The backside contains details on how to find frequencies, followed by the instructions on how to program the scanner. The antenna is a permanent, short, stiff, helical wound wire topped with a red, cap. Also listed are basic programming instructions, Electra's phone No., address and web site. On power up, the receiver automatically enters weather channel scanning mode, locking-in on one of the preprogrammed NOAA weather frequencies. The power up volume setting is nice and loud, and is the same setting every time you power-up.
Audio quality is very nice and quite a change of pace for scanner users.
The squelch is pre-set automatic. The battery compartment holds one 9-volt battery, which I found as a pleasant surprise and allows for around 12 hours of continuous use. Memory Memory is of two individual channels, which can be scanned individually or together. Programming is simple once you get used to it. First, one of the two channels is selected using the channel button.