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The Pro-2055 was manufactured for Radio Shack by GRE America Inc

The same scanner as the Pro-97 but as a base/mobile. Trunk tracker three technology. Can use Win97 to program with your computer. Note that due to firmware limitations, computer control is not possible.

This unit can be used as a desktop scanner or mounted in a vehicle.* Alphanumeric display shows ID code or can be programmed with service name. Backlit display and keypad for low-light use. Clones with the popular PRO-97 handheld scanner (#20-527).

Also see the Pro-97 page. All utilities and links listed there also apply to the PRO-2055.

General Specifications

Features

Can be updated to support Rebanding? NO

A cloning cable may be fabricated using 2 1/8 inch mono jacks and shielded cable

1000-channel memory divided into ten banks lets you store up to 1000 frequencies

5 ID lists, 30 IDs per list, 150 IDs per bank

Adjustable ID delay

Lock out IDs in 'open' mode

150+ most popular national frequencies preprogrammed

Covers most popular 800MHz triple-trunking police/fire/emergency systems in most metropolitan areas

UHF, 800, 900, Motorola, LTR, EDACS (GE/Ericsson) capability

Use as a desktop scanner or mount in, under or on dash of vehicle* with included DIN-E hardware

Signal stalker II—searches for nearby frequency transmissions within approximately 1000 feet of the radio. Scanner will automatically jump to nearby transmission and display frequency

Skywarn button—hear storm reports from spotters near your location minutes before they are broadcast on TV or radio. (requires one-time programming of one frequency into memory)

Weather priority

Motorola Control Channel Only trunking

16 character alphanumeric display can display ID code or service name

Backlit display and keypad

Clones to another 2055 or the popular PRO-97 handheld scanner—download information on the handheld to the desktop scanner, no need to program separately

CTCSS/DCS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System/Digital Coded Squelch) receive and detect

1 priority channel

Specifications

Frequencies: 25-54, 108-136.99166, 137-174, 216.0025-225, 225-406, 406-512, 800-960 (except cellular), 1240-1300MHz

FM/AM/PL/DPL mode, user selectable

Triple conversion

60-channel scan per second, 75-step search per second

5, 6.26, 7.5, 8.333, 12.5, 25KHz step (preset by band - not user selectable)

50-frequency search skip

Air, police-fire, Ham, Marine, WX, FRS/GMRS/MURS and CB service search

WX and SAME alert with FIPS operation—get alerts for only your county (will not alert in SAME mode unless you have entered the FIPS code for your county)

PC interface

20dB attenuator (global or by-channel)

Lock out, lock out review, delay and reset

EPPROM memory backup—will not lose programming if power is lost

Dimensions (LWH): 7.2x5.3x2.2" (18.29x13.46x5.59cm)

Includes AC and DC adapters for desktop or vehicle* use

Takes ADAPTAPLUG type "T" for power supply - now discontinued at Radio Shack.

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 SCAT
- LTR Standard

System Voices:
- Analog

Reviews and User Opinions

Related Pages

Discriminator Tap for PRO-2055

Use a 10K ohm 1/4watt resistor soldered to TP4 to the tip of a case mount 3.5mm (1/8 inch) metal mono jack. Use a .002 uF ceramic capacitor between ground and the tip of the jack.

Pro-2055 Discriminator Tap

Mailing Lists / Forums

Pro-2055 Scanners for Sale

Pro-2055 eBay Listings

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+[[Image:Pro2055.jpg|right|Pro-2055]]
+The Pro-2055 was manufactured for Radio Shack by GRE America Inc
+The same scanner as the Pro-97 but as a base/mobile. Trunk tracker three technology. Can use
+[http://www.starrsoft.com/software/win97/default.asp Win97] to program with your computer. Note that due to firmware limitations, computer control is not possible.
-The same scanner as the Pro-97 but as a base/mobile. Trunk tracker three technology. Can use win97 to program with your computer.
+This unit can be used as a desktop scanner or mounted in a vehicle.* Alphanumeric display shows ID code or can be programmed with service name. Backlit display and keypad for low-light use. Clones with the popular PRO-97 handheld scanner (#20-527).
+Also see the [[Pro-97]] page. All utilities and links listed there also apply to the PRO-2055.
+==General Specifications==
+===Features===
+* Can be updated to support [[Rebanding]]? {{color|red|NO}}
+*A '''cloning cable''' may be fabricated using 2 1/8 inch mono jacks and shielded cable
+* 1000-channel memory divided into ten banks lets you store up to 1000 frequencies
-This unit can be used as a desktop scanner or mounted in a vehicle.* Alphanumeric display shows ID code or can be programmed with service name. Backlit display and keypad for low-light use. Clones with the popular PRO-97 handheld scanner (#20-527).
+* 5 ID lists, 30 IDs per list, 150 IDs per bank
-'''PRODUCT FEATURES'''
+* Adjustable ID delay
-• 1000-channel memory lets you store up to 1000 frequencies
+* Lock out IDs in 'open' mode
-• 150+ most popular national frequencies preprogrammed
+* 150+ most popular national frequencies preprogrammed
-• Covers most popular 800MHz triple-trunking police/fire/emergency systems in most metropolitan areas
+* Covers most popular 800MHz triple-trunking police/fire/emergency systems in most metropolitan areas
-• Motorola, LTR, EDACS (GE/Ericsson) capability
+* UHF, 800, 900, Motorola, LTR, EDACS (GE/Ericsson) capability
-• Use as a desktop scanner or mount in, under or on dash of vehicle* with included DIN-E hardware
+* Use as a desktop scanner or mount in, under or on dash of vehicle* with included DIN-E hardware
-• Signal Stalker II—searches for nearby frequency transmissions within approximately 1000 feet of the radio
+* [[Signal stalker]] II—searches for nearby frequency transmissions within approximately 1000 feet of the radio. Scanner will automatically jump to nearby transmission and display frequency
-• Scanner will automatically jump to nearby transmission and display frequency
+* Skywarn button—hear storm reports from spotters near your location minutes before they are broadcast on TV or radio. (requires one-time programming of one frequency into memory)
-• Skywarn button—hear storm reports from spotters near your location minutes before they are broadcast on TV or radio
+* Weather priority
-• Skywarn requires one-time programming of one frequency into memory
+* Motorola [[Control Channel Only]] trunking
-• Alphanumeric display can display ID code or service name
+* 16 character alphanumeric display can display ID code or service name
-• Backlit display and keypad
+* Backlit display and keypad
-• Clones with the popular PRO-97 handheld scanner—download information on the handheld to the desktop scanner, no need to program separately
+* Clones to another 2055 or the popular PRO-97 handheld scanner—download information on the handheld to the desktop scanner, no need to program separately
-• CTCSS/DCS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System/Digital Coded Squelch)
+* CTCSS/DCS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System/Digital Coded Squelch) receive and detect
-• 1 priority channel
+* 1 priority channel
-'''Specifications:'''
+===Specifications===
-• Frequencies: 25-54, 108-136.99166, 137-174, 216.0025-225, 225-406, 406-512, 800-960 (except cellular), 1240-1300MHz
+* Frequencies: 25-54, 108-136.99166, 137-174, 216.0025-225, 225-406, 406-512, 800-960 (except cellular), 1240-1300MHz
-• FM/AM mode, preprogrammed on each band, not changeable
+* FM/AM/PL/DPL mode, user selectable
-• Triple conversion
+* Triple conversion
-• 60-channel scan per second
+* 60-channel scan per second, 75-step search per second
-• 75-step search per second
+* 5, 6.26, 7.5, 8.333, 12.5, 25KHz step (preset by band - not user selectable)
-• 5, 6.26, 7.5, 8.333, 12.5, 25KHz step
-• 50-frequency search skip
+* 50-frequency search skip
-• Air, police-fire, Ham, Marine, WX, FRS/GMRS/MURS and CB service search
+* Air, police-fire, Ham, Marine, WX, FRS/GMRS/MURS and CB service search
-• WX and SAME alert with FIPS operation—get alerts for only your county (will not alert in SAME mode unless you have entered the FIPS code for your county)
+* WX and SAME alert with FIPS operation—get alerts for only your county (will not alert in SAME mode unless you have entered the FIPS code for your county)
-• PC interface
+* PC interface
-• Unit-to-unit cloning
+* 20dB attenuator (global or by-channel)
-• 20dB attenuater
-• Lock out, lock out review, delay and reset
+* Lock out, lock out review, delay and reset
-• EPPROM memory backup—will not lose programming if power is lost
+* EPPROM memory backup—will not lose programming if power is lost
-• Dimensions (LWH): 7.2x5.3x2.2" (18.29x13.46x5.59cm)
+* Dimensions (LWH): 7.2x5.3x2.2" (18.29x13.46x5.59cm)
-• Includes AC and DC adapters for desktop or vehicle* use
+* Includes AC and DC adapters for desktop or vehicle* use
+* Takes ADAPTAPLUG type "T" for power supply - now discontinued at Radio Shack.
+===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 SCAT
+** LTR Standard
+*System Voices:
+** Analog
+==Reviews and User Opinions==
+* [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/6000 EHam.net Pro 2055 reviews]
+* [[Pro-2055 Review]]
+==Related Pages==
+* [http://new.marksscanners.com/97/97.shtml Easier to Read Pro 97/2055 Manual]
+* [[Getting Started with your PRO-97 and PRO-2055]]
+==Discriminator Tap for PRO-2055==
+Use a 10K ohm 1/4watt resistor soldered to TP4 to the tip of a case mount 3.5mm (1/8 inch) metal mono jack. Use a .002 uF ceramic capacitor between ground and the tip of the jack.
+[[Image:pro-2055_tap.jpg|thumb|none|Pro-2055 Discriminator Tap]]
+==Mailing Lists / Forums==
+* {{Forum|radio-shack-scanners.81|RadioReference Radio Shack}}
+* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/448987651918830 Radio Scanner World]
+* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/667031203353717 Radio Scanners]
+* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/4188584134 Scanner Enthusiasts]
+* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/2889562301118379 Radio Scanner Help and Chat]
+==Pro-2055 Scanners for Sale==
+*[[Pro-2055 eBay Listings]]
+Return to [[Radio Shack Scanners]]
+[[Category:Radio Shack Scanners]]
+[[Category:Desktop Scanners]]
+[[Category:Mobile Scanners]]
+[[Category:Analog Trunktrackers]]
+[[Category:Radio Models]]