Searching a Preprogrammed Frequency Range | Radio Shack PRO-95

Operation

Ô NOTE Ô

•You can use the scanner's delay feature while searching the search bank. See “Using the Delay Function” on Page 45.

•The scanner does not search locked- out frequencies while searching ranges. See “Locking Out Channels or Frequencies” on Page 45.

Press	Character

	0	. - # _ @ + * & /
	0	,
		,
	0 then FUNC $ % ! ^ ( ) ? -> ` <-

	/DELAY	space
	CL	backspace

FINDING AND STORING ACTIVE FREQUENCIES

You can search for transmissions in the scanner’s preprogrammed search bank. The search bank is divided into six search bands. You can change the search range of Bank SR5 manually by setting the lower and higher ends of the search range. Ô

Searching a

Preprogrammed

Frequency Range

The scanner contains these preprogrammed search ranges, stored in the search bank (SR0 – SR5).

Bank	Band
SR0	Marine
SR1	CB
SR2	Police/Fire
SR3	Aircraft
SR4	Ham
SR5 ...	Limit search (User changeable)

Follow these steps to select preprogrammed search bands and search them for active frequencies:

1.Repeatedly press SEARCH to select your desired search

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Radio Shack PRO-95 Searching a Preprogrammed Frequency Range, # @ +, Finding and Storing Active Frequencies, Bank Band

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 Batteries Power SourcesUsing Vehicle Battery Power on Page 12 Ô 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 Quick Start Understanding BanksChannel Storage 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 Searching a Preprogrammed Frequency Range # @ +Finding and Storing Active Frequencies 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 Manually Tuning a Frequency Listening to Weather Band** Paused Air and Limit search bands Digitally-encoded Same signal when an alert is broadcast, Listening to a Weather ChannelDisplaying Weather Messages Weather information on one or more of these channels Using Frequency Copy WX Alert and Beep Tone ConfirmationCopying a Frequency into a Specified Channel 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 Special Features Using the Delay FunctionLocking Out Channels Locking OUT Channels or Frequencies Reviewing Locked-Out Frequencies Reviewing the Lock-Out ChannelsLocking Out Frequencies Press any key other than 1 to cancel clear. Ô Clearing a Locked-Out FrequencyClearing All Locked-Out Frequencies in a Search Bank 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 Using the Keylock 10 or 20 seconds then pressPress or to select 3 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 Setting Squelch for the Trunking Mode Programming Trunking FrequenciesWay radio users transmission on a control channel Follow these steps to program trunked frequencies Press Trunk to enter the ID program mode Press PGM to enter the program modeTrunked. Press 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 Down keys to set 800MHz base. Normal appears Normal or Offset and pressProgramming Fleet Maps 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 MOT MOT noneMemory full Desired bank ID No Invalid ID. appearsDupl ID Talk Group ID Hold Turning AN ID SUB- Bank on or OFF Locking OUT Talk Group IDSTo release ID hold, press Scan or Press PGM. Ô Press Trunk Delay Function in ID Indication Mode Keys to set ID delay .0 secondsMotxxxxxx or Edxxxx 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5 or Seconds Reviewing LOCKED-OUT Talk Group IDS Clearing Talk GroupClearing ALL Talk Group IDS in ONE Bank Any locked out IDs in a bank Changing OPEN/CLOSED Mode Or vice versa Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for each bank General Guide to Frequencies US Weather FrequenciesHAM Radio Frequencies Birdie Frequencies UHF Low Band MHz VHF High Band MHzVHF Low Band MHz UHF High Band MHz Guide to the Action Bands Typical Band UsageHF Band VHF Band UHF Band VHF Band Abbreviation Service Band AllocationUHF Band Frequencies MHz Fire MHz-30 MHz CB Band 26.965-27.405 MHz Meter Amateur Band 28.0-29.7 MHzMHz-300 MHz VHF Low Band MHz-in 5 kHz steps Meter Amateur Band 50-54 MHz Aircraft Band 108-136 MHzGovernment Band 137-144 MHz IND, MOV Ultra High Frequency UHF 300 MHz-3 GHz Government Band 406-420 MHzCentimeter Amateur Band 420-450 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 Frequency Conversion Private Trunked Band in 6.25 kHz stepsGeneral Trunked Band in 6.25 kHz steps Centimeter Amateur Band KHz steps Frequency Conversion Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Remedy RESETTING/ Initializing the Scanner Resetting the ScannerInitializing Scanner Bottom line Frequency Coverage MHz SpecificationsCare ID memory banks Intermediate Frequencies if 1st 380.8 MHz Parts Accessories External AntennaMHz Antenna RG-8/RG-58 50-Ohm Coaxial Cable Connecting Cable To AC powerPC Interface Cable 9V, 300 mA AC AdapterPage Page Page Fort Worth, Texas Limited One-Year WarrantyRadioShack Corporation