Radio Shack PRO-2096 manuale d’uso

Please read this user ’s guide before installing, setting up and using your new product www .radioshack.com 20-496 PRO -2096 Digital T runking Mobile/Base Scanner[...]

2 Contents user ’s guide • quick start guide • preloaded data addendum Thank you for purchasing your Pro-2096 digital trunk scanner from RadioShack. Y ou can mount your scanner in a fi xed position and use it as a base scanner or you can use it as a mobile scanner by mounting it in a vehicle. This scanner is the fi rst of an innovative and [...]

3 The Basics contents your scanner ’s k eypad 7 your scanner ’s rear view 9 your scanner ’s display 10 step 1: install your scanner 11 mounting your scanner in your dashboard 11 mobile mounting in your vehicle 11 using your scanner as a base station 12 step 2: power your scanner 13 fr om a wall outlet 13 thr ough your vehicle’s ignition 13 [...]

4 The Basics searching for active fr equencies 27 using Zer omatic 27 using seek search 27 manually tuning to a frequency 28 frequency copy 29 copying a frequency into a specifi ed channel 29 copying a frequency to a vacant channel into a specifi ed bank 30 copying a frequency to the priority channel 30 listening to the weather band 31 same stand[...]

5 The Basics trunking operation 50 setting squelch for trunk scanning 50 talkgr oup ID hold 50 turning an ID sub-bank on or off 50 open and closed mode operation 51 toggling open and closed modes 52 manual ID lock out toggle 52 activate ID lock out while scanning 53 reviewing lock ed- out talkgr oup IDs 53 changing fr om ID text tag display to ID c[...]

6 The Basics te xt input chart 69 using channel receive modes 69 updating the DSP fi rmware 69 truobleshooting 70 resetting/initializing your scanner 71 resetting your scanner 71 initializing your scanner 72 care 73 replacing the fuse 73 ser vice and r epair 73 specifi cations 74 The FCC wants you to know 77 scanning legally 77 glossar y 78 warra[...]

7 The Basics your scanner ’s k eypad TRUNK — stores the trunking ID code or holds the trunking ID while scanning. L/OUT — locks out selected channels and ID codes, and skips specifi ed frequencies during a search. CLEAR — clears an incorrect entry . PROG — programs frequencies in selected channels. PWR/VOL/SQ — long knob turns OFF/ON ,[...]

8 The Basics AT T — Press to activate attenuation (reduce scanner sensitivity , block strong signals). Press again to deactivate attenuation. PA US E — pauses search or tune operation. DIM — adjusts the backlight level (Light, Dark, or OFF). TUNE — Press TUNE , PAU SE then e or d to tune to a frequency . FUNC — press in combination with o[...]

9 The Basics EXT SP — connect an external speaker here. ENT — press to confi rm frequency and text entries. your scanner ’s rear view ANT — connect the supplied antenna or an external antenna here. DC 13.8V — connect a power source here. SCREW HOLE — use to mount the scanner in a car with some hardware (screw not supplied). RESET — p[...]

10 The Basics your scanner ’s display Scan Mode Search Mode (M)anual Mode (P)rogram (S)can Bank 0-(9) Channel 00-(49) Receiving a Signal ( no signal) Priority On/Off Indicator Search Range Number Frequency Zeromatic On/Off Indicator Sub-Group Search Range Name Attenuator On/Off Indicator Delay On/Off Indecator Lockout On/Off Indecator (While Scan[...]

11 The Basics step 1: install your scanner Y ou can mount your digital trunking scanner in your vehicle, install it for mobility , or install it as a base station. mounting your scanner in your dashboard If you are unsure about how to install your scanner in your vehicle, consult your automobile manufacturer , dealer , or a qualifi ed installer . [...]

12 The Basics 1. Attach the three protective rubber feet to the mounting bracket when you use the scanner on a fl at surface. Do not use them when you mount the brack et with screws. 2. Use the supplied mounting bracket as a template to mark positions for the two mounting screws. 3. At the marked positions, drill holes slightly smaller than the sc[...]

13 The Basics step 2: power your scanner Y ou can power your scanner from a wall outlet, through your vehicle’s ignition, or from your vehicle’s cigarette lighter . from a wall outlet 1. Connect the tip of the supplied AC adapter to the DC 13.8V jack at the rear of your scanner . 2. Plug the AC adapter into your wall outlet. Y ou must use a Cla[...]

14 The Basics Be sure the grounding screw makes 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 power cord’s barrel plug into the scanner ?[...]

15 The Basics step 3: connect your scanner connect the supplied antenna P ush the antenna onto your scanner ’s antenna connector and rotate until it locks into place. Y our scanner ’s sensitivity to various frequencies depends on its location and the antenna ’s length. F or best reception, adjust the antenna ’s length as follows: Frequency [...]

16 The Basics Use extreme caution when installing or removing 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, 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 [...]

17 The Basics step 4: set up your scanner squelch 1. Rotate VOL clockwise to turn on your scanner . DSP LOADING and W elcome T o Digital T runking appears. In a few seconds, you might hear a hissing sound. 2. Adjust VOL to a comfortable listening level. 3. Rotate SQ (squelch) fully counterclockwise to OFF . Then, rotate SQ clockwise until the hissi[...]

18 The Basics If you make a mistake entering the frequency , Invalid Freq briefl y appears. When you store a frequency by pressing ENT , your scanner beeps. Press CLEAR to backspace and correct a character , or hold down CLEAR for about two seconds to clear the entire fi eld and start over . Y our scanner automatically rounds the frequency you en[...]

19 The Basics searching and tuning Y ou can search for transmissions using the scanner ’s preprogrammed search banks. The search banks include six preprogrammed search ranges, SR0 to SR5. Y ou can change the search range of Bank SR6 manually by setting the lower and higher ends of the search range. Y ou can use the scanner ’s delay feature whil[...]

20 The Basics basic scanning Press SCAN to begin scanning channels. The scanner scans through all channels in the active channel storage bank. See “ About Channel Storage Banks”. • Y ou must store frequencies into channels before you can scan them. The scanner does not scan through empty channels. • T o change the scanning direction, press [...]

21 Beyond the Basics using CT C SS and DC S Y our scanner ’s advanced, DSP -based CT CSS and DCS, decoder allows you to listen only to a frequency group that is of interest to you. Simply specify the group ’s specifi c CT CSS or DCS code for a certain frequency . CT CSS and DCS can also help reduce interfering signals that cause your scanner t[...]

22 Beyond the Basics 2. In the marine, CB and FRS bands, you can directly select a channel or search through the band. When M appears on the left on the second line, you can directly select a channel (see “Search Bank Charts”). Use the numeric keypad to select a specifi c two -digit channel number (for example, press 1 6 to select Channel 16, [...]

23 Beyond the Basics Receive mode: FM/Digital Ch. Frequency (MHz) Ch. 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[...]

24 Beyond the Basics 86 157.3250 161.9250 87 157.3750 161.9750 88 157.4250 Search bank: SR1 CB band Receive mode: AM Ch. Frequency (MHz) Ch. Frequency (MHz) 01 26.9650 02 26.9750 03 26.9850 04 27.0050 05 27.0150 06 27.0250 07 27.0350 08 27.0550 09 27.0650 10 27.0750 11 27.0850 12 27.1050 13 27.1150 14 27.1250 15 27.1350 16 27.1550 17 27.1650 18 27.[...]

25 Beyond the Basics Ch. Frequency (MHz) Ch. 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 12 467.6625 13 467.6875 14 467.7125 15 462.5500 16 462.5750 17 462.6000 18 462.6250 19 462.6500 20 462.6750 21 462.7000 22 462.7250 23 151.8200 24 151.8800 2[...]

26 Beyond the Basics 1 153.770 – 154.130 60 154.145 – 154.445 15 154.650 – 154.950 15 155.010 – 155.370 60 155.415 – 155.700 15 155.730 – 156.210 60 158.730 – 159.210 60 166.250 170.150 2 453.0375 – 453.9625 12.5 458.0375 – 458.9625 12.5 460.0125 – 460.6375 12.5 465.0125 – 465.6375 12.5 3 851.0125 – 860.9875 25 866.0125 – [...]

27 Beyond the Basics searching for active frequencies Y ou can search a specifi c range of frequencies by programming SR6 with lower and upper frequency limits. 1. Press PGM , SRCH . PSR (P rogram Search) appears in the top line and the cursor blinks L on the second line for the lower limit frequency . 2. Use the number keys and ./DEL A Y to enter[...]

28 Beyond the Basics stops on each active frequency for fi ve seconds then automatically resumes searching. • Y ou can copy and save a frequency into a specifi ed bank, channel, or priority channel when the scanner fi nds an active frequency . See “Frequency Copy ” on P age 29 to save the frequency . Frequency copy works only in search ban[...]

29 Beyond the Basics frequency copy Y ou can copy a frequency into a specifi ed channel, a vacant channel in a specifi ed bank, or a priority channel. This feature lets you easily store frequencies of interest you encounter while searching or tuning. Y ou cannot copy a frequency from the Marine search bands. copying a frequency into a specifi ed[...]

30 Beyond the Basics copying a frequency to a vacant channel into a specifi ed bank Y ou can copy a frequency into a vacant channel in a bank you specify when the scanner stops on the frequency during search or tune mode. If you try to copy a frequency that is already stored, the scanner sounds a tone after you press ENT . Dupl.f Chxxx appears at [...]

31 Beyond the Basics listening to the weather band The FCC (F ederal Communications Commission) has allocated channels for use by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Regulatory agencies in other countries have also allocated channels for use by their weather reporting authorities. NOAA and your local weather reporting author[...]

32 Beyond the Basics with the strongest signal for your location. 2. Press FUNC , PROG to access the FIPS code entry table. 3. Repeatedly press e or d to select the desired FIPS code storage location. 4. Use the numeric keys to enter the desired FIPS code, then press ENT to store the code. Press TEXT to label the code entry , if desired. Repeat thi[...]

33 Beyond the Basics about two seconds while SAME Standby is active. The display indicates the type of message, and the scanner sounds the alarm associated with that type of message. The alarm sound changes automatically every three seconds. Press any key except DIM to end the alarm demonstration mode. using delay Y ou can confi gure your conventi[...]

34 Beyond the Basics Y ou can still manually select and monitor locked- out channels. Locking out a channel with an active trunking control channel will disable monitoring of that trunking system. T o remove the lockout from a channel, manually select the channel and press L/OUT so L disappears. T o review all locked out channels, press MAN . Then,[...]

35 Beyond the Basics fi ve locked out frequency appear as L/O 10 of 25 ). If the search bank has no locked-out frequencies, Empty . Lock out list appears in the scanner ’s display . Press SRCH to cancel reviewing locked-out frequencies. clearing lock ed- out search frequencies T o clear a locked-out frequency , select that frequency (see “Revi[...]

36 Beyond the Basics T o change the receive mode, repeatedly press MODE . The receive mode changes as follows: AM confi gures an AM channel. FM/DIGIT AL confi gures an FM/Digital channel. CT confi gures a CTCSS channel. DC confi gures a DCS channel. MO confi gures a MO channel for analog or digital Motorola trunking system channels, or APCO -2[...]

37 Beyond the Basics • The attenuator is very effective at reducing strong signal overload interference when using the scanner in areas close to cellular telephone transmitting facilities. • If you turn on the attenuator , the scanner might not receive weak signals. • Activating the normal attenuator mode on a Motorola or APCO Project 25 trun[...]

38 Beyond the Basics 3. Press 1 to turn on the key tone while the message is still on the display . Press 2 to turn it off . using the dimmer Repeatedly press DIM to adjust the brightness of the display backlight to Dark, Light Off , or Light. changing the display contrast 1. Press MAN . 2. Press FUNC , 9 . 3. Press e or d to adjust the contrast. 4[...]

39 Beyond the Basics virtual scanner The PRO -2096 V - Scanner (Virtual Scanner) feature allows you to edit, store, recall and use up to eleven full sets of scanner memory profi les. With V - Scanner , it is possible to create separate scanner memory profi les for different areas you visit or for different ways that you use the scanner . Y our sc[...]

40 Beyond the Basics F ollow these steps to edit the V - Scanner name stored in Line 4 of the W elcome screen: 1. Press PROG . 2. Press FUNC , TEXT . The following text appears on the display: P708---D-+CT W elcome Ln-4 3. Use standard text entry procedures to enter a V -Scanner name, up to 12 characters long. P ress ENT when fi nished. Refer to t[...]

41 Beyond the Basics 4. If you want to save the contents of the scanner ’s working memory to a V -Scanner folder , press 1 . Save to V - Scanner: ENTER if YES CLR to EXIT 5. Press the number key that corresponds with the V - Scanner folder you wish to save the current confi guration to, or press CLEAR to return to V -Scanner menu. Y our selected[...]

42 Beyond the Basics 8. T o load the contents of a V - Scanner folder to the scanner ’s working memory , press 2 . This message appears: Load from V - Scanner: ENTER if YES CLR to EXIT 9. Press the number key that corresponds with the V - Scanner folder you wish to load into the scanner ’s working memory , or press CLEAR to return to the V -Sca[...]

43 Beyond the Basics 12. T o delete the contents of a V -Scanner folder , select 3 . The scanner will display: Delete V - Scanner: ENTER if YES CLR to EXIT 13. Press the number key that corresponds with the V - Scanner folder you wish to clear , or press CLEAR to return to the V -Scanner menu. If you select a V -Scanner folder , the scanner will di[...]

44 Beyond the Basics V - Scanner Operation Complete Press ENTER 16. This display appears if a failure is encountered while performing a V -Scanner operation. Press ENT to try again. V - Scanner Operation Failure Press ENTER 17. If you wish to create a new confi guration based on your current one, save the current working memory to a V -Scanner fol[...]

45 Beyond the Basics choice when saving or loading V -Scanner data. During this period the scanner is transferring V -Scanner data to or from working memory . using digital AGC Y ou may fi nd that the audio level varies greatly among different users on digital systems that you monitor . Many analog conventional and trunked radio systems include co[...]

46 Beyond the Basics CLONE MODE Incorrect Model appears if the scanner receives data from a scanner other than a PRO -2096 and PRO-96. This scanner can send/receive the data to or from a PRO -96 scanner . Only the Light (PRO -96) and Dimmer (PRO-2096) settings are not transferred, they are set to default. 1. T urn on both scanners. 2. Connect the c[...]

47 Beyond the Basics radio. This operation cannot be undone. full cloning Do not disturb the source radio, destination radio or cable until the transfer is complete. Interrupting the transfer may result in corrupted data. Transferring all data will take approximately four minutes. 1. Identify the source and destination radios. T urn both radios on.[...]

48 Beyond the Basics 3. Connect the two radios together using a male 1/8” phone plug to male 1/8” phone plug cloning cable. The local radio will handshake with the remote radio to prepare for the cloning session. During V -Scanner selective cloning operations, the local radio controls the session for both sending and receiving folders to and fr[...]

49 Beyond the Basics 0-9 and . until the desired folder is located. Once you have selected the desired source and destination folders, press ENT to receive. Y ou may abort the send operation by pressing CLEAR . 7. After data transfer is complete, you will be prompted to press ENT . This returns you to the main V -Scanner menu. T o perform additiona[...]

50 Beyond the Basics trunking operation setting squelch for trunk scanning F or optimal receiver performance when scanning both trunked and conventional systems, we recommend that you set the squelch close to threshold. Navigate to a programmed channel in manual mode. While the channel is idle, turn the squelch control fully counterclockwise. Y ou [...]

51 Beyond the Basics 2. Press FUNC 1 to toggle the sub-bank on or off . The on/off state of the sub-bank will appear in the scanner ’s display . T o turn the ID sub-bank on or off during the scan mode: 1. The channel storage bank must be set to Closed Mode to change the state of a sub-bank while scanning. 2. Press FUNC and then TRUNK while the sc[...]

52 Beyond the Basics appears under the bank ’s number while scanning . When you set a channel storage bank to Closed Mode, - appears under the channel storage bank ’s number while scanning . Tr a f fi c on locked out talkgroup IDs is ignored when the scanner is operating in Open and Closed Modes. In Open Mode, the scanner will stop on all talk[...]

53 Beyond the Basics activate ID lock out while scanning When scanning a trunked radio system in Open Mode, you can lock out a trunked ID by pressing L/OUT while the scanner is stopped on a voice call. If the ID has not been previously entered into the ID list for that bank, it will be added and locked out automatically . When scanning a trunked ra[...]

54 Beyond the Basics talkgroup before resuming scan operation. Customizing the trunked ID delay may be useful if you are missing a lot of reply traffi c on a particular system. W e recommend starting with the default value of 2.0 seconds. 1. While in the desired ID list, press FUNC , and then ./DEL A Y . 2. Press e or d to select None, 0.5, 1.0, 1[...]

55 Beyond the Basics clearing all talkgroup IDs in one bank Y ou can clear all talkgroup IDs within a bank. This lets you quickly delete all talkgroup IDs from a bank if you want to use the bank to store different data (such as a new set of talkgroup IDs). 1. Press PROG . 2. Press TRUNK to enter a talk group ID memory mode. 3. Select a talkgroup ID[...]

56 Beyond the Basics pr ogramming trunk ed systems If you are just getting started with trunked system monitoring or have any questions about how your PRO -2096 scanner operates when tracking trunked radio systems. F or best results, program only one trunking system in each channel storage bank of your scanner . Y our scanner will lock on to the ?[...]

57 Beyond the Basics For APCO-25 trunking systems using the 9600 bps control channel, program the system using the steps outlined above for Motorola systems. Y our scanner will automatically detect the proper control channel type. Some systems rotate the control channel on a daily basis. For best results, program all known control channel frequenci[...]

58 Beyond the Basics 4. Press PROG to return to the channel storage bank. 5. Select a channel to begin programming trunking system frequencies. Use direct channel entry or the e or d keys. 6. Enter the trunking frequency and press ENT . If necessary , press MODE to change the receiving mode to ED . 7. Repeat Steps 5 and 6 to enter the other EDA CS [...]

59 Beyond the Basics using PC application software. Motorola 800MHz splinter systems Certain 800 MHz Motorola trunked radio systems operate using splinter channels that are in between the channels in the normal 800 MHz band plan. These systems are known as “splinter systems”. Y our scanner features an offset mode to allow reception of these sys[...]

60 Beyond the Basics 4. Enter the size code supplied with the T ype I system information, referring to the prompts that appear in your display . If the information for your T ype I system is not available, try the fl eet maps in the following tables. If you set to receive T ype I and later wish to restore T ype II, enter 15 at Step 4. 5. T o con?[...]

61 Beyond the Basics programming priority channels With the priority feature, you can scan through programmed channels and still not miss an important or interesting transmission on the priority channel. When priority is turned on, the scanner checks the priority channel every two seconds, and stays on the priority channel if there is activity unti[...]

62 Beyond the Basics 4. If desired, set the priority channel mode. Y ou can set a priority channel for CT CSS or DCS operation with a programmed code. programming a weather channel as the priority channel 1. Press WX . 2. Press WX repeatedly until the desired weather channel you want to store as the priority channel appears. 3. Press FUNC , and the[...]

63 Beyond the Basics programming CT C SS/DC S channels Y our scanner features an advanced, DSP based CT CSS and DCS decoder . CT CSS and DCS 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 specifi c CTCSS or DCS[...]

64 Beyond the Basics change, and follow the steps above. 6. When stopped on an active conventional channel while scanning, you can press MODE to cycle through the valid modes for that channel. This resets any stored CT or DC code to the search code, allowing you to easily check for other CT or DC codes that may be present on the frequency . CT CSS [...]

65 Beyond the Basics 26 73 152 243 306 411 465 627 754 31 74 155 244 311 412 466 631 32 114 156 245 315 413 503 632 36 115 162 246 325 423 506 654 43 116 165 251 331 431 516 662 47 122 172 252 332 432 523 664 storing talkgroup IDs Each talkgroup on a trunked radio system is identifi ed by a talkgroup ID . Y ou can store talkgroup IDs automatically[...]

66 Beyond the Basics Use the following keystrokes to navigate through the ID lists: • Press PROG , TRUNK to enter the ID list for the current channel storage bank. • Press and release e or d to scroll through one at a time. • Press and hold e or d to rapidly scroll through ID memories. • Press TRUNK to advance to the next ID sub-bank. • P[...]

67 Beyond the Basics te xt tags assigning a te xt tag to a channel 1. Navigate to the channel you want to label using direct channel entry , e , d or FUNC e or d . 2. Press PROG . M in the display changes to P to indicate program mode. 3. Press TEXT . A cursor appears. 4. Enter the text using the number keys (see “T ext Input Chart ” on P age 6[...]

68 Beyond the Basics 6 is the sixth number associated with 1 on the keypad. Press 1 , 6 . 5. Press ENT to store the text with the channel. assigning a te xt tag to a group ID 1. Press PROG . 2. Press TRUNK . 3. Press FUNC then e or d to select the desired bank. 4. Press TRUNK to select the desired sub-bank. 5. Press or hold down e or d to select th[...]

69 Beyond the Basics te xt input chart Press Character P ress Character 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 2 A B C 2 FUNC a b c 3 D E F 3 FUNC d e f 4 G H I 4 FUNC g h i 5 J K L 5 FUNC j k l 6 M N O 6 FUNC m n o 7 P Q R S 7 FUNC p q r s 8 T U V 8 FUNC t u v 9 W X Y Z 9 FUNC w x y z 0 . - # _ @ + * & / , 0 FUNC $ % ! ^ ( ) ? -> ‘ <- ./DELA Y Space CL[...]

70 Beyond the Basics improvements. With updateable DSP fi rmware, you can ensure that your scanner is using the most recent DSP version available. Y ou can update the fi rmware for the DSP module by downloading a fi le from the Internet and transferring it to the scanner . T o update your scanner ’s DSP fi rmware, you need: • The supplied P[...]

71 Beyond the Basics Scanner will not scan when SCAN is pressed: • Ensure that the scanner has more than one channel programmed and enabled for scanning. • Adjust SQ properly . • If the scanner is stopped on a frequency , tighten squelch, apply attenuator , or lock out the “ birdie” frequency . • The scanner may need to be reset or init[...]

72 Beyond the Basics 2. Insert a pointed object into the reset hole on the back of the scanner . Then, gently press and release the reset button. Pressing reset does not clear the scanner’s working memory or the V -Scanner folders. initializing your scanner Initializing your scanner clears all information stored in your scanner ’s working memor[...]

73 Beyond the Basics care K eep the scanner dry; if it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately . Use and store the scanner only in normal temperature environments. Handle the scanner carefully; do not drop it. K eep the scanner away from dust and dirt, and wipe it with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new . replacing the fuse First, turn off [...]

74 Beyond the Basics specifi cations Frequency Coverage Frequency Range (MHz) ................ P rogramming/Search Step V alue 25–54 ............................................................................................5 kHz 108–136.9875 ......................................................................... 12.5 kHz 137–174 ........[...]

75 Beyond the Basics 137–174 MHz ............................................................................. 0.5 µV 216–225 MHz ............................................................................. 0.5 µV 406–512 MHz ............................................................................ 0.5 µV 806–960 MHz ................[...]

76 Beyond the Basics Search Rate ............................................... Up to 75 steps per second Conventional Channel Delay Time ..................................... 2 seconds Priority Sampling ................................................................. 2 seconds T runking T alkgroup Delay Time ............................. User co[...]

77 Beyond the Basics The FCC wants you to know This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a scanning receiver , pursuant to P art 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 radi[...]

78 Beyond the Basics glossar y Channels – programmable memory locations for frequencies you want to monitor . Each time the scanner fi nds an active frequency , it stops and monitors radio traffi c on that channel until the transmission ends. It then resumes scanning. Channel-Storage Bank – storage area for a group of channels. Channels are s[...]

79 Beyond the Basics public safety communications technology . Digital modulation typically provides a clear distortion free audio signal throughout the service area of the system you are monitoring. However , there are some important differences between analog and digital voice preformance that you should be aware of while scanning. In most cases,[...]

80 Beyond the Basics to see if the ID is stored in the associated ID list. In Closed Mode, the scanner only stops on the transmission and displays it ’s text tag if the ID is stored and not locked out. In Open Mode, the scanner stops on all transmissions except those you specifi cally lock out, and the ID’s text tag appears if the ID is stored[...]

81 Beyond the Basics EDA CS T runking Mode (ED) – Y ou can set your scanner so it decodes talkgroup IDs used with EDA CS (GE/Ericsson/M/ACOM) trunking systems. This setting is called the EDA CS mode. EDA CS systems are used primarily by business or private communications service providers, as well as by some public safety organizations.[...]

82 Beyond the Basics[...]

83 Beyond the Basics[...]

©2004. RadioShack Corporation. All rights reserved. RadioShack and RadioShack.com are trademarks used by RadioShack Corporation. This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack[...]