Realistic RadioShack PRO-2005 Owners Manual
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OWNER'S MANUAL
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2005
Programmable Scanner_
Please
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read
before
using this
equipment
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Cat. No.
20-144
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INTRODUCTION
Your new Realistic® PRO-2005 Desk-Top Programmable
Scanner lets you
you direct access to over 196,000 frequencies
tion-packed radio bands including police,
aircraft,
to normal
ham
FM
select up to
through, and you can change your channel selection at
any ti
me
.
The
secret of your PRO-2005 scanner
designed microprocessor-a computer-on-a-chip-that allows you
to
to change any crystals. This microprocessor also gives
your scanner special functions, such
Liquid Crystal Display-shows the channel and the frequency you have selected,
Two-Second Scan Delay-helps to prevent your losing
replies
on
a channel while you are scanning.
Memory Backup-keeps the channel frequencies stored in
your scanner's memory if a power failure occurs.
Lock-Out Function-lets your scanner skip over a
specified channel or group of channels.
in
on all the action! Your scanner gives
in
nine ac-
fire,
ambulance,
radio, and transportation services,
broadcasts,
400
channels for your scanner to scan
TV
sound, and
in
CB.
You can
is
a custom-
addition
instantly select any frequency without having
as:
as
well
as
other information.
© 1988 Tandy Corporation.
Realistic and Radio Shack are registered trademarkes
All Rights Reserved.
Ten
Channel Storage Banks-allow you to group your
stored frequencies
so
that calls are easier to identify.
Priority ChanneJ-;helps to keep you from missing impor-
tant calls
on
the selected channel.
Direct Frequency Search-allows you to scan through
every available frequency to find interesting broadcasts.
Monitor Banks-allow you
to
save up to ten additional
channels located during a frequency search.
Sound Squelch- keeps the scanner from stopping on a
channel that
is
only broadcasting a carrier, with no voice or
other sound.
Your
PRO-2005
25
-520
•
•
760 -823.945
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851
•
896
-
-1300
scanner covers a wide frequency range:
MHz
MHz
868.945
MHz
MHz
of
Tandy Corporation.
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CAUTION:
TO
REDUCE
DO
NOT
NO
USER·SERVICEABLE
REFER
PERSONNEL.
It\.
The
lightning flash with arrowhead within the triangle
ill
is
intended to alert you to dangerous voltage inside
this unit that can cause shock. Do not open
enclosure.
THE
REMOVE
SERVICING
RISK
OF
COVER
TO
QUALIFIED
ELECTRIC
(OR
BACK).
PARTS
SHOCK,
IIIISIDE
SERVICE
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
RECEIVER TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
.
For your important records, please record your scanner's
serial number in the box below.
cated on the back panel of your scanner.
The
serial number
is
lo-
1.\
ill
The exclamation point within the triangle
to alert you
instructions
to
important operating and maintenance
in
this owner's manual.
is
intended
Serial Number:
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CONTENTS
A
Quick
Look
at
Your
Preparation ......
Battery
Power
Connecting
Using
Connecting
Connecting
Connecting
Understanding
A
A
Understanding
and
Operation
Programming
Searching
Moving a Frequency
Memory
Understanding
Frequency
Using
Setting
Using
Scanning
Using
Setting
Look
Look
Search
Sources
the
at .the
at
the
the
the
the
the
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Installation.......................................................... 7
......... ..........
the
Antenna
Folding
Headphones
an
Extension
an
External
Your
Display
the
Keyboard ....
Channel
Banks
........................ ......
the
for
Active
to a Channel
Band
Steps
Restart
Volume
Sound
the
Channels......
Delay
Feature ........ ......
Scanning
Scanner
...
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Feet
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Speaker.........
Tape
PRO-2005
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Storage
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PRO-2005
Frequencies ....
from a Monitor
........................
Modes
............
Switch
Squelch
.... ....
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and
Squelch
Speed
Switch
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Recorder
Scanner
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Banks
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Locking
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Turning
Using
Manually
Dimmer ....
A
General
Birdies
Cross
Reception
Guide
Typical
Maintenance .........
Before
Specifications
Out
Channels ............
Banks
On
and
Off
................
the
Priority
Selecting a Channel
Guide
.............
Modulation
Notes ... ...................... ...........
to
the
Band
You
Feature ............................................
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to
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Action
Usage
Call
for
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Scanning
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Bands
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A QUICK LOOK AT YOUR SCANNER
SCAN Key
DELAYKey-----------~
Multi-purpose Display
Headphone Jack
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------\-,.,
OFF/VOLUME Control
SQUELCH Control
SOUND
SQUELCH Switch
DIMMER Switch
~£AL,snC-.
L/OUT (Lock out) Key
L/O
MODE,
PRI(Priority) Key
MANUALKey-----~
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RVW
(Lock
out
review) Key
STEP
and
RESET
------,
....J
Keys
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ER T I N PRO
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'-----------MONITOR
1.-
_________
GRA
SPEED
Key
Command Keys
M
Keys
Number Keys
CLEAR Key
ENTER
Key
PROGRAM Key
Key
DiRECT Key
5
TAPE OUT
Jack
~ear
Panel
EXT.
SPKR Jack
13.8V Jack
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An
Switch
ANT (Antenna) Connector
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AC Line Cord
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Memory Backup Battery
Compartment
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PREPARATION
BATTERY INSTALLATION
Your scanner uses a 9-volt battery for memory backup. For
longest operation and best performance,
an
alkaline battery, such
For best results, replace the battery every six months.
"BATT"
battery
or install the battery immediately.
1
flashes
is
Remove the battery compartment
cover by loosening the screw
the back
in
low or not installed. When this happens, replace
panel.
as
Radio Shack's
the display and beeps sound when the
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on
we
recommend
Cat.
No.
23-553.
Remove the old battery, then snap 3
2
in
a new 9-volt battery. cover.
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Caution: Your scanner can keep channels stored
memory for a
plugged
loss of memory information, do not unplug the scanner
when replacing the battery.
In
scanner; even "leakproof" batteries
chemicals. Battery life
AC
period of time.
and
addition, never leave a weak or dead battery
power or automotive
few
minutes
the 9-volt battery disconnected. But, to avoid
is
Install the battery compartment
even
with the
can
about six months when household
DC
power
is
AC
leak damaging
off for a prolonged
cord
in
in
un-
your
its
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7
_ POWER SOURCES
Car Battery Operation
You can power your scanner from the following sources:
AC
• A standard
• Your vehicle's battery (using
cable)
AC Power Operation
Connect the scanner's
outlet.
...
outlet
AC
power cord
an
optional
to
a standard
DC
power
AC
You can power your scanner from your vehicle's cigarette
12
lighter socket, provided the vehicle has a
ground system. To use
DC
power cable (Cat. No.270-1534B).
DC
Connect the
the rear panel. Then, plug the
cigarette lighter socket of your vehicle.
Note: Mobile use of scanners might
a permit
in
power cable's plug
some areas. Check with your local authorities.
DC
power, you need Radio Shack's
to
the 13.8 volt jack on
DC
power cable into the
be
volt, negative
unlawful or require
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CONNECTING
We
have provided a telescoping antenna with your scanner. This antenna
install
it
, simply screw
scanner.
THE
ANTENNA
is
adequate for strong local signals. To
it
into the hole on the top of the
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To install
1.
Select a location for the outdoor antenna that
as
2. Following the instructions that came with the antenna
and its mounting hardware, mount the antenna.
3. Connect the antenna to the scanner using coaxial cable.
Always use
feet, use
an
possible.
RG8
outdoor antenna:
50
ohm coaxial cable. For lengths over
low-loss, dielectric coaxial cable ..
is
as
high
50
•
Antenna length controls the sensitivity: adjust the length of
the telescoping antenna for best reception. Refer to the
table below.
25
MHz-300
300 MHz - 520 MHz
760
MHz-1300
Your scanner has better reception when you attach a
band outdoor antenna to
plete line of outdoor scanner antennas.
MHz
MHz
extend fully
extend 3 segments
collapse fully (one
ment only)
it.
Radio Shack stores
sell
seg
mUlti-
a com-
WARNING WARNING WARNING
When installing or removing outdoor anten-
If
nas, use extreme caution.
it
go!
It
starts to fall, let
head power lines.
could contact over-
IF
the antenna
THE ANTENNA
TOUCHES THE POWER LINE, CONTACT
WITH THE ANTENNA, MAST, CABLE,
OR
GUY WIRES CAN CAUSE ELECTROCUTION
AND DEATH! Call the power company to
Do
remove the antenna.
not attempt to do
so yourself.
9
USING THE FOLDING FEET
Your scanner's front feet are folding type.
cording to the location of the scanner.
CONNECTING HEADPHONES
For private listening or
phones into the headphone jack
in
Plugging
ternal speaker.
set
(Cat.
f.
headphones automatically disconnects the
We
No.
20-210).
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in
a noisy environment, plug head-
on
front of your scanner.
recommend Radio Shack's mono head-
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CONNECTING AN EXTENSION SPEAKER
In
a noisy
Shack's
might provide more comfortable listening. Plug the speaker
cable's 1/8-inch mini-plug into your scanner's
jack.
Cat.
area,
No.
an
extension speaker (such
21-549), positioned
Use
them ac-
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as
in
the right place,
EXT
in-
Radio
SPKR
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CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL TAPE
RECORDER
You can record scanner transmissions with a tape recorder
through the
Shack store for the appropriate connecting cable.
TAPE
OUT jack. Consult your local Radio
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