Radio Shack PRO-95 manual

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Radio Shack PRO-95 owner manual

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PRO-95 Dual Trunk-Tracking Handheld Scanner Features Your scanner includes these features Simultaneous TrunkingAutomatic Channel 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 Using AC Power Until Low BatteryCharging Rechargeable Batteries Using Vehicle Battery Power Connecting Antenna Connecting an Optional Antenna Connecting AN EARPHONE/HEADPHONESListening Safely Traffic Safety Connecting AN Extension Speaker 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 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 Turning on Scanner and Setting Squelch OperationStoring Known Frequencies Into Channels 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 Band Charts Search bank SR0 Marine band Receive mode FMChannel Frequency MHz Search bank SR1 CB band Receive mode AM Search bank SR2 Police/Fire band Receive Mode FM Group Frequency MHz Step KHz 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 ** 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 the Lock-Out Channels Locking Out FrequenciesReviewing Locked-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 Using the Display Backlight Turning the KEY Tone on and OFFPress Func and then ATT to set 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 Changing the Display Contrast Down keys to set contrast. appearsCloning Programmed Data 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 Talk Group IDS Storing Talk GroupEnter the correct size code. Ô Press Scan to start scanning 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 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 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 Specifications CareFrequency Coverage MHz 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 Limited One-Year Warranty RadioShack CorporationFort Worth, Texas