Radio Shack PRO-2053 owner manual Contents

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Features	6
Scanning Legally	7
Preparation	8
Power Sources	8
Using AC Power	8
Using Vehicle Battery Power	8
Connecting the Antenna	9
Connecting an Outdoor Antenna	9
Connecting an Earphone/Headphones	9
Listening Safely	9
Traffic Safety	10
Connecting an Extension Speaker	10
Transferring Data to and from Another Scanner or a PC	10
About Your Scanner	10
A Look at the Keypad	10
Quick Start	11
Understanding Banks	12
Channel Storage Banks	12
Search Banks	12
Understanding Your Scanner's Modes	12
AM Mode	12
FM Mode	12
Motorola Mode	12
EDACS Mode	13
Open and Closed Modes	14
Operation	14
Turning on the Scanner and Setting Squelch	14
Storing Known Frequencies into Channels	15
Storing Trunking Frequencies into Channels	16
Storing Text Tags	16
Assigning a Text Tag to a Channel	16
Assigning a Text Tag to a Group ID	17
Assigning a Text Tag to a Bank	17
Text Input Chart	17
Finding and Storing Active Frequencies	18
Searching a Preprogrammed Frequency Range	18
Searching Active Frequencies in Your Desired Frequency Range	22
Manually Tuning a Frequency	23
Listening to the Weather Band	23
Listening to a Weather Channel	24
Displaying Weather Messages	24
WX Alert and Beep Tone Confirmation	24
Using Frequency Copy Function	24

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Contents PRO-2053 Channel Desktop Trunk-Tracking Scanner FCC Wants You to Know Contents Special Features Trunking OperationGeneral Guide to Frequencies Specifications TroubleshootingSimultaneous Trunking Operation Character, 4-Line, Alphanumeric DisTriple Conversion Superheterodyne Re Telescoping Antenna provides excellent Scanning LegallyPreparation Power SourcesUsing AC Power Using Vehicle Battery PowerListening Safely Connecting the AntennaConnecting AN EARPHONE/ Headphones Connecting an Outdoor AntennaTraffic Safety About Your ScannerLook AT the Keypad Quick Start Understanding Your Scanners Modes Understanding BanksEdacs Mode Turning on the Scanner and Setting Squelch OperationOpen and Closed Modes Storing Known Frequencies Into Channels Storing Trunking Frequencies Into Channels Storing Text TagsAssigning a Text Tag to a Channel Text Input Chart Assigning a Text Tag to a GroupAssigning a Text Tag to a Bank Finding and Storing Active Frequencies Searching a Preprogrammed Fre- quency RangeBank Band 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 AMManually Tuning a Frequency Listening to the Weather BandSpecial Notes WX Alert and Beep Tone Confir- mation Using Frequency Copy FunctionListening to a Weather Channel Displaying Weather MessagesScanning the Channels Copying a Frequency into the Pri- ority ChannelTurning Channel-Storage Banks Off and On Special Features Using the Delay FunctionLocking OUT Channels or Frequencies 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 Setting Squelch for the Trunking Mode Understanding TrunkingProgramming Trunking Frequencies 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