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Radio Shack PRO-92 - User Manual

Radio Shack PRO-92
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Owner’s Manual
Cat. No. 20-522
PRO-92 500-Channel
Portable Trunking Scanner
Please read before using this equipment.
20-522.fm Page 1 Friday, September 17, 1999 12:46 PM

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers

  • S
    Stephen ThomasAug 13, 2025
    What to do if the keypad on my Radio Shack Scanner does not work?
    • N
      Nathaniel ShafferAug 13, 2025
      If the keypad on your Radio Shack Scanner does not work, the keylock might be turned on. Turn off the keylock.
  • B
    Brianna SmithAug 17, 2025
    What to do if Radio Shack Scanner keys do not work or display changes?
    • T
      Terry TravisAug 17, 2025
      If the keys on your Radio Shack Scanner do not work or the display changes unexpectedly, try turning the scanner off and then on again, or reset the scanner.
  • K
    kenneth98Aug 20, 2025
    What to do if my Radio Shack PRO-92 Scanner is totally inoperative?
    • T
      Timothy MillerAug 20, 2025
      If your Radio Shack Scanner is totally inoperative, there might be a few reasons. First, check the power source - ensure the batteries are not depleted or that the AC or DC adapter is correctly connected. If using an adapter, verify that the barrel plug is fully inserted into the PWR DC 9V jack. Also, make sure the batteries are properly installed, paying attention to the polarity markings in the battery holder. If the batteries are depleted, recharge rechargeable batteries or replace non-rechargeable ones.
  • R
    roberttaylorAug 25, 2025
    Why does my Radio Shack Scanner have poor or no reception?
    • D
      David ReillyAug 25, 2025
      If you are experiencing poor or no reception on your Radio Shack Scanner, first ensure that an antenna is correctly connected to the scanner. Also, the programmed frequencies might be the same as birdie frequencies. In this case, avoid programming birdie frequencies or only select them manually.
  • C
    Caitlin SparksAug 28, 2025
    Why does my Radio Shack PRO-92 lock on frequencies with unclear transmission?
    • K
      Kylie JonesAug 28, 2025
      If your Radio Shack Scanner locks on frequencies with unclear transmission in scan mode, this might be because the stored frequencies are the same as "birdie" frequencies. Avoid storing birdie frequencies, or only select them manually.
  • W
    william27Sep 1, 2025
    Why is my Radio Shack PRO-92 totally inoperative?
    • J
      Jonathan CrawfordSep 1, 2025
      If your Radio Shack Scanner is completely inoperative, there are several potential causes: * **No power:** Check the batteries or ensure the AC or DC adapter is properly connected. * **Adapter issues:** Make sure the adapter’s barrel plug is fully inserted into the PWR DC 9V jack. * **Battery problems:** Recharge or replace the batteries. * **Improper installation:** Ensure the batteries are correctly installed, matching the polarity markings in the battery holder.
  • T
    Trevor JohnsonSep 4, 2025
    Why does my Radio Shack Scanner have poor reception?
    • A
      Angelica BraySep 5, 2025
      If your Radio Shack Scanner has poor or no reception, ensure that an antenna is properly connected to the scanner. Also, avoid programming frequencies that are the same as birdie frequencies, or only select them manually.
  • C
    Crystal DennisSep 8, 2025
    What to do if Radio Shack Scanner locks on unclear transmission?
    • D
      Darlene ParkerSep 8, 2025
      If your Radio Shack Scanner locks on frequencies with unclear transmissions while in scan mode, it might be due to stored frequencies being the same as “birdie” frequencies. Avoid storing birdie frequencies or only select them manually.

Summary

FEATURES

Special Features

Simultaneous Trunking Operation

Tracks multiple trunking systems and conventional systems concurrently.

Hyperscan and Hypersearch

High-speed scanning and searching capabilities for rapid signal detection.

Priority Channel Monitoring

Allows the scanner to check a specific channel every 2 seconds to catch important calls.

Weather Alert and SAME Decode

Provides alerts for hazardous weather and displays event information from NOAA.

PREPARATION

POWER SOURCES

Details powering the scanner with batteries, AC, or vehicle adapter.

CONNECTIONS AND ACCESSORIES

CONNECTING THE ANTENNA

Steps to attach the supplied flexible antenna to the scanner.

A LOOK AT THE DISPLAY

UNDERSTANDING YOUR PRO-92 S MODES

Scanner Modes

LTR Mode

Decodes talk group IDs for E. F. Johnson LTR trunking systems.

Motorola Mode

Decodes talk group IDs for Motorola trunking systems.

EDACS Mode

Decodes talk group IDs for GE/Ericsson EDACS trunking systems.

OPERATION

TURNING ON THE SCANNER AND SETTING SQUELCH

Instructions for powering on and adjusting the squelch control.

STORING KNOWN FREQUENCIES INTO CHANNELS

STORING TEXT TAGS

Assigning a Text Tag to a Channel

Customizes channels with text tags for easy identification.

Assigning a Text Tag to a Bank

FINDING AND STORING ACTIVE FREQUENCIES

Searching a Preprogrammed Frequency Range

Changing a Search Range

SCANNING THE CHANNELS

MANUALLY TUNING A FREQUENCY

DELETING FREQUENCIES FROM CHANNELS

LISTENING TO THE WEATHER BAND

Weather Alert Feature

SPECIAL FEATURES

LOCKING OUT CHANNELS OR FREQUENCIES

Method to skip unwanted channels or frequencies during scanning.

Locking Out Frequencies

PRIORITY

CHANGING THE RECEIVE MODE

CHANGING THE FREQUENCY STEP

CLONING THE PROGRAMMED DATA FROM SCANNER TO SCANNER

TRUNKING OPERATION

UNDERSTANDING TRUNKING

Explains how trunking systems allocate frequencies and identify users.

PROGRAMMING TRUNKING FREQUENCIES

PROGRAMMING FLEET MAPS

TALK GROUP IDS

Storing Talk Group IDs

Methods to store and manage talk group IDs for trunking systems.

Talk Group ID Hold

Locking Out Talk Groups ID

OPEN AND CLOSED MODES

Changing the Open;Closed Mode

TROUBLESHOOTING

RESETTING;INITIALIZING THE SCANNER

Resetting the Scanner

Instructions to reset the scanner without clearing memory.

Initializing the Scanner

Procedure to clear all stored memory and reset to defaults.

Radio Shack PRO-92 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandRadio Shack
ModelPRO-92
CategoryScanner
LanguageEnglish

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