Preparation, Using Batteries, Power Sources | Radio Shack PRO-95

In some areas, mobile use of this scanner is unlawful or requires a permit. Check the laws in your area.

PREPARATION

POWER SOURCES

You can power your scanner from any of three sources:

•internal non-rechargeable batteries or rechargeable batteries (not supplied — see “Using Batteries”).

•standard AC power (with an optional AC adapter — see “Using AC Power” on Page 11)

•vehicle power (with an optional DC adapter — see

“Using Vehicle Battery Power” on Page 12) Ô

Using Batteries

You can power the scanner with four AA batteries (not supplied). For the longest operation and best performance, we recommend alkaline batteries, available at your local RadioShack store.

You can use either the supplied non-rechargeable battery holder (black), or the supplied rechargeable battery holder (yellow). If you use the rechargeable battery holder, we recommend RadioShack nickel- metal hydride (Ni–MH) batteries.

Ô NOTE Ô

•Connecting an AC or DC adapter to the scanner dis- connects internal batteries when you use the supplied non-rechargeable battery holder, but it does not discon- nect internal bat- teries when you use the supplied rechargeable battery holder.

•If you install the rechargeable battery holder, you can operate the scanner and re- charge the re- chargeable batteries at the same time. See “Using Batteries” and “Charging Rechargeable Batteries” on Page 11.

•If the scanner stops working properly after connecting it to power, try resetting it. See “Resetting/ Initializing the Scanner” on Page 83.

•You must charge rechargeable batteries before you use them the first time. See “Charging Rechargeable Batteries” on Page 11.

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Radio Shack PRO-95 owner manual Preparation, Using Batteries, Power Sources, Using Vehicle Battery Power on Page 12 Ô

Contents

PRO-95 Dual Trunk-Tracking Handheld Scanner Features Your scanner includes these features Simultaneous TrunkingAutomatic 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 Using AC Power Until Low BatteryCharging Rechargeable Batteries Connecting Antenna Using Vehicle Battery Power Connecting an Optional Antenna Connecting AN EARPHONE/HEADPHONESListening Safely Connecting AN Extension Speaker Traffic Safety Using the Belt Clip About Your ScannerTransferring 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 Turning on Scanner and Setting Squelch OperationStoring 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 Band Charts Search bank SR0 Marine band Receive mode FMChannel 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 SR3 Aircraft Receive mode AM Search bank SR4 Ham band Receive mode FMFrequency 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 Reviewing the Lock-Out Channels Locking Out FrequenciesReviewing 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 Using the Display Backlight Turning the KEY Tone on and OFFPress 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 Changing the Display Contrast Down keys to set contrast. appearsCloning 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 Talk Group IDS Storing Talk GroupEnter 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 Public Safety Band Locally Assigned in 6.25 kHz steps Trunked Systems Band Locally Assigned 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 Specifications CareFrequency 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 Limited One-Year Warranty RadioShack CorporationFort Worth, Texas