Radio Shack PRO-2046 User Manual

PRO-2046 Programmable 100-Channel Mobile Scanner
(200-0149)
Introduction
Your new RadioShack PRO-2046 Programmable 100-Channel Mobile Scanner lets
you in on all the action! This scanner gives you direct access to over
30,000 exciting frequencies, including those used by police and fire
departments, ambulance and transportation services, aircraft
communications, government agencies, and amateur radio services. You can
select up to 100 channels to scan and you can change your selections at
any time.
Your scanner is preprogrammed with service search banks for convenience.
By pressing a single button, you can quickly search those frequencies most
widely used by public service and other agencies without tedious and
complicated programming. The scanner also lets you group special or
interesting frequencies into their own set of channels.
Compact and versatile, the scanner mounts in your home or vehicle. You
can also connect an external speaker to your scanner, or an AC adapter and
base station antenna (not supplied) to set the scanner up as a base
station in your home.
Your scanner has these features:
HyperScan - lets you scan 50 channels or more per second.
Hypersearch - lets you set the scanner to search at up to
300 steps per second in frequency bands with
5 kHz steps, to help you quickly find
interesting broadcasts.
Four Service Search Banks - lets you Search preset frequencies in separate
police/fire/emergency, Department of
Transportation, highway services, and public
service banks, to make it easy to quickly
identify calls. You can select and search one
or more banks at a time.
Data Detection - while scanning channels or searching, you can
set the scanner to detect non modulated
carriers or data signals, such as preamble
signals for pagers, to keep the scanner from
stopping on these frequencies.
Weather Band Key - scans seven preprogrammed weather frequencies
to keep you informed about current weather
conditions.
Ten Channel Storage Banks - You can store 10 channels in each of 10 banks
to group channels so calls are easier to
identify.
Ten Monitor Memories - you can store 10 frequencies located during a
frequency search, so you can decide if you
want to move them to permanent channel storage
Ten Priority Channels - lets you set the scanner to check up to 10
channels every 2 seconds so you do not miss

Radio Shack PRO-2046 Specifications

General

Brand	Radio Shack
Model	PRO-2046
Category	Scanner
Language	English

Summary

Introduction to the PRO-2046 Scanner

HyperScan Feature

Scans 50 channels or more per second for rapid monitoring.

Hypersearch Feature

Sets scanner to search up to 300 steps/sec in 5 kHz bands for broadcasts.

Four Service Search Banks

Searches preset frequencies in separate banks for easy identification of calls.

Data Detection

Detects non-modulated carriers or data signals, preventing unwanted stops.

Weather Band Key

Scans seven preprogrammed weather frequencies for current conditions.

Ten Channel Storage Banks

Stores 10 channels in each of 10 banks for easier call identification.

Ten Monitor Memories

Stores 10 frequencies found during a search for later review.

Ten Priority Channels

Checks up to 10 channels every 2 seconds to avoid missing important calls.

Advanced Scanner Features and Functions

Frequency Bands and Search Options

Quickly search preset frequency ranges or search bands/frequencies.

Frequency Skip

Selects up to 20 frequencies to skip during a search for efficiency.

Two-Second Channel Scan/Search Delay

Delays scanning/searching for 2 seconds to hear more replies.

Memory Backup

Keeps channel frequencies stored for 14+ days during power loss.

Lock Out Function

Skips selected busy channels with continuous transmission.

Squelch Control

Adjusts scanner sensitivity to receive weak signals or eliminate noise.

FCC Compliance and Legal Scanning

FCC Interference Notice

Information regarding potential TV/radio interference and troubleshooting steps.

Legal Scanning Guidelines

Outlines legal listening practices and restrictions on intercepting certain communications.

Scanner Operation and Features

Delay Feature

Scanner waits 2 seconds after a transmission before resuming scan/search.

Skipping Frequencies/Channels

Allows skipping continuous transmission frequencies or channels for faster scanning.

Removing Skip from Frequencies

Procedure to remove skip status from specific or all frequencies.

Removing Skip from Channels

Procedure to remove skip status from specific or all channels.

Priority Channel Function

Scanner checks priority channels every 2 seconds while scanning other channels.

Advanced Search and Monitoring

Changing The Search Speed

Adjusts search speed between normal (100 steps/sec) and HyperSearch (300 steps/sec).

Detecting Data Signals

Detects un-modulated carriers or data signals during searches.

Listening to Weather and Bands

Listening To The Weather Band

Scans preprogrammed NOAA weather channels for forecasts.

Band Mode and Frequency Step

Details the scanner's band modes (AM, NFM) and preset frequency steps.

Scanner Operation and Basic Functions

Turning On and Setting Volume/Squelch

Guide to powering on the scanner and adjusting volume and squelch levels.

Resetting The Scanner

Procedure to reset the scanner, clearing all programmed data.

Scanning and Storing Frequencies

Scanning Channels

Initiates scanning of stored channels in active banks.

Searching Banks

Searches through selected service search banks for transmissions.

Scanning Channel Storage Banks

Scans frequencies stored within selected channel storage banks.

Storing Frequencies into Channels

Instructions for storing up to 100 frequencies into the scanner's channels.

Frequency Search Methods

Searching Frequency Bands

Searches for transmissions within specific frequency bands.

Band Search

Selects a frequency band and searches for transmissions within it.

Direct and Service Bank Searching

Direct Search

Enters a frequency and searches for transmissions above or below it.

Searching Service Search Banks

Searches one or more service search banks for transmissions.

Monitor Memories and Channel Management

Listening To Monitor Memories

Listens to frequencies temporarily stored in monitor memories.

Moving a Frequency From Monitor Memory to Channel

Transfers a frequency from monitor memory to a permanent channel.

Deleting a Frequency from a Channel

Removes a frequency from a specific channel.

PRO-2046 Scanner Specifications

Frequency Coverage Details

Lists the frequency ranges and step sizes the scanner can cover.

Selectivity

Defines the scanner's ability to separate adjacent signals.

Search Speed Specifications

Specifies the normal and hyper search speeds in steps per second.

Scan Speed

Indicates the nominal speed for scanning channels in channels per second.

Priority Sampling Interval

Defines the interval at which priority channels are checked.

Delay Time Setting

Specifies the delay duration after a transmission before resuming search.

IF Frequencies

Lists the Intermediate Frequencies used by the scanner.

Squelch Sensitivity Settings

Details threshold and tight sensitivity settings for squelch.

Antenna Impedance

Specifies the required antenna impedance for optimal performance.

Audio Power Output

Indicates the maximum audio output power of the scanner.

Memory Backup Duration

States the duration for which memory is retained without power.

Built-in Speaker Specifications

Provides specifications for the integrated speaker.

Power Requirements

Lists power sources like vehicle battery and AC/DC adapters.

Current Requirement

Specifies the scanner's current draw in mA.

Physical Dimensions

Provides the physical dimensions of the scanner in inches and mm.

Scanner Weight

Indicates the weight of the scanner.