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Radio Shack PRO-2018 User Manual

Radio Shack PRO-2018
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©
2002 RadioShack Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
RadioShack and RadioShack.com
are trademarks used by
RadioShack Corporation.
OWNER’S MANUAL —
Please read before using this equipment.
www.radioshack.com
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20-424
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Features ...................................... 2
The FCC Wants You to Know ..... 3
Scanning Legally ..................... 4
Preparation ................................. 4
Using AC Power ...................... 4
Using Vehicle Battery Power ... 5
Connecting an Antenna ........... 5
Connecting an Earphone/Head-
phones ..................................... 6
Connecting an
Extension Speaker .................. 7
About Your Scanner .................... 7
A Look at the Keypad ................. 8
A Look at the Display .................. 9
Understanding Banks ............... 12
Channel Storage Banks ......... 12
One Touch Banks .................. 12
Operation .................................. 15
Turning On the Scanner/Setting
Volume and Squelch .............. 15
Storing Known Frequencies Into
Channels ............................... 15
Searching the
One Touch Banks ..................... 16
Using Tune ............................ 17
Scanning the
Stored Channels .................... 18
Turning Channel-Storage Banks
Off and On ............................. 18
Monitoring a Stored Channel . 18
Clearing a Stored Channel .... 19
Listening to the Marine Bank . 19
Listening to the
Weather Band ........................ 19
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Liquid-Crystal Display
makes it easy to view and
change programming
information. The display
backlight also makes the
scanner easy to read in
low-light situations.
One-Touch Search
Banks
— let you search
preset frequencies in
separate ham radio,
police/fire/emergency,
aircraft, weather, and
marine banks, to make it
easy to locate specific
types of calls.
Priority Channel
— lets
you program a frequency
into the priority channel. As
the scanner scans, it
checks the priority channel
every 2 seconds so you do
not miss transmissions on
that channel.
Tune
— lets you tune
for new and unlisted
frequencies starting
from a specified
frequency.
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Radio Shack PRO-2018 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandRadio Shack
ModelPRO-2018
CategoryReceiver
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Scanner Features Overview

Two-Second Scan Delay

Delays scanning for 2 seconds after a transmission ends to hear more replies.

Ten Channel-Storage Banks

Store up to 20 channels in each of 10 banks for easier organization and identification of calls.

Lock-Out Function

Allows skipping over specified channels or frequencies during scanning or searching.

HyperSearch and HyperScan

Enable scanner to search at up to 50 steps/sec and scan at up to 25 channels/sec.

The FCC Wants You To Know

Scanning Legally

Explains legal listening practices and restrictions for scanner use, warning against monitoring private communications.

Preparation and Setup

Using AC Power

Connects the scanner to a standard AC outlet using the supplied 12V DC adapter.

Using Vehicle Battery Power

Powers the scanner from a vehicle's 12V source using a DC adapter and Adaptaplug.

Connecting an Antenna

Instructions for connecting the supplied or an optional external antenna for optimal reception.

Connecting Earphones and Speakers

Guides on connecting earphones for private listening and extension speakers for better audio.

Understanding Your Scanner

A Look at the Keypad

Identifies and explains the function of each button on the scanner's keypad.

A Look at the Display

Details the various indicators and symbols on the scanner's LCD screen for operational status.

Understanding Banks

Explains how channels are organized into banks for efficient storage and selection of frequencies.

Scanner Operation

Turning On and Setting Controls

Guide to powering the scanner, adjusting volume for clear audio, and setting squelch to eliminate background noise.

Storing Frequencies into Channels

Step-by-step instructions on how to program specific frequencies into the scanner's memory channels.

Searching One Touch Banks

Instructions on how to search preset frequency groups for marine, fire/police, air, and ham radio transmissions.

Scanning Stored Channels

How to continuously scan through all channels that have frequencies stored in memory.

Locking Out Channels or Frequencies

Method to prevent the scanner from stopping on specific channels or frequencies with continuous transmissions.

Resetting and Programming

Resetting the Scanner

Procedure to restart the scanner if the display locks up or it stops working properly.

Initializing the Scanner

Process to clear all stored information and restore factory defaults when a reset is insufficient.

Wired Programming

Instructions for transferring programming data from a computer using an optional PC programming kit.

General Scanning Guide

Guide to Frequencies

Lists common frequencies for National Weather and provides information on 'Birdie' frequencies.

Guide to Action Bands

Details typical frequency usage and band allocations for VHF and UHF services.

Band Allocation

Lists abbreviations and corresponding services for various frequency bands, aiding in understanding transmissions.

Frequency Conversion

Provides formulas for converting between frequency units like MHz, kHz, and meters.

Troubleshooting

Care and Service

Service and Repair

Guidance on seeking professional assistance from a RadioShack store for scanner malfunctions or repairs.

Specifications

Parts and Accessories

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