Radio Shack PRO-83 Manuale Utente

20-501PRO-83 200 Channelcompact scannerw/signal stalker search andlighted keypadRead this user’s guide completely before using your scanner20-501.fm

The Basics 10and recycle these batteries at the end of their useful life, when taken out of service in the United States or Canada. The RBRC program p

11 The BasicsFollow these steps to use the scanner on AC power. Make sure the power is turned off. Insert the Adaptaplug into the AC adapter's

The Basics 12 Make sure the power is turned off. If the adapter has a voltage switch, set the switch to 6V. Insert the Adaptaplug into the DC adapt

13 The Basicssetting up your scannerConnecting the AntennaTo attach the supplied flexible antenna to the connector on the top of your scanner, align t

The Basics 14Note: Always use 50-ohm, RG-58, or RG-8, coaxial cable to connect an outdoor antenna. If the antenna is over 50 feet from the scanner, us

15 The Basics• 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 disc

The Basics 16Attaching the Belt ClipTo make your scanner easier to carry when you are on the go, use the supplied belt clip. Use a Phillips screwdrive

17 The BasicsAbout Your ScannerWe use a few simple terms in this manual to explain the features of the scanner. Familiarize yourself with these terms

The Basics 18A Look At the KeypadYour scanner's keys have various functions labeled on the key tops and below the keys. To select the function la

19 The BasicsSCAN/SRCH:SCAN Scans the stored channels.FUNC+ SRCH Starts chain search or resumes searching./KEYLOCK: Turns the display and key backligh

The Basics 2ContentsThe BasicsThe FCC wants you to know . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4powering your scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Basics 203/SVC:3 Enters a 3.FUNC + SVC Lets you search the five service search banks.4/ALT:4 Enters a 4.FUNC + ALT Turns the WX alert function on

21 The Basics9 Enters a 9../CLR/:./CLR Enters a decimal point or clears an incorrect entry.FUNC + Jumps directly to the last channel in memory (Ch#2

The Basics 22A Look at the DisplayThe display has indicators that show the scanner's current operating status. The display information helps you

23 The BasicsL/O - appears when you manually select a channel you locked out or a skip frequency. - appears when you lock the keypad. - alerts you whe

The Basics 24Understanding BanksService BanksThe scanner is preprogrammed with all the frequencies allocated to the weather, ham, marine, aircraft, an

25 Beyond the Basicsoperating your scannerTurning On The Scanner and Setting SquelchYour scanner is preprogrammed at the factory with 150 of the most

Beyond the Basics 26Excellent references for active frequencies are the RadioShack Police Call Guide including Fire and Emergency Services, and Offici

27 Beyond the Basics•When you enter a frequency into a channel, the scanner automatically turns on the delay function and DLY appears. When delay is

Beyond the Basics 28Searching For and Temporarily Storing Active FrequenciesIf you do not have a reference to frequencies in your area, use a search (

29 Beyond the BasicsTo release the hold and continue searching, press HOLD. Or, if you did not press HOLD, simply press FUNC + or FUNC + to conti

3 The Basicsservice search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28storing frequencies into channels during service search. . .

Beyond the Basics 30Scanning the Stored ChannelsTo begin scanning channels, press SCAN. The scanner scans through all non-locked channels in the activ

31 Beyond the BasicsTo manually select a channel, press HOLD, enter the channel number then press HOLD again.Or, during scanning, if the radio stops

Beyond the Basics 32Signal Stalker might not find the transmission you are searching for, or it might find a transmission other than the one you are s

33 Beyond the Basics Repeatedly press or to select the option you want, then press E. If you selected S-S.bnd, one of the following band names a

Beyond the Basics 34 Repeatedly press or until the option you want appears, then press E to select it. Otherwise, press ./CLR if you do not want

35 Beyond the BasicsUsing Signal StalkerTo turn on Signal Stalker, turn SQUELCH fully clockwise, then press FUNC + once except in WX search, band s

Beyond the Basics 36SkywarnThe Skywarn function lets you jump directly to the last channel in memory (Channel 200) from any mode by pressing FUNC + .

37 Beyond the Basics• high water areas• downed power lines• other emergency conditions that affect life or propertyListening to Skywarn broadcasts ma

Beyond the Basics 38broadcast by NOAA and as much as 5 or 10 minutes sooner than you will hear them on local TV or radio! Those few minutes can be wor

39 Beyond the BasicsThe preset frequency ranges are:Bank No. Frequency (MHz) Step (kHz)1 25.0000-27.9950 52 28.0000-29.6950 53 29.7000-49.9950 54 5

The Basics 4resetting the scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55specific

Beyond the Basics 40At least one search bank must be enabled. (The scanner sounds an error tone if you try to disable all the search banks). The searc

41 Beyond the BasicsStoring Frequencies Found During Chain Search into Channel MemoryYou can store frequencies you find in chain search mode or chain

Beyond the Basics 42When you select the search bank, the lower limit and upper limit frequency assigned in the search bank alternate on the display.To

43 Beyond the Basics Enter the frequency you want to start from by using the number keys. (Press ./CLR to enter a decimal point). Press FUNC + or

Beyond the Basics 44Press FUNC + to decrease the frequency by one step or FUNC + to increase it by one step. Hold down or for about 1 second t

45 Beyond the Basics./CLR. To enter the frequency anyway, press E to accept.The scanner moves to program mode after you stored the frequency.Search S

Beyond the Basics 46Follow these steps to clear a single frequency from skip memory so the scanner stops on it during a search. Press HOLD to stop th

47 Beyond the BasicsDelaySometimes a user might pause before replying to a transmission. To avoid missing a reply on a specific channel, you can prog

Beyond the Basics 48Turning Channel-Storage Banks On and OffYou can turn each channel-storage bank on and off. When you turn off a bank, the scanner d

49 Beyond the BasicsNotes:• The scanner does not skip locked-out channels when you use Signal Stalker. You must lock out frequencies instead. See “Lo

5 The Basicspowering your scannerYou can power your scanner from any of three sources:• internal batteries (not supplied)• standard AC power (using an

Beyond the Basics 50PriorityThe priority feature lets you scan through the channels and still not miss important or interesting calls on specific chan

51 Beyond the BasicsTo turn off the priority feature, press FUNC + PRIORITY. PRI disappears.Using KeylockUse the scanner's keylock to protect it

Beyond the Basics 52Wired ProgrammingYou can transfer programming data to your scanner using your PC and an optional interface cable (Cat. No. 20-289,

53 Beyond the Basics To set up the program, click on Tools, select Configuration, and select PRO-83 (if necessary). Turn on the scanner. The scanne

Beyond the Basics 54Resetting the ScannerIf the scanner’s display locks up or stops operating properly, you might need to reset the scanner.Caution: T

55 Beyond the Basicsfrequently asked questionsQ: My scanner isn’t working at all. How do I turn it on?A: The scanner might not be receiving power. Ma

Beyond the Basics 56Q: The scanner’s display is dim and hard to see. The scanner also beeps once every 15 to 30 seconds. What’s wrong?A: The scanner m

57 Beyond the Basicsor fully charged (if you installed rechargeable batteries. Also make sure the AC adapter’s or DC adapter’s barrel plug is fully i

Beyond the Basics 58SpecificationsFrequency Coverage: 25.0000-27.9950 MHz (in 5 kHz steps) 28.0000-29.9950 MHz (in 5 kHz steps) 30.0000-49.9950 MHz (i

59 Beyond the BasicsglossaryALKALINE/RECHARGEABLE Switch - Lets you select the type of batteries you want to use in the scanner (alkaline or recharge

The Basics 6 Install 2 AA batteries, matching the polarity symbols (+ -). Replace the cover.20-501.fm Page 6 Friday, July 9, 2004 3:23 PM

Beyond the Basics 60indexAccessories ... 64ALKALINE/RECHARGEABLE Switch ...

61 Beyond the BasicsDelay ... 47Direct Entry Search ...

Beyond the Basics 62Search Skip Memory ... 45Service Banks ...

63 Beyond the BasicswarrantyThis product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for 90

Beyond the Basics 64accessoriesExternal Antenna - Connect to your scanner’s external antenna jack for great reception of signals on many frequencies.R

7 The BasicsWarning: Set ALKALINE/RECHARGEABLE to RECHARGEABLE for use only with nickel cadmium (Ni-Cd) or nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) rechargeable b

The Basics 8The scanner has a built-in circuit that lets you recharge Ni-Cd or Ni-MH batteries while they are in the scanner. To charge the batteries,

9 The Basicsuntil it beeps every 15 seconds and flashes.• To prevent damage to Ni-Cd and Ni-MH batteries, never charge them in an area where the tem