RadioShack Pro 95 Handheld Scanner Owners Manual

Frequency Conversion
81 To convert from kHz to MHz,
divide the number of kilohertz by
1,000:
127.800 (kHz) / 1,000 = 127.8
MHz
To convert MHz to meters, divide
300 by the number of megahertz:
300/50 MHz = 6 meters 

Troubleshooting
82
TROUBLESHOOTING
ProblemPossible CauseRemedy
Scanner is
totally
inoperative.The AC or DC
adapter is not
connected.Be sure the adapters
barrel plug is fully
inserted into thePWR
DC 9Vjack.
Batteries have failed Recharge the
rechargeable batteries
or replace the stan-
dard batteries
Poor or no
reception.An antenna is not
connected or is
connected
incorrectly.Be sure an antenna is
properly connected to
the scanner.
Programmed
frequencies are the
same as “birdie”
frequencies.Avoid...

Resetting/Initializing the Scanner
83
RESETTING/
INITIALIZING THE 
SCANNER
If the scanners display locks up or
does not work properly after you
connect a power source, you
might need to reset or initialize it.
!
RESETTING THE SCANNER
1. Turn off the scanner, then turn
it on again.
2. Insert a pointed object, such
as a straightened paper clip,
into the reset opening on the
side of the scanner. Then
gently press and release the
reset button inside the
opening.
Pressing the reset button does not
clear the...

Care
84
CARE
Keep the scanner dry; if it gets
wet, wipe it dry immediately. Use
and store the scanner only in
normal temperature environments.
Handle the scanner carefully; do
not drop it. Keep the scanner away
fromdustanddirt,andwipeitwith
a damp cloth occasionally to keep
it looking new.
Modifying or tampering with the
scanner’s internal components
can cause a malfunction and
might invalidate its warranty and
void your FCC authorization to
operate it. If your scanner is not
performing as it should,...

Specifications
85
ID memory banks............................ 10
Sub-banks per bank.......................... 5
Number of memory IDs per sub-bank
........................................................ 20
Sensitivity (20 dB S/N):
FM:
25–54 MHz .............................. 0.3µV
108 –136.9875 MHz ................. 0.3µV
137–174 MHz ........................... 0.5µV
216–225 MHz ........................... 0.5µV
406–512 MHz ........................... 0.5µV
806–960 MHz ........................... 0.7µV...

Specifications
86
Intermediate Frequencies (IF):
1st .................................... 380.8 MHz
2nd ...................................... 21.4 MHz
3rd .......................................... 455 kHz
Priority Sampling ................. 2 seconds
Operating Temperature ... -14 to 140° F
(-10 to 60° C)
IF Rejection
380.8 MHz at 154.1 MHz ........ 60 dB
21.4 MHz at 154.1 MHz ........ 100 dB
Squelch Sensitivity:
Threshold (FM and AM) ............ 0.5µV
Tight (FM) ................................. 25...

Parts and Accessories
87
PARTS AND 
ACCESSORIES
Parts and accessories are
available at your local RadioShack
store. Accessories are also
available online at
www.radioshack.com. Parts and
accessories are available but not
limited to the following. Visit your
local RadioShack store or obtain a
RadioShack catalog for a more
complete listing of available
accessories.
RG-8/RG-58
50-Ohm
Coaxial Cable
Use to connect your scanner to
an external antenna.
External
Antenna
Connect to your
scanner’s
external...

Parts and Accessories
88
Connecting Cable
Use to connect
your scanner
to another
scanner so you
can transfer
data between
them.
9V, 300 mA
AC Adapter
Use to connect
your scanner
to AC power.
DUAL TRUNKING
1000 CHANNELS
PC Interface Cable
Use to connect your scanner to
a PC so you can transfer data
between them. 

Notes
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NOTES 

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