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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.
 
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.
  
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==General Specifications==
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* Can be updated to support [[Rebanding]]? {{color|red|NO}}
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* 300 channels - 10 banks
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* 25-54, 108-174, 216-225, 406-512, 806-960,1240-1300MHz range
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* Scan rate 60cps
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* 5, 6.25, 7.5, 12.5kHz steps
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* AM, FM
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* Alphanumeric Text Tagging (12 characters per line)
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* 5 list, 20 IDs, 100 IDs per bank; 1000 total IDs
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* Motorola [[Control Channel Only]] trunking
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* ID delay
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* Backlight
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* Per channel or global 20dB [[Attenuator]]
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* 5 Preprogrammed search ranges/1 user defined search range
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* 1 priority channel
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* Weather alert and priority
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* Computer programming (not computer control)
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* Nice search 'seek' (search resume) feature
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* A '''cloning cable''' may be fabricated using 2 1/8inch mono jacks and shielded cable
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* 12 Volt 500 mA power supply Type "D" Adaptaplug
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===RR System Compatibility===
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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:
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* System Types:
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** Motorola Type I
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** Motorola Type II
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** Motorola Type IIi Hybrid
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** Motorola Type II Smartnet
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** Motorola Type II Smartzone
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** Motorola Type II Smartzone Omnilink
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** EDACS Standard (Wide)-  NO ESK support
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** EDACS Standard Networked - NO ESK support
  
==General Specifications==
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*System Voices:
* [[Rebanding]] supported? <font color=red> NO </font>
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** Analog
* See the [[Pro-93]] page for applicable links and software
 
*A '''cloning cable''' may be fabricated using 2 1/8 inch mono jacks and shielded cable
 
  
 
==Mods==
 
==Mods==
 
*[[Pro2053 tap| Pro-2053 discriminator tap]]
 
*[[Pro2053 tap| Pro-2053 discriminator tap]]
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* 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==
 
==Reviews and User Opinions==
 
* [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/2216  EHam.net Pro 2053 reviews]
 
* [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/2216  EHam.net Pro 2053 reviews]
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* [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/2129 EHam Reviews of the PRO-93]
  
 
==Related Pages==
 
==Related Pages==
* [http://myweb.cableone.net/marksscanners/95/95.html Easier to Read PRO-93/95/2053 Manual]
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* [http://new.marksscanners.com/95/95.shtml Easier to Read Pro 95/93/2053 Manual]
* [http://support.radioshack.com/support_electronics/2849.htm  Radio Shack Manuals]
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* [[Getting Started with your PRO-93, PRO-95 and PRO-2053]]
  
==Supporting Software==
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==Mailing Lists / Forums==
* [http://www.starrsoft.com/freeware/win93/default.asp  Win93]
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* {{Forum|radio-shack-scanners.81|RadioReference Radio Shack}}
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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]
  
==Yahoo Groups and Mailing Lists (software and receiver support)==
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==Pro-2053 Scanners for Sale==
* [http://www.radioreference.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=81  Radio Reference Radio Shack Forum]
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*[[Pro-2053 eBay Listings]]
* [http://strongsignals.net/access/forums/viewforum.php?f=12&sid=68f3b33959bd7584f5d2600418bfb90d  Strong Signals Radio Shack Forum]
 
* [http://rsproscanners.proboards22.com/index.cgi?board=PRO2053  Radio Shack Pro Series Scanners Forum]
 
  
== eBay Listings ==
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Return to [[Radio Shack Scanners]]
<ebay>Radio Shack ("PRO-2053","PRO2053")</ebay>
 
  
Return to [[Radio Shack Scanners]]
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[[Category:Desktop Scanners]]
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[[Category:Analog Trunktrackers]]
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Latest revision as of 09:54, 9 April 2021

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

Related Pages

Mailing Lists / Forums

Pro-2053 Scanners for Sale

Return to Radio Shack Scanners