Pro-93

RS/GRE PRO-93 Handheld Scanner

The Pro-93 was manufactured for Radio Shack by GRE America Inc

This is the predecessor to the Pro-95 and has the same features except that it only has 300 memory channels or 30 channels per bank instead of the 95's 1000 memory channels or 100 channels per bank. Also the HH version of the Pro-2053.

[edit] General Specifications

[edit] Features

• Rebanding supported? NO
• 300 channels - 10 banks
• 25-54, 108-174, 216-225, 406-512, 806-960,1240-1300MHz range
• Scan rate 60cps
• 5, 6.25, 7.5, 12.5kHz steps
• AM, FM
• Alphanumeric Text Tagging (12 characters per line)
• 5 list, 20 IDs, 100 IDs per bank; 1000 total IDs
• Motorola Control Channel Only trunking
• ID delay
• Backlight
• Per channel or global 20dB Attenuator
• 5 Preprogrammed search ranges/1 user defined search range
• 1 priority channel
• Weather alert and priority
• Computer programming (not computer control)
• Nice search 'seek' (search resume) feature
• Uses 4 AA Alkaline Batteries or 4 AA Rechargable batteries
• A cloning cable may be fabricated using 2 1/8inch mono jacks and shielded cable

[edit] RR System Compatibility

This scanner is compatible with the following Trunking System Types and System Voices used in the RadioReference Database, of course you must verify that the scanner will cover the appropriate frequency range:

• System Types:
  • Motorola Type I
  • Motorola Type II
  • Motorola Type IIi Hybrid
  • Motorola Type II Smartnet
  • Motorola Type II Smartzone
  • Motorola Type II Smartzone Omnilink
  • EDACS Standard (Wide)
  • EDACS Standard Networked

• System Voices:
  • Analog

[edit] Modifications

• Pro 93 discriminator tap
• Programming Tip: You may have more than one trunk system in a bank, provided they are seperated by 1 conventional channel

[edit] Reviews and User Opinions

• EHam Reviews of the PRO-93
• EHam.net Pro 2053 reviews

[edit] Related Pages

• Easier to Read PRO-93/95/2053 Manual
• Radio Shack website statement on Rebanding
• Tandy handheld scanners comparison chart(PDF)

[edit] Programming Cables and Supporting Software

[edit] Programming Cables

• GRE USB Cable
• Programming Cable Information
• RS 20-047 USB Programming Cable
  • Updated Drivers for RS USB cable

[edit] Supporting Software

Signal Intelligence Products

• Spectrum Commander
• Spectrum Manager
• Spectrum Dominator
• Trunkstar Pro
• Trunkstar XLT
• Trunkstar 9235

Starrsoft Products

• Win93
• WinXX Data Converter

Other Distributors

• Scancat Lite Plus

[edit] Yahoo Groups and Mailing Lists (software and receiver support)

• PRO-2053 and 93 Yahoo group
• PRO-93 95 Yahoo group
• Scancat Yahoo group
• RadioReference Radio Shack forum
• Radio Shack PRO Series Pro-93 message board
• Strong Signals GRE forum
• Strong Signals Radio Shack Message board

[edit] eBay Listings

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