Radio Shack PRO-93 User Manual

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PRO-93

300 Channel Dual Track-Trunking Handheld Scanner

Owner’s Manual

Please read before using this equipment.

Contents

Features .................................................................... 5

Scanning Legally ................................................. 9

Preparation ............................................................. 10

Power Sources .................................................. 10

Using Batteries .......................................... 10

Charging Rechargeable Batteries .............. 12

Using AC Power ......................................... 13

Using Vehicle Battery Power ...................... 13

Connecting the Antenna ................................... 14

Connecting an Optional Antenna ............... 14

Connecting an Earphone/Headphones ............. 15

Listening Safely ......................................... 15

Traffic Safety .............................................. 16

Connecting an Extension Speaker ............. 16

Using the Belt Clip ..................................... 16

Transferring Data

to and from Another Scanner or a PC ........ 16

About Your Scanner ............................................... 17

A Look at the Keypad ........................................ 17

Quick Start ........................................................ 19

Understanding Banks ........................................ 19

Channel Storage Banks ............................. 19

Search Banks ............................................ 20

Understanding Your Scanner's Modes .............. 20

AM Mode ................................................... 20

FM Mode .................................................... 21

Motorola Mode ........................................... 21

EDACS Mode ............................................ 22

Open and Closed Modes ........................... 23

Operation ................................................................ 24

Turning on the Scanner and Setting Squelch ... 24

Storing Known Frequencies into Channels ....... 25

Storing Trunking Frequencies into Channels .... 26

RadioShack, RadioShack.com, and Adaptaplug are

registered trademarks used by RadioShack Corporation.

Hypersearch and Hyperscan are trademarks

are registered trademarks of Motorola Inc.

EDACS is a registered trademark of GE/Ericsson Inc.

used by RadioShack Corporation.

Motorola, Smartnet and Privacy Plus

Contents

Storing Text Tags ............................................... 27

Assigning a Text Tag to a Channel ............. 27

Assigning a Text Tag to a Group ID ............ 28

Assigning a Text Tag to a Bank .................. 28

Text Input Chart .......................................... 29

Finding and Storing Active Frequencies ............ 30

Searching a Preprogrammed

Frequency Range ....................................... 30

Searching Active Frequencies

in Your Desired Frequency Range ............. 35

Manually Tuning a Frequency .................... 37

Listening to the Weather Band .......................... 37

Listening to a Weather Channel ................. 37

Displaying Weather Messages ................... 38

WX Alert and Beep Tone Confirmation ....... 38

Using Frequency Copy Function ....................... 39

Copying a Frequency

into a Specified Channel ............................ 39

Copying a Frequency into a Vacant Channel in a Specified Bank 40 Copying a Frequency

into the Priority Channel ............................. 40

Scanning the Channels ..................................... 40

Turning Channel-Storage Banks Off and On 41

Deleting Frequencies from Channels ......... 41

Special Features ..................................................... 42

Using the Delay Function .................................. 42

Locking Out Channels or Frequencies .............. 42

Locking Out Channels ................................ 42

Reviewing the Lock-Out Channels ............. 43

Locking Out Frequencies ........................... 43

Reviewing Locked-Out Frequencies .......... 43

Clearing a Locked-Out Frequency ............. 44

Clearing All Locked-Out Frequencies

in a Search Bank ........................................ 44

Priority ............................................................... 44

Changing the Receive Mode ............................. 46

Using the Attenuator .......................................... 47

Turning the Key Tone On and Off ...................... 48

Using the Display Backlight ............................... 48

Using the Keylock .............................................. 48

Changing the Display Contrast .......................... 49

Cloning the Programmed Data .......................... 49

Trunking Operation ................................................. 50

Contents

Understanding Trunking .................................... 51

Setting Squelch for the Trunking Mode ............. 52

Programming Trunking Frequencies ................. 52

Programming Motorola

Trunking Systems (UHF-Lo) ...................... 54

Programming Motorola

Trunking System (800 MHz) ...................... 55

Programming Fleet Maps ........................... 56

Talk Group IDs ........................................... 58

Storing Talk Group IDs ............................... 58

Talk Group ID Hold ..................................... 60

Turning an ID Sub-Bank On or Off ............. 61

Locking Out Talk Group IDs ....................... 61

Delay Function in ID Indication Mode ........ 62

Reviewing Locked-Out Talk Group IDs ...... 62

Clearing Talk Group IDs ............................. 62

Clearing All Talk Group IDs in One Bank ... 63

Open and Closed Modes .................................. 63

Changing the Open/Closed Mode .............. 64

A General Guide to Frequencies ........................... 64

US Weather Frequencies in MHz .............. 65

Ham Radio Frequencies ............................ 65

Birdie Frequencies ..................................... 65

Guide to the Action Bands ................................ 67

Typical Band Usage ................................... 67

Primary Usage ........................................... 68

Band Allocation ................................................. 68

Frequency Conversion ...................................... 77

Troubleshooting ..................................................... 78

Resetting/Initializing the Scanner ...................... 79

Resetting the Scanner ............................... 79

Initializing the Scanner ............................... 79

Care .................................................................. 80

Specifications ......................................................... 81

Contents

Features

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

Trunking communications 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 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.

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) type systems, which are extensively used in

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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

ing systems (Motorola and EDACS) and conventional systems at the same time.

Automatic Channel Programming

termines the group trunking frequencies, for Motorola

Features

— tracks two trunk-

— automatically de-

trunking systems only, once the control channels are programmed.

10 Channel-Storage Banks

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

10 ID-Storage Banks

— let you store 1,000 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

— automatically sounds the 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 with four alert levels so you can see and hear the reason for the alert.

Data Cloning

— lets you transfer the programmed data to another PRO-93 or a PRO-2053 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 information clearly.

Triple Conversion Superheterodyne Receiver

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

Preprogrammed Frequency Ranges

— lets 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™

— the scanner scans at up to 60 channels per second and searches u p to 75 frequencies per second, to help you quickly find transmissions.

Scan Delay

— delays scanning for about 2 seconds be-

fore moving to another channel in conventional mode, so

Features

you can hear more replies that are made on the same channel.

Priority Channel

— lets you set the scanner to check one channel every 2 seconds so you do not miss transmissions.

Attenuate

— lets you program your scanner to reduce the scanner's sensitivity 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 location so you can easily identify the transmission.

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, not supplied). You can also use an AC adapter (not supplied) or power the scanner in a vehicle using a DC adapter (not supplied).

Supplied Trunking Guide

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

Your scanner can receive these frequencies:

• 25–54 MHz

• 108–136.9875 MHz

Features

• 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 64 to help you target frequency ranges in your service area so you can search for a wide variety of transmissions.

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 vide 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.

FCC Rules

. These limits are designed to pro-

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 rece ption, 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.

Features

• 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 eration is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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 ca n 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 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.

Features

Preparation

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 Battery Power” on Page 13)

Notes:

• Connecting an AC or DC adapter to the scanner disconnects internal batteries when you use the supplied non-rechargeable battery holder, but it does not disconnect internal batteries when you use the supplied rechargeable battery holder.

• If you install the rechargeable battery holder, you can operate the scanner and recharge the rechargeable batteries at the same time. See "Using Batteries" 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 7 9.

Using Batteries

You can power the scanner with four AA batteries (not supplied). For the longest operation and best performance, we recommend alkaline batteries, available at your local RadioShack store.

You can use either the supplied non-rechargeable battery holder (black), or the supplied rechargeable battery holder (yellow). If you use the rechargeable battery hold-

Preparation

er, we recommend RadioShack nickel-metal hydride (Ni–MH) batteries.

Warning:

Never install non-rechargeable batteries in the 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.

Cautions:

• The battery holder fits only one way. Do not force it.

• 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.

Follow these steps to install the batteries:

1. Press in on the battery compartment cover on the back of the scanner and slide the cover down to remove it.

2. Pull the battery holder out of the battery compartment.

If you are using non-rechargeable batteries

, place

them into the black holder, as indicated by the polar-

ity symbols (

If you are using rechargeable batteries

and –) marked on the holder.

, place them

into the yellow holder as indicated by the polarity

symbols (

and –) marked on the holder.

4. Place the battery holder into the battery compartment.

5. Replace the cover.

Preparation

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When battery power is low,

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appears and the scanner beeps continuously. When battery power is depleted, the scanner turns itself off. Replace all four non-rechargeable batteries, or recharge the rechargeable batteries. See “Charging Rechargeable Batteries” on Page 12.

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 longer, remove the batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts.

Charging Rechargeable Batteries

Your scanner has a built-in charging circuit that lets you charge nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) or nickel cadmium (Ni-CD) rechargeable batteries (not supplied) while they are in the scanner. To charge rechargeable batteries, connect an appropriate AC or DC adapter to the

jack. For best results we recommend RadioShack rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (Ni–MH) 1500mAh batteries.

Notes:

• To charge batteries with a DC adapter from a DC power source, you must use a 9V, 300 mA DC adapter such as RadioShack Cat. No. 273-1810 or 273-1815 and a size C Adaptaplug™ (neither supplied). Both are available at your local RadioShack store. Make sure the adapter's voltage is set to 9V.

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• It takes about 15 hours to recharge fully discharged 1500mAh Ni–MH rechargeable batteries. You can operate the scanner while recharging the rechargeable batteries, but charging takes longer.

• The scanner can also charge Ni-Cd batteries. 600mAh batteries require 6 hours and 850mAh batteries require 8 hours to charge.

• When you charge Ni-Cd batteries, pay attention not to over charge. Overcharging shortens battery life.

Preparation

• Rechargeable batteries last longer and deliver more

power if you let them fully discharge once a month.

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To do this, use the scanner until appears. Then fully charge the rechargeable batteries.

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Using AC Power

You can power the scanner using a 9V, 300 mA AC adapter and a size C Adaptaplug (neither supplied). Both are available at your local RadioShack store.

Cautions:

You must use a Class 2 power source that supplies 9V DC and delivers at least 300

mA. Its center tip must be set to positive 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.

To connect the adapter.

PWR DC 9V

jack.

1. Connect the Adaptaplug to the adapter's cord with the tip set to positive.

2. Plug the adapter's barrel plug into the scanner's

PWR DC 9V

3. Plug the adapter's two-prong plug into an AC outlet.

jack.

Using Vehicle Battery Power

You can power the scanner from a vehicle’s 12V power source (such as cigarette-lighter socket) using a 9V, 300 mA DC adapter and a size C Adaptaplug™ adapter (neither supplied). Both are available at your local RadioShack store.

Preparation

Cautions:

You must use a power source that supplies 9V DC and delivers at least 300 mA.

Its center tip must be set to positive 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 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 .

To connect the adapter.

1. Connect the Adaptaplug to the adapter's cord with the tip set to positive.

2. Plug the adapter's barrel plug into the scanner's

PWR DC 9V

3. Plug the adapter's cigarette-lighter plug into your 12V power source.

Note:

If the scanner does not operate properly 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.

PWR DC 9V

jack.

CONNECTING THE ANTENNA

To attach the supplied flexible antenna to the antenna jack on the top of your scanner, align the slots around the antenna's connector with the tabs on the antenna jack. Press the antenna down over the jack and turn the antenna's base clockwise until it locks into place.

Connecting an Optional Antenna

The antenna connector on your scanner makes it easy to use the scanner with a variety of antennas, such as an external mobile antenna or outdoor base station antenna. Your local RadioShack store sells a variety of ante nnas.

Preparation

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 (not supplied, available at your local RadioShack store).

Follow the installation instructions supplied with the antenna, route the antenna cable to the scanner, then connect it to the antenna 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 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) mini-plug earphone or headphones (not supplied), available at your local RadioShack store, into the jack on top of your scanner. This automatically disco nnects 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 vo lume level that does not cause discomfort might still damage your hearing.

Preparation

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 outsid e 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 RadioShack store, might provide more comfortable listening. Plug the speaker cable's 1/8inch (3.5 mm) mini-plug into your scanner's jack.

Note:

You must use an amplified speaker with this scanner. Non-amplified speakers do not provide sufficient volume for comfortable 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.

Transferring Data to and from Another Scanner or a PC

You can transfer the programmed data to and from another PRO-93 or a PRO-2053 using a connecting cable which has plied). Connect the cable between each scanner's jacks. See “Cloning the Programmed Data” on Page 49. 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.

/8-inch phone plugs on both ends (not sup-

PC/IF

Preparation

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 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 30 for the frequency list). You can even change the frequency range on one of the SEARCH banks (SR5) to limit the search.

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.

FUNC

(function) — lets you use various functions by

pressing this key in combination with other keys.

MANUAL

channel number.

channels.

TRUNK

ing ID while scanning.

— stops scanning and lets you directly enter a

— scans through the seven preprogrammed weather

— stores the trunking ID code or holds the trunk-

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PRI

(Priority) — sets and turns the priority function on or

off.

TEXT

— lets you input text.

PAUSE

— stops search.

MODE

— changes the receive mode (AM, FM, MOT,

ED).

/ — turns on/off the display's backlight or when

FUNC

used with

locks/unlocks the keypad to prevent ac-

cidental entries.

TUNE

— lets you input a frequency and allows you to

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fine tune a frequency along with

ATT

(Attenuate) — turns attenuation on to reduce the

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scanner's sensitivity and block extremely strong signals, or turns it off to increase sensitivity.

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9999

— selects the scan or search direction.

L/OUT

— lets you search the six 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

— completes the entry of frequencies and text.

— enters a 1, or inputs characters 0 through 9 in text

mode.

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 an 8, or inputs characters T, U, or V.

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9/WXYZ

— enters a 9, or inputs characters W, X, Y, or Z.

— enters a zero, or inputs characters ., -, #, _, @, +, *,

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

./DELAY

gramming frequencies), space, or programs delay time for the selected channel/search bank, or hyphen (in trunking ID setting).

— enters a decimal point (necessary when pro-

- 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

frequencies and decide which frequencies you want to store when you are ready to program the scanner. See “Searching a Preprogrammed Frequency Range” on Page 30.

Manual Tuning

the entire range of available frequencies without programming. (See “Specifications” on Page 81 for a list of the available frequency ranges.) Also, see “Deleting Frequencies from Channels” on Page 41.

Weather Radio

broadcasts without programming. See “Listening to the Weather Band” on Page 37.

— allows you to manually scan through

— allows you to listen to NOAA weather

— allow you to listen to

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 divides the channels into

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10 banks (

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) of 30 (

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ðé

) channels each, a total

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òòòò

of 300 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 67).

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

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the police frequencies starting with

(the first channel

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in bank 0) and program the fire department frequencies

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starting with digit identifies the bank ( digits identify the channel within the bank (

(the first channel in bank 1). The first

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éééé

). The second and third

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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 setting, see “Searching a Preprogrammed Frequency Range” on Page 30).

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 46.

AM Mode

The AM mode sets the scanner to receive transmissions using amplitude modulation (AM), primarily used for aircraft, military, some amateur radio, and some government transmissions. (Refer to “Specifications” on Page 81 for a list of the frequencies co vered.) When the scanner receives a transmission on a channel set to the AM mode, it always stops on the transmission.

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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.

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 g roup 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

About Your Scanner

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

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department might be

, where 000 identifies all po-

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lice 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 yo u 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 5digit formats for talk group IDs.

Note:

If the scanner decodes control channel data while

receiving transmissions from a Motorola trunking sys-

á*0.(

tem,

appears on the bottom line of the display.

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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 LCN order, starting with

)<DFIPýòñ

)<DFIPýòñ)<DFIPýòñ

. EDACS talk group IDs are

)<DFIPýòñ

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

About Your Scanner

mode, the 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 have 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

á0(Vòñ

reception, the scanner will indicate talk group

á0(Vòñ

á0(Vòñá0(Vòñ

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

VVVV

ap-

pears under the channel storage bank's number while

+,!*

scanning.

+,!*

+,!*+,!*

á(+/!

appears while the scanner is

á(+/! á(+/!

About Your Scanner

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in manual mode or while the scanner is receiving a signal during scanning. See “Changing the Open/Closed Mode” on Page 64 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

4. To turn off the scanner, turn

Notes:

SQUELCH

cator points to

3<C:FD<ý 0Fý L8Cý 0ILEB@E>

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

seconds, you hear a hissing sound.

SQUELCH

stops.

wise to

• 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

• If the scanner picks up unwanted, partial, or very weak transmissions, turn decrease the scanner's sensitivity to these signals. If you want to listen to a weak or distant station, turn

SQUELCH

•If ing sound, the scanner will not scan properly.

OFF

SQUELCH

fully counterclockwise until the indi-

MIN

before you turn on the scanner.

VOLUME

appears. After about 3

clockwise until the hissing sound

VOLUME

SQUELCH

counterclockwise.

is adjusted so you always hear a hiss-

further clockwise.

SQUELCH

clockwise.

counterclock-

clockwise to

• To ensure the scanner operates properly while in the trunking mode, we suggest you set using the steps listed above.

Operation

SQUELCH

STORING KNOWN FREQUENCIES INTO CHANNELS

Good references for active frequencies are

RadioShack's Police Call, Aeronautical Frequency Directory

Maritime Frequency Directory

, and

. 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 sys-

Trunking Guide

tem, 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.

1. Press

MANUAL

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

MANUAL

again.

))))

and the bank

and channel number appear at the upper left corner

))))òò

тттттт

of the display (for example:

When

))))

is on the display, you can also select

Note:

òòòò

your desired bank and channel number with the

FUNC

and arrow keys.

8888

• Press

FUNC

then press

9999

. The bank num-

ber moves in the direction of the arrow pressed.

• Press

FUNC

then press and hold

8888

bank number moves continuously in the assigned direction.

8888

• Press

one by one. Or, press

. The channel number moves upward

9999

. The channel number

moves downward one by one.

2. Press

PGM

))))

changes to

,,,,

Operation

9999

. The

3. Use the number keys and ./

DELAY

to enter the frequency (including the decimal point) you want to store.

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

to delete a single

about 2 seconds to delete

all digits.

ENTER

4. Press

to store the frequency into the chan-

nel.

Notes:

%EM8C@;ý "I<H

• If you made a mistake in Step 3,

%EM8C@;ý "I<H

%EM8C@;ý "I<H%EM8C@;ý "I<H

briefly appears and the scanner beeps when you

ENTER

press

. Start 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 this 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 42. 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” on Page 27).

7. The next channel in sequence is ready for program-

PGM

ming. Press

and then repeat steps 3 through 6.

STORING TRUNKING FREQUENCIES INTO CHANNELS

8888

1. Press

PGM

and

desired bank to program.

TRUNK

2. Press

to enter into trunking mode.

FUNC

Operation

then

9999

to select the

3. Repeatedly press

(EDACS).

! !

MODE

to select

)+0

(Motorola) or

)+0)+0

PGM

4. Press

9999

and select the channel number using

5. Enter the UHF trunking frequency and press

8888

ENTER

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

MODE

7. If necessary, press

to change the receiving

mode.

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.

Assigning a Text Tag to a Channel

1. Press

2. Press

MANUAL

you want to enter the text, then press

))))

again.

, enter the channel number where

MANUAL

and the bank and channel number appear

at the upper left corner of the display (for example:

)ñòò

)ñòò)ñòò

PGM

))))

changes to

,,,,

3. Press

TEXT

. The cursor appears at the third line.

4. Enter the text using the numeral keys (see “Text Input Chart” on Page 29).

8888

Note:

If you make a mistake, press

9999

move to the character you want to change. For example, to identify amateur (ham) radio trans-

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

• "H" is the second letter associated with 4 on the

keypad. Press

then 2.

Operation

• "A" is the first letter associated with 2 on the keypad. Press 2 then 1.

• "M" is the first letter associated with 6 on the key-

pad. Press

then 1.

• "Space." Press

./DELAY

• "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 6 and then press

5. Press

ENTER

to input the text.

FUNC

(for the lower case set),

Assigning a Text Tag to a Group ID

1. Press

2. Press

3. Press

4. Press

5. Press or hold down

6. Press

7. Press

PGM

TRUNK

8888

FUNC

then

9999

to select the desired

bank.

TRUNK

to select the desired sub-bank.

8888

9999

to select the desired

group ID.

TEXT

then enter the tag using the keypad.

(See “Text Input Chart” on Page 29.)

ENTER

to store.

Assigning a Text Tag to a Bank

1. Select a channel within the desired bank by press-

MANUAL

ing bank 0 or

UAL

again.

2. Press

3. Press

and entering the bank number (

200

for bank 2, for example). Press

PGM

FUNC

then 7. The cursor appears at the third line of the display. Enter the text using the keypad. (See “Text Input Chart” on Page 29.)

Operation

000

MAN-

for

4. Press

ENTER

to store.

Text Input Chart

Notes:

TEXT

• To access the numbers, after you press

you assign the text tag to a channel) or you press

FUNC

and 7 (when you assign the text tag to a

bank), press

. Then press the desired number you

want to enter.

• To enter a lowercase character or a character from

FUNC

the second set for key 0, press

after pressing

the first numeral key.

(when

BUTTONS PRESSED

then

FUNC

then

FUNC

4 then

FUNC

then

FUNC

then

FUNC

then

FUNC

then

FUNC

9 then

FUNC

then

FUNC

CHARACTERS

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

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

Back Space

ENTERED

a b c

d e f

g h i

j k l

m n o

p q r s

tuv

w x y z

BUTTONS PRESSED

./DELAY

CHARACTERS

ENTERED

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

Operation

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 42.

• The scanner does not search locked-out frequencies while searching ranges. See “Locking Out Channels or Frequencies” on Page 42.

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

SR3 ..................................................................... Aircraft

SR4 ......................................................................... Ham

SR5 ............................... Limit search (User changeable)

To select preprogrammed search bands and search them for active frequencies:

Operation

////.ò

.ò, /.ñ

.ò.ò

/.ñ, /.ð

/.ð, /.ï

/.ñ/.ñ

/.ð/.ð

to select your desired

/.ï, /.î

/.î

/.í

, or

/.ï/.ï

/.î/.î

/.í/.í

1. Repeatedly press search bank (

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

))))

appears to select it. Y ou can also change the

while

8888

channels by pressing

9999

))))

3. Press changes to band. Press

FUNC

then

////

while

and now you can search through the

FUNC

then

))))

appears.

again to return to

the previous 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.

Search bank: SR0 Marine band Receive mode: FM

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

(MHz)

CHANNEL FREQUENCY

(MHz)

))))

14 156.7000 15 156.7500

Operation

CHANNEL FREQUENCY

(MHz)

16 156.8000 17 156.8500 18 156.9000 19 156.9500

CHANNEL FREQUENCY

(MHz)

20 157.0000

161.6000 22 157.1000 23 157.1500 24 157.2000

161.8000 26 157.3000

161.9000 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

21 157.0500

25 157.2500

161.8500

27 157.3500

161.9500

63 156.1750

65 156.2750

84 157.2250

86 157.3250

88 157.4250

Note:

Two frequencies are assigned in one channel i n

161.8250

161.9250

85 157.2750

161.8750

87 157.3750

161.9750

some Marine frequencies. For example, 157.000 and

161.600 are assigned in Channel 20.

Operation

Search bank: SR1 CB band Receive mode: AM

CHANNEL FREQUENCY

(MHz)

CHANNEL FREQUENCY

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 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

(MHz)

31 27.3150 32 27.3250 33 27.3350 34 27.3450 35 27.3550 36 27.3650 37 27.3750 38 27.3850 39 27.3950 40 27.4050

Operation

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

GROUP FREQUENCY (MHz) STEP (kHz)

0 33.420–33.980 20

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

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

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

Operation

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.

/.í

1. Repeatedly press

2. Press

PGM

then

to select

,/.

,/.,/.

appears in the top line and the cursor blinks 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

Operation

/.í

/.í/.í

(Program Search)

((((

on the

4. Press

ENTER

moves to

%EM8C@;ý"I<H

%EM8C@;ý"I<H%EM8C@;ý"I<H

$$$$

to set the frequency. The cursor

. If the entered frequency is incorrect,

briefly appears.

5. Enter your desired higher-end frequency and press

ENTER

6. Rotate

SQUELCH

clockwise and leave it set to a

point just after the hissing sound stops.

7. Press

to start searching. When the scan-

ner 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 39 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

FUNC

seek search by pressing

/<<Bý +*

indicates

/<<Bý +*

/<<Bý +*/<<Bý +*

at the bottom line. The scanner

then 7. The display

stops at an active frequency for five seconds and restarts searching automatically. The scanner repeats this operation.

• You can set Zeromatic on or off by pressing then 0. Press

FUNC

then 0 again to reverse the Zer-

omatic setting. Whenever this feature is turned on,

6666<IF

<IFDDDD8K@:

8K@:ýýýý+*

<IF<IF

briefly appears then

8K@:8K@:

+*+*

QQQQ

appears at the first digit of the second line and the scanner stops at the correct frequency. When you turn this feature

QQQQ

disappears and the scanner stops when it

off, detects an active signal. Zeromatic functions only in search bank 2, 3, 4 and 5.

FUNC

• 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 exam-

òòòò

ple to turn off

, press 0.

• In the Air and the Limit search bands, press

8888

then

to start searching up from the lowest fre-

Operation

FUNC

quency and press

FUNC

then

9999

to start searching

down from the highest frequency.

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.

01*!

1. Press

TUNE

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.

3. Press

4. Press

ENTER

8888

scanner finds an active frequency, it stops on the frequency.

01*!

and the current frequency

01*!01*!

9999

to move up or down. When the

Note:

If you press

stops tuning and

PAU SE

ýýýý ÷÷

ччээээ ,г1/!

,г1/! ээээчччччччч

÷÷÷÷

,ã1/! ,ã1/!

while tuning, the scanner

appears. Press

PAUSE

again, and the scanner resumes tuning.

LISTENING TO THE WEATHER BAND

The FCC (Federal Communications Commission) has allocated channels for use by 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 broa dcast your local forecast and regional weather information on one or more of these channels.

Listening to a Weather Channel

To hear your local forecast and regional weather infor-

mation, press weather band then stops within a few seconds on the strongest weather broadcast.

. Your scanner scans through the

Operation

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

38IE@E>

being broadcast such as

0<JK

0<JK )<JJ8><

0<JK0<JK

)<JJ8><

)<JJ8><)<JJ8><

. The scanner will also sound alternat-

38IE@E>, 38K:?

38IE@E>38IE@E>

ing alert tones and display scanner receives a 1050 Hz tone.

To set the scanner to decode and display SAME mes-

FUNC

sages, press weather channel.

then WX while you listen to the

%#ý34ý/0â5

%#ý34ý/0â5 %#ý34ý/0â5

To set the scanner out of the SAME standby mode,

%#ý34ý/0â5

press

FUNC

then WX.

%#ý34ý/0â5

%#ý34ý/0â5%#ý34ý/0â5

Notes:

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

/K8K<D<EK

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

0<JK

0<JKý)<JJ8><

, or

0<JK0<JK

ý)<JJ8><

ý)<JJ8><ý)<JJ8><

38K:?, /K8K<D<EK

38K:?38K:?

3<8K?<Iý ã(!.0

3<8K?<Iý ã(!.03<8K?<Iý ã(!.0

á8E:<C

б8E:<Cииииэ"ц34

and

á8E:<Cá8E:<C

ý"ö34

ý"ö34ý"ö34

disappears.

38IE@E>

38IE@E>, 38K:?

38IE@E>38IE@E>

/K8K<D<EK

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

when the

appear.

38K:?

38K:?38K:?

• Your scanner can also receive weather alert tones (see “Priority” on Page 44). The scanner sounds an alert or beep when it receives the SAME code. If you do not stop the alert, it sounds the alert (or beep) for five minutes. Then the alert stops and the scanner beeps every ten seconds. If the scanner receives a new message after five minutes, it sounds the alert or beep. To stop the sound and ready the scanner to receive a new alert signal before the five minute time out, press any key except .

WX Alert and Beep Tone Confirmation

1. To test the WX alert, press WX for more than 2 sec-

%#ý34ý/0â5

onds while the display indicates

Operation

%#ý34ý/0â5

%#ý34ý/0â5 %#ý34ý/0â5

The display indicates the type of message, and sounds an alert or series of beeps which automatically changes every 3 seconds.

2. Press any key except to stop test sound mode.

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

á?8Eý/KFI<å

á?8Eý/KFI<åá?8Eý/KFI<å

FUNC

PGM

then

when you find a frequency.

appears at the bottom line. 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 frequency. 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 copied on the chan-

á?8Eý/KFI<ü

nel.

á?8Eý/KFI<üá?8Eý/KFI<ü

briefly appears. The scanner auto-

matically returns to search mode. If you try to copy a frequency which is already

stored, the scanner sounds the notice tone 3 times

LGCô=ýá?OOO

after you press

ENTER

LGCô=ýá?OOO

LGCô=ýá?OOOLGCô=ýá?OOO

appears at the

bottom line. If you want to copy the duplicate fre-

ENTER

quency anyway, press

, or if not, press CL to

cancel.

Operation

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

you want to copy.

then

ENTER

when you find a frequency

â8EBéý

â8EBéý/K

/KFI<å

FI<å

â8EBéýâ8EBéý

/K/K

FI<åFI<å

appears.

2. If you want to copy the frequency into bank 9, press

ENTER

. It is stored in the first available vacant chan-

nel in the bank. Or, press your desired bank number

á?8Eý /KFI<ü

to store, then press

ENTER

á?8Eý /KFI<ü

á?8Eý /KFI<üá?8Eý /KFI<ü

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

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

LGCô=ýá?OOO

after you press

ENTER

LGCô=ýá?OOO

LGCô=ýá?OOOLGCô=ýá?OOO

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

ENTER

, or if not, press CL to

cancel.

Copying a Frequency into the Priority Channel

You can copy a frequency into the priority channel (see “Priority” on Page 44) 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 sca nning again

SCAN

after monitoring a specific channel, press

Note:

You must store frequencies into channels before the scanner can scan them. The scanner does not scan through empty channels.

Operation

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 42).

8888

Note:

To change the scanning direction, press

9999

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 1. The scanner does not scan any of the channels within the banks you turned off.

Notes:

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

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

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

bank 1 on again, press

Deleting Frequencies from Channels

1. Press

2. Use the number keys to enter the channel with the

3. Press

4. Press

MANUAL

frequency you want to delete.

MANUAL

PGM

,,,,

again.

to enter the program mode.

Operation

))))

changes

5. Press

6. Press CL. The frequency number changes and

FUNC

тфттттэ

тфттттэтфттттэ

appears.

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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 sec-

onds 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, monitor the channel for 2 seconds after the transmission stops before it resumes scanning or searching.

appears and the scanner continues to

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.

Locking Out Channels

To lock out a channel while scanning, press the scanner stops on the channel. To lock out a channel manually, select the channel then press pears.

Note:

You can still manually select locked-out channels.

To remove the lockout from a channel, manually select the channel and press

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L/OUT

((((

disappears.

L/OUT

when

((((

ap-

Reviewing the Lock-Out Channels

To review all locked out channels, press repeatedly alternate between pressing

MANUAL

FUNC

then

, then

L/OUT

to view each locked-out channel. When you finish reviewing locked-out channels, press

MANUAL

Locking Out Frequencies

To lock out a frequency during a search, 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

)<DFIPý =LCCü

bank. If you try to lock out more,

)<DFIPý =LCCü

)<DFIPý =LCCü)<DFIPý =LCCü

appears.

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

(F:B<;ý FLKü

(F:B<;ý FLKü(F:B<;ý FLKü

appears and the scanner does not

search.

L/OUT

ãCCý I8E><J

ãCCý I8E><JãCCý I8E><J

Reviewing Locked-Out Frequencies

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

1. Press

2. Press

FUNC

(F:BFLKýC@JK

and

(F:BFLKýC@JK(F:BFLKýC@JK

to set search mode.

L/OUT

then

. The locked-out frequency

appear. Press

8888

9999

to review the list. The locked-out number and the total lockedout number also appear as

(ó+ý44ýF=ý55

(ó+ý44ýF=ý55(ó+ý44ýF=ý55

. (The tenth

(ó+ý44ýF=ý55

of thirty locked out numbers would appear as

F=ý ïò

.) If the search bank has no locked-out fre-

F=ý ïòF=ý ïò

!DGKPôý (F:BFLKý C@JK

quencies,

!DGKPôý (F:BFLKý C@JK

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

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appears. Press

(ó+ýñò

(ó+ýñò(ó+ýñò

FUNC

then

L/OUT

again to cancel reviewing locked-

out frequencies.

Clearing a Locked-Out Frequency

To clear a locked-out frequency, select that frequency (see “Reviewing Locked-Out Frequencies”), then press

If all locked out frequencies are cleared within 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 want to clear all locked-out frequencies.

FUNC

then press

then 6.

3. Press

4. Press

,I<JJýFK?<IýB<Pý=FIý*+ô

,I<JJýFK?<IýB<Pý=FIý*+ô,I<JJýFK?<IýB<Pý=FIý*+ô

all locked-out frequencies.

L/OUT

. Lockout list appears.

áFE=@IDý C@JKý :C<8Iåý

бFE=@IDэ C@JKэ :C<8Iеэ ссссж5!/ф

áFE=@IDý C@JKý :C<8IåýáFE=@IDý C@JKý :C<8Iåý

æ5!/ô

æ5!/ôæ5!/ô

appears. Press 1 to clear

(@JKý :C<8I<;

(@JKý :C<8I<;(@JKý :C<8I<;

appears for about 2 seconds. Press any key other than 1 to cancel clear.

Note:

You cannot clear all locked-out frequencies if all

frequencies in the selected bank are locked out.

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 in-

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teresting 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 while the scan-

ner receives trunking (voice channel) frequencies.

• 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:

1. Press

MANUAL

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

,,,,I@ý á

3. Press

FUNC

then

PRI

I@ý á?8EE<C

I@ý áI@ý á

?8EE<C

?8EE<C?8EE<C

MANUAL

again.

blinks on the

bottom line.

To program the priority channel directly:

PGM

PRI

1. Press

2. Press

3. Enter the frequency you want to enter into the priority channel, then press

Note:

This scanner cannot set a channel as the priority

ENTER

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.

,,,,I@ý á

I@ý á ?8EE<C

3. Press

FUNC

then

PRI

?8EE<C

I@ý áI@ý á

?8EE<C?8EE<C

flashes on the

bottom line two times.

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,,,,

(or

PRI

,.%NO

,.%NO,.%NO

appears at

if you set the

To turn on the priority feature, press

,.%FE

the top line while scanning.

,.%FE

,.%FE,.%FE

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

,,,,I@ý á

I@ýá ?8EE<C

?8EE<C

nel,

I@ýáI@ýá

ner detects a weather alert tone in Priority WX mode,

áááá?8EE<C

?8EE<C

appears for 3 seconds then changes to

?8EE<C?8EE<C

3<8K?<Iýã(!.0

appears for 3 seconds. Or if the scan-

?8EE<C?8EE<C

and the scanner sounds an alert tone

,,,,I@

I@I@

(see “Displaying Weather Messages” on Page 38).

Notes:

• Priority WX is only for receiving a weather alert.

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

PRI

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.

To change the receive mode, repeatedly press

MODE

The receive mode changes as follows:

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)

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— 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. One is normal attenuator mode in which you set the attenuator in each channel or each band/group in the search and tune mode. The other is global mode in which you set the attenuator only once. This setting is applied all the time in every mode.

ATT

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

to turn on or off the attenuator while the chan-

ãããã

ap-

When you turn it off,

ãããã

changes to "

ôôôô

". You cannot set the

attenuator while the scanner is scanning.

FUNC

Press

#CF98Cýã00ô

mode.

#CF98Cýã00ô#CF98Cýã00ô

line and

####

ã00FE

ã00FEã00FE

WWWW

means off. Press

ã00V

ã00Vý

ã00Vã00V

ATT

then

to set the attenuator to the global

appears for 2 seconds at the bottom

####

appears.

WWWW

means the attenuator is on and

ATT

to turn on or off the attenuator.

appears on the bottom line while scan-

ning.

FUNC

Press ation mode.

ATT

then

*FID8Cýã00

*FID8Cýã00*FID8Cýã00

again to turn off the global attenu-

is indicated at the bottom line for

2 seconds.

Note:

If you turn on the attenuator, the scanner might not receive weak signals.

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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

VOLUME OFF/MAX

counter-

clockwise until it clicks to turn the scanner off.

2. Turn

3. While

VOLUME OFF/MAX

3<C:FD<ý0Fý L8Cý0ILEB@E>

ner on.

3<C:FD<ý0Fý L8Cý0ILEB@E>

3<C:FD<ý0Fý L8Cý0ILEB@E>3<C:FD<ý0Fý L8Cý0ILEB@E>

3<C:FD<ý0Fý L8Cý 0ILEB@E>

3<C:FD<ý0Fý L8Cý 0ILEB@E>3<C:FD<ý0Fý L8Cý 0ILEB@E>

clockwise to turn the scan-

appears.

appears, press

to turn on the key tone or 2 to turn it off.

USING THE DISPLAY BACKLIGHT

You can turn on the display's backlight for easy viewing in dimly lit areas. Press to turn on the display light for 5 seconds. To turn off the light before it automatically turns off, press again.

Press for more than 1 second to engage the light as continuously on. Press while the backlight is on to turn it off.

You can select the amount of time the light stays on. Follow these steps to change the illuminated time:

1. If the scanner is on, turn it off and back on again.

3<C:FD<ýKFý L8Cý0ILEB@E>ý

3<C:FD<ýKFý L8Cý0ILEB@E>ý3<C:FD<ýKFý L8Cý0ILEB@E>ý

3<C:FD<ý KFý L8Cý 0ILEB@E>ý

2. While

3<C:FD<ý KFý L8Cý 0ILEB@E>ý

3<C:FD<ý KFý L8Cý 0ILEB@E>ý3<C:FD<ý KFý L8Cý 0ILEB@E>ý

press .

appears.

is displayed,

1J<ý1Gó FNEýB<PJýKFýJ<Ký(@KýF==ýK@D<ýíýJ<:FE;J

1J<ý1Gó FNEýB<PJýKFýJ<Ký(@KýF==ýK@D<ýíýJ<:FE;J1J<ý1Gó FNEýB<PJýKFýJ<Ký(@KýF==ýK@D<ýíýJ<:FE;J

appears

4. Press then press

ENTER

9999

to select

ïïïï, íííí, ñò

ñò

ñòñò

ðò

ðòý

ý J<:FE;J

J<:FE;J

ðòðò

J<:FE;JJ<:FE;J

ýý

8888

USING THE KEYLOCK

Once you program your scanner, you can protect it from accidental program changes by turning on the key lock feature. When the keypad is locked, the only controls

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that operate are

UME

Note:

You cannot activate the key lock while you are en-

FUNC

, / ,

SQUELCH

, and

VOL-

tering a frequency into a channel.

'<P

To turn on the key lock, press

CF:B<;ô

appears for about 1 second.

CF:B<;ôCF:B<;ô

FUNC

then / .

'<Pý CF:B<;ô

'<Pý CF:B<;ô'<Pý CF:B<;ô

'<P

'<P'<P

ap-

pears when you press any key after locking the keypad. To turn off the key lock, press

scanner beeps three times and

FUNC

then / . The

'<PýLECF:B<;

'<PýLECF:B<;'<PýLECF:B<;

appears.

CHANGING THE DISPLAY CONTRAST

1. Press

2. Press

3. Press

4. Press

MANUAL

FUNC

:FEKI8JKô

:FEKI8JKô:FEKI8JKô

8888

ENTER

1J<ý 1Gó FNEý B<PJý KFý J<K

then 9.

1J<ý 1Gó FNEý B<PJý KFý J<K

1J<ý 1Gó FNEý B<PJý KFý J<K1J<ý 1Gó FNEý B<PJý KFý J<K

appears.

9999

to select the contrast.

to set the display contrast.

CLONING THE PROGRAMMED DATA

You can transfer the programmed data to and from another RadioShack Pro-93 or a Pro-2053 scanner using an optional connecting cable with 1/8-inch phone plugs on both ends, (not included) available at your local RadioShack store.

Follow these steps to clone the data.

1. Turn on both scanners.

2. Connect the connecting cable to each scanner's

÷á(

÷á(+*!ý)+ !

jack.

<O@

<O@Kô

<O@<O@

÷á(÷á(

Kôý

appears.

KôKô

ýý

+*!ý)+ !÷ý1

+*!ý)+ !+*!ý)+ !

÷ý1,ýKFýJ<E;õýI<DFM<ý:89C<ýKF

,ýKFýJ<E;õýI<DFM<ý:89C<ýKF

÷ý1÷ý1

,ýKFýJ<E;õýI<DFM<ý:89C<ýKF,ýKFýJ<E;õýI<DFM<ý:89C<ýKF

PC/

8888

áFE=@IDýJ<E;ý;8K8åýñæ5

3. Press

B<Pý=FIý*

B<Pý=FIý*+ô

B<Pý=FIý*B<Pý=FIý*

4. Press

áFE=@IDýJ<E;ý;8K8åýñæ5!/ý,

áFE=@IDýJ<E;ý;8K8åýñæ5áFE=@IDýJ<E;ý;8K8åýñæ5

+фээээ

appears.

+ô+ô

to send the data to the other unit or press

any other key to cancel the operation.

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!/ý,I<JJýFK?<I

I<JJýFK?<I

!/ý,!/ý,

I<JJýFK?<II<JJýFK?<I

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

Trunking Operation

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 sto re all the trunk-

control

ing trunking “Storing Known Frequencies into Channels” on Page 25) and input ID codes in the ID memory (see “Storing Talk Group IDs” on Page 58).

Your PRO-93 automatically calculates Motorola voice channel frequencies when it decodes the control cha nnel. This eliminates the need to enter all the Motorola group frequencies.

frequencies for Motorola systems or all the

group

frequencies for EDACS in one bank (see

The control channels are subject to change depending on the day. Therefore enter all the control frequencies in the same bank. If you do not know which is the control channel, it is better to enter all the system frequencies into the same bank. (Refer to the supplied

Guide

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

Trunking Operation

Trunking

Important:

programmed channel must be the same as that of 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:

ting 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

formation is also widely available on the Internet, (for example, at

To listen to the transmission, the mode of the

There might be more than one talk group transmit-

. Frequency fleet map and talk group in-

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 2way 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 2way 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.

Your scanner lets you easily hear both the call and response transmissions for that 2-way 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.

Trunking Operation

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

SQUELCH

clockwise and

PROGRAMMING T RUNKING FREQUENCIES

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

Notes:

• You can scan only one type of trunked frequency, either EDACS or Motorola in a bank at one time. 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 56).

• 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.

Follow these steps to program trunked frequencies:

PGM

1. Press select the bank.

Note:

press move through the banks one at a time, repeat the

and press (or hold down)

,òòòUôô

,òòòUôô ôö")

,òòòUôô,òòòUôô

â8EBýòý

â8EBýòý á?ýòò

â8EBýòýâ8EBýòý

To move through the bank selection faster,

PGM

FUNC

then

Trunking Operation

ôö")

ôö") ôö")

тфттттт

тфттттттфттттт

á?ýòò

á?ýòòá?ýòò

and hold down

8888

9999

. To

8888

sequence of

PGM, FUNC

then

9999

until you

reach the desired bank.

TRUNK

2. Press

3. Repeatedly press

for the EDACS (GE/Ericsson) system to scan.

;:;:

to enter the ID program mode.

CEJ

MODE

to select

CEJ

for Motorola,

CEJCEJ

This sets the 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

+*+*

Notes:

• If you select

*FKý KILEB<;

*FKý KILEB<;*FKý KILEB<;

instead of

)+0

)+0)+0

*FKý KILEB<;

the scanner does not scan trunked frequencies.

*FKýKILEB<;ôý,I<JJýDF;<

Instead,

*FKýKILEB<;ôý,I<JJýDF;<

*FKýKILEB<;ôý,I<JJýDF;<*FKýKILEB<;ôý,I<JJýDF;<

â8EBýò

â8EBýòâ8EBýò

*FKýKILEB<;

*FKýKILEB<;*FKýKILEB<; ,I<JJýDF;<ô

,I<JJýDF;<ô

,I<JJýDF;<ô,I<JJýDF;<ô

appears.

• If you programmed a Motorola Type I or Hybrid system, see “Programming Fleet Maps” on Page 56.

, or

! !

4. Press

PGM

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 press

,òòòUôô

,òòòUôô ôö")

,òòòUôô,òòòUôô

â8EBýòý

â8EBýòý á?ýòò

â8EBýòýâ8EBýòý

ôö")

ôö") ôö")

кммфпклн

кммфпклнкммфпклн

á?ýòò

á?ýòòá?ýòò

ENTER

Frequency

to store.

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

Trunking Operation

PGM

8888

to access the next open channel then enter the frequencies. (See “Storing Known Frequencies into Channels” on Page 25).

,òòñUôô

,òòñUôô ôö")

,òòñUôô,òòñUôô

â8EBýòý

â8EBýòý á?ýòñ

â8EBýòýâ8EBýòý

ôö")

ôö") ôö")

тфттттт

тфттттттфттттт

á?ýòñ

á?ýòñá?ýòñ

Next channel

7. Press

SCAN

to start scanning.

Notes:

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

as often as needed to erase the incorrect data.

• If you enter a frequency that has already been entered, the scanner sounds an error tone and dis-

LGCôý=

plays

and the channel number that has been

LGCôý= LGCôý=

duplicated. If the dual entry is an error press CL and enter the correct frequency. If the dual entry is inten-

ENTER

tional press

to accept.

• You may replace any frequency by selecting the

PGM

bank and channel, pressing

and entering the

new frequency.

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.

Notes:

• 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

, other Internet

sources, or locally-published guidebooks.

Trunking Operation

• If you try to program an offset frequency in the UHF-

Hi bands (806-960 MHz), the scanner ignores the

entry.

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

1. Press

PGM

then

TRUNK

to enter the ID program

mode.

8888

2. Press

FUNC

and press (or hold)

9999

to select

the bank.

)+0

3. Press

4. Press

=I<Hôèý

=I<Hôèý=I<Hôèý

E\\i[j

E\\i[j0000ý).&

E\\i[jE\\i[j

MODE

and select

FUNC

then 2. The display indicates

on the first line,

ý).&

on the third line and

ý).&ý).&

)+0

)+0)+0

оооотмф

тмфтттт

òòòò

òìôòìô

òòòòòòòò

on the second line,

/K<G

/K<GииииэрнфтB$Q

эрнфтB$Q

/K<G/K<G

эрнфтB$Qýð íôòB $Q

bottom line.

5. While

blinks, if necessary, press the

â8J<â8J<

ââââ

â8J<

desired Base frequency with the number keys and

ENTER

press

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

Eý

E\\i[j

6. While

EýEý

number and press

blinks, if necessary, enter the offset

E\\i[jE\\i[j

ENTER

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

ENTER

again.

////

/K<G

7. While

/K<G

blinks, repeatedly press

/K<G/K<G

select the step number,

ENTER

press

ðíôò

ðíôò, íòôò

íòôò

ðíôòðíôò

íòôòíòôò

8888

срфнэB$Qх

срфнэB$QхсрфнэB$Qх

â8J<

â8J<â8J<

on the

ENTER

9999

then

8. Press

PGM

to enter the program mode. Store the

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

Programming Motorola Trunking System (800 MHz)

Notes:

• On the 800 MHz trunking band, you can select a base frequency (normal or offset).

Trunking Operation

• On the 900 MHz trunking band, you do not need to set the base frequency (base, offset, step).

Follow these steps to program 800 MHz band Motorola trunking.

1. Press

PGM

then

TRUNK

to enter the ID program

mode.

8888

2. Press

FUNC

then

9999

to select the desired

bank.

3. Press

4. Press

5. Press

MODE

and select Motorola trunking mode.

FUNC

êòò)$Qý98J<ôý*FID8C

êòò)$Qý98J<ôý*FID8Cêòò)$Qý98J<ôý*FID8C

8888

ENTER

press

then

9999

to select

1J<ý 1Gó FNEý B<PJý KFý J<K

1J<ý 1Gó FNEý B<PJý KFý J<K1J<ý 1Gó FNEý B<PJý KFý J<K

appears.

*FID8C

*FID8C*FID8C

+==J<K

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

and

• If you are uncertain about the base frequency, use

*FID8C

the default setting. The default setting is

• If you cannot receive with the

+==J<K

change to

+==J<K

. The base frequency in

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

851.0125 MHz. The base frequency in

*FID8C

*FID8C*FID8C

*FID8C

*FID8C*FID8C

setting,

*FID8C

*FID8C*FID8C

+==J<K

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

851.0000 MHz.

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

Follow these steps to program a fleet map.

1. Press

PGM

then

TRUNK

2. For each bank you want to program, repeatedly

8888

press

3. Press

FUNC

, then

Trunking Operation

9999

to select the bank.

âCF:BýòýJ@Q<ý:F;<ôý1J<ýñíý=FIýKPG<ý%%ôý/V

4. Press 8.

òò

òòý

òòòò

âCF:BýòýJ@Q<ý:F;<ôý1J<ýñíý=FIýKPG<ý%%ôý/V

âCF:BýòýJ@Q<ý:F;<ôý1J<ýñíý=FIýKPG<ý%%ôý/VâCF:BýòýJ@Q<ý:F;<ôý1J<ýñíý=FIýKPG<ý%%ôý/V

appears.

ýý

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, try the following common fleet maps.

Size Code

Block

12345678

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 5 S11 S4 S4 S4 S4 — S4 S3 6 S11S4S12S4 S4S12S4S4 7 S11 S4 — S4 S4 — S4 S4

Size Code

Block

910111213141516

0 S4S0S4S0S3S4S4S3 1S4S0S0S0S3S3S4S10 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 CL 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 1–5 and press

ENTER

. Each time you press

ENTER

, you confirm the size code. If you find an error, press CL and begin again at Step 1.

SCAN

7. Press

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.

Storing Talk Group IDs

To store a talk group ID, press stops on a voice channel transmission or when a talk group ID is indicated in the manual mode. The bottom line indicates where the ID was stored as

ýýýý% û4444

and then changes to

% û4444

% û4444% û4444

Trunking Operation

TRUNK

when the scanner

% ýJ8M<ý 4

% ýJ8M<ý 4V4

% ýJ8M<ý 4% ýJ8M<ý 4

V44444

V4V4

4444

% ýJ8M<ý4V44ý

The first in the bank. sub-bank.

If the ID has already been stored when you press

TRUNK

Note:

IDs in a bank, group IDs in order to store new ones (see “Clearing Talk Group IDs” on Page 62).

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

1. Press

% ýJ8M<ý4V44ýisýýýý

% ýJ8M<ý4V44ý% ýJ8M<ý4V44ý

is the number of IDs from (

4444

, the display shows

When you try to store more than 100 talk group

)<DFIPý =LCCü

)<DFIPý =LCCü)<DFIPý =LCCü

PGM

the sub-bank number (

òò

òòVñ

òòòò

% ýN8JýJ8M<;

% ýN8JýJ8M<;% ýN8JýJ8M<;

appears. Clear some talk

Vсйййй

VñVñ

òòòòVî

Vî

VîVî

) in each

)

2. Press

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

4. Press

5. Press

6. Press

7. Enter the talk group ID and press

TRUNK

then

e$ý&&

ý&&

e$e$

ý&&ý&&

e$ý&&

ý&&

e$e$

ý&&ý&&

&((/(

&((/(&((/(

8888

EDED

ENTER

EDED

repeatedly press reach the desired bank.

First location

MODE

TRUNK

8888

desire to store the ID number.

sary, use the decimal point for a hyphen.

Group ID number

FUNC

8Wdaý&#&

8Wdaý&#& ED

8Wdaý&#&8Wdaý&#& ?:ýD

?:ýDe$

?:ýD?:ýD CEJ0ýded[

CEJ0ýded[

CEJ0ýded[CEJ0ýded[

to select MOT or ED.

repeatedly to select the sub-bank.

9999

to select the location where you

8Wdaý&#&

8Wdaý&#& ED

8Wdaý&#&8Wdaý&#& ?:ýD

?:ýDe$

?:ýD?:ýD CEJ0ý&(//(

CEJ0ý&(//(

CEJ0ý&(//(CEJ0ý&(//( ?:ç

?:ç &((/(

?:ç?:ç

9999

until you

. If neces-

8. If you want to tag the ID, press desired text tag for the ID, then press “Text Input Chart” on Page 29.)

Trunking Operation

TEXT

ENTER

, enter the

. (See

9. To store the next ID memory in sequence, press and repeat Step 4.

8Wdaý&#&

Next location

8Wdaý&#& ED

8Wdaý&#&8Wdaý&#& ?:ýD

?:ýDe$

e$ý&'

ý&'

?:ýD?:ýD

e$e$

ý&'ý&'

CEJ0ýded[

CEJ0ýded[CEJ0ýded[

EDED

8888

10. Press

SCAN

to start scanning.

Notes:

%EM8C@;ý %

• If you made a mistake in Step 4,

appears and the scanner beeps when you press

ENTER

. Start again at Step 3.

• You can enter either decimal or AFS code for ED

(EDACS) ID. The default setting is decimal ID

FUNC

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

LGCý%

another ID channel, to store the ID code, press operation, press CL.

Duplication

LGCý%

LGCý% LGCý%

8Wdaý&#&

8Wdaý&#& ED

8Wdaý&#&8Wdaý&#& ?:ýD

?:ýDe$

?:ýD?:ýD CEJ0ý&(//(

CEJ0ý&(//(

CEJ0ý&(//(CEJ0ý&(//( :kfbý?:ý'#'(

:kfbý?:ý'#'(

:kfbý?:ý'#'(:kfbý?:ý'#'(

then 2,

appears. If you want

ENTER.

e$ý&&

ý&&

e$e$

ý&&ý&&

%EM8C@;ý %

%EM8C@;ý % %EM8C@;ý %

ã"/ý=FID8K

ã"/ý=FID8Kã"/ý=FID8K

To cancel the

EDED

Talk Group ID Hold

You can set your scanner to follow a trunking signal that you want to track during scanning. Hold down

% ý?FC;ý+*ô

more than 2 seconds. When ID hold is activated and the scanner receives a

voice channel, the scan indication top line is changed to

To release ID hold, press

% ý?FC;ý+*ô

% ý?FC;ý+*ô% ý?FC;ý+*ô

$$$$

Trunking Operation

SCAN

appears.

////

at the first digit in the

TRUNK

for

Turning an ID Sub-Bank On or Off

Follow these steps to turn the ID sub-bank on or off during the program mode:

TRUNK

1. Press bank.

repeatedly to select the desired sub-

2. Press

Follow these steps to turn the ID sub-bank on or off during the scan mode:

1. Press

2. Press

3. Press

FUNC

then 1 to turn the sub-bank on if it is off

or off if it is on.

FUNC

while the scanner is stopped on a voice

channel transmission.

TRUNK

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

FUNC

and the number of the sub-bank you

desire to turn on or off. For example to turn sub-

FUNC

bank 4 on or off, press

then 4.

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 63).

PGM

1. Press

2. Press

3. Press

TRUNK

FUNC

8888

9999

to move to the desired bank.

8888

4. Press

5. Press

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

You can confirm the ID code while the scanner shows the text when the received signal is a voice channel.

9999

to select the ID memory.

L/OUT

to lock out the ID.

Trunking Operation

Bý

appears.

BýBý

L/OUT

until

((((ý

disap-

ýý

1. Press

TEXT

while the scanner is receiving the voice channel and indicating the text name. The ID code appears as

2. Press

)+0è444444

)+0è444444)+0è444444

TEXT

again to cancel.

! è4444

! è4444! è4444

)+0è444444

Delay Function in ID Indication Mode

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

1. Press

FUNC

ming the trunked ID.

;<C8P

ýýýýðôòýJ<:FE;J

ðôòýJ<:FE;J

;<C8P;<C8P

ðôòýJ<:FE;JðôòýJ<:FE;J

8888

2. Press

ïôò

ïôò, ïôí

ïôòïôò

3. Press

Note:

ïôí

îôò

îôò J<:FE;J

ïôíïôí

îôòîôò

ENTER

When activated, ID delay watches the control

then

9999

to select

J<:FE;J

J<:FE;JJ<:FE;J

./DELAY

while you are program-

1J<ý 1Gó FNEýB<PJý KFý J<Ký %

1J<ý 1Gó FNEýB<PJý KFý J<Ký % 1J<ý 1Gó FNEýB<PJý KFý J<Ký %

appears.

*FE<

*FE<, òôí

òôí, ñôò

ñôò, ñôí

ñôí, ðôò

*FE<*FE<

òôíòôí

сфтсфт

сфнсфн

ðôò, ðôí

ðôòðôò

ðôí

ðôíðôí

channel command for the delay time when the signal disappears from the voice channel.

Reviewing Locked-Out Talk Group IDs

Note:

You cannot clear all lockouts from a talk group at

the same time.

1. Press

2. Press

PGM

FUNC

If the ID memory bank has no locked out ID, you hear the low beep tone.

3. Press

FUNC

Or, just press IDs in a bank.

then

8888

TRUNK

L/OUT

. The locked out ID appears.

8888

9999

to select a search bank.

9999

to search for any locked out

Clearing Talk Group IDs

1. Press

2. Press

3. Press

PGM

FUNC

TRUNK

then

8888

9999

, then CL.

Trunking Operation

to select ID memory.

Clearing All Talk 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).

PGM

1. Press

2. Press

TRUNK

to enter a talk group ID memory

mode.

8888

3. Select a talk group ID bank using

áFE=@IDý C@JKý :C<8I

FUNC

4. Press

,I<JJýFK?<IýB<Pý=FIý*+ô

,I<JJýFK?<IýB<Pý=FIý*+ô,I<JJýFK?<IýB<Pý=FIý*+ô

then 6.

áFE=@IDý C@JKý :C<8Iååååý

áFE=@IDý C@JKý :C<8IáFE=@IDý C@JKý :C<8I

appears.

FUNC

9999

ý ñæ5!/

ñæ5!/

ñæ5!/ñæ5!/

ýý

5. Press 1 to clear the all talk group IDs within a bank.

(@JKý

(@JKý:C

:C<8I<;

<8I<;

<8I<;<8I<;

appears.

(@JKý(@JKý

:C:C

Note:

To cancel the deletion, press any key except 1.

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 trans-

mission opens squelch, regardless of the current mode. The open or closed mode is set in each channel storag e

ööööý

ýýýý

VVVV

bank.

(open)

ýý

(closed) appears under the channel

storage bank's number while scanning. Or, the status

öööö

VVVV

display shows the

at the top line while the scanner

is in manual mode or receiving a signal during scanning. When no ID code is programmed into the scanner, it re-

open

ceives the signal in MOT or ED mode. In

mode the scanner stops on any transmission. If the ID is stored, the text tag appears in the display. Otherwise, the talk

closed

group ID appears in the display. In

mode the

scanner only stops on a transmission if the ID is stored.

Trunking Operation

This is very useful when you want to narrow the scan i n 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 Channel-Storage Banks Off and On” on Page 41.)

Changing the Open/Closed Mode

1. Press

2. Press

3. Press

4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for each bank.

MANUAL

FUNC

storage bank.

FUNC

appears. After that message disappears, the tenth digit on the top line of the display changes from

VVVV

or vice versa.

8888

then

then 5.

9999

to select the channel

â8EBý +,!*

â8EBý +,!*ôôôô

â8EBý +,!*â8EBý +,!*

â8EBý á(+/!

â8EBý á(+/! ôôôô

â8EBý á(+/! â8EBý á(+/!

öööö

A General Guide to

Frequencies

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

A General Guide to Frequencies

US Weather Frequencies in MHz

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

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

Birdie Frequencies

Every scanner has birdie frequencies. Birdies are signals created inside the scanner's receiver. These operating frequencies might interfere with transmissions on the same frequencies. If you program one of these frequencies, you hear only noise on that frequency. If the interference is not severe, you might be able to turn

SQUELCH

clockwise to omit the birdie.

This scanner's birdie frequencies (in MHz) are:

VHF Low Band (MHz)

25.5000 38.2500 41.8900 51.000

A General Guide to Frequencies

VHF High Band (MHz

114.7500 116.7375 119.8125 121.1250

123.9750 124.2000 125.9500 126.8250

126.9000 126.9750 127.0500 127.5000

129.0250 129.1500 132.1000 134.7625

135.6750 137.7000 140.2500 140.3850

146.0050 168.9800

)

UHF Low Band (MHz)

408.0000 420.7500 433.5000 446.2500

459.0000 471.7500 482.30625 484.5000

497.2500 510.0000

UHF High Band (MHz)

812.7000 816.0750 852.96875 867.20625

930.64375 1246.1750 1246.2500 1268.7750

To find the birdies in your scanner, begin by di sconnecting 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 and scan every frequency range from its lowest 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.

A General Guide to Frequencies

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 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 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

A General Guide to Frequencies

470.000–512.000 MHz

856.000–861.000 MHz

25-cm Amateur 1240.000–1300.000 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” Frequen-

cies

220.000–222.000 MHz

UHF Band

Activities Frequencies

Land-Mobile “Paired” 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

450.000–470.000 MHz

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, including Fire and Emergency

A General Guide to Frequencies

Services, refer to

Police Call Radio Guide

your local RadioShack store.

available at

Abbreviations

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 Government

GMR........................................................ General Mobile Radio

GTR ................................................................ General Trunked

IND ............................................................... Industrial Services

(Manufacturing, Construction,

Farming and Forest Products)

Services

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

A General Guide to Frequencies

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

TAXI ..................................................................... Taxi Services

TELM................................................... Telephone Maintenance

TOW ........................................................................ Tow Trucks

TRAN ................................................... Transportation Services

(Trucks, Tow Trucks, Buses, Railroad, and Other)

TSB............................................................... Trunked Systems

Ten ...................................................... FM-TV Audio Broadcast

USXX..................................................... Government Classified

UTIL ...................................................... Power & Water Utilities

WTHR .......................................................................... Weather

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

A General Guide to Frequencies

10-Meter Amateur Band (in 5 kHz steps)

Frequency Range Service

28.000–29.700 MHz HAM

VERY HIGH FREQUENCY (VHF

)

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

Frequency

Range

29.900–30.550 GOVT, MIL 30.580–31.980 IND, PUB

32.000–32.990 GOVT, MIL 33.020–33.980 BUS, IND,

34.010–34.990 GOVT, MIL 35.020–35.980 BUS, IND,

36.000–36.230 GOVT, MIL 36.250 Oil Spill

36.270–36.990 GOVT, MIL 37.020–37.980 PUB, IND

38.000–39.000 GOVT, MIL 39.020–39.980 PUB

40.000–42.000 GOVT ,

42.960–43.180 IND 43.220–43.680 IND, PUB,

43.700–44.600 TRAN 44.620–46.580 POL, PUB

Service

MIL, MARI

Frequency

Range

42.020–42.940 POL

Service

PUB

TELM,

PUB

Cleanup

TELM

46.600–46.990 GOVT 47.020–47.400 PUB

47.420 American Red Cross

49.610–49.990 MIL

47.440–49.580 IND, PUB

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

Frequency Range Service

50.000–54.000 HAM

A General Guide to Frequencies

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

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

Frequency Range Service

144.000–148.000 HAM

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

A General Guide to Frequencies

Frequency Range Service

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, RO AD, 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

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

A General Guide to Frequencies

Frequency Range Service

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

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

A General Guide to Frequencies

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, TOW, 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, UTIL

462.550–462.925 GMR, BUS

462.9375–463.1875 MED

463.200–467.925 BUS

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

A General Guide to Frequencies

Frequency Channel Frequency Channel

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 CSB

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

Frequency Range Service

856.0125–860.9875 MHz CTSB

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 mega-

hertz by 1,000:

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

hertz 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 suggestions that might help you eliminate the problem. If they do not, take your scanner to your local RadioShack store for assistance.

Problem Possible Cause Remed y

Scanner is on but will not scan

Poor or no reception

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

Scanner is totally inoperative. No power

SQUELCH

adjusted correctly

An antenna is not connected or is connected incorrectly

Programmed frequencies are the same as birdie frequencies

Stored frequencies are the same as birdie frequencies

Batteries have failed

is not

SQUELCH

Turn clockwise. See “Turning on the Scanner and Setting Squelch” on Page 24

Make sure an antenna is connected to the scanner

Avoid programming birdies or only select them manually. See “Birdie Frequencies” on Page 65

Avoid programming birdies or only select them manually

Recharge the rechargeable batteries or replace the standard batteries

Batteries are installed improperly

Troubleshooting

Install the batteries according to the polarity markings, see “Using Batteries” on Page 10

Problem Possible Cause Remed y

Scanner is totally inoperative. No power

Keypad does not work

Keys do not work or display changes

The AC or DC adapter is not connected properly

Keylock is on Turn keylock off,

Undetermined error

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

PWR DC 9V

see “Using the Keylock” on Page 48

Turn scanner off then on again, or reset the scanner, see “Resetting/Initializing the Scanner”

jack

RESETTING/INITIALIZING THE SCANNER

If the scanner's display locks up or does not work properly after you connect a power source, you might need to reset or initialize it.

Important:

try to reset it to retain all memory. If that does not work, you can initialize the scanner; however, initializing clears all information stored in the scanner's memory.

If you have problems with the scanner, first

Resetting the Scanner

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

2. Insert a pointed object, such as a straightened paper clip, into the reset opening on the side of the scanner. Then gently press and release the reset button inside the opening.

Note:

Pressing the reset button does not clear the scan-

ner's memory.

Initializing the Scanner

Important:

stored in the scanner's memory. Initialize the scanner

This procedure clears all information you

Troubleshooting

only when you are sure the scanner is not working properly.

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

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0Fý L8Cý0ILEB@E>0Fý L8Cý0ILEB@E>

2. Press 0 then 1 while appears.

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>

%E@K@8C@Q@E>ý ,C<8J<ý 38@Kô

%E@K@8C@Q@E>ý ,C<8J<ý 38@Kô%E@K@8C@Q@E>ý ,C<8J<ý 38@Kô

3<C:FD<

3<C:FD<3<C:FD<

appears for

about 2 seconds.

Note:

Do not turn off the scanner until the initialization is

)òòò

complete. When the initialization is complete

â8EBý òý á?ý òò

pears on the top line of the display.

â8EBý òý á?ý òò

â8EBý òý á?ý òòâ8EBý òý á?ý òò

)òòò)òòò

ap ap-

pears on the bottom line.

CARE

Keep the scanner dry; if it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Use and store the scanner only in normal temperature environments. Handle the scanner carefully; do not drop it. Keep the scanner away from dust and dirt, and wipe it with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new.

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

Specifications

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

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

Selectivity: 25 – 27.995 MHz at AM mode

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

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

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

-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 ..........................................-14 to 140° F

............................................................................. (-10 to 60° 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) ................................................... 0.5µV

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

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

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

Audio Output Power (10% THD) .................................. 170 mW

Built-in Speaker........................................................ 1

/8 Inches

(36 mm)

(8-ohm,Dynamic Type) Power Requirements:

Batteries................................................ 4 AA Alkaline Batteries

or 4 AA Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries

External Power................................................................ 9V DC

Specifications

Current Drain (Squelched) .............................................. 90 mA

Battery Charge Current................................................. 150 mA

Dimensions (HWD)......................... 6

/16 × 2 7/16 × 1 3/4 Inches

(157 × 62 × 41 mm)

Weight (without antenna and batteries)........................... 8.5 oz.

(240 g)

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

Specifications

Limited One-Year Warranty

This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. 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 TO 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 RESULTING 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 consequ ential 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. RadioShack Customer Relations, 200 Taylor Street, 6th Floor, Fort

Worth, TX 76102

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