If you try to program an offset frequency in the UHF- Hi bands (806-960 MHz), the scanner ignores the entry.

Follow these steps to program Motorola trunking fre- quencies in the UHF-Lo band:

1.Press PGM then TRUNK to enter the ID program mode.

2.Press FUNC and press (or hold) 8 or 9 to select the bank.

3.Press MODE and select )+0.

4.Press FUNC then 2. The display indicates â8J<

=I<Hôèýon the first line, îòìôòòòò on the second line, E\\i[j0ý).& on the third line and /K<GèýðíôòB$Q on the bottom line.

5.While â in â8J< blinks, if necessary, press the desired Base frequency with the number keys and press ENTER. Confirm the entry. If it is incorrect, press the number keys again to set the base fre- quency. After you confirm the input, press ENTER again.

6.While in E\\i[j blinks, if necessary, enter the offset number and press ENTER. Confirm the entry. If it is incorrect, then press the number keys again to set the frequency. After you confirm the input, press ENTER again.

7.While / in /K<G blinks, repeatedly press 8 or 9 to select the step number, ðíôò, íòôò or ñðôíýB$Qõ then press ENTER.

8.Press PGM to enter the program mode. Store the trunking IDs into the sub-bank in the same bank.

Programming Motorola Trunking System (800 MHz)

Notes:

On the 800 MHz trunking band, you can select a base frequency (normal or offset).

Trunking Operation

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Radio Shack PRO-93 owner manual Programming Motorola Trunking System 800 MHz

PRO-93 specifications

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