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ˆ The 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 provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
ˆ Contents Features .................................................................................................................................. 6 Scanning Legally .............................................................................................................. 7 Preparation ............................................................................................................................. 8 Power Sources ...........................................................................
Copying a Frequency into a Specified Channel ....................................................... 24 Copying a Frequency into a Vacant Channel in a Specified Bank ........................... 25 Copying a Frequency into the Priority Channel ....................................................... 25 Scanning the Channels ................................................................................................... 25 Turning Channel-Storage Banks Off and On ............................................
Frequency Conversion ................................................................................................... 49 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................... Resetting/Initializing the Scanner ................................................................................... Resetting the Scanner .............................................................................................
ˆ Features Your RadioShack Base Scanner is one of a new generation of scanners designed to track Motorola Type I and II (such as Smartnet and Privacy Plus) and hybrid analog trunking systems, and GE/Ericsson (EDACS) type systems, used extensively 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.
Preprogrammed Frequency Ranges — let you search for transmissions within preset frequency ranges or within ranges you set, to reduce search time and select interesting frequencies more quickly. Your scanner can receive these frequencies: • 25–54 MHz • 108–136.9875 MHz Hyperscan™ and Hypersearch™ — allow scans at up to 60 channels per second and searches up to 75 frequencies per second, to help you quickly find transmissions.
ing the contents of such a transmission unless you have the consent of a party to the communication (unless such activity is other- wise illegal). These laws change from time to time and there might be state or local laws that also affect legal scanner usage. ˆ Preparation POWER SOURCES cord, and a size D Adaptaplug™ adapter (available at your local RadioShack store). Using AC Power Cautions: You can power the scanner using the supplied 12V, 500 mA AC adapter.
CONNECTING THE ANTENNA You must install an antenna before you can operate the scanner. To attach the supplied antenna to the antenna jack on the top of your scanner, thread the antenna clockwise into the hole on the top of the scanner. The scanner's sensitivity depends on its location and the antenna's length. For the best reception of the transmissions you want to hear, adjust the antenna's length according to the chart below.
• 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. Over time, your ears adapt to the volume level, so a volume level that does not cause discomfort might still damage your hearing. Traffic Safety Do not wear an earphone or headphones while you drive a vehicle or ride a bicycle. This can create a traffic hazard and can be illegal in some areas.
FUNC (function) — lets you use various functions by pressing this key in combination with other keys. MAN — stops scanning and lets you directly 2/ABC — enters a 2, or inputs characters A, B, or C. 3/DEF — enters a 3, or inputs characters D, E, or F. enter a channel number. 4/GHI — enters a 4, or inputs characters G, WX — scans through the seven prepro- H, or I. grammed weather channels. TRUNK — stores the trunking ID code or 5/JKL — enters a 5, or inputs characters J, K, or L.
Manual Tuning — allows you to manually scan through the entire range of available frequencies without programming. (See “Specifications” on Page 52 for a list of the available frequency ranges.) ting, see “Searching a Preprogrammed Frequency Range” on Page 18). Weather Radio — allows you to listen to NOAA weather broadcasts without programming. See “Listening to the Weather Band” on Page 23. You can program each channel with any of four receive modes (AM, FM, MOT, and ED).
Motorola systems are trunking systems used primarily by business and public safety groups to efficiently allocate a small number of frequencies (as few as five) to many groups of users (as many as several thousand). To do this, each group of users in the system is assigned to a specific talk group. For example, the east side patrol officers might all be assigned to talk group 2160. One channel in the system is continuously transmitting data that identifies which talk groups are active on which channel.
scanner then goes to the transmission and displays the talk group ID on the bottom line of the display. In the closed mode, the scanner only goes to transmissions with IDs that match talk group IDs you stored in the bank's talk group ID list which are not locked out. Because EDACS scanning requires clear reception of the control channel at all times, EDACS systems tend to have a smaller usable area. An external antenna can greatly improve EDACS scanning in a fringe area.
scanner's sensitivity to these signals. If you want to listen to a weak or distant station, turn SQUELCH counterclockwise. Note: When ) is on the display, you can also select your desired bank and channel number with the FUNC and arrow keys. • If SQUELCH is adjusted so you always hear a hissing sound, the scanner will not scan properly. • Press FUNC then press 8 or 9. The bank number moves in the direction of the arrow pressed. • Press FUNC then press and hold 8 or 9.
Function” on Page 26. The scanner stores this setting in the channel. 5. If necessary, press MODE to change the receiving mode. 6. If desired, program a text tag for the channel (see “Assigning a Text Tag to a Channel”"). 7. The next channel in sequence is ready for programming. Press PROG and then repeat steps 3 through 6. Assigning a Text Tag to a Channel 1. Press MAN, enter the channel number where you want to enter the text, then press MAN again.
Assigning a Text Tag to a Group ID 7. Press ENTER to store. Assigning a Text Tag to a Bank 1. Press PROG. 2. Press TRUNK. 3. Press FUNC then desired bank. 8 or 9 to select the 4. Press TRUNK to select the desired subbank. 5. Press or hold down 8 or the desired group ID. 9 to select 6. Press TEXT then enter the tag using the keypad. (See “Text Input Chart”.) 1. Select a channel within the desired bank by pressing MAN and entering the bank number (000 for bank 0 or 200 for bank 2, for example).
BUTTONS PRESSED CHARACTERS ENTERED CLEAR Back Space FINDING AND STORING ACTIVE FREQUENCIES BUTTONS PRESSED CHARACTERS ENTERED 1. Repeatedly press SEARCH to select your desired search bank (/.ò, /.ñ, /.ð, /.ï, /.î, or /.í). You can search for transmissions in the scanner’s preprogrammed search bank. The search bank is divided into six search bands. You can change the search range of Bank SR5 manually by setting the lower and higher ends of the search range.
Search bank: SR0 Marine band Receive mode: FM CHANNEL FREQUENCY (MHz) CHANNEL FREQUENCY (MHz) 01 156.050 05 156.250 06 156.3000 07 156.3500 08 156.4000 09 156.4500 10 156.5000 11 156.5500 12 156.6000 13 156.6500 14 156.7000 15 156.7500 16 156.8000 17 156.8500 18 156.9000 19 156.9500 20 157.0000 161.6000 21 157.0500 22 157.1000 23 157.1500 24 157.2000 161.8000 25 157.2500 161.8500 26 157.3000 161.9000 27 157.3500 161.9500 28 157.4000 162.0000 63 156.
CHANNEL FREQUENCY (MHz) CHANNEL FREQUENCY (MHz) 84 157.2250 161.8250 85 157.2750 161.8750 86 157.3250 161.9250 87 157.3750 161.9750 88 157.4250 Note: Two frequencies are assigned in one channel in some Marine frequencies. For example, 157.000 and 161.600 are assigned in Channel 20. Search bank: SR1 CB band Receive mode: AM 20 CHANNEL FREQUENCY (MHz) CHANNEL FREQUENCY (MHz) 01 26.9650 02 26.9750 03 26.9850 04 27.0050 05 27.0150 06 27.0250 07 27.0350 08 27.0550 09 27.
CHANNEL FREQUENCY (MHz) CHANNEL FREQUENCY (MHz) 35 27.3550 36 27.3650 37 27.3750 38 27.3850 39 27.3950 40 27.4050 Search bank: SR2 Police/Fire band Receive Mode: FM GROUP FREQUENCY (MHz) STEP (kHz) 0 33.420–33.980 20 37.020–37.420 20 39.020–39.980 20 42.020–42.940 20 44.620–45.860 40 45.880 45.900 1 45.940–46.060 40 46.080–46.500 20 153.770–154.130 60 154.145–154.445 15 154.650–154.950 15 155.010–155.370 60 155.415–155.700 15 155.730–156.210 60 158.730–159.
GROUP FREQUENCY (MHz) STEP (kHz) 2 453.0375–453.9625 12.5 458.0375–458.9625 12.5 460.0125–460.6375 12.5 465.0125–465.6375 12.5 856.2125–860.9875 25 866.0125–868.9875 12.5 3 Search bank: SR3 Aircraft Receive mode: AM FREQUENCY (MHz) STEP (kHz) 108.000–136.9875 12.5 Search bank: SR4 Ham band Receive mode: FM GROUP FREQUENCY (MHz) STEP (kHz) 0 28.0000–29.7000 5 1 50.0000–54.0000 5 2 144.0000–148.0000 5 3 222.0000–225.0000 5 4 420.0000–450.0000 12.5 5 1240.0000–1300.
4. Press ENTER to set the frequency. The cursor moves to $.ý If the entered frequency is incorrect, %EM8C@;ý"I
gional weather information on one or more of these channels. do not stop the alert, it sounds for five minutes. The alert then stops and the scanner beeps every ten seconds. If the scanner receives a new message after five minutes, it sounds an alert or beep again. Press any key to stop the sound. The scanner is ready to receive a new signal. Listening to a Weather Channel To hear your local forecast and regional weather information, press WX.
quency. The display indicates the bank and channel number. After about 1 second, the frequency to be copied flashes. 3. Press ENTER. All the conditions such as receiving mode and delay condition are copied on the channel. á?8Eý /KFI<ü briefly appears. The scanner automatically returns to search mode. If you try to copy a frequency which is already stored, the scanner sounds the notice tone 3 times after you press ENTER. LGCô=ý á?OOO appears at the bottom line.
Notes: • You cannot turn off all banks. There must be at least one active bank. • You can manually select any channel in a bank, even if the bank is turned off. To turn on banks while scanning, press the number key until the bank's number appears. For example to turn bank 1 on again, press 1. Deleting Frequencies from Channels 1. Press MAN. 2. Use the number keys to enter the channel with the frequency you want to delete. 3. Press MAN again. 4. Press PROG to enter the program mode. ) changes to ,. 5.
frequency. The scanner locks out the frequency, then continues searching. Notes: • The scanner does not store locked-out frequencies during a search. • You can lock out as many as 50 frequencies in each bank. If you try to lock out more, )
voice channel or during trunking delay time. Therefore the priority check seems random during peak hours. Do not overestimate the priority check during trunking operation. • If you program a weather channel as the priority channel, the scanner stays in the priority channel only when the scanner detects the weather alert tone. To program a frequency in the priority channel: 1. Press MAN. Notes: 2.
To change the receive mode, repeatedly press MODE. The receive mode changes as follows: ã) — accesses the AM mode ") — accesses the FM mode Press FUNC then ATT again to turn off the global attenuation mode. *FID8Cý ã00 is indicated at the bottom line for 2 seconds. Note: If you turn on the attenuator, the scanner might not receive weak signals.
1. Turn on both scanners. 2. Connect the connecting cable to each scanner's PC/IF jack. ÷á(+*!ý ÷á(+*!ý )+ !÷ôý 1, 1, KFý J
available on the Internet, (for example, at www.trunkscanner.com). UNDERSTANDING TRUNKING In the past, groups that transmit frequently, such as police departments, could transmit on only a few frequencies. This resulted in heavy traffic and often required 2-way radio users to wait for a specific frequency to clear before transmitting. Trunked systems allow more groups of 2-way radio users to use fewer frequencies.
talk group ID decoding method to be used for the bank. quencies. (See “Storing Known Frequencies into Channels” on Page 15). ,òòñUôô ôö") òôòòòòò â8EBýòý á?ýòñ â8EBýòVò â8EBýòVò +* % ý*+ôýòò )+0èýEFE< Next channel 7. Press SCAN to start scanning. Notes: • If you select *FKý KILEB<; instead of )+0, or ! , the scanner does not trunk. Instead, *FKý KILEB<;ôý ,I
Follow these steps to program Motorola trunking frequencies in the UHF-Lo band: 1. Press PROG then TRUNK to enter the ID program mode. 2. Press FUNC and press (or hold) 9 to select the bank. 8 or 3. Press MODE and select )+0. 4. Press FUNC then 2. The display indicates â8J<ý =I
2. For each bank you want to program, repeatedly press FUNC, then 8, or 9 to select the bank. 5. Enter the size code supplied with the Type I system information, referring to the instruction that appears on the display. If the information was not supplied, try the following common fleet maps. 3. Press FUNC. 4. Press 8. âCF:BýòýJ@Q<ý:F;<ôý1J<ýñíý=FI KPG<ý%%ôý/Vòòýappears.
Size Code Block 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 S0 S4 S0 S4 S0 — — — 6. Press ENTER for each entry. If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and enter the correct size code. Notes: • The default setting of the bank is for Motorola Type II. However, if you set Type I and you want to return to Type II, enter 15 at Step 5. • To confirm the input, repeat Steps 1– 5 and press ENTER. Each time you press ENTER, you confirm the size code. If you find an error, press CLEAR and begin again at Step 1.
6. Enter the talk group ID and press ENTER. If necessary, use the decimal point for a hyphen. the ID code, press ENTER. To cancel the operation, press CLEAR. 8Wdaý&#& ED ?:ýDe$ ?:ýDe$ý&& e$ý&& CEJ0ý&(//( :kfbý?:ý'#'( 8Wdaý&#& ED ?:ýDe$ ?:ýDe$ý&& e$ý&& CEJ0ý&(//( ?:ç &((/( 7. If you want to tag the ID, press TEXT, enter the desired text tag for the ID, then press ENTER. (See “Text Input Chart” on Page 17.) 8. To store the next ID memory in sequence, press 8 and repeat Step 4.
Locking Out Talk Group IDs Note: You can only lock out talk group IDs when the scanner is in the closed mode (see “Open and Closed Modes” on Page 38). Reviewing Locked-Out Talk Group IDs 1. Press PROG. 2. Press TRUNK. 3. Press FUNC, 8 or desired bank. If the ID delay is active, it watches the control channel command for the delay time whenever the signal disappears from the voice channel. 9 to move to the Note: You cannot clear all lockouts from a talk group at the same time. 1. Press PROG then TRUNK.
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Ham Radio Frequencies Ham radio operators often transmit emergency information when other means of com- munication break down. The chart below shows the frequencies the scanner receives that ham radio operators normally use: Wavelength Frequencies (MHz) 10-Meter 28.000–29.700 6-Meter 50.000–54.000 2-Meter 144.000–148.000 70-cm 420.000–450.000 33-cm 902.000–928.000 25-cm 1240.000–1300.000 Birdie Frequencies Every scanner has birdie frequencies.
UHF Low Band (MHz) 408.0000 420.7500 433.15625 439.3000 445.44375 451.5875 457.73125 463.875 470.250 484.500 494.59375 500.7375 506.88125 UHF High Band (MHz) 811.0125 812.700 816.075 816.150 817.1565 852.96875 867.20625 930.775 1244.175 1250.175 1256.45625 1268.750 1268.775 To find the birdies in your scanner, begin by disconnecting the antenna and moving it away from the scanner. Make sure that no other nearby radio or TV sets are turned on near the scanner.
High Range 148.000–174.000 MHz New Mobile Narrow Band 220.000–222.000 MHz 11/4-Meter Amateur 222.000–225.000 MHz UHF Band U.S. Government 406.000–420.000 MHz 70-cm Amateur 420.000–450.000 MHz Low Range 450.000–470.000 MHz FM-TV Audio Broadcast, Wide Band 470.000–512.000 MHz 800 band Law Enforcement 806.000–824.000 MHz Conventional Systems 851.000–856.000 MHz Conventional/Trunked Systems 856.000–861.000 MHz Public Safety 866.000–869.000 MHz Trunked Private/General 894.000–960.
Activities Frequencies Base Stations 451.025–454.950 MHz Mobile Units 456.025–459.950 MHz Repeater Units 460.025–464.975 MHz Control Stations 465.025–469.975 MHz Note: Remote control stations and mobile units operate at 5 MHz higher than their associated base stations and relay repeater units.
Taxi Services TSB Trunked Systems Telephone Maintenance TVN FM-TV Audio Broadcast TAXI TELM TOW Tow Trucks TRAN Transportation Services (Trucks, Tow Trucks, Buses, USXX Government Classified UTIL Power & Water Utilities WTHR Weather Railroad, and Other) HIGH FREQUENCY (HF) High Band-(25.00–27.63 MHz in 5 or 10 kHz steps) Range Service 25.020–25.320 IND 25.870–26.470 RTV 26.62 CAP 26.965–27.405 CB 27.430–27.
Frequency Range Service Frequency Range Service 40.000–42.000 GOVT, MIL, MARI 42.020–42.940 POL 42.960–43.180 IND 43.220–43.680 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 in 5 kHz steps) Frequency Range Service 50.000–54.000 HAM Aircraft Band-(108–137 MHz in 12.5 kHz steps) Frequency Range Service 108.000–121.490 AIR 121.
VHF High Band (148–174 MHz in 5, 6.25 or 7.5 kHz steps) Frequency Range Service 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 152.0075 MED 152.030–152.240 TELB 152.270–152.480 IND, TAXI, BUS 152.510–152.840 TELB 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 154.655–156.
Frequency Range Service 162.0125–162.350 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 169.550–169.9875 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.
ULTRA HIGH FREQUENCY (UHF) U. S. Government Band (406–420 MHz in 6.25 kHz steps) Frequency Range Service 406.125–419.975 GOVT, USXX 70-cm Amateur Band (420–450 MHz in 6.25 kHz steps) Frequency Range Service 420.000–450.000 HAM Low Band (450–470 MHz- in 6.25 kHz steps) Frequency Range Service 450.050–450.925 RTV 451.025–452.025 IND, OIL, UTIL 452.0375–453.000 IND, TAXI, TRAN, TOW, NEWS 453.0125–454.000 PUB, OIL 454.025–454.975 TELB 455.050–455.925 RTV 457.525–457.600 BUS 458.025–458.
FM-TV Audio Broadcast, UHF Wide Band (470–512 MHz in 6.25 kHz steps) (Channels 14 through 69 in 6 MHz steps) Frequency Channel Frequency Channel 475.750 14 481.750 15 487.750 16 493.750 17 499.750 18 505.750 19 511.750 20 Note: Some cities use the 470–512 MHz band for land/mobile service. Conventional Systems Band — Locally Assigned (in 6.25 kHz steps) Frequency Range Service 851.0125–855.9875 MHz CTSB Conventional/Trunked Systems Band — Locally Assigned (in 6.
Private Trunked Band (in 6.25 kHz steps) Frequency Range Service 935.0125–939.9875 MHz PTR General Trunked Band (in 6.25 kHz steps) Frequency Range Service 940.0125–940.9875 MHz GTR 23-Centimeter Amateur Band (in 6.25 kHz steps) Frequency Range Service 1240.000–1300.000 MHz HAM 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.
ˆ Troubleshooting If you have problems with your scanner, here are some suggestions that might help you eliminate the problem. If they do not, take your scanner to your local RadioShack store for assistance. Problem Possible Cause Remedy Scanner is on but will not scan SQUELCH is not adjusted correctly Turn SQUELCH clockwise.
2. Press 0 then 1 while 3 appears. %E@K@8C@Q@E>ý ,C<8J< 38@Kô appears for about 2 seconds. Note: Do not turn off the scanner until the initialization is complete. When the initialization is complete )òòò appears on the top line of the display. â8EBý òý á?ý òò appears on the bottom line. CARE To enjoy your RadioShack Desktop Scanner for a long time: • Keep the scanner dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. • Use and store the scanner only in normal temperature environments.
ˆ Specifications Frequency Coverage: 25–54 MHz ........................................................................................................................... (in 5 kHz steps) 108–136.9875 MHz ......................................................................................................... (in 12.5 kHz steps) 137–174 MHz .................................................................................................... (in 5, 6.25 or 7.5 kHz steps) 216.0025–221.9975 MHz ................
Selectivity: 25 – 27.995 MHz at AM mode -6 dB..................................................................................................................................................+/-5 kHz -50 dB............................................................................................................................................... +/-6 kHz All frequencies at AM and FM mode except 25 – 27.995 MHz at AM -6 dB.....................................................................................
ˆ Notes 54 Notes
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Limited One-Year Warranty 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.
