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[[image:Pro94.jpg|thumb|RS/Uniden OEM PRO-94 Handheld Scanner]]
 
[[image:Pro94.jpg|thumb|RS/Uniden OEM PRO-94 Handheld Scanner]]
1000-channel dual-trunking scanner.
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1000-channel dual-trunking scanner. Discontinued.
  
 
The Pro-94A will trunk and scan conventional channels simultaneously unlike the Pro-94. The Pro-94A came out around April of 2000 and scans trunking systems for 1 second instead of 5, and has an auto backlight feature
 
The Pro-94A will trunk and scan conventional channels simultaneously unlike the Pro-94. The Pro-94A came out around April of 2000 and scans trunking systems for 1 second instead of 5, and has an auto backlight feature
  
An updated version of this scanner known as the Pro-94B recently came out and now features a PC/Cloning interface and a much brighter backlight as well.
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An updated version of this scanner known as the Pro-94B came out later and features a PC/Cloning interface and a much brighter backlight as well.
  
 
A '''cloning cable''' may be fabricated using 2 1/8inch mono jacks and shielded cable. See the Programming Cables section of this article for links to compatible cables to connect the PRO94B to a PC.
 
A '''cloning cable''' may be fabricated using 2 1/8inch mono jacks and shielded cable. See the Programming Cables section of this article for links to compatible cables to connect the PRO94B to a PC.
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==Related Pages==
 
==Related Pages==
* [[Programming Your Radio Shack Scanner]]
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* [[Getting Started with your PRO-94, PRO-94 A/B]]
* [http://support.radioshack.com/support_tutorials/communications/200-0524/67777.htm Radio Shack tutorial on programming trunk systems]
 
 
* The old BC245 from Uniden and the PRO-94 have many firmware similarities. The [[The BC245 Trunking FAQ]] may be useful as a quick guide to programming trunked systems in the 94.
 
* The old BC245 from Uniden and the PRO-94 have many firmware similarities. The [[The BC245 Trunking FAQ]] may be useful as a quick guide to programming trunked systems in the 94.
* [http://support.radioshack.com/support_tutorials/communications/hand-scanners.pdf Tandy handheld scanners comparison chart(PDF)]
 
* [http://support.radioshack.com/support_electronics/2849.htm  Radio Shack Manuals]
 
 
* This [[media:Pro94-logic.jpg|image]] shows the PRO-94 logic board
 
* This [[media:Pro94-logic.jpg|image]] shows the PRO-94 logic board
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* [http://new.marksscanners.com/94/94.shtml Easier to Read PRO-94 Manual]
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* [http://new.marksscanners.com/94AB/94AB.shtml Easier to Read PRO-94A/B Manual]
  
 
==Supporting Software==
 
==Supporting Software==
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* [http://www.scancat.com/scancat-lite-plus.html Scancat Lite Plus]
 
* [http://www.scancat.com/scancat-lite-plus.html Scancat Lite Plus]
  
==Yahoo Groups and Mailing Lists (software and receiver support)==
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==Mailing Lists / Forums==
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pro94owners/ PRO94 Owners Yahoo group]
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* {{Forum|radio-shack-scanners.81|RadioReference Radio Shack}}
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Scancat/ Scancat 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://rsproscanners.proboards22.com/index.cgi?board=PRO94 Radio Shack PRO scanners Pro-94 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-94 Scanners for Sale==
<ebay>Radio Shack ("PRO-94","PRO94")</ebay>
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*[[Pro-94 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 14:17, 9 April 2021

RS/Uniden OEM PRO-94 Handheld Scanner

1000-channel dual-trunking scanner. Discontinued.

The Pro-94A will trunk and scan conventional channels simultaneously unlike the Pro-94. The Pro-94A came out around April of 2000 and scans trunking systems for 1 second instead of 5, and has an auto backlight feature

An updated version of this scanner known as the Pro-94B came out later and features a PC/Cloning interface and a much brighter backlight as well.

A cloning cable may be fabricated using 2 1/8inch mono jacks and shielded cable. See the Programming Cables section of this article for links to compatible cables to connect the PRO94B to a PC.

General Specifications

Features

  • Can be updated to support Rebanding? NO
  • 1000 channels with 20 banks of 50 channels (500 channels/10 banks at a time, group A or B)
  • Frequency Coverage: 29-54, 108-136.975, 137-174, 216-224.995, 406-512, 806-823.9375, 851-868.9875, 896.1125-956 (excluding cellular) and 1240-1300 MHz
  • Extended coverage of 220 MHz and 1,240 MHz ham bands
  • Follows VHF, UHF, 800, 900, Motorola I, II, IIi plus EDACS analog trunked police/fire/EMS radio systems.
  • Scan rate 50 cps
  • AM, FM
  • 5, 12.5kHz steps
  • 5 ID lists, 10 IDs per list, 50 IDs per bank
  • ID delay
  • Priority IDs
  • Status bits
  • 20 priority channels (10-group "A", 10-group "B")
  • Service search makes it easy to explore preset frequencies for police, fire, weather, aircraft, marine and amateur radio
  • Scanner has built-in NOAA weather alert with level of alert displayed
  • Auto backlight (94A/B only)
  • Computer interface/control (94B only)
  • 10 monitor memories
  • Data skip
  • 4 AA alkaline/Ni-Cad batteries

Other:

  • Jacks: Earphone
  • Antenna connection: BNC
  • Antenna: Flexible detachable
  • Dimensions: 6.31 x 2.63 x 1.75"

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

Reviews and User Opinions

Related Pages

Supporting Software

Mailing Lists / Forums

Pro-94 Scanners for Sale


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