View source for Getting Started with your PRO-93, PRO-95 and PRO-2053

Welcome to the Getting Started article for the [[Pro-93]], [[Pro-95]] and [[Pro-2053]]. The Pro-95 is essentially the same as the Pro-93 but with a greater channel capacity.


Newcomers often find programming a scanner to be a daunting task. This article links to several resources to help you get started. Note that anything in blue is a link.

==The Nuts and Bolts==

*If you're a newcomer, you've probably already discovered that there's a huge amount of terms that seem unfamiliar to you. Our [[:Category:RR Glossary|Glossary]] has lots of these terms, along with definitions. Just click on the term you wish to view.
 
*When looking at frequencies in our database, float your mouse over the column header, and you should get a balloon with a brief description of the terms and abbreviations that are used there.

*The biggest hurdle for many is the concept of trunking. Our [[Trunking Basics]] article will get you started, as well as this [[Media:Trunking description.pdf|PDF file]] written by UPMan. Note that you will need Adobe Acrobat or a compatible reader (such as Foxit) to read it.

*These scanners '''can't be upgraded''' for any of the newer protocols that are appearing; these include [[Project 25]], [[DMR]], [[MOTOTRBO]], [[EDACS Provoice]] and [[NXDN]]


==Related Pages==
* [[Programming Shortcut Pro-95]]
* [http://marksscanners.com/95/95.shtml Easier to Read Pro-93/95/2053 Manual]


==Software==
*[[Popular Software for Radio Shack Scanners]]
*You will need a USB-serial converter to connect the PC and scanner. With RS gone, the programming cable is harder to find. See the Aftermarket Cables section of the [[Connecting scanners via USB]] article.




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