Radio Shack PRO-2053 owner manual Storing Trunking Frequencies Into Channels, Storing Text Tags

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Function” on Page 26. The scanner stores this setting in the channel.

5.If necessary, press MODE to change the receiving mode.

6.If desired, program a text tag for the channel (see “Assigning a Text Tag to a Channel”").

7.The next channel in sequence is ready for programming. Press PROG and then repeat steps 3 through 6.

STORING TRUNKING

FREQUENCIES INTO

CHANNELS

1.Press PROG and FUNC then 8 or 9 to select the desired bank to program.

2.Press TRUNK to enter into trunking mode.

3.Repeatedly press MODE to select )+0 (Motorola) or ! (EDACS).

4.Press PROG and select the channel number using 8 or 9.

5.Enter the UHF trunking frequency and press ENTER.

6.Repeat Steps 4 and 5 to enter the other trunking group frequencies for EDACS or control channel frequencies for Motorola trunking.

7.If necessary, press MODE to change the receiving mode.

STORING TEXT TAGS

You can customize your scanner by storing text tags (up to 12 characters) for easy iden- tification of channel transmissions, trunk IDs, or banks.

Assigning a Text Tag to a Channel

1.Press MAN, enter the channel number where you want to enter the text, then press MAN again. ) and the bank and channel number appear at the upper left corner of the display (for example: )ñòò).

2.Press PROG. ) changes to ,.

3.Press TEXT. The cursor appears at the third line.

4.Enter the text using the numeral keys (see “Text Input Chart” on Page 17).

Note: If you make a mistake, press 8 or 9 to move to the character you want to change.

For example, to identify amateur (Ham) radio transmissions in the 6 meter range, input "HAM 6m" as follows:

"H" is the second letter associated with 4 on the keypad. Press 4 then 2.

"A" is the first letter associated with 2 on the keypad. Press 2 then 1.

"M" is the first letter associated with 6 on the keypad. Press 6 then 1.

"Space." Press ./DELAY.

"6" is the sixth number associated with 1 on the keypad. Press 1 then 6.

"m" is the first letter associated with 6 on the keypad. Press 6 and FUNC (for the lower case set), then press 1.

5.Press ENTER to input the text.

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Operation

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Contents PRO-2053 Channel Desktop Trunk-Tracking Scanner FCC Wants You to Know Contents Trunking Operation Special FeaturesGeneral Guide to Frequencies Troubleshooting SpecificationsCharacter, 4-Line, Alphanumeric Dis Simultaneous Trunking OperationTriple Conversion Superheterodyne Re Scanning Legally Telescoping Antenna provides excellentPower Sources Using AC PowerUsing Vehicle Battery Power PreparationConnecting the Antenna Connecting AN EARPHONE/ HeadphonesConnecting an Outdoor Antenna Listening SafelyAbout Your Scanner Traffic SafetyLook AT the Keypad Quick Start Understanding Banks Understanding Your Scanners ModesEdacs Mode Operation Turning on the Scanner and Setting SquelchOpen and Closed Modes Storing Known Frequencies Into Channels Storing Text Tags Storing Trunking Frequencies Into ChannelsAssigning a Text Tag to a Channel Assigning a Text Tag to a Group Text Input ChartAssigning a Text Tag to a Bank Searching a Preprogrammed Fre- quency Range Finding and Storing Active FrequenciesBank Band Search bank SR0 Marine band Receive mode FM Search bank SR1 CB band Receive mode AM Search bank SR2 Police/Fire band Receive Mode FM GroupSearch bank SR3 Aircraft Receive mode AM Search bank SR4 Ham band Receive mode FMListening to the Weather Band Manually Tuning a FrequencySpecial Notes Using Frequency Copy Function Listening to a Weather ChannelDisplaying Weather Messages WX Alert and Beep Tone Confir- mationCopying a Frequency into the Pri- ority Channel Scanning the ChannelsTurning Channel-Storage Banks Off and On Using the Delay Function Special FeaturesLocking OUT Channels or Frequencies Priority Reviewing Locked-Out Frequen- ciesClearing a Locked-Out Frequency Clearing All Locked-Out Frequen- cies in a Search BankChanging the Receive Mode Using the Attenuator Turning the KEY Tone on and OFFChanging the Display Contrast Cloning Programmed DataTrunking Operation Understanding Trunking Setting Squelch for the Trunking ModeProgramming Trunking Frequencies Programming Motorola Trunking Systems UHF-Lo DF appearsProgramming Motorola Trunking System 800 MHz Programming Fleet MapsSize Code Talk Group IDs Storing Talk Group IDs8Wdaý&# ?ýDe$ý CEJ0ýdedTalk Group ID Hold Turning Sub-Banks On or OffDelay Function in ID Indication Mode Locking Out Talk Group IDsReviewing Locked-Out Talk Group IDs Clearing Talk Group IDsChanging the Open/Closed Mode General Guide to FrequenciesOpen and Closed Modes US Weather Frequencies in MHzHam Radio Frequencies Birdie FrequenciesGuide to the Action Bands Typical Band UsageHF Band VHF BandPrimary Usage UHF BandAbbreviationsServices Band AllocationHigh 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 Troubleshooting RESETTING/INITIALIZING the ScannerResetting the Scanner Initializing the ScannerCare Specifications Sensitivity 20 dB S/NSpecifications Page Page Limited One-Year Warranty