Pro-2053

This radio, also made by GRE, is the base/mobile version of the Pro-93. It has 300 channels in 10 banks, and like most other GRE radios, can only be programmed - not controlled.

General Specifications

• Can be updated to support Rebanding? NO
• 300 channels - 10 banks
• 25-54, 108-174, 216-225, 406-512, 806-960,1240-1300MHz range
• Scan rate 60cps
• 5, 6.25, 7.5, 12.5kHz steps
• AM, FM
• Alphanumeric Text Tagging (12 characters per line)
• 5 list, 20 IDs, 100 IDs per bank; 1000 total IDs
• Motorola Control Channel Only trunking
• ID delay
• Backlight
• Per channel or global 20dB Attenuator
• 5 Preprogrammed search ranges/1 user defined search range
• 1 priority channel
• Weather alert and priority
• Computer programming (not computer control)
• Nice search 'seek' (search resume) feature
• A cloning cable may be fabricated using 2 1/8inch mono jacks and shielded cable
• 12 Volt 500 mA power supply Type "D" Adaptaplug

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)- NO ESK support
  • EDACS Standard Networked - NO ESK support

• System Voices:
  • Analog

Mods

• Pro-2053 discriminator tap
• Programming Tip: You may have more than one trunk system in a bank, provided they are seperated by 1 conventional channel

Reviews and User Opinions

• EHam.net Pro 2053 reviews
• EHam Reviews of the PRO-93

Related Pages

• Easier to Read Pro 95/93/2053 Manual
• Getting Started with your PRO-93, PRO-95 and PRO-2053

Mailing Lists / Forums

• RadioReference Radio Shack forum

Pro-2053 Scanners for Sale

• Pro-2053 eBay Listings

Return to Radio Shack Scanners