20-524A.fm Page 1 Tuesday, June 27, 2000 3:41 PM Owner’s Manual PRO-94 1000-Channel Handheld Trunking Scanner Please read before using this equipment.
0-524A.fm Page 2 Tuesday, June 27, 2000 3:41 PM ˆ Contents Features ..................................................................... 5 FCC Notice ........................................................... 8 Scanning Legally .................................................. 9 Preparation .............................................................. Using Internal Batteries ...................................... Using Non-Rechargeable Batteries ............ Using Rechargeable Batteries .............
20-524A.fm Page 3 Tuesday, June 27, 2000 3:41 PM Special Features ...................................................... 31 Delay .................................................................. 31 Turning Channel-Storage Banks On and Off ...... 31 Locking Out Channels ........................................ 32 Priority ................................................................ 32 Using the Keylock ............................................... 33 Using the Display Backlight .....................
20-524A.fm Page 4 Tuesday, June 27, 2000 3:41 PM Manually Storing Talk Group IDs in Talk Group ID Lists ........................................................ 48 Entering EDACS Partial Talk Groups .......... 49 Moving Talk Group IDs to Talk Group ID Lists . 49 Scanning the Talk Group ID Lists ................ 50 Deleting a Stored Talk Group ID List ........... 50 Priority Talk Group ID Scanning .................. 50 Scanning Type I and Hybrid Trunked Systems .. 51 Selecting a Preset Fleet Map ...........
20-524A.fm Page 5 Tuesday, June 27, 2000 3:41 PM ˆ Features Your RadioShack 1000-Channel Handheld Trunking Scanner is one of a new generation of scanners de® analog signed to track Motorola Type ® I, Type II, hybrid ® systems, (such as Smartnet and Privacy Plus ) plus ® GE/Ericsson EDACS . Those systems are extensively used in many 800 MHz, 900 MHz, and UHF communication systems.
20-524A.fm Page 6 Tuesday, June 27, 2000 3:41 PM 20 Channel-Storage Banks — you can store up to 50 channels in each of 10 different banks, in two separate groups, for a total of 1000 channels, so you can more easily identify calls. Five Scan Lists — you can store up to 50 trunking talk group IDs in each trunk scanning bank. Digital Weather Alert — uses the digital SAME (specific area message encoding) signal transmitted with weather alerts to identify the type of alert being issued.
20-524A.fm Page 7 Tuesday, June 27, 2000 3:41 PM Hyperscan — the scanner automatically scans up to 50 channels per second to help you quickly find interesting broadcasts. Key Lock — lets you lock the scanner’s keys to help prevent accidental changes to the scanner’s programming. Data Signal Skip — lets you set the scanner to skip non-modulated or data signals (such as fax or modem transmissions) during searches. This lets the scanner avoid non-voice signals, making a search faster.
20-524A.fm Page 8 Tuesday, June 27, 2000 3:41 PM Battery Save — saves battery power when the scanner does not detect any transmissions for more than 5 seconds when a channel is manually selected. Battery Low Alert — warns you when battery power gets low. Weather Alert Indicator — your scanner also functions as a severe weather alert monitor. Your scanner can receive these bands: Frequency Range (MHz) 29–29.7 29.7–50 Step (kHz) 5 5 Transmission 10-m Ham Band VHF Lo Band 50–54 5 6-m Ham Band 108–136.
20-524A.fm Page 9 Tuesday, June 27, 2000 3:41 PM • contact your local RadioShack store for help Note: Mobile use of this scanner is unlawful or requires a permit in some areas. Check the laws in your area. 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.
20-524A.fm Page 10 Tuesday, June 27, 2000 3:41 PM ˆ Preparation You can power your scanner from any of three sources: • internal batteries (not supplied) • standard AC power (using an optional AC adapter) • vehicle battery power (using an optional DC adapter) USING INTERNAL BATTERIES You can power your scanner using four alkaline, lithium, or rechargeable (Ni-Cd or Ni-MH) AA batteries (not supplied). For the best performance and longest life, we recommend RadioShack batteries.
20-524A.fm Page 11 Tuesday, June 27, 2000 3:41 PM 3. Before you install alkaline or any other nonrechargeable batteries, use a pointed object such as a ballpoint pen to set ALKALINE JACK NICD inside the compartment to ALKALINE. Warning: Set ALKALINE JACK NI-CD to NI-CD for use only with nickel cadmium (Ni-Cd) or nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) rechargeable batteries. Never attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries. Non-rechargeable batteries can get hot or explode if you try to recharge them. 4.
20-524A.fm Page 12 Tuesday, June 27, 2000 3:41 PM 5. Replace the cover, inserting the lower tabs first. When BATT.Lo flashes and the scanner beeps every 15 seconds, replace all four batteries. Warning: Always dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Do not bury or burn them. Using Rechargeable Batteries You can also use four rechargeable batteries. Before you use Ni-Cd or Ni-MH batteries, you must charge them.
20-524A.fm Page 13 Tuesday, June 27, 2000 3:41 PM Important: This scanner can use Ni-Cd rechargeable batteries. At the end of a Ni-Cd battery’s useful life, it must be recycled or disposed of properly. Contact your local, county, or state hazardous waste management authorities for information on recycling or disposal programs in your area or call 1-800-843-7422.
20-524A.fm Page 14 Tuesday, June 27, 2000 3:41 PM scanner and recharges the installed batteries at the same time. USING VEHICLE BATTERY POWER You can power the scanner from a vehicle’s 12V power source (such as cigarette-lighter socket) using a 9V, 300 mA DC adapter and a size H Adaptaplug (neither supplied). Both are available at your local RadioShack store. Cautions: You must use a power source that supplies 9V DC and delivers at least 300 mA.
20-524A.fm Page 15 Tuesday, June 27, 2000 3:41 PM Note: If the scanner does not operate properly when you use a DC adapter, unplug the adapter from the cigarette-lighter socket and clean the socket to remove ashes and debris. CONNECTING THE ANTENNA To attach the supplied flexible antenna to the connector on the top of your scanner, align the slots around the antenna’s connector with the tabs on the scanner’s BNC connector.
20-524A.fm Page 16 Tuesday, June 27, 2000 3:41 PM scanner. This automatically disconnects the internal speaker. 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.
20-524A.fm Page 17 Tuesday, June 27, 2000 3:41 PM CONNECTING AN EXTENSION SPEAKER In a noisy area, an optional extension speaker, positioned in the right place, might provide more comfort1 able listening. Plug the speaker cable’s / 8-inch (3.5mm) mini-plug into your scanner’s jack. Your local RadioShack store carries a selection of suitable speakers. ATTACHING THE BELT CLIP To make your scanner easier to carry when you are on the go, use the supplied belt clip.
20-524A.fm Page 18 Tuesday, June 27, 2000 3:41 PM ˆ About Your Scanner We use a few simple terms in this manual to explain the features of the scanner. Familiarize yourself with these terms and the scanner’s features, and you can put the scanner to work for you right away. Simply determine the type of communications you want to receive, then set the scanner to scan those communications. The scanner scans conventional frequencies and trunked systems.
20-524A.fm Page 19 Tuesday, June 27, 2000 3:41 PM A LOOK AT THE KEYPAD Key Function(s) HOLD (A/B) Switches the bank groups; holds the frequency search; holds the current ID in the trunking mode. SCAN Scans the stored channels and scan lists. MAN Stops scanning and lets you directly enter a channel number or frequency; manually stores talk group IDs in scan lists. PROG Stores frequencies into channels; programs the trunking frequency, fleet map, and ID memories.
-524A.fm Page 20 Tuesday, June 27, 2000 3:41 PM Key Function(s) DELAY Programs a 2-second delay for the selected channel, a limit search, or each service scan; programs a 5-second delay while trunking. 9 Searches down through a selected frequency range; selects options during programming; changes the ID location number while trunking. 8 Searches up through a selected frequency range; selects options during programming; changes the ID location number while trunking.
20-524A.fm Page 21 Tuesday, June 27, 2000 3:41 PM DATA — appears when the data skip function is active; appears when the disconnect tone detect function is off in the trunking mode. SCAN — appears when you scan channels. LIST — appears with numbers (1–5) during trunking. Numbers with a bar under them show which ID scan list banks are turned on for scanning. SEARCH — appears during limit, direct, service, and ID searches, and blinks when you monitor IDs.
20-524A.fm Page 22 Tuesday, June 27, 2000 3:41 PM S — appears when the battery save function is active (during conventional scanning only). WX HAM MRN AIR POL — appears along with an indicator which shows the current service bank during a service search. ALERT — appears when the weather alert is turned on, or flashes when the scanner detects an alert coded signal. M or E — indicate either a Motorola (M) trunking system or EDACS (E) system.
20-524A.fm Page 23 Tuesday, June 27, 2000 3:41 PM Monitor Memories The scanner also has 10 temporary memory locations called monitor memories. Use these monitor memories to temporarily store frequencies when you search through an entire band (see “Searching For and Temporarily Storing Active Frequencies” on Page 25). You can then move a frequency to a channel for permanent storage. See “Moving a Frequency From a Monitor Memory to a Channel” on Page 29.
20-524A.fm Page 24 Tuesday, June 27, 2000 3:41 PM ˆ Operation TURNING ON THE SCANNER AND SETTING SQUELCH Note: Make sure the scanner’s antenna is connected before you turn it on. 1. Turn SQUELCH fully counterclockwise. VOLUME SQUELCH 2. Turn VOLUME/OFF clockwise until it clicks and you hear a hissing sound. 3. If the scanner is scanning, press MAN (manual) to stop scanning, then turn SQUELCH clockwise until the hissing stops.
20-524A.fm Page 25 Tuesday, June 27, 2000 3:41 PM quency, then press PROG. The channel number appears. 2. Use the number keys and • (MON/CLR) to enter the frequency (including the decimal point) you want to store. 3. Press E (SVC) to store the frequency into the channel. Notes: • If you entered an invalid frequency in Step 2, Error appears and the scanner beeps three times. Enter a valid frequency. • The scanner automatically rounds the entered number to the nearest valid frequency.
20-524A.fm Page 26 Tuesday, June 27, 2000 3:41 PM audio (voice) signals (see “Skipping Data Signals” on Page 35). Limit Search A limit search lets you search within a specific range of frequencies. -L- appears during a limit search. 1. Press PROG, then LIMIT (SRC). Lo and 29.000 MHz (or the previous low limit frequency) appear. 29.000 MHz is the low end of the scanner’s range. 2. Enter the frequency that is the lower limit of the range you want to search (including the decimal point), then press E. 3.
20-524A.fm Page 27 Tuesday, June 27, 2000 3:41 PM 1. Press MAN. 2. Enter the frequency you want to start from using the number keys. (Press • to enter a decimal point). Notes: • To start the search from a frequency already stored in one of your scanner’s channels, press MAN or PROG. Then use the number keys to enter the channel number and then press MAN or PROG again. • If you enter an invalid frequency, the scanner displays Error. Press MON/CLR (•). 3.
20-524A.fm Page 28 Tuesday, June 27, 2000 3:41 PM vice bank, repeatedly press SVC. A bar appears above the selected bank. When the scanner stops on a transmission, quickly press either: • HOLD to stop searching and listen to the transmission. HOLD appears. • MON/CLR to store the displayed frequency into the current monitor memory. To release the hold and continue searching, press HOLD (A/B) or hold down 8 or 9 for at least 1 second.
20-524A.fm Page 29 Tuesday, June 27, 2000 3:41 PM To clear all the skip frequencies at once while searching, press HOLD, then hold down S/S until the scanner beeps twice. Notes: • If you selected all frequencies to be skipped within the search range, the scanner beeps 3 times and does not search. • If you select more than 50 frequencies to skip, each new frequency replaces a frequency previously stored, beginning with the first stored frequency.
20-524A.fm Page 30 Tuesday, June 27, 2000 3:41 PM 5. Repeat Steps 2–4 to store the remaining monitor memory frequencies into channels, as necessary. SCANNING THE STORED CHANNELS To begin scanning channels, press SCAN. The scanner scans through all non-locked channels in the activated banks. (See “Locking Out Channels” on Page 32 and “Turning Channel-Storage Banks On and Off” on Page 31). When the scanner finds a transmission, it stops on it. When the transmission ends, the scanner resumes scanning.
20-524A.fm Page 31 Tuesday, June 27, 2000 3:41 PM ˆ Special Features DELAY Sometimes a user might pause before replying to a transmission. To avoid missing a reply on a specific channel, you can program a 2-second delay into any channel or frequency. The scanner continues to monitor the channel frequency for an additional 2 seconds after the transmission stops before resuming scanning or searching. Depending on how the scanner is operating, follow one of these steps to program a delay.
20-524A.fm Page 32 Tuesday, June 27, 2000 3:41 PM The scanner scans all the channels within the displayed banks that are not locked out (see “Locking Out Channels”). The bank number flashes when the scanner scans a channel that belongs to the bank. Notes: • You can manually select any channel within a bank, even if that bank is turned off. • You cannot turn off all banks. One bank must always be active.
20-524A.fm Page 33 Tuesday, June 27, 2000 3:41 PM 2. Enter the channel number you want to select as the priority channel, then press PRIORITY (H/S). P appears to the right of the selected channel number. 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), press PROG, then repeatedly press PRIORITY to see the numbers of the priority channels. To turn on the priority feature, press PRIORITY during scanning.
20-524A.fm Page 34 Tuesday, June 27, 2000 3:41 PM USING THE DISPLAY BACKLIGHT To turn on the display light for easy viewing at night, press .The display lights for 15 seconds. To turn off the light sooner, press again. USING THE AUTO BACKLIGHT DISPLAY You can set the scanner so the auto backlight turns on for about 5 seconds when the scanner receives signals. If you press a key (except ) within 5 seconds, the display remains lighted for more than 15 seconds.
20-524A.fm Page 35 Tuesday, June 27, 2000 3:41 PM 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, turn off the scanner, then hold down PRIORITY and turn on the scanner. • OFF SAVE briefly appears when battery save has been turned off.
20-524A.fm Page 36 Tuesday, June 27, 2000 3:41 PM geographical data, it does detect SAME signals and decode the alert level. The scanner displays this data as codes corresponding to the levels of severity (L1, L2, and L3). Turning On the SAME Weather Alert Feature 1. Press SVC (E) and select the weather search mode. See “Service Bank Search” on Page 27. 2. Press ALT (DATA). ALERT appears. This mutes the audio until the scanner receives a SAME-coded signal.
20-524A.fm Page 37 Tuesday, June 27, 2000 3:41 PM NWR-SAME Alert Tone Test To hear and test the tones for the three alert levels, press SVC (E) to select the weather service, then hold down ALT for about 1 second. The tones sound in the order L3, L2, then L1, and TESt flashes. Each alert code appears as its tone sounds. Press any key to end the test sequence.
20-524A.fm Page 38 Tuesday, June 27, 2000 3:41 PM ˆ Trunking Operation The scanner tracks transmissions that use the Motorola Type I, Type II, hybrid, and Ericsson EDACS analog trunking systems. The frequencies for many of the 800 MHz, 900 MHz, and EDACS public safety systems are listed in the separate National Public Safety Trunked System Frequency Guide included with your scanner.
20-524A.fm Page 39 Tuesday, June 27, 2000 3:41 PM centralize their communications and control the type of users on a single system. Determining the exact fleetsubfleet hierarchy for a particular area is referred to as fleet map programming. The disadvantage of a Type I system is that the brief burst of data sent when a user transmits must contain the radio’s ID, its fleet information, and the subfleet information as well. This is three times the amount of data a Type II system radio sends.
20-524A.fm Page 40 Tuesday, June 27, 2000 3:41 PM To scan both trunking and conventional banks, select the banks you wish to be active with trunking off, then press TRUNK. The scanner begins scanning. To return to conventional scanning, press TRUNK again. SETTING SQUELCH FOR THE TRUNKING MODE Your scanner’s squelch setting is automatically adjusted during trunking, which means it is not necessary to manually adjust squelch while scanning trunked transmissions.
20-524A.fm Page 41 Tuesday, June 27, 2000 3:41 PM You See E2 – 900 E2 – Hi E2 – UHF Trunk System Motorola Type II, 900 MHz frequencies Motorola Type II, VHF frequencies Motorola Type II, UHF frequencies 3. Use the number keys to enter a valid frequency within the trunk system, then press E (SVC). BANK and the bank number, the channel number, and E (EDACS) or M (Motorola) appears depending upon the trunk system selected.
20-524A.fm Page 42 Tuesday, June 27, 2000 3:41 PM 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. You can switch to the trunk scan mode from the trunk search mode. See “Scanning the Talk Group ID Lists” on Page 50.
20-524A.fm Page 43 Tuesday, June 27, 2000 3:41 PM Skipping a Trunked Bank You can scan conventional frequencies programmed in the same bank by holding down SRC (LIMIT) for about 2 seconds. 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.
20-524A.fm Page 44 Tuesday, June 27, 2000 3:41 PM Identifying a Trunked Frequency While ID scanning (looking for IDs within a trunked system) or performing an ID search, press 9 to see the current trunked frequency. (The frequency flashes twice.) Then hold down 9 until a confirmation tone sounds and the ID and the frequency alternately appear. To return to normal operation, press 9.
20-524A.fm Page 45 Tuesday, June 27, 2000 3:41 PM Using HOLD to Monitor an Active Talk Group ID Follow these steps to stop scanning and keep the scanner tuned to a desired ID. 1. Press HOLD (A/B). 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 HOLD (A/B) again. HOLD flashes, then the scanner monitors the ID. 4. Press SRC to resume searching for a data channel (trunk scanning).
20-524A.fm Page 46 Tuesday, June 27, 2000 3:41 PM To lock out an ID, press L-OUT (S/S) when the ID appears. The ID is locked out, and the next active ID appears. Unlocking a Single Talk Group ID 1. Hold down L-OUT (S/S) until you hear two short beeps. 2. Repeatedly press want to unlock. 8 or 9 to select the ID you 3. Press L-OUT (S/S). The ID is unlocked, and the next locked ID appears. 4. Press SRC (LIMIT) to resume the scanner’s previously selected function.
20-524A.fm Page 47 Tuesday, June 27, 2000 3:41 PM Monitoring Talk Group IDs You can use your scanner’s display to monitor the frequencies/talk group IDs of a trunked system for activity. While you cannot hear conversations in this mode, it is an excellent way to determine which talk group IDs are the most active. To set the scanner to monitor IDs, hold down MON/CLR (•) until SEARCH and the channel number flash. All active group IDs appear in quick succession. To stop monitoring IDs, press SRC again.
20-524A.fm Page 48 Tuesday, June 27, 2000 3:41 PM USING TALK GROUP ID LISTS When you program trunked frequencies into a bank (see “Storing Trunked Frequencies” on Page 40), your scanner sets up five 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 50 IDs for each trunk scanning bank. If you use all the banks as trunking banks, you can store 1000 IDs. Talk group ID lists help you to organize trunking system users into categories.
20-524A.fm Page 49 Tuesday, June 27, 2000 3:41 PM Note: To clear a mistake while entering an ID, press 0 then E, then start over at Step 1. 5. Repeatedly press PROG or 8 to select the next scan list location you want to program. Then repeat Step 4 to enter another ID. 6. When you finish, press E to store the entries. 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.
20-524A.fm Page 50 Tuesday, June 27, 2000 3:41 PM 2. Select the ID scan list location where you want to store the IDs, then press PROG. PGM appears. 3. Press MON/CLR. A monitor ID appears. 4. Press E. The scanner stores the IDs into the selected ID scan list. Scanning the Talk Group ID Lists Press SCAN to begin scanning the lists you have stored.
20-524A.fm Page 51 Tuesday, June 27, 2000 3:41 PM served for storing lists (see “Using Talk Group ID Lists” on Page 48) can have only one priority ID, and the ID assigned that priority in List 1 has the highest priority of all. To assign a priority to an ID, press PROG. Enter the desired ID number (list number and location number), then press PRIORITY (H/S). P appears. To turn priority ID scanning on or off, repeatedly press PRIORITY (H/S) during ID scanning or manual operation.
20-524A.fm Page 52 Tuesday, June 27, 2000 3:41 PM Select a size code for a block, then press SRC 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.
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20-524A.fm Page 54 Tuesday, June 27, 2000 3:41 PM 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) Selecting a Preset Fleet Map 1. Set the scanner for conventional scanning and press PROG then TRUNK to select the bank to store the fleet map. 2. Press a number key to select the bank to store the fleet map. 3. Repeatedly press 8 or 9 to select E1, then press E.
20-524A.fm Page 55 Tuesday, June 27, 2000 3:41 PM Note: When the scanner searches for transmissions, you see Type I fleet and subfleet IDs such as 100-12, 100-9, 000-12, or 400-8. How do you know if the preset map you selected is correct? Listen to find out if you are following complete conversations. If not, try another preset map. Programming a Fleet Map 1. Set the scanner for conventional scanning. Press PROG then TRUNK. 2. Press the number key of the bank where you want to store the fleet map. 3.
20-524A.fm Page 56 Tuesday, June 27, 2000 3:41 PM Note: If you select size code S-12, S-13, or S-14, these restrictions apply: • S-12 can only be assigned to Blocks 0, 2, 4, or 6 • S-13 can only be assigned to Blocks 0 and 4 • S-14 can only be assigned to Block 0 Since these size codes require multiple blocks, you will be prompted for the next available block when you program a fleet map. For example, if you assign Block 0 as S-12, the scanner prompts you for b2, the next block available, instead of b1.
20-524A.fm Page 57 Tuesday, June 27, 2000 3:41 PM 7. Enter the frequency using the number keys according to the following guide: • For Motorola Type II VHF, (E2-VHF Hi band) use 5kHz steps between 5 kHz – 100 kHz. • For Motorola Type II UHF, (E2-UHF band) use 12.5kHz steps between 12.5 kHz – 100 kHz. Programming a Hybrid System A hybrid system is simply a Type I system with some of its blocks designated as Type II blocks.
20-524A.fm Page 58 Tuesday, June 27, 2000 3:41 PM • You cannot use the disconnect tone detect function if you are programming a trunking frequency or a fleet map. To set the scanner to automatically tune to the data channel once again when it detects a disconnect tone, press SVC (E) . ˆ A General Guide to Scanning Your scanner’s reception is mainly “line-of-sight.” You usually cannot hear stations that are beyond the horizon. GUIDE TO FREQUENCIES National Weather Frequencies 162.400 162.425 162.
20-524A.fm Page 59 Tuesday, June 27, 2000 3:41 PM GUIDE TO THE ACTION BANDS Typical Band Usage VHF Band Low Range 6-m Amateur U.S. Government 2-m Amateur High Range 1-m Amateur UHF Band U.S.
20-524A.fm Page 60 Tuesday, June 27, 2000 3:41 PM UHF Band Activities Land-Mobile “Paired” Frequencies Base Stations Mobile Units Repeater Units Control Stations Frequencies 450.000–470.000 MHz 451.025–454.950 MHz 456.025–459.950 MHz 460.025–464.975 MHz 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.
20-524A.fm Page 61 Tuesday, June 27, 2000 3:41 PM PUB .................................................................. Public Services (Public Safety, Local Government, Forestry Conservation) PSB ...................................................................... Public Safety PTR ................................................................. Private Trunked ROAD ....................................... Road & Highway Maintenance RTV .................................
20-524A.fm Page 62 Tuesday, June 27, 2000 3:41 PM 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 ....................................
20-524A.fm Page 63 Tuesday, June 27, 2000 3:41 PM 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 454.025–454.975 ............................................................. TELB 455.050–455.925 ..........................................
20-524A.fm Page 64 Tuesday, June 27, 2000 3:41 PM 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: 9.62 (MHz) × 1000 = 9620 kHz To convert from kHz to MHz, divide the number of kilohertz by 1,000: 2780 (kHz) ÷ 1000 = 2.
20-524A.fm Page 65 Tuesday, June 27, 2000 3:41 PM ˆ Troubleshooting If your scanner is not working as it should, these suggestions might help you eliminate the problem. If the scanner still does not operate properly, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance. Problem Possible Cause Scanner is on but will not scan. SQUELCH is not adjusted correctly. Adjust SQUELCH. Only one channel or no channels are stored. Store frequencies into more than one channel. No power.
20-524A.fm Page 66 Tuesday, June 27, 2000 3:41 PM Problem Possible Cause Remedy The keypad does not work. The keylock function is activated. To turn off the keylock, press KEYLOCK until K/L disappears. BATT. Lo The batteries are weak. Recharge the rechargeable batteries or replace the non-rechargeable batteries. Batteries are weak or completely discharged. Check the batteries or make sure the AC adapter or DC adapter is connected properly. An antenna is not connected or is connected incorrectly.
20-524A.fm Page 67 Tuesday, June 27, 2000 3:41 PM Problem Possible Cause Remedy The transmission might not use a system that can be tracked by your scanner. Scan another transmission. The data frequency is missing. Find the data frequency (see “Storing Trunked Frequencies” on Page 40). 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.
20-524A.fm Page 68 Tuesday, June 27, 2000 3:41 PM Problem Possible Cause Remedy Missing replies to conversations. 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” on Page 51. 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” on Page 51).
20-524A.fm Page 69 Tuesday, June 27, 2000 3:41 PM 1. Turn off the scanner. 2. While holding down 2 and 9, turn on the scanner. CLEAR flashes for about 5 seconds as the scanner clears its memory. Note: Do not turn off the scanner again until CLEAR stops flashing. Otherwise, the scanner might not clear its memory properly. ˆ Care and Maintenance Your RadioShack 1000-Channel Handheld Trunking Scanner is an example of superior design and craftsmanship.
20-524A.fm Page 70 Tuesday, June 27, 2000 3:41 PM 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, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance. ˆ Specifications Frequency Coverage: .................. 29–54 MHz (in 5 kHz steps) 108–136.975 MHz (in 12.5 kHz steps) 137–174 MHz (in 5 kHz steps) 216–224.
20-524A.fm Page 71 Tuesday, June 27, 2000 3:41 PM Hypersearch ................................................ 300 Steps/Second Service ................................................ 50 Frequencies/Second Priority Sampling ...................................................... 2 Seconds Delay Time ............................................................... 2 Seconds IF Frequencies ...................... 380.7 MHz, 10.85 MHz, 450 kHz Antenna Impedance ..................................................
20-524A.fm Page 72 Tuesday, June 27, 2000 3:41 PM Limited Ninety-Day Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers.
