RadioShack Pro 2016 Vhf Uhf Scanner Reciever Owners Manual

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To turn off the priority feature, press PRI-
ORITY
. PRI disappears.
Note: If you are scanning more than one
bank in which a priority channel has
been programmed, the scanner stops
on the lowest-numbered priority channel
first while scanning.
LISTENING TO THE 
WEATHER BAND
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA) uses 7 frequen-
cies to broadcast local forecasts and re-
gional weather information. We have
preprogrammed your scanner with these
frequencies.
Note: For a list of all 7...

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A GENERAL GUIDE TO SCANNING
Your scanner’s reception is mainly “line-of-sight.” You usually cannot hear stations
that are beyond the horizon.
GUIDE TO FREQUENCIES
Ham Radio Frequencies
Ham radio operators often broadcast emergency information when other means of
communication break down.
The following chart shows the voice frequencies that you can monitor:
National Weather Frequencies
Birdie Frequencies
Every scanner has birdie frequencies. Birdies are signals created by the scanner’s in-
ternal...

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GUIDE TO THE ACTION BANDS
Typical Band Usage
Primary Usage
As a general rule, most of the radio activity is concentrated on the following frequen-
cies:
VHF Band
UHF Band
Note: Remote control stations and mobile units operate at 5 MHz higher than their
associated base stations and relay repeater units.
VHF Band (29.00-300.00 MHz)
Low Range
29.00–50.00 MHz
6-Meter Amateur
50.00–54.00 MHz
U. S.  G ove r nm en t
137.00–144.00 MHz
2-Meter Amateur
144.00–148.00 MHz
High Range
148.00–174.00 MHz
UHF Band...

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BAND ALLOCATION
Use the following listing of the typical services within your scanner’s frequency cover-
age 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, re-
fer to the “Police Call Radio Guide including Fire and Emergency Services,” available
at your local RadioShack store.
Abbreviations Services
BIFC  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Boise (ID)...

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TSB  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Trunked Systems
TVn  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  FM-TV Audio Broadcast
USXX   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Government Classified
UTIL   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   Power & Water Utilities
WTHR  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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152.030–152.240  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  TELB
152.270–152.480  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IND, TAXI, BUS
152.510–152.840  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  TELB
152.870–153.020  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  IND, MOV
153.035–153.725  . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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70-cm Amateur Band (420–450 MHz)
420.000–450.000   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  HAM
Low Band (450–470 MHz)
450.050–450.925   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   RTV
451.025–452.025   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   IND, OIL, TELM, UTIL
452.0375–453.00   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  IND, TAXI, TRAN TOW, NEWS...

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TROUBLESHOOTING
If your scanner is not working as it should, these suggestions might help you elimi-
nate the problem. If the scanner still does not operate properly, take it to your local
RadioShack store for assistance.
SYMPTOM SUGGESTION
Scanner is on, but will not scan. Be sure 
SQUELCH is adjusted proper-
ly. See “Turning On the Scanner/Set-
ting Volume and Squelch” on Page 14.
Make sure channels are stored in the 
channel-storage banks and the scan-
ner is set to scan. See 
“Scanning 
Channels”...

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your 
RadioShack 200Ch VHF/Air/UHF Home Scanner is an example of superior de-
sign and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your scan-
ner 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, and
distort or melt...

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SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency Coverage:
VHF Lo  .........................................................................  29.7
–50 MHz (in 5 kHz steps)
Amateur Radio  .............................................................  29
–29.7 MHz (in 5 kHz steps)
50
–54 MHz (in 5 kHz steps)
144
–148 MHz (in 5 kHz steps)
420
–450 MHz (in 12.5 kHz steps)
Aircraft .............................................................  108
–136.975 MHz (in 12.5 kHz steps)
Government...