Radio Shack Scanner 20-164 User Manual

Thank you for purchasing your Triple Trunking Handheld Radio Scanner from RadioShack. Your scanner scans conventional frequencies and trunked systems.

1011Keytones and KeylockThe scanner sounds a tone each time you press a key. To prevent accidental changes, you can lock the keypad. To set the keyton

1011Keytones and KeylockThe scanner sounds a tone each time you press a key. To prevent accidental changes, you can lock the keypad. To set the keyton

1213If you set the squelch precisely at the threshold where the hissing sound stops, the scanner may pick up unwanted, partial, or very weak transmiss

1213If you set the squelch precisely at the threshold where the hissing sound stops, the scanner may pick up unwanted, partial, or very weak transmiss

1415CT – FM transmissions with Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System (CTCSS)DC – FM transmissions with Digital Coded Squelch (DCS)MO – Motorola Trunk

1415CT – FM transmissions with Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System (CTCSS)DC – FM transmissions with Digital Coded Squelch (DCS)MO – Motorola Trunk

1617Notes If the frequency is already stored in the bank, “Dupl.Freq. ChXXX” appears. To copy the duplicate frequency anyway, press ENT or press CL t

1617 If the frequency is already stored in the bank, “Dupl.Freq. ChXXX” appears. To copy the duplicate frequency anyway, press ENT or press CL to can

1819The application software is also available online at www.starrsoft.com and www.scancat.com.To clone the scanner data:1. Turn on both scanners.2.

1819The application software is also available online at www.starrsoft.com and www.scancat.com.To clone the scanner data:1. Turn on both scanners.2.

2Contents3ContentsYour Scanner ...4Connecting the Antenna ...5Attaching the Belt Clip...

2021To search banks SR0-SR2:1. Press SRCH repeatedly to select SR0, SR1, or SR2. 2. To search the entire band, press FUNC then SRCH. “MAN” (Manual s

2021To search banks SR0-SR2:1. Press SRCH repeatedly to select SR0, SR1, or SR2. 2. To search the entire band, press FUNC then SRCH. “MAN” (Manual s

2223Notesadvantages over typical portable frequency counters. Signal Stalker II is more sensitive than portable frequency counters and will detect tra

2223advantages over typical portable frequency counters. Signal Stalker II is more sensitive than portable frequency counters and will detect transmis

24252. Press FUNC then L/OUT. The rst locked-out frequency and lockout list appear. If the search bank has no locked-out frequencies, “No Lockout” a

24252. Press FUNC then L/OUT. The rst locked-out frequency and lockout list appear. If the search bank has no locked-out frequencies, “No Lockout” a

26273. Press L/OUT. On the display, “lo” changes to “LO.” 4. To unlock a locked-out channel, press L/OUT again.To review all locked out channels:1.

26273. Press L/OUT. On the display, “lo” changes to “LO.” 4. To unlock a locked-out channel, press L/OUT again.To review all locked out channels:1.

2829Notesthe Priority channel only if the scanner detects a weather alert.To perform a weather scan:Press WX. Your scanner scans through the weather b

2829the Priority channel only if the scanner detects a weather alert.To perform a weather scan:Press WX. Your scanner scans through the weather bands

2Contents3ContentsYour Scanner ...4Connecting the Antenna ...5Attaching the Belt Clip...

3031NotesTo enter SAME standby:1. Press FUNC, and then WX. The scanner will monitor the selected weather radio station for alerts with FIPS codes tha

3031To enter SAME standby:1. Press FUNC, and then WX. The scanner will monitor the selected weather radio station for alerts with FIPS codes that mat

3233To set a default tuning frequency:1. Press MAN. 2. (Optional) Use the number keys to enter the frequency number.3. Press FUNC, then TUNE. The s

3233To set a default tuning frequency:1. Press MAN. 2. (Optional) Use the number keys to enter the frequency number.3. Press FUNC, then TUNE. The s

3435Fleet MapsFor Motorola Type I and hybrid systems, you must program a eet map before saving Talk Group IDs.To program a eet map:1. Press PGM the

3435Fleet MapsFor Motorola Type I and hybrid systems, you must program a eet map before saving Talk Group IDs.To program a eet map:1. Press PGM the

36376. If necessary, use the number keys to enter a new Offset frequency and press ENT. The S in Step blinks.If you try to program an offset frequenc

36376. If necessary, use the number keys to enter a new Offset frequency and press ENT. The S in Step blinks.If you try to program an offset frequenc

3839Searching for Talk Group IDsIf you tune the scanner to an active Motorola control channel, the Motorola System ID and the approximate control chan

3839Searching for Talk Group IDsIf you tune the scanner to an active Motorola control channel, the Motorola System ID and the approximate control chan

45Your ScannerSquelchVOLUME / OFFPRI – PriorityTEXT – Activates text buttons.PSE – PauseMODE – Changes receive mode.KEY/LIGHT – Keypad lock and backli

4041To delete a Talk Group ID:1. Press PGM then TRUNK.2. Press FUNC,  or  to select ID memory.3. Press FUNC then CL.To delete ALL talk group IDs

4041To delete a Talk Group ID:1. Press PGM then TRUNK.2. Press FUNC,  or  to select ID memory.3. Press FUNC then CL.To delete ALL talk group IDs

4243For EDACS and Motorola (above 406 MHz range), the scanner monitors the control channel between each transmission to identify talk groups. For some

4243For EDACS and Motorola (above 406 MHz range), the scanner monitors the control channel between each transmission to identify talk groups. For some

4445Talk Group ID HoldYou can set your scanner to follow a trunking signal that you want to track during scanning. To set Talk Group ID Hold:1. While

4445Talk Group ID HoldYou can set your scanner to follow a trunking signal that you want to track during scanning. To set Talk Group ID Hold:1. While

4647To display the Talk Group ID:1. If the scanner displays the text tag for a transmission, press TEXT. The ID code appears.2. Press TEXT again to

4647To display the Talk Group ID:1. If the scanner displays the text tag for a transmission, press TEXT. The ID code appears.2. Press TEXT again to

4849Problem SolutionError message appears when trying to upload or download from a computer.Cause:Your computer is using Windows XP and does not have

4849Problem SolutionError message appears when trying to upload or download from a computer.Cause:Your computer is using Windows XP and does not have

45Your ScannerSquelchVOLUME / OFFHeadphonesConnecting the AntennaTo connect an external antenna, always follow the installation instructions supplied

5051Scanning LegallyYour scanner covers frequencies used by many different groups including police and re departments, ambulance services, government

5051Scanning LegallyYour scanner covers frequencies used by many different groups including police and re departments, ambulance services, government

5253ReferencesAppendix A: GlossaryFrequency – The signal (expressed in MHz) used by broadcasting radios. To nd active frequencies, you can use freque

5253ReferencesAppendix A: GlossaryFrequency – The signal (expressed in MHz) used by broadcasting radios. To nd active frequencies, you can use freque

5455Ch. Freq. (MHz)Ch. Freq. (MHz)Ch. Freq. (MHz)01 26.9650 15 27.1350 29 27.295002 26.9750 16 27.1550 30 27.305003 26.9850 17 27.1650 31 27.315004 27

5455Ch. Freq. (MHz)Ch. Freq. (MHz)Ch. Freq. (MHz)01 26.9650 15 27.1350 29 27.295002 26.9750 16 27.1550 30 27.305003 26.9850 17 27.1650 31 27.315004 27

5657Group Frequency (MHz) Step (kHz)2 138.000-143.9875 12.5148.000-150.7875 12.53 225.000-379.975 25380.000-400.000 12.5Search bank: SR5 Amateur bandR

5657Group Frequency (MHz) Step (kHz)2 138.000-143.9875 12.5148.000-150.7875 12.53 225.000-379.975 25380.000-400.000 12.5Search bank: SR5 Amateur bandR

5859PubSafety BandFreq. (MHz) Step (kHz)Freq. (MHz) Step (kHz)Group 0 Group 233.420-33.980 10 453.0375-453.9625 6.2537.020-37.420 10 458.0375-458.9625

5859PubSafety BandFreq. (MHz) Step (kHz)Freq. (MHz) Step (kHz)Group 0 Group 233.420-33.980 10 453.0375-453.9625 6.2537.020-37.420 10 458.0375-458.9625

67Powering Your ScannerYou can power your scanner with four AAfour AA batteries (not supplied), or an external power, or an external power source. Bat

6061Appendix F: SpecicationsFrequency Coverage:25.000-26.960 MHz ...(in 10 kHz steps/AM)26.965-27.405 MHz ...(in 10 k

6061Appendix F: SpecicationsFrequency Coverage:25.000-26.960 MHz ...(in 10 kHz steps/AM)26.965-27.405 MHz ...(in 10 k

ADDENDUMCat. No. 20-163 / 20-164Preprogrammed FrequenciesYour scanner has 155 preprogrammed frequencies in the ROM. You can load them into Channels 00

021 151.9550 PURPLE DOT - BUSINESS BANDPURPLE DOT - BB022 154.0100 FIRE DEPARTMENTS FIRE DEPARTMENT023 154.0700 FIRE DEPARTMENTS FIRE DEPARTMENT024

054 155.2800 PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES PUBLIC SAFETY055 155.2950 PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES PUBLIC SAFETY056 155.3250 PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES PUBLIC SAFETY

080 454.0000 NASCAR TRACK ANNOUNCERNASCAR TRACK081 460.0250 POLICE DEPARTMENTS POLICE DEPT.082 460.0500 POLICE DEPARTMENTS POLICE DEPT.083 460.0750

110 460.8500 AIRLINE COMPANIES AT AIRPORTAIRLINE COMPANY111 460.9000 SECURITY ALARM COMPANIESSECURITY COMPANY112 460.9250 SECURITY ALARM COMPANIESS

138 467.6125 FRS CH 10 FRS CHANNEL 10139 467.6375 FRS CH 11 FRS CHANNEL 11140 467.6625 FRS CH 12 FRS CHANNEL 12141 467.6875 FRS CH 13 FRS CHANNEL

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67Powering Your ScannerYou can power your scanner with four AAfour AA batteries (not supplied), or an external power, or an external power source. Bat

89The EPA certied RBRC© Battery Recycling Seal on the nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery indicates RadioShack voluntarily participates in an industry pro

89The EPA certied RBRC© Battery Recycling Seal on the nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery indicates RadioShack voluntarily participates in an industry pro