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Description
 
  
The Pro-106 is manufactured for Radio Shack by GRE America Inc.
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The Pro-106 was manufactured for Radio Shack by GRE America Inc.
  
The Radio Shack is a Digital Trunk Tracking scanner which boasts the ability to track APCO 25 digital trunking systems, in addition to following Motorola type I/II systems, LTR and EDACS trunking systems. It is very similar to the GRE [[PSR-500]].
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The pro-106 is a Digital Trunk Tracking scanner has the ability to track APCO 25 digital trunking systems, in addition to following Motorola type I/II systems, LTR and EDACS trunking systems. It is functionally identical to the [[PSR-500]] and the later Whistler [[WS1040]]. It uses the same software and cables.  Firmware updates are NOT compatible between this radio, the [[WS1040]] and the GRE PSR-500 though.
  
The Pro-106 is functionally identical to the [[PSR-500]] and uses the same [[Radio Control Software|radio control software]] and [http://www.starrsoft.com/software/Win96/Cables/cables.html scanner cables].  Firmware updates are NOT compatiable between this radio and the GRE PSR-500 though.
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Note: Testing has shown that the frequency range 796.9975 to 805.9975 MHz is blocked on this scanner.
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* Can be updated to support [[Rebanding]]? {{color|green|YES}}
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** See Sections 7.1 and 7.2 of the [[Rebanding]] article for the firmware and software links
  
 
==General Specifications ==
 
==General Specifications ==
 
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* [[Rebanding]] supported? <span style="color: green">[http://www.radioreference.com/forums/utah-radio-discussion-forum/125682-custom-band-plan-s-rebanded-systems.html YES-Enter Custom Tables] </span>
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!Frequency (MHz)
 
!Frequency (MHz)
 
!Step Size Value
 
!Step Size Value
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!Mode (Default)
 
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|25-27.405
 
|25-27.405
 
|10 kHz
 
|10 kHz
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|AM
 
|-
 
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|27.41-29.7
 
|27.41-29.7
 
|5 kHZ
 
|5 kHZ
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|AM
 
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|29.71-49.83
 
|29.71-49.83
 
|10 kHz
 
|10 kHz
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|FM
 
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|49.835-54
 
|49.835-54
 
|5 kHz
 
|5 kHz
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|FM
 
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|108-136.9916
 
|108-136.9916
 
|8.33 kHz
 
|8.33 kHz
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|AM
 
|-
 
|-
 
|137-137.995
 
|137-137.995
 
|5 kHz
 
|5 kHz
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|FM
 
|-
 
|-
 
|138-143.9875
 
|138-143.9875
 
|12.5 kHz
 
|12.5 kHz
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|FM
 
|-
 
|-
 
|144-147.995
 
|144-147.995
 
|5 kHz
 
|5 kHz
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|FM
 
|-
 
|-
 
|148-150.7875
 
|148-150.7875
 
|12.5 kHz
 
|12.5 kHz
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|FM
 
|-
 
|-
 
|150.8-150.845
 
|150.8-150.845
 
|5 kHz
 
|5 kHz
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|FM
 
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|-
 
|150.8525-150.845
 
|150.8525-150.845
 
|5 kHz
 
|5 kHz
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|FM
 
|-
 
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|150.8525-154.4975
 
|150.8525-154.4975
 
|7.5 kHz
 
|7.5 kHz
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|FM
 
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|154.515-154.64
 
|154.515-154.64
 
|5 kHz
 
|5 kHz
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|FM
 
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|154.65-156.255
 
|154.65-156.255
 
|7.5 kHz
 
|7.5 kHz
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|FM
 
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|156.275-157.45
 
|156.275-157.45
 
|25 kHz
 
|25 kHz
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|FM
 
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|154.47-161.5725
 
|154.47-161.5725
 
|7.5 kHz
 
|7.5 kHz
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|FM
 
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|161.6-161.975
 
|161.6-161.975
 
|5 kHz
 
|5 kHz
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|FM
 
|-
 
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|162-174
 
|162-174
 
|12.5
 
|12.5
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|FM
 
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|216.0025-219.9975
 
|216.0025-219.9975
 
|5 kHz
 
|5 kHz
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|FM
 
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|-
 
|220-224.995
 
|220-224.995
 
|5 kHz
 
|5 kHz
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|FM
 
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|-
 
|225.000-379.975
 
|225.000-379.975
 
|25 kHz
 
|25 kHz
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|AM
 
|-
 
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|380-419.9875
 
|380-419.9875
 
|12.5 kHz
 
|12.5 kHz
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|FM
 
|-
 
|-
 
|420-450
 
|420-450
 
|5 kHz
 
|5 kHz
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|FM
 
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|450.00625-469.99375
 
|450.00625-469.99375
 
|6.25 kHz
 
|6.25 kHz
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|FM
 
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|470-512
 
|470-512
|12.5 kHz
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|6.25 kHz
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|FM
 
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|764-805.996875
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|764-.796.996875 <sup>1,2</sup>
 
|3.125 kHz
 
|3.125 kHz
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|FM
 
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|806-823.9875
 
|806-823.9875
 
|12.5 kHz
 
|12.5 kHz
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|FM
 
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|849-868.9875
 
|849-868.9875
 
|12.5 kHz
 
|12.5 kHz
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|FM
 
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|-
 
|894-901.9875
 
|894-901.9875
 
|12.5 kHz
 
|12.5 kHz
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|FM
 
|-
 
|-
 
|902-928
 
|902-928
 
|5 kHz
 
|5 kHz
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|FM
 
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|928.0125-939.9875
 
|928.0125-939.9875
 
|12.5 kHz
 
|12.5 kHz
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|FM
 
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|-
 
|940-960
 
|940-960
 
|6.25 kHz
 
|6.25 kHz
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|FM
 
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|1240-1300
 
|1240-1300
 
|6.25 kHz
 
|6.25 kHz
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|FM
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|137.0000 − 174.0000 MHz
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|5 kHz
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|FM(Canada)
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|380.00000 − 512.00000 MHz
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|12.5 kHz
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|FM (Canada)
 
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|}
  
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Object_oriented Object oriented memory management]. Talkgroups can be associated with a single system. Systems can be defined as multi-site for statewide and networked systems. Talkgroups can be members of multiple scan lists. There are "Scan Lists" where you group the objects you wish for scanning. You do not need to enter frequency or talkgroup info more than once as you can just use those "objects" in the scan lists as you desire.
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** You navigate objects in MAN mode: Just use the Arrow Keys. Up/Down scrolls within a scan list, and Left/Right scrolls to change scan lists. You can also just type the Object number and press ENT. Also in PGM mode, there is a FIND option and you type Alpha/Numeric (partial or full) and it will search the number and text fields in every object and let you choose to monitor (MAN), or press NEXT (Softkey) to keep FIND-ing, or EDIT to edit the found object.
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Object_oriented Object oriented memory management]. See the [[Object Oriented Scanning Described]] article for more information
** Hold: You can pause while scanning, or now the MAN mode is fully trunking so you can just "FIND" on some Conventional, Search, or Talkgroup, Sweeper, alpha or number data, and then press MAN.
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* 22 Scan Lists - 20 lists to program, use, and select like traditional banks allowing you to arrange, group and scan objects according to your preference with an additional 'Favorites' list to create a scan list tailored to your favorite objects and a 'Skywarn' list
* Built in discriminator data output in simple ASCII output using the PC/IF port
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* Multi-Site Trunking - allows you to scan systems covering a very large geographic area that use multiple antenna sites and operate on different frequencies but use the same Talk Group IDs
* Full duplex support and USB connection using the [http://www.greamerica.com/scanner_accessories.html GRE 30-3290 ]([http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2177609 RS #20-047]) USB Scanner Data Manager Cable. (Not included)
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* Multi-Site option to look for the site with the best received CC decode rate. (Not the same as RSSI on the Motorola rigs, but similar in operation)
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* 21 Virtual Scanner Memories; one copy of working memory can hold up to 1800 objects, meaning any combination of talkgroups, conventional channels, and trunking systems. Each V-Scanner folder holds one copy of working memory. So, 21 * 1800 = about 37,800 objects altogether can be stored in the V-Scanner storage system
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* 700MHz and 380MHz Trunk Scanning
 
* Object programmable LED; eight factory default colors to any color / brilliance you want by having direct access to the R-G-B drive values (including flash) to assign to talkgroups, frequencies, agencies, etc.
 
* Object programmable LED; eight factory default colors to any color / brilliance you want by having direct access to the R-G-B drive values (including flash) to assign to talkgroups, frequencies, agencies, etc.
** LATCH option; the color of the last received object stays on until reset.
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** LATCH option; the color of the last received object stays on until reset
* Motorola Smartzone systems
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* Audible Alarms - programmable audible alerts can be configured to sound when certain scannable objects are active
** Scanner option to look for the site with the best received CC decode rate.
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* Hit Counters - keep track of how many transmissions are received for each object type
(Not the same as RSSI on the Motorola rigs, but similar in operation.)
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* [http://wiki.radioreference.com/index.php/Signal_stalker Signal Stalker II] Near field frequency capture
* Favorites Scan List; create a scan list tailored to your favorite object settings.
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* LTR Home Repeater AutoMove - enter the LTR system frequencies in any order, and the scanner will automatically move the frequencies to the proper home repeater slots as transmissions are received on the system
One button operation to get to this set.
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* Object Duplication- useful when entering multiple ID objects that are in the same trunked radio system, or multiple conventional objects that have similar parameters or tag names
* [http://wiki.radioreference.com/index.php/Signal_stalker Signal Stalker] Near field frequency capture
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* FlexStep - allows you to enter a frequency in any 1.25 kHz step
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* TCXO for frequency stability
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* Adaptive digital tracking (ADT)
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* Digital signal processing (DSP)
 
* Triple conversion
 
* Triple conversion
* [[Rebanding]] supported? <font color=green> YES </font>
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* Digital [[AGC]]
** See the bottom of the [[Win96]] page for the values to be set in the trunking tables
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* [[Continuous Tone-Coded Squelch System|CTCSS]]/[[DCS]] abilities
* Virtual Scanner Memory Management system; One copy of working memory can hold up to 1800 objects, meaning any combination of talkgroups, conventional channels, and trunking systems. Each V-Scanner folder holds one copy of working memory. So, 21 * 1800 = about 37,800 objects altogether can be stored in the V-Scanner storage system.
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* [[NAC|Network Access Code]] can be programmed to only break squelch when receiving the correct NAC in a conventional P25 system
** The V-Scanners work like the [[Pro-96|Radio Shack PRO-96]] in that they store the radio's working memory (settings, frequencies etc.) to a separate area of internal memory. The radio's main memory is no longer banks/channels, but "objects". The Scan lists are now how you group the objects for scanning and you toggle them on/off with the traditional method of pressing the number keys during scanning. The arrow keys do not page through the V-Scanners. The V-Scanner function is in a separate menu much like the Radio Shack PRO-96.
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* Pre-programmed systems for most major metropolitan areas
** When creating a talk-group object, you associate the talkgroup-object with the system object. The system-object has all the control channel information and is only entered once. Scan lists can have pointers to talkgroup-objects such as Fire, EMS, Police. As you create the talkgroup-objects you can  assign them to any number of scanlists while you create them. You can also edit the scanlists later.  You only create a system-object once, and associate multiple talkgroup-objects with it. Then the talkgroup-objects can be pointed to any number of scanlists (including none if you want to temporarily just set aside the talkgoup, but not delete it). If a talkgroup-object points to a system-object the paused talkgroup will stay synced up with the entire system over multiple control channels.
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* 7 Service Search Bands - Marine, CB, FRS/GMRS/MURS, Police/Fire, Air, Ham, and Railroad and a limit search
* Preprogrammed for most major metropolitan areas
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* Zeromatic search tuning
* Scan rate 60 CPS
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* Built in discriminator data output in simple ASCII output using the PC/IF port
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* Full duplex support and USB connection using the [https://whistlergroup.com/products/pc-interface-cable-for-ws1040-ws1065 Whistler programming cable ] (Not included)
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* Scan rate 55 CPS
 
* Search speed 90 CPS
 
* Search speed 90 CPS
* User defined service search and limit search
 
 
* Direct Tune mode
 
* Direct Tune mode
* TCXO for frequency stability
 
 
* Default Option keys; return to default setting for any menu
 
* Default Option keys; return to default setting for any menu
* Digital [[AGC]]
 
* Adaptive digital tracking (ADT)
 
* Digital signal processing (DSP)
 
* [[Continuous Tone-Coded Squelch System|CTCSS]]/[[DCS]] abilities
 
* [[NAC|Network Access Code]] can be programmed to only break squelch when receiving the correct NAC in a conventional P25 system.
 
 
* 16-character alpha-tagging with text entry can show ID code or service name
 
* 16-character alpha-tagging with text entry can show ID code or service name
* L/O talkgroup ID or frequency
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* Temporary/Permanent Lockouts - lets you temporary or permanently lockout any programmed object
* ID delay
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* Scan/Search/Trunking Delay - variable delay (0 to 25 seconds) before searching for another object so you can hear more replies that are made on the same object
 
* UNSQUELCH Delay; Delay settings before the radio unmutes audio to speaker
 
* UNSQUELCH Delay; Delay settings before the radio unmutes audio to speaker
 
* Motorola [[Control Channel Only]] trunking
 
* Motorola [[Control Channel Only]] trunking
* I-Calls, possibly displayed as hex as mentioned at Dayton Hamvention 07'
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* Private Calls and RadioID alpha display
* 700MHz and 380MHz Trunk Scanning
 
**The trunking "object" includes a "VHF/UHF" selection, and you can put in all of the offset/base etc. It also has a full trunking table capability for each trunking object (with plenty of entry slots!). As far as I can tell there is no freq limitation on trunking like the Pro-96 had. So you enter the data in the trunking object, and it will tune to any freq (except cellular of course).
 
 
* Easy-to-read back lit control and display with back lit keypad
 
* Easy-to-read back lit control and display with back lit keypad
* 6 search ranges/ 1 user definable search range
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* Object 'Find' - lets you search by lockout status or by text
* Search "seek" feature
 
* Tunes virtually all important bands—local marine, fire/police, Ham, CB, VHF-air, UHF-Air, racing, weather and more
 
 
* Weather band with enhanced [[SAME]] Weather Alert functions and weather priority—access weather channels and alerts with the push of a button
 
* Weather band with enhanced [[SAME]] Weather Alert functions and weather priority—access weather channels and alerts with the push of a button
* Skywarn can be programmed with any number of "objects"
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* Priority Scan - the scanner will sample conventional objects for activity periodically while scanning and monitoring other objects. The scanner will also give IDs priority over other IDs while checking a particular trunking system for activity
* "Multiple" Priority channels
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* 20 dB [[attenuator]] - lets you program your scanner (per object or globally) to reduce the scanner's sensitivity to strong local signals or noise caused by these signals to reduce interference
* Zeromatic search tuning
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* Create a password to use scanner
* 20 dB [[attenuator]]
 
 
* Computer interface and Programming (with computer control)
 
* Computer interface and Programming (with computer control)
 
* 3 function keys; softkeys, that when pressed, execute the function that is shown just above the key in the display
 
* 3 function keys; softkeys, that when pressed, execute the function that is shown just above the key in the display
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* 4 line x 16 character display with relative signal strength meter
 
* 4 line x 16 character display with relative signal strength meter
 
* Display of the Radio ID of the transmitting user
 
* Display of the Radio ID of the transmitting user
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* Data Cloning - lets you transfer the programmed data from one scanner to another. You can also download the programmed data from a PC to the scanner or upload the programmed data to the scanner (using an optional two-way PC cable) with optional software
 
*BNC connector
 
*BNC connector
* A '''cloning cable''' may be fabricated using 2 - 1/8 inch stereo jacks and shielded cable. Note: Make sure the radios used for cloning are not set to output control channel data or they will not clone. PGM, Fun+Glob (F3), then pressing the Func+down arrow and then the up arrow once, press the right arrow once to YES, then (F1) to Save.
 
 
*'''Verifying the firmware version'''
 
 
You can verify the version of DSP firmware currently active in the Pro-106 by pressing the 3 key during
 
the "Welcome" screen.
 
  
Future firmware upgrades can be installed by downloading and running an upgrade program from the Radio Shack web site.
 
  
 
===RR System Compatibility===
 
===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:
 
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:
 
* System Types:
** Motorola Type I
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** [[Motorola Type I]]
** Motorola Type II
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** [[Motorola Type II]]
** Motorola Type IIi Hybrid
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** [[Motorola Type IIi Hybrid]]
** Motorola Type II Smartnet
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** [[Motorola Type II Smartnet]]
** Motorola Type II Smartzone
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** [[Motorola Type II SmartZone]]
** Motorola Type II Smartzone Omnilink
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** [[Motorola Type II SmartZone OmniLink]]
** EDACS Standard (Wide)
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** [[EDACS Standard]] (Wide)
 
** EDACS Standard Networked
 
** EDACS Standard Networked
** EDACS Narrowband (Narrow)
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** [[EDACS Narrowband]] (Narrow)
** EDACS Narrowband Networked
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** [[EDACS Narrowband Networked]]
** EDACS SCAT
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** [[EDACS SCAT]]
** LTR Standard
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** EDACS ESK(not ProVoice)
** Project 25 Standard
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** [[LTR Standard]]
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** [[APCO Project 25]] Standard (Phase 1)
  
 
*System Voices:
 
*System Voices:
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==Operating Tips==
 
==Operating Tips==
 
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* A '''cloning cable''' may be fabricated using 2 - 1/8 inch stereo jacks and shielded cable
* Activate/Deactivate Scan Lists: Sets membership in Scan Lists. Use left and right keys to scroll through Scan Lists. Use SEL key to toggle Scan List membership. A “*” next to the Scan List number indicates that the object is mapped to that Scan List.
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*[https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwj7wpPUxafNAhUNSFIKHdVeB0IQFggeMAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fforums.radioreference.com%2Fattachments%2Fflorida-radio-discussion-forum%2F35705d1328227311-new-p25-system-help-2000106_gm_en.pdf&usg=AFQjCNEZUNP5dYpfHKEaYJ45C3cGxgl8FQ Expert Settings]
 
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*[http://forums.radioreference.com/957053-post1.html Keypad Tricks]
* Default Scanlist: When programming an object, select the scan list using the menu or the default scan list one will be used. To return an object to your selected scanlist, set the default the the scanlist to the number you want. To return an object to the default during EDIT or NEW press Dflt.
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*Note: if your scanner displays a '''Heap Error Message:''' see the [[GRE/RS Object Oriented Scanners FAQ]]
 
 
* Dupe function: To repeat commonly used object attributes, use the Dupe function.
 
 
 
* Object access: To go to an object, press MAN or PGM and the object number, then press E to goto the object.
 
 
 
* Force Analog: If you have a CONV object that you know is analog, You can set the object to tone search to force it as analog.
 
 
 
* Force Digital: If you have a CONV object (or trunked) that you know is digital, you can force it as digital by forcing it to search for P25 NAC.
 
 
 
* Flex Step: "Super Expert Setting Menu". PGM, FUNC F3:GLOB Scroll down to "flexStep" and Rt-Arrow it to "On" F1:Save
 
 
 
* Audio Boost: Expert menu, AudioBoost, On or OFF, Applies a 6 dB boost to audio levels when the object is active
 
 
 
* Delete Alpha Characters during entry: Func + CL will delete all the characters in a line. Use the "." (decimal) key to delete a character and make a blank space.
 
 
 
* Battery Settings: Change the battery setting in the Global menu: Alkaline, NiCad, or NiMIH, to set the proper battery warnig levels for the battery type you are using.
 
 
 
* Quick Menu Move: Func + Up or Down will move to the top or bottom of a menu.
 
 
 
* Go directly to a newly saved conventional object: Press MAN right after pressing "Stor" in the search, you'll be taken right to the CONV object you just stored.
 
 
 
* Object Search: If you press manual, you can then scroll through the scanlist (the default save to, is scanlist 1) with the up/down arrows. You can also use the Find feature. press Program, Edit, Find enter a alpha text or frequency. And you can find it by object type by pressing Program, Edit, press left or right key to select the object type, such as CONV, the the up down arrow to select the conventional object.
 
 
 
* Signal Strength Meter Settings: A setting of 470-750, provides a more relative indication of signal bars than the default range.
 
 
 
* EDACS Narrow: For some systems, the control channel data may need to be inverted. Once the EDACS narrow system is created, arrow down to the "Expert Below" section until you see "Invert Data: No", arrow right or left to display "Yes", press Save (F1) to save changes.  
 
 
 
* [[Simulcast digital distortion]]
 
 
 
== Expert Settings ==
 
* [http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pJ4HPyKG38v1IamIGWMrKFw Google Spread Sheet Collaboration of PGM + FUNC + F3 (GLOB) "Expert Setting" Menu Information]
 
  
 
== Included Accessories ==
 
== Included Accessories ==
 
*Antenna
 
*Antenna
*Printed Owner's manual
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*Printed Owner's Manual
 
*Black non-rechargeable battery holder
 
*Black non-rechargeable battery holder
 
*Yellow rechargable battery holder
 
*Yellow rechargable battery holder
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==Recommended accessories (Not included with the radio)==
 
==Recommended accessories (Not included with the radio)==
*[http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2194430 RS #273-1768] 9-Volt AC adapter, 800mA (500ma needed)
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* [https://www.radioshack.com/products/radioshack-800mhz-scanner-antenna?variant=57170639413 RS 800 Mhz duckie antenna]
*[http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2102592 RS #273-1863] 9-Volt Vehicle DC-to-DC Adapter
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*These items are no longer listed on the RS website under these SKUs. It's possible they may be available from places like Amazon or eBay, or under another SKU
*[http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062425 RS #273-1706] Adaptaplug C - Needed for the above adapters
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**RS #273-355  9VDC/ 800mA AC Adapter
*[http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2102525 RS #20-283] Radio Shack 800MHz handheld antenna
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**RS #273-369  9-Volt Vehicle DC-to-DC Adapter
* Replacement Belt clip - Radio Shack RSU part number 12418273. Cost is $3.49 each plus shipping. See your local Radio Shack store to order.
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**RS #273-336  Adaptaplug C - Needed for the above adapters
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**Replacement Belt clip - Radio Shack RSU part number 12418273. Cost is $3.49 each plus shipping. See your local Radio Shack store to order.
  
 
==Discriminator Tap==
 
==Discriminator Tap==
 
*[http://www.radioreference.com/forums/showthread.php?t=85155 Rich Carlson's post, with pictures, discussing his tapped PSR-500]
 
*[http://www.radioreference.com/forums/showthread.php?t=85155 Rich Carlson's post, with pictures, discussing his tapped PSR-500]
  
* There is also a built in data dump which can be enabled with "CCDump" in the Func-Global "super expert" menu which may meet many users needs when used with 3rd party software which already supports this data.  When CCDump = "Yes" most control channel and weather SAME data is dumped to the PC/IF port for use with the USB cable.  This may save soldering and warranty issues for most users.
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* Also it has an "Audio Boost" to help better audio.
 
 
== Programming Software ==
 
; Application Software
 
* [http://www.butelsoftware.com ARC500 ]
 
* [http://www.starrsoft.com/software/win500/default.asp Starrsoft Win500]
 
* [http://www.psredit.com/psredit500/index.html PSREdit500]
 
* [http://bellsouthpwp.net/k/d/kd5eis/IDTracker/IDTracker.htm ID Tracker II]
 
* [http://www.scannersoft.com Scan Control] 
 
; USB Cables/Drivers
 
* [http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2177609 Radio Shack USB Cable]
 
* [http://www.greamerica.com/scanner_accessories.html GRE USB Cable]
 
  
== Control Channel Monitoring Software ==
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==CPU/DSP Upgrades==
* [http://wiki.radioreference.com/index.php/UniTrunker UniTrunker PSR-500/600 & Pro-106/197 support P25, Motorola, and EDACS trunked systems]
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* [[Pro-106 and Pro-197 CPU/DSP Upgrades]]
* [http://www.psredit.com/ Pro96Com PSR-500/600 & Pro-106/197 support for 9600 baud P25 trunked systems]
 
  
 
==Related Pages==
 
==Related Pages==
;Radio Shack Pro-106 Support Links
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* [http://new.marksscanners.com/106_197/106_197.shtml Easier to Read Pro 106/197 Manual]
* [http://rsk.imageg.net/graphics/uc/rsk/Support/ProductManuals/2000106_AD_EN.pdf Digital Trunking Scanner (V-Scanner Preprogrammed Data)]
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* [http://scancat.com/OnLineHelp/OEM_Radio_Owners_Manuals/PSR500-PRO-106_Quick_Start_Guide.pdf PSR-500 / Pro-106 Quick Start Guide]
* [http://rsk.imageg.net/graphics/uc/rsk/Support/ProductManuals/2000106_GM_EN.pdf Digital Trunking Scanner (Special Global Menu)]
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* [http://scancat.com/OnLineHelp/OEM_Radio_Owners_Manuals/PSR500-PRO-106_OwnersManual.pdf PRO-106 Digital Trunking Handheld Scanner (User's Guide-Manual)]
* [http://rsk.imageg.net/graphics/uc/rsk/Support/ProductManuals/2000106_QS_EN.pdf PRO-106 Digital Trunking Handheld Scanner (Quick Start Guide)]
 
* [http://rsk.imageg.net/graphics/uc/rsk/Support/ProductManuals/2000106_PM_EN.pdf PRO-106 Digital Trunking Handheld Scanner (User's Guide)]
 
  
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;Related Wiki Articles
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* [[Getting Started with your GRE/RS Object Oriented Scanner]]
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* [[GRE/RS Object Oriented Scanners FAQ]]
 
* Compare the Pro-106 to other digital models
 
* Compare the Pro-106 to other digital models
 
** [[Digital Scanner Comparison Chart]]
 
** [[Digital Scanner Comparison Chart]]
  
==Yahoo Groups and Mailing Lists (software and receiver support)==
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==Mailing Lists / Forums==
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RadioShackPRO-106/ RadioShackPRO-106 Yahoo Group]
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* [http://forums.radioreference.com/radio-shack-scanners/ RadioReference Radio Shack forum]
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PSR-500/ PSR-500 Yahoo Group]
 
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PSREdit/ PSREdit Yahoo group]
 
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Win500/ Win500 Yahoo Group]
 
* [http://www.radioreference.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=117 RadioReference GRE forum]
 
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/psr500600/ psr500600]
 
* [http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/ARC500/ ARC500 Yahoo Group]
 
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RSPro-106/ RSPro-106 Yahoo Group]
 
  
==eBay Listings==
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==Pro-106 Scanners for Sale==
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*[[Pro-106 eBay Listings]]
  
  
 
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Revision as of 14:43, 17 October 2020

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The Pro-106 was manufactured for Radio Shack by GRE America Inc.

The pro-106 is a Digital Trunk Tracking scanner has the ability to track APCO 25 digital trunking systems, in addition to following Motorola type I/II systems, LTR and EDACS trunking systems. It is functionally identical to the PSR-500 and the later Whistler WS1040. It uses the same software and cables. Firmware updates are NOT compatible between this radio, the WS1040 and the GRE PSR-500 though.

Note: Testing has shown that the frequency range 796.9975 to 805.9975 MHz is blocked on this scanner.

  • Can be updated to support Rebanding? YES
    • See Sections 7.1 and 7.2 of the Rebanding article for the firmware and software links

General Specifications


Frequency Coverage
Frequency (MHz) Step Size Value Mode (Default)
25-27.405 10 kHz AM
27.41-29.7 5 kHZ AM
29.71-49.83 10 kHz FM
49.835-54 5 kHz FM
108-136.9916 8.33 kHz AM
137-137.995 5 kHz FM
138-143.9875 12.5 kHz FM
144-147.995 5 kHz FM
148-150.7875 12.5 kHz FM
150.8-150.845 5 kHz FM
150.8525-150.845 5 kHz FM
150.8525-154.4975 7.5 kHz FM
154.515-154.64 5 kHz FM
154.65-156.255 7.5 kHz FM
156.275-157.45 25 kHz FM
154.47-161.5725 7.5 kHz FM
161.6-161.975 5 kHz FM
162-174 12.5 FM
216.0025-219.9975 5 kHz FM
220-224.995 5 kHz FM
225.000-379.975 25 kHz AM
380-419.9875 12.5 kHz FM
420-450 5 kHz FM
450.00625-469.99375 6.25 kHz FM
470-512 6.25 kHz FM
764-.796.996875 1,2 3.125 kHz FM
806-823.9875 12.5 kHz FM
849-868.9875 12.5 kHz FM
894-901.9875 12.5 kHz FM
902-928 5 kHz FM
928.0125-939.9875 12.5 kHz FM
940-960 6.25 kHz FM
1240-1300 6.25 kHz FM
137.0000 − 174.0000 MHz 5 kHz FM(Canada)
380.00000 − 512.00000 MHz 12.5 kHz FM (Canada)


  • Object oriented memory management. See the Object Oriented Scanning Described article for more information
  • 22 Scan Lists - 20 lists to program, use, and select like traditional banks allowing you to arrange, group and scan objects according to your preference with an additional 'Favorites' list to create a scan list tailored to your favorite objects and a 'Skywarn' list
  • Multi-Site Trunking - allows you to scan systems covering a very large geographic area that use multiple antenna sites and operate on different frequencies but use the same Talk Group IDs
  • Multi-Site option to look for the site with the best received CC decode rate. (Not the same as RSSI on the Motorola rigs, but similar in operation)
  • 21 Virtual Scanner Memories; one copy of working memory can hold up to 1800 objects, meaning any combination of talkgroups, conventional channels, and trunking systems. Each V-Scanner folder holds one copy of working memory. So, 21 * 1800 = about 37,800 objects altogether can be stored in the V-Scanner storage system
  • 700MHz and 380MHz Trunk Scanning
  • Object programmable LED; eight factory default colors to any color / brilliance you want by having direct access to the R-G-B drive values (including flash) to assign to talkgroups, frequencies, agencies, etc.
    • LATCH option; the color of the last received object stays on until reset
  • Audible Alarms - programmable audible alerts can be configured to sound when certain scannable objects are active
  • Hit Counters - keep track of how many transmissions are received for each object type
  • Signal Stalker II Near field frequency capture
  • LTR Home Repeater AutoMove - enter the LTR system frequencies in any order, and the scanner will automatically move the frequencies to the proper home repeater slots as transmissions are received on the system
  • Object Duplication- useful when entering multiple ID objects that are in the same trunked radio system, or multiple conventional objects that have similar parameters or tag names
  • FlexStep - allows you to enter a frequency in any 1.25 kHz step
  • TCXO for frequency stability
  • Adaptive digital tracking (ADT)
  • Digital signal processing (DSP)
  • Triple conversion
  • Digital AGC
  • CTCSS/DCS abilities
  • Network Access Code can be programmed to only break squelch when receiving the correct NAC in a conventional P25 system
  • Pre-programmed systems for most major metropolitan areas
  • 7 Service Search Bands - Marine, CB, FRS/GMRS/MURS, Police/Fire, Air, Ham, and Railroad and a limit search
  • Zeromatic search tuning
  • Built in discriminator data output in simple ASCII output using the PC/IF port
  • Full duplex support and USB connection using the Whistler programming cable (Not included)
  • Scan rate 55 CPS
  • Search speed 90 CPS
  • Direct Tune mode
  • Default Option keys; return to default setting for any menu
  • 16-character alpha-tagging with text entry can show ID code or service name
  • Temporary/Permanent Lockouts - lets you temporary or permanently lockout any programmed object
  • Scan/Search/Trunking Delay - variable delay (0 to 25 seconds) before searching for another object so you can hear more replies that are made on the same object
  • UNSQUELCH Delay; Delay settings before the radio unmutes audio to speaker
  • Motorola Control Channel Only trunking
  • Private Calls and RadioID alpha display
  • Easy-to-read back lit control and display with back lit keypad
  • Object 'Find' - lets you search by lockout status or by text
  • Weather band with enhanced SAME Weather Alert functions and weather priority—access weather channels and alerts with the push of a button
  • Priority Scan - the scanner will sample conventional objects for activity periodically while scanning and monitoring other objects. The scanner will also give IDs priority over other IDs while checking a particular trunking system for activity
  • 20 dB attenuator - lets you program your scanner (per object or globally) to reduce the scanner's sensitivity to strong local signals or noise caused by these signals to reduce interference
  • Create a password to use scanner
  • Computer interface and Programming (with computer control)
  • 3 function keys; softkeys, that when pressed, execute the function that is shown just above the key in the display
  • 5 way navigation keys to access special modes and programming options
  • 4 line x 16 character display with relative signal strength meter
  • Display of the Radio ID of the transmitting user
  • Data Cloning - lets you transfer the programmed data from one scanner to another. You can also download the programmed data from a PC to the scanner or upload the programmed data to the scanner (using an optional two-way PC cable) with optional software
  • BNC connector


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 Voices:
    • Analog
    • Analog and APCO-25 Common Air Interface
    • APCO-25 Common Air Interface Exclusive

Operating Tips

Included Accessories

  • Antenna
  • Printed Owner's Manual
  • Black non-rechargeable battery holder
  • Yellow rechargable battery holder
  • Belt clip

Recommended accessories (Not included with the radio)

  • RS 800 Mhz duckie antenna
  • These items are no longer listed on the RS website under these SKUs. It's possible they may be available from places like Amazon or eBay, or under another SKU
    • RS #273-355 9VDC/ 800mA AC Adapter
    • RS #273-369 9-Volt Vehicle DC-to-DC Adapter
    • RS #273-336 Adaptaplug C - Needed for the above adapters
    • Replacement Belt clip - Radio Shack RSU part number 12418273. Cost is $3.49 each plus shipping. See your local Radio Shack store to order.

Discriminator Tap

  • Also it has an "Audio Boost" to help better audio.

CPU/DSP Upgrades

Related Pages

Related Wiki Articles

Mailing Lists / Forums

Pro-106 Scanners for Sale


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