RadioShack PRO-2054 Owners Manual
Please read this user’s guide before installing,
setting up and using your new product
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what’s included
mobile/base scanner from RadioShack. You can mount
your scanner in a fi xed position and use it as a base
scanner or you can use it as a mobile scanner by
mounting it in a vehicle. This scanner lets you scan
conventional transmissions and is preprogrammed with
search banks for convenience. By pressing a one touch
search key, you can quickly search those frequencies most
commonly used by public service and other agencies
without tedious and complicated programming.
AC adapter
and keys (2)
antenna
Screw (2)
scanner
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owering your scanner
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through your vehicle’s ignition
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from your vehicle’s ciga
connecting your scanner
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traffi c safety
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turning on the scanner
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advanced functions
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into channels
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a vacant channel
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WX (weather) band
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AIR (aircraft) band
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turning channel-storage
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weather alert
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in the F/P, AIR or HAM search bank
channel directly
as the priority channel
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turning the key tone on and off
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caring for your scanner
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specifi cations
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features
keypad
Adjusts the backlight level (Light, Dark, or OFF).
L/OUT
ocks out selected channels and skips specifi ed
frequencies during a search.
CLEAR
Clears an incorrect entry.
PROG
PWR/VOL/SQ
b turns the device
volume. Short knob controls squelch.
Connect data cable for cloning or connecting to a PC.
∕
“ jack to attach headphones here
Turns the priority function on
or off.
ATT
vate or deactivate
att
enuation (reduce scanner
sensitivity or block strong
signals).
signals).
TUNE
and
PAUSE
TUNE
to tune a frequ
ency.
to pause search or
tune operation.
SCAN/
Scans through programmed
channels, or activates the Signal
Stops scanning and lets you
directly enter a channel number.
or
direction.
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Scans t
preprogrammed weather
channels, or jumps to a Sky
warn
channel you have programmed.
preprogrammed fi re/police band.
other
functions.
AIR
preprogrammed aircraft band.
preprogrammed amateur radio
band.
preprogrammed marine band.
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p
rogram delay time for a ch
annel/search
bank.
Completes the entry of
frequenc
frequenc
frequenc
y numbers.
Connect antenna
Screw Hole
a car
(
e not sup
plied).
Connect
an external speaker
Connect power source
Connect power source
your scanner.
your scanner.
your scanner.
display
Program
mode
indicator
Scan mode
indicator
Manual
mode
indicator
Scan/
search
direction
indicator
Search indicator
Receiving frequency
and status indicator
Lockout
on/off
Delay
on/off
Channel storage
bank/search sub-bank
indicator
Listening to fire/police band
Listening to aircraft band
Listening to marine band
Grobal attenuator on/off
ATT (attenuator) on/off
Priority on/off
Stalker
function
on/off
Listening to
WX (weather)
band
Channel/priority
channel indicator
Listening
to
Skywarn
channel
Listening to
amateur
radio band
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You can mount your scanner in your vehicle,
manufacturer, dealer, or a qualifi ed installer.
Before installing, confi rm your scanner fi ts in
the desired mounting area and you have all the
necessary materials. Your scanner requires a
2 x 7
/
8
x 5
5
/
inch (50 x 180 x 135 mm)
mounting area.
four rear screws
facing out.
4. Slide the scanner into the sleeve until it locks
If you are unsure about how to install your
scanner in your vehicle, consult your automobile
NOTE
the two keys
straight into the
scanner’s front
panel. Then, remove
the scanner by pulling front panel.
need to connect an external antenna and an
external speaker.
You can mount your scanner under the
Attach
the three
feet to the
when you
fl at surface.
them when
you mount
the bracket
with screws.
scanner from the
DIN sleeve, insert
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Use the supplied mounting bracket as a
template to mark positions for the two
3.
At the marked positions, drill holes slightly
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Remove the paper backing from each washer
Attach the mounting bracket to your vehicle’s
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Slide the scanner into the bracket, aligning the
When drilling holes, be sure to avoid
You can place your scanner on a desk, shelf, or
table to use it as a base station. Since the speaker
vehicle mounting instructions above to affi x
your scanner to a desk, shelf, table, or other fl at
CAUTION
obstructions behind the mounting surface.
NOTE
You can power your scanner from a wall outlet,
through your vehicle’s ignition, or from your
vehicle’s cigarette lighter.
from a wall outlet
Connect the tip of the supplied AC adapter to
the DC 13.8V jack at the rear of your scanner.
Plug the AC adapter into your wall outlet.
You must use a Class 2 power
at least 600mA. Its center tip must be set to
positive and its plug must fi t the scanner’s
jack. Using an adapter that does not meet
these specifi cations could damage the scanner
or the adapter.
To prevent electric shock, do not
use the AC adapter’s polarized plug with an
extension cord, receptacle, or other outlet
unless you can fully insert the blades to
prevent blade exposure.
CAUTION:
source that supplies 13.8V DC and delivers
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through your vehicle’s ignition
Disconnect the cable from the negative (-)
terminal of your vehicle’s battery.
Ground the black wire of the supplied DC
vehicle’s chassis.
Be sure
screw makes complete contact with the metal
frame of your vehicle.
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Connect the red wire of the supplied DC
fuse box.
4. Insert the power
jack.
Reconnect the
terminal of your vehicle’s battery.
You must use a power source that
mA. Its center tip must be set to positive and
its plug must fi t the scanner’s
jack.
specifi cations. Using a power cord that does
not meet these specifi cations could damage
the scanner or the adapter.
CAUTION:
the grounding
screw makes complete contact with the metal
NOTE
terminal of your vehicle’s battery.
CAUTION:
supplies 12V DC and delivers at least 600
NOTE
from your vehicle’s cigarrette lighter
To power your scanner from a 12V power source
you need a 12V, 600 mA DC cigarette-lighter
Insert the adapter’s barrel plug into the
jack.
Plug the adapter’s other end into your
vehicle’s cigarette lighter or power socket.
while scanning. This is normal.
vehicle’s cigarette lighter or power socket.
might hear electrical noise from your engine
NOTE
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connect the supplied antenna
Your scanner’s
various frequencies
Antenna Length
406—960 MHz
connect an external antenna
You will need to
your vehicle. You
your scanner as a base station.
Your local RadioShack store sells a variety of
Use extreme caution when
If the antenna starts to fall, let it go! It
could contact overhead power lines. If the
antenna touches a power line, touching 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.
connect an external speaker or
When you mount your scanner in your
speaker here
here
installing or removing an outdoor antenna.
NOTE
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