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[[image:Pro93.jpg|thumb|RS/GRE PRO-93 Handheld Scanner]]
 
The Pro-93 was manufactured for Radio Shack by GRE America Inc
 
The Pro-93 was manufactured for Radio Shack by GRE America Inc
  
This is the predecessor to the [[Pro-95]] and has the same features except that it only has 300 memory channels or 30 channels per bank instead of the 95's 1000 memory channels or 100 channels per bank.
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This is the predecessor to the [[Pro-95]] and has the same features except that it only has 300 memory channels or 30 channels per bank instead of the 95's 1000 memory channels or 100 channels per bank. Also the HH version of the Pro-2053.
  
  
 
==General Specifications==
 
==General Specifications==
* [[Rebanding]] supported? <font color=red> NO </font>
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===Features===
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* Can be updated to support [[Rebanding]]? {{color|red|NO}}
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* 300 channels - 10 banks
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* 25-54, 108-174, 216-225, 406-512, 806-960,1240-1300MHz range
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* Scan rate 60cps
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* 5, 6.25, 7.5, 12.5kHz steps
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* AM, FM
 
* Alphanumeric Text Tagging (12 characters per line)
 
* Alphanumeric Text Tagging (12 characters per line)
* 5 ID lists, 20 IDs per list, 100 IDs per bank
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* 5 list, 20 IDs, 100 IDs per bank; 1000 total IDs
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* Motorola [[Control Channel Only]] trunking
 
* ID delay
 
* ID delay
 
* Backlight
 
* Backlight
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* Per channel or global 20dB [[Attenuator]]
 
* 5 Preprogrammed search ranges/1 user defined search range
 
* 5 Preprogrammed search ranges/1 user defined search range
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* 1 priority channel
 
* Weather alert and priority
 
* Weather alert and priority
 
* Computer programming (not computer control)
 
* Computer programming (not computer control)
 
* Nice search 'seek' (search resume) feature
 
* Nice search 'seek' (search resume) feature
* Per channel or global 20dB [[Attenuator]]
 
 
* Uses 4 AA Alkaline Batteries or 4 AA Rechargable batteries
 
* 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
 
* A '''cloning cable''' may be fabricated using 2 1/8inch mono jacks and shielded cable
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===RR System Compatibility===
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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:
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* System Types:
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** Motorola Type I
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** Motorola Type II
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** Motorola Type IIi Hybrid
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** Motorola Type II Smartnet
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** Motorola Type II Smartzone
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** Motorola Type II Smartzone Omnilink
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** EDACS Standard (Wide)
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** EDACS Standard Networked
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*System Voices:
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** Analog
  
 
==Modifications==
 
==Modifications==
 
* [[Pro 93/95/96 Tap | Pro 93 discriminator tap]]
 
* [[Pro 93/95/96 Tap | Pro 93 discriminator tap]]
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* Programming Tip: You may have more than one trunk system in a bank, provided they are seperated by 1 conventional channel
  
 
==Reviews and User Opinions==
 
==Reviews and User Opinions==
 
* [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/2129 EHam Reviews of the PRO-93]
 
* [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/2129 EHam Reviews of the PRO-93]
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* [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/2216  EHam.net Pro 2053 reviews]
  
 
==Related Pages==
 
==Related Pages==
* [http://myweb.cableone.net/marksscanners/95/95.html Easier to Read PRO-93/95/2053 Manual]
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* [http://new.marksscanners.com/95/95.shtml Easier to Read Pro 93/95/2053 Manual]
* [http://tinyurl.com/92fwn Radio Shack website statement on Rebanding]
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* [[Getting Started with your PRO-93, PRO-95 and PRO-2053]]
* [http://support.radioshack.com/support_tutorials/communications/hand-scanners.pdf Tandy handheld scanners comparison chart(PDF)]
 
  
==Programming Cables and Supporting Software==
 
===Programming Cables===
 
* [http://www.pro93.com/ Black Bag Software]
 
* [http://www.greamerica.com/scanner.html GRE Scanner Accessories]
 
* [http://www.starrsoft.com/software/Win96/Cables/cables.html Programming Cable Information]
 
* Radio Shack [http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2102526 20-289] programming cable
 
* [http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2177609&cp RS 20-047 USB Programming Cable]
 
** [http://www.ftdichip.com/FTDrivers.htm Updated Drivers for RS USB cable]
 
  
===Supporting Software===
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==Mailing Lists / Forums==
* [http://www.scancat.com/scancat-lite-plus.html Scancat Lite Plus]
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* {{Forum|radio-shack-scanners.81|RadioReference Radio Shack}}
* [http://www.scanstar.com/products/commander.htm Spectrum Commander]
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/448987651918830 Radio Scanner World]
* [http://www.scanstar.com/products/manager.htm Spectrum Manager]
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/667031203353717 Radio Scanners]
* [http://www.monteriallc.com/spectrum/dominator_feat.htm Spectrum Dominator]
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/4188584134 Scanner Enthusiasts]
* [http://www.scanstar.com/products/trunkstarpro.htm Trunkstar Pro]
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/2889562301118379 Radio Scanner Help and Chat]
* [http://www.scanstar.com/products/tsxlt.htm Trunkstar XLT]
 
* [http://www.scanstar.com/products/ts9235.htm Trunkstar 9235]
 
* [http://www.starrsoft.com/freeware/Win93/ Win93]
 
* [http://www.starrsoft.com/freeware/WinXXDataConverter/default.asp WinXX Data Converter]
 
  
==Yahoo Groups and Mailing Lists (software and receiver support)==
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==Pro-93 Scanners for Sale==
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Pro2053and93/ PRO-2053 and 93 Yahoo group]
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*[[Pro-93 eBay Listings]]
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PRO-93_95/ PRO-93 95 Yahoo group]
 
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Scancat/ Scancat Yahoo group]
 
* [http://www.radioreference.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=81 RadioReference Radio Shack forum]
 
* [http://rsproscanners.proboards22.com/index.cgi Radio Shack PRO Series scanners message board]
 
* [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]
 
 
 
==eBay Listings==
 
<ebay>Radio Shack ("PRO-93","PRO93")</ebay>
 
  
  
 
Return to [[Radio Shack Scanners]]
 
Return to [[Radio Shack Scanners]]
  
 
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[[Category:Radio Shack Scanners]]
 
 
 
[[Category:Handheld Scanners]]
 
[[Category:Handheld Scanners]]
[[Category:Trunking Scanners]]
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[[Category:Analog Trunktrackers]]
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[[Category:Radio Models]]

Latest revision as of 14:17, 9 April 2021

RS/GRE PRO-93 Handheld Scanner

The Pro-93 was manufactured for Radio Shack by GRE America Inc

This is the predecessor to the Pro-95 and has the same features except that it only has 300 memory channels or 30 channels per bank instead of the 95's 1000 memory channels or 100 channels per bank. Also the HH version of the Pro-2053.


General Specifications

Features

  • Can be updated to support Rebanding? 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

Modifications

  • Pro 93 discriminator tap
  • Programming Tip: You may have more than one trunk system in a bank, provided they are seperated by 1 conventional channel

Reviews and User Opinions

Related Pages


Mailing Lists / Forums

Pro-93 Scanners for Sale


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