Radio Shack PRO-99 User manual

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PRO-99 500 Channel VHF/Air/UHF/800MHz Handheld Race Scanner
OWNER’S MANUAL –Please read before using this equipment.
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Two-Second Scan/Search Delay –Delays scanning for 2 seconds before moving to another channel, so you
can hear more replies.
Ten Channel-Storage Banks –Store up to 20 channels in each of 10 different banks, to group channels so
you can more easily identify calls.
20 Monitor Memories –Temporarily save up to 20 frequencies located during a search, so you can move
selected frequencies to channel storage later.
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.
Memory Backup –Keeps the channel frequencies stored in memory for about 1 hour during a power loss.
Triple Conversion Superheterodyne Receiver –Eliminates interference from intermediate frequency (IF)
images, so you hear only the frequency you select.
HyperSearchTM and HyperScanTM –Set the scanner to search at up to 50 steps per second and scan at up
to 25 channels per second, to quickly find interesting transmissions.
Duplicate Frequency Check –Automatically notifies you if you are about to store a frequency you have
already stored, to help avoid waiting storage space.
Tune –Tunes for new and unlisted frequencies starting from a specified frequency.
Priority Channel –Designate a channel to scan every two seconds so you do not miss important calls.
Weather Band Key –Scans seven preprogrammed weather frequencies to keep you informed about current
weather conditions.
Weather Alert –Automatically sounds the alarm tone to advise of hazardous weather conditions when it
detects the alert signal on the local NOAA weather channel.
Lock-Out Function –Set the scanner to skip over specified channels or frequencies when scanning or

searching.
Key Lock –Lock the scanner’s keys to prevent accidentally changing the scanner’s programming.
Two Supplied Antennal with BNC Connector –Select the antenna that best meets your needs. The supplied
stub antenna helps your scanner receive strong local signals and makes the scanner easy to carry and use at
events. The supplied flexible antenna provides excellent reception of weaker signals and is designed to help
prevent antenna breakage.
Liquid Crystal Display –Makes it easy to view and change programming information.
Display Backlight –Makes the scanner easy to read in low light situations.
Three Power Options –Power the scanner from internal batteries (non-rechargeable batteries, rechargeable
Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride) or regular or high capacity Ni-Cd (nickel-cadmium) batteries), external AC power
(using optional adapters), or vehicle battery power (using optional adapters).
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Thank you for purchasing the RadioShack 500-Channel VHF/Air/UHF/800 MHz handheld Race Scanner. It
lets you in on all the action in the pits or on the track at the big race. This scanner gives you direct access to
over 33,500 frequencies, including those used by participants and staff at auto races, police and fire
departments, ambulance services, and amateur radio services. You can select up to 500 channels to scan,
and you can change your selection at any time.
Your scanner can receive all of these frequencies:

. 29-54 MHz
. 108-136.9875 MHz
. 137-174 MHz
. 406-512 MHz
. 806-823.9875 MHz
. 849-868.9875 MHz
. 894-960 MHz
This Owner’s Manual also includes the section :A General Guide to Scanning” on Page XX to help you target
frequency ranges in your service area so you can search for a wide variety of transmissions.
FCC NOTICE
Your scanner might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating properly. To determine whether
your scanner is causing the interference, turn off your scanner. If the interference goes away, your scanner is
causing it. Try to eliminate the interference by:
. moving your scanner away from the receiver
. connecting your scanner to an outlet that is on different electrical circuit from the receiver
. contacting your local RadioShack store for help
If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that you stop using your scanner.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) This
device must not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: Mobile use of this scanner is unlawful or requires a permit in some areas. Check the laws in your area.
SCANNING LEGALLY
Your scanner covers frequencies used by many different groups including police and fire departments,
ambulance services, government agencies, private companies, amateur radio services, military operations,
pager services, and wireline (telephone and telegraph) services. 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 it is not legal to listen to. Doing so could subject you to legal penalties.
We encourage responsible, legal scanner use.
PREPARATION
INSTALLING BATTERIES
You can power your scanner with threeAA batteries (not supplied).
Notes
. Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly.
. Do not burn or bury batteries.
. Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type.
. Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or
rechargeable batteries of different capacities.
. If you do not plan to use the scanner for a month or more, remove the batteries. Batteries can leak
chemicals that can destroy electronic parts.
You can use either the black non-rechargeable battery holder or the yellow rechargeable battery holder (both
supplied) to hold the batteries. If you use the yellow battery holder, we recommend nickel-cadmium or
nickel-metal hydride batteries (not supplied).
Warning: Never install non-rechargeable batteries in the yellow rechargeable battery holder.
Non-rechargeable batteries can get hot or explode if you try to recharge them.
1. Press down on the battery compartment cover then slide the cover in the direction of the arrow to remove
it.
2. If you are using non-rechargeable batteries, place them into the black holder, as indicated by the polarity
symbols (+ and -) marked on the holder. Or, if you are using rechargeable batteries, place them into the
yellow holder as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and -) marked on the holder.

3. Place the battery holder into the battery compartment.
Caution: The battery holder fits only one way inside the battery compartment. Do not force it.
4. Replace the cover.
When Low Battery! flashes on the display and the scanner beeps, or if the scanner stops operating properly,
replace the batteries.
USINGAC POWER
You can power the scanner using a 6V, 300-mA AC adapter and a size C Adaptaplug™ adapter (neither
supplied). Both are available at your local RadioShack store.
Cautions:
! You must use a Class 2 power source that supplies 6VDC and delivers at least 300 mA. Its center tip must
be set to positive and its plug must fit the scanner’s PWR DC 9V jack. Using an adapter that does not meet
these specifications could damage the scanner or the adapter.
. Always connect the AC adapter to the scanner before you connect it to AC power. When you finish,
disconnect the adapter fromAC power before you disconnect it from the scanner.
To power the scanner using an AC adapter, attach the Adaptaplug to the AC adapter so the tip reads positive
(+), then insert the Adaptaplug into the scanner’s PWR DC 9V jack. Connect the other end of the adapter to a
standardAC outlet.
USING VEHICLE BATTERY POWER
You can power the scanner from a vehicle’s 12V power source (such as a cigarette-lighter socket) using a 6V,
300-mA DC adapter and a size C Adaptaplug (neither supplied.) Both are available at your local RadioShack
store.
Cautions:
! You must use a Class 2 power source that supplies regulated 6V DC and delivers at least 300 mA. Its center
tip must be set to positive and its plug must fit the scanner’s PWR DC 6V jack. Using an adapter that does not
meet these specifications could damage the scanner or the adapter.
. Always connect the AC adapter to the scanner before you connect it to the power source. When you finish,
disconnect the adapter from the power source before you disconnect it from the scanner.
To power the scanner using a DC adapter, attach the Adaptaplug to the DC adapter so the tip reads positive
(+), set the adapter’s voltage switch to 9V, then insert the Adaptaplug into the scanner’s PWR DC 6V jack.

Plug the other end of the DC adapter into your vehicle’s cigarette-lighter socket.
Note: If you use a cigarette-lighter power cable and your vehicle’s engine is running, you might hear electrical
noise from the engine while scanning. This is normal.
CHARGING RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES
Your scanner has a built-in charging circuit that lets you charge rechargeable batteries while they are in the
scanner. To charge rechargeable batteries, you need to use an AC adapter which supplies 6V (RadioShack
Cat. No. 273-1758) or a DC adapter which supplies 10V (RadioShack Cat. No. 273-1859). Connect a size C
Adaptaplug to the adapter’s cable with the tip set to positive then insert the Adaptaplug into the scanner’s
PWR DC 6V jack
Notes
. Do not overcharge Ni-Cd batteries. Overcharging causes them to get hot and shortens their life.
. Ni-Cd batteries last longer and deliver more power if you occasionally let them fully discharge. To do this,
simply use the scanner until B flashes on the display and the scanner beeps. Then fully charge the batteries.
It takes between 14 and 16 hours to recharge Ni-MH or 7 and 8 hours to recharge Ni-Cd batteries that are
fully discharged. You can operate the scanner while recharging the batteries, but charging takes longer.
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 alternative 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) for 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.
CONNECTINGANANTENNA
Connecting a SuppliedAntenna
You must install an antenna before you can operate the scanner.
The supplied stub antenna helps your scanner receive most strong transmissions at events and makes the
scanner easier to carry and use. The supplied flexible antenna provides slightly better reception and helps
your scanner receive strong local signals.
1.Align the slots around the antenna’s connector with the tabs on the antenna jack.

2. Press the antenna down over the jack and turn the antenna’s base clockwise until it locks into place.
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Connecting an OutdoorAntenna
Instead of a supplied antenna, you can connect an outdoor base-station or mobile antenna (not supplied) to
your scanner using a BNC connector. Your local RadioShack stores sells a variety of antennas. Choose the
one that best meets your needs.
When deciding on a mobile or base-station antenna and its location, consider these points.
. The antenna should be as high as possible on the vehicle or building.
. The antenna and its cable should be as far as possible from sources of electrical noise, such as appliances
or other radios.
. The antenna should be vertical for the best performance.
Always use 50 Ohm coaxial cable, such as RG-58 or RG-8, to connect the base-station or mobile antenna.
For lengths over 50 feet, use RG-8 low-loss dielectric coaxial cable. If the antenna cable’s connector does not
fit in the scanner’s antenna jack, you might also need a PL-259-to-BNC antenna plug adapter. Your local
RadioShack store carries a wide variety of coaxial antenna cable and connectors.
Caution
. Do not run the cable over sharp edges or moving parts that might damage it.
. Do not run the cable next to power cables or other antenna cables.
Once you choose an antenna, follow the mounting instructions supplied with the antenna, after removing a
supplied antenna. Then route the antenna’s cable to the scanner and connect the cable to the scanner’s
antenna jack.
WARNING
Use extreme caution when you install or remove an outdoor antenna. If the antenna starts to fall, let it go! It
could contact overhead power lines. If the antenna touches a power line, contact with 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.
CONNECTINGAN EARPHONE /HEADPHONES
For private listening, you can connect an earphone or headphones with a 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) plug to the
(headphone symbol) jack on the top of the scanner. (Your local RadioShack store carries a wide selection of
earphones and headphones). Connecting an earphone or headphones automatically disconnects the internal

speaker.
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LISTENING SAFELY
Toprotect your hearing, follow these guidelines when you use an earphone or headphones.
. Set the volume to the lowest setting before you begin listening. After you begin listening, adjust the volume
to a comfortable level.
. Do not listen at extremely high volume levels. Extended high-volume listening can lead to permanent
hearing loss.
. Once 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.
TRAFFIC SAFETY
. Do not use an earphone or headphones with your scanner when operating a motor vehicle or riding a
bicycle in or near traffic. Doing so can create a traffic hazard and could be illegal in some areas.
. If you use an earphone or headphones with your scanner while riding a bicycle, be very careful. Do not listen
to a continuous transmission. Even though some earphones or headphones let you hear some outside
sounds when listening at normal volume levels, they still can present a traffic hazard.
CONNECTINGAN EXTENTION SPEAKER
In a noisy area, an amplified extension speaker (available at your local RadioShack store) might provide more
comfortable listening. Plug the speaker cable’s 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) plug into your scanner’s (headphone
symbol) jack
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Note: Connecting an external speaker disconnects the scanner’s internal speaker.
UNDERSTANDING THE 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.
A frequency is the tuning location of a station (expressed in kHz or MHz). To find active frequencies, you can

use the search function.
You can also search the service-search banks, which are preset groups of frequencies categorized by type of
service.
When you find a frequency, you can store it into a programmable memory location called a channel, which is
grouped with your 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.
A LOOK AT THE KEYPAD
If your scanner’s keys seem confusing at first, the following illustration and information should help you
understand each key’s function.
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Note: Some of the scanner’s keys perform more than one function and are marked with more than one label.
The steps in this Owner’s Manual show only the label on the key appropriate to the action being performed.
FUNC –Lets you use various functions by pressing this key in combination with other keys. When using the
FUNC key, press the FUNC key first, then release it, then quickly press the next key in the function key
sequence.
Hold down for about 2 second, the scanner enters function menu mode.
LIGHT/(KEY SYMBOL) –Locks and unlocks the keypad to prevent accidental entries; turns the backlight on
and off.
(UP)/(DN) –Searches up or down for active frequencies or selects the direction when scanning channels.
< / > -- moves right or left the cursor while text input.
SCAN –Scans any programmed channels. Or, store car numbers and frequencies in the scanner’s channels,
add and delete frequencies from car numbers, display car numbers, and listen to the channel where a car
number is stored.
MAN –Stops scanning and lets you directly enter a channel number. Or, pauses search or tune operation.
SRCH –Lets you search the seven search banks.
WX –Scans the scanner’s preprogrammed weather channels. Or turns the WX alert mode on and off.

1/PRI –Enter a 1, or inputs characters 0 through 9 in text mode. Or, sets and turns the priority function on or
off.
2/DLY –Enter a 2, or inputs characters A through C in text mode. Or, programs a 2-second delay for the
selected channel.
3/L/OUT –Enter a 3, or inputs characters D through F in text mode. Or, lets you lock out selected channels or
frequencies.
4/PAUSE –Enter a 4, or inputs characters G through I in text mode. Or, pauses search or tune operation.
5 –Enter a 5, or inputs characters J through L in text mode.
6 –Enter a 6, or inputs characters M through O in text mode.
7 –Enter a 7,or inputs characters P through S in text mode.
8 –Enter a 8, or inputs characters T through V in text mode.
9 –Enter a 9, or inputs characters W through Z in text mode.
./CLEAR –Enters a decimal point (necessary when programming frequencies) or spaces in text mode. Or,
clears an incorrect entry or returns previous menu.
0 –Enter a 0, or inputs characters . -# _ @ + * & / , $ % ! ^ ( ) ? -> ‘ <-.
ENT (enter) –Enters frequencies into channels.
UNDERSTANDING BANKS
CHANNEL STORAGE BANKS
To make it easier to identify and select the channels you want to listen to, channels are divided into 10 banks
of 20 channels each. Use each channel-storage bank to group frequencies, such as those used by the police
department, fire department, ambulance services, or aircraft (see “Guide to theAction Bands” on Page XX).
For example, the police department might use four frequencies, one for each side of town. You could program
the police frequencies starting with Channel 1 (the first channel in bank 1) and program the fire department
frequencies starting with Channel 21 (the first channels in bank 2).

SERVICE BANKS
The scanner is preprogrammed with the frequencies allocated by car band, Marine, FRS/GM/MU, Police/Fire,
aircraft, and ham radio bands. This is handy for quickly finding active frequencies instead of searching though
an entire bank (see “Searching the Preprogrammed Bands” on Page XX).
Note: The frequencies in the scanner’s service banks are preset. You cannot change them.
Frequency range will add
OPERATING YOUR SCANNER
TURNING ON THE SCANNER/SETTING SQUELCH
1. To turn on the scanner, turn VOLUME clockwise. Welcome Using Race Scanner appears in the display.
After 3 seconds, you might hear a rushing sound. Then adjust VOLUME to a comfortable level.
2. Turn SQUELCH fully counterclockwise, then turn SQUELCH clockwise until the rushing sound stops.
3. To turn off the scanner, turn VOLUME counterclockwise to OFF.
Notes:
. The scanner will not enter scan mode if there are no frequencies stored in channels, or if all channels are
locked out in the channel storage bank(s) that you are attempting to scan. In either of these cases, the
scanner will displayAll channels Locked out!. See "Programming Your Scanner" on Page XX.
. If SQUELCH is adjusted so you always hear a rushing sound, the scanner will not scan properly. Rotate the
SQUELCH control until the rushing sound stops.
. If SQUELCH is adjusted precisely at the threshold where the rushing sound stops, the radio will be most
sensitive to very weak signals. The radio may also receive unwanted noise or signals that are too weak to
understand. Most users prefer to position the SQUELCH control a little bit past the point of threshold to avoid
receiving noise or signals that are too weak to understand.
FUNCTION MENU
A menu is indicated when you press FUNC for about 2 seconds. Various operation can be done from this
menu as well.
The structure of the menu is indicated in the following:

1:Display
1:Car# Display (Car number mode)
2:Channel Disp. (Channel number mode)
2:Prog. Ch Data (Program channel data)
1:Easy Car# PGM (Easy car number program)
2:Normal Ch PGM (Normal channel program)
3:Prog.Pri Ch Da (Program priority channel data)
1:Program Freq. (Program frequency)
2.Program Text
3:Tone Data
4:Delay
4:Prog.Srch Data (Program Limit Search Data)
1:Change Freq. (Change frequency)
2:Program Text
3:Tone Data
4:Delay
5:Recall Lockout
1:ConventionalCH (Conventional channel)
2:SR0 Car Band
3:SR1 Marine
4:SR2 FRS/GMS/MU
5:SR3Police/Fire
6:SR4Aircraft
7:SR5 Ham
8:SR6 Limit SRCH
6:System Data
1:Back Light (Set backlight timer setting)
2:Key Tone (Select key tone on or off)
1:Key Tone On
2:Key Tone Off
3:LCD Contrast
4:Clone To PC
5:OnAir Program
6:Initialization
STORINGA FREQUENCY INTO CHANNEL
Following these steps to store frequencies into channels
1. To begin programming your scanner, press MAN.MAN appears on the display. Select the desired channel

storage bank and channel, and press MAN to advance to that channel.
Note: For direct channel entry, press MAN, enter the channel storage bank (0-9) and channel number (00-49)
where you want to store a frequency, then press MAN again, For example, Bank 3, Channel 23 is entered as
"323". The scanner advances to the selected channel storage bank and channel, and the channel storage
bank and channel number appear at the top of the display.
2. Use the number keys and ./CLEAR to enter the frequency (including the decimal point) you want to store.
3. If you make a mistake, press and hold ./CLEAR for about 2 seconds to clear the entire field and start over.
4. Press ENT to store the frequency into the channel.
Notes:
. If you made a mistake in entering the frequency, Invalid Freq. briefly appears and the scanner beeps when
you press ENT. Enter the frequency again.
. Your scanner automatically rounds the entered frequency to the nearest valid freequency. For example, if
you enter a frequency of 151.53, your scanner accepts it as 151.5275. Reception of the frequency will not be
adversely affected.
. If you enter a frequency that has already been entered elsewhere in the same bank, the scanner sounds an
error tone and displays Dupl.Freq. and the channel number that has been duplicated. If the dual entry is an
error press ./CLEAR and enter the correct frequency. If the dual entry is intentional press ENT to accept.
. You may replace any frequency by selecting the bank and channel, pressing MAN and entering the new
frequency.
. You can clear programmed frequency data, press 0 then press ENT.
5. By default, the scanner will configure the channels you enter for a two second delay after a transission is
received. This is indicated by the D character that appears in the top row of the display. If you do not want the
scanner to pause for reply traffic before resuming scanning operation, press FUNC then 2/DLY until D is not
visible in the top line of the display.
6. If necessary, press FUNC then press 4/CTCSS to program the CTCSS code.
Storing Text Tags
You can customize your scanner by storing text tags (up to 16 characters) for easy identification of channel
transmissions.
1. Press and hold FUNC about 2 seconds. Menu appears.
2. Press 2 then press 2 again to enter normal channel program mode.

3. Press channel number then press ENT to select the channel you desired.
4. Press 2 to enter the Program Text.
5. Enter the text using number keys. (see "Text Input Chart").
Note: If you make a mistake, press < or > to move to the character you want to change.
For example, to identify amateur (ham) radio transmissions in the 6 meter range, input "HAM 6m" as follows:
. "H" is the second letter associated with 4 on the keypad. Press 4 then 2.
. "A" is the first letter associated with 2 on the keypad. Press 2 then 1.
."M" is the first letter associated with 6 on the keypad. Press 6 then 1.
. "Space" Press ./CLEAR.
. "6" is the sixth number associated with 1 on the keypad. Press 1 then 6.
. "m" is the first letter associated with 6 on the keypad. Press 6 and FUNC (for the lower case set), then press
1.
5. Press ENT to input the text.
Text Input Chart
Press Character Press Character
./CLEAR Space 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
2A B C 2 FUNC a b c
3D E F 3 FUNC d e f
4G H I 4 FUNC g h i
5J K L 5 FUNC j k l
6M N O 6 FUNC m n o
7P Q R S 7 FUNC p q r s
8T U V 8 FUNC t u v
9W X Y Z 9 FUNC w x y z
SCANNING CHANNELS
To begin scanning channels or to start scanning again after monitoring a specific channel, press SCAN.
Notes:
. You must store frequencies into channels before the scanner can scan them. The scanner does not scan
through empty channels.

. To change the scanning direction, press ^ or v while scanning.
The scanner scans through all channels (except those you have locked out) in the active channel storage
banks (see "Turning Channel Storage Banks Off and On" on Page XX and "Locking Out Channels and
Frequencies" on Page XX).
Turning Channel Storage Banks Off and On
To turn off channel storage banks while scanning, press the bank's number key so the bank's number
disappears. For example, to turn off bank 1, press 1. The scanner does not scan any of the channels within
the banks you turned off.
To turn on channel storage banks while scanning, press the number key until the bank's number appears. For
example to turn bank 1 on again, press 1.
You cannot turn off all channel storage banks. There must be at least one active channel storage bank.
You can manually select any channel in a channel storage bank, even if the bank is turned off.
Monitoring a Single Channel/Power Save Circuit
You can monitor a single channel with your scanner by navigation to that channel while in manual mode. The
scanner will receive traffic on the selected frequency.
Your scanner features a power save circuit that is automatically activated any time you manually select a
channel. The power save mode works by allowing the receiver to "sleep" briefly while waiting for a call on the
selected channel.
USING CTCSS
When your scanner stops on a conventional frequency that is configured for CTCSS, it checks for a match
between the transmitted CTCSS code and the code that is stored with the channel memory. If the transmitted
and stored codes match, the scanner stops on the transmission and allows the audio to pass to the speaker.
If the codes do not match, the scanner resumes scan operation. If the codes do not match, the scanner
resumes scan operation If the special "search" code is in use, the scanner will instantly display any detected
CTCSS mode. You can store the detected code into the channel memory by pressing ENT while the code is
displayed.
Programming channels for CTCSS
CTCSS allow you to program frequencies into your scanner that are used by more than one group in your

area and listen only to the group that is of interest to you by specifying the group’s specific CTCSS code.
CTCSS can also help reduce instances where interfering signals cause your scanner to stop on one channel.
There are two ways you can program your scanner to operate with CTCSS. If you know the CTCSS codethat
is used on a particular frequency, you can manually enter the code when you are programming the scanner,
or any time afterwards.
You can also set a special search code up that will instantly decode the CTCSS code on a received
transmission. Channels programmed with the search code will receive all traffic on the channel, and will
instantly decode and display any CTCSS code that is found with the transmission. You can then store the
found code in the channel memory with one keystroke.
This section of the manual describes the process for configuring a memory channel for CTCSS operation and
manually programming a known code.
To program channel memories for CTCSS operation, follow these steps:
1. First, enter a conventional frequency. See “Storing Conventional Frequencies”on Page XX.
2. Once you have entered the frequency, press FUNC then press 4/CTCSS. CT00:SRCH appears.
The scanner detect the CTCSS code while receiving, the scanner sound a tone and detected code appears
on the bottom line.
Note: If you enter the detected code into channel, press ENT to store the detected code.
To program a specific code, follow these steps:
1. Press and hold FUNC for about 2 seconds.
2. Press 2 then press 2 again to select Normal channel program.
3. Select channel you desired to program CTCSS code, then press ENT.
4. Press 4 to select 4:Tone Data. CTCSS Tone appears.
5. Press 1 to select 1:ON. Qcode00 CT SRCH appears. Then select CTCSS code using ^ or v key.
6. Press ENT to set the CTCSS code.
Deleting Frequencies from Channels

In certain circumastances you may wish to completely clear the contents of a channel. One example would be
to create empty channels in a selected channel storage bank so the frequency copy function has empty
channels available for copied frequencies.
1. Press MAN.
2. Use the number keys and press MAN to select the channel with the frequency you want to delete, or use
the ^ or v keys to navigate to the desired channel.
3. Press 0 and then ENT. The frequency is cleared, 0.00000 appears in the display.
SEARCHING AND TUNING
FINDINGAND STORINGACTIVE FREQUENCIES
You can search for transmissions using the scanner's preprogrammed search banks. The search banks
include six preprogrammed search ranges, SR0 to SR5. You can change the search range of Bank SR6
manually by setting the lower and higher ends of the search range,
Notes:
. You can use the scanner's delay feature while searching the search bank. See "Using the Delay Function"
on Page XX.
. You can set CTCSS when searching any search range, except for SR1, and SR4. The scanner will display
detected CTCSS codes depending on the CTCSS setting. See "Using CTCSS" on Page XX.
. The scanner does not search locked-out frequencies while searching ranges. See "Locking Out Channels or
Frequencies" on Page XX.
. If you pause the search operation temporarily, press FUNC then press SRCH. The scanner will remain on
the frequency that was active when FUNC then SRCH was pressed until you press FUNC then SRCH again.
You can simply listen to the radio traffic on the paused frequency, or perform copy operations to save the
frequency to a channel before you resume your search (see "Using Frequency Copy" on Page XX).
SEARCHINGA PREPROGRAMMED FREQUENCY RANGE
The scanner contains these preprogrammed search ranges, stored in the search bank (SR0-SR6).
Bank Band
SR0 Car Band
SR1 Marine
SR2 FRS/GMRS/MURS
SR3 Police/Fire

SR4 Aircraft
SR5 Ham
SR6 Limit Search (User configurable)
Follow these steps to select preprogrammed search bands and search them for active frequencies.
1. Repeatedly press SRCH to select your desired search bank (SR0, SR1, SR2, SR3, SR4, SR5, or SR6).
2. In the marine and FRS/GMRS/MURS bands, you can directly select a channel or search through the band.
When M appears at the left most position of the second line, you can directly select a channel (refer to
"Search Band Charts" on Page XX). Use the numeric keypad to select a specific two digit channel number
(for example, press 16 to select Channel 16, or 05 to select channel 5). You can also change the channels by
pressing ^ or v.
There are several group banks in SR0 Car Band, SR3 Police/Fire and SR5 ham bands. You can turn on the
groups by pressing the group numbers. For example, to turn off group 2, press 2.
3. In marine and FRS/GMS/MURS bands, press FUNC, and then SRCH while M is displayed. M changes to
S and now you can search through the band. Press FUNC, and then SRCH again to return to the previous
mode.
In all search bands except marine and FRS/GMS/MURS bands, press FUNC and then SRCH to pause the
search. To continue search, press FUNC then press SRCH again.
4. Rotate SQUELCH clockwise and leave it set to a point just after the rushing sound stops. After 2 seconds
(if the delay feature is on), the received frequency appears and the scanner starts searching.
5. When the scanner finds an active frequency, it stops searching, and resumes when the transmission ends.
If delay is programmed with the search range the scanner will pause for a reply before search resumes.
Notes:
. In the aircraft and limit search bands, press FUNC the press ^ to start searching up form the lowest
frequency or press v to start searching down from the highest frequency.
. You can press ^ or v at any time to change the search direction.
. Use ^ or v while paused to increment the frequency one step at a time.
Search Band Charts
Search bank: SR0 Car number band
Group Frequency (MHz) Step (kHz)

1150.9875-152.0000 7.5
1152.8700-153.7250 7.5
1154.4825-154.5050 7.5
1154.5100-154.525 5
1154.5275-154.54625 6.25
1154.5475-154.6075 7.5
1154.6100-154.6250 5
2460.0000-470.0000 12.5
3851.0000-868.9875 12.5
3936.2125 -
3937.1500 -
3937.2000 -
3937.2875 -
4450.0000-159.9875 12.5
Search bank: SR1 Marine band
Channel Frequency (MHz)
01 156.0500
05 156.2500
06 156.3000
07 156.3500
08 156.4000
09 156.4500
10 156.5000
11 156.5500
12 156.6000
13 156.6500
14 156.7000
15 156.7500
16 156.8000
17 156.8500
18 156.9000
19 156.9500
20 157.0000/161.6000
21 157.0500
22 157.1000
23 157.1500
24 157.2000/161.8000
25 157.2500/161.8500
26 157.3000/161.9000

27 157.3500/161.9500
28 157.4000/162.0000
63 156.1750
64 156.2550/160.8250
65 156.2750
66 156.3250
67 156.3750
68 156.4250
69 156.4750
70 156.5250
71 156.5750
72 156.6250
73 156.6750
74 156.7250
77 156.8750
78 156.9250
79 156.9750
80 157.0250
81 157.0750
82 157.1250
83 157.1750
84 157.2250/161.8250
85 157.2750/161.8750
86 157.3250/161.9250
87 157.3750/161.9750
88 157.4250
Search bank: SR2 FRS/GMS/MURS band
Channel Frequency (MHz)
01 462.5625
02 462.5875
03 462.6125
04 462.6375
05 462.6625
06 462.6875
07 462.7125
08 467.5625
09 467.5875
10 467.6125
11 467.6375