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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)]]
The '''Pro-197''' was manufactured for Radio Shack by GRE America Inc.  Whistler now supplies the same unit to Radio Shack as the '''Pro-652'''.
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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.
  
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>
  
 
* Can be updated to support [[Rebanding]]? {{color|green|YES}}
 
* Can be updated to support [[Rebanding]]? {{color|green|YES}}
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* 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.)
 
* Adaptaplug type 'T'  
 
* Adaptaplug type 'T'  
*Note: if your scanner displays a '''Heap Error Message:''' you have some TGRP objects that are not associated with any TSYS
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*Note: if your scanner displays a '''Heap Error Message:''' see the [[GRE/RS Object Oriented Scanners FAQ]]  
 
 
==Firmware Downloads==
 
 
 
'''IMPORTANT''' ! '''''{{color|maroon|BEFORE {{color|red|UPGRADING}} DO {{color|red|NOT}} USE THESE ON {{color|red|WHISTLER}} MADE SCANNERS {{color|red|PRO 651/652}} RADIOS!}} do NOT use these on whistler made scanners i.e. PRO 651/652 RADIOS!'''''
 
'''YOUR SCANNER WILL NOT WORK ANYMORE!'''
 
* {{Thread|gre-scanners|303131-gre-made-scanner-firmware-update.html|GRE-made Scanner Firmware Update}}  <<< '''''READ FIRST {{color|red|BEFORE}} UPDATING YOUR FIRMWARE'''''
 
* [https://www.dropbox.com/s/o7yre6f2utqdkdl/RS%20PRO-106%20197%20CPU%20Firmware%20Upgrade%20Instructions%20v2.1.zip?dl=0 CPU 2.1 Firmware & DSP 1.4]
 
* [https://app.box.com/s/gzwc3mc4bjq6m9ghdwpe 1.9, 2.0 & 2.1 CPU Firmwares]
 
 
 
==Owner Manuals==
 
* [http://www.manual-hub.com/manuals/radioshack-pro-197-pdf-manual.html Digital Trunking Scanner (Pdf version of the manual)]
 
* [http://marksscanners.com/106_197/106_197.shtml Easier to read Pro 197 manual]
 
  
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==CPU/DSP Upgrades==
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* [[Pro-106 and Pro-197 CPU/DSP Upgrades]]
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==Related Pages==
 
==Related Pages==
;Related Wiki Articles
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* [http://new.marksscanners.com/106_197/106_197.shtml Easier to Read Pro 106/197 Manual]
* [[Pro-106 and Pro-197 CPU/DSP Upgrades]]
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* [[Getting Started with your GRE/RS Object Oriented Scanner]]
* [[Programming Your Radio Shack Scanner]]
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* [[GRE/RS Object Oriented Scanners FAQ]]
 
* Compare the PRO-197 to other digital models
 
* Compare the PRO-197 to other digital models
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* [http://www.psredit.com/faq.php?sw=Pro96Com#19 How do I get the PSR-500, PSR-600, PRO-106 or PRO-197 to output control channel data to decode?]
 
** [[Digital Scanner Comparison Chart]]
 
** [[Digital Scanner Comparison Chart]]
* [[Pro-652]]
 
  
==Yahoo Groups and Mailing Lists (receiver support)==
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==Mailing Lists / Forums==
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PRO-197/ PRO-197 Yahoo group]
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* {{Forum|radio-shack-scanners.81|Radio Reference Radio Shack}}
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pro197/ pro197 Yahoo group]
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* [https://groups.io/g/PRO-197 Pro-197]
* [http://forums.radioreference.com/radio-shack-scanners/ RadioReference Radio Shack forum]
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/448987651918830 Radio Scanner World]
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/667031203353717 Radio Scanners]
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/4188584134 Scanner Enthusiasts]
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/2889562301118379 Radio Scanner Help and Chat]
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* [https://groups.io/g/Scanners Radio Scanners Uniden / Whistler]
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*[https://twitter.com/search?q=%23pro197&src=typed_query  PRO-197 on Twitter]
  
 
==Pro-197 Scanners for Sale==
 
==Pro-197 Scanners for Sale==
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[[Category:Desktop Scanners]]
 
[[Category:Desktop Scanners]]
 
[[Category:Mobile Scanners]]
 
[[Category:Mobile Scanners]]
[[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]]
 
[[Category:Object Oriented Scanners]]
 
[[Category:Object Oriented Scanners]]
 
[[Category:Rebanding Supported Scanners]]
 
[[Category:Rebanding Supported Scanners]]
 
[[Category:Radio Models]]
 
[[Category:Radio Models]]
[[Category:Scanners Error Messages]]
 

Latest revision as of 20:33, 16 January 2022

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

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