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[[Image:Pro96.jpg|right|Description]]  
 
[[Image:Pro96.jpg|right|Description]]  
The Pro-96 is manufactured for Radio Shack by GRE America Inc.
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The Pro-96 is discontinued and was manufactured for Radio Shack by GRE America Inc.
  
 
The Radio Shack is a Digital Trunk Tracking scanner which boasts the ability to track APCO 25 digital trunking systems, in addition to following [[Motorola]] type I/II systems and [[EDACS]] trunking systems.
 
The Radio Shack is a Digital Trunk Tracking scanner which boasts the ability to track APCO 25 digital trunking systems, in addition to following [[Motorola]] type I/II systems and [[EDACS]] trunking systems.
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==General Specifications==
 
==General Specifications==
 
===Features===
 
===Features===
* [[Rebanding]] supported? <span style="color: green"> YES </span>
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* Can be updated to support [[Rebanding]]? {{color|green|YES}} via a custom table
** See the bottom of the [[Win96]] page for the values to be set in the trunking tables
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** See Section 7.2 of the [[Rebanding]] article for the software links
 
* 500 channels - 10 banks +Virtual Memory - Allows up to 5500 channels (11 folders)
 
* 500 channels - 10 banks +Virtual Memory - Allows up to 5500 channels (11 folders)
 
* 25-54, 108-174, 216-225, 406-512, 806-960, 1240-1300MHz range
 
* 25-54, 108-174, 216-225, 406-512, 806-960, 1240-1300MHz range
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** Analog and APCO-25 Common Air Interface
 
** Analog and APCO-25 Common Air Interface
 
** APCO-25 Common Air Interface Exclusive
 
** APCO-25 Common Air Interface Exclusive
 
==DSP Upgrade==
 
* '''DSP upgrade patch version U1.4 issued 02-20-2007:  [http://www.radioshack.com/graphics/uc/rsk/Support/SoftwareDownload/2000526_UPG_14.exe Radio Shack Support]'''
 
 
DSP APP Firmware Version U1.4 provides the following enhancement to your PRO-96/2096 Digital
 
Trunking Scanner:
 
 
*Improved digital decoding:
 
 
After upgrading to DSP Application firmware version 1.3 (DSP-APP 1.3), some users reported
 
increased instances of the scanner failing to decode the beginning of digital transmissions on
 
certain systems. DSP-APP 1.4 improves the performance of initial digital voice decoding and
 
should result in fewer instances of undecoded digital noise at the beginning of transmissions.
 
Under certain circumstances, such as when weak or distorted signals are present, the scanner
 
may occasionally fail to decode the beginning of a digital transmission even after upgrading to
 
DSP-APP 1.4.
 
 
 
If a radio consistently fails to reliably decode digital transmissions, users are
 
advised to reposition the radio, utilize antennas designed for the specific band being monitored,
 
such as the Radio Shack 20-283 800 MHz BNC antenna, or take other steps to improve the
 
quality of the received signals.
 
 
 
* '''DSP upgrade patch version U1.3 issued 08-17-2006'''
 
 
New in this version DSP APP Firmware Version U1.3 provides the following enhancements to your PRO-96/2096 Digital Trunking Scanner:
 
 
*Improved decoding of digital audio on the Detroit, Michigan Project 25 Trunked Radio System The DSP digital decoder was fine tuned to maximize performance when used on the Detroit, Michigan and similar Project 25 trunked radio system.
 
 
*Improved digital decoding of weak or distorted digital signals The enhancements that were made to the digital decoder to provide improved digital performance on systems like the Detroit Project 25 system also provide noticeable decoding improvement on all supported digital system types in areas with weak digital signals, or digital signals that are distorted due to multipath or [[simulcast]] .
 
 
 
 
*'''Verifying the firmware version'''
 
 
You can verify the version of DSP firmware currently active in the PRO-96 by pressing the 3 key during
 
the “Welcome” screen. The scanner will display firmware versions for three separate firmware elements.
 
The second version, “DSP APP”, is the only element that is upgraded.
 
 
 
 
* '''Reverting to the factory DSP firmware version:'''
 
If for any reason you decide that you would like to revert to the original factory DSP version (F1.x), you
 
may do so by pressing 0, then CLEAR, then ENT during the “Welcome” screen. The radio will then ask you to power cycle. '''Note'''
 
that this will permanently remove the upgrade from the DSP flash memory. You can reload the upgrade
 
as many times as you like using the PRO96U1x.EXE upgrade utility.
 
  
 
==Modifications==
 
==Modifications==
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* [[Pro 93/95/96 Tap |Pro 96 Discriminator Tap]]
 
* [[Pro 93/95/96 Tap |Pro 96 Discriminator Tap]]
 
* [http://wiki.radioreference.com/index.php/Image:Pro95TapPt.jpg The Tap Point for a PRO-96, is in the exact same place as the Tap Point for the PRO-95. (TP4)]
 
* [http://wiki.radioreference.com/index.php/Image:Pro95TapPt.jpg The Tap Point for a PRO-96, is in the exact same place as the Tap Point for the PRO-95. (TP4)]
* [[Initializing the Pro-96/2096]]
 
  
 
;Volume Repair
 
;Volume Repair
 
PART #: 10983344 Pot Assy, W/Switch Volume 8.75
 
PART #: 10983344 Pot Assy, W/Switch Volume 8.75
 
You can call 1-800-241-8742 (fulfillment center) to order
 
Mon - Fri 9AM to 9PM (central time)
 
  
 
==Reviews and User Opinions==
 
==Reviews and User Opinions==
 
* [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/3548 PRO-96 Reviews at EHam]
 
* [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/3548 PRO-96 Reviews at EHam]
* [http://www.scanningusa.com/mini_reviews/pro96.html Scanning USA PRO-96 Mini Review]
 
 
*[[Safetyobc's BCD396T vs. Pro-96 Review]]
 
*[[Safetyobc's BCD396T vs. Pro-96 Review]]
  
 
==Related Pages==
 
==Related Pages==
 
; Wiki links
 
; Wiki links
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* [[Getting Started with your PRO-96 or PRO-2096]]
 
* Compare the Pro-96 to other digital models
 
* Compare the Pro-96 to other digital models
 
** [[Digital Scanner Comparison Chart]]  
 
** [[Digital Scanner Comparison Chart]]  
* [[Initializing the Pro-96/2096]]
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* [[PRO-96 Internal Adjustments]]
* [[PRO-96 FAQ]]
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* [[Programming Shortcut Pro-96]]
 
* Colorado readers, please read the [[Trunktrackers and the Colorado DTRS]] article
 
* [[Simulcast digital distortion]]
 
  
 
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;RadioReference Links
;Other websites
 
* [http://www.qsl.net/ah7e/pdf/pro96-EDACS.pdf Pro 96/2096 EDACS Programming Guide (PDF)]
 
* [http://www.rentscanner.com RentScanner.com]
 
* [http://www.freqofnature.com/resources/reviews/bc250d_vs_pro96.html Freq of Nature; PRO-96/Uniden BC250D Specs]
 
 
 
;{{color|red|RadioReference Links}}
 
 
* [http://www.radioreference.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2666 RadioReference-PRO96 BC296 Comparison Thread]  
 
* [http://www.radioreference.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2666 RadioReference-PRO96 BC296 Comparison Thread]  
 
* [http://www.radioreference.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17894 RadioReference-PRO96 BC396 Comparison Thread]
 
* [http://www.radioreference.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17894 RadioReference-PRO96 BC396 Comparison Thread]
 
   
 
   
  
;Radio Shack Links
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;Support Pages - 1.2, 1.4 DSP Firmware and manuals
* [http://support.radioshack.com/support_electronics/2849.htm  Radio Shack Manuals]
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* [http://www.scancat.com/OnLineHelp/OEM_Radio_Owners_Manuals/PRO-96-OwnersManual_20-526.pdf Pro-96 Manual]
** [http://support.radioshack.com/support_electronics/71295.htm Pro-96 Manuals & Documents]
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* [https://www.dropbox.com/s/j8v36sjb7gu6rsm/firmware%201.2%20and%201.4.zip?dl=1 Firmware download 1.2, 1.4 and manual]
* [http://tinyurl.com/92fwn Radio Shack website statement on Rebanding]
 
* [http://support.radioshack.com/support_tutorials/communications/20-526.htm Radio Shack Support/Tutorial on the PRO-96]
 
 
 
 
 
;Strong Signals Links
 
* [http://www.strongsignals.net/access/news/news.cgi?type=single&section=radio&entry=1155 PRO 96 photos]
 
* [http://strongsignals.net/access/clubs/pro-96/index.cgi PRO-96 Club]
 
  
==Programming Cables and Supporting Software==
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==Supporting Software==
===Programming Cables===
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* [http://www.butelsoftware.com ARC96]
* [http://www.greamerica.com/scanner_accessories.html GRE USB Cable]
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** [http://www.radioreference.com/radioshack/?a=order Radio Shack Scanner Programming Software Licensing]
* [http://www.starrsoft.com/software/Win96/Cables/cables.html Programming Cable Information]
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** [[Radio Shack Programming Software Free Trial]]
* [http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2177609&cp RS 20-047 USB Programming Cable]
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** See the [[Radio Shack Scanner Programming Software Support]] article for instructions on installation and registering the software
** [http://www.ftdichip.com/FTDrivers.htm Updated Drivers for RS USB cable]
 
  
===Supporting Software===
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* [http://wiki.radioreference.com/index.php/Win96 Win96 page in the wiki]
; BuTel Software
 
* [http://www.butel.nl/products/arc96/arc96.html ARC96 software]
 
 
 
; Signal Intelligence Products
 
* [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/tsxlt.htm Trunkstar XLT]
 
* [http://www.scanstar.com/products/ts9235.htm Trunkstar 9235]
 
; StarrSoft Products
 
* [[Win96]]
 
 
** [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/5296 Win96 user reviews on EHam]
 
** [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/5296 Win96 user reviews on EHam]
 
* [http://www.starrsoft.com/freeware/WinXXDataConverter/default.asp WinXX Data Converter]
 
* [http://www.starrsoft.com/freeware/WinXXDataConverter/default.asp WinXX Data Converter]
 
; Other Distributors
 
; Other Distributors
 
* [http://www.psredit.com/pro96com/index.html PRO96Com]
 
* [http://www.psredit.com/pro96com/index.html PRO96Com]
* [http://www.scancat.com/scancat-lite Scancat Lite Plus]
 
  
 
==Yahoo Groups and Message Boards (software and receiver support)==
 
==Yahoo Groups and Message Boards (software and receiver support)==
 
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PRO-96/ PRO-96 Yahoo Group]  
 
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PRO-96/ PRO-96 Yahoo Group]  
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PRO96/ PRO96 Yahoo Group]
 
 
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PRO96List/ PRO96List Yahoo Group]  
 
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PRO96List/ PRO96List Yahoo Group]  
 
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pro-96-2096/ pro-96-2096 Yahoo Group]  
 
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pro-96-2096/ pro-96-2096 Yahoo Group]  
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RadioShackPro-96_2096/ RadioShackPro-96_2096 Yahoo Group]
 
 
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pro96com/ Pro96Com Yahoo group]
 
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pro96com/ Pro96Com Yahoo group]
* [http://strongsignals.net/access/forums/viewforum.php?f=7 Strong Signals PRO-96 Message Board]
 
* [http://strongsignals.net/access/forums/viewforum.php?f=10 Strong Signals GRE Message board]
 
* [http://strongsignals.net/access/forums/viewforum.php?f=12 Strong Signals Radio Shack Message board]
 
 
* [http://www.radioreference.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=81 Radio Reference Radio Shack forum]
 
* [http://www.radioreference.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=81 Radio Reference Radio Shack forum]
* [http://rsproscanners.proboards22.com/index.cgi?board=PRO96 Radio Shack PRO Series Scanners Pro-96 message board]
 
 
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RS_GRE-Digital-Scanner/ RS-GRE Digital Scanner Yahoo Group]  
 
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RS_GRE-Digital-Scanner/ RS-GRE Digital Scanner Yahoo Group]  
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/spectrumexplorer/ Spectrum Explorer Yahoo group]
 
 
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Win96/ Win96 Yahoo group]
 
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Win96/ Win96 Yahoo group]
  
 
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==Pro-96 Scanners for Sale==
== eBay Listings ==
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*[[Pro-96 eBay Listings]]
<ebay>Radio Shack ("PRO-96","PRO96")</ebay>
 
  
  
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[[Category:Radio Shack Scanners]]
 
[[Category:Radio Shack Scanners]]
 
[[Category:Handheld Scanners]]
 
[[Category:Handheld Scanners]]
[[Category:Trunking Scanners]]
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[[Category:Digital Scanners without DMR]]
[[Category:Digital Scanners]]
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[[Category:Digital Scanners without MOTOTRBO]]
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[[Category:Digital Scanners without NXDN]]
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[[Category:Digital Scanners without ProVoice]]
 
[[Category:Rebanding Supported Scanners]]
 
[[Category:Rebanding Supported Scanners]]
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[[Category:Radio Models]]

Revision as of 12:24, 6 September 2018

Description

The Pro-96 is discontinued and was manufactured for Radio Shack by GRE America Inc.

The Radio Shack is a Digital Trunk Tracking scanner which boasts the ability to track APCO 25 digital trunking systems, in addition to following Motorola type I/II systems and EDACS trunking systems.

NOTE Computer Control of GRE/RS radios is not possible due to firmware limitations.

General Specifications

Features

  • Can be updated to support Rebanding? YES via a custom table
    • See Section 7.2 of the Rebanding article for the software links
  • 500 channels - 10 banks +Virtual Memory - Allows up to 5500 channels (11 folders)
  • 25-54, 108-174, 216-225, 406-512, 806-960, 1240-1300MHz range
  • Scan rate 60 cps
  • 5, 6.25, 7.5, 12.5kHz steps
  • TCXO for frequency stability (?)
  • Digital AGC
  • Adaptive digital tracking (ADT)
  • Digital signal processing (DSP)
  • CTCSS/DCS abilities
  • 12-character alpha-tagging
  • 5 ID lists, 30 IDs per list, 150 IDs per bank
  • L/O ID in 'open' mode
  • ID delay
  • Motorola Control Channel Only trunking
  • Backlit keypad
  • Preloaded with the most popular radio systems in the country
  • 6 search ranges/ 1 user definable search range
  • Search 'seek' feature
  • SAME weather alert/priority
  • 1 Priority channel
  • Zeromatic search tuning
  • Per channel or global attenuator
  • Computer Programming (not computer control)
  • 4 AA alkaline/Ni-Cad batteries
  • A cloning cable may be fabricated using 2 1/8 inch 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
    • Project 25 Standard
  • System Voices:
    • Analog
    • Analog and APCO-25 Common Air Interface
    • APCO-25 Common Air Interface Exclusive

Modifications

Volume Repair

PART #: 10983344 Pot Assy, W/Switch Volume 8.75

Reviews and User Opinions

Related Pages

Wiki links


RadioReference Links


Support Pages - 1.2, 1.4 DSP Firmware and manuals

Supporting Software

Other Distributors

Yahoo Groups and Message Boards (software and receiver support)

Pro-96 Scanners for Sale


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