General Research of Electronics 0609 Scanning Receiver User Manual RadioShack
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0609 Owner’s Manual DRAFT
0609 1,000 Channel
Triple Trunking
Hand Held Scanner
Please read this user’s guide before installing, setting up and using your new product.
Thank you for purchasing your 0609 1,000 channel triple trunking hand held scanner. Your hand
held 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, GE-Ericsson (EDACS®)
type systems, and EF Johnson (LTR) type systems which are extensively used in many
communication systems.
CONTENTS
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Motorola, Smartnet, ASTRO and Privacy Plus are registered trademarks of Motorola Inc.
EDACS is a registered trademark of MA-COM Inc.
LTR is a registered trademark of EF Johnson.
YOUR SCANNER’S CONTROLS
SCAN/SpectrumSweeper – scans through the programmed channel, or activates the
SpectrumSweeper function.
FUNC (function) – lets you use various functions by pressing this key in combination with other
keys.
MANUAL – stops scanning and lets you directly enter a channel number.
TRUNK – stores the trunking ID code or holds the trunking ID while scanning.
WX/Skywarn – scans through the seven preprogrammed weather channels, or jumps to a Skywarn
channel you programmed (999CH).
PRI (Priority) – sets and turns the priority function on or off.
TEXT – lets you input text.
PAUSE – stops search.
MODE – changes the receive mode (AM, FM, CT, DC, MO, ED, LT).
KEY/LIGHT – turns on/off the backlight, or when used with FUNC locks/unlocks the keypad to
prevent accidental entries.
TUNE – lets you input a frequency and allows you to fine tune a frequency along with /¥ or ¥/.
ATT (Attenuate) – turns attenuation on to reduce the scanner’s sensitivity and block extremely
strong signals, or turns it off to return the sensitivity to normal.
/¥ or ¥/ – selects the scan or search direction.
SEARCH – lets you search the seven search banks.
L/OUT (Lock Out) – lets you lock out a selected channel, skip a specified frequency during search, or
lock out a selected ID code.
PGM (Program) – programs frequencies into channels.
ENTER – completes the entry of frequencies and text.
1 – enters a 1, or inputs characters 0 through 9 in text mode.
2/ABC – enters a 2, or inputs characters A, B, or C.
3/DEF – enters a 3, or inputs characters D, E, or F.
4/GHI – enters a 4, or inputs characters G, H, or I.
5/JKL – enters a 5, or inputs characters J, K, or L.
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6/MNO – enters a 6, or inputs characters M, N, or O.
7/PQRS – enters a 7, or inputs characters P, Q, R, or S.
8/TUV – enters an 8, or inputs characters T, U, or V.
9/WXYZ – enters a 9, or inputs characters W, X, Y, or Z.
0 – enters a zero, or inputs characters .,-,#,_,@,+,*, &, /, ,, $, %, !, ^, (, ), ?, ~, ‘, or (triangle)
./DELAY – enters a decimal point (necessary when programming frequencies), space, or programs
delay time for the selected channel/search bank, or enters a hyphen (in trunking ID setting).
CL (Clear) – clears an incorrect entry.
PWR DC 9V – connect a power source here.
PC/IF – connect an optional PC interface cable here to use the scanner with your computer.
ANT – connect the supplied antenna or an external antenna here.
HEADPHONE – connect an earphone or headphone here.
OFF VOL/SQ – turn the scanner on or off and adjust the squelch.
POWER SOURCES
You can power your scanner from any of these sources:
. internal non-rechargeable batteries or rechargeable batteries (not supplied – see “Using
Batteries”).
. standard AC power (with optional AC adaptor – see “Using AC Power”).
. vehicle power (with an optional DC adaptor – see “Using Vehicle Battery Power”).
Notes:
. Connecting an AC or DC adaptor to the scanner disconnects internal batteries when you use the
supplied non-rechargeable battery holder, but it does not disconnect internal batteries when you use
the supplied rechargeable battery holder.
. If you install the rechargeable battery holder, you can operate the scanner and recharge the
rechargeable batteries at the same time. See “Using Batteries” and “Charging Rechargeable
Batteries”.
. If the scanner stops working properly after connecting it to power, try resetting it. See “Initializing
the Scanner”.
. You must charge rechargeable batteries before you use them the first time. See “Charging
Rechargeable Batteries”.
Using Batteries
You can power the scanner with four AA batteries (not supplied). For the longest operation and best
performance, we recommend alkaline batteries.
You can use either the supplied non-rechargeable battery holder (black), or the supplied
rechargeable battery holder (yellow).
You must charge rechargeable batteries before you use them the first time. See “Charging
Rechargeable Batteries”.
Warning: Never install non-rechargeable batteries in the rechargeable yellow battery holder.
Non-Rechargeable batteries can get hot or explode if you try to recharge them.
Notes:
. The battery holder fits only one way. Do not force it.
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. Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type.
. Always remove old or weak batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that destroy electronic circuits.
. Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries (alkaline or rechargeable), or
rechargeable batteries of different capacities.
. If you do not plan to use the scanner with batteries for a month or longer, remove the batteries.
Batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts.
Follow these steps to install the batteries
1. Press in on the battery compartment cover on the back of the scanner and slide the cover down to
remove it.
2. Pull the battery holder out of the battery compartment.
3. If you are using non-rechargeable batteries, place them into the black holder, as indicated by the
polarity symbols (+ and –) marked on the holder.
If you are using rechargeable batteries, place them into the yellow holder as indicated by the
polarity symbols (+ and –) marked on the holder.
4. Place the battery holder into the battery compartment.
5. Replace the cover.
When battery power is low, BATTERY Symbol flashes and the scanner beeps every 30 seconds.
When battery power is depleted, the scanner turns itself off. Replace all four non-rechargeable
batteries, or recharge the rechargeable batteries. See “Charging Rechargeable Batteries”.
Tips:
The function to display the battery voltage is provided in this scanner.
When you press FUNC and then ENTER key while staying in program mode, the battery voltage is
displayed.
When the voltage becomes 4.5 volts or less, it becomes the time of the battery exchange slowly.
Notes:
. Always dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Do not bury or burn them.
. If you do not plan to use the scanner with batteries for a month or longer, remove the batteries.
Batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts.
Charging Rechargeable Batteries
Your scanner has a built-in charging circuit that lets you charge nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) or
nickel cadmium (Ni-Cd) rechargeable batteries (not supplied) while they are in the scanner. To
charge rechargeable batteries, connect an appropriate AC or DC adaptor to the PWR DC 9V jack.
For best results we recommend rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) 1600 mAh batteries.
Important: This scanner can use nickel-cadmium rechargeable batteries. At the end of a
nickel-cadmium battery’s useful life, it must be recycled or disposed of properly. Contact your local,
county, or state hazardous waste management authorities for information of recycling or disposal
programs in your area. Some options that might be available are: municipal curbside collection,
drop-off boxes at retailers, recycling collection centers, and mail-back programs.
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It takes about 16 hours to recharge fully discharged 1600 mAh Ni-MH rechargeable batteries. You
can operate the scanner while recharging the rechargeable batteries, but charging takes longer.
Notes:
. The scanner can also charge Ni-Cd batteries. 600 mAh batteries require 6 hours and 850 mAh
batteries require 8 hours to charge.
. When you charge rechargeable batteries, do not overcharge them. Overcharging shortens battery
life.
. Rechargeable batteries last longer and deliver more power if you let them fully discharge once a
month. To do this, use the scanner until BATTERY Symbol flashes. Then fully charge the
rechargeable batteries.
Using AC Power
You can power the scanner using a 9V, 300 mA AC adaptor with 7.7 mm outer/1.7 mm inner plug.
Note: You must use a Class 2 power source that supplies 9V DC and delivers at least 300 mA. Its
center tip must be set to positive and its plug must fit the scanner’s PWR DC 9V jack. Using an
adaptor that does not meet these specifications could damage the scanner or the adaptor.
2. Plug the adaptor’s barrel plug into the scanner’s PWR DC 9V jack.
3. Plug the adaptor’s two-prong plug into an AC outlet.
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 adaptor with 7.7 mm outer/1.7 mm inner plug.
Note: You must use a power source that supplies 9V DC and delivers at least 300 mA. Its center tip
must be set to positive and its plug must fit the scanner’s PWR DC 9V jack. Using an adaptor that
does not meet these specifications could damage the scanner or the adaptor.
1. Plug the adaptor’s barrel plug into the scanner’s PWR DC 9V jack.
2. Plug the adaptor’s cigarette-lighter plug into your 12V power source.
Note: If the scanner does not operate properly when you connect a DC adaptor, unplug the DC
adaptor from the power source and clean the socket, or check the adaptor’s internal fuse.
Connecting an Earphone/Headphones
For private listening, you can plug a 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) mini-plug earphone or headphones (not
supplied), in the (HEADPHONE) jack on top of your scanner. This automatically disconnects the
internal speaker.
Listening Safely
To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines when you use an earphone or headphones.
. Set the volume to zero before putting on headphones. With the headphones on, adjust the volume to
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a comfortable level.
. Avoid increasing the volume once you set it. Over time, your sensitivity to a volume level decreases,
so volume levels that do not cause discomfort might damage your hearing.
. Avoid or limit listening at high volume levels. Prolonged exposure to high volume levels can cause
permanent hearing loss.
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. Even though some earphones and headphones let
you hear some outside sounds when you listen at normal levels, they still can present a traffic
hazard.
Connecting an Extension Speaker
In a noisy area, an amplified speaker (not supplied), might provide more comfortable listening. Plug
the speaker cable’s 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) mini-plug into your scanner’s (HEADPHONE) jack.
Connecting the Supplied Antenna
To attach the supplied flexible antenna to the antenna jack on the top of your scanner, align the slots
around the antenna’s connector with the tabs on the antenna jack. Press the antenna down over the
jack and turn the antenna’s base clockwise until it locks into place.
Connecting an Optional External Antenna
The antenna connector on your scanner makes it easy to use the scanner with a variety of antennas,
such as an external mobile antenna or outdoor base station antenna.
Always use 50-ohm coaxial cable, such as RG-58 or RG-8, to connect an outdoor antenna. For
lengths over 50 feet, use RG-8 low-loss dielectric coaxial cable. If your antenna’s cable does not have
a BNC connector, you will also need a BNC adaptor
Follow the installation instructions supplied with the antenna, route the antenna cable to the
scanner, then connect it to the antenna jack.
Warning: Use extreme caution when installing or removing an outdoor antenna. If the antenna
starts to fall, let it go! It could contact overhead power lines. If the antenna touches a power line,
touching the antenna, mast, cable, or guy wires can cause electrocution and death. Call the power
company to remove the antenna. DO NOT attempt to do so yourself.
Using the Belt Clip
To make your scanner easier to carry when you are on the go, use the supplied belt clip by attaching
it to the back of the scanner. To remove the belt clip, slide it upward while pulling the tab toward
you.
Transferring Data to or from Another Scanner or PC
You can transfer the programmed data to and from another 0609 scanner using a connecting cable
which has 1/8-inch stereo (TRS) phone plugs on both ends (not supplied). Connect the cable between
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each scanner’s PC/IF jacks. See “Cloning the Programmed Data”. You can also upload or download
the programmed data to or from a PC using an optional USB cable and application software.
QUICK START
To help familiarize yourself with the scanner’s functions, keypad, and available frequencies, you can
utilize one of these four features before you begin programming the scanner.
Spectrum Sweeper – searches nearby strong signals quickly. See “Spectrum Sweeper”.
Preprogrammed Search Banks – allow you to listen to frequencies and decide which frequencies you
want to store when you are ready to program the scanner. See “Searching a Preprogrammed
Frequency Range”.
Manual Tuning – allows you to manually move through the entire range of available frequencies.
(See “Specifications” for a list of the available frequency ranges.)
Weather Radio – allows you to listen to NOAA weather broadcasts without programming. See
“Listening to the Weather Band”.
Understanding Your Scanner’s Modes
You can program each channel with any of seven receive modes (AM, FM, CT, DC, MO, ED, and LT).
Each receive mode affects how your scanner operates when scanning and receiving transmissions.
Notes:
. Trunked modes (MO, ED, and LT) can only be selected for frequencies above 137 MHz.
. Your scanner’s closed mode lets you hear only those trunking talkgroups you specify. For more
information, see “Open and Closed Modes”.
AM mode
The AM mode sets the scanner to receive transmissions using amplitude modulation (AM),
primarily used for aircraft, military, some amateur radio, and some government transmissions.
(Refer to “Specifications” for a list of the frequencies covered.) When the scanner receives a
transmission on a channel set to the AM mode, it always stops on the transmission.
FM mode
The FM mode sets the scanner to receive transmissions using frequency modulation (FM), used for
most public safety transmissions, as well as broadcast, business, and amateur radio transmissions.
When the scanner receives a transmission on a channel set to the FM mode, it always stops on the
transmission.
CTCSS (CT) mode
CTCSS mode sets the scanner to receive transmissions using frequency modulation (FM) with
Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System (CTCSS) subaudible tone codes. CTCSS allows multiple
users to share a single radio frequency without hearing each other’s transmissions. In your 0609
scanner, the CTCSS feature can be used to block the reception of transmissions on shared channel to
only those that use the CTCSS mode also features a Code Search setting that allows you to instantly
display and store unknown codes into the channel memory. CTCSS tones can sometimes be heard as
a low “hum” in the background of a voice transmission.
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DCS (DC) mode
DCS mode sets the scanner to receive transmissions using frequency modulation (FM) with Digital
Coded Squelch (DCS) subaudible data signaling. DCS is very similar to CTCSS, except that a digital
code is transmitted instead of an audio tone. Like CTCSS, DCS allows multiple users to share a
single radio frequency without hearing each other’s transmissions. In your 0609 scanner, the DCS
feature can be used to block the reception of transmissions on a shared channel to only those that
use the DCS tone that you have specified. DCS mode also features a Code Search setting that allows
you to instantly display and store unknown codes into the channel memory. DCS data can
sometimes be heard as a low “purring” sound in the background of a voice transmission. Some DCS
systems transmit a special “turn off code” at the end of each transmission. The turn off code causes a
properly equipped receiver to mute before the transmission ends, eliminating the “squelch tail”
burst of noise the commonly occurs when the signal is lost.
Motorola mode
You can set your scanner so it decodes the talk group IDs used with Motorola trunking systems. This
setting is called the Motorola mode.
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 talkgroup.
For example, the east side patrol officers might all be assigned to talkgroup 2160. One channel in
the system is continuously transmitting data that identifies which talkgroups are active on which
channel. In addition, this talkgroup information is also transmitted as subaudible data on each
active channel.
When the scanner receives a transmission on a channel set to the Motorola mode, it first decodes the
talkgroup ID data included with the transmission. In the open mode, the scanner stops on the
transmission and displays the talkgroup ID on the bottom line of the display. In the closed mode, the
scanner only stops on the transmission if the talkgroup ID matches a talkgroup ID that you have
stored in the bank’s talkgroup ID list and have not locked out.
Motorola trunking systems come in three categories: Type I, Type II, and Type I/II Hybrid. Each
category displays and uses talkgroup IDs in slightly different ways.
Motorola Type II IDs are in the form FFF-SS, where;
FFF=Fleet ID
SS=Subfleet ID
Type I systems are usually organized with different user groups assigned to different fleets.
Notes:
. For example, a valid fleet-subfleet ID identifying all detectives within a police department might
be 000-12, where 000 identifies all police users and 12 identifies the Detective division.
. Tuning the scanner to an active control channel while in Motorola mode will display the Motorola
System. ID and the approximate control channel message decode success rate. This information can
help you identify the Motorola trunking system that you are monitoring and the receive quality of
the control channel signal.
To properly map the raw Type I data to the correct fleet-subfleet format, you must program the
correct fleet map into the scanner. Fleet map information is widely available on the Internet for
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most Type I systems in use.
Type II system talkgroups are identified by a 5-digit number. Valid talkgroup IDs are divisible by 16.
If you try to enter an invalid talkgroup ID, the scanner rounds the ID down to the next valid ID.
Type I/II hybrid systems use both fleet-subfleet and 5-digit formats for talkgroup IDs.
Note: If the scanner decodes control channel data while receiving transmissions from a Motorola
trunking system, COTRL appears on the bottom line of the display.
EDACS mode
You can set your scanner so it decodes the talkgroup IDs used with EDACS (GE/Ericsson) trunking
systems. This setting is called the EDACS mode.
EDACS systems are trunking systems used primarily by business or private communications
service providers, as well as by some public safety organizations. EDACS systems transmit active
talkgroup information only on a dedicated control channel.
EDACS frequencies are organized in a specific order. Each frequency is assigned a Logical Channel
Number (LCN). For the scanner to correctly switch to an active frequency, you must program the
frequencies in LCN order, starting with Memory 01. EDACS talkgroup IDs are entered as a 4-digit
decimal number from 0001 to 2047 or AFS (Agency Fleet Subfleet) number from 00-001 to 15-157.
When there is activity on an EDACS system, that information is sent out on the control channel.
The scanner decodes the ID for the active talkgroup. In the open mode, the scanner then goes to the
transmission and displays the talkgroup 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 have 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. If you are having trouble scanning an EDACS system, try manually
selecting the data channel. If you are getting good reception, the scanner will indicate talkgroup
CTL-01. Try changing your location or using an outdoor antenna to improve reception.
LTR mode
You can set your scanner so it decodes the talkgroup IDs used with LTR systems. This setting is
called the LTR mode.
LTR frequencies are organized in a specific order. Each frequency is assigned a Home Repeater
Number (HR). For the scanner to correctly switch to an active frequency, you must program the
frequencies in HR order, starting with Memory X01 in the selected bank.
Your 0609 scanner features a new tool to help you determine the correct channel mapping for LTR
system frequencies. The scanner’s LTR Repeater Finder displays the current Home Repeater when
monitoring LTR transmissions in manual mode.
To determine the correct Home Repeater programming, enter the system channels of an LTR system
in any order. Be sure to program the mode for each LTR channel to LT. Listen to each channel one at
a time in manual mode and watch for the decoded LTR data at the bottom of the scanner’s display.
When an LTR transmission occurs, you should see the LTR talkgroup information on the bottom line
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of the display, and a number preceded by “R” in the bottom right hand corner (i.e., R12). The “R”
number is the Home Repeater number that the current transmission is occurring on. To correctly
program this Home Repeater number into your scanner, be sure that the channel number in the
bank is equal to the number that is displayed after the “R”. For example, if you see R12 displayed on
a particular LTR frequency, that frequency needs to be programmed into Channel 12 of the current
bank in order to track the LTR system activity properly.
LTR systems are trunking systems used primarily by business or private communications service
providers, such as taxicabs, delivery trucks, and repair services. These systems encode all trunking
information as digital subaudible data that accompanies each transmission. Users on an LTR
system are assigned to specific talkgroups, which are identified by the radio as six-digit numbers.
These numbers are in the form AHHUUU, where:
A=Area code (0 or 1)
H=Home repeater (01 through 20)
U=User ID (000 through 254)
When the scanner receives a transmission on a channel set to the LTR mode, it first decodes the LTR
data included with the transmission. In the open mode, the scanner stops on the transmission and
displays the talkgroup ID on the bottom line of the display. In the closed mode, the scanner only
stops on the transmission if the LTR data matches a talkgroup ID that you have stored in the bank’s
talkgroup ID list and have not locked out.
LTR systems are frequently programmed so that each radio has a unique ID code.
Open and Closed Modes
You can set your scanner to change the way it receives signals. These settings, called open mode and
closed mode, affect how the scanner receives signals from communications systems that use some
type of closed squelch (such as Motorola, EDACS, and LTR systems).
Notes:
. In open mode, you hear all active talkgroups except those you specifically exclude, making it easy
to hear everything going on. In closed mode, you hear only those talkgroups you specify. This makes
it easy to listen only to talkgroups you are interested in and exclude others.
. When you select a system voice channel manually, any transmission opens squelch, regardless of
the current mode.
. When no ID code is programmed into the scanner, it receives the signal in MO, ED, or LT mode. In
open mode, the scanner stops on any transmission. If the ID is stored, the text tag appears on the
display. Otherwise, the talkgroup ID appears on the display. In closed mode, the scanner only stops
on a transmission if the ID is stored.
You can set each of the scanner’s channel storage banks to open or closed mode.
In open mode, the scanner scans signals transmitted in all systems. The scanner stops on any ID
code and only uses the ID list to look up ID text tags.
In closed mode, the scanner stops only on signals that have an ID code which is found in the ID list
for the bank. Also, the scanner scans signals transmitted only under the following conditions:
. When the signals are in the FM, CT, or DC mode.
. When the signals are in the MO, ED, or LT mode and the signal’s ID code matches the programmed
ID code
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You can also select the user or talkgroups you want the scanner to receive in closed mode.
When you set a channel storage bank to open mode, + appears under the bank’s number while
scanning. When you set a channel storage bank to closed mode, – appears under the channel storage
bank’s number while scanning. OPEN or CLOSED appears while the scanner is in manual mode or
while the scanner is receiving a signal during scanning. See “Changing the Open/Closed Mode” for
more information about setting the open and closed modes.
SETTING UP YOUR SCANNER
Turning on the Scanner and Setting Squelch
1. To turn on the scanner, turn VOL clockwise. Multi-system Trunking Scanner appears. After about
3 seconds, you might hear a hissing sound. Then adjust VOL to a comfortable level.
2. Turn SQ fully counterclockwise, then turn SQ clockwise until the hissing sound stops.
3. To turn off the scanner, turn VOL counterclockwise to OFF.
Notes:
. The scanner does not scan if there are no frequencies stored in channels. If the scanner does not
scan and you have already stored frequencies in channels, turn SQ further clockwise.
. If the scanner picks up unwanted, partial, or very weak transmissions, turn SQ clockwise to
decrease the scanner’s sensitivity to these signals. If you want to listen to a weak or distant station,
turn SQ counterclockwise.
. If SQ is adjusted so you always hear a hissing sound, the scanner will not scan properly.
. To ensure the scanner operates properly while in the trunking mode, we suggest you set SQ using
the steps listed above.
. If SQ is adjusted precisely at the threshold where the hissing sound stops, the radio will be most
sensitive to very weak signals. The radio may also receive unwanted noise or signals that are too
weak to understand. Most users prefer to position the squelch control a little bit past the point of
threshold to avoid receiving noise or signals that are too weak to understand.
Storing Known Frequencies into Channels
Follow these steps to store frequencies into channels.
Notes:
. If you are storing frequencies for an EDACS system, you must store them in order, with the first
frequency in channel 1 for the current bank. For example, if you want to store frequency of 150.0100,
150.0200, 150.0300, and 150.0400 MHz, you must store them in Channels 1, 2, 3, and 4 respectively.
. When M appears on the display, you can use FUNC and the arrow keys to select your desired bank
and channel number.
1. Press MANUAL, enter the bank (0-9) and channel number (00-99) where you want to store a
frequency, then press MANUAL again. M and the bank and channel number appear at the 2nd line
left end of the display (for example: M000).
Notes:
. Press FUNC. Then press /¥ or ¥/. The bank number moves in the direction of the arrow pressed.
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. Press FUNC. Then hold down /¥ or ¥/. The bank number moves continuously in the assigned
direction.
. Press /¥. The channel number moves upward one by one. Or, press ¥/. The channel number moves
downward one by one.
2. Press PGM. M changes to P.
3. Use the number keys and ./DELAY to enter the frequency (including the decimal point) you want
to store.
If you make a mistake, press CL to delete a single digit or press and hold CL about 2 seconds to
delete all digits.
4. Press ENTER to store the frequency into the channel.
Notes:
. If you made a mistake in Step 3, Invalid Freq. briefly appears and the scanner beeps when you
press ENTER. Start again from Step 3.
. Your scanner automatically rounds the entered frequency to the nearest valid frequency. For
example, if you enter a frequency of 151.553, your scanner accepts it as 151.550.
. All scanners tune by steps. Your scanner uses steps consistent with the latest US or worldwide
standards. If you enter a non-valid step frequency, any scanner will tune to the next step. Some
scanner designs do this without showing the correct step in the display. This scanner will show the
actual tuned frequency in the display. Because steps are so close together, the audio quality will not
be affected by the offset.
. After a transmission, the scanner automatically pauses for 2 seconds on this channel before
proceeding to the next active transmission. Press ./DELAY to turn the delay function off or on. See
“Using Delay”. The scanner stores this setting in the channel.
. If you try to enter a frequency which is already stored in the same bank, the scanner sounds the
notice tone 3 times after you press ENTER. Dupl.Freq. ChXXX appears. If you want to copy the
duplicate frequency anyway, press ENTER, or if not, press CL to cancel.
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 PGM then repeat steps 3 through
6.
CTCSS AND DCS
Your 0609 scanner features an advanced, DSP based CTCSS and DCS decoder. CTCSS and DCS
allow you to program frequencies into your scanner that are used by more than one group in your
area and listen only to the group that is of interest to you by specifying the group’s specific CTCSS or
DCS code. CTCSS and DCS can also help reduce instances where interfering signals cause your
scanner to stop on one channel.
There are two ways you can program your scanner to operate with CTCSS and DCS. If you know the
CTCSS or DCS code that is used on a particular frequency, you can manually enter the code when
you are programming the scanner, or any time afterwards.
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You can also set a special search code up that will instantly decode the CTCSS or DCS code on a
received transmission. Channels programmed with the search code will receive all traffic on the
channel, and will instantly decode and display any CTCSS or DCS code that is found with the
transmission. You can then store the found code in the channel memory with one keystroke.
This section of the manual describes the process for configuring a memory channel for CTCSS or
DCS operation and manually programming known code. For more information on using the CTCSS
and DCS feature while scanning, see “Using CTCSS and DCS”.
To program channel memories for CTCSS or DCS operation, follow these steps:
1. First, enter a conventional frequency. See “Storing Known Frequencies into Channels”.
2. Once you have entered the frequency, press MODE until the desired mode appears in the 2nd line
corner of the display. Use CT for CTCSS, and DC for DCS.
3. By default, the search code (indicated with Code Search in the bottom of the display) is
programmed. To program a specific code, press FUNC, MODE, and then use the arrow keys to scroll
to the desired CTCSS or DCS code. You can also use the keypad to enter the code manually. Note
that the scanner will automatically fill the code field as you enter the code.
4. Once the desired code is selected, press ENTER to store the code in the channel memory.
5. It is possible to program memory channels for CTCSS or DCS operation at any time. Simply place
the scanner in program mode, navigate to the channel you wish to change, and follow the steps
above.
6. When stopped on an active conventional channel while scanning, you can press MODE to cycle
through the valid modes for that channel, including CTCSS and DCS. This will reset any stored CT
or DC code to the search code, allowing you to easily check for other CT or DC codes that may be
present on the frequency.
Note: CTCSS, DCS and digital voice all operate independently of each other. If a channel is
configured for CTCSS or DCS, it will not be able to decode digital transmissions. Use the FM mode
when mixed analog and digital voice reception is desired.
CTCSS Code Table:
67.0 Hz 94.8 Hz 131.8 Hz 171.3 Hz 203.5 Hz
69.3 Hz 97.4 Hz 136.5 Hz 173.8 Hz 206.5 Hz
71.9 Hz 100.0 Hz 141.3 Hz 177.3 Hz 210.7 Hz
74.4 Hz 103.5 Hz 146.2 Hz 179.9 Hz 218.1 Hz
77.0 Hz 107.2 Hz 151.4 Hz 183.5 Hz 225.7 Hz
79.7 Hz 110.9 Hz 156.7 Hz 186.2 Hz 229.1 Hz
82.5 Hz 114.8 Hz 159.8 Hz 189.9 Hz 233.6 Hz
85.4 Hz 118.8 Hz 162.2 Hz 192.8 Hz 241.8 Hz
88.5 Hz 123.0 Hz 165.5 Hz 196.6 Hz 250.3 Hz
91.5 Hz 127.3 Hz 167.9 Hz 199.5 Hz 254.1 Hz
DCS Code Tabel:
006 050 125 174 255 343 445 526 703
007 051 131 205 261 346 446 532 712
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015 053 132 212 263 351 452 546 723
017 054 134 214 265 356 454 565 731
021 065 141 223 266 364 455 606 732
023 071 143 225 271 365 462 612 734
025 072 145 226 274 371 464 624 743
026 073 152 243 306 411 465 627 754
031 074 155 244 311 412 466 631
032 114 156 245 315 413 503 632
036 115 162 246 325 423 506 654
043 116 165 251 331 431 516 662
047 122 172 252 332 432 523 664
Storing Trunking Frequencies into Channels
1. Press PGM and FUNC then /¥ or ¥/ to select the desired bank to program.
2. Press TRUNK to enter into trunking mode.
3. Repeatedly press MODE to select Motorola, EDACS, or LTR.
4. Press PGM and select the channel number using /¥ or ¥/.
5. Enter the UHF trunking frequency and press ENTER.
6. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 to enter the other trunking group frequencies for EDACS or additional
control channel frequencies for Motorola systems.
7. If necessary, press MODE to change the receiving mode.
Storing Text Tags
You can customize your scanner by storing text tags (up to 16 characters) for easy identification of
channel transmissions, trunk IDs, or banks.
Assigning a Text Tag to a Channel
1. Press MANUAL, enter the channel number where you want to enter the text, then press
MANUAL again. M and the bank and channel number appear at the 2nd line of the display (for
example: M100).
2. Press PGM. M changes to P.
3. Press TEXT. The cursor appears at the fourth line.
4. Enter the text using the numeral keys (see “Text Input Chart”).
Note: If you make a mistake, press /¥ or ¥/ to move to the character you want to change.
For example, to identify amateur (ham) radio transmissions in the 6 meter range, input “HAM 6m”
as follows:
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. “H” is the second letter associated with 4 on the keypad. Press 4 then 2.
. “A” is the first letter associated with 2 on the keypad. Press 2 then 1.
. “M” is the first letter associated with 6 on the keypad. Press 6 then 1.
. A space is entered by pressing ./DELAY.
. “6” is the sixth number associated with 1 on the keypad. Press 1 then 6.
. “m” is the first letter associated with 6 on the keypad. Press 6 and FUNC (for the lower case set),
then press 1.
5. Press ENTER to input the text.
Assigning a Text Tag to a Group ID
1. Press PGM.
2. Press TRUNK.
3. Press FUNC then /¥ or ¥/ to select the desired bank.
4. Press TRUNK to select the desired sub-bank.
5. Press or hold down /¥ or ¥/ to select the desired group ID.
6. Press TEXT then enter the tag using the keypad. (See “Text Input Chart”).
7. Press ENTER to store.
Assigning a Text Tag to a Bank
1. Press PGM.
2. Press FUNC then press bank number. Bank X (0 through 9) selected. Fn+CLR to delete all
frequencies, TEXT to edit tag appears.
3. Press TEXT, then enter the text using the keypad.
4. Press ENTER to store.
Text Input Chart
Notes:
. To access the numbers, after you press TEXT (when you assign the text tag to a channel) or you
press FUNC and bank number (when you assign the text tag to a bank), press 1. Then press the
desired number you want to enter.
. To enter lowercase character or a character from the second set for the key 0, press FUNC after
pressing the first numeral key.
PRESSED CHARACTERS
1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
2 A B C
2 then FUNC a b c
3 D E F
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3 then FUNC d e f
4 G H I
4 then FUNC g h i
5 J K L
5 then FUNC j k l
6 M N O
6 then FUNC m n o
7 P Q R S
7 then FUNC p q r s
8 T U V
8 then FUNC t u v
9 W X Y Z
9 then FUNC w x y z
0 . - # _ @ + * & / ‘
0 then FUNC $ % ! ^ ( ) ? ~ ‘ ^
•/DELAY Space
CL Back Space
FINDING AND STORING ACTIVE FREQUENCIES
You can search for transmissions in the scanner’s preprogrammed search bank. The search bank is
divided into eight search bands. You can change the search range of Bank SR7 manually by setting
the lower and higher ends of the search range.
Notes:
. You can use the scanner’s delay feature while searching the search bank. See “Using Delay”.
. The scanner does not search locked-out frequencies while searching ranges. See “locking out
Channels or Frequencies”.
Searching a Preprogrammed Frequency Range
The scanner contains these preprogrammed search ranges, stored in the search bank (SR0-SR7)
Bank Band
SR0 Marine
SR1 CB
SR2 FRS/GMRS/MURS
SR3 Public Safety
SR4 Aircraft
SR5 Amateur Bands
SR6 Railroad
SR7 Limit search (User changeable)
Follow these steps to select preprogrammed search bands and search them for active frequencies:
1. Repeatedly press SEARCH to select your desired search bank (SR0, SR1, SR2, SR3, SR4, SR5,
SR6, or SR7).
2. In the marine, CB, and FRS/GMRS/MURS bands, you can directly select a channel or search
through the band. When MAN appears at the right of the fourth line, you can directly select a
channel (refer to “Band Charts”). Press the desired channel number while MAN appears to select it.
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You can also change the channels by pressing /¥ or ¥/.
3. Press FUNC then SEARCH while MAN appears. MAN changes to SRCH and now you can search
through the band. Press FUNC then SEARCH again to return to the previous mode.
4. Rotate SQ clockwise and leave it set to a point just after the rushing sound stops. After 2 seconds
(if the delay feature is on), the scanner starts searching.
5. When the scanner finds an active frequency, it stops searching.
Band Charts
Search bank: SR0 Marine band
Receive mode: FM
Channel Frequency (MHz) Channel Frequency (MHz)
01 156.0500 05 156.2500
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 21 157.0500
161.6000
22 157.1000 23 157.1500
24 157.2000 25 157.2500
161.8000 161.8500
26 157.3000 27 157.3500
161.9000 161.9500
28 157.4000 63 156.1750
162.0000
64 156.2250 65 156.2750
160.8250
66 156.3250 67 156.3750
68 156.4250 69 156.4750
70 156.5250 71 156.5750
72 156.6250 73 156.6750
74 156.7250 77 156.8750
78 156.9250 79 156.9750
80 157.0250 81 157.0750
82 157.1250 83 157.1750
84 157.2250 85 157.2750
161.8250 161.8750
86 157.3250 87 157.3750
161.9250 161.9750
88 157.4250
Note: Two frequencies are assigned in one channel in some Marine frequencies. For example,
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157.000 and 161.600 are assigned in Channel 20.
Search bank: SR1 CB band
Receive mode: AM
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 27.0650 10 27.0750
11 27.0850 12 27.1050
13 27.1150 14 27.1250
15 27.1350 16 27.1550
17 27.1650 18 27.1750
19 27.1850 20 27.2050
21 27.2150 22 27.2250
23 27.2550 24 27.2350
25 27.2450 26 27.2650
27 27.2750 28 27.2850
29 27.2950 30 27.3050
31 27.3150 32 27.3250
33 27.3350 34 27.3450
35 27.3550 36 27.3650
37 27.3750 38 27.3850
39 27.3950 40 27.4050
Search bank: SR2 FRS/GMRS/MURS band
Receive Mode: FM, CT, or DC
Channel Frequency (MHz) Channel Frequency (MHz)
01 462.56250 02 462.58750
03 462.61250 04 462.63750
05 462.66250 06 462.68750
07 462.71250 08 467.56250
09 467.58750 10 467.61250
11 467.63750 12 467.66250
13 467.68750 14 467.71250
15 462.55000 16 462.57500
17 462.60000 18 462.62500
19 462.65000 20 462.67500
21 462.70000 22 462.72500
23 151.82000 24 151.88000
25 151.94000 26 154.57000
27 154.60000 28 154.62500
29 464.50000 30 464.55000
31 467.85000 32 467.87500
33 467.90000 34 467.92500
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Search bank: SR3 Public Safety band
Receive Mode: FM, CT, or DC
Group Frequency (MHz) Step (kHz)
0 33.420-33.980 10
37.020-37.420 10
39.020-39.980 10
42.020-42.940 10
44.620-45.860 10
45.880
45.900
45.940-46.060 10
46.080-46.500 10
1 151.820-151.940 7.5
153.770-154.130 7.5
154.145-154.445 7.5
154.570
154.600
154.650-154.770 7.5
154.785-154.950 7.5
155.010-155.370 7.5
155.415-155.700 7.5
155.730-156.210 7.5
158.730-159.210 7.5
166.250
170.150
2 453.0375-453.9625 6.25
458.0375-458.9625 6.25
460.0125-460.6375 6.25
462.5500-462.7250 6.25
465.0125-465.6375 6.25
467.5625-467.7125 6.25
3 764.003125-766.996875 3.125
773.003125-775.996875 3.125
794.003125-796.996875 3.125
803.003125-805.996875 3.125
4 849.0000-852.0125 12.5
852.0375-853.0375 12.5
853.0625-854.0625 12.5
854.0875-855.0875 12.5
855.1125-856.1125 12.5
856.1375-857.1375 12.5
857.1625-858.1625 12.5
858.1875-859.1875 12.5
859.2125-860.2125 12.5
860.2375-860.9875 12.5
866.0125-868.9875 12.5
Search bank: SR4 Aircraft
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Receive mode: AM
Group Frequency (MHz) Step (kHz)
0 108.000-117.99166 8.33
1 118.000-136.99166 8.33
2 138.000-143.9875 12.5
148.000-150.7875 12.5
3 225.000-379.975 25
380.000-400.000 12.5
Note: All scanners tune by steps. Your scanner uses steps consistent with the latest US or worldwide
standards. If you enter a non-valid step frequency, any scanner will tune to the next step. Some
scanner designs do this without showing the correct step in the display. This scanner will show the
actual tuned frequency in the display. Because steps are so close together, the audio quality will not
be affected by the offset.
Search bank: SR5 Amateur band
Receive mode: FM, AM, CT, or DC
Group Frequency (MHz) Step (kHz)
0 28.0000-29.7000 5
1 50.0000-54.0000 5
2 144.0000-148.0000 5
3 222.0000-224.9950 5
4 420.0000-450.0000 5
5 902.000-927.995 5
6 1240.0000-1300.0000 6.25
Search bank: SR6 Railroad
Receive mode: FM, CT, or DC
Frequency (MHz) Step (kHz)
159.810-161.5650 75
Search bank: SR7 Programmable limit search
Receive mode: FM, AM, CT, or DC
Note: If you change the receive mode using MODE key, the scanner shows the receive mode for small
caps (ex. fm, am, ct, or dc). If you want to change the default setting, press FUNC then press MODE.
Searching Active Frequencies in a Range
You can program the desired frequency range for a search.
1. Repeatedly press SRCH to select SR7.
2. Press PGM then SEARCH. Enter SR7 Search Range Limits: appears and the cursor blinks L on
the fourth line for the lower-end limit frequency.
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3. Use the number keys and ./DELAY to enter the desired lower-end limit frequency (including the
decimal point).
4. Press ENTER to set the frequency. The cursor moves to U. If the entered frequency is incorrect,
Invalid Freq. briefly appears.
5. Enter your desired upper-end frequency and press ENTER.
6. Press SEARCH to start searching.
7. Rotate SQ clockwise and leave it set to a point just after the rushing sound stops. When the
scanner finds an active frequency, it stops searching.
Note: You can copy and save a frequency into a specified bank, channel, or priority channel when the
scanner finds an active frequency. See “Using Frequency Copy” to save the frequency. The frequency
copy works only in search banks 1 through 7.
You can set Zeromatic on or off by pressing FUNC then 0. Press FUNC then 0 again to reverse the
Zeromatic setting. Whenever this feature is turned on, Zeromatic ON. briefly appears then ZM
appears at the right of the third line and the scanner stops at the correct frequency. When you turn
this feature off, ZM changes to small caps (zm) and the scanner stops when it detects an active
signal. Zeromatic functions only in search banks 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7.
There are several group banks in SR3 Public Safety, SR4 Aircraft, and SR5 Amateur bands. You can
turn off or on the groups by pressing the group numbers. For example to turn off 0, press 0.
In the Railroad and Limit search bands, press FUNC then press /¥ to start searching up from the
lowest frequency or press ¥/ to start searching down from the highest frequency.
Note: If you press PAUSE while searching, the scanner stops searching and *** PAUSED ***
appears. Press PAUSE again, and the scanner resumes searching.
Using Seek Search
While the scanner is searching, you can use the seek search by pressing FUNC then 7. Seek Search
ON. appears about 3 seconds on the bottom line. The scanner stops at an active frequency for five
seconds and restarts searching automatically. The scanner repeats this operation. While seek search
is activate, S (seek search symbol) appears at the 3rd line.
To turn off the seek search, pressing FUNC then 7 again, Seek Search OFF. appears about 3
seconds.
Manually Tuning a Frequency
You can manually set the scanner to move through all receivable frequencies, or select a specific
frequency as a starting point.
1. Press TUNE. The currently-tuned frequency, *** PAUSED ***, and Fine Tune Mode appear.
2. Use the number keys to enter the frequency where you want the scanner to start.
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3. Press ENTER.
4. Press PAUSE. The scanner starts the tune operation. To change the tune direction, press /¥ or ¥/
to tune up or down. When the scanner finds an active frequency, it stops on the frequency.
5. You can press FUNC TUNE while the scanner is stopped on a frequency in MANUAL mode to
begin the TUNE function from that frequency. For example, if the scanner is stopped in MANUAL
mode on channel 144 with frequency 145.31000 MHz, pressing FUNC TUNE will enter TUNE mode
and automatically set the TUNE frequency for 145.31000 MHz.
Note: If you change the receive mode using MODE key, the scanner shows the receive mode for small
caps (ex. fm, am, ct, or dc). If you want to change the default setting, press FUNC then press MODE.
Listening to the Weather Band
The FCC (Federal Communications Commission) has allocated channels for use by the National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Regulatory agencies in other countries have also
allocated channels for use by their weather reporting authorities.
NOAA and your local weather reporting authority broadcast your local forecast and regional
weather information on one or more of these channels.
Listening to a Weather Channel
To hear your local forecast and regional weather information, press WX. Your scanner scans through
the weather band then stops within a few seconds on the next available weather broadcast.
SAME Standby Mode
The National Weather Service precedes each weather alert with a digitally encoded SAME (Specific
Area Message Encoding) signal, then a 1050 Hz tone. The SAME signal includes a FIPS (Federal
Information Processing Standard) area code, and an event code that corresponds with the type of
alert being sent. You can configure your scanner to operate in SAME Standby mode, where it
monitors a selected weather radio station for SAME alerts for areas you specify. You can program
your scanner with up to 10 FIPS codes for the areas you desire. The National Weather Service
maintains a current list of FIPS codes at http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/.
To configure your scanner for SAME Standby mode, follow these steps:
1. Press WX until you identify the weather station with the strongest signal for your location.
2. Press FUNC, and then PGM to access the FIPS code entry table.
3. Use the /¥ or ¥/ keys to select the desired FIPS code storage location.
4. Use the numeric keys to enter the desired FIPS code, and then press ENTER to store the code.
Press TEXT to label the code entry with an alphanumeric text table if desired. Repeat this process
for all the FIPS codes that you wish to store.
5. Press L/OUT to lock out or enable specific FIPS entries.
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6. Press WX to exit the FIPS code entry table.
Notes:
. Press WX then a number key to quickly review stored FIPS codes. Press L/OUT to toggle lockout
status.
. Your scanner can also detect the 1050 Hz weather alert tone when a weather channel is set as the
priority channel and weather priority operation is enabled. (see “Priority”). In this mode all alerts
are received. FIPS settings are ignored.
. The scanner sounds an alert or beep when it receives the SAME code. If you do not stop the alert
(or beep) for five minutes, the alert stops and the scanner beeps every ten seconds. If the scanner
receives a new message after five minutes, it sounds the alert or beep. To stop the sound and ready
the scanner to receive a new alert signal before the five minute time out, press any key except
LIGHT.
7. Press FUNC, and then WX to initiate SAME standby. The scanner will monitor the selected
weather radio station for alerts with FIPS codes that match the codes you entered in the FIPS entry
table.
Note: The scanner searches the weather frequencies while SAME standby mode when squelch is off.
To exit SAME standby, press FUNC, and then WX.
WX Alert and Beep Tone Confirmation
1. To test the WX alert, press ENTER for more than 2 seconds while SAME Standby appears.
The display indicates the type of message, and the scanner sounds an alert or series of beeps. The
beeps automatically change every 3 seconds.
2. Press any key except LIGHT to stop test sound mode.
Skywarn
Many areas of the country have amateur radio repeaters that have been designated as “Skywarn”
repeaters. During times of severe weather, these repeaters are used to relay reports of severe
weather directly to meteorologists at a local National Weather Service (NWS) forecast office. Using
the Skywarn feature in your scanner, you can easily jump to Skywarn repeater frequency and
monitor these reports, in many cases hearing about severe weather in your area instantly as it
occurs.
This function lets you quickly move to the skywarn channel (channel 999) from any mode by
pressing and holding WX about 1 second. The scanner displays SKY in the third line.
Notes:
. To activate this function, you must program your desired Skywarn frequency into the Skywarn
channel.
. If no frequency is programmed in the Skywarn channel, Not programmed. appears.
Using Frequency Copy
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You can copy a frequency into a specified channel, a vacant channel in a specified bank, or a priority
channel. However, you cannot copy a frequency from the Marine search band.
Copying a Frequency into a Specified Channel
You can copy a frequency into a specified channel when the scanner stops on that frequency during
search mode or manual tuning.
1. Press FUNC then PGM when you find a frequency. Store in ChXXX? appears on the bottom line.
After about 1 second, the frequency to be copied flashes.
2. Press the desired bank and the channel number where you want to store the frequency. The
display indicates the bank, channel number, and already entered frequency (or 0.0000). After about
1 second, the frequency to be copied flashes.
3. Press ENTER. All the conditions such as receive mode and delay condition are copied onto the
channel. Channel Stored! briefly appears. The scanner automatically returns to search mode.
If you try to copy a frequency which is already stored into the same bank, the scanner sounds the
notice tone 3 times after you press ENTER. Dupl.Freq. ChXXX appears. If you want to copy the
duplicate frequency anyway, press ENTER, or if not, press CL to cancel.
Copying a Frequency into an Empty Channel within a bank
You can copy a frequency into a vacant channel in a specified bank when the scanner stops on the
frequency during search or tune mode.
1. Press FUNC then ENTER when you find a frequency you want to copy. Bank 9 Store? appears.
2. If you want to copy the frequency into bank 9, press ENTER. It is stored in the first available
vacant channel in the bank. Or, press your desired bank number to store, then press ENTER.
Channel Stored! appears for 2 seconds. All the conditions such as receiving mode and delay
condition are copied on the channel. After about 2 seconds, the scanner automatically returns to
search mode.
3. If you try to copy a frequency which is already stored into same bank, the scanner sounds the
notice tone 3 times after you press ENTER. Dupl.Freq.ChXXX appears on the fourth line. If you
want to copy the duplicate frequency anyway, press ENTER, or if not, press CL to cancel.
Copying a Frequency into the Priority Channel
You can copy a frequency into the priority channel (see “Priority”) when the scanner stops on the
frequency during Search, Scan, Manual, Tune, or WX mode.
Press FUNC then PRI when the frequency appears. The frequency copied to the priority channel
and the display flashes two times with Priority Channel Pch Stored ! .
Spectrum Sweeper
Your scanner’s Spectrum Sweeper feature provides a powerful new tool for you to rapidly detect,
monitor and store frequencies for nearby radio transmissions. The Spectrum Sweeper feature is
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similar in functionality to portable frequency counters that cost much more than your scanner, but
provides many advantages over typical portable frequency counters. For example:
The Spectrum Sweeper allows you to sweep the entire range of your scanner’s design frequencies, or
you can specify those frequency ranges that you wish to sweep and exclude ranges that you do not
want to sweep. This allows you to omit frequency ranges with constant strong frequency activity,
such as those with paging or broadcast transmitters. Many portable frequency counters will remain
locked to a nearby constant signal, such as a paging or broadcast transmitter, and will not function
properly until you have left the vicinity of the transmitter.
The Spectrum Sweeper feature is more sensitive than portable frequency counters and will detect
transmissions at a greater distance. You can activate the Attenuator to reduce the sensitivity if
desired.
Once an active frequency is found, the transmission is played through your scanner’s speaker, and
you can quickly store it in any of your scanner’s memory locations.
Using Spectrum Sweeper
Your scanner’s Spectrum Sweeper functions when you press and hold SpectrumSweeper for
approximately 1 second. The Spectrum Sweeper function can be set to watch for activity on all band
frequencies or PubSafety frequencies only. To change the all bands to PubSafety or vice versa, press
FUNC then SpectrumSweeper.
All Band:
Band Frequency (MHz)
0 25.000-54.000
1 108.000-136.99166
2 137.000-174.000
3 216.0025-299.975
4 300.000-405.9875
5 406.000-470.000
6 470.0125-512.000
7 764.000-805.996875
8 806.000-868.9875
9 894.000-960, 1240-1300.000
PubSafety Band:
Same as Public Safety search band. See Page XX.
You can also turn on/off frequency sub-bands using the corresponding number keys while Spectrum
Sweeper is active.
Note: Priority mode is not available while using the Spectrum Sweeper.
Press FUNC then /¥ or ¥/, you can change the normal Spectrum Sweeper operation to the Special
Spectrum Sweeper operation. In the Special Spectrum Sweeper operation, Sp. Sweeper appears and
the frequency range is divided by 1 MHz segment. If you lock out 5 frequencies within a 1 MHz
segment, the scanner will skip that segment in subsequent sweeps. See “Using Spectrum Sweeper
with Lockout” below.
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Using Spectrum Sweeper with Lockout
The scanner’s lock out feature can be used to bypass unwanted transmissions while using the
Spectrum Sweeper. Press L/OUT when the scanner is stopped on an undesired transmission. Press
FUNC L/OUT to review or clear locked out frequencies in the Spectrum Sweeper. You can lock out
150 frequencies while searching all bands and 50 frequencies while searching PubSafety
frequencies.
Spectrum Sweeper functions by rapidly sweeping through the RF spectrum in 1 MHz segments. If
RF signal energy is detected in a 1 MHz segment, Spectrum Sweeper will sweep through the 1 MHz
segment in finer steps until the source of the RF signal energy is found.
Certain segments of RF spectrum are used by high power transmitters, such as paging transmitters.
The Spectrum Sweeper can detect these transmitters easily, even at great distances due to their
high transmitter output power. You can press L/OUT when the Spectrum Sweeper stops on these
undesired transmissions to prevent the Spectrum Sweeper from stopping on them in future sweeps,
however, the Spectrum Sweeper will still see their RF signal energy when sweeping through the 1
MHz segment. This will cause the Spectrum Sweeper to execute another fine step search of the 1
MHz segment. Of course, if you have locked out the undesired transmissions, the Spectrum Sweeper
will not stop on them again, however, the overall sweep performance of the Spectrum Sweeper will
be impacted.
Spectrum Sweeper features a special lockout mode that causes the scanner to skip a 1 MHz segment
if five or more lockouts exist in that 1 MHz segment. To activate this mode, press FUNC /¥ while in
the Spectrum Sweeper mode. If a 1 MHz segment contains 5 or more lockouts it will be skipped
entirely while Spectrum Sweeper is sweeping. Use FUNC L/O to review or clear locked Spectrum
Sweeper frequencies.
To clear a locked-out frequency, select that frequency, then press CL.
Scanning the Channels
To begin scanning channels or to start scanning again after monitoring a specific channel, press
SCAN.
Notes:
. You must store frequencies into channels before the scanner can scan them. The scanner does not
scan through empty channels.
. To change the scanning direction, press /¥ or ¥/.
. If you watch the transmission, the scanner shows the receiving frequencies signal level with 5 dots.
The scanner scans through all channels (except those you have locked out) in the active banks (see
“Turning Channel-Storage Banks Off and On” and “Locking Out Channels or Frequencies”).
Turning Channel-Storage Banks Off and On
To turn off banks while scanning, press the bank’s number key so the bank’s number disappears. For
example, to turn off bank 1, press 1. The scanner does not scan any of the channels within the banks
you turned off.
To turn on banks while scanning, press the number key until the bank’s number appears. For
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example to turn bank 1 on again, press 1.
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.
Monitoring a Single Channel/Power Save Circuit
You can monitor a single channel with your scanner by navigating to that channel while in manual
mode. The scanner will receive traffic on the selected frequency.
Your scanner features a power save circuit that is automatically activated any time you manually
select a channel. The power save mode works by allowing the receiver to “sleep” briefly while
waiting for a call on the selected channel. The power save circuit is disabled when the scanner is
tuned to a channel in program mode.
Using CTCSS and DCS
Your scanner’s advanced, DSP-based CTCSS and DCS decoder allows you to listen only to the group
that is of interest to you by specifying the group’s specific CTCSS or DCS code for a certain frequency.
CTCSS and DCS can also help reduce instances where interfering signals cause your scanner to stop
on one channel.
When your scanner stops on a conventional frequency that is configured for CTCSS or DCS, it
checks for a match between the transmitted and stored codes match, the scanner stops on the
transmission and allows the audio to pass to the speaker. If the codes do not match, the scanner
resumes scan operation. If the special “search” code is in use, the scanner will instantly display any
detected CTCSS code if programmed for CTCSS mode, or DCS code if programmed for DCS code.
You can store the detected code into the channel memory by pressing ENTER while the code is
displayed.
For more information about your scanner’s receive modes, including CTCSS and DCS, see
“Understanding Your Scanner’s Modes”. For more information on programming memory channels
for CTCSS or DCS operation, see “CTCSS and DCS”.
Deleting Frequencies from Channels
1. Press MANUAL.
2. Use the number keys to enter the channel with the frequency you want to delete.
3. Press MANUAL again.
4. Press PGM to enter the program mode. M changes to P.
5. Press FUNC.
6. Press CL. The frequency number changes and 0.0000 appears.
Deleting All Frequencies in a Channel bank
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1. Press PGM.
2. Press FUNC then the bank number you want to clear. Bank X selected. Fn+CLR to delete all
frequencies. TEXT to edit tag appears.
3. Press FUNC then CL. Clear entire bank? Press 1 to clear all, any other key aborts appears.
4. Press 1 to clear the selected bank’s all channel memory. please stand by. appears while the
scanner clears all channel memory. Press any other than 1 to cancel clear.
Using Delay
Many conversations might have a pause of several seconds between a query and a reply. To avoid
missing a reply, you can program a 2-second delay into any of your scanner’s channels. Then, when
the scanner stops on the channel, DLY appears and the scanner continues to monitor the channel for
2 seconds after the transmission stops before it resumes scanning. The delay feature is also
available while searching.
Note: Delay is automatically set as the default for each channel when you turn on the scanner.
To turn delay on or off, press ./DELAY. DLY (delay on) or dly (delay off) appears on the display.
Locking Out Channels or Frequencies
You can scan existing channels or search frequencies faster by locking out channels or frequencies
that have a continuous transmission, such as a weather channel.
Locking Out Channels
To lock out a channel while scanning, press L/OUT when the scanner stops on the channel. To lock
out a channel manually, select the channel then press L/OUT so lo changes to LO on the display.
Note: You can still manually select locked-out channels.
To remove the lockout from a channel, manually select the channel and press L/OUT so LO changes
to lo.
Reviewing Locked-Out Channels
To review all locked out channels, press MANUAL. Then repeatedly alternate between pressing
FUNC and then L/OUT to view each locked-out channel. When you finish reviewing locked-out
channels, press MANUAL.
Locking Out Frequencies
To lock out a frequency during a search, press L/OUT when the scanner stops on that 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, L/O Memory
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Full! appears.
. If you lock out all frequencies in one search bank and only this search bank is activated, All ranges
Locked out! appears and the scanner does not search.
Reviewing Locked-Out Frequencies
To review the frequencies within a search bank that you locked out:
1. Press SRCH to set search mode.
2. Press FUNC then L/OUT. The locked-out frequency and Lockout list appear. Press /¥ or ¥/ to
review the list. The locked-out number and the total locked-out number also appears as Lockout XX
of YY. (The tenth of thirty locked out number would appear as Lockout 10 of 30.) If the search bank
has no locked-out frequencies, No Lockout appears. Press FUNC then L/OUT again to cancel
reviewing locked-out frequencies.
Clearing a Locked-Out Frequency
To clear a locked-out frequency, select that frequency (see “Reviewing Locked-Out Frequencies”),
then press CL.
If all locked-out frequencies are cleared within a bank, No Lockout appears.
Clearing All Locked-Out Frequencies in a Search Bank
1. Press SRCH.
2. Select the search bank in which you want to clear all locked-out frequencies.
3. Press FUNC then press L/OUT. Lockout list appears.
4. Press FUNC then 6. Clear entire list? Press 1 to clear all, any other key aborts appears. Press 1 to
clear all locked-out frequencies. List cleared. appears for about 2 seconds. Press any key other than
1 to cancel clear.
Priority
In addition to the 1,000 programmable memory channels, the scanner has one priority channel.
With the priority feature, you can scan through programmed channels and still not miss an
important or interesting transmission on a specific channel. When priority is turned on, the scanner
checks that channel every 2 seconds, and stays on the channel if there is activity until the activity
stops.
Notes:
. The priority feature does not operate while the scanner receives a trunking voice channel or during
trunking delay time. Therefore, the priority check seems random during peak hours.
. 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.
. This scanner cannot set a channel as the priority channel if the channel’s receive mode is MOT, ED,
or LTR.
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. If you press PAUSE while the scanner receives the priority channel, the scanner displays ***
PAUSED *** and stays on the priority channel even after the transmission finished.
To program a frequency in the priority channel:
1. Press MANUAL.
2. Use the number keys to enter the channel number which contains the frequency you want to
program as the priority channel. Then press MANUAL again.
3. Press FUNC then PRI. The display blinks.
To program the priority channel directly:
1. Press PGM.
2. Press PRI.
3. Enter the frequency you want to enter into the priority channel, then press ENTER.
To program a weather channel as the priority channel:
1. Press WX.
2. Select the weather channel you want to program as the priority channel.
3. Press FUNC the PRI.
To turn on the priority feature, press PRI so pri changes PRI on the display while scanning. If the
scanner detects activity on the priority channel, Priority Channel appears. Or if the scanner detects
a weather alert tone in Priority WX mode, Priority Channel! appears for 3 seconds then changes to
Weather ALERT and the scanner sounds an alert tone.
Notes:
. Priority WX is only for receiving a weather alert.
. When the scanner detects a 1050 Hz alert tone, priority WX activates and you receive a weather
alert.
. If you program a weather frequency into the priority channel and the scanner detects a weather
alert tone on that frequency, the scanner sounds the alert tone.
To turn off the priority feature, press PRI.
Changing the Receive Mode
The scanner is preset to the most common AM or FM receive mode for each frequency range. The
preset mode is correct in most cases. However, some amateur radio transmissions and trunked
systems do not operate in the preset mode. If you try to listen to a transmission when the scanner is
not set to the correct receive mode, the transmission might sound weak or distorted.
If you want to listen to trunking transmissions in closed mode, you might have to change the receive
mode.
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To change the receive mode, repeatedly press MODE. The receive mode changes as follows:
AM – accesses the AM mode
FM – accesses the FM mode
CT – accesses the FM mode, CTCSS System
DC – accesses the FM mode, DCS System
MO – accesses the FM mode, Motorola Trunking System (with 4- or 5- digit ID code)
ED – accesses the FM mode, EDACS Trunking System (with 4-digit decimal ID code or 5-digit AFS
code)
LT – accesses the FM mode, LTR Trunking System (with 6-digit ID code)
Note: MO (MOT), ED, and LT modes are not available when the scanner tunes up or down through
the frequency ranges in which the trunking operation is not used.
Using the Attenuator
To reduce interference or noise caused by strong signals, you can reduce the scanner’s sensitivity to
these signals.
There are two attenuator modes in your scanner. One is normal attenuator mode in which you set
the attenuator in each channel or each band/group in the search and tune mode. The other is global
mode in which you set the attenuator only once. This setting is applied all the time in every mode.
Press ATT to turn on or off the attenuator while the channel number is indicated or while the
scanner is searching through bands/groups. When the attenuator is on, A appears top line of the
display.
When you turn it off, A disappears. You cannot set the attenuator while the scanner is scanning.
Press FUNC and then ATT to set the attenuator to its global mode. Global ATT. appears for 2
seconds at the bottom line and G appears. Press ATT to turn the attenuator on or off. When
attenuator is off while global attenuator mode, A appears on the display.
Press FUNC and then ATT again to turn off the global attenuation mode. Normal ATT. appears on
the bottom line for about 2 seconds, then G disappears.
Notes:
. Default setting of this scanner’s attenuator is global mode.
. If you turn on the attenuator, the scanner might not receive weak signals.
Turning the Key Tone On and Off
Each time you press any of the scanner’s key’s, the scanner sounds a tone. To turn the scanner’s key
tone off or on:
1. If the scanner is on, turn OFF/VOL counterclockwise until it clicks to turn the scanner off.
2. Turn OFF/VOL clockwise to turn the scanner on. Multi-system Trunking Scanner appears.
3. While Multi-system Trunking Scanner appears, press 1 to turn on the key tone or 2 to turn it off.
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Using the Display/key Backlight
Your 0609 features a backlit keypad and display for easy viewing and use in dark environments.
There are three backlight modes you can choose from to control backlight activation, Normal mode,
Keypress mode, and first keypress Ignore mode.
With Normal mode, simply press LIGHT to activate the backlight. The backlight will activate and
remain on for the factory default setting of 5 seconds. The backlight continues to remain on while
you are operating the keypad. To turn off the backlight before it automatically turns off, press
LIGHT again.
With Keypress mode, the backlight will light automatically when you press any key on the keypad,
and function as described above in Normal mode. This mode is useful if you want the backlight to
come on automatically when you perform an operation using the keypad.
With Ignore mode, the backlight functions as described in Keypress mode, except that the scanner
ignores the first keypress. This mode is useful when you wish to quickly illuminate the display and
keypad without having to search of the LIGHT key. The first keypress is ignored, and the scanner
sounds the low pitched error beep to remind you that the first key pressed to activate the backlight
is ignored by the scanner.
In any backlight mode, you can press and hold LIGHT for about 1 second to force the backlight on
full time. Press LIGHT while the backlight is on to turn it off.
Follow these steps to change the backlight mode and duration:
1. If the scanner is on, turn it off and back on again. Multi-system Trunking Scanner appears in the
scanner’s display.
2. While Multi-system Trunking Scanner appears, press LIGHT.
3. Press /¥ or ¥/ to select the desired backlight mode and duration. Selecting 3, 5, 10, or 20 sets the
backlight mode for normal operation for the selected duration. Selecting K3, K5, K10, or K20 sets
the backlight mode for Keypress operation for the selected duration. Selecting I3, I5, I10, or I20 sets
the backlight mode for Ignore operation for the selected duration. Press ENTER to store your
selection.
Using the Keylock
Once you program your scanner, you can protect it from accidental program changes by turning on
the key lock feature. When the keypad is locked, the only controls that operate are FUNC,
LIGHT/KEY, SQ, and VOL.
You cannot activate the keylock while you are entering a frequency into a channel.
To turn on the keylock, press FUNC then KEY/LIGHT. Key locked. appears for about 1 second. Key
locked. appears when you press any key after locking the keypad.
To turn off the keylock, press FUNC then KEY/LIGHT. The scanner beeps three times and Key
unlocked. appears.
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Changing the Display Contrast
1. Press MANUAL.
2. Press FUNC then 9. Use Up/Down keys to set contrast, ENTER key saves. appears.
3. Press /¥ or ¥/ to select the contrast.
4. Press ENTER to set the display contrast.
Cloning the Programmed Data
You can transfer the programmed data to and from another 0609 scanner using an optional
connecting cable with 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) stereo phone plugs on both ends.
Note: “CLONE MODE” Incorrect Model appears if the scanner receives data from another scanner
other than a 0609.
Follow these steps to clone the data.
1. Turn on both scanners.
2. Connect the connecting cable to each scanner’s PC/IF jack. ** CLONE MODE ** Press UP to send
Remove cable to exit. appears.
3. Press /¥. Confirm to send data? 1 -> YES Press other key for NO. appears.
4. Press 1 to send the data to the other unit or press any other key to cancel the operation.
The scanner sends the data. To exit the clone mode, remove the cable.
TRUNKING
How Trunking Works
The scanner tracks transmissions that use the Motorola Type I and Type II (such as Smartnet and
Privacy Plus) and hybrid analog trunking systems, plus GE/Ericsson (EDACS) and EF Johnson
(LTR) type systems extensively used in many communication systems.
Trunking systems allocate a few frequencies to many different users. When the mobile unit
transmits a signal, one frequency is chosen from among the allocated frequencies in that trunking
system. The user’s ID talk group is sent with the signal.
To receive trunking signals, you must store all the trunking control frequencies for Motorola
systems or all the trunking group frequencies for EDACS and LTR in one bank (see “Storing Known
Frequencies into Channels”) and input ID codes in the ID memory (see “Storing Talk Group IDs”).
Your 0609 automatically calculates Motorola voice channel frequencies when it decodes the control
channel. This eliminates the need to enter all the Motorola group frequencies.
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The control channels are subject to change depending on the day. Therefore enter all the control
frequencies in the same bank. If you do not know which is the control channel, it is better to enter all
the system frequencies into the same bank.
When the scanner decodes the Motorola control channel and finds the voice channel, the scanner
displays the control channel memory location on the second line, the received frequency with VC
(voice channel) on the third line, the bank and control channel memory location number on the
fourth line and the Motorola ID number on the bottom line.
Note: To listen to the transmission, the mode of the programmed channel must be the same as that
of the trunking channel (MO, ED, or LT).
When an ID code is received, the ID list for the bank is searched, and if found, the text name stored
for the ID appears. If not found, scanning resumes immediately unless the bank is in open trunking
mode.
Notes:
. There might be more than one talk group transmitting at a time in some Motorola trunking
systems. If you set the scanner to manually tune in Motorola trunking mode, you will hear the talk
group on that channel, but the display will alternate between all active IDs.
. Frequency fleet map and talk group information are also widely available on the Internet.
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. Instead of selecting a specific frequency to transmit on, a trunked
system chooses one of several frequencies when the 2-way radio user transmits. The system
automatically transmits the call on that frequency, and also sends a code that identifies that 2-way
radio user’s transmission on a control channel.
Your scanner lets you easily hear both the call and response transmissions for that 2-way radio user
and therefore follow the conversation. For EDACS and Motorola (above 406 MHz range), the
scanner monitors the control channel between each transmission to identify talk groups. For some
Motorola (under 512 MHz range) and LTR systems, the scanner uses the subaudible data sent with
each transmission to identify talk groups.
Setting Squelch for Trunking Mode
Your scanner automatically mutes the audio during trunk scanning when it decodes control channel
data. However, we recommend you turn SQ clockwise and leave it set to a point just after the
rushing sound stops. This lets the scanner quickly acquire the data channel.
Programming Trunking Frequencies
You program trunking frequencies the same as non-trunked frequencies, except that you must store
the appropriate mode (MO, ED, or LT) with each frequency.
Notes:
. You can scan only one type of trunked frequency, either EDACS, Motorola, or LTR in a bank at one
time. You can, however, mix conventional channels and frequencies in a bank.
. If you are programming trunked frequencies for Motorola Type I and hybrid systems, you must
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first program the fleet map (see “Programming Fleet Maps”).
. If you are programming frequencies for an EDACS system you must store them in the Logical
Channel Number order (usually listed as LCN#). For example, LCN1 would go into channel 01 for
the current bank, and LCN2 would go into channel.02.
. If you are programming frequencies for an LTR system you must store them in the home repeater
order. For example, home repeater order 1 would go into channel 01 for the current bank, and home
repeater order 2 would go into channel 02.
Follow these steps to program trunked frequencies:
1. Press PGM and select the bank.
Note: To move through the bank selection faster, press PGM then FUNC and hold down /¥ or ¥/. To
move through the banks one at a time, repeat the sequence of PGM, FUNC then /¥ or ¥/ until you
reach the desired bank.
2. Press TRUNK to enter the ID program mode.
3. Repeatedly press MODE to select Motorola, EDACS (GE/Ericsson), or LTR (EF Johnson) system
to scan. This sets the talk group ID decoding method to be used for the bank.
Note: If you select conventional mode instead of Motorola, EDACS, or LTR, the scanner does not
scan trunked frequencies. Trunking mode not selected, press Mode key. appears.
4. Press PGM to enter the program mode.
5. Enter the desired trunking frequency then press ENTER to store.
6. To enter additional trunking frequencies as subsequent channels in the same bank, press PGM or
/¥ to access the next open channel then enter the frequencies. (See “Storing Known Frequencies into
Channels”).
Note: If necessary, press MODE to change the receiving mode.
7. Press SCAN to start scanning.
Notes:
. If you enter a frequency that has already been entered into the same bank, the scanner sounds an
error tone and displays Dupl.Freq. and the channel number that has been duplicated. If the dual
entry is an error press CL and enter the correct frequency. If the dual entry is intentional press
ENTER to accept.
. You may replace any frequency by selecting the bank and channel, pressing PGM and entering the
new frequency.
If you make an error in the entry process, press CL as often as needed to erase the incorrect data.
Programming Motorola Trunking Systems (UHF-Lo)
You can program the scanner to receive transmissions in the UHF-Lo band (406-512 MHz) of the
Motorola trunking system. You can receive these transmissions by checking the trunking system’s
control channel. You must program the system’s base frequency and offset frequency to do this.
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Note: Base and offset frequencies vary for each type of trunking system. You can get information
about these frequencies for the trunking system you want to scan using www.trunkscanner.com,
other Internet sources, or locally published guidebooks.
If you try to program an offset frequency in the UHF-Hi bands (806-960 MHz), the scanner ignores
the entry.
Follow these steps to program Motorola trunking frequencies in the UHF-Lo band:
1. Press PGM then TRUNK to enter the ID program mode.
2. Press FUNC and press (or hold) /¥ or ¥/ to select the bank.
3. Press MODE and select MOT.
4. Press FUNC then 2. The display indicates Custom Range 1/3 on second line, Base: 406.0000 on
the third line, Offset: 380 on the fourth line and Step: 25.0kHz on the bottom line.
5. When B in Base blinks, if necessary, press the desired Base frequency with the number keys and
press ENTER. Confirm the entry. If it is incorrect, press the number keys again to set the base
frequency. After you confirm the input, press ENTER again.
6. While O in Offset blinks, if necessary, enter the offset number and press ENTER. Confirm the
entry. If it is incorrect, then press the number keys again to set the frequency. After you confirm the
input, press ENTER again.
7. While S in Step blinks, repeatedly press /¥ or ¥/ to select the step number, 5.0, 6.25, 10.0, 12.5,
15.0, 18.75, 20.0, 25.0, 30.0, 31.25, 35.0, 37.5, 40.0, 43.75, or 50.0 kHz, then press ENTER.
8. Press PGM to enter the program mode. Store the trunking IDs into the sub-bank in the same
bank.
Programming Motorola Trunking Systems (800 MHz)
Follow these steps to program 800 MHz band Motorola trunking.
Notes:
. On the 800 MHz trunking band, you can select a base frequency (normal or offset).
. On the 900 MHz trunking band, you do not need to set the base frequency (base, offset, step).
1. Press PGM then TRUNK to enter the ID program mode.
2. Press FUNC then /¥ or ¥/ to select the desired bank.
3. Press MODE and select Motorola trunking mode.
4. Press FUNC then 3. Use Up/Down keys to set 800 MHz Motorola ch plan NORMAL appears.
5. Press /¥ or ¥/ to select NORMAL or SPLINTER and press ENTER.
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. If you are uncertain about the base frequency, use the default setting. The default setting is
normal.
. If you cannot receive with the normal setting, change to OFFset. The base frequency in normal is
851.0125 MHz. The base frequency in OFFset is 851.0000 MHz.
Programming Fleet Maps
You must set the fleet map if you want to receive a Motorola Type I system. Fleet maps are included
along with other information about Motorola Type I systems at www.trunkscanner.com.
Follow these steps to program a fleet map.
1. Press PGM then TRUNK.
2. For each bank you want to program, repeatedly press FUNC. Then /¥ or ¥/ to select the bank.
3. Press FUNC. Then press 8. Size Code Setting appears.
4. 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.
Block Size Code
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
0 S11 S4 S4 S12 S4 S3 S10 S1
1 S11 S4 S4 — S4 S10 S10 S1
2 S11 S4 S4 S4 S12 S4 S11 S2
3 S11 S4 S4 S4 — S4 S4 S2
4 S11 S4 S4 S4 S4 S12 S4 S3
5 S11 S4 S4 S4 S4 — S4 S3
6 S11 S4 S12 S4 S4 S12 S4 S4
7 S11 S4 — S4 S4 — S4 S4
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
0 S4 S0 S4 S0 S3 S4 S4 S3
1 S4 S0 S0 S0 S3 S3 S4 S10
2 S0 S0 S0 S0 S11 S10 S4 S10
3 S0 S0 S0 S0 S4 S4 S11 S11
4 S0 S0 S0 S0 S4 S4 S11 S0
5 S0 S0 S0 S0 S0 S4 S0 S0
6 S0 S4 S0 S0 S0 S12 S12 S12
7 S0 S4 S0 S4 S0 — — —
5. Press ENTER for each entry. If you make a mistake, press CL 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 4.
. 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 CL and begin again at Step 1.
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6. Press SCAN to start scanning.
Talk Group IDs
There are 10 talk group ID banks and each ID bank has 5 sub-banks. Each sub-bank has 30 ID
locations. You can program up to 150 talk group IDs in each bank, so you can program up to 1,500
talk group IDs in 10 banks. When the scanner stops on a transmission in the Motorola, EDACS, or
LTR mode, it checks to see if the ID has been stored. In the closed mode, the scanner only stops on
the transmission and displays its text tag if you have stored and not locked out the ID. In the open
mode, the scanner always stops on a transmission, but it displays the ID’s text tag if you have stored
the ID.
Storing Talk Group IDs
To store a talk group ID, press TRUNK when the scanner stops on a voice channel transmission or
when a talk group ID is indicated in the manual mode. The bottom line indicates where the ID was
stored (as ID save X-XX), then it changes to ID#XXXX. The first X in ID save X-XX is the sub-bank
number (0-4) in the bank. XX is the number of IDs from (00-29) in each sub-bank.
If the ID has already been stored when you press TRUNK, ID was saved appears.
Note: When you try to store more than 150 talk group IDs in a bank, Memory Full! appears. Clear
some talk group IDs in order to store new ones (see “Clearing Talk Group IDs”).
Follow these steps to manually store talk group IDs or to edit a stored ID.
1. Press PGM.
2. Press TRUNK.
3. To select the bank where you want to store the ID, repeatedly press FUNC then /¥ or ¥/ until you
reach the desired bank.
4. Press MODE to select MOT, ED, or LTR.
5. Repeatedly press TRUNK to select the sub-bank.
6. Press /¥ or ¥/ to select the location where you desire to store the ID number.
7. Enter the talk group ID and press ENTER. If necessary, use the decimal point for a hyphen.
8. If you want to tag the ID, press TEXT, enter the desired text tag for the ID. Then press ENTER
(see “Text Input Chart”).
9. To store the next ID memory in sequence, press /¥ and repeat Step 7.
10. Press SCAN to start scanning.
Notes:
. If you made a mistake in Step 4, Invalid ID value appears and the scanner beeps when you press
ENTER. Start again at Step 3.
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. You can enter either a decimal or AFS code for ED (EDACS) IDs. The default setting is decimal ID
entry. When you press FUNC then 2, AFS Format appears for about 2 seconds. Now you can enter
the ID code with AFS format.
If you entered an ID code that is already stored in same bank’s ID channel, Dupl. ID of X-XX
appears. If you want to store the ID code, press ENTER. To cancel the operation, press CL.
Talk Group ID Hold
You can set your scanner to follow a trunking signal that you want to track during scanning. While
the scanner is stopped on a voice channel (VC appears), hold down TRUNK until ID hold ON.
appears.
When ID hold is activated and the scanner receives a voice channel, the scan indication S at the first
digit in the top line changes to H.
To release ID hold, press SCAN or TRUNK.
Turning an ID Sub-Bank On or Off
Follow these steps to turn the ID sub-bank on or off during the program mode:
1. Press TRUNK repeatedly to select the desired sub-bank.
2. Press FUNC then 1 to turn the sub-bank on if it is off or off if it is on.
Follow these steps to turn the ID sub-bank on or off during the scan mode.
Note: This function activates when the receiving channel bank is closed mode.
1. Press FUNC while the scanner is stopped on a voice channel transmission.
2. Press TRUNK. The display indicates which sub-bank is turned on or off. The active sub-bank
number appears.
3. Press FUNC and the number of the sub-bank you desire to turn on or off. For example to turn
sub-bank 4 on or off, press FUNC. Then press 4.
Locking Out Talk Group IDs
1. Press PGM.
Note: You can only lock out talkgroup IDs when the scanner is in the closed mode (see “Open and
Closed Modes”).
2. Press TRUNK.
3. Press FUNC, /¥ or ¥/ to move to the desired bank.
4. Press /¥ or ¥/ to select the ID memory.
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5. Press L/OUT to lock out the ID. lo changes to LO.
6. To remove the lockout from a trunking ID, manually select the ID memory, and press L/OUT. LO
changes to lo.
You can confirm the ID code while the scanner shows the text when the received signal is a voice
channel.
1. Press TEXT while the scanner is receiving the voice channel and indicating the text name. The ID
code appears as MOT: XXXXXX, etc.
2. Press TEXT again to cancel.
Delay Function in ID Indication Mode
You can set the ID delay function separate from the channel delay.
1. Press FUNC then ./DELAY while you are programming the trunked ID. Use Up/Down keys to set
ID Delay. ENTER key saves. 2.0 seconds appears.
2. Press /¥ or ¥/ to select None, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, or 4.0 seconds.
3. Press ENTER.
Note: When activated, ID delay watches the control channel command for the delay time when the
signal disappears from the voice channel.
Reviewing Locked-Out Talk Group IDs
You cannot clear all lockouts from a talk group at the same time.
1. Press PGM then TRUNK.
2. Press FUNC. Then L/OUT. The locked out ID appears. If the ID memory bank has no locked-out
ID, you hear the low beep tone.
Clearing Talk Group IDs
1. Press PGM then TRUNK.
2. Press FUNC, /¥ or ¥/ to select ID memory.
3. Press FUNC then CL.
Clearing All Talk Group IDs in a Single Bank
You can clear all talk group IDs within a bank. This lets you quickly delete all talk group IDs from a
bank if you want to use the bank to store different data (such as a new set of talk group IDs).
1. Press PGM.
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2. Press TRUNK to enter a talk Group ID memory mode.
3. Select a talk group ID bank using FUNC, /¥ or ¥/.
4. Press FUNC then 6. Clear entire list? Press 1 to clear all, any other key aborts appears.
5. Press 1 to clear all talk group IDs within a bank. List cleared. appears.
To cancel the deletion, press any key except 1. The scanner returns to the talk group ID memory
mode.
Changing the Open/Closed Mode
1. Press MAN.
2. Press FUNC then /¥ or ¥/ to select the channel storage bank.
3. Press FUNC then ./DELAY. Bank OPEN. or Bank CLOSED. appears. After that message
disappears, the fifteenth digit on the third line of the display changes from + to – or vice versa.
4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for each bank.
CARE
Keep the scanner dry; if it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Use and store the scanner only in
normal temperature environments. Handle the scanner carefully; do not drop it. Keep the scanner
away from dust and dirt, and wipe it with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new.
Birdie Frequencies
Every scanner has birdie frequencies. Birdies are signals created inside the scanner’s receiver.
These operating frequencies might interfere with transmissions on the same frequencies. If you
program one of these frequencies, you hear only noise on that frequency. If the interference is not
severe, you might be able to turn SQ clockwise to omit the birdie.
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. Use the
search function and scan every frequency range from its lowest frequency to the highest.
Occasionally, the searching will stops as if it had found a signal, often without any sound. This is a
birdie. Make a list of all the birdies in your scanner for future reference.
SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency Coverage:
25.000-26.960 MHz (in 10 kHz steps/AM)
26.965-27.405 MHz (in 10 kHz steps/AM)
27.410-29.505 MHz (in 5 kHz steps/AM)
29.510-29.700 MHz (in 5 kHz steps/FM)
29.710-49.830 MHz (in 10 kHz steps/FM)
49.835-54.000 MHz (in 5 kHz steps/FM)
108.000-136.9916 MHz (in 8.33 kHz steps/AM)
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137.000-137.995 MHz (in 5 kHz steps/FM)
138.000-143.9875 MHz (in 12.5 kHz steps/FM)
144.000-147.995 MHz (in 5 kHz steps/FM)
148.000-150.7875 MHz (in 12.5 kHz steps/FM)
150.800-150.845 MHz (in 5 kHz steps/FM)
150.8525-154.4975 MHz (in 7.5 kHz steps/FM)
154.515-154.640 MHz (in 5 kHz steps/FM)
154.650-156.255 MHz (in 7.5 kHz steps/FM)
156.275-157.450 MHz (in 25 kHz steps/FM)
157.470-161.5725 MHz (in 7.5 kHz steps/FM)
161.600-161.975 MHz (in 5 kHz steps/FM)
162.000-174.000 MHz (in 12.5 kHz steps/FM)
216.0025-219.9975 MHz (in 5 kHz steps/FM)
220.000-224.995 MHz (in 5 kHz steps/FM)
225.000-379.975 MHz (in 25 kHz steps/AM)
380.000-419.9875 MHz (in 12.5 kHz steps/FM)
420.000-450.000 MHz (in 5 kHz steps/FM)
450.00625-469.99375 MHz (in 6.25 kHz steps/FM)
470.000-512.000 MHz (in 12.5 kHz steps/FM)
764.000-766.996875 MHz (in 3.125 kHz steps/FM)
773.000-773.996875 MHz (in 3.125 kHz steps/FM)
794.000-796.996875 MHz (in 3.125 kHz steps/FM)
803.000-805.996875 MHz (in 3.125 kHz steps/FM)
806.000-823.9875 MHz (in 12.5 kHz steps/FM)
849.000-868.9875 MHz (in 12.5 kHz steps/FM)
894.000-901.9875 MHz (in 12.5 kHz steps/FM)
902.000-928.000 MHz (in 5 kHz steps/FM)
928.0125-939.9875 MHz (in 12.5 kHz steps/FM)
940.000-960.000 MHz (in 6.25 kHz steps/FM)
1240.000-1300.000 MHz (in 6.25 kHz steps/FM)
Memory channels 1000
Channel memory banks 10
Number of memory channels per bank 100
Talk group ID memories 1,500
ID memory banks 10
Sub-banks per bank 5
Number of memory IDs per sub-bank 30
Sensitivity (20 dB S/N):
FM:
25–54 MHz 0.3 uV
108–136.99166 MHz 0.3 uV
137–174 MHz 0.5 uV
216.0025–224.975MHz 0.5 uV
225-299.975 MHz 0.5 uV
300-405.975 MHz 0.8 uV
406–512 MHz 0.5 uV
764–960 MHz 0.7 uV
1240–1300 MHz 0.7 uV
AM:
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25–54 MHz 1 uV
108–136.99166 MHz 1 uV
137–174 MHz 1.5 uV
216.0025–224.975MHz 1.5 uV
225-299.975 MHz 2 uV
300-405.975 MHz 3 uV
406–512 MHz 2 uV
764–960 MHz 2 uV
1240–1300 MHz 3 uV
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 +/-10 kHz
-50 dB +/-18 kHz
Spurious Rejection (at 154.1 MHz FM) 40 dB
Scanning Rate Up to 60 Channels per Second
Search Rate Up to 78 Steps per Second
Delay Time 2 seconds
Intermediate Frequencies (IF):
1st 380.8 MHz
2nd 21.4 MHz
3rd 455 kHz
Priority Sampling 2 seconds
Operating Temperature -14 to 140° F
(-10 to 60° C)
IF Rejection
380.8 MHz at 154.1 MHz 60 dB
21.4 MHz at 154.1 MHz 100 dB
Squelch Sensitivity:
Threshold (FM and AM) 0.5 uV
Tight (FM) 25 dB
Tight (AM) 20 dB
Antenna Impedance 50 Ohms
Audio Output Power (10% THD) 170 mW
Built-in Speaker 1 3/8 Inches (36 mm)
(8-ohm, Dynamic Type)
Power Requirements:
Batteries 4 AA Alkaline Batteries
or 4 AA Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries
External Power 9V DC
Current Drain (Squelched) 90 mA
Battery Charge Current 150 mA
Dimensions (HWD) 5 3 /4 x 2 9 /16 x 1 5 /8 Inches
(145 x 65 x 42 mm)
Weight (without antenna and batteries) 8.5 oz.
(240 g)
Specifications are typical: individual units might vary. Specifications and depictions are subject to
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change and improvement without notice.
Initializing Your Scanner
If the scanner’s display locks up or does not work properly after you connect a power source or
install batteries, you might need to initialize it.
Note: This procedure clears all information you stored in the scanner’s memory. Initialize the
scanner only when you are sure the scanner is not working properly.
1. Turn off the scanner, then turn it on again. Multi-system Trunking Scanner appears.
2. Press 0 while Multi-system Trunking Scanner appears.
3. Press 1.
4. Press ENTER. Initializing please stand by. appears for about 5 seconds.
Note: Do not turn off the scanner until the initialization is complete. When the initialization is
complete, M000 appears on the second line of the display. Bank 0 Ch 00 appears on the fourth line.
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.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
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
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transmissions you should never intentionally listen to. These include:
• Telephone conversations (cellular, cordless, or other private means of telephone signal
transmission)
• Pager transmissions
• Any scrambled or encrypted transmissions
According to the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA), you are subject to fines and
possible imprisonment for intentionally listening to, using, or divulging the contents of such a
transmission unless you have the consent of a party to the communication (unless such activity is
otherwise illegal).
This scanner has been designed to prevent reception of illegal transmissions. This is done to comply
with the legal requirement that scanners be manufactured so as to not be easily modifiable to pick
up those transmissions. Do not open your scanner's case to make any modifications that could allow
it to pick up transmissions that are illegal to monitor. Doing so could subject you to legal penalties.
We encourage responsible, legal scanner use.
In some areas, mobile use of this scanner is unlawful or requires a permit. Check the laws in your
area. It is also illegal in many areas to interfere with the duties of public safety officials by traveling
to the scene of an incident without authorization.
GLOSSARY
Frequency – the receiving signal location (expressed in MHz). To find active frequencies, you can use
frequency guides, frequency listings posted on the Internet, or the built-in search function.
Channels – programmable memory locations for the frequencies you want to monitor. Each time the
scanner finds an active frequency, it stops and monitors the radio traffic on that channel until the
transmission ends, then resumes scanning.
Channel Storage Banks – a storage area for a group of channels. Channels are storage areas for
frequencies. Whereas a channel can only contain one frequency, a bank can hold numerous channels.
Talkgroup IDs – each channel storage bank has an associated tralkgroup ID list, for a total of 10
talkgroup ID lists. Each ID list has 5 sub-banks. Each sub-bank has 30 ID locations. You can
program up to 150 talkgroup IDs in each bank, so you can program up to 1500 talkgroup IDs in 10
banks. When the scanner stops on a transmission in the Motorola or EDACS mode, it checks to see if
the ID has been stored in the associated ID list. In the Closed Mode, the scanner only stops on the
transmission and displays its text tag if you have stored and not locked out the ID. In the Open
Mode, the scanner always stops on all transmissions except those you specifically exclude, and
displays the ID’s text tag if you have stored the ID. For a detailed description of Open and Closed
Mode operation, see “Open and Closed Mode Operation”.
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
The scanner is not working at all. What’s wrong?
The AC or DC adaptor might not be connected. Be sure the adaptor’s barrel plug is fully inserted
into the PWR DC 9V jack. The center tip of the adaptor’s barrel plug must be set to positive. The
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batteries might be dead or need to be recharged. Recharge the rechargeable batteries or replace the
standard batteries.
The scanner does not receive any stations or reception is poor. What’s wrong?
The scanner might need to be initialized. Turn the scanner off then on again, or initialize the
scanner (see “Initializing the Scanner”).
The scanner is on but does not scan. What’s wrong?
The squelch might not be adjusted correctly. Turn SQ clockwise. There might only be one channel or
no channels stored in the scanner. Store frequencies into more than one channel. The keylock might
be turned on. Turn off keylock.
While scanning, the scanner locks on frequencies that have an unclear transmission. What’s wrong?
Some frequencies programmed into the scanner might be the same as “birdie” frequencies. Avoid
programming “Birdie Frequencies” or only listen to them manually.
Warranty
Printed in China
GE-07D-0910
06A07
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