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[[image:pro92.jpg|thumb|RS/GRE PRO-92 Handheld Scanner]] | [[image:pro92.jpg|thumb|RS/GRE PRO-92 Handheld Scanner]] | ||
| − | The Pro-92 was manufactured for RadioShack by GRE | + | The Pro-92 was manufactured for RadioShack by GRE and was the first handheld LTR trunking scanner. |
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| + | 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 loose 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. | ||
==General Specifications== | ==General Specifications== | ||
* [[Rebanding]] supported? <font color=green> YES </font> '''NOTE:''' PRO-92 original version only | * [[Rebanding]] supported? <font color=green> YES </font> '''NOTE:''' PRO-92 original version only | ||
| − | * Rebanding supported for PRO-92A or B? <font color=red> NO </font> | + | ** Rebanding supported for PRO-92A or B? <font color=red> NO </font> |
| + | * 10 banks of 50 channel each, total 500 channels | ||
| + | * 29-54, 108-174, 380-512, 806-960MHz range | ||
| + | * Scan rate 25cps | ||
| + | * 5, 12.5kHz steps | ||
* Multi-mode trunking (Motorola I/II/IIi, EDACS, LTR) | * Multi-mode trunking (Motorola I/II/IIi, EDACS, LTR) | ||
| + | * 1 list, 100 IDs per bank; 1000 total | ||
| + | * Auto LTR LCN programming | ||
| + | * AM, FM | ||
* PL/DPL capability | * PL/DPL capability | ||
| + | * Attenuator | ||
* 12-character alpha tag capability | * 12-character alpha tag 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 |
| + | * Weather alert/priority | ||
| + | * Computer interface | ||
* No digital audio capability | * No digital audio capability | ||
| + | * 6 AA alkaline/NiCad 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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* [http://www.starrsoft.com/freeware/win92/ Win92] | * [http://www.starrsoft.com/freeware/win92/ Win92] | ||
* [http://www.starrsoft.com/freeware/WinXXDataConverter/default.asp WinXX Data Converter] | * [http://www.starrsoft.com/freeware/WinXXDataConverter/default.asp WinXX Data Converter] | ||
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* Ken Plotkin's webpage has the following software; | * Ken Plotkin's webpage has the following software; | ||
** [http://members.cox.net/kplotkin/scanner.htm 92Linux] | ** [http://members.cox.net/kplotkin/scanner.htm 92Linux] | ||
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* [http://www.strongsignals.net/access/forums/viewforum.php?f=10&sid=a008fecb4f59406385d1ff0cbe328c9c Strong Signals GRE forum] | * [http://www.strongsignals.net/access/forums/viewforum.php?f=10&sid=a008fecb4f59406385d1ff0cbe328c9c Strong Signals GRE forum] | ||
* [http://strongsignals.net/access/forums/viewforum.php?f=12 Strong Signals Radio Shack Message board] | * [http://strongsignals.net/access/forums/viewforum.php?f=12 Strong Signals Radio Shack Message board] | ||
| − | * [http://rsproscanners.proboards22.com/index.cgi Radio Shack PRO scanners message board] | + | * [http://rsproscanners.proboards22.com/index.cgi?board=PRO92 Radio Shack PRO scanners Pro-92 message board] |
==eBay Listings== | ==eBay Listings== | ||
Revision as of 12:39, 11 December 2006
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 loose 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.
Contents
General Specifications
- Rebanding supported? YES NOTE: PRO-92 original version only
- Rebanding supported for PRO-92A or B? NO
- 10 banks of 50 channel each, total 500 channels
- 29-54, 108-174, 380-512, 806-960MHz range
- Scan rate 25cps
- 5, 12.5kHz steps
- Multi-mode trunking (Motorola I/II/IIi, EDACS, LTR)
- 1 list, 100 IDs per bank; 1000 total
- Auto LTR LCN programming
- AM, FM
- PL/DPL capability
- Attenuator
- 12-character alpha tag capability
- 60 Re-programmable custom searches (100 w/Win92 freeware)
- 1 priority channel
- Weather alert/priority
- Computer interface
- No digital audio capability
- 6 AA alkaline/NiCad batteries
- A cloning cable may be fabricated using 2 1/8inch mono jacks and shielded cable
Modifications
- Squelch Controlled Backlight for PRO-92
- Mods.DK listing for PRO-92
- Strong Signals Mods page
- NOTE: See item 5 for Audio and Discriminator information
- The Discriminator Tap Point for a PRO-92
Reviews and User Opinions
- EHam Reviews of the PRO-92
- Strong Signals Review of the PRO-92 (original version)
- PRO-92 review at ukmidlandscanner
Related Pages
- Easier to Read PRO-92/A/B/2067 Manual
- Programming Shortcut Pro-92
- Radio Shack website statement on Rebanding
- PRO-92.Com
- Programming the PRO-92 for Trunked Systems
- RS PRO 92 A/B Tutorials
- RS PRO 92 Owner's Guide and Links
- Tandy handheld scanners comparison chart(PDF)
Programming Cables and Supporting Software
Programming Cables
- Black Bag Software
- GRE Scanner Accessories
- Programming Cable Information
- Radio Shack 20-289 programming cable
- RS 20-047 USB Programming Cable
Supporting Software
- Spectrum Commander
- Spectrum Manager
- Spectrum Dominator
- tk92
- Trunkstar Pro
- Trunkstar XLT
- Trunkstar 9235
- Win92
- WinXX Data Converter
- Ken Plotkin's webpage has the following software;
Yahoo Groups and Mailing Lists (software and receiver support)
- PRO92 Yahoo group
- PRO-92 group at MSN.com
- spgtrunk Yahoo group
- RadioReference Radio Shack forum
- Strong Signals GRE forum
- Strong Signals Radio Shack Message board
- Radio Shack PRO scanners Pro-92 message board
eBay Listings
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