Operation Instructions for a Bearcat Scanner

The Bearcat scanner is a device that will scan for police and other emergency frequencies that you program into the device, keeping you aware of what is happening in your area. By adjusting a few settings using the dials and buttons on the front of the device and then using the programming process to save emergency channels, your Bearcat scanner can be operating and bringing you emergency frequencies within minutes. There are many different models of Bearcat scanners, which have very similar operating instructions to the ones noted here for the Bearcat 210 scanner.

• 1

  Attach the power cord to the port on the back of the scanner. Attach the other end into the appropriate power outlet, depending if your device is designed for home or vehicle use.

• 2

  Screw the antenna that came with the Bearcat scanner to the device. The base of the antenna should fit into the threaded hole on the top of the device. Rotate the antenna clockwise until it is securely connected to the scanner body.

• 3

  Turn the "Volume" control to the right until you hear a click, which means the Bearcat scanner is on. Turn the "Squelch" knob to the right until you hear background noise coming through the speakers. When you do, turn the knob the other way until the noise stops.

• 4

  Press the "Manual" button on the front of the scanner. You will see a frequency number appear on the display. Enter the frequency you want to listen to by using the number keys and the decimal point on the device. There will be a list of common frequencies for different departments in the back of the user's guide that came with your device. When you have entered in the frequency, press the "E" key to save the frequency.

• 5

  Press the "Manual" button again to set the next frequency. Use the number pad again to enter in another frequency and the "E" button to save it. You can save up to 10 frequencies to be monitored on the Bearcat 210, while other models allow more. When you turn on your device after this, the device will scan through these frequencies and stop on one when a signal is detected.