Radio Shack PRO-95 owner manual Troubleshooting, Problem Possible Cause Remedy

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TROUBLESHOOTING

 

 

Problem

Possible Cause

Remedy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Scanner is

The AC or DC

Be sure the adapter's

 

 

totally

adapter is not

barrel plug is fully

 

 

inoperative.

connected.

inserted into the PWR

 

 

 

 

DC 9V jack.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Batteries have failed

Recharge the

 

 

 

 

rechargeable batteries

 

 

 

 

or replace the stan-

 

 

 

 

dard batteries

 

 

Poor or no

An antenna is not

Be sure an antenna is

 

 

reception.

connected or is

properly connected to

 

 

 

connected

the scanner.

Troubleshooting

 

 

incorrectly.

 

 

 

Programmed

Avoid programming

 

 

 

 

 

 

frequencies are the

frequencies listed

 

 

 

same as “birdie”

under “Birdie

 

 

 

frequencies.

Frequencies” on

 

 

 

 

Page 69 or only listen

 

 

 

 

to them manually.

 

 

The keypad

Keylock is turned on.

Turn off keylock.

 

 

does not work.

 

 

 

 

The scanner might

Turn the scanner off

 

 

 

 

need to be reset or

then on again, or reset/

 

 

 

initialized.

initialize the scanner

 

 

 

 

(see “Resetting/

 

 

 

 

Initializing the Scanner”

 

 

 

 

on Page 83).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The scanner is

SQUELCH is not

Turn SQUELCH

 

 

on but will not

correctly adjusted.

clockwise.

 

 

scan.

 

 

 

 

 

Only one channel or

Store frequencies into

 

 

 

no channels are

more than one

 

 

 

stored.

channel.

 

 

During

Programmed

Avoid programming

 

 

scanning, the

frequencies are the

frequencies listed

 

 

scanner locks

same as “birdie”

under “Birdie

 

 

on frequencies

frequencies.

Frequencies” on

 

 

that have an

 

Page 69, or only listen

 

 

unclear

 

to them manually.

 

 

transmission.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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 Vehicle Battery Power on Page 12 Ô Using BatteriesPower Sources 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 entryChannel Storage Banks Quick StartUnderstanding 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 CharacterFinding and Storing Active Frequencies Searching a Preprogrammed Frequency Range# @ + 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 ** Paused Manually Tuning a FrequencyListening to Weather Band Air and Limit search bandsDisplaying Weather Messages Digitally-encoded Same signal when an alert is broadcast,Listening to a Weather Channel Weather information on one or more of these channelsCopying a Frequency into a Specified Channel Using Frequency CopyWX Alert and Beep Tone Confirmation 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 OnLocking Out Channels Special FeaturesUsing the Delay Function Locking OUT Channels or FrequenciesLocking Out Frequencies Reviewing the Lock-Out ChannelsReviewing Locked-Out Frequencies Clearing All Locked-Out Frequencies in a Search Bank Press any key other than 1 to cancel clear. ÔClearing a Locked-Out Frequency 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 Press or to select 3 Using the Keylock10 or 20 seconds then press 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 Way radio users transmission on a control channel Setting Squelch for the Trunking ModeProgramming Trunking Frequencies Follow these steps to program trunked frequenciesTrunked. Press Press Trunk to enter the ID program modePress PGM to enter the program mode 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 pressProgramming Fleet Maps Down keys to set 800MHz base. Normal appearsNormal or Offset and press 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 Memory full MOTMOT none Desired bankDupl ID ID NoInvalid ID. appears Talk Group ID HoldTo release ID hold, press Scan or Turning AN ID SUB- Bank on or OFFLocking OUT Talk Group IDS Press PGM. Ô Press TrunkMotxxxxxx or Edxxxx Delay Function in ID Indication ModeKeys to set ID delay .0 seconds 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5 or SecondsClearing ALL Talk Group IDS in ONE Bank Reviewing LOCKED-OUT Talk Group IDSClearing Talk Group Any locked out IDs in a bankChanging OPEN/CLOSED Mode Or vice versa Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for each bankHAM Radio Frequencies General Guide to FrequenciesUS Weather Frequencies Birdie FrequenciesVHF Low Band MHz UHF Low Band MHzVHF High Band MHz UHF High Band MHzHF Band Guide to the Action BandsTypical Band Usage VHF BandUHF Band VHF BandUHF Band Abbreviation ServiceBand Allocation Frequencies MHzFire MHz-300 MHz MHz-30 MHzCB Band 26.965-27.405 MHz Meter Amateur Band 28.0-29.7 MHz VHF Low Band MHz-in 5 kHz stepsGovernment Band Meter Amateur Band 50-54 MHzAircraft Band 108-136 MHz 137-144 MHzIND, MOV Centimeter Amateur Band 420-450 MHz Ultra High Frequency UHF 300 MHz-3 GHzGovernment Band 406-420 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 General Trunked Band in 6.25 kHz steps Frequency ConversionPrivate Trunked Band in 6.25 kHz steps Centimeter Amateur Band KHz stepsFrequency Conversion Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause RemedyInitializing Scanner RESETTING/ Initializing the ScannerResetting the Scanner Bottom lineCare SpecificationsFrequency Coverage MHz ID memory banks Intermediate Frequencies if 1st 380.8 MHz MHz Antenna Parts AccessoriesExternal Antenna RG-8/RG-58 50-Ohm Coaxial CablePC Interface Cable Connecting CableTo AC power 9V, 300 mA AC AdapterPage Page Page RadioShack Corporation Limited One-Year WarrantyFort Worth, Texas
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