Radio Shack PRO-162 User Manual

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20-162
PRO-162 2,000-Channel
Handheld
Trunking Scanner
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Contents
Thank you for purchasing your RadioShack 2000-Channel Handheld Trunking Scanner
from RadioShack.
Your handheld 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.
• scanner
• antenna
• belt clip (2) screws
• user’s guide
• quick start guide
• preprogrammed frequency guide
Hypersearch, Hyperscan, and Adaptaplug are trademarks used by RadioShack
Corporation.
Motorola, Smartnet, and Privacy Plus are registered trademarks of Motorola Inc.
EDACS is a registered trademark of MA-COM Inc.
LTR is a registered trademark of EF Johnson.
The Basics
your scanner’s features
SCAN / — scans the stored channels and scans an active ID while trunking, or turn Signal Stalker Ⅰ on and
off.
MAN(Manual)/MENU — manually enter a channel; enter the menu mode.
SRCH(Search)/TUNE— start a chain search, start a service search. search a specified frequency range; enter
the fine tune mode.
TRUNK/MODE — enter the Talk Group ID program mode; select the modulation for trunking system.
WX/ — starts weather search; activates Skywarn function.
PSE(Pause)/TEXT — stops and resumes searching; change from Program mode to Program Text Tag mode.
BANK — enter the select bank menu.
—Search and scan up and down a selected frequency range; selects options during programming;
changes the ID location number while trunking.
FUNC(Function)/A/a — let you use to various functions by pressing this key in combination with other keys; let
you use to switch the small letter and capital letter.
PRI (Priority)/ALERT— sets and turns the priority function on or off; SAME weather alert on and off.
L/O — lockout selected channels or skip specified frequencies during a search; lock out a selected ID while
trunking.
CL/CTCSS/DCS — Press CL to clear an entry; let use to turn on and off the CTCSS/DCS.

Radio Shack PRO-162 Specifications

General

Type	Handheld Scanner
Modulation Types	AM, FM, WFM
Channel Capacity	1000 Channels
Channels	1000
Display	LCD
Bands	VHF, UHF
Memory	10 Banks
Power Supply	4 AA batteries or DC adapter
Features	weather alert
Channel Steps	5, 12.5 kHz
Antenna	BNC

Summary

The Basics

Scanner Features Overview

Key operational buttons like SCAN, MENU, SRCH, TRUNK, WX, and their functions detailed.

Supplying Power

Battery Cautions

Guidelines for safe and proper usage of scanner batteries.

Connecting and Setup

Antenna and Earphone Connection

Instructions for attaching the antenna and connecting headphones.

Data Transfer and Scanner Basics

Procedures for data transfer and introduction to scanner terms.

Understanding Scanner Operations

Banks and Frequency Storage

Explains banks, turning on the scanner, and storing frequencies.

Programming Features

Text Tag Customization

Customizing channels and banks with text tags for easy identification.

Input and Coding

Text Input and CTCSS/DCS

Guide for text entry and setting CTCSS/DCS codes for monitoring.

CTCSS/DCS Information

About CTCSS/DCS

Explanation of CTCSS/DCS tone signaling systems.

Frequency Management

Copying, Moving, and Searching Frequencies

Methods to copy/move frequencies and perform chain searches.

Search Operations

Chain Search and Programming

Initiating chain searches and programming search ranges/tags.

Advanced Search Modes

Fine Tune, Service, Weather, and Skip Memory

Utilizing fine tune, service, weather searches, and skip memory functions.

Scanning and Monitoring

Channel Scanning and Delay

Scanning stored channels, manual selection, and delay feature.

Scan List Management

Banks, Lists, Lockouts, and Priority

Managing banks, scan lists, locking channels, and priority settings.

Advanced Scanner Functions

Keylock, Wired Programming, and Cloning

Using keylock, PC programming, and cloning scanner data.

Display and Interface Settings

Display Options and Speeds

Adjusting backlight, contrast, search speeds, and keytone.

Power and Signal Settings

Battery Save, CTCSS/DCS, and Data Skip

Configuring battery save, CTCSS/DCS, and data skip features.

Weather Alert Features

NOAA/SAME, Digital Alert, and FIPS Programming

Receiving weather alerts, testing tones, and programming FIPS codes.

Skywarn and FIPS

FIPS and Skywarn Information

Programming FIPS codes and understanding the Skywarn function.

Signal Stalker I

Signal Stalker I Options and Settings

Configuring Signal Stalker I features like band, alerts, and logging.

Signal Stalker I Advanced

Band Meter and Usage

Using the band meter and operating Signal Stalker I.

Trunking Operation

Trunking Mode, Squelch, and Frequency Programming

Setting up trunking mode, squelch, and programming trunked frequencies.

Trunked Bank Configuration

Programming Trunked Banks

Selecting and programming specific trunked system banks.

Trunked System Navigation

Trunked Bank Operations

Searching banks, managing banks on/off, skipping, and Motorola control.

Trunk System Data Formatting

Status Bit and EDACS ID Formatting

Managing Motorola status bits and EDACS ID formats.

Talk Group ID Management

EDACS Search, Hold, and Lockouts

Searching EDACS IDs, holding, locking, and unlocking talk group IDs.

Talk Group ID List Operations

Scan Delay, Monitoring, Lists, and Storage

Using scan delay, monitoring IDs, lists, and manual ID storage.

Talk Group ID Entry

Motorola and EDACS ID Entry

Procedures for entering Motorola and EDACS talk group IDs.

LTR and Priority Scanning

LTR IDs, Scan Lists, and Priority

Entering LTR IDs, scanning lists, and setting priority ID scanning.

Trunk System Setup

Scanning Type I/Hybrid Systems and Fleet Maps

Scanning Type I/Hybrid systems and using preset fleet maps.

Fleet Map Configuration

Selecting and Programming Fleet Maps

Choosing preset fleet maps and programming custom fleet maps.

Hybrid and Frequency Programming

Hybrid Systems, Frequencies, and Disconnect Tone

Programming hybrid systems, frequencies, and disconnect tone detection.

Troubleshooting and Notices

Frequently Asked Questions

Common scanner problems and their solutions.

FCC Notice

Information regarding potential radio or TV interference.

Scanner Reset and Maintenance

Resetting the Scanner and Interference

Procedure to reset the scanner and methods to reduce interference.

Scanner Usage, Care, and Specifications

Legal Use, Care, Repair, and Specs

Guidelines for legal use, care, repair, and scanner specifications.