Radio Shack PRO-433 quick start Trunking Operations AFS Format, Talk group ID search range Edacs

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Trunking Operations

AFS Format

Your scanner can translate decimal talk group lists to the much more powerful AFS format. Become familiar with AFS partial entry, and your scanning will become more ﬂexible and efﬁcient.

The AFS format allows you to enter full or partial EDACS IDs for powerful ﬂexibility in all modes.

1. Select the trunking programming mode and a bank.

2. Press or to select EDACS, then press E/PGM.

3. Press or to select AFS, then press E/PGM.

4. Press or to select AFS ON or AFS OFF, then press E/PGM.

talk group ID search range (EDACS)

You can program a speciﬁc talk group such as 01-011 into the scan list memory. In AFS mode, you can program the talk groups for an entire agency by pressing corresponding keys.

You can set a range for agencies or ﬂeet listings for the scanner’s EDACS talk group ID search.

To set a search range, complete the following steps:

1. Press HOLD.

2. Use the number keys to enter the agency number. For example, “01.”

3. (Optional) To search within a speciﬁc ﬂeet, see the number keys to enter the agency number. For example, “01.”

For example:

You Press	To Scan
01.E	all 01 groups
01.01E	all 01 talk groups within the 01 agency
4. Press SRCH.

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Contents PRO-433 1,000 ch Trunking Desktop/Mobile Scanner Quick StartContents Quick start BasicsBeyond the basics Trunking operationsSpecial features ContentsCare Installing your scanner Quick startBase station Vehicle mountingWhen mounting in your dashboard, you will need to Power your scannerWall outlet Vehicle cigarette lighter or power port If you are not experienced in connecting accessories toVehicle fuse box, use a certiﬁed installer Connect your scannerConnecting an external speaker mutes the scanner’s AntennaExternal speaker Internal speakerQuick Start Setting up your scanner Turning on your scannerStoring frequencies in channels Copying / moving frequenciesSearching for frequencies Earphones / headphones Quick Start Monitoring and scanningMonitoring ScanningBasics Basics Your scanner’s controls TrunkYour scanner’s display PGMScan Replacing the fuse Appears when you activate the priority feature Beyond the basicsChannel-storage banks Priority channelsBanks, the error tone beeps At least one bank must be active. If you disable allBeyond the Basics Chain search It can take several minutes to search all the service Service bank searchWeather search and alert Fips codes Beyond the Basics Skywarn Beyond the Basics Signal Stalker Turn off the data skip feature if it is onData skip Delay Using the memory lock does not prevent the scanner fromKeytones Memory lockTrunking operations Programming trunked frequenciesTalk group ID Storing talk group IDsScanning a talk group ID list Locking out a talk group IDOne of the ten scan lists must always be active. You Cannot remove all of themMonitoring a talk group ID Priority talk group ID scanningLocked out Trunking Operations AFS Format Talk group ID search range EdacsYou cannot use partial talk groups in decimal mode Status Bit S-Bit IgnoreTrunking Operations Trunk search and scan Type I and hybrid trunked systemsPreset ﬂeet maps Programming a ﬂeet map For Motorolla Type II, instead of selecting the size block Programming base and offset frequenciesEnter size code S-0 Motorola disconnect tone detect function Special features Seconds, T-Err appears and wired programming stopsPC programming Scanner cloningSpecial Features Troubleshooting CareResetting the scanner Service and repairTo ensure that the scanner clears its memory properly Leave it on until CLEAr stops ﬂashingSpeciﬁcations SpeciﬁcationsUBZZ01345ZA0