Radio Shack PRO-92B User Guide
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PRO-92
Handheld Scanner
Owner’s Manual
Please read before using this equipment.
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Contents
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Features .................................................................... 5
FCC Notice .............................. ..... ...... ..... ...... ...... 8
Scanning Legally ................................................. 8
Preparation ............................................................... 9
Power Sources .................................................... 9
Using Batteries .......................................... 10
Charging Rechargeable Batte ries .............. 12
Using AC Power ......................................... 13
Using Vehic le Power .................................. 14
Connecting the Antenna ................................... 15
Connecting an Optional Antenna ............... 15
Connecting an Earphone/Hea dph one s ............. 16
Listening Safely ......................................... 16
Traffic Safety .............................................. 17
Connecting an Extension Speaker .................... 17
Using the Belt Clip ............................................. 17
Connecting the Clone Cable ............................. 18
About Your Scanner ............................................... 18
A Look at the Keypad ........................................ 19
A Look at the Display ........................................ 21
Understanding Banks ........................................ 22
Channel Storage Banks ............................. 22
Search Banks ............................................ 23
Understanding CTCSS/DCS ............................. 23
PL Codes ................................................... 23
DPL Codes ................................................ 23
Understanding Your Scanner’s Modes .............. 24
Open and Closed Modes ........................... 24
AM Mode ................................................... 25
FM Mode .................................................... 26
LTR (E. F. Johnson) Mode ......................... 26
Motorola Mode ........................................... 27
EDACS Mode ............................................ 28
© 2000 Tandy Corporation.
RadioShack, RadioShack.com, and Adaptaplug are
registered tradem ar ks us ed by Tandy Corporation.
Hypersearch and Hyperscan are trademarks
LTR is a regi stered trademark of EF Johnson.
are registered trademarks of Motorola Inc.
EDACS is a registered trademark of GE/Ericsson Inc.
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All Rights Reserved.
used by Tandy Corporation.
Motorola, Smartnet and Privacy Plus
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Operation ................................................................. 29
Turning on the Scanner and Setting Squelch .... 29
Storing Known Frequencies into Channels ....... 30
Storing Text Tags ............................................... 31
Assigning a Text Tag to a Channel ............. 31
Assigning a Text Tag to a Bank .................. 32
Text Input Chart ............................ ...... ...... .. 33
Finding and Storing Active Frequencies ............ 34
Searching a Preprogrammed
Frequency Range ............................... ........ 34
Storing a Frequency While Searching
for a Specified Channel .............................. 36
Changing a Search Range with a
Preprogrammed Range .............................. 36
Manually Changing a Search Range .......... 37
Scanning the Channels ..................................... 37
Turning Channel-Storage Banks
Off and On .................................................. 38
Manually Tuning a Frequency ........................... 38
Deleting Frequencies from Channels ................ 39
Listening To the Weather Band ......................... 39
Listening to a Weather Channel ................. 39
Displaying Weather Messages ................... 39
Special Features ..................................................... 40
Using the Delay Function .................................. 40
Locking Out Channels or Frequencies .............. 41
Locking Out Channels ................................ 41
Reviewing the Lock-Out Channels ............. 41
Locking Out Frequencies ........................... 41
Reviewing Locked-Out Frequencies .......... 42
Clearing a Locked-Out Frequency ............. 42
Clearing All Lock Out Frequenc ies
in a Search Bank ........................................ 42
Priority ............................................................... 43
Changing the Receive Mode ............................. 45
Changing the Frequency Step ........................... 45
Using the Attenuator .......................................... 46
Using the Display Backlight ............................... 47
Turning the Key Tone On and Off ...................... 47
Using the Keylock .............................................. 47
Changing the Display Contrast .......................... 47
Cloning the Programmed Data
from Scanner to Scanner ................................... 48
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Trunking Operation ................................................ 48
Understanding Trunking .................................... 49
Setting Squelch for the Trunking Mode ............. 50
Programming Trun ki ng Frequencies ................. 50
Programming Motorola Trunking
Systems (UHF-Lo) ..................................... 51
Programming Fleet Maps .................................. 53
Talk Group IDs .................................................. 54
Storing Talk Group IDs ............................... 55
Talk Group ID Hold ..................................... 55
Locking Out Talk Group IDs ....................... 56
Reviewing Locked-Out Talk Group IDs ...... 56
Clearing Talk Group IDs ............................. 56
Clearing All Talk Group IDs in One Bank ... 56
Open and Closed Modes .................................. 57
Changing the Open/Closed Mode .............. 58
A General Guide to Scanning ................................ 58
Guide To Frequenci es ....................................... 59
US Weather Frequencies ........................... 59
Ham Radio Frequencies ............................ 59
Birdie Frequencies ..................................... 59
Guide to the Action Bands ................................ 61
Typi ca l Band Usag e ................................... 61
Primary Usage ........................................... 61
Band Allocation ................................................. 62
Frequency Conversion ...................................... 65
Troubleshooting ..................................................... 66
Resetting/Initializing the Scanner ...................... 67
Resetting the Scanner ............................... 67
Initializing the Scanner ............................... 68
Care ......................................................................... 68
Specifications ......................................................... 69
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Features
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Your RadioShack Handheld Scanner is one of a new
generation of scanners desig ned to track Motorol a
I and Type II (such as Smartnet
hybrid analog trunking systems, plus GE/Ericsson
(EDACS®) and EF Johnson (LTR®) type systems, wh ich
are extensively used in many communication systems.
Trunking comm uni ca tions systems let a large group of 2way 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
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 an d o t he r ag enc ie s w i tho ut t edi ous an d
complicated programming.
®
and Privacy Plus®) and
®
Type
This scanner gives you direct access to over 33,000 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
trunking systems (LTR, Motorola, and EDACS) and conventional systems at the same time.
10 Channel-Storage Banks
nels in each bank (500 channels) to group channels so
calls are easier to identify.
— let you store 50 chan-
Features
— tracks three
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12-Character, 4-Line, Dot-Matrix Display
— shows
you detailed operating information and lets you easily
program the scanner.
Weather Alert
— automatically soun ds th e 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
— displays the weather event text
so you can see the reason for the alert.
Preprogrammed Frequency Ranges
— let you search
for transmissions within preset frequency ranges or within ranges you set, to re duce sear ch ti me and selec t interesting frequencies more quickly.
Subaudible Tone Decode
— decodes and displays the
Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System (CTCSS) tone
signal being transmitted.
Digital Subaudible Tone Decode
— decodes and dis-
plays the Digital Coded Squelch (DCS) being received.
Data Cloning
— lets you transfer the programmed data
to another PRO-92 scanner. You can also upload or
download th e programmed data to or from a PC us ing
an optional interface kit.
Triple Conversion Superheterodyne Receiver
— virtually eliminates any interference from intermediate frequency (IF) images, so you hear only the frequency you
select.
Hyperscan
TM
and Hypersearch
TM
— the scanner scans
at up to 25 channels per second and searches at up to
50 steps per second, to help you quickly find interesting
transmission s.
Scan Delay
— delays scanning for about 2 seconds before moving to another channel in conventional mode, so
you can hear more replies that are made on the same
channel.
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Priority Channel
— you can set the scanner to check
one channel every 2 seconds so you do not miss important calls.
Signal Attenuation (Attenuate)
— lets you program
each memory loca tio n to reduce the scan ner’ s se ns iti vit y
to strong local signals, to reduce interference or noise
caused by these signals.
Text Input
— lets you input a text label for each channel, talk group ID, bank, or other memory loc ation so yo u
can easily know about the transmission you are hearing.
Lock Out Function
— lets you set your scanner to skip
over specified channels or frequencies when scanning
or searching, and skip over IDs when tracking trunked
systems.
Key Lock
— lets you lock the scanner’s keys to help
prevent accidentally changing the scanner’s programming.
Flexible Antenna with BNC Connector
— provides excellent reception and is designed to help prevent antenna breakage.
Memory Backup
— keeps the frequencies stored in
memory for an extended time even without internal batteries.
Three Power Options
— let you power the scanner with
internal batteries (non-rechargeable batteries or rechargeable batteries). You can also use an AC adapter
(not supplied) or power the scanner in a vehicle using a
DC adapter (not supplied).
Supplied Police Call Trunking Guide
— provides a
quick reference to pu blic safet y trunki ng radio syste ms in
the United States.
Your scanner can receive these frequencies:
• 29–54 MHz
• 108–136.9875 MHz
• 137–174 MHz
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• 380–512 MHz
• 806–823.9875 MHz
• 849–868.9875 MHz
• 894–960 MHz
This Owner’s Manual also includes the section “A General Guide to Scanning” on Page 58 to help you target
frequency ranges in yo ur servi ce area so you can se arch
for a wide variety of transmissions.
FCC NOTICE
Your scanner might cause TV or radio interference even
when it is operating prope rly . To de term in e whether your
scanner is causing the interference, turn off your scanner. If the interfere nce goes aw ay, your scanner is causing the interference. Try the following methods to
eliminate the interference.
• Move your scanner away from the TV or radio.
• Connect your scanner to an outlet that is on a differ-
ent electrical circuit from the TV or radio.
• Contact yo ur local Radio Shack store for help.
If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that you stop using your scanner.
This device complies with Part 15 of the
eration is subject to the following conditions: (1) this device must not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note:
Mobile use of this scanner is unlawful or requires
a permit in some areas. Check the laws in your area.
FCC Rules
. Op-
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, a nd m ilita ry operations. It is legal to li s-
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ten 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
vacy Act
possibly imprisoned for intentionally listening to, using,
or disclosing the contents of such a transmission unless
you have the consent of a party to the communication
(unless such activity is otherwise illegal). These laws
change from time to time and there might be state or local laws that also affect legal scanner usage.
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(ECPA), as amended, you could be fined and
Preparation
Federal Electronic Comm unica tions Pri-
POWER SOURCES
You can power your scanner from any of three sources:
• internal non-rechargeable batteries or rechargeable
batteries (not supplied — see “Using Batteries” on
Page 10)
• standard AC power (with an optional AC adapter —
see “Using AC Power” on Page 13)
• vehicle power (with an optional DC adapter — see
“Using Vehicle Power” on Page14)
Notes:
• Connecting an AC or DC ada pter to th e scanne r di sconnects internal batteries when you use the supplied non-rechargeable battery holder, but it does
not disconnect internal batteries when you use the
supplied rechargeab le batt ery holde r.
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• If you install the rechargeable battery holder, you
can operate the scanner and recharge the
rechargeable batte ries at t he same ti me. See “Using
Batteries” below and “Charging Rechargeable Batteries” on Page 12.
• If the scanner stops working properly after connecting it to power, try resetting it. See “Resetting/Initializing the Scanner” on Page 67.
Using Batteries
You can power the scann er with si x AA batteri es. For th e
longest operatio n and b es t performance, we rec ommend
alkaline batteries, available at your local RadioShack
store.
You can use either the supplied non-rechargeable black
battery holder, or the supplied rechargeable yellow battery holder. If you use the rechargeable battery holder,
we recommend RadioShack nickel-cadmium or nickelmetal hydride batteries.
Warning:
Never install no n-re ch arge able batteries in th e
rechargeable yellow battery holder. Non-rechargeable
batteries can get hot or explode if you try to recharge
them.
Note:
You must charge rechargeable batteries before
you use them the first time. See “Charging Rechargeable Batteries” on Page 12.
Follow these steps to install the batteries.
1. Press down on the battery compartment cover on
the bottom of the scanner and slide the cover in the
direction of the arrow to remove it.
2. Pull out and slide the battery holder out of the battery compartment.
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3. Insert six AA batteries in the battery holder as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked on
the holder.
Cautions:
• Use only fresh batteries of the required size and
recommended type.
• Always remove old or weak batteries. Batteries
can leak chemicals that destroy electronic circuits.
• Do not mix old and new batteries, different types
of batteries (alkaline or rechargeable), or
rechargeable batteries of different capacities.
4. Slide the battery holder into the compartment.
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Caution:
The battery holder fits only one way. Do
not force it.
5. Replace the cover.
When battery power is low,
Low Battery!
appears
and the scanner beeps continuously. When battery power is depleted, the scanner turns itself off. Replace all six
non-rechargeable batteries, or recharge the rechargeable batteries. See “Charging Rechargeable Batteries.”
Warning:
Always dispose of old batteries promptly and
properly. Do not bury or burn them.
Caution:
If you do not plan to use the scanner with batteries for a month or lon ger, remove the ba tteries . Batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts.
Charging Rechargeable Batteries
Your scanner has a built-in charging circuit that lets you
charge rechargeabl e batt erie s (no t su ppl ied ) wh il e it is in
the scanner. To charge rechargeable batteries connect
an appropriate AC or DC adapter to the
PWR DC 9V
We recommend RadioShack rechargeable batteries.
Note:
To charge batteries with a DC adapter from a DC
power source, you must use RadioShack Cat. No. 2731825 and a size H Adaptaplug
®
(neither supplied) available at your local RadioShack store. Make sure the
adapter’s voltage is set to 10V.
jack.
It takes between 14–16 hours to recharge rechargeable
batteries that are fully discharged. You can operate the
scanner while recharging the rechargeable batteries, but
charging takes longer.
Notes:
• The scanner can charge Ni-MH batteries, however,
these batteries require more than 24 hours to
charge. We recommend using an external quick
charger for Ni-MH batteries.
• Additional charging time is required for highcapacity rechargeable batteries.
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• Rechargeable batteries last longer and deliver more
power if you le t them ful ly discha rge onc e a month.
To do this, use the scanner until
appears. Then fully charge the rechargeable batteries.
Low Battery!
Important:
tery Recycling Seal on the nickel-cadmium
(Ni-Cd) battery indicates RadioShack is
voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle these batteries
at the end of their use ful life , when tak en out o f servi ce in
the United States or Canada. The RBRC program provides a convenient alternative to placing use d Ni-C d batteries into the trash or the m unici pal w aste strea m, w hich
may be illegal in your area. Please call 1-800-THESHACK (1-800-843-7422) for information on Ni-Cd battery recycling and disposal bans/restrictions in your area. RadioShack’s involvement in this program is part of
the company’s commitment to preserving our environment and conserving our natural resources.
.The EPA certified RBRC® Bat-
Using AC Power
You can power the scanner using an 9V, 300 mA AC
adapter and a size H Adaptaplug (neither supplied). We
recommend Radio S ha ck Cat. No. 273-1767 (available at
your local RadioShack store).
Cautions:
You must use a Clas s 2 po we r so urc e th at
supplies 9V DC and delivers at least 300
!
mA. Its center tip must be set to negative
and its plug must fit the scanner's
Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the scanner or the adapter.
• Always connect the 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.
PWR DC 9V
jack.
Follow these steps to connect the adapter.
1. Connect the Adaptaplug to the adapter’s cord with
the tip set to negative.
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2. Plug the adapter’s barrel plug into the scanner’s
PWR DC 9V
3. Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet.
jack.
Using Vehicle Power
You can power the scanner from a vehicle’s 12V power
source (such as a cigarette-lighter socket) using a 9V,
300 mA DC adapter and a size H Adaptaplug (neither
supplied). We recommend RadioShack Cat. No. 2731810 (available at your local RadioShack store).
Note:
For charging batter ies wit h an op tional DC a dapter
from a DC power source, use RadioShack Cat. No. 2731825 and a size H Adaptaplug (available at your local
RadioShack store). Make sure the adapter’s voltage is
set to 10V.
Cautions:
You must use a power source that supplies 9V DC and delivers at least 300 mA.
!
Its center tip must be set to negative and
its plug must fit the scanner's
ing an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the scanner or the adapter.
• Always connect the DC adapter to the scanner
before you connect it to the power source. When
you finish, disconnect the adapter from the power
source before you disconnect it from the scanner.
Follow these steps to connect the adapter.
1. Connect the Adaptaplug to the adapter’s cord with
the tip set to negative.
2. Plug the adapter’s barrel plug into the scanner’s
PWR DC 9V
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3. Plug the adapter’s cigarette-lighter plug into your
vehicle’s cigarette-lighter socket.
Note:
If the scanner do es not operate properly w h en yo u
connect a DC adapter, unplug the DC adapter from the
cigarette-lighter socket and clean the socket to remove
ashes and other debris.
CONNECTING THE ANTENNA
Follow these steps to attach the supplied flexible anten-
ANT
na to the
jack on the top of your scanner.
1. Align the slots around the antenna’s connector with
the tabs on the
2. Press the antenna down over the jack and turn the
antenna’s base clockwise until it locks into place.
ANT
jack.
Connecting an Optional Antenna
The antenna connector on your scanner makes it easy
to use the scanner with a vari ety of a ntenna s, such a s an
external mobile antenna or outdoor base station antenna. Your local RadioShack store sells a variety of antennas.
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Always use 50-ohm coaxial cable, such as RG-58 or
RG-8, to connect an outdoor antenna. For lengths over
50 feet, use RG-8 low-loss dielectric coaxial cable. If
your antenna’s cable does not have a BNC connector,
you will also need a BNC adapter (also available at your
local RadioShack store).
Follow the installat ion instr uctions sup plied wit h the antenna, route the antenna cable to the scanner, then con-
ANT
nect it to the
jack.
Warning:
moving 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.
Use extreme caution when installing or re-
CONNECTING AN EARPHONE/
HEADPHONES
For private listening , you can plug an earph one or m on o/
stereo headphone s (not s upplied), available at y ou r l ocal
RadioShack store, into the jack on top 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.
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• 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 caus e disco mfort might st ill
damage your hearing.
Traffic Safety
Do not wear an e arph one or headphone s whil e 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.
CONNECTING AN EXTENSION
SPEAKER
In a noisy area, an amplified speaker (not supplied),
available at your local RadioS hack store, might provide
more comfortable listening. Plug the speaker cable’s
inch (3.5-mm) mini-plug into your scanner’s jack.
1
/8-
Note:
You must use an am pli fied speaker with this s ca nner. Non-amplified speakers do not provide sufficient
volume for c omfortable listening.
USING THE BELT CLIP
You can use the belt clip attached to the back of the
scanner for hands-free carrying when you are on the go.
Slide the belt clip over your belt or waistband.
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CONNECTING THE CLONE CABLE
You can transfer the programmed data to and from another PRO-92 or PRO-2067 using the supplied clone cable. Connect the cable between each scanner’s PC/IF
jacks. See “Cloning the Progr amm ed Da ta fro m Scann er
to Scanner” on Page 48. You can also upload or download the programmed data to or from a PC using an optional PC interface kit available by special order from
your local RadioShack store.
About Your Scanner
ˆ
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
kHz or MHz). To find active frequen cies , you can use the
search function.
You can also search the SEARCH banks, which are preprogrammed frequencies in the scanner’s memory (see
“Searching a Preprogrammed Frequency Range” on
Page 34 for the frequency list). You can change the
SEARCH frequency ranges.
When you find a frequency, you can store it into a programmable memo ry location calle d a
grouped with your other channels in a
bank
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. See “Trunking Operation” on Page 48 for terms related to trunking
systems.
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is the receiving si gna l locati on (ex presse d in
channel
. You can then scan the channel-storage banks to
About Your Scanner
, which is
channel-storage
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A LOOK AT THE KEYPAD
Your scanner’s keys might seem confusing at first, but
this information should help you understand each key’s
function.
FUNC
(function)
pressing this key along with other keys.
SCAN
— scans through the programmed channels.
— lets you use various functions by
MANUAL
— stops scanning and lets you directly enter a
channel number.
TRUNK
— stores the trunking ID code or holds the trunk-
ing ID while scanning.
WX
— scans through the 7 preprogrammed weather
channels.
PRI
(Priority)
— sets and turns the priority function on or
off.
TEXT
— lets you input text.
STEP
— changes the freque ncy st ep or dis play s step frequency during search, or selects PL or DPL codes when
programming.
MODE
— changes the receive mode (AM, FM, PL, DL,
LT, MO, ED). See “Changing the Receive Mode” on
Page 45.
LIT
(Light)
/
— turns on/off the display’s backlight or
locks/unlocks the keypad to prevent accidental entries.
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TUNE
— lets you input a frequency and allows you to
fine tune a frequency along with or .
ATT
(Attenuate)
— turns attenuation on to reduce the
scanner’s sensitivity, or turns it off to increase it.
or — selects the search direction during frequency
search or tuning.
SEARCH
L/OUT
— lets you search the ten search banks.
(Lock Out)
— lets you lock out a selected channel, skip a specified frequency during search, or lock out
a selected ID code.
PGM
— programs frequencies into channels.
ENTER
— lets you complete the entry of frequencies and
text.
1/DELAY
— enters a 1, or programs a 2-second delay for
the selected chan nel /se arc h b an k, or i np uts c hara cte rs 0
through 9.
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.
8/TUV
— enters a 8, or inputs characters T, U, or V.
9/WXYZ
— enters a 9, or inputs characters W, X, Y, or Z.
0
— enters a z ero, or inputs c haracte rs., -, #, _, @, +,
*, &, /, '
— enters a decimal point (necessary when program-
•
ming frequencies), space, or hyphen (in Motorola type I
, $,%,!, ^, (,), ?, , `, and ^.
code setting).
CL
— clears an incorrect entry.
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A LOOK AT THE DISPLAY
Bank 0–(9)
Manual Mode
Current Frequency
Current Bank
Bank 1
(M)anual Mode
(P)rogram
(S)can
(I)D Program
Receiving a Signal (
Priority Freq. (T)runked
Attenuate (
Delay (
Locked (
Out
Channel
00–(49)
Manual Mode (AM or FM)
Channel 00–(49)
Talk Group ID
Out
Note: If you enter the ID text
tag in an ID code, the scanner
displays it instead of the ID
code and
no signal)
•
no attenuation)
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no delay)
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UNDERSTANDING BANKS
Channel Storage Banks
To make it easier to identify and select the channels you
want to listen to, channels are divided into 10 banks (0–
9) of 50 (00 to 49) channels each. Use each channelstorage bank to group frequencies, such as those used
by the police department, fire department, ambulance
services, or aircraft (see “Typical Band Usage” on
Page 61). For example, the police department might use
four frequencies, one for each side of town. You could
program the police frequencies starting with 000 (the 1st
channel in bank 0) and program the fire department frequencies starting with 100 (the 1st channel in bank 1).
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