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150.995–151.475 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ROAD, POL 151.490–151.955 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IND, BUS 151.985 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TELM 152.0075 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MED 152.030–152.240 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TELB 152.270–152.480 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IND, TAXI, BUS 152.510–152.840 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TELB 152.870–153.020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IND, MOV 153.035–153.725 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IND, OIL, UTIL 153.740–154.445 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PUB, FIRE 154.490–154.570 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IND, BUS 154.585 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oil Spill Cleanup 154.600–154.625 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BUS 154.655–156.240 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MED, ROAD, POL, PUB 156.255–157.425 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OIL, MARI 157.450 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MED 157.470–157.515 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TOW 157.530–157.725 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IND, TAXI 157.740 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BUS 157.770–158.100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TELB 158.130–158.460 . . . . . . . . . . . . . BUS, IND, OIL, TELM, UTIL 158.490–158.700 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TELB 158.730–159.465 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . POL, PUB, ROAD 159.480 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OIL 159.495–161.565 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TRAN 161.580–162.000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OIL, MARI, RTV 162.0125–162.35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GOVT, MIL, USXX 162.400–162.550 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WTHR 162.5625–162.6375 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GOVT, MIL, USXX 162.6625 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MED 162.6875–163.225 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GOVT, MIL, USXX 163.250 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MED 163.275–166.225 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GOVT, MIL, USXX 166.250 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GOVT, RTV, FIRE 166.275–169.400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GOVT, BIFC 169.445–169.505 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wireless Mikes, GOVT 169.55–169.9875 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GOVT, MIL, USXX 170.000–170.150 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BIFC, GOVT, RTV, FIRE 170.175–170.225 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GOVT 170.245–170.305 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wireless Mikes 170.350–170.400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GOVT, MIL 170.425–170.450 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BIFC 170.475 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PUB 170.4875–173.175 . . . . . . . . . . . . GOVT, PUB, Wireless Mikes 173.225–173.5375 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MOV, NEWS, UTIL, MIL 173.5625–173.5875 . . . . . . . . . . . . . MIL Medical/Crash Crews 173.60–173.9875 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GOVT

ULTRA HIGH FREQUENCY (UHF)

U. S. Government Band (406–420 MHz)

406.125–419.975 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GOVT, USXX

70-cm Amateur Band (420–450 MHz)

420.000–450.000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HAM

Low Band (450–470 MHz)

450.050–450.925 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RTV 451.025–452.025 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IND, OIL, TELM, UTIL 452.0375–453.00 . . . . . . . . . . .IND, TAXI, TRAN TOW, NEWS 453.0125–454.000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PUB, OIL 454.025–454.975 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TELB 455.050–455.925 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RTV 457.525–457.600 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BUS

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PRO-90 specifications

The Radio Shack PRO-90 is a compact yet powerful handheld scanner that has garnered attention from both hobbyists and serious enthusiasts of radio communications. Introduced as a versatile scanner, the PRO-90 is designed for ease of use while providing a myriad of features that enhance the scanning experience.

One of the key characteristics of the PRO-90 is its advanced scanning technology. The unit boasts a 100-channel memory, allowing users to store and quickly access frequently used frequencies. The scanner supports a wide range of frequency bands, making it suitable for monitoring everything from police and fire frequencies to aviation and marine channels. With programmable scanning capabilities, users can effortlessly create their own scanning routines tailored to their interests.

The PRO-90 also features a fast scanning rate, with the ability to scan across frequencies at remarkable speeds. This minimizes the wait time for users who want to listen to different bands or channels, ensuring they never miss critical transmissions. Additionally, the scanner includes a dedicated "Hold" function that allows users to temporarily pause on a specific frequency for extended listening.

In terms of ease of use, the PRO-90 is designed with an intuitive interface. The scanner includes a backlit LCD display, making it easy to read in low-light environments. The keypad is arranged logically, enabling quick access to functions such as volume, squelch, and memory management. Users can also program the scanner via PC, thanks to its compatibility with programming software, making it easier to manage and transfer frequency lists.

Another standout feature of the PRO-90 is its ability to decode various digital signals. This includes some types of Motorola, GE, and other digital technologies, which are commonly used in modern communications. This capability extends its usefulness beyond traditional analog signals, making the scanner relevant in today’s digital landscape.

Moreover, the Radio Shack PRO-90 is designed with portability in mind. Its compact size and lightweight construction make it an ideal companion for outdoor activities, road trips, or simply enjoying the local communications landscape. Whether you’re a seasoned radio enthusiast or a newcomer to the field, the PRO-90 provides a rich set of features, advanced technology, and user-oriented design that enhance the scanning experience. It stands out as a worthy tool for anyone looking to immerse themselves in the world of radio communication.
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