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[[image:Pro-528.jpg|right|150px|FCC Submission photo of Radio Shack Pro-528 scanning receiver]]
 
[[image:Pro-528.jpg|right|150px|FCC Submission photo of Radio Shack Pro-528 scanning receiver]]
  
The Pro-528 was manufactured by Uniden for Radio Shack.  The Pro-528 is the handheld version of the [[Pro-433]] and uses the same [[Radio Control Software|radio control software]] and cables.
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The Pro-528 was manufactured by Uniden for Radio Shack.  The Pro-528 is the handheld version of the [[Pro-433]] and uses the same software and cables.
  
  
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  1240 - 1300        12.5
 
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===Features===
 
===Features===
* Motorola [[Rebanding]] supported? <span style="color: red"> NO </span>
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* Can be updated to support [[Rebanding]]? {{color|red|NO}}
 
* 4 different channel plans can be selected in Motorola trunking menu - not documented in manual
 
* 4 different channel plans can be selected in Motorola trunking menu - not documented in manual
 
* 1,000 Channels in 10 banks
 
* 1,000 Channels in 10 banks
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*System Voices:
 
*System Voices:
 
** Analog
 
** Analog
 
  
 
==Modifications==
 
==Modifications==
 
* [http://www.mods.dk/index.php?ModelId=971&RadioRec=radio_shack Mods.DK listing for PRO-528]
 
* [http://www.mods.dk/index.php?ModelId=971&RadioRec=radio_shack Mods.DK listing for PRO-528]
 
==Reviews and User Opinions==
 
  
 
==Related Links==
 
==Related Links==
* [http://rsk.imageg.net/graphics/uc/rsk/Support/ProductManuals/2000528_PM_EN.pdf  Manual for Pro-528]
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* [[Programming Your Radio Shack Scanner]]
 
 
==Supporting Software==
 
* [http://www.butel.nl/products/arc433/arc433.html ARC-433 software for PRO-433/PRO-528/PRO-2051]
 
* [http://www.scancat.com/scancat-lite-plus.html Scancat Lite Plus]
 
* [http://www.greamerica.com/scanner_accessories.html GRE USB Cable]
 
  
==Yahoo Groups and Message Boards==
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==Message Boards / Forums==
* [http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/PRO-433_scanners/ Pro-433 Scanners] also covers Pro-528
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* {{Forum|radio-shack-scanners.81|RadioReference Radio Shack}}
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PRO-528/ PRO-528 Yahoo group]
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/448987651918830 Radio Scanner World]
* [http://www.radioreference.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=81 RadioReference Radio Shack forum]
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/667031203353717 Radio Scanners]
* [http://strongsignals.net/access/forums/viewforum.php?f=12 Strong Signals Radio Shack Message board]
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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]
  
== eBay Listings ==
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==Pro-528 Scanners for Sale==
<ebay>Radio Shack ("PRO-528","PRO528", "PRO 528")</ebay>
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*[[Pro-528 eBay Listings]]
  
  
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[[Category:Radio Shack Scanners]]
 
[[Category:Radio Shack Scanners]]
 
[[Category:Handheld Scanners]]
 
[[Category:Handheld Scanners]]
[[Category:Trunking Scanners]]
 
 
[[Category:Analog Trunktrackers]]
 
[[Category:Analog Trunktrackers]]
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[[Category:Radio Models]]

Latest revision as of 10:14, 9 April 2021

Production photo of Radio Shack Pro-528 scanning receiver
FCC Submission photo of Radio Shack Pro-528 scanning receiver

The Pro-528 was manufactured by Uniden for Radio Shack. The Pro-528 is the handheld version of the Pro-433 and uses the same software and cables.


General Specifications

Frequency

Frequency Range (MHz), Step (kHz)

  29 -  54         5
 108 -  136.9875   12.5  
 137 -  174        5
 216 -  224.9950   5
 400 -  512        6.25
 806 -  956        12.5
1240 - 1300        12.5

Features

  • Can be updated to support Rebanding? NO
  • 4 different channel plans can be selected in Motorola trunking menu - not documented in manual
  • 1,000 Channels in 10 banks
  • Multi-mode trunking (VHF, UHF, 800, 900, Motorola I/II/IIi, EDACS, LTR)
  • Motorola Control Channel Only scanning option in menu with selectable plan for 800/900 mHz systems but only one site or system can be programmed per bank
  • Scan rate 90cps
  • Signal stalker I (with 10 autostore channels)
  • Triple-Conversion Circuitry
  • 10 ID lists, 10 IDs, 100 per bank; 1000 IDs total
  • Weather Search
  • Weather Alert Indicator
  • SAME-FIP Digital Weather Alert
  • 1 programmable Skywarn channel
  • Two Second Scan Delay
  • ID Delay
  • EDACS Partial Talkgroups
  • Lock Out Function
  • 200 Search Lockouts
  • 10 Priority Channels
  • 10 Priority IDs per bank
  • Auto Backlight (light turns on when a signal is received)
  • Four Service Banks - Police, Aircraft, Ham, and Marine
  • Hypersearch/scan
  • 10 search banks
  • Direct Search
  • Key Lock
  • Data Signal Skip (skips no-modulated or data signals)
  • Motorola Disconnect Tone Detect (scanner tunes into data trunk channel when it receives a disconnect transmision)
  • Status Bits
  • Manual Access
  • Liquid Crystal Display
  • Display Backlight
  • Key Backlight
  • BNC Antenna connector
  • Memory Backup
  • Programming from PC/MAC (not controllable)
  • Key tones (for correct entry or different tones for errors)
  • Battery Save ( a mode to preserve power if no signal appears for 5 seconds)
  • 4 AA alkaline/Ni-MH batteries

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
    • LTR Standard
  • System Voices:
    • Analog

Modifications

Related Links

Message Boards / Forums

Pro-528 Scanners for Sale


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