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Radio Shack Pro-164 User Manual

Radio Shack Pro-164
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Thank you for purchasing your Triple
Trunking Handheld Radio Scanner
from RadioShack. Your scanner scans
conventional frequencies and trunked
systems. Please read this user’s guide
before installing, setting up and using
your new scanner.
20-164
Triple Trunking
Handheld Radio Scanner
www.radioshack.com
What’s Included
Scanner
Antenna
Belt Clip
Non-rechargeable Battery
Holder
Rechargeable Battery
Holder
Preprogrammed Frequency
Addendum
User’s Guide

Questions and Answers:

Radio Shack Pro-164 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeHandheld Scanner
Channel Capacity1000 Channels
ModesAM, FM, NFM
PC InterfaceYes
Memory BackupYes
Frequency Range25-54, 108-174, 406-512 MHz
Power SupplyBattery or AC Adapter
AntennaBNC
Battery4 AA Batteries
BandsVHF, UHF
FeaturesPriority Scan, Weather Alert
Channels1000 (500 conventional, 500 trunked)

Summary

What's Included

Your Scanner

Connecting and Powering

Connect the antenna, attach the belt clip, and power the scanner using batteries or an external source.

Controls and Display

Learn about key functions, keypad lock, backlight modes, and display contrast settings.

Basic Functions

Understand delay settings for channels, and the scanner's receive modes (AM, FM, CT, DC).

Scanner Setup

Defining and Managing Channels

Learn to define, copy, delete, and manage frequencies stored in channels and banks.

CTCSS/DCS Configuration

Configure Continuous Tone/Digital Coded Squelch for clearer reception and shared frequencies.

Scanner Cloning

Transfer programmed data between scanners or to/from a PC using cables.

Searching

Search Modes and Banks

Explore preprogrammed search banks (Marine, CB, Public Safety, etc.) and the Seek Search function.

Advanced Search Features

Utilize Zeromatic, programming search ranges, and Signal Stalker II for advanced signal detection.

Frequency Management

Learn to lock out unwanted frequencies and save found frequencies during searches.

Scanning

Channel and Bank Management

Control scanning speed by locking out channels or turning banks on/off.

Priority and Alert Features

Configure priority channels, weather alerts, and SAME standby mode for critical notifications.

Skywarn Operation

Use the Skywarn feature to monitor weather observer reports.

Trunking Setup

Defining Trunking Banks and Modes

Set up banks for trunking systems (Motorola, EDACS, LTR) and select Open/Closed modes.

System-Specific Setup

Configure Motorola, EDACS, and LTR trunking systems, including fleet maps and base/offset frequencies.

Talk Group Management

Search, save, and delete Talk Group IDs for specific users within trunked systems.

Trunk Scanning

Trunking Delay and Hold

Adjust trunking delay and set Talk Group ID hold for tracking specific signals.

Managing Talk Group IDs

Lock out specific Talk Group IDs to filter transmissions during closed mode scanning.

Sub-Bank Control

Turn sub-banks on or off to customize trunk scanning behavior.

Scanner Maintenance

Text Tagging

Define custom text tags for channels, Talk Group IDs, banks, or FIPS codes.

Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

Resolve common scanner issues, find birdie frequencies, and initialize the device.

Service and Legal Information

Learn about service, repair, legal scanning practices, and FCC compliance notices.

References

Appendices A-F

Access glossary, search banks, CTCSS/DCS codes, Signal Stalker bands, talk group formats, and specifications.

Limited One-year Warranty

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