RadioShack Pro 83 Compact Scanner Reciever Owners Manual

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To turn off the priority feature, press FUNC + 
PRIORITY. PRI disappears.
Using Keylock
Use the scanners keylock to protect it from 
accidental program changes. When the scanners 
keys are locked, the only controls that operate are 
SCAN, FUNC, HOLD, , KEYLOCK, and  .
To turn on keylock, press FUNC + KEYLOCK. 
 appears. To turn off keylock, press FUNC + 
KEYLOCK.  disappears.
Note: Using keylock does not prevent the scanner 
from scanning channels.
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Wired Programming
You can transfer programming data to your scanner 
using your PC and an optional interface cable (Cat. 
No. 20-289, available at your local RadioShack store) 
and software (available at your local RadioShack or 
www.radioshack.com).
Note: If the scanner receives no data from the PC 
for more than 20 seconds, T- E r r appears and wired 
programming stops.
X Make sure your scanner is turned off.
Y Connect the interface cable to your computer 
then connect the other...

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[ To set up the program, click on Tools, select 
Configuration, and select PRO-83 (if necessary).
\ Turn on the scanner. The scanner automatically 
goes into the wired programming mode. PGM 
and WirEd appear. Then send the data from the 
PC.
Data frame numbers being received appear.
] When the scanner has successfully received all 
data, End appears. If the scanner received an 
error while receiving data, End, d-Err, and its 
frame number appear. If the scanner received a...

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Resetting the Scanner
If the scanner’s display locks up or stops operating 
properly, you might need to reset the scanner.
Caution: This procedure clears all the information 
you have stored in the scanner. Before you reset the 
scanner, try turning it off and on to see if it begins 
working properly. Reset the scanner only when you 
are sure it is not working properly.
X Make sure your scanner is turned off.
Y While holding down 2, 9, and HOLD, turn on the 
scanner. After about 3...

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frequently asked questions
Q: My scanner isn’t working at all. How do I turn it on?
A: The scanner might not be receiving power. 
Make sure the batteries are installed correctly and 
are good (if you installed alkaline batteries) or fully 
charged (if you installed rechargeable batteries). See 
“powering your scanner” on Page 5 for more 
information.
If the batteries are good, make sure the AC adapter’s 
or DC adapter’s barrel plug is fully inserted into the 
scanner’s 6V 300 mA...

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Q: The scanner’s display is dim and hard to see. The 
scanner also beeps once every 15 to 30 seconds. 
What’s wrong?
A: The scanner might not be receiving enough 
power or the batteries might not be correctly 
installed. Make sure the batteries are installed 
correctly and are good (if you installed alkaline 
batteries) or fully charged (if you installed 
rechargeable batteries). See “powering your scan-
ner” on Page 5 for more information.
Q: Nothing happens when I press the...

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or fully charged (if you installed rechargeable 
batteries. Also make sure the AC adapter’s or DC 
adapter’s barrel plug is fully inserted into the 
scanner’s 6V 300 mA jack. See “Using AC Power” on 
Page 10 for more information.
If the batteries are OK, the antenna might not be 
connected or is connected incorrectly. See “Con-
n e ct i n g  t h e  A n t e nn a”  o n  Pa g e 1 3  for more information.
Q: My scanner is not receiving weather channels. 
How do I set it so I can receive...

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Specifications
Frequency Coverage:
 25.0000-27.9950 MHz (in 5 kHz steps)
 28.0000-29.9950 MHz (in 5 kHz steps)
 30.0000-49.9950 MHz (in 5 kHz steps)
 50.0000-54.0000 MHz (in 5 kHz steps)
108.0000-136.9875 MHz (in 12.5 kHz steps)
137.0000-143.9950 MHz (in 5 kHz steps)
144.0000-147.9950 MHz (in 5 kHz steps)
148.0000-174.0000 MHz (in 5 kHz steps)
406.0000-419.99375 MHz (in 6.25 kHz steps)
420.0000-449.99375 MHz (in 6.25 kHz steps)
450.0000-469.99375 MHz (in 6.25 kHz steps)...

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glossary
ALKALINE/RECHARGEABLE Switch - Lets you select 
the type of batteries you want to use in the scanner 
(alkaline or rechargeable) ........................................  5
Channel - a programmable memory location. 
Channels are grouped into channel-storage banks. 
Your scanner has 10 channel-storage banks and 
each bank has 20 channels.  ..................................  17
Channel-Storage Banks - Groups of channels, used 
for frequency storage....

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index
Accessories ...........................................................  64
ALKALINE/RECHARGEABLE Switch   .....................  5
Antenna
Connecting ........................................................  13
Using an Optional Antenna  ..............................  13
Attaching a belt clip  ...............................................  16
Backlight .................................................................  53
Batteries
Charging...