PRO-90 300-Channel Trunk Tracker Scanner
(200-0520A) Features Faxback Doc. # 60719
Your new RadioShack PRO-90 300-Channel Trunk Tracker Scanner is the first
of a new generation of scanners designed to track Motorola Type I and Type
II (such as Smartnet, and Privacy Plus) and hybrid analog trunking systems
which are extensively used in many 800 MHz communication system.
Trunking communications systems let a large group of 2-way radio users (or
even different groups of 2-way radio users) efficiently use a large range
of frequencies. Instead of selecting a specific frequency for a
transmission, the 2-way radio user simply selects a talk group. The
trunking system automatically transmits the call on the first available
frequency, and also sends a code that uniquely identifies that 2-way radio
user's transmission on a different frequency called a data channel.
Since the trunking system might send individual 2-way radio user's calls
and response transmissions on different frequencies, it is difficult to
listen to trunked communications using a regular scanner. The PRO-90 lets
you select and monitor the data channel frequency sent with a 2-way radio
user's transmission, so you can hear the call and response for that 2-way
radio user and easily "follow" the conversation.
The scanner also lets you scan conventional transmissions, and is
pre-programmed with service banks for convenience. By pressing a single
button, you can quickly search those frequencies most commonly used by
public service and other agencies without tedious and complicated
programming.
This scanner gives you direct access to over 31,000 exciting frequencies,
including police and fire departments, ambulance services and amateur
radio services, and you can change your selection at any time.
Your scanner also has these special features:
Triple-Conversion - virtually eliminates any interference from IF
Circuitry (intermediate frequency) images, so you hear only
the selected frequency.
Ten Channel-Storage - lets you store 30 channels in each bank to group
Banks channels so you can more easily identify calls.
Five Scan Lists - lets you store up to 50 IDs in each tracking bank
(up to a total of 500).
Two-Second Scan - delays scanning for about 2 seconds before moving to
Delay another channel, so you can hear more replies that
are made on the same channel.
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.
Priority Channels - lets you program one channel in each bank (10 in
all) and then have the scanner check it every 2
seconds so you don't miss transmissions on those
channels.
Five Service-Search - lets you search preset frequencies in separate
Banks police, fire/emergency, aircraft, marine, and
weather banks to make it easy to locate specific
types of calls.
HyperSearch and - lets you set the scanner to search at up to 300
HyperScan steps per second and scan at up to 100 frequencies
per second in frequency bands with 5 kHz steps, to
help you quickly find interesting broadcasts. The
normal search speed is 100 steps per second.
Data Signal Skip - lets you set the scanner to skip non-modulated or
data signals during searches. This lets the scanner
avoid non-voice signals, making a search faster.
Attenuator - adjusts the scanner's sensitivity to help eliminate
interference from strong, nearby transmitters.
Disconnect Tone - you can set the scanner so it does not automatically
Detect tune to the trunking data channel when it receives a
disconnect transmission. This is handy if you want
to continuously monitor a channel with a weak
transmission or where conversations are often
disconnected.
Key Lock - lets you lock the scanner's keys to help prevent
accidental changes to the scanner's programming.
Manual Access - lets you directly access any channel.
Liquid-Crystal - makes it easy to view and change programming
Display information.
Display Backlight - makes the scanner easy to read in low-light
situations.
Flexible Antenna - provides excellent reception and is designed to help
with BNC Connector prevent antenna breakage. Or, you can connect an
external antenna.
Memory Backup - keeps the frequencies stored in memory for an
extended time.
Three Power Options - lets you power the scanner using the built-in
rechargeable battery pack, external AC power using
the supplied AC adapter/charger, or DC power using
an optional DC cigarette-lighter power cable.
Key Confirmation - the scanner sounds a tone when you perform an
Tones operation correctly, and an error tone if you make
an error.
Battery Low Alert - warns you when battery power gets low.
Battery Save - saves battery power when the scanner does not detect
any transmissions for more than 1 minute when a
channel is manually selected.
Your scanner can receive these bands:
Frequency Step
Range MHz kHz Transmission
29.0 - 29.7 5 10-Meter Ham Band
29.7 - 50.0 5 VHF Lo
50.0 - 54.0 5 6-Meter Ham Band
108.0 - 136.9875 12.5 Aircraft
137.0 - 144.0 5 Military Land Mobile
144.0 - 148.0 5 2-Meter Ham Band
148.0 - 174.0 5 VHF Hi
406.0 - 420.0 12.5 Federal Government
420.0 - 450.0 12.5 70-cm Ham Band
450.0 - 470.0 12.5 UHF Standard Band
470.0 - 512.0 12.5 UHF "T" Band
806.0 - 956.0 12.5 Public Service "800" Band, except
cellular band
We recommend you record your scanner's serial number here. The number is
on the bottom panel.
Serial Number: __________________________
FCC Notice
Your scanner might cause radio or TV 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 the following methods to eliminate the
interference:
Move your scanner away from the receiver.
Connect your scanner to an outlet that is on a different electrical
circuit from the receiver.
Contact your local RadioShack store for help.
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) 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 conversions (either 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 all parties to the conversation (unless such activity is
otherwise illegal). We encourage responsible, legal scanner use.
(GLW EB 8/7/00)
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