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* Talkgroup Delay - Pess MAN, F+up/down arrow to select bank, F+TRUNK, F+./Delay, up/down arrow to select time in seconds, ENT to save.
 
* Talkgroup Delay - Pess MAN, F+up/down arrow to select bank, F+TRUNK, F+./Delay, up/down arrow to select time in seconds, ENT to save.
 
*Re-initialize radio <and all memory> - Press 0, 1, ENT, during welcome message.
 
*Re-initialize radio <and all memory> - Press 0, 1, ENT, during welcome message.
*Rebanding now supported in CPU Firmware 1.6 and later.  Software required to set the trunking tables.
 
  
== Setting Custom Tables ==
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==Rebanding/Firmware Updates==
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* [http://www.greamerica.com PSR-300/400 updates]
  
The following section explains how to set the custom tables for rebanded Motorola 3600bps systems using PSREdit300.
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; Applying the firmware fixes
  
* Start PSREdit300.
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* '''WARNING:''' Upgrading the firmware '''will erase''' all previously stored data. Use software to back up your programming before proceeding
* Download your current configuration from your scanner.
 
* Switch to the Scanning Banks Tab
 
* Use the bank selector to switch to the rebanded bank.
 
* In the 800MHz system type area, change the pulldown box from standard to "Multi-Tables"
 
* Click on the "Edit Tables" button.
 
* Click on the "800 Rebanded" button.
 
* Click on "Apply"
 
* Repeat from the Switch to bank step for eash bank with a rebanded system.
 
* Upload the new configuration to your scanner.
 
  
Your scanner should now track the rebanded system correctly.
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* The PSR-300/400 firmware is NOT interchangeable with the PRO-163/164.  You must use the correct firmware update file for your scanner model.
  
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* The scanner will tell you which version it has when you turn the scanner on while pressing the PGM key. Once you know the boot loader version, use the updater that matches that ''(thanks mikey60)''.
  
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* The use of software is required to set the trunking tables for systems. Please see the [[PSR-300/400 Software and USB Support]] article for more information.
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==Online and Printed Manuals==
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* [http://www.scannermaster.com/Easier_to_Read_Scanner_Manual_p/47-511696.htm&Click=64337 Printed PRO163, 164 PRO97,2055 PSR300, 400 Easier to Read manual from Scannermaster]
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* [http://marksscanners.com/164_300/164.shtml Easier to Read PRO-164/163 PSR300/400 Manual]
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* [http://marksscanners.com/97/97.shtml Easier to Read PRO-97/2055 Manual]
  
 
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[[Category:Programming FAQs and Tips]]
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[[Category:Programming FAQs and Tips for Radio Shack Scanners]]

Latest revision as of 21:28, 29 December 2017

This article applies to the following scanners:

Please add any additional tips below. If a tip is specific to a particular scanner, please be sure to specify this in the explanation

  • Battery Voltage - PGM, F+ENT, Manual to exit.
  • Spectrum Sweeper - Press and hold The scan/spectrum sweeper key. To select public service sweep press F+Scan/spectrum sweeper key. Press the number to activate/de-activate band.
  • Edit Welcome Message - PGM, F+Text, Enter text for 1st line, "ENT", 2nd line, "ENT", 3rd line, "ENT", 4th line, "ENT" <to exit>.
  • Edit Bank Tag - PGM, Func+<bank number>, TEXT, enter text, ENT to save and exit.
  • Backlight Settings - Turn radio on, press the light button during the "welcome" message, press up/down to change time in seconds.
  • Infinite Backlight - Press and hold the light button until beep in scan, manual, sweep, or search.
  • To turn Global attenuation on and off - F+ATT.
  • Load Pre-programmed frequencies - Tun radio on, press PGM, 1 ENT, or any other key to exit. <Note: Will overwrite first three banks>.
  • Keytone on/off - Press 1 to turn keytone on, or 2 to tun it off, during the welocome message.
  • Review Lockouts - Press MAN, F+L/OUT. Repeate to see next L/O.
  • Set WX FIPS Codes - Press WX, F+PGM, enter FIPS, press ENT. F+CL to delete FIPS.
  • Program Motorola fleet maps - PGM Trunk, F+arrow up/down to select bank, F+8, enter code pressing ENT after each size code for all 8 blocks.
  • Talkgroup Delay - Pess MAN, F+up/down arrow to select bank, F+TRUNK, F+./Delay, up/down arrow to select time in seconds, ENT to save.
  • Re-initialize radio <and all memory> - Press 0, 1, ENT, during welcome message.

Rebanding/Firmware Updates

Applying the firmware fixes
  • WARNING: Upgrading the firmware will erase all previously stored data. Use software to back up your programming before proceeding
  • The PSR-300/400 firmware is NOT interchangeable with the PRO-163/164. You must use the correct firmware update file for your scanner model.
  • The scanner will tell you which version it has when you turn the scanner on while pressing the PGM key. Once you know the boot loader version, use the updater that matches that (thanks mikey60).

Online and Printed Manuals