Realistic-Pro-2005 model no. 20-144 scanning receiver desk top programmable scanner.
This scanner was owned by a HEAVY SMOKER and most of the residue was cleaned, but some remained inside the unit and has not been removed completely.
The ON-OFF/ Volume control power switch failed and was modified just as a volume control only, and a mini toggle switch was added where the head phone jack used to be for power on and off. The removable screw on antenna on top is missing, optional BNC connector for an external rubber duckie or roof antenna.
High end scanner produced in the 1980's. Features: 400 channels for scanning across bands including VHF/UHF. Includes a liquid crystal display (LCD) however the green back light is very dim, LCD text is very clear and readable to show selected channels and frequencies.
Equipped with a "Sound Squelch" feature to prevent stopping on channels without voice audio. Allows direct frequency entry and has speed control for scanning. Sold under Radio Shack/Realistic Division of Tandy Corporation, made GRE Japan.
When release it was considered one of the most advanced scanners available due to it's wide frequency coverage of 25 Mhz to1300 Mhz. Covers 400 programed channels 10 banks with 40 channels each. 120V 60 Hz 18 Watts, 13.8V 10 watts neg gnd. Back panel tape out, Dc 13.8V, ext. speaker, Attenuation switch located in the rear for "0db" or "-10db" ,
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