I read somewhere, There was a keypad trick that worked on the pro 651 radio shack scanner and a few of the same other models that allowed you to hold down a couple keypad buttons at power on of the scanner and it would allow you to permanently shut off the keypad light. So when you hit the light button only the screen would come on or off. Does this joggle anyone brain? I have search the forums here, and yahoo groups but was pretty sure it used to be posted here. It was a trick or secret find. If anyone has info that would be great! Thanks.