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Radio Shack PRO-2051 User Manual

1,000-channel triple trunking mobile/base scanner
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Pro-2051 1,000-Channel
Triple Trunking Mobile/Base Scanner
Please read this user's guide before installing,
setting up and using your new product
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  • Page 1 20-426 Pro-2051 1,000-Channel Triple Trunking Mobile/Base Scanner Please read this user’s guide before installing, setting up and using your new product www.radioshack.com...
  • Page 2 Contents Thank you for purchasing your Pro-2051 1,000-channel, triple-trunking scanner from RadioShack. Signal stalker allows you to lock on frequencies within 1,000 feet, without programming. The PC interface lets you program your scanner using your computer. Support for Motorola, LTR and EDACS trunked systems permits you to access most any police, fi...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    FCC wants you to know step 1: install your scanner mounting the scanner in your vehicle step 2: power your scanner from a wall outlet through your vehicle’s ignition (negative ground only) from your vehicle’s cigarrette lighter...
  • Page 4 Contents Beyond the Basics advanced scanner features channel storage banks storing known frequencies into channels deleting a stored frequency locking out channels hold/resume direct channel access scanning a private bank priority scan changing the priority channel service scanning band search...
  • Page 5 EDACS trunked system special EDACS features tracking LTR systems tracking Motorola systems fl eet map programming wired programming cloning your scanner birdies replacing the fuse in the DC power cord resetting your scanner frequently asked questions (FAQs) specifi cations...

  • Page 6: Your Scanner's Keypad

    Contents your scanner’s keypad Your scanner’s keys have various functions labeled on and around the keys. To select the function labeled on a key, simply press the key. To select the function labeled above or beside a key, fi rst press FUNC, then release it.
  • Page 7 Contents STATE — selects the state code. PVT/HWY/POL— Scans the private scan bank; scans the private scan bank and highway frequencies (or local police) when pressed in highway scanning mode. Also, used with FUNC + HWY/POL. SRCH/SVC — selects the search band. Starts ID search mode.

  • Page 8: Your Scanner's Rear View

    Contents your scanner’s rear view ANT — connect the supplied antenna or an external DC 12V — connect a power antenna here. source here. PC/IF — connect data cable EXT SP — connect an external for cloning or connecting speaker here.

  • Page 9: Your Scanner's Display

    Contents your scanner’s display TRUNK appears during trunk tracking mode appears when a Motorola trunking channel is selected appears when an EDACS trunking channel is selected appears when an LTR trunking channel is selected LIST indicates a scan list BANK...

  • Page 10: The Fcc Wants You To Know

    • Consult your local RadioShack store or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Mobile use of this scanner is unlawful or requires a Note Note permit in some areas. Check the laws in your area before...

  • Page 11: Step 1: Install Your Scanner

    1: install your scanner mounting the scanner in your vehicle Before you mount the scanner, make sure you have all the necessary materials. Then confi rm your vehicle has enough room to mount: 2.44” high by 7.06”wide by 6.10” deep (50.8 x 176.5 x 152 mm).

  • Page 12: Step 2: Power Your Scanner

    Notes DC and delivers at least 500mA. Its center tip must be set to positive and its plug must fi t the scanner’s DC 12V jack. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifi cations could damage the scanner or the adapter.

  • Page 13: From Your Vehicle's Cigarrette Lighter

    4. Insert the power cord’s barrel plug into the scanner’s DC 12V jack. 5. Reconnect the cable to the negative (-) terminal of your vehicle’s battery.

  • Page 14: Step 3: Connect Your Scanner

    25-174 MHz 400-512 MHz 806-1300 MHz connecting an external antenna The ANT jack on the back of the scanner makes it easy to use the scanner with a variety of antennas. You will need to connect an external antenna when...

  • Page 15: Connecting An External Speaker

    Do not attempt to do so yourself. connecting an external speaker If you mount the scanner in your dashboard or if you use it in a noisy area, you may want to add an external speaker (available at your local RadioShack store) to improve your ability to hear.
  • Page 16 To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines: • Do not connect an earphone or headphones to the scanner. The warning alert volume is not adjustable, and damage to your hearing might result if a warning alert sounds while an earphone or headphones is connected.

  • Page 17: Step 4: Set Up Your Scanner

    4: set up your scanner turn on your scanner Turn VOL clockwise. The scanner turns on and the ALERT indicator lights for a moment. Then the alert tone beeps and TEST appears. The last setting you selected before turning the scanner off appears.

  • Page 18: Listen To Preprogrammed Frequencies

    150 of the most frequently used frequencies stored in Channels 1 to 150 of the private bank. You can scan these frequencies as soon as you turn on the scanner. common scanner terms To fi nd a station, you must tune to a in kHz or MHz).
  • Page 19 When an active frequency is found, the scanner will stop and stay on that frequency as long as that transmission lasts. If that frequency is interesting to you, press HOLD/RESUME to hold the frequency on the display.

  • Page 20: Beyond The Basics

    In this section of the user’s guide, you will discover the wide variety of features that make your scanner fl exible and powerful. As you master these features, you will enhance the value and enjoyment of owning your scanner.
  • Page 21 For example, if you enter 151.473 (MHz), your scanner accepts it as 151.475. When you enter a frequency into a channel, your scanner automatically turns on the delay function and DLY appears on the display. When delay is turned on, the...

  • Page 22: Deleting A Stored Frequency

    2. Press L/O to lock out the channel. L/O appears on the display. locking out a channel in scanning mode If the scanner keeps stopping on a particular channel due to noise or frequent transmissions, you may want to keep that channel from being received.
  • Page 23 Make sure the scanner is set to hold mode before Note Note restoring all locked-out channels. 1. Press HOLD/RESUME. 2. Hold down L/O for about 2 seconds. The scanner beeps twice when all channels have been restored. MEMORY LOCK...

  • Page 24: Hold/Resume

    Beyond the Basics hold/resume To stop on a channel during scanning or to resume scanning, press HOLD/RESUME. direct channel access To access a specifi c channel directly, press HOLD/RESUME, use the keypad to enter the channel number, then press HOLD/RESUME again. You can also press PVT, Note Note...

  • Page 25: Scanning A Private Bank

    When a transmission is received, the scanner stops on that channel. When the transmission ends, scanning resumes automatically. You can set the scanner to hold on a frequency for Notes Notes two seconds allowing time for a response. For more information on the delay feature, see “Delay”.

  • Page 26: Priority Scan

    Beyond the Basics priority scan When priority scan is turned on, your scanner checks the priority channel in the banks you selected every two seconds for activity. If a signal is present on the priority channel, your scanner monitors the channel until the transmission ends, then resumes normal scanning.

  • Page 27: Service Scanning

    Beyond the Basics channels. The scanner only checks priority talk groups between transmissions. service scanning The service scan feature allows you to rotate through the following seven service banks, in addition to the highway patrol and local police banks. 1 Weather...

  • Page 28: Band Search

    Beyond the Basics band search setting a search band The scanner can search up to 14 separate frequency ranges to help you discover new stations in your area. To set up a search band, enter into the band search mode.

  • Page 29: Data Skip

    1 frequency step, press 2. Press HOLD/RESUME to resume searching. data skip A scanner will normally stop on any transmission it receives. This means the scanner will occasionally stop on data signals and unmodulated transmissions. You can automatically skip many of these types of transmissions during search.

  • Page 30: Frequency Skip

    Beyond the Basics frequency skip If a particular frequency continues to interrupt search scanning, it is possible to set the scanner to skip the frequency. To skip over a frequency, press L/O when stopping on the frequency you want to skip or when in search hold mode.

  • Page 31: Delay

    Scan mode - For highway scan mode or private scan mode, when in hold mode, select the desired frequency or channel and then press DELAY. Or when the scanner stops on an active frequency or channel, quickly press DELAY before it continues scanning again.

  • Page 32: Highway Patrol Alerts

    4. To scroll rapidly, hold down automatically scans the highway frequencies and HIGHWAY appears. The highway patrol priority function is turned on by default. The scanner beeps and the MOBILE EXTENDER . Whenever the dispatcher transmits PRIORITY within 3 seconds. To step within three seconds.
  • Page 33 Beyond the Basics ALERT LED lights when it fi nds a priority frequency. See “Highway Patrol Priority Channels”. State Code Order Number State Name Code Alaska Alabama Arkansas Arizona California Colorado Connecticut District of Columbia Delaware Florida Georgia Iowa Idaho Illinois Indiana Kansas...

  • Page 34: Scanning Highway Patrol, Local Police, And Private Frequencies

    Beyond the Basics scanning highway patrol, local police, and private frequencies If the scanner is set to any mode other than the highway patrol, local police, or private mode, press PVT and then press STATE to display only HIGHWAY. Once HIGHWAY appears on the display, use the table below.

  • Page 35: Scan Hold

    If you select a frequency that is a control channel, the Note Note scanner might display the active ID (when trunk mode is active). 2. To resume scanning, press HOLD/RESUME. Highway warning alert does not work while in the hold...

  • Page 36: Highway Patrol Priority Channels

    The alert tone stops and MUTE fl ashes until the alarm cycle fi nishes (3 minutes). To mute all alerts, hold down MUTE for 2 seconds. The scanner beeps twice and MUTE lights. Mute automatically resets when you turn your scanner off.

  • Page 37: Trunked Highway Frequencies

    Trunked highway frequencies are preprogrammed for each state. When the scanner fi nds the control channel data, the scanner begins to fi nd any active IDs. If the scanner fi nds an ID, it appears on the display and you hear it. If you press while monitoring an ID, the scanner will check to see if any other IDs are active.

  • Page 38: Skywarn

    TV or radio station can announce them. Enter the local Skywarn frequency for your area into Channel 1000 on your scanner. Then, listen to Skywarn fi rst when severe weather threatens. Listen to NOAA: for weather alerts...

  • Page 39: Nwr Same

    Press FUNC + WX ALT to turn off the NWR SAME alert. If the scanner receives a SAME event code from the local weather service, it sounds an alert and displays the description for any alert received. Then, audio mute turns off and ALERT blinks.
  • Page 40 During weather scan, hold mode, press FUNC + PGM. The scanner sends itself into FIPS programming mode. If the scanner is set to alert for all FIPS, ALLFIPS appears on the display. If the scanner is set to alert only the area you have...
  • Page 41 0 then E to clear a FIPS code. ------ appears. If an invalid value has been inputted, the FIPS code is cleared. To set the scanner so it alerts you when you receive any FIPS code, press to move ALLFIPS. Then press E. Then go to WX hold mode.

  • Page 42: Signal Stalker

    Signal Stalker Your scanner’s Signal Stalker feature lets you set the scanner so it detects and then displays the frequency of a nearby strong radio transmission. You can set the scanner so Signal Stalker works “in the background” while you are scanning other frequencies;...

  • Page 43: Setting The Signal Stalker Options

    S.PS, skip to Step 7. 3. Repeatedly press appears, then press E to select it. Otherwise, press ./CLR if you do not want to select it. The scanner displays the following options: • Lo On or Lo OFF • Air On or Air OFF for 2 seconds.
  • Page 44 Then skip to Step 9. 5. Press E while S-S.ALt appears. One of the following alert options appears: • ALT bEEP: The scanner beeps when a signal stalker signal is detected. • ALT OFF: The scanner does not provide any alert when a signal stalker signal is detected.
  • Page 45 “Setting the Signal Stalker Options”. When the scanner fi nds a frequency, it sounds the alert you specifi ed in “Setting the Signal Stalker Options”, and Found fl ashes. Press any key to confi rm the displayed frequency.

  • Page 46: Trunk Tracking

    When tracking these types of systems, remember these important points: • Your scanner defaults to monitor Motorola Type II 800; however, you can change this if the system in your area is different. (The types of systems are discussed below.) •...
  • Page 47 Beyond the Basics too high, it could prevent your scanner from locking on the control channel reliably. If it is set too low, it will slightly delay fi nding the control channel. The best setting is the same as for conventional reception and is critical for monitoring trunked systems.
  • Page 48 STEP 1: Selecting Trunking System Type The fi rst step in a trunk tracking system is storing the frequencies in one of the ten available banks in your scanner. 1. Press TRUNK in conventional programming mode. BANK and TRUNK will begin to fl ash on the display.
  • Page 49 HOLD/RESUME in the trunk programming mode. programming id scan lists manually When you designate a bank as a trunking bank, your scanner sets up 10 scan lists, which are simply lists used to store your favorite talk group IDs. Each list can contain up to 10 IDs, so you can store a total of 100 IDs for each trunking bank.
  • Page 50 Beyond the Basics 4. Press to select the scan list location. 5. Enter the talk group IDs for each trunk system. Motorola talk groups To enter a Type 2 Talk Group ID: 1. Enter the ID you want to store by using the keypad. 2.
  • Page 51 EDACS IDs for powerful fl exibility in all modes. Be sure to read the section “An EDACS Trunked System” to learn how this works. The scanner defaults to “AFS” talk group displays for EDACS only. LTR talk groups To enter an LTR ID: For a LTR ID, the area code, home repeater number and ID make up the talk group ID.
  • Page 52 When your scanner fi nds the control channel data, it begins trunking and id SCAN scrolls on the display until the scanner fi nds an ID. If you have not programmed any IDs, the scanner cannot stop on an active conversation.
  • Page 53 -- --- appears on the display until the scanner fi nds an ID. If the scanner does not fi nd an ID in about 1 second, it moves on to conventional channels in the same bank or to the next active bank.
  • Page 54 To select a scan list location and store an ID during search mode, follow these steps: 1. When your scanner stops on an ID you want to store, press HOLD/RESUME. 2. You can change the scan list memory location by using key.
  • Page 55 Id Lout, and press E. 4. Press L/O, the ID is unlocked and the next locked ID displays. 5. If you unlocked all locked IDs, the scanner displays Lo Non. restoring locked-out IDs To restore a single ID, while in locked out review mode, select the locked out ID you want to restore and press L/O.
  • Page 56 With priority on, you can hold on an ID in your scan list, such as scan list 3, memory location 7, and the scanner will check all the priorities in all the active scan lists in between any transmissions on the ID on which you’re holding.
  • Page 57 HOLD/RESUME, 4, 0, HOLD/ RESUME. multi-track Your scanner allows you to track more than one trunking system at a time. Here are some highlights of this feature: • You can actually track up to 10 trunking systems at one time.
  • Page 58 If the scanner fi nds a talk group in one of your active scan lists, you will begin to hear that communication and the scanner will display the proper talk group number.

  • Page 59: Edacs Tracking

    (it will disregard the ID you just left), and if none are active, it will move on. EDACS tracking Your scanner is now able to track EDACS trunked systems. Until now, these widely used systems have been almost impossible to monitor with a conventional scanner. With your scanner, listening to EDACS is remarkably easy, and perhaps even easier than conventional scanning.

  • Page 60: An Edacs Trunked System

    Or hold on it by pressing HOLD/RESUME. Your scanner can also work in decimal format. Talk group 03- 62 in decimal format is 402. But decimal format does not give you any information about the system hierarchy. Decimal is useful if you need to work from decimal talk group lists.
  • Page 61 EDACS ID range search When your scanner searches EDACS talk group IDs, the scanner can search within a range you set for agency or fl eet listings. For example, if you want to search within the 01 agency, while in hold mode press 0, 1, ./CLR then SRCH. Or if you want to search within the 01 agency and 01 fl...

  • Page 62: Tracking Ltr Systems

    In the ID Search mode, the scanner stops on the transmission and displays the talk group ID on the display. In the ID Scan mode, the scanner only stops on the transmission if the LTR data matches a talk group ID that you have stored in the bank’s talk group ID list and have not...

  • Page 63: Tracking Motorola Systems

    Beyond the Basics tracking Motorola systems There are really two types of Motorola trunking systems. These are usually referred to as Type I and Type II systems. Type I only occurs on some 800 MHz systems. All VHF and UHF trunking systems use Type II. One important distinction between these two systems is the amount of data transmitted by each radio when its push-to-talk button (PTT) is pressed.

  • Page 64: Fl Eet Map Programming

    ID. Unlike Type II, Type I/Hybrid systems require a fl eet map that sets specifi c fl eet-subfl eet parameters. It is easy to select a fl eet map for your scanner; what is not always easy is selecting or programming a map...
  • Page 65 Beyond the Basics There are 16 preset fl eet maps from which you can choose, and these are usually a good place to start when setting up a Type I/Hybrid trunk tracking bank. If you choose a preset map and still have diffi culty following complete conversations, then you’ll have to program your own fl...
  • Page 66 Beyond the Basics E1P5 Block Size Code SIZE CODE 4 SIZE CODE 4 SIZE CODE 12 (SIZE CODE 12) SIZE CODE 4 SIZE CODE 4 SIZE CODE 4 SIZE CODE 4 E1P7 Block Size Code SIZE CODE 10 SIZE CODE 10 SIZE CODE 11 SIZE CODE 4 SIZE CODE 4...
  • Page 67 Beyond the Basics E1P11 Block Size Code SIZE CODE 4 SIZE CODE 0 SIZE CODE 0 SIZE CODE 0 SIZE CODE 0 SIZE CODE 0 SIZE CODE 0 SIZE CODE 0 E1P13 Block Size Code SIZE CODE 3 SIZE CODE 3 SIZE CODE 11 SIZE CODE 4 SIZE CODE 4...
  • Page 68 When a Type I system is designed, the address information for all the IDs are divided into 8 equal sized blocks. When you program your scanner to track a Type I system, you must select a size code for each of these blocks. When you have assigned a size code to all 8 blocks, you have defi...
  • Page 69 Beyond the Basics The next two or three digits identify which fl eet is active, and the last digit(s) identifi es the subfl eet. Your task is to program your fl eet map with the same size code assignments as the trunked system. If you do this accurately, you’ll track all the fl...
  • Page 70 Beyond the Basics size code restrictions If you select size code 12, 13, or 14, there are some restrictions as to which blocks can be used for these codes. • Size code 12 can only be assigned to blocks 0, 2, 4, or 6. •...
  • Page 71 Beyond the Basics follow the steps listed in “Programming a User Fleet Map” in the previous section; however, if you want a block to be Type II, select size code S-0. When you begin searching a trunking bank with a Hybrid fl...
  • Page 72 An emergency call will occur on a unique talk group from its primary assignment, for example. Because the scanner defaults to status-bit on mode, you never need to worry about missing these transmissions. If you have programmed talk group 33264 into scan list memory, for example, and there is an emergency call within that group, you will hear it on 33264.
  • Page 73 3. Press to select CC OnLY, then press E. 4. Press to select a frequency plan, then press E. The scanner returns to control channel only. You must choose a plan before you begin to control Note Note channel trunk (only when 800 MHz system is selected).
  • Page 74 Of course you will know the control channel frequency itself so that will help you determine the proper plan. If you try one plan and you receive errors (such as the scanner jumping to channels that are obviously not part of the system), you should try an alternate Plan.

  • Page 75: Wired Programming

    3. Install the software to your computer and run the program. 4. To set up the program, click on Tools, select Confi guration, and select PRO-2051 (if necessary). 5. Turn on the scanner. The scanner automatically goes into the wired programming mode. PGM and WirEd appear.

  • Page 76: Cloning Your Scanner

    You can clone all the frequencies, trunking talk groups, and fl eet maps programmed in your PRO-2051 to another PRO-2051 using an optional interface cable and software (available at your local RadioShack or www.radioshack.com).

  • Page 77: Birdies

    All radios can receive birdies (undesired signals). If your scanner stops during scan mode and no sound is heard, it may be receiving a birdie. Birdies are internally generated signals inherent in the electronics of the receiver.

  • Page 78: Resetting Your Scanner

    1. Make sure your scanner is turned off. 2. While holding down 2, 9, and HOLD, turn on the scanner. After about 2 seconds the scanner initializes and CLEAr appears.

  • Page 79: Frequently Asked Questions (Faqs)

    Make sure MUTE and FLASH are both turned off. Some priority frequencies may be locked out. Q: My scanner is on but won’t scan or reception is weak. How do I get it to scan? A: Make sure the AC adapter is securely connected. If you are...
  • Page 80 Q: I do not hear all the replies to conversations. What’s wrong? A: Change to a Type 1 scanner setup. See “Fleet Map Programming” for more information. Try another preset fl eet map or program your own fl eet map. Check to see that all the system’s frequencies have been entered.

  • Page 81: Specifi Cations

    Beyond the Basics specifi cations Frequency Coverage 25.0000-27.9950 MHz (in 5 kHz steps) 28.0000-29.9950 MHz (in 5 kHz steps) 30.0000-49.9950 MHz (in 5 kHz steps) 50.0000-54.0000 MHz (in 5 kHz steps) 108.0000-136.9875 MHz (in 12.5 kHz steps) 137.0000-143.9950 MHz (in 5 kHz steps) 144.0000-147.9950 MHz (in 5 kHz steps) 148.0000-174.0000 MHz (in 5 kHz steps) 400.0000-419.9875 MHz (in 12.5 kHz steps)

  • Page 82: Glossary

    Service Banks - preset groups of frequencies categorized by the type of services that use those frequencies. Signal Stalker - lets you set the scanner so it detects then displays the frequency of a nearby strong radio transmission. Skywarn - lets you jump directly to the last channel in memory (Channel 1000) from any transmission.

  • Page 83: Care

    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. service and repair If your scanner is not performing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance.

  • Page 84: 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.

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