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A good example of this is to import the North Carolina 700MHz Interop frequencys off of the Radio reference database. These frequencys are nationwide and work in all 50 states. However due to this secret agreement between Radio Shack/GRE and Big Brother, the frequencys are imported only within the range of 764.0 - 796.996875 even though the Radio Reference database contains common tactical freqs that can be entered in some other scanners above the 796.996875 range.
 
A good example of this is to import the North Carolina 700MHz Interop frequencys off of the Radio reference database. These frequencys are nationwide and work in all 50 states. However due to this secret agreement between Radio Shack/GRE and Big Brother, the frequencys are imported only within the range of 764.0 - 796.996875 even though the Radio Reference database contains common tactical freqs that can be entered in some other scanners above the 796.996875 range.
  
Write to Radio Shack and let them know we will not be limited by secret agreements to scanning and demand a firmware update ASAP to resolve this and restore the scanner's coverage range back to 764-805MHz.     
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'''Write to Radio Shack and let them know we will not be limited by secret agreements to scanning and demand a firmware update ASAP to resolve this and restore the scanner's coverage range back to 764-805MHz.'''      
  
 
The frequencys above could be entered on older Pro 106 units. It is not known at this time if any other scanners are affected.         
 
The frequencys above could be entered on older Pro 106 units. It is not known at this time if any other scanners are affected.         

Revision as of 10:27, 31 May 2011

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The Pro-106 is 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.

The Pro-106 is functionally identical to the PSR-500 and uses the same software and cables. Firmware updates are NOT compatible between this radio and the GRE PSR-500 though.

General Specifications


April 19, 2011 Important notice: The Pro 106 will not allow entry of frequencys above 796.996875 which prevents scanning the national 700MHz tactical frequencies as well as other frequencies within that range. GRE & Radio Shack have been alerted to this and a firmware update has been requested directly to both companys to address this discrepency. The former range of the scanner was 764.0 - 805.996875 with the current range changed to 764.0 - 796.996875. This change does not allow listeners to scan the national 700MHz tactical frequencys. Those frequencys include some in the 799 range which the scanner reverts back to "796.000" when attempting to enter them. These frequencies include the new 700 mhz allocations as listed in the Common Public Safety article.

May 30, 2011 - UPDATE to above infomation

Radio Shack / GRE was asked by an unanmed govermental agency to limit the scanner's ability to monitor the frequencys listed above. This was verified via a conversation with a mid level Radio Shack exec who wished to remain anonyomous for obvious reasons. The frequencys cited above are common tactical frequencys and no reason exists why they shouldn't be included in the scanning range of the Pro 106. To date Radio Shack corporate has not provided any communication regarding the "un named goverment agency" identity nor have they denied this is the case with this scanner.

A good example of this is to import the North Carolina 700MHz Interop frequencys off of the Radio reference database. These frequencys are nationwide and work in all 50 states. However due to this secret agreement between Radio Shack/GRE and Big Brother, the frequencys are imported only within the range of 764.0 - 796.996875 even though the Radio Reference database contains common tactical freqs that can be entered in some other scanners above the 796.996875 range.

Write to Radio Shack and let them know we will not be limited by secret agreements to scanning and demand a firmware update ASAP to resolve this and restore the scanner's coverage range back to 764-805MHz.

The frequencys above could be entered on older Pro 106 units. It is not known at this time if any other scanners are affected.


Frequency Coverage
Frequency (MHz) Step Size Value
25-27.405 10 kHz
27.41-29.7 5 kHZ
29.71-49.83 10 kHz
49.835-54 5 kHz
108-136.9916 8.33 kHz
137-137.995 5 kHz
138-143.9875 12.5 kHz
144-147.995 5 kHz
148-150.7875 12.5 kHz
150.8-150.845 5 kHz
150.8525-150.845 5 kHz
150.8525-154.4975 7.5 kHz
154.515-154.64 5 kHz
154.65-156.255 7.5 kHz
156.275-157.45 25 kHz
154.47-161.5725 7.5 kHz
161.6-161.975 5 kHz
162-174 12.5
216.0025-219.9975 5 kHz
220-224.995 5 kHz
225.000-379.975 25 kHz
380-419.9875 12.5 kHz
420-450 5 kHz
450.00625-469.99375 6.25 kHz
470-512 6.5 kHz
764-.796.996875 3.125 kHz
806-823.9875 12.5 kHz
849-868.9875 12.5 kHz
894-901.9875 12.5 kHz
902-928 5 kHz
928.0125-939.9875 12.5 kHz
940-960 6.25 kHz
1240-1300 6.25 kHz
  • Object oriented memory management. See the Object Oriented Scanning Described article for more information
  • Built in discriminator data output in simple ASCII output using the PC/IF port
  • Full duplex support and USB connection using the GRE 30-3290 (RS #20-546) USB Scanner Data Manager Cable. (Not included)
  • 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.
  • Motorola Smartzone systems
    • Scanner 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.)

  • Favorites Scan List; create a scan list tailored to your favorite object settings.

One button operation to get to this set.

  • Signal Stalker II Near field frequency capture
  • Triple conversion
  • 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.
  • Preprogrammed for most major metropolitan areas
  • Scan rate 60 CPS
  • Search speed 90 CPS
  • User defined service search and limit search
  • Direct Tune mode
  • TCXO for frequency stability
  • Default Option keys; return to default setting for any menu
  • Digital AGC
  • Adaptive digital tracking (ADT)
  • Digital signal processing (DSP)
  • CTCSS/DCS abilities
  • 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
  • L/O talkgroup ID or frequency
  • ID delay
  • UNSQUELCH Delay; Delay settings before the radio unmutes audio to speaker
  • Motorola Control Channel Only trunking
  • Private Calls and RadioID alpha display
  • 700MHz and 380MHz Trunk Scanning
  • Easy-to-read back lit control and display with back lit 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, 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
  • Skywarn list can be programmed with any number of "objects"
  • "Multiple" Priority channels
  • Zeromatic search tuning
  • 20 dB attenuator
  • 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
  • BNC connector
  • A cloning cable may be fabricated using 2 - 1/8 inch stereo jacks and shielded cable.
  • Expert Settings
  • Keypad Tricks

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
    • EDACS Narrowband (Narrow)
    • EDACS Narrowband Networked
    • EDACS SCAT
    • EDACS ESK (not ProVoice)
    • LTR Standard
    • Project 25 Standard
  • System Voices:
    • Analog
    • Analog and APCO-25 Common Air Interface
    • APCO-25 Common Air Interface Exclusive

Operating Tips

See the Object Oriented Scanning tips article for more information

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 #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
  • RS #20-283 Radio Shack 800MHz handheld antenna
  • Replacement Belt clip - Radio Shack RSU part number 12418273. Cost is $3.49 each plus shipping. See your local Radio Shack store to order.
  • Please see the Connecting scanners via USB article for USB cables to connect your PC to the scanner

Discriminator Tap

  • 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.

Control and Monitoring Software

See the Object Oriented Scanner Software article for more information

Related Pages

Radio Shack Pro-106 Support Links
RadioReference Links

Upgrades

Display Current Firmware Level

You can check the firmware version levels by pressing '3' while the scanner's powerup Welcome Message is displayed.

A sample output:

  • uP App Ver: RF1.9
  • DSP AppVer: RF1.4
  • DSP VocVer: RF1.0

CPU 1.9 Upgrade

  • Download upgrade here
  • Discussion thread: here

CPU 1.9 fixes

  • Pressing the ATT key during scanning while on a CONV object causes the object to be stored to EEPROM immediately. This eliminates the possibility of the ATT status change being lost due to a Priority check

CPU 1.8 and DSP 1.4 Upgrades

These update utilities have complete update information included; just download and run them -- it's easy.

  • Download CPU upgrade here
  • Download DSP upgrade here
  • Discussion thread: here

CPU 1.8 fixes

  • Adds patch support for P25, Motorola and EDACS trunking
  • Changes CCDump type string to "EDn" if "narrow invert" is turned on
  • Corrects LCD “mirror image” issue

DSP 1.4 fixes

  • Minimizes the possibility of a previous NAC displayed on a new transmission.

Yahoo Groups and Mailing Lists (receiver support)

eBay Listings


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