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Cat 20-527
PRO-97 1,000 Channel Triple
Trunking Hand Held Scanner
Please read this user’s guide before installing,
setting up and using your new product
www.radioshack.com
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Contents Thank you for purchasing your Pro-97 1,000 channel tripple trunking hand held scanner from RadioShack. Your hand held scanner is one of a new generation of scanners designed to track Motorola® Type I and II (such as Smartnet® and Privacy Plus®) and hybrid analog trunking systems, GE- Ericsson (EDACS®) type systems, and EF Johnson (LTR) type systems which are extensively used in many communication systems. user’s guide • quick start guide • preprogrammed frequency addendum
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The Basics contents your scanner’s controls 7 power sources 12 using batteries 12 charging rechargeable batteries 14 using AC power 15 using vehicle battery power 16 connecting an earphone/headphones 16 listening safely 17 traffi c safety 17 connecting an extension speaker 17 connecting the supplied antenna 18 connecting an optional external antenna 18 using the belt clip 19 transferring data to or from another scanner or PC 19 quick start 20 understanding your scanner’s modes 20 AM mode 20 FM mo
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The Basics storing text tags 34 assigning a text tag to a channel 34 assigning a text tag to a group ID 35 assigning a tex tage to a bank 35 text input chart 36 fi nding and storing active frequencies 37 searching a preprogrammed frequency range 37 band charts 38 search bank: SR0 marine band 38 search bank: SR1 CB band 40 search bank: SR2 FRS/GMRS/MURS band 40 search bank: SR3 police/fi re band 41 search bank: SR4 aircraft 42 search bank: SR5 amateur band 43 search bank: SR6 programmable limit sea
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The Basics using CTCSS and DCS 53 deleting frequencies from channels 54 deleting all frequencies in a channel bank 54 using dealy 55 locking out channels or frequencies 55 locking out channels 55 reviewing locked-out channels 56 locking out frequencies 56 reviewing locked-out frequencies 56 clearing a locked-out frequency 57 clearing all locked-out frequencies in a search bank 57 priority 57 changing the receive mode 59 using the attenuator 60 turning the key tone on and off 61 using the display
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The Basics clearing talk group IDs 78 clearing all talk group IDs in a single bank 78 changing the open/closed mode 79 care 80 service and repair 80 birdie frquencies 80 specifi cations 81 initializing your scanner 84 The FCC wants you to know 85 scanning legally 85 glossary 86 FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) 87 warranty 88 Hypersearch, Hyperscan, and Adaptaplug are trademarks used by RadioShack Corporation. Motorola, Smartnet, ASTRO and Privacy Plus are registered trademarks of Motorla Inc. ED
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The Basics your scanner’s controls SCAN/ — scans through the programmed channels, or activates the Signal Stalker II function. FUNC (function) — lets you use various functions by pressing this key in combination with other keys. MAN — stops scanning and lets you directly enter a channel number. TRUNK — stores the trunking ID code or holds the trunking ID while scanning. WX/ — scans through the seven preprogrammed weather channels, or jumps to a Skywarn channel you programmed (997-9
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The Basics TUNE — lets you input a frequency and allows you to fi ne tune a frequency along with e or d. ATT (Attenuate) — turns attenuation on to reduce the scanner’s sensitivity and block extremely strong signals, or turns it off to return the sensitivity to normal. e or d — selects the scan or search direction. SRCH — lets you search the seven search banks. L/OUT (Lock Out) — lets you lock out a selected channel, skip a specifi ed frequency during search, or lock out a select
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The Basics 1 — enters a 1, or inputs characters 0 through 9 in text mode. 2/ABC — enters a 2, or inputs characters A, B, or C. 3/DEF — enters a 3, or inputs characters D, E, or F. 4/GHI — enters a 4, or inputs characters G, H, or I. 5/JKL — enters a 5, or inputs characters J, K, or L. 6/MNO — enters a 6, or inputs characters M, N, or O. 7/PQRS — enters a 7, or inputs characters P, Q, R, or S. 8/TUV — enters an 8, or inputs characters T, U, or V. 9/WXYZ — enters a 9, or inputs character
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The Basics PWR DC 9V — connect a power source here. PC/IF — connect an optional PC interface cable here to use the scanner with your computer. 10
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The Basics ANT — connect the supplied antenna or an external antenna here. — connect an earphone or headphone here. OFF VOL/SQ — turn the scanner on or off and adjust the squelch. 11
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The Basics power sources You can power your scanner from any of these sources: • internal non-rechargeable batteries or rechargeable batteries (not supplied – see “Using Batteries”). • standard AC power (with an optional AC adapter – see “Using AC Power”). • vehicle power (with an optional DC adapter – see “Using Vehicle Battery Power”). Connecting an AC or DC adapter to the scanner N Notes otes disconnects internal batteries when you use the supplied non-rechargeable battery holder, bu
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The Basics recommend RadioShack nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries. You must charge rechargeable batteries before you use them the fi rst time. See “Charging Rechargeable Batteries”. Never install non-rechargeable batteries in the W Wa arning! rning! rechargeable yellow battery holder. Non-Rechargeable batteries can get hot or explode if you try to recharge them. The battery holder fi ts only one way. Do not force it. N Notes otes Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recomm
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The Basics 5. Replace the cover. When battery power is low, Low battery! appears and the scanner beeps continuously. When battery power is depleted, the scanner turns itself off. Replace all four non-rechargeable batteries, or recharge the rechargeable batteries. See “Charging Rechargeable Batteries”. Always dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. N Notes otes Do not bury or burn them. If you do not plan to use the scanner with batteries for a month or longer, remove the batterie
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The Basics It takes about 16 hours to recharge fully discharged 1600 mAh Ni-MH rechargeable batteries. You can operate the scanner while recharging the rechargeable batteries, but charging takes longer. The scanner can also charge Ni-Cd batteries. 600 mAh N Notes otes batteries require 6 hours and 850 mAh batteries require 8 hours to charge. When you charge rechargeable batteries, do not overcharge them. Overcharging shortens battery life. Rechargeable batteries last longer and deliver mo
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The Basics using vehicle battery power You can power the scanner from a vehicle’s 12V power source (such as cigarette-lighter socket) using a 9V, 300 mA DC adapter and a size C Adaptaplug™ adapter (neither supplied). Both are available at your local RadioShack store. You must use a power source that supplies 9V DC and N Notes otes delivers at least 300 mA. Its center tip must be set to positive and its plug must fi t the scanner’s PWR DC 9V jack. Using an adapter that does not meet these
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The Basics listening safely To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines when you use an earphone or headphones. • Set the volume to zero before putting on headphones. With the headphones on, adjust the volume to a comfortable level. • Avoid increasing the volume once you set it. Over time, your sensitivity to a volume level decreases, so volume levels that do not cause discomfort might damage your hearing. • Avoid or limit listening at high volume levels. Prolonged exposure to high v
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The Basics connecting the supplied antenna To attach the supplied fl exible antenna to the antenna jack on the top of your scanner, align the slots around the antenna’s connector with the tabs on the antenna jack. Press the antenna down over the jack and turn the antenna’s base clockwise until it locks into place. connecting an optional external antenna The antenna connector on your scanner makes it easy to use the scanner with a variety of antennas, such as an external mobile antenna
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The Basics using the belt clip To make your scanner easier to carry when you are on the go, use the supplied belt clip by attaching it to the back of the scanner. To remove the battery clip, slide it upward while pulling the tab toward you. transferring data to or from another scanner or PC You can transfer the programmed data to and from another PRO-97 scanner using a connecting cable which has 1/8 -inch phone plugs on both ends (not supplied). Connect the cable between each scanner’
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The Basics quick start To help familiarize yourself with the scanner’s functions, keypad, and available frequencies, you can utilize one of these four features before you begin programming the scanner. Signal Stalker II — searches nearby strong signals quickly. See “Signal Stalker II”. Preprogrammed Search Banks — allow you to listen to frequencies and decide which frequencies you want to store when you are ready to program the scanner. See “Searching a Preprogrammed Frequency Range”. Man
