Radio Shack PRO-92 Changing the Receive Mode, Changing the Frequency Step, Display Description

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•The scanner always monitors the priority channel even if it is in a bank that is set to closed mode (see “Changing the Open/Closed Mode” on Page 58).

CHANGING THE RECEIVE MODE

The scanner is preset to the most common AM or FM re- ceive mode for each frequency range. The preset mode is correct in most cases. However, some amateur radio transmissions and trunked systems do not operate in the preset mode. If you try to listen to a transmission when the scanner is not set to the correct receive mode, the transmission might sound weak or distorted.

If you want to listen to private line or trunking transmis- sions in closed mode, you might have to change the re- ceive mode.

To change the receive mode, repeatedly press MODE. The receive mode changes as follows:

Display	Description


AM	AM Mode

FM	FM Mode

PL	FM Mode, Private Line (with
	67.0–254.1 Hz PL code)

DL	FM Mode, Digital Private Line
	(with 3-digit DPL code)

LT	FM Mode, LTR Trunking Sys-
	tem (with 6-digit ID code)

MO	FM Mode, Motorola Trunking
	System (with a 4- or 5-digit ID
	code)

ED	FM Mode, EDACS Trunking
	System (with 4-digit ID code)

CHANGING THE FREQUENCY STEP

The scanner searches at a preset frequency step for each frequency range. Press STEP to change the step increment when moving between frequencies of a

Special Features

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Contents PRO-92 Handheld Scanner Contents Operation Special FeaturesCare Specifications TroubleshootingTrunking Operation General Guide to ScanningFeatures Scanner scans Features Scanning Legally FCC NoticePreparation Power SourcesUsing Batteries Preparation11 Replace the cover Charging Rechargeable BatteriesUsing AC Power PWR DC 9V jack Using Vehicle PowerConnecting an Optional Antenna Connecting the AntennaListening Safely Connecting AN EARPHONE/ HeadphonesConnecting AN Extension Speaker Using the Belt ClipTraffic Safety About Your Scanner Connecting the Clone CableLook AT the Keypad About Your Scanner Look AT the Display 7 are turned off Search Mode Understanding BanksChannel Storage Banks Search Banks Understanding CTCSS/DCSPL Codes DPL CodesOpen and Closed Modes Understanding Your SCANNER’S ModesAM Mode LTR E. F. Johnson Mode FM ModeMotorola Mode Edacs Mode Operation Turning on the Scanner and Setting SquelchBank Channel Manual Storing Known Frequencies Into ChannelsAssigning a Text Tag to a Channel Storing Text TagsAssigning a Text Tag to a Bank Press To Enter a Character from this Group Text Input ChartSearching a Preprogrammed Frequency Range Finding and Storing Active FrequenciesPress Func 9 w x y zCurrent Search Bank Storing a Frequency While Searching for a Specified Channel Changing a Search Range with a Preprogrammed RangeFunc then Tune Manually Changing a Search Range Scanning the ChannelsTurning Channel-Storage Banks Off and On Manually Tuning a FrequencyListening to the Weather Band Deleting Frequencies from ChannelsListening to a Weather Channel Displaying Weather MessagesUsing the Delay Function Special FeaturesLocking Out Channels Locking OUT Channels or FrequenciesReviewing the Lock-Out Channels Locking Out FrequenciesClearing a Locked-Out Frequency Reviewing Locked-Out FrequenciesClearing All Lock Out Frequencies in a Search Bank Locked-outPriority Special Features Changing the Receive Mode Changing the Frequency StepDisplay Description Range MHz Search Step kHz Using the AttenuatorUsing the Keylock Using the Display BacklightTurning the KEY Tone on and OFF Changing the Display ContrastCloning the Programmed Data from Scanner to Scanner Trunking OperationUnderstanding Trunking Programming Trunking Frequencies Setting Squelch for the Trunking ModeProgramming Motorola Trunking Systems UHF-Lo Offset Frequency Size Code Programming Fleet MapsTalk Group IDS Talk Group ID Hold Storing Talk Group IDsReviewing Locked-Out Talk Group IDs Locking Out Talk Group IDsClearing Talk Group IDs Clearing All Talk Group IDs in One BankOpen and Closed Modes Closed ModeChanging the Open/Closed Mode Mode Open ClosedGeneral Guide to Scanning US Weather Frequencies Guide to FrequenciesHam Radio Frequencies Birdie FrequenciesGeneral Guide to Scanning Typical Band Usage Guide to the Action BandsPrimary Usage VHF BandBand Allocation Abbreviations ServicesVHF Low Band- 29-50 MHz in 5 kHz steps Meter Amateur BandMeter Amateur Band- 50-54 MHz Aircraft Band- 108-137 MHzGovernment Band 406-420 MHz Cm Amateur Band 420-450 MHzLow Band 450-470 MHz Frequency Conversion Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause RemedySquelch is not RESETTING/INITIALIZING the Scanner Resetting the ScannerDC 9V jack Reset CareInitializing the Scanner UHF T Specifications9V DC Specifications71 Limited One-Year Warranty

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