Scanner Cloning; Searching; Seek Search; Search Banks - Radio Shack 20-163 User Manual

Setup

Scanner Cloning

You can transfer the programmed data to and from another PRO-
163 or PRO-164 scanner using a connecting cable which has 1/8-
inch (3.5mm) stereo (TRS) phone plugs on both ends (not supplied).
You can also upload or download programmed data to or from
a PC using a USB cable available through your local RadioShack
store. The application software is available online at www.starrsoft.
com and www.scancat.com, or use a search engine to find "scanner
programming software."
To clone the scanner data:
1. Turn on both scanners.
2. Connect the connecting cable to each scanner's PC/IF jack.
** CLONE MODE **
appears.
3. Press . "Confirm to send data?"
4. Press 1 to send the data to the other unit or press any other key
to cancel.
5. To exit the clone mode, remove the cable.
Note: "CLONE MODE Incorrect Model"
connect a scanner other than a PRO-163 or PRO-164.
appears.
appears if you
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Searching

You can search for transmissions using the preprogrammed search
bank, which is divided into eight search bands.

Seek Search

When Seek Search is active, the scanner stops on active frequencies
for five seconds and then resumes searching automatically.
To activate Seek Search:
1. Press FUNC then 7. "Seek Search ON"
appears on the display.
2. To turn off Seek Search, press FUNC then 7 again.
Search OFF" appears briefly.

Search Banks

To search preprogrammed search banks:
1. Press SRCH repeatedly to select a bank.
Bank Band
SR0 Marine
SR1 CB
SR2 FRS/GMRS/MURS
SR3 Public Safety
SR4 Aircraft
SR5 Amateur Bands
SR6 Railroad
SR7 Limit search (User changeable)
Searching
appears briefly and
"Seek
Freq. Chart
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