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Intertek Testin Services
Radio Shack, A Division at Tandy Corporation, Scanning Receiver Date of Tat: August 7, 1998
FCC ID: AA02000421
9.0 InstmctionManual
Attached is a preliminary copy of the Instruction Manual.
This manual will be provided to the end-user with each unit sold/leased in the United States.
LTOA‘: J98022640 19
207421 Owner’s Manual
Cat. No. 20-421
OWNER‘S MANUAL
PRO-2015
ZOO—Channel Home Scanner
Please read before using this equipment.
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FEATURES
Your RadioShack PRO-2015 ZODACnannel Home Scanner gives you direct access to over 25,000
exciting frequencies, including police and fire departments. ambulance sewice, and amateur radio
services, You can select up to 200 channels to scan, and you can change your selection at any time.
The secret to your scanner’s ability to scan so many frequencies is its customvdesigned
microprocessor ~ a tiny, built-in computer.
Your scanner has these special features:
HyperscanTM 7 lets you scan up to 25 channels per second and search up to 50 steps per second.
Band Search — let you search for transmissions within preset frequency ranges. so you can find
interesting frequencies more quickly.
20 Monitor Memories — let you temporarily save up to 20 frequencies located during a frequency
search. so you can move selected frequencies to channel storage later.
Direct Search — lets you search for new and unlisted frequencies starting from a specified frequency.
Ten Channel-Storage Banks — let you store 20 channels in each bank to group channels so calls are
easier to identify.
Liquid Crystal Display — makes it easy to view and change programming information,
Two-Second Scan Delay — delays scanning for about 2 seconds before moving to another channel
or frequency, so you can hear more replies.
Lock-Out Function 7 lets you set your scanner to skip over specified channels or frequencies when
scanning or searching.
Display Backlight — makes the scanner easy to read in low light conditions.
External Antenna Terminal — lets you connect an external antenna (not supplied) to the scanner.
Memory Backup - keeps the frequencies stored in memory for ahout1 hour during a power loss
We recommend you record your scanner’s serial number here. This number is on the scanner‘s back
panel
Serial Number:
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Your PRO-2015 scanner can receive all ol these frequencies:
0 2954 MHZ
0 1084369875 MHZ
. 137—174 MHZ
0 380-512 MHZ
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. Il the interference goes away,
your scanner is causing it. Try to eliminate the interference by:
0 Moving your scanner away from the TV or radio,
0 Connecting your scanner to an outlet that is on a different electrical circuit from the TV or radio.
0 Contacting your local RadioShack store for help.
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. and (2) this device must accept any
interlerence received, including intenerence 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 sewices, military
operations, pager sewices, and wireline (telephone and telegraph) service providers. It is legal to
listen to almost every transmission your scanner can receive. However, there are some transmissions
you should never intentionally listen to. These include:
0 Telephone conversations (either cellular, cordless, or other private means of telephone signai
transmission)
0 Pager transmissions
0 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). RadioShack encourages responsible, legal scanner use.
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CONTENTS
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PREPARATION
This scanner is primarily designed tor use in the home as a base station. You can place it on a desk.
CONNECTING THE SUPPLIED ANTENNA
You must install an antenna belore you can operate the scanner.
The suppued telescoping antenna helps your scanner receive strong local signals. To install the
antenna, screw it clockwise into the hole on the scanner's top.
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The scanner's sensitivity depends on the antenna's length and various environmental conditions. For
the best reception ot the transmissions you want to hear, adjust the antenna’s length.
Frequency Antenna Length
29—174 MHz Extend fully
380-512 MHz Extend 2 segments
Connecting an Outdoor Antenna
Instead of the supplied antenna, you can connect an outdoor basevstatlon or mobile antenna (not
supplied) to your scanner. Your local RadioShack store sells a variety of antennas. Choose the one
that best meets your needs.
When deciding on an outdoor base»station or mobile antenna and its location, consider these points.
0 The location of the antenna should be as high as possible.
0 The antenna and antenna cable should be as tar as possible from sources of electrical noise
(appliances, other radios, and so on).
O The antenna should be vertical for the best performance.
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To connect an optional base—station or mobile antenna, first remove the supplied antenna from the
scanner. Always use SD-ohrn coaxial cable, such as HG-Sa or RG~B, to connect the base-station or
mobile antenna. For lengths over 50 feet, use FtG-a low-loss dielectric coaxial cable. If the antenna
cable's connector does not tit in the ANT jack on the back of the scanner, you might also need a PL-
259-to-Motorola antenna plug adapter, such as RadioShack Cat. No. 278-208. Your local
RadioShaok store carries a wide variety of coaxial antenna cable and connectors,
Once you choose an antenna, follow the mounting instructions supplied with the antenna. Then route
the antennas cable to the scanner and connect the cable to the ANT jack.
Caution: Do not run the cable over sharp edges or moving parts that might damage it.
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Warning: Use extreme caution when you install or remove an outdoor antenna. It the antenna starts
to tail, 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 POWER
Using AC Power
The scanner’s supplied AC adapter lets you power the scanner from a standard AC outlet. To connect
power to the scanner, insert the AC adapter‘s barrel plug into the D01 2V jack on the back ol the
scanner, then plug the AC adapter into a standard AC outlet
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Warning: Do not use the AC adapter’s polarized plug with an extension cord receptacle unless the
blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.
Cautions:
0 Be sure to connect the AC adapter to the scanner before you connect it to an AC outlet, and
disconnect the AC adapter lrom the AC outlet belore you disconnect it from the scanner.
. The supplied AC adapter supplies 12 volts DC power and delivers 300 milliamps. Its center tip is
set to positive, and its plug properly fits the scanner‘s D012V Jack. Usmg an adapter that does not
meet these specifications could damage the scanner or the adapter.
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Using Your Vehicle‘s battery
It your AC power does not work in an emergency. you can power your scanner from your vehicle’s
cigarette lighter socket with an optional DC cigarette lighter power cable, such as Cat. No. 270-1533
(not supplied).
To connect an optional DC cigarette lighter power cable. insert its barrel plug into the DC12VJack on
the back of the scanner, then plug the power cable into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket.
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Caution: ll you use a DC Cigarette lighter power cable with the scanner, it must supply 12 volts and
deliver at least 300 milliamps. its center tip must be set to positive. and its plug must properly fit the
DCtzV jack on the back of the scanner. The recommended power cable meets these specifications.
Using a power cable that does not meet these specifications could seriously damage the scanner or
the power cable.
Notes:
D It you use a DC cigarette lighter power cable and your vehicle’s engine is running, you might hear
electrical noise from the engine. This is normal.
0 Mobile use ol this scanner is unlawful or requires a permit in some areas. Check the laws in your
area.
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YOUR SCANNER
A LOOK AT THE FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
Your scanner‘s keys might seem confusing at first, but this information should help you understand
each key‘s function.
MANUAL SCAN 1720 21740 4160
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BAND L/O RVW 51—80 81400 101420
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A 7 1217140 141-150 151—180
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POWER—Turns the scanner on and off.
VOLUM E—Adiusts the volume.
SOUELCHfAdjusts the scanner's squelch.
MANUAL—stops scanning to let you directly enter a channel number.
BANDfseIects a preprogrammed search band
A and V --searches up or down from the currently displayed frequency, or changes scanning
direction.
MON/CLfaccesses the 20 monitor memories or clears an incorrect entry.
SCAN—scans through the programmed channels.
LlO RVW/L/O~Iets you review locked-out frequencies, or lets you lock out selected
channels/frequencies so they thI not be scanned or searches.
PGMflets you program frequencies into channels.
Number Keys—each key has a single—digit label and a range of numbers. Use the digits on the keys
to enter the numbers for a channel or a frequency. Use the range of numbers above the key (21-40,
for example) to select the channel in a channel-storage bank See “Understanding
Bands/Banks/Memonss ”
DELAY/- —programs a 2—second delay tar the selected channel, or enters a decimal point
(necessary when programming frequencies).
ENTER—enters lrequencies into channels.
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A LOOK AT THE DISPLAY
The display has indications that show the scanner‘s current operation. A quick look at the display will
help you understand how to operate your scanner.
FIRE/POLICE BANK All
AIRCRAFT AV [I 03 fl
MARINE [III Ll Ll Ll CH
FIRE/POLICE — appears when you searches for fire/police band.
AIRCRAFT — appears when you searches lor air band.
MARINE — appears when you searches for marine bandc
HAM — appears when you searches for amateur radio band.
BANK — appears with numbers (1—10). Bank numbers with a bar under them show which ones are
turned on lor scanning. See “Understanding Bands/Banks/Memories."
WX — appears when you scan weather channels.
A or V -- indicates the search or scan direction
M — flashes With a number (1—20) to show which monitor memory you are listening to.
CH —appears with digits (1 -200) to show which channel Ihe scanner is turned to,
MHz — appears with digits to show which of the 25,000 possmle frequencies the scanner is tuned to
SRCH , appears during a band, or direct frequency search.
SCAN — appears when you scan channels.
MAN — appears when you manually select a channel.
PGM — appears while you program lrequencies into the scanner’s channels.
DLY- appears when you program a 2-second delay.
L/O — appears when you manually select a channel you locked out while scanning or you review the
locked out frequency.
Error — appears when you make an entry error.
-—dUPL-— appears when you try to store a frequency that is already stored in another channel.
417 —— appears during a direct search.
—h— »- appears during a band search.
CH-FULL — appear when you try to enter a frequency during a search when all channels are full.
F L»out — appears when you start direct search lor the locked out frequency.
FLo —FULL — appears when you try to lockout a frequency during a search when 50 frequencies are
already locked out
L-r — appears when you review the lockout Irequencies.
dEFAU Lt , appears when you remove the locked out frequencies through the band search
frequencies.
FLo ALLCL — appears when you remove all the locked out frequencies during a band/direct search
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UNDERSTANDING BANDS/BANKS/MEMORIES
Search bands
Many of these frequencies are grouped withrn permanent memory locations called search bands.
Fire/Police
Group Frequency range (MHZ) Step (kHz)
1 33420-33980 20
37020—37420 20
39020-39980 20
42020—42940 20
44620-45860 40
45.880
45.900
4594046060 40
46080-45500 20
2 153770454130 60
154145454445 15
154650454950 15
155.010-155.370 60
155.415-155700 15
1557307156210 60
158.730-159210 60
166.250
170.150
3 4530375453962?) 125
458.0375—4583625 12.5
460.0125-460.6375 12.5
465.0125'4655375 12.5
Aircraft
Frequency range (MHz) Step (kHz)
108.000—1369875 12.5
HAM (Amateur Radio)
Group Frequency range (MHZ) Step (kHz)
1 2900029700 5
2 50000-54000 5
3 144.000-148000 5
4 420.000—450000 12.5
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Marine
Frequency range (MHz)
156.0254 55.750
156.800
156,850
156,875-156975
157.025
157.050
157.100
1 57.150
157.175
157.425
160.625
160650460875
161.600
161 800
161 ,825-162.000
Step (kHz)
25
25
25
25
Vou can search these bands to quickly find active frequencres.
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Note: The frequencies in the scanner's search bands are preset. You cannot change them.
ChanneI»Storage Banks
To make it easier to identify and select the channels you want to listen to, channels are divided into 10
channel—storage banks (1-t0) of 20 channels each. You can use each channel-storage bank to group
frequencies, such as those used by the police department, fire department, ambulance services, and
aircraft.
For example, there might be three or four police departments in your area, each using several
different frequencies. Additionally, there might be other law enforcement agencies such as state
police, county sheriffs, or SWAT teams that use their own frequencies. You could program all law
enforcement frequencies starting with Channel 1 (the lirst channel in Bank 1), then program the fire
department, paramedic, and other public safety frequencies starting with Channel 21 (the first
channel in Bank 2).
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Monitor Memories
The scanner also has 20 monitor memories lhat you can use to temporarily store lrequencies while
you decide whether to save them into channels This is handy for quickly storing an amive frequency
when you are searching through an entire band.
You can store a frequency inlu a monitor memory during a band, or direct search See “Storing Active
Frequencies"
You can select monitor memories manually, but you cannot scan lhem. See “Listening to Monitor
Memones.’
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TURNING ON THE SCANNER/SETTING VOLUME AND SQUELCH
Note: Make sure the scanner’s antenna is connected before you turn it on,
1. Turn VOLUME MIN/MAX and SQUELCH MIN/MAX fully counterclockwise,
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2. Slide POWER to ON to turn on the scanner.
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3. Turn VOLUME MlN/MAX clockmse until you hear a hissing sound
4. Turn SOUELCH MIN/MAX clockwise, then leave it set to a pomt just after the hissing sound stops.
Notes:
0 If the scanner picks up unwanted, partial, or very weak transmissions, turn SQUELCH MIN/MAX
clockWise to decrease the scanner's sensitivity to these signals.
0 If you want to listen to a weak or distant station, turn SQUELCH MIN/MAX counterclockwise
0 If the scanner will not scan, turn SQUELCH MIN/MAX further clockwise.
STORING ACTIVE FREQENCIES
You can store frequencies into channels using any of these methods:
0 Manual storage
0 Band, or direct search
Good references for active frequencies are RadioShack’s “Police Cali Radio Guide Including Fire and
Emergency Sen/ices,“ “Aeronautical Frequency Directory," and “Maritime Frequency Directory.’ We
update these directories every year, so be sure to get a current copy. See also “Guide to the Action
Bands,”
Manually Storing Frequencies
If you know a frequency you want to store, you can store it manually
1. Press PGM. PGM appears.
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2. Use the number keys to enter the channel number where you want to store the frequency, then
press PGM again.
3. Use the number keys to enter the frequency you want to store into that channel (including the
deCimaI point).
4. Press ENTER to store the frequency.
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Notes:
I If you entered an invalid frequency in Step 3, the scanner beeps and displays the channel number
and Error. Simply repeat Steps 3 and 4.
0 Your scanner automatrcally rounds the entered frequency down to the closest valid frequency. For
example, if you try to enter a frequency of 151.4730, your scanner accepts it as 151.470.
0 if you entered a frequency that is already stored in another channel, the scanner beeps three times
and flushes the lowest channel number where the frequency is already stored and deFL- about 5
seconds, then the frequency flashes in place of —dUPL— If you want to store the frequency anyway,
press ENTER again. If you press MON/CL key, the scanner clears frequency (000.0000 appear).
5. Repeat Steps 24 to store more frequencies into channels.
BAND SEARCH
If you do not know cl a frequency to store, you can search your scanner's preprogrammed band
search for active frequencies. then store any that you find into yourchannels or monitor memories
Note: You can use the scanner's delay feature while usmg band search,
Foilow these steps to search for and stare active frequencies using band search.
1. Press BAND. The last selected band name (such as HAM), SFtCH, -b-, A , frequency and the
frequency search group number (if search band have group) appear on the display.
(Add illustration/BAN D key)
2. To seiect a different band within 2 seconds, repeatedly press BAND until the desired band name
appears on the display (see “Search Bands"). After aboul 2 seconds, the scanner begins searching
rapidly upward in that band for an active frequency.
Notes:
0 Ta reverse the search direction at anytime, hold down A or V for about 1 second.
0 To search the band upward or downward in small increments, repeatedly press and release A
or V.
0 To press and release A andV while recervrng signal, the scanner pauses the search. To start
search, hold down A or 1
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0 To quickly move upward or downward through the trequencres, press and hold down A or V. The
scanner tunes through the frequencies until you release A or V.
3, If needed, select search group with numeral key (see “Search Bands").
4. When the scanner finds an active frequency, it stops searching and displays the frequency's
number. To store the displayed frequency in the lowest available channel, press ENTER. The
channel and frequency flash twtce, and the scanner stores the displayed frequency. The scanner
continues to search for frequencies.
Notes:
0 If there is no empty channel, CH-FULL appears. To store more frequencies, you must clear some
channels See ‘Deleting Frequency from a Channel." To continue searching after CH—FULL appears,
press MON/CL.
o If you entered a frequency that is already stored in another channel, the scanner beeps three times
and flushes the lowest channel number where the frequency is already stored and —dUPL— about 5
seconds then the frequency flashes in place of —dUPL—, If you want to store the frequency anyway,
press ENTER again.
0 To store the displayed frequency in the monitor memory, press MON/CL. The frequency flashes
twrce, and M and the monitor memory number flash. To search for another active frequency in the
selected band, press and hold A or V for about 1 second. If you try to store a frequency in a monitor
memory that is already stored in a channel, -dUPL- flashes then M, the channel number, CH, and the
frequency flash. If you press MON/CL key while —dUF'LA flashing, the scanner do not store the
frequency in the monitor memory, If you press MON/CL while frequency appears on the display in
place or —dU PL-, to store monitor memory.
5. To select a different band and search for another active frequency, repeat Steps 2—3.
DIRECT SEARCH
You can search up or down from the currentfy displayed frequency.
Note: You can use the scanner’s delay feature while using band search.
1. Press MANUAL or PGM, then enter the frequency you want to use as a starting point for the
search.
Note: To start from a frequency already stored in one of your scanner’s channels, press MANUAL or
PGM, enter the desired channel number, then press MANUAL or PGM again.
2. Hold down A or V for about 1 second to search up or down from the selected frequency.
Notes:
0 To reverse the rapid search direction at any time, hold down A or V for about 1 second.
0 To search the selected band upward or downward in small increments (in steps 5.12 5, or 25 kHz),
press and release A or Y
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0 To press and release A and V wh|le receiving signal. the scanner pauses the search. To start
search, hold down A or V.
0 To quickly move upward or downward through the frequencies, press and hold down A or V. The
scanner tunes through the frequencies until you release A or V.
When the scanner finds an active lrequency, it stops searching and displays the frequency’s number.
To store the dispiayed lrequency in the lowest available channei, press ENTER. A or V and the
channel and frequency flash twice, and the scanner stores the displayed frequency, The scanner
continues to search for trequencies.
Notes:
0 if there is no empty channel, CH-FULL appears. To store more frequencies, you must clear some
channels. See “Deleting Frequency from a Channel." To continue searching after CH—FULL appears,
press MON/CL.
0 If you entered a frequency that is already stored in another channel, the scanner beeps three times
and displays the lowest channel number where the frequency is already stored, and —dUPL- then the
frequency flashes. if you want to store the trequency anyway, press ENTER again.
1 To store the displayed frequency in the monitor memory. press MON/CL. The frequency flashes
twice, and M and the monitor memory number flash. To search for another active frequency. press
and hold A orV tor about 1 second. If you fly to store a frequency in a monitor memory that is
already stored in a channel, -dUF'L- flashes then M, the channel number. CH about 5 seconds, then
the frequency flash. Ii you press MON/CL key while ~dUPL- flashing. the scanner do not store the
frequency in the monitor memory and return to the search. If you press MON/CL while frequency
appears on the display, to store monitor memonj.
SCANNING THE CHANNELS
To begin scanning channeis or to stan scanning again after monitoring a specific channel, press
SCAN.
The scanner scans through ail channels (except those you have locked out) in the active banks.
Notes:
0 You must store frequencies into channels before the scanner can scan them.
0 The scanner does not scan empty channels.
0 To change the scanning direction, press A or V.
TURNING CHANNEL-STORAGE BANKS OFF AND ON
To turn off banks while scanning, press the bank‘s number key until the bar under the bank's number
disappears. The scanner does not scan any of the channels within the banks you have turned of‘l.
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Notes:
0 You cannot turn of'l all banks. There must be at least one active bank.
a You can manually select any channel in a bank, even if the bank is turned off.
0 When you turn on the bank while scanning. the scanner moves to the selected bank’s channel and
continues scanning.
To turn on banks while scanning, press the bank’s number key until a bar appears under the bank's
number.
MOVING A FREQUENCV FROM A MONITOR MEMORY TO A CHANNEL
1. Press PGM.
2. Use the number keys to enter the channel number where you want to store the monitor frequency,
then press PGM again.
3. Press MON/CL. M, the channel number, and CH flash.
4. Enter the desired monitor memory’s number (1-20), then press MON/CL again. The selected
monitor memory's frequency appears.
5. Press ENTER. The scanner stores the frequency in the selected channel.
6. To move another monitor memory frequency to the next channel. press PGM and repeat Steps 3-
5.
DELETING FREQUENCV FROM A CHANNEL
1. Press PGM.
2. Use the number keys to enter the channel number containing the frequency you want to delete.
3. Press PGM again.
4. Press 0. then press ENTER The Irequency is deleted.
5, To delete more frequencies, repeat Steps 2-4.
LISTENING TO MONITOR MEMORIES
To listen to a monitor memory, press MAN, then press MON/CL. M. the monitor memon/ number, and
CH Ilash, and the current monitor memory frequency appears. To select other monitor memories, use
the number keys to enter the monitor mommy‘s number (1-20). then press MON/CL. M and the
monitor memory number where the frequency is stored and CH flash.
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MONITORING A STORED CHANNEL
You can continuously monitor a specific channel without scanning. This is useful if you hear an
emergency broadcast on a channel and do not want to miss any details — even though there might be
periods of silence v or if you simply want to monitor that channel.
Follow these steps to manually select a channel.
1. Press MANUAL.
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2. Enter the channel number.
3, Press MANUAL again.
LISTENING TO A 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 tor use by their weather reporting authorities.
Weather Channel Frequency range (MHz)
162.400
162.425
162.450
162.475
162.500
162.525
162.550
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NCAA and your local weather reporting authority broadcast your local forecast and regional weather
information on one or more of these channels.
To hear your local forecast and regional weather inlormation, pressing BAND until WX appears, Your
scanner scans through the weather band. Your scanner should stop within a few seconds on your
local weather broadcast
To reverse the scanning direction, press and release A or V key
To manually select a preprogrammed weather channel, hold down A or V key for about 1 second.
MAN appears on the display, In this mode, you can select weather channel directry by
pressing channel number (1-7). To move upward (or downward) to the next channel, press and
release A or V key.
Note: To scan the weather channel again, hold down A or V key for about 1 second.
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SPECIAL FEATURES
DELAY
Many agenaes use a two-way radio system that might have a pause of several seconds between a
query and a reply. To avoid missing a reply, you can program a Z-second delay into any of your
scanner’s channels or frequencies. Then, when the scanner stops on the channel or frequency, DLV
appears on the display and the scanner continues to monitor the channel/lrequency for 2 seconds
after the transmission stops before it resumes scanning or searching.
Vou can program a 2‘second delay in any of these ways:
0 If the scanner is scanning and stops on an active channel, quickly press DE LAY/0 before it starts to
scan again,
0 If the desired channel is not selected, manually select the channel then press DELAY/Q.
0 It the scanner is searching, press DELAY/O during the search. DLY appears on the display and the
scanner automatically adds a 2-second delay to every transmission it stops on,
To turn off delay, press DELAY/0 when DLV is displayed.
LOCKING OUT CHANNELS AND FREQUENCIES
You can scan existing channels or search frequencies faster by looking out channels or frequencies
that have a continuous transmission. such as a weather channel.
Locking Out Channels
To look out a channel while scanning. press and release L/O/L/O RVW when the scanner stops on the
channel.
To lock out a channel manually, select the channel then press and release LIO/LIO FlVW until LJO
appears 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 LlO/L/O RVW then LIO
disappears from the display.
Locking Out Frequencies
To lock out a frequency during a band, or direct search, press LlO/L/O RVW when the scanner stops
on the frequency. The scanner looks out the frequency, then continues searching. This frequency
lockout lunctions m both Search modes (direct and band search).
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Notes:
0 The scanner does not store lockedout frequencies during a search.
0 You can lock out as many as 50 frequencies during a search. if you try to lock out more, FLo FULL
appears on the display (see “Reviewing Locked~0ut Frequencies“ and “Remove All Locked Out
Frequencies" below),
Reviewing Locked-Out Frequencies
To review the frequencies you looked out. hold down LlO/LIO RVW more than 2 seconds during a
search. L—r appears on the display and calls the lowest locked-out lrequency. As you press A or V.
the scanner displays all locked out frequencies. The scanner beeps two times, scanner displays all
locked-out lrequencies and return the lowest locked—out frequency.
Remove All Lockout From Frequencies
To remove all lockout lrom lrequerlcies as follows:
1. To start band or direct search.
2. To revtew the lrequencies you looked out, hold down L/O/uO FlVW lor about 2 seconds, while
search. L—r appears on the display.
3. Hold down MON/CL then L/O/L/O RVW. FLo ALL-CL appears on the display.
4. Press ENTER to clear all lockout Il you do not wish to clear lockout, press MON/CL.
Remove Lockout From Frequencies Through The Band Search Frequencies
To remove lockout lrorn lrequencies through the band Search range as lollows:
1, To start band or direct search
2. To review the lrequencies you locked out, hold down L/O/L/O RVW for about 2 seconds, while
search. L-r appears on the display.
3. Hold down MON/CLthen press BAND. dEFAULt appears on the display.
4. Press ENTER to clear all lockout that the scanner is able to access frequencies during band
search, ll you do not wish to clear lockout, press MON/CL.
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TURNING THE KEY TONE ON AND OFF
Each 1ime you press any of the scanner's keys, the scanner sounds a (one
Follow these steps to turn the scanner’s key tone off or back on.
1. H the scanner is on, slrde POWER switch to OFF to turn it off.
2. While you hold down the 2 and ENTER keys, turn on the scanner.
3. Alter1 second. re‘ease 2 and ENTER.
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A GENERAL GUIDE TO SCANNING
Reception of the frequencies covered by your scanner is mainly “Iine-of-sight." That means you
usually cannot hear stations that are beyond the horizon.
GUIDE TO FREQUENCIES
US Weather Frequencies
162.400 162.425 162.450 162 475
162 500 162.525 162.550
Ham Radio Frequencies
Ham radio operators otten transmit emergency information when other means of communication
break down The tollowrng chart shows the frequencies the scanner receives that Harri radio
operators normally use:
Wavelength (meters) Frequencies (MHZ)
10-Meter 2900029700
6»Meter 50000-54000
2-Meter 144000448000
70-cm 420000450000
Birdie Frequencies
Every scanner has birdie frequencies. Birdies are signals created inside the scanner‘s receiver.
These operating frequencies might interlere with broadcasts on the same frequencies. If you program
one of these frequencies. you hear only noise on that lrequency. If the interference is not severe, you
might be able to turn SQUELCH clockwise to cut out the birdie
The birdie frequencies on this unit to watch for are:
Birdie Frequencies will add
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 lrequency 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 luture reference.
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GUIDE TO THE ACTION BANDS
United State Broadcast Bands
in the United State, there are several broadcast bands. The standard AM and FM bands are probably
the most well known. There are also tour television audio broadcast bands — the lower three transmit
on the VHF band and the tourth transmits on the UHF band.
Typical Band Usage
VHF Band
Low Range 2900-5000 MHz
S-Meter Amateur 500075400 MHZ
US, Government 1370044400 MHZ
Z-Meter Amateur 14400—14800 MHZ
High Range 14800-17400 MHz
UHF Band
Military Aircraft 38000458400 MHZ
U.S. Government 406 00-420.00 MHZ
70»cm Amateur 42000-45000 MHZ
Low Range 45000-47000 MHZ
FM-TV Audio Broadcast, Wide Band 47000-51200 MHZ
Primary Usage
As a general rule, most of the radio activity is concentrated on the following frequencies:
VHF Band
Activities Frequencies
Government, Police, and Fire 153785455980 MHZ
Emergency Services 158.730-159 460 MHz
Railroad 160.000-1 61 (900 MHZ
UHF Band
Activities Frequencies
Land-Mobile “Paired" Frequencies 450.000-470000 MHZ
Base stations 451025454950 MHz
Mobile units 456025459350 MHZ
Repeater Units 460025464975 MHZ
Control Stations 465025469975 MHz
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Note: Remote control stations and mobile units operate at 5 MHz higher than their associated base
stations and relay repeater units.
SPECIFIED lNTERVALS
Frequencies in different bands are accessible only at specific intervals. For example:
Frequency Range(s) Specified Interval
29—54 and 137-174 MHz 5.0 kHz steps
1084 36.9875, 380512 MHZ 12.5 kHz steps
Note: In band search, frequency inten/al is not same as above, See “Search bands.‘
BAND ALLOCATION
To help decide which frequency ranges to scan, use the lollowing 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 RadioShack store.
AIR Aircraft
BIFC Boise (ID) Interagency Fire Cache
BUS Business
CAP Civil Air Patrol
CB Citizens Band
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
MlL US. Military
MOV Motion PictureNideo industry
NEW New Mobile Narrow
NEWS Relay Press (Newspaper Reporters)
OIL Oil/Petroleum lndustw
POL Police Department
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PUB Public Services
(Public Safety, Local Governmenl, Forestry Conservation)
PSB Public Safety
PTFt Private Trunked
ROAD Fload & Highway Maintenance
FtTV Radio/TV Remote Broadcast Pickup
TAXI Taxi Services
TELB Mobile Telephone (Aircraft, Radio Common Carrier, Landline Companies)
TELC Cordless Phones
TELM Telephone Maintenance
TOW Tow Trucks
TRAN Transportation Servrces (Trucks, Tow Trucks, Buses, Railroad, Other)
TSB Trunked Systems
TVn FM-TV Audio Broadcast
USXX Government Classified
UTIL Power & Water Utilities
WTHR Weather
VERY men FREQUENCY (VHF)
VHF Low Band
29900-30550 GOVT,MIL
30 SEC—31.980 INDPUB
32000-32990 GOVT,MIL
33020-33980 BUSJNDPUB
34010—34390 GOVT,MIL
35 02035980 BUSPU B,IND,TELM
36000—36230 GOVT,MIL
36.250 Oil Spill Cleanup
36270-36990 GOVT,M|L
37020-37380 PUBJND
38000-39000 GOVTMIL
39020-33980 PUB
40000—42000 GOVT,MIL,MAFiI
42020-42040 POL
42960—43180 IND
43220—43680 TELM,IND,PUB
4370044600 THAN
44.620-46 580 POLPUB
46600—46990 GOV'ETELC
47020-41400 PUB
47.420 American Fled Cross
47.440-49580 lND,PUB
49610—43990 MIL,TELC
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B-Meter Amateur Band
5000—5400
US. Government Band
1370001 44000
2-Meter Amateur Band
144.000—1 48,000
VHF ngh Band
148.050-1 50.345
150775450790
150.815-1 50.980
150.995—151.475
151 Ago-151.955
151.985
152.0075
152.030-1 52.240
152.270-1 52.480
152.510—152840
152870453020
153.035-153725
153.740-1 54.445
154.4904 54.570
154.585
1541300454525
154.655-1 56.240
156.255-1 57.425
157 450
157.470-1 57.51 5
1 57.530-1 57.725
157.740
157.770-158.100
158,130-158.460
153 490-1 58.700
1587304551455
1 59.480
159.495—161565
161 580-1 62.000
162.01 2571 62.350
162.4004 62,550
162.5625-1626375
162.6625
162.6875-1 63.225
153.250
163.275-166225
HAM
GOVTMIL
HAM
CARMARMIL
MED
TOW,Oi| Spill Cleanup
ROADPOL
IND,BUS
TELM
MED
TELB
IND,TAXI,BUS
TELB
IND,MOV
IND,0lL.UTlL
PUB, Fl RE
lND,BUS
Oil Spill Cleanup
BUS
MED,ROAD,POL,PUB
OI L,MARI
MED
TOW
|ND,TAXl
BUS
TELB
BUS,IND,OIL,TELM,UTlL
TELB
POL,PUB,ROAD
Oll.
THAN
OI L,MARI, RTV
GOVT,M|L.USXX
WTHR
GOVT, MIL,USXX
MED
GOVTM IL,USXX
MED
GOVTMLUSXX
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166.250
166 275-1 69.400
169.445-169505
169.5504 69.9875
170.000-170150
1 70.175-170225
170.245-1 70.305
170 350-170400
1704257170450
170.475
170.4875-173.1 75
1732251 73.5375
173.5625-1735875
173.6004 73.9875
GOVT,RTV,FIRE
GOVTBIFC
Wireless Mikes,GOVT
GOVT,MIL,USX)<
BlFC.GOVT,RTV,FIRE
GOVT
Wireless kaes
GOVTMIL
BiFC
PUB
GOVT,PUB,Wire1ess Mikes
MOV,NEWS,UTIL,MIL
MIL Medical/Crash Crews
GOVT
ULTRA HIGH FREQUENCY (UHF)
U.S. Government Band
406125419375
70-cm Amateur Band
420.000-450000
Low Band
4500504150325
451.025-452025
452.0375—453000
453.0125-454000
454025454975
455.050-455.925
457525457600
458.025-458.175
460012574506375
4506504162175
4621875462450
462.4625-462525
462550462925
462.9375-463.1875
463200467325
GOV'EUSXX
HAM
RTV
1ND.OIL,TELM,UTIL
IN D,TAXI,TRAN,TOW,NEWS
PUB,OIL
TELB
FITV
BUS
MED
FIREFOLPUB
BUS
BUSJND
IND,OIL,TELM.UTIL
G M FLBUS
MED
BUS
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204121 Owner’s Manual
FM-TV Audio Broadcast, UHF Wide Band
(Channels 14 through 69 in 6 MHz steps)
475.750 Channel 14
481.750 Channel 15
487.750 Channel 16
511.750 Channel 20
Note: Some cities use the 470-512 MHz band tor land/mobile service.
FREQUENCY COVERSION
The tuning location of a station can be expressed in frequency (kHz or MHz) or in wavelength
(meters). The following inlormation can help you make the necessary conversions.
1 MHz (million) = 1,000 kHz (thousand)
To convert MHZ lo kHz, multiply the number at megahertz by 1,000:
32.62 (MHZ) X 1000 = 32,620 kHz
To convert from kHz to MHz, divide the number of kilohertz by 1,000:
127,800(kHZ)/1000 2127.8 MHZ
To convert MHz to meters, divtde 300 by the number at megahertz:
300/50 MHZ = 6 meters
AVOIDING IMAGE FREQUENClES
You might discover one of your regular stations on another frequency that is not listed. It might be
what 15 known as an image lrequency. For example, you might find a service that regularly uses a
frequency of 453.275 also on 474675.
To see if it is an image, do a little math
Note the new frequnecy. 44.675
Double the intermediate lrequency of 1007 MHz (21.400)
and subtract it from the new frequency. 21.400
ll the answer is the regular frequency, 453 275
then you have tuned to an image.
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Occasionally, you might gel interference on a week or distant channel from a strong broadcast 21 ,4
MHz below the tuned frequency. ThlS is rare, and lhe image 5|gnal is usually cleared whenever there
is a broadcast on the actual frequency.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
20—421 Owner's Manual
If your scanner is not working as it should, these suggestions might help you eliminate the problem. It
the scanner still does not operate properly, lake it to your local RadioShack store (or assistance.
Problem
Possible Causes
Remedies
The scanner does not
work at all.
The AC adapter and/or
optional] DC adapter IS
not connected
Be sure the adapter is fully
inserted into the DCtZV iack.
Poor or no reception.
Improperly connected
antenna.
. Programmed
frequencies are the
same as birdie
trequencies.
. Be sure the antenna IS properly
connected.
. Avoid programming
trequencies listed under “Birdie
Frequencies" or only select them
manually
Error appears on the
display.
Programming error.
Enter the frequency correctly,
including the decimal point.
Keys do not work or
display changes.
Undetermined error.
Turn the scanner ufi then on again,
or reset the scanner (see
“Resetting/Initializing the
Scanner").
Scanner is on but
will not scan.
SQUELCH is not
correctly adjusted.
Adjust SOUELCH clockwise (see
“Turning On the Scanner/Setting
Volume and SQUELCH“).
In the scan mode, the
scanner locks on
frequencies that have
an unclear transmission.
Birdies.
Avoid programming frequencies
listed under “Budre Frequencies"
or only listen to them manually.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your RadloShack PRO-2015 ZOO-Channel Portable scanner is an example of superior desrgn and
craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your scanner so you can enjoy it lor
years.
(add illustration) Keep the scanner dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dw immediately, Liquids can contain
minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits.
(add illustration) Handle the scanner gently and carelully. Dropping it can damage circuit boards
and cases and can cause the scanner to work improperly.
(add illustration) Use and store the scanner only in normal temperature environments. Temperature
extremes can shorten the Me of electronic dewces, damage batteries, and distort or melt plastic parts,
(add illustration) Keep the scanner away from dust and dirty which can cause premature Wear 01
parts.
(add illustration) Wipe the scanner with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new. Do not use
harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the scanner.
Modifying or tampering with the scanner's internal components can cause a malfunction and might
invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it. If your scanner is not operating
as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency Coverage
29-54 MHz (in 5 kHz steps) (FM)
1084369875 MHz (in 12.5 kHz steps) (AM)
137—174 MHz (in 5 kHz steps) (FM)
380-512 MHz (in 12,5 kHz steps) (FM)
Operational Channels
Sensitivity
29-54 MHZ
10843619875 MHZ
137-174 MHZ
380—51 2 MHz
Spurious Rejection
(FM at 154 MHz)
Selectivity
+1710 kHz
+/-18 kHz
IF Interference Ration
10.7 MHz at 154 MHz
Scanning Rate
Search Rate
Delay Time
IF Frequencies
Squelch Sensitivity
Threshold
Tight (FM)
Tight (AM)
Antenna Impedance
Audio Power
Built—in Speaker
Power Req.
OP Temp.
Dimensions
Weight
Supplied Accessories
Specifications are typical; Individual units might vary. Specifications are subject to change and
improvement without notice.
200 channels plus 20 monitor memories
FM: (S+N)/N 20 dB, Dev.: SkHZ at 1kHz
AM: (S+N)IN 20 dB, Mod: 60% at1 kHz
05 uV
1 uV
0.5 LN
07 LN
50 dB
—6 dB
-50 dB
70 dB
25 channels/sec
50 steps/sec
2 sec
10 7 MHZ, and 455 kHz
less than 1.0 uV
(S+N)/N 25 dB
(S+N)/N 20 dB
50 ohms
800 mWatts nominal (10%THD)
3” (77 mm), 8-ohm, dynamic type
120 VAC. 60 HZ, 8 W
+14’F to +140“ F (-10'C to 60°C)
21/16 x 81/4 16 7/8 inches (HWD) (52 x210x 175 mm)
approx. 24 oz (680 9) without antenna
Telescoping Antenna. AC Adapter
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Back Cover Page
Address & Warranty
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