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[[image:Pro9395.gif|thumb|RS/GRE PRO-93 Handheld Scanner]]
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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
* [[Rebanding]] supported? <font color=red> NO </font>
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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.
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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.
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==General Specifications==
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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
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* Alphanumeric Text Tagging (12 characters per line)
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* 5 list, 20 IDs, 100 IDs per bank; 1000 total IDs
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* Motorola [[Control Channel Only]] trunking
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* ID delay
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* Backlight
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* Per channel or global 20dB [[Attenuator]]
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* 5 Preprogrammed search ranges/1 user defined search range
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* 1 priority channel
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* Weather alert and priority
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* Computer programming (not computer control)
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* Nice search 'seek' (search resume) feature
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* Uses 4 AA Alkaline Batteries or 4 AA Rechargable batteries
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* 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
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==Modifications==
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* [[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://marksscanners.bravehost.com/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://www.radioreference.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=81 RadioReference Radio Shack forum]
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* [[Getting Started with your PRO-93, PRO-95 and PRO-2053]]
* [http://rsproscanners.proboards22.com/index.cgi Radio Shack PRO scanners message board]
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* [http://tinyurl.com/92fwn Radio Shack website statement on Rebanding]
 
* [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://support.radioshack.com/support_tutorials/communications/hand-scanners.pdf Tandy handheld scanners comparison chart(PDF)]
 
  
==Programming Cables and Supporting Software==
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==Mailing Lists / Forums==
===Programming Cables===
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* {{Forum|radio-shack-scanners.81|RadioReference Radio Shack}}
* [http://www.pro93.com/ Black Bag Software]
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/448987651918830 Radio Scanner World]
* [http://www.greamerica.com/scanner.html GRE Scanner Accessories]
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/667031203353717 Radio Scanners]
* [http://www.starrsoft.com/software/Win96/Cables/cables.html Programming Cable Information]
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/4188584134 Scanner Enthusiasts]
* Radio Shack [http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2102526 20-289] programming cable
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/2889562301118379 Radio Scanner Help and Chat]
  
===Supporting Software===
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==Pro-93 Scanners for Sale==
* [http://www.scancat.com/scancat-lite-plus.html Scancat Lite Plus]
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*[[Pro-93 eBay Listings]]
* [http://www.scanstar.com/products/commander.htm Spectrum Commander]
 
* [http://www.scanstar.com/products/manager.htm Spectrum Manager]
 
* [http://www.monteriallc.com/spectrum/dominator_feat.htm Spectrum Dominator]
 
* [http://www.scanstar.com/products/trunkstarpro.htm Trunkstar Pro]
 
* [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)==
 
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Pro2053and93/ PRO-2053 and 93 Yahoo group]
 
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PRO-93_95/ PRO-93 95 Yahoo group]
 
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Scancat/ Scancat Yahoo group]
 
 
<ebay>Radio Shack ("PRO-93","PRO93")</ebay>
 
  
 
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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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