Edacs mode | Radio Shack PRO-97 guide

The Basics

EDACS mode

You can set your scanner so it decodes the talk group IDs used with EDACS (GE/Ericsson) trunking systems. This setting is called the EDACS mode.

EDACS systems are trunking systems used primarily by business or private communications service providers, as well as by some public safety organizations. EDACS systems transmit active talk group information only on a dedicated control channel.

EDACS frequencies are organized in a speciﬁc order. Each frequency is assigned a Logical Channel Number (LCN). For the scanner to correctly switch to an active frequency, you must program the frequencies in LCN order, starting with Memory 01. EDACS talk group IDs are entered as a 4-digit decimal number from 0001 to 2047 or AFS (Agency Fleet Subﬂeet) number from 00-001 to 15-157.

When there is activity on an EDACS system, that information is sent out on the control channel. The scanner decodes the ID for the active talk group. In the open mode, the scanner then goes to the transmission and displays the talk group ID on the bottom line of the display. In the closed mode, the scanner only goes to transmissions with IDs that match talk group IDs you have stored in the bank’s talk group ID list which are not locked out.

Because EDACS scanning requires clear reception of the control channel at all times, EDACS systems tend to have a smaller usable area. An external antenna can greatly improve EDACS scanning in a fringe area. If you are having trouble scanning an EDACS system, try manually selecting the data channel. If you are getting good reception, the scanner will indicate talk group CTL-01. Try changing your location or using an outdoor antenna to improve reception.

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Radio Shack PRO-97 manual Edacs mode

Contents

PRO-97 1,000 Channel Triple Trunking Hand Held Scanner Contents Contents ﬁnding and storing active frequencies Trunking Glossary FAQs Frequently Asked Questions Warranty CareSpeciﬁcations FCC wants you to know Your scanner’s controls ENT completes the entry of frequencies and text TUV enters an 8, or inputs characters T, U, or Basics OFF VOL/SQ turn the scanner on or off and adjust the squelch Power sources Using batteries Never install non-rechargeable batteries Charging rechargeable batteries Using AC power Basics Using vehicle battery power Connecting an earphone/headphones Connecting an extension speaker Trafﬁc safetyListening safely Basics Connecting the supplied antenna Connecting an optional external antenna Basics Using the belt clip Transferring data to or from another scanner or AM mode Quick startUnderstanding your scanner’s modes FM mode Ctcss CT modeDCS DC mode Motorola mode Basics Edacs mode LTR mode Open and closed modes Basics Setting up your scanner Turning on the scanner and setting squelch Basics Storing known frequencies into channels Beyond the Basics Ctcss and DCS Beyond the Basics Storing trunking frequencies into channels DCS Code Table Storing text tags Assigning a text tag to a channel Assigning a text tag to a group ID Assigning a text tag to a bank Text input chart ﬁnding and storing active frequencies Searching a preprogrammed frequency range Band charts Search bank SR0 marine band Beyond the Basics Search bank SR1 CB band Search bank SR2 FRS/GMRS/MURS band Search bank SR3 police/ﬁre band Search bank SR4 aircraft Searching active frequencies in a range Search bank SR5 amateur bandSearch bank SR6 programmable limit search Beyond the Basics Beyond the Basics Manually tuning a frequency Listening to the weather band Same standby mode Listening to a weather channel WX Alert and beep tone conﬁrmation Using frequency copy Beyond the Basics SkywarnCopying a frequency into a speciﬁed channel Copying a frequency into an empty channel within a bank Signal Stalker Copying a frequency into the priority channel Using Signal Stalker Using Signal Stalker II with lockout Scanning the channels Turning channel-storage banks off and on Using Ctcss and DCS Monitoring a single channel/power save circuit Deleting frequencies from channels Deleting all frequencies in a channel bank Using delay Locking out channels or frequenciesLocking out channels Reviewing locked-out channels Locking out frequenciesReviewing locked-out frequencies Priority Clearing a locked-out frequencyClearing all locked-out frequencies in a search bank Beyond the Basics Changing the receive mode Using the attenuator Using the display/key backlight Turning the key tone on and off While Multi-System Trunking Scanner appears, press Beyond the Basics Using the keylock Changing the display contrast Beyond the Basics Cloning the programmed data Receives data from another scanner other than a PRO-97 Trunking How trunking works To listen to the transmission, the mode Beyond the Basics Setting squelch for trunking mode Programming trunking frequencies Beyond the Basics Programming Motorola trunking systems UHF-Lo Beyond the Basics Programming Motorola trunking systems 800 MHz Programming ﬂeet maps Block Size Code S10 S11 S12 Talk group IDs Storing talk group IDs Beyond the Basics Beyond the Basics Talk group ID hold Turning an ID sub-bank on or off Delay function in ID indication mode Locking out talk group IDs Reviewing locked-out talk group IDs Clearing talk group IDsClearing all talk group IDs in a single bank Changing the open/closed mode Service and repair CareBirdie frequencies Speciﬁcations Selectivity 25 27.995 MHz at AM mode ±5 kHz 9V DC Beyond the Basics Initializing your scanner FCC wants you to know Scanning legally Glossary FAQs Frequently Asked Questions Scanner is not working at all. What’s wrong? RadioShack Corporation