Radio Shack PRO-95 owner manual About Keypad

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About the Keypad

You can also search the SEARCH banks, which are preprogrammed frequencies in the scanner's memory (see “Searching a Preprogrammed Frequency Range” on Page 32 for the frequency list). You can even change the frequency range on one of the SEARCH banks (SR5) to limit the search.

When you find a frequency, you can store it into a programmable memory location called a channel, which is grouped with other channels in a channel-storage bank. You can then scan the channel-storage banks to see if there is activity on the frequencies stored there. Each time the scanner finds an active frequency, it stays on that channel until the transmission ends.

ABOUT THE

KEYPAD

Here is a brief overview of your scanner's keys and their functions.

SCAN — scans through the programmed channels.

FUNC (function) — lets you use various functions by pressing this key in combination with other keys.

MANUAL — stops scanning and lets you directly enter a channel number.

WX — scans through the seven preprogrammed weather channels.

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Contents PRO-95 Dual Trunk-Tracking Handheld Scanner Features Simultaneous Trunking Your scanner includes these featuresAutomatic Channel Reviewing Locked Features Vehicle using a DC adapter not supplied FCC Wants YOU to KnowScanning Legally FCC Wants You to Know Using Batteries Power SourcesUsing Vehicle Battery Power on Page 12 Ô PreparationPull the battery holder out of the battery compartment Until Low Battery Using AC PowerCharging Rechargeable Batteries Using Vehicle Battery Power Connecting AntennaConnecting AN EARPHONE/HEADPHONES Connecting an Optional AntennaListening Safely Traffic Safety Connecting AN Extension SpeakerAbout Your Scanner Using the Belt ClipTransferring Data to From Another Scanner or a PC About Keypad Mode changes the receive mode AM, FM, MOT, ED TUV enters an 8, or inputs characters T, U, or CL clears an incorrect entryQuick Start Understanding BanksChannel Storage Banks Preprogrammed Search BanksUnderstanding Your Scanners Modes Search BanksAM Mode Motorola ModeUnderstanding Your Scanners Modes Edacs Mode FFF=Fleet ID SS=Subfleet IDOr using an outdoor antenna to improve reception Open and Closed Modes Operation Turning on Scanner and Setting SquelchStoring Known Frequencies Into Channels Operation Storing Trunking Frequencies Into Channels Invalid Freq brieflyAssigning a Text Tag to a Channel Storing Text TagsAssigning a Text Tag to a Group ID Assigning a Text Tag to a Bank Press CharacterSearching a Preprogrammed Frequency Range # @ +Finding and Storing Active Frequencies Bank BandOperation Search bank SR0 Marine band Receive mode FM Band ChartsChannel Frequency MHz Search bank SR1 CB band Receive mode AM Search bank SR2 Police/Fire band Receive Mode FM Group Frequency MHz Step KHzSearch bank SR4 Ham band Receive mode FM Search bank SR3 Aircraft Receive mode AMFrequency MHz Step KHz 108.000-136.9875 Finds an active frequency, it stops searching. Ô Manually Tuning a Frequency Listening to Weather Band** Paused Air and Limit search bandsDigitally-encoded Same signal when an alert is broadcast, Listening to a Weather ChannelDisplaying Weather Messages Weather information on one or more of these channelsUsing Frequency Copy WX Alert and Beep Tone ConfirmationCopying a Frequency into a Specified Channel DIG WX Stby appearsSecond, the frequency to be copied flashes Copying a Frequency into the Priority Channel Scanning ChannelsDeleting Frequencies from Channels Turning Channel-Storage Banks Off and OnSpecial Features Using the Delay FunctionLocking Out Channels Locking OUT Channels or FrequenciesLocking Out Frequencies Reviewing the Lock-Out ChannelsReviewing Locked-Out Frequencies Press any key other than 1 to cancel clear. Ô Clearing a Locked-Out FrequencyClearing All Locked-Out Frequencies in a Search Bank Lockout list appearsManual again Changing the Receive Mode To turn off the priority feature, press PRIUsing the Attenuator Might have to change the receive modeTurning the KEY Tone on and OFF Using the Display BacklightPress Func and then ATT to set Using the Keylock 10 or 20 seconds then pressPress or to select 3 Use Up/Down keys to set Lit off time 5 seconds appearsDown keys to set contrast. appears Changing the Display ContrastCloning Programmed Data Trunking Trunking OperationUnderstanding Trunking Setting Squelch for the Trunking Mode Programming Trunking FrequenciesWay radio users transmission on a control channel Follow these steps to program trunked frequenciesPress Trunk to enter the ID program mode Press PGM to enter the program modeTrunked. Press Press PGM and press or hold Down or to select the bank. ÔProgramming Motorola Trunking P001~Bank Press Mode and select MOT 50.0 or 12.5 kHz, then pressDown keys to set 800MHz base. Normal appears Normal or Offset and pressProgramming Fleet Maps Press or to selectBlock 0 size code. Use 15 for type II. S-00 appears Block Size CodeStoring Talk Group Talk Group IDSEnter the correct size code. Ô Press Scan to start scanning MOT MOT noneMemory full Desired bankID No Invalid ID. appearsDupl ID Talk Group ID HoldTurning AN ID SUB- Bank on or OFF Locking OUT Talk Group IDSTo release ID hold, press Scan or Press PGM. Ô Press TrunkDelay Function in ID Indication Mode Keys to set ID delay .0 secondsMotxxxxxx or Edxxxx 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5 or SecondsReviewing LOCKED-OUT Talk Group IDS Clearing Talk GroupClearing ALL Talk Group IDS in ONE Bank Any locked out IDs in a bankChanging OPEN/CLOSED Mode Or vice versa Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for each bankGeneral Guide to Frequencies US Weather FrequenciesHAM Radio Frequencies Birdie FrequenciesUHF Low Band MHz VHF High Band MHzVHF Low Band MHz UHF High Band MHzGuide to the Action Bands Typical Band UsageHF Band VHF BandUHF Band VHF BandAbbreviation Service Band AllocationUHF Band Frequencies MHzFire MHz-30 MHz CB Band 26.965-27.405 MHz Meter Amateur Band 28.0-29.7 MHzMHz-300 MHz VHF Low Band MHz-in 5 kHz stepsMeter Amateur Band 50-54 MHz Aircraft Band 108-136 MHzGovernment Band 137-144 MHzIND, MOV Ultra High Frequency UHF 300 MHz-3 GHz Government Band 406-420 MHzCentimeter Amateur Band 420-450 MHz Low Band 450-470 MHzTrunked Systems Band Locally Assigned 6.25 kHz steps Public Safety Band Locally Assigned in 6.25 kHz stepsCentimeter Amateur Band MHz in 6.25 kHz steps Frequency Conversion Private Trunked Band in 6.25 kHz stepsGeneral Trunked Band in 6.25 kHz steps Centimeter Amateur Band KHz stepsFrequency Conversion Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause RemedyRESETTING/ Initializing the Scanner Resetting the ScannerInitializing Scanner Bottom lineCare SpecificationsFrequency Coverage MHz ID memory banks Intermediate Frequencies if 1st 380.8 MHz Parts Accessories External AntennaMHz Antenna RG-8/RG-58 50-Ohm Coaxial CableConnecting Cable To AC powerPC Interface Cable 9V, 300 mA AC AdapterPage Page Page RadioShack Corporation Limited One-Year WarrantyFort Worth, Texas