RadioShack Pro 93 Handheld Scanner Owners Manual

Owner’s ManualPlease read before using this equipment.
PRO-93
300 Channel Dual Track-Trunking 
Handheld Scanner 

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Contents
ˆContents
Features ....................................................................  5
Scanning Legally  .................................................  9
Preparation  .............................................................  10
Power Sources  ..................................................  10
Using Batteries  ..........................................  10
Charging Rechargeable Batteries  ..............  12
Using AC Power .........................................  13
Using...

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Storing Text Tags  ...............................................  27
Assigning a Text Tag to a Channel  .............  27
Assigning a Text Tag to a Group ID  ............  28
Assigning a Text Tag to a Bank  ..................  28
Text Input Chart  ..........................................  29
Finding and Storing Active Frequencies  ............  30
Searching a Preprogrammed
Frequency Range  .......................................  30
Searching Active Frequencies
in Your Desired Frequency...

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Contents
Understanding Trunking  ....................................  51
Setting Squelch for the Trunking Mode  .............  52
Programming Trunking Frequencies  .................  52
Programming Motorola 
Trunking Systems (UHF-Lo)  ......................  54
Programming Motorola
Trunking System (800 MHz)  ......................  55
Programming Fleet Maps ...........................  56
Talk Group IDs  ...........................................  58
Storing Talk Group IDs...

5Features
ˆFeatures
Your RadioShack Handheld Scanner is one of a new
generation of scanners designed to track Motorolaâ
Type I and II (such as Smartnetâ and Privacy Plusâ)
and hybrid analog trunking systems, and GE/Ericsson
(EDACS
â) type systems, which are extensively used in
many communication systems.
Trunking communications systems let a large group of 2-
way radio users (or even different groups of 2-way radio
users) efficiently use a set of frequencies. Instead of se-
lecting a specific frequency...

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Features
trunking systems only, once the control channels are
programmed.
10 Channel-Storage Banks
 — let you store 30 chan-
nels in each bank (300 channels) to group channels so
calls are easier to identify.
10 ID-Storage Banks
 — let you store 1,000 IDs in 10 ID
banks that have 5 sub-ID banks. 20 IDs are programmed
in each sub-ID bank and let you easily identify the ID
code.
Weather Alert
 — automatically sounds the alarm tone to
advise of hazardous weather conditions when it detects
the alert signal...

7Features
you can hear more replies that are made on the same
channel.
Priority Channel
 — lets you set the scanner to check
one channel every 2 seconds so you do not miss trans-
missions.
Attenuate
 — lets you program your scanner to reduce
the scanners sensitivity to strong local signals, to reduce
interference or noise caused by these signals.
Text Input
 — lets you input a text label for each chan-
nel, talk group ID, bank, or other memory location so you
can easily identify the transmission.
Lock...

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Features
• 137–174 MHz
• 216.0025–225 MHz
• 406–512 MHz
• 806–823.9875 MHz
• 849–868.9875 MHz
• 894–960 MHz
• 1240–1300 MHz
Use “A General Guide to Frequencies” on Page 64 to
help you target frequency ranges in your service area so
you can search for a wide variety of transmissions.
ˆThe FCC Wants You to 
Know
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a scanning receiver, pursuant to Part
15 of the 
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pro-
vide reasonable protection...

9Features
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dif-
ferent from that to which the receiver is connected. 
This device complies with Part 15 of the 
FCC Rules. Op-
eration is subject to the following two conditions: 
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
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....

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Preparation
ˆPreparation
POWER SOURCES
You can power your scanner from any of three sources:
• internal non-rechargeable batteries or rechargeable
batteries (not supplied — see “Using Batteries” on
Page 10).
• standard AC power (with an optional AC adapter —
see “Using AC Power” on Page 13)
• vehicle power (with an optional DC adapter — see
“Using Vehicle Battery Power” on Page 13)
Notes:
• Connecting an AC or DC adapter to the scanner dis-
connects internal batteries when you use the sup-
plied...