Operation | Radio Shack PRO-95 instruction

Operation

Ô NOTE Ô

•The scanner does not scan if there are no frequencies stored in channels. If the scanner does not scan and you have already stored frequencies in channels, turn SQUELCH further clockwise.

•If the scanner picks up unwant- ed, partial, or very weak trans- missions, turn

SQUELCH clockwise to decrease the scanner's sen- sitivity to these signals. If you want to listen to a weak or distant station, turn

SQUELCH counterclockwise.

•If SQUELCH is adjusted so you always hear a hissing sound, the scanner will not scan properly.

•To ensure the scanner operates properly while in the trunking mode, we suggest you set SQUELCH using the steps listed above.

storage bank's number while scanning. OPEN or CLOSED appears while the scanner is in manual mode or while the scanner is receiving a signal during scanning. See “Changing the Open/Closed Mode” on Page 68 for more information about setting the open and closed modes.

OPERATION

TURNING ON THE

SCANNER AND SETTING

SQUELCH

1.To turn on the scanner, turn VOLUME clockwise. Welcome To Dual Trunking appears. After about 3 seconds, you might hear a hissing sound. Then adjust VOLUME to a com- fortable listening level.

2.Turn SQUELCH fully counterclockwise until the indicator points to MIN, then turn SQUELCH clockwise until the hissing sound stops.

3.To turn off the scanner, turn

VOLUME counterclockwise to

OFF. Ô

STORING KNOWN

FREQUENCIES INTO

CHANNELS

Good references for active frequencies are RadioShack's Police Call, Aeronautical Frequency Directory, and Maritime Frequency Directory. We update these directories every year, so be

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Radio Shack PRO-95 owner manual Operation, Turning on Scanner and Setting Squelch, Storing Known Frequencies Into Channels

Contents

PRO-95 Dual Trunk-Tracking Handheld Scanner Features Automatic Channel Your scanner includes these featuresSimultaneous Trunking Reviewing Locked Features Vehicle using a DC adapter not supplied FCC Wants YOU to Know Scanning Legally FCC Wants You to Know Using Vehicle Battery Power on Page 12 Ô Using BatteriesPower Sources Preparation Pull the battery holder out of the battery compartment Charging Rechargeable Batteries Using AC PowerUntil Low Battery Using Vehicle Battery Power Connecting Antenna Listening Safely Connecting an Optional AntennaConnecting AN EARPHONE/HEADPHONES Traffic Safety Connecting AN Extension Speaker Transferring Data to From Another Scanner or a PC Using the Belt ClipAbout Your Scanner About Keypad Mode changes the receive mode AM, FM, MOT, ED TUV enters an 8, or inputs characters T, U, or CL clears an incorrect entry Channel Storage Banks Quick StartUnderstanding Banks Preprogrammed Search Banks Understanding Your Scanners Modes Search Banks AM Mode Motorola Mode Understanding Your Scanners Modes Edacs Mode FFF=Fleet ID SS=Subfleet ID Or using an outdoor antenna to improve reception Open and Closed Modes Storing Known Frequencies Into Channels Turning on Scanner and Setting SquelchOperation Operation Storing Trunking Frequencies Into Channels Invalid Freq briefly Assigning a Text Tag to a Channel Storing Text Tags Assigning a Text Tag to a Group ID Assigning a Text Tag to a Bank Press Character Finding and Storing Active Frequencies Searching a Preprogrammed Frequency Range# @ + Bank Band Operation Channel Frequency MHz Band ChartsSearch bank SR0 Marine band Receive mode FM Search bank SR1 CB band Receive mode AM Search bank SR2 Police/Fire band Receive Mode FM Group Frequency MHz Step KHz Frequency MHz Step KHz 108.000-136.9875 Search bank SR3 Aircraft Receive mode AMSearch bank SR4 Ham band Receive mode FM Finds an active frequency, it stops searching. Ô ** Paused Manually Tuning a FrequencyListening to Weather Band Air and Limit search bands Displaying Weather Messages Digitally-encoded Same signal when an alert is broadcast,Listening to a Weather Channel Weather information on one or more of these channels Copying a Frequency into a Specified Channel Using Frequency CopyWX Alert and Beep Tone Confirmation DIG WX Stby appears Second, the frequency to be copied flashes Copying a Frequency into the Priority Channel Scanning Channels Deleting Frequencies from Channels Turning Channel-Storage Banks Off and On Locking Out Channels Special FeaturesUsing the Delay Function Locking OUT Channels or Frequencies Reviewing Locked-Out Frequencies Reviewing the Lock-Out ChannelsLocking Out Frequencies Clearing All Locked-Out Frequencies in a Search Bank Press any key other than 1 to cancel clear. ÔClearing a Locked-Out Frequency Lockout list appears Manual again Changing the Receive Mode To turn off the priority feature, press PRI Using the Attenuator Might have to change the receive mode Press Func and then ATT to set Using the Display BacklightTurning the KEY Tone on and OFF Press or to select 3 Using the Keylock10 or 20 seconds then press Use Up/Down keys to set Lit off time 5 seconds appears Cloning Programmed Data Changing the Display ContrastDown keys to set contrast. appears Trunking Trunking Operation Understanding Trunking Way radio users transmission on a control channel Setting Squelch for the Trunking ModeProgramming Trunking Frequencies Follow these steps to program trunked frequencies Trunked. Press Press Trunk to enter the ID program modePress PGM to enter the program mode Press PGM and press or hold Down or to select the bank. Ô Programming Motorola Trunking P001~ Bank Press Mode and select MOT 50.0 or 12.5 kHz, then press Programming Fleet Maps Down keys to set 800MHz base. Normal appearsNormal or Offset and press Press or to select Block 0 size code. Use 15 for type II. S-00 appears Block Size Code Enter the correct size code. Ô Press Scan to start scanning Talk Group IDSStoring Talk Group Memory full MOTMOT none Desired bank Dupl ID ID NoInvalid ID. appears Talk Group ID Hold To release ID hold, press Scan or Turning AN ID SUB- Bank on or OFFLocking OUT Talk Group IDS Press PGM. Ô Press Trunk Motxxxxxx or Edxxxx Delay Function in ID Indication ModeKeys to set ID delay .0 seconds 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5 or Seconds Clearing ALL Talk Group IDS in ONE Bank Reviewing LOCKED-OUT Talk Group IDSClearing Talk Group Any locked out IDs in a bank Changing OPEN/CLOSED Mode Or vice versa Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for each bank HAM Radio Frequencies General Guide to FrequenciesUS Weather Frequencies Birdie Frequencies VHF Low Band MHz UHF Low Band MHzVHF High Band MHz UHF High Band MHz HF Band Guide to the Action BandsTypical Band Usage VHF Band UHF Band VHF Band UHF Band Abbreviation ServiceBand Allocation Frequencies MHz Fire MHz-300 MHz MHz-30 MHzCB Band 26.965-27.405 MHz Meter Amateur Band 28.0-29.7 MHz VHF Low Band MHz-in 5 kHz steps Government Band Meter Amateur Band 50-54 MHzAircraft Band 108-136 MHz 137-144 MHz IND, MOV Centimeter Amateur Band 420-450 MHz Ultra High Frequency UHF 300 MHz-3 GHzGovernment Band 406-420 MHz Low Band 450-470 MHz Centimeter Amateur Band MHz in 6.25 kHz steps Public Safety Band Locally Assigned in 6.25 kHz stepsTrunked Systems Band Locally Assigned 6.25 kHz steps General Trunked Band in 6.25 kHz steps Frequency ConversionPrivate Trunked Band in 6.25 kHz steps Centimeter Amateur Band KHz steps Frequency Conversion Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Remedy Initializing Scanner RESETTING/ Initializing the ScannerResetting the Scanner Bottom line Frequency Coverage MHz SpecificationsCare ID memory banks Intermediate Frequencies if 1st 380.8 MHz MHz Antenna Parts AccessoriesExternal Antenna RG-8/RG-58 50-Ohm Coaxial Cable PC Interface Cable Connecting CableTo AC power 9V, 300 mA AC AdapterPage Page Page Fort Worth, Texas Limited One-Year WarrantyRadioShack Corporation