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Radio Shack PRO-405 User Manual

Radio Shack PRO-405
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20-405 / PRO-405
User’s Guide
Desktop Radio Scanner
Thank you for purchasing your Desktop
Radio Scanner from RadioShack. Please
read this user’s guide before installing,
setting up, and using your new scanner

Table of Contents

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Radio Shack PRO-405 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeHandheld Scanner
Channel Storage200 Channels
Banks10 Banks
Modulation TypesAM, FM
BandsVHF, UHF
Battery LifeApproximately 10 hours
Power SupplyAC Adapter

Summary

Package Contents

Product Features

Service Banks

Search preprogrammed frequencies for marine, fire/police, aircraft, ham, FM, and weather.

Channel Storage Banks

Organize and store up to 200 channels in 10 banks, with 20 channels per bank.

Weather Alert System

Receive SAME/FIPS weather alerts, with alerts for specific cities or counties.

Additional Features

Data Cloning

Transfer programmed data between PRO-405 scanners using an optional cable.

Signal Strength and Display

Features a signal strength indicator and an LCD for easy viewing.

Understanding Your Scanner

Frequency and Channel Basics

Defines frequency, channels, and explains channel storage banks.

Service Banks Overview

Details preprogrammed banks for various services like fire/police and aircraft.

Preprogrammed Service Bank Frequencies

Marine Frequencies

Lists preprogrammed frequencies for marine communications.

Fire/Police Frequencies

Details frequency ranges and steps for fire and police communications.

Aircraft, Ham, FM & Weather Frequencies

Lists frequencies for aircraft, ham radio, FM broadcast, and weather channels.

Understanding the Keypad

Control Buttons

Identifies and explains the function of main controls like Power, Volume, and Squelch.

Function Keys

Explains keys for searching banks, programming, and scanning operations.

Understanding the Display

Display Layout and Indicators

Describes indicators in Row 1, Row 2, and Row 3 of the scanner display.

Display Messages and Codes

Explains additional display messages and sub-bank codes.

Scanner Setup

Powering the Scanner

Instructions for connecting AC and vehicle power adapters, including cautions.

Antenna and Audio Connections

Guide to connecting antennas, headphones, and extension speakers.

Basic Operation

Power On and Squelch Adjustment

Steps to turn on the scanner and adjust the squelch for clear reception.

Programming Frequencies

Guide to entering and storing known radio frequencies into channels.

Searching Frequencies

Using Tune Search and Service Bank Search to find active transmissions.

Storing and Scanning Channels

Storing found frequencies and scanning stored channels.

Weather Features

Listening to Weather Channels

How to listen to local forecast and regional weather information.

Weather Alerts

Receiving all weather alerts and programming for specific areas.

Skywarn Feature

Advanced Operation

Scan Delay and Lock-outs

Setting scan delay and locking out unwanted channels or frequencies.

Reviewing Lock-outs

How to review and remove locked-out channels or frequencies.

Priority Feature Usage

Setting the scanner to check a priority channel every two seconds.

Key Tone and Cloning

Turning key tone on/off and cloning data between scanners.

PC Programming and Initialization

PC Programming

Uploading or downloading programmed data using a PC.

Scanner Initialization

Procedure to reset or initialize the scanner if it locks up.

Preprogrammed Frequency Banks

Banks 1-4 Frequencies

Lists preprogrammed frequencies for Banks 1 through 4.

Banks 5-8 Frequencies

Lists preprogrammed frequencies for Banks 5 through 8.

Additional Information

Troubleshooting Guide

Common scanner problems and solutions for non-operation or poor reception.

Birdie Frequencies

Identifies and explains internal scanner signals that may cause interference.

Scanning Legally

Care and Maintenance

Specifications

Service and Repair

FCC Notice and Warranty

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