Radio Shack PRO-94 User Manual

Owner’s Manual

PRO-94 1000-Channel

Handheld Trunking Scanner

Please read before using this equipment.

Contents

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

FCC Notice .............................. ..... ...... ..... ...... ...... . 8

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

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

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

Using Non-Rechargeable Batteries ............ 10

Using Rechargeable Batteries .................... 12

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

Using Vehicle Battery Power .............................. 14

Connecting the Antenna .................................... 15

Connecting an Optional Antenna ................ 15

Connecting an Earphone/Headphone ................ 15

Listening Safely .......................................... 16

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

Connecting an Extension Speaker ..................... 17

Attaching the Belt Clip ........................................ 17

About Your Scanner ................................................ 18

A Look at the Keypad ......................................... 19

A Look at the Display ......................................... 20

Understanding Banks ......................................... 22

Service Banks ............................................. 22

Channel Storage Banks .............................. 22

Monitor Memories ....................................... 23

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

Turning on the Scanner and Setting Squelch .... 24

Storing Known Frequencies into Channels ........ 24

Searching For and Temporarily Storing Active Fre-

quencies ............................................................. 25

Limit Search ................................................ 26

Direct Search .............................................. 26

Service Bank Search .................................. 27

Search Skip Memory ................................... 28

Listening to the Monitor Memories ..................... 29

Moving a Frequency From a Monitor Memory to a

Channel .............................................................. 29

Scanning the Stored Channels .......................... 30

Manually Selecting a Channel ............................ 30

RadioShack, Adaptaplug, Hypersearch, and Hyperscan are trademarks

Motorola, Smartnet, and Privacy Plus are registered

used by Tandy Corporation. trademarks of Motorola Inc.

Special Features ...................................................... 31

Delay .................................................................. 31

Turning Channel-Storage Banks On and Off ...... 31

Locking Out Channels ........................................ 32

Priority ................................................................ 32

Using the Keylock ............................................... 33

Using the Display Backlight ................................ 34

Using the Auto Backlight Display ........................ 34

Changing Search Speeds ................................... 34

Turning the Keytone Off/On ................................ 34

Turning the Battery Save Function Off/On .......... 35

Skipping Data Signals ........................................ 35

Receiving NWR-SAME and Weather Alert Signals . 35

Turning On the SAME Weather Alert Feature .. 36

SAME Signal Detection Updating ................ 36

NWR-SAME Alert Tone Test ........................ 37

NWR-SAME Code Detection Tests ............. 37

Trunking Operation .................................................. 38

Types of Trunking Systems ................................ 38

Setting the Scanner to the Trunking Mode ......... 39

Simultaneous Trunking ................................ 39

Setting Squelch for the Trunking Mode .............. 40

Storing Trunked Frequencies ............................. 40

Searching a Trunked Bank ................................. 42

Turning a Trunked Bank On or Off .............. 42

Skipping a Trunked Bank ............................ 43

Turning the Status Bit Ignore (S-Bit) On or Off .

Identifying a Trunked Frequency ................. 44

Selecting the EDACS Talk Group ID Format ....

EDACS Talk Group ID Range Search ......... 44

Using HOLD to Monitor an Activ e Talk Group ID

Temporarily Storing a Talk Group ID into the

Monitor ID Memory ...................................... 45

Locking Out Talk Group IDs ........................ 45

Unlocking a Single Talk Group ID ................ 46

Unlocking All Talk Group IDs ....................... 46

Using Trunk Scanning Scan Delay .............. 46

Monitoring Talk Group IDs ........................... 47

Channel Activity Bars ......................................... 47

Using Talk Group ID Lists ................................... 48

Manually Storing Talk Group IDs inTalk Group

ID Lists ............................................. ...... ..... 48

Entering EDACS Partial Talk Groups .......... 49

Moving Talk Group IDs to Talk Group ID Lists . 49

Scanning the Talk Group ID Lists ................ 50

Deleting a Stored Talk Group ID List ........... 50

Priority Talk Group ID Scanning .................. 50

Scanning Type I and Hybrid Trunked Systems .. 51

Selecting a Preset Fleet Map ...................... 54

Programming a Fleet Map .......................... 55

Programming the Base and Of fset Frequencies 56

Programming a Hybrid System ................... 57

Turning On/Off the Motorola Disconnect Tone

Detect Function ........................................... 57

A General Guide to Scanning ................................. 58

Guide to Frequencies ......................................... 58

National Weather Frequencies ................... 58

Birdie Frequencies ...................................... 58

Guide to the Action Bands ................................. 59

Typical Band Usage .................................... 59

Primary Usage ............................................ 59

Band Allocation .................................................. 60

Frequency Conversion ....................................... 64

Troubleshooting ...................................................... 65

Resetting the Scanner ........................................ 68

Care and Maintenance ............................................ 69

Specifications .......................................................... 70

Features

Your RadioShack 1000-Channel Handheld Trunking Scanner is one of a new generation of scanners designed to track Motorola systems, (such as Smartnet GE/Ericsson EDACS used in many 800 MH z , 90 0 MHz, and UHF communication systems.

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

Since the trunking system might send a call and its response on different frequencies, it is difficult to listen to trunked communications using a regular scanner. The scanner lets you se lect an d moni tor the d ata chann el frequency sent with a 2-way radio transmission, so you can hear the call an d re sponse for that us er and more easi ly “follow” the conversation.

Type I, Type II , hybr id ana log

. Those systems are extensively

and Privacy Plus®) plus

The scanner also lets you scan conventional transmissions, and it is preprogrammed with service banks for convenience. By pressing a single button, you can quickly search those frequencies most commonly used by public service and other agencies, without tedious and complicated programming.

This scanner gives you direct access to over 37,000 exciting frequencies, including police and fire departments, ambulance services, and amateur radio services, and you can change your selection at any time.

Your scanner also has these special features:

Triple-Conversion Circuitry

interference from IF (intermediate frequency) images, so you hear only the selected frequency.

— virtually eliminates any

Features

20 Channel-Storage Banks

— you can store up to 50 channels in each of 10 different banks, in two separate groups, for a total of 1000 channels, so you can more easily identify calls.

Five Scan Lists

— you can store up to 50 trunking talk

group IDs in each trunk scanning bank.

Digital Weather Alert

— uses the digital SAME (specific area message encoding) signal transmitted with weather alerts to identify the type of alert being issued.

Note:

This scanner does not use the specific area fea-

ture of SAME. It responds to all alerts received.

Two-Second Scan Delay

— delays scanning for about 2 seconds before moving to another c han nel , s o y ou ca n hear more replies that are made on the same channel.

Lock-Out Function

— lets you set your scanner to skip over specified channels or frequencies when scanning or searching, and skip over talk group IDs when tracking trunked systems.

Priority Channels

— lets you program one channel in each bank (20 in all) and then have the scanner check that channel every 2 seconds while it scans the bank, so you do not miss transmissions on those channels.

Five Service Banks

— frequencies are preset in separate police (fire/emergency), aircraft, ham, marine, and weather banks, to m ake it eas y to loc ate sp ecific type s of calls.

Auto Backlight

— automatically turns on the backlight

when the scanner receives signals.

Simultaneous Trunking Operation

— allows the scanner to trunk two trunk in g s yst ems, Motorola and EDACS, at the same time, as well as conventional systems.

Hypersearch



— lets you set the scanner to search at up to 300 steps per second in frequency bands with 5 kHz steps, compared to the normal search speed of 100 steps per second.

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Hyperscan



— the scanner automatically scans up to 50 channels per second to help you quickly find interesting broadcasts.

Key Lock

— lets you lock the scanner’s keys to help prevent accidental changes to the scanner’s programming.

Data Signal Skip

— lets you set the scanner to skip non-modulated or data signals (such as fax or modem transmissions) during searches. This lets the scanner avoid non-voice signals, making a search faster.

Disconnect Tone Detect

— the scanner automatically tunes to the trunking data channel when it receives a disconnect transmission. You can turn this off, so you can continuously monitor a channel with a weak transmission where conversations are often disconnected.

Manual Access Liquid-Crystal Display

— lets you directly acces s any chan ne l.

— makes it easy to view and

change programming information.

Display Backlight

— makes the scanner ea sy to re ad in

low-light situations.

Flexible Antenna with BNC Conne cto r

— provides adequate reception in strong signal areas and is designed to help prevent antenna breakage. Or, you can connect an external antenna for better reception.

Monitor Memories

— let you temp orar ily store up to 10

frequencies or talk group IDs.

Memory Backup

— keeps the frequencies stored in

memory for an extended ti me if th e scan ner los es powe r.

Three Power Options

— let you power the scanner using internal batteries , ext ernal AC powe r using an op tional AC adapter/charger, or DC power using an optional DC cigarette-lighter power cable.

Key Confirmation Tones

— the scanner sounds a tone when you perform an operation correctly, and an error tone if you make an error.

Features

Battery Save

— saves battery power when the scanner does not detect any transmissions for more than 5 seconds when a channel is manually selected.

Battery Low Alert

— warns you when battery power

gets low.

Weather Alert Indicator

— your scanner also functions

as a severe weather alert monitor. Your scanner can receive these bands:

Frequency

Range (MHz)

29–29.7 5 10-m Ham Band

29.7–50 5 VHF Lo Band 50–54 5 6-m Ham Band 108–136.9750 12.5 Aircraft Band 137–144 5 Military Land Mobile 144–148 5 2-m Ham Band 148–174 5 VHF Hi Band 216–224.9950 5 1-m Ham Band 406–420 12.5 Federal Government 420–450 12.5 70-cm Ham Band 450–470 12.5 UHF Standard Band 470–512 12.5 UHF “T” Band 806–956 12.5 Public Service

1240–1300 12.5 25-cm Ham Band

Step

(kHz) Transmission

“800” Band, except cellular band

FCC NOTICE

Your scanner might cause radio or TV interference even when it is operating prope rly . To de term ine wheth er yo ur scanner is causing the interference, turn off your scanner. If the interference goes away, your scanner is causing it. Try the following methods to eliminate the interference:

• move your scanner away from the receiver

• connect your scanner to an outlet that is on a different electrical circuit from the receiver

8 Features

• contact your local RadioShack store for help

Note:

Mobile use of this scanner is unlawful or requires

a permit in some areas. Check the laws in your area.

SCANNING LEGALLY

Your scanner covers frequ enc ie s us ed by m any dif fere nt groups includi ng police and fire departments, ambulance services, government agencies, private companies, amateur radio services, military operations, pager services, and wireline (telephone and telegraph) service providers. It is legal to listen to almost every transmission your scanner can receive . However, th ere are s ome tra nsmis sions you should never intentionally listen to. These include:

• telephone conversations (cellular, cordless, or other

private means of telephone signal transmission)

• pager transmissions

• any scrambled or encrypted transmissions

According to the (ECPA), as amended, you are sub ject to fin es and poss ible imprisonment for intentionally listening to, using, or divulging t he contents of such a transmission unless you have the consent of a party to the communication (unless such activity is otherwise illegal).

This scanner is designed to prevent reception of illegal transmissions, in compliance with the law which requires that scanner s be manu factured in such a wa y as to no t be easily modifiable to pick up those transmissions. Do not open your scanner’s case to make any modifications that could allow it to pick up transmissions that it is not legal to listen to . Doing s o coul d sub ject you t o le gal pe nalties.

We encourage responsible, legal scanner use.

Electronic Communications Privacy Act

Features

Preparation

You can power your scanner from any of three sources:

• internal batteries (not supplied)

• standard AC power (using an optional AC adapter)

• vehicle battery power (using an optional DC adapter)

USING INTERNAL BATTERIES

You can power your scanner using four alkaline, lithium, or rechargeable (Ni-Cd or Ni-MH) AA batteries (not supplied). For the best perf orm anc e a nd lon ges t l ife, w e rec ommend RadioShack batte ries.

Using Non-Rechargeable Batteries

Follow these steps to install non-rechargeable batteries.

1. Turn

2. Slide up and hold the tab on the back of the scan-

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VOLUME/OFF

make sure the power is turned off.

ner, then pull up the battery compartment cover from the top edge.

counterclockwise until it clicks to

3. Before you install alkaline or any other nonrechargeable batteries, use a pointed obje ct such as a ballpoint pen to set

inside the compartment to

ALKALINE JACK NI-

ALKALINE

Warning:

ALKALINE JACK NI-CD

Set

NI-CD

for use only with nickel cadmium (Ni-Cd) or nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) rechargeable batteries. Never attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries. Non-rechargeable batteries can get hot or explode if you try to recharge them.

4. Install two batteries in the compartment and two in the cover as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked inside those locations.

Cautions:

• Use only fresh batteries of the required size and

recommended type.

• Always remove old or weak batteries. Batteries

can leak chemicals that destroy electronic circuits.

• Do not mix old and new batteries, different types

of batterie s (sta ndard, alkal ine, or r echarg eabl e), or rechargeable batteries of different capacities.

Preparation

5. Replace the cover, inserting the lower tabs first.

BATT.Lo

When

flashes and the scanner beeps every

15 seconds, replace all four batterie s.

Warning:

Always dispose of old batteries promptly and

properly. Do not bury or burn them.

Using Rechargeable Batteries

You can also use four rechargeable batteries. Before you use Ni-Cd or Ni-MH batteries, you must charge them.

The scanner has a built-in circuit that lets you recharge Ni-Cd and Ni-MH batteries while they are in the scanner. To charge the batteries, set

NI-CD

, install the batteries in the scanner, and connect an external AC or DC adapter to the scanner’s jack (see “Using AC Power” on Page 13 or “Using Vehicle Battery Power” on Page 14).

Warning:

Do not connect either a dapter t o th e scan ner if non-rechargeable batteries (such as alkaline batteries) are installed in the scanner and

is set to

NI-CD,

or if you are unsure of the switch’s position. Non-rechargeable batteries will get hot and can even explode if you try to recharge them.

Before you use Ni-Cd or Ni-MH batteries for the first time, charge them at least 24 hours to bring them to a full charge.

ALKALINE JACK NI-CD

POWER

ALKALINE JACK NI-

Discharged batteries take about 10 to 18 hours to fully recharge. If you use the scanner while the batteries are charging, charging takes longer.

Notes:

• Ni-Cd batteries last lon ge r and de li ver mo re p ower if you occasionally let them fully discharge. To do this, simply use the scanner until it beeps every 15 seconds and

BATT.Lo

flashes.

• To prevent damage to Ni-Cd batteries, never charge them in an area where the temperature is above 113°F (40°C) or below 40°F (4°C) .

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Important:

rechargeable batteries. At the end of a Ni-Cd battery’s useful life, it must be recycled or disposed of properly. Contact your local, county, or state hazardous waste management authorities for information on recycling or disposal programs in your area or call 1-800-843-7422. Some options that might be available are: municipal curbside collection, drop-off boxes at retailers such as your local RadioShack store, recycl ing col lection ce nters, and mai lback programs

This scanner can use Ni-Cd

USING AC POWER

You can power the scanner using an 9V, 300 mA AC adapter and a size H Adaptaplug plied). Both are availa ble at yo ur local Radio Shack 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 negative and its plug must fit the scanner’s jack. 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 f rom AC power bef ore you disconnect it from the scanner.

Follow these steps to use the scanner on AC power.

1. Turn

2. Insert the Adaptaplug into the AC adapter’s cord so

VOLUME/OFF

make sure the power is turned off.

it reads TIP –. Insert th e Adaptap lug into the scan -

POWER 9V 300MA

ner’s

counterclockwise until it clicks to

™

adapter (neither sup-

POWER 9V 300MA

jack.

3. Plug the AC adapter into a standard AC outlet.

If rechargeable batteries are installed and

JACK NI-CD

is set to

NI-CD

, the adapter powers the

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ALKALINE

scanner and recharges the installed batteries at the same time.

USING V EHICLE 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 adapte r and a size H Ad aptaplug (neith er supplied). Both are availa ble at yo ur local Radio Shack store.

Cautions:

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

Its center tip must be set to negative and its plug must fit the scanner’s jack. 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.

• If batteries are installed, make sure the battery switch inside the battery compartment is set to the correct position (see “Using Internal Batteries” on Page 10).

POWER 9V 300MA

1. Turn

2. If the adapter has a voltage switch, set the switch to

3. Insert the Adaptaplug into the DC adapter’s cord so

4. Plug the other end of the adapter into your vehicle’s

If rechargeable batteries are installed and

JACK NI-CD

scanner and recharges the installed batteries at the same time.

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VOLUME/OFF

make sure the power is turned off.

9V .

it reads TIP

POWER 9V 300MA

ner’s

cigarette-lighter socket.

is set to

counterclockwise until it clicks to

–.

Insert th e Adaptap lug into the scan -

jack.

ALKALINE

NI-CD

, the adapter powers the

Note:

If the scanner does not operate properly when you use a DC adapter, unplug the adapter from the cigarette-lighter socket and clean the socket to remove ashes and debris.

CONNECTING THE ANTENNA

To attach the supplied flexible antenna to the connector on the top of your scanner, align the slots around the antenna’s connector with the tabs on the scanner’s BNC connector. Then slide the antenna’s connector down over the scanner’s connector and rotate the antenna connector’s outer ring clockwise until it locks into place.

Connecting an Optional Antenna

The scanner’s BNC connector makes it easy to connect a variety of optional antennas, including an external mobile antenna or outdoor base station antenna. Your local RadioShack store sells a wide selection of antennas.

Note:

Always use 50-ohm, RG-58, or RG-8, coaxial cable to connect an o utd oor ante nna . If the antenna is over 50 feet from the scanner, use RG-8 low-loss dielectric coaxial cable. If your antenna’s cable does not have a BNC connector, your local RadioShack store carries a variety of BNC adapters.

CONNECTING AN EARPHONE/ HEADPHONE

For private listening, you can plug an optional earphone or mono headphones into the jack on top of your

Preparation

scanner. This automatically disconnects the internal speaker.

Listening Safely

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

• Do not listen at extremely high volume levels.

Extended high-volume listening can lead to permanent hearing loss.

• Set the volume to the lowest setting before you

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

• Once you set the volume, do not increase it. Over

time, your ears adapt to the volume level, so a volume level th at does not caus e disco mfor t might still damage your hearing.

Traffic Safety

Do not use an earphone or headphones with your scanner when operating a motor vehicle in or near traffic. Doing so can create a traffic hazard and could be illegal in some areas.

If you use an earphone or headphones with your scanner, be very careful. Do not listen to a continuous broadcast. Even though some earphones/headphones let you hear some outside sounds when listening at normal volume levels, they still can present a traffic hazard.

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CONNECTING AN EXTENSION SPEAKER

In a noisy area, an optional extension speaker, positioned in the right place, might provide more comfortable listening. Plug the speaker cable’s 1/8-inch (3.5mm) mini-plug in to you r scan ner’s jack. Your local RadioShack store carries a selection of suitable speakers.

ATTACHING THE BELT CLIP

To make your scanner easier to carry when you are on the go, use the supplied belt clip. Use a Phillips screwdriver and the supplied screws to attach the clip to the scanner.

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About Your Scanner

We use a few simple terms in this manual to explain the features of the scanner. Familiarize yourself with these terms and the scanner’s features, and you can put the scanner to work for you ri ght aw ay. Simpl y determin e the type of communications you want to receive, then set the scanner to scan those communications.

The scanner scans conventional frequencies and

ed systems

missions see “Trunking Operation” on Page 38.

frequency,

A cation of a station. To find active frequencies, you use

the such as the included

Besides searching within a selected frequency range, you can also search your scanner’s vice banks are preset groups of frequencies categorized by the type of services that us e those frequenci es. For example, many amateur radio frequencies are located in

HAM

the When you search and find a desired frequency, you can

store it into a programmable memory location called a

channel banks

storage bank A and another 500 in channel-storage bank B. Each bank of 500 is divided into ten 50-channel sets. You can there is activity on the frequencies stored there.

Or, when you find a frequency, you can store it into a

temporary

until you decide whether or not to move it to a channel.

. For more information about trunked trans-

expressed i n kHz or M Hz, i s t h e tu n in g lo -

function or refer to a frequency reference

Trunking Frequency Guide

service banks

service bank.

. Channels are grouped into

. The scanner has 500 channels in channel-

scan

the channel-storage banks to see if

memory location called a

channel-storage

monitor memo ry

trunk-

. Ser-

Just keep in mind — you channels.

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frequencies and

scan

A LOOK AT THE KEYPAD

Key Function(s)

HOLD (A/B)

SCAN MAN

PROG

TRUNK

SRC (LIMIT)

ALT (DATA)

H/S (PRIORITY)

S/S (L-OUT)

(KEYLOCK)

Switches the bank groups; holds the frequency search; holds the current ID in the trunking mode.

Scans the stored channels and scan lists. Stops scanning and lets you directly ent er a

channel number or frequency; manually stores talk group IDs in scan lists.

Stores frequencies into channels; programs the trunking frequency, fleet map, and ID memories.

Turns trunk tracking on and off and stores trunked frequencies.

Starts a limit search; searches a specified frequency range for frequencies; searches for another active ID during trunking operation.

Turns on or off the data signal skip feature; moves through menu settings while trunking; turns on or off the NWR-SAME weather alert.

Sets and turns on and off the priority and priority scanning feature; turns on and off Hypersearch.

Lets you lock out selected channels or skip specified frequencies during a search; lets you lock out a selected ID while trunking.

Locks the keypad to prevent accidental program changes; turns the display backlight on and off.

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Key Function(s)

DELAY

9999

8888

Number Keys

• (MON/CLR)

E (SVC)

Programs a 2-second delay for the selected channel, a limit search, or each service scan; programs a 5-second delay while trunking.

Searches down through a selected frequency range; selects options during programming; changes the ID location number while trunking.

Searches up through a selected frequency range; selects options during programming; changes the ID location number while trunking.

Each key has a single-digit label and a range of numbers. Single-digit keys enter a channel, a frequency, or an ID number. The range of numbers (51–100, for example) is used to enter the channels of a memory bank.

Stores frequencies into monitor memories during a search; recalls frequencies from the monitor memories when programming a channel; stores IDs into the monitor memories or selects options while trunking; enters a decimal point or clears an incorrect entry.

Starts a service bank search; enters frequencies into channels; stores the talk group IDs in the scan lists.

A LOOK AT THE DISPLAY

The display has indica tors that show the scanner’s current operating status. The display information helps you understand how your scanner operates.

Bank A

indicates the bank group. The numbers show which channel-storage banks are turned on for scanning.

TRUNK

tion and while you store a trunking frequency into a channel.

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or B — appears with numbers (1–10). A or

— appears when you select the trunking opera-

— appears when you select a priority channel.

DATA

— appears when the data skip function is active; appears when the disconnect tone detect function is off in the trunking mode.

SCAN

— appears when you scan channels.

LIST

Numbers with a bar under them show which ID scan list banks are turned on for scanning.

searches, and blinks when you monitor IDs.

PRI HOLD

searches, and ID monitor holds; flashes while the scanner is temporarily monitoring a programmed ID.

DLY L/O

you locked out.

K/L Error BATT Lo MON

tor, program ID monitor, or when you select a monitor memory. The number to the right of this indicator shows the current monitor memory.

— appears with numbers (1–5) during trunking.

— appears during limit, direct, service, and ID

— appears when the priority feature is turned on.

— appears during limit, direct, service, and ID

— appears when you select a delay. — appears when you manually select a channel

(keylock) — appears when you lock the keypad.

— appears when you make an entry error.

— alerts you when the bat tery pow e r get s low.

— appears during search modes, ID search moni-

MAN

— appears wh en y ou pre ss

channel number or frequency.

PGM

— appears while yo u store a frequency in to a c ha nnel, while you enter a frequency range during a limit search, or when you program trunking frequencies, fleet maps, or ID memories while trunking.

HYPER

active duri ng a direct or limit search.

8888

search, indicating the search direction.

— appears while Hyperscan or Hypersearch is

9999

— appears during a limit, direct, or service

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MAN

to directly enter a

— appears when the battery save function is active

(during conventional scanning only).

WX HAM MRN AIR POL

tor which shows the current service bank during a service search.

ALERT

— appears when the weather alert is turned on, or flashes when the scanner detects an alert coded signal.

or E — indicate either a Motorola (M) trunking system

or EDACS (

— appears with a number to its left to indicate to

which channel the scanner is tuned to.

) system.

— appears along with an indica-

UNDERSTANDING BANKS

Service Banks

The scanner is preprogrammed with all the frequencies allocated to the weather, ham, marine, aircraft, and police (fire/emergency) services. This helps you quickly find active frequencies instead of doing a limit search (see “Service Bank Search” on Page 27).

Channel Storage Banks

To make it easier to identify and select the channels you want to listen to, all the channels are divided into main bank Groups A and B. Each main bank group has 10 banks of 50 channels. Use each channel-storage bank to group frequencies, such as those for the police department, fire department, ambulance services, or aircraft (see “Guide to the Action Bands” on Page59).

For example, the police department might use four frequencies in your town while the fire department uses an additional four. You could program the four police frequencies starting with Channel 1 (the first channel in bank 1), and program the fire department frequencies starting with Channel 51 (the first channel in bank 2).

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