Radio Shack PRO-92 owner manual Troubleshooting, Problem Possible Cause Remedy, Squelch is not

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To convert MHz to kHz, multiply the number of mega- hertz by 1,000:

30.62 (MHz) ⋅ 1000 = 30,620 kHz

To convert from kHz to MHz, divide the number of kilo- hertz by 1,000:

127,800 (kHz) ⎟ 1000 = 127.8 MHz

To convert MHz to meters, divide 300 by the number of megahertz:

300 ⎟ 50 MHz = 6 meters

ˆTroubleshooting

If you have problems with your scanner, here are some suggestions that might help you eliminate the problem. If they do not, take your scanner to your local Ra- dioShack store for assistance.

 

Problem

Possible Cause

Remedy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Scanner is on

SQUELCH is not

Turn SQUELCH clock-

 

but will not

adjusted cor-

wise. See “Turning on

 

scan.

rectly.

the Scanner and Setting

 

 

 

Squelch” on Page 29.

 

 

 

 

 

Poor or no

An antenna is

Make sure an antenna

 

reception.

not connected or

is connected to the

 

 

connected incor-

scanner.

 

 

rectly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Programmed fre-

Avoid programming

 

 

quencies are the

birdie frequencies or

 

 

same as birdie

only select them manu-

 

 

frequencies.

ally. See “Birdie Fre-

 

 

 

quencies” on Page 59.

 

 

 

 

 

In the scan

Stored frequen-

Avoid storing birdie fre-

 

mode, the

cies are the

quencies or only select

 

scanner locks

same as “birdie”

them manually. See

 

on frequen-

frequencies.

“Birdie Frequencies” on

 

cies that have

 

Page 59.

 

an unclear

 

 

 

transmission.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents PRO-92 Handheld Scanner Contents Special Features OperationTrunking Operation TroubleshootingCare Specifications General Guide to ScanningFeatures Scanner scans Features FCC Notice Scanning LegallyPower Sources PreparationUsing Batteries Preparation11 Charging Rechargeable Batteries Replace the coverUsing AC Power Using Vehicle Power PWR DC 9V jackConnecting the Antenna Connecting an Optional AntennaConnecting AN EARPHONE/ Headphones Listening SafelyConnecting AN Extension Speaker Using the Belt ClipTraffic Safety Connecting the Clone Cable About Your ScannerLook AT the Keypad About Your Scanner Look AT the Display 7 are turned off Search Mode Understanding BanksChannel Storage Banks PL Codes Understanding CTCSS/DCSSearch Banks DPL CodesUnderstanding Your SCANNER’S Modes Open and Closed ModesAM Mode FM Mode LTR E. F. Johnson ModeMotorola Mode Edacs Mode Turning on the Scanner and Setting Squelch OperationStoring Known Frequencies Into Channels Bank Channel ManualStoring Text Tags Assigning a Text Tag to a ChannelAssigning a Text Tag to a Bank Text Input Chart Press To Enter a Character from this GroupPress Finding and Storing Active FrequenciesSearching a Preprogrammed Frequency Range 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 Scanning the Channels Manually Changing a Search RangeManually Tuning a Frequency Turning Channel-Storage Banks Off and OnListening to a Weather Channel Deleting Frequencies from ChannelsListening to the Weather Band Displaying Weather MessagesSpecial Features Using the Delay FunctionReviewing the Lock-Out Channels Locking OUT Channels or FrequenciesLocking Out Channels Locking Out FrequenciesClearing All Lock Out Frequencies in a Search Bank Reviewing Locked-Out FrequenciesClearing a Locked-Out Frequency Locked-outPriority Special Features Changing the Receive Mode Changing the Frequency StepDisplay Description Using the Attenuator Range MHz Search Step kHzTurning the KEY Tone on and OFF Using the Display BacklightUsing the Keylock Changing the Display ContrastTrunking Operation Cloning the Programmed Data from Scanner to ScannerUnderstanding Trunking Setting Squelch for the Trunking Mode Programming Trunking FrequenciesProgramming Motorola Trunking Systems UHF-Lo Offset Frequency Programming Fleet Maps Size CodeTalk Group IDS Storing Talk Group IDs Talk Group ID HoldClearing Talk Group IDs Locking Out Talk Group IDsReviewing Locked-Out Talk Group IDs Clearing All Talk Group IDs in One BankClosed Mode Open and Closed ModesChanging the Open/Closed Mode Mode Open ClosedGeneral Guide to Scanning Ham Radio Frequencies Guide to FrequenciesUS Weather Frequencies Birdie FrequenciesGeneral Guide to Scanning Primary Usage Guide to the Action BandsTypical Band Usage VHF BandAbbreviations Services Band AllocationMeter Amateur Band- 50-54 MHz Meter Amateur BandVHF Low Band- 29-50 MHz in 5 kHz steps 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 Specifications UHF T9V DC Specifications71 Limited One-Year Warranty
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