RadioShack Pro 96 Truking Scanner Owners Manual
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101 HIGH FREQUENCY (HF)— (3 MHz-30 MHz) CB Band (26.965-27.405 MHz) 10-Meter Amateur Band (28.0-29.7 MHz) 28.000-29.700 ............................ HAM VERY HIGH FREQUENCY (VHF) —(30 MHz-300 MHz) VHF Low Band (29.7-50 MHz-in 5 kHz steps) 29.700-29.790................................ IND 29.900-30.550.................... GOVT, MIL 30.580-31.980...................... IND, PUB 32.000-32.990.................... GOVT, MIL 33.020-33.980............. BUS, IND, PUB 34.010-34.990.................... GOVT, MIL 35.020-35.980........... BUS, PUB, IND, ................................................... TELM 36.000-36.230.................... GOVT, MIL 36.230-36.990...........Oil Spill Cleanup, ........................................... GOVT, MIL 37.020-37.980...................... PUB, IND PTRPrivate Trunked ROAD Road & Highway Maintenance RTVRadio/TV Remote Broadcast Pickup TAXI Taxi Services TELMTelephone Maintenance TOW Tow Trucks TRANTransportation Services (Trucks, Tow Trucks, Buses, Railroad, Other) TSB Trunked Systems TVNFM-TV Audio Broadcast USXX Government Classified UTILPower & Water Utilities WTHR Weather AbbreviationService
102 38.000-39.000 .................... GOVT, MIL 39.020-39.980 ...............................PUB 40.000-42.000 ......... GOVT, MIL, MARI 42.020-42.940 ............................... POL 42.960-43.180 ................................ IND 43.220-43.680 ........... TELM, IND, PUB 43.700-44.600 ............................ TRAN 44.620-46.580 ..................... POL, PUB 46.600-46.990 ............................ GOVT 47.020-47.400 ...............................PUB 47.420 ................. American Red Cross 47.440-49.580 ...................... IND, PUB 49.610-49.990 ................................ MIL 6-Meter Amateur Band (50-54 MHz) 50.00-54.00 .................................. HAM Aircraft Band (108-136 MHz) 108.000-121.490 ............................ AIR 121.500 ....................... AIR Emergency 121.510-136.000 ............................ AIR U.S. Government Band (137-144 MHz) 137.000-144.000 ................ GOVT, MIL 2-Meter Amateur Band (144-148 MHz) 144.000-148.000 .......................... HAM VHF High Band (148-174 MHz) 148.050-150.345 ......... CAP, MAR, MIL 150.775-150.790 .......................... MED 150.815-150.980 ......................... TOW, ...................................Oil Spill Cleanup 150.995-151.475 .............. ROAD, POL 151.490-151.955 .................. IND, BUS 151.985 ...................................... TELM 152.0075 ...................................... MED 152.270-152.480 .........IND, TAXI, BUS 152.870-153.020 ..................IND, MOV 153.035-153.725 .......... IND, OIL, UTIL 153.740-154.445 ................ PUB, FIRE 154.490-154.570 .................. IND, BUS 154.585 ......................Oil Spill Cleanup 154.600-154.625 ...........................BUS
103 154.655-156.240.............MED, ROAD, ............................................ POL, PUB 156.255-157.425................. OIL, MARI 157.450 ....................................... MED 157.470-157.515......................... TOW 157.530-157.725.................. IND, TAXI 157.740 .........................................BUS 158.130-158.460.......... BUS, IND, OIL, ..........................................TELM, UTIL 158.730-159.465..... POL, PUB, ROAD 159.480 .......................................... OIL 159.495-161.565........................ TRAN 161.580-162.000........ OIL, MARI, RTV 162.0125-162.35.... GOVT, MIL, USXX 162.400-162.550....................... WTHR 162.5625-162.6375........... GOVT, MIL, ................................................... USXX 162.6625 ...................................... MED 162.6875-163.225............. GOVT, MIL, ................................................... USXX 163.250 ........................................ MED 163.275-166.225............... GOVT, MIL, ................................................... USXX 166.250 ................... GOVT, RTV, FIRE 166.275-169.400.............. GOVT, BIFC 169.445-169.505........ Wireless Mikes, ................................................... GOVT 169.55-169.9875... GOVT, MIL, USXX 170.000-170.150... BIFC, GOVT, RTV, ..................................................... FIRE 170.175-170.225....................... GOVT 170.245-170.305......... Wireless Mikes 170.350-170.400............... GOVT, MIL 170.425-170.450......................... BIFC 170.475 ........................................ PUB 170.4875-173.175........... GOVT, PUB, ..................................... Wireless Mikes 173.225-173.5375.......... MOV, NEWS, ............................................. UTIL, MIL 173.5625-173.5875........................ MIL ........................... Medical/Crash Crews 173.60-173.9875........................ GOVT ULTRAHIGHFREQUENCY (UHF)—(300 MHz-3 GHz) U. S. Government Band (406-420 MHz) 406.125-419.975........... GOVT, USXX
10470-Centimeter Amateur Band (420-450 MHz) 420.000-450.000 HAM Low Band (450-470 MHz) 450.050-450.925 .......................... RTV 451.025-452.025 ...... IND, OIL, TELM, ..................................................... UTIL 452.0375-453.00 ................ IND, TAXI, ............................. TRAN TOW, NEWS 453.0125-454.000 ................ PUB, OIL 455.050-455.925 .......................... RTV 457.525-457.600 .......................... BUS 458.025-458.175 ......................... MED 460.0125-460.6375 .. FIRE, POL, PUB 460.650-462.175 .......................... BUS 462.1875-462.450 ............... BUS, IND 462.4625-462.525 .... IND, OIL, TELM, ..................................................... UTIL 462.550-462.925 ............... GMR, BUS 462.9375-463.1875 ..................... MED 463.200-467.925 .......................... BUS FM-TV Audio Broadcast, UHF Wide Band (470-512 MHz) (Channels 14 through 20 in 6 MHz steps) 475.750 ............................. Channel 14 481.750 ............................. Channel 15 487.750 ............................. Channel 16 493.750 ............................. Channel 17 499.750 ............................. Channel 18 505.750 ............................. Channel 19 511.750 ............................. Channel 20 Conventional Systems Band — Locally Assigned (in 6.25 kHz steps) Conventional/Trunked Systems Band — Frequency RangeService 851.0125–855.9875 MHz CSB
105 Locally Assigned (in 6.25 kHz steps) Trunked Systems Band — Locally Assigned (in 6.25 kHz steps) Public Safety Band — Locally Assigned (in 6.25 kHz steps) 33-Centimeter Amateur Band (902-928 MHz in 6.25 kHz steps) PrivateTrunkedBand(in6.25kHz steps) General Trunked Band (in 6.25 kHz steps) 23-Centimeter Amateur Band (in 6.25 kHz steps) Frequency RangeService 856.0125–860.9875 MHz CTSB Frequency RangeService 861.0125–865.9875 MHz TSB Frequency RangeService 866.0125–868.9875 MHz PSB Frequency RangeService 902.000–928.000 MHz HAM Frequency RangeService 935.0125–939.9875 MHz PTR Frequency RangeService 940.0125–940.9875 MHz GTR Frequency RangeService 1240.000–1300.000 MHz HAM
106 FREQUENCY CONVERSION The tuning location of a station can be expressed in frequency (kHz or MHz) or in wavelength (meters). The following information can help you make the necessary conversions. 1 MHz (million) = 1,000 kHz (thousand) To convert MHz to kHz, multiply the number of megahertz by 1,000: 30.62 (MHz) x 1,000 = 30,620 kHz 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 If you have problems with your scanner, please refer to the following chart 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.
107 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART ProblemPossible CausRemedy Poor reception Weak signals from distant stationsReposition radio for best reception. Attenuator is in use on weak signals.Check performance with and without attenuator activated, use setting with best reception. Strong signal overload from nearby transmitter(s)Check performance with and without attenuator activated, use setting with best reception. Scanner will not power onAC or DC power supply is not properly connected.Check connection to AC or DC power source. Dead batteriesReplace batteries. The keypad does not work Keypad lock is activated.PressFUNC LOCKto disable keypad lock. The scanner may need to be reset or initialized.See “Resetting / Initializing the Scanner” on Page 108. Scanner will not scan when SCANis pressed.Possible “birdie” frequency programmedTighten squelch, apply attenuator or lock out the “birdie” frequency. The scanner may need to be reset or initialized.See “Resetting / Initializing the Scanner” on Page 108. No channels programmed, or only one channel programmed, or all channels locked outEnsure that the scanner has more than one channel programmed and enabled for scanning. SQUELCHis not adjusted properly.TurnSQUELCH clockwise until scanning resumes.
108 RESETTING / I NITIALIZING THE S CANNER If the scanner’s 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. Ô Initializing the Scanner . 1. Turn off the scanner, then turn it on again. !The scanner briefly displays the DSP boot version, and then Welcome To Digital Trunking appears.Ô 2. Press0. The scanner displays: The scanner does not receive digital transmissions on digital frequencies or trunking systemsThe digital channel or talkgroup is not using APCO-25 digital modulationThe scanner can only receive APCO-25 C4FM IMBE digital signals. The digital channel or talkgroup is encryptedThe scanner will not receive encrypted traffic. The digital channel or talkgroup is being transmitted from a distant locationReposition the scanner or use an outdoor antenna to improve reception. ProblemPossible CausRemedy ! IMPORTANT ! Ifyouhaveproblems with the scanner, first try to reset it to retain all memory. If that does not work, you can initialize the scanner. You may be able to save the information in your scanner’s memory into your computer, a V- Scanner folder or another scanner before trying to initialize it. See “Cloning the Programmed Data” on Page 82 and “Working with V-Scanners” on Page 75. Initialilzing the Scanner clears all information youstoredinthe scanner’s working memory. Initialize the scanner only when you are sure the scanner is not working properly. V- Scanner memory is not affected when the scanner is initialized.
109 System Tests Select Test Exits if no Key Press 3. Press1. The scanner displays: Factory Init Erase Memory ENTER if Yes CL to Exit 4. PressENTER. The scanner displays: Initializing Clr Main Mem V-Scan is OK Please Wait 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 from dust and dirt, and wipe it with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new. SERVICE AND REPAIR If your scanner is not performing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance. To locate your nearest RadioShack, use the store locator feature on RadioShacks website (www.radioshack.com), or call 1-800-The Shack (843-7422) and follow the menu options. Modifying Ô NOTEÔ Resetting the Scanner Pressing the reset button does not clear the scanner’s working memory or the V-Scanner folders. Initializing the Scanner Do not turn off the scanner until the initialization is complete. When the initialization is complete,M000 appears on the top line of the display. Bank 0 Ch 00appears on the bottom line. It may be possible to save your working memory to a V- Scanner folder prior to performing initialization. See “Working with V- Scanners” on Page 75.
110or tampering with the [product]s internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it. SPECIFICATIONS Frequency Coverage: Memory Organization: V-Scanners ......................... eleven 500 channel virtual scanners Memory channels ................................................................... 500 Channel storage banks ............................................................ 10 Number of channels per channel storage bank........................ 50 Talkgroup ID memories ........................................................ 1500 ID memory banks ..................................................................... 10 Sub-banks per bank ................................................................... 5 Number of memory IDs per sub-bank ..................................... 30 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 Frequency Range (MHz)Programming/Search Step Value 25–54 5 kHz 108–136.987512.5 kHz 137–174 5, 6.25 or 7.5 kHz 216.0025–221.99755kHz 222.0000 –225.0000 5 kHz 406–5126.25 kHz 806–823.9875 6.25 kHz 849–868.98756.25 kHz 894–960 6.25 kHz 1240–13006.25 kHz