Radio Shack PRO-433 User manual

Please read this user’s guide before installing,
setting up and using your new scanner.
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20-433
PRO-433 1,000 ch Trunking
Desktop/Mobile Scanner
Scanner AC adapter
DC cable with fuse Antenna
DIN sleeve Removal keys (2)
Mounting bracket Knobs (2)
Lock washers (2) Screws (2)
Rubber feet (4) User’s guide
Preprogrammed frequency sheet
Thank you for purchasing your PRO-433 1,000 Channel Trunking
Desktop/Mobile Scanner from RadioShack. Your scanner is one of
a new generation of scanners designed to track Motorola®Type I,
Type II, hybrid analog, and many other systems.
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quick start 4
step 1: installing your scanner 4
step 2: power your scanner 5
step 3: connect your scanner 6
step 4: setting up your scanner 8
step 5: monitoring and scanning 10
the basics 11
your scanner’s controls 12
your scanner’s display 13
replacing the fuse 15
beyond the basics 16
channel-storage banks 16
priority channels 16
chain search 17
service bank search 18
weather search and alert 18
FIPS codes 19
Skywarn 20
Signal Stalker I 21
data skip 22
keytones 23
delay 23
memory lock 23
trunking operations 24
programming trunked frequencies 24
talk group ID 25
AFS Format 28
talk group ID search range (EDACS) 28
Status Bit (S-Bit) Ignore 29
trunk search and scan 30

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type I and hybrid trunked systems 30
programming base and offset frequencies 33
Motorola disconnect tone detect function 34
special features 35
PC programming 35
scanner cloning 35
care 37
troubleshooting 37
resetting the scanner 38
service and repair 38
specifications 39
RF emissions information 40
limited one-year warranty 40

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quick start
step 1: installing your scanner
You can mount your scanner as a base station or in your vehicle. If
you are unsure how to install your scanner in your vehicle, consult
your automobile manufacturer, dealer, or a qualified installer.
base station
Attach the four protective rubber feet to the mounting bracket
when you use the scanner as a base station on a flat surface such
as a desk, shelf, or table. Because the speaker is on the bottom
of the scanner, you can use the mounting bracket to elevate your
scanner off the surface for better sound.
vehicle mounting
To mount your scanner under or over the dashboard, use the
mounting bracket. Before installing, confirm that your scanner
fits in the desired mounting area and you have all the necessary
materials to complete the task.
IMPORTANT: AVOID AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT ZONES. This can
prevent the airbag from performing properly and result in injury.
1. Use the supplied mounting bracket as a template to mark
positions for the two mounting screws.
2. At the marked positions, drill holes slightly smaller than the
screws. When drilling holes, be sure to avoid obstructions and
wires behind the mounting surface.
3. Attach the mounting bracket to the surface using the supplied
screws.
4. Slide the scanner into the bracket, aligning the scanner’s holes
with the holes in the bracket, and then screw the mounting
knobs into the scanner.
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Your scanner requires a 2 x 7-1/8 x 5-5/16 inch (50 x 180 x 135
mm) mounting area. Allow an additional 2-3/8 inch (60 mm) space
behind the scanner for connectors and wires.
1. Remove the four rear screws that secure the outer metal case
and pull off the case with care.
2. Insert the DIN sleeve into the opening in your dashboard, lip
facing out.
3. Push out the top and bottom tabs to hold the sleeve firmly in
place.
4. Slowly slide the scanner into the sleeve until it locks in place.
•When mounting in your dashboard, you will need to
connect an external antenna and an external speaker.
•To remove your scanner from the DIN sleeve, insert the
two removal keys straight into the scanner’s front panel
and pull the scanner out.
step 2: power your scanner
You can power your scanner from a wall outlet, through your
vehicle’s ignition, or from your vehicle’s cigarette lighter or power
port. You must use a Class 2 power source that supplies 12V DC
and delivers at least 500mA. Its center tip must be set to positive
and its plug must fit the scanner’s DC 12V jack. Using an adapter
that does not meet these specifications could damage the scanner
or the adapter.
wall outlet
To prevent electric shock,
do not use the AC adapter’s
polarized plug with an
extension cord, receptacle,
or other outlet unless you
can fully insert the blades.
1. Connect the tip of the supplied AC adapter to the DC 12V jack.
2. Plug the AC adapter into your wall outlet.
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DC 12V
Power source connection.
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vehicle cigarette lighter or power port
To power your scanner from your vehicle’s 12V power source,
use a 12V DC cigarette-lighter adapter (not supplied, available at
RadioShack).
If you use a cigarette-lighter adapter, you might hear some
electrical interference from your engine while scanning.
This is normal.
vehicle ignition (negative ground only)
If you are not experienced in connecting accessories to
the vehicle fuse box, use a certified installer.
1. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) terminal of your
vehicle’s battery.
2. Ground the black wire of the supplied DC power cord to your
vehicle’s chassis. The grounding screw must make complete
contact with the metal frame of your vehicle.
3. Connect the red wire of the supplied DC power cord to a
voltage source that turns on and off with the ignition switch,
such as a spare accessory terminal in your vehicle’s fuse box.
4. Insert the adapter’s barrel plug into the scanner’s DC 12V jack.
5. Reconnect the cable to the negative (-) terminal of your
vehicle’s battery.
step 3: connect your scanner
ANT
Antenna connection.
EXT SP
External speaker connection.
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antenna
Expand the antenna according to the
frequencies you want to montitor:
Frequency..................................... Antenna Length
25-174 MHz .....................Extend fully (4 segments)
400-512 MHz ................... Extend half (2 segments)
806-1300 MHz ................Collapse fully (1 segment)
The scanner’s ANT jack supports a variety of
antennae (available at RadioShack).
•An external antenna is optional if
you use your scanner as a base
station. If you mount your scanner
in your vehicle, you will need to
connect an external antenna.
•The antenna should be as high
as possible and vertical for best
performance.
•Keep the antenna and cable as far as possible from
sources of electrical noise, such as appliances or other
radios.
Always use 50-ohm coaxial cable, such as RG-58 or RG-8, to
connect an outdoor antenna. For lengths over 50 feet, use RG-8
low-loss dielectric coaxial cable. You also may need a BNC adapter
(not supplied).
external speaker
To use an external speaker (available at your local RadioShack
store), plug the speaker’s 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) plug into the scanner’s
EXT SP jack.
Connecting an external speaker mutes the scanner’s
internal speaker.
ANT
Match the
antenna
connector
arrow to
the ANT
jack’s upper
projection.
CAUTION: Use extreme caution when installing or removing
an outdoor antenna. If the antenna starts to fall, let it go! If the
antenna touches a power line, touching the antenna, mast,
cable, or guy wires can cause electrocution and death. Call the
power company to remove the antenna. Do not attempt to do so
yourself.
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step 4: setting up your scanner
turning on your scanner
To turn on your scanner, turn the VOLUME knob clockwise
until it clicks. To set the squelch, turn the SQUELCH knob fully
counterclockwise, then rotate it clockwise until the hissing sound
stops.
storing frequencies in channels
Your scanner comes with 150 preprogrammed frequencies. You
can manually store frequencies using a frequency guide such as
the “RadioShack Police Call Guide including Fire and Emergency
Services, and Official Aeronautical Frequency Directory.”
1. Press E/PGM. PGM appears in the display.
2Enter the channel number where you want to store a frequency.
3. Press SCAN/MANUAL.
4. Enter the frequency including the decimal point.
5. Press E/PGM to store the frequency. The scanner automatically
rounds the entered number to the nearest valid frequency. For
example, 151.473 (MHz) becomes 151.475.
If you entered a frequency that is already saved on
another channel, the scanner beeps and displays the
channel. Press . /CLR /DELAY to exit, or press E/PGM to
store the frequency on both channels.
copying / moving frequencies
To copy or move a frequency, complete the following steps:
1. Press or to select the channel that contains the frequency,
and press E/PGM.
2. Press and hold E/PGM. The scanner copy/move menu appears.
3. Press or to select Copy or Move, then press E/PGM.
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4. Select the target bank. The smallest empty channel number
flashes over the frequency.
5. Press or to access the target channel.
6. Press E/PGM. If there is no empty channel, the scanner
automatically selects the first channel of the bank.
To cancel the copy or move, press . /CLR /DELAY.
searching for frequencies
You can search for frequencies up or down using direct search.
1. Press and hold SRCH. SRCH appears in the display.
2. (Optional) To set a starting frequency, press HOLD and enter
the frequency.
3. Press or to begin searching up or down the frequencies.
4. (Optional) To avoid unwanted frequencies, you can skip up to
200 specified frequencies during a search. To skip a frequency,
press L/O when the scanner finds the frequency.
•You cannot skip frequencies during a weather service
search.
•If you skip all frequencies within the search range, the
scanner cannot search.
•If you try to skip more than 200 frequencies, the
scanner will stop skipping the earliest skipped
frequencies.
To clear a skipped frequency, complete the following steps:
1. Press HOLD/RESUME to stop the search.
2. Select the frequency. L/O appears.
3. Press L/O. L/O disappears.
4. (Optional) To clear all the skipped frequencies, press HOLD/
RESUME, then hold down L/O until the scanner beeps twice.
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step 5: monitoring and scanning
monitoring
To monitor a channel, press SCAN/MANUAL while the scanner is
pausing on the channel, or stop the scanning by pressing SCAN/
MANUAL, enter the channel number, and press SCAN/MANUAL.
scanning
To scan, press SCAN/MANUAL. When the scanner finds a
transmission, it monitors the transmission until it ends.
•If you have not stored frequencies into any channels,
the scanner cannot scan.
•If the scanner picks up weak transmissions, turn
SQUELCH clockwise to decrease the scanner’s
sensitivity to these signals. To listen to a weak or
distant station, turn SQUELCH counterclockwise.
Press SCAN/MANUAL to stop scanning, or press HOLD/RESUME
to pause the scan without losing your position.
earphones / headphones
For private listening, you can plug earphones or headphones into
your scanner’s headphone jack. Do not use headphones with your
scanner when operating a motor vehicle in or near traffic. Doing so
can create a traffic hazard and could be illegal in some areas. Some
headphones let you hear some outside sounds when listening at
normal volume levels, but they still can present a traffic hazard.
To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines for headphones.
•Do not listen at extremely high volume levels. Extended high-
volume listening can lead to permanent hearing loss.
•Set the volume to the lowest setting before you begin listening,
then adjust the volume to a comfortable level.
•After you set the volume, do not increase it. Over time, your
ears adapt to the volume level, so a volume level that does not
cause discomfort might still damage your hearing.
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