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20-496
PRO-2096 Digital Trunking
Mobile/Base Scanner
Please read this user’s guide before installing,
setting up and using your new product
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Contents Thank you for purchasing your Pro-2096 digital trunk scanner from RadioShack. You can mount your scanner in a fi xed position and use it as a base scanner or you can use it as a mobile scanner by mounting it in a vehicle. This scanner is the fi rst of an innovative and exciting new generation, capable of receiving digital voice modulation from the newest and most sophisticated conventional and trunked radio networks. No additional hardware or add-on cards are needed. user’s guide
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The Basics contents your scanner’s keypad 7 your scanner’s rear view 9 your scanner’s display 10 step 1: install your scanner 11 mounting your scanner in your dashboard 11 mobile mounting in your vehicle 11 using your scanner as a base station 12 step 2: power your scanner 13 from a wall outlet 13 through your vehicle’s ignition 13 from your vehicle’s cigarrette lighter 14 step 3: connect your scanner 15 connect the supplied antenna 15 connect an external antenna 15 connect an external speaker o
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The Basics searching for active frequencies 27 using Zeromatic 27 using seek search 27 manually tuning to a frequency 28 frequency copy 29 copying a frequency into a specifi ed channel 29 copying a frequency to a vacant channel into a specifi ed bank 30 copying a frequency to the priority channel 30 listening to the weather band 31 same standby mode 31 testing weather alert 32 using delay 33 locking out channels/frequencies 33 locking out channels 33 locking out frequencies 34 reviewing locked-out
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The Basics trunking operation 50 setting squelch for trunk scanning 50 talkgroup ID hold 50 turning an ID sub-bank on or off 50 open and closed mode operation 51 toggling open and closed modes 52 manual ID lockout toggle 52 activate ID lockout while scanning 53 reviewing locked-out talkgroup IDs 53 changing from ID text tag display to ID code display 53 trunked delay function 53 clearing talkgroups IDs 54 clearing all talkgroup IDs in one bank 55 programming trunked systems 56 Motorola analog,
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The Basics text input chart 69 using channel receive modes 69 updating the DSP fi rmware 69 truobleshooting 70 resetting/initializing your scanner 71 resetting your scanner 71 initializing your scanner 72 care 73 replacing the fuse 73 service and repair 73 specifi cations 74 The FCC wants you to know 77 scanning legally 77 glossary 78 warranty 84 ©2004 RadioShack Corporation. All Rights Reserved. RadioShack, RadioShack.com. Hypersearch, Hyperscan, V-Scanner, and Adaptaplug are trademarks used by
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The Basics your scanner’s keypad TRUNK — stores the trunking ID code or holds the trunking ID while scanning. L/OUT — locks out selected channels and ID codes, and skips specifi ed frequencies during a search. CLEAR — clears an incorrect entry. PROG — programs frequencies in selected channels. PWR/VOL/SQ — long knob turns OFF/ON, and controls volume. Short knob controls squelch. PC/IF — connect data cable for cloning or connecting to a PC. s — attach headphones with 1/8” jack here. 7
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The Basics FUNC — press in combination with other keys to perform various functions. TUNE — Press TUNE, PAUSE then or to tune to a e d ATT — Press to activate frequency. attenuation (reduce scanner sensitivity, block strong signals). Press again to deactivate PAUSE — pauses search or attenuation. tune operation. DIM — adjusts the backlight or — press to scan or e d level (Light, Dark, or OFF). search in either direction. WX — press to scan programmed weather channels. See p. 31
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The Basics Press to enter a number or a character (in text mode). ./DELAY — press to enter ENT — press to confi rm a decimal point, space, or frequency and text entries. hyphen. Press to program delay time for a channel/search bank. your scanner’s rear view RESET— press to reset your scanner. ANT — connect the supplied antenna or an external DC 13.8V — connect a antenna here. power source here. SCREW HOLE — use to mount EXT SP — connect an the scanner in a car with some external spea
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The Basics your scanner’s display PriorityOn/OffIndicator AttenuatorOn/OffIndicator ReceivingaSignal( nosignal) DelayOn/OffIndecator Channel00-(49) LockoutOn/OffIndecator Bank0-(9) (WhileScanning,ScanningDirection, or .) (M)anualMode Open/ClosedModeIndecator (P)rogram (S)can ReceivingMode ReceivingFrequency StoredText orBankandChannelNumber DetectedIDDisplay (Trunking&CTCSS/DCS) BankOff OpenMode ClosedMode ScanMode SearchRangeNumber ZeromaticOn/OffIndicator Frequency Sub-Group BankOff SearchRang
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The Basics step 1: install your scanner You can mount your digital trunking scanner in your vehicle, install it for mobility, or install it as a base station. mounting your scanner in your dashboard If you are unsure about how to install your scanner in your vehicle, consult your automobile manufacturer, dealer, or a qualifi ed installer. Before installing, confi rm your scanner fi ts in the desired mounting area and you have all the necessary 1 5 materials. Your scanner requires a 2 x 7 / x 5
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The Basics 1. Attach the three protective rubber feet to the mounting bracket when you use the scanner on a fl at surface. Do not use them when you mount the bracket with screws. 2. Use the supplied mounting bracket as a template to mark positions for the two mounting screws. 3. At the marked positions, drill holes slightly smaller than the screws. 4. Remove the paper backing from each washer and stick one inside of each bracket’s ear, aligning the washer’s hole with the bra
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The Basics step 2: power your scanner You can power your scanner from a wall outlet, through your vehicle’s ignition, or from your vehicle’s cigarette lighter. from a wall outlet 1. Connect the tip of the supplied AC adapter to the DC 13.8V jack at the rear of your scanner. 2. Plug the AC adapter into your wall outlet. You must use a Class 2 power source that supplies 13.8V N Note ote DC and delivers at least 600mA. Its center tip must be set to positive and its plug must fi t the scanne
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The Basics Be sure the grounding screw makes complete contact N Note ote with the metal frame of your vehicle. 3. Connect the red wire of the supplied DC power cord to a voltage source that turns on and off with the ignition switch, such as a spare accessory terminal in your vehicle’s fuse box. 4. Insert the power cord’s barrel plug into the scanner’s DC 13.8V jack. 5. Reconnect the cable to the Rear View negative (-) terminal of your vehicle’s battery. You must use a power source that
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The Basics step 3: connect your scanner connect the supplied antenna Push the antenna onto your scanner’s antenna connector and rotate until it locks into place. Your scanner’s sensitivity to various frequencies depends on its location and the antenna’s length. For best reception, adjust the antenna’s length as follows: Frequency Antenna Length 25-54 MHz Extend fully 108-174 MHz Extend 4 segments 216-225 MHz Extend 3 segments 406-1300 MHz Collapse fully connect an external antenna You will
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The Basics Use extreme caution when installing or removing an W Wa arning! rning! outdoor antenna. If the antenna starts to fall, let it go! It could contact overhead power lines. If the antenna touches a power line, touching the antenna, mast, cable, or guy wires can cause electrocution and death. Call the power company to remove the antenna. Do not attempt to do so yourself. connect an external speaker or headphones When you mount your scanner in your dashboard, you will need to connect
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The Basics step 4: set up your scanner squelch 1. Rotate VOL clockwise to turn on your scanner. DSP LOADING and Welcome To Digital Trunking appears. In a few seconds, you might hear a hissing sound. 2. Adjust VOL to a comfortable listening level. 3. Rotate SQ (squelch) fully counterclockwise to OFF. Then, rotate SQ clockwise until the hissing sound stops. 4. To turn off the scanner, turn VOL counterclockwise to OFF. storing conventional frequencies 1. Turn on your scanner and press PROG. 2.
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The Basics If you make a mistake entering the frequency, Invalid Freq N Notes otes briefl y appears. When you store a frequency by pressing ENT, your scanner beeps. Press CLEAR to backspace and correct a character, or hold down CLEAR for about two seconds to clear the entire fi eld and start over. Your scanner automatically rounds the frequency you enter to the nearest valid frequency. For example, if you enter 151.53, your scanner accepts it as 151.5275. Reception of the frequency will no
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The Basics searching and tuning You can search for transmissions using the scanner’s preprogrammed search banks. The search banks include six preprogrammed search ranges, SR0 to SR5. You can change the search range of Bank SR6 manually by setting the lower and higher ends of the search range. You can use the scanner’s delay feature while searching. N Notes otes See “Using Delay”. You can set CTCSS or DCS mode when searching any range, except for SR0, SR1, and SR4. The scanner will displa
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The Basics basic scanning Press SCAN to begin scanning channels. The scanner scans through all channels in the active channel storage bank. See “About Channel Storage Banks”. • You must store frequencies into channels before you can scan them. The scanner does not scan through empty channels. • To change the scanning direction, press e or d while scanning. about channel-storage banks • To turn on a channel storage bank, press the number key corresponding to the desired bank until the bank’
