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The Pro-92 was manufactured for RadioShack by GRE and was the first handheld LTR trunking scanner.
 
The Pro-92 was manufactured for RadioShack by GRE and was the first handheld LTR trunking scanner.
  
There are 3 firmware versions of the Pro-92. The first, 1.00, introduced in 1999 as the Pro-92, has sub-audible tone Motorola trunking that had the tendency to lose active Motorola transmissions. The second, 3.25, introduced in mid 2000 as the 92A, fixed that with control-channel trunking. And the third, 3.28, introduced in late 2000 as the 92B, is essentially the same as the 92A with minor SAME weather alert improvements.
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There are 3 firmware versions of the Pro-92. The first, 1.00, introduced in late 1999 with the first Pro-92 models, uses sub-audible data Motorola trunking that would drop transmissions if it thought it lost the data. The second, 3.25, introduced in mid 2000 with the PRO-92A, fixed that with control channel trunking. And the third, 3.28, introduced in late 2000 as the PRO-92B, is essentially the same as the 92A with minor SAME weather alert improvements.
  
  
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* [[Rebanding]] supported?  
 
* [[Rebanding]] supported?  
 
** Original Version: <span style="color: green"> YES </span>   
 
** Original Version: <span style="color: green"> YES </span>   
** Versions PRO-92A or B? <span style="color: red">NO-Rebanded frequency dependant</span>   
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** Versions PRO-92A or B? <span style="color: red">NO</span>   
 
** The difference between the 3 versions:
 
** The difference between the 3 versions:
** The A and B versions use control-channel trunking, which tells the radio which voice channel to go to, based on the band plan coded into the firmware. The PRO-92 (no A or B) uses sub-audible tone Motorola trunking where you need to enter all the voice channels in the system. The sub-audible tone directs the radio to one of those voice channels. In this case, the frequency that has the control channel would need to be locked out in "OPEN" mode.  
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The A and B versions use control channel trunking, a data-only channel that gives instructions to the radio telling it what channel number to tune to based on a bandplan. The bandplan is hard-coded into the radio, so you can't change it. On the contrary, the original version used the sub-audible datastream contained in the voice channels to get talkgroup information, not the control channel, meaning all you need is the rebanded voice frequencies.
 
** How to tell the difference;
 
** How to tell the difference;
 
#Turn the radio over and look on the back for the information sticker. In the upper right-hand corner, it will list the catalog number. If there is no A or B next to it, you have an original PRO-92.
 
#Turn the radio over and look on the back for the information sticker. In the upper right-hand corner, it will list the catalog number. If there is no A or B next to it, you have an original PRO-92.
#During power up, press 3. This shows the firmware's version number. If you have version 1.00, this is the original version.  
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#A more surfire way to tell in case of board swapping is to press 3 during the welcome screen. This shows the firmware's version number. If you have version 1.00, you have the original version.  
* 10 banks of 50 channel each, total 500 channels
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* 10 banks of 50 channels each, total 500 channels
* 29-54, 108-174, 380-512, 806-960MHz range  
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* 29-54, 108-174, 380-512, 806-960MHz range (no cellular)
 
* Scan rate 25cps
 
* Scan rate 25cps
 
* 5, 12.5kHz steps
 
* 5, 12.5kHz steps
* Multi-mode trunking (Motorola I/II/IIi, EDACS, LTR)
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* Multi-system trunking (Motorola I/II/IIi, EDACS, LTR)
* 1 list, 100 IDs per bank; 1000 total
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* 1 ID list per bank, 100 ID's; 1000 total
* Auto LTR LCN programming
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* No-LCN LTR Trunking
 
* AM, FM
 
* AM, FM
 
* PL/DPL capability
 
* PL/DPL capability
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* 60 Re-programmable custom searches (100 w/Win92 freeware)
 
* 60 Re-programmable custom searches (100 w/Win92 freeware)
 
* 1 priority channel
 
* 1 priority channel
* Weather alert/priority
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* SAME/1050 Weather alert/priority
 
* Computer interface
 
* Computer interface
* No digital audio capability
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* No digital voice
* 6 AA alkaline/NiCad batteries
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* 6 AA batteries
 
* A '''cloning cable''' may be fabricated using 2 1/8inch mono jacks and shielded cable
 
* A '''cloning cable''' may be fabricated using 2 1/8inch mono jacks and shielded cable
  
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==Related Pages==
 
==Related Pages==
* [[Programming Your Radio Shack Scanner]]
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* [[PRO-92 FAQ|PRO-92 FAQ page]]
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* [http://new.marksscanners.com/92/92.shtml Easier to Read Pro 92/2067 Manual]
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* [[Getting Started with your PRO-92 or PRO-2067]]
 
* [http://66.206.7.210/index.htm PRO-92.Com]  
 
* [http://66.206.7.210/index.htm PRO-92.Com]  
* [http://support.radioshack.com/support_electronics/68388.htm RS PRO 92 A/B Tutorials]
 
* [http://support.radioshack.com/support_electronics/56346.htm RS PRO 92 Owner's Guide and Links]
 
* [http://support.radioshack.com/support_tutorials/communications/hand-scanners.pdf Tandy handheld scanners comparison chart(PDF)]
 
 
* [[media:Pro-92 Squelch Backlight.gif|Image for squelch backlight mod]]
 
* [[media:Pro-92 Squelch Backlight.gif|Image for squelch backlight mod]]
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* [[PRO-92 Review]]
  
 
==Supporting Software==  
 
==Supporting Software==  
; Starrsoft Products
 
* [http://www.starrsoft.com/freeware/win92/ Win92]
 
* [http://www.starrsoft.com/freeware/WinXXDataConverter/default.asp WinXX Data Converter]
 
 
; Other Distributors
 
; Other Distributors
 
* [http://parnass.com/tk92/ tk92]
 
* [http://parnass.com/tk92/ tk92]
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** [http://members.cox.net/kplotkin/scanner.htm 92Ware]
 
** [http://members.cox.net/kplotkin/scanner.htm 92Ware]
  
==Yahoo Groups and Mailing Lists (software and receiver support)==
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==Mailing Lists / Forums==
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pro92/ PRO92 Yahoo group]
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* {{Forum|radio-shack-scanners.81|RadioReference Radio Shack}}
* [http://groups.msn.com/pro92 PRO-92 group at MSN.com]  
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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://rsproscanners.proboards22.com/index.cgi?board=PRO92 Radio Shack PRO scanners Pro-92 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-92 Scanners for Sale==
<ebay>Radio Shack ("PRO-92","PRO92")</ebay>
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*[[Pro-92 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]]
 
[[Category:Rebanding Supported Scanners]]
 
[[Category:Rebanding Supported Scanners]]
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[[Category:Radio Models]]

Latest revision as of 14:26, 25 May 2023

RS/GRE PRO-92 Handheld Scanner

The Pro-92 was manufactured for RadioShack by GRE and was the first handheld LTR trunking scanner.

There are 3 firmware versions of the Pro-92. The first, 1.00, introduced in late 1999 with the first Pro-92 models, uses sub-audible data Motorola trunking that would drop transmissions if it thought it lost the data. The second, 3.25, introduced in mid 2000 with the PRO-92A, fixed that with control channel trunking. And the third, 3.28, introduced in late 2000 as the PRO-92B, is essentially the same as the 92A with minor SAME weather alert improvements.


General Specifications

Features

  • Rebanding supported?
    • Original Version: YES
    • Versions PRO-92A or B? NO
    • The difference between the 3 versions:

The A and B versions use control channel trunking, a data-only channel that gives instructions to the radio telling it what channel number to tune to based on a bandplan. The bandplan is hard-coded into the radio, so you can't change it. On the contrary, the original version used the sub-audible datastream contained in the voice channels to get talkgroup information, not the control channel, meaning all you need is the rebanded voice frequencies.

    • How to tell the difference;
  1. Turn the radio over and look on the back for the information sticker. In the upper right-hand corner, it will list the catalog number. If there is no A or B next to it, you have an original PRO-92.
  2. A more surfire way to tell in case of board swapping is to press 3 during the welcome screen. This shows the firmware's version number. If you have version 1.00, you have the original version.
  • 10 banks of 50 channels each, total 500 channels
  • 29-54, 108-174, 380-512, 806-960MHz range (no cellular)
  • Scan rate 25cps
  • 5, 12.5kHz steps
  • Multi-system trunking (Motorola I/II/IIi, EDACS, LTR)
  • 1 ID list per bank, 100 ID's; 1000 total
  • No-LCN LTR Trunking
  • AM, FM
  • PL/DPL capability
  • Attenuator
  • 12-character alpha tag capability
  • 60 Re-programmable custom searches (100 w/Win92 freeware)
  • 1 priority channel
  • SAME/1050 Weather alert/priority
  • Computer interface
  • No digital voice
  • 6 AA 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
    • LTR Standard
  • System Voices:
    • Analog

Modifications

Reviews and User Opinions

Related Pages

Supporting Software

Other Distributors

Mailing Lists / Forums

Pro-92 Scanners for Sale


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