20-427 PRO-2054 300 channel mobile/base scanner Please read this user’s guide before installing, setting up and using your new product www.radioshack.
Thank you for purchasing your PRO-2054 300 channel mobile/base scanner from RadioShack. You can mount your scanner in a fixed 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 lets you scan conventional transmissions and is preprogrammed with search banks for convenience.
Contents The Basics features .................................................... 6 keypad................................................................6 rear view ............................................................8 display ................................................................9 installing your scanner ............................. 10 mounting your scanner in your dashboard ............................................10 mobile mounting in your vehicle ....................
Contents Beyond the Basics advanced functions ..................................23 storing known frequencies into channels ................................................23 searching the one touch banks .......................25 copying a frequency into a specified channel .......................................27 copying a frequency into a vacant channel ...........................................28 copying a frequency into the priority channel ......................................28 band charts ........
Contents locking out channels or frequencies ..............39 locking out channels .......................................40 reviewing locked out channels .......................40 locking out frequencies ...................................40 reviewing locked out frequencies...................41 clearing a locked out frequency .....................41 clearing all locked out frequencies in the F/P, AIR or HAM search bank ............41 priority ..............................................................
The Basics features keypad DIM Adjusts the backlight level (Light, Dark, or OFF). L/OUT Locks out selected channels and skips specified frequencies during a search. CLEAR Clears an incorrect entry. PROG Programs frequencies in selected channels. PWR/VOL/SQ Long knob turns the device ON/OFF and controls volume. Short knob controls squelch. PC/IF Connect data cable for cloning or connecting to a PC. s Use a ¹∕¹∕8“ jack to attach headphones here.
The Basics AIR Lets you search the scanner’s preprogrammed aircraft band. WX WX/ Scans through the seven preprogrammed weather channels, or jumps to a Skywarn channel you have programmed. HAM Lets you search the scanner’s preprogrammed amateur radio band. MAR Lets you search the scanner’s preprogrammed marine band. F/P Lets you search the scanner’s preprogrammed fire/police band. FUNC Press in combination with other keys to perform various functions. PRI Turns the priority function on or off.
The Basics Press these keys to enter a number. ./DELAY Press to enter a decimal point. Press to program delay time for a channel/search bank. ENT Completes the entry of frequency numbers. frequenc rear view RESET Press to reset your scanner. ANT Connect antenna here. DC 13.8V Connect power source here. Screw Hole Use to mount your scanner in a car (hardware not supplied). EXT SP Connect an external speaker here.
The Basics display Priority on/off ATT (attenuator) on/off Grobal attenuator on/off Listening to marine band Listening to WX (weather) band Listening to aircraft band Listening to amateur radio band Listening to fire/police band Stalker function on/off Channel storage bank/search sub-bank indicator Listening to Skywarn channel Scan/ search direction indicator Search indicator Manual mode indicator Scan mode indicator Receiving frequency and status indicator Program mode indicator Lockout on/off D
The Basics installing your scanner You can mount your scanner in your vehicle, install it for mobility, or install it as a base station. mounting your scanner in your dashboard NOTE If you are unsure about how to install your scanner in your vehicle, consult your automobile manufacturer, dealer, or a qualified installer. Before installing, confirm your scanner fits in the desired mounting area and you have all the necessary materials.
The Basics NOTES To remove your scanner from the DIN sleeve, insert the two keys straight into the scanner’s front panel. Then, remove the scanner by pulling front panel. When mounting in your dashboard, you will need to connect an external antenna and an external speaker. mobile mounting in your vehicle You can mount your scanner under the dashboard, or on top of it, using the mounting bracket. 1.
The Basics 2. Use the supplied mounting bracket as a 3. 4. 5. 6. template to mark positions for the two mounting screws. At the marked positions, drill holes slightly smaller than the screws. Remove the paper backing from each washer and stick one inside of each bracket’s ear, aligning the washer’s hole with the bracket’s hole. Attach the mounting bracket to your vehicle’s surface using the supplied screws and lockwashers.
The Basics powering your scanner You 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. NOTES CAUTION: You must use a Class 2 power source that supplies 13.8V DC and delivers at least 600mA. Its center tip must be set to positive and its plug must fit the scanner’s DC 13.
The Basics through your vehicle’s ignition 1. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) terminal of your vehicle’s battery. 2. Ground the black wire of the supplied DC power cord to your vehicle’s chassis. NOTE CAUTION: 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.
The Basics from your vehicle’s cigarrette lighter To power your scanner from a 12V power source in your vehicle, such as a cigarette-lighter socket, you need a 12V, 600 mA DC cigarette-lighter adapter (not supplied), available at your local RadioShack store. 1. Insert the adapter’s barrel plug into the scanner’s DC 13.8V jack. 2. Plug the adapter’s other end into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter or power socket.
The Basics connecting your scanner connect the supplied antenna Push the antenna onto your scanner’s antenna connector and rotate until it locks into place. Your scanner’s sensitivity to various frequencies depends on its location and the antenna’s length.
The Basics Your local RadioShack store sells a variety of antennas. Always use 50-ohm coaxial cable, such as RG-58 or RG-8, to connect an outdoor antenna. For lengths exceeding 50 feet, use RG-8 low-loss dielectric coaxial cable. If your coaxial cable does not have a BNC connector, you will also need a BNC adapter (not supplied). NOTE WARNING: 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.
The Basics listening safely To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines when you use headphones. • Adjust VOL (volume) to its lowest level before putting on headphones. With the headphones on, adjust VOL to a comfortable level. • Avoid increasing the volume once you set it. Over time, your sensitivity to volume decreases, so volume levels that do not cause discomfort might damage your hearing. • Avoid listening at high volume levels.
The Basics quick start To help familiarize yourself with the scanner’s functions, keypad, and available frequencies, you can utilize one of these three features before you begin programming the scanner. Signal Stalker II: searches nearby strong signals quickly. See “Signal Stalker II”. One-Touch Search Banks: allow you to listen to frequencies and decide which frequencies you want to store when you are ready to program the scanner. See “Searching the One Touch Banks”.
The Basics using your scanner turning on the scanner and setting squelch 1. To turn on the scanner, turn VOL clockwise. WELCOME appears. After about 3 seconds, you might hear a hissing sound. Then adjust VOL to a comfortable level. 2. Turn SQ fully counterclockwise, then turn SQ clockwise until the hissing sound stops. 3. To turn off the scanner, turn VOL counterclockwise to OFF. NOTE The scanner does not scan if there are no frequencies stored in channels.
The Basics manually tuning a frequency You can manually set the scanner to move through all receivable frequencies, or select a specific frequency as a starting point. 1. Press TUNE. The currently-tuned frequency appears. And, PSE and –t– (if zeromatic is on) appears alternately. 2. Use the number keys to enter the frequency where you want the scanner to start. 3. Press ENT. 4. Press PAUSE or TUNE. The scanner starts the tune operation. To change the tune direction, press or to tune up or down.
The Basics scanning the channels To begin scanning channels or to start scanning again after monitoring a specific channel, press SCAN. NOTES You must store frequencies into channels before the scanner can scan them. The scanner does not scan through empty channels. To change the scanning direction, press or . The scanner scans through all channels (except those you have locked out) in the active banks (see “Turning Channel-Storage Banks Off and On” and “Locking Out Channels or Frequencies”).
Beyond the Basics advanced functions storing known frequencies into channels Good references for active frequencies are RadioShack’s Police Call, Aeronautical Frequency Directory, and Maritime Frequency Directory. We update these directories every year, so be sure to get a current copy. Follow these steps to store frequencies into channels. When MAN appears on the display, use FUNC and the arrow keys to select your desired bank and channel number. 1.
Beyond the Basics 3. Use the number keys and •/DELAY to enter the 4. • • • frequency (including the decimal point) you want to store. If you make a mistake, press CLEAR to delete a single digit or press and hold CLEAR about 2 seconds to delete all digits. Press ENT to store the frequency into the channel. If you made a mistake in Step 3, Error appears and the scanner beeps when you press ENT. Start again from Step 3.
Beyond the Basics 5. The next channel in sequence is ready for programming. Press PROG then repeat steps 3 and 4. searching the one touch banks Your scanner contains groups of preset frequencies called One Touch Banks. Each one touch bank is associated with a specific activity (see “Band Charts”). You can search for marine, fire/police, air, ham, and weather transmissions even if you do not know the specific frequencies that are used in your area.
Beyond the Basics 1. Press F/P, AIR, or HAM. FIrE POLICE, AIr, or HAM appears. After about 2 seconds, the scanner starts searching. When the scanner finds an active frequency, it stops searching and displays the frequency’s number. • To reverse the search direction at any time, press or . • To pause searching frequencies, press PAUSE. PSE appears. To resume searching, press PAUSE again. • If necessary, you can select search groups using the number keys. 2.
Beyond the Basics Once you find interesting frequencies during the search, you can store them into the scanner’s channel-storage banks. copying a frequency into a specified channel You can copy a frequency into a specified channel when the scanner stops on that frequency during search mode or manual tuning. 1. Press FUNC then PROG when you find a frequency. ChAnnEL appears on the display. After about 2 second, the channel to be copied flashes. 2. Press the channel number where you want to store the frequency.
Beyond the Basics copying a frequency into a vacant channel You can copy a frequency into a vacant channel in a bank you specifiy when the scanner stops on the frequency during search or tune mode. 1. Press FUNC then ENT when you find a frequency you want to copy. b-10 briefly appears (default setting), then a vacant channel number appears. 2. To copy the frequency into bank 10, press ENT. The scanner stores the frequency in the first available vacant channel in the bank.
Beyond the Basics PCH flashes and the frequency (or 000.0000) appears. Press ENT to store the frequency into the priority channel, or press CLEAR to cancel. band charts WX (weather) band Receive mode: FM Channel Frequency Channel Frequency 1 162.400 MHz 5 162.500 MHz 2 162.425 MHz 6 162.525 MHz 3 162.450 MHz 7 162.550 MHz 4 162.475 MHz MAR (marine) band NOTE Two frequencies are assigned in one channel in some Marine frequencies. For example, 157.000 and 161.600 are assigned in Channel 20.
Beyond the Basics 20 157.0000 161.6000 21 157.0500 22 157.1000 23 157.1500 24 157.2000 161.8000 25 157.2500 161.8500 26 157.3000 161.9000 27 157.3500 161.9500 28 157.4000 162.0000 63 156.1750 64 156.2250 160.8250 65 156.2750 66 156.3250 67 156.3750 68 156.4250 69 156.4750 70 156.5250 71 156.5750 72 156.6250 73 156.6750 74 156.7250 77 156.8750 78 156.9250 79 156.9750 80 157.0250 81 157.0750 82 157.1250 83 157.1750 84 157.2250 161.8250 85 157.
Beyond the Basics F/P (police/fire) band Receive Mode: FM Group 1 Frequency (MHz) Step (kHz) Frequency (MHz) Step (kHz) 33.420 — 33.980 20 151.820 — 151.940 60 37.020 — 37.420 20 153.770 — 154.130 60 39.020 — 39.980 20 154.145 — 154.445 15 42.020 — 42.940 20 154.570 44.620 — 45.860 40 Group 45.880 15 155.010 — 155.370 60 40 155.415 — 155.700 15 2 45.900 45.940 — 46.060 3 154.600 154.650 — 154.950 46.080 — 46.500 20 155.730 — 156.210 60 453.0375 — 453.9625 12.5 158.
Beyond the Basics tuned frequency in the display. Because steps are so close together, the audio quality will not be affected by the offset. HAM (amateur) band Receive mode: FM Group Frequency (MHz) Step (kHz) 1 28.0000 — 29.7000 5 2 50.0000 — 54.0000 5 3 144.0000 — 148.0000 5 4 420.0000 — 450.0000 12.5 turning channel-storage banks off and on To turn off banks while scanning, press the bank’s number key so the bar below the bank’s number disappears. For example, to turn off bank 1, press 1.
Beyond the Basics monitoring a single channel You can monitor a single channel with your scanner by navigating to that channel while in manual mode. The scanner will receive traffic on the selected frequency. deleting frequencies from channels 1. Press MAN. 2. Use the number keys to enter the channel with the frequency you want to delete. 3. Press MAN again. 4. Press PROG to enter the program mode. MAN changes to PGM. 5. Press FUNC. 6. Press CLEAR. The frequency number changes and 0.0000 appears.
Beyond the Basics listening to the weather band The FCC (Federal 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 authority broadcast your local forecast and regional weather information on one or more of these channels.
Beyond the Basics If the scanner detects the weather alert, it sounds the alert for five minutes when it receives the weather alert signal. After five minutes the alert stops and the scanner beeps every ten seconds. Press any key except DIM to turn off the alarm. To cancel the weather alert operation, press FUNC then press WX again. ALErt disappears. NOTES WX alert is only for receiving a weather alert. When the scanner detects a 1050 Hz alert tone, WX alert activates and you hear a weather alert.
Beyond the Basics NOTES To activate this function, you must program your desired Skywarn frequency into the Skywarn channel. If no frequency is programmed in the Skywarn channel, No proG appears. signal stalker II Your scanner’s Signal Stalker II feature provides a powerful new tool for you to rapidly detect, monitor and store frequencies for nearby radio transmissions.
Beyond the Basics Once an active frequency is found, the transmission is played through your scanner’s speaker, and you can quickly store it in any of your scanner’s memory locations. using signal stalker II Your scanner’s Signal Stalker II functions when you press and hold SCAN/ for approximately 1 second. The Signal Stalker II function can be set to watch for activity on all band frequencies or Police/Fire FRS frequencies only. To change the all bands to police/fire or vice versa, press FUNC and then .
Beyond the Basics using signal stalker II with lockout The scanner’s lock out feature can be used to bypass unwanted transmissions while using the Signal Stalker II. Press L/OUT when the scanner is stopped on an undesired transmission. Press FUNC L/OUT to review or clear locked out frequencies in the Signal Stalker II. You can lock out 150 frequencies while searching all bands and 50 frequencies while searching Police/Fire frequencies.
Beyond the Basics Signal Stalker II features a special lockout mode that causes the scanner to skip a 1 MHz segment if five or more lockouts exist in that 1 MHz segment. To activate this mode, press FUNC while in the Signal Stalker II mode. If a 1 MHz segment contains 5 or more lockouts it will be skipped entirely while Signal Stalker II is sweeping. Use FUNC L/OUT to review or clear locked Signal Stalker II frequencies. To clear a locked out frequency, select that frequency, then press CLEAR.
Beyond the Basics locking out channels To lock out a channel while scanning, press L/OUT when the scanner stops on the channel. To lock out a channel manually, select the channel then press L/OUT. L/O appears on the display. NOTE You can still manually select locked out channels. To remove the lockout from a channel, manually select the channel and press L/OUT. L/O disappears. reviewing locked out channels To review all locked out channels, press MAN.
Beyond the Basics reviewing locked out frequencies To review the frequencies within a search bank that you locked out: 1. Press one touch search button to review the locked out frequencies. 2. To review the F/P, AIR, or HAM bank, press FUNC then L/OUT. The locked out frequency and L–r appear. Press or to review the list. If the search bank has no locked out frequencies, L–r EMPty appears. Press FUNC then L/OUT again to cancel reviewing locked out frequencies.
Beyond the Basics 3. Press FUNC and then 6. L–O Fr–CL appears. Press ENT to clear all locked out frequencies. L–r EMPty appears. Press CLEAR to cancel the operation. priority In addition to the 300 programmable memory channels, the scanner has one priority channel. With the priority feature, you can scan through programmed channels and still not miss an important or interesting transmission on a specific channel.
Beyond the Basics programming the priority channel directly 1. Press PROG. 2. Press PRI. 3. Enter the frequency you want to enter into the priority channel and then press ENT. programming a weather channel as the priority channel 1. Press WX. 2. Select the weather channel you want to program as the priority channel. 3. Press FUNC then PRI. PCH flashes. 4. Press ENT to store the frequency and the display blinks two times. If you want to cancel the operation, press CLEAR.
Beyond the Basics using the attenuator To reduce interference or noise caused by strong signals, you can reduce the scanner’s sensitivity to these signals. There are two attenuator modes in your scanner. One is normal attenuator mode, in which you set the attenuator for each channel or each band/ group in the search and tune mode. The other is global mode in which you set the attenuator only once. This setting is applied all the time in every mode.
Beyond the Basics 1. If the scanner is on, turn OFF/VOL counterclockwise until it clicks to turn the scanner off. 2. Turn OFF/VOL VOL clockwise to turn the scanner on. WELCOME appears. 3. While WELCOME appears, press 1 to turn on the key tone or 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.
Beyond the Basics caring for your scanner 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. replacing the fuse First, turn off the scanner and your vehicle’s ignition.
Beyond the Basics noise on that frequency. If the interference is not severe, you might be able to turn SQ clockwise to omit the birdie. To find the birdies in your scanner, begin by disconnecting the antenna and moving it away from the scanner. Make sure that no other nearby radio or TV sets are turned on near the scanner. Use the search function and scan every frequency range from its lowest frequency to the highest.
Beyond the Basics initializing your scanner Initializing your scanner clears all information stored in your scanner’s memory. Initialize your scanner only when you are sure it is not working properly. 1. Turn off the scanner, then turn it on again. WELCOME appears. 2. Press 0 while WELCOME appears. 3. Press 1. InItIAL appears on the display. 4. Press ENT. WAIt appears for about 2 seconds. NOTE CAUTION: Do not turn off the scanner until the initialization is complete.
Beyond the Basics specifications Frequency Coverage 28—54 MHz .................................................... (in 5 kHz steps) 108—136.99166 MHz ................................ (in 8.33 kHz steps) 137—174 MHz .................. (in 5, 6.25, 7.5, or 12.5 kHz steps) 406—512 MHz ........................................... (in 6.25 kHz steps) 806—823.9875 MHz .................................. (in 6.25 kHz steps) 849—868.9875 MHz .................................. (in 6.25 kHz steps) 894—960 MHz .........
Beyond the Basics Audio Output Power (10% THD) ......................................1.5 W Built-in Speaker ............................................. 3 Inches (77 mm) (8-ohm, Dynamic Type) Power Requirement ..........................................................13.8 V Current Drain (Squelched) ...................................... 60 mA (AC) Physical Dimensions (HWD) ........ 2 1/4 x 7 1/4 x 5 5/16 Inches (55 x 185 x 135 mm) Weight (without cabinet and accessories) ....... 27.7 oz.
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 Part 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 radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Beyond the Basics glossary Frequency: the receiving signal location (expressed in MHz). To find active frequencies, you can use frequency guides available from your local RadioShack store, frequency listings posted on the Internet, or the built-in search/stalker function. Channels: programmable memory locations for the frequencies you want to monitor. Each time the scanner finds an active frequency, it stops and monitors the radio traffic on that channel until the transmission ends, then resumes scanning.
Beyond the Basics frequently asked questions The scanner is not working at all. What’s wrong? The AC or DC adapter or DC cable might not be connected. Be sure the adapter/cable’s barrel plug is fully inserted into the PWR DC 13.8V jack. The center tip of the adapter/ cable’s barrel plug must be set to positive. The scanner does not receive any stations or reception is poor. What’s wrong? The scanner might need to reset or initialize.
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limited one-year warranty 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. RadioShack Customer Relations 300 RadioShack Circle, Fort Worth, TX 76102 04/04 GE-05D-1450 Printed in Hong Kong 20-427 05A05 ©2005.
