PRO-137
20-137
RACING SCANNER
Thank you for purchasing your Racing
Scanner from RadioShack. Your handheld
scanner is one of a new generation of
race scanners.
What’s Included
Scanner
Antenna: 1 Long, 1 Short
Belt Clip
Preprogrammed Race
Frequency List
User’s Guide
Quick Start Guide
www.radioshack.com
Contents
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Contents
About Your Scanner .......................................4
Connecting the Antenna....................................6
Attaching the Belt Clip.......................................6
Powering Your Scanner ......................................6
Batteries...............................................................7
Battery Notes ..........................................................8
External Power ........................................................9
Turning on the Scanner ......................................9
Setting the Volume.............................................9
Setting the Squelch ............................................9
Headphones and Speakers..............................10
Listening Safely .....................................................10
Understanding Your Scanner .......................10
Understanding Banks .......................................11
Service Banks.........................................................11
Channel Storage Banks ........................................11
Transferring Data from Another Scanner or PC.12
Cloning Your Scanner ...........................................12
Wired Programming .............................................12
Settings........................................................13
Delay ..................................................................13
Using the Keylock .............................................14
Turning the Keytone On and Off .....................14
Using the Backlight Display .............................15
Using the Auto Backlight Display....................15
Using Power-On Light ......................................15
Using the Battery Save Function .....................16
Adjusting the LCD Contrast.............................16
Using the Scanner at the Racetrack .............16
Before You Get to the Track.............................17
When You Get to the Track..............................17
Loading the Preset Race Frequency List.............18
Programming Driver Frequencies .......................18
Monitoring a Car...................................................19
Select the Car’s Primary Frequency ..................... 19
Overwriting the Preset Race Frequency List.......19
Storing Known Frequencies Into Channels ....20
Editing a Tag .....................................................21
Copying a Frequency .......................................22
Searching .....................................................23
Fine Tune ...........................................................23
Service Bank Search..........................................23
Chain Search .....................................................24
Search Speeds...................................................25
Storing Found Frequencies..............................25
Programming Search Ranges ..........................25
Search Skip Memory.........................................26
Signal Stalker I...................................................27
Setting the Signal Stalker I Options ....................27
Signal Stalker I Options........................................28
Using Signal Stalker I ............................................ 29
Band Meter for Signal Stalker I............................30
Scanning ......................................................31
Manually Selecting a Channel .........................31
Turning Channel Storage Banks On and Off ..32
Locking Out Channels......................................32
Priority................................................................33
Weather Scan ....................................................34
Turning on the Weather Alert Feature ...............34
Skywarn..............................................................34
About Skywarn ......................................................34
Troubleshooting...........................................36
Resetting the Scanner ..........................................37
Additional Information.................................37
FCC Notice........................................................37
Scanning Legally ...............................................38
Care....................................................................39
Service and Repair ................................................39
Specifications ...................................................40
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About Your Scanner
SEL / VOL / SQL
Rotate to select next or
previous, and to change
scan or search direction.
Push to enter Volume
Control mode, or to
complete the entry of
frequencies and text in
Menu mode.
Push after Func to enter
squelch control mode.
Headphones
Func
Various functions in
combination with other
keys.
Press and release, then
press the next key.
Menu
Enters Menu mode.
Press to return to the
previous menu.
Press and hold to exit
Menu mode.
1 / PRI
Press after Func to turn priority on or off.
2 ABC / DLY
Press after Func to program a 2-second delay for a
selected channel or service.
3 DEF / WX
Press after Func to start weather scan.
1- 0 / A - Z
Press to enter numbers and letters.
CAR
Selects cars manually
and inputs car
information.
SCAN / MAN
Scans the stored
channels or manually
enter a channel.
SRCH / PSE
Displays search menu.
Pauses or resumes
search or fine tune
operation.
PC / IF
Connect an optional PC
interface cable here to
use the scanner with your
computer.
6V 800mA
Connect an external
power source here (not
included).
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/ / KEYLOCK
Press to turn the backlight on. Press and hold to turn the
radio on or off.
•CLR / L/OUT
Enters a decimal point, clears an incorrect entry, locks out
selected channels or skips specified frequencies during a
search.
0 /
Press after Func to activate Signal Stalker I.
EPGM /
Programs frequencies into channels. Press after Func to
turn on SkyWarn.
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Connecting the Antenna
Attach the supplied antenna
to the scanner by screwing it
tightly onto the anchor post at
the top of the scanner.
When using an external
antenna, always use 50-ohm,
RG-58, or RG-8, coaxial
cable to connect to it. If the
antenna is over 50 feet from
the scanner, use RG-8 low-loss
dielectric coaxial cable. If your
antenna’s cable does not have
an SMA connector, your local
RadioShack store carries a
variety of SMA adapters.
Attaching the Belt Clip
1. Align the belt clip so that
the finger indentation is
towards the top of the
scanner.
2. Align the center of the clip with the anchor
post.
3. Place the clip on the post and slide the clip
upwards until it clicks into place.
To remove the belt clip:
1. Rotate the clip so that the finger indentation
is towards the bottom of the scanner.
2. Slide the clip up until it comes free of the
anchor post.
Powering Your Scanner
You can power your scanner with three AA
batteries (not supplied) or an external power
source (not supplied).
Batteries
For the longest operation and best performance,
use alkaline batteries, available at your local
RadioShack store, or use RadioShack nickelmetal hydride (Ni-MH) rechargeable batteries.
To install batteries:
1. Slide open the battery compartment cover on
the back of the scanner.
2. Set the switch according to the type of
batteries you are installing: ALKALINE
or Ni-MH.
3. Place 3AA batteries into
the battery comparment.
4. Replace the cover.
Alkaline / Ni-MH
Switch
To charge batteries:
1. Set the switch to Ni-MH.
2. Install rechargeable batteries.
3. Connect an external power source to the
6V 800mA jack.
The scanner stops charging automatically after a
maximum of 14 hours.
Warning: Only set the switch inside the
battery compartment to Ni-MH for use with
Ni-MH rechargeable batteries. Never use nonrechargeable batteries when the switch is set to
Ni-MH.
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Battery Notes
• When battery power is low, BATTERY Symbol
flashes and the scanner beeps every 15
seconds. When battery power is depleted,
the scanner turns itself off.
• Rechargeable batteries last longer and
deliver more power if you let them fully
discharge once a month. To do this, use the
scanner until BATTERY Symbol flashes.
• Use only fresh batteries of the required size
and recommended type. Do not mix old and
new batteries, different types (alkaline or
rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of
different capacities.
• Remove old or weak batteries. If you will not
use the scanner with batteries for a month,
remove the batteries. Batteries can leak
chemicals that destroy electronic circuits.
• Always dispose of old batteries promptly and
properly. Do not bury or burn them.
The EPA certified RBRC© Battery Recycling
Seal on the nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd)
battery indicates RadioShack voluntarily
participates in an industry program to collect
and recycle these batteries at the end of their
useful life, when taken out of service in the United
States or Canada. The RBRC program provides
a convenient alternative to placing used Ni-Cd
batteries into the trash or the municipal waste
stream, which may be illegal in your area. Please
call 1-800-THE-SHACK
(1-800-843-7422) for information on Ni-Cd battery
recycling and disposal band/restrictions in your
area. RadioShack’s involvement in this program is
part of the company’s commitment to preserving
our environment and conserving our natural
resources.
External Power
You can power your scanner using a 6V, 800mA
AC/DC adapter (not supplied).
To use an external power source:
1. Always connect the adapter (not supplied) to
the scanner first.
2. Plug the adapter into the power source.
3. To disconnect, unplug the adapter from the
power source first.
Warning: Do not connect a charging adapter to
the scanner if non-rechargeable batteries (such as
alkaline batteries) are installed in the scanner and
the switch is set to Ni-MH, or if you are unsure of
the switch’s position. Non-rechargeable batteries will
get hot and can explode if you try to recharge them.
Caution: You must use a Class 2 power source
that supplies 6V DC and delivers at least 800mA.
Its center tip must be set to positive and its plug
must fit the scanner’s DC 6V 800mA jack. Using
an adapter that does not meet these specifications
could damage the scanner or the adapter.
Turning on the Scanner
Make sure the scanner’s antenna is connected,
then press and hold / / KEYLOCK. The
scanner turns on.
Setting the Volume
1. Push the SEL/VOL/SQL knob.
2. Rotate the knob to select the volume level
from 0 to 15.
Setting the Squelch
1. Press Func, then push the SEL/VOL/SQL knob.
2. Rotate the knob to select the squelch level
from 0 to 15.
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Headphones and Speakers
For private listening, you can plug headphones
(not included) into the headphone jack on top
of your scanner. This automatically disconnects
the internal speaker. Note that the sound is not
stereo.
Listening Safely
To protect your hearing, follow these earphone or
headphones guidelines:
• Do not listen at extremely high volume
levels. Extended high-volume listening can
lead to permanent hearing loss.
• Set the volume to the lowest setting before
listening. Turn on the scanner, and adjust the
volume to a comfortable level.
• After you set the volume, do not increase
it. Over time, your ears adapt to the volume
level, so a volume level that does not cause
discomfort might still damage your hearing.
• Even though some earphones/headphones
let you hear some outside sounds when
listening at normal volume levels, they still
can present a traffic hazard.
range, you can also search your scanner’s service
banks. Service banks are preset groups of
frequencies categorized by the type of services
that use those frequencies. For example, many
amateur radio frequencies are located in the Ham
service bank.
When you search and find a desired frequency,
you can store it into a programmable memory
location called a channel. Channels are grouped
into channel-storage banks. Your scanner has 10
channel-storage banks. Each bank contains 100channel sets. So the scanner has 1,000 channels.
You can scan the channel storage banks to see if
there is activity on the frequencies stored there.
Note: Search for frequencies to find your
local frequencies, after you have programmed
these frequencies, you can scan channels.
Understanding Banks
Service Banks
The scanner is preprogrammed with all the
frequencies allocated to the Car Band, Marine,
CB Band, FRS/GMRS/MURS, Fire/Police, Aircraft,
and Ham Band services. This helps you quickly find
active frequencies instead of doing a chain search.
Understanding Your Scanner
We use a few simple terms in this manual to
explain the features of the scanner. Familiarize
yourself with these terms and the scanner’s
features, and you can put the scanner to work for
you right away.
The scanner scans conventional frequencies and
racing. A frequency, expressed in kHz or MHz,
is the tuning location of a station. To find active
frequencies, use the search function.
Besides searching within a selected frequency
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Channel Storage Banks
To make it easier to identify and select the
channels you want to listen to, all the channels
are divided into 10 banks of 100 channels. Use
each channel-storage bank to group frequencies,
such as those for the police department, fire
department, ambulance services, or aircraft. For
example, the police department might use four
frequencies in your town while the fire department
uses an additional four. You could program the
four police frequencies starting with Channel 0
13
(the first channel in bank 0), and program the fire
department frequencies starting with Channel 100
(the first channel in bank 1).
Transferring Data from Another Scanner or PC
You can clone your scanner by transferring the
programmed data to and from another PRO-137
scanner using a connecting cable. You can also
upload or download programmed data from a PC
through wired programming.
Cloning Your Scanner
You can clone all the frequencies programmed
in one PRO-137 to another PRO-137 using an
optional interface cable with 1/8-inch stereo
phone plugs on both ends (not supplied).
1. Make sure the scanners are turned off and
then plug the cable into each scanner’s PC/IF
jack.
2. Turn on both scanners, then press E
master unit.
3. Press 1/PRI to stat cloning. Sending data…
appears on the master unit and Receiving data…
on the slave unit.
4. When the data transfer is completed, Finished
appears.
5. After the clone operation is complete, turn
the slave unit off, then remove the cable. Turn
the unit on again.
If you want to clone another scanner, press •CLR
/ L/OUT on the master unit, then repeat the steps
from 2.
Wired Programming
You can transfer programming data to your
scanner using your PC and an optional interface
PGM
of the
cable and software (available at your local
RadioShack store or www.radioshack.com).
1. Make sure your scanner is turned off.
2. Connect the interface cable to your computer
and then connect the other end of the cable
to PC/IF on the side of the scanner.
3. Install the software to your computer and run
the program.
4. Set up the program according to the software
directions.
5. Turn the scanner on. The scanner automatically
goes into the wired programming mode.
6. WIRED PROGRAMMING MODE appears when the
scanner receives data from the PC.
7. After completing the programming, turn the
unit off, then remove the cable. Turn the unit
on again.
Settings
Delay
Sometimes a radio caller might pause before
replying to a transmission. To avoid missing
a reply on a specific channel, the scanner
automatically programs a 2-second delay into
any channel or frequency. You can monitor the
channel frequency for an additional two seconds
after the transmission stops before resuming
scanning or searching.
Depending on the scanner operation, follow one
of these steps to turn on or off a delay.
• To turn off the 2-second delay, press Func +
2
ABC/DLY while the scanner is monitoring a
channel or searching. DLY disappears.
• To turn on the 2-second delay to a channel
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again, select the channel and press Func +
2ABC/DLY. DLY appears.
• To turn on the 2-second delay to search
again, press Func + 2ABC/DLY while the
scanner is searching. DLY appears and the
scanner automatically adds a 2-second delay
to every frequency it stops on in that band.
The Signal Stalker I delay time is 10 seconds.
Using the Keylock
To protect the scanner from accidental program
changes, turn on the keylock feature.
1. To turn on keylock, press Func + KEYLOCK.
Keypad locked appears. When the scanner
is locked, only the knob, Func, and /
/ KEYLOCK are available.
2. To turn off, press Func + KEYLOCK. Keypad
unlocked appears.
Note: Using keylock does not prevent the
scanner from scanning channels.
Turning the Keytone On and Off
Each time you press any of the scanner’s keys, the
scanner sounds a tone. To turn the scanner’s key
tone on or off:
1. Press Menu.
2. Rotate the knob to select 6: Settings, then press
E
.
PGM
3. Rotate the knob to select 2: Key Tone, then
press E
4. Rotate the knob to select 1: On or 2: Off, then
press E
Menu mode.
.
PGM
. Press and hold Menu to exit the
PGM
Using the Backlight Display
To turn on the display light for easy viewing at
night, press / . The display lights for 15
seconds. If you press / again during the display,
the scanner continue to light 15 seconds more.
Using the Auto Backlight Display
You can set the scanner so the auto backlight
turns on for about 5 seconds when the scanner
receives signals. If you press a key within 5
seconds, the display remains lighted for more
than 5 seconds.
To turn auto backlight display on or off:
1. Press Menu.
2. Rotate the knob to select 6: Settings, then press
E
.
PGM
3. Rotate the knob to select 1: Back Light, then
press E
4. Rotate the knob to select 1: Auto Light, then
press E
5. Rotate the knob to select 1: On or 2: Off, then
press E
Menu mode.
.
PGM
.
PGM
. Press and hold Menu to exit the
PGM
Using Power-On Light
You can set the scanner so the auto backlight
turns on for about 5 seconds when the scanner is
turned on.
1. Press Menu.
2. Rotate the knob to select 6: Settings, then press
E
.
PGM
3. Rotate the knob to select 1: Back Light, then
press E
4. Rotate the knob to select 2: Power On Light, then
press E
PGM
PGM
.
.
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5. Rotate the knob to select 1: On or 2: Off, then
press E
Menu mode.
. Press and hold Menu to exit the
PGM
Using the Battery Save Function
When the scanner is set to receive (monitor) a
manually selected channel, and it is not actively
scanning, using the battery save feature conserves
energy.
To turn the battery save function on or off:
1. Press Menu.
2. Rotate the knob to select 6: Settings, then press
E
.
PGM
3. Rotate the knob to select 4: Battery Save, then
press E
4. Rotate the knob to select 1: On or 2: Off, then
press E
Menu mode.
.
PGM
. Press and hold Menu to exit the
PGM
Adjusting the LCD Contrast
You can set the LCD contrast from level 1 to 8.
1. Press Menu.
2. Rotate the knob to select 6: Settings, then press
E
.
PGM
3. Rotate the knob to select 3: LCD Contrast, then
press E
4. Rotate the knob to select the contrast level
you want to set, then press E
hold Menu to exit the Menu mode.
PGM
.
. Press and
PGM
Using the Scanner at the Racetrack
You can hear drivers communicating with their pit
crews, officials communicating with drivers and
crews, and track workers communicating with
everybody. Each user at the racetrack transmits
and receives on one or more frequencies.
The scanner’s preset racetrack frequencies are
organized by the name of the race and by car
number. For example, you might hear drivers and
their pit crews on the car number frequencies
and officials and the news media on the race
frequencies.
When you are scanning, the scanner stops very
briefly on each channel to see if there is activity. If
there isn’t, the scanner quickly moves to the next
channel. If there is activity, the scanner pauses on
the transmission until it is over.
Before You Get to the Track
Each driver’s team has several different
frequencies they can use during a race. These
frequencies can change depending on local
interference sources or other frequency issues.
Your scanner is preprogrammed with all of the
drivers and the possible frequencies that were
known at the time of manufacture.
Before you leave for the track, check the Internet
to see if there are any frequency updates available
for your race. You can save time at the track by
setting up as much as possible before you leave.
When You Get to the Track
When you arrive at the race, get a list of the
actual frequencies in use that race day. These are
normally available for sale on the way into the
facility. This list will show the actual frequency
being used by each driver that day, as well as
some other useful frequency information.
Follow the steps in the sections below to adjust
the scanner settings.
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Loading the Preset Race Frequency List
For your convenience, six car race frequencies are
preprogrammed. You can use one of these race
frequencies by loading it to the channel banks.
To load the race frequencies:
1. Press Menu.
2. Rotate the knob to select 1: Preset Race, then
press E
PGM.
3. Rotate the knob to select 1: Load Race, then
press E
PGM
.
4. Rotate the knob to select one of the races,
then press E
PGM
.
5. If you select races A, B or C, Load Bank X into
Bank 0 Yes=”1” / No=”3” appears.
If you select races D, E, or F, Load Bank X into
Bank 0 and 1 Yes=”1” / No=”3” appears.
6. Press 1 to program the race or press 3 to cancel.
Programming Driver Frequencies
To select the appropriate frequency for each
driver:
1. Press CAR, enter the car’s number, then press
E
.
PGM
2. If the car number is not stored, Car# XX is
not stored. Program new car? Yes = “E” / No = “.”
appears.
3. Press E
4. Enter the tag you want to assign to the car
number (such as driver’s name), then press
E
PGM
5. Enter the frequency of the car, then press
E
PGM
6. If you want to input another frequency to the
car, press E
to edit the tag.
PGM
.
.
PGM
.
Monitoring a Car
To monitor a car.
1. Press CAR, enter the car number, then press
E
.
PGM
Or
1. Select the car from a list. Press CAR then
press E
PGM
.
2. Rotating the knob to the desired car, then
press E
PGM
.
Select the Car’s Primary Frequency
Primary frequency is the frequency which is
selected first when a car has two or more
frequencies. By default, the frequency in the
smallest channel works as the primary frequency.
To change a car’s primary frequency:
1. Show the channel where the car number is
programmed.
2. Press the Func key and rotate the knob to
select the other frequency.
Primary frequency is also changed automatically
in the following situations:
• Selecting car channel by rotating the knob
during manual mode.
• Pressing SCAN when you monitor a car
channel found by scan mode.
Overwriting the Preset Race Frequency List
After programming your updates to a race, you
can overwrite the preprogrammed race frequency
with your changes.
1. Press Menu.
2. Rotate the knob to select 1: Preset Race, then
press E
PGM
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3. Rotate the knob to select 2: Store Race, then
press E
4. Rotate the knob to select one of the races,
then press E
CAUTION: Be sure the race you select is the
same one that is currently loaded into the
scanner’s memory. Otherwise you could overwrite
the wrong race.
5. If you select races A, B, or C, Store Bank 0 into
Bank X Yes=”1” / No=”3” appears.
If you select races D, E, or F, Store Bank 0 and 1
into Bank X Yes=”1”/No=”3” appears.
6. Press 1 to overwrite the race or press 3 to
cancel.
If you accidentally overwrite the wrong race, it
can be restored by following the steps in “Wired
Programming.”
PGM
.
PGM
.
Storing Known Frequencies Into Channels
To locate and store specific frequencies into
channels for later use.
1. Press SCAN/MAN to enter manual mode.
2. Press E
programming mode. PGM appears.
3. Use the number keys to enter the channel
number you want to assign to a frequency.
4. Press SCAN.
5. Use the number keys and •CLR to enter the
frequency, including the decimal point you
want to store.
6. Press E
7. Press EPGM again. The Edit Channel menu
appears.
to put the scanner in
PGM
to store the frequency.
PGM
8. Rotate the knob to select 1: Edit Car#, then
.
PGM
PGM.
PGM
.
.
PGM
to store the frequency in both
press E
9. Use the number keys to enter the car number
in 3-digits, then press E
10. Rotate the knob to select 2: Edit Tag, then press
E
PGM
11. Use the number keys to enter the tag then
press E
12. To program the next channel in sequence,
press Menu then repeat the steps from 3.
Notes:
• If you entered an invalid frequency in Step
5, Invalid Freq appears and the scanner beeps
error tones. Enter a valid frequency.
• If you entered a frequency in Step 5, which
already exists on another channel, the
scanner beeps an error tone and displays
that channel. Press •CLR to clear the display,
or press E
channels.
• The scanner automatically rounds the
entered number to the nearest valid
frequency. For example, if you enter 151.473
(MHz), your scanner accepts it as 151.475.
• Rotate the knob if you want to add a frequency
to a clear channel or different bank number.
Editing a Tag
To input a tag:
• Press the number/letter buttons multiple
times until the desired letter appears.
• Rotate the knob clockwise to move the
cursor to the left, counterclockwise to move
to the right.
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• Press Func to toggle the input mode
between ABC, abc, and 123.
• Press •CLR once to erase one character.
Press and hold to erase all characters.
• Press E
tag.
For example, to enter the word “Scanner”
1. Press 7PQRS four times to enter “S.”
2. Press Func to switch the capital letter to small.
3. Press 2ABC three times to enter “c.”
4. Turn the knob to move the cursor.
5. Press 2ABC one time to enter “a.”
6. Press 6MNO two times to enter “n.”
7. Turn the knob to move the cursor.
8. Press 6MNO two times to enter “n.”
9. Press 3DEF two times to enter “e.”
10 Press 7PQRS three times to enter “r.”
11. Press E
to save the tag and exit editing
PGM
to end the user’s text entry.
PGM
Copying a Frequency
To copy a frequency to a channel:
1. Manually select the channel which contains
the frequency you want to copy.
2. Press E
3. Press E
displays the Edit Channel Menu.
4. Rotate the knob to select 4: Copy Channel, then
press E
5. Rotate the knob to select the bank where you
want to copy the frequency, then press E
6. Rotate the knob to select the channel you
want to copy the frequency, then press E
.
PGM
during program mode. Scanner
PGM
.
PGM
PGM
PGM
The frequency has been copied.
To cancel the copy, press Menu.
Searching
If you do not have a reference to frequencies in
your area, find a transmission using a Fine Tune,
Chain, or Service Bank Search.
While searching, press Func + 2ABC /DLY to turn
the delay on or off).
Fine Tune
To search up or down from the currently displayed
frequency using fine tune.
1. Press SRCH in scan mode or press Func +
SRCH in search mode.
2. Rotate the knob to select 0: Fine Tune, then
press E
Fine tune is also available from an entered
frequency.
1. Press SCAN/MAN to enter manual mode.
2. Use the number keys and •CLR to enter a
frequency.
3. Press SRCH. Fine Tune appears.
4. Press SRCH again to start fine tune.
Note: If you enter an invalid frequency, the
scanner displays Invalid Freq. Press •CLR to
clear.
Service Bank Search
You can search for Car Band, Marine, CB Band,
FRS/GMRS/MURS, Fire/Police, Aircraft, and Ham
.
.
Band transmissions without knowing the specific
frequencies used in your area. The scanner is
preprogrammed with all the frequencies allocated
. SRCH appears during searching.
PGM
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to these services.
1. Press SRCH in scan mode or press Func +
SRCH in search mode.
2. Rotate the knob to select a service bank,
press E
PGM
.
The selected service begins to be searched.
Note: Because there are many different
frequencies allocated to Ham Band, it can
take several minutes to search all the service
frequencies.
Chain Search
This feature lets you search through preset
frequency ranges. You can also preset a range.
The preset frequency ranges are:
BankNo. Frequency (MHz) Step (kHz)
0 25.0000 – 27.9950 5
1 28.0000 – 54.0000 5
2 108.0000 – 136.9875 12.5
3 137.0000 – 174.0000 5
4 216.0000 – 224.9950 5
5 400.0000 – 449.99375 6.25
6 450.0000 – 469.99375 6.25
7 470.0000 – 512.0000 6.25
8 806.0000 – 956.0000 12.5
9 1240.0000 – 1300.0000 12.5
To run a Chain Search:
1. Press SRCH in scan mode or press Func +
SRCH in search mode.
2. Rotate the knob to select 8: Chain Search.
3. Press E
4. Press 0 – 9 to enable or disable the search
bank number being searched.
. SRCH appears.
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Note: At least one bank needs to be entered.
If you disable all the banks, the error tone
beeps.
5. Rotate the knob to search down or up.
6. When the scanner stops on a transmission,
quickly press SRCH/PSE to stop searching to
listen to the transmission. *PAUSE* appears.
7. To release the pause and continue searching,
press SRCH/PSE.
Note: To step through the frequencies while
*PAUSE* appears, rotate the knob.
Search Speeds
The scanner has two search speeds. Normal
Search (90 steps/second ) and hypersearch (270
steps/second). Hypersearch applies only to the 5
kHz step bands (25–54 MHz, 137–174 MHz, and
216–224.9950 MHz).
Storing Found Frequencies
To store frequencies:
1. Press E
bank list appears.
2. Rotate the knob to select the bank number
you want to store the frequency, then press
E
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and “0.0000” appears.
3. Rotate the knob to move to the channel
where you wish to store the frequency.
4. Press E
If you want to assign a car number and tag, see
step 8 of “Storing Known Frequencies Into
Channels.”
when you find a frequency. The
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. The smallest empty channel number
to enter the frequency.
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Programming Search Ranges
To define the search range during a chain search
in each search bank:
1. Press Menu.
2. Rotate the knob to select 3: PGM Chain SRCH.
3. Press E
4. Rotate the knob to select the bank number
you want to change the range.
5. Rotate the knob to select 1: Edit limit, then
press E
6. Using the number keys, enter the lower limit
frequency, and then press E
7. Using the number keys, enter the upper limit
frequency, and then press E
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Search Skip Memory
You can skip up to 200 specified frequencies
during Fine Tune, Chain, Service Bank Search,
or Signal Stalker I. This lets you avoid unwanted
frequencies or those already stored in a channel.
Note: You cannot skip frequencies during WX
scan.
To skip a frequency, press •CLR / L/OUT when
the scanner stops on the frequency. The scanner
stores the frequency in memory and automatically
resumes the search.
To clear a single frequency from skip memory:
1. Press SRCH/PSE to stop the search.
2. Rotate the knob to select the skipped
frequency. L/O appears.
3. Press •CLR / L/OUT. L/O disappears.
To see all the skipped frequency in a list:
1. Press Func + •CLR / L/OUT.
2. Rotate the knob to select the frequency you
want to clear from the skip frequency.
3. Press E
To clear all the skipped frequencies at once while
searching, press SRCH/PSE, then hold down
•CLR / L/OUT until the scanner beeps twice.
Notes:
• If you selected all frequencies to be skipped
within the search range, All channels Locked out! or
All ranges Locked out! appears. The scanner beeps
3 times and does not search.
• If you select more than 200 frequencies to
skip, L/O List Full! appears. Clear any skipped
frequency.
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Signal Stalker I
Your scanner’ s Signal Stalker I feature lets you set
the scanner so it detects and then displays the
frequency of a nearby strong radio transmission.
Signal Stalker I works well for locating the source
of strong local transmissions, such as mobile and
handheld two way radios in areas with no other
strong transmission sources.
Signal Stalker I might not correctly display
frequency information for transmitters using a
highly directive antenna (such as an amateur radio
beam antenna), if there are many transmitters
operating at the same time in the same area, or if
the transmitter is a broadcast television station.
Setting the Signal Stalker I Options
1. Press Menu.
2. Rotate the knob to select 4: Signal Stalker,
then press E
appears.
. The Signal Stalker I menu
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3. Rotate the knob to select the option you
want, then press E
4. Rotate the knob to select 1: On or 2: Off then
press E
5. Press and hold Menu to exit the Menu mode.
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Signal Stalker I Options
1: Only Mode
Set to 1: On to turn on Signal Stalker I and
turn off normal scanning. Set to 2: Off to
continue normal scanning while Signal
Stalker I runs in the background.
2: Voice Interrupt
Set this function to 1: On if you want to
keep the Signal Stalker I active despite
interruptions while the scanner is receiving an
audio signal.
Set this function to 2: Off if you do not want
to hear interruptions. The scanner resumes
checking signals when the audio signal ends.
Voice interrupt note:
While the Signal Stalker I is on and the
scanner is receiving an audio signal (voice)
in normal scanning, the scanner checks the
Signal Stalker I every 2 seconds causing the
audio signal to break at that moment.
3: Logging
Set this function to 1: On to scan log channels
along with normal channels. Set this function
to 2: Off if you do not want to scan log
channels.
Logging notes:
• When the scanner finds a strong signal, it
automatically saves the signal to one of 10 log
channels. If the scanner finds a new frequency
after the 10 log channels are fully stored with
frequencies, the oldest memory is deleted and
the new frequency is stored in that channel.
You can scan the log channels along with the
normal 1000 channels.
• The 10 log channels are located after Channel
999. You can access them by selecting S-00 to
S-09 or by manually entering channel numbers
1000 to 1009.
• You cannot program frequencies in the log
channels.
• You can lock out the log channels like normal
channels.
• The scanner stores signals found by the Signal
Stalker I even if the logging function is off. The
frequencies in the log channels are deleted
when the scanner is turned off.
4: Alert Beep
Set this function to 1: On if you want the
scanner to beep when Signal Stalker I finds a
frequency.
5: Alert Light
Set this function to 1: On if you want the
scanner to light when Signal Stalker I finds a
frequency.
6: Band Switch
Lets you select the Signal Stalker I band.
0 25-54 VHF Low Band
1 108-137 AIR Band
2 137-225 VHF High Band
3 400-512 UHF Band
4 806-956 800MHz Band
(without Cellular
Band)
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Using Signal Stalker I
To turn on Signal Stalker I, press Func + 0/
Signal Stalker On appears. Every two seconds, the
scanner searches for frequencies in the range you
specified. When the scanner finds a frequency,
it alerts you according to its settings and Found!
Press any key appears. Press any key to confirm the
displayed frequency. Rotate the knob to resume
scanning.
To turn off Signal Stalker I and turn on normal
scanning, press Func + 0/ .
If the Signal Stalker I Only Mode option is set to
on, pressing Func + 0/ opens Signal Stalker I
in Only Mode. The icon flashes.
Note: In Signal Stalker I Only Mode, the
scanner only tries to find Signal Stalker I
transmissions. The scanner displays the band
meter for input signals in each band. If the
scanner loses a transmission, it resumes signal
stalker search.
Band Meter for Signal Stalker I
This meter allows you to see which band Signal
Stalker I is searching for. When a strong and
consistent signal is detected, this meter will rise
up to Max.
However, even if this meter rises to Max, the
scanner might not be able to catch the signal
if it is out of range or locked-out. To improve
performance if this happens, disable the band
by pressing the band number on the keypad.
Alternatively, disable the band within the Band
Switch in the Signal Stalker I options.
Scanning
To begin scanning channels, press SCAN. The
scanner scans through all unlocked channels
in the activated banks. (See “Locking Out
Channels” and “Turning Channel-storage
Banks On and Off”). When the scanner finds a
transmission, it stops on it. When the transmission
ends, the scanner resumes scanning.
Notes:
• If you have not stored frequencies into any
channels, the scanner does not scan.
• If the scanner picks up unwanted partial, or
very weak transmissions, press Func then push
the knob. SQL Level and current setting appears.
Turn the knob to increase the number to
decrease the scanner’s sensitivity to these
signals.
• To listen to a weak or distant station, turn the
squelch level smaller.
• To ensure proper scanning, adjust the squelch
until the audio mutes.
Manually Selecting a Channel
You can continuously monitor a single channel
without scanning. This is useful if you hear an
emergency broadcast on a channel and do not
want to miss any details, even though there might
be periods of silence, or if you want to monitor a
specific channel.
Press SCAN/MAN to stop scanning, enter the
channel number, and then press SCAN/MAN. The
selected channel appears.
Or, during scanning, if the scanner stops at a
channel you want to listen to, press SCAN/MAN.
To resume automatic scanning, press SCAN/MAN
again.
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Turning Channel Storage Banks On and Off
You can turn each channel-storage bank on and
off. When you turn off a bank, the scanner does
not scan any of the 100 channels in that bank.
While scanning, press the number key that
corresponds to the bank you want to turn on or
off. Numbers appear at the top of the display,
showing the currently selected banks. The scanner
scans all the channels within the displayed banks
that are not locked out. The bank number flashes
when the scanner scans a channel that belongs to
the bank.
Notes:
• You can manually select any channel within a
bank, even if that bank is turned off.
• One bank must always be active.
Locking Out Channels
You can increase the scanning speed by locking
out channels that have a continuous transmission,
such as a weather channel. To lock out a channel,
manually select the channel, then press •CLR /
L/OUT. L/O appears.
Note: You can still manually select locked-out
channels.
To remove the lockout from a channel, manually
select the channel, then press •CLR / L/OUT.
L/O disappears.
To unlock all channels in the banks that are turned
on, press SCAN/MAN to stop scanning, then
hold down •CLR / L/OUT until the scanner beeps
twice.
Priority
The priority feature lets you scan through
the channels and still not miss important or
interesting calls on specific channels. You can
program any stored channel as a priority channel.
If the priority feature is turned on, the scanner
checks the priority channels for activity every two
seconds.
To set a channel as a priority channel:
1. Enter the channel number you want to select
as a priority channel, then press SCAN/MAN.
2. Press E
3. Press E
appears.
4. Rotate the knob to select 3: Priority CH, then
press E
5. Rotate the knob to select 1: On, then press
E
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6. Press Menu to exit Menu. P appears.
7. Repeat above steps for other channels you
want to program as a priority channel.
To turn on the priority feature in scan mode or
manual mode, press Func + 1/PRI. PRI appears.
Then the scanner checks the designated priority
channels every 2 seconds.
To turn off the priority feature, press Func + 1/PRI
again.
Note: If you have locked out all priority
channels, Priority Scan No Channel appears when
you activate the priority feature and the
priority feature is cancelled.
.
PGM
again. The Channel Menu
PGM
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PGM
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Weather Scan
To scan for weather transmissions:
1. Press Func + 3DEF/WX. WX Scan appears. You
can change the scan direction by rotating the
knob.
2. If you want to stop the scan, press SRCH/PSE.
*PAUSE* appears.
Turning on the Weather Alert Feature
Your scanner can detect the 1050 Hz tone weather
alert signal broadcast by the NOAA Weather
Service during an event in your local area.
1. Press Func + 3DEF/WX and start weather
scan.
2. Press Func + 3DEF/WX. WX Alert Standby
appears. This mutes the audio until the
scanner receives a weather alert signal.
When the scanner receives a signal, WX Alert!
appears. The scanner remains on the weather
channel and the audio turns on so you can
hear the weather broadcast. Press any key to
stop the siren.
Skywarn
Your scanner has 10 skywarn channels, and the
Skywarn function lets you jump directly to the last
channel in memory (Channel 999) from any mode
by pressing and Func + E
goes into Skywarn mode and starts receiving
transmissions in the last channel. Rotate the knob
to select the skywarn channels you want to hear.
Before using this feature, enter the local Skywarn
frequency for your area into Channel 990 to 999.
If no frequency is programmed in the selected
skywarn channel, Skywarn freq. is not stored appears
and the scanner sounds an error tone.
/ . The scanner
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About Skywarn
Skywarn is an organized group of trained weather
observers. A Skywarn group exists in virtually
every US county with a significant population.
During inclement weather, reports made by
Skywarn observers include information about:
• Pea-sized and larger hail
• Wind and wind gusts of 40 MPH and greater
• Heavy rainfall
• Lightning (cloud-to-cloud and especially
cloud-to-ground)
• Wall clouds seen in severe thunderstorms
(which spawn tornadoes)
• Severe lowering of a wall cloud
• Turbulence in a wall cloud
• Funnel clouds
• Tornadoes
• High water areas
• Downed power lines
• Other emergency conditions that affect life
or property
Listen to Skywarn to hear trained observers in
your vicinity call in official reports to a net control
station which relays those reports to NOAA and
other emergency agencies. Listen to NOAA for
weather alerts and warnings, watch box notices,
and weather forecasts.
Note: If you tune to a Skywarn frequency
when the Skywarn net is not active, you may
hear nothing, or you may hear amateur radio
operators talking on a local repeater system.
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Troubleshooting
Problem Cause Solution
Scanner is on
but will not
scan.
Scanner does
not turn on.
Scanner
keypad
doesn’t work.
is
&
flashing.
Poor or no
reception.
Invalid Freq.
appears.
Scanner
display locks
up or stops
operating
properly
Squelch is not
adjusted correctly.
Only one channel
or no channels are
stored.
Batteries are
discharged.
The AC adapter is
not connected
The keylock
function is
activated.
Batteries are low. Recharge the
Batteries are weak
or completely
discharged.
Antenna is loose. Make sure an
Programming
error.
Internal error. Turn scanner off
Internal error. Reset the scanner.
Adjust squelch.
Store frequencies
into more than one
channel.
Recharge the
rechargeable
batteries or replace
the non-rechargeable
batteries.
Be sure the adapter’s
barrel plug is fully
plugged into the
jack.
To turn off the
keylock, press Func
+ KEYLOCK. Keypad
unlocked appears.
rechargeable
batteries or replace
the alkaline batteries.
Check the batteries
or make sure the AC
adapter is connected
properly.
antenna is connected
to the scanner.
Re-enter the
frequency or number
correctly, including
the decimal point.
and on again, or
disconnect and
reconnect power
source.
Resetting the Scanner
Caution: This procedure clears all the information
you have stored in the scanner. Before you reset
the scanner, try turning it off and on to see if it
begins working properly. Reset the scanner only
when you are sure it is not working properly.
1. Turn off the scanner. If you cannot turn off the
scanner, remove the battery and install again.
2. While holding down 2, 9 and SCAN, turn on
the scanner. Initializing…Please wait appears as
the scanner clears its memory.
Note: Do not turn off the scanner again until
Initializing…Please wait disappears. Otherwise,
the scanner might not clear its memory properly.
Additional Information
FCC Notice
Your scanner might cause radio or TV interference
even when it is operating properly. To determine
whether your scanner is causing the interference,
turn off your scanner. If the interference goes
away, your scanner is causing it. Try the following
methods to eliminate the interference:
• Move your scanner away from the receiver.
• Connect your scanner to an outlet that is on a
different electrical circuit from the receiver.
• Contact your local RadioShack store for help.
In some areas, mobile use of a scanner is
unlawful or requires a permit. Check the laws
in your area.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject ot 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.
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Scanning Legally
Your scanner covers frequencies used by many
different groups including police and fire
departments, ambulance services, government
agencies, private companies, amateur radio
services, military operations, pager services,
and wireline (telephone and telegraph) service
providers. It is legal to listen to almost every
transmission your scanner can receive. However,
there are some transmissions you should never
intentionally listen to. These include:
• Telephone conversations (cellular, cordless,
or other private means of telephone signal
transmission)
• Pager transmissions
• Any scrambled or encrypted transmissions
According to the Electronic Communications
Privacy Act (ECPA), as amended, you are
subject to fines and possible imprisonment for
intentionally listening to, using, or divulging the
contents of such a transmission unless you have
the consent of a party to the communication
(unless such activity is otherwise illegal).
This scanner is designed to prevent reception of
illegal transmissions, in compliance with the law
which requires that scanners be manufactured
in such a way as to not be easily modifiable to
pick up those transmissions. Do not open your
scanner’s case to make any modifications that
could allow it to pick up transmissions that are not
legal to listen to. Doing so could subject you to
legal penalties.
We encourage responsible, legal scanner use.
Care
Keep the scanner dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry
immediately. Use and store the scanner only
in normal temperature environments. Handle
the scanner carefully; do not drop it. Keep the
scanner away from dust and dirt, and wipe it with
a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new.
Service and Repair
If your scanner is not performing as it should, take
it to your local RadioShack store for assistance.
To locate your nearest RadioShack, use the store
locator feature on RadioShack’s website (www.
radioshack.com), or call 1-800-The Shack (800-843-
7422) and follow the menu options. Modifying or
tampering with the scanner’s internal components
can cause a malfunction and might invalidate
its warranty and void your FCC authorization to
operate it.
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Specifications
Frequency Coverage:
25.0000 – 27.9950 MHz (in 5 kHz steps)
28.0000 – 54.0000 MHz (in 5 kHz steps)
108.0000 – 136.9875 MHz (in 12.5 kHz steps)
137.0000 – 174.0000 MHz (in 5 kHz steps)
216.0000 – 224.9950 MHz (in 5 kHz steps)
400.0000 – 512.0000 MHz (in 6.25 kHz steps)
806.0000–823.9875 MHz (in 12.5 kHz steps)
849.0125–868.9875 MHz (in 12.5 kHz steps)
894.0125–956.0000 MHz (in 12.5 kHz steps)
1240.0000–1300.0000 MHz (in 12.5 kHz steps)
Number of Banks............................................. 10
Sensitivity (AM/FM):
FM ...................... 20 dB S/N at 3 kHz deviation
28–54 MHz...............................................0.3 μV
137–174 MHz...........................................0.3 μV
216–225 MHz...........................................0.4 μV
400–512 MHz...........................................0.4 μV
806–956 MHz...........................................0.4 μV
1240–1300 MHz.......................................0.5 μV
AM ..................... 20 dB S/N at 60% modulation
25-28 MHz................................................1.0 μV
108–136.9875 MHz..................................1.1 μV
IF Rejection (at 162.4 MHz)..................... 75 dB
Channels ...................................................... 1000
Operating Temperature:
Normal................... -4° to 140°F (-20° to 60°C)
Signal Stalker I ......14° to 140°F (-10° to 60°C)
Scan Speed ...................... 90 Channels/Second
Search Speed:
Normal................................. 90 Steps/Second
Hypersearch ....................... 270 Steps/Second
Priority Sampling..............................2 Seconds
Delay Time ...................................... 2 Seconds
IF Frequencies 380.75 MHz, 10.8 MHz, 450 kHz
Weather Alert Tone ................................1050 Hz
Antenna Impedance..................................... 50ȍ
Audio Output........................500 mW maximum
Built-in Speaker............... 1 7/16 inches (36 mm)
8ȍ Dynamic Type
Power:
3 AA Alkaline Batteries (4.5 VDC), or
3 AA Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries (3.6 VDC)
or
Optional AC Adapter (Class 2; supplies 6V DC
and delivers at least 800mA; center tip set to
positive.)
Current Drain:
Squelched............................................. 135 mA
Full Output ........................................... 370 mA
Dimensions (HxWxD).......4.7 x 2.4 x 1.22 inches
.............................................(120.5 x 61 x 31 mm)
Weight (without antenna, batteries or
beltclip)..........................................5.9 oz (167 g)
Specifications are typical; individual units might
vary. Specifications and depictions are subject to
change and improvement without notice.
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Notes
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Limited One-year Warranty
This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing
defects in material and workmanship under normal use for one (1)
year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned
stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. For
complete warranty details and exclusions, check with your local
RadioShack store.
RadioShack Customer Relations
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