Changing the Receive Mode | Radio Shack PRO-95 guide

2.Select the weather channel you want to program as the priority channel.

3.Press FUNC then PRI. Pri Channel flashes on the bottom line two times.

To turn on the priority feature, press PRI so P appears on the top line while scanning. PRIon (or PRIwx if you set the priority to a weather frequency) appears on the bottom line. If the scanner detects activity on the priority channel, Pri Channel appears. Or if the scanner detects a weather alert tone in Priority WX mode, Pri Channel appears for 3 seconds then changes to Weather ALERT and the scanner sounds an alert tone (see “Displaying Weather Messages” on Page 40).

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To turn off the priority feature, press PRI.

CHANGING THE RECEIVE MODE

The scanner is preset to the most common AM or FM receive mode for each frequency range. The preset mode is correct in most cases. However, some amateur radio transmissions and trunked systems do not operate in the preset mode. If you try to listen to a transmission when the scanner is not set to the correct receive mode, the transmission might sound weak or distorted.

If you want to listen to trunking transmissions in closed mode, you

Special Features

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•Priority WX is only for receiving a weather alert.

•When the scanner detects a 1050 Hz alert tone, priority WX activates and you receive a weather alert.

•If you program a weather frequency into the priority channel and the scanner detects a weather alert tone on that frequency, the scanner sounds the alert tone.

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Radio Shack PRO-95 owner manual Changing the Receive Mode, To turn off the priority feature, press PRI

Contents

PRO-95 Dual Trunk-Tracking Handheld Scanner Features Simultaneous Trunking Your scanner includes these featuresAutomatic Channel Reviewing Locked Features FCC Wants YOU to Know Vehicle using a DC adapter not supplied Scanning Legally FCC Wants You to Know Power Sources Using BatteriesUsing Vehicle Battery Power on Page 12 Ô Preparation Pull the battery holder out of the battery compartment Until Low Battery Using AC PowerCharging Rechargeable Batteries Connecting Antenna Using Vehicle Battery Power Connecting AN EARPHONE/HEADPHONES Connecting an Optional AntennaListening Safely Connecting AN Extension Speaker Traffic Safety About Your Scanner Using the Belt ClipTransferring Data to From Another Scanner or a PC About Keypad Mode changes the receive mode AM, FM, MOT, ED CL clears an incorrect entry TUV enters an 8, or inputs characters T, U, or Understanding Banks Quick StartChannel Storage Banks Preprogrammed Search Banks Search Banks Understanding Your Scanners Modes Motorola Mode AM Mode Understanding Your Scanners Modes FFF=Fleet ID SS=Subfleet ID Edacs Mode Or using an outdoor antenna to improve reception Open and Closed Modes Operation Turning on Scanner and Setting SquelchStoring Known Frequencies Into Channels Operation Invalid Freq briefly Storing Trunking Frequencies Into Channels Storing Text Tags Assigning a Text Tag to a Channel Assigning a Text Tag to a Group ID Press Character Assigning a Text Tag to a Bank # @ + Searching a Preprogrammed Frequency RangeFinding and Storing Active Frequencies Bank Band Operation Search bank SR0 Marine band Receive mode FM Band ChartsChannel Frequency MHz Search bank SR1 CB band Receive mode AM Group Frequency MHz Step KHz Search bank SR2 Police/Fire band Receive Mode FM Search bank SR4 Ham band Receive mode FM Search bank SR3 Aircraft Receive mode AMFrequency MHz Step KHz 108.000-136.9875 Finds an active frequency, it stops searching. Ô Listening to Weather Band Manually Tuning a Frequency** Paused Air and Limit search bands Listening to a Weather Channel Digitally-encoded Same signal when an alert is broadcast,Displaying Weather Messages Weather information on one or more of these channels WX Alert and Beep Tone Confirmation Using Frequency CopyCopying a Frequency into a Specified Channel DIG WX Stby appears Second, the frequency to be copied flashes Scanning Channels Copying a Frequency into the Priority Channel Turning Channel-Storage Banks Off and On Deleting Frequencies from Channels Using the Delay Function Special FeaturesLocking Out Channels Locking OUT Channels or Frequencies Locking Out Frequencies Reviewing the Lock-Out ChannelsReviewing Locked-Out Frequencies Clearing a Locked-Out Frequency Press any key other than 1 to cancel clear. ÔClearing All Locked-Out Frequencies in a Search Bank Lockout list appears Manual again To turn off the priority feature, press PRI Changing the Receive Mode Might have to change the receive mode Using the Attenuator Turning the KEY Tone on and OFF Using the Display BacklightPress Func and then ATT to set 10 or 20 seconds then press Using the KeylockPress or to select 3 Use Up/Down keys to set Lit off time 5 seconds appears Down keys to set contrast. appears Changing the Display ContrastCloning Programmed Data Trunking Operation Trunking Understanding Trunking Programming Trunking Frequencies Setting Squelch for the Trunking ModeWay radio users transmission on a control channel Follow these steps to program trunked frequencies Press PGM to enter the program mode Press Trunk to enter the ID program modeTrunked. Press Press PGM and press or hold Down or to select the bank. Ô P001~ Programming Motorola Trunking 50.0 or 12.5 kHz, then press Bank Press Mode and select MOT Normal or Offset and press Down keys to set 800MHz base. Normal appearsProgramming Fleet Maps Press or to select Block Size Code Block 0 size code. Use 15 for type II. S-00 appears Storing Talk Group Talk Group IDSEnter the correct size code. Ô Press Scan to start scanning MOT none MOTMemory full Desired bank Invalid ID. appears ID NoDupl ID Talk Group ID Hold Locking OUT Talk Group IDS Turning AN ID SUB- Bank on or OFFTo release ID hold, press Scan or Press PGM. Ô Press Trunk Keys to set ID delay .0 seconds Delay Function in ID Indication ModeMotxxxxxx or Edxxxx 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5 or Seconds Clearing Talk Group Reviewing LOCKED-OUT Talk Group IDSClearing ALL Talk Group IDS in ONE Bank Any locked out IDs in a bank Or vice versa Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for each bank Changing OPEN/CLOSED Mode US Weather Frequencies General Guide to FrequenciesHAM Radio Frequencies Birdie Frequencies VHF High Band MHz UHF Low Band MHzVHF Low Band MHz UHF High Band MHz Typical Band Usage Guide to the Action BandsHF Band VHF Band VHF Band UHF Band Band Allocation Abbreviation ServiceUHF Band Frequencies MHz Fire CB Band 26.965-27.405 MHz Meter Amateur Band 28.0-29.7 MHz MHz-30 MHzMHz-300 MHz VHF Low Band MHz-in 5 kHz steps Aircraft Band 108-136 MHz Meter Amateur Band 50-54 MHzGovernment Band 137-144 MHz IND, MOV Government Band 406-420 MHz Ultra High Frequency UHF 300 MHz-3 GHzCentimeter Amateur Band 420-450 MHz Low Band 450-470 MHz Trunked Systems Band Locally Assigned 6.25 kHz steps Public Safety Band Locally Assigned in 6.25 kHz stepsCentimeter Amateur Band MHz in 6.25 kHz steps Private Trunked Band in 6.25 kHz steps Frequency ConversionGeneral Trunked Band in 6.25 kHz steps Centimeter Amateur Band KHz steps Frequency Conversion Problem Possible Cause Remedy Troubleshooting Resetting the Scanner RESETTING/ Initializing the ScannerInitializing Scanner Bottom line Care SpecificationsFrequency Coverage MHz ID memory banks Intermediate Frequencies if 1st 380.8 MHz External Antenna Parts AccessoriesMHz Antenna RG-8/RG-58 50-Ohm Coaxial Cable To AC power Connecting CablePC Interface Cable 9V, 300 mA AC AdapterPage Page Page RadioShack Corporation Limited One-Year WarrantyFort Worth, Texas