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RadioShack LOGO
PRO-99 500 Channel VHF/Air/UHF/800MHz Handheld Race Scanner
OWNER’S MANUAL – Please read before using this equipment.
20-515
Two-Second Scan/Search Delay – Delays scanning for 2 seconds before moving to another channel, so you
can hear more replies.
Ten Channel-Storage Banks – Store up to 20 channels in each of 10 different banks, to group channels so
you can more easily identify calls.
20 Monitor Memories – Temporarily save up to 20 frequencies located during a search, so you can move
selected frequencies to channel storage later.
Preprogrammed Frequency Ranges – Lets you search for transmissions within preset frequency ranges or
within ranges you set, to reduce search time and select interesting frequencies.
Memory Backup – Keeps the channel frequencies stored in memory for about 1 hour during a power loss.
Triple Conversion Superheterodyne Receiver – Eliminates interference from intermediate frequency (IF)
images, so you hear only the frequency you select.
HyperSearchTM and HyperScanTM – Set the scanner to search at up to 50 steps per second and scan at up
to 25 channels per second, to quickly find interesting transmissions.
Duplicate Frequency Check – Automatically notifies you if you are about to store a frequency you have
already stored, to help avoid waiting storage space.
Tune – Tunes for new and unlisted frequencies starting from a specified frequency.
Priority Channel – Designate a channel to scan every two seconds so you do not miss important calls.
Weather Band Key – Scans seven preprogrammed weather frequencies to keep you informed about current
weather conditions.
Weather Alert – Automatically sounds the alarm tone to advise of hazardous weather conditions when it
detects the alert signal on the local NOAA weather channel.
Lock-Out Function – Set the scanner to skip over specified channels or frequencies when scanning or
searching.
Key Lock – Lock the scanner’s keys to prevent accidentally changing the scanner’s programming.
Two Supplied Antennal with BNC Connector – Select the antenna that best meets your needs. The supplied
stub antenna helps your scanner receive strong local signals and makes the scanner easy to carry and use at
events. The supplied flexible antenna provides excellent reception of weaker signals and is designed to help
prevent antenna breakage.
Liquid Crystal Display – Makes it easy to view and change programming information.
Display Backlight – Makes the scanner easy to read in low light situations.
Three Power Options – Power the scanner from internal batteries (non-rechargeable batteries, rechargeable
Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride) or regular or high capacity Ni-Cd (nickel-cadmium) batteries), external AC power
(using optional adapters), or vehicle battery power (using optional adapters).
! IMPORTANT !
If an icon appears at the end of a paragraph, go to the box on that page with the corresponding icon for
pertinent information.
! – Warning
! – Important thundervolt – Caution
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© 2003 RadioShack Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
RadioShack and RadioShack.com are trademarks used by RadioShack Corporation.
CONTENTS
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Thank you for purchasing the RadioShack 500-Channel VHF/Air/UHF/800 MHz handheld Race Scanner. It
lets you in on all the action in the pits or on the track at the big race. This scanner gives you direct access to
over 33,500 frequencies, including those used by participants and staff at auto races, police and fire
departments, ambulance services, and amateur radio services. You can select up to 500 channels to scan,
and you can change your selection at any time.
Your scanner can receive all of these frequencies:
. 29-54 MHz
. 108-136.9875 MHz
. 137-174 MHz
. 406-512 MHz
. 806-823.9875 MHz
. 849-868.9875 MHz
. 894-960 MHz
This Owner’s Manual also includes the section :A General Guide to Scanning” on Page XX to help you target
frequency ranges in your service area so you can search for a wide variety of transmissions.
FCC NOTICE
Your scanner might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating properly. To determine whether
your scanner is causing the interference, turn off your scanner. If the interference goes away, your scanner is
causing it. Try to eliminate the interference by:
. moving your scanner away from the receiver
. connecting your scanner to an outlet that is on different electrical circuit from the receiver
. contacting your local RadioShack store for help
If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that you stop using your scanner.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) This
device must not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: Mobile use of this scanner is unlawful or requires a permit in some areas. Check the laws in your area.
SCANNING LEGALLY
Your scanner covers frequencies used by many different groups including police and fire departments,
ambulance services, government agencies, private companies, amateur radio services, military operations,
pager services, and wireline (telephone and telegraph) services. It is legal to listen to almost every
transmission your scanner can receive. However, there are some 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 it is not legal to listen to. Doing so could subject you to legal penalties.
We encourage responsible, legal scanner use.
PREPARATION
INSTALLING BATTERIES
You can power your scanner with three AA batteries (not supplied).
Notes
. Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly.
. Do not burn or bury batteries.
. Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type.
. Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or
rechargeable batteries of different capacities.
. If you do not plan to use the scanner for a month or more, remove the batteries. Batteries can leak
chemicals that can destroy electronic parts.
You can use either the black non-rechargeable battery holder or the yellow rechargeable battery holder (both
supplied) to hold the batteries. If you use the yellow battery holder, we recommend nickel-cadmium or
nickel-metal hydride batteries (not supplied).
Warning:
Never
install
non-rechargeable
batteries
in
the
yellow
rechargeable
battery
holder.
Non-rechargeable batteries can get hot or explode if you try to recharge them.
1. Press down on the battery compartment cover then slide the cover in the direction of the arrow to remove
it.
2. If you are using non-rechargeable batteries, place them into the black holder, as indicated by the polarity
symbols (+ and -) marked on the holder. Or, if you are using rechargeable batteries, place them into the
yellow holder as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and -) marked on the holder.
3. Place the battery holder into the battery compartment.
Caution: The battery holder fits only one way inside the battery compartment. Do not force it.
4. Replace the cover.
When Low Battery! flashes on the display and the scanner beeps, or if the scanner stops operating properly,
replace the batteries.
USING AC POWER
You can power the scanner using a 6V, 300-mA AC adapter and a size C Adaptaplug™ adapter (neither
supplied). Both are available at your local RadioShack store.
Cautions:
! You must use a Class 2 power source that supplies 6V 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 adapter that does not meet
these specifications could damage the scanner or the adapter.
. Always connect the AC adapter to the scanner before you connect it to AC power. When you finish,
disconnect the adapter from AC power before you disconnect it from the scanner.
To power the scanner using an AC adapter, attach the Adaptaplug to the AC adapter so the tip reads positive
(+), then insert the Adaptaplug into the scanner’s PWR DC 9V jack. Connect the other end of the adapter to a
standard AC outlet.
USING VEHICLE BATTERY POWER
You can power the scanner from a vehicle’s 12V power source (such as a cigarette-lighter socket) using a 6V,
300-mA DC adapter and a size C Adaptaplug (neither supplied.) Both are available at your local RadioShack
store.
Cautions:
! You must use a Class 2 power source that supplies regulated 6V 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 6V jack. Using an adapter that does not
meet these specifications could damage the scanner or the adapter.
. Always connect the AC adapter to the scanner before you connect it to the power source. When you finish,
disconnect the adapter from the power source before you disconnect it from the scanner.
To power the scanner using a DC adapter, attach the Adaptaplug to the DC adapter so the tip reads positive
(+), set the adapter’s voltage switch to 9V, then insert the Adaptaplug into the scanner’s PWR DC 6V jack.
Plug the other end of the DC adapter into your vehicle’s cigarette-lighter socket.
Note: If you use a cigarette-lighter power cable and your vehicle’s engine is running, you might hear electrical
noise from the engine while scanning. This is normal.
CHARGING RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES
Your scanner has a built-in charging circuit that lets you charge rechargeable batteries while they are in the
scanner. To charge rechargeable batteries, you need to use an AC adapter which supplies 6V (RadioShack
Cat. No. 273-1758) or a DC adapter which supplies 10V (RadioShack Cat. No. 273-1859). Connect a size C
Adaptaplug to the adapter’s cable with the tip set to positive then insert the Adaptaplug into the scanner’s
PWR DC 6V jack
Notes
. Do not overcharge Ni-Cd batteries. Overcharging causes them to get hot and shortens their life.
. Ni-Cd batteries last longer and deliver more power if you occasionally let them fully discharge. To do this,
simply use the scanner until B flashes on the display and the scanner beeps. Then fully charge the batteries.
It takes between 14 and 16 hours to recharge Ni-MH or 7 and 8 hours to recharge Ni-Cd batteries that are
fully discharged. You can operate the scanner while recharging the batteries, but charging takes longer.
IMPORTANT!
The EPA certified RBRC® Battery Recycling Seal on the nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery indicates
RadioShack is voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle these batteries at the end
of their useful life, when taken out of service in the United States or Canada. The RBRC program provides a
convenient alternative to placing used Ni-Cd batteries into the trash or the municipal waste stream, which
may be illegal in your area. Please call 1-800-THE-SHACK (1-800-843-7422) for information on Ni-Cd battery
recycling and disposal bans/restrictions in your area. RadioShack’s involvement in this program is part of the
company’s commitment to preserving our environment and conserving our natural resources.
CONNECTING AN ANTENNA
Connecting a Supplied Antenna
You must install an antenna before you can operate the scanner.
The supplied stub antenna helps your scanner receive most strong transmissions at events and makes the
scanner easier to carry and use. The supplied flexible antenna provides slightly better reception and helps
your scanner receive strong local signals.
1. Align the slots around the antenna’s connector with the tabs on the antenna jack.
2. Press the antenna down over the jack and turn the antenna’s base clockwise until it locks into place.
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Connecting an Outdoor Antenna
Instead of a supplied antenna, you can connect an outdoor base-station or mobile antenna (not supplied) to
your scanner using a BNC connector. Your local RadioShack stores sells a variety of antennas. Choose the
one that best meets your needs.
When deciding on a mobile or base-station antenna and its location, consider these points.
. The antenna should be as high as possible on the vehicle or building.
. The antenna and its cable should be as far as possible from sources of electrical noise, such as appliances
or other radios.
. The antenna should be vertical for the best performance.
Always use 50 Ohm coaxial cable, such as RG-58 or RG-8, to connect the base-station or mobile antenna.
For lengths over 50 feet, use RG-8 low-loss dielectric coaxial cable. If the antenna cable’s connector does not
fit in the scanner’s antenna jack, you might also need a PL-259-to-BNC antenna plug adapter. Your local
RadioShack store carries a wide variety of coaxial antenna cable and connectors.
Caution
. Do not run the cable over sharp edges or moving parts that might damage it.
. Do not run the cable next to power cables or other antenna cables.
Once you choose an antenna, follow the mounting instructions supplied with the antenna, after removing a
supplied antenna. Then route the antenna’s cable to the scanner and connect the cable to the scanner’s
antenna jack.
WARNING
Use extreme caution when you install or remove 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, contact with 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.
CONNECTING AN EARPHONE /HEADPHONES
For private listening, you can connect an earphone or headphones with a 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) plug to the
(headphone symbol) jack on the top of the scanner. (Your local RadioShack store carries a wide selection of
earphones and headphones). Connecting an earphone or headphones automatically disconnects the internal
speaker.
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LISTENING SAFELY
To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines when you use an earphone or headphones.
. Set the volume to the lowest setting before you begin listening. After you begin listening, adjust the volume
to a comfortable level.
. Do not listen at extremely high volume levels. Extended high-volume listening can lead to permanent
hearing loss.
. Once you set the volume, do not increase it. Over time, your ears adapt to the volume level, so a volume
level that does not cause discomfort might still damage your hearing.
TRAFFIC SAFETY
. Do not use an earphone or headphones with your scanner when operating a motor vehicle or riding a
bicycle in or near traffic. Doing so can create a traffic hazard and could be illegal in some areas.
. If you use an earphone or headphones with your scanner while riding a bicycle, be very careful. Do not listen
to a continuous transmission. Even though some earphones or headphones let you hear some outside
sounds when listening at normal volume levels, they still can present a traffic hazard.
CONNECTING AN EXTENTION SPEAKER
In a noisy area, an amplified extension speaker (available at your local RadioShack store) might provide more
comfortable listening. Plug the speaker cable’s 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) plug into your scanner’s (headphone
symbol) jack
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Note: Connecting an external speaker disconnects the scanner’s internal speaker.
UNDERSTANDING THE SCANNER
Once you understand a few simple terms used in this manual and familiarize yourself with your scanner’s
features, you can put the scanner to work for you. You simply determine the type of communications you want
to receive, then set the scanner to scan them.
A frequency is the tuning location of a station (expressed in kHz or MHz). To find active frequencies, you can
use the search function.
You can also search the service-search banks, which are preset groups of frequencies categorized by type of
service.
When you find a frequency, you can store it into a programmable memory location called a channel, which is
grouped with your other channels in a channel-storage bank. You can then scan the channel-storage banks
to see if there is activity on the frequencies stored there. Each time the scanner finds an active frequency, it
stays on that channel until the transmission ends.
A LOOK AT THE KEYPAD
If your scanner’s keys seem confusing at first, the following illustration and information should help you
understand each key’s function.
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Note: Some of the scanner’s keys perform more than one function and are marked with more than one label.
The steps in this Owner’s Manual show only the label on the key appropriate to the action being performed.
FUNC – Lets you use various functions by pressing this key in combination with other keys. When using the
FUNC key, press the FUNC key first, then release it, then quickly press the next key in the function key
sequence.
Hold down for about 2 second, the scanner enters function menu mode.
LIGHT/(KEY SYMBOL) – Locks and unlocks the keypad to prevent accidental entries; turns the backlight on
and off.
(UP)/(DN) – Searches up or down for active frequencies or selects the direction when scanning channels.
< / > -- moves right or left the cursor while text input.
SCAN – Scans any programmed channels. Or, store car numbers and frequencies in the scanner’s channels,
add and delete frequencies from car numbers, display car numbers, and listen to the channel where a car
number is stored.
MAN – Stops scanning and lets you directly enter a channel number. Or, pauses search or tune operation.
SRCH – Lets you search the seven search banks.
WX – Scans the scanner’s preprogrammed weather channels. Or turns the WX alert mode on and off.
1/PRI – Enter a 1, or inputs characters 0 through 9 in text mode. Or, sets and turns the priority function on or
off.
2/DLY – Enter a 2, or inputs characters A through C in text mode. Or, programs a 2-second delay for the
selected channel.
3/L/OUT – Enter a 3, or inputs characters D through F in text mode. Or, lets you lock out selected channels or
frequencies.
4/PAUSE – Enter a 4, or inputs characters G through I in text mode. Or, pauses search or tune operation.
5 – Enter a 5, or inputs characters J through L in text mode.
6 – Enter a 6, or inputs characters M through O in text mode.
7 – Enter a 7,or inputs characters P through S in text mode.
8 – Enter a 8, or inputs characters T through V in text mode.
9 – Enter a 9, or inputs characters W through Z in text mode.
./CLEAR – Enters a decimal point (necessary when programming frequencies) or spaces in text mode. Or,
clears an incorrect entry or returns previous menu.
0 – Enter a 0, or inputs characters . - # _ @ + * & / , $ % ! ^ ( ) ? -> ‘ <-.
ENT (enter) – Enters frequencies into channels.
UNDERSTANDING BANKS
CHANNEL STORAGE BANKS
To make it easier to identify and select the channels you want to listen to, channels are divided into 10 banks
of 20 channels each. Use each channel-storage bank to group frequencies, such as those used by the police
department, fire department, ambulance services, or aircraft (see “Guide to the Action Bands” on Page XX).
For example, the police department might use four frequencies, one for each side of town. You could program
the police frequencies starting with Channel 1 (the first channel in bank 1) and program the fire department
frequencies starting with Channel 21 (the first channels in bank 2).
SERVICE BANKS
The scanner is preprogrammed with the frequencies allocated by car band, Marine, FRS/GM/MU, Police/Fire,
aircraft, and ham radio bands. This is handy for quickly finding active frequencies instead of searching though
an entire bank (see “Searching the Preprogrammed Bands” on Page XX).
Note: The frequencies in the scanner’s service banks are preset. You cannot change them.
Frequency range will add
OPERATING YOUR SCANNER
TURNING ON THE SCANNER/SETTING SQUELCH
1. To turn on the scanner, turn VOLUME clockwise. Welcome Using Race Scanner appears in the display.
After 3 seconds, you might hear a rushing sound. Then adjust VOLUME to a comfortable level.
2. Turn SQUELCH fully counterclockwise, then turn SQUELCH clockwise until the rushing sound stops.
3. To turn off the scanner, turn VOLUME counterclockwise to OFF.
Notes:
. The scanner will not enter scan mode if there are no frequencies stored in channels, or if all channels are
locked out in the channel storage bank(s) that you are attempting to scan. In either of these cases, the
scanner will display All channels Locked out!. See "Programming Your Scanner" on Page XX.
. If SQUELCH is adjusted so you always hear a rushing sound, the scanner will not scan properly. Rotate the
SQUELCH control until the rushing sound stops.
. If SQUELCH is adjusted precisely at the threshold where the rushing 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.
FUNCTION MENU
A menu is indicated when you press FUNC for about 2 seconds. Various operation can be done from this
menu as well.
The structure of the menu is indicated in the following:
1:Display
1:Car# Display (Car number mode)
2:Channel Disp. (Channel number mode)
2:Prog. Ch Data (Program channel data)
1:Easy Car# PGM (Easy car number program)
2:Normal Ch PGM (Normal channel program)
3:Prog.Pri Ch Da (Program priority channel data)
1:Program Freq. (Program frequency)
2.Program Text
3:Tone Data
4:Delay
4:Prog.Srch Data (Program Limit Search Data)
1:Change Freq. (Change frequency)
2:Program Text
3:Tone Data
4:Delay
5:Recall Lockout
1:ConventionalCH (Conventional channel)
2:SR0 Car Band
3:SR1 Marine
4:SR2 FRS/GMS/MU
5:SR3Police/Fire
6:SR4 Aircraft
7:SR5 Ham
8:SR6 Limit SRCH
6:System Data
1:Back Light (Set backlight timer setting)
2:Key Tone (Select key tone on or off)
1:Key Tone On
2:Key Tone Off
3:LCD Contrast
4:Clone To PC
5:On Air Program
6:Initialization
STORING A FREQUENCY INTO CHANNEL
Following these steps to store frequencies into channels
1. To begin programming your scanner, press MAN.MAN appears on the display. Select the desired channel
storage bank and channel, and press MAN to advance to that channel.
Note: For direct channel entry, press MAN, enter the channel storage bank (0-9) and channel number (00-49)
where you want to store a frequency, then press MAN again, For example, Bank 3, Channel 23 is entered as
"323". The scanner advances to the selected channel storage bank and channel, and the channel storage
bank and channel number appear at the top of the display.
2. Use the number keys and ./CLEAR to enter the frequency (including the decimal point) you want to store.
3. If you make a mistake, press and hold ./CLEAR for about 2 seconds to clear the entire field and start over.
4. Press ENT to store the frequency into the channel.
Notes:
. If you made a mistake in entering the frequency, Invalid Freq. briefly appears and the scanner beeps when
you press ENT. Enter the frequency again.
. Your scanner automatically rounds the entered frequency to the nearest valid freequency. For example, if
you enter a frequency of 151.53, your scanner accepts it as 151.5275. Reception of the frequency will not be
adversely affected.
. If you enter a frequency that has already been entered elsewhere in 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 ./CLEAR and enter the correct frequency. If the dual entry is intentional press ENT to accept.
. You may replace any frequency by selecting the bank and channel, pressing MAN and entering the new
frequency.
. You can clear programmed frequency data, press 0 then press ENT.
5. By default, the scanner will configure the channels you enter for a two second delay after a transission is
received. This is indicated by the D character that appears in the top row of the display. If you do not want the
scanner to pause for reply traffic before resuming scanning operation, press FUNC then 2/DLY until D is not
visible in the top line of the display.
6. If necessary, press FUNC then press 4/CTCSS to program the CTCSS code.
Storing Text Tags
You can customize your scanner by storing text tags (up to 16 characters) for easy identification of channel
transmissions.
1. Press and hold FUNC about 2 seconds. Menu appears.
2. Press 2 then press 2 again to enter normal channel program mode.
3. Press channel number then press ENT to select the channel you desired.
4. Press 2 to enter the Program Text.
5. Enter the text using number 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:
. "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.
. "Space" Press ./CLEAR.
. "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 ENT to input the text.
Text Input Chart
Press
Character
Press
Character
./CLEAR
Space
1234567890
ABC
2 FUNC
abc
DEF
3 FUNC
def
GHI
4 FUNC
ghi
JKL
5 FUNC
jkl
MNO
6 FUNC
mno
PQRS
7 FUNC
pqrs
TUV
8 FUNC
tuv
WXYZ
9 FUNC
wxyz
SCANNING 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 v while scanning.
The scanner scans through all channels (except those you have locked out) in the active channel storage
banks (see "Turning Channel Storage Banks Off and On" on Page XX and "Locking Out Channels and
Frequencies" on Page XX).
Turning Channel Storage Banks Off and On
To turn off channel storage 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 channel storage banks while scanning, press the number key until the bank's number appears. For
example to turn bank 1 on again, press 1.
You cannot turn off all channel storage banks. There must be at least one active channel storage bank.
You can manually select any channel in a channel storage 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 navigation 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.
USING CTCSS
When your scanner stops on a conventional frequency that is configured for CTCSS, it checks for a match
between the transmitted CTCSS code and the code that is stored with the channel memory. If 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 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 mode. You can store the detected code into the channel memory by pressing ENT while the code is
displayed.
Programming channels for CTCSS
CTCSS 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 code.
CTCSS 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. If you know the CTCSS code that
is used on a particular frequency, you can manually enter the code when you are programming the scanner,
or any time afterwards.
You can also set a special search code up that will instantly decode the CTCSS 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 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 operation and
manually programming a known code.
To program channel memories for CTCSS operation, follow these steps:
1. First, enter a conventional frequency. See “Storing Conventional Frequencies” on Page XX.
2. Once you have entered the frequency, press FUNC then press 4/CTCSS. CT00:SRCH appears.
The scanner detect the CTCSS code while receiving, the scanner sound a tone and detected code appears
on the bottom line.
Note: If you enter the detected code into channel, press ENT to store the detected code.
To program a specific code, follow these steps:
1. Press and hold FUNC for about 2 seconds.
2. Press 2 then press 2 again to select Normal channel program.
3. Select channel you desired to program CTCSS code, then press ENT.
4. Press 4 to select 4:Tone Data. CTCSS Tone appears.
5. Press 1 to select 1:ON. Qcode00 CT SRCH appears. Then select CTCSS code using ^ or v key.
6. Press ENT to set the CTCSS code.
Deleting Frequencies from Channels
In certain circumastances you may wish to completely clear the contents of a channel. One example would be
to create empty channels in a selected channel storage bank so the frequency copy function has empty
channels available for copied frequencies.
1. Press MAN.
2. Use the number keys and press MAN to select the channel with the frequency you want to delete, or use
the ^ or v keys to navigate to the desired channel.
3. Press 0 and then ENT. The frequency is cleared, 0.00000 appears in the display.
SEARCHING AND TUNING
FINDING AND STORING ACTIVE FREQUENCIES
You can search for transmissions using the scanner's preprogrammed search banks. The search banks
include six preprogrammed search ranges, SR0 to SR5. You can change the search range of Bank SR6
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 the Delay Function"
on Page XX.
. You can set CTCSS when searching any search range, except for SR1, and SR4. The scanner will display
detected CTCSS codes depending on the CTCSS setting. See "Using CTCSS" on Page XX.
. The scanner does not search locked-out frequencies while searching ranges. See "Locking Out Channels or
Frequencies" on Page XX.
. If you pause the search operation temporarily, press FUNC then press SRCH. The scanner will remain on
the frequency that was active when FUNC then SRCH was pressed until you press FUNC then SRCH again.
You can simply listen to the radio traffic on the paused frequency, or perform copy operations to save the
frequency to a channel before you resume your search (see "Using Frequency Copy" on Page XX).
SEARCHING A PREPROGRAMMED FREQUENCY RANGE
The scanner contains these preprogrammed search ranges, stored in the search bank (SR0-SR6).
Bank
Band
SR0
Car Band
SR1
Marine
SR2
FRS/GMRS/MURS
SR3
Police/Fire
SR4
Aircraft
SR5
Ham
SR6
Limit Search (User configurable)
Follow these steps to select preprogrammed search bands and search them for active frequencies.
1. Repeatedly press SRCH to select your desired search bank (SR0, SR1, SR2, SR3, SR4, SR5, or SR6).
2. In the marine and FRS/GMRS/MURS bands, you can directly select a channel or search through the band.
When M appears at the left most position of the second line, you can directly select a channel (refer to
"Search Band Charts" on Page XX). Use the numeric keypad to select a specific two digit channel number
(for example, press 16 to select Channel 16, or 05 to select channel 5). You can also change the channels by
pressing ^ or v.
There are several group banks in SR0 Car Band, SR3 Police/Fire and SR5 ham bands. You can turn on the
groups by pressing the group numbers. For example, to turn off group 2, press 2.
3. In marine and FRS/GMS/MURS bands, press FUNC, and then SRCH while M is displayed. M changes to
S and now you can search through the band. Press FUNC, and then SRCH again to return to the previous
mode.
In all search bands except marine and FRS/GMS/MURS bands, press FUNC and then SRCH to pause the
search. To continue search, press FUNC then press SRCH again.
4. Rotate SQUELCH clockwise and leave it set to a point just after the rushing sound stops. After 2 seconds
(if the delay feature is on), the received frequency appears and the scanner starts searching.
5. When the scanner finds an active frequency, it stops searching, and resumes when the transmission ends.
If delay is programmed with the search range the scanner will pause for a reply before search resumes.
Notes:
. In the aircraft and limit search bands, press FUNC the press ^ to start searching up form the lowest
frequency or press v to start searching down from the highest frequency.
. You can press ^ or v at any time to change the search direction.
. Use ^ or v while paused to increment the frequency one step at a time.
Search Band Charts
Search bank: SR0 Car number band
Group
Frequency (MHz)
Step (kHz)
1
150.9875-152.0000
7.5
152.8700-153.7250
7.5
154.4825-154.5050
7.5
154.5100-154.525
154.5275-154.54625
6.25
154.5475-154.6075
7.5
154.6100-154.6250
460.0000-470.0000
12.5
851.0000-868.9875
12.5
936.2125
937.1500
937.2000
937.2875
450.0000-159.9875
12.5
Search bank: SR1 Marine band
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
157.0000/161.6000
21
157.0500
22
157.1000
23
157.1500
24
157.2000/161.8000
25
157.2500/161.8500
26
157.3000/161.9000
27
157.3500/161.9500
28
157.4000/162.0000
63
156.1750
64
156.2550/160.8250
65
156.2750
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
157.2250/161.8250
85
157.2750/161.8750
86
157.3250/161.9250
87
157.3750/161.9750
88
157.4250
Search bank: SR2 FRS/GMS/MURS band
Channel
Frequency (MHz)
01
462.5625
02
462.5875
03
462.6125
04
462.6375
05
462.6625
06
462.6875
07
462.7125
08
467.5625
09
467.5875
10
467.6125
11
467.6375
12
467.6625
13
467.6875
14
467.7125
15
462.5500
16
462.5750
17
462.6000
18
462.6250
19
462.6500
20
462.6750
21
462.7000
22
462.7250
23
151.8200
24
151.8800
25
151.9400
26
154.5700
27
154.6000
Search bank: SR3 Police/Fire department band
Group
Frequency (MHz)
Step (kHz)
33.4200-33.9800
20
37.0200-37.4200
20
39.0200-39.9800
20
42.0200-42.9400
20
44.6200-45.8600
40
45.8800
45.9000
45.9400-46.0600
40
46.0800-46.5000
20
153.7700-154.1300
60
154.1450-154.4450
15
154.6500-154.9500
15
155.0100-155.3700
60
155.4150-155.7000
15
155.7300-156.210
60
158.7300-159.2100
60
166.2500
170.1500
453.0375-453.9625
12.5
458.0375-458.9625
12.5
460.0125-460.6375
12.5
3
465.0125-465.6375
12.5
856.2125-860.9875
25
866.0125-868.9875
12.5
Search bank: SR4 Aircraft band
Frequency (MHz)
Step (kHz)
108.0000-136.9875
12.5
Search bank: SR5 Ham band
Group
Frequency (MHz)
Step (kHz)
29.0000-29.7000
50.0000-54.0000
144.0000-148.0000
420.0000-450.0000
12.5
Search bank: SR6 Programmable limit search band
Searching Active Frequencies in Your Desired Frequency Range
You can search a specific range of frequencies by programming SR6 with lower and upper frequency limits.
1.Press and hold FUNC for about 2 seconds, Function menu appears on the display.
2. Press 4 to select Program Search Data, then press 1 to select Change Frequency. The cursor blinks L on
the top line for the lower limit frequency.
3. Use the number keys and ./CLEAR to enter the desired lower limit frequency (including the decimal point).
4. Press ENT to set the lower limit frequency. The cursor moves to upper frequency field. If the entered
frequency is incorrect, Invalid Freq. briefly appears in the scanner's display.
5. Enter your desired upper frequency and press ENT.
6. Press SRCH to start searching. When the scanner finds an active frequency, it stops searching.
USING ZEROMATIC
You can set Zeromatic on or off by pressing FUNC then 9 (Z). Press FUNC, and then 9 again to toggle the
Zeromatic setting. When this feature is turned on, Zeromatic ON briefly appears in the display, then z appears
at the first digit of the second line. When searching with Zeromatic on, the scanner will automatically tune to
the correct center frequency (or the step increment closest to the correct center frequency). When searching
or tuning with Zeromatic off, the scanner will unmute faster on a detected signal but the frequency may not be
exact. If the scanner stops on a signal before it reaches the correct center frequency, you can step up or
down to the correct frequency using the ^ or v keys. Zeromatic functions only in search banks 0, 3, 4, 5, 6,
and manually tuning.
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 MAN. MAN appears.
2. Press FUNC then press ^ or v. TUNE, the current frequency appear in the display.
3. Use the number keys to enter the frequency where you want the scanner to start.
4. Press ENT to store the frequency. Use the ^ or v keys to step up and down from the stored frequency.
5. While automatic tuning, press ^ or v to change the direction of the tune. When the scanner finds an active
frequency, it stops on the frequency.
USING FREQUENCY COPY
You can easily copy a frequency into a vacant channel in a specified bank. This feature provides and easy
method of storing frequencies of interest you encounter while searching or tuning.
Note: You cannot copy a frequency from the Marine and FRS/GMRS/MURS search bands.
COPYING A FREQUENCY INTO A VACANT CHANNELS IN A SPECIFIED BANK
You can copy frequency into a vacant channel in a specified bank when the scanner stops on the frequency
during search or tune mode.
Note: If you try to copy a frequency that is already stored in the same bank, the scanner sounds the notice
tone 3 times after you press ENT. Dupl.Freq.Chxxx appears at the 3rd line. If you want to copy the duplicate
frequency anyway, press ENT, or if not, press ./CLEAR to cancel.
1. Press FUNC, and then ENT when you find a frequency you want to copy. Bank 9 (default setting) Store?
appears in the scanner's display.
2. If you want to copy the frequency into bank 9, press ENT. It is stored in the first available vacant channel in
the bank. Or press your desired bank number to store, then press ENT to store the frequency in the selected
bank. Channel Stored! appears for 2 seconds. All the conditions such as CTCSS code and delay condition
are copied on the channel. After about 2 seconds, the scanner automatically returns to search mode.
LISTENING TO WX CHANNEL
The FCC (Federal Communications Commission) has allocated channels for use by the National Oceanic
and Atomospheric 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 on the first active weather frequency. Press WX repeatedly to find the strongest
weather frequency for your location.
WX Alert
Your scanner's WX alert warns you of serious weather conditions by sounding an alarm if a National Weather
Service broadcaster in your area broadcasts a weather alert tone.
To set the scanner so it sounds an alarm when a weather alert tone is broadcast, press FUNC then WX while
you are listening to the WX channel. WX Alert Standby appears.
If the scanner detects the weather alert, it sounds an alarm. The scanner sounds the alert for five minutes
when it receives the weather alert signal. After five minutes the alert stops and the scanner beeps every ten
seconds. Press any key to turn off the alarm. To cancel the weather alert operation, press FUNC then press
WX again.
CAR NUMBER OPERATION
Your scanner is specially designed to help you listen to communications at auto races. Drivers and their pit
crews and corner watchers, pace car drivers, security officers, emergency personnel, track officials, and
representatives of governing organizations such as NASCAR, SCCA, and NHRA all use radios to
communicate with each other during a race. You might also hear transmissions from the news media and
reporters, local police departments, and paramedics and doctors at the local hospital. You can even listen to
transmissions by parking lot employees at the track, so you can find the best possible parking place when you
arrive.
You can store a car number and frequency in each of the scanner's channels, associate one or more
frequencies stored in channels with a car number, and recall any frequencies associated with that car number
by simply entering the number. You can store one car number and frequency, or one frequency by itself, in
each channel (for up to 500 car numbers and frequencies).
For example, if you want to listen to communications between the driver of car number 24 and that driver's pit
crew, you find all the frequencies used by the driver's team by using any of the following options:
. the steps in "Searching the Service Banks" on Page XX
. "Using Tune" on Page XX
. frequencies you already know
Then, you store a car number and the frequencies associated with that car number in the scanner's channels
and display the car number as you scan those frequencies by using the information in "Scanning by Car
Number" on Page XX.
STORING A CAR NUMBER AND FREQUENCY
You can store a car number and frequency in each of the scanner's channels, and you can recall any
frequencies associated with the car number by entering the number. You can store one car number in each
channel (for up to 500 car numbers).
Notes:
. After you store a car number and a frequency, you can store additional frequencies then associate those
frequencies with the same car number. See "Adding Frequencies to a Car Number."
. If you add one or more leading zeros to a single digit car number, your scanner recognizes them as different
car numbers. For example, you can enter 5 for one car number, 05 for another car number, and 005 for
another car number.
. To clear the display (if you make a mistake), press ./CLEAR before you press ENT.
1. Press and hold FUNC for about 2 seconds. Then press 2 and 1. Input Car#? appears.
2. Enter the car number. If the number is one or two digits, enter the number then press ENT. If the number is
three digits, enter the number only. The car number, channel number, and frequency appears.
3. Enter the frequency (including the decimal point) you want to associate with the car number by using the
number keys and ./CLEAR.
4. Press ENT to store the frequency. The car number and frequency are stored in the first available channel.
ADDING FREQUENCIES TO A CAR NUMBER
1. Press and hold FUNC for about 2 seconds. Then press 2 and 1. Input Car#? appears.
2. Use the number keys to enter the car number if the number is three digits. If the car number is less than
three digits, enter the car number then press ENT. The car number and the first frequency associated with
that number appear.
3. Repeatedly press ^ or v until 0.00000 MHz appears.
4. Enter the frequency (including the decimal point) you want to associate with the displayed car number by
using the number keys and ./CLEAR.
5. Press ENT to store the frequency. The frequency is associated with the car number entered.
ADDING A CAR NUMBER TO THE CHANNEL
You can assign the car number after you program the frequency into the channel.
1. Press and hold FUNC for about 2 seconds. Then press 2 and 2. Channel number (and car number if you
entered) appears.
2. Select the channel you want to use to store the car number by using the number keys and ENT.
3. Press 3 to select 3:Program Car#.
4. Enter the car number by using the number keys.
5. Press ENT to store the new car number.
VIEWING FREQUENCIES ASSOCIATED WITH A CAR NUMBER
1. Press and hold FUNC for about 2 seconds. Then press 2 and 1. Input Car#? appears.
2. Enter the car number. If the number is one or two digits, enter the number then press ENT. If the number is
three digits, enter the number only. One of the car number's frequencies appears.
3. Repeatedly press ^ or v to view each of the car numbers you entered. As you press ^ or v, you see all
associated frequencies and 0.00000.
DELETING A FREQUENCY FROM A CAR NUMBER
1. Recall a car number using Easy Car# PGM menu.
2. Repeatedly press ^ or v until the frequency you want to delete appears.
3. Press FUNC to back to previous menu.
4. Press 2 to select Normal Ch PGM. Then press ENT.
5. Press 3 to select Program Car#.
6. Press and hold ./CLEAR for about 2 seconds. The car number clears on the display.
7. Press ENT.
SCANNING BY CAR NUMBER
Once you store car numbers into channels, you can set the scanner so it displays the car numbers you
assigned to the channels as it scans them.
To scan by car number, press FUNC then press SCAN/CAR/CH. It is switches between Car number and
bank/channel number. Scanner's display (top line) changes car number and bank/channel number, too. The
scanner displays Car#, then press SCAN. As the scanner scans channels, the car numbers you stored
appear in channel order, from the lowest to the highest channel.
Notes:
. If no car number is assigned to a channel, No Car# in the active banks. appears.
. If SQUELCH is adjusted so you always hear a hissing sound, the scanner does not scan properly.
When you finish scanning by car number, press FUNC then press SCAN/CAR/CH.
SPECIAL FEATURES
USING PRIORITY
The priority feature lets you scan through channels and still not miss important or interesting calls on a
frequency you select. You can program one frequency into the priority channel. As the scanner scans, if the
priority feature is turned on, the scanner checks the priority channel for activity every 2 seconds.
1.Press and hold FUNC about 2 seconds. Function menu appears on the display.
2. Press 3 to select Program Priority Channel Data then press 1 to select Program Frequency. The cursor
blinks at the second line.
3. Use the number keys and ./CLEAR to enter the priority frequency (including the decimal point).
4. Press ENT to set the priority channel. If the entered frequency is incorrect, Invalid Freq. briefly appears in
the scanner's display.
To turn on the priority feature, press FUNC then press 1/PRI. P:OFF changes to P:ON. The scanner checks
the priority channel every 2 seconds and stays on the channel if there is activity. Pri. Channel and the
frequency appear whenever the scanner is set to the priority channel.
To turn off the priority feature, press FUNC then press 1/PRI. P:ON changes to P:OFF.
DELAY
Many agencies use a two-way radio system that has a period of several seconds between a query and a reply.
To avoid missing a reply, you can program a 2-second delay into any channel or frequency. When your
scanner stops on a channel or frequency with a programmed delay, D appears and the scanner continues to
monitor that frequency for 2 seconds after the transmission stops before resuming scanning or searching.
You can program a 2-second delay in any of these ways:
. If the scanner is scanning and stops on an active channel, quickly press FUNC then press 2/DLY before it
resumes scanning.
. If the desired channel is not selected, manually select the channel, press FUNC then press 2/DLY.
. If the scanner is searching, press FUNC then press 2/DLY. D appears and the scanner automatically adds a
2-second delay to every transmission it stops on in that band.
To turn off the 2-second delay in a channel or frequency, press FUNC then press 2/DLY while the scanner is
monitoring that channel or frequency. D disappears.
LOCKING OUT CHANNELS OR FREQUENCIES
You can lock out channels to force the scanner to skip and ignore any traffic while scanning. You can also
lock out up to 50 frequencies while searching to skip undesired transmissions.
Locking Out Channels
To lock out a channel while scanning, press FUNC then press 3/L/OUT when the scanner stops on the
channel.
To lock out a channel manually, select the channel then press FUNC, 3/L/OUT so L appears in the display.
Note: You can still manually select and monitor locked-out channels.
To remove the lockout from a channel, manually select the channel and press FUNC then press 3/L/OUT so L
disappears.
Reviewing the Lock-Out Channels
To review all locked out channels, press and hold FUNC for about 2 seconds then press 5 and 1. Repeatedly
press ^ or v to advance to the next locked out channel.
Note: If you want to remove the lockout from a channel, simply press 3/L/OUT to remove the lockout.
Clearing All Lockout Channels
To clear all lockout channel(s) as follows:
1. Press and hold FUNC for about 2 seconds then press 5 and 1.
2. Press and hold ./CLEAR for about 2 seconds. Confirm list clear? 1 -> YES. Other key -> No. appears on
the display.
3. Press 1 to clear the all lockout channels, or press any key other than 1 to cancel clear.
Locking Out Search Frequencies
To lock out a frequency during a search, press FUNC then press 3/L/OUT when the scanner stops on that
frequency. The scanner will lock out the frequency and continues searching.
Notes:
. You can lock out as many as 50 frequencies in each search bank. If you try to lock out more, Memory Full!
will appear in the display, and you will be unable to lock out any more frequencies until some have been
cleared. See "Clearing a Locked-Out Search Frequency" on Page XX.
. If you lock out all frequencies in one search bank and only this search bank is activated, All ranges Locked
out! appears in the display and the scanner will not search.
Reviewing Locked-Out Search Frequencies
To review the frequencies within search bank that you locked out:
1. Press and hold FUNC for about 2 seconds.
2. Press 5 to select Recall Lockout.
3. Select search bank and press number key which you review all lockout frequency. Search bank number,
Search bank name, lockout frequency, L/Olist xx of xx appears on the display.
Press ^ or v to scroll through the list. The locked-out number and the total locked-out number also appears as
L/Olist XX or YY. (The tenth of twenty five locked out frequencies would appears as L/Olist 10 of 25). If the
search bank has no locked-out frequencies, L/O List Empty appears in the scanner's display. Press SRCH to
cancel reviewing locked-out frequencies.
Clearing a Locked-Out Search Frequency
To clear a locked-out frequency, select that frequency (see "Reviewing the Locked-Out Search Frequency"),
and then press 3/L/OUT.
If all locked-out frequencies are cleared within a channel storage bank, L/O List Empty appears in the
scanner's display.
Clearing All Locked-Out Frequencies in a Search Bank
1. Press and hold FUNC for about 2 seconds.
2. Press 5 to select Recall Lockout.
3. Select search bank and press number key which you review all lockout frequency. Search bank number,
Search bank name, lockout frequency, L/Olist xx of xx appears on the display.
4. Press and hold ./CLEAR for about 2 seconds. The scanner will display Confirm list clear? 1 -> YES. Other
key -> No.. Press 1 to clear all locked-out frequencies. L/O List Empty appears. Press any key other than 1 to
cancel clear.
USING BACKLIGHT
You can turn on the display's backlight for easy viewing in the dark. Press LIGHT to turn on the light for 5
seconds. If necessary, you can change the lighting time. See "Changing the Backlight Duration" below. To
turn off the light sooner, press LIGHT again.
Press FUNC then press LIGHT to turn on the display's backlight for an extended period of time. To turn it off,
press FUNC then press LIGHT again.
Changing the Backlight Duration
1. Press and hold FUNC for about 2 seconds. Function Menu appears.
2. Press 6 then press 1 to select 1:Back Light.
3. .Press ^ or v to select the desired backlight duration. Selecting 3, 5, 10 or 20 sets the backlight duration.
TURNING THE KEY TONE ON AND OFF
The scanner is preset to sound a tone each time you press one of its keys (except LIGHT). You can turn the
key tone off or back on.
1. Press and hold FUNC for about 2 seconds. Function Menu appears.
2. Press 6 then press 2 to select 2:Key Tone.
3. Press 1 to select key tone on, or press 2 to select key tone off.
CHANGING THE DISPLAY CONTRAST
1. Press and hold FUNC about 2 seconds. Function Menu appears.
2. Press 6 then press 3 to select 3:LCD Contrast.
3. Press < or > to select LCD contrast. Then Press ENT to set the display contrast.
KEY LOCK
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, SQUELCH, and
VOLUME.
You cannot activate the key lock while you are entering a frequency into a channel.
1. To turn on the key lock, press FUNC then LIGHT/KEY LOCK. Key locked. appears for about 1 second. Key
locked. appears when you press any key after locking the keypad, and the scanner sounds the low pitched
Invalid tone.
2. To turn off the key lock, press FUNC and then LIGHT/KEY LOCK. The scanner beeps three times and Key
unlocked appears in the scanner's display.
ON-AIR PROGRAMMING
You can also program your scanner by receiving data transmitted on a frequency your scanner can receive
(called on-air programming).
You can use on-air programming to store the following data into the scanner:
. Channel number (from 000 to 949)
. Frequency (any frequency the scanner scan receive)
. Car number (from 0 to 999, including 00, 000, 01, and 001)
. Channel text tag
. Channel lockout setting (ON or OFF)
. Channel delay setting (ON or OFF)
. CTCSS code (67 Hz – 250.3 Hz)
. CTCSS setting (ON or OFF)
Notes:
. The scanner receives only the data shown above during on-air programming.
. Invalid Freq. or Invalid Ch appears if the scanner receives a channel number equal to 0 or frequency data
which is out of the range of frequencies the scanner can receive.
. Checksum Error appears if the scanner receives a checksum error.
USING ON-AIR PROGRAMMING
1. Press and hold FUNC for about 2 seconds. Then press 6 and 4. On Air Program appears on the display.
2. Default receiving frequency is 154.6 MHz. If you want to change the receive frequency, press 2, and enter
the frequency, then press ENT.
3. To start on air programming, press 1. Ready to Receive appears on the display.
4. Send the data from the PC. Start Program and the data being received by the scanner appears in the order
it is received.
5. When the scanner successfully receives all data, All Data Correct XX finished (XX: received correct
channel number) appear. If the scanner received an error while receiving data, Success = XX Data Error = YY
(XX: received correct channel number, YY: received error channel number).
Notes:
. You cannot use an AM frequency during on-air programming. Do not enter a frequency between 108.000
and 136.9875 MHz in Step 2.
. If the scanner did not receive an end bit from the PC, END does not appear.
On-Air Programming Specifications
Interface
AFSK (Audio Frequency Shift Keying)
Modulation
MSK (Minimum Shift Keying)
Mark Frequency
1200 Hz
Space Frequency
1800 MHz
Data Format
Asynchronous
Data Length
8-bit
Parity
None
Stop Bit
2-bit
Baud Rate
1200 bps
Data Transmission Direction
One Way (Receive Only)
USING CLONE MODE
You can transfer the contents of the current scanner working memory to and from another PRO-99 scanner
using an optional connecting cable with 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) phone plugs on both ends (use RadioShack part
number 42-2420 available at your local RadioShack store).
Or, you can program your scanner using data you transfer from your personal computer to the scanner using
an optional PC application software.
Cloning the programmed Data from Other PRO-99
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 in the scanner's display.
3. Press ^. Confirm send data? 1 -> YES Press other key for NO. appears in the scanner's display.
4. Press 1 to send the data to the other unit or press any other key to cancel the operation.
5. The scanner sends the data. Do not disconnect the PC/IF cable or interrupt power to either scanner while
the transfer is taking place.
6. To exit the clone mode, remove the cable.
A GENERAL GUIDE TO SCANNING
GUIDE TO FREQUENCIES
National Weather Frequencies
162.400
162.425
162.450
162.500
162.525
162.550
162.475
Birdie Frequencies
Every scanner has birdie frequencies. Birdies are signals created inside the scanner’s receiver. These
operating frequencies might interfere with transmission 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
SQUELCH clockwise to cut out the birdie. This scanner’s birdie frequencies (in MHz) are:
Birdies will add
To find the birdies in your individual 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 search every frequency range from its lowest frequency to the highest. Occasionally, the
searching will stop as if it had found a signal, often without any sound. That is a birdie. Make a list of all the
birdies in your scanner for future reference.
GUIDE TO THE ACTION BANDS
Typical Band Usage (MHz)
VHF Band
Low Range
29.00-50.00
6-Meter Amateur 50.00-54.00
Aircraft
108.00-136.00
U.S. Government 137.00-144.00
2-Meter Amateur 144.00-148.00
High Range
148.00-174.00
UHF Band
U.S. Government
406.00-420.00
70-cm Amateur
420.00-450.00
Low Range
450.00-470.00
FM-TV Audio Broadcast, Wide Band 470.00-512.00
800 Band Law Enforcement
806.00-824.00
Conventional Systems
851.00-856.00
Conventional/Trunked Systems
856.00-861.00
Public Safety
866.00-869.00
Trunked Private/General
894.00-960.00
Primary Usage
As a general rule, most of the radio activity is concentrated on the following frequencies.
Note: Remote control stations and mobile units operate at 5 MHz higher than their associated base stations
and relay repeater units.
VHF Band
2-Meter Amateur Band
144.000-148.000
Government, Police, and Fire
153.785-155.980
Emergency Services
158.30-159.460
Railroad
160.000-161.900
UHF Band
70-cm Amateur Band FM Repeaters 420.000-450.000
Land-Mobile “Paired” Frequencies
450.000-470.000
Base Station
451.025-454.950
Mobile Units
456.025-459.950
Repeater Units
460.025-464.950
Control Stations
465.025-469.975
BAND ALLOCATION
To help decide which frequency ranges to scan, use the following listing of the typical services that use the
frequencies your scanner receives. These frequencies are subject to change, and might vary from area to
area. For a more complete listing, refer to the Police Call Radio Guide including Fire and Emergency Services,
available at your local Radio Shack store.
Abbreviations
Services
AIR
Aircraft
BIFC
Boise (ID) Interagency Fire Cache
BUS
Business
CAP
Civil Air Patrol
CCA
Common Carrier
CSB
Conventional Systems
CTSB
Conventional/Trunked Systems
FIRE
Fire Department
HAM
Amateur (Ham) Radio
GOVT
Federal Government
GMR
General Mobile Radio
GTR
General Trunked
IND
Industrial Services
(Manufacturing, Construction, Farming, Forest Products)
MAR
Military Amateur Radio
MARI
Maritime Limited Coast
(Coast Guard, Marine Telephone, Shipboard Radio, Private Stations)
MARS
Military Affiliate Radio System
MED
Emergency/Medical Services
MIL
U.S. Military
MOV
Motion Picture/Video Industry
NEW
New Mobile Narrow
NEWS
Relay Press (Newspaper Reporters)
OIL
Oil/Petroleum Industry
POL
Police Department
PUB
Public Services
(Public Safety, Local Government, Forest Conservation)
PSB
Public Safety
PTR
Private Trunked
ROAD
Road & Highway Maintenance
RTV
Radio/TV Remote Broadcast Pickup
TAXI
Taxi Services
TELM
Telephone Maintenance
TOW
Tow Trucks
TRAN
Transportation Services
( Trucks, Tow Trucks, Buses, Railroad, Other)
TSB
Trunked Systems
TVn
FM-TV Audio Broadcast
USXX
Government Classified
UTIL
Power & Water Utilities
WTHR
Weather
HIGH FREQUENCY (HF) – (3 MHz – 30 MHz)
10-Meter Amateur Band (28.0-29.7 MHz)
29.000-29.700
HAM
VERY HIGH FREQUENCY (VHF) – (30 MHz – 300 MHz)
VHF Low Band (29.7-50 MHz – in 5 kHz steps)
29.700-29.790
IND
29.900-30.550
GOVT, MIL
30.580-31.980
IND, PUB
32.000-32.990
GOVT, MIL
33.020-33.980
BUS, IND, PUB
34.010-34.990
GOVT, MIL
35.020-35.980
BUS, PUB, IND,TELM
36.000-36.230
GOVT, MIL
36.230-36.990
Oil Spill Cleanup, GOVT, MIL
37.020-37.980
PUB, IND
38.000-39.000
GOVT, MIL
39.020-39.980
PUB
40.000-42.000
GOVT, MIL, MARI
42.020-42.940
POL
42.960-43.180
IND
43.220-43.680
TELM, IND, PUB
43.700-44.600
TRAN
44.620-46.580
POL, PUB
46.600-46.990
GOVT
47.020-47.400
PUB
47.420
American Red Cross
47.440-49.580
IND, PUB
49.610-49.990
MIL
6-Meter Amateur Band (50-54 MHz)
50.000-54.000
HAM
Aircraft Band (108-136.975 MHz)
108.000-121.490
AIR
121.500
AIR Emergency
121.510-136.975
AIR
U.S. Government Band (137-144 MHz)
137.000-144.000
GOVT, MIL
2-Meter Amateur Band (144-148 MHz)
144.000-148.000
HAM
VHF High Band (148-174 MHz)
148.050-150.345
CAP, MAR, MIL
150.775-150.980
MED
150.815-150.980
TOW, Oil Spill Cleanup
150.995-151.475
ROAD, POL
151.490-151.955
IND, BUS
151.985
TELM
152.0075
MED
152.270-152.480
IND, TAXI, BUS
152.870-153.020
IND, MOV
153.035-153.725
IND, OIL, UTIL
153.740-154.445
PUB, FIRE
154.490-154.570
IND, BUS
154.585
Oil Spill Cleanup
154.600-154.625
BUS
154.655-156.240
MED, ROAD, POL, PUB
156.255-157.425
OIL, MARI
157.450
MED
157.470-157.515
TOW
157.530-157.725
IND, TAXI
157.740
BUS
158.130-158.460
BUS, IND, OIL, TELM, UTIL
158.730-159.465
POL, PUB, ROAD
159.480
OIL
159.495-161.565
TRAN
161.580-162.000
OIL, MARI, RTV
162.0125-162.35
GOVT, MIL, USXX
162.400-162.550
WTHR
162.5625-162.6375
GOVT, MIL, USXX
162.6625
MED
162.6875-163.225
GOVT, MIL, USXX
163.250
MED
163.275-166.225
GOVT, MIL, USXX
166.250
GOVT, RTV, FIRE
166.275-169.400
GOVT, BIFC
169.445-169.505
Wireless Mikes, GOVT
169.550-169.9875
GOVT, MIL, USXX
170.000-170.150
BIFC, GOVT, RTV, FIRE
170.175-170.225
GOVT
170.245-170.305
Wireless Mikes
170.350-170.400
GOVT, MIL
170.425-170.450
BIFC
170.475
PUB
170.4875-173.175
GOVT, PUB, Wireless Mikes
173.225-173.5375
MOV, NEWS, UTIL, MIL
173.5625-173.5875
MIL, Medical/Crash Crews
173.600-173.5875
GOVT
ULTRA HIGH FREQUENCY (UHF) – (300 MHz – 3 GHz)
U.S. Government Band (406-420 MHz)
406.125-419.975
GOVT, USXX
70-Centimeter Amateur Band (420 – 450 MHz)
420.000-450.000
HAM
Low Band (450 – 470 MHz)
450.050-450.925
RTV
451.025-452.025
IND, OIL, TELM, UTIL
452.0375-453.000
IND, TAXI, TRAN, TOW, NEWS
453.0125-454.000
PUB, OIL
455.050-455.925
RTV
457.525-457.600
BUS
458.025-458.175
MED
460.0125-460.6375
FIRE, POL, PUB
460.650-462.175
BUS
462.1875-462.450
BUS, IND
462.4625-462.525
IND, OIL, TELM, UTIL
462.550-462.925
GMR, BUS
462.9375-463.1875
MED
463.200-467.925
BUS
FM-TV Audio Broadcast, UHF Wide Band (470 – 512 MHz)
(Channels 14 through 20 in 6 MHz steps)
Note: Some cities use the 470-512 MHz band for land/mobile service.
475.750
Channel 14
481.750
Channel 15
487.750
Channel 16
493.750
Channel 17
499.750
Channel 18
505.750
Channel 19
511.750
Channel 20
Conventional Systems Band – Locally Assigned
851.0125-855.9875
CSB
Conventional/Trunked Systems Band – Locally Assigned
856.0125-860.9875
CTSB
Trunked System Band – Locally Assigned
861.0125-865.9875
TSB
Public Safety Band – Locally Assigned
866.0125-868.9875
PSB
33-Centimeter Amateur Band (902 – 928 MHz)
902.000-928.000
HAM
Private Trunked Band
935.0125-939.9875
PTR
General Trunked Band
940.0125-940.9875
GTR
FREQUENCY CONVERSION
The tuning location of a station can be expressed in frequency (kHz or MHz) or in wavelength (meters). The
following information can help you make the necessary conversions.
1 MHz (million) = 1,000 kHz (thousand)
. To convert MHz to kHz, multiply the number of megahertz by 1,000: 30.62 (MHz) x 1000 = 30,620 kHz
. To convert from kHz to MHz, divide the number of kilohertz by 1000: 127,800 (kHz) / 1000 = 127.8 MHz
. To convert MHz to meters, divide 300 by the number of megahertz: 300 / 50 MHz = 6 meters
CARE
Keep the scanner dry; if it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Use and store the scanner only in normal
temperature environments. Handle the scanner carefully; do not drop it. Keep the scanner away from dust
and dirt, and wipe it with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new.
SERVICE AND REPAIR
If your scanner is not performing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance. To locate
your nearest RadioShack, use the store locator feature on RadioShack’s website (www.radioshack.com), or
call 1-800-The Shack (843-7422) and follow the menu options. Modifying or tampering with the scanner’s
internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC
authorization to operate it.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If your scanner is not working as it should, these suggestions might help you eliminate the problem. If the
scanner still does not operate properly, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance.
Problem
Cause / Solution
_______________________________________________________________________________
Scanner is totally inoperative.
The AC or DC adapter is not connected. Be sure
The adapter’s barrel plug is fully inserted into the
jack. The batteries are dead. Replace the batteries
with fresh ones, or recharge the rechargeable
batteries.
Poor or no reception.
An antenna is not connected or is connected
incorrectly. Make sure an antenna is properly
connected to the scanner.
Programming frequencies are the same as “birdie”
frequencies. Avoid programming frequencies listed
under “Birdie Frequencies” on Page XX or only
listen to them manually.
Keypad does not work.
Keylock is turned on. Turn off the keylock.
The scanner might need to be reset or initialized.
Turn the scanner off then on again, or initialize the scanner.
Scanner is on but will not scan.
SQUELCH is not correctly adjusted. Adjust
SQUELCH clockwise.
Only one channel is (or no channels are) stored.
Store frequencies into more than one channel.
During scanning, the scanner locks on frequencies that have an unclear transmission. Program frequencies
listed under “Birdie Frequencies” on Page XX or listen to them manually.
SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency Coverage (MHz):
Frequency Range (MHz)
Programming/Search Step Value
28-54
5 kHz
108-136.9875
12.5 kHz
137-174
5, 6.25 or 7.5 kHz
406-512
12.5 kHz
806-823.9875
6.25 kHz
849-868.9875
6.25 kHz
894-960
6.25 kHz
Channels of Operation
500 channels
Sensitivity (20 dB S/N):
28-54 MHz
0.3 uV
108-136.9875 MHz
0.7 uV
137-174 MHz
0.5 uV
406-512 MHz
0.5 uV
806-960 MHz
0.5 uV
Spurious Refection (FM @ 154.6 MHz)
40 dB
Selectivity:
-6 dB
+/-10 kHz
-50 dB
+/-18 kHz
Search Speed
Up to 62 Steps/Sec
Scan Speed
Up to 50 Channels/Sec
Delay Time
2 Seconds
IF Frequencies:
1st IF
nd
380.8 MHz
IF
45 MHz
3 IF
450 kHz
IF Refection (380.75 MHz)
75 dB at 154.6 MHz
Priority Sampling
2 Seconds
rd
Squelch Sensitivity:
Threshold
0.3 uV
Tight (FM)
(S+N)/N=30 dB
Tight (AM)
(S+N)/N=20 dB
Antenna Impedance
50 Ohms
Audio Output Power (10% THD)
150 mW nominal (Using Batteries)
Built-In Speaker
1 1/8 Inches (28 mm), 8 Ohms
Operating Temperature
14 to 140 F
(-10 to 60 C)
Power Requirements
4.5 Volts DC, 3 AA Batteries
External Power
6 Volts, 300 mA/size C Adaptaplug adapter
Current Drain (Squelched)
75 mA
Battery Charge Current
150 mA
Dimensions (HWD)
4 13/16 x 2 5/8 x 1 1/4 inches
(122 x 67 x 31 mm)
Weight (without antenna and batteries)
Limited One-Year Warranty
Will add
Address & Date Code
5.8 oz. (165 g)

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