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==General Specifications==
 
==General Specifications==
 
[[Image:PRO-197.jpg|thumb|right|Pro-197 (from RS website)]]
 
[[Image:PRO-197.jpg|thumb|right|Pro-197 (from RS website)]]
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The Pro-197 is manufactured for Radio Shack by GRE America Inc.
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The '''Pro-197''' was manufactured for Radio Shack by GRE America Inc.  Later, Whistler supplied an equivalent unit to Radio Shack as the [[Pro-652]]. The Whistler [[WS1065]] is the later equivalent radio.
  
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The Radio Shack PRO-197 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-600]].<br>
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The Radio Shack PRO-197 is a Digital Trunk Tracking scanner which 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 very similar to the GRE [[PSR-600]].<br>
  
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'''NOTE:''' Much of this article is copied from the PSR-600 article. Please amend and correct it to show differences between the two.
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* Can be updated to support [[Rebanding]]? {{color|green|YES}}
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** See Sections 8.1 and 8.2 of the [[Rebanding]] article for the firmware and software links
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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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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Object_oriented Object oriented memory management]. See the [[Object Oriented Scanning Described]] article for more information
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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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* Built in discriminator data output in simple ASCII using the PC/IF port.
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** 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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* Object programmable LED; eight factory default colors to any color / brilliance you want by having direct access to the R-G-B drive values to alert you to activity on whichever talkgroups or frequencies you choose. The LED can be solid or flash.
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* Built in discriminator data output in simple ASCII output using the PC/IF port
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** LED can be LATCHed on, so the color of the last received object stays on until reset.
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* 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.
 
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* 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.
 
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** LATCH option; the color of the last received object stays on until reset.
 
 
* Motorola Smartzone systems
 
* Motorola Smartzone systems
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** Scanner option to look for the site with the best received CC decode rate.
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** Scanner option to look for the site with the best received control channel decode rate.
 
(Not the same as RSSI on the Motorola rigs, but similar in operation.)
 
(Not the same as RSSI on the Motorola rigs, but similar in operation.)
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* Favorites Scan List; create a scan list tailored to your favorite object setiings.
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* FAVorites Scan List; adding objects to the FAVorites list allows those objects to be isolated simply by pushing the FAV button. Great for quickly zeroing in on the action to the exclusion of all other activity.
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One button operation to get to this set.
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* [http://wiki.radioreference.com/index.php/Signal_stalker Signal Stalker II] Near field frequency capture
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* [[Spectrum Sweeper]] Near field frequency capture
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* Triple conversion receiver.
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* Triple conversion
 
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* [[Rebanding]] supported? <font color=green> YES </font>
 
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** See the bottom of the [[Win96]] page for the values to be set in the trunking tables
 
 
* 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.
 
* 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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** 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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* Preprogrammed for most major metropolitan areas from the RadioReference database; be forewarned that many of the alphanumeric labels are of little help the way they are displayed in the scanner, more editing will be required.
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** 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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* Preprogrammed for most major metropolitan areas
 
 
* Scan rate 60 CPS
 
* Scan rate 60 CPS
 
* Search speed 90 CPS
 
* Search speed 90 CPS
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* Direct Tune mode
 
* Direct Tune mode
 
* TCXO for frequency stability
 
* TCXO for frequency stability
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* Default Option keys; return to defalt setting for any menu
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* Default Option keys; return to default setting for any menu
 
* Digital [[AGC]]
 
* Digital [[AGC]]
 
* Adaptive digital tracking (ADT)
 
* Adaptive digital tracking (ADT)
 
* Digital signal processing (DSP)
 
* Digital signal processing (DSP)
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* [[Continuous Tone-Coded Squelch System|CTCSS]]/[[DCS]] abilities
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* [[Continuous Tone-Coded Squelch System|CTCSS]]/[[PL]]/[[DCS]] abilities
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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.
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* [[NAC|Network Access Code]] can be programmed to break squelch only when receiving the correct NAC in a conventional P25 system.
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* 16-character alpha-tagging with text entry can show ID code or service name
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* 16-character alpha tagging with text entry can show ID code or service name
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* L/O talkgroup ID or frequency
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* Lock out individual talkgroup ID or frequency, either temporarily (until power is cycled) or permanently.
 
* ID delay
 
* ID delay
 
* 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
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* I-Calls, possibly displayed as hex as mentioned at Dayton Hamvention 07'
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* Motorola talkgroups can be displayed as either decimal or hexadecimal
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* Private Calls and RadioID alpha display
 
* 700MHz and 380MHz Trunk Scanning
 
* 700MHz and 380MHz Trunk Scanning
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**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).
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* Easy-to-read back lit display with back lit keypad; volume/squelch knobs are not illuminated, however.
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* Easy-to-read back lit control and display with back lit keypad
 
 
* 6 search ranges/ 1 user definable search range
 
* 6 search ranges/ 1 user definable search range
 
* Search "seek" feature
 
* Search "seek" feature
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* Tunes virtually all important bands—local marine, fire/police, Ham, CB, VHF-air, UHF-Air, racing, weather and more
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* Auto LTR Home Channel Feature
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* Weather band with enhanced [[SAME]] Weather Alert functions and weather priority—access weather channels and alerts with the push of a button
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* Tunes virtually all important bands: VHF marine, fire/police, Ham, CB, VHF air, UHF Air, racing, weather and more
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* 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"
 
* Skywarn can be programmed with any number of "objects"
 
* "Multiple" Priority channels
 
* "Multiple" Priority channels
 
* Zeromatic search tuning
 
* Zeromatic search tuning
 
* 20 dB [[attenuator]]
 
* 20 dB [[attenuator]]
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* Computer interface and Programming (with computer control)
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* Computer interface and programming (with computer control)
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* 3 function keys; softkeys, that when pressed, execute the function that is shown just above the key in the display
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* 3 function keys; soft keys 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
 
* 5 way navigation keys to access special modes and programming options
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* 4 line x 16 character display with relitive signal strength meter
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* 4 line x 16 character display with relative signal strength meter
 
* Mobile/base design with DIN-E in-dash mounting (requires separate installation kit for your vehicle)
 
* Mobile/base design with DIN-E in-dash mounting (requires separate installation kit for your vehicle)
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*BNC connector
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* BNC antenna connector
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* 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.
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* A ''cloning cable'' may be fabricated using 2 x 1/8 inch stereo plugs and shielded cable.
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==Verifying the firmware version==
 
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You can verify the version of DSP firmware currently active in the PSR-600 by pressing the 3 key during
 
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the "Welcome" screen.
 
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Future firmware upgrades can be installed by downloading and running an upgrade program from the [http://www.greamerica.com/support/ GRE America Support page].
 
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==Operating Tips==
 
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* 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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* 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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* Dupe function: To repeat commonly used object attributes, use the Dupe function.
 
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* Object access: To go to an object, press MAN or PGM and the object number, then press E to goto the object.
 
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* 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.
 
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* 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.
 
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* Flex Step: "Super Expert Setting Menu". PGM, FUNC F3:GLOB Scroll down to "flexStep" and Rt-Arrow it to "On" F1:Save
 
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* Audio Boost: Expert menu, AudioBoost, On or OFF, Applies a 6 dB boost to audio levels when the object is active
 
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* 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.
 
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* 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.
 
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* Quick Menu Move: Func + Up or Down will move to the top or bottom of a menu.
 
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* 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.
 
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* 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. 
 
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* Signal Strength Meter Settings: A setting of 470-750, provides a more relative indication of signal bars than the default range.
 
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* [[Simulcast digital distortion]]
 
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==Expert Settings==
 
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* [http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pJ4HPyKG38v1IamIGWMrKFw Google Spread Sheet Collaboration of PGM + FUNC + F3 (GLOB) "Expert Setting" Menu Information]
 
  
 
==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:
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** Motorola Type I
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** [[Motorola Type I]]
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** Motorola Type II
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** [[Motorola Type II]]
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** Motorola Type IIi Hybrid
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** [[Motorola Type IIi Hybrid]]
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** Motorola Type II Smartnet
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** [[Motorola Type II Smartnet]]
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** Motorola Type II Smartzone
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** [[Motorola Type II SmartZone]]
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** Motorola Type II Smartzone Omnilink
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** [[Motorola Type II SmartZone OmniLink]]
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** EDACS Standard (Wide)
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** [[EDACS Standard]] (Wide)
 
** EDACS Standard Networked
 
** EDACS Standard Networked
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** EDACS Narrowband (Narrow)
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** [[EDACS Narrowband]] (Narrow)
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** EDACS Narrowband Networked
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** [[EDACS Narrowband Networked]]
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** EDACS SCAT
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** [[EDACS SCAT]]
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** LTR Standard
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** EDACS ESK(not ProVoice)
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** Project 25 Standard
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** [[LTR Standard]]
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** [[APCO Project 25]] Standard (Phase 1)
  
 
*System Voices:
 
*System Voices:
 
** Analog
 
** Analog
 
** Analog and APCO-25 Common Air Interface
 
** Analog and APCO-25 Common Air Interface
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** APCO-25 Common Air Interface Exclusive
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** APCO-25 Common Air Interface Exclusive (9600 baud control channel)[[P25 CAI]]
  
 
==Included Accessories==
 
==Included Accessories==
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*Mobile bracket (DIN-E kit sold separately)
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*Mobile bracket & DIN-sleeve
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*USB high speed interface cable
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*Printed User Manual
 
*Preprogrammed Frequency addendum
 
*Preprogrammed Frequency addendum
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*CDROM with PDF owners manual, USB interface drivers, demo PC application and V-Scanner data
 
 
*AC adapter
 
*AC adapter
 
*DC wire harness
 
*DC wire harness
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*Stock pull-up antenna
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*Stock metal telescoping back-of-set antenna with BNC plug
  
 
== Misc ==
 
== Misc ==
 
* V-scanner load time of 4 seconds. (PRO-96/2096 load time is ~15 seconds.)
 
* V-scanner load time of 4 seconds. (PRO-96/2096 load time is ~15 seconds.)
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* Adaptaplug type 'T'
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*Note: if your scanner displays a '''Heap Error Message:''' see the [[GRE/RS Object Oriented Scanners FAQ]]
  
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==FCC Type Acceptance==
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==CPU/DSP Upgrades==
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* [[Pro-106 and Pro-197 CPU/DSP Upgrades]]
 
   
 
   
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==Radio Shack Support==
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==Related Pages==
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* [http://new.marksscanners.com/106_197/106_197.shtml Easier to Read Pro 106/197 Manual]
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==Owners Manual==
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* [[Getting Started with your GRE/RS Object Oriented Scanner]]
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* [[GRE/RS Object Oriented Scanners FAQ]]
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==PC Programming and Control==
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* Compare the PRO-197 to other digital models
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* [http://www.butelsoftware.com ARC500]
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** [[Digital Scanner Comparison Chart]]
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* [http://www.starrsoft.com/software/win500/default.asp Starrsoft Win500]
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* [http://www.psredit.com/psredit500/index.html PSREdit500]
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==Mailing Lists / Forums==
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* [http://bellsouthpwp.net/k/d/kd5eis/IDTracker/IDTracker.htm ID Tracker II]
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* [http://forums.radioreference.com/radio-shack-scanners/ RadioReference Radio Shack forum]
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* [http://www.scannersoft.com Scan Control]
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==Pro-197 Scanners for Sale==
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*[[Pro-197 eBay Listings]]
  
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==Yahoo Groups and Message Boards==
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Return to [[Radio Shack Scanners]]
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* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PRO-197/ PRO-197 Yahoo group]
 
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* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ScanControl/ Scan Control Yahoo group]
 
  
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==eBay Listings==
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[[Category:Radio Shack Scanners]]  
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<ebay>("PRO-197","RS PRO-197")</ebay>
 
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[[Category:Trunking Scanners]]
 
 
[[Category:Desktop Scanners]]
 
[[Category:Desktop Scanners]]
 
[[Category:Mobile Scanners]]
 
[[Category:Mobile Scanners]]
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[[Category:Digital Scanners]]
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[[Category:Digital Scanners without DMR]]
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[[Category:Digital Scanners without MOTOTRBO]]
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[[Category:Digital Scanners without NXDN]]
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[[Category:Digital Scanners without ProVoice]]
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[[Category:Object Oriented Scanners]]
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[[Category:Rebanding Supported Scanners]]
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[[Category:Radio Models]]

Revision as of 16:56, 16 October 2020

General Specifications

Pro-197 (from RS website)

The Pro-197 was manufactured for Radio Shack by GRE America Inc. Later, Whistler supplied an equivalent unit to Radio Shack as the Pro-652. The Whistler WS1065 is the later equivalent radio.

The Radio Shack PRO-197 is a Digital Trunk Tracking scanner which 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 very similar to the GRE PSR-600.

  • Can be updated to support Rebanding? YES
    • See Sections 8.1 and 8.2 of the Rebanding article for the firmware and software links


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 12.5 kHz
764-781.996875 3.125 kHz
791-796.996875 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 using the PC/IF port.
  • Object programmable LED; eight factory default colors to any color / brilliance you want by having direct access to the R-G-B drive values to alert you to activity on whichever talkgroups or frequencies you choose. The LED can be solid or flash.
    • LED can be LATCHed on, so 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 control channel decode rate.

(Not the same as RSSI on the Motorola rigs, but similar in operation.)

  • FAVorites Scan List; adding objects to the FAVorites list allows those objects to be isolated simply by pushing the FAV button. Great for quickly zeroing in on the action to the exclusion of all other activity.
  • Signal Stalker II Near field frequency capture
  • Triple conversion receiver.
  • 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 from the RadioReference database; be forewarned that many of the alphanumeric labels are of little help the way they are displayed in the scanner, more editing will be required.
  • 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/PL/DCS abilities
  • Network Access Code can be programmed to break squelch only when receiving the correct NAC in a conventional P25 system.
  • 16-character alpha tagging with text entry can show ID code or service name
  • Lock out individual talkgroup ID or frequency, either temporarily (until power is cycled) or permanently.
  • ID delay
  • UNSQUELCH Delay; Delay settings before the radio unmutes audio to speaker
  • Motorola Control Channel Only trunking
  • Motorola talkgroups can be displayed as either decimal or hexadecimal
  • Private Calls and RadioID alpha display
  • 700MHz and 380MHz Trunk Scanning
  • Easy-to-read back lit display with back lit keypad; volume/squelch knobs are not illuminated, however.
  • 6 search ranges/ 1 user definable search range
  • Search "seek" feature
  • Auto LTR Home Channel Feature
  • Tunes virtually all important bands: VHF 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 can be programmed with any number of "objects"
  • "Multiple" Priority channels
  • Zeromatic search tuning
  • 20 dB attenuator
  • Computer interface and programming (with computer control)
  • 3 function keys; soft keys 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
  • Mobile/base design with DIN-E in-dash mounting (requires separate installation kit for your vehicle)
  • BNC antenna connector
  • A cloning cable may be fabricated using 2 x 1/8 inch stereo plugs and shielded cable.

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 (9600 baud control channel)P25 CAI

Included Accessories

  • Mobile bracket & DIN-sleeve
  • Printed User Manual
  • Preprogrammed Frequency addendum
  • AC adapter
  • DC wire harness
  • Stock metal telescoping back-of-set antenna with BNC plug

Misc

  • V-scanner load time of 4 seconds. (PRO-96/2096 load time is ~15 seconds.)
  • Adaptaplug type 'T'
  • Note: if your scanner displays a Heap Error Message: see the GRE/RS Object Oriented Scanners FAQ

CPU/DSP Upgrades

Related Pages

Mailing Lists / Forums

Pro-197 Scanners for Sale

Return to Radio Shack Scanners

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