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[[image:Rspro94.gif|thumb|RS/Uniden OEM PRO-94 Handheld Scanner]]
 
[[image:Rspro94.gif|thumb|RS/Uniden OEM PRO-94 Handheld Scanner]]
 
1000-channel dual-trunking scanner.
 
1000-channel dual-trunking scanner.
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The Pro-94A came out around April of 2000 and can trunk and scan at the same time (scanning trunking systems for 1 second instead of 5), and has an auto backlight feature
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Note: An updated version of this scanner recently came out and now features a PC/Cloning interface and a much brighter backlight as well. This model is known as the Pro-94B. A '''cloning cable''' may be fabricated using 2 1/8inch mono jacks and shielded cable. The recommended cable is the RS Cat #20-289 (now discontinued) or RS Cat #20-487 USB Scanner Programming Cable. See Programming Cables 5.1 http://wiki.radioreference.com/index.php/Pro-94#Programming_Cables.
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==General Specifications==
 
==General Specifications==
Features:
 
 
* [[Rebanding]] supported? <font color=red> NO </font>
 
* [[Rebanding]] supported? <font color=red> NO </font>
 
* Extended coverage of 220 [[MHz]] and 1,240 [[MHz]] [[ham]] bands  
 
* Extended coverage of 220 [[MHz]] and 1,240 [[MHz]] [[ham]] bands  
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* Dimensions: 6.31 x 2.63 x 1.75"  
 
* Dimensions: 6.31 x 2.63 x 1.75"  
 
* Follows VHF, UHF, 800, 900, [[Motorola]] I, II, IIi plus [[EDACS]] '''analog''' trunked police/fire/EMS radio systems.
 
* Follows VHF, UHF, 800, 900, [[Motorola]] I, II, IIi plus [[EDACS]] '''analog''' trunked police/fire/EMS radio systems.
 
The Pro-94A came out around April of 2000 and can trunk and scan at the same time (scanning trunking systems for 1 second instead of 5), and has an auto backlight feature
 
 
Note: An updated version of this scanner recently came out and now features a PC/Cloning interface and a much brighter backlight as well. This model is known as the Pro-94B. A '''cloning cable''' may be fabricated using 2 1/8inch mono jacks and shielded cable. The recommended cable is the RS Cat #20-289 (now discontinued) or RS Cat #20-487 USB Scanner Programming Cable. See Programming Cables 5.1 http://wiki.radioreference.com/index.php/Pro-94#Programming_Cables.
 
  
 
==Modifications==
 
==Modifications==
 
* [http://www.mods.dk/view.php?ModelId=600 Mods.DK listing for PRO-94]
 
* [http://www.mods.dk/view.php?ModelId=600 Mods.DK listing for PRO-94]
  
==Reviews==
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==Reviews and User Opinions==
 
* [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/1575 EHam Reviews of the PRO-94]
 
* [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/1575 EHam Reviews of the PRO-94]
  
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* [http://myweb.cableone.net/marksscanners/94/94.html Easier to Read PRO-94 Manual]
 
* [http://myweb.cableone.net/marksscanners/94/94.html Easier to Read PRO-94 Manual]
 
* [http://support.radioshack.com/support_tutorials/communications/200-0524/67777.htm Radio Shack tutorial on programming trunk systems]
 
* [http://support.radioshack.com/support_tutorials/communications/200-0524/67777.htm Radio Shack tutorial on programming trunk systems]
* [http://www.radioreference.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=81 RadioReference Radio Shack forum]
 
 
* [http://tinyurl.com/92fwn Radio Shack website statement on Rebanding]
 
* [http://tinyurl.com/92fwn Radio Shack website statement on Rebanding]
* [http://rsproscanners.proboards22.com/index.cgi Radio Shack PRO scanners message board]
 
* [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)]
 
* [http://support.radioshack.com/support_tutorials/communications/hand-scanners.pdf Tandy handheld scanners comparison chart(PDF)]
 
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PRO94BWIRED/ Yahoo group offering a solution to "wired" mode fault in PRO94B.]
 
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PRO94BWIRED/ Yahoo group offering a solution to "wired" mode fault in PRO94B.]
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* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pro94owners/ PRO94 Owners Yahoo group]
 
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pro94owners/ PRO94 Owners Yahoo group]
 
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Scancat/ Scancat Yahoo group]
 
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Scancat/ Scancat Yahoo group]
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* [http://www.radioreference.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=81 RadioReference Radio Shack forum]
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* [http://rsproscanners.proboards22.com/index.cgi Radio Shack PRO scanners message board]
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* [http://strongsignals.net/access/forums/viewforum.php?f=12 Strong Signals Radio Shack Message board]
 
    
 
    
 
<ebay>Radio Shack ("PRO-94","PRO94")</ebay>
 
<ebay>Radio Shack ("PRO-94","PRO94")</ebay>
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Return to [[Radio Shack Scanners]]
 
Return to [[Radio Shack Scanners]]
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[[Category:Radio Models]]

Revision as of 21:02, 20 November 2006

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RS/Uniden OEM PRO-94 Handheld Scanner

1000-channel dual-trunking scanner.

The Pro-94A came out around April of 2000 and can trunk and scan at the same time (scanning trunking systems for 1 second instead of 5), and has an auto backlight feature

Note: An updated version of this scanner recently came out and now features a PC/Cloning interface and a much brighter backlight as well. This model is known as the Pro-94B. A cloning cable may be fabricated using 2 1/8inch mono jacks and shielded cable. The recommended cable is the RS Cat #20-289 (now discontinued) or RS Cat #20-487 USB Scanner Programming Cable. See Programming Cables 5.1 http://wiki.radioreference.com/index.php/Pro-94#Programming_Cables.


General Specifications

  • Rebanding supported? NO
  • Extended coverage of 220 MHz and 1,240 MHz ham bands
  • Scanner has built-in NOAA weather alert with level of alert displayed
  • Memory arranged with 20 banks (only 10 at a time) of 50 channels, 20 priority channels
  • 5 ID lists, 10 IDs per list, 50 IDs per bank
  • ID delay
  • Status bits
  • Service search makes it easy to explore preset frequencies for police, fire, weather, aircraft, marine and amateur radio
  • Auto backlight (94A/B only)
  • Data skip

Specifications:

  • Model: Pro 94 Scanner
  • 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
  • Jacks: Earphone
  • Antenna connection: BNC
  • Antenna: Flexible detachable
  • Dimensions: 6.31 x 2.63 x 1.75"
  • Follows VHF, UHF, 800, 900, Motorola I, II, IIi plus EDACS analog trunked police/fire/EMS radio systems.

Modifications

Reviews and User Opinions

Related Pages

Programming Cables and Supporting Software

Programming Cables

Supporting Software

Yahoo Groups and Mailing Lists (software and receiver support)


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