The Whistler Group SC03 DIGITAL TRUNKING HANDHELD RADIO SCANNER User Manual 3

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72Weather Scanning73Note: When a SAME location/event code storage location is set for Entry ON and Lockout ON, the radio will process the SAME location/event code that is stored there, and will lock out the speciﬁed event code. A SAME location/event code storage location set for Entry: OFF and Lockout: ON will not be processed, because Entry is set to OFF. In case of a conﬂict (i.e., two identical codes and events are entered, and one is locked out), the locked out entry will take precedence.To reset SAME code to the default setting:1. Press WX.2. Press SAME softkey.3. Press p or q to select SAME code location.4. Press SEL.5. Press q to select code, then press Dflt softkey.6. Press Save softkey to save the code.7. Press Save softkey again to save changes.Activating SAME Standby ModeAfter you have entered your desired SAME codes, you can activate the SAME Standby Mode to begin standby operation. The radio will remain silent until a SAME transmission is received with a code that matches one that you have stored. When a matching SAME message is received, your radio will sound a siren alarm, then will play the audio message that follows the Warning Alert Tone (WAT).To activate SAME standby mode:1. Press WX.

7273Weather Scanning2. Press p or q to ﬁnd the best weather radio transmitter for your location, then press the stby softkey. The softkey will change to STBY to indicate that SAME Standby Mode is active, and the scanner will alert when a matching SAME message is received.3. Press the STBY softkey again to exit SAME Standby Mode, or press MAN, SCAN, or PGM.When your local NWS ofﬁce activates a SAME warning that matches a FIPS code stored in your scanner, you will ﬁrst hear a siren alarm and see the LED ﬂash to alert you to the incoming alarm. The LED ﬂashes RED for warnings, YELLOW for watches, and BLUE for tests and administrative messages.The scanner sounds the siren until the NWS transmission of the 1050 Hz Warning Alert Tone (WAT) begins. Once the WAT begins, the scanner’s speaker will unmute, and you will hear the WAT play as an alert that the voice portion of the SAME warning is about to begin. You will then hear the voice portion of the SAME warning.Your scanner will resume SAME Standby operation 90 seconds after the SAME warning starts. You may reset standby mode by pressing the STBY softkey twice at any time.

74Scanner Memory75V-Scanner StorageYour PRO-651 features two types of memory storage: • Main memory is used to store programmingthat is used for everyday monitoring andscanning.• Virtual Scanner (V-Scanner) memory is used tostore complete copies of your scanner’s mainmemory for later recall. V-Scanner includesobjects, global settings, and dedicated searchconﬁgurations. Your scanner has 21 V-Scannerstorage locations, each capable of storing acopy of your scanner’s main memory, includingall of your object and global settings.You can custom-tailor a main memory conﬁguration to suit your needs for the type of scanning you do in different situations, then store that conﬁguration for later use. If you travel frequently, you may want to create V-Scanners for the areas where you travel.V-Scanners are also useful for backing up your conﬁgurations. Once you have main memory conﬁgured the way you like it, you can save it to a V-Scanner where it will remain untouched until you delete, overwrite or recall it. Then, if you happen to make a mistake while using your main memory that you cannot ﬁx, you can recall the backup data and start again.Your PRO-651 Scanner comes preprogrammed with the frequencies, talkgroups, and configuration data for approximately 350 trunked radio systems in the United States. The preprogrammed data is stored in V-Scanner folder storage locations (01-20). The scanner’s working memory and V-Scanner folder “00” are not preprogrammed with any data. See the included “V-Scanner Preprogrammed Data” booklet for more information.

7475Scanner MemoryUsing V-ScannersYou can save active scanner conﬁgurations (called “working” or “main” memory) to a V-Scanner storage folder for later use. Then recall the stored scanner conﬁgurations from a V-Scanner storage folder to main memory when you want to use them. When you recall a conﬁguration from a V-Scanner storage folder and use it in main memory, any changes you make while using the conﬁguration will not automatically be transferred to the conﬁguration data stored in the V-Scanner storage folder. You must save your changes back to that folder location if you want to preserve them for later use. When you load a new conﬁguration into main memory, the contents of main memory are overwritten and lost, unless you save your main memory to a V-Scanner storage folder ﬁrst. Once the conﬁguration data in main memory has been overwritten, it cannot be recovered—there is no “Undo” function.Saving Main Memory to a V-Scanner Folder1. Press FUNC, then PGM to enter V-Scanner mode.2. Press the Stor softkey. 3. Press p or q to scroll to the desired V-Scanner folder, then press the Stor softkey.4. If the selected V-Scanner folder already contains data, you will be asked if you wish to overwrite the existing data with new data from your current version of main memory. Press the YES softkey to proceed, or the NO softkey to cancel.

76Scanner Memory775. The scanner will prompt you to enter a name for the stored V-Scanner. Use the standard text entry method to type the name you wish to use, then press the OK softkey. 6. The scanner will write the contents of main memory to the V-Scanner folder. This will take approximately four seconds to complete.Loading a V-Scanner Folder to Main Memory1. Press FUNC, then PGM to enter V-Scanner mode.2. Press the Load softkey. 3. Press p or q to scroll to the desired V-Scanner folder, then press the Load softkey. 4. The scanner will ask you to conﬁrm that you wish to overwrite the current contents of main memory. Press the YES softkey to proceed, or the NO softkey to abort. The data transfer takes approximately 4 seconds to complete.Erasing V-Scanner Folders1. Press FUNC, then PGM to enter V-Scanner mode.2. Press the Eras softkey. 3. Press p or q to scroll to the desired V-Scanner folder, then press the Eras softkey. 4. Press the YES softkey to delete current contents, or press the NO softkey to abort.

7677Scanner MemoryCloning You can transfer the programmed data to and from another PRO-651 (or PRO-652) scanner using a connecting cable which has 1/8 -inch stereo phone plugs on both ends (not supplied).To clone the scanner data:1. Turn on both scanners.2. Connect the connecting cable to eachscanner’s PC/IF jack.3. Press PGM, then the GLOB softkey to enterthe Global Settings menu.4. On the SOURCE radio, scroll to Clone Send:then press SEL when you are ready to senddata from your SOURCE radio to the TARGETradio.Both working memory and global settings aretransferred.Note: The contents of working memory on the TARGET radio will be overwritten immediately when SEL is pressed on the SOURCE radio.Memory ReportTo display the memory usage report:1. Press PGM.2. Press GLOB softkey to access the Globalmenu.3. Press p or q to scroll to Memory Info:.4. Press SEL to view the memory usage report.5. Press p or q to scroll the display.

78Advanced Settings79Advanced SettingsPriority ScanPriority Scan operation is available for CONV and TGRP objects. When Priority Scan is active, increased priority is given to objects that have their Priority mode set to ON.Turning Object Priority On or OffWhen the scanner stops on the object while active, press PRI to select Object Priority on or off. orBrowse to an object in Manual Mode or Program Mode. Press PRI to select Object Priority on or off. or1. Browse to an object in Program Mode. 2. Press EDIT, then CURR softkeys. 3. Press q to scroll to Priority. 4. Press t or u to select Priority On or Off.The plD indicator in the object display will show lower case “p” for Object Priority Off, and upper case “P” for Object Priority On.Turning Priority Scan Mode On or Off1. While the radio is scanning, press FUNC.2. Press PRI to toggle Priority Scan On or Off. Priority Scan status is shown in the main Scanning status display. PRI indicates that Priority Scan mode is on, and pri indicates that Priority Scan mode is off.

7879Advanced SettingsCONV Priority ScanWhen Object Priority is set to Yes for one or more CONV objects, the scanner will sample the CONV objects for activity periodically while scanning and monitoring other objects. This sampling will cause a brief muting of received audio when it occurs while another object is active. The more CONV objects that are set for Priority, the longer this audio muting will be, since it takes a certain amount of time to sample each Priority CONV object for activity.TGRP Priority ScanWhen Object Priority is set to Yes for one or more TGRP objects, the scanner will give those TGRPs priority over other TGRPs while checking a particular trunking system for activity. TGRPs conﬁgured for Priority are checked for activity before any other TGRPs are checked, and during the reply delay time after non-priority TGRP calls.Additionally, your PRO-651 decodes the subaudible priority data that is present on analog Motorola talkgroup calls (3600 baud control channel systems only), and will switch to a priority talkgroup when the data for that talkgroup is found in the subaudible priority data.Hit CountersThe Hit Counter feature that keeps track of how many transmissions are received for each object type. The Hit Counter for an object is incremented each time a transmission is received on an object, making it possible for you to determine the objects that are the least and most active. By default, the Hit Counter feature is turned off.

80Advanced Settings81To turn the Hit Counter on:1. Press PGM. 2. Press GLOB softkey.3. Press q to scroll to Hit Counts. 4. Press t or u to select Yes or No. 5. When ﬁnished, press the SAVE softkey to save your changes to the radio’s conﬁguration memory.To view Hit Counts:1. Press PGM.2. Press p, q, t or u to navigate to the desired object, if necessary. 3. Press EDIT softkey, then CURR softkey.4. Scroll to Hit Count in the object menu to view the hit counter.To reset for a single object:1. Press the Dflt softkey while the Hit Count item is selected in the object’s menu.To clear all hit counters:1. Press the PGM to enter Program Mode.2. Press GLOB softkey. 3. Press q to scroll to Clear Hits.4. Press SEL. 5. Press the SAVE softkey to save your changes and exit the Global settings menu.

8081Advanced SettingsAudible Alarms and the Alert LEDYour PRO-651 features an Alert LED with audible alarm capability that allows you to set different visual and audible notifications for the different types of objects you create. The menus for each type of object include various settings for LED, Backlight and Alarm. You can use these settings to design custom visual and/or audible alarms that are triggered when activity is detected on the speciﬁed Scannable Object.Notes: • The Alert LED utilizes a special tri-color LightEmitting Diode module that mixes lightfrom red, green and blue LED elements toproduce thousands of different colors. Eightpre-deﬁned color settings are availablefor use in object menus. LED COLOR: 0 isnormally used for “all colors off” or no AlertLED display.•Slight variations to LED colors are a normal part of the manufacturing process. You may notice these variations when using the White LED color setting (LED COLOR: 7), or when comparing one PRO-651 to another. You can compensate for these slight variations by ﬁne-tuning the Red/Green/Blue (RGB) LED settings for each color. See the COLOR settings in the GLOB menu in “Appendix B: Detailed Menu Reference: GLOB Menu” on page 102.

82Advanced Settings83To set the Audible Alarm and Alert LED:In any object menu:1. Press q to scroll to any of the following settings. • LED Mode: Solid or Flash controls whether the LED remains on solid or ﬂashes when the object is active.• LED Color: 0-7 sets the color of the LED. By default, color 0 is used for LED off. You can change the preprogrammed LED colors in the Global Settings menu.• Latch LED: Keeps the LED on after activity on the object is ﬁnished. This is useful when you need to know if an object was active while you were away from the scanner.• Backlight: Off, On, Flash controls whether the backlight remains off, comes on solid or ﬂashes when the object is active.• Alarm: None, Chirp, Hi-Lo, Alert, Ring, 2-Chirp, Fast Hi-Lo, DTMF # are used to set audible alarms that play each time activity is found on the object.2. Press t or u to select the desired option.3. When ﬁnished, press SAVE softkey to save your changes to the radio’s conﬁguration memory.Multi-Site Mode On Networked SystemsSome Motorola and P25 systems include a large number of sites that are networked together to provide radio coverage to a large geographical area. These types of trunked radio systems are more commonly used for large statewide

8283Advanced Settingssystems, and for some systems that are used in large, rural counties.As a system user moves around, or “roams,” in the coverage area of the network, their radio will automatically ﬁnd and use the nearest tower site. Each tower site includes a number of channels. One of these channels is used for control channel data, and the remaining channels are used for voice trafﬁc. As a user moves away from the coverage of one site, the radio will search other control channel frequencies for a better site to use.Multi-site can be enabled by editing the trunking system (TSYS) parameters for a Motorola or P25 system. Multi-site can be set to Off, Stat (Stationary) or Roam. By default, Multi-site is set to Off.The ROAM setting is ideal for those times when you are driving around in the service area of a networked trunked radio system, as it allows the radio to ﬁnd and use the best tower sites as you move in and out of the coverage footprints of different sites. The STAT (stationary) setting is ideal for those times when you are not moving and are within range of more than one tower site, as it will allow you to monitor trafﬁc from any tower that you are within range of.To activate Multi-site mode on a Motorola or P25 networked system:1. Press PGM to enter Program Mode.2. Press p, q, t or u to navigate to a talkgroup on the networked multi-site system. 3. Press EDIT softkey, then CURR softkey.

84Advanced Settings854. Press p, q to scroll to the TSYS item and press the SEL key to edit the TSYS parameters.5. Press t or u to scroll to Multi-Site. 6. Press t or u to select Off, Stat or Roam. Off: the scanner will ﬁnd the ﬁrst usable control channel in the control channel list and use it until it is no longer usable. Stat (Stationary): the scanner will track the system using any control channel in the list that is usable. Roam: the scanner will attempt to locate and use the best possible control channel and ignore others, until the control channel is no longer usable, then it will locate a new “best control channel” to use. The scanner will always attempt to lock on to control channels where the decoding quality is greater than the Threshold Hi setting, and will search for new control channels when the decoding quality of a control channel drops below Threshold Lo setting. If no new control channels are available that meet the Threshold Hi criteria, the scanner will seek the best control channel to use, and continue checking periodically for a new control channel that meets the Threshold Hi criteria. 7. Press SAVE softkey to save your changes to the TSYS parameters. 8. Press SAVE softkey again to use the scanner.You should experiment with the different Multi-site modes and the threshold settings to ﬁnd a combination that works best for your location.

8485Advanced SettingsNotes:• Multi-site functionality is not available in EDACS or LTR trunking.• Threshold settings are only available when Multi-Site Roam is selected.• It may be necessary to change the values used for Threshold Hi and Threshold Low in the TSYS object to optimize Multi-site Roam performance.LTR Home Repeater AutoMoveLTR Home Repeater AutoMove (AutoMove HRs) takes the guesswork out of programming LTR trunking systems when the home repeater order is not known. By default, AutoMove HRs is turned off and is controlled in the individual TSYS objects. When AutoMove HRs is turned on, you may enter the LTR system frequencies in any order. Your scanner will automatically move the frequencies to the proper home repeater slots as transmissions are received on the system.To enable LTR Home Repeater AutoMove:1. Access the menu for the desired TSYS.2. Press q to scroll to AutoMove HRs. 3. Press t or u to toggle on or off for the selected LTR TSYS.4. Press Save softkey to save your changes.

86Additional Information87Power-On Conﬁguration Key SequencesPower-on keypress sequences are used as shortcuts to conﬁguration items, like attenuator settings, backlight settings and memory information. Power-on key sequences are also used to place your scanner into ﬁrmware upgrade mode for CPU and DSP ﬁrmware upgrades.The following table lists the power-on key sequences available in the PRO-651. Unless otherwise specified, each sequence is invoked by pressing and releasing each key in sequence, one at a time. The first key must be pressed while the Welcome/Owner screen is being displayed:Key SequenceFunction1 Shortcut to PGM>GLOB>Sound Mode2 Shortcut to PGM>GLOB>Key Beeps3 Displays Boot, CPU and DSP versionsLIGHT Shortcut to PGM>GLOB>Light ModeATT Shortcut to PGM>GLOB>Atten Mode0, 0 Shortcut to PGM>GLOB>Memory Info0, 1 Destructive, clears working memory and resets all Global settings to factory defaults. Does not affect V-Scanners.0, 2 Destructive, resets all Global settings to factory defaults. Does not affect working memory or V-Scanners.0, 5 Destructive, executes EEPROM memory test, then clears working memory and resets all Global settings to factory defaults. Does not affect V-Scanners.0, CL Erases DSP APP Upgrade code, restores factory DSP version0, PGM Places radio in DSP APP ﬁrmware upgrade modeHold PGM while powering on radioPlaces radio in CPU ﬁrmware upgrade mode

8687Additional InformationPower-On PasswordSetting a power-on password can prevent anyone other than you from using this scanner.To set the power-on password1. Press PGM to enter Program Mode.2. Press GLOB softkey.3. Scroll to Set password, then press SEL key.4. The conﬁrmation menu for the power-on password setting appears. Press YES softkey. 5. Enter the four-character (four-digit) password. You can enter the characters using alphanumeric text entry method. When you have ﬁnished entering characters, press OK softkey to save the entry.Note: You can cancel the entry by pressing Cancl softkey.To operate your scanner with power-on password:1. Turn VOLUME clockwise to turn power on.2. After the Welcome message is displayed, the scanner prompts you to enter the password.3. Enter your password.4. If you entered the correct password, you will be able to operate your scanner. If you have entered the wrong password, the scanner will generate error beep. Try entering your password again.To disable the power-on password1. Press PGM to enter Program Mode.2. Press GLOB softkey.

88Additional Information893. Scroll to Set password, then press SEL key.4. The conﬁrmation menu for the power-on password setting appears. Press NO softkey. 5. Enter 0000 in the password setting menu and press OK softkey.Note: In the initial password setting menu characters “0000” are always displayed. Enter 0000 while these characters “0000” are displayed.If you forget the password:If you forget your password, you must initialize the scanner to be able to operate it. This operation will result in the clearing of your programmed data and the loss of any custom changes you have made to the radio’s global parameters. See “Initializing the Scanner to Factory Defaults” on page 98. Birdie FrequenciesEvery scanner has birdie frequencies. Birdies are signals created inside the scanner’s receiver, which may interfere with transmissions on the same frequencies. If you program one of these frequencies, you hear only noise on that frequency. If the interference is not severe, you might be able to turn Squelch clockwise to omit the birdie. To ﬁnd the birdies in your scanner, disconnect 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 Tune function and scan every frequency range from its lowest frequency to the highest. Occasionally, the searching will stop as if it had found a signal, often without any sound. This is a birdie. Make a list of all the birdies in your scanner for future reference.

8889Additional InformationFCC NoticeThis 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.However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.Scanning LegallyYour scanner covers frequencies used by many different groups including police and ﬁre departments, ambulance services, government agencies, private companies, amateur radio

90Additional Information91services, 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. These include:• Telephone conversations (cellular, cordless, or other private means of telephone signal transmission)• Pager transmissions• Any scrambled or encrypted transmissions According to the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA), as amended, you are subject to ﬁnes and possible imprisonment for intentionally listening to, using, or divulging the contents of such a transmission unless you have the consent of a party to the communication (unless such activity is otherwise illegal).This scanner is designed to prevent reception of illegal transmissions, in compliance with the law which requires that scanners be manufactured in such a way as to not be easily modiﬁable to pick up those transmissions. Do not open your scanner’s case to make any modiﬁcations that could allow it to pick up transmissions that are not legal to listen to. Doing so could subject you to legal penalties. In some areas, mobile use of this scanner is unlawful or requires a permit. Check the laws in your area. We encourage responsible, legal scanner use.CareYour scanner is not waterproof. Do not expose it to rain, moisture, or extreme high humidity. If the scanner gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Use

9091Additional Informationand 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.Service and RepairIf your scanner is not performing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance. To locate your nearest RadioShack, use the store locator feature on RadioShack’s website (www.radioshack.com), or call 1-800-The Shack (800-843-7422) and follow the menu options. Modifying or tampering with the scanner’s internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it.Speciﬁcations Frequency Coverage25.000-26.960 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 ...................(in 5 kHz steps/FM)138.000-143.9875 MHz ............(in 12.5 kHz steps/FM)144.000-147.995 MHz ...................(in 5 kHz steps/FM)148.000-150.7875 MHz ............(in 12.5 kHz steps/FM)150.800-150.845 MHz ...................(in 5 kHz steps/FM)150.8525-154.4975 MHz ............(in 7.5 kHz steps/FM)154.515-154.640 MHz ...................(in 5 kHz steps/FM)154.6500-156.0450 MHz ............(in 7.5 kHz steps/FM)156.0500 MHz ........................................................(FM)156.0525 - 156.1725 MHz ..........(in 7.5 kHz steps/FM)

92Additional Information93156.1750 MHz ........................................................(FM)156.1800 - 156.2475 MHz ..........(in 7.5 kHz steps/FM)156.2500 - 156.2550 MHz .............(in 5 kHz steps/FM)156.275-157.450 MHz .................(in 25 kHz steps/FM)157.4700-160.8225 MHz ............(in 7.5 kHz steps/FM)160.8250 MHz ........................................................(FM)160.8300 - 161.5725 ...................(in 7.5 kHz steps/FM)161.600-161.975 MHz ...................(in 5 kHz steps/FM)162.000-174.000 MHz ..............(in 12.5 kHz steps/FM)216.0025-219.9975 MHz ...............(in 5 kHz steps/FM)220.000-224.995 MHz ...................(in 5 kHz steps/FM)225.000-379.99375 MHz ......... (in 6.25 kHz steps/AM)380.000-419.9875 MHz ............(in 12.5 kHz steps/FM)420.000-450.000 MHz ...................(in 5 kHz steps/FM)450.00625-512.000 MHz ..........(in 6.25 kHz steps/FM)764.000-781.996875 MHz ......(in 3.125 kHz steps/FM)791.000 -796.996875 MHz .....(in 3.125 kHz steps/FM)806.000-823.9875 MHz ............(in 12.5 kHz steps/FM)849.000-868.9875 MHz ............(in 12.5 kHz steps/FM)894.000-939.9875 MHz ............(in 12.5 kHz steps/FM)940.000-960.000 MHz ..............(in 6.25 kHz steps/FM)1240.000-1300.000 MHz ..........(in 6.25 kHz steps/FM)*Excludes frequencies utilized by the Cellular Mobile Radiotelephone Service: 824-848.9875 MHz and 869-893.9875 MHzWorking Memory 1800 programmed objects using ﬂexible “Scannable Object” system. Program and scan conventional channels, trunking talkgroups, limit searches, service searches, and Signal Stalker II conﬁgurations as “Scannable Objects” that are created, edited, grouped and scanned using common user interface conventions.Virtual Scanners 21 Virtual Scanner (V-Scanner) folders, each capable of holding the entire contents of working memory, for a total storage capacity of over 37,800 objects.

9293Additional InformationSearches Seven preprogrammed dedicated service searches, one dedicated limit search. Any service or limit search can be programmed and scanned as an object alongside conventional channels and trunking talkgroups.Priority Talkgroup and conventional channel priority, selectable priority sample rate and priority sample during trunking talkgroup call.Conventional Receiver ModesAM, FM, NFM, CTCSS, DCS, P25 NACTrunking Receiver ModesMotorola Type I/II/III Analog and Digital, GE/Ericsson/MA-COM EDACS Narrowband and Wideband, EF Johnson LTRReceiver SystemTriple conversion PLL super-heterodyne1st IF .............................................................. 380.8 MHz (The 1st LO uses high side of receive frequency range for VHF and UHF Low/T, and low side of receive frequency range for >512 MHz)2nd IF .............................................................. 21.4 MHz The second LO uses low side of 1st IF)3rd IF ..................................................................455 kHz (The 3rd LO uses the low side of the 2nd IF)Frequency RangeVHF Low ..............................25.00000 - 54.00000 MHzVHF Aircraft ....................108.00000 - 136.99166 MHzVHF High .........................137.00000 - 174.00000 MHz ...........................................216.00250 - 224.9950 MHz .........................................225.00000 - 299.93750 MHzUHF Low/T ..................... 300.00000 - 512.00000 MHzUHF High ...................... 796.00000 - 960.00000 MHz* ......................................1240 .00000 - 1300.0000 MHz*Excludes frequencies utilized by the Cellular Mobile Radiotelephone Service

9495Additional InformationTroubleshootingProblem Cause SolutionScanner won’t power on.Scanner is not re-ceiving power.Recharge the re-chargeable batter-ies or replace the non-rechargeable batteries.The AC adapter or DC adapter is not connected.Be sure the adapter’s barrel plug is fully plugged into the DC 9V jack.is ﬂashing.Batteries are low. Recharge the re-chargeable batteries or replace the alka-line batteries.Poor or no reception.Batteries are weak or discharged completely.Check the batteries or make sure the AC adapter or DC adapter is connected properly.Weak signals from distant stations.Reposition radio for best reception.Attenuator in use on weak signals.Check performance with and without attenuator activated, use setting with best reception.Strong signal over-load from nearby transmitter.Check performance with and without attenuator activated, use setting with best reception.Loose or defective antenna.Inspect antenna and connectors and correct any problems found.Incorrect modulation mode selected.Ensure that proper modulation mode is selected for the type of system being monitored.

96Additional Information97Problem Cause SolutionThe keypad does not work.The keypad may be locked.Press FUNC KEY/LIGHT key to unlock.The scanner may need to be initialized.Follow steps in “Initializing the Scanner to Factory Defaults” below.The scanner does not receive digital transmission on digital frequencies or trunking systems.The digital channel or talkgroup is not using APCO-25 digital modulation.The scanner can only receive APCO-25 C4FM/CQPSK IMBE digital signals.The digital channel or talkgroup is encrypted.The scanner will not receive encrypted trafﬁc.The digital channel or talkgroup is being transmitted from a distant location.Reposition the scanner or use an outdoor antenna to improve reception.Scanner scans slowly or stops on noise or silence.SQUELCH control is not set properly.Set SQUELCH per “Turning on the Scanner and Setting Squelch” on page 23.Subaudible squelch mode not set for conventional objects.Set the correct subaudible squelch mode. See “Appendix B: Detailed Menu Reference: Conv Menu” on page 108.Error message appears when trying to upload or download from a computer.Your computer is using Windows XP and does not have the necessary USB cable driver.Download and install the ﬁle: “Windows XP Driver to resolve PC connection error” from your scanner’s Product Support page or the Software Down-load page on www.RadioShack.com.Then make your con-nection and try again. Be sure the correct COM port is selected in device manager.

9697Additional InformationReset Global Parameters to Factory DefaultsIf your scanner does not appear to be functioning properly, you can reset the global radio parameters to their factory state without losing any of your programmed data. Any custom changes you have made to the radio’s global parameters will be lost.Note: This procedure preserves the information you stored in the scanner’s working memory, while resetting all global radio parameters to factory defaults. V-Scanner memory is not affected by this operation.1. Turn off the scanner, then turn it on again. The scanner brieﬂy displays the DSP boot version, and then the Welcome/Owner screen is displayed.2. Press 0 while the scanner is displaying the Welcome/Owner screen. The scanner displays:System Tests:Select a Test...Exits if no keyis pressed3. Press 2. The scanner displays:Init GLOB dataTo factory stateENTER if APPROVECLEAR to EXIT

98Additional Information994. Press ENT. The scanner displays:GLOB EEPROM areaInitialized to defaults. Press any key.5. Press any key on the keypad to proceed. The scanner will reboot with ﬁle system and global parameters reset to factory defaults.Initializing the Scanner to Factory DefaultsIf initializing the global parameters to factory defaults does not resolve your problem, you may wish to initialize the entire scanner to factory defaults. This operation will result in the clearing of your programmed data and the loss of any custom changes you have made to the radio’s global parameters. Use this option as a last resort, and, if possible, save your working memory to a V-Scanner folder prior to performing this operation.Note: This procedure clears all information you stored in the scanner’s working memory, AND resets the global parameters to factory defaults. Initialize the scanner only when you are sure the scanner is not working properly. V-Scanner memory is not affected when the scanner is initialized.1. Turn off the scanner, then turn it on again. The scanner brieﬂy displays the DSP boot version, and then the Welcome/Owner screen is displayed.

9899Additional Information2. Press 0 while the scanner is displaying the Welcome/Owner screen. The scanner displays:System Tests:Select a Test...Exits if no keyis pressed3. Press 1. The scanner displays:Factory InitErase MemoryENTER if APPROVECLEAR to EXIT 4. Press ENT. The scanner displays:Initializing theFile SystemPlease Wait..... File SystemInitialized toDefaults.Press any key.5. Press any key on the keypad to proceed. The scanner displays:GLOB EEPROM areaInitialized to defaults. Press any key.6. Press any key on the keypad to proceed. The scanner will reboot with ﬁle system and global parameters reset to factory defaults.

100Search Bands101Appendix A: Search BandsAll Sub BandsGroup. Freq. (MHz) Band0 25-54 VHF Low1 108-137 VHF Aircraft2 137-174 VHF High3 216-300 220 MHz Commercial/ Amateur4 300-406 UHF Military Air5 406-470 UHF6 470-512 UHF-T7 764-797 700 MHz8 806-869 800 MHz9 894-1300 900 MHz Band, 23 cm AmateurPubSafety BandSearches commonly used public safety frequencies. Groups are as follows:Group Freq. (MHz) Band0 30.8-47.6 VHF Low1 151-173 VHF High2 453-468 UHF3 764-797 700 MHz4 851-869 800 MHz

100101Search BandsAircraft BandSearches civilian and military air frequencies.Group. Freq. (MHz) Band0 108-118 Navigation1 118-137 Civilian Voice2 138-150 Military Voice (excludes 2m Amateur)3 225-400 Military VoiceHam BandsSearches amateur radio frequencies. Group. Freq. (MHz) Band0 28.0-29.7 10m1 50-54 6m2 144-148 2m3 222-225 1.25cm4 420-450 70cm5 902-928 33cm6 1240-1300 23cm

102Menu Reference103Appendix B: Detailed Menu Reference• Context sensitive help is available for every menu parameter. Press FUNC SEL to view help for the selected parameter. Press SEL to exit help.• Each menu parameter includes a Dflt softkey, which restores the factory default setting for that parameter.GLOB MenuThe GLOB menu stores all of the radio-wide settings used by the scanner. The active parameter is always the middle parameter and is indicated by a ﬂashing colon (:). Notes: • Some GLOB parameter changes do not take effect until the GLOB menu is saved.• You can restore all GLOB settings to their defaults without affecting your programmed objects or V-Scanners. Power cycle the radio, then press 0, then 2 during the welcome message display. Press ENT to conﬁrm the GLOB parameter reset.• The Special Global menu (FUNC GLOB) includes parameter settings that may adversely affect the performance of your radio if not set properly. We recommend that users not change the settings found in the FUNC GLOB menu without speciﬁc instructions. Should you experience difﬁculties after changing any of these settings, you can restore them to factory defaults by pressing the Dflt softkey associated with each menu line, or follow the global reset procedure described above. See the product support page for this scanner on www.RadioShack.com for detailed information on the FUNC GLOB menu.

102103Menu ReferenceGLOB ParameterOptions DescriptionContrast 1-7 Sets LCD contrast. Use   keys on 5-way pushbutton pad.Owner SEL Enters sub menu to set Wel-come Message text display.Clone Send SEL Press SEL to send data using clone mode.Alert Mode Both, Tone, Light, OffControls the Alert LED and Audible Alarm behavior. Both allows the LED and Tone. Tone allows the audible alarm only. Light allows the LED only. Off deactivates the Alert LED and Audible Alarm feature.Sound Mode Key or StlthControls all radio beeps.Key Beeps On or Off Controls key beeps.Light Mode Norml, Key, Ignre, On, StlthControls the backlight opera-tion. Norml (Normal) uses the backlight key on the keypad. Key activates the backlight when any key is pressed. Ignre activates the backlight when a key is pressed, and that key’s normal function is ignored if the backlight is off when it is pressed. On causes the back-light to remain on all the time. Stlth (Stealth) disables the backlight.Light Area Both, LCD, KeybdControls what area is illuminated when the backlight is on. Both illuminates the LCD and the keypad. LCD illuminates the display only. Keybd (Keyboard) illuminates the keypad only.Light Secs 1-99 secondsControls the amount of time the backlight remains on for Normal, Key and Ignore light modes.

104Menu Reference105GLOB ParameterOptions DescriptionBattery Ni-MH, Alkaline or Ni-CdLoads low battery proﬁle for each different battery type.Lo Batt Alert 0-60 secondsControls critical battery audible alert. 0=off.Battery Info SEL Displays current battery voltage, DAC value and charge time remaining if battery is charging.Charge Time 0-99 Battery charge time in hours. 0=charger off. The battery char-ger is timer based and charges at a current rate of 150 mA. The charger is disabled when BAT-TERY is set to Alkaline. The de-fault charge time (99) will charge 9 hours for Ni-Cd batteries and 16 hours for Ni-MH batteries.Atten Mode Global or NormalThe attenuator reduces the amount of signal at the receiver input. This helps reduce inter-ference from strong nearby transmitters. Global attenua-tor mode applies attenuation radio-wide, regardless of individual object settings. In Normal attenuator mode, the attenuator follows the individual object attenuator setting.Global Atten On or Off When the Atten mode is set to Global, this controls whether the Global attenuator is on or off.Clear Hits SEL Press SEL to clear all hit counters.Hit Counts Yes or No Turns the hit counter feature on or off.

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