RadioShack Pro 2067 Trunk Track Scanner Owners Manual

Owner’s ManualCat. No. 20-196   
PRO-2067 500-Channel
Mobile Trunk-Tracking Scanner
Please read before using this equipment.
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INTRODUCTION
Your new RadioShack 500-Channel
Mobile Trunk-Tracking Scanner is one
of a new generation of scanners de-
signed to track Motorolaä
 Type I,
Type II (such as Smartnetä
 and Priva-
cy Plusä
), GE/Ericsson EDACS, E.F.
Johnson LTRä
, and hybrid analog
trunking systems, which are exten-
sively used in many 800 MHz, 900
MHz and UHF communication sys-
tems. 
Trunking communications systems let
a large group of 2-way radio users (or
even different groups of 2-way radio
users) efficiently use a...

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Simultaneous Trunking Operation
— you can scan all 3 types of trunking
systems, and both trunking and con-
ventional frequencies, at the same
time.
Text Input 
— you can manually enter
the name of the service you are listen-
ing to so the service name appears
when you scan it, making it easier to
identify transmissions.
Digital Weather Alert 
— displays the
weather event text so you can see the
reason for the alert.
Note:
 The scanner does not display
the actual location referenced by
SAME messages. It...

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HyperSearch
ä and HyperScan
ä 
—
let you set the scanner to search at up
to 50 steps per second and scan at up
to 25 channels per second, to help
you quickly find interesting transmis-
sions.
DIN-E Size Cabinet
Supplied Frequency Guide 
— lists
the frequencies for many of the public
safety systems you can listen to.
Memory Backup
 — keeps the chan-
nel frequencies stored in memory for
an extended time even without battery
power.Your scanner can receive these
bands:
This Owner’s Manual also includes
the...

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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 interfer-
ence 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 cir-
cuit from the receiver.
• Contact your local RadioShack
store for help.
This device...

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CONTENTS
Preparation ........................................................................................................... 8
Connecting an Antenna  ................................................................................... 8
Mounting an Antenna  ...................................................................................... 8
Mounting the Scanner In Your Vehicle  ............................................................. 8
Powering the Scanner...

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Trunking Operation ............................................................................................  36
Understanding Trunking  ................................................................................  36
Setting Squelch for the Trunking Mode  .........................................................  37
Programming Trunking Frequencies  .............................................................  37
Programming Fleet Maps...

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PREPARATION
CONNECTING AN 
ANTENNA
You must install an antenna before
you can operate the scanner. Your lo-
cal RadioShack store sells a variety of
scanner antennas for both mobile and
base-station use. Choose the one that
best meets your needs.
When deciding on a mobile or base-
station antenna and its location, con-
sider these points.
• The antenna should be as high as
possible on a vehicle or a house.
• The antenna and its cable should
be as far as possible from sources
of electrical noise...

9 Caution: 
Be sure to avoid obstruc-
tions behind the mounting surface.
Follow these steps to mount the scan-
ner in your vehicle.
1. Choose a mounting location, then
use the supplied mounting bracket
as a template to mark the posi-
tions for the mounting screw
holes.
2. In the marked positions, drill holes
slightly smaller than the supplied
screws.
3. Attach the mounting bracket to the
mounting location using the sup-
plied screws and lock washers.
4. Attach a rubber washer to both of
the mounting...

10• Always connect the adapter or DC
power cord to the scanner before
you connect it to the power
source. When you finish, discon-
nect the adapter or DC power
cord from the power source before
you disconnect it from the scan-
ner.
• For added safety and to protect
your scanner, disconnect the
cable from your vehicle battery’s
negative (
–) terminal before you
begin.
Follow these steps to connect the sup-
plied DC power cord.
1. Connect the power cord’s black
wire to a chassis ground, such as
a metal...