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==Upgrades==
 
==Upgrades==
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===Display Current Firmware Level===
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You can check the firmware version levels by pressing '3' while the scanner's powerup Welcome Message is displayed.
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A sample output:
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*uP App Ver: RF1.6
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*DSP AppVer: RF1.3
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*DSP VocVer: RF1.0
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===Update Firmware Level===
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These update utilities have complete update information included; just download and run them -- it's easy.
 
*Download CPU upgrade [http://www.radioshack.com/graphics/uc/rsk/Support/SoftwareDownload/2000106_0197_V18.EXE here]
 
*Download CPU upgrade [http://www.radioshack.com/graphics/uc/rsk/Support/SoftwareDownload/2000106_0197_V18.EXE here]
 
*Download DSP upgrade [http://www.radioshack.com/graphics/uc/rsk/Support/SoftwareDownload/2000106_0197_DSPV14.EXE here]
 
*Download DSP upgrade [http://www.radioshack.com/graphics/uc/rsk/Support/SoftwareDownload/2000106_0197_DSPV14.EXE here]
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*Changes CCDump type string to "EDn" if "narrow invert" is turned on
 
*Changes CCDump type string to "EDn" if "narrow invert" is turned on
 
*Corrects LCD “mirror image” issue
 
*Corrects LCD “mirror image” issue
===DSP U1.4 fixes===
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===DSP 1.4 fixes===
 
*Minimizes the possibility of a previous NAC displayed on a new transmission.
 
*Minimizes the possibility of a previous NAC displayed on a new transmission.
  

Revision as of 17:38, 31 August 2010

General Specifications

Pro-197 (from RS website)

The Pro-197 is manufactured for Radio Shack by GRE America Inc.

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.


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.
  • Spectrum Sweeper 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
  • I-Calls, possibly displayed as hex as mentioned at Dayton Hamvention 07'
  • 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.
  • Please see the Connecting scanners via USB article for USB cables to connect your PC to the scanner

Operating Tips

See the Object Oriented Scanning tips article for more information

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
    • LTR Standard
    • Project 25 Standard
  • System Voices:
    • Analog
    • Analog and APCO-25 Common Air Interface
    • APCO-25 Common Air Interface Exclusive (9600 baud control channel)

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'

Radio Shack Support

Owner Manuals

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: RF1.6
  • DSP AppVer: RF1.3
  • DSP VocVer: RF1.0

Update Firmware Level

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.

Control and Monitoring Software

See the Object Oriented Scanner Software article for more information

Related Pages

RadioReference Links

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