Radio Shack PRO-94 owner manual Contents

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Features	5
FCC Notice	8
Scanning Legally	9
Preparation	10
Using Internal Batteries	10
Using Non-Rechargeable Batteries	10
Using Rechargeable Batteries	12
Using AC Power	13
Using Vehicle Battery Power	14
Connecting the Antenna	15
Connecting an Optional Antenna	15
Connecting an Earphone/Headphone	15
Listening Safely	16
Traffic Safety	16
Connecting an Extension Speaker	17
Attaching the Belt Clip	17
About Your Scanner	18
A Look at the Keypad	19
A Look at the Display	20
Understanding Banks	22
Service Banks	22
Channel Storage Banks	22
Monitor Memories	23
Operation	24
Turning on the Scanner and Setting Squelch ....	24
Storing Known Frequencies into Channels	24
Searching For and Temporarily Storing Active Fre-
quencies	25
Limit Search	26
Direct Search	26
Service Bank Search	27
Search Skip Memory	28
Listening to the Monitor Memories	29
Moving a Frequency From a Monitor Memory to a
Channel	29
Scanning the Stored Channels	30
Manually Selecting a Channel	30

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PRO-94 1000-Channel Handheld Trunking Scanner Contents Special Features Trunking OperationGeneral Guide to Scanning TroubleshootingCare and Maintenance Specifications Features Features Features FCC Notice Frequency Step Range MHz KHz TransmissionScanning Legally Preparation Using Internal BatteriesUsing Non-Rechargeable Batteries Preparation11 Using Rechargeable Batteries 12PreparationUsing AC Power Using Vehicle Battery Power Connecting an Optional Antenna Connecting the AntennaConnecting AN EARPHONE/ Headphone Traffic Safety Listening SafelyConnecting AN Extension Speaker Attaching the Belt ClipAbout Your Scanner Look AT the Keypad Key FunctionsKeys Look AT the DisplayNumber About Your Scanner Channel Storage Banks Service BanksUnderstanding Banks Monitor Memories Storing Known Frequencies Into Channels Turning on the Scanner Setting SquelchOperation Searching for and Temporarily Storing Active Frequencies Limit Search Direct SearchService Bank Search Search Skip Memory Listening to the Monitor Memories Moving a Frequency from a Monitor Memory to a ChannelScanning the Stored Channels Manually Selecting a ChannelTurning CHANNEL-STORAGE Banks on and OFF Special FeaturesDelay Locking OUT Channels PriorityUsing the Keylock Changing Search Speeds Using the Display BacklightUsing the Auto Backlight Display Turning the Keytone OFF/ONReceiving NWR-SAME Weather Alert Signals Turning the Battery Save Function OFF/ONSkipping Data Signals Turning On the Same Weather Alert Feature Same Signal Detection UpdatingNWR-SAME Alert Tone Test NWR-SAME Code Detection TestsTrunking Operation Types of Trunking SystemsSetting the Scanner to the Trunking Mode Simultaneous TrunkingYou See Trunk System Setting Squelch for the Trunking ModeStoring Trunked Frequencies Motorola Type II, UHF frequencies Motorola Type II, 900 MHz frequenciesMotorola Type II, VHF frequencies Searching a Trunked Bank Turning a Trunked Bank On or OffSkipping a Trunked Bank Turning the Status Bit Ignore S-Bit On or OffEdacs Talk Group ID Range Search Identifying a Trunked FrequencySelecting the Edacs Talk Group ID Format Press 0 1 . SRC LimitUsing Hold to Monitor an Active Talk Group ID Locking Out Talk Group IDsUnlocking All Talk Group IDs Using Trunk Scanning Scan DelayUnlocking a Single Talk Group ID Channel Activity Bars Monitoring Talk Group IDsUsing Talk Group ID Lists Manually Storing Talk Group IDs in Talk Group ID ListsYou Press To Scan Entering Edacs Partial Talk GroupsMoving Talk Group IDs to Talk Group ID Lists 01 . EPriority Talk Group ID Scanning Scanning the Talk Group ID ListsDeleting a Stored Talk Group ID List Scanning Type I and Hybrid Trunked Systems E1P1 E1P2 E1P3 E1P4 E1P5 E1P6E1P13 E1P14 E1P15 E1P7 E1P8 E1P9E1P10 E1P11 E1P12 Press Data ALT Selecting a Preset Fleet MapE1P16 Size Code Block Programming a Fleet MapProg then Trunk Programming the Base Offset Frequencies Programming a Hybrid System Turning On/Off the Motorola Disconnect Tone Detect FunctionNational Weather Frequencies General Guide to ScanningGuide to Frequencies Birdie FrequenciesPrimary Usage Guide to the Action BandsTypical Band Usage VHF BandUHF Band Abbreviations ServicesBand Allocation Aircraft Band- 108-137 MHz VHF Low Band- 29-50 MHz in 5 kHz stepsAmateur Band 50-54 MHz Amateur Band 144-148 MHzCm Amateur Band 420-450 MHz VHF High Band 148-174 MHzGovernment Band 406-420 MHz 406.125-419.975 Conventional Systems Band Locally Assigned Public Safety Band Locally AssignedLow Band 450-470 MHz 856.0125-860.9875Frequency Conversion Squelch is not TroubleshootingProblem Possible Cause Remedy BATT. Lo Troubleshooting67 Resetting the Scanner Care and Maintenance Specifications Search SpeedSquelched 70 mA Limited Ninety-Day Warranty