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Radio Shack PRO-651 Manual

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PRO-651
Digital Trunking
Handheld Radio Scanner
Thank you for purchasing your Digital Trunking
Handheld Radio Scanner from RadioShack.
What's Included
Scanner
Antenna
Belt Clip
Yellow (Rechargeable)
Battery Holder
Black (Non-rechargeable)
Battery Holder
V-Scanner
Preprogrammed Data
User's Guide
Quick Start Guide
Please read this user's guide before installing, setting
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  • Page 1 PRO-651 Digital Trunking Handheld Radio Scanner Thank you for purchasing your Digital Trunking Handheld Radio Scanner from RadioShack. What’s Included Scanner Antenna Belt Clip Yellow (Rechargeable) Battery Holder Black (Non-rechargeable) Battery Holder V-Scanner Preprogrammed Data User’s Guide Quick Start Guide Please read this user’s guide before installing, setting...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ontents Understanding your Scanner ...... 6 Understanding the Keypad ......6 Understanding the Display ......8 Understanding Object Oriented Scanning 9 Scanner Features ........13 Scanner Setup ........... 16 Connecting the Antenna ......16 Attaching the Belt Clip ......16 Powering Your Scanner ......
  • Page 3 Contents Trunking System (TSYS) Objects ... 33 Duplicate (DUPE) ........37 Scanning ............ 38 Basic Scanning Operation ......38 Wildcard Scanning ........38 Manual Mode ..........39 Organizing Objects ........41 Object Numbering ........41 Grouping Objects with Scan Lists .... 42 Changing Scan List Membership ..
  • Page 4 ontents Essential Parameters ......57 Signal Stalker II Object (STLK) ....59 Essential Parameters ......59 Dedicated Searches ........61 Dedicated LMIT Search ......61 Dedicated SRVC Search ......62 Dedicated Signal Stalker II ....... 64 Dedicated TUNE Search ......65 Tune LED ..........
  • Page 5 Contents Multi-Site Mode On Networked Systems ... 82 LTR Home Repeater AutoMove ....85 Additional Information ......86 Power-On Configuration Key Sequences ... 86 Power-On Password ........87 Birdie Frequencies ........88 FCC Notice ..........89 Scanning Legally ........89 Care .............

  • Page 6: Understanding Your Scanner

    Understanding your Scanner Understanding your Scanner Understanding the Keypad Softkeys F1 / F2 / F3 Activates the function shown in the LCD display above the softkey. Five Way Pushbutton Pad t p q u Navigates while browsing objects and menus. t u Navigates through Scan Lists.
  • Page 7 Understanding your Scanner FUNC (Function) Activates alternative key functions. KEY/LIGHT Activate backlight. FUNC + KEY/LIGHT locks keypad. MAN (Manual) Places scanner in Manual Mode for monitoring single objects. SCAN / Enters Scan Mode for scanning enabled objects. FUNC + SCAN activates Signal Stalker II. TUNE Direct tuning of any valid frequency.

  • Page 8: Understanding The Display

    Understanding your Scanner SQUELCH Adjust the squelch. VOLUME/OFF Turn the scanner on or off; adjust the volume. Headphones Understanding the Display The LCD provides important information about the status of the radio. The top row of icons provide status information. Beneath this row, there are 4 rows of 16 characters each that provide alphanumeric information such as frequencies and object names.

  • Page 9: Understanding Object Oriented Scanning

    Understanding your Scanner Understanding Object Oriented Scanning Your PRO-651 scanner utilizes an entirely new method of programming called Object Oriented Scanning. In Object Oriented Scanning, all r off; “Scannable Objects” are treated the same. Scannable Objects include talkgroups on trunked radio systems, conventional non-trunked frequencies, limit searches, service searches, and Signal Stalker II configurations.
  • Page 10 Understanding your Scanner 1. Memory organization is nothing more than a large list of Scannable Objects. 2. A Scannable Object is simply “something that can be scanned,” including conventional channels, trunking talkgroups, limit searches, service searches, and Signal Stalker II setups. 3.
  • Page 11 Understanding your Scanner objects are used to store the parameters for any radio channel that is not a part of a trunked system. For example, if you want to monitor specific VHF marine channels, they should be programmed as CONV objects. If you want to monitor your favorite amateur radio channel, it should be stored as a CONV object.
  • Page 12 Understanding your Scanner cannot be scanned by itself and is not considered a Scannable Object. It is a “configuration object” that can be used over and over again when adding talkgroups for a specified trunked radio system. LMIT – Limit Search or Search Range Object LMIT objects contain the parameters necessary for the radio to search a range of individual frequencies between a lower and upper limit...

  • Page 13: Scanner Features

    Understanding your Scanner Scanner Features Object Oriented User Interface is designed for ease of use, yet is powerful enough to satisfy the most sophisticated experts. Common data entry, browsing and control methods are used for non- trunked conventional channels, trunking talkgroups, search configurations and Signal Stalker II setups.
  • Page 14 LTR trunking systems when the home repeater order is not known. Enter the LTR system frequencies in any order, and the PRO-651 will automatically move the frequencies to the proper home repeater slots as transmissions are received on the system.
  • Page 15 P25 NAC Functionality – P25 Network Access Code (NAC) is used to provide selective squelch operation on conventional digital channels. Your PRO-651 will detect the NAC that is being used on a P25 conventional digital channel, and allow you to program NAC codes to block transmissions that do not have a matching NAC, including analog traffic on the same frequency.

  • Page 16: Scanner Setup

    Scanner Setup Connecting the Antenna Attach the supplied antenna to the scanner by aligning the slots around its base with the tabs on the scanner, and then slide into place. To connect an external antenna, follow the installation instructions supplied with the antenna.

  • Page 18: Setting Battery Type

    Scanner Setup Warning: Never install non-rechargeable batteries in the yellow rechargeable battery holder. Non-rechargeable batteries can get hot or explode if you try to recharge them. Setting Battery Type By default, your new scanner is configured to use standard alkaline batteries. Specifying the proper type of battery is necessary for proper operation of the low battery detection feature, and also enables the charge circuit if you are using...
  • Page 19 Scanner Setup Battery Current Charge Time Ni-MH 1600 mAh 16 hours Ni-Cd 600 mAh 6 hours Ni-Cd 850 mAh 8 hours Recharging Notes: • Do not overcharge batteries. Overcharging shortens battery life. • Using the scanner while charging will increase charge time.
  • Page 20 Scanner Setup • Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type. Do not mix old and new batteries, different types (alkaline or rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of different capacities. Doing so can damage the batteries, causing chemicals or lead leaks, fire, or explosions.

  • Page 22: Listening Safety

    Transferring Data To or From another Scanner or PC You can transfer the programmed data to and from another PRO-651 or PRO-65 scanner using a connecting cable which has 1/8-inch (3.5mm) stereo (TRS) phone plugs on both ends (not supplied). See “Cloning” on page 77.

  • Page 23: Turning On The Scanner And Setting Squelch

    Scanner Setup Turning on the Scanner and Setting Squelch 1. Turn the VOLUME and SQUELCH knobs clockwise to about their mid-point (12:00 o’clock) position. Note: Make sure the scanner’s antenna is connected before you turn it on. 2. Press TUNE. 3.

  • Page 24: Basic Settings

    Scanner Setup To set the attenuator mode in the Global Menu: 1. Press PGM for Program Mode. 2. Press GLOB softkey to access GLOB menu. 3. Press p or q to scroll to Atten Mode 4. Press t or u to select Global Normal 5.
  • Page 25 Scanner Setup • Some Global parameter changes do not take effect until the Global menu is saved. • Help is available for every menu parameter. Press FUNC SEL to view help for the selected parameter. Press SEL to exit help. •...

  • Page 26: Delay

    Scanner Setup Delay Sometimes, several seconds can pass between transmissions. To avoid missing a reply, a delay is automatically set for each channel. The scanner stops for 2 seconds after a transmission stops before it resumes scanning or searching. To turn the delay on or off: Press FUNC •/Delay when the scanner stops on a transmission.

  • Page 27: Turning Key And Backlight On Or Off

    Scanner Setup 4. Press u to select 5. Press softkey to save new setting. SAVE Turning Key and Backlight On or Off 1. Press PGM for Program Mode. 2. Press softkey to access Global menu. GLOB 3. Press p or q to scroll to Light Mode 4.

  • Page 28: Creating Scannable Objects

    Creating Scannable Objects Understanding Object Menus When you turn on your scanner for the first time, the scanner is in Program Mode for you to create your first object into memory. If you do not see this screen, press PGM. Press NEW to Create objects EDIT...
  • Page 29 Creating Scannable Objects Indicates cursor location in menu Menu name   CONV Channel Scan Lists: Active menu item Freq: 25.000000 Next menu item (Scroll down for more Save Exit Dflt menu items) Menu softkeys. Press F1, F2, and F3 to access. Object menu notes: •...

  • Page 30: Conventional Channel Objects

    Creating Scannable Objects • Pressing FUNC p or FUNC q will jump to the top or bottom of a menu, respectively. • As you scroll the object menu, you will see a line that states:  . EXPERT BELOW This line is found in the object menus and the Global Configuration menu.

  • Page 31: Creating A Conv Object

    Creating Scannable Objects to scan or monitor, and the Modulation (MODE) should be set to Auto (au), AM, FM, or NFM. Note: When MODE is set for Auto, the scanner will automatically select the default mode based on the frequency you enter. In most cases it will not be necessary to change MODE.

  • Page 32: Trunking Talkgroup Objects (Tgrp)

    Creating Scannable Objects To change the tag: 1. Press q until the cursor highlights Tag:. 2. Press SEL to edit the tag. 3. Enter the text using the text keys (up to 16 characters). • When you press a key, the associated letters appear on the screen.

  • Page 33: Essential Parameters

    Creating Scannable Objects on a trunked radio system. A TGRP object allows you to scan and monitor a talkgroup on a particular trunked radio system. Essential Parameters As a standalone object, a TRGP object is similar to a CONV object. However, for trunking to work, the trunking system (TSYS) and the talkgroup ID must be specified.
  • Page 34 Creating Scannable Objects Note: By default all new objects are mapped to Scan List 01. Refer to “Grouping Objects with Scan Lists” on page 42 for more information on Scan Lists. To create a new TSYS object. 1. Press PGM to put scanner in Program Mode. 2.
  • Page 35 Creating Scannable Objects 10. Press SEL. 11. At use the number keys and • to enter Ch01:, the first control channel frequency for the system. 12. Press q and repeat Step 11 to add any other control channels used by the system. 13.
  • Page 36 Creating Scannable Objects Refer to “Appendix B: Detailed Menu Reference: TSYS Menu” on page 113 for more parameters that can be customized for your system. Talkgroup Notes: • A talkgroup object may be configured in one of four different ways to monitor traffic on a trunked radio system.

  • Page 37: Duplicate (Dupe)

    Creating Scannable Objects have the option to save or lock out new talkgroups as they appear. • Wildcard objects are easier to find and change later if you include an abbreviated name for the system in the tag field. • TGRP objects are also used to receive Private/Individual Calls on trunking systems that support these call types.

  • Page 38: Scanning

    Scanning Basic Scanning Operation Before the scanner can begin to scan, you must have created scannable objects. Your scanner will scan any scannable objects that are members of enabled Scan Lists and are not locked out. 1. Press SCAN to start scanning. Flashing T indicates scanner is receiving control channel data from a trunked radio system...

  • Page 39: Manual Mode

    Scanning In order for the Wildcard TGRP to function properly, the radio needs to be in SCAN Mode. This is what enables the scanner to find the previously stored TGRP objects that need to be checked before declaring that the found talkgroup is new and should be scanned as a Wildcard “hit.”...
  • Page 40 Scanning The following screen appears when the scanner is stopped on a conventional channel while scanning. The following screen appears when the scanner is stopped on a talkgroup channel while scanning.

  • Page 41: Organizing Objects

    Organizing Objects Object Numbering er is ing. Your PRO-651 is different from other types of scanners in how it stores your Scannable Objects in memory. Instead of fixed channels and banks, objects are stored in the first available block of free memory and an Object ID is assigned.

  • Page 42: Grouping Objects With Scan Lists

    Organizing Objects Grouping Objects with Scan Lists By default, new objects are automatically assigned to Scan List 01. You can divide these objects into separate Scan Lists so that you can easily enable or disable groups of objects depending on what you want to scan. The number of objects that can be grouped in a Scan List is limited only by the scanner’s memory, and single objects can be members of multiple...

  • Page 43: Changing Scan List Membership

    Organizing Objects Lists. For example, if you assign a group of LMIT or SRVC searches to a single Scan List, you can easily activate or deactivate searching on those objects by enabling or disabling the associated Scan List. By application: You can group objects by their application.

  • Page 44: Existing Objects

    Organizing Objects Existing Objects 1. Press PGM to put scanner in Program Mode. 2. Press p, q, t or u to scroll to the object you want to change. 3. Press softkey. EDIT 4. Press softkey to edit the current object. CURR 5.

  • Page 45: Enabling Or Disabling Scan Lists

    Organizing Objects Enabling or Disabling Scan Lists While Scanning Scan List 1-10 Press the number keys that corresponds with the Scan List you want to select. For example, pressing 4 while scanning will toggle the state of Scan List 04 from enabled to disabled, or vice versa if the Scan List is already disabled.

  • Page 46: Ns (Not Scanned) Scan List

    Organizing Objects NS (Not Scanned) Scan List If you accidently store an object with no Scan List mappings, the object will be placed in a special “NS” Scan List. To access NS scan List: 1. Press PGM to enter Program Mode or press MAN to enter Manual Mode.

  • Page 47: Setting The Default Scan List

    Organizing Objects To activate FAV scan: Press FAV and the radio suspends scanning of all objects in the radio except for those that are in your Favorites list. To clear FAV scan list: 1. Press PGM to enter Program Mode. 2.

  • Page 48: Deleting Objects

    Organizing Objects 5. Press ENT or the softkey to store your Done new default Scan List value. 6. Press softkey to save your changes. SAVE Deleting Objects To delete an object: 1. Press PGM to enter Program Mode. 2. Press p, q, t or u to navigate to the object you wish to delete.

  • Page 49: Searching For Objects Using Find

    Organizing Objects WARNING: All TGRPs associated with the deleted TSYS will be lost. Searching for Objects using FIND The FIND feature allows you to search for locked out objects, or for objects containing a text string that you specify. FIND searches for your specified text in the following places: •...

  • Page 50: Filtering By Object Type

    Organizing Objects To find objects with a specified text string: 1. Press PGM to enter Program Mode. 2. Press softkey. EDIT 3. Press softkey. FIND 4. Press softkey. Text 5. Use the number keys to enter the text string you wish to search for. Or press the Qtxt softkey to use QuickText in your find text screen.

  • Page 51: Object Lockout

    Organizing Objects 3. Press t or u to scroll to display the filter softkeys. The filter softkeys are as follows: CONV TGRP TSYS SRCH STLK 4. Press the softkey that corresponds with that object type to filter. 5. Press p, q, t or u to browse filtered objects. Object Lockout When an object is locked out, traffic is not received on that object until it is unlocked, even if...

  • Page 52: Permanent Lockout

    Organizing Objects To unlock a temporary lockout object: In Manual Mode or Program Mode, press p, q, t or u to select an object. 2. Press L/OUT. HINT: You can also toggle lockout anytime you are viewing an object menu in Program Mode by pressing L/OUT.

  • Page 53: Search Lockout

    Organizing Objects 4. Press u and select to change the L/OUT button to be a permanent lockout instead of a temporary lockout. Search Lockout Search lockout works with certain search objects, including LMIT searches, some SRVC searches, and STLK objects. Frequency lockout is used to lock out undesired frequencies that are found during searches.
  • Page 54 Organizing Objects creates a new TGRP object in the radio’s memory, then locks that TRGP object out, so that the next time it appears on the system, the radio will ignore any traffic on that TGRP. To lockout an undesired wildcard hit: When the scanner stops on an undesired talkgroup, press the softkey.

  • Page 55: Object Searches

    Object Searches Object Searches A powerful feature of your PRO-651 is the ability to define different types of frequency searches and process them while scanning. Frequency searches are just another type of Scannable Object in the hierarchy of the radio’s memory organization, so they can be manipulated and scanned in the same manner as conventional channels and trunking talkgroups.
  • Page 56 Object Searches See “Appendix B: Detailed Menu Reference: LMIT Menu” on page 116 for detailed menu information. To create a new LMIT object: 1. Press PGM for Program Mode. 2. Press softkey. 3. Press softkey to view available Search SRCH types.

  • Page 57: Service Search Object (Srvc)

    Object Searches 3. Press PSE to hold on the active frequency. Press PSE again to resume. Note: It can take some time to process all of the frequencies in a LMIT search. You can experiment with different size frequency ranges to find a LMIT search setup that does not interfere excessively with scanning of other object types.
  • Page 58 Object Searches To create a new SRVC object 1. Press PGM for Program Mode. 2. Press softkey, then press softkey to SRCH view the available Search types. 3. Press the softkey. SRVC 4. Press q to scroll to the field. Srvc: 5.

  • Page 59: Signal Stalker Ii Object (Stlk)

    Object Searches Signal Stalker II Object (STLK) A Signal Stalker Object (STLK) stores the parameters necessary for the radio to rapidly sweep a range y to of frequencies for strong signals from nearby transmitters. A STLK object can be used for standalone operation—the radio just sweeps and stops when activity is detected, or for stalking that is performed while the radio is scanning.
  • Page 60 Object Searches If you want to include or exclude sub bands: 1. Scroll down to and press t or u bands: to scroll through the sub-bands. 2. Press SEL to select . An asterisk (*) indicates the sub band is enabled. 3.

  • Page 61: Dedicated Searches

    Dedicated Searches Dedicated Searches or u Your scanner provides fast access to dedicated frequency search modes that allow you to execute searches or run Signal Stalker II without having to go through the process of setting up and saving a search object. This is handy for those times where you need to run a search quickly.

  • Page 62: Dedicated Srvc Search

    Dedicated Searches 4. Press the softkey to change the receive MODE mode (AM, FM, NFM) from the default for the current frequency range (auto). 5. Press the softkey to add a found FrL/O frequency to the lockout list. 6. Press the softkey to create a new CONV STOR object using the found frequency.
  • Page 63 Dedicated Searches • Aircraft - Searches civilian and military air frequencies. Freq. (MHz) Band 108-118 Navigation 118-137 Civilian Voice 138-150 Military Voice (excludes 2m Amateur) 225-400 Military Voice • Ham - Searches amateur radio frequencies. Freq. (MHz) Band 28.0-29.7 10m Band 50-54 6m Band 144-148...

  • Page 64: Dedicated Signal Stalker Ii

    Dedicated Searches Dedicated Signal Stalker II Dedicated STLK mode lets you access and run Signal Stalker II easily and quickly. In Manual, Program or Scan mode, press FUNC SCAN to access the Signal Stalker II dedicated mode. Note: When a signal is being received, the Band softkey (F1) changes to .

  • Page 65: Dedicated Tune Search

    Dedicated Searches Public Safety sub bands: Freq. (MHz) Band 30.8 - 47.6 VHF Low Band 151-173 VHF High Band 453-468 UHF Band 764-797 700 MHz Band 806-869 800 MHz Band Dedicated TUNE Search Your scanner’s dedicated TUNE mode provides you with the ability to quickly enter any frequency and monitor that frequency for transmissions, or search up or down from that frequency for activity.
  • Page 66 Dedicated Searches 2. Press PSE to begin searching from the current frequency. 3. Press p or q to change the search direction. or Press softkey to add a found FrL/O frequency to the lockout list. or Press the softkey to change the receive MODE mode (AM, FM, NFM) from the default for the current frequency range (au).

  • Page 67: Tune Led

    Dedicated Searches Trunked Mode Analysis Display Motorola 3600 qq% SID:ssss Stt baud control qq = decoding quality of the control channel channel data, SID = System ID, and S = Site Number P25 9600 BPS qq% Nnnn W:wwwww Sys:sss Rrr Stt control channel qq = decoding quality of the control channel data, N = NAC, W = WACN, SYS =...

  • Page 68: Weather Scanning

    Weather Scanning Weather Scanning Note: The weather alert feature is an extremely sensitive, high quality receiver of weather frequencies. However, the included flex antenna is optimized for general purpose scanning. If you use this scanner as your only means for receiving weather alerts, please check to be sure you are receiving a clear signal on the flex antenna or switch to an external antenna that gives you clear...

  • Page 69: Weather Priority Mode

    Weather Scanning Weather Priority Mode Weather Priority mode samples the specified weather frequency periodically while scanning to see if the All Hazards 1050 Hz Warning Alert Tone (WAT) is present. If the WAT is present, the scanner will sound an alarm and tune to the specified weather frequency to monitor the nature of the alert.
  • Page 70 Weather Scanning FIPS codes are formatted as follows: Subdivisions State Code County Code 01-50 (0=entire area) (00=all states) (000=all counties) Example: 048439 (0=All; 48=Texas; 439=Tarrant County) In addition to the code for your location, you may wish to enter additional codes for surrounding areas and any other areas of interest so that you can receive advance warning of adverse or dangerous weather that may be headed in your...
  • Page 71 Weather Scanning Note: The PRO-651 supports entry of Extended SAME codes, which can include numbers and letters. The text entry mode is used to enter both numerical SAME codes and extended SAME codes. To enter a numerical SAME code, simply precede each number in the SAME code with “1.”...

  • Page 72: Activating Same Standby Mode

    Weather Scanning Note: When a SAME location/event code storage location is set for Entry ON 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 will not be processed, because...
  • Page 73 Weather Scanning 2. Press p or q to find the best weather radio transmitter for your location, then press the softkey. stby The softkey will change to to indicate STBY that SAME Standby Mode is active, and the scanner will alert when a matching SAME message is received.

  • Page 74: Scanner Memory

    Scanner Memory V-Scanner Storage Your PRO-651 features two types of memory storage: • Main memory is used to store programming that is used for everyday monitoring and scanning. • Virtual Scanner (V-Scanner) memory is used to store complete copies of your scanner’s main memory for later recall.

  • Page 75: Using V-Scanners

    Scanner Memory Using V-Scanners You 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...

  • Page 76: Loading A V-Scanner Folder To Main Memory

    Scanner Memory 5. 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 softkey. 6. The scanner will write the contents of main memory to the V-Scanner folder.

  • Page 77: Cloning

    Scanner Memory Cloning You can transfer the programmed data to and from another PRO-651 (or PRO-65 ) scanner using a connecting cable which has -inch stereo phone plugs on both ends (not supplied). To clone the scanner data: 1. Turn on both scanners.

  • Page 78: Advanced Settings

    Advanced Settings Advanced Settings Priority Scan Priority 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 Turning Object Priority On or Off When the scanner stops on the object while active, press PRI to select Object Priority on or off.

  • Page 79: Conv Priority Scan

    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...
  • Page 80 Advanced Settings To turn the Hit Counter on: 1. Press PGM. 2. Press softkey. GLOB 3. Press q to scroll to Hit Counts. Press t or u to select 5. When finished, press the softkey to save SAVE your changes to the radio’s configuration memory.

  • Page 81: Audible Alarms And The Alert Led

    Advanced Settings Audible Alarms and the Alert LED Your 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.

  • Page 82: Multi-Site Mode On Networked Systems

    Advanced Settings To set the Audible Alarm and Alert LED: In any object menu: 1. Press q to scroll to any of the following settings. • Solid or Flash controls whether LED Mode: the LED remains on solid or flashes when the object is active.
  • Page 83 Advanced Settings systems, 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.
  • Page 84 Advanced Settings 4. 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 Roam.

  • Page 85: Ltr Home Repeater Automove

    Advanced Settings Notes: • 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.

  • Page 86: Additional Information

    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.

  • Page 87: Power-On Password

    Additional Information Power-On Password Setting a power-on password can prevent anyone other than you from using this scanner. To set the power-on password 1. Press PGM to enter Program Mode. 2. Press softkey. GLOB 3. Scroll to then press SEL key. Set password, 4.

  • Page 88: Birdie Frequencies

    Additional Information 3. Scroll to then press SEL key. Set password, 4. The confirmation menu for the power-on password setting appears. Press softkey. 5. Enter 0000 in the password setting menu and press softkey. Note: In the initial password setting menu characters “0000”...

  • Page 89: Fcc Notice

    Additional Information FCC/IC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 90: Care

    Additional Information 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. These include: •...

  • Page 91: Service And Repair

    Additional Information 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. Service and Repair If your scanner is not performing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance.
  • Page 92 Additional Information 156.1750 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)
  • Page 93 Additional Information Searches 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.

  • Page 95: Troubleshooting

    Additional Information Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Scanner won’t Scanner is not re- Recharge the re- power on. ceiving power. chargeable batter- ies or replace the non-rechargeable batteries. The AC adapter or Be sure the adapter’s DC adapter is not barrel plug is fully connected.
  • Page 96 Additional Information Problem Cause Solution The keypad The keypad may Press FUNC KEY/ does not be locked. LIGHT key to unlock. work. The scanner Follow steps in may need to be “Initializing the initialized. Scanner to Factory Defaults” below. The scanner The digital channel The scanner can only does not...

  • Page 97: Reset Global Parameters To Factory Defaults

    Additional Information Reset Global Parameters to Factory Defaults If 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.

  • Page 98: Initializing The Scanner To Factory Defaults

    Additional Information 4. Press ENT. The scanner displays: GLOB EEPROM area Initialized 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 Defaults If initializing the global parameters to factory defaults does not resolve your problem, you...
  • Page 99 Additional Information 2. Press 0 while the scanner is displaying the Welcome/Owner screen. The scanner displays: System Tests: Select a Test... Exits if no key is pressed 3. Press 1. The scanner displays: Factory Init Erase Memory ENTER if APPROVE CLEAR to EXIT 4.

  • Page 100: Appendix A: Search Bands

    Search Bands Appendix A: Search Bands All Sub Bands Group. Freq. (MHz) Band 25-54 VHF Low 108-137 VHF Aircraft 137-174 VHF High 216-300 220 MHz Commercial/ Amateur 300-406 UHF Military Air 406-470 470-512 UHF-T 764-797 700 MHz 806-869 800 MHz 894-1300 900 MHz Band, 23 cm Amateur...

  • Page 101: Aircraft Band

    Search Bands Aircraft Band Searches civilian and military air frequencies. Group. Freq. (MHz) Band 108-118 Navigation 118-137 Civilian Voice 138-150 Military Voice (excludes 2m Amateur) 225-400 Military Voice Ham Bands Searches amateur radio frequencies. Group. Freq. (MHz) Band 28.0-29.7 50-54 144-148 222-225 1.25cm...

  • Page 102: Appendix B: Detailed Menu Reference

    Menu Reference Appendix 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.
  • Page 103 Menu Reference GLOB Options Description Parameter Contrast Sets LCD contrast. Use   keys on 5-way pushbutton pad. Owner Enters sub menu to set Wel- come Message text display. Clone Send Press SEL to send data using clone mode. Alert Mode Both, Controls the Alert LED and Tone,...
  • Page 104 Menu Reference GLOB Options Description Parameter Battery Ni-MH, Loads low battery profile for each different battery type. Alkaline or Ni-Cd Lo Batt Alert 0-60 Controls critical battery audible seconds alert. 0=off. Battery Info Displays current battery voltage, DAC value and charge time remaining if battery is charging.
  • Page 105 Menu Reference GLOB Options Description Parameter Dflt ScanList 0-22 Sets default destination Scan Lists for new objects and CONV Stor from Searches, Signal Stalker II, and Tune. Use 1-20 for “normal” Scan Lists 1-20. Use 0 for the “ns” (not scanned) Scan List (no Scan List mappings are specified).
  • Page 106 Menu Reference GLOB Options Description Parameter LCD BlinkOff 1-250 x For alternating text displays, 10 mS sets the display time for the secondary display element. LCD BlinkOn 1-250 x For alternating text displays, 10 mS sets the display time for the primary display element.
  • Page 107 Menu Reference GLOB Options Description Parameter TLO=FUNC On or Off Controls the operation of the L/OUT key. When Off, pressing L/OUT performs a Temporary Lockout of the selected object. When On, pressing L/OUT performs a Permanent Lockout of the selected object. Dupe- Yes or No If set to Yes, dupe checking will...

  • Page 108: Conv Menu

    Menu Reference CONV Menu The CONV menu is used when creating new Conventional Channel objects, or editing existing Conventional Channel objects. CONV Options Description Parameter Scan Lists On or Off Sets membership in Scan Lists. for Scan Use   keys to scroll through List 1-22 Scan Lists.
  • Page 109 Menu Reference CONV Options Description Parameter L/Out On or Off Permanent lockout for the CONV channel. Also accessed by pressing FUNC L/OUT while the scanner is stopped on the CONV object. Priority On or Off Turns Priority Mode on or off for the CONV object.
  • Page 110 Menu Reference CONV Options Description Parameter Skywarn Yes or No When On, the CONV object is a member of the Skywarn Scan List. EXPERT BELOW Modulation Auto, Modulation setting for the CONV channel. In most cases Auto will work fine. Use AM to override and force AM modulation, FM to force FM modulation, NFM to force...

  • Page 111: Tgrp Menu

    Menu Reference TGRP Menu The TGRP menu is used when creating new Trunking Talkgroup objects, or editing existing Trunking Talkgroup objects. TGRP Options Description Parameter Scan Lists On or Off Sets membership in Scan Lists. for Scan Use   keys to scroll through Lists 1-22 Scan Lists.
  • Page 112 Menu Reference TGRP Options Description Parameter LED Mode Solid or Controls whether the Alert LED flashes or remains on solid Flash when the Alert LED is used. LED Color Sets LED color to 0-7 as defined in the GLOB menu. By default, 0=LED Off, 1=Red, 2=Yellow, 3=Green, 4=Cyan, 5=Blue, 6=Magenta, 7=White.

  • Page 113: Tsys Menu

    Menu Reference TGRP Options Description Parameter Delay Time 1-250 x Sets the amount of time (in 100 100 ms millisecond intervals) for the wait for reply delay if Delay is On, e.g., 20=2 seconds. AudioBoost On or Off Applies a 6 dB boost to audio levels when the object is active.
  • Page 114 Menu Reference TSYS Options Description Parameter Alpha- The alphanumeric display name numeric for the TSYS. Use the standard text text entry method or QTXT to name the object. Frequencies Press SEL to enter trunked ra- dio system frequencies. Enter control channel frequencies in any order for all Motorola and Project 25 trunking systems.
  • Page 115 Menu Reference TSYS Options Description Parameter Dwell 0-200 x Sets the amount of time the 100 mS scanner dwells on a Motorola, P25 or EDACS system control channel for activity on pro- grammed talkgroups. Use 0 for automatic mode, which uses control channel information to determine when all current talkgroup information has been...

  • Page 116: Lmit Menu

    Menu Reference TSYS Options Description Parameter Threshold Hi 1-99 Available When Multi-Site is set to ROAM. Sets the control channel decode % threshold for a site to be considered good when looking for a new site. Threshold 1-99 Available When Multi-Site is set to ROAM.
  • Page 117 Menu Reference LMIT Options Description Parameter Alpha- The alphanumeric display numeric name for the LMIT search. text Use the standard text entry method or QTXT to name the object. L/Out On or Off Permanent lockout for the LMIT channel. Also accessed by pressing FUNC L/OUT while the scanner is stopped on the LMIT object.
  • Page 118 Menu Reference LMIT Options Description Parameter Yes or No When On, the LMIT object is a member of the Favorites Scan List. EXPERT BELOW Modulation Auto, Modulation setting for the LMIT search. In most cases Auto will work fine. Use AM to override and force AM modulation, FM to force FM modulation, NFM to force...

  • Page 119: Srvc Menu

    Menu Reference SRVC Menu The SRVC menu is used when creating new Service Search objects, or editing existing Service Search objects. SRVC Options Description Parameter Scan Lists On or Off Sets membership in Scan Lists. for Scan Use   keys to scroll through Lists 1-22 Scan Lists.
  • Page 120 Menu Reference SRVC Options Description Parameter L/Out On or Off Permanent lockout for the SRVC object. Also accessed by pressing FUNC L/OUT while the scanner is stopped on the SRVC object. LED Mode Solid or Controls whether the Alert Flash LED flashes or remains on solid when the Alert LED is used.
  • Page 121 Menu Reference SRVC Options Description Parameter EXPERT BELOW Modulation Auto, AM, Modulation setting for the FM, NFM SRVC search. In most cases Auto will work fine. Use AM to override and force AM modu- lation, FM to force FM modula- tion, NFM to force narrow FM modulation.

  • Page 122: Stlk Menu

    Menu Reference STLK Menu The STLK menu is used when creating new Signal Stalker II objects, or editing existing Signal Stalker II objects. STLK Options Description Parameters Scan Lists On or Off Sets membership in Scan Lists. for Scan Use   keys to scroll through Lists 1-22 Scan Lists.
  • Page 123 Menu Reference STLK Options Description Parameters Latch LED On or Off Normally the Alert LED is active only while the object is receiv- ing a transmission. When Latch is on, the Alert LED will remain lit after the transmission is com- plete, unless overridden by a subsequent object that is also using the Alert LED.
  • Page 124 Menu Reference STLK Options Description Parameters Zeromatic On or Off When on, enhances the scanner’s ability to lock on to the actual center frequency of a search hit instead of an adja- cent frequency. Special On or Off STLK works by quickly sweep- ing the RF spectrum in 1 MHz increments to find nearby strong signals.

  • Page 125: Appendix C: Text Entry And Quicktext

    Text Entry Appendix C: Text Entry and QuickText Your scanner uses a simple text entry method that allows entry of all uppercase and lowercase letters of the alphabet, numbers, and punctuation symbols. Your scanner also features QuickText, which allows you to store up to 10 commonly used text items for instant recall while editing alphanumeric fields.
  • Page 126 Text Entry • For letters, uppercase text is typed by default, and you can shift to lowercase by pressing FUNC before entering a character. • For punctuation, FUNC accesses a second set of punctuation marks. The shift action of FUNC remains active until it is pressed again. •...

  • Page 127: Quicktext

    Text Entry QuickText QuickText allows you to store up to 10 commonly used text items for instant recall while editing alphanumeric fields. For example, as you search, store, and name new CONV or TGRP objects, you may find that you type the same words over and over, such as POLICE, FIRE, SHERIFF, STATE, CITY, COUNTY, etc.
  • Page 128 Text Entry 2. Press p or q to scroll to and find the QTXT QuickText storage location that you wish to change. 3. Press uto edit the QuickText entry. 4. Use the standard text entry method to enter your desired text. Note: When you use your QTXT entry in a text field, any unused spaces will be filled with space characters.

  • Page 129: Index

    Index Index Alarms Global Setting..............103 Object Setting ....81, 106, 109, 112, 117, 120, 123 Weather Alarm ..............69 Alert LED Global Setting..............103 Object Setting ....81, 106, 109, 112, 117, 120, 122 Antenna Connecting ................16 External ................16 Troubleshooting ..............95 Weather Scanning ...............68 Attenuator Global Settings ..............104 Key ..................7...
  • Page 130 Index Defined .................10 Detailed Menu Reference ..........108 Priority Scan .................79 Dedicated Searches Defined .................61 LMIT ..................61 Signal Stalker II ..............64 SRVC ..................62 TUNE ..................65 Tune LED ................67 Delay Key ..................6 Object Delay ........110, 112, 118, 121, 123 Search Delay ..............106 Setting ..................26 Deleting Objects ..............
  • Page 131 Index Headphones ............... 21 Help Menu ................25 Key ..................6 Hit Counters ............... 79 Input Character ................6 Decimal Point ................6 Number ..................6 Text ................31, 125 Keylight/Backlight Key ..................7 Setting ..................27 Keylock ................. 7 Key Tone ................26 LCD Contrast ..............26 Legal Scanning ..............
  • Page 132 Index Scan Lists ................42 V-Scanner ................74 Motorola Custom Channel Tables ............116 Display Information .............67 Dwell Time .................115 Fleet Map ................116 Multi-Site ..............82, 115 Priority Talkgroups ...............79 Show CC Info ..............107 Trunking System Type ............113 Networked Systems ............82 NS Scan List ............... 46 Object Menus Detailed Menu Reference ..........102 EXPERT BELOW ..............30...
  • Page 133 Index Priority Scan .................78 TGRP Setting ..............111 Weather Priority Mode............69 Programming CONV Objects ..............31 PGM Key ................7 Storing Memory ..............74 TGRP Objects ..............32 TSYS Objects ...............33 ProVoice Digital Modulation ..........15 QuickText ................. 125 Customizing ...............127 SAME Location and Event Codes ..........70 Standby Mode ..............69 Scan Lists Changing ................43...
  • Page 134 Index Signal Stalker II ..............59 Service and Repair ............. 91 Service Search Creating ................57 Dedicated Service Search ...........62 Detailed Menu Reference ..........119 Shortcuts ................86 Signal Stalker II Creating ................59 Dedicated Signal Stalker II ..........64 Detailed Menu Reference ..........122 Key ..................7 Skywarn Key ..................7 Scan List ..............
  • Page 135 Index V-Scanners About..................74 Erasing ..................76 Loading a V-Scanner ............76 Using V-Scanners ..............75 Weather Scanning Key ..................7 SAME Standby Mode............69 Wildcard ................70 Weather Priority Mode............69 Weather Radio Mode ............68 Wildcard Talkgroup Defined .................36 Lockout .................53 Scanning................38 TGRP Ignore ..............107...
  • Page 136 Limited 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. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS...
  • Page 137 by law: (a) correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and labor; (b) replace the product with one of the same or similar design; or (c) refund the purchase price. All replaced parts and products, and products on which a refund is made, become the property of RadioShack.
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