20-528 PRO-528 1,000-Channel Handheld Trunking Scanner Please read this user’s guide before installing, setting up and using your new product www.radioshack.
Contents Thank you for purchasing your RadioShack 1000-Channel Handheld Trunking Scanner from RadioShack. Your handheld scanner is one of a new generation of scanners designed to track Motorola® Type I, Type II, hybrid analog systems, (such as Smartnet® and Privacy Plus®) plus M/A-COM EDACS® and EF Johnson LTR. Those systems are extensively used in many 800 MHz, 900 MHz, and UHF communication systems.
Contents The Basics your scanner’s features supplying power to your scanner battery cautions connecting the antenna connecting an earphone/ headphone listening safely attaching the belt clip transferring data to or from another scanner or pc about your scanner understanding banks service banks channel storage banks turning on the scanner and setting squelch storing known frequencies into channels 8 14 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 Beyond the Basics copying/moving a frequency searching for and temp
Contents search skip memory scanning the stored channels manually selecting a channel 28 30 31 special features 32 delay 32 turning channel-storage banks on and off 33 locking out channels 33 priority 34 using the keylock 35 wired programming 36 cloning your scanner 37 using the display backlight 38 using the auto backlight display 38 search speeds 39 turning the keytone off/on 39 turning the battery save function off/on 40 40 skipping data signals receiving nwr-same and weather alert signals 41 turning
Contents using Signal Stalker I trunking operation setting the scanner to the trunking mode simultaneous trunking setting squelch for the trunking mode programming trunked frequencies searching a trunked bank turning a trunked bank on or off skipping a trunked bank turning the status bit ignore (s-bit) on or off identifying a trunked frequency selecting the EDACS (Ed) talk group ID format EDACS (Ed) talk group ID range search using HOLD to monitor an active talk group ID locking out talk group IDs unlocking
Contents EDACS (Ed) talk groups entering EDACS partial talk groups LTR talk groups scanning the talk group ID lists priority talk group ID scanning scanning type I and hybrid trunked systems preset fleet maps table selecting a preset fleet map programming a fleet map programming a hybrid system programming the Base and Offset frequencies turning the Motorola disconnect tone detect function On/Off frequently asked questions My scanner is on but will not scan, why? Why won’t my scanner work at all? Why doesn
Contents Why am I missing replies to conversations? How do I reset my scanner? FCC notice scanning legally care service and repair specifications 82 83 84 85 86 86 87 Hypersearch, Hyperscan, and Adaptaplug are trademarks used by RadioShack Corporation. Motorola, Smartnet, and Privacy Plus are registered trademarks of Motorla Inc. EDACS is a registered trademark of MA-COM Inc. LTR is a registered trademark of EF Johnson.
The Basics your scanner’s features SCAN/MANUAL — scans the stored channels and scan lists, or manually enter a channel or frequency. Manually stores talk group IDs in scan lists SRCH (search) — start a chain search, search a specified frequency range , or search another active ID while trunking. SVC — starts a service. TRUNK — stores the trunking ID code or holds the trunking ID while scanning.
The Basics WX/ — starts weather search; activates Skywarn function. HOLD/RESUME — Stops and resumes searching. ST—Search and scan up and down a selected frequency range; selects options during programming; changes the ID location number while trunking.
The Basics MENU — enter the menu mode. PRI (Priority) — sets and turns the priority function on or off. L/O — lockout selected channels or skip specified frequencies during a search; lock out a selected ID while trunking. — turn Signal Stalker I on and off. E/PGM (Program) — programs frequencies into channels.
The Basics 1/HAM — select the HAM band in service mode. 2/MRN (Marine) — select the marine band in service mode. 3/AIR — select the air band in service mode. 4/POL — select the police band in service mode. 6/ALERT — turns NWR - SAME weather alert on and off.
The Basics 0-9 — input a number or characters. •/CLR/DELAY — enter a decimal point, space, or programs delay time for the selected channel/ search bank, or enters a hyphen (in trunking ID setting). Press CLR to clear an entry. Programs a 2second delay for a selected channel or service; programs a 2-second delay while trunking. /KEYLOCK — locks the keypad to prevent changes; turns the display and key backlight on and off.
The Basics POWER DC 9V — connect an external power source here (not included). PC/IF — connect an optional PC interface cable here to use the scanner with your computer. VOLUME — turn the scanner on or off and adjust the volume. SQUELCH — adjust the squelch. — connect an earphone or headphone here.
The Basics supplying power to your scanner You can power your scanner with batteries, DC adapter, or an AC adapter. Warning: Only set the ALKALINE e JACK f NiMH switch to NiMH for use with nickel metal hydride (NiMH) rechargeable batteries. Never use non-rechargeable batteries when the switch is set to NiMH. 1. Set the ALKALINE e JACK f NiMH switch inside the battery compartment to the appropriate setting. • ALKALINE when using alkaline batteries (not included).
The Basics scanner stops charging automatically after 14 hours when the DC jack is connected to power. battery cautions • Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type. • Always remove old or weak batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that damage electronic circuits. • Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of different capacities.
The Basics • Always connect the AC adapter to the scanner before you connect it to AC power. When you finish, disconnect the adapter from AC power before you disconnect it from the scanner. connecting the antenna Attach the supplied antenna to the scanner by align the slots around its base with the tabs on the scanner, then slide into place. When using an external antenna, always use 50-ohm, RG-58, or RG-8, coaxial cable to connect to it.
The Basics listening safely To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines when you use an earphone or headphones. • Do not listen at extremely high volume levels. Extended high-volume listening can lead to permanent hearing loss. • Set the volume to the lowest setting before you begin listening. After you begin listening, adjust the volume to a comfortable level. • Once you set the volume, do not increase it.
The Basics transferring data to or from another scanner or pc You can transfer the programmed data to and from another PRO-528 scanner using a connecting cable which has 1/8-inch phone plugs on both ends (not supplied). Connect the cable between each scanner’s PC/IF jacks. See “cloning your scanner”. You can also upload or download the programmed data to or from a PC using an optional PC interface cable and software available through your local RadioShack store. See “wired programming.
The Basics Besides searching within a selected frequency range, you can also search your scanner’s service banks. Service banks are preset groups of frequencies categorized by the type of services that use those frequencies. For example, many amateur radio frequencies are located in the HAM service bank. When you search and find a desired frequency, you can store it into a programmable memory location called a channel. Channels are grouped into channel-storage banks.
The Basics channel storage banks To make it easier to identify and select the channels you want to listen to, all the channels are divided into 10 banks of 100 channels. Use each channel-storage bank to group frequencies, such as those for the police department, fire department, ambulance services, or aircraft. For example, the police department might use four frequencies in your town while the fire department uses an additional four.
The Basics storing known frequencies into channels You can locate and store specific frequencies into channels for later use. Notes Note: To store trunked system frequencies, see “programming trunked frequencies.” Follow these steps to store frequencies into channels. 1. Press E/PGM to put the scanner in programming mode. PGM appears. 2. Use the number keys to enter the channel number you want to assign to a frequency. 3. Press SCAN/MANUAL. 4.
Beyond the Basics • If you entered a frequency in Step 4, which already exists on another channel, the scanner beeps an error tone and displays that channel. Press •/CLR /DELAY to clear the display, or press E/PGM to store the frequency in both channels. • The scanner automatically rounds the entered number to the nearest valid frequency. For example, if you enter 151.473 (MHz), your scanner accepts it as 151.475.
Beyond the Basics 2. Press E/PGM. 3. Press and hold E/PGM during program mode. Scanner displays the copy/move menu. 4. Press S or T to select the copy/move function, then press E/PGM to decide on copy or move. 5. Select the bank where you want to copy or move the frequency. The smallest empty channel number and “000.0000” flashes on and off over the frequency you want to store. 6. Press S or T to move to the channel where you wish to store the frequency. 7.
Beyond the Basics Notes: • While doing a chain, direct, or service bank search, press • /CLR / DELAY if you want to turn the delay on or off (see “delay”). Notes • While doing a chain, direct, or service bank search, press MENU if you want the scanner to skip data signals (such as fax or modem signals) and search only for audio (voice) signals to enter the menu mode and turn Data Skip Option to off (see “skipping data signals”). chain search This feature lets you search through preset frequency ranges.
Beyond the Basics 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 216.0000 – 224.9950 400.0000 – 419.99375 420.0000 – 449.99375 450.0000 – 469.99375 470.0000 – 512.0000 806.0000 – 956.0000 1240.0000 – 1300.0000 5 6.25 6.25 6.25 6.25 12.5 12.5 starting chain search 1. Press SRCH. SRCH appears. 2. Press 0 – 9 to enable or disable the search bank number being searched. Notes Note: At least one bank needs to be entered. If you disable all the banks, the error tone beeps. 3. Press T to search down or S to search up. 4.
Beyond the Basics 5. To release the hold and continue searching, press HOLD/RESUME. Notes Note: To step through the frequencies while HOLD appears, press T or S. storing found frequencies during chain search You can store frequencies you find in chain search mode or chain search hold mode. 1. Press E/PGM when you find a frequency. The bank numbers flash. 2. Press the bank number you want to store the frequency. The smallest empty channel number and “000.
Beyond the Basics 2. Press the bank number you want to change the range. The lower frequency range appears. 3. Using the number keys, enter the lower limit frequency, and then press E/PGM. 4. Press S or T to change the frequency to an upper limit frequency. 5. Using the number keys, enter the upper limit frequency, and then press E/PGM. 6. When you finish programming frequency ranges, press SRCH. direct search You can search up or down from the currently displayed frequency using direct search.
Beyond the Basics preprogrammed with all the frequencies allocated to these services. To use this feature, press SVC. The current service symbol appears and the scanner starts searching. To select a different service bank, press 1/HAM, 2/MRN, 3/AIR or 4/POL. The newly selected service symbol appears. Press S or T to search. Notes Note: Because there are many different frequencies allocated to fire and police departments, it can take several minutes to search all the service frequencies.
Beyond the Basics Note: You cannot skip frequencies during WX service search. To skip a frequency, press L/O when the scanner stops on the frequency during a chain, direct and service search and Signal Stalker I. The scanner stores the frequency in memory and automatically resumes the search. To clear a single frequency from skip memory so the scanner stops on it during a chain, direct and service search and Signal Stalker I: 1. Press HOLD/RESUME to stop the search. 2. Press S or T to select the frequency.
Beyond the Basics previously stored, beginning with the first stored frequency. • Press S or T to select a skipped frequency while HOLD appears. L/O appears when you select a skipped frequency. scanning the stored channels To begin scanning channels, press SCAN/ MANUAL. The scanner scans through all non-locked channels in the activated banks. (See “locking out channels” and “turning channel-storage banks on and off”). When the scanner finds a transmission, it stops on it.
Beyond the Basics • To listen to a weak or distant station, turn SQUELCH counterclockwise. • To ensure proper scanning, adjust SQUELCH until the audio mutes • To scan in the trunk scanning mode, see “trunking operation.” manually selecting a channel You can continuously monitor a single channel without scanning. This is useful if you hear an emergency broadcast on a channel and do not want to miss any details —even though there might be periods of silence — or if you want to monitor a specific channel.
Beyond the Basics special features delay Sometimes a user might pause before replying to a transmission. To avoid missing a reply on a specific channel, the scanner automatically programs a 2-second delay into any channel or frequency. You can monitor the channel frequency for an additional 2 seconds after the transmission stops before resuming scanning or searching. Depending on the scanner operation, follow one of these steps to turn off or on a delay.
Beyond the Basics turning channel-storage banks on and off You can turn each channel-storage bank on and off. When you turn off a bank, the scanner does not scan any of the 100 channels in that bank. While scanning, press the number key that corresponds to the bank you want to turn on or off. Numbers appear at the top of the display, showing the currently selected banks. The scanner scans all the channels within the displayed banks that are not locked out (see “locking out channels”).
Beyond the Basics manually select the channel, then press L/O. L/O appears. Notes Note: You can still manually select locked-out channels. To remove the lockout from a channel, manually select the channel, then press L/O. L/O disappears. To unlock all channels in the banks that are turned on, press HOLD/RESUME to stop scanning, then hold down L/O until the scanner beeps twice.
Beyond the Basics 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the channel in each bank you want to program as a priority channel. To review all priority channels (in ascending order only), repeatedly press PRI to see the numbers of the priority channels. To turn on the priority feature, press PRI during scanning. PRI appears. Then the scanner checks the designated priority channel every 2 seconds in each bank. The bank number appears at the top of the display. To turn off the priority feature, press PRI. PRI disappears.
Beyond the Basics To turn it off, hold down until disappears. Notes /KEYLOCK Note: Using keylock does not prevent the scanner from scanning channels. wired programming You can transfer programming data to your scanner using your PC and an optional interface cable (available at your local RadioShack store) and software (available at your local RadioShack or www.radioshack.com). Notes Note: If the scanner receives no data from the PC for more than 20 seconds, T-Err appears and wired programming stops.
Beyond the Basics appear. Then send the data from the PC. Data frame numbers being received appear. 6. 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 communication error while receiving data, C-Err indicates the packet number where the error occurred.
Beyond the Basics 3. Determine the scanner which has the frequency data that you want to transfer and set it to be the FirSt unit. 4. Set the other unit to be the CLONE unit. 5. Press E/PGM on the First Unit and then CLONE unit. The First Unit checks whether the CLONE unit is connected correctly. When a First Unit receives the response from the CLONE unit, the data transfer starts. During data transfer, SND and REC flash. 6. When the data transfer is completed, done appears.
Beyond the Basics If you press a key (except ) within 5 seconds, the display remains lighted for more than 15 seconds. To turn auto backlight display on or off: 1. Press MENU. 2. Repeatedly press S or T to select AutoLit, then press E/PGM. 3. Repeatedly press S or T to select ON or OFF, then press E/PGM. 4. Press MENU to exit the menu mode. search speeds Notes Note: Hypersearch applies only to the 5 kHz step bands (29–54 MHz, 137– 174 MHz, and 216–224.9950 MHz). The scanner has two search speeds.
Beyond the Basics 4. Press MENU to exit the menu mode. turning the battery save function off/on When the scanner is set to receive (monitor) a manually selected channel, and it is not actively scanning, using the battery save feature conserves energy. To turn the battery save function off or back on: 1. Press MENU. 2. Repeatedly press S or T to display bSAVE, then press E/PGM. 3. Repeatedly press S or T to select OFF or ON, then press E/PGM. 4. Press MENU to exit the menu mode.
Beyond the Basics To turn on the data skip feature; 1. Turn off the priority feature if it is on (see “priority”). 2. Press MENU. 3. Repeatedly press S or T to display dAtA-S, then press E/PGM. 4. Repeatedly press S or T to select OFF or ON, then press E/PGM. 5. Press MENU to exit the menu mode. Notes Note: This feature does not apply to the air band and weather search mode as data signals are not generally found in these services.
Beyond the Basics turning on the digital weather alert feature 1. Press WX/ and start weather search. See “weather search.” 2. Press 6/ALERT. ALERT appears. This mutes the audio until the scanner receives a SAME-coded signal. When the scanner receives a SAME-coded signal, ALERT flashes and an associated “L” code (which indicates the severity of the alert) and SAME-coded signal appears alternately. The scanner remains on the weather channel and the audio turns on so you can hear the weather broadcast.
Beyond the Basics L2, then L1, and TEST flashes. Each alert code appears as its tone sounds. Press any key to end the test sequence. programming a FIPS code To specify a county, SAME uses a standard established by the US Census bureau, called FIPS. The format of a FIPS code is: PSSCCC, where... P = area subdivision (0=entire area) SS = State code (00=all states) CCC = County code (000=all counties) For example, the FIPS code for Tarrant County, Texas is: 048439 (48=Texas; 439=Tarrant County).
Beyond the Basics To limit weather alerts to a specific area, you must also program in the FIPS code(s) for the area(s) you want to receive alerts. The scanner can be set to either alert for all areas, or only the areas you have programmed. programming FIPS 1. During weather scan hold mode, press E/PGM. The scanner sends itself into FIPS programming mode. If the scanner is set to alert for all FIPS, ALLFIPS appears on the display.
Beyond the Basics 6. To set to alert only for the area you have programmed, press S or T to move F1 to F15, then press E/PGM. Then go to WX hold. Skywarn The Skywarn function lets you jump directly to the last channel in memory (Channel 1000) from any mode by press and holding WX/ . The scanner goes into scan hold mode and starts receiving transmissions in the last channel. Before using this feature, enter the local Skywarn frequency for your area into Channel 1000.
Beyond the Basics • Lightning (cloud-to-cloud and especially cloud-to-ground) • Wall clouds seen in severe thunderstorms (which spawn tornadoes) • Severe lowering of a wall cloud • Turbulence in a wall cloud • Funnel clouds • Tornadoes • High water areas • Downed power lines • Other emergency conditions that affect life or property Listen to NOAA for weather alerts and warnings, watch box notices, and weatherforecasts.
Beyond the Basics Signal Stalker I Your scanner’ s Signal Stalker I feature lets you set the scanner so it detects and then displays the frequency of a nearby strong radio transmission. You can set the scanner so Signal Stalker I works “in the background” while you are scanning other frequencies; turn off normal scanning while Signal Stalker I works; or turn off Signal Stalker I and use the scanner normally. You can set the scanner so it alerts you when Signal Stalker I finds a frequency.
Beyond the Basics or if the transmitter is a broadcast television station. setting the Signal Stalker I options 1. Press MENU. 2. Repeatedly press S or T to select SIG-St., then press E/PGM. One of the following Signal Stalker I options appears: • S-S.bnd: Lets you select the Signal Stalker I band. • S-S.ALt: Lets you select the Signal Stalker I alert settings. • S-S.Lit: Lets you select the Signal Stalker I back light settings. • S-S.PS: Lets you select the pager screen settings. • S-S.
Beyond the Basics break, set this function to OFF. The scanner does not check signals while receiving an audio signal. The scanner resumes checking signals when the audio signal ends. If you want to keep the Signal Stalker I active despite the interruption, set this function to ON. • S-S.LOG: Lets you select the Signal Stalker I logging setting. When the scanner finds a strong signal, it automatically saves the signal to one of 10 log channels.
Beyond the Basics Set S-S.LOG to ON to scan the log channels along with the normal channels. If you do not want to scan the channels, set it to OFF. The scanner stores signals found by the Signal Stalker I even the S-S.LOG function is OFF. The frequencies in the log channels are deleted when the scanner is turned off. 3. Repeatedly press S or T to select the option you want, then press E/PGM. • S-S.bnd: If you selected S-S.
Beyond the Basics 5. When you select the option, press •/ CLR /DELAY to exit the option mode. 6. Press MENU to exit the menu mode. using Signal Stalker I Notes Note: Turn off the data skip feature if it is on. To turn on Signal Stalker I, turn SQUELCH except fully clockwise, then press in WX search, program search range, or program mode. appears. Every 2 seconds, the scanner searches for frequencies in the range you specified in “Setting the Signal Stalker I Options.
Beyond the Basics setting the scanner to the trunking mode simultaneous trunking The scanner allows you to track up to 10 systems at a time. You can trunk scan or search and scan conventional frequencies at the same time. You can also program conventional frequencies in the same bank as trunking systems. After the scanner is finished checking activity in the trunked system, it scans other conventional frequencies in the bank. (Only trunking frequencies are programmed in trunk mode.
Beyond the Basics the scanner. If it is set too high, it could prevent your scanner from locking on the control channel reliably. If it is set too low, it will slightly delay finding the control channel. The best setting is the same as for conventional reception and is critical for monitoring trunked systems. programming trunked frequencies Follow these steps to select, program, and store trunked frequencies. 1. Press E/PGM in conventional mode to set the scanner in programming mode. Then, press TRUNK.
Beyond the Basics E2 – 900 Motorola Type II, 900 MHz frequencies Motorola Type II, VHF(136174 MHz) frequencies Motorola Type II, UHF (400512 MHz) frequencies Motorola Type I, and Hybrid EDACS Wide Band: 9600 baund EDACS Scat LTR E2 – Hi E2 – UHF E1 Ed Ed – SCt Lt 3. Prog F appears, then press E/PGM. The scanner automatically selects the first channel in the selected bank. 4. Use the number keys to enter a valid frequency within the trunk system, then press E/PGM.
Beyond the Basics depending upon the trunk system selected. Notes: • If you enter an invalid frequency (outside the selected range), the scanner beeps, the channel number flashes and Error appears. If this happens, press •/CLR / DELAY to clear the frequency, then repeat the entry. Notes • For EDACS (Ed) and LTR systems, you must enter the frequencies in logical channel number (LCN) order.
Beyond the Basics time. As the scanner looks through the frequencies, you see them on the display. When the scanner finds the controlling data channel, the scanner begins trunking. searching a trunked bank Once the data channel is acquired, the scanner begins a trunk search. With the search function, you will be able to find all the active talk groups within the trunked system. Press SCAN/MANUAL. You can switch to the trunk scan mode from the trunk search mode. See “scanning the talk group ID lists”.
Beyond the Basics Hint: While searching, you may not know exactly to whom the talk group IDs are assigned until you listen awhile. To locate talk group ID lists for your local police, fire, and other agencies, refer to frequency guides available at your local RadioShack store or on internet sites such as www.trunkscanner.com. You can also determine the type of agency you are listening to after a short while, be it a police, fire, or emergency medical 2-way radio user.
Beyond the Basics skipping a trunked bank You can scan conventional frequencies programmed in the same bank by holding down S for about 1 second. If there is no conventional frequency, the scanner scans the next bank. turning the status bit ignore (s-bit) on or off You can set how your scanner works with status bits (also called S-Bits), letting you control how the scanner interprets and displays talk group IDs.
Beyond the Basics Important: If you are scanning any system other than a Motorola Type I system, be sure status bit ignore is set to ON or you will miss some transmissions. Follow these steps to turn status bit ignore on or off. 1. Set the scanner to conventional programming mode and then press TRUNK. 2. Select the bank. 3. Repeatedly press S or T to select Motorola Type, then press E/PGM. 4. Repeatedly press S or T to select Sbit, then press E/PGM. 5.
Beyond the Basics selecting the EDACS (Ed) talk group ID format Your scanner can also enter or display EDACS (Ed) talk groups in decimal format (0-2047). 1. Select the trunking programming mode and the bank you want to change. 2. Press S or T to select EDACS (Ed), then press E/PGM. 3. Press S or T to select AFS, then press E/PGM. 4. Press S or T to select AFS ON or AFS OFF, then press E/PGM. You can use this feature to translate decimal talk group lists to the much more powerful AFS format.
Beyond the Basics CLR /DELAY, 0, 1, then SRCH. To stop the ID range search, press S while the talk group is deactivated. using HOLD to monitor an active talk group ID Follow these steps to stop scanning and searching and keep the scanner tuned to a desired ID. 1. Press HOLD/RESUME. HOLD appears and the scanner stays on the current ID. 2. If you want to listen to (and hold) a different ID, use the number keys to enter that ID. 3. Press T. HOLD flashes, then the scanner monitors the ID. 4.
Beyond the Basics signals. You can lock out up to 100 IDs at one time. Notes Note: If you lock out an ID while searching, it is also locked out of the scan list(s). See “using talk group ID lists.” To lock out an ID, press L/O when the ID appears. The ID is locked out, and the next active ID appears. unlocking a single talk group ID You can check all IDs already locked out. 1. Select the trunking programming mode and the bank you want to review. 2.
Beyond the Basics bank are unlocked. Press SRCH to resume the search. using trunk scanning Scan Delay Sometimes a user might pause before replying to a transmission. You can set the scanner to hold on an ID for 2 seconds to wait for a reply. That way, the scanner continues to monitor the ID for 2 seconds after the transmission stops before resuming scanning. Press •/CLR /DELAY to turn trunk scanning scan delay on or off. DLY appears when the scan delay is set to on.
Beyond the Basics IDs appear in quick succession. To stop monitoring IDs, press S. Notes Note: When you monitor IDs, any IDs you have locked out also appear. using talk group ID lists When you program trunked frequencies into a bank (see “programming trunked frequencies”), your scanner sets up ten scan lists for that one bank in which you can store your favorite IDs. Each list can contain up to 10 IDs, for a total of 100 IDs for each trunk scanning bank.
Beyond the Basics 2. Use S or T to choose trunk system, then press E/PGM. 3. Use S or T and choose Prog id, then press E/PGM. 4. Press S or T to select the scan list location. 5. Enter the talk group IDs for each trunk system. Motorola talk groups To enter a Type 2 Talk Group ID: 1. Enter the ID you want to store by using the keypad. 2. Press E/PGM. To enter a Type 1 ID: For a Type I ID, enter the block number, fleet number and subfleet number to form the talk group ID number. 1.
Beyond the Basics EDACS (Ed) talk groups To enter a full EDACS ID: 1. Enter the Agency number. 2. Press •/CLR/DELAY to enter the dash. 3. Enter the fleet number and subfleet number. 4. Press E/PGM. entering EDACS partial talk groups You can enter partial group numbers in an EDACS talk group. By entering only the desired portion of a group, you can select either 128, 8, or 1 talk group. For example, you might program every talk group in a police department by pressing just four keys.
Beyond the Basics For example: You Press 01 . E 01 . 01 E To Scan all 01 groups all 01 talk groups within the 01 agency To enter a Partial EDACS ID: 1. Enter the agency number you want to store. Press •/CLR /DELAY to enter the dash. 2. Press E/PGM. Or you can program all the talk group numbers for one fleet of an agency. 3. Enter the agency number. 4. Press •/CLR /DELAY to enter the dash. 5. Enter the fleet number. 6. Press E/PGM.
Beyond the Basics by the radio as a six-digit number. The number is in the form AHHUUU, where: A = Area code (0 to 1) H = Home repeater (01 through 20) U = User ID (000 through 254) To enter an LTR ID: 1. Enter the area code. 2. Enter the home repeater number. 3. Enter the ID you want to store. 4. Press E/PGM. Notes Note: To clear a stored ID while entering an ID, press 0 and E/PGM successively, then start over.
Beyond the Basics number. The scan list number turns off, and the IDs in that list are not scanned. Notes Note: One of the ten scan lists must always be active. You cannot remove all of them. To restore a scan list to active scanning, use the number keys to enter the number of the list again. priority talk group ID scanning You can assign a priority to a favorite ID so during scanning the scanner checks that ID more frequently than the others in the list.
Beyond the Basics scanning type I and hybrid trunked systems Your scanner is preset to scan Type II system IDs. When you scan trunked frequencies, each Type II user ID you see appears as an even number without a dash (example 2160). Your scanner can also scan Type I trunked systems. Each Type I ID appears as a three- or four-digit number, followed by a hyphen, followed by a oneor two-digit number (example 200-14).
Beyond the Basics Select a size code for a block, then press SRCH and listen to the conversations. If you are receiving most of the replies, then you have probably selected the right size code and can program the next block of the map. There are 16 preset fleet maps to choose from, and it is best to start with these when setting up a Type I or hybrid trunk scanning bank.
Beyond the Basics E1P4 E1P5 Block Size Code 0 1 E1P6 Block Size Code Block Size Code S12 0 S4 0 S3 (S12) 1 S4 1 S10 2 S4 2 S12 2 S4 3 S4 3 (S12) 3 S4 4 S4 4 S4 4 S12 5 S4 5 S4 5 (S12) 6 S4 6 S4 6 S12 7 S4 7 S4 7 (S12) E1P7 E1P8 Block Size Code 0 1 E1P9 Block Size Code Block Size Code S10 0 S1 0 S4 S10 1 S1 1 S4 2 S11 2 S2 2 SO 3 S4 3 S2 3 SO 4 S4 4 S3 4 SO 5 S4 5 S3 5 SO 6 S4 6 S4 6 SO 7 S4 7 S4 7
Beyond the Basics E1P13 E1P14 E1P15 Block Size Code Block Size Code Block Size Code 0 S3 0 S4 0 S4 1 S3 1 S3 1 S4 2 S11 2 S10 2 S4 3 S4 3 S4 3 S11 4 S4 4 S4 4 S11 5 S0 5 S4 5 S0 6 S0 6 S12 6 S12 7 S0 7 (S12) 7 (S12 E1P16 Block Size Code 0 S3 1 S10 2 S10 3 S11 4 S0 5 S0 6 S12 7 (S12) 73
Beyond the Basics selecting a preset fleet map 1. Set the scanner for conventional scanning and press E/PGM, then press TRUNK to select the trunking programming mode and the bank you want to change. 2. Repeatedly press S or T to select TYPE 1 SYSTEM (E1), then press E/ PGM. 3. Repeatedly press S or T to select FLEEt, then press E/PGM. 4. Repeatedly press S or T to select the name of the desired map (example E1P7). The preprogrammed fleet map appears. 5. Press E/PGM. FLEEt displays.
Beyond the Basics 3. Repeatedly press S or T to select FLEEt, then press E/PGM. A preprogrammed fleet map appears. 4. Repeatedly press S or T until USr appears. Then press E/PGM. 5. Repeatedly press S or T to select the size code for the first block, then press E/PGM. The next available block appears. 6. Repeat Step 5 until you have selected a size code for each desired block. 7. Press SRCH. The scanner exits the trunking programming mode, tunes the data channel, then searches using the map you programmed.
Beyond the Basics you assign Block 0 as S-14, you would not see another prompt because S-14 uses all available blocks. programming a hybrid system A hybrid system is simply a Type I system with some of its blocks designated as Type II blocks. To program a hybrid system, follow the steps listed in “Programming a Fleet Map.” However, if you want a block to be Type II, instead of pressing S or T to select the size block (Step 5), enter size code S-0 instead.
Beyond the Basics 3. Repeatedly press S or T to select Motorola Type UHF, or VHF system, then press E/PGM. 4. Repeatedly press S or T to select bASE, then press E/PGM. 5. Press the configuration Block Number (1-3) . 6. Press the number keys to enter a new base frequency, then press E/PGM. 7. Press S. The display changes to the spacing frequency entering mode. 8. Enter the frequency using the number keys according to the following guide, then press E/PGM.
Beyond the Basics 11. Press •/CLR /DELAY. The scanner returns to the previous screen. Repeat steps 5 through 10 to program additional configurations. turning the Motorola disconnect tone detect function On/Off When the Motorola disconnect tone detect function is disabled, the scanner looks for squelch before returning to the control channel instead of waiting for the disconnect tone. Only in rare instances will you need to adjust the default settings.
Beyond the Basics Notes Note: If you set the squelch so you hear a hissing sound, the scanner will remain on the voice channel, even when a disconnect tone is transmitted or there is no signal at all.
Beyond the Basics frequently asked questions These suggestions might help you locate the problem. My scanner is on but will not scan, why? • SQUELCH is not adjusted correctly; adjust SQUELCH. • Only one channel or no channels are stored. • Store frequencies into more than one channel. Why won’t my scanner work at all? • Check the batteries or make sure the AC adapter or DC adapter is connected properly. • Recharge the rechargeable batteries or replace the non-rechargeable batteries.
Beyond the Basics Why doesn’t my keypad work? The keylock function is activated. To turn off the keylock, press / KEYLOCK until disappears. Why is flashing? Recharge the rechargeable batteries or replace the alkaline batteries. Why am I getting poor or no reception? Batteries are weak or completely discharged. Check the batteries or make sure the AC adapter or DC adapter is connected properly. Make sure an antenna is connected to the scanner.
Beyond the Basics “programming trunked frequencies.” The system you are trying to track is a Type I system, and the scanner is set to scan Type II systems. Set the scanner to receive Type I trunked frequencies. See “scanning type I and hybrid trunked systems”. Scanner is set to receive Type I trunked frequencies, but does not scan them. The fleet map you have selected or entered might be incorrect.
Beyond the Basics Type II systems. Set the scanner to receive Type I trunked frequencies. See “scanning type I and hybrid trunked systems”. The selected fleet map is incorrect. Try another preset fleet map or program your own fleet map (see “scanning type I and hybrid trunked systems”). Enter all of the trunk’s frequencies: see “programming trunked frequencies”. How do I reset my scanner? If the scanner’s display locks up or stops operating properly, you might need to reset the scanner.
Beyond the Basics Follow these steps to restore the 150 preprogrammed frequencies stored in the private bank. 1. Make sure your scanner is turned off. 2. Press 3 and E/PGM simultaneously while turning on the scanner. After several seconds, the scanner restores the frequencies. FCC notice Your scanner might cause radio or TV interference even when it is operating properly. To determine whether your scanner is causing the interference, turn off your scanner.
Beyond the Basics scanning legally Your scanner covers frequencies used by many different groups including police and fire departments, ambulance services, government agencies, private companies, amateur radio services, military operations, pager services, and wireline (telephone and telegraph) service providers. It is legal to listen to almost every transmission your scanner can receive. However, there are some transmissions you should never intentionally listen to.
Beyond the Basics up those transmissions. Do not open your scanner’s case to make any modifications that could allow it to pick up transmissions that it is not legal to listen to. Doing so could subject you to legal penalties. We encourage responsible, legal scanner use. 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.
Beyond the Basics specifications Frequency Coverage: 29–54 MHz (in 5 kHz steps) 108–136.9875 MHz (in 12.5 kHz steps) 137–174 MHz (in 5 kHz steps) 216–224.995 MHz (in 5 kHz steps) 400–512 MHz (in 6.25 kHz steps) 806.0000–823.9875 MHz (in 12.5 kHz steps) 849.0125–868.9875 MHz (in 12.5 kHz steps) 894.0125–956.0000 MHz (in 12.5 kHz steps) 1240.0000–1300.0000 MHz (in 12.5 kHz steps) Number of Banks ..................................... 10 Sensitivity (AM/FM): FM ..................
Beyond the Basics Operating Temperature: Normal ................–4° to 140°F (–20° to 60°C) Signal Stalker I ...14° to 140°F (–10° to 60°C) Scan Speed ................ 90 Channels/Second Search Speed: Normal ............................. 90 Steps/Second Hypersearch ....................270 Steps/Second Priority Sampling ........................ 2 Seconds Delay Time .................................. 2 Seconds IF Frequencies 380.7 MHz, 10.85 MHz, 450 kHz Antenna Impedance ..............................
Beyond the Basics Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications and depictions are subject to change and improvement without notice.
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This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. For complete warranty details and exclusions, check with your local RadioShack store. RadioShack Customer Relations 300 RadioShack Circle, Fort Worth, TX 76102 04/04 20-528 Printed in China UBZZ01344ZZ(0) 06A06 ©2006. RadioShack Corporation. All rights reserved.
