Radio Shack PRO-2053 owner manual Quick Start

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

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

WX — scans through the seven prepro- grammed weather channels.

TRUNK — stores the trunking ID code or holds the trunking ID while scanning.

PRI (Priority) — sets and turns the priority function on or off.

TEXT — lets you input text.

PAUSE — stops search.

MODE — changes the receive mode (AM, FM, MOT, ED).

TUNE — lets you input a frequency and al- lows you to fine tune a frequency along with

8or 9.

ATT (Attenuate) — turns attenuation on to re- duce the scanner's sensitivity and block ex- tremely strong signals, or turns it off to increase sensitivity.

8or 9 — selects the scan or search direc- tion.

SEARCH — lets you search the six search banks.

L/OUT (Lock Out) — lets you lock out a se- lected channel, skip a specified frequency during search, or lock out a selected ID code.

PROG — programs frequencies into chan- nels.

ENTER — completes the entry of frequencies and text.

1 — enters a 1, or inputs characters 0 through 9 in text mode.

2/ABC — enters a 2, or inputs characters A, B, or C.

3/DEF — enters a 3, or inputs characters D, E, or F.

4/GHI — enters a 4, or inputs characters G, H, or I.

5/JKL — enters a 5, or inputs characters J, K, or L.

6/MNO — enters a 6, or inputs characters M, N, or O.

7/PQRS — enters a 7, or inputs characters P, Q, R, or S.

8/TUV — enters an 8, or inputs characters T, U, or V.

9/WXYZ — enters a 9, or inputs characters W, X, Y, or Z.

0 — enters a zero, or inputs characters ., -, #, _, @, +, *, &, /, ', $, %, !, ^, (, ), ?, ->, ` or <-.

./DELAY — enters a decimal point (necessary when programming frequencies), space, or programs delay time for the selected chan- nel/search bank, or hyphen (in trunking ID setting).

CLEAR — clears an incorrect entry.

QUICK START

To help familiarize yourself with the scan- ner’s functions, keypad, and available fre- quencies, you can utilize one of these three features before you begin programming the scanner.

Preprogrammed Search Banks — let you listen to frequencies and decide which ones you want to store when you are ready to pro- gram the scanner. See “Searching a Prepro- grammed Frequency Range” on Page 18.

About Your Scanner

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Contents PRO-2053 Channel Desktop Trunk-Tracking Scanner FCC Wants You to Know Contents General Guide to Frequencies Special FeaturesTrunking Operation Specifications TroubleshootingTriple Conversion Superheterodyne Re Simultaneous Trunking OperationCharacter, 4-Line, Alphanumeric Dis Telescoping Antenna provides excellent Scanning LegallyPreparation Power SourcesUsing AC Power Using Vehicle Battery PowerListening Safely Connecting the AntennaConnecting AN EARPHONE/ Headphones Connecting an Outdoor AntennaLook AT the Keypad Traffic SafetyAbout Your Scanner Quick Start Understanding Your Scanners Modes Understanding BanksEdacs Mode Open and Closed Modes Turning on the Scanner and Setting SquelchOperation Storing Known Frequencies Into Channels Assigning a Text Tag to a Channel Storing Trunking Frequencies Into ChannelsStoring Text Tags Assigning a Text Tag to a Bank Text Input ChartAssigning a Text Tag to a Group Bank Band Finding and Storing Active FrequenciesSearching a Preprogrammed Fre- quency Range Search bank SR0 Marine band Receive mode FM Search bank SR1 CB band Receive mode AM Group Search bank SR2 Police/Fire band Receive Mode FMSearch bank SR4 Ham band Receive mode FM Search bank SR3 Aircraft Receive mode AMSpecial Notes Manually Tuning a FrequencyListening to the Weather Band WX Alert and Beep Tone Confir- mation Using Frequency Copy FunctionListening to a Weather Channel Displaying Weather MessagesTurning Channel-Storage Banks Off and On Scanning the ChannelsCopying a Frequency into the Pri- ority Channel Locking OUT Channels or Frequencies Special FeaturesUsing the Delay Function Clearing All Locked-Out Frequen- cies in a Search Bank PriorityReviewing Locked-Out Frequen- cies Clearing a Locked-Out FrequencyChanging the Receive Mode Cloning Programmed Data Using the AttenuatorTurning the KEY Tone on and OFF Changing the Display ContrastTrunking Operation Programming Trunking Frequencies Setting Squelch for the Trunking ModeUnderstanding Trunking DF appears Programming Motorola Trunking Systems UHF-LoProgramming Fleet Maps Programming Motorola Trunking System 800 MHzSize Code ?ýDe$ý CEJ0ýded Talk Group IDsStoring Talk Group IDs 8Wdaý&#Turning Sub-Banks On or Off Talk Group ID HoldClearing Talk Group IDs Delay Function in ID Indication ModeLocking Out Talk Group IDs Reviewing Locked-Out Talk Group IDsUS Weather Frequencies in MHz Changing the Open/Closed ModeGeneral Guide to Frequencies Open and Closed ModesBirdie Frequencies Ham Radio FrequenciesVHF Band Guide to the Action BandsTypical Band Usage HF BandUHF Band Primary UsageBand Allocation AbbreviationsServicesHigh Frequency HF Meter Amateur Band-50-54 MHz in 5 kHz steps VHF High Band 148-174 MHz in 5, 6.25 or 7.5 kHz steps New Mobile Narrow Band 220-222 MHz in 5 kHz steps Ultra High Frequency UHF Conventional Systems Band Locally Assigned in 6.25 kHz steps Frequency Conversion Initializing the Scanner TroubleshootingRESETTING/INITIALIZING the Scanner Resetting the ScannerCare Sensitivity 20 dB S/N SpecificationsSpecifications Page Page Limited One-Year Warranty