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.
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Type I, Type II , hybr id ana log
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. Those systems are extensively
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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
5
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.
6Features
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
7
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)
29–29.7510-m Ham Band
29.7–505VHF Lo Band
50–5456-m Ham Band
108–136.975012.5Aircraft Band
137–1445Military Land Mobile
144–14852-m Ham Band
148–1745VHF Hi Band
216–224.995051-m Ham Band
406–42012.5Federal Government
420–45012.570-cm Ham Band
450–47012.5UHF Standard Band
470–51212.5UHF “T” Band
806–95612.5Public Service
1240–130012.525-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
8Features
• 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
9
Preparation
ˆ
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-
10Preparation
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
CD
inside the compartment to
ALKALINE JACK NI-
ALKALINE
.
Warning:
ALKALINE JACK NI-CD
Set
to
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.
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11
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
to
, 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
CD
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) .
12Preparation
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
Preparation
ALKALINE
13
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.
14Preparation
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
15
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.
16Preparation
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.
Preparation
17
About Your Scanner
ˆ
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
search
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.
18About Your Scanner
search
frequencies and
scan
A LOOK AT THE KEYPAD
KeyFunction(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.
About Your Scanner
19
KeyFunction(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.
P
20About Your Scanner
or B — appears with numbers (1–10). A or
— appears when you select the trunking opera-
— appears when you select a priority channel.
B
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.
SEARCH
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
or
— appears during a limit, direct, or service
About Your Scanner
MAN
to directly enter a
21
S
— 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.
M
or E — indicate either a Motorola (M) trunking system
E
or EDACS (
CH
— 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).
22About Your Scanner
Monitor Memories
The scanner also has 10 temporary memory locations
called monitor memories. Use these monitor memories
to temporarily store frequencies when you search
through an entire band (see “Searching For and Temporarily Storing Active Frequencies” on Page 25). You can
then move a frequency to a channel for permanent storage. See “Moving a Frequency From a Monitor Memory
to a Channel” on Page 29.
While you are searching frequencies, the 10 numbers at
the top of the display indicate the 10 monitor memories.
MON
appears and the flash ing number b esi de it ind icate s
the currently active monitor memory.
About Your Scanner
23
Operation
ˆ
TURNING ON THE SCANNER
AND SETTING SQUELCH
Note:
Make sure the scanner’s antenna is connected
before you turn it on.
1. Turn
2. Turn
3. If the scanner is scanning, press
SQUELCH
VOLUME/OFF
hear a hissing sound.
stop scanning, then turn
the hissing stops.
fully counterclockw i se.
SQUELCH
VOLUME
clockwise until it clicks and you
MAN
(manual) to
SQUELCH
clockwise until
STORING KNOWN FREQUENCIES
INTO CHANNELS
You can locate and store specific frequencies into channels for later use. To assist you in locating a desired frequency from the scanner’s wide range, consider using a
frequency guide. Good references for active frequencies
are the RadioShack
Emergency Services
cy Directory
be sure to get a current copy.
. We update these directories every year, so
Police Call Guide including Fire and
, and
Official Aeronautical Frequen-
Note:
To store trunked system frequencies, see “Storing
Trunked Frequencies” on Page 40.
Follow these steps to store frequencies into channels.
MAN
1. Press
seconds to select either main bank group. Enter the
channel number where you want to store a fre-
24Operation
and hold down
A/B (HOLD)
for about 2
quency, then press
appears.
PROG
. The channel number
2. Use the number keys and • (
MON/CLR)
to enter the
frequency (including the decimal point) you want to
store.
E (SVC
3. Press
) to store the frequency into the chan-
nel.
Notes:
• If you entered an invalid frequency in Step 2,
Error
appears and the scanner beeps three
times. Enter a valid frequency.
• The scanner automatically rounds the entered
number to the nearest valid frequency. For example, if you enter 151.473 (MHz), your scanner
accepts it as 151.475.
DELAY
Press
to pause scanning 2 seconds after the
end of a transmission before scanning proceeds to
the next channel (see “Delay” on Page 31). The
scanner stores this setting in the channel.
4. To program the next channel in sequence, press
PROG
and repeat Steps 2 and 3.
SEARCHING FOR AND TEMPORARILY
STORING ACTIVE FREQUENCIES
If you do not have a reference to frequencies in your area, use a limi t, dir ect, or se rvice sear ch (excep t wea the r
service search) to find a transmission. Also see “Guide
to the Action Bands” on Page 59.
Note:
While doing a limit, direct, or service bank search,
:
press
DELAY
•
if you want the scanner to pause 2 seconds
after a transmission ends before it proceeds to the
next frequency (see “Delay” on Page 31).
DATA
if you want the scanner to skip data signals
•
(such as fax or modem signals) and search only for
Operation
25
audio (voice) signals (see “Skipping Data Signals”
on Page 35).
Limit Search
A limit search lets you search within a specific range
-L-
of frequencies.
appears during a limit search.
1. Press
2. Enter the frequency that is the lower limit of the
3. Press
4. Enter the frequency that is the upper limit of the
5. Press
6. When the scanner stops on a transmission, quickly
PROG
, then
MHz
(or the previous low limit frequency) appear.
29.000 MHz is the low end of the scanner’s range.
range you want to search (including the decimal
point), then press
LIMIT
. Hi and
ous high limit frequency) appear. 1300.000 MHz is
the upper limit of the scanner’s range.
range you want to search (including the decimal
point), then press
9999
to search from th e u ppe r to th e l ow e r li mi t,
8#
8#
to search from the lower to the upper limit.
or
8#8#
press either:
HOLD (A/B)
mission.
MON/CLR (•)
the current monitor memory.
to stop searching to listen to the trans-
HOLD
to store the displayed frequency into
LIMIT (SRC)
E
.
1300.000 MHz
E (SVC)
appears.
again.
. Lo and
(or the previ-
29.000
7. To release the hold and continue searching, press
HOLD (A/B)
ond. Or, if you did not press
press
or hold down
8888
9999
or
to continue searching.
9999
or
8888
for at least 1 sec-
MON/CLR (•)
, simply
Direct Search
You can search up or down from the currently displayed
frequency using direct search.
searching until the scanner stops.
26Operation
-d-
appears during
1. Press
2. Enter the frequency you want to start from using the
MAN
.
number keys. (Press • to enter a decimal point).
Notes:
• To start the search from a frequency already
stored in one of your scanner’s channels, press
MAN
enter the channel number and then press
PROG
• If you enter an invalid frequ enc y, the scanner displays
PROG
or
again.
Error.
. Then use the number keys to
MAN
or
MON/CLR (•)
Press
.
9999
3. Press
the selected frequency.
9999
4. When the scanner stops on a transmission, quickly
press either:
HOLD
sion.
MON/CLR
current monitor memory.
5. To release the hold and continue searching, press
HOLD
Or, if you did not press
9999
Note:
appears, press
to search down or
appear.
to stop searching and listen to the transmis-
HOLD
appears.
to store the displayed frequency into the
8888
or
8888
9999
or hold down
to continue searching.
To step through the frequencies while
8888
to search up from
-d-, SEARCH
9999
or
for at least 1 second.
HOLD
, simply press
.
, and
8888
or
8888
or
HOLD
Service Bank Search
You can search for weather, ham, marine , a irc raft , o r p olice (fire/emergency) transmissions without knowing the
specific frequencies used in your area. The scanner is
preprogrammed with all the frequencies allocated to
these services. To use this feature, press
SEARCH
with the weather service bank. To select a different ser-
appears and the scanner searches starting
SVC(E
).
Operation
27
vice bank, repeatedly press
the selected bank.
When the scanner stops on a transmission, quickly
press either:
HOLD
•
to stop searching and listen to the transmis-
HOLD
sion.
appears.
SVC
. A bar appears above
MON/CLR
•
current monitor memory.
To release the hold and continue searching, press
(A/B)
or hold down
you did not press
continue searching.
Note:
located to fire and police departments, it can take several minutes to search all the service frequencies.
to store the displayed frequency into the
HOLD
8888
9999
or
for at least 1 second. Or, if
HOLD (A/B)
Because there are many different frequencies al-
, simply press
8888
or
9999
to
Search Skip Memory
You can skip up to 50 speci fied f requ encie s duri ng a l imit
or direct search and up to 20 specified frequencies during a service bank search. This lets you avoid unwanted
frequencies or those already stored in a channel.
Note:
You cannot skip frequencies during WX service
search.
To skip a frequency , press
stops on the frequency during a limit, direct, or service
search. The scanner stores the frequency in memory
and automatically resumes the search.
To clear a single frequency from skip memory so the
scanner stops on it during a limit, direct, or service bank
search:
S/S (L-OUT)
when the scanner
HOLD
1. Press
2. Press
appears.
3. Press
28Operation
to stop the search.
8888
S/S
or
L/O
.
9999
disappears.
to select the frequency.
L/O
To clear all the sk ip freq uen cies at once while sear ch in g,
HOLD
press
twice.
Notes:
• If you selected all frequencies to be skipped within
• If you sele ct mo r e th an 50 fr eq ue n ci es to sk ip , ea ch
•Press
, then hold down
the search range, the scanner beeps 3 times and
does not search.
new frequency replaces a frequency previously
stored, beginning with the first stored frequency.
8888
9999
or
to select a skipped frequency while
HOLD
appears.
skipped frequency.
S/S
until the scanner beeps
L/O
appears when you select a
LISTENING TO THE MONITOR
MEMORIES
Note:
To listen to the monitor memories, the priority
channel feature must be turned off (see “Priority” on
Page 32).
To listen to the frequency stored in any one of the ten
monitor memories, press
number of the desired monitor memory (0–9), or repeatedly press
ories.
MON/CLR (•)
MAN, MON/CLR (•)
to step through the moni tor mem-
, then the
MOVING A FREQUENCY FROM A
MONITOR MEMORY TO A CHANNEL
MAN
1. Press
2. Enter the number of the desired target channel
where you want to mov e the fre quenc y that is s tored
in the monitor memory, then press
appears.
3. Press
the monitor memory containing the frequency.
4. Press
memory into the selected channel.
MAN
.
appears.
PROG
.
MON/CLR (•)
E
. The frequency transfers from the monitor
then enter the number (0–9) of
Operation
PGM
29
5. Repeat Steps 2–4 to store the remaining monitor
memory frequencies into channels, as necessary.
SCANNING THE STORED CHANNELS
To begin scanning channels, press
SCAN
. The scanner
scans through all non-locked channels in the activated
banks. (See “Locking Out Channels” on Page 32 and
“Turning Channel-Storage Banks On and Off” on
Page 31). When the scanner finds a transmission, it
stops on it. When the transmission ends, the scanner resumes scanning.
Notes:
• If you have not stored frequencies into any channels, the scanner does not scan.
• If the scanner picks up unwanted partial, or very
weak transmissions, turn
SQUELCH
clockwise to
decrease the scanner’s sensitivity to these signals.
To list en t o a weak or di stant stat io n, tur n
SQUELCH
counterclockwi se.
• To ensure proper scanning, adjust
SQUELCH
until
the audio mutes.
• To scan in the trunk scanning mode, see “Trunking
Operation” on Page 38.
MANUALLY SELECTING A CHANNEL
You can continuously monitor a single channel without
scanning. This i s us efu l if you hear an emer ge ncy broa dcast on a channel and do not want to miss any details —
even though there might be periods of silence — or if
you want to monitor a specific channel.
MAN
To manually select a channel, press
MAN
channel number then press
again.
, enter the
Or, during scanning, if the radio stops at a channel you
want to listen to, press
MAN
pressing
at this time causes the scanner to step
through the channels.) Press
MAN
one time. (Repeatedly
SCAN
to resume automatic
scanning.
30Operation
Special Features
ˆ
DELAY
Sometimes a user might pause before replying to a
transmission. To avoid missing a reply on a specific
channel, you can program a 2-second delay into any
channel or frequency. The scanner continues to monitor
the channel frequency for an additional 2 seconds after
the transmission stops before resuming scanning or
searching.
Depending on how the scanner is operating, follow one
of these steps to program a delay.
• If the scanner is scanning and stops on an active
channel where you want to store a delay, quickly
DELAY
press
DLY
appears.
• If the desired channel is not selected, manually
select the ch ann el , then press
before it continues scanning again.
DELA Y
DLY
.
appears.
• If the scanner is searching, pr ess
scanner is searching .
ner automatically adds a 2-second delay to every
frequency it stops on in that band.
To turn off the 2-second delay, press
scanner is monitoring a channel, scanning, or searching .
DLY
disappears.
DLY
DELAY
while the
appears and the scan-
DELAY
while the
TURNING CHANNEL-STORAGE
BANKS ON AND OFF
You can turn each channel-storage bank on and off.
When you turn off a bank, the scanner does not scan
any of the 50 channels in that bank.
While scanning, press the number key that corresponds
to the bank you want to turn on or off. Numbers appear
at the top of the displa y, showing the curre ntly selec ted
banks.
Special Features
31
The scanner scans all the channels within the displayed
banks that a re not locked out (se e “Locking Out Chan nels”). The bank number flashes when the scanner
scans a channel that belongs to the bank.
Notes:
• You can manually select any channel within a bank,
even if that bank is turned off.
• You cannot turn off all banks. One bank must
always be active.
LOCKING OUT CHANNELS
You can increase the scanning speed by locking out
channels that ha ve a c ontinuous transmis sio n, suc h as a
weather 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, then press
To unlock all channels in the banks that are turned on,
MAN
press
until the scanner beeps twice.
to stop scanning, then hold down
L-OUT(S/S)
L-OUT(S/S).
L/O
.
L/O
disappears.
L-OUT(S/S)
ap-
PRIORITY
The priority feature lets you scan through the channels
and still not miss i mportan t or inte restin g call s on sp ecifi c
channels. You can program one stored channel in each
bank as a priority channel (10 for the banks in Group A
and 10 for the banks in Group B). If the priority feature is
turned on, as the scanner scans the bank, it checks that
bank’s priority channel for activity every 2 seconds.
The scanner automatically designates each bank’s first
channel as its priority channel. Follow these steps to select a different channel in a bank as the priority channel.
PROG
1. Press
32Special Features
.
2. Enter the channel number you want to select as the
priority channel, then press
PRIORITY (H/S)
.
P
appears to the rig ht o f th e s el ec ted ch annel number .
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the channel in each bank
you want to program as a priority channel.
To review all priority channels (in ascending order only),
press
PROG
, then repeatedly press
PRIORITY
to see the
numbers of the priority channels.
To turn on the priority feature, press
PRI
scanning.
appears. Then the scanner checks the
PRIORITY
during
designated priority channel every 2 seconds in each
bank. The bank number appears at the top of the display.
To turn off the priority feature , press
PRIORITY
PRI
.
dis-
appears.
Notes:
• The priority feature must be turned off to listen to the
monitor memories or to use the data skip feature.
• If you have locked out all priority channels,
LOC OUt
appears when you activate the priority
feature. To unlock any desired priority channels, se e
“Locking Out Channels” on Page 32.
USING THE KEYLOCK
To protect the scanner from accidental program changes, turn on the keylock feature. When the scanner is
locked, the only controls that operate are
KEYLOCK, VOLUME/OFF
To turn on the keylock, hold down
appears. To turn it off, hold down
, and
SQUELCH
KEYLOCK
KEYLOCK
disappears.
SCAN, MAN
.
until
until
K/L
K/L
,
Note:
Using keylock does not prevent the scanner from
scanning channels .
Special Features
33
USING THE DISPLAY BACKLIGHT
To turn on the display light for easy viewing at night,
press .The display lights for 15 seconds. To turn off
the light sooner, press again.
USING THE AUTO BACKLIGHT
DISPLAY
You can set the scanner so the auto backlight turns on
for about 5 seconds when the scanner receives signals.
If you press a key (except ) within 5 seconds, the
display remains lighted for more than 15 seconds.
To turn auto backlight displ ay on or off, turn off the scanner. Then hold down and turn on the scanner.
Aut
Lit
briefly appears wh en a uto bac kligh t is on .
Lit
Aut
briefly appears when auto backlight is off.
on
OFF
CHANGING SEARCH SPEEDS
Note:
Hypersearch applies only to the 5 kHz step bands
(29–54 MHz, 137–174 MHz, and 216–224.9950 MHz).
The scanner has two search speeds.
Normal SearchHypersearch
100 steps/second
To switch between the normal and Hypersearch speeds
during limi t search or direct search, press
appears during Hypersearch.
300 steps/second
H/S
.
HYPER
TURNING THE KEYTONE OFF/ON
1. Turn off the scanner.
2. While holding down
OFF bEEP
To turn the key tone back on, repeat these steps.
bEEP
appears.
34Special Features
appears.
L-OUT/S/S,
turn on th e sc ann er.
on
TURNING THE BATTERY SAVE
FUNCTION OFF/ON
When the scanner is set to receive (monitor) a manually
selected channel, and it is not actively scanning, using
the battery save feature conserves energy.
To turn the battery save function off or back on, turn off
the scanner, then hold down
scanner.
PRIORITY
and turn on the
OFF SAVE
•
been turned off.
•on
been turned on, and appears.
When the battery save feature is active, the scanner repeatedly turns off the internal power for 1 second, then
turns it back on for about 1/2 second to check for a transmission.
briefly appears when battery save has
SAVE
briefly appears when battery save has
S
SKIPPING DATA SIGNALS
To prevent the scanner from stopping on channels that
consist of nonmodulated or data signals (such as fax or
modem transmissions) during a search or scan, turn on
the data skip feature. When the radio receives a data
signal and data skip is selected, the signal is ignored.
To turn on the data skip feature, turn off the priority feature if it is on (see “Priority” on Page 32), then press
TA
DATA
.
press
Note:
as data signals are not generally found in this service.
appears. To turn off the data skip feature,
DATA
This feature does not apply to the air service band
again.
DATA
disappears.
DA-
RECEIVING NWR-SAME AND
WEATHER ALERT SIGNALS
In 1994, the National Oceanic and Aerospace Administration (NOAA) began broadcasting alerts that include
digitally encoded data. Specific Area Message Encoding
(SAME) includes informati on wh ich iden tifies the s everit y
of the alert. While this scanner does not encode specific
Special Features
35
geographical data, it does detect SAME signals and decode the alert level. The scanner displays this data as
codes corresponding to the levels of severity (L1, L2,
and L3).
Turning On the SAME Weather
Alert Feature
1. Press
2. Press
When the scanner receives a SAME-coded signal,
ALERT
cates the severity of the alert) appears, as well. The
scanner remains on the weather channel and the audio
turns on so you can hear the weather broadcast.
The scanner displays one of the following codes to indicate the alert level.
In addition to weather alerts, the scanner also receives
test and other event information. See “NWR-SAME
Code Detection Tests” on Page 37.
SVC (E)
and select the weather search mode.
See “Service Bank Search” on Page 27.
ALT (DATA)
audio until the scanner receives a SAME-coded signal.
flashes and an associated “L” code (which indi-
L1
: Warning
L2
: Watch
L3
: Statement
-----
: Non-emergency
ALERT
.
appears. This mutes the
SAME Signal Detection Updating
When the scanner receives a SAME-coded signal, it retains information about the most recent alert until you
turn off the power. Once the scanner detects an alert
ALERT
code,
(L1, L2, or L3) press
search mode. Press
36Special Features
flashes. To verify the specific alert level
SVC (E)
ALT (DATA)
to select the weather
to clear the alert.
NWR-SAME Alert Tone Test
To hear and test the tones for the three alert levels,
SVC (E)
press
ALT
down
der L3, L2, then L1, and
appears as its tone sounds. Press any key to end the
test sequence.
to select the weather service, then hold
for about 1 second. The ton es sound in the or-
TESt
flashes. Each alert code
NWR-SAME Code Detection Tests
The National Weather Service sends out daily, weekly,
and monthly test (and sometimes demonstration) signals, which let anyone with a receiver (such as the scanner) verify that the equipment is working properly.
To find out the specific test schedule in your area, contact your local NOAA or NWS office. Those offices are
usually listed in the telephone book under
ment, Department of Commerce
.
US Govern-
ALERT
When
1 second. The frequency and
When the scanner re ceive s the t est code,
pears.
To exit the test mode, press
ond.
Note
: If an actual alert is sent, the scanner sounds the
appropriate tone and displays the corresponding alert
level.
appears, hold down
Special Features
ALT (DATA)
TESt
appear alternately.
ALT (DATA)
for about
TESt
also ap-
for about 1 sec-
37
Trunking Operation
ˆ
The scanner tracks transmissions that use the Motorola
Type I, Type II, hybrid, and Ericsson EDACS analog
trunking systems. The frequencies for many of the 800
MHz, 900 MHz, and EDACS public safety systems are
listed in the separate
System Frequency Guide
National Public Safety Trunked
included with your scanner.
TYPES OF TRUNKING SYSTEMS
This trunking scanner monitor s two basic types of systems — the Motorola Type I/Type II or hybrid system,
and the Ericsson EDACS system. Instead of selecting a
specific frequency to transmit on, a trunked system
chooses one of several frequencies in a 2-way ra dio user’s talk group when that user presses their PTT (push to
talk) control. Thus, trunking systems, in general , all ocate
a few frequencies among many dif ferent users. Motorol a
Type I and Type II systems achieve the same results in a
slightly different way. One important di stinction between
these systems is the amoun t o f d ata tr ansmi tt ed by each
radio when the operator pushes the PTT control. A Type I
system transmits the radi o’s ID and its curren t affiliation
or the trunk system to which it b elongs. A Typ e II syst em
only transmits the radio’s ID.
Why the difference? In Type I systems, each radio in the
trunk group individually transmits its own affiliation, while
the trunk system maintains a database that determines
each radio’s affiliation(s) in Type II systems.
Another difference between the systems is that Type I
systems are arranged in a fleet-subfleet hierarchy. For
example, it is possible for a city using a Type I system to
designate four fleets, each with eight subfleets.
The police department, fire department, utilities group,
and city administration could each be a separate fleet.
The police might decide to further divide its fleet into
subfleets, such as dispatch, tactical operations, detectives, north, south, east, and west side patrols, and supervisors . All the availabl e police radios woul d then be
assigned to one of the police subfleets, letting the police
38Trunking Operation
centralize their communications and control the type of
users on a sin gle system. Determini ng the exact fleetsubfleet hierarchy for a particular area is referred to as
fleet map programming
The disadvantage of a Type I system is that the brief
burst of dat a sent when a user tr ansmits must conta in
the radio’s ID, its f lee t in form ati on, and the subfleet information as well. This is three times the amount of data a
Type II system radio sends. Since the data capacity of
Type I systems is limited and the total amount of data increases with each user, Type I systems usually accommodate fewer users than Type II systems. Nevertheless,
Type I systems are still in use.
.
There are also
of Type I and Type II. Your scanner is preset to monitor
Type II systems, but you can change to Type I or a hybrid of Type I and Type II systems by selecting a preprogrammed fleet map or creating a custom fleet map for
your area (see “Scanning Type I and Hybrid Trunked
Systems” on Page51).
systems which are a combination
hybrid
SETTING THE SCANNER TO THE
T RUNKING MODE
Simultaneous Trunking
The scanner allows you to track up to 10 systems at a
time. You can trunk scan or search and scan conventional frequencies at the same time. You can also program conventional frequencies in the same bank as
trunking systems.
After the scanner is finished checking activity in the
trunked system, it scans other conventional frequencies
in the bank. (Only trunking frequencies are programmed
in trunk mode.)
If a system is ina cti ve for 1 s ec ond an d th ere are no conventional channels in the bank, the scanner starts scanning the nex t selected trunk bank. If you turne d
on, the scanner starts scanning the next trunk bank after
about 5 seconds.
DELAY
Trunking Operation
39
To scan both trunking and conventional banks, select
the banks you wish to be active with trunking off, then
TRUNK
press
to conventional scanning, press
. The scanner begins scanning. To return
TRUNK
again.
SETTING SQUELCH FOR THE
T RUNKING MODE
Your scanner’s squelch setting is automatically adjusted
during trunking, which means it is not necessary to manually adjust squelch while scanning trunked transmissions. However, the squelch setting can affect how fast
your scanner acquire s the da ta cha nnel, a nd, in some i nstances, can prevent your scanner from acquiring the
data channel at all.
We recommend you set
selecting a trunked bank.
Note:
Change this setting as needed for the best perfor-
mance in your area.
SQUELCH
fully clockwise be for e
STORING TRUNKED FREQUENCIES
Follow these steps to select, program, and store trunked
frequencies.
1. Press
2. Press th e number key (1–10 ) of the desire d target
PROG
or more bank numbers flash.
storage bank. Select one of the trunk systems by
repeatedly pressing
system type, then press
automatically selects the first channel in the
selected ba nk.
Note:
Y ou c an sel ect from the fol lowing s ix sy stems:
You SeeTrunk System
E1
Ed
E2
800
–
TRUNK
then
Motorola Type I, 800 MHz frequencies
EDACS frequencies
Motorola Type II, 800 MHz frequencies
8888
TRUNK
.
or
E (SVC)
appears and one
9999
to select a trunking
. The scanner then
40Trunking Operation
You SeeTrunk System
E2
900
–
E2
Hi
–
E2
UHF
–
3. Use the number keys to enter a valid frequency
within the trunk system, then press
and the bank number, the channel number, and
(EDACS) or M (Motorola) appears depending upon
the trunk system selected.
Notes:
• If you enter an invalid frequency (outside the
selected range), the scanner beeps, the channel
number flas hes and
pens, press
then repeat the entry.
• For EDACS systems, you must enter the fre-
quencies in logical cha nne l num ber (LCN ) order.
• If you try to e nte r a dup lic ate frequency in a bank ,
the scanner beeps and the channel which was
previously stored appears.
• It is very important that you enter all the listed fre-
quencies for the selected agency in Step 3. Otherwise, trunking will not occur when you press
SRC
Motorola Type II, 900 MHz frequencies
Motorola Type II, VHF frequencies
Motorola Type II, UHF frequencies
Error
appears. If this hap-
MON/CLR
in Step 6.
(•) to clear the frequency,
E (SVC)
BANK
.
E
SCAN
PROG
, then
4. Press either
in the bank.
5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 until you enter all desired frequencies in that bank.
6. Press
trunk’s data channel and scan conventional frequencies at the same time.
As the scanner looks through the frequencies, you
see them on the display. When the scanner finds
the controlling data channel, the scanner begins
trunking.
8888
or
to select the next channel
SRC
to begin searching for the
Trunking Operation
41
SEARCHING A TRUNKED BANK
Once the data channel is acquired, the scanner begins a
trunk search. With the search function, you will be able
to find all the active talk groups within the trunked sys-
SCAN
tem. Press
mode from the trunk search mode. See “Scanning the
Talk Group ID Lists” on Page 50.
While scanning conventional frequencies, follow the
steps below to switch to the trunk mode after the scanner finds the data channel.
1. Press
trunking and conventional banks.
. You can switch to the trunk scan
TRUNK
. The scanner begins scanning both
2. Hold down
SCAN
for about 1 s econd. The sca nner
switches to the trunk scan mode.
3. Hold down
SRC
for about 1 second. The scanner
switches to the trunk search mode.
Hint:
While searching, you may not know exactly to
whom the talk group IDs are assigned until you listen
awhile. To locate talk group ID lists for your local police,
fire, and other agencies, refer to frequency guides available at your local RadioS hack store or on intern et sites
such as
www.trunkscanner.com
. You can also determine the type of agency you are listening to after a short
while, be it a p olice , fire, o r emer gen cy medi cal 2- way radio user. Once you have identified the type of service,
note the associated talk group ID of that unit for future
programming. See “Identifying a Trunked Frequency” on
Page 44. Determining the service associated with a talk
group ID might take aw hi le, but dis co ve ring the ID own er
of each signal is half the fun of trunk scanning!
Turning a T runked Bank On or Off
DATA (A LT)
Press
trunked banks appear. Press the bank number (
turn the desired bank on or off.
during trunk scanning. The selected
0–9
), to
42Trunking Operation
Skipping a Trunked Bank
You can scan conventional frequencies programmed in
the same bank by holding down
seconds. If there is no conventional frequency, the scanner scans the next bank.
SRC (LIMIT
) for about 2
Turning the Status Bit Ignore (S-Bit)
On or Off
You can set how your scanner works with
(also called S-Bits), letting you control how the scanner
interprets and displays talk group IDs.
The last four bits of a Motorola Type II talk group ID (a
binary 16-b it c o de) a re t h e st at us bi t s. I n s om e s ys t em s,
status bits identify special situations (such as an emergency status).
Your scanner is preset to ass ume that the status bi ts in a
talk group ID are set to 0 and ignores them. For example, when the scanner receives the talk group ID
010111001110
0000
and converts the first 12 bits of the ID to 2 3776 (th e
talk group ID). However, since the status bit value is 3
(0011 converted to decimal equals 3), the ID is actually
23779.
If you are scanning a Motorola Type I system and do not
have a fleet map for that system, you might have to turn
off status bit ignore in order to determine the proper fleet
map.
Important:
Motorola Type I system, be sure status bit ignore is set
ON
or you will miss some transmissions.
to
0011,
it reads the ID as 010111001110
If you are scanning any system other than a
status bits
Follow these steps to turn status bit ignore on or off.
1. Hold down
setting (
2. Press
press
SCAN
until the current status bit ignore
ON
OFF
or
8888
to select ON or
E (SVC)
.
Trunking Operation
) appears.
9999
to select
OFF
, then
43
Identifying a Trunked Frequency
While ID scanning (looking for IDs within a trunked sys-
9999
9999
.
to see the
tem) or performing an ID search, press
current trunked frequency. (The frequency flashes
9999
twice.) Then hold down
sounds and the ID and the frequency alternately appear.
To return to normal operation, press
until a confirmation tone
Selecting the EDACS Talk Group ID Format
The EDACS system uses two grou p ID form ats : Deci ma l
and Agency-Fleet-Subfleet (AFS). If you use a list of IDs
shown in one format (for example AFS) and the ID you
want to receive is in the other format (for example, decimal), press
ID appears in decimal format.
when the decimal format is selec ted .
SVC (E)
to switch to the decimal format. The
E
flashes o n the display
EDACS Talk Group ID Range Search
To search EDACS IDs faster, set a range for the Agency
or Fleet listi ngs. Enter the Agency (o r the Agency and
the Fleet) listing numbers using the number keys, then
SRC (LIMIT)
press
Example 1
Agency = 01
Press
01---
. Note the following examples.
0 1 . SRC (LIMIT)
appears during search.
Example 2
Agency = 01 Fleet = 01
0 1 . 0 1 SRC (LIMIT)
Press
01-01-
To stop an ID range search, press
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appears during search.
SRC (LIMIT)
.
Using HOLD to Monitor an
Active Talk Group ID
Follow these steps to stop scanning and keep the scanner tuned to a desired ID.
1. Press
2. If you want to listen to (and hold) a different ID, use
3. Press
4. Press
HOLD (A/B)
stays on the current ID.
the number keys to enter that ID.
HOLD (A/B)
scanner monitors the ID.
SRC
to resume searching for a data channel
(trunk scanning).
HOLD
.
appears and the scanner
again.
HOLD
flashes, then the
Temporarily Storing a Talk Group ID
into the Monitor ID Memory
To store a talk group ID into a temporary monitor memory, press
moving it into a list memory. Press
searching.
Note:
ry into the ID scan list, see “Moving Talk Group IDs to
Talk Group ID Lists” on Page 49.
MON/CLR (•)
To program the ID stored in the monitor ID memo-
. This lets you store the ID prior to
SRC
to resume
Locking Out Talk Group IDs
Many municipal and commercial services use trunk systems to transmit signals from such devices as water
meter transmitters, door alarms, and traffic signals.
Some signals are encrypted, as well, and most are not
voice signals. Since all these are assigned IDs just like
other users , yo u m ay wa nt t o lo ck o ut r e cept i on o f t he se
ID signals. You can lock out up to 100 IDs at one time.
Note:
If you lock out an ID while searching, it is also
locked out of the scan list(s). See “Using Talk Group ID
Lists” on Page 48.
Trunking Operation
45
To lock out an ID, press
pears. The ID is locked out, and the next active ID appears.
L-OUT (S/S)
when the ID ap-
Unlocking a Single Talk Group ID
1. Hold down
beeps.
2. Repeatedly press
want to unlock.
3. Press
next locked ID appears.
4. Press
ously selected function.
L-OUT (S/S)
L-OUT (S/S)
SRC (LIMIT)
until you hear two short
8888
9999
or
to select the ID you
. The ID is unlocked, and the
to resume the scanner’s previ-
Unlocking All Talk Group IDs
Hold down
two short beeps, then press
at once. The sc an ner be eps tw i ce . Pre ss
sume the search.
Note:
Press
press
lected function. For more information about scan lists,
see “Using Talk Group ID Lists” on Page 48.
L-OUT (S/S)
When you unlock all t he ID s, the scan list appears .
SCAN
to scan the IDs stored in your scan lists or
SRC (LIMIT)
while searching until you hear
E (SVC)
to unlock all the IDs
L-OUT/SS
to resume the sc anner’s previ ously se-
to re-
Using Trunk Scanning Scan Delay
Sometimes a user might pause before replying to a
transmission. You can set the scanner to hold on an ID
for 5 second s to wai t for a reply. T hat way, the sca nner
continues to monitor the ID for 5 seconds after the transmission stops before resuming scanning.
DELAY
Press
DLY
appears when the scan delay is set to on.
Note:
delay turn ed on, change t he default sys tem type or the
fleet map being used. See “Scanning Type I and Hybrid
Trunked Systems” on Page51.
46Trunking Operation
to turn trunk scanning scan delay on or off.
If you consistently miss responses even with scan
Monitoring Talk Group IDs
You can use your scanner’s display to monitor the frequencies/talk group IDs of a trunked system for activity.
While you cannot hear conversations in this mode, it is
an excellent way to determine which talk group IDs are
the most active. To set the scanner to monitor IDs, hold
MON/CLR (•)
down
ber flash. All active group IDs appear in quick succession. To stop monitoring IDs, press
Note:
When you monitor IDs, any IDs you have locked
out also appear.
until
SEARCH
and the channel num-
SRC
again.
CHANNEL ACTIVITY BARS
Your scanner displays up to 20 channel activity bars for
the stored frequencies in a ba nk. Th ese ba rs indi cate th e
activity taking place on a trunked system. By observing
these bars, you can see how many frequencies are being used and generally monitor how much communication traffic occurs.
Each frequency you s tore i n a trunking bank has a co rresponding activity bar. However, there are only 20 bars
for a possible maximum of 50 frequencies. If the trunk
system contains more than 20 frequencies, some bars
will represent more than one frequency.
• If a bar appears steadily w ith out an y v oic e tra nsm is -
sion, it represents the frequency in use as the data
channel.
• If a bar appears and flashes when an ID appears,
the bar represents the frequency being used by the
trunk system transmitter.
• If a bar appears without any voice transmission, the
channel is probably being used for a telephone
interconn ect call or a priva te call, or the bar might
be a locked-out ID. Your scanner does not monitor
these types of calls.
• If the scanner is holding on an ID which is not being
used, the other activity bars turn on and off as other
groups use the system.
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47
USING TALK GROUP ID LISTS
When you program trunked frequencies into a bank (see
“Storing Trunked Frequencies” on Page40), your scanner sets up five scan lists for that one bank in which you
can store your favorite IDs. Each list can contain up to
10 IDs, for a total of 50 IDs for each trunk scanning
bank. If you us e a ll the banks as trunking ban ks , y ou ca n
store 1000 IDs.
Talk group ID lists help you to organize trunking system
users into c at e go rie s . Fo r ex a mp l e, y ou m ig h t us e Li st 1
for police IDs, List 2 for fire department IDs, List 3 for
emergency medical service IDs, and so on. Once you
store all the IDs in a list, you can scan them just as you
scan conventional channels. You can program IDs into
talk group ID lists ma nua lly , d urin g a search, or automatically.
Manually Storing Talk Group IDs
in Talk Group ID Lists
1. Select the trunking bank you want to use (see
“Searching a Trunked Bank” on Page42).
2. After the scanner begins trunk scanning, press
MAN
. A number showing the current talk group ID
list appears at the top of the display, and bars
appear that show activity in other banks.
MAN
3. Press
select the talk group ID list location (shown at the
top of the display) where you want to store an ID.
Then press
4. Enter the type of ID you want to store, then press
To enter a Type I ID
the block number and the fleet number, then press
. Enter the subfleet number and press
•
To enter an EDACS ID
enter the agency number, then press
the fleet number and the subfleet number, then
press
48Trunking Operation
again, then repeatedly p ress
PROG
.
, use the number keys to enter
, use the number keys to
E.
8888
or
E.
. Next, enter
•
9999
to
E
.
Note:
To clear a mistake while entering an ID, press
0
then E, then start over at Step 1.
5. Repeatedly press
PROG
8888
or
to select the next
scan list location you want to program. Then repeat
Step 4 to enter another ID.
E
6. When you finish, press
to store the entries.
Entering EDACS Partial Talk Groups
You can enter partial group numbers in an EDACS talk
group. By entering only the desired portion of a group,
you can select either 128, 8, or 1 talk group. For example, you might program every talk group in a police department by pressing just four keys.
Note:
You cannot use partial talk groups in decimal
mode. (See “S electing the EDACS T alk Group ID Format” on Page 44.)
You can program a specific talk group such as 01-011
into the scan list memory. In AFS mode, you can program the talk groups for an entire agency by pressing
corresponding keys.
For example:
You PressTo Scan
01 . E
01 . 01 E
all 01 groups
all 01 talk groups within
the 01 agency
To lock out a la rge number of talk group s, press
L-OUT
after entering an agency or an agency and fleet into
memory.
Note:
In AFS mode, agency numbers range fro m 00–15.
Moving Talk Group IDs to
Talk Group ID Lists
MAN
1. Press
MAN
.
appears.
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49
2. Select the ID scan list location where you want to
PROG
store the IDs, then press
PGM
.
appears.
3. Press
4. Press
MON/CLR
E
selected ID scan list.
. A monitor ID appears.
. The scanner stores the IDs into the
Scanning the Talk Group ID Lists
SCAN
Press
Note:
Error
times, then the sc an li st numbers appea r at the top of the
display. To correct th e entry , delet e at lea st one of the i ncorrect IDs (see “Deleting a Stored Talk Group ID List”).
To remove a scan list from active scanning, use the
number keys to enter the scan list’s number. The scan
list number turns off, and the IDs in that list are not
scanned.
Note:
You cannot remove all of them.
To restore a scan list t o ac tiv e s ca nn ing , us e th e nu mber
keys to enter the number of the list again.
Press
to begin scanni ng t he l is t s yo u ha ve stored.
If one or more of the IDs you stored are incorrect,
flashes twice and the scanner beeps several
One of the five scan lists must always be active.
SRC
to return to the previously selected function.
Deleting a Stored Talk Group ID List
PROG
0
then E.
PGM
.
appears.
8888
9999
or
to select the talk group
1. Press
2. Repeatedly press
ID list location (shown at the top of the display) you
want to delete.
3. Press
Priority Talk Group ID Scanning
You can assign a priority to a favorite ID so during scanning the scanner checks that ID mo re frequen tly than the
others in the list. Each of the five memory locations re-
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served for storing lists (see “Using Talk Group ID Lists”
on Page 48) can have only one priority ID, an d the ID assigned that priority in List 1 has the highest priority of all.
To assign a priority to an ID, press
sired ID number (list number and location number), then
PRIORITY (H/S)
press
To turn priority ID scanning on or off, repeatedly press
PRIORITY (H/S)
PRI
appears when priority s c anning is turned on.
Note:
Priority ID scanning does not operate when priority IDs are locked out. See “Locking Out Talk Group IDs”
on Page 45.
. P appears.
during ID scanning or manual operation.
PROG
. Enter the de-
SCANNING TYPE I AND HYBRID
TRUNKED SYSTEMS
Your scanner is preset t o sca n Type II syste m ID s. Whe n
you scan trunked frequencies, each Type II user ID you
see appears as an even number without a dash (example 2160). Your scanner can also scan Type I trunked
systems. Each Type I ID appears as a thre e- or four-digit
number, followed by a hyphen, followed by a one- or
two-digit number (example 200-14).
If you notice a mix of odd- and even-user IDs (examples
6477, 2160, 6481, 6144, and 1167), then you are probably monitoring either a Type I or hybrid (a combination of
Type I and Type II user IDs) system with the S-Bit function turned off (see “Types of Trunking Systems” on
Page 38 and “Turning the Status Bit Ignore (S-Bit)
On or Off” on Page 43).
Subfleet information is included with the frequency list
for a Type I system. To enter the provided map, see
“Programming a Fleet Map” on Page 55.
Note:
To locate suitable fleet map information, review
the contents of website
If you do not already know the size codes used, you will
have to guess. Since you do no t have to fig ure out all the
blocks at one time, this is not as hard as it might seem.
www.trunkscanner.com
Trunking Operation
.
51
Select a size code for a block, then press
SRC
and listen
to the conversations. If you are receiving most of the replies, then you have probably selected the right size
code and can program the next block of the map. There
are 16 preset fleet maps to choose from, and it is best to
start with these when setting up a Type I or hybrid trunk
scanning bank. If none of the following preset fleet maps
allow you to follow complete conversations, then you
probably need to program your own fleet map (see “Programming a Fleet Map” on Page 55).
2. Press a number key to select the bank to store the
fleet map.
3. Repeatedly press
E
. A previously programmed trunked frequency
appears.
then
TRUNK
to select th e ba nk t o stor e
8888
9999
or
to select E1, then press
4. Press
5. Repeatedly press
DATA (ALT).
8888
9999
or
the desired map (example
to select the name of
E1P7
). The prepro-
grammed fleet map appears.
6. Press
E (SVC)
, then press
SRC (LIMIT).
The scanner
then searches for transmissions using the preset
map you chose.
54Trunking Operation
Note:
When the scanner searches for transmissions,
you see Type I flee t and su bfle et IDs such as
100-9, 000-12
How do you know if the preset map you selected is correct? Listen to find out if you are following complete conversations. If not, try another preset map.
, or
400-8
.
100-12
Programming a Fleet Map
1. Set the scanner for conventional scanning. Press
PROG
2. Press the number key of the bank where you want
to store the fleet map.
3. Repeatedly press
press
grammed appears.
TRUNK
then
E
. A trunked frequency you previously pro-
.
8888
9999
or
until E1 appears, then
,
4. Press
5. Repeatedly press
6. Press
7. Repeatedly press
Block
8. Repeat Step 7 until you have selected a size code
9. Press
DATA
. A preprogrammed fleet map appears.
8888
DATA
E
.
.
Then press
8888
for the first block, then press
block appears.
for each desired block.
SRC (LIMIT)
programming mode, tunes the data channel, then
searches using the map you programmed.
. The scanner exits the trunking
9999
or
or
until
9999
to select the size code
E
. The next available
USr
appears.
Size Code
Trunking Operation
55
Note:
If you select size code S-12, S-13, or S-14, these
restrictions apply:
• S-12 can only be assigned to Blocks 0, 2, 4, or 6
• S-13 can only be assigned to Blocks 0 and 4
• S-14 can only be assigned to Block 0
Since these size codes require multiple blocks, you will
be prompted for the next available block when you program a fleet map. For example, if you assign Block 0 as
b2
S-12, the scanner prompts you for
available, instead of b 1. If you ass ign Block 0 as S-14,
you would not see another prompt because S-14 uses
all available blocks .
, the next block
Programming the Base and
Offset Frequencies
To properly track Motorola VHF and UHF trunked systems, you must program the applicable
frequencies for each system.
For a list of these frequencies and other scanner information, go to
frequency resources.
www.trunkscanner.com
and
base
and other similar
offset
1. Set the scanner for conventional scanning. Press
PROG
2. Press the number key of the bank where you want
to store the base frequency.
3. Repeatedly press
E2-UHF
trunked frequency appears.
4. Press
appears.
5. Enter a desired frequency.
6. Press
appears.
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TRUNK
then
, then press E. A previously programmed
DATA (ALT)
DATA (ALT)
.
8888
9999
or
to select
. The preset base frequency
. The preset offset frequency
E2-VHi
or
7. Enter the frequency using the number keys according to the following guide:
• For Moto rola Type II VHF, (E2-VHF Hi ba nd) u se
5kHz steps between 5 kHz – 100 kHz.
• For Motorola Type II UHF, (E2-UHF band) use
12.5kHz steps between 12.5 kHz – 100 kHz.
Programming a Hybrid System
A hybrid system is simply a Type I system with some of
its blocks designated as Type II blocks. To program a
hybrid system, follow the steps listed in “Programming a
Fleet Map” on Page55. However, if you want a block to
8888
be Type II, instead of pressing
size block (Step 7), enter size code
or
S-0
9999
instead.
to select the
Turning On/Off the Motorola Disconnect
Tone Detect Function
While trunking a Motorola system, your scanner automatically tunes to the data channel when i t de tec ts a dis connect tone (a code that tells the trunking system that
the transmitter has finished sending) on the voice channel.
You can manually turn off this function so the scanner
does not tune to the data channel under those conditions. You might use this feature to listen to weak transmissions when conversations are generally disconnected.
To turn the disconnect tone detect function on or off, set
SVC
the scanner to trunk track then press
beeps and
Notes:
• To set the scanner so it remains on the voice chan-
DATA
flashes for about 5 seconds.
nel (even when a disconnect tone is transmitted or
there is no signal at all) set
hissing.
Trunking Operation
SQUELCH
. The scanner
so you hear a
57
• You cannot use the disconnect tone detect function
if you are programming a trunking frequency or a
fleet map.
To set the scanner to automatically tune to the data
channel once again when it detects a disconnect tone,
press
ˆ
SVC (E)
.
A General Guide to
Scanning
Your scanner’s reception is mainly “line-of-sight.” You
usually cannot he ar statio ns that a re beyon d the horizo n.
GUIDE TO FREQUENCIES
National Weather Frequencies
162.400162.475162.525
162.425162.500162.550
162.450
Birdie Frequencies
Every scanner has birdie frequencies. Birdies are signals created by the scanner’s internal circuits. These
stray frequencies might interfere with broadcasts on the
same or similar frequenc ies . If yo u prog ram one of these
frequencies, you hea r only noise on th at frequ ency . If the
interference is not severe, you might be able to turn
SQUELCH
This scanner’s known birdie frequencies (in MHz) are:
407.7625407.8125413.1750413.2250
415.0000435.9250455.7375465.6500
485.4625489.2500823.8000899.2375
906.4125906.5875926.70001290.7000
58A General Guide to Scanning
clockwise to cut out the birdie.
41.6000145.6000165.3000171.2500
GUIDE TO THE ACTION BANDS
Typical Band Usage
VHF Band
Low Range29.00–50.00 MHz
6-m Amateur50.00–54.00 MHz
U.S. Government137.00–144.00 MHz
2-m Amateur144.00–148.00 MHz
High Range148.00–174.00 MHz
1-m Amateur216.00–225.00 MHz
UHF Band
U.S. Government406.00–420.00 MHz
70-cm Amateur420.00–450.00 MHz
Low Range450.00–470.00 MHz
FM-TV Audio Broadcast, Wide
Band
Public Service806.00–823.93 MHz
Conventional Systems851.00–856.00 MHz
Conventional/Trunked
Systems856.00–861.00 MHz
Trunked Systems861.00–866.00 MHz
Public Safety866.00–868.93 MHz
High Range896.11–902.00 MHz
33-cm Amateur902.00–928.00 MHz
Private Trunked935.00–940.00 MHz
General Trunked940.00–941.00 MHz
Fixed Services941.00–944.00 MHz
Studio-to-Transmitter
Broadcast Links944.00–952.00 MHz
Private Fixed Services, Paging952.00–956.00 MHz
25-cm Amateur1240.00–1300.00MHz
470.00–512.00 MHz
Primary Usage
As a general rule, most of the radio activ ity is conc entrated on the following frequencies:
VHF Band
ActivitiesFrequencies
Government, Police, and Fire153.785–155.980 MHz
Emergency Services158.730–159.460 MHz
Railroad160.000–161.900 MHz
Base Stations451.025–454.950 MHz
Mobile Units456.025–459.950 MHz
Repeater Units460.025–464.975 MHz
Control Stations465.025–469.975 MHz
Note:
Remote control stations and mobile units operate
at 5 MHz higher than their associated base stations and
relay repeater units.
BAND ALLOCATION
Use the following listing of the typical services within
your scanner’s frequency coverage to assist you to decide which frequency ranges to scan. These frequencies
are subject to change, and might vary from area to area.
For a more complete listing, refer to the Police
dio Guide including Fire and Emergency Services
able at your local RadioShack store.
AbbreviationsServices
BIFC ................................... Boise (ID) Interagency Fire Cache
BUS .......................................................................... Business
CAP .................................................................. Civil Air Patrol
CB ............................................. ....................... Citizens Band
CCA .............................................................. Common Carrier
The tuning l oca tio n of a st ati on ca n be exp re ssed i n fr equency (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, multip ly the number of megahertz by 1,000:
9.62 (MHz) × 1000 = 9620 kHz
To convert from kHz to MHz, divide the number of kilohertz by 1,000:
2780 (kHz) ÷ 1000 = 2.780 MHz
To convert MHz to meters, divide 300 by the number of
megahertz:
300 ÷ 7.1 MHz = 42.25 meters
64A General Guide to Scanning
Troubleshooting
ˆ
If your scanner is not working as it should, these suggestions might help you elim inate the prob lem. If the scanner still does not operate properly, take it to your local
RadioShack store for ass ist anc e.
ProblemPossible CauseRemedy
Scanner is on but
will not scan.
Scanner is totally
inoperative.
The scanner’s
display dims or
the scanner
sounds a tone
every 15
onds.
30 sec-
–
SQUELCH
adjusted correctly.
Only one channel
or no channels
are stored.
No power.Check the batteries
The AC adapter
or DC adapter is
not connected.
Batteries are not
correctly
installed.
The batteries are
weak.
is not
Adjust
SQUELCH
Store frequencies
into more than one
channel.
or make sure the
AC adapter or DC
adapter is connected properly.
Recharge the
rechargeable batteries or replace the
non-rechargeable
batteries.
Be sure the
adapter’s barrel
plug is fully plugged
into the
9V 300 mA
jack.
Make sure the bat-
teries are installed
properly.
Recharge the
rechargeable batteries or replace the
non-rechargeable
batteries.
.
Troubleshooting
65
ProblemPossible CauseRemedy
The keypad does
not work.
BATT. Lo
flashes.
Poor or no reception.
Error
appears.
The scanner
locks on frequencies that have an
unclear transmission.
The keylock function is activated.
The batteries are
weak.
Batteries are
weak or completely discharged.
An antenna is not
connected or is
connected incorrectly.
Programming
error.
Stored frequencies are the same
as “birdie” frequencies.
To turn o ff the keylock, press
LOCK
disappears.
Recharge the
rechargeable batteries or replace the
non-rechargeable
batteries.
Check the batteries
or make sure the
AC adapter or DC
adapter is connected properly.
Make sure an
antenna is connected to the scanner.
Re-enter the frequency correctly,
including the decimal point.
Avoid storing frequencies listed
under “Birdie Frequencies” on
Page 58, or only listen to them manually.
until
KEY-
K/L
66Troubleshooting
ProblemPossible CauseRemedy
The scanner
does not track a
trunked system.
Scanner is set to
receive Type I
trunked frequencies, but does
not scan them.
The transmission might not
use a system that
can be tracked by
your scanner.
The data frequency is missing.
The system you
are trying to track
is a Type I system, and the
scanner is set to
scan Type II systems.
The fleet map
you have selected or entered
might be incorrect.
Scan another transmission.
Find the data frequency (see “Storing Trunked
Frequencies” on
Page 40).
Set the scanner to
receive Type I
trunked frequencies. See “Scanning
Type I and Hybrid
Trunked Systems”
on Page 51.
Check the fleet map
and correct it if necessary (see “Scanning Type I and
Hybrid Trunked
Systems” on
Page 51 and “Programming a Fleet
Map” on Page 55).
Scanner does
not acquire a
data channel.
SQUELCH
correctly adjusted
for trunk scanning.
The frequency
used for the data
channel is missing.
is not
Troubleshooting
Adjust squelch for
trunk scanning. See
“Setting Squelch for
the Trunking Mode”
on Page 40.
Press
search for the data
channel (see “Storing Trunked Frequencies” on
Page 40).
SRC
to
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ProblemPossible CauseRemedy
Missing replies to
conversations.
Channel activity
bars are flashing
but no sound is
heard.
The system you
are trying to track
is a Type I system, and the
scanner is set to
scan Type II systems.
The selected
fleet map is incorrect.
Not all of the
trunk’s frequencies have been
entered.
The transmission might be a
private or telephone interconnect call. The
scanner does not
scan these types
of transmissions.
Set the scanner to
receive Type I
trunked frequencies. See “Scanning
Type I and Hybrid
Trunked Systems”
on Page 51.
Try another preset
fleet map or program your own fleet
map (see “Scanning
Type I and Hybrid
Trunked Systems”
on Page 51).
Enter all of the
trunk’s frequencies
(see “Storing
Trunked Frequencies” on Page 40).
Scan for another
transmission.
The ID shown is
not active.
Wait for the ID to
become active, or
scan another transmission.
RESETTING THE SCANNER
If the scanner’s display locks up or stops operating properly, you might need to reset the scanner.
Caution:
have stored in the scanner. Before you reset the scanner, try turning it off and on to see if it begins working
properly. Reset the scanner only when you are sure it is
not working properly.
68Troubleshooting
This procedure clears all the information you
1. Turn off the scanner.
2. While holding down
CLEAR
flashes for about 5 seconds as the scanner
clears its memory.
Note:
Do not turn off the scanner again until
stops flashing. Ot herw i se , th e s ca nne r m igh t no t c lea r it s
memory properly.
Care and Maintenance
ˆ
Your RadioShack 1000-Channel Handheld Trunking
Scanner is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care
for your scanner so you can enjoy it for years.
Keep the scanner dry. If it gets wet, wipe
it dry immediately. Liquids might contain
minerals that can corrode the electronic
circuits.
Use and store the scanner only in normal
temperature environments. Temperature
extremes can shorten the life of electronic
devices, damage batteries, and distort or
melt plastic parts.
Keep the scanner away from dust and
dirt, whic h can cause premat ure wear of
parts.
2
and 9, turn on the scanner.
CLEAR
Handle the scanner gently and carefully.
Dropping it can damage circuit boards
and cases and can cause the scanner to
work improperly.
Use only fresh batteries of the required
size and recommended type. Batteries
can leak chemicals that damage your
scanner’s electronic parts.
Wipe the scanner with a da mp cloth occasionally to ke ep it lo oki ng new. Do not use
harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or
strong detergents to clean the scanner.
Care and Maintenance
69
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 loca l RadioShack st ore for assistance.
Specifications
ˆ
Frequency Coverage: .................. 29–54 MHz (in 5 kHz steps)
Weight (without antenna, batteries, belt clip) .................. 8.2 oz
Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice.
23/5 × 13/4 in
×
(153 × 66 × 44 mm)
(232 g)
Ω
Specifications
71
Limited Ninety-Day Warranty
This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in
material and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days 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 N OT 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 consequential damages, so
the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
In the event of a product defect during the warranty period, take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. RadioShack will, at its option, unless otherwise provided
by law: (a) correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and
labor; (b) replace the product with one of the same or similar design; or (c)
refund the purchase price. All replaced parts and products, and products
on which a refund is made, become the property of RadioShack. New or
reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of warranty service. Repaired or replaced parts and p roducts 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
We Service What We Sell
12/99
RadioShack
A Division of Tandy Corporation
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
Cat. No. 20-524
A
UBZZ01306ZA
04A00
Printed in the Philippines
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