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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.
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 .
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.
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 m.
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 sc.
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 .
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 .
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).
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 Fr.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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 .
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”).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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 .
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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 .
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).
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 .
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.
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 .
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”.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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 .
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.
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 .
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.
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 .
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 .
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 .
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.
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 .
74 Beyond the Basics specifi cations Frequency Coverage Frequency Range (MHz) ................ P rogramming/Search Step V alue 25–54 ............................................................................................5 kHz 108–136.9875 ..
75 Beyond the Basics 137–174 MHz ............................................................................. 0.5 µV 216–225 MHz ............................................................................. 0.5 µV 406–512 MHz ................
76 Beyond the Basics Search Rate ............................................... Up to 75 steps per second Conventional Channel Delay Time ..................................... 2 seconds Priority Sampling ..............................................
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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