Features | Radio Shack PRO-92 manual

ˆ Features

Your RadioShack Handheld Scanner is one of a new

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generation of scanners designed to track Motorola Type

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I and Type II (such as Smartnet	and Privacy Plus ) and

hybrid analog trunking	systems, plus GE/Ericsson
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(EDACS ) and EF Johnson (LTR ) type systems, which are extensively used in many communication systems.

Trunking communications systems let a large group of 2- way radio users (or even different groups of 2-way radio users) efficiently use a set of frequencies. Instead of se- lecting a specific frequency for a transmission, the user simply selects a talk group. The trunking system auto- matically transmits the call on the first available frequen- cy, and also sends a code that uniquely identifies that transmission.

Since the trunking system might send a call and its re- sponse on different frequencies, it is difficult to listen to trunked communications using a regular scanner. The scanner monitors the data sent with a 2-way radio trans- mission, so you can hear the call and response for that user and more easily “follow” the conversation.

The scanner also lets you scan conventional transmis- sions, and is preprogrammed with service search banks for convenience. By pressing a single button, you can quickly search those frequencies most commonly used by public service and other agencies without tedious and complicated programming.

This scanner gives you direct access to over 33,000 fre- quencies including those used by police and fire depart- ments, ambulance services, government agencies, air, and amateur radio services.

Your scanner includes these features:

Simultaneous Trunking Operation — tracks three trunking systems (LTR, Motorola, and EDACS) and con- ventional systems at the same time.

10Channel-Storage Banks — let you store 50 chan- nels in each bank (500 channels) to group channels so calls are easier to identify.

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Contents

PRO-92 Handheld Scanner Contents Operation Special Features Care Specifications TroubleshootingTrunking Operation General Guide to Scanning Features Scanner scans Features Scanning Legally FCC Notice Preparation Power Sources Using Batteries Preparation11 Replace the cover Charging Rechargeable Batteries Using AC Power PWR DC 9V jack Using Vehicle Power Connecting an Optional Antenna Connecting the Antenna Listening Safely Connecting AN EARPHONE/ Headphones Traffic Safety Connecting AN Extension SpeakerUsing the Belt Clip About Your Scanner Connecting the Clone Cable Look AT the Keypad About Your Scanner Look AT the Display Channel Storage Banks 7 are turned off Search ModeUnderstanding Banks Search Banks Understanding CTCSS/DCSPL Codes DPL Codes Open and Closed Modes Understanding Your SCANNER’S Modes AM Mode LTR E. F. Johnson Mode FM Mode Motorola Mode Edacs Mode Operation Turning on the Scanner and Setting Squelch Bank Channel Manual Storing Known Frequencies Into Channels Assigning a Text Tag to a Channel Storing Text Tags Assigning a Text Tag to a Bank Press To Enter a Character from this Group Text Input Chart Searching a Preprogrammed Frequency Range Finding and Storing Active FrequenciesPress Func 9 w x y z Current Search Bank Func then Tune Storing a Frequency While Searching for a Specified ChannelChanging a Search Range with a Preprogrammed Range Manually Changing a Search Range Scanning the Channels Turning Channel-Storage Banks Off and On Manually Tuning a Frequency Listening to the Weather Band Deleting Frequencies from ChannelsListening to a Weather Channel Displaying Weather Messages Using the Delay Function Special Features Locking Out Channels Locking OUT Channels or FrequenciesReviewing the Lock-Out Channels Locking Out Frequencies Clearing a Locked-Out Frequency Reviewing Locked-Out FrequenciesClearing All Lock Out Frequencies in a Search Bank Locked-out Priority Special Features Display Description Changing the Receive ModeChanging the Frequency Step Range MHz Search Step kHz Using the Attenuator Using the Keylock Using the Display BacklightTurning the KEY Tone on and OFF Changing the Display Contrast Cloning the Programmed Data from Scanner to Scanner Trunking Operation Understanding Trunking Programming Trunking Frequencies Setting Squelch for the Trunking Mode Programming Motorola Trunking Systems UHF-Lo Offset Frequency Size Code Programming Fleet Maps Talk Group IDS Talk Group ID Hold Storing Talk Group IDs Reviewing Locked-Out Talk Group IDs Locking Out Talk Group IDsClearing Talk Group IDs Clearing All Talk Group IDs in One Bank Open and Closed Modes Closed Mode General Guide to Scanning Changing the Open/Closed ModeMode Open Closed US Weather Frequencies Guide to FrequenciesHam Radio Frequencies Birdie Frequencies General Guide to Scanning Typical Band Usage Guide to the Action BandsPrimary Usage VHF Band Band Allocation Abbreviations Services VHF Low Band- 29-50 MHz in 5 kHz steps Meter Amateur BandMeter Amateur Band- 50-54 MHz Aircraft Band- 108-137 MHz Low Band 450-470 MHz Government Band 406-420 MHzCm Amateur Band 420-450 MHz Frequency Conversion Squelch is not TroubleshootingProblem Possible Cause Remedy DC 9V jack RESETTING/INITIALIZING the ScannerResetting the Scanner Initializing the Scanner ResetCare UHF T Specifications 9V DC Specifications71 Limited One-Year Warranty