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Realistic PRO-41 Owner's Manual

Realistic PRO-41 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 25 RadioShack PRO-41 10 Channel Programmable Scanner (200-0301) http://support.radioshack.com/support_electronics/8555.htm RadioShack PRO-41 10 Channel Programmable Scanner (200-0301) Care and Maintenance Features Guide to Scanning Operation Preparation Spanish Translation Specifications Troubleshooting Exploded Views/Parts List Detailed Parts List Main View Privacy Policy 1 of 1...
  • Page 26 PRO-41 (200-0301) Care and Maintenance Faxback Doc. # 7311 Your PRO-41 is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. following suggestions will help you care for the scanner so that you can enjoy it for years. Keep the scanner dry.
  • Page 27 PRO-41 (200-0301) Features Faxback Doc. # 8553 INTRODUCTION The PRO-41 Programmable Scanner lets you hear all the action. This scanner lets you access over 20,000 frequencies that include the police department, fire department, ambulance service, amateur radio, and transportation services.
  • Page 28 PRO-28 30 Channel Programmable Scanner 200-0508 Guide to Scanning http://support.radioshack.com/support_electronics/doc17/17653.htm PRO-Series Direct Entry Programmable Scanners General Guide To Scanning Faxback Doc. # 17653 Birdies Birdies are frequencies your scanner uses when it operates. These operating frequencies might interfere with broadcasts on the same frequencies.
  • Page 29 PRO-28 30 Channel Programmable Scanner 200-0508 Guide to Scanning http://support.radioshack.com/support_electronics/doc17/17653.htm In the UHF band, frequencies between 456.025 and 459.95 MHz and between 465.025 and 469.975 MHz are used by mobile units and control stations associated with base and repeater units that operate 5 MHz lower (that is, 451.025 to 454.950 and 460.025 to 464.975 MHz).
  • Page 30 PRO-28 30 Channel Programmable Scanner 200-0508 Guide to Scanning http://support.radioshack.com/support_electronics/doc17/17653.htm 3) 162.400 7) 162.475 11) 163.275 4) 162.425 8) 162.500 Ham Radio Frequencies Ham operators often transmit emergency information when other communication methods break down. The following chart shows some of the frequencies that Hams use.
  • Page 31 PRO-28 30 Channel Programmable Scanner 200-0508 Guide to Scanning http://support.radioshack.com/support_electronics/doc17/17653.htm Typical Band Usage HF Band (3.0 - 30.0 MHz): Mid Range: ..........25.00 - 28.63 MHz 10-Meter Amateur Band: ......... 28.00 - 29.70 MHz High Range: ..........29.70 - 29.90 MHz VHF Band (30.00 - 300.0 MHz): Low range: ..........
  • Page 32 PRO-28 30 Channel Programmable Scanner 200-0508 Guide to Scanning http://support.radioshack.com/support_electronics/doc17/17653.htm For Example: VHF, HAM, and Government: ........5.0 kHz steps All Others: ..........12.5 kHz steps Aircraft: ..........25.0 kHz steps Note: Your scanner rounds the entered frequency to the nearest valid frequency.
  • Page 33 PRO-28 30 Channel Programmable Scanner 200-0508 Guide to Scanning http://support.radioshack.com/support_electronics/doc17/17653.htm 25.020 - 25.320: ............. IND 25.870 - 26.470: ............. RTV 26.62: ............... CAP 26.966 - 27.405: ............CB 27.430 - 27.630: ............. BUS 10-Meter Amateur Band - (28.0 - 29.7 MHz): 28.000 - 29.700: .............
  • Page 34 PRO-28 30 Channel Programmable Scanner 200-0508 Guide to Scanning http://support.radioshack.com/support_electronics/doc17/17653.htm 137.000 - 144.000: ..........GOVT, MIL VHF-Hi BAND (148-174 MHz): 148.050 - 150.345: ........CAP, MARS, MIL 150.775 - 150.790: ........... MED 150.815 - 150.965: ........... TOW 150.980: ..........Oil spill clean up 150.995 - 151.130: ..........
  • Page 35 PRO-28 30 Channel Programmable Scanner 200-0508 Guide to Scanning http://support.radioshack.com/support_electronics/doc17/17653.htm 179.750: ............. TV7 185.750: ............. TV8 191.750: ............. TV9 197.750: ............TV10 203.750: ............TV11 209.750: ............TV12 215.750: ............TV13 New Mobil Narrow Band (220-222 MHz): 220.000 - 222.000: ........... NEW 1.3-Meter Amateur Band (222-225 MHz): 222.000 - 225.000: ...........
  • Page 36 PRO-28 30 Channel Programmable Scanner 200-0508 Guide to Scanning http://support.radioshack.com/support_electronics/doc17/17653.htm FM-TV Audio Broadcast, UHF Wide Band (470-512 MHz): (Channels 14-69 in 6 MHz steps): 475.750: ............Channel 14 481.750: ............Channel 15 487.750: ............Channel 16 805.750: ............Channel 69 Note: Some cities use the 470-512 MHz band for land/mobile service.
  • Page 37 PRO-28 30 Channel Programmable Scanner 200-0508 Guide to Scanning http://support.radioshack.com/support_electronics/doc17/17653.htm Intermediate Frequency (I.F.) filter normally passes either the sum or difference frequency, and this is then processed into the sound we hear. Because nothing is perfect, certain "harmonics" will also get through if they are strong enough.
  • Page 38 PRO-41 10 Channel Programmable Scanner 200-0301 Operation http://support.radioshack.com/support_electronics/doc7/7309.htm PRO-41 (200-0301) Operation Faxback Doc. # 7309 SETTING THE VOLUME AND SQUELCH CONTROLS Rotate VOLUME clockwise and SQUELCH counterclockwise until you hear a hissing sound. Then, slowly rotate SQUELCH clockwise until the noise stops.

  • Page 39: Manually Selecting A Channel

    PRO-41 10 Channel Programmable Scanner 200-0301 Operation http://support.radioshack.com/support_electronics/doc7/7309.htm You can make the scanner scan more efficiently by locking out channels that you have not programmed. Enter the channel number you wish to lock out, press MANUAL and then press LOCK OUT so that the LOCK OUT indicator lights.

  • Page 40: Guide To The Action Bands

    PRO-41 10 Channel Programmable Scanner 200-0301 Operation http://support.radioshack.com/support_electronics/doc7/7309.htm advise you of the current weather conditions, weather predictions, and also contain information about any threatening weather. These stations use three frequencies - 162.40, 162.475, and 162.55 MHz. In most areas of the country, you can receive one or more of these frequencies.

  • Page 41: Power Sources

    PRO-41 10 Channel Programmable Scanner 200-0301 Preparation http://support.radioshack.com/support_electronics/doc7/7312.htm PRO-41 (200-0301) Preparation Faxback Doc. # 7312 POWER SOURCES You can power the scanner from any of the following three sources: Internal batteries A standard AC outlet (using an optional AC adapter)

  • Page 42: Charging Nickel-Cadmium Batteries

    PRO-41 10 Channel Programmable Scanner 200-0301 Preparation http://support.radioshack.com/support_electronics/doc7/7312.htm Insert the adapter power module into a standard AC outlet. This provides power to operate the scanner. Also, if you have installed rechargeable batteries and set the switch in the battery compartment to NI-CAD BATT, the adapter charges the batteries in the scanner.

  • Page 43: Connecting The Antenna

    PRO-41 10 Channel Programmable Scanner 200-0301 Preparation http://support.radioshack.com/support_electronics/doc7/7312.htm batteries. If you plan to use rechargeable batteries, do not use any adapter other than those specified in "Power Sources." While adapters of the same voltage rating and at least the minimum current rating could power the scanner,...
  • Page 44 PRO-41 10 Channel Programmable Scanner 200-0301 Preparation http://support.radioshack.com/support_electronics/doc7/7312.htm mini-plug into the scanner's EAR jack. (br-7/15/94) Privacy Policy 4 of 4 2/12/2014 6:02 PM...
  • Page 45 PRO-41 10 Channel Programmable Scanner 200-0301 Specifications http://support.radioshack.com/support_electronics/doc8/8554.htm PRO-41 (200-0301) Specifications Faxback Doc. # 8554 Frequency Coverage: VHF-Lo..........29-50 MHz (in 5 kHz steps) Ham..........50-54 MHz (in 5 kHz steps) Government........137-144 MHz (in 5 kHz steps) Ham...........144-148 MHz (in 5 kHz steps) VHF-Hi........148-174 MHz (in 5 kHz steps)

  • Page 46: Before You Call For Help

    (200-0301) Troubleshooting Faxback Doc. # 7310 BEFORE YOU CALL FOR HELP The frequencies stored in the PRO-41 memory can be held for approximately 30 minutes without AA batteries or adapter power. Check memory contents after replacing batteries. If you have problems...

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