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Please read this user ’s guide before installing, setting up and using your new product www .radioshack.com 20-426 Pro -2051 1,000-Channel T riple T runking Mobile/Base Scanner.
2 Contents Thank you for purchasing your Pro-2051 1,000-channel, triple-trunking scanner from RadioShack. Signal stalker allows you to lock on frequencies within 1,000 feet, without programming. The PC interface lets you program your scanner using your computer .
3 The Basics The Basics your scanner ’s k eypad 6 your scanner ’s rear view 8 your scanner ’s display 9 the FCC wants you to know 10 step 1: install your scanner 11 mounting the scanner in your .
4 Contents Beyond the Basics advanced scanner features 20 channel storage banks 20 storing known frequencies into channels 20 deleting a stored fr equency 22 locking out channels 22 hold/resume 24 dir.
5 Contents Sk ywarn 38 NWR SAME 39 Signal Stalk er 42 setting the signal stalk er options 43 trunk tracking 46 EDA C S tracking 59 an EDA C S trunk ed system 60 special EDA C S features 60 tracking L .
6 Contents your scanner ’s k eypad Y our scanner ’s keys have various functions labeled on and around the keys. T o select the function labeled on a key , simply press the key . T o select the function labeled above or beside a key , fi rst press FUNC, then release it.
7 Contents STA TE — selects the state code. PVT/HWY/POL — Scans the private scan bank; scans the private scan bank and highway frequencies (or local police) when pressed in highway scanning mode. Also, used with FUNC + HWY/POL. SRCH/SVC — selects the search band.
8 Contents your scanner ’s rear view EXT SP — connect an external speaker here. ANT — connect the supplied antenna or an external antenna here. DC 12V — connect a power source here. PC/IF — connect data cable for cloning or connecting to a PC.
9 Contents your scanner ’s display TRUNK appears during trunk tracking mode M appears when a Motorola trunking channel is selected E appears when an EDA CS trunking channel is selected L appears whe.
10 The Basics the FCC wants you to know This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to P art 15 of the FCC Rules . These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
11 The Basics step 1: install your scanner mounting the scanner in your vehicle Before you mount the scanner , make sure you have all the necessary materials. Then confi rm your vehicle has enough room to mount: 2.44” high by 7.06”wide by 6.10” deep (50.
12 The Basics step 2: power your scanner from a wall outlet 1. Connect the tip of the supplied AC adapter to the DC 12V jack at the rear of your scanner . 2. Plug the AC adapter into your wall outlet. Y ou must use a Class 2 power source that supplies 12V DC and delivers at least 500mA.
13 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.
14 The Basics step 3: connect your scanner connecting the supplied antenna Plug the telescoping antenna into the ANT connector . The antenna length should be as shown below .
15 The Basics When deciding on an antenna and its location, consider the following: • The location of the antenna should be as high as possible. • The antenna and antenna cable should be as far as possible from sources of electrical noise (appliances, other radios, and so on).
16 The Basics Listening Safely T o protect your hearing, follow these guidelines: • Do not connect an earphone or headphones to the scanner . The warning alert volume is not adjustable, and damage to your hearing might result if a warning alert sounds while an earphone or headphones is connected.
17 The Basics step 4: set up your scanner turn on your scanner T urn VOL clockwise. The scanner turns on and the ALERT indicator lights for a moment. Then the alert tone beeps and TEST appears. The last setting you selected before turning the scanner off appears.
18 The Basics listen to preprogrammed frequencies Y our scanner comes preprogrammed from the factory with 150 of the most frequently used frequencies stored in Channels 1 to 150 of the private bank. Y ou can scan these frequencies as soon as you turn on the scanner .
19 The Basics 2. Service Scanning -- press FUNC + SVC to select one of the service banks to fi nd an active frequency . 3. Band Search -- select a frequency band to search. The search function is different from scanning. It searches for any active frequency step by step within the lower and upper limits of the band.
20 Beyond the Basics advanced scanner features In this section of the user ’s guide, you will discover the wide variety of features that make your scanner fl exible and powerful. As you master these features, you will enhance the value and enjoyment of owning your scanner .
21 Beyond the Basics 2. Enter the channel number where you want to store a frequency and press HOLD/RESUME to select the channel. 3. Enter the frequency you want to store by using the keypad and ./CLR. 4. Press E to store the frequency into the channel.
22 Beyond the Basics deleting a stored frequency T o delete a stored frequency , select a channel, press 0, and then press E. Channels with no frequencies are automatically locked out. locking out channels Y ou can lock out reception of any channel so it is not scanned during normal scanning.
23 Beyond the Basics W rite down your locked- out channels and put them in a convenient place in case you need to restore them. memory lock T o avoid accidentally programming frequencies and talk group IDs, you can lock the memory with MEMORY L OCK . Press FUNC + M-L OCK to activate this feature.
24 Beyond the Basics hold/resume T o stop on a channel during scanning or to resume scanning, press HOLD/RESUME. direct channel access T o access a specifi c channel directly , press HOLD/RESUME, use the keypad to enter the channel number , then press HOLD/RESUME again.
25 Beyond the Basics scanning a private bank Y ou can program frequencies into channels of the private bank. There are 1000 channels in the bank. 150 of the most frequently used frequencies are preprogrammed into Channels 1 to 150. Y ou can scan these frequencies as soon as you turn on the scanner .
26 Beyond the Basics priority scan When priority scan is turned on, your scanner checks the priority channel in the banks you selected every two seconds for activity . If a signal is present on the priority channel, your scanner monitors the channel until the transmission ends, then resumes normal scanning.
27 Beyond the Basics channels. The scanner only checks priority talk groups between transmissions. ser vice scanning The service scan feature allows you to rotate through the following seven service banks, in addition to the highway patrol and local police banks.
28 Beyond the Basics band search setting a search band The scanner can search up to 14 separate frequency ranges to help you discover new stations in your area. T o set up a search band, enter into the band search mode. Band Frequency Range (MHz) Mode Step Display 1 25.
29 Beyond the Basics Y our scanner automatically increases its search speed up to 300 steps per second for bands having 5 kHz steps (Hypersearch). While searching , you can change the search direction by pressing e or d . While private scanning in the trunking banks, press SRCH to set the scanner to ID search mode.
30 Beyond the Basics frequency skip If a particular frequency continues to interrupt search scanning, it is possible to set the scanner to skip the frequency . T o skip over a frequency , press L/O when stopping on the frequency you want to skip or when in search hold mode.
31 Beyond the Basics After storing the frequency , it moves to the search hold mode. If there is no free channel, the frequency you want to store will automatically be stored in the fi rst channel in the selected bank. 4. Press HOLD/RESUME to resume searching .
32 Beyond the Basics highway patr ol alerts Most highway patrol vehicles today come equipped with a secondary radio system known as a MOBILE EXTENDER or VEHICULAR REPEA TER . Whenever the dispatcher transmits to any vehicle in the district, the mobile extender in every car within the district is activated.
33 Beyond the Basics ALERT LED lights when it fi nds a priority frequency . See “Highway P atrol Priority Channels”. State Code Order Number Code State Name Number Code State Name 1 AK Alaska 26 .
34 Beyond the Basics scanning highway patrol, local police, and private frequencies If the scanner is set to any mode other than the highway patrol, local police, or private mode, press PVT and then press ST A TE to display only HIGHW A Y . Once HIGHW A Y appears on the display , use the table below .
35 Beyond the Basics scan hold 1. When scanning stops on a desired frequency , press HOLD/RESUME to stay on that frequency . When in the hold mode, press e or d to change the frequency .
36 Beyond the Basics muting the alert tone T o temporarily mute the alert tone, press MUTE during a highway warning alert. The alert tone stops and MUTE fl ashes until the alarm cycle fi nishes (3 minutes). T o mute all alerts, hold down MUTE for 2 seconds.
37 Beyond the Basics check and the interruptions in the conversations by pressing HOLD/RESUME to hold on the desired frequency . The highway warning alert is inoperative while the scanner is on hold. Be sure to press HOLD/RESUME to return to normal priority scan operation.
38 Beyond the Basics Sk ywarn The Skywarn function lets you jump directly to the last channel in memory (Channel 1000) from any mode by pressing FUNC + .
39 Beyond the Basics and warnings, watch box notices, and weather forecasts. Listen to Skywarn to hear trained observers in your vicinity call in offi cial reports to a “net control” station which relays those reports to NOAA and other emergency agencies.
40 Beyond the Basics Although the alert beep (warning beep, watch beep, advisory beep) sounds at short intervals for 5 minutes. After that, the emergency beep will sound at intervals of 10 seconds. programming a FIPS code T o specify a county , SAME uses a standard established by the US Census bureau, called FIPS.
41 Beyond the Basics programmed, F1 appears. Press e or d to change the displayed FIPS code from F1 to F15. If a FIPS code is not programmed, ------- appears. Use the keypad to enter the FIPS code. Press ./CLR to cancel an inputted FIPS code. Press E to store the FIPS code.
42 Beyond the Basics Signal Stalk er Y our scanner ’s Signal Stalker feature lets you set the scanner so it detects and then displays the frequency of a nearby strong radio transmission.
43 Beyond the Basics the same time in the same area, or if the transmitter is a broadcast television station. setting the signal stalk er options 1. Press FUNC then press and hold for 2 seconds. One of the following signal stalker options appears: • S -S.
44 Beyond the Basics • Hi On or Hi OFF • UHF On or UHF OFF • 800 On or 800 OFF 4. Repeatedly press e or d until the option you want appears, then press E to select it. Otherwise, press ./CLR if you do not want to select it. Then skip to Step 9. 5.
45 Beyond the Basics using signal stalk er T o turn on Signal Stalker , turn SQL fully clockwise, then press FUNC + once except in WX search, band select, or program mode. appears. Every 2 seconds, the scanner searches for frequencies in the range you specifi ed in “Setting the Signal Stalker Options”.
46 Beyond the Basics trunk tracking Y our scanner tracks three major types of trunked radio systems. These systems are described here. • MO T OROLA - Including T ype I, T ype II, Hybrid, SMARTNET , and Privacy Plus. Motorola systems are widely used by public safety and business users.
47 Beyond the Basics too high, it could prevent your scanner from locking on the control channel reliably . If it is set too low , it will slightly delay fi nding the control channel. The best setting is the same as for conventional reception and is critical for monitoring trunked systems.
48 Beyond the Basics STEP 1: Selecting T runking System T ype The fi rst step in a trunk tracking system is storing the frequencies in one of the ten available banks in your scanner . 1. Press TRUNK in conventional programming mode. BANK and TRUNK will begin to fl ash on the display .
49 Beyond the Basics 3. Then, press E. E (EDACS), M (Motorola) or L (L TR) appears depending on the trunked system selected. If the frequency is out of the range of the system chosen in this step, you will hear an error tone, the channel number fl ashes and an error message appears on the display .
50 Beyond the Basics 4. Press e or d to select the scan list location. 5. Enter the talk group IDs for each trunk system. Motorola talk gr oups T o enter a T ype 2 T alk Group ID: 1.
51 Beyond the Basics Or you can program all the talk group numbers for one fl eet of an agency . 1. Enter the agency number . 2. Press ./CLR to enter the “ dash ”. 3. Enter the fl eet number . 4. Press E. Remember the AFS format allows you to enter full or partial EDA CS IDs for powerful fl exibility in all modes.
52 Beyond the Basics Press TRUNK to start receiving trunked system information. Y ou can receive the trunked system using the ID Scan Mode. Y ou can receive those talk groups that you store in a scan list using ID Search Mode. Y ou can hear all system talk group activity (except unit - to-unit calls).
53 Beyond the Basics direct entry id hold mode Enter the ID you want to receive by using 1 through 9, 0 (or ./ CLR) and press d , and you can listen to a specifi c ID (without storing ID to the list). ID search mode Once you have programmed all the frequencies for a trunked system, search will let you immediately start hearing transmissions.
54 Beyond the Basics programming scan lists during search T o select a scan list location and store an ID during search mode, follow these steps: 1. When your scanner stops on an ID you want to store, press HOLD/RESUME. 2. Y ou can change the scan list memory location by using the e or d key .
55 Beyond the Basics active. Press e to continue searching the entire trunked system. ID lock out Like conventional scanning, it is possible to lock out unwanted traffi c.
56 Beyond the Basics bank once, while in locked out review mode, hold down L/O for 3 seconds. All locked out IDs in a bank are restored. setting the delay mode for trunking mode A default delay of 2 seconds is automatically set for each talk group for ID scan mode and ID search mode.
57 Beyond the Basics priority ID in List 1 will be checked before the priority in list 2, etc. This function does not work in L TR tracking . Priority scan does not operate when priority IDs are locked out. moving between scan list memories There are two ways to move through your scan list memories.
58 Beyond the Basics T o scan a mix of trunking and conventional banks, select the banks you wish to be active, and then press TRUNK. The scanner will instantly begin scanning. Y ou can switch to search mode and the scanner will search for any active IDs on the system.
59 Beyond the Basics system if this were the case). If you press the e key while monitoring one ID , the radio will check if any other IDs are active (it will disregard the ID you just left), and if none are active, it will move on. EDA C S tracking Y our scanner is now able to track ED ACS trunked systems.
60 Beyond the Basics an EDA C S trunk ed system Y our scanner shows ED ACS talk groups in AFS (Agency - Fleet-Subfl eet) format. This helps you see, at a glance, who you are monitoring. And with the partial-entry feature, you can easily include nearby , related channels in the same fl eet or agency .
61 Beyond the Basics anywhere you need to specify EDA CS talk groups. Y our scanner can also enter or display ED ACS talk groups in decimal format (0-2047). 1. Select the trunking programming mode and the bank you want to change. 2. Press e or d to select EDA CS, then press E.
62 Beyond the Basics EDA C S SCA T With the EDA CS SCA T feature, the data stream transmissions will be eliminated, allowing you to clearly monitor the voice communications on EDA CS SCA T systems. T o monitor EDACS SCA T systems you only need to program the frequency in the trunk tracking programming mode.
63 Beyond the Basics tracking Motorola systems There are really two types of Motorola trunking systems. These are usually referred to as T ype I and T ype II systems. T ype I only occurs on some 800 MHz systems. All VHF and UHF trunking systems use T ype II.
64 Beyond the Basics exact fl eet-subfl eet hierarchy for a particular area is referred to as fl eet map programming, which is discussed further in this manual. The disadvantage of a T ype I system is that when PTT is pressed, the brief burst of data must contain the radio’s ID and its fl eet and subfl eet.
65 Beyond the Basics There are 16 preset fl eet maps from which you can choose, and these are usually a good place to start when setting up a T ype I/Hybrid trunk tracking bank. If you choose a preset map and still have diffi culty following complete conversations, then you ’ll have to program your own fl eet map.
66 Beyond the Basics E1P8 Block Size Code 0 SIZE CODE 1 1 SIZE CODE 1 2 SIZE CODE 2 3 SIZE CODE 2 4 SIZE CODE 3 5 SIZE CODE 3 6 SIZE CODE 4 7 SIZE CODE 4 E1P9 Block Size Code 0 SIZE CODE 4 1 SIZE CODE.
67 Beyond the Basics E1P11 Block Size Code 0 SIZE CODE 4 1 SIZE CODE 0 2 SIZE CODE 0 3 SIZE CODE 0 4 SIZE CODE 0 5 SIZE CODE 0 6 SIZE CODE 0 7 SIZE CODE 0 E1P12 Block Size Code 0 SIZE CODE 0 1 SIZE CO.
68 Beyond the Basics Selecting a Preset Fleet Map 1. Select the trunking programming mode and the bank you want to change. 2. Press e or d to select E1, then press E. 3. Press e or d to select FLEEt, then press E. 4. Press e or d to select the map you want, then press E.
69 Beyond the Basics The next two or three digits identify which fl eet is active, and the last digit(s) identifi es the subfl eet. Y our task is to program your fl eet map with the same size code assignments as the trunked system. If you do this accurately , you’ll track all the fl eet - subfl eet combinations used by the system.
70 Beyond the Basics 13 1 16 2048 4 14 1 16 4096 8 size code restrictions If you select size code 12, 13, or 14, there are some restrictions as to which blocks can be used for these codes. • Size code 12 can only be assigned to blocks 0, 2, 4, or 6.
71 Beyond the Basics follow the steps listed in “Programming a User Fleet Map ” in the previous section; however , if you want a block to be T ype II, select size code S -0. When you begin searching a trunking bank with a Hybrid fl eet map, you will see both types of system IDs.
72 Beyond the Basics 6. Press e and select OFS for entering the offset channel. Then use the keypad to enter a new offset channel, then press E. Then press HOLD/RESUME . The scanner returns to the previous screen. Y ou can only input within a range of 380-759.
73 Beyond the Basics control channel only mode When this function is activated, trunking is performed using control channel data only . V oice channel (also known as “DA T A channel”) frequencies do not have to be programmed into memory . This feature only applies to Motorola 800 MHz systems.
74 Beyond the Basics PL4 (plan 4) : If the last three digits of frequencies are less than 866.0000 and end in one of the following three digits (000, 250, 500, or 750) and if ANY other frequencies end in (125, 375, 625, or 875) use Plan 4. Of course you will know the control channel frequency itself so that will help you determine the proper plan.
75 Beyond the Basics 1. Select the trunking programming mode and the bank you want to change. 2. Press e or d to select Motorola T ype 2 or Motorola T ype 1, then press E. 3. Press e or d to select Eot, then press E. 4. Press e or d to select Eot ON or Eot OFF , then press E.
76 Beyond the Basics 6. When the scanner has successfully received all data, End appears. If the scanner received an error while receiving data, End, d-Err , and its frame number appear . If the scanner received a communication error while receiving data, C -Err indicates the packet number where the error occurred.
77 Beyond the Basics T o clear Error , press ./CLR . Once you have fi nished cloning the scanners, reset them by turning them off then on again. This is important if you wish to clone another scanner right away . birdies All radios can receive birdies (undesired signals).
78 Beyond the Basics resetting your scanner If the scanner ’s display locks up or stops operating properly , you might need to reset the scanner . This procedure clears all the information you have stored in the scanner . Before you reset the scanner , try turning it off and on to see if it begins working properly .
79 Beyond the Basics frequently ask ed questions (F AQs) Q: I drive by patrol cars but do not hear alarms? A: Make sure you are scanning in Highway Mode. Check your antenna connections. In some cases, the alarm might not go off depending on the proximity of the patrol car to your vehicle.
80 Beyond the Basics Q: Error appears on the display . What does it mean? A: If you were trying to enter a frequency , you might have made a programming error . Re- enter the frequency correctly , including the decimal point. Q: My scanner does not track EDA CS systems properly .
81 Beyond the Basics specifi cations Frequency Coverage 25.0000-27.9950 MHz (in 5 kHz steps) 28.0000-29.9950 MHz (in 5 kHz steps) 30.0000-49.9950 MHz (in 5 kHz steps) 50.0000-54.0000 MHz (in 5 kHz steps) 108.0000-136.9875 MHz (in 12.5 kHz steps) 137.
82 Beyond the Basics glossar y Channel - a programmable memory location. Channels are grouped into channel-storage banks. Y our scanner has 10 channel- storage banks and each bank has 100 channels. Channel-Storage Banks - Groups of channels, used for frequency storage.
83 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 .
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 franchisees and dealers. For complete warranty details and exclusions, check with your local RadioShack store.
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