Radio Shack PRO-160 User Manual

Thank you for purchasing your RadioShack Triple-Trunking Desktop/Mobile
Radio Scanner from RadioShack.
Your scanner is one of a new generation of scanners designed to track
Motorola® Type I, Type II, hybrid analog systems, (such as Smartnet® and
Privacy Plus®) plus M/A-COM EDACS® and EF Johnson LTR. Those systems
are extensively used in many 800 MHz, 900 MHz, and UHF communication
systems.
20-160
PRO-160
www.radioshack.com
Scanner
AC adapter
DC cable with fuse
Antenna
DIN sleeve
Removal keys (2)
Mounting bracket
Knobs (2)
Lock washers (2)
Screws (2)
Rubber feet (4)
User’s guide
Preprogrammed
frequency list
Quick start guide
Triple-Trunking
Desktop/Mobile Radio Scanner
What’s Included

Radio Shack PRO-160 Specifications

General

Type	Handheld Scanner
Modulation Types	AM, FM, WFM
Channel Storage	200 Channels
Scan Rate	50 Channels per Second
Priority Channels	1
Display	LCD
Memory Banks	10
Antenna	Telescopic
Channel Steps	5 kHz, 12.5 kHz

Summary

RadioShack PRO-160 Scanner Setup

Scanner Features and Controls

Overview of scanner buttons, ports, and primary functions.

Display Features Explained

Powering Your Scanner

Details how to power the scanner using AC or DC sources.

Using Your Scanner as a Base Station

Using Your Scanner as a Mobile Unit

Antenna Connection and Initial Power-On

Programming Frequencies into Channels

Step-by-step guide to entering frequencies into memory channels.

Searching and Scanning Frequencies

Chain Search and Range Programming

Storing Frequencies Found During a Search

Programming Search Ranges

Fine Tune Search Methods

Service Bank Search Procedure

Skip Memory and Search Speeds

Tools to manage searches and understand search speed options.

Signal Stalker I Operation

How to detect and display nearby strong radio transmissions.

Scanning Stored Channels

How to scan programmed channels.

Weather Scan and Skywarn Access

Scanner Settings and Customization

Setting Delay and Turning Banks On/Off

Locking Out Channels

How to prevent the scanner from stopping on specific channels.

Skipping Data Signals

Setting CTCSS/DCS

Enabling tone squelch for receiving specific transmissions.

Setting Priority Channels

Designating channels to be checked more frequently during scans.

Weather Priority and NWR-SAME Signals

Turning On Digital Weather Alert Feature

Activating the scanner's NOAA weather alert notification system.

Programming Alerts for a Specific County

Programming FIPS Codes

Trunk Scanning Operation

Trunk Operation and Frequency Programming

Overview of trunking and how to program trunked frequencies.

Talk Group ID Management

Understanding and managing talk group IDs for trunked systems.

Motorola Trunking Systems Setup

Setup for Motorola Type II, UHF/VHF, and custom 800MHz systems.

Type I and Hybrid Trunked Systems

How the scanner handles Type I and Hybrid trunked systems.

Programming a Custom Fleet Map

EDACS Talk Groups and ID Formats

Advanced Programming and Additional Information

Data Transfer, Cloning, and Wired Programming

CTCSS/DCS Programming Details

Resetting Your Scanner

How to perform a factory reset on the scanner.