Radio Shack PRO-94 User Guide

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Owner’s Manual

Cat. No. 20-524

PRO-94 1000-Channel

Handheld Trunking Scanner

Please read before using this equipment.

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FEATURES

Your RadioShack PRO-94 1000-Channel Handheld Trunking Scanner is one of a new generation of scanners designed to track Motorola Type I, Type II, hybrid analog systems, (such as Smartnet and Privacy Plus) plus GE/Ericsson EDACS. Those systems are extensively used in many 800 MHz, 900 MHz, and UHF communication systems.

Trunking communications systems let a large group of 2way radio users (or even different groups of 2-way radio users) efficiently use a set of frequencies. Instead of selecting a specific frequency for a transmission, the user simply selects a talk group. The trunking system automatically transmits the call on the first available frequency, and also sends (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 PRO-94 lets you select and monitor the data channel frequency sent with a 2-way radio transmission, so you can hear the call and response for that user and more easily “follow” the conversation.

The scanner also lets you scan conventional transmissions, and 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

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

1999 T andy Corporation.

RadioShack and Adaptaplug are registered trademarks used by

Hypersearch and Hyperscan are trademarks used by

Tandy Corporation.

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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.

NWR-SAME Circuitry

— lets you listen to coded weather emergency information using Specific Area Message Encoding.

Two-Second Scan Delay

— delays scanning for about 2 seconds before moving to another channel, so you can 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 don't miss transmissions on those channels.

Five Service Banks

— frequencies are preset in separate police (fire/emergency), aircraft, ham, marine, and weather banks, to make it easy to locate specific types of calls.

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.

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.

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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

— lets you directly access any chan-

nel.

Liquid-Crystal Display

— makes it easy to view and

change programming information.

Display Backlight

— makes the scanner easy to read

in low-light situations.

Flexible Antenna with BNC Connector

— 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 temporarily store up to

10 frequencies or talk group IDs.

Memory Backup

— keeps the frequencies stored in memory for an extended time if the PRO-94 loses power.

Three Power Options

— let you power the scanner using internal batteries, external AC power using an optional 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.

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 func-

tions as a severe weather alert monitor.

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Your scanner can receive these bands:

Frequency Range (MHz)

Step (kHz) Transmission

29–29.7 5 10-Meter Ham Band

29.7–50 5 VHF Lo Band 50–54 5 6-Meter Ham Band 108–136.9750 12.5 Aircraft Band 137–144 5 Military Land Mobile 144–148 5 2-Meter Ham Band 148–174 5 VHF Hi Band 216–224.9950 5 1-Meter 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

“800” Band, except cellular band

1240–1300 12.5 25-cm Ham Band

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FCC NOTICE

Your scanner might cause radio or TV interference even when it is operating properly. To determine whether your 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

• 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 frequencies used by many different groups including 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, there are some transmissions 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 Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA), as amended, you are subject to fines and possible imprisonment for intentionally listening to, using, or divulging the contents of such a transmission unless you have the consent of a party to the communication (unless such activity is otherwise illegal).

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This scanner is designed to prevent reception of illegal transmissions, in compliance with the law which requires that scanners be manufactured in such a way as to not 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 so coul d subject you to legal penalties.

We encourage responsible, legal scanner use.

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CONTENTS

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 ............................................ 16

Connecting an Optional Antenna ....................... 16

Connecting an Earphone/Headphone ....................... 17

Listening Safely ................................................. 17

Traffic Safety ...................................................... 17

Connecting an Extension Speaker ............................ 18

Attaching the Belt Clip ............................................... 18

About Your Scanner ........................................................ 19

A Look at the Keypad ................................................ 20

A Look at the Display ................................................. 22

Understanding Banks ................................................ 24

Service Banks .................................................... 24

Channel Storage Banks ..................................... 24

Monitor Memories .............................................. 24

Operation .......................................................................... 25

Turning on the Scanner and Setting Squelch ............ 25

Storing Known Frequencies into Channels ................ 26

Searching For and Temporarily Storing

Active Frequencies ................................................... 27

Limit Search ....................................................... 27

Direct Search ..................................................... 28

Service Bank Search ......................................... 29

Search Skip Memory ......................................... 29

Listening to the Monitor Memories ............................. 30

Moving a Frequency From a Monitor

Memory to a Channel ................................................. 31

Scanning the Stored Channels .................................. 31

Manually Selecting a Channel ................................... 31

Special Features .............................................................. 33

Delay .......................................................................... 33

Turning Channel-Storage Banks On and Off ............. 33

Locking Out Channels ............................................... 34

Priority ........................................................................ 34

Using the Keylock ...................................................... 36

Using the Display Backlight ....................................... 36

Changing Search Speeds .......................................... 36

Turning the Keytone Off/On ............... ..................... ... 37

Turning the Battery Save Function Off/On ................. 37

Skipping Data Signals ................................................ 38

Receiving NWR-SAME and Weather

Alert Signals ............................................................... 38

Turning On the SAME Weather

Alert Feature ..................................................... 38

SAME Signal Detection Updating ...................... 39

NWR-SAME Alert Tone Test .............................. 40

NWR-SAME Code Detection Tests .................... 40

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Trunking Operation .......................................................... 41

Types of Trunking Systems ........................................ 41

Setting the Scanner to the Trunking Mode ................. 42

Setting Squelch for the Trunking Mode ...................... 43

Storing Trunked Frequencies ..................................... 43

Scanning a Trunked Bank ............................................... 46

Turning a Trunked Bank On or Off ............................. 47

Skipping a Trunked Bank ........................................... 47

Turning the Status Bit Ignore (S-bit) On or Off ........... 47

Identifying a Trunked Frequency ............................... 48

Selecting the EDACS Talk Group ID Format ............. 48

EDACS Talk Group ID Range Search ........................ 48

Using HOLD to Monitor

an Active Talk Group ID ..................................... 49

Temporarily Storing a Talk

Group ID into the Monitor ID Memory ................ 49

Locking Out Talk Group IDs ....................................... 50

Unlocking a Single Talk Group ID .............................. 50

Unlocking All Talk Group IDs ..................................... 50

Using Trunk Scanning Scan Delay ............................ 51

Monitoring Talk Group IDs ......................................... 51

Channel Activity Bars ................................................. 52

Using Talk Group ID Lists .......................................... 52

Manually Storing Talk Group IDs

in Talk Group ID Lists ................................................ 53

Moving Talk Group IDs to

Talk Group ID Lists .................................................... 54

Scanning the Talk Group ID Lists .............................. 54

Deleting a Stored Talk Group ID List ......................... 54

Priority Talk Group ID Scanning ................................. 55

Scanning Type I and Hybrid Trunked Systems .......... 55

Selecting a Preset Fleet Map ..................................... 59

Programming a Fleet Map ......................................... 60

Programming the Base and

Offset Frequencies .................................................... 61

Programming a Hybrid System ................................. 61

Turning On/Off the Motorola

Disconnect Tone Detect Function ............................. 62

A General Guide to Scanning ......................................... 63

Guide to Frequencies ................................................. 63

National Weather Frequencies .......................... 63

Birdie Frequencies ............................................ 63

Guide to the Action Bands ........................................ 64

Typical Band Usage ........................................... 64

Primary Usage ................................................... 64

Band Allocation ......................................................... 65

Frequency Conversion .............................................. 68

Troubleshooting ............................................................... 69

Resetting the Scanner ............................................... 72

Care and Maintenance ..................................................... 73

Specifications ................................................................... 74

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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 longest operation and best performance, we recommend the selected batteries available from your local RadioShack store.

Using Non-Rechargeable Batteries

Follow these steps to install non-rechargeable batteries.

1. Turn

VOLUME/OFF

to make sure the power is turned off.

counterclockwise until it clicks

2. Slide up and hold the tab on the back of the scanner, then pull up the battery compartment cover from the top edge.

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

NI-CD

inside the compartment to

ALKALINE JACK

ALKALINE

Warning:

for use only with nickel cadmium (Ni-Cd) or nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) rechargeable batteries.

ALKALINE JACK NI-CD

Set

NI-CD

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 an d 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 batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of different capacities.

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

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BATT.Lo

When

flashes and the scanner beeps every

15 seconds, replace all four batteries.

Caution:

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 nickel-cadmium or nickel-metal hydride batteries, you must charge them .

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

NI-CD

, install the batteries in the scanner, and

NI-CD

connect an external AC or DC adapter to the scanner’s

POWER

jack (see “Using AC Power” on Page 13 or “Us-

ing Vehicle Battery Power” on Page 14).

Warning:

Do not connect either adapter to the scanner if non-rechargeable batteries (such as alkaline batteries) are installed in the scanner and

NI-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

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:

• Nickel-cadmium batteries last longer and deliver more power 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 nickel-cadmium 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:

This scanner can use nickel-cadmium rechargeable batteries. At the end of a nickel-cadmium 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, recycling collection centers, and mail-back programs

USING AC POWER

You can power the PRO-94 using an 9V, 300 mA AC adapter and a size H Adaptaplug® (neither supplied). Both are available at your local RadioShack store.

Cautions:

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

300 mA. Its center tip must be set to neg-

ative and its plug must fit the PRO-94's

300MA

jack. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the PRO-94 or the adapter.

• Always connect the AC adapter to the PRO-94 before you connect it to AC power. When you finish, disconnect the adapter from AC power before you disconnect it from the PRO-94.

POWER 9V

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Follow these steps to use the PRO-94 on AC power.

1. Turn

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

3. Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet.

VOLUME/OFF

to make sure the power is turned off.

reads TIP –. Insert the Adaptaplug into the PRO-

POWER 9V 300MA

94’s

counterclockwise until it clicks

jack.

If rechargeable batteries are installed and

JACK NI-CD

scanner and recharges the installed batteries at the same time.

is set to

NI-CD

, the adapter powers the

ALKALINE

USING VEHICLE BATTERY POWER

You can power the PRO-94 from a vehicle’s 12V power source (such as cigarette-lighter socket) using a 9V, 300-mA DC adapter and a size H Adaptaplug supplied). Both are available at your local RadioShack 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 PRO-94's

300MA

jack. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the PRO-94 or the adapter.

• Always connect the DC adapter to the PRO-94 before you connect it to the power source. When you finish, disconnect the adapter from the power source before you disconnect it from the PRO-94.

(neither

POWER 9V

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• 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).

1. Turn

VOLUME/OFF

counterclockwise until it clicks

to make sure the power is turned off.

2. If the adapter has a voltage switch, set the switch to 9V.

3. Insert the Adaptaplug into the adapter ’s cord so it reads TIP 94’s

–.

Insert the Adaptaplug into the PRO-

POWER 9V 300MA

jack.

4. Plug the adapter ’s barrel plug into your scanner’s

POWER 9V 300MA

jack.

5. Plug the other end of the adapte r into your vehicle’s cigarette-lighter socket.

If rechargeable batteries are installed and

JACK NI-CD

is set to

NI-CD

, the adapter powers the

ALKALINE

scanner and recharges the installed batteries at the same time.

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.

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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 an tenna. 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 outdoor antenna. 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.

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CONNECTING AN EARPHONE/ HEADPHONE

For private listening, you can plug an optional earphone or mono headphones into the jack on top of your scanner. This automatically disconnects the internal speaker.

Listening Safely

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

• Do not listen at extremely high volume levels. Extended high-volume listening can lead to permanent hearing loss.

• Set the volume to the lowest setting before you begin listening. After you begin listening, adjust the volume to a comfortable level.

• Once you set the volume, do not increase it. Over time, your ears adapt to the volume level, so a volume level that does not cause discomfort 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 mor e com fortable listening. Plug the speaker cable’s mm) mini-plug into your scanner’s jack. Your local RadioShack store carries a selection of suitable speakers.

/8-inch (3.5-

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 PRO-94. Familiarize yourself with these terms and the scanner’s features and you can put the scanner to work for you right away. Simply determine the type of communications you want to receive, then set the scanner to scan those communications.

The PRO-94 scans conventional frequencies and

trunked systems

transmissions see “Trunking Operation” on Page 41 .

frequency,

A location 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 Service banks are preset groups of frequencies categorized by the type of services that use those frequencies. For example, many amateur radio frequencies are located in the

. For more information about trunked

expressed in kHz or MHz, is the tuning

function or refer to a frequency reference

HAM

service bank.

Trunking Frequency Guide

service banks

When you search and find a desired frequency, you can store it into a programmable memory location called a

channel banks

age bank A and another 500 in channel-storage bank B. Each bank of 500 is divided into ten 50-channel sets. You can 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. Just keep in mind — you

channels.

. Channels are grouped into

. The PRO-94 has 500 channels in channel-stor-

scan

the channel-storage banks to see if there

memory location called a

channel-storage

monitor memory

frequencies and

scan

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A LOOK AT THE KEYPAD

Your scanner’s keys might seem confusing at first, but this information should help you understand each key’s function and the pages where you will find additional information about those functions.

Key Function(s)

A/B HOLD

SCAN

MAN

PROG

TRUNK

LIMIT/SRC

DATA/ALT

PRIORITY/ H/S

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 enter 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

Switches between conventional and trunking operation

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 & priority scanning feature; turns on and off Hypersearch

See

Page(s)

26, 28, 49

22, 31, 54

26, 28, 53, 54

26, 44, 47, 53, 60

42, 43, 45

27, 45

28, 38 41, 63

34, 36, 55

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Key Function(s)

L-OUT/S/S

KEYLOCK/

DELAY

Number Keys

MON/CLR/

•

SVC /E

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 on the display backlight for 15 seconds

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. Singledigit keys enter a channel, a frequency, or an ID number. The range of numbers (51–100, for example) are 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

See

Page(s)

30, 34, 50

33, 51

28, 29, 53, 54

25, 26, 29, 44, 48, 53

29, 30, 31

26, 29, 44, 53

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A LOOK AT THE DISPLAY

The display has indicators 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.

received trunking frequency or a data frequency whil e trunking; they appear when you select a service search.

BATT. Lo

DATA

appears when the disconnect tone detect function is off in the trunking mode.

SCAN

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.

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

— appears when you select the trunking opera-

(trunking channel activity bars) — each represents a

— appears when you select a priority channel.

— blinks when the scanner’s battery is low.

— appears when the data skip function is active;

— appears when you scan channels.

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

— appears during limit, direct, service, and ID

PRI

— appears when the priority feature is turned on.

HOLD

— appears during limit, direct, service, and ID searches, and ID monitor holds; flashes while the scanner is temporarily monitoring a programmed ID.

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DLY

— appears when you select a delay.

L/O

— appears when you manually select a channel

you locked out.

K/L

(keylock) — appears when you lock the keypad.

Error

MON

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

MAN

channel number or frequency

PGM

channel, 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 during a direct or limit search.

W or V

searches, indicating the search direction.

(during conventional scanning only).

WX HAM MRN AIR POL

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

— appears when you make an entry error.

— appears during search modes, ID search mon-

— appears when you press

— appears while you store a frequency into a

— appears while Hyperscan or Hypersearch is

— appears during a limit, direct, or service

— appears when the battery save function is active

— appears along with an indi-

MAN to directly enter a

ALERT

or flashes when the scanner detects an alert coded signal.

tem or EDACS (ME) system.

which channel the scanner is tuned to.

— appears when the weather alert is turned on,

or ME — indicate either a Motorola (M) trunking sys-

— appears with a number to its left to indicate to

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