RadioShack PRO-2044 Owner Manual
PRO-2044 Programmable 80-Channel Home Scanner
(200-0416) Banks and Bands Faxback Doc. # 38285
You can store up to 90 frequencies into either a permanent memory location
called a channel, or a temporary memory location called a monitor memory.
You can store up to 80 channels and up to 10 monitor memories. Your scanner
also has eight frequency bands, each covering a specific range of frequencies you can search.
Channel-Storage Banks
To make it easier to identity and select the frequencies you want to listen
to, the scanner's channels are divided into 10 channel-storage banks (1-10)
of 8 channels each. You can use each channel-storage bank to group frequencies, such as those used by the police department, fire department, ambulance
services, and aircraft (see "Guide to the Action Bands" on
Faxback Doc. # 38288).
For example, there might be three or four police departments in your area,
each using several different frequencies. Additionally, there might be
other law enforcement agencies such as state police, county sheriffs, or
SWAT teams that use their own frequencies.
You could program all law enforcement frequencies starting with Channel 1
(the first channel in Bank 1), then program the fire department, paramedic,
and other public safety frequencies starting with Channel 17 (the first
channel in Bank 3).
Monitor Memories
Monitor memories are temporary storage areas where you can store up to 10
frequencies during a band search or direct search while you decide whether
to save them into channels. You can manually select and listen to monitor
memories.
Frequency Bands
Your scanner has eight frequency bands, each covering a specific range of
frequencies. You can search these bands for specific broadcasts by repeatedly pressing BAND until the scanner displays the band you want.
For example, you can search through all frequencies between 29.000 and
54.000 MHz for specific broadcasts by repeatedly pressing BAND until 29-54
appears on the display. The scanner then automatically searches the frequencies in that band.
This table shows the frequency band range displayed by the scanner and the
typical usage, frequency coverage, and step rate for each.
DISPLAYED
FREQUENCY FREQUENCY COVERAGE STEP RATE
BAND RANGE TYPICAL USAGE (MHz) (MHz)
29-54 10-Meter Amateur Radio VHF 29.000 to 54.000 5.0
Lo, 6-Meter Amateur Radio
108-136 Aircraft 108.000 to 136.9750 12.5
137-144 Government 137.000 to 144.0000 5.0
144-148 2-Meter Amateur Radio 144.000 to 148.0000 5.0
148-174 VHF Hi 148.000 to 174.0000 5.0
406-450 Government, 70-Centimeter 406.000 to 450.0000 12.0
Amateur Radio
450-470 UHF Lo 450.000 to 470.0000 12.5
470-512 UHF "T" Band 470.000 to 512.0000 12.5
NOTES: Your scanner searches at the preset frequency step rate (5 or 12.5
kHz) for each frequency. You cannot change the frequency step rate.
While searching through a frequency band, you might hear a freq uency you want to store. You can store any frequency into a monitor
memory.
When you store a frequency in a monitor memory, that frequency also
remains in the frequency band.
You cannot change or delete any of the frequencies in the frequency
bands.
(EB 3/10/97)
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PRO-2044 Programmable 80-Channel Home Scanner
(200-0416) Controls/Display Faxback Doc. # 38284
Understanding Your Scanner
NOTE: Some of the scanner's keys perform more than one function and are
marked with more than one label. The steps in your owner's manual
show only the label on the key appropriate to the action being per formed.
A Look at the Front Panel
A quick glance at this section should help you understand each control's
function.
VOLUME - Turns the scanner on or off and adjusts the volume.
SQUELCH - Adjusts the scanner's squelch. See "Turning On the
Scanner/Setting Volume and Squelch" on Faxback Doc.
# 38286.
\/ - /\ - Enters the direction the scanner will search.
HOLD - Holds/resumes a direct or band search.
MONITOR - Stores frequencies into and accesses the 10 monitor
memories. See "Monitor Memories" on Faxback Doc.
# 38285.
LOCKOUT/S/S - Locks out selected channels during scanning, or skips
(lockout/search/ a specified frequency during a band or direct search.
skip)
PROGRAM - Programs frequencies into channels.
BAND - Searches a band you select. See "Frequency Bands" on
Faxback Doc. # 38285.
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DATA - Turns the scanner's data detection feature on or off.
DELAY - Programs a 2-second delay for the selected channel.
PRIORITY/H/S - Sets and turns on or off priority for a particular
(priority/hyper- channel, or selects the hypersearch speed.
search)
SCAN - Scans through the channels.
MANUAL - Stops scanning to let you listen to a monitor memory
or directly enter a channel number.
NUMBER KEYS - Each key has a single-digit label and a range of
numbers. Use the digits on the keys to enter the
numbers for a channel or a frequency. Use the range
of numbers above the key (57-64, for example) to
select the channels in a channel-storage band. See
"Channel-Storage Banks" on Faxback Doc. # 38285.
CLEAR/. - Clears an incorrect entry, or enters the decimal point
when you enter a frequency.
WX/E - Stores frequencies into channels, or scans the preset
(weather/enter) weather frequencies.
A look at the Display
The display has indicators that show the scanner's current operating mode.
A good look at the display will help you understand your scanner.
MON Appears with a number (1-10) to the right to show which monitor
memory you are listening to.
BANK Appears with a number (1-10) to the right to show which channel storage banks are turned on for scanning. See "Understanding
Banks and Bands" on Faxback Doc. # 38285.
[P] Appears when you tune to a priority channel.
CH Appears with a number (1-80) to the left to show which of the
scanner's 80 channels it is tuned to.
MHz Appears with digits to the left to show which frequency your
scanner is currently tuned to.
SCAN Appears when you scan channels.
MAN Appears when you manually select a channel.
PGM Appears when you program the scanner.
L/O Appears when you skip a channel or frequency, when you manually
(lockout) select a channel or frequency that is locked out or skipped. Or
when a frequency is stored in search skip memory during a direct
search or band search hold.
PRI Appears when the priority feature is turned on.
DLY Appears when scanning stops at a channel you have programmed for
a 2-second delay.
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DATA Appears when the data detection feature is turned on.
WX Appears when the scanner is searching the weather band.
(weather)
SRCH Appears during band or direct search, or while scanning the
weather band. Also blinks in hypersearch mode.
/\ - \/ Indicates the search direction during a search.
-b- Appears instead of the channel number during a band search.
-d- Appears instead of the channel number during a direct search.
-H- Appears during a band search hold.
-h- Appears during a direct search hold.
(EB 3/7/97)
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PRO-2044 Programmable 80-Channel Home Scanner
(200-0416) Features Faxback Doc. # 38281
Your Radio Shack PRO-2044 Programmable 80-Channel Home Scanner lets you in
on all the action! This scanner gives you direct access to over 23,000
exciting frequencies, including those used by police and fire departments,
ambulance and transportation services, aircraft communications, government
agencies, and amateur radio services. You can select up to 80 channels to
scan and you can change your selections at any time.
The scanner's frequency bands let you search specific pre-set ranges of
frequencies quickly and easily. The data detection feature lets you prevent
the scanner from stopping on data signals, so you can quickly scan for
interesting signals.
Your scanner has all these special features:
Hyperscan - lets you scan 50 channels per second.
Hypersearch - lets you set the scanner to search at up to 300 steps per
second in frequency bands with 5 kHz steps, to help you quickly find
interesting broadcasts.
Weather Band Key - scans seven preprogrammed weather frequencies to keep
you informed about current weather conditions.
Ten Channel-Storage Banks - lets you store eight channels in each bank to
group channels so calls are easier to identify.
Ten Monitor Memories - lets you temporarily save 10 frequencies located
during a frequency search, so you can decide if you want to move them to
permanent channel storage.
Ten Priority Channels - lets you set the scanner to check up to 10-channels
every 2 seconds so you do not miss important calls.
Eight Frequency Bands - lets you quickly and easily search preset frequency
ranges, so you can find new and unlisted broadcasts.
Band Search - lets you select and search a frequency band.
Direct Search - lets you select up to 20 frequencies for the scanner to
skip during a search, so you can search more efficiently.
Search Skip - lets you select up to 20 frequencies for the scanner to skip
during a search, so you can search more efficiently.
Data Detection - while scanning or searching, you can set the scanner to
detect non-modulated data signals, such as preamble signals for pagers, to
keep the scanner from stopping on these frequencies.
Two-Second Channel Scan/Search Delay - lets you set the scanner so it delays scanning or searching for 2 seconds before moving to another channel/
frequency, so you can hear more replies.
Key Confirmation Tones - the scanner sounds a tone when you perform an
operation correctly, and sounds an error tone if you make an error.
Memory Backup - keeps channel frequencies stored in memory for 3 days or
more during a power loss.
Lock-Out Function - keeps channels you select from being scanned, so you
can skip over busy channels such as those with a continuous transmission.
Squelch Control - lets you adjust the scanner's sensitivity low enough to
receive weak signals or high enough to eliminate receiver noise when not
receiving a signal.
Backlit Display - makes it easy to view and change programming information
at any time.
AUDIO Jack - lets you connect an amplified external speaker, or an earphone
or headphones for private listening.
Supplied Telescoping Antenna - lets you receive strong local signals
External Antenna Terminal - lets you connect an external antenna (not supplied) to
the scanner.
WARNING: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to
rain or moisture.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or
back, No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel.
We recommend you record your scanner's serial number here. The number is
on the scanner's back panel.
Serial Number: ___________________________________________________________
Your PRO-2044 Scanner can receive all of these bands:
29-54 MHz (10-Meter Amateur Radio, VHF Lo, 6-Meter Amateur Radio)
108-136.9750 MHz (Aircraft)
137-144 MHz (Government)
144-148 MHz (2-Meter Amateur Radio)
148-174 MHz (VHF Hi)
406-450 MHz (Government, 70-Centimeter Amateur Radio)
450-470 MHz (UHF Lo)
470-512 MHz (UHF "T" Band)
Your scanner can also receive these preprogrammed weather channel frequencies:
162.400 MHz
162.425 MHz
162.450 MHz
162.475 MHz
162.500 MHz
162.525 MHz
162.550 MHz
FCC Notice
Your scanner might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating
properly. To determine if your scanner is causing the interference, turn
off your scanner. If the interference goes away, your scanner is causing
it. Try to eliminate the interference by:
Moving your scanner away from the receiver
Connecting your scanner to an outlet that is on a different electrical
circuit from the receiver.
Contacting your local Radio Shack store for help.
If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that you stop
using your scanner.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
(EB 3/7/97)
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PRO-2044 Programmable 80-Channel Home Scanner
(200-0416) Frequencies Faxback Doc. # 38289
Band Allocation
To help decide which frequency ranges to scan, use the following listing of the
typical services that use the frequencies your scanner receives. These frequencies
are subject to change, and might vary from area to area. For a more complete
listing, ref
er to the "Police Call Radio Guide including Fire and Emergency Services",
available at your local Radio Shack store.
Abbreviations Services
BIFC ................................... Boise (ID) Interagency Fire Cache
BUS ............................................................. Business
CAP ..................................................... Civil Air Patrol
CB ......................................................... Citizens Band
CCA ....................................................... Common Carrier
CSB ................................................. Conventional Systems
CTSB ........................................ Conventional/Trunked systems
FIRE ..................................................... Fire Department
HAM .................................................. Amateur (Ham) Radio
GOVT .................................................. Federal Government
GMR ................................................. General Mobile Radio
GTR ...................................................... General Trunked
IND .................................................. Industrial Services
(Manufacturing, Construction, Farming, Forest Products)
MAR ............................................... Military Amateur Radio
MARI .............................................. Maritime Limited Coast
(Coast Guard, Marine Telephone, Shipboard Radio, Private Stations)
MARS ..................................... Military Affiliate Radio System
MED ........................................... Emergency/Medical Services
MIL ........................................................ U.S. Military
MOV ........................................ Motion Picture/Video Industry
NEW .................................................... New Mobile Narrow
NEWS ................................... Relay Press (Newspaper Reporters)
OIL ............................................... Oil/Petroleum Industry
POL .................................................... Police Department
PUB ...................................................... Public Services
(Public Safety, Local Government, Forestry Conservation)
PSB ........................................................ Public Safety
PTR ...................................................... Private Trunked
ROAD .......................................... Road & Highway Maintenance
RTV ..................................... Radio/TV Remote Broadcast Pickup
TAXI ....................................................... Taxi Services
TELB .................................................... Mobile Telephone
(Aircraft, Radio Common Carrier, Landline Companies)
TELC ..................................................... Cordless Phones
TELM ............................................... Telephone Maintenance
TOW ........................................................... Tow Trucks
TRAN ............................................. Transportation Services
(Trucks, Tow Trucks, Busses, Railroad, Other)
TSB ...................................................... Trunked Systems
TVn ................................................ FM-TV Audio Broadcast
USXX ............................................... Government Classified
UTIL ............................................. Power & Water Utilities
WTHR ............................................................. Weather
High Frequency (HF) - (3 MHz-30 MHz)
10-Meter Amateur Band (28.0-29.7 MHz)
29.000-29.700 ........................................................ Ham
Very High Frequency (VHF) - (30 MHz-300 MHz)
Very Low Band (29.7-50 MHz - in 5 kHz steps)
29.700-29.790 ........................................................ IND
29.900-30.550 .................................................. GOVT, MIL
30.580-31.980 ................................................... IND, PUB
32.000-32.990 .................................................. GOVT, MIL
33.020-33.980 .............................................. BUS, IND, PUB
34.010-34.990 .................................................. GOVT, MIL
35.020-35.980 ........................................ BUS, PUB, IND, TELM
36.000-36.230 .................................................. GOVT, MIL
36.230-36.990 ............................... Oil Spill Cleanup, GOVT, MIL
37.020-37.980 ................................................... PUB, IND
38.000-39.000 .................................................. GOVT, MIL
39.020-39.980 ........................................................ PUB
40.000-42.000 ............................................ GOVT, MIL, MARI
42.020-42.940 ........................................................ POL
42.960-43.180 ........................................................ IND
43.220-43.680 ............................................. TELM, IND, PUB
43.700-44.600 ....................................................... TRAN
44.620-46.580 ................................................... POL, PUB
46.600-46.990 ................................................. GOVT, TELC
47.020-47.400 ........................................................ PUB
47.420 ................................................ American Red Cross
47.440-49.580 ................................................... IND, PUB
49.610-49.990 .................................................. MIL, TELC
6-Meter amateur Band (50-54 MHz)
50.00-54.00 .......................................................... HAM
Aircraft Band (108-136 MHz)
108.000-121.490 ...................................................... AIR
121.500 .................................................... AIR Emergency
121.510-136.000 .......................................................AIR
U.S. Government Band (137-144 MHz)
137.000-144.00 ................................................. GOVT, MIL
2-Meter Amateur Band (144-148 MHz)
144.000-148.000 ...................................................... HAM
VHF High Band (148-174 MHz)
148.050-150.345 ............................................ CAP, MAR, MIL
150.775-150.790 ...................................................... MED
150.815-150.980 ................................... TOW, Oil Spill Cleanup
150.995-151.475 ................................................ ROAD, POL
151.490-151.955 ................................................. IND, BUS
151.985 ............................................................. TELM
152.0075 ............................................................. MED
152.030-152.240 ..................................................... TELB
152.270-152.480 ........................................... IND, TAXI, BUS
152.510-152.840 ..................................................... TELB
152.870-153.020 ................................................. IND, MOV
153.035-153.725 ........................................... IND, OIL, UTIL
153.740-154.445 ................................................ PUB, FIRE
154.490-154.570 ................................................. IND, BUS
154.585 ................................................ Oil Spill Cleanup
154.600-154.625 ...................................................... BUS
154.655-156.240 ...................................... MED, ROAD, POL, PUB
156.255-157.425 ................................................ OIL, MARI
157.540 .............................................................. MED
157.470-157.515 ...................................................... TOW
157.530-157.725 ................................................ IND, TAXI
157.740 .............................................................. BUS
157.770-158.100 ..................................................... TELB
158.130-158.460 ................................ BUS, IND, OIL, TELM, UTIL
158.490-158.700 ..................................................... TELB
158.730-159.465 ........................................... POL, PUB, ROAD
159.480 .............................................................. OIL
159.495-161.565 ..................................................... TRAN
161.580-162.000 ........................................... OIL, MARI, RTV
162.0125-162.35 .......................................... GOVT, MIL, USXX
162.400-162.550 ..................................................... WTHR
162.5625-162.6375 ........................................ GOVT, MIL, USXX
162.6625 ............................................................. MED
162.6875-163.225 ......................................... GOVT, MIL, USXX
163.250 .............................................................. MED
163.275-166.225 .......................................... GOVT, MIL, USXX
166.250 .................................................. GOVT, RTV, FIRE
166.275-169.400 ............................................... GOVT, BIFC
169.445-169.505 ..................................... Wireless Mikes, GOVT
169.55-169.9875 .......................................... GOVT, MIL, USXX
170.000-170.150 .................................... BIFC, GOVT, RTV, FIRE
170.175-170.225 ..................................................... GOVT
170.245-170.305 ........................................... Wireless Mikes
170.350-170.400 ................................................ GOVT, MIL
170.425-170.450 ..................................................... BIFC
170.475 .............................................................. PUB
170.4875-173.175 ............................... GOVT, PUB, Wireless Mikes
173.225-173.5375 .................................... MOV, NEWS, UTIL, MIL
173.5625-173.58.75 .............................. MIL, Medical/Crash Crews
173.60-173.9875 ..................................................... GOVT
Ultra High Frequency (UHF) - (300 MHz-3 GHz)
U.S. Government Band (406-450 MHz)
406.125-419.975 ............................................... GOVT, USXX
70-Centimeter Amateur Band (420-450 MHz)
420.000-450.000 ...................................................... HAM
Low Band (450-470 MHz)
450.050-450.925 ...................................................... RTV
451.025-452.025 ..................................... IND, OIL, TELM, UTIL
452.0375-453.00 ................................ IND, TAXI, TRAN TOW, NEWS
453.0125-454.000 ................................................ PUB, OIL
454.025-454.975 ..................................................... TELB
455.050-455.925 ...................................................... RTV
457.525-457.600 ...................................................... BUS
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