Radio Shack PRO-2037 Service Manual

PRO-94 Trunking Scanner Tutorials (200-0524)(PRO-94)General Scanner TutorialIndex and Table Of ContentsSection 1 - Scanner BasicsSection 2 - General I

PRO-93 Handheld Trunking Scanner(Cat. No. 20-523)Memory Channels: 300Computer Interface: Can clone another PRO-93Conversion System: Triple ConversionW

PRO-2053 Desktop Trunking Scanner(Cat. No. 20-466)Memory Channels: 300Computer Interface: Scanner PC Programming Kit (Cat. No. 20-048)Conversion Syste

What can I legally listen to?You can hear police and fire departments, ambulance services, government agencies, private companies, amateur radio servi

Antennas for Base StationsOutdoor Scanner/Ham Discone Antenna(Cat. No. 20-043)Product Features:● Omnidirectional, rugged stainless steel construc

Indoor Scanner Antenna(Cat. No. 20-161)Product Features:● Covers 30 to 512MHz● Extends to 40"● Accepts PL-259 connector(Use plug adap

Center-Loaded Telescoping Whip Antenna(Cat. No. 20-006)Product Features:● Receives 25 to 1300MHz● Transmits on 144 MHz, 220 MHz and 440MHz Ham

General TroubleshootingCheck that you are following the correct steps per the manual.Check the frequency to be sure you are entering it correctly.Chec

Tel.Maint.Telephone MaintenanceU.S.C.G.S.U.S. Coastal & Geodetic SurveyUSNU.S. NavyU.S.W.B.U.S. Weather Bureau Attention: Your scanner may not

Frequency Range AllocationVHF Television54.0 - 72.0 MHzVHF Television76.0 - 88.0 MHzStandard FM88.0 - 108.0 MHzVHF Television174.0 - 216.0 MHzUHF Tele

Primary UsageAs a general rule, most of the radio activity is concentrated on the following frequencies:VHF Band (30.00 - 300.0 MHz)144.00 - 148.00 MH

Scanner Frequently Asked QuestionsIndex● Section 1: Scanner Basics● Section 2: General Information and Accessories● Section 3: Racing and

USXXGovernment ClassifiedUTILPower & Water UtilitiesWTHRWeather Frequency BandsHigh Frequency (HF) - (3 - 30 MHz)Very High Frequency (VHF) -

6-Meter Amateur Band (50 - 54 MHz)50.00 - 54.00HAM FM-TV Audio Broadcast, Wide Band (54 - 72 MHz)59.750TVChannel 265.750TVChannel 371.750TVChannel 4

154.600 - 154.625BUS154.665 - 156.240MED, ROAD, POL, PUB165.255OIL156.275 - 157.425MARI157.450MED157.470 - 157.515TOW157.530 - 157.725IND, TAXI157.740

203.750TVChannel 11209.750TVChannel 12215.750TVChannel 13 New Mobile Narrow Band (220 - 222 MHz)220.000 - 222.000NEW 1.3-Meter Amateur Band (222 - 225

462.4625 - 462.525IND, OIL, TELM, UTIL462.550 - 462.725GMR462.750 - 462.925BUS462.9375 - 463.1875MED463.200 - 467.925BUS Family Radio Service (462.562

577.750TVChannel 31583.750TVChannel 32589.750TVChannel 33595.750TVChannel 34601.750TVChannel 35607.750TVChannel 36613.750TVChannel 37619.750TVChannel

775.750TVChannel 64781.750TVChannel 65787.750TVChannel 66793.750TVChannel 67799.750TVChannel 68805.750TVChannel 69Note: Some cities use the 470 - 512

Back to TopBack to Main IndexImage ReceptionRadios work by simple mathematics. For example, most tune to a frequency by mixing that frequency with a

Image: A "false" signal generated by the scanner during reception and demodulation.Intermediate Frequency (IF): A frequency used in the demo

Scanner Frequently Asked QuestionsSection 2 - General Information and AccessoriesGENERAL SCANNER INFORMATIONProgramming Do you have scanner frequency

Troubleshooting My scanner hangs up on a particular frequency; however, the problem goes away when I remove the antenna.Why does my RadioShack scanner

200-0176 Antenna: How is it mounted and does it come with cable?200-0188 Adapter: What replaces this adapter?200-0282 Headphones: How much noise do th

Product: TerminologyQuestion: What does "SMR" mean in call book lists?Answer: "SMR" indicates a Service Maintenance Repeater. Radi

To the extent that service manuals exist and are in stock, schematics (service manuals) for scanners that cannot receive 800 MHz or above will continu

Product: TroubleshootingQuestion: My scanner stops on a particular channel or frequency when using the DC adapter and the engine is running; it works

Back to Index Back to Top of Section 2 Product: UsageQuestion: How can I record my scanner's broadcasts?Answer: You would need to connect the he

Product: UsageQuestion: Can I use an external CB antenna with my scanner?Answer: CB antennas are optimized for the low end of the spectrum; CB frequ

Question: Is there a replacement?Answer: Yes, it is available as Cat. No. 200-0043. Back to Index Back to Top of Section 2 Product: Rubber Duckie An

Answer: The diameter is 0.190"; the length is 31.875". Back to Index Back to Top of Section 2 Product: Discone Scanner / Ham Base Station

Answer: The headphones are rated at:Impedance: 60 ohmsFrequency Range: 40 Hz - 20 kHzSensitivity: 102 1 M / 1 mW Back to Index Back to Top of Section

Scanner Frequently Asked QuestionsSection 3 - Racing & Conventional ScannersRACING SCANNERSGeneral QuestionsHow is a racing scanner different from

SECTION 3RACING SCANNERSGeneral QuestionsHow is a racing scanner different from a regular scanner?What racing scanners does RadioShack currently sell?

200-0149 / PRO-2046: Is it digital or analog?200-0195 / PRO-2066: I need a replacement DC adapter.200-0195 / PRO-2066: Does this have a backlight?200-

Answer: We regret we do not have on-line lists of racing frequencies. However, you can find links to on-line lists by doing a web-search for the words

Question: How do you program this?Answer: This is crystal-controlled, rather than programmable. While RadioShack no longer carries crystals, you may f

Answer: This scanner uses 16 switches set to either 1 or 0 to program the frequency. Here is the formula, with an example to work with:Take the displa

Answer: The frequency ranges are as follows:VHF Mid: 30-50 MHzAircraft: 108-136 MHzVHF High: 138-174 MHzUHF: 410-512 MHzBack to Index Back to Top of S

Answer: This scanner did not come with crystals installed. While RadioShack no longer carries crystals, you may find what you need by contacting Inter

Question: What jack does the power cord go into? There are two jacks.Answer: For either a DC or AC power source, connect the barrel plug to the jack o

Question: Is it triple conversion? What are the IF frequencies?Answer: No, it is dual-conversion. The IF Frequencies are 10.85 MHz and 450 kHz.Back to

Answer: This requires a 9V, 300 mA (minimum) adapter with a 1.3 mm / 3.4 mm plug. The 273-1810 DC/DC adapter meets these requirements and includes the

Back to Index Back to Top of Section 3 Product: PRO-2034 60-Channel Programmable Base Scanner Cat. No.: 200-0411Question: Why am I not getting the

200-0195 / PRO-2066: Does this have a backlight?200-0195 / PRO-2066: What are the specifications on micro volt reception on the VHF high band (108-176

Product: PRO-2050 VHF/UHF/Air/800 MHz 300-Channel Scanner Cat. No.: 200-0430Question: What type of antenna does it come with?Answer: This comes with a

Product: PRO-66 Scanner Cat. No.: 200-0511Question: What is the power adapter tip size & polarity for this scanner?Answer: 5.5 mm (Outer), 2.1 m

Scanner Frequently Asked QuestionsSection 4 - TrunkTracking ScannersTRUNKTRACKING SCANNERSGeneral Questions What is trunktracking and where can I get

200-0522 / PRO-92: What are the differences between the PRO-92 and the PRO-94 scanners?200-0522 / PRO-92: Between the PRO-92 and PRO-94, which has the

Question: I can't scan an EDACS system, and I know the frequencies are right.Answer: With an EDACS system, the frequencies have to be in a partic

Product: PRO-70 50-Channel Scanner Cat. No.: 200-0310Question: Can I use NiMH batteries with this scanner and charger?Answer: You can use NiMH batter

Product: PRO-90 300-Channel TrunkTracker Scanner Cat. No.: 200-0520Question: How should I maintain my battery pack in the best condition?Answer: To

Product: PRO-90 300-Channel TrunkTracker Scanner Cat. No.: 200-0520Question: Can you store a limit search in a bank?Answer: No.Back to Index Back to T

Back to Index Back to Top of Section 4 Product: PRO-92 Multi-trunking Scanner Cat. No.: 200-0522Question: What is the difference between the 200-0522

Press To Enter a Character from this Group Press To Enter a Character from this Group1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 7 P Q R S2 A B C 7 FUNC p q r s2 FUNC a b c

200-0196 / PRO-2067: What is the attenuation for this scanner, when ATT is active?200-0196 / PRO-2067: Why doesn't this auto-scan?200-0310 / PRO-

Answer: This procedure will only work on the PRO-92, since it tracks by the SID's, and not the data channel, and only in the open mode. In closed

Answer: The PC interface for the PRO-93 is not available, and it will not work with any of our currently-available interfaces. While this software is

Product: PRO-94 Scanner Cat. No.: 200-0524Question: How do I turn off Hypersearch? I can't get HYPER off of the display.Answer: Hypersearch can

PRO-94 Tutorial: Programming Conventional FrequenciesThis is an introduction to programming conventional (non-trunking) frequencies into your PRO-94 s

Use the number keys (0-9) to enter the channel number where you want to store a frequency. Step 4: Entering Program Mode Pro94-keypad-PROG Press

BankA-1ch-866.1625-PGMPro94-keypad-SVC(E) Press E (SVC) to the store the frequency into the channel. Step 7: Clearing a Mistake If you entered an

Pro94-keypad-PROG To program the next channel in sequence, press PROG and repeat from Step 3. Step 10: Returning to Manual Mode Press the last ch

PRO-94 Tutorial: Service Bank SearchThe Service Bank Search allows you to search for weather, ham, marine, aircraft, or police (fire/emergency) transm

When the scanner stops on a transmission, quickly press HOLD (A/B) to stop searching and to listen to the transmission. HOLD will appear on the disp

Pro94-keypad-MAN Press MAN to exit the service bank. Copyright© RadioShack Corporation 2002. All rights reserved.

Scanner Frequently Asked QuestionsSection 1 - Scanner BasicsWhat is a scanner and why would I want / need one?What different types of scanners are ava

PRO-94 Tutorial: Direct SearchThis tutorial covers running a direct search on your PRO-94. A direct search lets you search up or down from the current

If you enter an invalid frequency, the scanner displays Error. Press MON/CLR (.) and return to Step 2 to re-enter the frequency or enter a new frequ

Use the number keys (0-9) to enter the channel number, then press MAN or PROG again. Step 7: Searching for Frequencies The frequency in that cha

Press MON/CLR (.) to store the display frequency into the current monitor memory. The scanner remains in HOLD mode. Step 10: Searching for Addition

PRO-94 Tutorial: Limit SearchA Limit Search lets you search with a specific range of frequencies. -L- appears during a limit search. This tutorial wil

Using the number pad, enter the frequency that is the lower limit of the range you want to search (including the decimal point). Press E (SVC). In t

L-867.8375-SEARCH Press the DOWN arrow key to search from the upper to the lower limit, or the UP arrow key to search from the lower to the upper lim

To continue searching, press HOLD (A/B) or the UP or DOWN arrow key for at least 1 second. If you didn't press MON/CLR (.), simply press the UP

PRO-94 Tutorial: Moving a Frequency From a Monitor Memory to a ChannelThis tutorial shows how to move the frequencies you have stored in monitor memor

Pro94-keypad-PROG Press PROG. PGM appears on the display, along with the channel number and the frequency stored in that channel. Step 4: Entering t

Early scanners were crystal-controlled. These scanners had one or more internal slots for a crystal which allowed the radio to receive a single freque

Repeat from Step 2 to store additional monitor memory frequencies into channels, as necessary. Step 6: Returning to Manual Mode Pro94-22b.jpg (10

PRO-94 (20-524) Tutorial: Programming Trunked FrequenciesThis tutorial covers programming trunked frequencies into the PRO-94 Scanner (Cat. No. 20-524

Pro94-keypad-UP-DOWN-numberpad Press the number key (1-10) of the desired target storage bank. Select one of the following trunk system types by repe

Use the number keys (0-9) to enter a valid frequency within the trunk system. Click Here for the Police Call Frequency Lists on CD Step 6: Storing

BankA-TRUNK-M-2ch-000.000-PGM Press PROG or the UP arrow key to select the next channel in the bank. Repeat from Step 5 until you enter all the desir

PRO-94 Tutorial: Using Search Skip MemoryYou can skip up to 50 specified frequencies during a limit or direct search and up to 20 specified frequencie

wx-ham-mrn-air-pol-157.400-l/o-HOLD-SEARCH To review the skipped frequencies, press HOLD to stop the search, and then press and release UP or DOWN to

Press S/S (L-OUT). L/O disappears from the display screen. Step 6: Clearing All Skipped Frequencies To clear all of the skip frequencies at onc

PRO-94 Tutorial: Storing Talk Group IDs in Talk Group ListsThis tutorial shows you how to store a talk group ID in a talk group list. For our example,

Pro94-prog-keypad Press PROG. PGM will appear on the display. Step 4: Entering ID Pro94-list-trunk-m-2-pgm-000-12 Enter the type of ID number you

PRO-2017 Desktop Scanner(Cat. No. 20-423)Memory Channels: 200Computer Interface: Scanner PC Programming Kit (Cat. No. 20-048)Conversion System: Dual C

Step 6: Programming More Talk Group IDs Repeatedly press PROG or UP arrow to select the next scan list location you want to program. Then repeat

PRO-94 Tutorial: Setting and Testing the WX (Weather) AlertThis tutorial shows you how to turn on and test the SAME (Specific Area Message Encoding) a

When the scanner receives a SAME-coded signal, ALERT flashes and an associated "L" code appears. Press any key to turn off the alarm. The

To hear and test the tones for the three alert levels, press SVC (E) to select the weather service. Step 6: Initiating the Test Sequence Hold do

Copyright© RadioShack Corporation 2002. All rights reserved.

PRO-94 (20-524A) Tutorial: Programming Trunked FrequenciesThis tutorial covers programming trunk frequencies into the PRO-94 Scanner (Cat. No. 20-524A

Pro94-keypad-UP-DOWN-numberpad Press the number key (1-10) of the desired target storage bank. Select one of the following trunk system types by repe

Use the number keys (0-9) to enter a valid frequency within the trunk system. Click Here for the Police Call Frequency Lists on CD Step 6: Storing

BankA-TRUNK-M-2ch-000.000-PGM Press PROG or the UP arrow key to select the next channel in the bank. Repeat from Step 5 until you enter all the desir