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can receive:
 
can receive:
  
* 25.0000 - 27.9950 MHz
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* 25.0000 - 27.9950 MHz (5khz)
* 28.0000 - 54.0000 MHz
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* 28.0000 - 54.0000 MHz (5khz)
* 108.0000 - 136.9875 MHz
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* 108.0000 - 136.9875 MHz (12.5khz)
* 137.0000 - 174.0000 MHz
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* 137.0000 - 174.0000 MHz (5khz)
* 216.0000 - 224.9950 MHz
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* 216.0000 - 224.9950 MHz (5khz)
* 400.0000 - 512.0000 MHz
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* 400.0000 - 512.0000 MHz (6.25khz)
* 806.0000 - 823.9875 MHz
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* 806.0000 - 823.9875 MHz (12.5khz)
* 846.0125 - 868.9875 MHz
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* 846.0125 - 868.9875 MHz (12.5khz)
* 894.0125 - 956.0000 MHz
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* 894.0125 - 956.0000 MHz (12.5khz)
* 1240.0000 - 1300.0000 MHz
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* 1240.0000 - 1300.0000 MHz (12.5khz)
  
 
Be aware that that the Pro-137 can not receive the milair frequencies (225 - 400 MHz) nor broadcast
 
Be aware that that the Pro-137 can not receive the milair frequencies (225 - 400 MHz) nor broadcast
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* Supported step sizes: 5, 6.25, 7.5, 8.33, 9, 10, 12.5,15, 20, 25, 50 or 100 kHz
 
* Supported step sizes: 5, 6.25, 7.5, 8.33, 9, 10, 12.5,15, 20, 25, 50 or 100 kHz
 
* Scan ''and'' Search
 
* Scan ''and'' Search
* 16 character text tagging for each bank and channel.
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* 12 character text tagging for each bank and channel.
 
* Quick Search
 
* Quick Search
 
* Service Searches
 
* Service Searches
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To place the scanner is firmware receive mode: With the scanner powered down, press (and hold) the 2 and the 6 and plug in the AC adapter. You will know you are successful by the backlight coming on (similar to other Uniden models) with the phrase 'VERSION UPDATE' being displayed. I have not been able to go beyond this, with the exception of seeing the phrase 'RECEIVING..' flashing on the screen, during one attempt.
 
To place the scanner is firmware receive mode: With the scanner powered down, press (and hold) the 2 and the 6 and plug in the AC adapter. You will know you are successful by the backlight coming on (similar to other Uniden models) with the phrase 'VERSION UPDATE' being displayed. I have not been able to go beyond this, with the exception of seeing the phrase 'RECEIVING..' flashing on the screen, during one attempt.
 
==Reviews and User Opinions==
 
  
 
==FCC Certification==
 
==FCC Certification==
 
*[http://tinyurl.com/23gj42 AMWUB352]
 
*[http://tinyurl.com/23gj42 AMWUB352]
 
== Related Pages ==
 
* [http://support.radioshack.com/support_tutorials/communications/20-137.htm Radio Shack PRO-137 Support Page]
 
  
 
==Programming Cables and Supporting Software==
 
==Programming Cables and Supporting Software==
 
===Programming Cables===
 
===Programming Cables===
* [http://www.greamerica.com/scanner_accessories.html GRE USB Cable]
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* Please see the [[Connecting scanners via USB]] article for USB cables to connect your PC to the scanner
* [http://www.starrsoft.com/software/Win96/Cables/cables.html Programming Cable Information]
 
* [http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2177609&cp RS 20-047 USB Programming Cable]
 
** [http://www.ftdichip.com/FTDrivers.htm Updated Drivers for RS USB cable]
 
  
 
===Supporting Software===
 
===Supporting Software===
  
 
* [http://www.butelsoftware.com BuTel ARC137 software]
 
* [http://www.butelsoftware.com BuTel ARC137 software]
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** [http://www.radioreference.com/radioshack Special RadioReference/RadioShack Licensing]
 
* [http://www.scancat.com/scancat-lite-plus.html Scancat Lite Plus]
 
* [http://www.scancat.com/scancat-lite-plus.html Scancat Lite Plus]
  
==Yahoo Groups and Message Boards==
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==Pro-137 Scanners for Sale==
;Yahoo
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*[[Pro-137 eBay Listings]]
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Pro-137/ Pro-137 Yahoo Group]
 
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Scancat/ Scancat Yahoo Group]
 
 
 
== eBay Listings ==
 
<ebay>Radio Shack ("Pro-137","Pro137")</ebay>
 
  
  
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[[Category:Handheld Scanners]]
 
[[Category:Handheld Scanners]]
 
[[Category:Conventional Scanners]]
 
[[Category:Conventional Scanners]]
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[[Category:Radio Models]]

Revision as of 14:45, 17 October 2020

Pro-137

Radio Shack's analog-only portable Race scanner with 1000 channels.

Includes all bands and frequencies excluding only the cellular frequencies. This includes CB (AM mode only), amateur radio (AM, FM, NFM), all TV broadcast channels.


Specifications

Limits

  • Channels: 1000
  • Banks: 10/100 channels per bank
  • Scan Rate: 90 channels per second
  • Custom Search Ranges: 10
  • Preprogrammed Service Search Bands: 13

Frequency Coverage

  • 25 mHz - 1.3 GHz (cellular blocked in US)

Actually, there are gaps in the coverage other than the cellular frequencies. Here is what the Pro-137 can receive:

  • 25.0000 - 27.9950 MHz (5khz)
  • 28.0000 - 54.0000 MHz (5khz)
  • 108.0000 - 136.9875 MHz (12.5khz)
  • 137.0000 - 174.0000 MHz (5khz)
  • 216.0000 - 224.9950 MHz (5khz)
  • 400.0000 - 512.0000 MHz (6.25khz)
  • 806.0000 - 823.9875 MHz (12.5khz)
  • 846.0125 - 868.9875 MHz (12.5khz)
  • 894.0125 - 956.0000 MHz (12.5khz)
  • 1240.0000 - 1300.0000 MHz (12.5khz)

Be aware that that the Pro-137 can not receive the milair frequencies (225 - 400 MHz) nor broadcast FM (87.8 - 108.0 MHz).

Power Requirements

Features

  • Race Track Operation
  • Signal stalker I allows you to "Stalk" and "Scan" simultaneously
  • Supported step sizes: 5, 6.25, 7.5, 8.33, 9, 10, 12.5,15, 20, 25, 50 or 100 kHz
  • Scan and Search
  • 12 character text tagging for each bank and channel.
  • Quick Search
  • Service Searches
  • Custom Search — lets you program a custom search range with chain search
  • Signal Strength display
  • Battery level display
  • LCD and Keypad with auto backlight settings
  • Broadcast signal ignore while searching (TV and radio station frequencies, pagers, etc) all the popular public safety, business, racing, and general use frequencies.
  • Duplicate Channel Alert
  • Key Lock
  • PC Programming
  • Wired Cloning
  • Battery saver
  • Antenna Connector: SMA
  • Skywarn function with 10 channels
  • Weather Alert

Included Accessories

  • antenna : Long (1), Short (1) Racing Stubby
  • belt clip
  • user’s guide
  • quick start guide
  • preprogrammed frequency guide

RR System Compatibility

  • System Voices:
    • Analog

Reference

To reset the scanner (wipe ALL programming), press (and hold) SCAN, 2, and 9 and then power the scanner up. You will know it's doing it by the phrase 'Intializing...' being displayed.

To display the firmware version: press (and hold) 2,4, and 9 and then power the scanner up. You will know if it worked by the model, version, and checksums (in hexadecimal) being displayed. Note: the scanner seems to still function while displaying this information, and you have to power cycle to get out of this screen.

To place the scanner is firmware receive mode: With the scanner powered down, press (and hold) the 2 and the 6 and plug in the AC adapter. You will know you are successful by the backlight coming on (similar to other Uniden models) with the phrase 'VERSION UPDATE' being displayed. I have not been able to go beyond this, with the exception of seeing the phrase 'RECEIVING..' flashing on the screen, during one attempt.

FCC Certification

Programming Cables and Supporting Software

Programming Cables

Supporting Software

Pro-137 Scanners for Sale


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