Radio Shack PRO-2053 owner manual Trunking Operation

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1.Turn on both scanners.

2.Connect the connecting cable to each

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4.Press 1 to send the data to the other scanner or press any other key to cancel the operation.

The scanner sends the data. To exit the clone mode, remove the cable.

ˆTrunking Operation

The scanner tracks transmissions that use the Motorola Type I and Type II (such as Smartnet and Privacy Plus) and hybrid ana- log trunking systems, plus GE/Ericsson (EDACS) type systems extensively used in many communication systems.

Trunking systems allocate a few frequencies to many different users. When the mobile unit transmits a signal, one frequency is cho- sen from among the allocated frequencies in that trunking system. The user's ID talk group is sent with the signal.

To receive trunking signals, you must store all the trunking control frequencies for Motor- ola systems or all the trunking group fre- quencies for EDACS in one bank (see “Storing Known Frequencies into Channels” on Page 15) and input ID codes in the ID memory (see “Storing Talk Group IDs” on Page 35).

Your PRO-2053 automatically calculates Mo- torola voice channel frequencies when it de- codes the control channel. This eliminates the need to enter all of the Motorola group frequencies, unless you do not know which frequencies are the controls. If you are un- sure which frequencies act as the controls, you must enter all the system frequencies. Since the control channels are subject to change depending on the day of the week, enter all the control frequencies in the same

bank. (Refer to the enclosed Trunking Guide.)

The scanner displays the control channel memory location on the top line, the received channel with VC (voice channel) on the sec- ond line, and the bank and control channel memory location number on the third line. The display shows the Motorola ID number on the bottom line when the scanner de- codes the Motorola control channel and finds the voice channel.

Important: To listen to the transmission, the programmed channel’s mode must be the same as the trunking channel (MOT, or ED).

When an ID code is received, the ID list for the bank is searched, and if found, the text name stored for the ID appears. If not found, scanning resumes immediately unless the bank is in open trunking mode.

Note: There might be more than one talk group transmitting at a time in some Motoro- la trunking systems. If you set the scanner to manually tune in Motorola trunking mode, you will hear the talk group on that channel, but the display will alternate between all ac- tive IDs.

Trunking group frequencies are included in the supplied Trunking Guide. Frequency fleet map and talk group information is also widely

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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 Troubleshooting SpecificationsSimultaneous Trunking Operation Character, 4-Line, Alphanumeric DisTriple Conversion Superheterodyne Re Scanning Legally Telescoping Antenna provides excellentUsing Vehicle Battery Power Power SourcesUsing AC Power PreparationConnecting an Outdoor Antenna Connecting the AntennaConnecting AN EARPHONE/ Headphones Listening SafelyTraffic Safety About Your ScannerLook AT the Keypad Quick Start Understanding Banks Understanding Your Scanners ModesEdacs 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 Search bank SR2 Police/Fire band Receive Mode FM GroupSearch bank SR3 Aircraft Receive mode AM Search bank SR4 Ham band Receive mode FMManually Tuning a Frequency Listening to the Weather BandSpecial Notes Displaying Weather Messages Using Frequency Copy FunctionListening to a Weather Channel WX Alert and Beep Tone Confir- mationScanning 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 a Locked-Out Frequency PriorityReviewing Locked-Out Frequen- cies Clearing All Locked-Out Frequen- cies in a Search BankChanging the Receive Mode Changing the Display Contrast Using the AttenuatorTurning the KEY Tone on and OFF Cloning Programmed DataTrunking Operation Setting Squelch for the Trunking Mode Understanding TrunkingProgramming Trunking Frequencies Programming Motorola Trunking Systems UHF-Lo DF appearsProgramming Motorola Trunking System 800 MHz Programming Fleet MapsSize Code 8Wdaý&# Talk Group IDsStoring Talk Group IDs ?ýDe$ý CEJ0ýdedTalk Group ID Hold Turning Sub-Banks On or OffReviewing Locked-Out Talk Group IDs Delay Function in ID Indication ModeLocking Out Talk Group IDs Clearing Talk Group IDsOpen and Closed Modes Changing the Open/Closed ModeGeneral Guide to Frequencies US Weather Frequencies in MHzHam Radio Frequencies Birdie FrequenciesHF Band Guide to the Action BandsTypical Band Usage 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 Resetting the Scanner TroubleshootingRESETTING/INITIALIZING the Scanner Initializing the ScannerCare Specifications Sensitivity 20 dB S/NSpecifications Page Page Limited One-Year Warranty
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