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

• Rebanding supported? 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
• 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

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

• System Voices:
  • Analog

Mods

• Pro-2053 discriminator tap

Reviews and User Opinions

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

Related Pages

• Easier to Read PRO-93/95/2053 Manual
• Radio Shack Manuals

Programming Cables and Supporting Software

Programming Cables

• Black Bag Software
• GRE USB Cable
• Programming Cable Information
• RS 20-047 USB Programming Cable
  • Updated Drivers for RS USB cable

Supporting Software

Signal Intelligence Products

• Spectrum Commander
• Spectrum Manager
• Spectrum Dominator
• Trunkstar Pro
• Trunkstar XLT
• Trunkstar 9235

Starrsoft Products

• Win93
• WinXX Data Converter

Other Distributors

• Scancat Lite Plus

Yahoo Groups and Mailing Lists (software and receiver support)

• Pro2053and93 Yahoo Group
• PRO-93_95 Yahoo Group
• PRO_93_SCANNERS Yahoo Group
• Radio Reference Radio Shack Forum
• Strong Signals Radio Shack Forum
• Radio Shack Pro Series Scanners Forum
• Strong Signals GRE forum

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