of a checkbox indicates that the trunked system is
not supported by the scanner (e.g. MPT 1327, LTR Passport, etc.)
A solid checkbox ( ) indicates that some frequencies in a
subcategory are selected, but not all.
All selected objects and groupings will be imported into the
same playlist or group of playlists that you pick in step 3.
You can pick as many objects as you want from the Library for
importing to playlists.
When you select an entire grouping, all objects associated with
that grouping are also selected.
Channels
new:
changed:
SEL to continue
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Press /II/SEL to continue.
n Notes:
•
We recommend first-time users select a small number of objects
and import them to a single playlist.
•
As you become more familiar with using playlists, you could create
your own organizational strategies. For example, you can group
objects according to type, such as, Police, Fire, Racing, etc. Or you
could group objects according to their geographical area.
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If you select an entire grouping, you may have an excessively
large number of objects imported to a playlist, so be sure you
want to monitor everything that a grouping contains. iSCAN only
monitors one transmission at a time, and trying to scan too many
objects may be slow if they are frequently busy.
-or-
Press to see a list of
System Sites
Cedar Hill
Dallas
•
available sites.
Fort Worth
Richardson
Grapevine
• If only one site is listed,
press /II/SEL to select it.
Importing Trunked Systems
• If more than one site is
listed, press /II/SEL to
place checkmarks next to
the sites closest to your
location.
The same three programming steps are followed for importing
Library” on page 22, one or more sites must be also be selected along
with any individual talkgroup objects.
4. Scroll back to Categories to
select your talkgroups. You
can either:
1. Scroll to the Systems data
Categories
in System:
Fort Hood (US
Oncor Electric
Tarrant
data types:
Agencies
Categories
Systems
type (either under the States
or Counties/Cities level) and
press .
•
Press /II/SEL to select all
talkgroups in the category. A
appears next to the category
n Note: Not all states have a
Systems data type.
-or-
Press to see a list of
2. Scroll to the system you are
Select System
in county:
DFW Communicat
United Parcel
Oncor Energy
DFW Airport Pu
Talkgroups
in Category:
Oncor Dispatch
FB-DIST
•
interested in and press .
available talkgroups. Drill
into the listed talkgroups
and press /II/SEL to select
the talkgroups you want to
monitor.
Oncor Dispatch
Oncor Dispatch
3. Scroll to Sites. You have a few
System Sites
and Categories:
Sites
options for selecting sites:
import your trunked system to a playlist.
•
Press /II/SEL to select all
sites. A appears next to
Sites. When scanning, iSCAN
will automatically use the best
available site.
n Notes:
Categories
•
You can also select the entire system and iSCAN will monitor
all talkgroups and automatically use the best available site.
However, this could result in an excessively large number of
objects imported to a playlist, which can slow your scanning time
with unwanted talkgroups.
•
Talkgroups will not be imported to a playlist unless one or more
sites in the system are also selected.
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4. When finished, press /II/SEL to
Working with Playlists
Playlist Name:
save.
Fort Wort
moves cursor
SEL=OK, MENU=Back
Before you can begin monitoring your imported objects, you must
enable the playlists where your objects are stored. You can also give
your playlists descriptive names.
Press MENU to return to the
playlists menu without saving.
Enabling Playlists
n Note: You can change the names of the playlists using the iSCAN
the application’s help files for more information.
1. In the Main Menu, scroll to
–Main Menu
Play
Browse objects
Playlists
Search
–
Playlists and press to view
the list of playlists.
Working with Objects
Browse Library
Browsing Objects
1. Press MENU until the Main Menu is displayed.
2. Scroll to Browse Objects and press .
3. Press or to scroll through the playlists.
4. Press and to review the objects in each playlist.
2. Press /II/SEL to enable
a playlist for scanning. A
checkmark appears next to the
selected playlist.
–Playlists
–
Playlist 001
Playlist 002
Playlist 003
Playlist 004
Playlist 005
Press /II/SEL again to disable
a playlist.
Playing (Scanning) Objects
Renaming Playlists
You can play a single object or scan all objects in enabled playlists.
You can also pause iSCAN on a single object while it is scanning.
1. In the Playlists Menu, press to
–
Playlists
–
To play objects while browsing:
edit the name.
Playlist 001
Playlist 002
Playlist 003
Playlist 004
Playlist 005
1. Browse to the object you want to play by following the steps for
“Browsing Objects” above.
2. Press /II/SEL to play the selected object.
Press /II/SEL again to scan all objects in enabled playlists.
2. Press or to change the
letter, number, or symbol. Hold
down or to scroll quickly.
Playlist Name:
laylist 001
To scan all active objects in enabled playlists:
1. Press MENU to display the Main Menu.
moves cursor
2. Scroll to Play, then press or /II/SEL to begin playing.
3. Press or to move the cursor
SEL=OK, MENU=Back
to another digit.
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To pause on an active object:
Editing Objects
You can edit the objects in your playlists using iSCAN or the PC
application’s help files for more information.
1. Press /II/SEL while iSCAN is stopped on the object.
2. To resume scanning, press /II/SEL again.
Skipping Objects
You can “skip” objects you no longer want to monitor while scanning
or browsing objects. You can also restore skipped objects.
To edit objects using iSCAN:
Press MENU when iSCAN stops on an object while scanning.
-or-
To skip objects while scanning:
1. Press MENU until the Main Menu is displayed.
2. Scroll to Browse Objects and press .
3. Press or to scroll through the playlists.
4. Press and to scroll to the object you want to edit.
5. Press MENU to activate the Object Edit Menu.
6. Press and to scroll to the option you wish to change.
7. Press to toggle values or proceed to the next step.
1. Press SKIP when iSCAN stops on an unwanted object.
2. iSCAN marks the object as skipped and you will not receive
further transmissions on the object until it is restored.
To resume scanning without skipping the object:
1. Press or when iSCAN stops on an object.
2. iSCAN will interrupt the current transmission and begin scanning
again, but will continue to receive further transmissions on the
object.
The following options are available in the Object Edit Menu:
To skip objects while browsing:
–Object Edit– Menu
1. Browse to the object you want to skip and press SKIP.
Main Menu Navigates to iSCAN’s Main Menu
2. The lower-case “
s
” in the Channel Display Indicator turns to
Cancel
changes
Exits the Object Menu without saving changes
upper-case “ ” to indicate the object is skipped.
S
Save
changes
Saves your changes and exits the Object Menu
To restore all skipped objects:
Alpha Tag
Change the name of the selected object. Follow the on-
screen instructions and press , , , to change the
object name.
1. Press MENU to display the Main Menu.
2. Scroll to Restore Skipped and press .
Set
Playlists
Change the playlists that the selected object is a member
of. Press /II/SEL to change playlist membership by adding
or removing checkmarks next to the playlists. Press to
save and return to the Object Menu.
To restore skipped objects one at a time:
1. Browse to the skipped object you want to restore and press
SKIP.
2. The upper-case “S” in the Channel Display Indicator turns to
lower-case “
s
” to indicate the object is no longer skipped.
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–Object Edit– Menu
–Object Edit– Menu
Locked
Out
When checked, the selected object will not be scanned and
the Locked Out status is not changed when the Main Menu’s
“Restore Skipped” utility is used. Locked Out objects are
Flash
Pattern
Defines a 32-step pattern used when the Light Mode is
set to Flash. To set the Flash Pattern, follow the on-screen
instructions and press , , , to set the pattern value.
information.
indicated by an “L” in the Channel Status Indicator, for
example, “pLD” indicates that the object is locked out.
On Time
Off Time
Control the backlight-on duration for each of the 32 steps in
the Flash Pattern. To set the On Time, follow the on-screen
instructions and press , , , to set the On Time in 10
millisecond increments.
Skipped
Priority
When checked, the selected object is skipped and will
not be scanned. Skipped status is restored when the Main
Control the backlight-off duration for each of the 32 steps in
the Flash Pattern. To set the Off Time, follow the on-screen
instructions and press , , , to set the Off Time in 10
millisecond increments.
When checked, priority is enabled for the selected object.
Priority causes the scanner to check for activity more fre-
quently. Priority status is indicated in the Channel Status
Indicator: Lower case “p” indicates that priority is not
enabled for the object, and upper case “
P” indicates that
Delete
Object
Removes the object from iSCAN’s working memory configu-
ration. This does not alter the Library data, so if necessary,
the object can be imported to iSCAN’s Playlists again. To
delete the current object, Press and follow the on-screen
instructions.
priority is enabled for the object.
n Note: Priority Mode must be enabled in the Settings Menu
to use the Priority feature. See “Changing iSCAN’s Settings” on page
31.
Delay
When checked, delay is enabled for the selected object.
Delay causes the scanner to wait for two seconds after
a transmission to receive reply traffic before resuming
scanning.
Changing iSCAN’s Settings
Use the Settings Menu to customize iSCAN’s factory default settings.
To access the Settings Menu, press MENU until the Main Menu
appears, scroll to Settings, and press .
Attenuate
When checked, attenuation is enabled for the selected
object. Attenuation helps reduce interference from strong
local transmitters. Attenuate is not available in the Object
Menu for trunked talkgroups.
–Settings– Menu
Main Menu
Back
Jumps to the Main Menu.
Alarm
Light
Defines an audible alarm that is heard whenever there is
activity on the object. Press or to select the desired
alarm sound.
Jumps back (typically to the Main Menu).
Saves the changes made to the Settings options.
Save Changes
Default Vals
Defines backlight behavior for the selected object. Press
or to select the desired light behavior. The options are:
Restores all items in the Settings Menu to their
factory default values.
• Leave – use default backlight settings
• On – turn the backlight on
• Flash – flash according to the Flash Pattern setting
Simple Display
Disable this option to display more information
about objects. By default, iSCAN operates with
a simplified display that only shows object and
playlist names.
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–Settings– Menu
Searching
Priority Mode
When checked, Priority Mode is enabled. Objects
that have Priority enabled in the Object Edit Menu
will be checked more frequently for activity.
iSCAN features three search modes: Signal Stalker II, Service Search,
and Limit Search. When you find a frequency, you can store it as an
object in a playlist.
Priority Time
Controls how frequently conventional channel
priority objects are checked.
Signal Stalker II
G Atten Mode
When checked, Global Attenuator mode is
enabled and iSCAN applies attenuation to every
object and search, ignoring the individual object’s
attenuation setting.
Signal Stalker II sweeps rapidly through frequency ranges in 1 MHz
blocks, looking for transmissions from nearby strong signal sources.
To use Signal Stalker II:
n Note: Global Attenuation must be
1. Press MENU to access the Main Menu, scroll to Search, and
activated (next menu item).
press to enter to the Search Menu.
G Atten On
Key Beeps
Activates Global Attenuation.
2. Scroll to Signal Stalker and press to enter the Stalker Menu.
Enables or disables key beep sounds.
Controls the volume of key beep sounds.
• Select All Bands to perform a Signal Stalker II search on all
Beep Volume
Alert Volume
common land mobile radio bands.
Controls the volume of object and low battery
alert sounds.
• Select Public Safety to perform a faster Signal Stalker II
search on frequency ranges commonly used for public safety
communications.
Contrast
Sets the contrast of the LCD display.
LiteMode
Sets the backlight mode to On, Stealth, Normal,
Key, or Ignore.
iSCAN will immediately begin to sweep the frequency ranges
you have selected.
LiteArea
Controls whether the LCD, keypad, or both should
be illuminated when the backlight is active.
n Note: Press SKIP to block reception of undesired signals.
LiteTime
Controls how long the backlight stays on.
To store found objects in playlists:
Welcome Text 1-5
Sets the text displayed when iSCAN is first turned
on.
1. Press MENU when you find a frequency you want to store.
2. Select Store Channel.
Blink Time 1-2
Show Radio ID
For alternating display elements, controls the
amount of time each item is displayed.
3. Press SEL. The new object is added to the first playlist and has
the alpha tag “Stalker.”
When enabled, displays the Radio ID (if available
for trunk radio systems that use the Radio ID
feature).
n Note: To move the new object to another playlist or edit
PC/IF CCDump
Low Batt Time
When enabled, trunking control channel data is
sent to the PC/IF port.
To change the Signal Stalker II options:
Controls the interval (seconds) between low-
battery alert sounds.
Press MENU while Signal Stalker II is active. The following options
are available:
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–Stalker– Menu
Service Search
Main Menu
Navigate back to iSCAN’s Main Menu.
Navigate back to the Signal Stalker Menu.
Stores a found frequency as an object in the first playlist.
The Service Search function is a good way to find activity on
local frequencies. The Service Search function searches through
frequencies used by the following radio services: Public Safety,
Aircraft, Railroad, Amateur, CB, Marine, and FRS/GMRS/MURS.
Stalker Menu
Store Channel
Cancel Changes Exit the Signal Stalker Menu without saving changes.
Save Changes
Attenuator
Save your changes and exit the Signal Stalker Menu.
To use Service Search:
1. Press MENU to access the Main Menu, scroll to Search, and
press to enter to the Searches Menu.
2. Scroll to Service Search and press to enter the Services Menu.
3. Select the type of Service Search you wish to perform.
n Note: Press SKIP to block reception of undesired signals.
Limits the effective range of Signal Stalker II and may
help reduce interference from strong local transmitters.
Press /II/SEL or to enable or disable Attenuator.
Zeromatic
Delay
Helps iSCAN tune to exact frequencies when searching.
Press /II/SEL or to enable or disable Zeromatic.
When delay is enabled, iSCAN waits for two seconds
after a transmission before resuming search. Press
/II/SEL or to enable or disable delay.
To store found objects in playlists:
1. Press MENU when you find a frequency you want to store.
2. Select Store Channel.
Special Mode
When Special Mode is enabled, Signal Stalker II will
skip any 1 MHz block where you have skipped five or
more frequencies using the SKIP key. Special Mode
is useful when you are close to many high power
transmitters that are close together in frequency. Press
/II/SEL or to enable or disable Special Mode.
3. Press SEL. The new object is added to the first playlist and has
the alpha tag “Stored Search.”
n Note: To move the new object to another playlist or edit
Frequency
Ranges
Enable or disable the frequency ranges that Signal
Stalker II sweeps. Disabling unwanted frequency
ranges speeds up Signal Stalker II. Press /II/SEL or
to enable or disable frequency ranges.
To change the Service Search options:
All Bands
frequency ranges
25-54 MHz
VHF Low Band
Press MENU while Service Search is active. The following Service
Search options are available:
108-137 MHz
137-174 MHz
216-300 MHz
300-406 MHz
406-470 MHz
470-512 MHz
764-797 MHz
806-869 MHz
894-1300 MHz
VHF Aircraft Band
VHF High Band
220 MHz Commercial/Amateur Band
UHF Military Air Band
UHF Band
–Services– Menu
Public Safety
Search commonly used public safety frequencies:
UHF-T Band
33.4-46.5 MHz
151-170 MHz
453-467 MHz
764-797 MHz
851-869 MHz
VHF Low Band
VHF High Band
UHF Band
700 MHz Band
800 MHz Band
700 MHz Band
800 MHz Band
900 MHz Band, 23 cm Amateur Band
Public Safety
frequency ranges
33.4-46.5 MHz
151-170 MHz
453-467 MHz
764-797 MHz
806-869 MHz
VHF Low Band
VHF High Band
UHF Band
700 MHz Band
800 MHz Band
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–Services– Menu
–”Service X”– Menu
Zeromatic
Helps iSCAN tune to exact frequencies when searching.
Press /II/SEL or to enable or disable Zeromatic.
Zeromatic does not have any effect in channel-based
searches such as CB, Marine and FRS/GMRS/MURS
bands.
Aircraft
Search civilian and military air frequencies:
108-118 MHz
118-137 MHz
138-150 MHz
225-400 MHz
Navigation
Civilian Voice
Military Voice (excludes 2m Amateur)
Military Voice
Delay
When delay is enabled, iSCAN waits for two seconds
after a transmission before resuming search. Press /II/
SEL or to enable or disable delay.
Railroad
Amateur
Search the Association of American Railroads (AAR) VHF
railroad frequencies used in the US and Canada.
Search amateur radio frequencies:
RX Mode
Sets the RX modulation mode to automatic, or forces
AM mode or FM mode. RX Mode functions in Aircraft
and Amateur bands. Press or to change.
28.0-29.7 MHz
50-54 MHz
144-148 MHz
222-225 MHz
420-450 MHz
902-928 MHz
10m Band
6m Band
2m Band
1.25cm Band
70cm Band
33cm Band
Frequency
Ranges
For Service Searches that utilize frequency ranges, this
option allows you to control which ranges are searched.
The Frequency Ranges option is available in the Public
Safety, Aircraft and Amateur Radio Service Searches.
Press /II/SEL or to enable or disable frequency ranges.
1240-1300 MHz 23cm Band
CB
Search the Citizens Band radio frequencies.
Search the VHF-FM marine radio band.
Marine
Limit Search
FRS/GMRS/
MURS
Search the FRS, GMRS, MURS, DOT and STAR radio
frequencies.
iSCAN’s Limit Search feature allows you to configure a customized
search between the lower and upper frequencies that you choose.
To change the Service Search parameters:
To use Limit Search:
1. Press MENU to access the Main Menu, scroll to Search, and
press to enter to the Searches Menu.
Press MENU while any Service Search is active. The following options
are available:
2. Scroll to Limit Search and press to start the Limit Search.
–”Service X”– Menu
n Note: Press SKIP to block reception of undesired signals.
Main Menu
Navigates to iSCAN’s Main Menu.
Srvc Srch Menu Navigates to the Services Menu.
To store found objects in playlists:
Store Channel
Stores a found frequency as an object in the first playlist.
1. Press MENU when you find a frequency you want to store.
2. Select Store Channel.
Cancel Changes Exits the Service Search Menu without saving changes.
Save Changes
Attenuator
Saves your changes and exits the Service Search Menu.
3. Press SEL. The new object is added to the first playlist and has
Limits the effective range of Service Search and may
help reduce interference from strong local transmitters.
Press /II/SEL or to enable or disable Attenuator.
the alpha tag “Stored Search.”
n Note: To move the new object to another playlist or edit
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To change Limit Search parameters:
Weather Modes
Press MENU while Limit Search is active. The following Limit Search
options are available:
iSCAN is a sophisticated and powerful NOAA weather radio receiver.
You can use iSCAN to:
–Limits– Menu
• Monitor 24-hour NOAA weather radio broadcasts using Normal
Main Menu
Navigate to iSCAN’s Main Menu.
Weather Mode.
Search Menu
Store Channel
Navigate to the Search Menu.
• Monitor for severe weather broadcasts while you continue
Stores a found frequency as an object in the first playlist.
scanning other channels using Weather Priority Mode.
Cancel Changes Exit the Limits Menu without saving any changes.
• Monitor for warnings received in your defined geographic area
using SAME Standby Mode.
Save Changes
Attenuator
Saves your changes and exits the Limits Menu.
Limits the effective range of Limit Search and may help
reduce interference from strong local transmitters.
Press /II/SEL or to enable or disable Attenuator.
• Quickly access and monitor Skywarn repeater frequencies stored
in the Skywarn playlist.
n Note: Your scanner incorporates weather alert as one of
its features and is an extremely sensitive high quality receiver
for weather frequencies. However, the supplied flex antenna is
optimized for general purpose scanning. If you use this scanner as
your only means for receiving weather alerts, please check to be
sure you are receiving a clear signal on the flex antenna or switch to
an external antenna that gives you clear reception of a local NOAA
weather broadcast.
Zeromatic
Delay
Helps iSCAN tune to exact frequencies when searching.
Press /II/SEL or to enable or disable Zeromatic.
When delay is enabled, iSCAN waits for two seconds
after a transmission before resuming search. Press /II/
SEL or to enable or disable delay.
Lo
Hi
Sets the lower frequency for the Limit Search frequency
range. Follow the on-screen instructions and press ,
, , to edit and save the lower frequency.
Sets the upper frequency for the Limit Search frequency
range. Follow the on-screen instructions and press ,
, , to edit and save the upper frequency.
Normal Weather Mode
Monitor the National Weather Service’s NOAA weather broadcasts
in your area. To listen to NOAA weather broadcasts, press
, then
press or to select the strongest NOAA channel for your area.
Weather Priority Mode
To receive severe weather broadcasts while you continue scanning
other channels, set your local NOAA channel as the Weather Priority
channel. iSCAN samples the Weather Priority channel periodically
to see if the All Hazards 1050 Hz Warning Alert Tone is present. If it
is, the scanner will display an alert and tune to the specified weather
frequency to monitor the alert.
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n Note: Weather Priority does not work in all scanning modes. See
SAME Standby Mode
the following table for Weather Priority operation.
About SAME Signals
Normal Priority
is ON and WX
Priority is ON
Normal Priority
is ON and WX
Priority is Off
Normal Priority
is OFF and WX
Priority is ON
Each weather alert is preceded with a digitally encoded SAME
(Specific Area Message Encoding) signal, then a 1050 Hz tone.
The SAME signal includes a FIPS (Federal Information Processing
Standard) code and an event code that corresponds with the type of
alert being sent. The FIPS code format is:
Checks both
Normal Priority
channel and WX channel
Priority chanel
Check only
Normal Priority
Checks only WX
Priority channel
Scan (Play)
Mode
Subdivisions
State
County
Alert displays
when 1050Hz
tone is detected
No Alert
Alert displays
when 1050Hz
tone is detected
0-9 (0=entire area)
01-50 (00=all states)
XXX (000=all counties)
Example: 048439 (0=entire area; 48=Texas; 439=Tarrant County)
Signal Stalker II No Priority
No Priority
Operation
No Priority
Operation
n Note: A current list of FIPS codes is located at:
Mode
Operation
No Priority
Operation
No Priority
Operation
No Priority
Operation
Search Mode
Programming FIPS Codes
You can specify SAME alerts for up to ten locations by programming
the FIPS codes for the subdivision, state, or county. Before you can
use SAME Standby Mode, you must program at least one FIPS code.
No Priority
Operation
No Priority
Operation
No Priority
Operation
WX Mode
No Priority
Operation
No Priority
Operation
No Priority
Operation
While Browsing
Objects
(-Browser- is
displayed)
1. Press
to activate Weather Mode, then press MENU.
2. Scroll to SAME 1 Tag and press to enter a name for the SAME
1 location.
To set the Weather Priority channel:
1. Press , then press or to select the strongest NOAA
channel for your area.
3. Follow the on screen instructions to create and save the name.
4. Scroll down to SAME 1 FIPS and press to enter a FIPS code
for SAME 1.
2. Press MENU and scroll to Priority.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to enter and save the FIPS
3. Press or to select the NOAA weather radio channel that you
code for your local area.
identified in step 1.
6. Scroll down to SAME 1 Enable and press /II/SEL or to enable
4. Scroll to Save Changes and press /II/SEL or to save.
the SAME 1 location.
7. Repeat steps 2-6 if you want to program SAME information for
other areas.
8. When finished, Scroll to Save Changes and press /II/SEL or
to save changes, or press MENU and follow the on-screen
instructions to save changes and exit.
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Activating SAME Standby Mode
After you have programmed FIPS codes for one or more SAME
locations, you can activate SAME Standby Mode:
Working with iSCAN’s Data
SD Card
Your iSCAN comes with a 2 GB SD card already formatted, installed,
and ready for use. To manage SD card contents, remove it from iSCAN
and insert it into your computer’s SD card slot or external SD card
reader. External SD card readers are available at your local RadioShack
store or RadioShack.com.
1. Press
, then press or to select the strongest NOAA
channel for your area.
2. Press SKIP to select Standby Mode. The speaker silences and
SKIP = Normal appears at the bottom of the screen.
iSCAN monitors the selected weather channel for SAME alerts
that match the locations you have programmed. If a matching
alert is detected, iSCAN will sound an alarm, display the type of
alert on the screen, and monitor the alert message.
You can then use the iSCAN PC Application to:
• Access the card
• Update the Library
n Note: Press SKIP again to return to Normal Weather Mode.
• Edit iSCAN’s configuration and stored objects
• Backup data stored on the card
• Optimize the card
Skywarn
Many areas of the country have amateur radio repeaters that have
been designated as “Skywarn” repeaters. During times of severe
weather, these repeaters are used to relay reports of severe weather
directly to meteorologists at a local National Weather Service
forecast office. By monitoring Skywarn repeaters, you’ll hear about
severe weather conditions before they are reported by local radio
and television media.
• Reformat the card if necessary
n Notes:
•
•
•
•
•
Reading from or writing to the SD card while it is installed in
iSCAN is not supported. The SD card must be removed from
iSCAN and connected to a computer using an SD card interface.
You can purchase additional cards, format them for use with
iSCAN, then use them to store different configurations or
backups.
Always use the iSCAN PC Application to format the SD card.
This will ensure that the card is properly formatted for best
performance in iSCAN.
The SD card comes formatted for the standard FAT file system
with a cluster size of 32k. (Note that this is not the same as the
“FAT32” file system.)
To monitor Skywarn, store your local Skywarn repeater frequencies as
objects in the Skywarn playlist:
1. Browse for Skywarn frequencies in the iSCAN Library and import
3. Quickly access the Skywarn playlist by pressing
while iSCAN
is in Normal Weather Mode.
If you must reformat the SD card, or if you use additional cards
(2GB or smaller), format using the FAT file system with 32k
clusters.
n Notes:
•
The Skywarn playlist works like any other playlist. It can be enabled
and disabled for scanning along with the 20 regular playlists.
•
•
If you use SD cards larger than 2GB, format using FAT32 with 32k
clusters.
•
When activated from Normal Weather Mode, all other playlists
are temporarily disabled, and only objects mapped to the
Skywarn playlist will be monitored.
Formatting the SD card for other file system types may cause
iSCAN to malfunction.
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Removing and Inserting the SD Card
SD Card Contents
w Warning: To prevent data corruption on the SD card, before
The following table shows the directory structure for iSCAN’s SD
card. You may wish to make a copy of the CDAT folder on your
computer as a backup.
removing the batteries:
•
•
Turn iSCAN off by pressing holding
Unplug from external power
.
w Warning: Modifying these directories or their contents is not
recommended and may cause iSCAN to malfunction.
The SD card will be damaged if removed while the iSCAN is in
operation and powered by external power.
BTMP
CDAT
DB
Contains temporary files used by iSCAN while it is running.
Contains your iSCAN programming.
Contains the RadioReference Library.
MTMP
STMP
Contains temporary files used by iSCAN while it is running.
Contains temporary files used by iSCAN while it is running.
SD Card Error Messages
iSCAN’s SD card must be formatted correctly to work with the
scanner. If the SD card is corrupted, defective, improperly formatted,
improperly installed, or missing, iSCAN will report one or more of the
following errors:
D card
sh to remove
Unable to get an initialization response from the
SD card at power-up
No SD card found
Unable to read valid low-level file system informa-
tion (partition tables, etc.) from installed SD card
at power-up
No file system on SD
card
To remove the SD card:
1. Turn off iSCAN by pressing and holding
.
SD card has a cluster size other than 32k. 32k is
required by iSCAN
Bad file system: 32k
clusters required
2. Unplug from external power.
3. Remove the battery compartment cover and the batteries.
Unrecoverable error reading the SD card. Try
powering iSCAN off and on again.
SD Read Error
SD Write Error
SD card Full!
4. To eject the SD card, push the bottom of the SD card until it
clicks.
Unrecoverable error writing the SD card. Try pow-
ering iSCAN off and on again.
5. Slide the SD card out of the slot.
The SD card has no more free space
To insert the SD card:
The SD card socket indicates that no SD card is
inserted
SD card is not
inserted
1. Position the SD card face up and slide into the slot.
2. Gently push in the SD card until it clicks to lock it in place.
3. Replace the batteries and battery compartment cover.
The SD card socket indicates that the SD card’s
write-protect switch is in the “lock” or “protected”
position
SD card is write
protected
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Welcome Screen
Installing the iSCAN PC Application
iSCAN comes with a powerful, easy-to-use PC Application used for:
• Updating the Library to the most current version
Click “Next” to begin the
installation process of the
InstallAware Wizard for iSCAN.
• Formatting and maintaining the SD card
• Making changes to iSCAN’s programming and configuration
• Updating iSCAN’s firmware for enhancements and bug fixes
Click “Cancel” to abort the
install.
Refer to the iSCAN PC Application’s Help system to learn how to use
the iSCAN PC Application.
License Agreement
This is the license agreement
with RadioReference.com LLC
for the use of the Library files.
You must accept the license
agreement before you can
install the software.
Check the Accept message
checkbox and then click “Next”
to begin the install.
Setup Type
Choose the options to be
installed.
• “Complete” installs all parts
of the iSCAN package.
• “Compact” installs the
minimum required features.
• “Custom” allows you to
disable installation of some
features.
To install, insert the CD into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. The
iSCAN Application’s installer should start automatically. If it does not,
navigate to your CD-ROM drive and run the iSCANCD.exe program.
To start install, click the “Install Software” button. The following
components will be installed:
Select the install type desired,
and then click “Next.”
• The iSCAN PC Application and help files
• The current version of the frequency database Library
• The current USB cable drivers
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Custom Setup
Completing the InstallAware Wizard
If you selected the custom
install, this screen will appear
allowing you to choose the
components to be installed.
This is the final check before
installation begins.
Click “Next” to perform the
installation.
Once the components have
been selected, click “Next” to
continue.
Destination Folder
Installing iSCAN
Select the destination folder
for the application and the USB
cable drivers.
This screen is shown while the
selected files are being copied
to the computer.
The database Library files will
be installed in the iSCAN\DB
folder located in your My
Documents folder regardless of
this setting.
When this process is complete,
click “Next” to continue.
Click “Next” to continue.
Select Program Shortcuts Folder
Completing the Install
This is the final install screen.
If the option to install the USB
Cable drivers was selected, a
DOS window with the install will
be shown briefly.
Select the name of the folder
used to store shortcuts in the
Start menu.
Click “Next” to continue.
To start the iSCAN Application,
check the “Run iSCAN now”
checkbox and click “Finish.”
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The flash pattern is set for each block by specifying the number or
letter associated with the desired flash pattern. Using this technique
it is possible to define simple or complex flash patterns.
Additional Information
Flash Patterns
“On Time” and “Off Time” control the backlight on and backlight off
duration for each of the 32 steps in the flash pattern. On Time and
Off Time are specified in 10 millisecond increments. For example, an
On Time of 50 means the light will come on for 500 milliseconds (or
one-half second) for each flash pattern step where the light is set to
on.
Each object uses a 32-step Flash Pattern that you can define so you
can identify an active object at a glance from across the room. Flash
patterns are defined in the Edit Objects Menu (see “Editing Objects” on
page 29.).
Each step in the 32-step flash pattern defines whether the backlight
is on or off for the durations specified in the “On Time” and “Off
Time” settings for the object. The 32-step Flash Pattern consists of
eight blocks with four steps for each block. The flash pattern within a
four step block is defined using the characters 0-9 and A-F. The flash
patterns for each four step block are:
There are many different possible flash patterns possible with this
feature. Here are a few that you can use to get started:
Flash pattern: 55555555, On Time: 50, Off Time: 50
These are the default values for flash pattern, On Time and Off Time.
When the object is active, the LED backlight will flash on and off at a
rate of one flash per second, with each flash lasting half a second.
0:
1:
2:
3:
4:
5:
6:
7:
8:
9:
A:
B:
C:
D:
E:
F:
Flash pattern: 88888888, On Time: 50, Off Time: 50
This combination causes the LED backlight to come on for a half
second every two seconds.
Flash pattern: A8A8A8A8, On Time: 1, Off Time: 5
This combination creates an interesting “strobe light” effect similar
to the emergency lights on a public safety vehicle.
Many more combinations are possible—you can experiment to find
the ones that work for you.
=ON, =OFF
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Problem
Cause
Solution
Troubleshooting
The scanner is Squelch may
on but does
not scan
Turn the squelch control
Problem
Cause
Solution
not be adjusted counterclockwise.
correctly.
The scanner
does not turn
on
No power.
Ensure that iSCAN is equipped with
fresh batteries. If powering iSCAN
from external power, make sure
that the external power plug is fully
inserted into iSCAN’s PC/IF jack.
The scanner
does not rec-
ognize the SD formatted.
Card
The SD Card
is not properly
Use the iSCAN PC Application to
reformat the card. If using Windows to
format the card, the card format must
be FAT with 32k clusters.
Low battery
Low batteries
Recharge rechargeable batteries,
replace alkaline batteries, or plug in to
external power.
The SD Card
may not be
inserted fully.
Press the SD Card into the slot until
a click is heard and the card is fully
inserted in the slot.
warning beeps
and message
on LCD display
The SD Card
may be
defective.
Replace with a new SD Card.
Poor or no
reception
Weak signals
from distant
stations.
Reposition for best reception.
Turn SQUELCH counter-clockwise.
The SD Card
is not properly
formatted.
Use the iSCAN PC Application to
reformat the card.
Init SD Card
remains when
the scanner is
turned on
Attenuator in
use on weak
signals.
Check performance with and without
attenuator activated; use setting with
best reception.
The SD Card
may not be
inserted fully.
Press the SD Card into the slot until
a click is heard and the card is fully
inserted in the slot.
Strong signal
overload
from nearby
transmitter.
Check performance with and without
attenuator activated; use setting with
best reception.
iSCAN does
not accept
a firmware
upgrade
The USB cable Connect the USB cable to the scanner
is not plugged
into the com-
puter or the
scanner.
and the computer to proceed.
Loose or defec- Inspect antenna and connectors and
tive antenna. correct any problems found.
Incorrect mod- Ensure that proper modulation mode
ulation mode
selected.
is selected for the type of system
being monitored. If necessary, use
iSCAN PC Application to change
modulation mode. See “RX Mode” on
The USB cable Use the CD to install the cable drivers.
drivers are not
installed.
The batteries
are low and all
functions that
write data to
the SD Card
(including
Recharge or replace the batteries.
Scanning
not available
shown on
display
scanning) are
disabled to
prevent data
corruption.
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Object capacity.................................................................... > 10 million,
Nominal, with 2 GB SD Card
Specifications
Frequency Range
Step
Mode (Default)
AM
AM
AM
FM
Varies depending on user configuration
25.0000 − 26.9600 MHz
26.9650 − 27.4050 MHz
27.4100 − 29.5050 MHz
29.5100 − 29.7000 MHz
10 kHz
10 kHz
5 kHz
Receiving modes ................................... AM, FM, FM-MOT (Motorola),
LTR (EF Johnson), CTCSS, DCS,
EDACS wide/narrow (GE/Ericsson/HARRIS)
5 kHz
29.7100 − 49.8300 MHz
49.8350 − 54.0000 MHz
108.000 − 136.9916 MHz
137.000 − 137.995 MHz
10 kHz
5 kHz
8.33 kHz
5 kHz
FM
FM
AM
FM
Receiving system ...................Triple conversion PLL super heterodyne
WX frequencies.............................. 162.400, 162.425, 162.450, 162.475,
162.500, 162.525, 162.550 MHz
Display................................... Full dot matrix bitmap LCD (96x48 dots)
138.000 − 143.9875 MHz
144.000 − 147.9950 MHz
148.000 − 150.7875 MHz
150.800 − 150.8450 MHz
150.8525 − 154.4975 MHz
154.5150 − 154.6400 MHz
154.6500 − 156.2550 MHz
156.2750 − 157.4500 MHz
157.4700 − 161.5725 MHz
161.6000 − 161.9750 MHz
162.0000 − 174.0000 MHz
216.0025 − 219.9975 MHz
220.0000 − 224.9950 MHz
225.0000 − 397.99375 MHz
380.0000 − 419.987500 MHz
420.0000 − 450.000000 MHz
450.00625 − 469.99375 MHz
470.00000 − 512.00000 MHz
764.00000 − 781.996875 MHz
791.00000 − 796.996875 MHz
806.00000 − 823.987500 MHz
849.00000 − 868.987500 MHz
894.00000 − 939.987500 MHz
940.00000 − 960.000000 MHz
1240.0000 − 1300.00000 MHz
12.5 kHz
5 kHz
12.5 kHz
5 kHz
7.5 kHz
5 kHz
7.5 kHz
25 kHz
7.5 kHz
5 kHz
12.5 kHz
5 kHz
5 kHz
6.25 kHz
12.5 kHz
5 kHz
6.25 kHz
6.25 kHz
3.125 kHz
3.125 kHz
12.5 kHz
12.5 kHz
12.5 kHz
6.25 kHz
6.25 kHz
AM
FM
FM
FM
FM
FM
FM
FM
FM
FM
FM
FM
FM
AM
FM
FM
FM
FM
Sensitivity (fm 20 dB Quieting unless otherwise noted)
VHF Low.....................................................................................0.3 μV
VHF Aircraft (20 dBq AM) .........................................................1.0 μV
VHF High 137-174 MHz.............................................................0.5 μV
VHF High 216-300 MHz ..........................................................0.5 μV
UHF Low 300 - 406MHz.............................................................0.8 μV
UHF/UHF-T 406 - 512 MHz.......................................................0.5 μV
UHF High 764 - 960 MHz ..........................................................0.7 μV
1240 - 1300 MHz........................................................................0.7 μV
Squelch sensitivity (Band center)
Threshold.....................................................................AM/FM 0.5 μV
Tight..................................................(S+N)/N: AM 20 dB, FM 25 dB
Spurious rejection..................................VHF High at 154.1 MHz: 40 dB
(Except Primary image)
Signal to noise ratio ......................................................35-40 dB typical
(100 μV input signal)
FM
FM
FM
FM
FM
FM
FM
Scanning rate without Trunking............138 – 147.9 MHz: 65ch/second
(in 100 kHz Intervals)
Search rate .....................................162.25 − 167.25 MHz: 80 steps/sec.
Scan and Search delay time.................................................... 2 seconds
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Audio max. power RF input...................................100 μV at 154.1 MHz
(DEV:3kHz at1kHz)
Birdie Frequencies
Every scanner has birdie frequencies. Birdies are signals created inside
the scanner’s receiver, which may interfere with transmissions on the
same frequencies. If you program one of these frequencies, you hear
only noise on that frequency. If the interference is not severe, you
might be able to turn Squelch clockwise to omit the birdie.
8 Ohms Resistor Load at speaker terminal
(BTL): 280 m Watts
Intermediate frequency
1st ....................................................................................... 380.8 MHz
2nd........................................................................................ 21.4 MHz
3rd............................................................................................455 kHz
To find the birdies in your scanner, disconnect the antenna and move
it away from the scanner. Make sure that no other nearby radio or TV
sets are turned on near the scanner. Search every frequency range
from its lowest frequency to the highest. Occasionally, the searching
will stop as if it has found a signal, often without any sound. This
is a birdie. Make a list of all the birdies in your scanner for future
reference.
Current drain ............................ 8 Ohm internal speaker at 154.1 MHz,
5V Ext Power, Squelched: 120mA
(Back light off/without charging)
Antenna impedance..................................................................50 Ohms
Operating temperature range......................................... –10°C to 60°C
Speaker..................................Built-in 36 mm 8 Ohms dynamic speaker
Care
Your scanner is not waterproof. Do not expose it to rain, moisture,
or extremely high humidity. If the scanner gets wet, wipe it dry
immediately. Use and store the scanner only in normal temperature
environments. Handle the scanner carefully; do not drop it. Keep
the scanner away from dust and dirt, and wipe it with a damp cloth
occasionally to keep it looking new.
Operating voltage.......................DC 2.4 Volts (2 AA Ni-MH batteries)
DC 3 Volts (2 AA alkaline batteries)
External power and charge voltage...........USB Power (DC 5V 500mA)
Dimensions (HWD) ................................................ 4 15/16 x 2 5/16 x 1 inch
(127 x 60 x 27 mm)
Weight .................................................................................6.7 oz. (190g)
Service and Repair
Without antenna and batteries
If your scanner is not performing as it should, take it to your
local RadioShack store for assistance. To locate your nearest
RadioShack, use the store locator feature on RadioShack’s website
follow the menu options. Modifying or tampering with the scanner’s
internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate its
warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it.
PC application software ...........................Windows 2000, Windows XP,
Windows Vista
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According to the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA),
as amended, 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).
FCC Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a scanning receiver, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
This scanner is designed to prevent reception of illegal transmissions,
in compliance with the law which requires that scanners be
manufactured in such a way as to not be easily modifiable to pick up
those transmissions. Do not open your scanner’s case to make any
modifications that could allow it to pick up transmissions that are not
legal to listen to. Doing so could subject you to legal penalties.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
In some areas, mobile use of this scanner is unlawful or requires a
permit. Check the laws in your area. We encourage responsible, legal
scanner use.
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
Key Terminology
Alpha tag
Alpha-numeric object name displayed on the LCD
that can be specified by a user.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Attenuator
Backlight
Reduces interference due to intermodulation.
Illuminates the LCD and/or keypad for night time
use.
Channel
See “Object”
Scanning Legally
CTCSS/DCS
Continuous Tone-Coded Squelch System/Digital
Coded squelch System, a squelch control system
which reduces interference when using the same
frequency.
Your scanner covers frequencies used by many different groups
including police and fire departments, ambulance services,
government agencies, private companies, amateur radio services,
military operations, pager services, and wireline (telephone and
telegraph) service providers. It is legal to listen to almost every
transmission your scanner can receive. However, there are some
transmissions you should never intentionally listen to. These include:
• Telephone conversations (cellular, cordless, or other private
means of telephone signal transmission)
EDACS
Trunking system technology provided by GE/Erics-
son/MA-COM or Harris.
Image Frequency Undesired frequency that differs from the required
received frequency.
Intermodulation
LTR
Occurs when two or more strong signals mix, which
generates a “false” frequency such as image fre-
quency and distorts receiving sound.
• Pager transmissions
• Any scrambled or encrypted transmissions
E.F. Johnson’s trunking system.
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Object
Priority
SAME
Location where a frequency and its associated infor-
mation are stored.
Limited Warranty
RadioShack warrants this product against defects in materials and
workmanship under normal use by the original purchaser for one
(1) year after the date of purchase from a RadioShack-owned store
or an authorized RadioShack franchisee or dealer. RADIOSHACK
MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES.
Function not to miss important calls while scanning
channels.
Specific Area Message Encoding system. NOAA
broadcasts alerts corresponding to specified areas.
S-meter
Scan
Indicates relative signal strength of a received signal.
Search to find an active frequency through channels.
This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by
or attributable to abuse, misuse, failure to follow instructions,
improper installation or maintenance, alteration, accident, Acts of
God (such as floods or lightning), or excess voltage or current; (b)
improper or incorrectly performed repairs by persons who are not
a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility; (c) consumables such as
fuses or batteries; (d) ordinary wear and tear or cosmetic damage;
(e) transportation, shipping or insurance costs; (f) costs of product
removal, installation, set-up service, adjustment or reinstallation; and
(g) claims by persons other than the original purchaser.
Scanner
Wideband radio receiver for performing search/scan
to find an active frequency. It can receive Aircraft, CB,
Fire, FRS, HAM, Militarily-air, Public safety, Railroad
communication, Weather broadcast, etc.
Search
Search an active frequency though frequency bands.
Powerful tool for rapidly finding a nearby signal.
Skips over specified frequencies or channels.
Signal Stalker ll
Skip
Squelch
Allows you to increase or decrease the radio’s muting
ability to receiving signals.
Should a problem occur that is covered by this warranty, take the
product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase
date to any RadioShack store in the U.S. RadioShack will, at its
option, unless otherwise provided by law: (a) repair the product
without charge for parts and labor; (b) replace the product with the
same or a comparable product; or (c) refund the purchase price.
All replaced parts and products, and products on which a refund is
made, become the property of RadioShack. New or reconditioned
parts and products may be used in the performance of warranty
service. Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for
the remainder of the original warranty period. You will be charged
for repair or replacement of the product made after the expiration of
the warranty period.
Step Size
Skywarn
Incremental frequency size. The frequency spacing is
determined by FCC.
Sets the radio to monitor radio repeater frequencies
to receive severe weather transmissions.
Trunked Radio
System
System developed to use radio spectrum efficiently.
Trunked radio systems are developed, installed
and managed by several manufacturers, including
Motorola, GE/Ericsson/MA-COM/Harris (EDACS)
and E.F. Johnson (LTR).
Weather Alert
WX
Special alert signal broadcast by NOAA to alert
receivers to severe weather conditions.
An abbreviation of Weather.
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