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RadioShack Pro 2069 Mobile Base Scanner Reciever Owners Manual
RadioShack Pro 2069 Mobile Base Scanner Reciever Owners Manual
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61 Beyond the Basics programming priority channels With the priority feature, you can scan through programmed channels and still not miss an important or interesting transmission on the priority channel. When priority is turned on, the scanner checks the priority channel every two seconds, and stays on the priority channel if there is activity until the activity on that channel stops. The priority feature does not work when the scanner receives a trunking voice channel or during trunking delay time. Traffi c on the priority channel may be missed if it occurs while the scanner is monitoring a trunking voice call. If you program a weather channel as the priority channel, and you activate priority mode, the scanner stops on the weather (priority) channel only when the scanner detects the 1050 Hz weather alert tone. programming a stored channel frequency in the priority channel 1. Press MAN. 2. Use the number keys to enter the channel number that contains the frequency you want to program as the priority channel, and then press MAN again. 3. Press FUNC, and then PRI. Pri Channel blinks to indicate the current frequency is stored in priority channel memory. programming the priority channel directly 1. Press PROG. 2. Press PRI. 3. Enter the frequency to store as the priority channel, then press ENT. NotesNotes
62 Beyond the Basics 4. If desired, set the priority channel mode. You can set a priority channel for CTCSS or DCS operation with a programmed code. programming a weather channel as the priority channel 1. Press WX. 2. Press WX repeatedly until the desired weather channel you want to store as the priority channel appears. 3. Press FUNC, and then PRI. Pri Channel fl ashes two times. turning priority on or off Press PRI while scanning or manually parked on a channel. PRIon (or PRIwx if priority is set to a weather frequency) appears on the bottom of the display, and P appears on the top of the display. If the scanner detects activity on the priority channel, Pri Channel appears. If the scanner detects the 1050 Hz weather alert tone in Priority WX mode, Weather ALERT appears and an alert tone sounds. Press WX to listen to the weather alert message. To turn off priority, press PRI. This scanner cannot set a channel as the priority channel if the channel’s receive mode is MO or ED. In the event of a weather or other hazard warning, a 1050 Hz tone is transmitted prior to the message. The scanner sounds an audible alert and switches to the weather frequency if the alert tone is detected. Since this scanner does not priority sample the weather channel while monitoring trunked talkgroup calls, it is possible that the 1050 Hz alert tone may be missed between sample intervals when trunked systems are being scanned. We recommend the use of a dedicated RadioShack Weatheradio ® during times when severe weather notifi cation is critical for your safety. NotesNotes
63 Beyond the Basics programming CTCSS/DCS channels Your scanner features an advanced, DSP based CTCSS and DCS decoder. CTCSS and DCS allow you to program frequencies into your scanner that are used by more than one group in your area and listen only to the group that is of interest to you by specifying the group’s specifi c CTCSS or DCS code. CTCSS and DCS can also help reduce interfering signals that cause your scanner to stop on one channel. There are two ways you can program your scanner to operate with CTCSS and DCS. If you know the CTCSS or DCS code that is used on a particular frequency, you can manually enter the code when you are programming the scanner, or any time afterwards. You can also set a special search code that instantly decodes the CTCSS or DCS code on a received transmission. Channels programmed with the search code will receive all traffi c on the channel, and will instantly decode and display any CTCSS or DCS code that is found with the transmission. You can then store the code in channel memory. For more information on using CTCSS and DCS while scanning, see “Using CTCSS and DCS”. 1. Enter a conventional frequency. 2. Press MODE until the desired mode (CT for CTCSS, and DC for DCS) appears on the display. 3. By default, the search code is programmed. To program a specifi c code, press FUNC, MODE, and then use the arrow keys to scroll to the desired CTCSS or DCS code. You can also use the keypad to enter the code manually. 4. Once the desired code is selected, press ENT to store it in channel memory. 5. You can program memory channels for CTCSS or DCS operation at any time. Simply place the scanner in program mode, navigate to the channel you wish to
64 Beyond the Basics change, and follow the steps above. 6. When stopped on an active conventional channel while scanning, you can press MODE to cycle through the valid modes for that channel. This resets any stored CT or DC code to the search code, allowing you to easily check for other CT or DC codes that may be present on the frequency. CTCSS, DCS, and digital voice all operate independently of each other. If a channel is confi gured for CTCSS or DCS, it will not be able to decode digital transmissions. Use FM mode when mixed analog and digital voice reception is desired. CTCSS Code Table 67.0 Hz 94.8 Hz 131.8 Hz 171.3 Hz 203.5 Hz 69.3 Hz 97.4 Hz 136.5 Hz 173.8 Hz 206.5 Hz 71.9 Hz 100.0 Hz 141.3 Hz 177.3 Hz 210.7 Hz 74.4 Hz 103.5 Hz 146.2 Hz 179.9 Hz 218.1 Hz 77.0 Hz 107.2 Hz 151.4 Hz 183.5 Hz 225.7 Hz 79.7 Hz 110.9 Hz 156.7 Hz 186.2 Hz 229.1 Hz 82.5 Hz 114.8 Hz 159.8 Hz 189.9 Hz 233.6 Hz 85.4 Hz 118.8 Hz 162.2 Hz 192.8 Hz 241.8 Hz 88.5 Hz 123.0 Hz 165.5 Hz 196.6 Hz 250.3 Hz 91.5 Hz 127.3 Hz 167.9 Hz 199.5 Hz 254.1 Hz DCS Code Table 6 50 125 174 255 343 445 526 703 7 51 131 205 261 346 446 532 712 15 53 132 212 263 351 452 546 723 17 54 134 214 265 356 454 565 731 21 65 141 223 266 364 455 606 732 23 71 143 225 271 365 462 612 734 25 72 145 226 274 371 464 624 743 NotesNotes
65 Beyond the Basics 26 73 152 243 306 411 465 627 754 31 74 155 244 311 412 466 631 32 114 156 245 315 413 503 632 36 115 162 246 325 423 506 654 43 116 165 251 331 431 516 662 47 122 172 252 332 432 523 664 storing talkgroup IDs Each talkgroup on a trunked radio system is identifi ed by a talkgroup ID. You can store talkgroup IDs automatically while scanning the trunked system in Open mode, or manually by entering the IDs directly. To automatically store a talkgroup ID, press TRUNK when the scanner stops on a voice channel transmission or when a talkgroup ID is indicated in the manual mode. The ID of the active talkgroup is automatically stored in the next available ID memory location. Your scanner’s display indicates where the ID was stored as ID save X-YY, and then changes to ID#ZZZZZ, where X is the sub-bank number, YY is the ID number within the sub-bank, and ZZZZZ is the stored talkgroup ID code. If the ID has already been stored when you press TRUNK, ID was saved appears on the scanner’s display. To manually store talkgroup IDs or to edit a stored ID: 1. Navigate to a channel in the desired trunking bank using MAN, e or d. 2. Press PROG. 3. Press TRUNK. 4. Select the ID memory you wish to edit using MAN, e or d. 5. Enter the talkgroup ID number and press ENT. If necessary, use the decimal point for a hyphen. If you make a mistake, Invalid ID. appears and the scanner beeps when you press ENT. Start over again.
66 Beyond the Basics Use the following keystrokes to navigate through the ID lists: • Press PROG, TRUNK to enter the ID list for the current channel storage bank. • Press and release e or d to scroll through one at a time. • Press and hold e or d to rapidly scroll through ID memories. • Press TRUNK to advance to the next ID sub-bank. • Press FUNC e or d to advance to the next or previous ID list. 6. If you want to tag the ID, press TEXT. 7. Enter the desired text tag for the ID. 8. Press ENT. (See “Text Input Chart”). 9. To store the next ID memory in sequence, press e and repeat Step 5. 10. Press SCAN to start scanning. When automatically storing trunked IDs in the ID list by pressing TRUNK during a trunked transmission, the scanner automatically stores the active ID in the next available open ID storage location in the ID list. We suggest leaving ID sub- bank 0 empty when fi rst setting up an ID list. This provides a location for new auto-store IDs to be placed and organized. You can enter either decimal or AFS code for ED (EDACS) ID. The default setting is decimal ID entry. To toggle between AFS or decimal EDACS ID display, press FUNC, 2. AFS format appears on the display for about two seconds. Now you can enter EDACS ID codes in AFS format. If you entered an ID code that is already stored in another ID channel, Dupl ID appears. If you want to store the ID code anyway, press ENT. To cancel the operation, press CLEAR. When you try to store more than 150 talkgroup IDs in a bank, Memory full! appears on the display. NotesNotes
67 Beyond the Basics text tags assigning a text tag to a channel 1. Navigate to the channel you want to label using direct channel entry, e, d or FUNC e or d. 2. Press PROG. M in the display changes to P to indicate program mode. 3. Press TEXT. A cursor appears. 4. Enter the text using the number keys (see “Text Input Chart” on Page 69). If you make a mistake, press e or d to move to the character you want to change, press CLEAR to backspace and delete unwanted characters, or hold down CLEAR to abort the text entry. For example, to identify a channel as FIRE Ch 6 (for Fire Channel 6): F is the third letter (of DEF) associated with 3 on the keypad. Press 3, 3. I is the third letter (GHI) associated with 4 on the keypad. Press 4, 3. R is the third letter (PQRS) associated with 7 on the keypad. Press 7, 3. E is the second letter (DEF) associated with 3 on the keypad. Press 3, 2. Press ./DELAY for the space. C is the third letter (ABC) associated with 2 on the keypad. Press 2, 3. h is the second letter (GHI) associated with 4 on the keypad. Press 4, and then FUNC (for the lower case set), and then press 2. Press ./DELAY for the space.
68 Beyond the Basics 6 is the sixth number associated with 1 on the keypad. Press 1, 6. 5. Press ENT to store the text with the channel. assigning a text tag to a group ID 1. Press PROG. 2. Press TRUNK. 3. Press FUNC then e or d to select the desired bank. 4. Press TRUNK to select the desired sub-bank. 5. Press or hold down e or d to select the desired group ID. 6. Press TEXT, then enter text using the number keys (see “Text Input Chart” on Page 69). Use e, d or CLEAR to edit your entry, or hold down CLEAR to delete the text entry. 7. Press ENT to store the text with the ID. assigning a text tag to a channel-storage bank 1. Select a channel in the desired channel storage bank by pressing MAN and entering the channel storage bank number (000 for bank 0 or 200 for bank 2). Press MAN again. 2. Press PROG. 3. Press FUNC, 7. A cursor appears on your display. 4. Enter the text using the keypad. (See “Text Input Chart”). Use e, d or CLEAR to edit your entry, or hold down CLEAR to delete the text entry. 5. Press ENT to store the text with the bank.
69 Beyond the Basics text input chart Press Character Press Character 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 2 A B C 2 FUNC a b c 3 D E F 3 FUNC d e f 4 G H I 4 FUNC g h i 5 J K L 5 FUNC j k l 6 M N O 6 FUNC m n o 7 P Q R S 7 FUNC p q r s 8 T U V 8 FUNC t u v 9 W X Y Z 9 FUNC w x y z 0 . - # _ @ + * & / , 0 FUNC $ % ! ^ ( ) ? -> ‘
70 Beyond the Basics improvements. With updateable DSP fi rmware, you can ensure that your scanner is using the most recent DSP version available. You can update the fi rmware for the DSP module by downloading a fi le from the Internet and transferring it to the scanner. To update your scanner’s DSP fi rmware, you need: • The supplied PC to scanner interface cable • A personal computer running Windows 95 or greater • A fi rmware update fi le from www.radioshack.com 1. Go to http://www.radioshack.com 2. Click on the Product Manuals tab. 3. Select Software Downloads from the drop down menu. 4. Click on Software Updates and Downloads. 5. Click on PRO-2096 XXX.exe. Full download and upgrade instructions are provided on the Firmware Upgrade page. 6. To check the DSP version number, turn on the scanner and press 3 while Welcome to Digital Trunking appears on the display. The version information appears. troubleshooting If you have problems with your scanner, please refer to the following for some suggestions that might help you eliminate the problem. If the scanner is still not operating correctly after trying these tips, take your scanner to your local RadioShack store for assistance. Scanner is totally inoperative: • Make sure the scanner is plugged into a working AC or DC outlet. • Be sure the adapter’s barrel plug is fully inserted into the DC 13.8V jack.