Radio Shack PRO-92 owner manual FCC Notice, Scanning Legally

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•380–512 MHz

•806–823.9875 MHz

•849–868.9875 MHz

•894–960 MHz

This Owner’s Manual also includes the section “A Gen- eral Guide to Scanning” on Page 58 to help you target frequency ranges in your service area so you can search for a wide variety of transmissions.

FCC NOTICE

Your scanner might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating properly. To determine whether your scanner is causing the interference, turn off your scan- ner. If the interference goes away, your scanner is caus- ing the interference. Try the following methods to eliminate the interference.

•Move your scanner away from the TV or radio.

•Connect your scanner to an outlet that is on a differ- ent electrical circuit from the TV or radio.

•Contact your local RadioShack store for help.

If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC re- quires that you stop using your scanner.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Op- eration is subject to the following conditions: (1) this de- vice must not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note: Mobile use of this scanner is unlawful or requires a permit in some areas. Check the laws in your area.

SCANNING LEGALLY

Scanning is a fun and interesting hobby. You can hear police and fire departments, ambulance services, gov- ernment agencies, private companies, amateur radio services, aircraft, and military operations. It is legal to lis-

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Features

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Contents PRO-92 Handheld Scanner Contents Special Features OperationTroubleshooting Care SpecificationsTrunking Operation 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 SafelyTraffic Safety Connecting AN Extension SpeakerUsing the Belt Clip Connecting the Clone Cable About Your ScannerLook AT the Keypad About Your Scanner Look AT the Display Channel Storage Banks 7 are turned off Search ModeUnderstanding Banks Understanding CTCSS/DCS Search BanksPL Codes 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 GroupFinding and Storing Active Frequencies Searching a Preprogrammed Frequency RangePress Func 9 w x y zCurrent Search Bank Func then Tune Storing a Frequency While Searching for a Specified ChannelChanging a Search Range with a Preprogrammed Range Scanning the Channels Manually Changing a Search RangeManually Tuning a Frequency Turning Channel-Storage Banks Off and OnDeleting Frequencies from Channels Listening to the Weather BandListening to a Weather Channel Displaying Weather MessagesSpecial Features Using the Delay FunctionLocking OUT Channels or Frequencies Locking Out ChannelsReviewing the Lock-Out Channels Locking Out FrequenciesReviewing Locked-Out Frequencies Clearing a Locked-Out FrequencyClearing All Lock Out Frequencies in a Search Bank Locked-outPriority Special Features Display Description Changing the Receive ModeChanging the Frequency Step Using the Attenuator Range MHz Search Step kHzUsing the Display Backlight Using the KeylockTurning the KEY Tone on and OFF 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 HoldLocking Out Talk Group IDs Reviewing Locked-Out Talk Group IDsClearing Talk Group IDs Clearing All Talk Group IDs in One BankClosed Mode Open and Closed ModesGeneral Guide to Scanning Changing the Open/Closed ModeMode Open Closed Guide to Frequencies US Weather FrequenciesHam Radio Frequencies Birdie FrequenciesGeneral Guide to Scanning Guide to the Action Bands Typical Band UsagePrimary Usage VHF BandAbbreviations Services Band AllocationMeter Amateur Band VHF Low Band- 29-50 MHz in 5 kHz stepsMeter Amateur Band- 50-54 MHz Aircraft Band- 108-137 MHzLow Band 450-470 MHz Government Band 406-420 MHzCm Amateur Band 420-450 MHz Frequency Conversion Squelch is not TroubleshootingProblem Possible Cause Remedy DC 9V jack RESETTING/INITIALIZING the ScannerResetting the Scanner Initializing the Scanner ResetCare Specifications UHF T9V DC Specifications71 Limited One-Year Warranty

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