RadioShack Pro 2067 Trunk Track Scanner Owners Manual
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Owner’s ManualCat. No. 20-196 PRO-2067 500-Channel Mobile Trunk-Tracking Scanner Please read before using this equipment. A 20-196a.fm Page 1 Friday, June 2, 2000 3:48 PM
2 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 group of fre- quencies. Instead of selecting a spe- cific frequency for a transmission, the 2-way radio user simply selects a talk group. The trunking system automati- cally transmits the call on the first available frequency, and also sends a code that uniquely identifies that 2- way radio user’s transmission on a dif- ferent frequency called a data chan- nel. Since the trunking system might send individual 2-way radio user’s calls and response transmissions on different frequencies, it is difficult to listen to trunked communications using a regu- lar scanner. The scanner monitors the data channel frequency sent with a 2- way radio user’s transmission and in- stantly switches to an active frequen- cy, so you can hear the call and response for that 2-way radio user and easily “follow” the conversation.The scanner also lets you scan con- ventional transmissions, and is pre- programmed with service-search 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 compli- cated programming. This scanner gives you direct access to over 33,000 frequencies, including those used by police and fire depart- ments, ambulance services, and ama- teur radio services, and you can change your selection at any time. FEATURES Your scanner also has these special features: Ten Channel-Storage Banks — let you store 50 channels in each bank (500 total channels), letting you group channels so you can more easily iden- tify calls. Flexible Operation — you can track Motorola, GE/Ericsson, and E.F. Johnson LTR trunking systems (used by most trunking communications sys- tems), letting you hear more calls than many standard trunking scanners. © 2000 RadioShack Corporation. All Rights Reserved. RadioShack, RadioShack.com, HyperSearch, and HyperScan are trademarks used by RadioShack Corporation. 20-196a.fm Page 2 Friday, June 2, 2000 3:48 PM
3 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 uses only the message portion of the SAME signal. Ten Preprogrammed Frequency Ranges — let you search for trans- missions within preset frequency ranges or within ranges you set, to re- duce search time and select interest- ing frequencies more quickly. Private/Digital Private Line Receiv- ing — decodes and displays the Con- tinuous Tone Coded Squelch System (CTCSS) and Digital Coded Squelch (DCS) tone signal being transmitted, letting you see if the transmitter pro- vides these services. 12-Character, 4-Line, Dot-Matrix Display — makes it easy to view and change displayed information. Frequency Coverage to 960 MHz — provides a wide range of frequencies you can listen to.Clone/Remote PC Function — lets you transfer programmed data directly to another Cat. No. 20-196 or Cat. No. 20-522 scanner. You can also upload or download the programmed data to or from a PC using an optional inter- face kit. Triple-Conversion Circuitry — virtu- ally eliminates any interference from IF (intermediate frequency) images, so you hear only the selected frequen- cy. Scan Delay — delays scanning for about 2 seconds before moving to an- other 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 scan- ning or searching, and skip over IDs when tracking trunked systems. Priority Channel — lets you program one channel as the priority channel. As the scanner scans it checks the pri- ority channel every 2 seconds so you dont miss transmissions on that chan- nel. ATT (Attenuate) Button — lets you program each memory location to re- duce the scanner’s sensitivity to strong local signals, to reduce interfer- ence or noise caused by these sig- nals. 20-196a.fm Page 3 Friday, June 2, 2000 3:48 PM
4 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 section “A General Guide to Scan- ning” on Page 44 to help you target frequency ranges in your service area so you can search for a wide variety of transmissions. Note: See “Specifications” on Page 54 for more information about the scan- ner’s frequency steps. Frequency Range (MHz)Types of Transmissions 29–54 10-Meter Ham, VHF Lo, 6-Meter Ham 108–136.9875 Aircraft 137–174 Military Land Mobile, 2-Meter Ham, VHF Hi 380–512 Federal Govern- ment, 70-cm Ham Band, UHF Stan- dard Band, UHF “T” Band 806–823.9875 849–868.9875 894–960Public Service “800” except Cellular Band 20-196a.fm Page 4 Friday, June 2, 2000 3:48 PM
5 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 complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interfer- ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 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 includ- ing police and fire departments, ambu- lance services, government agencies, private companies, amateur radio ser-vices, military operations, pager ser- vices, 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 trans- missions According to the Electronic Communi- cations Privacy Act (ECPA), you are subject to fines and possible imprison- ment for intentionally listening to, us- ing, or divulging the contents of such a transmission unless you have the con- sent of a party to the communication (unless such activity is otherwise ille- gal). This scanner is designed to prevent reception of illegal transmissions, in compliance with the law which re- quires that scanners be manufactured in such a way as to not be easily mod- ifiable to pick up those transmissions. Do not open your scanners case to make any modifications that could al- low it to pick up transmissions that it is not legal to listen to. Doing so could subject you to legal penalties. We encourage responsible, legal scanner use. 20-196a.fm Page 5 Friday, June 2, 2000 3:48 PM
6 CONTENTS Preparation ........................................................................................................... 8 Connecting an Antenna ................................................................................... 8 Mounting an Antenna ...................................................................................... 8 Mounting the Scanner In Your Vehicle ............................................................. 8 Powering the Scanner ..................................................................................... 9 Using the Scanner as a Base Station ............................................................ 10 Connecting an Extension Speaker ................................................................ 11 Connecting an Earphone/Headphones ......................................................... 12 Connecting the Clone Cable .......................................................................... 12 Understanding Your Scanner ............................................................................ 13 A Look at the Keypad .................................................................................... 13 A Look at the Display ..................................................................................... 16 Understanding Banks .................................................................................... 18 Understanding CTCSS/DCS ......................................................................... 18 Understanding Your Scanner’s Modes ........................................................... 19 Operation ............................................................................................................ 22 Turning On the Scanner and Setting Squelch ............................................... 22 Storing Known Frequencies into Channels .................................................... 22 Storing Text Tags ........................................................................................... 23 Finding and Storing Active Frequencies ........................................................ 25 Scanning the Channels ................................................................................. 27 Manually Tuning a Frequency ........................................................................ 28 Deleting Frequencies from Channels ............................................................ 28 Listening To the Weather Band ...................................................................... 28 Special Features ................................................................................................ 30 Using Delay ................................................................................................... 30 Locking Out Channels, Frequencies, and Trunking IDs ................................. 30 Priority ........................................................................................................... 31 Changing the Open/Closed Mode ................................................................. 32 Changing the Receive Mode ......................................................................... 33 Changing the Frequency Step ....................................................................... 33 Using the Attenuator ...................................................................................... 34 Turning the Key Tone On and Off ................................................................... 34 Changing the Display Contrast ...................................................................... 35 Cloning Programmed Data from Scanner to Scanner ................................... 35 20-196a.fm Page 6 Friday, June 2, 2000 3:48 PM
7 Trunking Operation ............................................................................................ 36 Understanding Trunking ................................................................................ 36 Setting Squelch for the Trunking Mode ......................................................... 37 Programming Trunking Frequencies ............................................................. 37 Programming Fleet Maps .............................................................................. 39 Talk Group IDs .............................................................................................. 41 Open and Closed Modes .............................................................................. 43 A General Guide to Scanning ........................................................................... 44 Guide to Frequencies .................................................................................... 44 Guide to the Action Bands ............................................................................ 45 Band Allocation ............................................................................................. 46 Frequency Conversion .................................................................................. 50 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................. 51 Resetting/Initializing the Scanner .................................................................. 52 Care and Maintenance ...................................................................................... 53 Specifications .................................................................................................... 54 20-196a.fm Page 7 Friday, June 2, 2000 3:48 PM
8 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 (ignition sys- tems, gauges, and so on). • The antenna should be vertical for the best performance. MOUNTING AN ANTENNA Once you choose an antenna, follow the mounting instructions supplied with the antenna. Then route the an- tenna cable to the scanner. The antenna connector on your scan- ner makes it easy to use the scanner with a variety of antennas, such as an external mobile antenna or outdoor base station antenna. Always use 50-ohm coaxial cable, such as RG-58 or RG-8, to connect anoutdoor antenna. For lengths over 50 feet, use RG-8 low-loss dielectric co- axial cable. If your antenna’s cable does not have a BNC connector, you will also need a BNC adapter (avail- able at your local RadioShack store). Follow the installation instructions supplied with the antenna, route the antenna cable to the scanner, then connect it to the ANT jack. Warning: Use extreme caution when you install or remove an out- door antenna. If the antenna starts to fall, let it go! It could contact over- head power lines. If the antenna touches a power line, contact with the antenna, mast, cable, or guy wires can cause electrocution and death. Call the power company to re- move the antenna. DO NOT attempt to do so yourself. MOUNTING THE SCANNER IN YOUR VEHICLE Before you mount the scanner, make sure you have all the necessary mate- rials. Then confirm that the scanner fits your vehicle’s mounting area. This scanner is a DIN-E size unit that re- quires a 2-inch high by 6 11/16-inch wide by 51/2-inch deep (50 ´ 170 ´ 140 mm) mounting area. 20-196a.fm Page 8 Friday, June 2, 2000 3:48 PM
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 bracket’s holes. 5. Attach the scanner to the mount- ing bracket using the supplied mounting knobs.6. Connect the antenna’s cable to the ANT jack on the back of the scanner. Note: If the antenna cable’s connector does not fit in the ANT jack, you might also need a Motorola-to-BNC antenna plug adapter (available at your local RadioShack store). POWERING THE SCANNER You can power your scanner using ei- ther the supplied DC power cord or from your vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket using an optional DC cigarette lighter power cable. Cautions: You must use a power source that supplies 12V DC and delivers at least 500 mA. Its center tip must be set to positive and its plug must fit the scanners DC 13.8V jack. The sup- plied DC power cord meets these specifications. Using a power cord that does not meet these specifi- cations could damage the scanner or the adapter. ! 20-196a.fm Page 9 Friday, June 2, 2000 3:48 PM
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 screw attached to a metal part of the vehicle’s frame. Be sure that the screw is not insu- lated from the frame by a plastic part. 2. Connect the power cord’s red wire (with in-line fuse) to a source of voltage that turns on and off with the ignition switch, such as a spare accessory terminal in your vehicle’s fuse box.3. Insert the power cord’s barrel plug into the DC 13.8V jack on the back of the scanner. 4. Reconnect the cable to the vehi- cle battery’s negative ( –) terminal. To power the scanner from a vehicle’s 12V power source (such as a ciga- rette-lighter socket), you need a 12V, 500-mA DC cigarette-lighter adapter (not supplied), available at your local RadioShack store. To connect an optional DC cigarette- lighter power cable, insert its barrel plug into the DC 13.8V jack on the back of the scanner, then plug the power cable into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket. Note: If you use a cigarette-lighter power cable and your vehicle’s engine is running, you might hear electrical noise from the engine while scanning. This is normal. USING THE SCANNER AS A BASE STATION You can place this scanner on a desk, shelf, or table to use it as a base sta- tion. 20-196a.fm Page 10 Friday, June 2, 2000 3:48 PM