Radio Shack PRO-2053 User Manual

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PRO-2053 300 Channel Desktop Trunk-Tracking Scanner

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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 can 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

Rules

. Operation is subject to the following

FCC

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.

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VICE TO RECEIVE CELLULAR RADIO-

TELEPHONE SERVICE SIGNALS IS PROHIBITED UNDER FCC RULES AND FEDERAL LAW.

Note:

Mobile use of this scanner is unlawful or requires a permit in some areas. Check the laws in your area.

WARNING:

shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.

To reduce the risk of fire or

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT OPEN.

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TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

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RadioShack, RadioShack.com and Adaptaplug are trademarks used by RadioShack Corporation.

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Motorola, Smartnet and Privacy Plus are registered trademarks of Motorola Inc.

EDACS is a registered trademark of GE/Ericsson Inc.

Contents

Features .................................................................................................................................. 6

Scanning Legally .............................................................................................................. 7

Preparation ............................................................................................................................. 8

Power Sources ................................................................................................................. 8

Using AC Power ........................................................................................................ 8

Using Vehicle Battery Power ..................................................................................... 8

Connecting the Antenna ................................................................................................... 9

Connecting an Outdoor Antenna ............................................................................... 9

Connecting an Earphone/Headphones ............................................................................ 9

Listening Safely ......................................................................................................... 9

Traffic Safety ............................. ... ............................................... ............................ 10

Connecting an Extension Speaker ................................................................................. 10

Transferring Data to and from Another Scanner or a PC ............................................... 10

About Your Scanner ............................................................................................................ 10

A Look at the Keypad ..................................................................................................... 10

Quick Start ...................................................................................................... .. ............... 11

Understanding Banks ..................................................................................................... 12

Channel Storage Banks .......................................................................................... 12

Search Banks .......................................................................................................... 12

Understanding Your Scanner's Modes ........................................................................... 12

AM Mode ................................................................................................................. 12

FM Mode ................................................................................................................. 12

Motorola Mode ............................................................ .. ... ....................................... 12

EDACS Mode .............. ................................................ .. .......................................... 13

Open and Closed Modes ........................................................................................ 14

Operation .............................................................................................................................. 14

Turning on the Scanner and Setting Squelch ................................................................. 14

Storing Known Frequencies into Channels .................................................................... 15

Storing Trunking Frequencies into Channels ................................................................. 16

Storing Text Tags ............................................................................................................ 16

Assigning a Text Tag to a Channel .......................................................................... 16

Assigning a Text Tag to a Group ID ......................................................................... 17

Assigning a Text Tag to a Bank ............................................................................... 17

Text Input Chart ....................................................................................................... 17

Finding and Storing Active Frequencies ......................................................................... 18

Searching a Preprogrammed Frequency Range ..................................................... 18

Searching Active Frequencies in Your Desired Frequency Range ......................... 22

Manually Tuning a Frequency ................................................................................. 23

Listening to the Weather Band ....................................................................................... 23

Listening to a Weather Channel .............................................................................. 24

Displaying Weather Messages ....................................................... ... ... ................... 24

WX Alert and Beep Tone Confirmation .................................................................... 24

Using Frequency Copy Function .................................................................................... 24

Contents

Copying a Frequency into a Specified Channel ....................................................... 24

Copying a Frequency into a Vacant Channel in a Specified Bank ........................... 25

Copying a Frequency into the Priority Channel ....................................................... 25

Scanning the Channels ................................................................................................... 25

Turning Channel-Storage Banks Off and On ........................................................... 25

Deleting Frequencies from Channels ....................................................................... 26

Special Features ................................................................................................................... 26

Using the Delay Function ................................................................................................ 26

Locking Out Channels or Frequencies ............................................................................ 26

Locking Out Channels ............................................................................................. 26

Reviewing the Lock-Out Channels ........................................................................... 26

Locking Out Frequencies ......................................................................................... 26

Reviewing Locked-Out Frequencies ........................................................................ 27

Clearing a Locked-Out Frequency ........................................................................... 27

Clearing All Locked-Out Frequencies in a Search Bank .......................................... 27

Priority ........................................................................................................................... .. 27

Changing the Receive Mode ........................................................................................... 28

Using the Attenuator ........................................................ ... ............................................ 29

Turning the Key Tone On and Off .................................................................................... 29

Changing the Display Contrast ....................................................................................... 29

Cloning Programmed Data .............................................................................................. 29

Trunking Operation .............................................................................................................. 30

Understanding Trunking .................................................................................................. 31

Setting Squelch for the Trunking Mode ........................................................................... 31

Programming Trunking Frequencies ............................................................................... 31

Programming Motorola Trunking Systems (UHF-Lo) ............................................... 32

Programming Motorola Trunking System (800 MHz) ............................................... 33

Programming Fleet Maps ......................................................................................... 33

Talk Group IDs ......................................................................................................... 35

Storing Talk Group IDs ............................................................................................. 35

Talk Group ID Hold ................................................................................................... 36

Turning Sub-Banks On or Off ................................................................................... 36

Locking Out Talk Group IDs ..................................................................................... 37

Delay Function in ID Indication Mode ...................................................................... 37

Reviewing Locked-Out Talk Group IDs .................................................................... 37

Clearing Talk Group IDs ........................................................................................... 37

Clearing All Talk Group IDs in One Bank ................................................................. 37

Open and Closed Modes ................................................................................................ 38

Changing the Open/Closed Mode ............................................................................ 38

A General Guide to Frequencies ......................................................................................... 38

US Weather Frequencies in MHz ............................................................................ 38

Ham Radio Frequencies .......................................................................................... 39

Birdie Frequencies .............................................. ................................................ ... .. 39

Guide to the Action Bands .............................................................................................. 40

Typical Band Usage ................................................................................................. 40

Primary Usage ...................................... ... ... ................................................ .. ... ........ 41

Band Allocation .................................... ... ... ............................................... ... ... ................ 42

Contents

Frequency Conversion ................................................................................................... 49

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................... 50

Resetting/Initializing the Scanner ....................................... .. .......................................... 50

Resetting the Scanner ............................................................................................. 50

Initializing the Scanner ............................................................................................ 50

Care ................................................................................................................................ 51

Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 52

Contents

Features

Your RadioShack Base Scanner is one of a new generation of scanners designed to track Motorola Smartnet and Privacy Plus) and hybrid analog trunking systems, and GE/Ericsson (EDACS many communication systems.

Trunking communications systems let a large group of 2-way radio users (or even different groups of 2-way radio users) efficiently use a set of frequencies. Instead of selecting a specific frequency for a transmission, the user simply selects a talk group. The trunking system automatically transmits the call on the first available frequency, and also sends a code that uniquely identifies that transmission.

Since the trunking system might send a call and its response on different frequencies, it is difficult to listen to trunked communications using a regular scanner. The trunking scanner monitors the data sent with a 2-way radio transmission, so you can hear the call and response for that user and more easily "follow" the conversation.

The scanner also lets you scan conventional transmissions, and is preprogrammed with service search banks for convenience. By pressing a single button, you can quickly search those frequencies most commonly used by public service and other agencies.

This scanner gives you direct access to over 59,000 frequencies including those used by police and fire departments, ambulance services, government agencies, air, and amateur radio services.

Your scanner includes these features:

Simultaneous Trunking Operation

tracks two trunking systems (Motorola and



Type I and II (such as



) type systems, used extensively in

—

EDACS) and conventional systems at the same time.

Automatic Channel Programming

matically determines the group trunking frequencies, for Motorola trunking systems

only

, once the control channels are pro-

grammed.

10 Channel-Storage Banks

30 channels in each bank (300 channels) to group channels so calls are easier to identify.

10 ID-Storage Banks

IDs in 10 ID banks that have 5 sub-ID banks. 20 IDs are programmed in each sub-ID bank and let you easily identify the ID code.

Weather Alert

alarm tone to advise of hazardous weather conditions when it detects the alert signal on the local National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) weather channel during priority operation.

Digital Weather Alert

er event text with four alert levels so you can see and hear the reason for the alert.

Data Cloning

grammed data to another PRO-2053 or PRO-93 scanner. You can also upload or download the programmed data to or from a PC using an optional PC interface kit.

12-Character, 4-Line, Alphanumeric Display

— shows you detailed operating infor-

mation clearly.

Triple Conversion Superheterodyne Receiver

— virtually eliminates any interference from intermediate frequency (IF) images, so you hear only the frequency you select.

— lets you transfer the pro-

— let you store 1,000

— automatically sounds the

— displays the weath-

— auto-

— let you store

Features

Preprogrammed Frequency Ranges

you search for transmissions within preset frequency ranges or within ranges you set, to reduce search time and select interesting frequencies more quickly.

Hyperscan™ and Hypersearch™

scans at up to 60 channels per second and searches up to 75 frequencies per second, to help you quickly find transmissions.

Scan Delay

seconds before moving to another channel in conventional mode, so you can hear more replies on the same channel.

Priority Channel

to check one channel every 2 seconds so you do not miss transmissions.

Attenuate

to reduce the scanner's sensitivity to strong local signals, to reduce interference or noise caused by these signals.

Text Input

each channel, talk group ID, bank, or other memory location so you can easily identify the transmission.

Lock Out Function

scanner to skip over specified channels or frequencies when scanning or searching, and skip over IDs when tracking trunked systems.

Telescoping Antenna

reception.

External BNC Antenna Connector

you connect an external antenna (not supplied) to the scanner.

Memory Backup

stored in memory for an extended time even without internal batteries.

Supplied Trunking Guide

quick reference to public safety trunking radio systems in the United States.

— delays scanning for about 2

— lets you set the scanner

— lets you program your scanner

— lets you input a text label for

— lets you set your

— provides excellent

— keeps the frequencies

— provides a

— let

— allow

— lets

Your scanner can receive these frequencies:

• 25–54 MHz

• 108–136.9875 MHz

• 137–174 MHz

• 216.0025–225 MHz

• 406–512 MHz

• 806–823.9875 MHz

• 849–868.9875 MHz

• 894–960 MHz

• 1240–1300 MHz

Use “A General Guide to Frequencies” on Page 38 to help you target frequency ran ges in your service area so you can search for a wide variety of transmissions.

SCANNING LEGALLY

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 communications that are illegal to intentionally intercept. These include:

• telephone conversations (cellular, cordless, or other private means of telephone signal transmission)

• pager transmissions

• scrambled or encrypted transmissions

According to the Federal Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA), as amended, you could be fined and possibly imprisoned for intentionally listening to, using, or disclos-

Features

ing the contents of such a transmission unless you have the consent of a party to the communication (unless such activity is other-

Preparation

wise illegal). These laws change from time to time and there might be state or local laws that also affect legal scanner usage.

POWER SOURCES

Using AC Power

You can power the scanner using the supplied 12V, 500 mA AC adapter.

Cautions:

You must use a Class 2 power source that supplies 12V DC

and delivers at least 500 mA. Its center tip must be set to positive and its plug must fit the scanner's jack. The supplied adapter meets these specifications. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the scanner or the adapter.

• Always connect the AC adapter to the scanner before you connect it to AC power. When you finish, disconnect the adapter from AC power before you disconnect it from the scanner.

Follow these steps to power the scanner from a standard AC outlet.

1. Insert the AC adapter ’s barrel plug into

DC 12V

the ner.

2. Plug the adapter’s two-prong plug into a standard AC outlet.

jack on the back of the scan-

Using Vehicle Battery Power

You can power the scanner from a vehicle’s 12V power source (such as a cigarette-lighter socket) using an optional 12 volt power

DC 12V

cord, and a size D Adaptaplug™ adapter (available at your local RadioShack store).

Cautions:

You must use a power cord that supplies 12V DC and

delivers at least 500 mA. Its center tip must be set to positive and its plug must fit the scanner's Using an cord that does not meet these specifications could damage the scanner or the cord.

• Always connect the adapter to the scanner before you connect it to the power source. When you finish, disconnect the DC adapter from the power source before you disconnect it from the scanner.

Follow these steps to connect a 12V power source.

1. Confirm the adapter’s center tip is set to positive.

2. Insert the adapter’s barrel plug into the

DC 12V

3. Plug the adapter’s DC plug into the 12V DC power source, such as a vehicle’s cigarette-lighter socket.

Note:

erly when you connect a DC adapter, unplug the DC adapter from the power source and clean the socket, or check the adapter’s internal fuse.

jack on the back of the scanner.

If the scanner does not operate prop-

DC 12V

jack.

Preparation

CONNECTING THE ANTENNA

You must install an antenna before you can operate the scanner.

To attach the supplied antenna to the antenna jack on the top of your scanner, thread the antenna clockwise into the hole on the top of the scanner.

The scanner's sensitivity depends on its location and the antenna's length. For the best reception of the transmissions you want to hear, adjust the antenna's length according to the chart below.

Frequency Antenna Length

25–54 MHz Extend fully 108–174 MHz Extend 4 segments 216–225 MHz Extend 3 segments 406–1300 MHz Collapse fully

Connecting an Outdoor Antenna

Instead of the supplied antenna, you can connect an outdoor base-station or mobile antenna (neither supplied) to your scanner. Your local RadioShack store sells a variety of antennas.

na from the scanner. Always use 50 ohm coaxial cable, such as RG-58 or RG-8, to connect the base-station or mobile antenna. For lengths over 50 feet, use RG-8 low-loss dielectric coaxial cable. If the antenna's cable does not have a BNC connector, you will also need a BNC adapter (also available at your local RadioShack store). Your local RadioShack store carries a wide variety of coaxial antenna cable and connectors.

Once you choose an antenna, follow the mounting instructions supplied with the antenna. Then route the antenna's cable to the scanner and connect the cable to the connector.

Warning:

ing 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.

Caution:

edges or moving parts that might damage it.

Use extreme caution when install-

Do not run the cable over sharp

ANT

CONNECTING AN EARPHONE/ HEADPHONES

When deciding on an outdoor antenna and its location, consider these points:

• The antenna should be located as high as possible.

• The antenna and antenna cable should be as far as possible from sources of electrical noises (appliances, other radios, and so on).

• The antenna should be vertical for the best performance.

To connect an optional base-station or mobile antenna, first remove the supplied anten-

Preparation

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 jack on the front of your scanner. This automatically disconnects the internal speaker.

Listening Safely

To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines when you use an earphone or headphones.

• 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 you begin listening. After you begin listening, adjust the volume to a comfortable level.

• Once 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.

CONNECTING AN EXTENSION SPEAKER

In a noisy area, an extension speaker (not supplied), available at your local RadioShack store, might provide more comfortable listening. Plug the speaker cable's mm) mini-plug into your scanner's

jack.

/8-inch (3.5

EXT SPKR

Traffic Safety

Do not wear an earphone or headphones while you drive a vehicle or ride a bicycle. This can create a traffic hazard and can be illegal in some areas. Even though some earphones and headphones let you hear some outside sounds when you listen at normal levels, they still can present a traffic hazard.

About Y our Scanner

Once you understand a few simple terms used in this manual and familiarize yourself with 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 tune function.

You can also use the SEARCH banks, which are preprogrammed frequencies in the scanner's memory (see “Searching a Preprogrammed Frequency Range” on Page 18 for the frequency list). You can even change the frequency range on one of the SEARCH banks (SR5) to limit the search.

TRANSFERRING DATA TO AND FROM ANOTHER SCANNER OR A PC

You can transfer the programmed data to and from another PRO-2053 or PRO-93 using a connecting cable which has 1/8-inch phone plugs on both ends (not supplied). Connect the cable between each scanner's

PC/IF

jacks. See “Cloning Programmed Data” on Page 29. You can also upload or download the programmed data to or from a PC using an optional PC interface kit available through your local RadioShack store.

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 channel-storage bank. You can then scan the channel-storage banks to see if there is activity on the frequencies stored there. Each time the scanner finds an active frequency, it stays on that channel until the transmission ends.

A LOOK AT THE KEYPAD

Here is a brief overview of your scanner's keys and their functions.

SCAN

— scans through the programmed

channels.

About Your Scanner

FUNC

(function) — lets you use various functions by pressing this key in combination with other keys.

MAN

— stops scanning and lets you directly

enter a channel number.

— scans through the seven prepro-

grammed weather channels.

TRUNK

— stores the trunking ID code or

holds the trunking ID while scanning.

PRI

(Priority) — sets and turns the priority

function on or off.

TEXT

— lets you input text.

2/ABC

— enters a 2, or inputs characters A,

B, or C.

3/DEF

— enters a 3, or inputs characters D,

E, or F.

4/GHI

— enters a 4, or inputs characters G,

H, or I.

5/JKL

— enters a 5, or inputs characters J, K,

or L.

6/MNO

— enters a 6, or inputs characters M,

N, or O.

7/PQRS

— enters a 7, or inputs characters P,

Q, R, or S.

PAUSE

— stops search.

MODE

— changes the receive mode (AM,

FM, MOT, ED).

TUNE

— lets you input a frequency and allows you to fine tune a frequency along with

8888

9999

ATT

(Attenuate) — turns attenuation on to reduce the scanner's sensitivity and block extremely strong signals, or turns it off to increase sensitivity.

8888

9999

— selects the scan or search direc-

tion.

— lets you search the six search

banks.

L/OUT

(Lock Out) — lets you lock out a selected channel, skip a specified frequency during search, or lock out a selected ID code.

PROG

— programs frequencies into channels.

ENTER

— completes the entry of frequencies

and text.

— enters a 1, or inputs characters 0

through 9 in text mode.

8/TUV

— enters an 8, or inputs characters T,

U, or V.

9/WXYZ

— enters a 9, or inputs characters

W, X, Y, or Z.

— enters a zero, or inputs characters ., -, #,

_, @, +, *, &, /, ', $, %, !, ^, (, ), ?, ->, ` or <-.

./DELAY

— enters a decimal point (necessa ry when programming frequencies), space, or programs delay time for the selected channel/search bank, or hyphen (in trunking ID setting).

CLEAR

— clears an incorrect entry.

QUICK START

To help familiarize yourself with the scanner’s functions, keypad, and available frequencies, you can utilize one of these three features before you begin programming the scanner.

Preprogrammed Search Banks

listen to frequencies and decide which ones you want to store when you are ready to program the scanner. See “Searching a Preprogrammed Frequency Range” on Page 18.

— let you

About Your Scanner

Manual Tuning

— allows you to manually scan through the entire range of available frequencies without programming. (See “Specifications” on Page 52 for a list o f the available frequency ranges.)

Weather Radio

— allows you to listen to NOAA weather broadcasts without programming. See “Listening to the Weather Band” on Page 23.

UNDERSTANDING BANKS

Channel Storage Banks

A bank is a storage area for a group of channels. Channels are storage areas for frequencies. Whereas a channel can only contain one frequency, a bank can hold numerous channels.

To make it easier to identify and select the channels you want to listen to, your scanner

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divides the channels into 10 banks (

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30 (

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) channels each, a total of 300

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channels. You can use each channel-storage bank to group frequencies, such as those used by Motorola trunking, EDACS trunking, Marine, CB, Police, Fire, Aircraft and Ham (see “Typical Band Usage” on Page 40).

For example, a police department might use four frequencies, one for each side of town. You could program the police frequencies

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starting with

(the first channel in bank 0)

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and program the fire department frequencies

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starting with The first digit identifies the bank (

(the first channel in bank 1).

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second and third digits identify the channel

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within the bank (

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Search Banks

Your scanner has five preprogrammed search banks and one limit search bank. You can set the lower and higher frequency limit in the limit search bank. (For the default set-

ting, see “Searching a Preprogrammed Frequency Range” on Page 18).

UNDERSTANDING YOUR SCANNER'S MODES

You can program each channel with any of four receive modes (AM, FM, MOT, and ED). However, you can not program MOT (Motorola), or ED (EDACS) mode in VHF. Each receive mode affects how your scanner operates when scanning and receiving transmissions, and also affects what transmissions you receive when you set the scanner to the closed mode. See “Changing the Receive Mode” on Page 28.

AM Mode

The AM mode sets the scanner to receive transmissions using amplitude modulation (AM), primarily used for CB, aircraft, military, some amateur radio, and some government transmissions. (Refer to “Specifications” on Page 52 for a list of the frequencies covered.) When the scanner receives a transmission on a channel set to the AM mode, it always stops on the transmission.

FM Mode

The FM mode sets the scanner to receive transmissions using frequency modulation (FM), used for most public safety transmissions, as well as broadcast, business, and amateur radio transmissions. When the scanner receives a transmission on a channel set to the FM mode, it always stops on the transmission.

Motorola Mode

You can set your scanner so it decodes the talk group IDs used with Motorola trunking systems. This setting is called the Motorola mode.

About Your Scanner

Motorola systems are trunking systems used primarily by business and public safety groups to efficiently allocate a small number of frequencies (as few as five) to many groups of users (as many as several thousand). To do this, each group of users in the system is assigned to a specific talk group. For example, the east side patrol officers might all be assigned to talk group 2160. One channel in the system is continuously transmitting data that identifies which talk groups are active on which channel. In addition, this talk group information is also transmitted as subaudible data on each active channel.

When the scanner receives a transmission on a channel set to the Motorola mode, it first decodes the talk group ID data included with the transmission. In the open mode, the scanner stops on the transmission and displays the talk group ID on the bottom line of the display. In the closed mode, the scanner only stops on the transmission if the talk group ID matches a talk group ID that you have stored in the bank's talk group ID list and have not locked out.

Motorola trunking systems come in three categories: Type I, Type II, and Type I/II Hybrid. Each category displays and uses talk group IDs in slightly different ways.

Motorola Type I IDs are in the form FFF-SS, where:

FFF=Fleet ID SS=Subfleet ID Type I systems are usually organized with

different user groups assigned to different fleets. For example, a valid fleet-subfleet ID identifying all detectives within a police de-

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partment might be

, where 000 identi-

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fies all police users and 12 identifies the Detective division.

To properly map the raw Type I data to the correct fleet-subfleet format, you must program the correct fleet map into the scanner. Fleet map information is widely available on the Internet for most Type I systems in use.

Type II system talk groups are identified by a 5-digit number. Valid talk group IDs are divisible by 16. If you try to enter an invalid talk group ID, the scanner rounds the ID down to the next valid ID.

Type I/II hybrid systems use both fleet-subfleet and 5-digit formats for talk group IDs.

Note:

If the scanner decodes control channel

data while receiving transmissions from a

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Motorola trunking system,

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appears on

the bottom line of the display.

EDACS Mode

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

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

EDACS frequencies are organized in a specific order. Each frequency is assigned a Logical Channel Number (LCN). For the scanner to correctly switch to an active frequency, you must program the frequencies in

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LCN order, starting with

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talk group IDs are entered as a 4-digit decimal number from 0001 to 2047 or AFS (Agency Fleet Subfleet) number from 00-001 to 15-157.

When there is activity on an EDACS system, that information is sent out on the control channel. The scanner decodes the ID for the active talk group. In the open mode, the

. EDACS

About Your Scanner

scanner then goes to the transmission and displays the talk group ID on the bottom line of the display. In the closed mode, the scanner only goes to transmissions with IDs that match talk group IDs you stored in the bank's talk group ID list which are not locked out.

Because EDACS scanning requires clear reception of the control channel at all times, EDACS systems tend to have a smaller usable area. An external antenna can greatly improve EDACS scanning in a fringe area. If you are having trouble scanning an EDACS system, try manually selecting the data channel. If you are getting good reception, the

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scanner will indicate talk group

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. Try changing your location or using an outdoor antenna to improve reception.

Open and Closed Modes

You can set your scanner to change the way it receives signals. These settings, called open mode and closed mode, affect how the scanner receives signals from communications systems that use some type of closed squelch (such as Motorola and EDACS systems).

You can set each of the scanner's channel storage banks to open or closed mode.

In open mode, the scanner scans signals transmitted in all systems. In closed mode, the scanner scans signals transmitted only under the following conditions:

• When the signals are in the FM mode.

• When the signals are in the MOT, or ED mode and the signal's ID code matches the programmed ID code.

You can also select the user or talk groups you want the scanner to receive in closed mode.

When you set a channel storage bank to

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open mode,

appears under the bank's number while scanning. When you set a channel storage bank to closed mode,

VVVV

appears under the channel storage bank's number while scanning.

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+,!*+,!*

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á(+/! á(+/!

ap-

+,!*

pears while the scanner is in manual mode or while the scanner is receiving a signal during scanning. See “Changing the Open/ Closed Mode” on Page 38 for more information about setting the open and closed modes.

Operation

TURNING ON THE SCANNER AND SETTING SQUELCH

1. Turn

2. To turn on the scanner, turn

3. Turn

SQUELCH

until the indicator points to

fully counterclockwise

MIN

before

you turn on the scanner.

VOLUME

3<C:FD<ý 0Fý L8Cý 0ILEB@E>

clockwise.

3<C:FD<ý 0Fý L8Cý 0ILEB@E>

3<C:FD<ý 0Fý L8Cý 0ILEB@E>3<C:FD<ý 0Fý L8Cý 0ILEB@E>

appears. After about 3 seconds, you hear a hissing sound.

SQUELCH

clockwise until the hiss-

ing sound stops.

Notes:

Operation

4. To turn off the scanner, turn counterclockwise to

OFF

VOLUME

• The scanner does not scan if there are no frequencies stored in channels. If the scanner does not scan and you have already stored frequencies in channels, turn

SQUELCH

further clockwise.

• If the scanner picks up unwanted, partial, or very weak transmissions, turn

SQUELCH

clockwise to decrease the

scanner's sensitivity to these signals. If you want to listen to a weak or distant station, turn

SQUELCH

counterclock-

wise.

Note:

When

))))

is on the display, you can also select your desired bank and channel number with the

FUNC

and arrow

keys.

SQUELCH

•If

is adjusted so you always hear a hissing sound, the scanner will not scan properly.

• To ensure the scanner operates properly while in the trunking mode, we suggest you set

SQUELCH

using the steps listed

above.

STORING KNOWN FREQUENCIES INTO CHANNELS

Good references for active frequencies are

RadioShack's Police Call, Aeronautical Frequency Directory Directory

. We update these directories every year, so be sure to get a current copy. Also see the supplied

Note:

If you are storing frequencies for an EDACS system, you must store them in logical channel number order, with the first frequency in channel 1 for the current bank.

Follow these steps to store frequencies into channels.

Maritime Frequency

, and

Trunking Guide

FUNC

• Press

then press The bank number moves in the direction of the arrow pressed.

FUNC

• Press

9999

then press and hold

. The bank number moves con-

tinuously in the assigned direction.

• Press

8888

. The channel number

moves upward one by one. Or, press

9999

. The channel number moves

downward one by one.

2. Press

))))

changes to

,,,,

PROG

3. Use the number keys and ./ enter the frequency (including the decimal point) you want to store.

If you make a mistake, press delete a single digit or press and hold

CLEAR

about 2 seconds to delete all dig-

its.

4. Press

ENTER

to store the frequency into

the channel.

Notes:

8888

DELAY

CLEAR

9999

8888

MAN

1. Press

, enter the bank (0–9) and channel number (00–29) where you want to store a frequency, then press

MAN

again.

))))

and the bank and channel

number appear at the upper left corner

))))òò

of the display (for example:

тттттт

òòòò

Operation

%EM8C@;

ENTER

%EM8C@;

%EM8C@;%EM8C@;

. Start

• If you made a mistake in Step 3,

"I<H

briefly appears and the scanner

"I<H"I<H

beeps when you press again from Step 3.

• Your scanner automatically rounds the entered frequency to the nearest valid frequency. For example, if you enter a frequency of 151.553, your scanner

снсфннт

accepts it as

снсфннтснсфннт

• To have the scanner pause for 2 seconds on a channel after a transmission before proceeding to the next active transmission, press

./DELAY

to turn the

delay function on. See “Using the Delay

Function” on Page 26. The scanner stores this setting in the channel.

MODE

5. If necessary, press

to change the

receiving mode.

6. If desired, program a text tag for the channel (see “Assigning a Text Tag to a Channel”").

Assigning a Text Tag to a Channel

1. Press

2. Press

MAN

, enter the channel number where you want to enter the text, then press

MAN

again.

))))

and the bank and

channel number appear at the upper left

)ñòò

corner of the display (for example:

PROG

))))

changes to

)ñòò

)ñòò)ñòò

,,,,

7. The next channel in sequence is ready

PROG

for programming. Press

and then

repeat steps 3 through 6.

STORING TRUNKING FREQUENCIES INTO CHANNELS

1. Press

PROG

select the desired bank to program.

2. Press

TRUNK

mode.

3. Repeatedly press (Motorola) or

4. Press

PROG

number using

5. Enter the UHF trunking frequency and

ENTER

press

6. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 to enter the other trunking group frequencies for EDACS or control channel frequencies for Motorola trunking.

7. If necessary, press receiving mode.

and

FUNC

then

8888

9999

to enter into trunking

MODE

to select

(EDACS).

! !

and select the channel

8888

9999

MODE

to change the

)+0

)+0)+0

3. Press

TEXT

. The cursor appears at the

third line.

4. Enter the text using the numeral keys (see “Text Input Chart” on Page 17).

Note:

If you make a mistake, press

9999

to move to the character you want

8888

to change. For example, to identify amateur (Ham)

radio transmissions in the 6 meter range, input "HAM 6m" as follows:

• "H" is the second letter associated

with 4 on the keypad. Press

then 2.

• "A" is the first letter associated with 2

on the keypad. Press 2 then 1.

• "M" is the first letter associated with 6

./DELAY

then 1. .

on the keypad. Press

• "Space." Press

• "6" is the sixth number associated

with 1 on the keypad. Press

then 6.

• "m" is the first letter associated with 6

on the keypad. Press

and

(for

FUNC

the lower case set), then press 1.

STORING TEXT TAGS

You can customize your scanner by storing text tags (up to 12 characters) for easy identification of channel transmissions, trunk IDs, or banks.

Operation

5. Press

ENTER

to input the text.

Assigning a Text Tag to a Group ID

1. Press

2. Press

3. Press

4. Press

5. Press or hold down

6. Press

PROG

TRUNK

FUNC

then

8888

9999

to select the

desired bank.

TRUNK

to select the desired sub-

bank.

8888

9999

the desired group ID.

TEXT

then enter the tag using the

keypad. (See “Text Input Chart”.)

to select

Text Input Chart

Notes:

• To access the numbers, after you press or you press desired number you want to enter.

FUNC

and 7 (when you assign the text tag to a bank), press 1. Then press the

7. Press

ENTER

to store.

Assigning a Text Tag to a Bank

1. Select a channel within the desired bank

MAN

by pressing number (

000

2, for example). Press

2. Press

3. Press

PROG

FUNC

at the third line of the display. Enter the text using the keypad. (See “Text Input Chart”.)

4. Press

TEXT

(when you assign the text tag to a channel)

ENTER

and entering the bank

MAN

200

again.

for bank 0 or

then 7. The cursor appears

to store.

for bank

• To enter a lowercase character or a character from the second set for key 0, press after pressing the first numeral key.

BUTTONS PRESSED CHARACTERS ENTERED BUTTONS PRESSED CHARACTERS ENTERED

then

4 then

then

9 then

then

FUNC

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

a b c

d e f g h i

j k l

m n o

p q r s

tuv

w x y z

$ % ! ^ ( ) ? -> ` <-

Operation

./DELAY

A B C D E F

G H I J K L

M N O

P Q R S

T U V

W X Y Z

. - # _ @ + * & / ,

Space

FUNC

BUTTONS PRESSED CHARACTERS ENTERED BUTTONS PRESSED CHARACTERS ENTERED

CLEAR

Back Space

FINDING AND STORING ACTIVE FREQUENCIES

You can search for transmissions in the scanner’s preprogrammed search bank. The search bank is divided into six search bands. You can change the search range of Bank SR5 manually by setting the lower and higher ends of the search range.

Notes:

• You can use the scanner's delay feature while searching the search bank. See “Using the Delay Function” on Page 26.

• The scanner does not search locked-out frequencies while searching ranges. See “Locking Out Channels or Frequencies” on Page 26.

Searching a Preprogrammed Frequency Range

The scanner contains these preprogrammed search ranges, stored in the search bank (SR0 – SR5).

Bank Band

SR0 Marine SR1 CB SR2 Police/Fire

1. Repeatedly press your desired search bank (

/.ï

/.ï, /.î

/.î

/.í

, or

/.ï/.ï

/.î/.î

/.í/.í

to select

////.ò

.ò, /.ñ

/.ñ, /.ð

.ò.ò

/.ñ/.ñ

/.ð

/.ð/.ð

2. In the marine and CB bands, you can directly select a channel or search

))))

through the band. When

appears at the left most position of the second line, you can directly select a channel (refer to the following band charts). Press the

))))

desired channel number while

appears

to select it. You can also change the

8888

9999

channels by pressing

3. Press appears.

FUNC

then

))))

changes to

search through the band. Press

then

again to return to the pre-

while

////

and you can

FUNC

vious mode.

4. Rotate

SQUELCH

clockwise and leave it set to a point just after the hissing sound stops. After 2 seconds (if the delay feature is on), the received frequency appears and the scanner starts searching.

5. When the scanner finds an active frequency, it stops searching.

))))

SR3 Aircraft SR4 Ham SR5 Limit search (User changeable) To select preprogrammed search bands and

search them for active frequencies:

Operation

Search bank: SR0 Marine band Receive mode: FM

CHANNEL FREQUENCY (MHz) CHANNEL FREQUENCY

01 156.050 05 156.250 06 156.3000 07 156.3500 08 156.4000 09 156.4500 10 156.5000 11 156.5500 12 156.6000 13 156.6500 14 156.7000 15 156.7500 16 156.8000 17 156.8500 18 156.9000 19 156.9500 20 157.0000

22 157.1000 23 157.1500 24 157.2000

26 157.3000

21 157.0500

161.6000

25 157.2500

161.8000 27 157.3500

161.9000

(MHz)

161.8500

161.9500

28 157.4000

162.0000

64 156.2250

160.825 66 156.3250 67 156.3750 68 156.4250 69 156.4750 70 156.5250 71 156.5750 72 156.6250 73 156.6750 74 156.7250 77 156.8750 78 156.9250 79 156.9750 80 157.0250 81 157.0750 82 157.1250 83 157.1750

63 156.1750

65 156.2750

Operation

CHANNEL FREQUENCY (MHz) CHANNEL FREQUENCY

(MHz)

84 157.2250

161.8250

86 157.3250

161.9250

85 157.2750

161.8750

87 157.3750

161.9750

88 157.4250

Note:

Two frequencies are assigned in one channel in some Marine frequencies. For example,

157.000 and 161.600 are assigned in Channel 20.

Search bank: SR1 CB band Receive mode: AM

CHANNEL FREQUENCY

(MHz)

01 26.9650 02 26.9750 03 26.9850 04 27.0050 05 27.0150 06 27.0250 07 27.0350 08 27.0550 09 27.0650 10 27.0750 11 27.0850 12 27.1050

CHANNEL FREQUENCY

(MHz)

13 27.1150 14 27.1250 15 27.1350 16 27.1550 17 27.1650 18 27.1750 19 27.1850 20 27.2050 21 27.2150 22 27.2250 23 27.2550 24 27.2350 25 27.2450 26 27.2650 27 27.2750 28 27.2850 29 27.2950 30 27.3050 31 27.3150 32 27.3250 33 27.3350 34 27.3450

Operation

CHANNEL FREQUENCY

(MHz)

35 27.3550 36 27.3650 37 27.3750 38 27.3850 39 27.3950 40 27.4050

Search bank: SR2 Police/Fire band Receive Mode: FM

GROUP FREQUENCY (MHz) STEP (kHz)

0 33.420–33.980 20

CHANNEL FREQUENCY

37.020–37.420 20

39.020–39.980 20

42.020–42.940 20

44.620–45.860 40

45.880

45.900

45.940–46.060 40

(MHz)

46.080–46.500 20

1 153.770–154.130 60

154.145–154.445 15

154.650–154.950 15

155.010–155.370 60

155.415–155.700 15

155.730–156.210 60

158.730–159.210 60

166.250

170.150

Operation

GROUP FREQUENCY (MHz) STEP (kHz)

2 453.0375–453.9625 12.5

458.0375–458.9625 12.5

460.0125–460.6375 12.5

465.0125–465.6375 12.5

3 856.2125–860.9875 25

866.0125–868.9875 12.5

Search bank: SR3 Aircraft Receive mode: AM

FREQUENCY (MHz) STEP (kHz)

108.000–136.9875 12.5

Search bank: SR4 Ham band Receive mode: FM

GROUP FREQUENCY (MHz) STEP (kHz)

0 28.0000–29.7000 5 1 50.0000–54.0000 5 2 144.0000–148.0000 5 3 222.0000–225.0000 5 4 420.0000–450.0000 12.5 5 1240.0000–1300.0000 6.25

Search bank: SR5 Programmable limit search

Receive mode: FM (Default setting)

Searching Active Frequencies in Your Desired Frequency Range

You can program the desired frequency range for a search.

Operation

1. Repeatedly press

2. Press

PROG

then

to select

,/.

,/.,/.

/.í

/.í/.í

(Pro-

gram Search) appears in the top line

((((

and the cursor blinks

on the second

line for the lower-end limit frequency.

3. Enter the desired lower-end limit frequency (including the decimal point) with the number keys and

./DELAY

4. Press

ENTER

to set the frequency. The cursor moves to quency is incorrect,

$$$$.ýýýý

If the entered fre-

%EM8C@;ý"I<H

%EM8C@;ý"I<H%EM8C@;ý"I<H

briefly

appears.

5. Enter your desired higher-end frequency

ENTER

and press

6. Rotate

SQUELCH

clockwise and leave it set to a point just after the hissing sound stops.

• There are several group banks in SR2 Police/Fire and SR4 Ham bands. You can turn off or on the groups by pressing the group numbers. For example to turn

òòòò

, press 0.

off

• In the Air and the Limit search bands, press

FUNC

then

8888

to start searching

up from the lowest frequency and press

FUNC

then

9999

to start searching down

from the highest frequency.

7. Press

to start searching. When the scanner finds an active frequency, it stops searching.

Special Notes:

• You can copy and save a frequency into a specified bank, channel, or priority channel when the scanner finds an active frequency. See “Using Frequency Copy Function” on Page 24 to save the frequency. The frequency copy functions only in search banks 2, 3, 4 and 5.

• While the scanner is searching, you can use the seek search by pressing

/<<Bý+*

then 7. The display indicates

/<<Bý+*

/<<Bý+*/<<Bý+*

the bottom line. The scanner stops at an active frequency for five second and restarts searching automatically. The scanner repeats this operation.

• You can set Zeromatic on or off by

FUNC

pressing

again to reverse the Zeromatic setting.

then 0. Press

FUNC

When you turn this feature on,

D8K@:

D8K@:ýýýý+*

D8K@:D8K@:

briefly appears then

+*+*

QQQQ

appears at the first digit of the second line and the scanner stops at the correct frequency. When you turn this feature off, disappears and the scanner stops when it detects an active signal even it is slightly off. Zeromatic functions only in search bank 2, 3, 4 and 5.

FUNC

then

6<IFV

6<IFV6<IFV

Manually Tuning a Frequency

You can manually set the scanner to move through all receivable frequencies, or select a specific frequency as a starting point.

TUNE

01*!

1. Press

and the current fre-

01*!01*!

quency appears. The scanner automatically begins tuning up or down.

2. Use the number keys to enter the frequency where you want the scanner to start.

ENTER

8888

9999

to move up or down.

3. Press

4. Press When the scanner finds an active frequency, it stops on the frequency.

Note:

If you press scanner stops tuning and pears. Press

PAU S E

while tuning, the

ýýýý ÷÷

ччээээ ,г1/!

÷÷÷÷

PAUSE

again, and the scanner

,г1/! ээээчччччччч

,ã1/! ,ã1/!

resumes tuning.

LISTENING TO THE WEATHER BAND

The FCC (Federal Communications Commission) has allocated channels for use by

QQQQ

the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Regulatory agencies in other countries have also allocated channels for use by their weather reporting authorities.

NOAA and your local weather reporting authority broadcast your local forecast and re-

ap-

Operation

gional weather information on one or more of these channels.

Listening to a Weather Channel

To hear your local forecast and regional weather information, press WX. Your scanner scans through the weather band then stops within a few seconds on the strongest weather broadcast.

Displaying Weather Messages

The weather service precedes each weather alert with a digitally-encoded SAME (Specific Area Message Encoding) signal, then a 1050 Hz tone. You can set the scanner to decode and display the SAME message when an alert is broadcast. Then if you are monitoring a weather channel with a digitally-encoded SAME signal when an alert is broadcast, the scanner will show the type of alert which is

38IE@E>

being broadcast such as

/K8K<D<EK

/K8K<D<EK/K8K<D<EK

, or

0<JK

0<JK )<

0<JK0<JK

38IE@E>, 38K:?

38IE@E>38IE@E>

)<JJ8><

JJ8><

)<)<

JJ8><JJ8><

also sounds alternating alert tones, and

3<8K?<Iý ã(!.0

3<8K?<Iý ã(!.03<8K?<Iý ã(!.0

appears when the scanner

receives a 1050 Hz signal. To set the scanner to decode and display

FUNC

SAME messages, press

then WX while

you listen to the weather channel.

/0â5

/0â5/0â5

á8E:<Cýèý"ö34

and

á8E:<Cýèý"ö34á8E:<Cýèý"ö34

appear.

To exit the SAME standby mode, press

FUNC

then

again.

%#ý 34ý /0â5

%#ý 34ý /0â5 %#ý 34ý /0â5

pears.

Notes:

• The scanner does not display the actual area affected by SAME messages. It uses only the message (text) portion of

38IE@E>

the SAME signal (

/K8K<

/K8K<DDDD<EK

<EK

<EK<EK

, or

/K8K</K8K<

38IE@E>, 38K:?

38IE@E>38IE@E>

0<JK

0<JKý)<JJ8><

ý)<JJ8><

0<JK0<JK

ý)<JJ8><ý)<JJ8><

• Your scanner can also receive weather alert tones (see “Priority” on Page 27). The scanner sounds an alert or beeps when it receives the SAME code. If you

38K:?

38K:?38K:?

. The scanner

%#ý 34

%#ý 34 %#ý 34

disap-

38K:?

38K:?38K:?

do not stop the alert, it sounds for five minutes. The alert then stops and the scanner beeps every ten seconds. If the scanner receives a new message after five minutes, it sounds an alert or beep again. Press any key to stop the sound. The scanner is ready to receive a new signal.

WX Alert and Beep Tone Confirmation

1. To test the WX alert, press WX for more

%#ý 34ý /0â5

than 2 seconds when

%#ý 34ý /0â5

%#ý 34ý /0â5%#ý 34ý /0â5

appears. The display indicates the type of mes-

sage, and the scanner sounds an alert or series of beeps which automatically changes every 3 seconds.

2. Press any key to stop the test.

USING FREQUENCY COPY FUNCTION

You can copy a frequency into a specified channel, a vacant channel in a specified bank, or a priority channel. However, you cannot copy a frequency from the Marine and CB search bands.

Copying a Frequency into a Specified Channel

You can copy a frequency into a specified channel when the scanner stops on that frequency during search mode or manual tuning.

1. Press

FUNC

frequency.

á?8Eý/KFI<å

á?8Eý/KFI<åá?8Eý/KFI<å

After about 1 second, the frequency to be copied flashes on the indicator.

2. Press the desired bank and the channel number where you want to store the fre-

PROG

then

when you find a

appears at the bottom line.

Operation

quency. The display indicates the bank and channel number. After about 1 second, the frequency to be copied flashes.

3. Press

ENTER.

All the conditions such as

receiving mode and delay condition are

á?8Eý /KFI<ü

copied on the channel.

á?8Eý /KFI<ü

á?8Eý /KFI<üá?8Eý /KFI<ü

briefly appears. The scanner automatically returns to search mode.

If you try to copy a frequency which is already stored, the scanner sounds the notice tone 3 times after you press

ENTER

LGCô=ý á?OOO

LGCô=ý á?OOOLGCô=ý á?OOO

appears at the bottom line. If you want to copy the duplicate frequency anyway, press

ENTER

, or if not, press

CLEAR

to cancel.

Copying a Frequency into a Vacant Channel in a Specified Bank

You can copy a frequency into a vacant channel in a specified bank when the scanner stops on the frequency during search or tune mode.

1. Press

FUNC

a frequency you want to copy.

/KFI<å

FI<å

FI<åFI<å

appears.

/K/K

2. If you want to copy the frequency into bank 9, press first available vacant channel in the bank. Or, press your desired bank number to store, then press

/KFI<ü

appears for 2 seconds. All the

/KFI<ü/KFI<ü

conditions such as receiving mode and delay condition are copied on the channel. After about 2 seconds, the scanner automatically returns to search mode.

then

ENTER

when you find

. It is stored in the

ENTER

â8EBé

â8EBéâ8EBé

á?8E

á?8Eá?8E

Copying a Frequency into the Priority Channel

You can copy a frequency into the priority channel (see “Priority” on Page 27) when the scanner stops on the frequency during Search, Scan, Manual, Tune, or WX mode.

Press

FUNC

then

PRI

when the frequency is on the display. The display flashes twice and the frequency is copied to the priority channel.

SCANNING THE CHANNELS

To begin scanning channels or to start scanning again after monitoring a specific channel, press

Note:

nels before the scanner can scan them. The scanner does not scan through empty channels.

The scanner scans through all channels (except those you have locked out) in the active banks (see "Turning Channel-Storage Banks Off and On" and “Locking Out Channels or Frequencies” on Page 26).

Note:

press

Turning Channel-Storage Banks Off and On

To turn off banks while scanning, press the bank's number key so the bank's number disappears. For example, to turn off bank 1, press the channels within the banks you turned off.

SCAN

You must store frequencies into chan-

To change the scanning direction,

8888

9999

. The scanner does not scan any of

3. If you try to copy a frequency which is already stored, the scanner sounds the notice tone 3 times after you press

ENTER

LGCô=ý á?OOO

LGCô=ý á?OOOLGCô=ý á?OOO

appears at the bottom line. If you want to copy the duplicate frequency anyway, press

ENTER

, or if not, press

CLEAR

to cancel.

Operation

Notes:

• You cannot turn off all banks. There must be at least one active bank.

Deleting Frequencies from Channels

1. Press

MAN

• You can manually select any channel in a bank, even if the bank is turned off.

To turn on banks while scanning, press the number key until the bank's number appears. For example to turn bank 1 on again, press

Special Features

USING THE DELAY FUNCTION

Note:

Delay is automatically set as the default for each channel when you turn on the scanner.

Many conversations might have a pause of several seconds between a query and a reply. To avoid missing a reply, you can program a 2-second delay into any of your scanner's channels. Then, when the scanner stops on the channel, scanner continues to monitor the channel for 2 seconds after the transmission stops before it resumes scanning or searching.

appears and the

2. Use the number keys to enter the channel with the frequency you want to delete.

MAN

3. Press

4. Press

))))

changes to

5. Press

6. Press changes and

again.

PROG

to enter the program mode.

,,,,

FUNC

CLEAR

. The frequency number

тфтттт

тфтттттфэ

òôý

тфтттттфтттт

appears.

тфэтфэ

Locking Out Channels

To lock out a channel while scanning, press

L/OUT

when the scanner stops on the channel. To lock out a channel manually, select the channel then press

Note:

You can still manually select locked-

L/OUT

((((

appears.

out channels. To remove the lockout from a channel, man-

L/OUT

ually select the channel and press

((((

disappears.

Reviewing the Lock-Out Channels

To turn delay on or off, press

. /DELAY

LOCKING OUT CHANNELS OR FREQUENCIES

You can scan existing channels or search frequencies faster by locking out channels or frequencies that have a continuous transmission, such as a weather channel.

Special Features

To review all locked-out channels, press

MAN

, then repeatedly alternate between

pressing

FUNC

then

L/OUT

to view each

locked-out channel. When you finish review-

MAN

ing locked-out channels, press

Locking Out Frequencies

To lock out a frequency during a search,

L/OUT

press

when the scanner stops on that

frequency. The scanner locks out the frequency, then continues searching.

Notes:

• The scanner does not store locked-out frequencies during a search.

• You can lock out as many as 50 frequencies in each bank. If you try to lock out more,

)<DFIPý=LCCü

)<DFIPý=LCCü)<DFIPý=LCCü

appears.

)<DFIPý=LCCü

• If you lock out all frequencies in one search bank and only this search bank

ãCCý I8E><Jý (F:B<;ý FLKü

is activated,

ãCCý I8E><Jý (F:B<;ý FLKü

ãCCý I8E><Jý (F:B<;ý FLKüãCCý I8E><Jý (F:B<;ý FLKü

appears and the scanner does not search.

Reviewing Locked-Out Frequencies

To review the frequencies within a search bank that you locked out:

1. Press

2. Press

FUNC

frequency and

8888

Press locked-out number and the total lockedout number also appear as

. (The tenth of thirty locked out num-

5555

bers would appear as the search bank has no locked-out frequencies, appears. Press to cancel reviewing locked-out frequencies.

to set search mode.

L/OUT

then

9999

!DGKPôý (F:BFLKý C@JK

!DGKPôý (F:BFLKý C@JK!DGKPôý (F:BFLKý C@JK

. The locked-out

(F:BFLKý C@JK

(F:BFLKý C@JK(F:BFLKý C@JK

appear.

to review the list. The

(ó+ý 44ý F=

(ó+ý 44ý F=(ó+ý 44ý F=

(ó+ý ñòý F=ý ïò

(ó+ý ñòý F=ý ïò(ó+ý ñòý F=ý ïò

FUNC

then

L/OUT

.) If

again

Clearing a Locked-Out Frequency

To clear a locked-out frequency, select that frequency (see “Reviewing Locked-Out Fre-

CLEAR

quencies”), then press

If all locked out frequencies are cleared with-

!DGKPôý(F:BFLKýC@JK

in a bank,

!DGKPôý(F:BFLKýC@JK

!DGKPôý(F:BFLKýC@JK!DGKPôý(F:BFLKýC@JK

appears.

Clearing All Locked-Out Frequencies in a Search Bank

1. Press

2. Select the search bank in which you

3. Press

4. Press

Note:

quencies if all frequencies in the selected bank are locked out.

want to clear all locked-out frequencies.

FUNC

then press

L/OUT

. Lockout

list appears.

FUNC

then 6.

:C<8Iåý

:C<8Iеэссссж5!/фэ,I<JJэFK?<IэB<Pэ=FIэ*+ф

:C<8Iåý:C<8Iåý

æ5!/ôý,I<JJýFK?<IýB<Pý=FIý *+ô

æ5!/ôý,I<JJýFK?<IýB<Pý=FIý *+ôæ5!/ôý,I<JJýFK?<IýB<Pý=FIý *+ô

áFE=@IDý C@JK

áFE=@IDý C@JKáFE=@IDý C@JK

appears. Press 1 to clear all locked-out

(@JKý :C<8I<;

frequencies.

(@JKý :C<8I<;

(@JKý :C<8I<;(@JKý :C<8I<;

appears for

about 2 seconds. Press any key other

to cancel clear.

than

You cannot clear all locked-out fre-

PRIORITY

In addition to the 300 programmable memory channels, the scanner has one priority channel.

With the priority feature, you can scan through programmed channels and still not miss an important or interesting transmission on a specific channel. When priority is turned on, the scanner checks that channel every 2 seconds, and stays on the channel if there is activity until the activity stops.

Notes:

• The priority feature does not operate

Special Features

while the scanner receives a trunking

voice channel or during trunking delay time. Therefore the priority check seems random during peak hours. Do not overestimate the priority check during trunking operation.

• If you program a weather channel as the priority channel, the scanner stays in the priority channel only when the scanner detects the weather alert tone.

To program a frequency in the priority channel:

MAN

1. Press

2. Use the number keys to enter the channel number which contains the frequency you want to program as the

MAN

priority channel. Then press

3. Press

FUNC

then

PRI

again.

,,,,I@ý á

I@ý á ?8EE<C

?8EE<C

I@ý áI@ý á

?8EE<C?8EE<C

blinks on the bottom line.

To program the priority channel directly:

1. Press

2. Press

PROG

PRI

3. Enter the desired frequency, then press

ENTER

Note:

This scanner cannot set a channel as the priority channel if the channel's receive mode is MOT or ED.

To program a weather channel as the priority channel:

1. Press

2. Select the weather channel you want to program as the priority channel.

3. Press

FUNC

then

PRI

,,,,I@ý á

I@ý á ?8EE<C

?8EE<C

I@ý áI@ý á

?8EE<C?8EE<C

flashes on the bottom line two times.

To turn on the priority feature, press

PRI

appears on the top line while in scanning

,,,,.%F

mode.

.%FEEEE

.%F.%F

(or

,.%NO

if you set the priority

,.%NO,.%NO

to a weather frequency) appears on the bottom line. If the scanner detects activity on the

,,,,I@ý á

I@ý á?8EE<C

priority channel,

I@ý áI@ý á

?8EE<C

?8EE<C?8EE<C

appears for 3 seconds. Or if the scanner detects a weather alert tone in Priority WX mode, appears for 3 seconds then changes to

3<8K?<Iý ã(!.0

3<8K?<Iý ã(!.03<8K?<Iý ã(!.0

and the scanner sounds an alert. The scanner sounds the alert for five minutes when it receives the weather alert signal. After five minutes the alert stops and the scanner beeps every ten seconds. Press any key to stop the sound. The scanner is ready to receive a new signal.

Notes:

• Priority WX is only for receiving a weather alert.

• When the scanner detects a 1050 Hz alert tone, priority WX activates and you hear a weather alert.

• If you program a weather frequency into the priority channel and the scanner detects a weather alert tone on that frequency, the scanner sounds the alert tone.

To turn off the priority feature, press

CHANGING THE RECEIVE MODE

The scanner is preset to the most common AM or FM receive mode for each frequency range. The preset mode is correct in most cases. However, some amateur radio transmissions and trunked systems do not operate in the preset mode. If you try to listen to a transmission when the scanner is not set to the correct receive mode, the transmission might sound weak or distorted.

If you want to listen to trunking transmissions in closed mode, you might have to change the receive mode.

,,,,

,,,,I@ý á

I@ý á?8EE<C

?8EE<C

I@ý áI@ý á

?8EE<C?8EE<C

PRI

Special Features

To change the receive mode, repeatedly

MODE

press

. The receive mode changes as

follows:

FUNC

Press global attenuation mode.

then

ATT

again to turn off the

*FID8Cýã00

*FID8Cýã00*FID8Cýã00

cated at the bottom line for 2 seconds.

is indi-

ã)

— accesses the AM mode

ã)ã)

— accesses the FM mode

")")

— accesses the FM Mode, Motorola

)+)+

Trunking System (with a 4- or 5-digit ID code)

— accesses the FM Mode, EDACS

! !

Trunking System (with 4-digit decimal ID code or 5-digit AFS code)

Note:

MO (MOT) and ED modes are not available when the scanner tunes up or down through the frequency ranges in which the trunking operation is not used.

USING THE ATTENUATOR

To reduce interference or noise caused by strong signals, you can reduce the scanner's sensitivity to these signals.

There are two attenuator modes in your scanner. In normal attenuator mode, you set the attenuator in each channel or each band/ group in the search and tune mode. In global mode, you set the attenuator only once. The global setting affects every mode.

ATT

Press while the channel number is indicated, or while the scanner is searching through bands/groups. When the attenuator is on, appears at the seventh digit in the top line.

When you turn it off, cannot set the attenuator while the scanner is scanning.

Press the global mode. seconds at the bottom line and (off) appears. Press attenuator. bottom line while scanning.

to turn on or off the attenuator

ãããã

changes to "

FUNC

then

ã00FE

ã00FEã00FE

ATT

to set the attenuator to

#CF98Cý ã00ô

#CF98Cý ã00ô#CF98Cý ã00ô

ATT

ã00V

ã00Vý

ã00Vã00V

appears for 2

to turn on or off the

appears on the

ôôôô

Wý

(on) or

WýWý

". You

Note:

If you turn on the attenuator, the scan-

ner might not receive weak signals.

TURNING THE KEY TONE 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 off or on:

1. If the scanner is on, turn

MAX

counterclockwise until it clicks to

VOLUME OFF/

turn the scanner off.

2. Turn

VOLUME OFF/MAX

turn the scanner on.

0ILEB@E>

0ILEB@E>0ILEB@E>

3. While

appears.

3<C:FD<ý 0Fý L8Cý 0ILEB@E>

3<C:FD<ý 0Fý L8Cý 0ILEB@E>3<C:FD<ý 0Fý L8Cý 0ILEB@E>

clockwise to

3<C:FD<ý 0Fý L8C

3<C:FD<ý 0Fý L8C3<C:FD<ý 0Fý L8C

appears, press 1 to turn on the key tone or 2 to turn it off.

CHANGING THE DISPLAY CONTRAST

1. Press

2. Press

3. Press

4. Press

ãããã

MAN

FUNC

then 9.

KFýJ<Ký:FEKI8JKô

KFýJ<Ký:FEKI8JKôKFýJ<Ký:FEKI8JKô

8888

9999

to select the contrast.

ENTER

to set the display contrast.

1J<ý 1Gó FNEý B<PJ

1J<ý 1Gó FNEý B<PJ1J<ý 1Gó FNEý B<PJ

appears.

CLONING PROGRAMMED DATA

You can transfer programmed data to and from another RadioShack PRO-2053 or a PRO-93 scanner using an optional connecting cable with ends, (not included) available at your local

####

RadioShack store. Follow these steps to clone the data.

/8-inch phone plugs on both

Special Features

1. Turn on both scanners.

2. Connect the connecting cable to each scanner's

KFý J<E;õý I<DFM<ý :89C<ý KFý <O@K

KFý J<E;õý I<DFM<ý :89C<ý KFý <O@KKFý J<E;õý I<DFM<ý :89C<ý KFý <O@K

PC/IF

jack.

÷á

÷á(+*!ý )+

(+*!ý )+ !÷ôý 1

÷á÷á

(+*!ý )+ (+*!ý )+

!÷ôý 1,,,,

!÷ôý 1!÷ôý 1

appears.

8888

áFE=@IDý J<E;ý ;8K8åý ñæ5

áFE=@IDý J<E;ý ;8K8åý ñæ5!/

3. Press

,,,,I<JJýFK?<IýB<Pý=FIý*

I<JJýFK?<IýB<Pý=FIý*+ô

I<JJýFK?<IýB<Pý=FIý*I<JJýFK?<IýB<Pý=FIý*

Trunking Operation

áFE=@IDý J<E;ý ;8K8åý ñæ5áFE=@IDý J<E;ý ;8K8åý ñæ5

+фээээ

appears.

+ô+ô

4. Press

to send the data to the other scanner or press any other key to cancel the operation.

The scanner sends the data. To exit the clone mode, remove the cable.

!/!/

The scanner tracks transmissions that use the Motorola Type I and Type II (such as Smartnet and Privacy Plus) and hybrid analog trunking systems, plus GE/Ericsson (EDACS) type systems extensively used in many communication systems.

Trunking systems allocate a few frequencies to many different users. When the mobile unit transmits a signal, one frequency is chosen from among the allocated frequencies in that trunking system. The user's ID talk group is sent with the signal.

To receive trunking signals, you must store all the trunking control frequencies for Motorola systems or all the trunking group frequencies for EDACS in one bank (see “Storing Known Frequencies into Channels” on Page 15) and input ID codes in the ID memory (see “Storing Talk Group IDs” on Page 35).

Your PRO-2053 automatically calculates Motorola voice channel frequencies when it decodes the control channel. This eliminates the need to enter all of the Motorola group frequencies, unless you do not know which frequencies are the controls. If you are unsure which frequencies act as the controls, you must enter all the system frequencies. Since the control channels are subject to change depending on the day of the week, enter all the control frequencies in the same

bank. (Refer to the enclosed

Guide

Trunking

The scanner displays the control channel memory location on the top line, the received channel with VC (voice channel) on the second line, and the bank and control channel memory location number on the third line. The display shows the Motorola ID number on the bottom line when the scanner decodes the Motorola control channel and finds the voice channel.

Important:

To listen to the transmission, the programmed channel’s mode must be the same as the trunking channel (MOT, or ED).

When an ID code is received, the ID list for the bank is searched, and if found, the text name stored for the ID appears. If not found, scanning resumes immediately unless the bank is in open trunking mode.

Note:

There might be more than one talk group transmitting at a time in some Motorola trunking systems. If you set the scanner to manually tune in Motorola trunking mode, you will hear the talk group on that channel, but the display will alternate between all active IDs.

Trunking group frequencies are included in the supplied

Trunking Guide

. Frequency fleet

map and talk group information is also widely

Trunking Operation

available on the Internet, (for example, at

,òòòUôô

,òòòUôô,òòòUôô

,òòòUôô ôö")

ôö") ôö")

ôö")

тфттттт

тфттттттфттттт

тфттттт

â8EBýòý

â8EBýòýâ8EBýòý

â8EBýòý á?ýòò

á?ýòòá?ýòò

á?ýòò

Bank

www.trunkscanner.com

UNDERSTANDING TRUNKING

In the past, groups that transmit frequently, such as police departments, could transmit on only a few frequencies. This resulted in heavy traffic and often required 2-way radio users to wait for a specific frequency to clear before transmitting. Trunked systems allow more groups of 2-way radio users to use fewer frequencies. Instead of selecting a specific frequency to transmit on, a trunked system chooses one of several frequencies when the 2-way radio user transmits. The system automatically transmits the call on that frequency, and also sends a code that identifies that 2-way radio user's transmission on a control channel.

Notes:

• You can scan only one type of trunked frequency, either EDACS or Motorola in a bank. You can, however, mix conventional channels and frequencies in a bank.

• If you are programming trunked frequencies for Motorola Type I and hybrid systems, you must first program the fleet map (see "“Programming Fleet Maps” on Page 33).

• If you are programming frequencies for an EDACS system you must store them in the Logical Channel Number order (usually listed as LCN#). For example, LCN1 would go into channel 01 for the current bank, and LCN2 would go into channel 02.

Your scanner lets you easily hear both the call and response transmissions for that 2way radio user and therefore follow the conversation. For EDACS and Motorola (above 406 MHz range), the scanner monitors the control channel between each transmission to identify talk groups.

SETTING SQUELCH FOR THE T R UNKING MODE

Your scanner automatically mutes the audio during trunk scanning when it decodes control channel data. However, we recommend you turn

SQUELCH

clockwise and leave it set to a point just after the hissing sound stops. This lets the scanner quickly acquire the data channel.

PROGRAMMING T RUNKING FREQUENCIES

You program trunking frequencies the same as non-trunked frequencies, except that you must store the appropriate mode (MOT or ED) with each frequency.

Follow these steps to program trunked frequencies:

PROG

1. Press

8888

Note:

a time, repeat the sequence of

FUNC

and press (or hold down)

9999

to select the bank.

To move through the banks one at

PROG

8888

then

9999

until you reach the desired bank. To move through the bank selection faster, press

hold down

and

2. Press

TRUNK

to enter the ID program

8888

PROG

9999

then

FUNC

mode.

3. Repeatedly press

for Motorola, or

! !

MODE

to select

for the EDACS (GE/

)+0

)+0)+0

Ericsson) system to scan. This sets the

Trunking Operation

talk group ID decoding method to be used for the bank.

â8EBýò

â8EBýòVò

â8EBýòâ8EBýò % ý*+ôýòò

% ý*+ôýòò

% ý*+ôýòò% ý*+ôýòò )+0èýEFE<

)+0èýEFE<

)+0èýEFE<)+0èýEFE<

Vò +*

VòVò

+*+*

quencies. (See “Storing Known Frequencies into Channels” on Page 15).

,òòñUôô

,òòñUôô ôö")

,òòñUôô,òòñUôô

â8EBýòý

â8EBýòý á?ýòñ

â8EBýòýâ8EBýòý

ôö")

ôö") ôö")

тфттттт

тфттттттфттттт

á?ýòñ

á?ýòñá?ýòñ

Next channel

Notes:

• If you select

)+0

)+0)+0

, or

! !

trunk. Instead,

DF;<

appears.

DF;<DF;<

â8EBýò

â8EBýòâ8EBýò

*FKýKILEB<;

*FKýKILEB<;*FKýKILEB<; ,I<JJýDF;<ô

,I<JJýDF;<ô

,I<JJýDF;<ô,I<JJýDF;<ô

*FKý KILEB<;

*FKý KILEB<;*FKý KILEB<;

, the scanner does not

*FKý KILEB<;ôý ,I<JJ

*FKý KILEB<;ôý ,I<JJ*FKý KILEB<;ôý ,I<JJ

instead of

*FKý KILEB<;

• If you programmed a Motorola Type I or Hybrid system, see “Programming Fleet Maps” on Page 33.

PROG

4. Press

Program

mode

to enter the program mode.

,òòòUôô

,òòòUôô ôö")

,òòòUôô,òòòUôô

â8EBýòý

â8EBýòý á?ýòò

â8EBýòýâ8EBýòý

ôö")

ôö") ôö")

тфттттт

тфттттттфттттт

á?ýòò

á?ýòòá?ýòò

5. Enter the desired trunking frequency using the keypad and decimal point then

ENTER

press

,òòòUôô

,òòòUôô ôö")

,òòòUôô,òòòUôô

â8EBýòý

â8EBýòý á?ýòò

â8EBýòýâ8EBýòý

to store.

ôö")

ôö") ôö")

кммфпклн

кммфпклнкммфпклн

á?ýòò

á?ýòòá?ýòò

Frequency

6. To enter additional trunking frequenci es as subsequent channels in the same bank, press

PROG

8888

to access the

next open channel then enter the fre-

7. Press

SCAN

to start scanning.

Notes:

• If you make an error in the entry process, press

CLEAR

as often as needed

to erase the incorrect data.

• If you enter a frequency that has already been entered, the scanner sounds an

LGCôý =

error tone and displays

LGCôý = LGCôý =

and the channel number that has been duplicated. If the dual entry is an error, press

CLEAR

and enter the correct frequency.

If the dual entry is intentional, press

ENTER

to accept.

• You can replace any frequency by selecting the bank and channel, press-

PROG

ing

and entering the new fre-

quency.

Programming Motorola Trunking Systems (UHF-Lo)

You can program the scanner to receive transmissions in the UHF-Lo band (406-512 MHz) of the Motorola trunking system. You can receive these transmissions by checking the trunking system's control channel. You must program the system's base frequency and offset frequency to do this.

Note:

Base and offset frequencies vary for each type of trunking system. You can get information about these frequencies for the trunking system you want to scan using

www.trunkscanner.com

sources, or locally published guidebooks.

other Internet

Trunking Operation

Follow these steps to program Motorola trunking frequencies in the UHF-Lo band:

1. Press

PROG

then

TRUNK

to enter the ID

program mode.

2. Press

3. Press

4. Press

FUNC

and press (or hold)

9999

to select the bank.

MODE

and select

FUNC

then 2. The display indi-

â8J<ý =I<Hôèý

cates

â8J<ý =I<Hôèýâ8J<ý =I<Hôèý

оооотмф

тмфтттт

òòòò

òìôòìô

on the second line,

òòòòòòòò

on the third line and

)+0

)+0)+0

on the first line,

/K<Gý èý ðíôòB$Q

/K<Gý èý ðíôòB$Q/K<Gý èý ðíôòB$Q

E\\i[jý0ý).&

E\\i[jý0ý).&E\\i[jý0ý).&

8888

the bottom line.

5. While

blinks, if necessary,

â8J<â8J<

ââââ

â8J<

press the desired base frequency with the number keys and press

ENTER

Confirm the entry. If it is incorrect, press the number keys again to set the base frequency. After you confirm the input,

ENTER

press

6. While

again.

Eý

E\\i[j

EýEý

blinks, if necessary,

E\\i[jE\\i[j

enter the offset number and press

ENTER

. Confirm the entry. If it is incorrect, then press the number keys again to set the frequency. After you confirm

ENTER

the input, press

7. While

8. Press

////

8888

ðíôò

ðíôò, íòôò

ðíôòðíôò

ENTER

9999

íòôò

íòôòíòôò

PROG

/K<G

blinks, repeatedly press

/K<G/K<G

to select the step number,

to enter the program mode.

again.

срфнэ B$Qх

срфнэ B$Qхсрфнэ B$Qх

then press

9. Store the trunking IDs into the sub-bank in the same bank.

Programming Motorola Trunking System (800 MHz)

On the 800 MHz trunking band

lect a base frequency (normal or offset).

On the 900 MHz trunking band

need to set the base/offset/step frequency. Follow these steps to program 800 MHz

band Motorola trunking.

1. Press

PROG

then

TRUNK

program mode.

2. Press

FUNC

then

8888

desired bank.

MODE

and select Motorola trunk-

FUNC

then 3.

8888

9999

to select

ENTER

3. Press ing mode.

4. Press

5. Press

J<K

J<KJ<K

Notes

and press

• The default setting is not receive with the change to

+==J<K

+==J<K+==J<K

+==J<K

• The base frequency in

851.0125 MHz. The base frequency in

+==J<K

+==J<K+==J<K

is 851.0000 MHz.

, you can se-

, you do not

to enter the ID

9999

to select the

*FID8C

*FID8C*FID8C

*FID8C

*FID8C*FID8C

*FID8C

*FID8C*FID8C

Programming Fleet Maps

You must set the fleet map if you want to receive a Motorola Type I system. Fleet maps are included along with other information about Motorola Type I systems at

www.trunkscanner.com

+==

+==+==

. If you can

setting,

*FID8C

*FID8C*FID8C

Follow these steps to program a fleet map.

1. Press

Trunking Operation

PROG

then

TRUNK

2. For each bank you want to program, repeatedly press

FUNC

, then

8888

, or

9999

to select the bank.

5. Enter the size code supplied with the Type I system information, referring to the instruction that appears on the display. If the information was not supplied,

FUNC

3. Press

4. Press 8.

KPG<ý%%ôý/Vòò

KPG<ý%%ôý/Vòòý

KPG<ý%%ôý/VòòKPG<ý%%ôý/Vòò

Block

0 S11 S4 S4 S12 S4 S3 S10 S1 1 S11 S4 S4 — S4 S10 S10 S1 2 S11 S4 S4 S4 S12 S4 S11 S2 3 S11 S4 S4 S4 — S4 S4 S2 4 S11 S4 S4 S4 S4 S12 S4 S3

âCF:BýòýJ@Q<ý:F;<ôý1J<ý ñíý=FI

âCF:BýòýJ@Q<ý:F;<ôý1J<ý ñíý=FIâCF:BýòýJ@Q<ý:F;<ôý1J<ý ñíý=FI

appears.

ýý

123 4 5 6 78

try the following common fleet maps.

Size Code

5 S11 S4 S4 S4 S4 — S4 S3 6 S11 S4 S12 S4 S4 S12 S4 S4 7 S11 S4 — S4 S4 — S4 S4

Size Code

Block

910111213141516

0 S4S0S4S0S3S4S4S3 1 S4S0S0S0S3S3S4S10 2S0S0S0S0S11S10S4S10 3S0S0S0S0S4S4S11S11 4S0S0S0S0S4S4S11S0 5 S0S0S0S0S0S4S0S0 6 S0 S4 S0 S0 S0 S12 S12 S12

Trunking Operation

Size Code

Block

910111213141516

7 S0S4S0S4S0———

6. Press

ENTER

for each entry. If you make

a mistake, press

CLEAR

and enter the

correct size code.

Notes:

• The default setting of the bank is for Motorola Type II. However, if you set Type I and you want to return to Type II, enter 15 at Step 5.

• To confirm the input, repeat Steps 1–

ENTER

5 and press

ENTER

press

. Each time you

, you confirm the size

code. If you find an error, press

CLEAR

and begin again at Step 1.

7. Press

SCAN

to start scanning.

Talk Group IDs

There are 10 talk group ID banks and each ID bank has 5 sub-banks. Each sub-bank has 20 ID locations. You can program up to 100 talk group IDs in each bank, so you can program up to 1,000 talk group IDs in 10 banks. When the scanner stops on a transmission in the Motorola, or EDACS mode, it checks to see if the ID has been stored. In the closed mode, the scanner only stops on the transmission and displays its text tag if you have stored and not locked out the ID. In the open mode, the scanner always stops on a transmission, but it displays the ID's text tag if you have stored the ID.

The bottom line indicates where the ID was entered as

ýýýý% û4444

% û4444

% û4444% û4444

% ý J8M<ý 4 V4

% ý J8M<ý 4% ý J8M<ý 4

. The first X in

V44444

and then changes

V4V4

% ýJ8M<ý4V44

% ýJ8M<ý4V44% ýJ8M<ý4V44

is the

% ý J8M<ý 4

sub-bank number (0–4) in the bank. XX is the position number of the ID (00–19) in each sub-bank.

TRUNK

If you press

% ýN8JýJ8M<;

stored,

% ýN8JýJ8M<;% ýN8JýJ8M<;

Note:

When you try to store more than 100

talk group IDs in a bank,

and the ID is already

appears.

)<DFIPý =LCCü

)<DFIPý =LCCü)<DFIPý =LCCü

appears. Clear some talk group IDs in order to store new ones (see “Clearing Talk Group IDs” on Page 37).

Follow these steps to manually store talk group IDs or to edit a stored ID.

PROG

TRUNK

1. Press

2. Press

3. To select the bank where you want to store the ID, repeatedly press then

8888

9999

until you reach the

FUNC

desired bank.

8Wdaý&#&

First ID location

4. Press

8Wdaý&#& ED

8Wdaý&#&8Wdaý&#& ?:ýD

?:ýDe$

e$ý&&

ý&&

?:ýD?:ýD

e$e$

ý&&ý&&

CEJ0ýded[

CEJ0ýded[CEJ0ýded[

TRUNK

repeatedly to select the

EDED

sub-bank.

Storing Talk Group IDs

To store a talk group ID, press the scanner stops on a voice channel transmission or when a talk group ID is indicated in the manual mode.

TRUNK

when

Trunking Operation

8888

9999

5. Press

to select the location where you desire to store the ID number.

6. Enter the talk group ID and press

8Wdaý&#&

8Wdaý&#&8Wdaý&#&

8Wdaý&#& ED

EDED

?:ýD

?:ýD?:ýD

?:ýDe$

e$e$

e$ý&&

ý&&ý&&

ý&&

CEJ0ý&(//(

CEJ0ý&(//(CEJ0ý&(//(

CEJ0ý&(//( :kfbý?:ý'#'(

:kfbý?:ý'#'(:kfbý?:ý'#'(

:kfbý?:ý'#'(

ENTER

. If necessary, use the decimal

point for a hyphen.

8Wdaý&#&

8Wdaý&#& ED

8Wdaý&#&8Wdaý&#& ?:ýD

?:ýDe$

e$ý&&

ý&&

?:ýD?:ýD

e$e$

ý&&ý&&

CEJ0ý&(//(

CEJ0ý&(//(CEJ0ý&(//( ?:ç

?:ç &((/(

&((/(

?:ç?:ç

&((/(&((/(

EDED

the ID code, press the operation, press

ENTER

CLEAR

. To cancel

7. If you want to tag the ID, press enter the desired text tag for the ID, then

ENTER

press Page 17.)

8. To store the next ID memory in sequence, press

Next ID location

9. Press

Notes:

• If you made a mistake in Step 6,

%EM8C@;ý %

%EM8C@;ý % %EM8C@;ý %

beeps when you press again at Step 3.

• You can enter either decimal or AFS

code for ED (EDACS) ID. The default setting is decimal ID entry. When you press appears for about 2 seconds. Now you can enter the ID code with AFS format.

• If you entered an ID code that is

already stored in another ID channel,

LGCý %

LGCý % LGCý %

. (See “Text Input Chart” on

8888

and repeat Step 4.

8Wdaý&#&

8Wdaý&#& ED

8Wdaý&#&8Wdaý&#& ?:ýD

?:ýDe$

e$ý&'

ý&'

?:ýD?:ýD

e$e$

ý&'ý&'

CEJ0ýded[

CEJ0ýded[CEJ0ýded[

SCAN

to start scanning.

. appears and the scanner

ENTER

FUNC

then 2,

appears. If you want to store

ã"/ý =FID8K

ã"/ý =FID8Kã"/ý =FID8K

TEXT

EDED

. Start

Talk Group ID Hold

You can set your scanner to follow a trunking signal that you want to track during scanning. While the scanner is stopped on a voice

2á

channel ( more than 2 seconds.

When ID hold is active and the scanner receives a voice channel, the scan indication at the first digit in the top line is changed to

To release ID hold, press

appears), hold down

2á2á

% ý?FC;ý+*ô

% ý?FC;ý+*ô% ý?FC;ý+*ô

SCAN

Turning Sub-Banks On or Off

During program mode,

turn the ID sub-bank on or off.

1. Press

2. Press

During scan mode,

the ID sub-bank on or off.

1. Press

2. Press

3. Press

TRUNK

bank.

FUNC

off.

FUNC

stopped at a voice channel.

TRUNK

which sub-bank is turned on or off, and the active sub-bank number flashes.

FUNC

desired sub-bank to turn it on or off.

follow these steps to

to select the desired sub-

then 1 to turn the bank on or

follow these steps to turn

while the scanner is

. The display indicates

and the number of the

TRUNK

appears.

TRUNK

for

////

$$$$

Trunking Operation

Locking Out Talk Group IDs

Note:

You can only lock out talk group IDs when the scanner is in the closed mode (see “Open and Closed Modes” on Page 38).

PROG

TRUNK

FUNC

8888

9999

to move to the

1. Press

2. Press

3. Press desired bank.

8888

4. Press

5. Press

9999

to select the ID memory .

L/OUT

to lock out the ID.

appears.

6. To remove the lockout from a trunking ID, manually select the ID memory, and press

L/OUT

until

((((ý

disappears.

ýý

While the scanner shows a text tag you can confirm the ID code when the received signal is the voice channel.

TEXT

1. Press

while the scanner is receiving the voice channel and displaying the text tag. The ID code appears as

)+0è444444

)+0è444444)+0è444444

2. Press

! è4444

! è4444! è4444

TEXT

again to cancel.

Delay Function in ID Indication Mode

You can set the ID delay function separately from channel delay.

1. Press

FUNC

programming the trunked ID.

FNEýB<PJýKFý J<Ký% ý;<C8P

FNEýB<PJýKFý J<Ký% ý;<C8P FNEýB<PJýKFý J<Ký% ý;<C8P

appears.

ðôò

ðôò, ðôí

ðôí, ïôò

ðôòðôò

ðôíðôí

8888

ïôò, ïôí

ïôòïôò

ENTER

2. Press

3. Press

then

9999

ïôí

ïôíïôí

to select

./DELAY

îôò

îôò J<:FE;J

îôòîôò

while you are

*FE<

*FE<, òôí

*FE<*FE<

J<:FE;J

J<:FE;JJ<:FE;J

1J<ý 1Gó

1J<ý 1Gó1J<ý 1Gó

ýýýý

ðôòýJ<:FE;J

ðôòýJ<:FE;JðôòýJ<:FE;J

òôí, ñôò

ñôò, ñôí

òôíòôí

сфтсфт

ñôí

сфнсфн

If the ID delay is active, it watches the control channel command for the delay time whenever the signal disappears from the voice channel.

Reviewing Locked-Out T alk Group IDs

Note:

You cannot clear all lockouts from a

talk group at the same time.

BBBB

1. Press

2. Press

PROG

FUNC

ID appears. If the ID memory bank has

then then

TRUNK

L/OUT

. The locked out

no locked out ID, you hear the low beep tone.

3. Press

FUNC

then

8888

9999

search bank. Or, just press search for any locked out IDs in a bank.

Clearing Talk Group IDs

1. Press

2. Press memory.

3. Press

PROG

FUNC

then

8888

then

TRUNK

CLEAR

9999

to select ID

Clearing All T alk Group IDs in One Bank

You can clear all talk group IDs within a bank. This lets you quickly delete all talk group IDs from a bank if you want to use the bank to store different data (such as a new set of talk group IDs).

PROG

TRUNK

9999

to enter a talk group ID

1. Press

2. Press

memory mode.

3. Select a talk group ID bank using

8888

to select a

8888

9999

FUNC

Trunking Operation

4. Press

:C<8I

:C<8Iååååý

:C<8I:C<8I

FUNC

then 6.

ýñæ5!/ý,I<JJý FK?<Iý B<Pý =FIý *+ô

ñæ5!/ý,I<JJý FK?<Iý B<Pý =FIý *+ô

ñæ5!/ý,I<JJý FK?<Iý B<Pý =FIý *+ôñæ5!/ý,I<JJý FK?<Iý B<Pý =FIý *+ô

ýý

áFE=@IDý C@JK

áFE=@IDý C@JKáFE=@IDý C@JK

appears.

5. Press within a bank.

Note:

except

to clear the all talk group IDs

(@JKý

(@JKý:C

:C<8I<;

<8I<;

<8I<;<8I<;

appears.

(@JKý(@JKý

:C:C

To cancel the deletion, press any key

. The scanner returns to the talk

group ID memory mode.

OPEN AND CLOSED MODES

When set to the open mode, the scanner stops on any ID code and only uses the ID list to look up ID text tags.

When set to the closed mode, the scanner stops only on signals that have an ID code which is found in the ID list for the bank.

Note:

When you select a channel manually, any transmission opens squelch, regardless of the current mode.

The open or closed mode is set in each

ööööý

channel storage bank.

(open)

ýý

appears under the channel storage bank's number while scanning. Or, the status dis-

öööö

VVVV

play shows the

at the top line while the scanner is in manual mode or receiving a signal during scanning.

ýýýý

VVVV

(closed)

transmission if the ID is stored. This is very useful when you want to narrow the scan in areas where numerous entities utilize the same trunking system. For example, if the police department, sheriff’s department, fire department and EMS all use the same system in your area you can program the identical trunking frequencies on 4 separate banks. Then by manually storing their respective group IDs into corresponding banks (i.e. police IDs in bank 1, sheriff’s IDs in bank 2, fire rescue IDs on bank 3, and EMS IDs on bank 4) and setting the banks to the closed mode, you can choose which service you want to listen to. (See “Turning ChannelStorage Banks Off and On” on Page 25.)

Changing the Open/Closed Mode

1. Press

2. Press

3. Press

MAN

FUNC

then

8888

9999

to select the

channel storage bank.

á(+/!

á(+/! ô

á(+/!á(+/!

FUNC

then 5.

appears. After that message

ô ô

â8EBý +,!

â8EBý +,!*ô

â8EBý +,!â8EBý +,!

*ô

*ô*ô

â8EB

â8EBâ8EB

disappears, the tenth digit on the top line

öööö

of the display changes from

VVVV

vice versa.

When no ID code is programmed into the scanner, it receives the signal in MOT or ED mode. In open mode the scanner stops on any transmission. If the ID is stored, the text tag appears in the display. Otherwise, the talk group ID appears in the display. In

4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for each bank.

closed mode the scanner only stops on a

A General Guide to Frequencies

Reception of the frequencies covered by

US Weather Frequencies in MHz

your scanner is mainly "line-of-sight." That means you usually cannot hear stations that are beyond the horizon.

A General Guide to Frequencies

162.400 162.425 162.450 162.475 162.500

162.525 162.550

Ham Radio Frequencies

Ham radio operators often transmit emergency information when other means of com-

Wavelength Frequencies (MHz)

10-Meter 28.000–29.700

6-Meter 50.000–54.000 2-Meter 144.000–148.000

70-cm 420.000–450.000 33-cm 902.000–928.000 25-cm 1240.000–1300.000

munication break down. The chart below shows the frequencies the scanner receives that ham radio operators normally use:

Birdie Frequencies

quencies, you hear only noise on that

frequency. If the interference is not severe, Every scanner has birdie frequencies. Birdies are signals created inside the scanner's

you might be able to turn

wise to omit the birdie. receiver. These operating frequencies might

interfere with transmissions on the same frequencies. If you program one of these fre-

VHF Low Band (MHz)

25.5000 36.865 38.2500 41.8900

43.010 49.150 51.000

VHF High/Air Band (MHz

114.7500 127.500 129.025 129.150

138.240 141.315 144.3850 147.455

150.530 153.5975 156.675 159.7425

162.820 165.750 165.890 168.965

168.990 171.250 172.035

This scanner's birdie frequencies (in MHz)

are:

)

SQUELCH

clock-

A General Guide to Frequencies

UHF Low Band (MHz)

408.0000 420.7500 433.15625 439.3000

445.44375 451.5875 457.73125 463.875

470.250 484.500 494.59375 500.7375

506.88125

UHF High Band (MHz)

811.0125 812.700 816.075 816.150

817.1565 852.96875 867.20625 930.775

1244.175 1250.175 1256.45625 1268.750

1268.775

To find the birdies in your scanner, begin by disconnecting the antenna and moving it away from the scanner. Make sure that no other nearby radio or TV sets are turned on near the scanner. Use the search function

est frequency to the highest. Occasionally, the searching will stop as if it had found a signal, often without any sound. This is a birdie. Make a list of all the birdies in your scanner for future reference.

and scan every frequency range from its low-

GUIDE TO THE ACTION BANDS

Typical Band Usage

HF Band

HF Range 25.000–26.960 MHz Citizen’s Band 26.965–27.405 MHz 10-Meter Amateur 28.000–29.700 MHz

VHF Band

Low Range 29.700–50.000 MHz 6-Meter Amateur 50.000–54.000 MHz U.S. Government 137.000–144.000 MHz 2-Meter Amateur 144.000–148.000 MHz

A General Guide to Frequencies

High Range 148.000–174.000 MHz New Mobile Narrow Band 220.000–222.000 MHz

/4-Meter Amateur 222.000–225.000 MHz

UHF Band

U.S. Government 406.000–420.000 MHz 70-cm Amateur 420.000–450.000 MHz Low Range 450.000–470.000 MHz FM-TV Audio Broadcast, Wide Band 470.000–512.000 MHz 800 band Law Enforcement 806.000–824.000 MHz Conventional Systems 851.000–856.000 MHz Conventional/Trunked

Systems Public Safety 866.000–869.000 MHz Trunked Private/General 894.000–960.000 MHz 25-cm Amateur 1240.000–1300.000 MHz

856.000–861.000 MHz

Primary Usage

As a general rule, most of the radio activity is concentrated on the following frequencies:

VHF Band

Activities Frequencies

Government, Police and Fire 153.785–155.980 MHz Emergency Services 158.730–159.460 MHz Railroad 160.000–161.900 MHz Land-Mobile “Paired” Frequencies 220.000–222.000 MHz

UHF Band

Activities Frequencies

Land-Mobile “Paired” Frequencies 450.000–470.000 MHz

A General Guide to Frequencies

Activities Frequencies

Base Stations 451.025–454.950 MHz Mobile Units 456.025–459.950 MHz Repeater Units 460.025–464.975 MHz Control Stations 465.025–469.975 MHz

Note:

Remote control stations and mobile units operate at 5 MHz higher than their associated base stations and relay repeater units.

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, refer to

Call Radio Guide

including Fire and Emergency Services, available at your local RadioShack store.

Abbreviations Services

AIR Aircraft BIFC Boise (ID) Interagency Fire Cache BUS Business CAP Civil Air Patrol CCA Common Carrier CB Citizens Band CSB Conventional Systems CTSB Conventional/Trunked Systems FIRE Fire Department HAM Amateur (Ham) Radio GOVT Federal Governme nt GMR General Mobile Radio

Police

GTR General Trunked IND Industrial Services

(Manufacturing, Construction,

Farming and Forest Products) MAR Military Amateur Radio MARI Maritime Limited Coast

(Coast Guard, Marine Telephone,

Shipboard Radio, and 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,

and Forestry Conservation) PSB Public Safety PTR Private Trunked ROAD Road & Highway Maintenance RTV Radio/TV Remote Broadcast Pickup

A General Guide to Frequencies

TAXI Taxi Services

TSB Trunked Systems TELM Telephone Maintenance TOW Tow Trucks TRAN Transportation Services

(Trucks, Tow Trucks, Buses,

Railroad, and Other)

HIGH FREQUENCY (HF)

High Band-(25.00–27.63 MHz in 5 or 10 kHz steps)

Range Service

25.020–25.320 IND

25.870–26.470 RTV

26.62 CAP

26.965–27.405 CB

27.430–27.630 BUS

10-Meter Amateur Band (in 5 kHz steps)

Frequency Range Service

TVN FM-TV Audio Broadcast

USXX Government Classified

UTIL Power & Water Utilities

WTHR Weather

28.000–29.700 MHz HAM

VERY HIGH FREQUENCY (VHF

)

VHF Low Band-(29–50 MHz in 5 kHz steps)

Frequency Range Service Frequency Range Service

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, IND, TELM,

36.000–36.230 GOVT, MIL 36.250 Oil Spill Cleanup

36.270–36.990 GOVT, MIL 37.020–37. 980 PUB, IND

38.000–39.000 GOVT, MIL 39.020–39. 980 PUB

A General Guide to Frequencies

PUB

Frequency Range Service Frequency Range Service

40.000–42.000 GOVT, MIL, MARI 42.020–42.940 POL

42.960–43.180 IND 43.220–43.68 0 IND, PUB

43.700–44.600 TRAN 44.620–46.580 POL, PUB

46.600–46.990 GOVT 47.020–47.400 PUB

47.420 American Red Cross

49.610–49.990 MIL

6-Meter Amateur Band-(50–54 MHz in 5 kHz steps)

Frequency Range Service

50.000–54.000 HAM

Aircraft Band-(108–137 MHz in 12.5 kHz steps)

Frequency Range Service

108.000–121.490 AIR

121.500 AIR Emergency

121.510–136.975 AIR

U.S. Government Band (137–144 MHz in 5 kHz steps)

Frequency Range Service

137.000–144.000 GOVT, MIL

47.440–49.580 IND, PUB

2-Meter Amateur Band (144–148 MHz in 5 kHz steps)

Frequency Range Service

144.000–148.000 HAM

A General Guide to Frequencies

VHF High Band (148–174 MHz in 5, 6.25 or 7.5 kHz steps)

Frequency Range Service

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

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

157.450 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, 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

A General Guide to Frequencies

Frequency Range Service

162.0125–162.350 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

169.550–169.9875 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

173.5625–173.5875 MIL, Medical/Crash Crews

173.600–173.9875 GOVT

New Mobile Narrow Band (220–222 MHz in 5 kHz steps))

Frequency Range Service

220.000–222.000 NEW

/4-Meter Amateur band (222.000–225.000 MHz in 5 kHz steps)

Frequency Range Service

222.000–225.000 HAM

A General Guide to Frequencies

ULTRA HIGH FREQUENCY (UHF)

U. S. Government Band (406–420 MHz in 6.25 kHz steps)

Frequency Range Service

406.125–419.975 GOVT, USXX

70-cm Amateur Band (420–450 MHz in 6.25 kHz steps)

Frequency Range Service

420.000–450.000 HAM

Low Band (450–470 MHz- in 6.25 kHz steps)

Frequency Range Service

450.050–450.925 RTV

451.025–452.025 IND, OIL, UTIL

452.0375–453.000 IND, TAXI, TRAN, TO W, NEWS

453.0125–454.000 PUB, OIL

454.025–454.975 TELB

455.050–455.925 RTV

457.525–457.600 BUS

458.025–458.175 MED

460.0125–460.6375 FIRE, POL, PUB

460.650–462.175 BUS

462.1875–462.450 BUS, IND

462.4625–462.525 IND, OIL, TELM, UTIL

462.550–462.925 GMR, BUS

462.9375–463.1875 MED

463.200–467.925 BUS

A General Guide to Frequencies

FM-TV Audio Broadcast, UHF Wide Band (470–512 MHz in 6.25 kHz steps) (Channels 14 through 69 in 6 MHz steps)

Frequency Channel Frequency Channel

475.750 14 481.750 15

487.750 16 493.750 17

499.750 18 505.750 19

511.750 20

Note:

Some cities use the 470–512 MHz band for land/mobile service.

Conventional Systems Band — Locally Assigned (in 6.25 kHz steps)

Frequency Range Service

851.0125–855.9875 MHz CTSB

Conventional/Trunked Systems Band — Locally Assigned (in 6.25 kHz steps)

Frequency Range Service

856.0125–860.9875 MHz TSB

Trunked Systems Band — Locally Assigned (in 6.25 kHz steps)

Frequency Range Service

861.0125–865.9875 MHz TSB

Public Safety Band — Locally Assigned (in 6.25 kHz steps)

Frequency Range Service

866.0125–868.9875 MHz PSB

33-Centimeter Amateur Band (902–928 MHz in 6.25 kHz steps)

Frequency Range Service

902.000–928.000 HAM

A General Guide to Frequencies

Private Trunked Band (in 6.25 kHz steps)

Frequency Range Service

935.0125–939.9875 MHz PTR

General Trunked Band (in 6.25 kHz steps)

Frequency Range Service

940.0125–940.9875 MHz GTR

23-Centimeter Amateur Band (in 6.25 kHz steps)

Frequency Range Service

1240.000–1300.000 MHz HAM

FREQUENCY CONVERSION

The tuning location of a station can be expressed in frequency (kHz or MHz) or in wavelength (meters). The following information can help you make the necessary conversions.

1 MHz (million) = 1,000 kHz (thousand) To convert MHz to kHz, multiply the number

of megahertz by 1,000:

30.62 (MHz) x 1000 = 30,620 kHz To convert from kHz to MHz, divide the num-

ber of kilohertz by 1,000: 127,800 (kHz) / 1000 = 127.8 MHz To convert MHz to meters, divide 300 by the

number of megahertz: 300/50 MHz = 6 meters

A General Guide to Frequencies

Troubleshooting

If you have problems with your scanner, here are some suggestio ns that might help you e liminate the problem. If they do not, take your scanner to your local RadioShack store for assistance.

Problem Possible Cause Remedy

Scanner is on but will not scan

Poor or no reception An antenna is not connected or is

In scan mode, the scanner locks on frequencies with an unclear transmission

Scanner is totally inoperative . No power

Keys do not work or display changes

RESETTING/INITIALIZING THE SCANNER

SQUELCH

rectly

connected incorrectly Programmed frequencies are the

same as birdie frequencies

Stored frequencies are the same as birdie frequencies

The AC or DC adapter is not connected properly

Undetermined error Turn scanner off then on again, or

is not adjusted cor-

2. Insert a pointed object, such as a straightened paper clip, into the reset opening on the back of the scanner.

If the scanner's display locks up or does not work properly after you connect a power

Then gently press and release the reset button inside the opening.

source, you might need to reset or initialize it.

Note:

Important:

If you have problems with the

clear the scanner's memory. scanner, first try to reset it to retain all memory. If that does not work, you can initialize the

Initializing the Scanner

scanner; however, initializing clears all information stored in the scanner's memory.

Important:

mation you stored in the scanner's memory.

Resetting the Scanner

Initialize the scanner only when you are sure

the scanner is not working properly.

1. Turn off the scanner, then turn it on again.

1. Turn off the scanner, then turn it on again. appears.

SQUELCH

Turn “Turning on the Scanner and Setting Squelch” on Page14

Make sure an antenna is connected to the scanner

Avoid programming birdies or only select them manually. See “Birdie Frequencies” on Page 39

Avoid programming birdies or only select them manually

Be sure the adapter’s barrel plug is properly connected to the

12V

jack

reset the scanner, see “Resetting/ Initializing the Scanner”

clockwise. See

Pressing the reset button does not

This procedure clears all infor-

3<C:FD<ý 0Fý L8Cý 0ILEB@E>

3<C:FD<ý 0Fý L8Cý 0ILEB@E>3<C:FD<ý 0Fý L8Cý 0ILEB@E>

Troubleshooting

3<C:FD<ý 0Fý L8C

2. Press 0 then 1 while

0ILEB@E>

0ILEB@E>0ILEB@E> 38@Kô

38@Kô

38@Kô38@Kô

Note:

Do not turn off the scanner until the ini-

appears.

appears for about 2 seconds.

3<C:FD<ý 0Fý L8C

3<C:FD<ý 0Fý L8C3<C:FD<ý 0Fý L8C

%E@K@8C@Q@E>ý ,C<8J<

%E@K@8C@Q@E>ý ,C<8J<%E@K@8C@Q@E>ý ,C<8J<

tialization is complete. When the initialization

)òòò

is complete the display.

appears on the top line of

)òòò)òòò

â8EBý òý á?ý òò

â8EBý òý á?ý òòâ8EBý òý á?ý òò

appears on the

bottom line.

CARE

To enjoy your RadioShack Desktop Scanner for a long time:

• 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 gently and carefully. Do not drop it.

• Keep the scanner away from dust and dirt.

• Wipe the scanner with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new.

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. If your scanner is not performing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance.

Troubleshooting

Specifications

Frequency Coverage:

25–54 MHz ........................................................................................................................... (in 5 kHz steps)

108–136.9875 MHz ......................................................................................................... (in 12.5 kHz steps)

137–174 MHz .................................................................................................... (in 5, 6.25 or 7.5 kHz steps)

216.0025–221.9975 MHz .................................................................................................... (in 5 kHz steps)

220.0000 –225.0000 MHz ................................................................................................... (in 5 kHz steps)

406–512 MHz ................................................................................................................. (in 6.25 kHz steps)

806–823.9875 MHz......................................................................................................... (in 6.25 kHz steps)

849–868.9875 MHz......................................................................................................... (in 6.25 kHz steps)

894– 960 MHz..................................................................................................................(in 6.25 kHz steps)

1240–1300 MHz ..............................................................................................................(in 6.25 kHz steps)

Memory channels.....................................................................................................................................300

Channel memory banks ............................................................................................................................ 10

Number of memory channels per bank ...................................................................................................... 30

Talk group ID memories ........................................................................................................................ 1,000

ID memory banks ......................................................................................................................................10

Sub-banks per bank .................................................................................................................................... 5

Number of memory IDs per sub-bank ...................................................................................................... 20

Sensitivity (20 dB S/N): FM:

25–54 MHz.......................................................................................................................................... 0.3 µV

108 –136.9875 MHz............................................................................................................................ 0.3 µV

137–174 MHz ...................................................................................................................................... 0.5 µV

216–225 MHz.......................................................................................................................................0.5 µV

406–512 MHz...................................................................................................................................... 0.5 µV

806–960 MHz...................................................................................................................................... 0.7 µV

1240–1300 MHz...................................................................................................................................0.7 µV

AM:

25–54 MHz..............................................................................................................................................1 µV

108–136.9875 MHz................................................................................................................................1 µV

137–174 MHz.......................................................................................................................................1.5 µV

216–225 MHz.......................................................................................................................................1.5 µV

406–512 MHz ......................................................................................................................................... 2 µV

806–960 MHz......................................................................................................................................... 2 µV

1240–1300 MHz ..................................................................................................................................... 3 µV

Specifications

Selectivity: 25 – 27.995 MHz at AM mode

-6 dB..................................................................................................................................................+/-5 kHz

-50 dB............................................................................................................................................... +/-6 kHz

All frequencies at AM and FM mode except 25 – 27.995 MHz at AM

-6 dB................................................................................................................................................+/-10 kHz

-50 dB..............................................................................................................................................+/-18 kHz

Spurious Rejection (at 154.1 MHz FM)................................................................................................ 40 dB

Scanning Rate.............................................................................................. Up to 60 Channels per Second

Search Rate ....................................................................................................... Up to 75 Steps per Second

Delay Time.................................................................................................................................... 2 seconds

Intermediate Frequencies (IF):

1st................................................................................................................................................. 380.8 MHz

2nd .................................... ..................... ..................... ..................... ..................... ......................... 21.4 MHz

3rd.................................................................................................................................................... 455 kHz

Priority Sampling............................................................................................................................2 seconds

Operating Temperature ...............................................................................................................32 to 110° F

.....................................................................................................................................................(0 to 43° C)

IF Rejection

380.8 MHz at 154.1 MHz .................................................................................................................... 60 dB

21.4 MHz at 154.1 MHz ..................................................................................................................... 100 dB

Squelch Sensitivity:

Threshold (FM and AM) ...................................................................................................................... 0.5 µV

Tight (FM)..............................................................................................................................................25 dB

Tight (AM)..............................................................................................................................................20 dB

Antenna Impedance........................................................................................................................ 50 Ohms

Audio Output Power (10% THD) .......................................................................................................... 1.2 W

Built-in Speaker............................................................................................................................... 3 Inches

(77 mm)

(8-ohm, Dynamic Type)

Power Requirements:.......................................................................... 120V AC, 200 mA, 60 Hz, or 12V DC

Dimensions (HWD) .............................................................................................. 3

/8 × 8 1/2 × 6 1/2 Inches

(80 × 215 × 165 mm)

Weight (without antenna and batteries)............................................................................................... 27 oz.

(750 g)

Specifications are typical: individual units might vary. Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice.

Specifications

Notes

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 compan y- owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT T O ANY LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESUL TING FROM INCONVENIENCE , LOSS OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. In the event of a product defect during the warranty period, take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. RadioShack will, at its option, unless otherwise provided by law: (a) correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and labor; (b) replace the product with one of the same or similar design; or (c) refund the purchase price. All replaced parts and products, and products on which a refund is made, become the property of RadioShack. New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of warranty service. Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period. You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the expiration of the warranty period. This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God, abuse, accident, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, failure to follow instructions, improper installation or maintenance, alteration, lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or current; (b) any repairs other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility; (c) consumables such as fuses or batteries; (d) cosmetic damage; (e) transportation, shipping or insurance costs; or (f) costs of product removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

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