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The PRO-2096 follows both digital and analog systems, including 9600bps control channel and C-QPSK modulation. | The PRO-2096 follows both digital and analog systems, including 9600bps control channel and C-QPSK modulation. | ||
− | As of Jan 2009, this scanner | + | As of Jan 2009, this scanner was on clearance by RS. |
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Also see the [[Pro-96]] page. All utilities and links listed there also apply to the PRO-2096. | Also see the [[Pro-96]] page. All utilities and links listed there also apply to the PRO-2096. | ||
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==Yahoo Groups and Mailing Lists (software and receiver support)== | ==Yahoo Groups and Mailing Lists (software and receiver support)== | ||
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Pro-2096/ PRO-2096 Yahoo Group] | * [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Pro-2096/ PRO-2096 Yahoo Group] | ||
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* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Win96/ Win96 Yahoo Group] | * [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Win96/ Win96 Yahoo Group] | ||
* [http://forums.radioreference.com/radio-shack-scanners/ RadioReference Radio Shack forum] | * [http://forums.radioreference.com/radio-shack-scanners/ RadioReference Radio Shack forum] |
Revision as of 20:02, 13 October 2018
The Pro-2096 is discontinued and was manufactured for Radio Shack by GRE America Inc
The PRO-2096 follows both digital and analog systems, including 9600bps control channel and C-QPSK modulation.
As of Jan 2009, this scanner was on clearance by RS. Also see the Pro-96 page. All utilities and links listed there also apply to the PRO-2096.
NOTE Computer Control of GRE/RS radios is not possible due to firmware limitations.
Contents
Specifications
Frequency Coverage
Frequency (MHz) Step Size Value --------------------------------------------- 25-54 5 kHz 108-136.9875 12.5 kHz 137-174 5, 6.25, or 7.5 kHz 216.0025-221.9975 5 kHz 222.000-225.000 5 kHz 406-512 6.25 kHz 806-823.9875 6.25 kHz 849-868.9875 6.25 kHz 894-960 6.25 kHz 1240-1300 6.25 kHz
Features
- Can be updated to support Rebanding? YES via a custom table
- See Section 7.2 of the Rebanding article for the software links
- APCO25 Digital Audio decoding
- Trunktracks Motorola and EDACS systems
- Virtual Scanner Memory Management system stores 11 memory configurations, each with 500 channels and 1500 talkgroups for a total of 5500 channels and 16,500 talkgroups
- Preprogrammed for most major metropolitan areas
- 25-54, 108-174, 216-225, 406-512, 806-960, 1240-1300MHz range
- 5 ID lists, 30 IDs per list, 150 IDs per bank
- Scan rate 60 cps
- 5, 6.25, 7.5, 12.5kHz steps
- TCXO for frequency stability (?)
- Digital AGC
- Adaptive digital tracking (ADT)
- Digital signal processing (DSP)
- CTCSS/DCS abilities
- 12-character alpha-tagging with text entry can show ID code or service name
- L/O ID in 'open' mode
- ID delay
- Motorola Control Channel Only trunking
- Easy-to-read backlit control and display with backlit keypad
- 6 search ranges/ 1 user definable search range
- Search 'seek' feature
- Tunes virtually all important bands—local marine, fire/police, Ham, CB, VHF-air, racing, weather and more
- Weather band with SAME Weather Alert and weather priority—access weather channels and alerts with the push of a button
- 1 Priority channel
- Zeromatic search tuning
- Per channel or global attenuator
- Computer interface and Programming (not computer control)
- Function key to access special modes and programming options
- Mobile/base design with DIN-E in-dash mounting (requires separate installation kit for your vehicle)
- 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
- Project 25 Standard
- System Voices:
- Analog
- Analog and APCO-25 Common Air Interface
- APCO-25 Common Air Interface Exclusive
Reviews and User Opinions
Related Pages
- Wiki articles
- Getting Started with your PRO-96 or PRO-2096
- Compare the Pro-2096 to other digital models
- Firmware version 1.4
- Radio Shack Data
- Check the Pro-2096 Yahoo group(s) for the owner's manual
Programming Software
- BuTel ARC-96 Software
- Radio Shack Scanner Programming Software Licensing
- Radio Shack Programming Software Free Trial
- See the Radio Shack Scanner Programming Software Support article for instructions on installation and registering the software
- Other Distributors
Yahoo Groups and Mailing Lists (software and receiver support)
Pro-2096 Scanners for Sale
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