2000652 / PRO-652 User’s Guide Desktop/MOBILE Radio Scanner Thank you for purchasing your Desktop/Mobile Radio Scanner from RadioShack. Please read this user’s guide before setting up and using your new scanner. This user’s guide is available in Spanish at www.radioshack.com. Esta guía del usuario está disponible en español en www.radioshack.com. www.radioshack.
Contents Introduction .......................................... 4 What is Object Oriented Scanning? ................... 4 Features ............................................................ 5 Package Contents ............................................. 5 Scanning Legally ............................................... 6 FCC Statement ................................................. 7 Setup ..................................................... 8 Antenna ...............................................
Introduction Features Scanning technology has changed dramatically over the years.
Scanning Legally FCC Statement 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.
Setup Antenna You scanner's antenna connects easily, or you can use a variety of antennas, such as an external mobile antenna or outdoor base station antenna. To connect an external antenna, follow the installation instructions supplied with the antenna. Always use 50-ohm coaxial cable, such as RG-58 or RG-8 low-loss dielectric coaxial cable. You may also need a BNC adapter. To connect the included antenna: 1. Align the slots. 2. Rotate connector.
Desktop Operation The mounting bracket works as a desktop stand when attached underneath the radio. Use the provided rubber feet to prevent sliding or scratching. Do not use the rubber feet if mounting permanently to a fixed surface. Extra pads are provided for additional stability. 1. Attach the adhesive rubber feet to the mounting bracket. 2. Attach the two adhesive rubber washers over the mounting holes, between the mounting bracket sides and the scanner’s side holes. 3.
AC Adapter DC Power Cable You must use a power source that supplies 12-14.4 VDC and is rated for 600 mA. Its center tip must be set to positive and its plug must fit the scanner’s DC 13.8V jack. The supplied DC power adapter meets these specifications. Using a DC adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the scanner or the adapter. Connect the supplied DC power cable to a vehicle power source: To Connect the AC Adapter 1. Plug the supplied AC adapter into the DC 13.8V jack. 1.
Understanding the Keypad Your PRO-652 features an easy-to understand backlit keypad. Volume Control Squelch Control Alert LED DIN Keyslot LCD Display Softkeys F1 F2 F3 Referred to as "softkeys;" These keys activate functions currently displayed immediately above them. FUNC Function. Press and release the FUNC key first, and then press the next key. DIM Backlight, (FUNC+ DIM locks the keypad) MAN Manual Mode monitors single objects.
Turning on the Scanner Understanding the Display Icons The squelch and attenuator control scanner sensitivity. If squelch is set too low, the scanner may stop on noise or silence. Your PRO-652 features a high contrast, backlit Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). F T GA Note: Make sure the scanner’s antenna is connected before you turn it on. 1. Turn the SQUELCH knob to about mid-position. 2. Turn the VOLUME knob to turn on the radio. 3. Turn SQUELCH down (counterclockwise) until you hear noise. 4.
Programming Programming Cables The simplest method for programming a new scanner is using a USB synch cable, which is available at your local RadioShack store. The cable lets you use software provided by RadioReference.com and their constantly updated database to program your new scanner quickly and easily. RadioReference.com also provides a range of resources to help improve your overall scanning experience.
Scanner Cloning If you have access to a compatible scanner that is already programmed for your area, you can transfer that scanner's programming using a standard stereo patch cord (not included), terminated with 1/8” male stereo plugs at each end. The PRO-652 is compatible with the following scanner models: PRO-106, PRO-197, PRO-651, PRO-652, GRE PSR-500, PSR600, Whistler WS1040, and WS1065. To clone a scanner: 1. Connect the two scanners at their PC/IF ports.
Text Entry Your scanner uses several text parameters, such as the tags that identify objects. To enter a letter in a text field, press the number key below the letter, then press the number key that corresponds with the position of the letter. For example: K = 5 2 Letter Position Uppercase is the default; use the Letter Key FUNC key as a shift key to type lowercase letters. For punctuation, refer to the following list.
Scanning To name your scan lists: Objects and Scan Lists Instead of channels and banks, scannable objects are assigned Object IDs and assigned to scan lists. The number of objects that can be grouped in a particular scan list is not limited, and objects can be assigned to multiple scan lists. When programmed, your scanner provides two basic functions for scanning radio transmissions: • Monitoring – Listening to a single object.
Monitoring Your scanner can monitoring a single frequency or object. To tune a frequency to monitor: 1. Press TUNE. 2. Press the MODE softkey to change the receive mode (AM, FM, au). 3. Use the number keys to enter a frequency. 4. Press ENT to make this the TUNE frequency. Next time you press TUNE, this frequency will load. To monitor an object: To find objects by text string: 1. Press PROG. 2. Press the EDIT softkey. 3. Press the FIND softkey. 4. Press the Text softkey and enter the text string. 4a.
Scanning To enable Scan Lists from Global Settings: When scanning, the radio checks programmed scannable objects for transmissions, stopping when transmissions are received. 1. Press PROG to enter Program Mode You can use lock out functions to skip specific objects, and you can make entire scan lists active or inactive. 4. Use the 4-direction keypad to toggle the scan list. An asterisk (*) indicates that the scan list is enabled. To scan objects: 5. Use or to access the Enabled option 1.
Priority Scan Favorites Scan List You can designate increased priority to certain objects: Priority Off To add an object to the Favorites Scan List, press FUNC and then FAV while the object is active. G S canning 1 . 3 . . . 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . When you press FAV later, your scanner suspends all scanning except for the Favorites Scan List. To clear the entire FAV Scan List: pri 1. Press PROG. 2. Press the GLOB softkey. 3. Scroll to down to the Clear FAV menu item. Priority On 4.
Object Lockout To remove a lockout: Transmissions for locked out objects are ignored for all scan list. Four lockout types are available: 1. Navigate to the object using the 4-direction keypad. • Temporary – The object is locked out until the scanner is turned off. When the scanner is turned on again, temporary lockouts are removed. A flashing lowercase “l” indicates a temporary lockout. 2. Press L/OUT. 3. To remove a permanent lockout, press FUNC and then L/OUT.
Multi-Site Mode (Motorola and P25) Home Repeater AutoMove (LTR) Some Motorola and P25 system sites are networked to provide wider coverage, similar to a cellular network. Like in a phone network coverage area, their radios automatically use the nearest tower site. LTR Home Repeater AutoMove lets you program LTR trunking systems, even if you don't know the home repeater.
Searching To start a service search: Your scanner lets you search for frequencies in your area. When you find a frequency, you can save them as objects: Press the SRCH key repeatedly until the display indicates: Railroad, Public Safety, Aircraft, Ham, CB, Marine, or FRS/GMRS/MURS/DOT. • Tune Search – Tune a frequency and begin an immediate search. • Limit Search – Search within a defined range.
Limit Search Object (LMIT) LMIT Menu Reference Because a LMIT object is assigned to a scan list, it can be used to search while the radio is scanning. It can also be used as a stand-alone search. Scan Lists – Press SEL to assign the object to scan lists. An asterisk (*) indicates an assigned scan list. To create a new LMIT object: FrLo – Lowest frequency in the range. 1. Press PROG. FrHi – Highest frequency in the range. 2. Press the NEW softkey. Tag – The display name for the object. 3.
Service Search Object (SRVC) SRVC Menu Reference A Service Search Object (SRVC) is optimized for specific radio services across multiple frequency bands. Scan Lists – Press SEL to assign the object to scan lists. An asterisk (*) indicates an assigned scan list. Because a SRVC object is assigned to a scan list, it can be used to search while the radio is scanning. It can also be used as a stand-alone search.
Signal Stalker II Object (STLK) Signal Stalker II can find distant or weaker signals. With default settings, the STLK object will sweep through important land mobile radio bands. As you become more familiar with STLK operation, you can specify bands to improve your search. Because a STLK object is assigned to a scan list, it can be used to search while the radio is scanning. It can also be used as a stand-alone search. To create a new STLK object: 1. Press PROG. 2. Press the NEW softkey. 3.
Weather Features While scanning, your radio will check your Weather Priority channel periodically for the All Hazards Warning Alert Tone (WAT). If the WAT is received, your scanner tunes to the Weather Priority channel, sounds an alert, and flashes the LED (RED=warnings, YELLOW=watches, and BLUE=tests and administrative messages) until the 1050 Hz WAT begins, followed by the voice portion of the alert. NOTE: The included antenna is optimized for general purpose scanning.
To activate SAME standby mode: 1. Press WX. The scanner quickly locates an active weather radio frequency. 2. When the scanner stops on a frequency, press the stby softkey. The softkey will change to STBY, and the scanner will alert when a matching SAME message is received. 3. To exit SAME Standby Mode, press the STBY softkey again, or press MAN, SCAN or PROG. Your scanner will resume SAME Standby operation 90 seconds after the SAME warning starts.
GLOB Menu Reference (Cont.) GLOB Menu Reference (Cont.) Priority – On or Off. Search Delay – Delay for all search modes (1-250 x 100 mS). WxPri – Off or select one of the 7 WX channels. Scan Lists – Enters the scan list sub menu. SRCH L/Outs – Enters the search lockout frequencies sub menu. Clear FAV – Clears the Favorites Scan List. Memory Info – Displays memory usage. Tune LED – Activates signal strength driven LED in Tune mode. Color 0-7 – LED colors. Use number keys for preset intensity levels.
Using V-Scanner Storage Your PRO-652 features two types of memory storage: Main memory, which stores programming for monitoring and scanning, and Virtual Scanner (V-Scanner) memory. V-Scanner folders (21) are each capable of storing complete copies of your scanner’s main memory (including objects, global settings, and dedicated search configurations). This is like having 21 scanners in one. You can customize multiple main memory configurations, each for different situations.
Initializing Global Settings Initializing to Factory Defaults You can reset the global radio parameters to their factory state without losing information stored in the scanner’s working memory. However, any changes to the radio’ s global settings will be lost. You can initialize the entire scanner to factory defaults. This clears all programmed data and global settings. NOTE: V-Scanner memory is not affected by this operation.
Configuration Shortcuts Your PRO-652 features power-on shortcuts to configuration items, such as attenuator settings, backlight settings and memory information. The following table lists the power-on key sequences available in the PRO-652. Manual Programming Guide Unless otherwise specified, press each sequence while the scanner displays the Welcome/Owner screen.
Conventional Objects (CONV) CONV Menu (Cont.) A Conventional Channel Object (CONV) is a single conventional frequency. L/Out – Permanent lockout status for the object. To create a new CONV object: Priority – On or off. LED Mode – Solid or Flash. 1. Press PROG. LED Color – 0=Off, 1=Red, 2=Yellow, 3=Green, 4=Cyan, 5=Blue, 6=Magenta, 7=White. 2. Press the NEW softkey. 3. Press the CONV softkey.
Trunking System Object (TSYS) TSYS Menu (Cont.) You must create a TSYS object that contains the system parameters for each trunked radio system. L/Out – Permanent lockout status for the object. To create a new TSYS object: 1. Press PROG. 2. Press the NEW softkey. Atten – Attenuator, applies 20 dB of attenuation. Useful in areas with interference from strong signals. Narrow FM – Used by most 900 MHz analog systems. Not used by digital systems. 3. Press the TGRP softkey.
Talkgroup Object (TGRP) TGRP Menu A Talkgroup Object (TGRP) stores the parameters for a talkgroup on a trunked radio system. To create a new TSYS object: Scan Lists – Press SEL to assign the object to scan lists. An asterisk (*) indicates an assigned scan list. 1. Press PROG. TSYS – Select or define a TSYS object. 2. Press the NEW softkey.
Duplicating Objects Deleting Objects Duplicating objects lets you define multiple objects with similar characteristics, especially TGRP objects that are hosted on the same trunked system. To delete an object: TIP: Duplicate your wildcard TGRP object and then set the Type to Private, so you’ll have a TGRP wildcard for talkgroup calls and another for private calls. To duplicate and object: 1. Press PROG. 2. Select an object. 3. Press the EDIT softkey. 4. Press the DUPE softkey.
Specifications Hit Counter The Hit Counter feature keeps track of how many transmissions are received for each object type. By default, the hit counter is turned off. To turn the Hit Counter on: 1. Press PROG. 2. Press the GLOB softkey. 3. Scroll to Hit Counts. 4. Use the 4-direction keypad to turn on Hit Counts. 5. Press the SAVE softkey. To view the hit counts for an object: 1. Navigate to the object. 2. Press PROG. 3. Press the EDIT softkey. 4. Press the CURR softkey. 5. Scroll to Hit Count. 6.
Frequency Coverage 25.000-26.960 MHz.......................... (in 10 kHz steps/AM) 26.965-27.405 MHz.......................... (in 10 kHz steps/AM) 27.410-29.505 MHz.............................(in 5 kHz steps/AM) 29.510-29.700 MHz............................. (in 5 kHz steps/FM) 29.710-49.830 MHz...........................(in 10 kHz steps/FM) 49.835-54.000 MHz............................. (in 5 kHz steps/FM) 108.000-136.9916 MHz...............(in 8.33 kHz steps/AM) 137.000-137.995 MHz....................
CB – Searches the Citizens Band radio frequencies. Maintenance Marine – Searches the VHF-FM marine radio band. Keep 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. Keep the scanner away from dust and dirt, and wipe it with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new.
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