Difference between revisions of "Pro-2053"

Latest revision as of 09:54, 9 April 2021

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

Pro-2053 eBay Listings

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 ==General Specifications==
-* [[Rebanding]] supported? <span style="color: red"> NO </span>
+* Can be updated to support [[Rebanding]]? {{color|red|NO}}
 * 300 channels - 10 banks
 * 25-54, 108-174, 216-225, 406-512, 806-960,1240-1300MHz range
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 * Computer programming (not computer control)
 * Nice search 'seek' (search resume) feature
-* Uses 4 AA Alkaline Batteries or 4 AA Rechargable batteries
 * 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===
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 ** Motorola Type II Smartzone
 ** Motorola Type II Smartzone Omnilink
-** EDACS Standard (Wide)
+** EDACS Standard (Wide)-  NO ESK support
-** EDACS Standard Networked
+** EDACS Standard Networked - NO ESK support
 *System Voices:
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 ==Related Pages==
-* [http://marksscanners.com/95/95.shtml Easier to Read PRO-93/95/2053 Manual]
+* [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]
+* [[Getting Started with your PRO-93, PRO-95 and PRO-2053]]
-==Programming Cables and Supporting Software==
-===Programming Cables===
-* [http://www.greamerica.com/scanner_accessories.html GRE USB Cable]
-* [http://www.starrsoft.com/software/Win96/Cables/cables.html Programming Cable Information]
-* [http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2177609&cp RS 20-047 USB Programming Cable]
-** [http://www.ftdichip.com/FTDrivers.htm Updated Drivers for RS USB cable]
-===Supporting Software===
-; Signal Intelligence Products
-* [http://www.scanstar.com/products/commander.htm Spectrum Commander]
-* [http://www.scanstar.com/products/manager.htm Spectrum Manager]
-* [http://www.monteriallc.com/spectrum/dominator_feat.htm Spectrum Dominator]
-* [http://www.scanstar.com/products/trunkstarpro.htm Trunkstar Pro]
-* [http://www.scanstar.com/products/tsxlt.htm Trunkstar XLT]
-* [http://www.scanstar.com/products/ts9235.htm Trunkstar 9235]
-; Starrsoft Products
-* [http://www.starrsoft.com/freeware/win93/default.asp  Win93]
-* [http://www.starrsoft.com/freeware/WinXXDataConverter/default.asp WinXX Data Converter]
-; Other Distributors
-* [http://www.scancat.com/scancat-lite-plus.html Scancat Lite Plus]
-==Yahoo Groups and Mailing Lists (software and receiver support)==
+==Mailing Lists / Forums==
-* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Pro2053and93/ Pro2053and93 Yahoo Group]
+* {{Forum|radio-shack-scanners.81|RadioReference Radio Shack}}
-* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PRO-93_95/ PRO-93_95 Yahoo Group]
+* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/448987651918830 Radio Scanner World]
-* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PRO_93_SCANNERS/ PRO_93_SCANNERS Yahoo Group]
+* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/667031203353717 Radio Scanners]
-* [http://www.radioreference.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=81  Radio Reference Radio Shack Forum]
+* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/4188584134 Scanner Enthusiasts]
-* [http://strongsignals.net/access/forums/viewforum.php?f=12&sid=68f3b33959bd7584f5d2600418bfb90d  Strong Signals Radio Shack Forum]
+* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/2889562301118379 Radio Scanner Help and Chat]
-* [http://rsproscanners.proboards22.com/index.cgi?board=PRO2053  Radio Shack Pro Series Scanners Forum]
-* [http://www.strongsignals.net/access/forums/viewforum.php?f=10&sid=a008fecb4f59406385d1ff0cbe328c9c Strong Signals GRE forum]
-== eBay Listings ==
+==Pro-2053 Scanners for Sale==
-<ebay>Radio Shack ("PRO-2053","PRO2053")</ebay>
+*[[Pro-2053 eBay Listings]]
 Return to [[Radio Shack Scanners]]
+[[Category:Radio Shack Scanners]]
-[[Category:Trunking Scanners]]
 [[Category:Desktop Scanners]]
 [[Category:Analog Trunktrackers]]
+[[Category:Radio Models]]