PRO-2066 150-Channel Mobile Trunking Scanner
(200-0195) Preparation Faxback Doc. # 49849
INSTALLING AN ANTENNA
You must install an antenna before you can operate your scanner. Your
local RadioShack store sells a variety of scanner antennas for both mobile
and base-station use. Choose the one that best meets your needs.
Selecting an Antenna
When deciding on a mobile or base-station antenna and its location,
consider these points:
The antenna should be as high as possible on a vehicle or the house.
The antenna and its cable should be as far as possible from sources of
electrical noise (ignition systems, gauges, and so on).
The antenna should be vertical for the best performance.
Mounting an Antenna
Once you choose an antenna, follow the mounting instructions supplied with
the antenna. Then route the antenna cable to the scanner.
Note: To connect the antenna, always use 50-Ohm coaxial cable, such as
R-58 or RG-8. For lengths over 50 feet, use RG-8 low-loss
dielectric coaxial cable. Your local RadioShack store carries a
wide variety of coaxial antenna cable.
CAUTIONS: 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.
Do not run the cable through a vehicle's engine compartment or
other areas that produce extreme heat.
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.
MOUNTING THE SCANNER IN YOUR VEHICLE
Before you install your scanner, read all the instructions in this owner's
manual. You should be able to answer all of these questions about your
vehicle's electrical and sound systems:
Which terminal in my vehicle's fuse box is for accessories?
How do I connect a wire to the fuse box?
Also, be aware that installation in your vehicle might require cutting or
modifying your vehicle.
The most common mounting locations for this scanner are in the space
provided in or under your vehicle's dashboard. If you use this scanner in
a vehicle, you must mount it securely to avoid damage to the scanner or
vehicle or injury to anyone in the vehicle during sudden starts or stops.
When you choose a mounting location, be sure:
you can easily reach the scanner.
all wires and cables will reach their connection points.
wires and cables will not interfere with the vehicle's pedals or other
moving parts.
the scanner is not directly in front of any heating vents.
Preparing the Mounting Area
Before you mount the scanner, make sure you have all the necessary
materials. Then confirm that the scanner fits your vehicle's mounting
area. This scanner is a DIN-E size unit that requires a 2-17/32-inch high
by 7-3/16-inch wide by 8-1/16-inch deep (64 x 182 x 205 mm) mounting area.
Note: If the mounting area is too large, you might be able to mount the
scanner with an in-dash installation kit, available at your local
RadioShack store. Follow the installation kit's instructions to
mount the scanner.
CAUTION: Be sure to avoid obstructions behind the mounting surface.
Follow these steps to mount the scanner in your vehicle.
1. Choose a mounting location, then use the supplied mounting bracket as
a template to mark the positions for the mounting screw holes.
2. In the marked positions, drill holes slightly smaller than the
supplied screws.
CAUTION: Be careful not to drill into objects behind the mounting
surface.
3. Attach the mounting bracket to the mounting location using the
supplied screws and lock washers.
4. Place the scanner into the bracket, slide a rubber washer between the
bracket and each mounting hole, then attach the scanner to the
mounting bracket using the supplied mounting knobs.
5. Connect the antenna's cable to the ANT jack on the back of the
scanner.
Note: If the antenna cable's connector does not fit in the ANT jack, you
might also need a Motorola-to-BNC antenna plug adapter, such as
RadioShack Cat. No. 278-117.
Using Vehicle Battery Power
You can power your scanner using either the supplied DC power cord or an
optional DC cigarette lighter power cable such as Cat. No. 270-1534 (not
supplied).
CAUTION: Avoid routing power wires near moving parts or sharp edges.
Follow these steps to connect the supplied DC power cord.
1. Disconnect the cable from your vehicle's negative (-) battery terminal
before you begin.
2. Connect the power cord's black wire to your vehicle battery's negative
(-) terminal or to a metal part of the vehicle's frame that is not
insulated from the frame by a plastic part.
3. Connect the power cord's red wire (with in-line fuse) to a source of
voltage that turns on and off with the ignition switch, such as a
spare accessory terminal in your vehicle's fuse box.
4. Insert the power cord's barrel plug into the DC 13.8V jack on the back
of the scanner.
5. Reconnect the cable to the vehicle's negative (-) battery terminal.
To connect an optional DC cigarette lighter power cable, insert its barrel
plug into the DC 13.8V jack on the back of the scanner, then plug the
power cable into your vehicle's cigarette-lighter socket.
CAUTION: If you use a DC cigarette lighter power cable with the scanner,
it must supply 12 volts and deliver at least 1 amp of DC
automotive power. Its center tip must be set to positive, and
its plug must correctly fit the DC 13.8V jack on the back of the
scanner. The recommended power cable meets these
specifications. Using a power cable that does not meet these
specifications could damage the scanner or the power cable.
USING THE SCANNER AS A BASE STATION
You can place this scanner on a desk, shelf, or table to use it as a base
station.
Using Standard Power
To power the scanner from an AC outlet, you need an AC adapter (not
supplied), such as Cat. No. 273-1652.
CAUTION: You must use an AC adapter that supplies at least 12 volts DC
power and delivers at least 500 milliamps. Its center tip must
be set to positive, and its plug must properly fit the scanner's
DC 13.8V jack. The recommended AC adapter meets these
specifications. Using an adapter that does not meet these
specifications could damage the scanner or the adapter.
1. Connect the adapter's 5.5 mm outer diameter/2.1 mm inner diameter tip
to the adapter's cord and set the barrel plug's tip to positive.
2. Insert the adapter's barrel plug into the DC 13.8V jack on the back of
the scanner.
3. Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet.
4. Connect the antenna's cable to the ANT jack on the back of scanner.
Note: If the antenna cable's connector does not fit in the ANT jack, you
might also need a Motorola-to-BNC antenna plug adapter, such as
Cat. No. 278-117.
CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL SPEAKER
In a noisy area, an optional external speaker might provide more
comfortable listening. You can connect an external speaker with a 1/8
inch (3.5 mm) plug to the scanner. Use an 8-Ohm external speaker capable
of handling 3 watts of power (such as Cat. No. 21-549).
Insert the speaker's plug into the EXT SP jack on the back of the scanner.
Note: Connecting an external speaker disconnects the scanner's internal
speaker.
CONNECTING AN EARPHONE/HEADPHONES
You can connect an optional earphone or pair of headphones with a 1/8-inch
(3.5-mm) plug to the scanner. Use an 8-Ohm earphone or pair of headphones
capable of handling 3 watts of power (such as Cat. No. 33-178 or 20-210).
Insert the earphone's or headphones' plug into the EXT SP jack on the back
of the scanner.
Note: Connecting an earphone or pair of headphones disconnects the
scanner's internal speaker.
Listening Safely
To protect 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. Doing so can create a traffic hazard and could be illegal
in some areas.
If you use an earphone or headphones with your scanner, be very careful.
Do not listen to a continuous broadcast. 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.
ABOUT YOUR SCANNER
Once you understand a few simple terms we use 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 those communications.
A frequency is the tuning location of a station (expressed in kHz or MHz).
To find active frequencies, you use the search function.
Besides searching within a frequency range you determine, you can also
search your scanner's service banks. Service banks are preset groups of
frequencies categorized by type of service. For example, many amateur
radio frequencies are located in the HAM service bank.
When you find a frequency, you can store it into a programmable memory
location called a channel. Channels are grouped into channel-storage
banks. (This scanner has 5 channel-storage banks of 30 channels each).
You can then scan the channel-storage banks to see if there is activity
in the frequencies stored there.
Or, when you find a frequency, you can store it into a temporary memory
location called a monitor memory until you decide whether or not to move
it to a channel. Just keep in mind - you search frequencies and scan
channels.
You can also use your scanner to track trunked transmissions (see "Trunk
Tracking" in Faxback Doc. # 49852).
A LOOK AT THE KEYPAD
Your scanner's keys might seem confusing at first, but this information
should help you understand each key's function.
MON - stores frequencies into monitor memories
during a search; recalls frequencies from
monitor memories when programming a channel;
stores searched IDs into monitor memories
while trunk tracking.
DATA - turns on or off the data signal skip feature;
moves through menu settings while trunk
tracking.
PROGRAM - stores frequencies into channels; programs
the trunking frequency, fleet map, and ID
memories.
DELAY - programs a 2-second delay for the selected
channel, a limit search, or each service
scan; programs a 5-second delay while trunk
tracking.
L/OUT/S/S - lets you lock out selected channels or skip
(lockout/search skip) specified frequencies during a search; lets
you lock out a selected ID while trunk
tracking.
PRIORITY/H/S (Hypersearch) - sets and turns on and off the priority
feature; turns on and off Hypersearch.
TRUNK - switches between conventional and trunk
tracking.
SEARCH - starts a search after pressing LIMIT;
searches for another active ID while trunk
tracking.
Number Keys - each key has a single digit label and a range
of numbers. Some keys have a service bank
label (such as CB). The single digits refer
to a channel, frequency, or ID number. The
range of numbers (31-60, for example) refer
to the channels that make up a memory bank.
The buttons with labels are also used to
select a service bank.
E (enter) - enters frequencies into channels.
CLEAR/. - enters a decimal point or clears an incorrect
entry.
SCAN - scans through the stored channels.
MANUAL - stops scanning and lets you directly enter a
channel number or frequency.
LIMIT - sets the frequency range along with \/, /\,
and SEARCH, starts a limit search.
HOLD - holds the frequency search; holds on the
current ID in the trunk tracking mode.
SVC (service) - starts a service bank search; turns on and
off the disconnect tone detect function.
\/ / /\ - searches down/up during a frequency search;
selects options during program operation;
changes the ID location number while trunk
tracking.
A LOOK AT THE DISPLAY
Your scanner's display is protected during shipment by a piece of clear
protective film. Peel off this film before you use the scanner.
The display has indicators that show the scanner's current operating
status. A good look at the display will help you understand how your
scanner operates.
LIST - appears with numbers (1-5) during trunk tracking. Numbers
with a bar under them show which ID scan list banks are turned
on for scanning.
BANK - appears with numbers (1-5). The numbers show which channel
storage banks are turned on for scanning.
WX - appears when the weather service band is selected.
CB - appears when the CB service band is selected.
HWY - appears when the highway service band is selected.
PUB - appears when the public service band is selected.
HAM - appears when the amateur radio service band is selected.
MRN - appears when the marine service band is selected.
AIR - appears when the air service band is selected.
POL - appears when the police(fire/emergency) service band is
selected.
DOT - appears when the Department of Transportation service band is
selected.
HYPER - appears while Hyperscan or Hypersearch is active during a
direct or limit search.
TRUNK - appears when the scanner is set for trunk tracking.
MON - appears during search modes or when you select a monitor
memory. The number to the upper right of this indicator shows
the current monitor memory number.
[-] - (trunking channel activity bars) - each represents a received
trunking frequency or a data frequency while trunk tracking
(see "Channel Activity Bars" in Faxback Doc. # 49852).
[P] - appears when a priority channel is selected.
SCAN - appears when you scan channels.
MAN - appears when you press MANUAL to move a frequency from a
monitor memory to a channel or move IDs to scan lists.
PGM - appears while you store a frequency into a channel, while you
enter a frequency range during a limit search, or when you
program trunking frequencies, fleet maps, or ID memories while
trunk tracking.
PRI - appears when the priority feature is turned on.
L/O - appears when you manually select a channel or frequency you
locked out.
DLY - appears when you program a delay.
HOLD - appears when the scanner is holding during a search; flashes
while you monitor an active trunking ID.
DATA - appears when the data skip function is active; appears when
the disconnect tone detect function is off in the trunk
tracking mode.
\/ and /\ - appears during a limit, direct, or service search, indicating
the search direction.
SEARCH - appears during a limit search, direct search, service search,
and ID search, and blinks when you monitor IDs (see
"Monitoring IDs" in Faxback Doc. # 49852).
Error - appears when you make an entry error.
UNDERSTANDING BANKS
Service Banks
The scanner is preprogrammed with all the frequencies allocated to the
weather, CB, highway, public, ham, marine, aircraft police (fire/
emergency), and Department of Transportation services. This is handy for
quickly finding active frequencies instead of doing a limit search (see
"Service Bank Search" in Faxback Doc. # 49850).
Channel Storage Banks
To make it easier to identify and select the channels you want to listen
to, channels are divided into 5 banks of 30 channels each. Use each
channel-storage bank to group frequencies, such as those for the police
department, fire department, ambulance services, or aircraft (see "Guide
to the Action Bands" in Faxback Doc. # 17653).
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 31 (the first channel bank 2).
Monitor Memories
The scanner also has 5 temporary memory locations called monitor memories.
You can use these monitor memories to temporarily store frequencies while
you decide whether to store them into a channel. This is handy for
quickly storing an active frequency when you search through an entire band
(see "Searching For and Temporarily Storing Active Frequencies" in Faxback
Doc. # 49850.)
While you are searching frequencies, the 5 numbers at the top of the
display indicate the 5 monitor memories. MON appears and the number
beside it that flashes indicates the currently active monitor memory.
(BR/eb 9/22/98)
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