Pro-97

The Radio Shack Pro-97 is a high-performance, extended-coverage scanner has the ability to scan both trunked and conventional channels at the same time. It cannot decode digital trunking.Program up to 1,000 frequencies in 10 banks of 100. This allows you to organize frequencies for easier access. For example, race frequencies in Bank 1, police/fire/emergency in Bank 2, etc. Triple-trunking lets you follow a signal in virtually any market that uses an analog trunking system although those systems have been largely phased out. Most major metropolitan areas utilize trunked systems. Signal Stalker II searches for nearby frequency transmissions and lets you hear a nearby radio without knowing its frequency. Skywarn lets you hear local trained severe weather observers calling in their reports. Hear severe weather 3-4 minutes before it is rebroadcast on NOAA weather radio frequencies and 4-10 minutes before you'd get the same warning on local radio or TV. Built-in service search for Police/Fire, Air, CB, Ham Radio, FRS, GMRS and more.

This unit was manufactured for Radio Shack by GRE, and DOES require proper programming of LCN's on LTR systems. Uses Win97 to program. Due to firmware limitations, computer control of this radio is not possible.

Also see the Pro-2055 page for additional links.

Rebanding Support

Can be updated to support Rebanding? NO

General Specifications

Power Requirements

Three power options: internal non-rechargeable batteries or rechargeable batteries (not supplied), standard AC power (with an optional AC adapter), vehicle power (with an optional DC adapter)
- AC adapter #273-1767/C and DC adapter #273-1863/C

Features

Discriminator output modifiable? YES see this article on the IdaScan.com site for instructions
1000 channels - 10 banks
Frequency Coverage: 25-54, 108-136.9875, 137-174, 216.0025-221.9975, 222-225, 225.025-405.975, 406-512, 806-960 (excluding cellular) and 1240-1300MHz
Scan rate 60cps
AM/FM/CTCSS/DCS mode selector
5, 6.25, 7.5, 12.5kHz steps (8.33 steps in 108-136.9875MHz air band)
UHF/800/900MHz Motorola/EDACS/LTR Trunking
Triple conversion Superheterodyne receiver virtually eliminates image-type interference
Signal stalker II
5 ID lists, 30 IDs, 150 per bank; 1500 IDs total
L/O ID in "Open" mode
ID delay
Motorola Control Channel Only trunking
16-Character Alpha-numeric display for ID tagging allows frequencies to be easily identified by the name you assign to them
Lighted keypad for use in low light
3 programmable skywarn channels
20dB attenuator
Digital weather alert/priority indicates watch, warning, statement or test statement along with seven preprogrammed NOAA WX stations
Five service search bands for marine, fire/police, air, CB and Ham bands
Search 'Seek' feature
Zeromatic search tuning
One priority channel
PC interface, cloning
Key lock for safety
Key tone on/off
Low battery indication
Power save
EEPROM memory backup
Rotary volume control with switch and rotary squelch control
Includes belt clip and 6" flexible rubber antenna
Two battery cases—one for (4) alkaline and the other for (4) rechargeable batteries
Size: (less antenna) 6-1/2x2-5/8x1-3/4"
Jacks: earphone, PC interface/cloning and external power
BNC antenna connector
A cloning cable may be fabricated using 2 1/8 inch mono jacks and shielded 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
- LTR Standard

System Voices:
- Analog

Programming Software

Win97

Mods/Repair

Mods.dk Pro 97 page
IdaScan.com Pro 97 Discriminator Tap Mod page
Another page with discriminator tap information can be found here
Pro-97 Display Replacement‎

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