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20423 Owner’s Manual Draft
Cat Nov 20-423
OWNER'S MANUAL
Please read before usmg (his equipment.
PRO-2017
ZOO-Channel Programmable Home Scanner
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FEATURES
Vour RadioShack PRO-2017 ZOO-Channel Programmable Home Scanner lets you in on all
the action! This scanner gives you direct access to over 25,000 frequencies, including those
used by police and fire departments, ambulance services, government agencies. air, and
amateur radio services. You can select up to 200 channels to scan. and you can change
your selection at anytime.
The secret to your scanner’s ability to scan so many frequencies is its custom-desngned
microprocessor- a tiny, built-in computer. Your scanner also has these special features:
Four Service Banks — let you search preset frequencies in separate lirefpolice, air. ham
radio, and marine banks, to make it easy to locate specific types of calls.
TWO‘SGCOHC] Scan Delay — delays scanning for 2 seconds before moving to another channel,
so you can hear more replies.
Ten Channel-Storage Banks — you canstore up to 20 channels in each of 10 diflerent banks,
to group channels so you can more easily identily calls.
20 Monitor Memories — let you temporarily save up to 20 trequencies you locate during a
search, so you can move selected freouencres to channel storage later.
Memory Backup - keeps the channel frequencies stored in memory for about 1 hour during
a power loss.
HyperSearch TM and HyperSoan TM — let you set the scanner to search at up to 50 steps
per second and at upto 25 channels per second, to help quickly find interesting broadcasts.
Duplicate Frequency Check — automatically notifies you if you are about to store a lrequenoy
you have already Stored, to help avoid wasting storage space.
Direct Search — lets you search lor new and unlisted frequencies starting trom a specified
frequency.
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Priority Channel _ lets you designate a channel to be scanned every two seconds so you do
not miss important calls.
Weather Band Key — scans 7 rare-programmed weather frequencies to keep you informed
about correct weather conditions.
Weather Alert - automatically sounds the alarm tone to advise of hazardous weather
conditions when it detects the alen signal on the local NOAA weather channel.
Lock-Out: Function — lets you set your scanner to skip over specified channels or
frequencies when scanning or searching.
Liquid Crystal Display — makes it easy to view and change programming information at any
time.
Display Eacklig ht - makes the scanner easy to read in low light situations.
Supplied Telescoping Antenna ~ lets you receive strong local signals.
External Antenna Terminal — lets you connect an external antenna (not supplied) to the
scanner.
Dual Conversion — helps prevent interterence from image trequencies.
(cl 2000 Tandy Corporations.
FtadioShack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation.
Hypersearch and Hyperscan are trademarks used by Tandy Corporation,
We recommend you record your soanner’s serial number here. The number is on the
soanner‘s back panel.
Serial N umber:
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or
moisture.
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Your PRO—20W scanner can receive all of these frequencies:
29—30 MHZ 10m Amateur Radio
30—50 MHz VHF Lo
50—54 MHz 6m Amateur Radio
108~136.9875 MHZ Air
137—144 MHz Government
144—148 MHz 2m Amateur Radio
148—174 MHz VHF Hi
380—420 MHz Government
420—450 M Hz 70cm Amateur Radio
450—470 MHz UHF L0
470—512 MHZ UHF 'T” Band
FCC NOTICE
Your scanner might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating properly. To
determine it your scanner is causing the interference tum alt your scanner. It the
interference goes away, your scanner is causing it. Try the lollowlng methods to eliminate
the interference.
. Move your scanner away from the TV or radio,
. Connect your scanner to an outtet that is on a ditterent electrical circuit from the TV or
radio.
. Contact your local RadloShack store tor help.
if you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that you stop using your scanner.
This device complies With Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
conditions: (1) This device must not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interierence received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
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SCANNING LEGALLY
Your scanner covers frequencies used by many different groups including police and fire
departments, ambulance services. government agencies. private companies, amateur radio
sen/ices, military operations, pager services. and wireline (telephone and telegraph) service
providers. it is legal to listen to almost every transmission your scanner can receive.
However, there are some transmissions you should never intentionally listen to. These
include:
. telephone conversations (cellular, cordless, or other private means at 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 01
such a transmission unless you have the consent oi a party to the communication (unless
such activity is otherwise illegal).
This scanner has been designed to prevent reception of illegal transmissions. This is clone
to comply with the legal requirement that scanners be manufactured so as to nol 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.
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CONTENTS
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PREPARATION
POWER SOURCES
Using Ac Power
The scanner’s supplied AC adapter lets you power the scanner from a standard AC outlet.
To connect powerto the scanner, insert the AC adapters barrel plug into the DC 12Vjack on
the back 01 the scanner, then plug the AC adapter into a standard AC outlet
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Warning: Do not use the AC adapters polarized plug with an extension cord receptacle
unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.
Cautions:
. You must use a Class 2 power source that supplies 12 volts DC and delivers at least SOD
mA, Its center tip must be set to positive and its plug must tit the PR072017’5 DC 12V jack.
The supplied adapter meets these specifications Using an adapter that does not meet
these specifications could damage the PRO-2017 or the adapter.
. 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 before you disconnect it 1mm the scanner
Using DC Power
Vou can power your scanner from your vehicle‘s cigarette-lighter socket with an optional DC
adapter, such as RadioShack Cat No. 270-1533.
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Cautions:
. You must use a Class 2 power source that supplies l2 volts DC and delivers at least 300
mA. Its center tip must be set to positive and its plug must lit the PRO-2017's DC 12V jack.
The recommended adapter meets these specifications. Using an adapterthat does not meet
these specifications could damage the PRO-2017 or the adapter.
. Be sure to connect the DC adapter to the scanner before you connect it to the Cigarette-
lighter socket, and disconnect the DC adapter from the cigarette-lighter socket before you
disconnect it from the scanner.
To connect a DC adapter, insert its 5.5mm outer diameter/2.1 mm inner diameter barrel plug
into the DC 12V iack on the back of the scanner, then plug the adapter into your vehicle’s
Cigarette-lighter socket.
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Notes:
. If you use a DC adapter and your vehicle's engine is running, you might hear electrical
noise on the scanner caused by the engine. This is normal
. Mobile use of this scanner is unlawful or requires a permit in some areas. Check the laws
in your area.
CONNECTING AN ANTENNA
Connecting the Supplied Antenna
You must install an antenna before you can operate the scanner.
The supplied telescoping antenna helps your scanner receive strong local signals. To install
the antenna. thread it clockwise into the hole on top at the scanner.
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The scanner‘s sensitivity depends on its location and the antenna's length. For the best
reception of the transmissions you want to hear, adjust the antenna‘s length according to the
chart below.
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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 base-station or mobile
antenna (not supplied} to your scanner. Your local FladioSh-ack stole sells a variety of
antennas,
Choose the one that best meets your needs.
When deciding on an outdoor antenna and its location, consider these paints:
, The antenna should be located as high as possible.
. The antenna and antenna cable should be as far as possible from sources of electrical
noise (appliances, other radios, and so on).
. The antenna should be venical tor the best performance.
To connect an optional base-station or mobile antenna, first remove the supplied antenna
from the scanner. Always use 50-ohm coaxial cable, such as HG-sa or RG-s, to connect the
base-station or mobile antenna. For lengths over 50 feet, use RG-B low-loss dielectric
coaxial cable. It the antenna cable's connector does not fit in the ANT jack on the back of the
scanner, you might also need a F'L-259-to-Motorola antenna plug adapter, such as Cat. No.
278208. Your local RadioShack store carries a wide variety cl coaxial antenna cable and
connectors.
Once you choose an antenna, follow the mounting instructions Suppiled with the antenna.
Then route the antenna’s cable to the scanner and connect the cable to the ANT lack.
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Warning: Use extreme caulion when you install or remove an outdoor antenna. if the
antenna starts to loll, let ll go! It could contact overhead power lines. ll the antenna touches
a power llne, contact with the antenna, mast, cable, or guy wlres can cause electrocution
and death. Call the power company to remove the antenna. Do not attempt to do so
yourself.
Caution: Do not run the cable over sharp edges or moving parts lhal might damage it.
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UNDERSTANDING THE PRO—2017
Once you understand a few simple terms used in this manuai and familiarize yourself with
your scanners 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 servioe.
When you find a frequency, you can store it into a programmabie memory location called a
ohannei, which is grouped with your other channels in a channei~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 channei until the
transmission ends.
A LOOK AT THE KEYPAD
Your scanner‘s keys might seem confusing at first. but this information shouid help you
understand each key‘s fu notion,
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A 7 121—140 141—163 151-150
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BAND—lets you search preprogrammed service banks,
PRI/ALEFiT—tums the priority function on and olf, or sets the WX atert mode,
WX—scans through the 7 ore-programmed weather channetst
SCAN—scans through the programmed channels.
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MANUAL—atolls scanning and lets you directly enter a channel number.
uO RVW, LIO—lets you review locked-out frequencies, or lets you lock out selected
channels/frequencies so they will not be scanned or searches.
A and V—begins searching up or down for active frequencies or selects the direction when
you scan channels.
MON/CL—accesses the 20 monitor memories or clears an incorrect entry.
PG M—programs frequencies into channels.
Number Keys—each key has a single-digit label and a range 01 numbers. Use the digits on
the keys to enter the numbers for a channel or a frequency. Use the range oi numbers
above the key (21-40, for example) to select the channel in a channel-storage bank. See
‘Understanding Service Banks/Banksl‘Mernories.'
DELAYL—prograrns a Evsecond delay for the selected channel, or enters a decimal point
(necessew when programming frequenmes).
ENTER—enters frequencies into channels.
A LOOK AT THE DISPLAY
The display has indicators that show the scanner's current operation. A quick look at the
display will help you understand how to operate your scanner.
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sncr-rscm MAN PGM PRI DLY
FD/PD — appears when you search the firelpolioe sen/ice bank.
BANK — appears with numbers (1—10). Bank numbers with a bar under them show which
ones are turned on for scanning. See “Understanding Service Banks/BankslMemories."
AlFl — appears when you search the air service bank.
HAM — appears when you search the ham radio service bank.
MAHlNE — appears when you search the marine service bank.
A or V - indicates the search or scan direction.
M — flashes with a number (1 -2G) to show which monilor memory you are listening to.
CH — the digits that precede this indicator (1-200 and P) show which channel the scanner is
tu med to.
L/O — appears when you manually select a channel you locked out while scanning or you
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reView a locked out trequency.
WX — appears when you scan the weather channels.
SRCH — appears during sen/ice bank and direct frequency searches.
SCAN — appears when you scan channels.
MAN — appears when you manually select a channel.
PGM — appears while you program frequencies into the scanner's channels.
PHI — when you turn on the priority feature.
DLY — appears when you program a 2»eeoond delay,
Error — appears when you make an entry error.
-dUPL- — appears when you try to store a frequency that is already stored in another
channeL
-d- — appears during a direct frequency search.
-b- — appears during a senrice bank frequency search.
Ch-FULL - appears when you try to enter a frequency during a search when all channels
are full.
F L-out — appears when you start direct search from a locked out frequency.
FLo -FULL — appears when you try to lockout a frequency during a search when 50
frequencies are aiready locked out.
L-r — appears when you review the lockout frequencies.
dEFAU Lt — appears when you remove all the iocked out from the service bank frequencies.
FLo ALL-CL — appears when you remove all the locked out frequencies during a service
bank/direct search.
P — appears when the scanner is tuned to a priority channel.
ALErt - appears when the scanner is watching the WX alert tone.
WirEd - appears when you turn on the wired programming mode.
StArt -— appears when the scanner start wired programming.
C-Error — appears when the scanner receive check sum error during wired programming.
D-Error - appears when the scanner finds data error during wired programming.
End - appears when the scanner finishes wired programming.
OFF tonE - appears when you set the key lone oft.
ON tonE — appears when you set the key tone on.
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UN DERSTAND|NG SERVICE BANKSiBANKS/M EMOH IES
Service Bank
The scanner is preprogrammed with the irequencies allocated by firefpolics. aircraft, ham
radio, and marine services. in these service banks, you can search through the frequencies
and store them in channels ior fire/police. aircraft, ham radio. and marine banks. This is
handy for quickly finding active frequencies instead ofsearching through an entire band.
Note: The frequencies in the scanner‘s service bank are preset. ‘(eu cannot change them.
Fire] Police
Group Frequency range (MHz) Step (kHz)
1 33.420-33.BBD 20
37020-37420 20
39020-39980 20
42020-42940 20
4402045360 40
45.880
45.900
45340-45060 40
46080-46500 20
2 153.770-1 54.1 30 60
154.145-154.445 15
154.650-154.950 15
155.010-1 55.370 60
155415455700 15
155730456210 60
153 730-1 59.210 60
166.250
170.150
3 453.0375-4533625 12.5
4580375458362} 125
460.0125-4606375 12.5
465.0125—465.6375 12.5
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Air
Frequency range (MHz) Step (kHz)
1080004369875 1205
Amateur Radio
Group Frequency range (MHz) Shep (kHz)
1 29 00029700 5
2 50000—54000 5
3 144.000-1 43.000 5
4 420000450000 12.5
Marine a
Channe! Frequency (M Hz]
06 156.3000
07 156.3500
03 156.4000
09 156.4500
10 1565000
11 156.5500
12 156.6000
13 155.6500
14 155.7000
15 156.7500
16 156.8000
17 156.8500
18 156.9000
19 156.9500
20 157.0000j151.6000
21 157.0500
22 157.1000
23 1 571500
24 157.2000f161.8000
25 157.25001161‘8500
26 157.30001'1619000
27 15135001161 9500
28 151400011520000
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64 156.2250
65 156.2750
66 156 3250
67 1 56.3750
68 155.4250
69 155.4750
70 1565250
71 156.5750
72 1566250
73 156.6750
74 156.7250
77 1568750
78 156.9250
79 156.9750
80 1 570250
81 1 570750
82 157.1250
83 157.1750
84 157.225011513250
85 157.2750l161.8750
66 157.3250/1613250
87 157375011613750
88 157.4250
Channel-Storage Banks
To make it easier to identily and select the channels you want to listen to, channels are
diwded into 10 banks at 20 channels each. Use each channel-storage bank to group
frequencies, such as those used by the police depenmenl, fire department, ambulance
services. or aircraft (see “Guide to the Action Bands" on Page XX). For example, the police
department might use tour frequencies, one lur each side of town, You could program the
police frequencies starting with Channel 1 [the tire! channel in bank 1] and program the lire
department frequencies slanlng with Channel 21 (the first channel in bank 2).
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Monitor Memories
The scanner aiso has 20 munitor memories that you can use |c temporarily store
frequencies while you decide whether (0 save Ihem into channeis. This is handy Ior quickiy
storing an active frequency when you are searching through an entire band. You can slore a
frequency into a monitor memonl during a sewice bank, or direct search. See “Finding and
Storing Active Frequencies.”
You can seieci monitor memories manuaily, but you cannot scan them. See “Listening 10
Momior Memories.”
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OPERATION
TURNING ON THE SCANNERJSE'I'FING VOLUME AND SQUELCH
1. Turn SQUELCH Iully counterclockwise until the indicator points to MIN before you turn on
the scanner.
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2. To turn on the scanner, turn VOLUME clockwise until you hear a hissing sound.
3. Turn SQU ELCH clockwise, luel unfil the hissing sound stops.
Notes:
. To listen to a weak or distant station, turn SQUELCH counterclockwise. I! reception is poor,
turn SOUE LCH clockwise to cut out weak transmissions
. It SQU ELCH is adjusted so you always hear a hissing sound, the scanner does not scan or
search properly,
4. To turn off the scanner when you finish, turn VOLUME counterclockwise to OFF.
STORING KNOWN FREQENCIES INTO CHANNELS
Good reierences for active frequencies are the FladicShack Police Call, Aeronautical
Frequency Directory, and Maritime Frequency Directory. We update these directories every
year, so be sure ta get a current copy.
Follow these steps to store frequencies into channels.
1. Press PGM, enter the channel number (1—200) where you want to store a trequency.
then press PGM again. The channel number appears.
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2, Use the number keys and . to enter the frequency (including the decimal point) you want
to store.
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3. Press ENTER to store the frequency into the channef.
Notes:
. If you made a mistake in Step 2, Error appears and the scanner beeps when you press
ENTER. Simply start again from Step 2.
. Your scanner automatically rounds the entered frequency down to the closest valid
frequency. For example, if you enter a frequency for 151.473, your scanner accepts it as
151.470.
. 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. ll you want to store the frequency anyway, press
ENTER again. Press MON/CLto clear the frequency
. Press DELAY if you want the scanner to pause 2 seconds on IhlS channel after a
transmission ends before it proceeds to the next channel (see “Using the Delay Functicn' on
Page XX). The scanner also stores this setting in the channel.
4. To program the next channel in sequence, press PGM and repeat Steps 2 and 3.
FINDING AND STORING ACTIVE FREQUENCIES
Searching the Service Banks
Your scanner contains groups of preset frequencies called service banks. Each service bank
is associated with a specific actiwty (see "Service Banks“ on Page XX). You can search for
fire/police, air, ham, and marine transmissions even if you do not know the specific
frequencies that are used in your area. Then you can store the frequencies you found into
the scanner’e channels or monitor memories,
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Notes:
. You can use the scanner's delay leature while searching the service banks, see 'Using the
Delay Function” on Page XX.
. This procedure uses HAM. FD/F'D, and AIR service banks. if you want to listen to marine
bank, see ”Listening to a Marine Bank.“
1. Press BAND. The last selected band name (such as HAM), S'RCH, -b-, frequency and the
group number (it any) appear on the display.
2. To select a dilferenl band, repeatedly press BAND until the desired band name appears
on the display. Alter about 2 seconds, the scanner begins searching rapidly in that band lor
an active frequency.
Notes:
. To reverse the search direction at any time, hold down (UP key) or (DN key) for about 1
second.
. To search the band up or down in small increments (see “Service Banks‘ on Page XX for
frequency steps), repeatedly press and release (UP key) or (DN key).
. To pause the search while receiving a signal press and release (UP key) or (DN key). To
continue the Search, hold down (UP key) or (DN key),
. To quickly move upward or downward through the frequencies, press and hold down (UP
key) or (DN key). The scanner tunes through the frequencies until you release (UP key) or
(DN key).
3. It needed, select search group with numeral key.
4. When the scanner finds an active frequency, it stops searching and displays the
irequency's number. To store the displayed frequency in the lowest available channel, press
PGM then press ENTER. The channel and frequency Hash twice, and the scanner stores
the displayed lrequency. The scanner then continues to search for irequencies,
Notes:
. ii there is no empty channel, Ch-FULL appears after PGM pressed. To store more
irequehcres, you must clear some channels. See “Clearing a Stored Channel“ on Page XX.
To continue searching after Ch-FULL appears, press and hold down (UP key) or (DN key).
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. If you entered a frequency that is already stored in another channel, -dUPL- (duplicate) and
the lowest-numbered channel containing the duplicate frequency flash on the display for
about 3 seconds, If you want to store the frequency anyway, press ENTER again. You can
then delete the frequency later. See “Clearing a Stored Channel' on Page XX,
To store the displayed frequency in the channel which you seiecl, press PGM. press channel
number you wish to enter the channel, then press ENTER. The channel and trequency flash
twtce, and the scanner stores the displayed frequency, The scanner continues to search tor
trequencies.
5, To store the displayed frequency in the monitor memory, press MONICL. The monitor
memow number, M and the frequencytlash twice,
5, To search for another active frequency in the selected band, hold down (UP key) or (DN
key) for about 1 second, To select a different band and search for another active frequency,
repeat Steps 2—6.
Using Direct Search
During a direct search, the scanner searches up or down, starting from a frequency you
specify. Follow these steps to use direct search.
Note: You can use the scanner’s delay teature while using direct search.
i, Press MANUAL or PGM, then enter the frequency (including the decimal point) you want
to use as a starting point (or the search.
Note: To start from a irequency already stored in one oi your scanner's channels, press
MAN or PGM, enter the desired channel number, then press MANUAL or PGM again.
Hold down (UP key) or (DN key} for aboutt second to search up or down. —d—t SRCH, and
(UP) or (DN) appear on the display.
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Notes:
. To reverse me rapid search direction at any time, hold down (UP key) or (DN key) for about
1 second.
. To search up or down the selected band in small increments (in steps 5, 12‘s, or 25 kHz),
press and release (UP key) or (DN key).
. To pause the search, press and release (UP key) or (DN key). To continue the search, hold
down (UP key) or (DN key).
. To quickly move upward or downward through the frequencies, press and hold down (UP
key) or (DN kay). The scanner tunes through the frequencies until you release (UP key) or
(DN key).
2. When the scanner finds an active frequency, it stops searching and displays the
lrequency‘s number. To store the displayed frequency in the lowest available channel, press
PGM then press ENTER. The channel and frequency flash twice, and the scanner stores
the displayed frequency. The scanner continues to search for frequencies.
Notes:
, if there is no empty channel, Ch-FULL appears. To store more frequencies, you must clear
some channels. See 'Clearing a Stored Channel" on Page XX. To continue searching after
Ch-FULL appears, press and hold down (UP key) or (DN key).
. if you entered a frequency that is already stored in another channel, ~dUPL- (duplicate) and
the lowest-numbered channel containing the duplicate freqUEncy flash on the display for
about 3 seconds, if you want to store the frequency anyway, press ENTER again,
To store the displayed frequency in the channel which you select, press PGM, press channel
number you wish to enter the channel. then press ENTER. The channel and frequency flash
twice, and the scanner stores the displayed frequency. The scanner continues to search for
frequencies.
3. To store the displayed frequency in the monitor memory, press MON/CL. M, the monitor
memory number, and the frequency flash twrce.
4. To search for another active frequency, hold down (UP key) or (DN key) for about 1
second.
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USING THE MONITOR MEMORY
Llstening to the Monitor Memory
To recall a frequency stored in the monitor memory, press MANUAL then MON/CL. M,
monitor memory number, and CH flash and the current monitor memory frequency appears
on the display. To select other monitor memories, enter the desired monitor memory‘s
number (1—20). then press MONICL again. The selected monitor memory‘s frequency
appears.
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Moving 3 Frequency from the Monitor Memory to a Channel
1. Press PGM, enter the channel number where you want to store the frequency, then press
PGM. PGM and the selected channel number appear on the display.
2. Press MON/CL. M, a monitor memory number, and CH flash. and the monitor memory
frequency appear on the display.
3. Enter the desired monitor memory’s number (1—20), then press MONICL again. The
selected monitor memory's lrequency appears.
4. Press ENTER. The scanner stores the frequency in the selected channel,
5. To move another monitor memory trequency to the next channel, press PGM and repeat
Steps 2—4.
SCANNING THE STORED CHANNELS
To set the scanner to continuously scan through all channels with stored frequencies, simply
press SCAN. SCAN and (UP) appear on the display, and the scanner begins to rapidly seen
up until it finds an active lrequency.
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it the scanner finds an active frequency, it stops and displays that channel and frequency
number, then it automatically begins scanning again when the transmission ends on that
frequency.
Notes:
. To reverse the scanning direction press (UP key) or (DN key).
. To set the scanner to remain on the current channel tor 2 seconds after the transmission
ends. see “Using the Delay Function’ on Page XX.
. To set the scanner to remain on the current channel, even alter the transmission stops,
press MANUAL at any time during the transmission so MAN appears and SCAN disappears
lrom the display (see “Monitoring a Stored Channel" on Page XXL
. To look out channels so the scanner does not stop tor a transmission on those channels
see “Locking out Channels and Frequencies“ on Page XX.
TURNING CHANNEL-STOR AGE BANKS OFF AND ON
To turn off a channel-storage bank (1—10)‘ press SCAN to see which banks are currently on.
Storage banks are on when they have a bar underneath them and off When no bar appears
underneath them. Press the bank's number key so the her under the bank's number
disappears
Note: The scanner does not scan any of the channels within the banks you have turned off.
To turn on a channel-storage bank (1—10), press SCAN‘ and then press the bank‘s number
key so a bar appears under the bank‘s number.
Notes:
. You cannot turn all all banks. There must he at least one active bank.
. You can manually select any channel in a bank, even if the bank is turned oft.
A When you turn on the bank while scanning, the scanner moves to the selected bank’s
channel and continues scanning.
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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 nol want to miss any details — even though
there might be periods 0! Silence — or il you simply want it: monitor that channel.
Follow these steps to manually select a channel.
1. Press MANUAL
2. Enter the channel number (1—200).
3 Press MANUAL again.
CLEARING A STORED CHANNEL
ll you no longer want a frequency stored in a channel (and you do not want to replace lnal
frequency With a different one), lollow lhese slaps to clear the stored lrequency.
1. Press MAN UALlo get out ol lhe service banks or to slap scanning.
2. To select the desired channel number, use the number keys lo enter that channel number
(1—200). then press MANUAL.
3. Press PGM. PGM appears.
4. Press 0. then press ENTER. The frequency number changes to 000.0000 on the display
10 indicate the channel is cleared.
5. To clear another channel. use the number keys Io enter thal channel number (1 —200),
then press PGM again. Or. repeatedly press PGM until lhe desired channel number appears.
Then repeat Step 4.
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LISTENING TO THE MARINE BANK
To listen to the marine bank, repealedly press BAND until MARINE appears on the display.
To change the channel manually, press and release (UP key) or (DN key).
Press and hold (UP key) or (DN key) about 2 seconds. the scanner scans through the
marine bank, MAN disappears and SCAN appears on the display. To change the scanning
direction, press (UP key) or (DN key}.
To continue changing the channel manually, press and hold (UP key) or (DN key) about 2
seconds. Press two digits numeric key does move to selected marine channel within marine
manual mode.
LISTENING TO THE WEATHER BAND
To hear your local forecast and regional weather information, press WX. Your scanner
begins to scan through the weather band.
Your scanner should stop within a lew seconds on your local weather broadcast. If Ihe
broadcast is weak, you can pressWX again to resume scanning,
Weather
Channel Frequency (MHz)
1 52.400
162.425
152.450
162.475
162.500
162.525
162.550
qmmewm—A
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WX Alert Feature
This scanner can detect lhe weather alert lone. The WX alert warns you of serious weather
condmons by soundmg an alarm H the weather sen/lee broadcasts the weather alert lone.
To listen to the alert lone, press FHIIALERT while you are Ilstenlng to the WX channel.
ALErt appears on the display. II we scanner delects the weather slerl, it sounds an alarm.
Press any key to mute the alarm. To cancel lhe wealher alert operation, press PHI/ALERT
agaml
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SPECIAL FEATURES
DELAY
Many agencies use a two-way radio system that has a period 01 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 steps into any channel or frequency with a
programmed delay. DLY appears and the scanner continues to monitor that frequency for 2
seconds alter the transmission stops before resuming scanning or searching,
You can program a 2-seccnd delay in any of these ways:
t it the scanner is scanning and stops on an active channel, quickly press DELAY]. before it
continues scanning again.
. If the desired channel is not selected, manually select the channel, then press DELAY.
t ll the scanner is searching. press DELAYh DLY appears and the scanner automatically
adds a 2—second delay to every transmission it stops on in that band.
To turn oft the 2-second delay. press DELAYf. while the scanner is monitoring the channel or
lrequency. DLY disappears trom the display.
LOCKING OUT CHANNELS AND FREQUENCIES
Vou can increase the effective scanning or search speed by locking out individual channels
or frequencies that have a continuous transmission, such as a weather channel (See
“National Weather Frequencies" on Page XX) or birdie irequency (see “Birdie Frequencies‘
on Page XX).
Locking Out Channels
To lock out a channel while scanning, press and release LIO/LJO RVW when the scanner
stops on the channel.
To look out a channel manually, select the channel then press and release LlO/LIO RVW
until L/O appears on the display.
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To remove the lookout from a channel, manually select that channel again, then press
LIOILIO RVW so LIO disappears from the display.
Notes:
, Your scanner automatically looks out empty channels.
. You can still manually select Iocked~out channels.
Locking Out Frequencies
To lock out a frequency during a service bank, or a direct search, press uOIL/O FlVW when
the scanner stops on the frequency. The scanner locks out the frequency then continues
searching. You can lock out frequencies in both direct search and service bank searches).
Note: You can lock out as many as 50 lrequencies during a search. if you try to lock out
more, FLo -FULL appears on the display (599 “Reviewing Locked-Out Frequencies” and
“Removing Ail Lockout Tags Frorn Frequencies”),
Reviewing Locked-Out Frequencies
To review the lrequencies you looked out, hold down uoruo Fle at least 2 seconds
during a search. L-r appears. As you press (UF' key) or (DN key), the scanner displays all
locked out Frequencies. When you reach the highest frequency, the scanner beeps tvw‘ce
and returns to the lowest locked-out frequency.
Removing All Locked-Out Tags From Frequencies
1. Start a service bank or direct search. See 'Using Direct Search” on Page XX.
2. To review the frequencies you looked out, hold down L/OMO RVW lor about 2 seconds
during the search. L-r appears on the display.
3. Hold down MON/CL then LjOiLi’O RVW. FLo ALL-CL appears on the display.
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4. Press ENTER to clear all the lockout frequenCies. The frequency clears and 0000000
appears. if you do not want to clear lockout tags, press MONJCL to continue revtewing all
the lockout frequencies.
Removing All LockoutTagsirom Frequencies in All Service Banks
1. Start a service bank or direct search. See "Using Direct Search“ on Page XX,
2. To review the frequencies you locked out, hold down LIO/LIO RVW for about 2 seconds
during the search. L-r appears on the dispiay.
3. Hold down MONfCLthen press BAND. dEFAuLt appears on the display.
4. Press ENTER to clear the lookout frequencies in all the sen/ice banks (except weather
bank). lf you do nut want to clear the lookout tags. press MDNICLtD continue reviewing the
lookout trequencies.
USlNG PRIORITY
Usrng the priority feature. you can scan through the programmed channels and still not miss
an important or interesting call on a specific channel,
To program a priority channel as loliows:
1. Press PGM, then press PHI/ALERT,
2. Enter the frequency with numeral keys.
3. Press ENTER.
To turn on the priority feature, press PHI/ALERT during scanning. PHI appears on the
display. The scanner checks the priority channel every two seconds and stays on the
channel if there is activity. F‘CH appears on the display whenever the scanner is set to the
priority Chan nel.
To turn of! the priority feature, press PFtl. PFlI disappears from the display.
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if you program WX frequency into the priority channel, the scanner can detect WX alert tone
while priority feature is on When the scanner detects WX alert tone, ALEn flashes on the
display. To cancel the alert tone, press any key‘ and the scanner watch me WX channel.
TURNING THE KEY TONE ON AND OFF
The scanner is preset to sound a tone each time you press one at its keys. You can turn the
key tone off or back on.
1. ll the scanner is on, slide the POWER switch to OFF position to turn it olfl
2, While you hold down 2 and ENTER, turn on the scannerr
3. The display shows OFF tonE or an tonE, then release 2 and ENTER.
CONNECTING A DATA LINK TO THE SCANNER
A data interface kit (not supplied) lets you program the scanner with frequencies stored in a
computer program. Contact your local RadloShack store for more information.
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A GENERAL SCANNING GU1DE
Reception of the frequencies covered by your scanner is mainly ‘iine-Of—Sighl." This means
you usuaily cannot hear siations the! are beyond the horizon
GUIDE TO FREQUENCIES
Nations! Weather Frequencies
161,650‘ 161.7?5‘ 162.400 162.425
162.440‘ 162450 162475 162500
162525 162550 163275'
‘Not preprogramrned in this scanner, bul you can manually program it, (See “Storing Known
Frequencies into Channels' on Page XX)
Ham Radio Frequencies
Ham radio operators often transmit emergency informaiion when other means oi
communication break down, The loliowing chart shows the frequencies this scanner
receives that ham radio operators normaliy use:
Wavelength Frequency (MHz)
10 meters 29000-29700
8 meters 50000-54000
2 meters 144000148 000
70 cm 420000450000
Note: Your scanner cannot receive AM transmissions on these bands.
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Birdie Frequencies
Every scanner has birdie frequencies — signals created inside “we scanner’s receiver. which
might interfere with broadcasts on the same frequenCies. If you program one oi these
frequencies, you hear only noise on that frequency. It the interference is not severe, you
might be able to turn SQUELCH clockwise to cut out the birdie,
To find the birdies in your scanner:
. Disconnect the antenna and move it away irom the receiver. Make sure that no other
nearby radio orTV sets are turned on near the scanner,
. Search in each frequency band from its lowest frequency to the highest. Occasionally, the
searching Wi" stop as it it had found a signal, often without any sound. That is a birdie.
. Make a list 0! all the birdies in your particular scanner for iuture reterence.
The birdie frequencres to watch for on the PRD»2017 are:
birdie frequencies will add
GUIDE TO THE ACTION BANDS
United States Broadcast Bands
In the United States, there are several broadcast bands. The standard AM and FM bands
are probabiy the most well known. There are also tour teievismn audio broadcast bands -
the lower three transmit on the VHF band and the fourth transmits on the UHF band.
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Typical Band Usage
HF Band (am—30.0 MHz)
10-Metsr Amateur 2900-2970 MHz
High Flange 2970-2990 MHz
VHF Band (woo—300.00 MHz)
Low Range 3000-5000 MHz
6—Meier Amateur 50.00»54.00 MHz
U.S. Government 13700-14400 MHz
2—Meter Amateur 14400-14800 MHZ
High Flange 14800-17400 MHz
UHF Band (300.00 MHz—3.0 GHZ)
Military Aircraft 35000-33400 MHz
U.S. Government 40600-42000 MHz
70-Centimeter Amateur 42000-45000 MHz
Low Range 45000—47000 MHz
FMVTV Audio Broadcast,
Wide Band 47000-51200 MHZ
Primary Usage
As a general rule, most 01 ihe radio ac‘iiwty is concentrated on the following frequencies:
VHF Band
Activities Frequennles (MHz)
Government. Police. and Fire 153.785—155380
Emergency Services 158.730—159AGO
Railroad 150.000—161900
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UHF Band
Activities Frequencies (MHz)
Land-Mobile ‘Palred” Frequencies 450.000—470‘000
Base Station 451.0125—454.950
Mobile Units 456.025—459350
Relay Repeater Units 490,025—464375
Remote Control Stations 465025469975
Note: Remote control stations and mobile units operate at 5 MHz higher than their
associated base stations and relay repeater units.
Specified Intervals
Frequencies in different bands are accessible only at spectlic intervals. For example:
Frequency Range(s) Specified lnterval
29—54 MHz and 137—174 MHz 5.0 kHz Steps
380—51 2 MHz 12.5 kHz Steps
Note: ln service bank search, Ihe frequency interval is not the same as specified above. See
“Service Banks" on Page XX.
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 subiect to
change, and might vary from area to area. For a more complete listing, refer to Police Call,
available at your local RadoShack store.
Abbreviations Services
AIR Aircraft
BIFC Boise (lD) Interagenoy Fire Cache
BUS Business
CAP Civil Air Patrol
CCA Common Carrier
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CSB
CTSB
FIRE
HAM
GOVT
G M R
GTR
IN D
MAR
MARI
MARS
MED
MIL
MOV
N EW
NEWS
OIL
POI.
PU B
PS B
PT R
Fi OAD
FlTV
TAXI
T ELB
TELC
TELM
TOW
TRAN
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Conventional Systems
Convenlionalmunked Systems
Fire Department
Amateur (Ham) Radio
Federal Government
General Mobile Radio
General Trunked
Industrial Services
(Manulacturing, Construction, Farming, Forest Products)
Military Amateur Fladio
Maritime Limited Coast
(Coast Guard, Marine Telephone. Shipboard Radio.
Private Stations)
Military Afliiiate Radio Systems
Emergency/Medical Services
U.S. Military
Motion PictureNideo Industry
New Mobile Narrow
Relay Press (Newspaper Reponers)
Oil/Petroleum Industry
Police Department
Pu biic Services
(Public Salely, Local Govt, Forestry Conservation)
Public Safely
Private Trunked
Road & Highway Maintenance
Fladiofi V Remote Broadcasl Pickup
Taxi Services
Mobile Telephone
(Aircraft. Radio Common Carrier Landline Companies)
Cordless Phones
Telephone Mainlenanoe
Tow Trucks
Transportation Services
(Trucks, Tow Trucks, Buses, Railroad. Other)
Trunked Systems
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TVn FM-TV Aud'm Eroadcasl
USXX Government Classified
UTIL Power & Water Utilities
WTHR Weather
ngh Frequency (HF) Hi — (8 MHz—30 MHZ)
10-Meter Amateur Band — (260-297 MHZ]
29000-29700 HAM
Very High Frequency (VHF) — (30 MHz—300 MHz)
Low Band — (29.7—50 MHZ — m 5 kHz steps)
29700-29790 IND
29900-30550 GOVT, MIL
30580-31980 IND, PUB
32000-32990 GOVT, MIL
33020-33980 BUS, IND, PUB
34010-34990 GOVT, MIL
35020-35980 BUS. PUB, IND, TELM
36000-35230 GOVT, MIL
36,250 OII SpiII Clean-Up
38270436390 GOVT, MIL
31020-37380 PUB, IND
85.000~39.000 GOVT, MIL
39020-39980 PUB
40.000-42000 GOVT, MIL MARI
4202042940 POI.
42960-43180 IND
43220-43580 TELM, IN D, PUB
43700-44500 TRAN
44062046580 POL, PUB
45600-46990 GOVT, TELC
47.020—47.400 PUB
47.420 American Red Cross
41440-49580 IND, PUB
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49610-49890 MIL, TELC
G—Meter Amateur Band — (50—54 MHz)
50100-5400 HAM
U.S. Government Band (138—144 MHz)
137.0004 44.000 GOVT, MIL
2—Meter Amateur Band — (144—148 MHz}
144000448000 HAM
VHF-HiBand(148-—174 MHZ)
1450504150345 CAP, MAR. MIL
150.775-1 50.790 MED
150 515150555 Tow
150.050 on Spill mean-Up
150595151130 ROAD
151 .145-151 .475 POL
151400151555 W D, BUS
151.955 TELM
152.0075 MED
152030152240 TELB
152.270-1 52.455 IND. TAXI
152.450 BUS
152510152540 TELB
152.570-1 53.020 IND, MOV
153035453725 IND, OIL UTIL
153740454445 PUB, HHE
154490154570 IND, BUS
154.505 Oil 5pm Clean-Up
154600454525 BUS
154555155240 MED, ROAD. POL, FUE
155.255 OIL
155275157425 MARL
157,450 MED
157.470-157515 TOW
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157.530-1 57.725
157.740
157770458100
158.1304 58.460
158.4904 58.700
158,730-159.455
159.480
159.495-161565
161,580
161 500-1 62.000
162012546235
162.400-1 62.550
162.5625~162.6375
162.6625
182.6375-1 63.225
163.250
153.275-1 66.225
166.250
166.275~169.400
169.445
169.500
169.505
169.55-1 59.9875
170.000
170.025-170.150
170.175-170225
170.245-1 70.305
170.350-1 70.400
170.425-1 70.450
170,475
1704875473175
173.225-1 73.375
173.3375-1735375
173,5525-1735875
173.60-1 73.9375
IND, TAXI
BUS
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TELB
POL. PUB, ROAD
OH.
THAN
OIL
MARI, HTV
GOVT, MIL. USXX
WTHH
GOVT. MIL, USXX
MED
GOVT. MIL. USXX
MED
GOVT. MIL, USXX
GOVT, HTV, FIRE
GOVT, BIFC
ereless Mics
GOVT
Wire‘ess Mics
GOVT, MIL, USXX
ElFC
GOVT, RTV, FIRE
GOVT
Wireless Mics
GOVT, MIL
BiFO
PUB
GOVT, PUB, Wireless Mics
MOV, NEWS, UT! L
M“.
MIL. Medical/Crash Crews
GOVT
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UItra High Frequency (UHF) (300 MHz—3 GHz)
Military Aircraft Band (31991—3833 MHZ)
380.0004383000
Coast Guard
US. Government Band (406—4150 MHz}
406125419875
GOVT. USXX
TD—cm Amateur Band (420—450 MHz)
420000450000
Low Band (450-470 MHZ)
450050450925
451025452025
4520375453000
453.0125-4533375
454.000
454025454375
455050455325
457525457600
458025458175
460.0125-4606375
460650462 175
4621875452450
4624625452525
462550462725
462750462325
462.9375463.1875
463200467925
HAM
FITV
IND, OIL, TELM, UTIL
IND, TAXI, THAN, TOW. NEWS
PUB
OIL
TELB
FITV
BUS
MED
FIRE, POL, PUB
BUS
BUS, IND
IND. OIL, TELM. UTIL
GMR
BUS
MED
BUS
FM-TV AudIo Broadcast. UHF Wide Band (470—512 MHz)
(Channels 14 through 20 in 6 MHz steps)
475.750
451 750
487.750
493.750
Channel 14
Channe1 15
Channel 16
Channel 17
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499.750 Channel 18
505.750 Channel 19
511.750 Channel 20
Note: Some cities use the 470—512 MHz band for land/mobile service.
AVOIDING IMAGE FREQUENCIES
You might discover one of your regular stations on another trequency that is not listed. It
might be what is known as an image frequency, For example. you might find a service that
regularly uses a irequency of 453.275 also on 474.675.
To see if It is an image. do a tittie math.
Note the new frequency. 474.675
Double the intermediate frequency of 107 MHz
(21,400)
and subtract ii from the new frequency -21.400
if the answer is the regular frequency, 453.275
then you have tuned to an image.
Occasionally. you might get interference on a weak or distant channel from a strong
broadcast 21.4 MHz above or below the tuned trequency. This is rare. and the image signal
is usually cleared whenever there is a broadcast on the actual frequency,
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FREQUENCY CONVERSION
The tuning iocation 0! a station can be expressed in frequency (kHz or MHZ) or in
wavelength (meters) The ioHowing information can help you make the necessary
conversions.
1 MHz (miliwon) =1,000 kHz (thousand)
To convert MHZ to KHz, multwpiy the number 01 MHz by 1,000:
30.62 MHZ x 1000 = 30,620 kHz
To convert from kHz 10 MHz, divide the number of kHz by 1,000.
127.800 kHZ/ 1000 =127.B MHz
To convert MHZ to meters, divide 300 by the number of MHZ.
300 I 50 MHz - 6 meters
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TROUBLESHOOTING
it your scanner is not working as it should, these suggestions might help you eliminate the
problem lf the scanner still does not operate properly, take it to your local Hadioshack store
for assistance.
PROBLEM POSS|BLE CAUSES REMEDIES
Scanner is totally The AC or DC power Be sure the adapter ls fully inserted
inoperative. adapter is not connected. into the DC 12V iack.
Poor or no reception. improperly connected Be sure the antenna is properly
antenna. connected.
Programming frequencies Avoid programming frequencies
are the same as birdie listed under ‘Birdie Frequencies" on
frequencies. Page XX or only select them
manually.
Error appears on the Programming error Reprogram the frequency correctly.
display.
Keys do not work or Undetermined error. Turn the scanner oft then on again,
display changes. or reset the scanner (see
“Hesettlngilnitlalizing the Scanner”
on Page XX).
Scanner is on but will not SQUELCH is not Adjust SQUELCH clockwise (see
scan. correctly adjusted. “Turning on the ScannerfSetting
Volume and Squelch“ on Page XX).
in the scan mode, the Birdies. Avoid programming frequencies
scanner locks on listed under ‘Birdie Frequencies"
frequencies that have on Page XX or only listen to them
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an unclear transmissmn. manuaily.
RESETTING/INITIALIZING THE SCANNER
It the scanner‘s display locks up or does not work properly after you connect a power source.
you might need to reset or initialize the scanner.
Important: If you have problems, first try to reset the swnner {see “Resetting the Scannei”).
If that does not work, you can tnitiatize the scanner (see ‘Initiaiizing the Scanner" on Page
XX); however, this clears ail information stored in your scanner's memory.
Resetting the Scanner
1, Turn off the scanner, then turn it on again.
2. Insert a pointed object, such as a straightened paper clip, into the reset opening on the
back of the scanner (as shown) and gently press then release the reset button inside the
opening.
add i|tustration.
Note: If the scanner still does not work property, you might need to initialize the scanner
(see “initializing the Scanner").
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|nitiallzing the Scanner
Important: This procedure clears all information you stored in the scanner‘s memory.
Initialize the scanner only when you are sure the scanner is not working properly.
1. Turn off the scanner then turn it on again.
2 Hold down MON/CL
3. While holding down MON/CL, insert a poinled obiect, such as a straightened paper clip,
into the reset opening on the back of the scanner and gently press then release the reset
button inside the opening, The display should clear.
4. When the display reappears. release MONch
Note: You must release the reset bullon beiore releasing MON/CL, otherwtse the memory
might not clean
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CARE AND MAiNTENANCE
Your Radioshack PRO—2017 200-Channei Programmable Home Scanner is an example oi
superior design and craftsmanship. The lollowing suggestions will help you care for your
PRO-2017 so you can enjoy it lor years.
Keep the PRO-2017 dry. Ii it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids might contain
minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits.
Use and store the PRO-2017 only in normal temperature envtronments. Temperature
extremes can shorten the lile cl electronic devices and distort or melt plastic parts,
Keep the PRO-2017 away from dust and din, which can cause premature wear of pans.
Handle the FRO-2017 gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage circuit boards and
cases and can cause the PRO-2017 to work improperly.
Wipe the PRO-2017 with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new. Do not use harsh
chemicals. cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the PRO-2017.
Modifying or tampering with the scanner’s internal components can cause a maliunction and
might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it. It your scanner is
not performing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance.
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SPECIF|CATIONS
Frequency Coverage:
Ham
VHF Lo
Ham
Air
Government
Ham
VHF Hr
Ham/Governmeni
UHF L0
UH F Hi (T)
Channeis 01 Operation
Sensilivity (20 dB SN):
2964 MHZ
1084369575 MHZ
137-174 MHZ
380-512 MHZ
Selectivny:
+i-1O kHz
+[-18 kHz
Spurious Rejection
Scanmng Rate
Search Rate
Delay Time
Intermediate Frequencies UP):
15:
2m:
IF imerference Ratio (107 MHz)
Squslch Sensitivity:
Threshold
Tigh‘l (FM)
Tight (AM)
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29-30 MHz (510 kHz Steps)
30-50 MHz [5.0 kHz Steps)
50-54 MHz (510 kHz Steps)
1084365875 MHZ (12.5 kHz Steps)
137-144 MHz (5 kHz Steps)
144-148 MHz (5 kHz Steps)
148-174 MHz (5 kHz Steps)
380-450 MHZ (12.5 kHz Steps}
450-470 MHz (125 kHz Steps)
470512 MHZ (12.5 kHz Steps)
200 Channeis and 20 Monitor Memon‘es
0.5 UV
1.0 uV
0.5 UV
0.7 UV
6 dB
-50 dB
50 dB (FM al154 MHz]
Up to 25 Channeieracond
Up to 50 SiepsiSecond
2 Seccnds
107 MHZ
455 kHz
70 dB at154 MHz
Less 1han 0.5 ml
(MW 25 dB
(S+N)fN 20 dB
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Anuenna impedance 50 Ohms
Audio Output Power (1 03/0 THD) 0.8 mW Nominal
Built-in Speaker 3 inch (77 mm) B-ohm, Dynamic Type
Power Requirements 120 V AC, 60 Hz, BW
Operating Temperature §32F to +110F
(DC to +430)
Dimensions (HWD) 21116 x 8 1/4 x S 7/8 inches
(52x 210 x 175 mm)
Weight Approx 24 oz.
(680 g) willinut Antenna
Suppiied Accessories Telescoping Antenna.
AC Adapter
Specifications are typicai; indiwdual units might vary. Specifications are subJeCi 10 change
and improvamenl without notice.
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