Radio Shack Pro-95 User manual

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are registered trademarks of Motorola Inc.
EDACS is a registered trademark of GE/Ericsson Inc.
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PRO-95 Dual Trunk-Tracking
Handheld Scanner
CONTENTS
Features ................. 2
The FCC Wants You
to Know .................. 6
Scanning
Legally ............... 7
Preparation ............ 9
Power Sources .. 9
Using AC
Power ............... 11
Connecting the
Antenna .......... 12
Connecting an
Earphone/
Headphones .... 13
Connecting an
Extension
Speaker ........... 14
Using the Belt
Clip .................. 15
Transferring Data
to and from
AnotherScanneror
a PC ................ 15

2
FEATURES
Your RadioShack Handheld
Scanner is one of a new
generation of scanners designed
to track MotorolaType I and II
(such as Smartnetand Privacy
Plus) and hybrid analog trunking
systems, and GE/Ericsson
(EDACS) type systems, which
are extensively used in many
communication systems.
Trunkingcommunicationssystems
let a large group of 2-way radio
users (or even different groups of
2-way radio users) efficiently use a
set of frequencies. Instead of
selecting a specific frequency for a
transmission, the user simply
selects a talk group. The trunking
systemautomatically transmits the
call on the first available
frequency, and also sends a code
that uniquely identifies that
transmission.
Since the trunking system might
send a call and its response on
different frequencies, it is difficult
to listen to trunked
communications using a regular
scanner. The trunking scanner
monitors the data sent with a 2-
way radio transmission, so you
can hear the call and response for
that user and more easily follow
the conversation.
The scanner also lets you scan
conventional transmissions, and is
preprogrammed with service
search banks for convenience. By
pressing a single button, you can
quickly search those frequencies
Features
About Your
Scanner ............... 15
About the
Keypad ................. 16
Quick Start ........... 19
Understanding
Banks ................... 19
Channel Storage
Banks .............. 19
Search Banks .. 20
Understanding Your
Scanner's Modes . 20
AM Mode ......... 21
FM Mode ......... 21
Motorola
Mode ............... 21
EDACS Mode .. 23
Open and Closed
Modes ............. 25
Operation ............. 26
Turning on the
Scanner and
Setting
Squelch ........... 26
Storing Known
Frequencies into
Channels ......... 26
Storing Trunking
Frequencies into
Channels ......... 28
Storing Text
Tags ................ 29
Finding and Stor-
ing Active
Frequencies .... 32
Listening to the
Weather Band . 39
Using Frequency
Copy ................ 41
Scanning the
Channels ......... 43
Special Features .. 45
Using the Delay
Function .......... 45
Locking Out
Channels or
Frequencies .... 45
Priority ............. 47
Changing the
Receive Mode . 49

Features
3
most commonly used by public
service and other agencies.
This scanner gives you direct
access to over 59,000 frequencies
including those used by police and
fire departments, ambulance
services, government agencies,
air, and amateur radio services.
Your scanner includes these
features:
Simultaneous Trunking
Operation —trackstwotrunking
systems (Motorola and EDACS)
and conventional systems at the
same time.
Automatic Channel
Programming — automatically
determines the group trunking
frequencies, for Motorola trunking
systems only, once the control
channels are programmed.
10 Channel-Storage Banks —let
youstore100channelsineach
bank (1,000 channels) to group
channels so calls are easier to
identify.
10 ID-Storage Banks —letyou
store 1,000 IDs in 10 ID banks that
have 5 sub-ID banks. 20 IDs are
programmed in each sub-ID bank
and let you easily identify the ID
code.
Weather Alert — automatically
sounds the alarm tone to advise of
hazardous weather conditions
when it detects the alert signal on
the local National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration
(NOAA) weather channel during
priority operation.
Using the
Attenuator ....... 50
Turning the Key
Tone On and
Off ................... 51
Using the Display
Backlight ......... 51
Using the
Keylock ........... 52
Changing the
Display
Contrast .......... 53
Cloning the
Programmed
Data ................ 53
Trunking ............... 54
Trunking
Operation ........ 54
Understanding
Trunking .......... 55
Setting Squelch for
the Trunking
Mode ............... 56
Programming
Trunking
Frequencies .... 56
Programming
Motorola Trunking
Systems
(UHF-Lo) ......... 58
Programming
Motorola Trunking
System
(800 MHz) ....... 60
Programming
Fleet Maps ...... 60
Talk Group IDs 62
Storing Talk
Group IDs ........ 62
Talk Group ID
Hold ................. 64
Turning an ID
Sub-Bank
On or Off ......... 65
Locking Out Talk
Group IDs ........ 65
Delay Function in
ID Indication
Mode ............... 66

Features
4
Digital Weather Alert —displays
the weather event text with four
alert levels so you can see and
hear the reason for the alert.
Data Cloning — lets you transfer
the programmed data to another
PRO-95 scanner. You can also
upload or download the
programmed data to or from a PC
using an optional PC interface kit.
12-Character, 4-Line,
Alphanumeric Display — shows
you detailed operating information
clearly.
Triple Conversion
Superheterodyne Receiver —
virtually eliminates any
interference from intermediate
frequency (IF) images, so you
hear only the frequency you
select.
Preprogrammed Frequency
Ranges — lets you search for
transmissions within preset
frequency ranges or within ranges
you set, to reduce search time and
select interesting frequencies
more quickly.
Hyperscan™ and
Hypersearch™ — the scanner
scans at up to 60 channels per
second and searches up to 75
frequencies per second, to help
you quickly find transmissions.
Scan Delay — delays scanning
for about 2 seconds before moving
to another channel in conventional
mode, so you can hear more
replies that are made on the same
channel.
Reviewing Locked-
Out Talk Group
IDs ................... 67
Clearing Talk
Group IDs ........ 67
Clearing All Talk
Group IDs in
One Bank ........ 67
Changing the
Open/Closed
Mode ............... 68
A General Guide to
Frequencies ......... 69
US Weather
Frequencies
(in MHz) ........... 69
Ham Radio
Frequencies ..... 69
Birdie
Frequencies ..... 69
Guidetothe
Action Bands ........ 71
Typical Band
Usage
(in MHz) ........... 71
Band
Allocation ......... 73
Frequency
Conversion ........... 80
Troubleshooting .... 82
Resetting the
Scanner ........... 83
Initializing the
Scanner ........... 83
Care ..................... 84
Specifications ....... 84
Parts and
Accessories .......... 87

Features
5
Priority Channel —letsyouset
the scanner to check one channel
every 2 seconds so you do not
miss transmissions.
Attenuate — lets you program
your scanner to reduce the
scanner's sensitivity to strong local
signals, to reduce interference or
noise caused by these signals.
Text Input — lets you input a text
label for each channel, talk group
ID, bank, or other memory location
so you can easily identify the
transmission.
Lock Out Function — lets you set
your scanner to skip over specified
channels or frequencies when
scanning or searching, and skip
over IDs when tracking trunked
systems.
Key Lock — lets you lock the
scanner's keys to prevent
accidentally changing the
scanner's programming.
Flexible Antenna with BNC
Connector — provides excellent
reception and is designed to help
prevent antenna breakage.
Memory Backup — keeps the
frequencies stored in memory for
an extended time even without
internal batteries.
Three Power Options —letyou
power the scanner with internal
batteries (non-rechargeable
batteries or rechargeable
batteries, not supplied). You can
also use an AC adapter (not
supplied) or power the scanner in

The FCC Wants You to Know
6
a vehicle using a DC adapter (not
supplied).
Supplied Trunking Guide —
provides a quick reference to
public safety trunking radio
systems in the United States.
Your scanner can receive these
frequencies:
•25–54MHz
• 108 – 136.9875 MHz
•137–174MHz
• 216.0025 – 225 MHz
•406–512MHz
• 806 – 823.9875 MHz
• 849 – 868.9875 MHz
•894–960MHz
• 1240 – 1300 MHz
Use “A General Guide to
Frequencies” on Page 69 to help
you target frequency ranges in
your service area so you can
search for a wide variety of
transmissions.
THE FCC WANTS
YOU TO KNOW
This equipment has been tested
and found to comply with the limits
for a scanning receiver, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the

The FCC Wants You to Know
7
instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio
communications.
However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television
reception, which can be
determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the
receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation
between the equipment and
receiver.
• Connect the equipment into
an outlet on a circuit different
from that towhich the receiver
is connected.
This device complies with Part 15
of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause
harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any
interference received,
including interference that
may cause undesired
operation.
SCANNING LEGALLY
Your scanner covers frequencies
used by many different groups
including police and fire
departments, ambulance services,
government agencies, private

The FCC Wants You to Know
8
companies, amateur radio
services, military operations,
pager services, and wireline
(telephone and telegraph) service
providers. It is legal to listen to
almost every transmission your
scanner can receive. However,
there are some transmissions you
should never intentionally listen to.
These include:
• Telephone conversations
(cellular, cordless, or other
private means of telephone
signal transmission)
• Pager transmissions
• Any scrambled or encrypted
transmissions
According to the Electronic
Communications Privacy Act
(ECPA), you are subject to fines
and possible imprisonment for
intentionally listening to, using, or
divulging the contents of such a
transmission unless you have the
consent of a party to the
communication (unless such
activity is otherwise illegal).
This scanner has been designed
to prevent reception of illegal
transmissions. This is done to
comply with the legal requirement
that scanners be manufactured so
as to not be easily modifiable to
pick up those transmissions. Do
not open your scanner's case to
make any modifications that could
allow it to pick up transmissions
that are illegal to monitor. Doingso
could subject you to legal
penalties.
We encourage responsible, legal
scanner use.

Preparation
9
In some areas, mobile use of this
scanner is unlawful or requires a
permit. Check the laws in your
area.
PREPARATION
POWER SOURCES
You can power your scanner from
any of three sources:
• internal non-rechargeable
batteries or rechargeable
batteries (not supplied — see
“Using Batteries”).
• standard AC power (with an
optional AC adapter — see
“Using AC Power” on
Page 11)
• vehicle power (with an
optional DC adapter — see
“Using Vehicle Battery Power”
on Page 12) Ô
Using Batteries
You can power the scanner with
four AA batteries (not supplied).
For the longest operation and best
performance, we recommend
alkaline batteries, available at your
local RadioShack store.
You can use either the supplied
non-rechargeable battery holder
(black), or the supplied
rechargeable battery holder
(yellow). If you use the
rechargeable battery holder, we
recommend RadioShack nickel-
metal hydride (Ni–MH) batteries.
ÔNOTE Ô
• Connecting an AC
or DC adapter to
the scanner dis-
connects internal
batterieswhen you
use the supplied
non-rechargeable
battery holder, but
it does not discon-
nect internal bat-
teries when you
use the supplied
rechargeable
battery holder.
• If you install the
rechargeable
batteryholder,you
can operate the
scanner and re-
charge the re-
chargeable
batteries at the
same time. See
“Using Batteries”
and “Charging
Rechargeable
Batteries” on
Page 11.
• If the scanner
stops working
properly after
connecting it to
power, try
resetting it. See
“Resetting/
Initializing the
Scanner” on
Page 83.
• You must charge
rechargeable
batteries before
you use them the
first time. See
“Charging
Rechargeable
Batteries” on
Page 11.

Preparation
10
You must charge rechargeable
batteries before you use them the
first time. See “Charging
Rechargeable Batteries” on
Page 11. o 
Follow these steps to install the
batteries:
1. Press in on the battery
compartment cover on the
back of the scanner and slide
the cover down to remove it.
2. Pull the battery holder out of
the battery compartment.
3. If you are using non-
rechargeable batteries,place
them into the black holder, as
indicated by the polarity
symbols (+and –)markedon
the holder.
If you are using rechargeable
batteries, place them into the
yellow holder as indicated by
the polarity symbols (+and –)
marked on the holder.
4. Place the battery holder into
the battery compartment.
5. Replace the cover.
When battery power is low, Low
Battery! appears and the scanner
beeps continuously. When battery
power is depleted, the scanner
turns itself off. Replace all four
non-rechargeable batteries, or
recharge the rechargeable
batteries. See “Charging
Rechargeable Batteries” on
Page 11. o 
oWARNING o
Never install non-
rechargeable
batteries in the
rechargeable yellow
battery holder. Non-
rechargeable
batteries can get hot
or explode if you try
to recharge them.
CAUTION 
• Thebatteryholde
r
fits only one way.
Do not force it.
• Use only fresh
batteries of the
required size and
recommended
type.
• Always remove
old or weak
batteries.
Batteries can leak
chemicals that
destroy electronic
circuits.
• Do not mix old
and new
batteries,differen
t
types of batteries
(alkaline or
rechargeable), or
rechargeable
batteries of
different
capacities.
• If you do not plan
to use the
scanner with
batteries for a
month or longer,
remove the
batteries.
Batteries can leak
chemicals that
can destroy
electronic parts.

Preparation
11
Charging Rechargeable
Batteries
Your scanner has a built-in
charging circuit that lets you
charge nickel-metal hydride (Ni-
MH) or nickel cadmium (Ni-CD)
rechargeable batteries (not
supplied) while they are in the
scanner. To charge rechargeable
batteries, connect an appropriate
AC or DC adapter to the PWR DC
9V jack. For best results we
recommend RadioShack
rechargeable nickel-metal hydride
(NiMH) 1600mAh batteries. !
To charge batteries with a DC
adapter from a DC power source,
youmustusea9V,300mADC
adapter such as RadioShack Cat.
No. 273-1810 or 273-1815 and a
size B Adaptaplug™ (neither
supplied). Both are available at
your local RadioShack store.
Make sure the adapter's voltage is
set to 9V. Ô
It takes about 16 hours to
recharge fully discharged
1600mAh NiMH rechargeable
batteries. You can operate the
scanner while recharging the
rechargeable batteries, but
charging takes longer.
USING AC POWER
You can power the scanner using
a 9V, 300 mA AC adapter and a
size B Adaptaplug (neither
supplied). Both are available at
your local RadioShack store.
CAUTION 
If you do not plan to
use the scanner with
batteries for a month
orlonger,removethe
batteries. Batteries
can leak chemicals
that can destroy
electronic parts.
oWARNING o
Always dispose of
old batteries
promptly and
properly. Do not bury
or burn them.
ÔNOTE Ô
• The scanner can
also charge Ni-Cd
batteries. 600mAh
batteries require 6
hours and
850mAh batteries
require 8 hours to
charge.
• When you charge
Ni-Cd batteries,
do not overcharge
them. Overchar-
ging shortens
battery life.
• Rechargeable
batteries last
longer and deliver
more power if you
let them fully
discharge once a
month. To do this,
use the scanner
until Low Battery!
appears. Then
fully charge the
rechargeable
batteries.

Preparation
12
1. Connect the Adaptaplug to
the adapter's cord with the tip
set to positive. 
2. Plug the adapter's barrel plug
into the scanner's PWRDC9V
jack.
3. Plug the adapter's two-prong
plug into an AC outlet.
Using Vehicle Battery
Power
You can power the scanner from a
vehicle’s 12V power source (such
as cigarette-lighter socket) using a
9V, 300 mA DCadapter anda size
B Adaptaplug™ adapter (neither
supplied). Both are available at
your local RadioShack store. 
1. Connect the Adaptaplug to
the adapter's cord with the tip
set to positive.
2. Plug the adapter's barrel plug
into the scanner's PWRDC9V
jack.
3. Plug the adapter's cigarette-
lighter plug into your 12V
power source. Ô
CONNECTING THE
ANTENNA
To attach the supplied flexible
antenna to the antenna jack on the
top of your scanner, align the slots
around the antenna's connector
with the tabs on the antenna jack.
Press the antenna down over the
jack and turn the antenna's base
clockwise until it locks into place.
CAUTION 
You
must
use a
Class 2 power
source that
supplies 9V DC
and delivers at
least 300 mA. Its
center tip must be
settopositiveand
its plug must fit
the scanner's
PWRDC9Vjack
.
Using an adapter
that does not
meet these
specifications
could damage the
scanner or the
adapter.
• Always connect
the AC or DC
adapter to the
scanner before
you connect it to
AC power or
power source.
When you finish,
disconnect the
adapter from AC
power or the
power source
before you
disconnect it from
the scanner.
!
ÔNOTE Ô
If the scanner does
not operate properly
when you connect a
DC adapter, unplug
the DC adapter from
the power source and
clean the socket, or
check the adapter’s
internal fuse.

Preparation
13
Connecting an Optional
Antenna
The antenna connector on your
scanner makes it easy to use the
scanner with a variety of
antennas, such as an external
mobile antenna or outdoor base
station antenna. Your local
RadioShackstoresellsavarietyof
antennas.
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. If
your antenna's cable does not
have a BNC connector, you will
also need a BNC adapter (not
supplied, available at your local
RadioShack store).
Follow the installation instructions
supplied with the antenna, route
the antenna cable to the scanner,
then connect it to the antenna
jack. o
CONNECTING AN
EARPHONE/HEADPHONES
For private listening, you can plug
an 1/8-inch(3.5mm)mini-plug
earphone or headphones (not
supplied), available at your local
RadioShackstore,intothe jack
on top of your scanner. This
automatically disconnects the
internal speaker.
Listening Safely
To protect your hearing, follow
these guidelines when you use
headphones.
oWARNING o
Use extreme caution
when installing or
removing an outdoor
antenna. If the
antenna starts to fall
,
letitgo!Itcould
contact overhead
power lines. If the
antenna touches a
power line, touching
the antenna, mast,
cable, or guy wires
can cause
electrocution and
death. Call the powe
r
company to remove
the antenna. DO
NOT attempt to do
so yourself.

Preparation
14
• Set the volume to zero before
putting on the headphones.
With the headphones on,
adjust the volume to a
comfortable level.
• Avoid increasing the volume
once you set it. Over time,
your sensitivity to a volume
level decreases, so volume
levels that do not cause
discomfort might damage
your hearing.
• Avoid or limit listening at high
volume levels. Prolonged
exposure to high volume
levels can cause permanent
hearing loss.
Traffic Safety
Wearing headphones while
operating a motor vehicle or riding
a bicycle can create a traffic
hazard and could be illegal in
some areas.
Even though some headphones
let you hear some outside sounds
when listening at normal volume
levels, they still can present a
traffic hazard. Exercise extreme
caution!
CONNECTING AN
EXTENSION SPEAKER
In a noisy area, an amplified
speaker (not supplied), available
at your local RadioShack store,
might provide more comfortable
listening. Plug the speaker cable's
1/8-inch(3.5mm)mini-pluginto
your scanner's jack.Ô
!IMPORTANT !
The EPA
certified
RBRC®
Battery
Recycling
Seal on the nickel-
cadmium (Ni-Cd)
battery indicates
RadioShack is
voluntarily
participating in an
industry program to
collect and recycle
these batteries at the
end of their useful
life, when taken out
of service in the
United States or
Canada. The RBRC
program provides a
convenient alter-
native to placing
used Ni-Cd batteries
into the trash or the
municipal waste
stream, which may
be illegal in your
area. Please call
1-800-THE-SHACK
(1-800-843-7422)fo
r
information on Ni-Cd
battery recycling and
disposal bans/
restrictions in your
area. RadioShack’s
involvement in this
program is part of
the company’s
commitment to
preserving our
environment and
conserving our
natural resources.
ÔNOTE Ô
You must use an
amplified speaker
with this scanner.
Non-amplified
speakers do not
provide sufficient
volume for
comfortable listening.

About Your Scanner
15
USING THE BELT CLIP
You can use the belt clip attached
to the back of the scanner for
hands-free carrying when you are
on the go. Slide the belt clip over
your belt or waistband.
TRANSFERRING DATA TO
AND FROM ANOTHER
SCANNER OR APC
You can transfer the programmed
data to and from another PRO-95
scanner using a connecting cable
which has 1/8-inch phone plugs on
both ends (not supplied). Connect
the cable between each scanner's
PC/IF jacks. See “Cloning the
Programmed Data” on Page 53.
You can also upload or download
theprogrammeddatatoorfroma
PC using an optional PC interface
cable (available through yourlocal
RadioShack store) and optional
PC interface software (available at
www.radioshack.com).
ABOUT YOUR
SCANNER
Once you understand a few simple
terms used in this manual and
familiarize yourself with your
scanner's features, you can put
the scanner to work for you. You
simply determine the type of
communications you want to
receive, then set the scanner to
scan them.
Afrequency is the receiving signal
location (expressed in kHz or
MHz). To find active frequencies,
you can use the search function.

About the Keypad
16
You can also search the SEARCH
banks, which are preprogrammed
frequencies in the scanner's
memory (see “Searching a
Preprogrammed Frequency
Range” on Page 32 for the
frequency list). You can even
change the frequency range on
one of the SEARCH banks (SR5)
to limit the search.
When you find a frequency, you
can store it into a programmable
memory location called a channel,
which is grouped with other
channels in a channel-storage
bank. You can then scan the
channel-storage banks to see if
there is activity on the frequencies
stored there. Each time the
scanner finds an active frequency,
it stays on that channel until the
transmission ends.
ABOUT THE
KEYPAD
Here is a brief overview of your
scanner's keys and their functions.
SCAN — scans through the
programmed channels.
FUNC (function) — lets you use
various functions by pressing this
key in combination with other
keys.
MANUAL — stops scanning and
lets you directly enter a channel
number.
WX — scans through the seven
preprogrammed weather
channels.

About the Keypad
17
TRUNK — stores the trunking ID
code or holds the trunking ID while
scanning.
PRI (Priority) — sets and turns the
priority function on or off.
TEXT — lets you input text.
PAUSE — stops search.
MODE — changes the receive
mode (AM, FM, MOT, ED).
/ — turns on/off the
display's backlight, or when used
with FUNC locks/unlocks the
keypad to prevent accidental
entries.
TUNE — lets you input a frequency
and allows you to fine tune a
frequency along with or .
ATT (Attenuate) — turns
attenuation on to reduce the
scanner's sensitivity and block
extremely strong signals, or turns
it off to increase sensitivity.
or — selects the scan or
search direction.
SEARCH — lets you search the six
search banks.
L/OUT (Lock Out) — lets you lock
out a selected channel, skip a
specified frequency during search,
or lock out a selected ID code.
PGM — programs frequencies into
channels.
ENTER — completes the entry of
frequencies and text.

About the Keypad
18
1— enters a 1, or inputs
characters 0 through 9 in text
mode.
2/ABC — enters a 2, or inputs
characters A, B, or C.
3/DEF — enters a 3, or inputs
characters D, E, or F.
4/GHI — enters a 4, or inputs
characters G, H, or I.
5/JKL — enters a 5, or inputs
characters J, K, or L.
6/MNO — enters a 6, or inputs
characters M, N, or O.
7/PQRS — enters a 7, or inputs
characters P, Q, R, or S.
8/TUV — enters an 8, or inputs
characters T, U, or V.
9/WXYZ — enters a 9, or inputs
characters W, X, Y, or Z.
0— enters a zero, or inputs
characters ., -, #, _, @, +, *, &, /, ',
$, %, !, ^, (, ), ?, ->, ` or <-.
./DELAY — enters a decimal point
(necessary when programming
frequencies), space, or programs
delay time for the selected
channel/search bank, or hyphen
(in trunking ID setting).
CL — clears an incorrect entry.

Quick Start
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QUICK START
To help familiarize yourself with
the scanner’s functions, keypad,
andavailablefrequencies,you can
utilize one of these three features
before you begin programming the
scanner.
Preprogrammed Search Banks
— allow you to listen to
frequencies and decide which
frequencies you want to store
when you are ready to program
thescanner.See“Searchinga
Preprogrammed Frequency
Range” on Page 32.
Manual Tuning — allows you to
manually scan through the entire
range of available frequencies
without programming. (See
“Specifications” on Page 84 for a
list of the available frequency
ranges.) Also, see “Deleting
Frequencies from Channels” on
Page 44.
Weather Radio — allows you to
listen to NOAA weather
broadcasts without programming.
See “Listening to the Weather
Band” on Page 39.
UNDERSTANDING
BANKS
CHANNEL STORAGE
BANKS
A bank is a storage area for a
group of channels. Channels are
storage areas for frequencies.
Whereas a channel can only
contain one frequency, a bank can
hold numerous channels.

Understanding Your Scanner's Modes
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To make it easier to identify and
select the channels you want to
listen to, your scanner divides the
channels into 10 banks (0to 9)of
100 (00 to 99) channels each, a
total of 1,000 channels. You can
use each channel-storage bank to
group frequencies, such as those
used by Motorola trunking,
EDACS trunking, Marine, CB,
Police, Fire, Aircraft and Ham (see
“Typical Band Usage (in MHz)” on
Page 71).
For example, a police department
might use four frequencies, one
foreachsideoftown.Youcould
program the police frequencies
starting with 000 (the first channel
in bank 0) and program the fire
department frequencies starting
with 100 (the first channel in bank
1). The first digit identifies the
bank (0to 9). The second and third
digits identify the channel within
the bank (00 to 99).
SEARCH BANKS
Your scanner has five
preprogrammedsearchbanks and
one limit search bank. You can set
the lower and higher frequency
limit in the limit search bank.Ô
For the default setting, see
“Searching a Preprogrammed
Frequency Range” on Page 32).
UNDERSTANDING
YOUR SCANNER'S
MODES
You can program each channel
with any of four receive modes
(AM,FM,MOT,andED).
ÔNOTE Ô
Forexample,ifyou
wanted to find active
frequencies between
a range of 150.1000
and 150.5000, you
would put both of
those frequencies in
the limit search bank.