Radio Shack PRO-137 User's Guide

Thank you for purchasing your Racing Scanner from RadioShack. Your handheld scanner is one of a new generation of race scanners.PRO-137 20-137RACING S

10Headphones and SpeakersFor private listening, you can plug headphones (not included) into the headphone jack on top of your scanner. This automatica

11range, you can also search your scanner’s service banks. Service banks are preset groups of frequencies categorized by the type of services that use

12(the first channel in bank 0), and program the fire department frequencies starting with Channel 100 (the first channel in bank 1).Transferring Data fr

13cable and software (available at your local RadioShack store or www.radioshack.com).1. Make sure your scanner is turned off.2. Connect the inter

14again, select the channel and press Func + 2ABC/DLY. DLY appears.• To turn on the 2-second delay to search again, press Func + 2ABC/DLY while the sc

15Using the Backlight DisplayTo turn on the display light for easy viewing at night, press / . The display lights for 15 seconds. If you press /

165. Rotate the knob to select 1: On or 2: Off, then press EPGM. Press and hold Menu to exit the Menu mode.Using the Battery Save FunctionWhen the s

17and receives on one or more frequencies.The scanner’s preset racetrack frequencies are organized by the name of the race and by car number. For exam

18Loading the Preset Race Frequency ListFor your convenience, six car race frequencies are preprogrammed. You can use one of these race frequencies by

19Monitoring a CarTo monitor a car.1. Press CAR, enter the car number, then press EPGM. Or1. Select the car from a list. Press CAR then press EPGM.

2ContentsAbout Your Scanner ...4Connecting the Antenna ...6Attaching the Belt Cli

203. Rotate the knob to select 2: Store Race, then press EPGM.4. Rotate the knob to select one of the races, then press EPGM.CAUTION: Be sure the

218. Rotate the knob to select 1: Edit Car#, then press EPGM. 9. Use the number keys to enter the car number in 3-digits, then press EPGM.10. Rot

22• Press Func to toggle the input mode between ABC, abc, and 123. • Press •CLR once to erase one character. Press and hold to erase all characters.

23The frequency has been copied.To cancel the copy, press Menu. SearchingIf you do not have a reference to frequencies in your area, find a transmissio

24to these services. 1. Press SRCH in scan mode or press Func + SRCH in search mode. 2. Rotate the knob to select a service bank, press EPGM.The sel

25Note: At least one bank needs to be entered. If you disable all the banks, the error tone beeps.5. Rotate the knob to search down or up.6. When

26Programming Search RangesTo define the search range during a chain search in each search bank:1. Press Menu. 2. Rotate the knob to select 3: PGM Ch

272. Rotate the knob to select the frequency you want to clear from the skip frequency.3. Press EPGM.To clear all the skipped frequencies at once wh

283. Rotate the knob to select the option you want, then press EPGM.4. Rotate the knob to select 1: On or 2: Off then press EPGM. 5. Press and ho

29after the 10 log channels are fully stored with frequencies, the oldest memory is deleted and the new frequency is stored in that channel. You can s

3ContentsOverwriting the Preset Race Frequency List ...19Storing Known Frequencies Into Channels ...20Editing a Tag ...

30Using Signal Stalker ITo turn on Signal Stalker I, press Func + 0 / Signal Stalker On appears. Every two seconds, the scanner searches for frequenc

31ScanningTo begin scanning channels, press SCAN. The scanner scans through all unlocked channels in the activated banks. (See “Locking Out Channels”

32Turning Channel Storage Banks On and OffYou can turn each channel-storage bank on and off. When you turn off a bank, the scanner does not scan any o

33PriorityThe priority feature lets you scan through the channels and still not miss important or interesting calls on specific channels. You can progr

34Weather ScanTo scan for weather transmissions:1. Press Func + 3DEF/WX. WX Scan appears. You can change the scan direction by rotating the knob.2.

35About SkywarnSkywarn is an organized group of trained weather observers. A Skywarn group exists in virtually every US county with a significant popul

36TroubleshootingProblem Cause SolutionScanner is on but will not scan.Squelch is not adjusted correctly.Adjust squelch.Only one channel or no channel

37Resetting the ScannerCaution: This procedure clears all the information you have stored in the scanner. Before you reset the scanner, try turning it

38Scanning LegallyYour scanner covers frequencies used by many different groups including police and fire departments, ambulance services, government a

39CareKeep the scanner dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Use and store the scanner only in normal temperature environments. Handle the sca

4About Your ScannerHeadphonesFunc Various functions in combination with other keys.Press and release, then press the next key.Menu Enters Menu mode.Pr

40Specifications Frequency Coverage:25.0000 – 27.9950 MHz (in 5 kHz steps)28.0000 – 54.0000 MHz (in 5 kHz steps)108.0000 – 136.9875 MHz (in 12.5 kHz st

41Scan Speed ... 90 Channels/SecondSearch Speed:Normal ... 90 Steps/SecondHypersearch ...

42Notes

43Notes

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5CAR Selects cars manually and inputs car information.SCAN / MAN Scans the stored channels or manually enter a channel.SRCH / PSE Displays search menu

6Connecting the AntennaAttach the supplied antenna to the scanner by screwing it tightly onto the anchor post at the top of the scanner. When using an

7BatteriesFor the longest operation and best performance, use alkaline batteries, available at your local RadioShack store, or use RadioShack nickel-m

8Battery Notes• When battery power is low, BATTERY Symbol flashes and the scanner beeps every 15 seconds. When battery power is depleted, the scanner

9External PowerYou can power your scanner using a 6V, 800mA AC/DC adapter (not supplied).To use an external power source:1. Always connect the adapte