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Please read this user’s guide before installing,setting up and using your new productwww.radioshack.comCat 20-527PRO-97 1,000 Channel Triple Trunking

10The BasicsPWR DC 9V — connect a power source here.PC/IF — connect an optional PC interface cable here to use the scanner with your computer.

11The BasicsANT — connect the supplied antenna or an external antenna here. — connect an earphone or headphone here.OFF VOL/SQ — turn the scanner on o

12The Basicspower sourcesYou can power your scanner from any of these sources:• internal non-rechargeable batteries or rechargeable batteries (not su

13The Basicsrecommend RadioShack nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries.You must charge rechargeable batteries before you use them the fi rst time. See

14The Basics5. Replace the cover.When battery power is low, Low battery! appears and the scanner beeps continuously. When battery power is depleted,

15The BasicsIt takes about 16 hours to recharge fully discharged 1600 mAh Ni-MH rechargeable batteries. You can operate the scanner while recharging t

16The Basicsusing vehicle battery powerYou can power the scanner from a vehicle’s 12V power source (such as cigarette-lighter socket) using a 9V, 300

17The Basicslistening safelyTo protect your hearing, follow these guidelines when you use an earphone or headphones.• Set the volume to zero before p

18The Basicsconnecting the supplied antennaTo attach the supplied fl exible antenna to the antenna jack on the top of your scanner, align the slots aro

19The Basicsusing the belt clipTo make your scanner easier to carry when you are on the go, use the supplied belt clip by attaching it to the back of

2Contentsuser’s guide • quick start guide • preprogrammed frequency addendumThank you for purchasing your Pro-97 1,000 channel tripple trunkin

20The Basicsquick startTo help familiarize yourself with the scanner’s functions, keypad, and available frequencies, you can utilize one of these four

21The Basicsmilitary, some amateur radio, and some government transmissions. (Refer to “Specifi cations” for a list of the frequencies covered.) When t

22The Basicstransmissions. In your PRO-97 scanner, the DCS feature can be used to block the reception of transmissions on a shared channel to only tho

23The Basicsbank’s talk group ID list and have not locked out.Motorola trunking systems come in three categories: Type I, Type II, and Type I/II Hybri

24The BasicsEDACS modeYou can set your scanner so it decodes the talk group IDs used with EDACS (GE/Ericsson) trunking systems. This setting is called

25The BasicsLTR modeYou can set your scanner so it decodes the talk group IDs used with LTR systems. This setting is called the LTR mode.LTR frequenci

26The BasicsLTR system are assigned to specifi c talk groups, which are identifi ed by the radio as six-digit numbers. These numbers are in the form AHH

27The BasicsWhen no ID code is programmed into the scanner, it receives the signal in MO, ED, or LT mode. In open mode, the scanner stops on any trans

28The Basicssetting up your scannerturning on the scanner and setting squelch1. To turn on the scanner, turn VOL clockwise. Multi-system Trunking Sc

29The Basicsstoring known frequencies into channelsGood references for active frequencies are RadioShack’s Police Call, Aeronautical Frequency Directo

3The Basicscontentsyour scanner’s controls 7power sources 12using batteries 12charging rechargeable batteries 14using AC power 15using vehicle ba

30Beyond the Basics2. Press PGM. M changes to P.3. Use the number keys and ./DELAY to enter the frequency (including the decimal point) you want t

31Beyond the BasicsCTCSS and DCSYour PRO-97 scanner features an advanced, DSP based CTCSS and DCS decoder. CTCSS and DCS allow you to program frequenc

32Beyond the Basics3. By default, the search code (indicated with Code Search in the bottom of the display) is programmed. To program a specifi c cod

33Beyond the Basics82.5 Hz 114.8 Hz 159.8 Hz 189.9 Hz 233.6 Hz85.4 Hz 118.8 Hz 162.2 Hz 192.8 Hz 241.8 Hz88.5 Hz 123.0 Hz 165.5 Hz 196.6 Hz 250.3 Hz91

34Beyond the Basics6. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 to enter the other trunking group frequencies for EDACS or additional control channel frequencies for Mot

35Beyond the BasicsPress 6 then 1. • A space is entered by pressing ./DELAY. • “6” is the sixth number associated with 1 on the keypad. Press 1 then

36Beyond the Basicstext input chartTo access the numbers, after you press TEXT (when you assign the text tag to a channel) or you press FUNC and bank

37Beyond the Basicsfi nding and storing active frequenciesYou can search for transmissions in the scanner’s preprogrammed search bank. The search bank

38Beyond the Basics2. In the marine, CB, and FRS/GMRS/MURS bands, you can directly select a channel or search through the band. When MAN appears at

39Beyond the Basics08 156.4000 09 156.450010 156.5000 11 156.550012 156.6000 13 156.650014 156.7000 15 156.750016 156.8000 17 156.850018 156.9000 19 1

4The Basicsstoring text tags 34assigning a text tag to a channel 34assigning a text tag to a group ID 35assigning a tex tage to a bank 35text inpu

40Beyond the Basicssearch bank: SR1 CB bandReceive mode: AMCh. Frequency (MHz)Ch. Frequency (MHz)01 26.9650 02 26.975003 26.9850 04 27.005005 27.0150

41Beyond the Basics03 462.6125 04 462.637505 462.6625 06 462.687507 462.7125 08 467.562509 467.5875 10 467.612511 467.6375 12 467.662513 467.6875 14 4

42Beyond the Basics1 153.770 – 154.130 60154.145 – 154.445 15154.650 – 154.950 15155.010 – 155.370 60155.415 – 155.700 15155.730 – 156.210 60158.730 –

43Beyond the Basicssearch bank: SR5 amateur bandReceive mode: FMGroup Frequency (MHz) Step (kHz)0 28.0000 – 29.7000 51 50.0000 – 54.0000 52 144.0000 –

44Beyond the Basics7. Rotate SQ clockwise and leave it set to a point just after the rushing sound stops. When the scanner fi nds an active frequency

45Beyond the Basicsmanually tuning a frequencyYou can manually set the scanner to move through all receivable frequencies, or select a specifi c freque

46Beyond the Basicslistening to a weather channelTo hear your local forecast and regional weather information, press WX. Your scanner scans through th

47Beyond the Basics6. Press WX to exit the FIPS code entry table.Press WX then a number key to quickly review stored FIPS codes. Press L/OUT to togg

48Beyond the BasicsSkywarnMany areas of the country have amateur radio repeaters that have been designated as “Skywarn” repeaters. During times of sev

49Beyond the Basics2. Press the desired bank and the channel number where you want to store the frequency. The display indicates the bank and channe

5The Basicsusing CTCSS and DCS 53deleting frequencies from channels 54deleting all frequencies in a channel bank 54using dealy 55locking out chann

50Beyond the Basicscopying a frequency into the priority channelYou can copy a frequency into the priority channel (see “Priority”) when the scanner s

51Beyond the Basicsusing Signal Stalker IIYour scanner’s Signal Stalker II functions when you press and hold for approximately 1 second. The Signal S

52Beyond the Basicsdue to their high transmitter output power. You can press L/OUT when the Signal Stalker II stops on these undesired transmissions t

53Beyond the Basicskey so the bank’s number disappears. For example, to turn off bank 1, press 1. The scanner does not scan any of the channels within

54Beyond the Basicsscanner to stop on one channel.When your scanner stops on a conventional frequency that is confi gured for CTCSS or DCS, it checks f

55Beyond the Basics2. Press FUNC then the bank number you want to clear. Bank X selected. Fn+CLR to delete all frequencies. TEXT to edit tag appears

56Beyond the BasicsYou can still manually select locked-out channels.To remove the lockout from a channel, manually select the channel and press L/OUT

57Beyond the BasicsL/OUT again to cancel reviewing locked-out frequencies.clearing a locked-out frequencyTo clear a locked-out frequency, select that

58Beyond the Basicson, the scanner checks that channel every 2 seconds, and stays on the channel if there is activity until the activity stops.The pri

59Beyond the Basics1. Press WX.2. Select the weather channel you want to program as the priority channel.3. Press FUNC then PRI. The display fl a

6The Basicsclearing talk group IDs 78clearing all talk group IDs in a single bank 78changing the open/closed mode 79care 80service and repair 80bi

60Beyond the BasicsCT – accesses the FM mode, CTCSS SystemDC – accesses the FM mode, DCS SystemMO – accesses the FM Mode, Motorola Trunking System (wi

61Beyond the Basicsmode. Normal ATT. appears on the bottom line for about 2 seconds.If you turn on the attenuator, the scanner might not receive weak

62Beyond the BasicsWith Ignore mode, the backlight functions as described in Keypress mode, except that the scanner ignores the fi rst keypress. This m

63Beyond the Basicsusing the keylockOnce you program your scanner, you can protect it from accidental program changes by turning on the key lock featu

64Beyond the Basicscloning the programmed dataYou can transfer the programmed data to and from another PRO-97 scanner using an optional connecting cab

65Beyond the Basicstrunkinghow trunking worksThe scanner tracks transmissions that use the Motorola Type I and Type II (such as Smartnet and Privacy P

66Beyond the BasicsTo listen to the transmission, the mode of the programmed channel must be the same as that of the trunking channel (MO, ED, or LT).

67Beyond the Basicssetting squelch for trunking modeYour scanner automatically mutes the audio during trunk scanning when it decodes control channel d

68Beyond the Basicsone at a time, repeat the sequence of PGM, FUNC then e or d until you reach the desired bank.2. Press TRUNK to enter the ID program

69Beyond the Basics6. To enter additional trunking frequencies as subsequent channels in the same bank, press PGM or e to access the next open chann

7The BasicsSCAN/ — scans through the programmed channels, or activates the Signal Stalker II function.FUNC (function) — lets you use various function

70Beyond the BasicsBase and offset frequencies vary for each type of trunking system. You can get information about these frequencies for the trunking

71Beyond the Basicsprogramming Motorola trunking systems (800 MHz)Follow these steps to program 800 MHz band Motorola trunking.On the 800 MHz trunking

72Beyond the Basics3. Press FUNC. Then press 8. Size Code Setting appears.4. Enter the size code supplied with the Type I system information, refe

73Beyond the Basics5. Press ENT for each entry. If you make a mistake, press CL and enter the correct size code.The default setting of the bank is f

74Beyond the BasicsWhen you try to store more than 150 talk group IDs in a bank, Memory Full! appears. Clear some talk group IDs in order to store new

75Beyond the Basics9. To store the next ID memory in sequence, press e and repeat Step 7.10. Press SCAN to start scanning.If you made a mistake in S

76Beyond the Basicstalk group ID holdYou can set your scanner to follow a trunking signal that you want to track during scanning. While the scanner is

77Beyond the Basicslocking out talk group IDs1. Press PGM.You can only lock out talk group IDs when the scanner is in the closed mode (see “Open and

78Beyond the Basics3. Press ENT.When activated, ID delay watches the control channel command for the delay time when the signal disappears from the

79Beyond the Basicsappears.To cancel the deletion, press any key except 1. The scanner returns to the talk group ID memory mode.changing the open/clos

8The BasicsATT (Attenuate) — turns attenuation on to reduce the scanner’s sensitivity and block extremely strong signals, or turns it off to return th

80Beyond the BasicscareKeep the scanner dry; if it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Use and store the scanner only in normal temperature environment

81Beyond the Basicsspecifi cationsFrequency Coverage:25–54 MHz ... (in 5 kHz

82Beyond the Basics1240–1300 MHz ... 0.7 µVAM:25–54 MHz ...

83Beyond the Basics21.4 MHz at 154.1 MHz ... 100 dBSquelch Sensitivity:Threshold

84Beyond the Basicsinitializing your scannerIf the scanner’s display locks up or does not work properly after you connect a power source or install ba

85Beyond the BasicsThe FCC wants you to knowThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a scanning receiver, pursuant to Pa

86Beyond the BasicsglossaryFrequency — the receving signal location (expressed in MHz). To fi nd active frequencies, you can use frequency guides avail

87Beyond the BasicsFAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)The scanner is not working at all. What’s wrong?The AC or DC adapter might not be connected. Be su

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9The Basics0 — enters a zero, or inputs characters ., -, #, _, @, +, *, &, /, ,, $, %, !, ^, (, ), ?, ~, ‘, or ∆.1 — enters a 1, or inputs charact