RadioShack Pro 2017 Scanner Reciever Owners Manual
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21 Special Features Reviewing Locked-Out Frequencies To review the frequencies you locked out, hold down L/O (L/O RVW) at least 2 seconds during a search. L-r appears. As you press 8 88 8 or 9 99 9, all locked-out frequencies appear in sequence. When you reach the highest frequency, the scanner beeps twice then returns to the lowest locked-out frequency. Removing All Locked-Out Tags From Frequencies 1. Start a service bank or direct search. See “Using Direct Search” on Page 16. 2. To review the frequencies you locked out, hold down L/O (L/O RVW) for about 2 seconds during the search. L-r appears. 3. Hold down MON/CL then press L/O (L/O RVW) . FLo ALL-CL appears. 4. Press ENTER to clear all lockout tags. The frequency clears and 000.0000 appears. To exit without clearing all locked out frequencies, press MON/CL. Removing All Lockout Tags from Frequencies in All Service Banks 1. Start a service bank or direct search. See “Using Direct Search” on Page 16. 2. To review the frequencies you locked out, hold down L/O (L/O RVW) for about 2 seconds during the search. L-r appears. 3. Hold down MON/CL then press BAND. dEFAULt appears. 4. Press ENTER to clear the lockout frequencies in all the service banks (except the weather and marine banks). If you do not want to clear the lockout tags, press MON/CL to continue reviewing the lockout frequencies. Using Priority You can scan the programmed channels using the priority feature, and still not miss an important or interesting call. Follow these steps to program the priority channel. 1. Press PGM, then press PRI/ALERT. 2. Enter the desired frequency using the number keys. 3. Press ENTER. 4. To turn on the priority feature, press PRI (ALERT) while scanning. PRI appears. The scanner checks the priority channel every 2 seconds and stays on the channel if there is activity. PCH appears when the scanner is set to the priority channel. 5. To turn off the priority feature, press PRI. PRI disappears. If you designate a weather frequency as the priority channel, the scanner detects the weather alert tone while the priority feature is on. When the scanner detects a weather alert tone, ALErt flashes. To cancel the alert tone, press any key. The scanner continues to monitor the weather channel. TU R N I N G T H E K E Y TO N E ON AND OFF The scanner is preset to sound a tone each time you press one of its keys. You can turn the key tone on or off. 1. If the scanner is on, slide POWER to OFF to turn it off.
22 Special Features 2. While you hold down 2 and ENTER, turn on the scanner. The display shows oFF tonE or on tonE. Then release the keys. USING A COMPUTER TO PROGRAM THE SCANNER You can connect your scanner to a personal computer and program frequencies into the scanner from the computer using an optional cable and software. Note: The necessary cable and software, and additional information about using your personal computer to program your scanner, are available at your local RadioShack store. BIRDIE FREQUENCIES Every scanner has birdie frequencies. Birdies are signals created inside the scanner’s receiver. These operating frequencies might interfere with transmissions on the same frequencies. If you program one of these frequencies, you hear only noise on that frequency. If the interference is not severe, you might be able to turn SQUELCH clockwise to cut out the birdie. To find the birdies in your scanner, follow these steps. 1. Disconnect the antenna and move it away from the receiver. Make sure that no other operating radio or TV sets are nearby. 2. Search in each frequency band from the lowest frequency to the highest. If the search stops on a frequency, but you hear no sound, chances are you have located a birdie. Note all birdie frequencies for reference.The known birdie frequencies to watch for are: UNITED STATES BROADCAST BAND In the United States, there are several broadcast bands. The standard AM and FM bands are probably the most well known. There are also four television audio broadcast bands — the lower three transmit on the VHF band and the fourth transmits on the UHF band. You can use your scanner to monitor the 470–512 MHz portion of the UHF band. 29.800 122.9375 388.3875 30.375 128.000 398.5625 32.075 128.375 414.6125 38.400 136.5875 426.7875 40.000 149.400 431.1625 40.980 152.655 441.3875 51.200 160.470 457.4375 112.4875 162.200 462.7875 115.200 168.495 478.8375 120.5125 384.550
23 Guide to the Action Bands ˆGuide to the Action Bands Typical Band Usage Primary Usage As a general rule, most of the radio activity is concentrated on the following frequencies: 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. HF Band (3.00–30.00 MHz) 10 m Amateur29.00–29.70 MHz High Range29.70–29.90 MHz VHF Band (30.00–300.0 MHz) Low Range30.00–50.00 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 UHF Band (300.00 MHz–3.0 GHz) U.S. Government380.00–420.00 MHz 70 cm Amateur420.00–450.00 MHz Low Range450.00–470.00 MHz FM-TV Audio Broadcast, Wide Band470.00–512.00 MHz Government, Police, and Fire 153.785–155.980 MHz Emergency Services 158.730–159.460 MHz Railroad 160.000–161.900 MHz Land-Mobile Paired Frequencies 450.000–470.000 MHz Base Stations 451.025–454.950 MHz Mobile Units 456.025–459.950 MHz Repeater Units 460.025–464.975 MHz Control Stations 465.025–469.975 MHz
24 Guide to the Action Bands BAND ALLOCATION To help decide which frequency ranges to scan, use the following listing of the typical services that use the frequencies your scanner receives. These frequencies are subject to change, and might vary from area to area. For a more complete listing, refer to the Beyond Police Call, available at your local RadioShack store. Abbreviations Services AIR ................................................................................................................................... Aircraft BIFC .................................................................................... Boise (ID) Interagency Fire Cache BUS ............................................................................................................................. Business CAP ..................................................................................................................... Civil Air Patrol CCA ................................................................................................................. Common Carrier CSB ........................................................................................................ Conventional Systems CTSB ........................................................................................ Conventional/Trunked Systems FIRE ................................................................................................................. Fire Department HAM ........................................................................................................ Amateur (Ham) Radio GOVT ........................................................................................................ Federal Government GMR ........................................................................................................ General Mobile Radio GTR ................................................................................................................. General Trunked IND ............................................................................................................... Industrial Services (Manufacturing, Construction, Farming, Forest Products) MAR ...................................................................................................... Military Amateur Radio MARI ..................................................................................................... Maritime Limited Coast (Coast Guard, Marine Telephone, Shipboard Radio, Private Stations) MARS ......................................................................................... Military Affiliate Radio System MED ............................................................................................ Emergency/Medical Services MIL ......................................................................................................................... U.S. Military MOV ............................................................................................ Motion Picture/Video Industry NEW ........................................................................................................... New Mobile Narrow NEWS ............................................................................... Relay Press (Newspaper Reporters) OIL ......................................................................................................... Oil/Petroleum Industry POL .............................................................................................................. Police Department PUB ................................................................................................................... Public Services (Public Safety, Local Government, Forestry Conservation) PSB ....................................................................................................................... Public Safety PTR .................................................................................................................. Private Trunked ROAD ........................................................................................ Road & Highway Maintenance RTV .................................................................................. Radio/TV Remote Broadcast Pickup TAXI ....................................................................................................................... Taxi Services TELB .............................................................................................................. Mobile Telephone (Aircraft, Radio Common Carrier, Landline Companies) TELM .................................................................................................... Telephone Maintenance TOW ......................................................................................................................... Tow Trucks TRAN .................................................................................................... Transportation Services (Trucks, Tow Trucks, Buses, Railroad, Other) TSB ................................................................................................................ Trunked Systems TVn ...................................................................................................... FM-TV Audio Broadcast USXX ..................................................................................................... Government Classified UTIL ....................................................................................................... Power & Water Utilities WTHR ........................................................................................................................... Weather HIGH FREQUENCY (HF)—(3 MHz–30MHz) 10 m Amateur Band (28.0–29.7 MHz) 29.000–29.700 ................................................................................................................... HAM
25 Guide to the Action Bands VERY HIGH FREQUENCY (VHF)—(30 MHz–300 MHz) VHF Low Band (29.7–50 MHz — in 5 kHz steps) 29.700–29.790 ..................................................................................................................... IND 29.900–30.550 .......................................................................................................... GOVT, MIL 30.580–31.980 ............................................................................................................ IND, PUB 32.000–32.990 .......................................................................................................... GOVT, MIL 33.020–33.980 .................................................................................................. BUS, IND, PUB 34.010–34.990 .......................................................................................................... GOVT, MIL 35.020–35.980 ....................................................................................... BUS, PUB, IND, TELM 36.000–36.230 .......................................................................................................... GOVT, MIL 36.230–36.990 ............................................................................. Oil Spill Cleanup, GOVT, MIL 37.020–37.980 ............................................................................................................ PUB, IND 38.000–39.000 .......................................................................................................... GOVT, MIL 39.020–39.980 .................................................................................................................... PUB 40.000–42.000 ............................................................................................... GOVT, MIL, MARI 42.020–42.940 .................................................................................................................... POL 42.960–43.180 ..................................................................................................................... IND 43.220–43.680 ................................................................................................ TELM, IND, PUB 43.700–44.600 .................................................................................................................. TRAN 44.620–46.580 ........................................................................................................... POL, PUB 46.600–46.990 ................................................................................................................. GOVT 47.020–47.400 .................................................................................................................... PUB 47.420 ....................................................................................................... American Red Cross 47.440–49.580 ............................................................................................................ IND, PUB 49.610–49.990 ..................................................................................................................... MIL 6 m Amateur Band (50–54 MHz) 50.00–54.00 ....................................................................................................................... HAM U.S. Government Band (138–144 MHz) 137.000–144.000 ...................................................................................................... GOVT, MIL 2 m Amateur Band (144–148 MHz) 144.000–148.000 ............................................................................................................... HAM VHF High Band (148–174 MHz) 148.050–150.345 .............................................................................................. CAP, MAR, MIL 150.775–150.790 ................................................................................................................MED 150.815–150.980 ....................................................................................TOW, Oil Spill Cleanup 150.995–151.475 .................................................................................................... ROAD, POL 151.490–151.955 ........................................................................................................ IND, BUS 151.985 ............................................................................................................................. TELM 152.0075 ............................................................................................................................ MED 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 ................................................................................................ IND, OIL, UTIL 153.740–154.445 ...................................................................................................... PUB, FIRE 154.490–154.570 ........................................................................................................ IND, BUS 154.585 ............................................................................................................ Oil Spill Cleanup 154.600–154.625 ................................................................................................................ BUS 154.655–156.240 ................................................................................ MED, ROAD, POL, PUB 156.255–157.425 ....................................................................................................... OIL, MARI 157.450 .............................................................................................................................. MED
26 Guide to the Action Bands 157.470–157.515 .............................................................................................................. TOW 157.530–157.725 ....................................................................................................... IND, TAXI 157.740 .............................................................................................................................. BUS 157.770–158.100 .............................................................................................................. TELB 158.130–158.460 .......................................................................... BUS, IND, OIL, TELM, UTIL 158.490–158.700 .............................................................................................................. TELB 158.730–159.465 .......................................................................................... POL, PUB, ROAD 159.480 ................................................................................................................................ OIL 159.495–161.565 ............................................................................................................. TRAN 161.580–162.000 ............................................................................................. OIL, MARI, RTV 162.0125–162.35 ......................................................................................... GOVT, MIL, USXX 162.400–162.550 ............................................................................................................ WTHR 162.5625–162.6375 ..................................................................................... GOVT, MIL, USXX 162.6625 ............................................................................................................................ MED 162.6875–163.225 ....................................................................................... GOVT, MIL, USXX 163.250 .............................................................................................................................. MED 163.275–166.225 ......................................................................................... GOVT, MIL, USXX 166.250 ......................................................................................................... GOVT, RTV, FIRE 166.275–169.400 ................................................................................................... GOVT, BIFC 169.445–169.505 .................................................................................. Wireless Mikes, GOVT 169.55–169.9875 ......................................................................................... GOVT, MIL, USXX 170.000–170.150 ................................................................................ BIFC, GOVT, RTV, FIRE 170.175–170.225 ............................................................................................................. GOVT 170.245–170.305 ............................................................................................... Wireless Mikes 170.350–170.400 ..................................................................................................... GOVT, MIL 170.425–170.450 ............................................................................................................... BIFC 170.475 .............................................................................................................................. PUB 170.4875–173.175 ....................................................................... GOVT, PUB, Wireless Mikes 173.225–173.5375 .............................................................................. MOV, NEWS, UTIL, MIL 173.5625–173.5875 .......................................................................... MIL Medical/Crash Crews 173.60–173.9875 ............................................................................................................. GOVT ULTRA HIGH FREQUENCY (UHF)—(300 MHz–3 GHz) U. S. Government Band (380–406 MHz) 381.800–383.900 ............................................................................................................. GOVT U. S. Government Band (406–450 MHz) 406.125–419.975 ................................................................................................. GOVT, USXX 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 453.0125–454.000 ...................................................................................................... PUB, OIL 454.025–454.975 .............................................................................................................. TELB 455.050–455.925 ................................................................................................................ RTV 457.525–457.600 ............................................................................................................... BUS 458.025–458.175 ............................................................................................................... MED 460.0125–460.6375 ........................................................................................ FIRE, POL, PUB 460.650–462.175 ............................................................................................................... BUS 462.1875–462.450 ..................................................................................................... BUS, IND 462.4625–462.525 ................................................................................. IND, OIL, TELM, UTIL 462.550–462.925 ..................................................................................................... GMR, BUS
27 Guide to the Action Bands 462.9375–463.1875 ........................................................................................................... MED 463.200–467.925 ................................................................................................................ BUS FM-TV Audio Broadcast, UHF Wide Band (470–512 MHz) (Channels 14 through 20 in 6 MHz steps) 475.750 .................................................................................................................... Channel 14 481.750 .................................................................................................................... Channel 15 487.750 .................................................................................................................... Channel 16 493.750 .................................................................................................................... Channel 17 499.750 .................................................................................................................... Channel 18 505.750 .................................................................................................................... Channel 19 511.750 .................................................................................................................... Channel 20 Note: Some cities use the 470–512 MHz band for land/mobile service. AVOIDING IMAGE FREQUENCIES You might discover one of your regular stations on another frequency that is not listed. It might be what is known as an image frequency. For example, you might find a service that regularly uses a frequency of 453.275 also on 474.675. To see if it is an image, do a little math. Note the new frequency. 474.675 Double the intermediate frequency of 10.7 MHz (21.400) and subtract it from the new frequency. –21.400 If the answer is the regular frequency, 453.275 then you have tuned to an image. Occasionally, you might get interference on a weak or distant channel from a strong broadcast 21.4 MHz above or below the tuned frequency. This is rare, and the image signal is usually cleared whenever there is a broadcast on the actual frequency. FREQUENCY CONVERSION The tuning location of a station can be expressed in frequency (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, multiply the number of MHz by 1,000: 30.62 MHz ´ 1000 = 30,620 kHz To convert from kHz to MHz, divide the number of kHz by 1,000. 127,800 kHz ÷ 1000 = 127.8 MHz To convert MHz to meters, divide 300 by the number of MHz. 300 ÷ 50 MHz = 6 meters
28 Troubleshooting ˆTroubleshooting If your scanner stops operating properly, these suggestions might help you eliminate the problem. If the scanner still does not operate properly, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance. RESETTING/INITIALIZING THE SCANNER If the scanners display locks up or does not work properly after you connect a power source, you might need to reset or initialize the scanner. Important : If you have problems, first try to reset the scanner. If that does not work, you can initialize the scanner; however, this clears all information stored in your scanners memory. Resetting the Scanner 1. Turn off the scanner, then turn it on again.2. Insert a pointed object, such as a straightened paper clip, into the reset opening on the back of the scanner (as shown) and gently press then release the reset button inside the opening. If the scanner still does not work properly, you might need to initialize the scanner. PROBLEM SUGGESTION Scanner is on, but will not scan. Be sure SQUELCH is adjusted properly. See “Turning On the Scanner/Setting Volume and Squelch” on Page 14. Be sure MAN is not displayed. If it is, press SCAN . Scanner receives stations poorly or not at all.Check the antenna (indoor or outdoor). Signals may be blocked from being received by the scanner due to metal frames or material in the building. Change the scanner’s location and try again. The scanner’s keys do not work, or the display shows random segments.The scanner might be locked. Reset the scanner. If that does not work, reinitialize the scanner. See “Resetting/Initializing the Scanner.” Scanner does not work at all. Check that the power supply (AC adapter/AC outlet) is working. The scanner might be locked. Reset the scanner. If that does not work, reinitialize the scanner. See “Resetting/Initializing the Scanner.” Scanner locks on frequencies that have an unclear transmission.Be sure SQUELCH is adjusted properly. Be sure birdie frequencies are not programmed, or listen to birdie frequencies manually. See “Birdie Frequencies” on Page 22.
29 Troubleshooting Initializing the Scanner Important : This procedure clears all infor- mation you stored in the scanners memory. Initialize the scanner only when you are sure the scanner is not working properly. 1. Turn off the scanner, then turn it on again. 2. Hold down MON/CL. 3. While you hold down MON/CL, insert a pointed object, such as a straightened paper clip, into the RESET opening on the back of the scanner and gently press then release the reset button inside the opening. The display should clear. 4. When the display reappears, release MON/CL. Note: You must release the reset button before you release MON/CL, otherwise the memory might not clear. CARE Keep the scanner dry; if it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Use and store the scanner only in normal temperature environments. Handle the scanner carefully; do not drop it. Keep the scanner away from dust and dirt, and wipe it with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new. 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 local RadioShack store for assistance.
30 Specifications ˆSpecifications Frequency Coverage: Ham ................................................................................................ 29–30 MHz (5.0 kHz Steps) VHF Lo ........................................................................................... 30–50 MHz (5.0 kHz Steps) Ham ................................................................................................ 50–54 MHz (5.0 kHz Steps) Air .................................................................................... 108–136.9875 MHz (12.5 kHz Steps) Government ................................................................................... 137–144 MHz (5 kHz Steps) Ham ............................................................................................... 144–148 MHz (5 kHz Steps) VHF Hi ........................................................................................... 148–174 MHz (5 kHz Steps) Ham/Government ..................................................................... 380–450 MHz (12.5 kHz Steps) UHF Lo ..................................................................................... 450–470 MHz (12.5 kHz Steps) UHF Hi (T) ................................................................................ 470–512 MHz (12.5 kHz Steps) Channels of Operation ................................................ 200 Channels and 20 Monitor Memories Sensitivity (20 dB S/N): 29–54 MHz ............................................................................................................... 0.5 m V 108–136.9875 MHz .................................................................................................. 1.0 m V 137–174 MHz ........................................................................................................... 0.5 m V 380–512 MHz ........................................................................................................... 0.7 m V Selectivity: ±10 kHz ..................................................................................................................... –6 dB ±18 kHz ................................................................................................................... –50 dB Spurious Rejection ............................................................................... 50 dB (FM at 154 MHz) Scanning Rate ................................................................................. Up to 25 Channels/Second Search Rate .......................................................................................... Up to 50 Steps/Second Delay Time ................................................................................................................ 2 Seconds Intermediate Frequencies (IF): 1st ........................................................................................................................ 10.7 MHz 2nd ......................................................................................................................... 455 kHz IF Interference Ratio (10.7 MHz) ................................................................... 70 dB at 154 MHz Squelch Sensitivity: Threshold ................................................................................................. Less than 0.5 m V Tight (FM) .................................................................................................... (S+N)/N 25 dB Tight (AM) ................................................................................................... (S+N)/N 20 dB Antenna impedance .................................................................................................... 50 Ohms