Pro-162

The Pro-162 was manufactured by Uniden Japan for Radio Shack. The Pro-162 is the handheld version of the Pro-160 and uses the same software and cables.

Note: This radio cannot be computer controlled.

General Specifications

Frequency

Frequency Range (MHz)	Fixed Step Size	Fixed Mode
25.0000 - 27.9950	5 kHz	AM
28.0000 - 54.0000	5 kHz	FM
108.0000 - 136.9875	12.5 kHz	AM
137.0000 - 174.0000	5 kHz	FM
216.0000 - 224.9950	5 kHz	FM
225.0000 - 399.9875	12.5 kHz	AM
400.0000 - 512.0000	6.25 kHz	FM
764.0000 - 775.9875	12.5 kHz	FM
794.0000 - 823.9875	12.5 kHz	FM
849.0125 - 868.9875	12.5 kHz	FM
894.0125 - 956.0000	12.5 kHz	FM
1240.0000 - 1300.0000	12.5 kHz	FM

Features

Can be updated to support Rebanding? YES Enter custom tables
- RR Forum Thread for PRO-162 Tables Problem
1,000 channel capacity with 20 banks of 50 channels per bank
Multi-mode trunking (VHF, UHF, 800, 900, Motorola I/II/IIi, EDACS, LTR)
Motorola Control Channel Only scanning option in menu with selectable plan for 800/900 MHz systems (one system or site per bank)
Scan speed 97 channels per second
Search speed 90 steps per second (270 steps per second Hypersearch in 5 kHz bands)
Signal stalker I (with 10 autostore channels) & Selectable Voice Interrupt (AKA: Close Call Do Not Disturb)
Triple-Conversion Circuitry
10 ID lists, 10 IDs, 100 per bank; 4000 IDs total
16 character alpha tags
CTCSS/DCS abilities
20 Scan Bank Lists
Weather Search
Weather Alert Indicator
SAME-FIPS Digital Weather Alert
10 programmable Skywarn channels
Two Second Scan Delay
ID Delay
EDACS Partial Talkgroups
Lock Out Function
200 Search Lockouts (chain, fine tune, service search, or Signal Stalker I)
20 Priority Channels (1 per bank)
10 Priority TGIDs per bank
6 Service Bank Searches - Marine, CB band, FRS/GMRS/MURS, Police (Fire/Emergency), Aircraft and Ham
10 customizable chain search banks
Fine Tune Search
Key Lock
Data Signal Skip (skips no-modulated or data signals)
Motorola Disconnect Tone Detect
Motorola Status Bits
Manual Access
Liquid Crystal Display
Display and Keypad Backlight - On, Dimmed, Off
BNC Antenna connector
Memory Backup
Programming from PC/MAC (not controllable)
Key tones (for correct entry or different tones for errors)
Auto Backlight (light turns on when a signal is received)
Battery Save ( a mode to preserve power if no signal appears for 5 seconds)
4 AA alkaline/Ni-MH batteries
Can be cloned from another Pro-162 or the Pro-160 using a 1/8" to 1/8" mono cable

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
- EDACS SCAT
- LTR Standard

System Voices:
- Analog

Included Accessories

Antenna (rubber ducky with BNC connector)
Belt clip with 2 screws
User's guide
Quick Start guide
Preprogrammed frequency list

Reference

Programming Your Radio Shack Scanner
To reset the scanner (erases all programming):
- 1. Turn off the scanner.
- 2. While holding down 2, 9 and PSE, turn on the scanner. "Initializing… Please wait" appears for about 5 seconds as the scanner clears its memory.

To restore the preprogrammed frequencies (overwrites user programming):
- 1. Turn off the scanner.
- 2. While holding down 3 and ENT/PGM, turn on the scanner. After several seconds, the scanner restores the frequencies.

To display the firmware version:
- 1. Turn off the scanner.
- 2. While holding down 2, 4, and 9, turn on the scanner. The firmware version and checksum will be displayed, followed by the scanner automatically cycling power and returning to normal operation.

Supporting Software

BuTel ARC160 software
- Special RadioReference/RS Licensing
- Also see the Radio Shack Programming Software Free Trial article for RRDB Download instructions during the trial period.
Scancat Lite Plus

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FCC Type Acceptance

FCC Type Acceptance: AMWUB350

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