Radio Shack 2000315 Users manual
20-315 Owner’s Manual
Owner’s Manual
Cat. No. 20-315
PRO-82
200-Channel VHF/Air/UHF
Handheld Scanner
Please read before using this equipment.
FEATURES
Your new RadioShack PRO-82 200 Channel VHF/Air/UHF Handheld Scanner lets you
scan conventional transmissions, and is preprogrammed with search banks for
convenience. By pressing a single button, you can quickly sear ch those frequen cies m ost
commonly used by public service and other agencies without tedious and complicated
programming.
This scanner gives you direct access to o ver 25,000 exciting frequencies, including those
used by police and fire departments, ambulance services, aircraft, and amateur radio
services, and you can change your selection at any time.
Your scanner also has these special features:
One Touch Search Banks — let you search preset frequencies in separate marine,
fire/police, aircraft, ham, and weather banks, to make it easy to locate specific types of
calls.
Display Backlight — makes the scanner easy to read in low-light situations.
Duplicate Channel Alert — warns you when the frequency you are storing already exists
in memory.
Lockout Function — lets you set your scanner to skip over specified channels or
frequencies when scanning or searching.
Memory Backup — keeps the channel frequencies stored in memory for about an hour in
the event of a power loss.
Ten Channel-Storage Banks — you can store 20 channels in each bank (200 total
channels), letting you group channels so you can more easily identify calls.
T une — lets you tune for new and unlisted frequencies starting from a specified frequency.
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Weat her Alert — the scanner automatically sounds an alert when it receives a weather
emergency signal, providing more complete information about weather condi tions in your
immediate area.
Wired Programming — you can connect your scanner to a personal computer and
program frequencies into it using an optional cable and software.
Note: You can get the cable, software, and additional information about using your
personal computer to program your scanner from your local RadioShack store.
Special Function — lets you easy scan the fire/police, air, or ham channel banks.
Scan Delay — delays scanning for about 2 seconds before moving to another channel, so
you can hear more replies that are transmitted on the same channel.
Priority Channel — lets you program a channel as the priority channel. As the s canner
scans, it checks the priority channel every 2 seconds so you do not miss transmissions on
that channel.
HyperSearch and HyperScan — let you set the scanner to search at up to 50 steps
per second (in frequency bands with 5 kHz steps) and scan at up to 25 channels per
second, to help you quickly find interesting broadcasts.
Manual Access — you can directly access any stored channel by entering that channel’s
number.
Key Lock — lets you lock the scanner’s keys to help pre vent accidentally changing the
scanner’s programming.
Liquid-Crystal Display — makes it easy to view and change programming information.
Supplied Flexible Antenna with BNC Connector — provides good reception of strong
local signals. You can connect an external antenna with a BNC connector to the scanner
for improved reception of distant/weaker signals.
Key Confirmation Tones — the scanner sounds a confirmation tone when you perform an
operation correctly, and an error tone if you make an error.
Three Power Options — you can power the scanner from internal (rechargeable or non rechargeable batteries) or external AC or DC power (using an optional AC or DC adapter).
Your PRO-82 scanner can receive these bands:
Frequency
Range (MHz) Types of Transmissions
29–54 10-Meter Ham Band, VHF Lo, 6-Meter Ham Band
108–136.9875 Aircraft
137–174 Military Land Mobile, 2-Meter Ham Band, VHF Hi
380–512 UHF Aircraft, Federal Government, 70-cm Ham
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Band, UHF Standard Band, UHF “T” Band
Note: See “Specifications” on Page 50 for more information about the scanner’s frequency
steps.
© 2002 Tandy Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
RadioShack and Adaptaplug are registered trademarks used by RadioShack Corporation.
HyperSearch and HyperScan are trademarks used by RadioShack Corporation.
THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a scanning receiver,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which c an
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation i s subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Note: Mobile use of this scanner is unlawful or requires a permit in some areas. Check the
laws in your area.
SCANNING LEGALLY
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Scanning is a fun and interesting hobby. You can hear police and fire departments,
ambulance services, government agencies, private companies, amateur radio services,
aircraft, and military operations. It is legal to listen to almost every transmission your
scanner can receive. However, there are some electronic and wire comm unications that
are illegal to intentionally intercept.
These include:
• telephone conversations (cellular, cordless, or other private means of telephone signal
transmission)
• pager transmissions
• any scrambled or encrypted transmissions
According to the Federal Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA), and amended,
you could be fined and possibly imprisoned for intentionally listening to, using, or disclosing
the contents of such a transmission unless you have the consent of a party to the
communication (unless such activity is otherwise illegal). These laws change from time to
time and there might be state or local laws that also affect legal scanner usage.
CONTENTS
Preparation ...... ..... ... ...... ... ...... ... ...... ... ... ...... ... ..... ... ...... ... ...... 6
Power Sources...... ... ..... ... ...... ... ...... ... ... ...... ... ...... ... ...... .. ...... ... .6
Using Batteries..... ... ...... .. ...... ... ... ...... ... ...... ... ...... ... ..... ... ........ . ..6
Charging Rechargeable Batteries .................................. 7
Using AC Power .......... ... ...... ... ...... ... ...... ... ..... ... ... ...... ... .... 8
Using V e hicle Batt ery Po wer ... ...... ... ..... ... ...... ... ...... ... ...... . 9
Connecting an Antenna ................... ...... ...... ... ...... ... ..... .. 9
Connecting an Outdoor Antenna ................................ 9
Connecting an Earphone/Headphones .......................... 10
Listening Safely ... ...... ... ...... ... ..... ... ...... ... ...... ... ... ...... .. 10
Traffic Safety .... .................. ........................................ 10
Connecting an Extension Speaker ................................. 11
Using the Belt Clip................ ...... ... ..... ... ...... ... ...... ... ..... 11
About Your Scanner ................... .......................... 11
A Look at the Keypad ................... ...... .. ...... ... ...... ... ...... .. 11
A Look at the Display ...................................................... 12
Understanding Banks ................. ...... ... ....... ..... ... ...... ..... . 13
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Channel Storage Banks .................. ...... ...... ... ..... ...... .. 13
OneTouch Banks ............... ... ..... ... ...... ... ...... ... ...... ... ... ..... 14
Operation ....... ................. ..................................................... 17
Turning On the Scanner/Setting Volume and Squelch .... 17
Storing Known Frequencies into Channels ..................... 17
Finding and Storing Active Frequencies ......................... 18
Searching the One Touch Banks ...................... ... ...... ... .... 18
Using Tune .................................................... 19
Scanning the Stored Channels ......... .............................. 20
Turning Channel- Storage Banks Off and On .. ................ 21
Monitoring a Stored Channel .......................................... 21
Clearing a Stored Channel ................... ... ..... ...... ... ....... .. 22
Listening to t h e Marine Bank .......................................... 22
Listening to the Weather Band ....................................... 22
WX Alert .............. ... ...... ... ...... ... ...... ... ..... ... ...... ... ... ..... 23
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Wired Programming ... ... ..... ... ...... ... ...... ... ...... ... ...... ... ... ..... .23
Special Features ..... ...... ... ...... ... ...... ... ...... .. ...... ... ...... ... ...... ..24
Special Function.... ... ...... .... .. ...... ... ...... ... ..... ... ...... ... ......24
Delay ........................... .................................................... 24
Locking Out Channels or Frequencies ......................... ... 25
Locking Out Channels ................................................. 25
Locking Out Frequencies ............................................ 26
Reviewing Locked-Out Frequencies ........................... 26
Removing Lockouts From All Frequencies
in a One Touch Search Bank ............. ...... ... ... ...... ... ...... ...26
Removing Lockouts From All Frequencies............... .... .... 26
Using Priority ........ ... ...... .... ..... ... ...... ... ...... ... ..... ... ...... ... ... 27
Using the Displa y Backlight ............................................. 27
Turning the Key Tone On and Off .................................... 27
Using the Key Lock ........ ... ... ...... ... ...... ... ...... ... ..... ... ...... ... 28
Avoiding Image Frequencies ........................................... 28
Resetting/Initializing the Scanner .................................... 28
Resetting the Scanner .......................... .................... ... 29
Initializing the Scanner ............. .. ...... ... ...... ...... ... ...... ... 29
A General Guide to Scanning .. ... ...... .... ..... ... ...... ... ..... ... ..... 29
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Guide to Frequencies ............... ...... ... ...... ...... ... ...... .. ...... . 29
National Weather Frequencies .................................... 29
Birdie Frequencies .......... ...................................... ...... 29
Guide to the Action Bands .............................................. 30
Typical Band Usage (MHz) ......................................... 30
Primary Usage ...... ..... ... ...... ... ...... ... ...... ... ... ...... .. ...... ... 30
Band Allocation ............................................................... 31
Frequency Conversion ................. ... ...... ... ...... ...... ... ..... ... 36
Tr oubleshooting ................................................................... 36
Care and Mainte na nc e ......................................................... 37
Specifications ...... ...... .. ...... ... ... ...... ... ...... ... ...... ... ..... ... ...... ... 38
PREPARATION
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POWER SOURCES
You can power your scanner from any of three sources:
• internal non-rechargeable batteries or rechargeable batteries (not supplied – see “Us ing
Batteries”).
• standard AC power (with an optional AC adapter – see”Using AC Power” on Page 8).
• vehicle power (with an optional DC adapter – see “Using Vehicle Battery Power” on Page
9).
Notes:
• Connecting an AC or DC adapter to the scanner dis connects in ternal bat teries when you
use the supplied non-rechargeable battery holder, but it does not disconnect internal
batteries when you use the supplied rechargeable battery holder.
• If you install the rechargeable batter y holder, you can operate the scanner and recharge
the rechargeable batteries at the same time. See “Using Batteries” and “Charging
Rechargeable Batteries” on Page 8.
• If the scanner stops working properly after connecting it to power, try resetting it. See
“Resetting/Initializing the Scanner” on Page 28).
USING BATTERIES
You can power the scanner with four AA batteries (not supplied). For the longest operation
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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.
Warning: Never install non-rechargeable batteries in the rechargeable yellow battery
holder. Non-rechargeable batteries can get hot or explode if you try to recharge them.
Note: You must charge rechargeable batteries before you use them the first time. See
“Charging Rechargeable Batteries” on Page 8.
Cautions:
• The battery holder fits only one way . Do not force it.
• Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type.
• Always remove old or weak batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that destroy electronic
circuits.
• Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries (alkaline, or recha rgeable),
or rechargeable batteries of different capacities.
Follow these steps to install batteries.
1. Press in on the battery c ompartment cover on the back of the scanner and slide the
cover down to remove it.
2. Pull the battery holder out of the battery compartment.
3. If you are using non-rechargeable batteries, place them into the black holder, as
indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked on the holder. Or, if you are using
rechargeable batteries, place them into the yellow holder, as indicated by the polarity
symbols (+ and –) marked on the holder.
4. Place the battery holder into the battery compartment.
5. Replace the cover.
When battery power is low,
power is depleted, the scanner turns itself off. Replace all four non- r echargeable bat teries,
or recharge the rechargeable batteries. See “Charging Rechargeable Batteries” on Page 8.
appears and the scanner beeps continuously. When battery
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Warning: Alway s dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Do not burn or bury them.
Caution: If you do not plan to u se the scanner with batteries for a month or more, remove
the batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts.
CHARGING RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES
Your scanner has a built-in charging circuit that lets you charge nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) or nickel cadmium (Ni-CD) rechargeable batteries (not supplied) while they are in the
scanner. To charge rechargeable batteries, you need to use an AC adapter which supplies
9V (RadioShack Cat. No. 273-1767) or a DC adapter which supplies 10V (Cat. No. 273-
1830). Connect a size C Adaptaplug TM to the adap ter’s cable with the tip set to positive
then insert the Adaptaplug into the PWR DC 9V jack. For best results we recommend
RadioShack rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) 1500mAh batteries.
Notes:
• It takes about 15 hours to recharge fully discharged 1500mAh Ni-MH rechargeable
batteries. You can operate the scanner while recharging the rechargeable batteires, but
charging takes longer.
• You cannot use a DC adapter to recharge rechargeable batteries in the scanner due to
the limitations of the scanner’s charging circuit.
• The scanner can also charge Ni-Cd batteries. 600mAh batteries require 6 hours and
850mAh batteries require 8 hours to charge.
• When you charge Ni-Cd batteries, pay attention not to over charge. Overcharging
shortens battery life.
• Rechargeable batteries last longer and deliver m ore powe r if you let them fully discharge
appears. Then fully charge the
once a month. To do this, use the scanner until
rechargeable batteries.
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USING AC POWER
You can power the scanner using a 9V, 300-mA AC adapter (RadioShack Cat. No. 273-
1767) and a size C Adaptaplug (neither supplied). Both are available at your local
RadioShack store.
Cautions:
! You must use a Class 2 power source that supplies 9V DC and delivers at least 300 mA.
Its center tip must be set to positive and its plug must fit the scanner's PWR DC 9V jack.
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Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the scanner or the
adapter.
• Always connect the AC adapter to the scanne r bef or e you connect it to AC power. When
you finish, disconnect the adapter from AC power before you disconnect it from the
scanner.
To power the scanner using an AC adapter, attach the Adaptaplug to the AC adapter so the
tip reads positive (+), then insert the Adaptaplug into the scanner’s
connect the other end of the adapter to a standard AC outlet.
PWR DC 9V jack. Then
USING VEHICLE BATTERY POWER
You can power the scanner from a vehicle’s 12V power source (such as cigarette-lighter
socket) using a 9V, 300-mA DC adapter and a si ze C A daptaplug (neither supplied). Bo th
are available at your local RadioShack store.
Cautions:
! You must use a power source that supplies regulated 9V DC and delivers at least 300
mA. Its center tip must be set to positive and its plug must fit the scanner's
Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the scanner or the
adapter.
• Always connect the DC adapter to the scanner before you connect it to the power source.
When you finish, disconnect the adapter from the power source before you disconnect it
from the scanner.
PWR DC 9V jack.
To power the scanner using a DC adapter, attach the Adaptaplug to the DC adapter so the
tip reads positive (+) and set the adapter’s voltage switch to 9V . Next, insert the Adaptaplug
into the scanner’s
cigarette-lighter socket.
Note: If you use a cigarette-lighter power cable and your vehicle’s engine is running, you
might hear electrical noise from the engine while scanning. This is normal.
PWR DC 9V jack. Plug the other end of the DC adapter into your vehicle’s
CONNECTING AN ANTENNA
To attach the supplied flexible antenna to the antenna jack on top of your scanner, align the
slots around the antenna’s connector with the tabs on the antenna jack. Press the antenna
down over the jack and turn the antenna’s base clockwise until it locks into place.
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Connecting an Outdoor Antenna
The antenna connector on your scanner makes it easy to use the scanner with a variety of
antennas, such as an external mobile antenna o r out door base station antenna. Your local
RadioShack store sells a variety of antennas.
Always use 50 Ohm coaxial cable, such as RG-58 or RG-8, to connect an outdoor antenna.
For lengths over 50 feet, use RG-8 low-loss dielectric coaxial cable. If the antenna ca ble’s
connector does not have a BNC connector, you will also need a BNC adapter (not supplied,
available at your local RadioShack store).
Follow the installation instructions supplied with the antenna, route the antenna cable to the
scanner, then connect it to the antenna jack.
Warning: Use extreme caution when you installing or removing an outdoor antenna. If the
antenna starts to fall, let it go! It could contact overhead power lines. If the antenna touches
a power line, contact with the antenna, mast, cable, or guy wires can cause electrocution
and death. Call the power company to remove the antenna. DO NOT attempt to do so
yourself.
CONNECTING AN EARPHONE/HEADPHONES
For private listening, you can plug an 1/8 -inch (3.5-mm) mini-plug earphone or
headphones (not supplied), available at your local RadioShack store, into the (headphone
symbol mark) jack on the t op of the scanner. This automatically disconnects the internal
speaker.
Listenin g S a fely
To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines when you use an earphone or
headphones.
• Set the volume to the lowest setting before you begi n listening. A fter you begin listening,
adjust the volume to a comfortable level.
• Do not listen at extremely high volume levels. Extended high-volume listening can lead to
permanent hearing loss.
• Once you set the volume, do not increase it. O ver time, your ears adapt to the volume
level, so a volume level that does not cause discomfort might still damage your hearing.
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Tr affic Saf ety
• Do not wear an earphone or headphones while you drive a vehicle or ride a bicycle. This
can create a traffic hazrd and can be illegal in some a reas. E ven though some e arphones
and headphones let you hear some outside sounds when you listen at norm al levels, the y
still can present a traffic hazard.
CONNECTING AN EXTENSION SPEAKER
In a noisy area, an amplified extension speaker (not supplied) available at your local
RadioShack store, might provide more comfortable listening. Plug the speaker cable’ s 1/8
inch (3.5 mm) mini-plug into your scanner’s (headphone symbol mark) jack.
Note: You must use an amplified speaker with this scanner . Non-amplified speakers do not
provide sufficient volume for comfortable listening.
USING THE BELT CLIP
You can use the belt clip attached to the back of the scanner for hands-free carrying when
you are on the go. Slide the belt clip over your belt or waistband.
ABOUT YOUR SCANNER
Once you understand a few simple terms used in this manual and familiarize yourself wi th
your scanner’s features, you can put the scanner to work for you. You simply determine the
type of communications you want to receive, then set the scanner to scan them.
A frequency is the receiving signal location (expressed in kHz or MHz). To find active
frequencies, you can use the search function.
You can also search the One Touch Search Bands, which are preset groups of
frequencies categorized by type of service.
When you find a frequency, you can store it into a programmable memory location called a
channel, which is grouped with other channels in a c hannel-storage bank. You can then
scan the channel-s torage banks to see if there is ac tivity on the f requencies stored there .
Each time the scanner finds an active frequency, it stays on that channel until the
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transmission ends.
A LOOK AT THE KEYPAD
Here is a brief overview of your scanner’s keys and their functions.
MAR Lets you seearch the scanner’s preprogrammed marine band.
FD/PD Lets you search the scanner’s preprogrammed fire/police band.
AIR Lets you search the scanner’s preprogrammed aircraft band.
HAM Lets you search the scanner’s preprogrammed amateur radio band.
WX Lets you search the scanner’s preprogrammed 7 weather channels.
SCAN/MAN Scans an y preprogrammed channels or stops scanning and lets you
directly enter a channel number.
PRI/ALERT Turns on and off the priority feature; turns the WX alert mode on and off.
Number Keys Each key has single-digit (0 to 9) and a range of numbers. Use the
range of numbers above the key (21–40 for example) to select the channel in a channelstorage bank. See “Understanding Banks” on Page 13.
TUNE/CL Lets you tune a frequency along with ^ or v or, clears an incorrect entry.
^/v Searches up or down for active frequencies or selects the direction when
scanning channels.
L/O RVW/L/O Reviews locked-out frequencies; lets you lock out selected channels or
frequencies.
(Key Symbol)/(Light Symbol) Locks (and unlocks) the keypad to prevent accidental e ntries;
turns the backlight on and off.
PGM Programs frequencies into channels.
DELAY /• Programs a 2-second delay for the selected channel; enters a decimal point.
ENT (enter) Enters frequencies into channels.
A LOOK AT THE DISPLAY
The display has indicators that show the scanner’s current operating status. This quick look
at the display will help you understand how y our scanner oper ates.
(Key Symbol) Appears when you lock the keypad.
BANK
Appears with numbers (1–10) to indicate the scan bank. Bank numbers with a
bar under them show which banks are turned on for scanning (see “Understanding Banks”
on Page 13).
MAR
Indicates that the scanner is searching the marine bank.
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