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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]]
  
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** [[Digital Scanner Comparison Chart]]  
 
** [[Digital Scanner Comparison Chart]]  
 
* [[PRO-96 Internal Adjustments]]
 
* [[PRO-96 Internal Adjustments]]
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;Other websites
 
* [http://www.rentscanner.com RentScanner.com]
 
* [http://www.freqofnature.com/resources/reviews/bc250d_vs_pro96.html Freq of Nature; PRO-96/Uniden BC250D Specs]
 
 
 
 
;RadioReference Links
 
;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]  
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;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]
* [https://www.dropbox.com/s/15nnrry0fr92f33/Firmware%201.4.zip?dl=0 1.4 Firmware download]
 
  
 
==Supporting Software==
 
==Supporting Software==
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** [[Radio Shack Programming Software Free Trial]]
 
** [[Radio Shack Programming Software Free Trial]]
 
** See the [[Radio Shack Scanner Programming Software Support]] article for instructions on installation and registering the software
 
** See the [[Radio Shack Scanner Programming Software Support]] article for instructions on installation and registering the software
 
  
 
* [http://wiki.radioreference.com/index.php/Win96 Win96 page in the wiki]
 
* [http://wiki.radioreference.com/index.php/Win96 Win96 page in the wiki]
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* [http://www.psredit.com/pro96com/index.html PRO96Com]
 
* [http://www.psredit.com/pro96com/index.html PRO96Com]
  
==Yahoo Groups and Message Boards (software and receiver support)==
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==Message Boards / Forums==
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PRO-96/ PRO-96 Yahoo Group]
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* {{Forum|radio-shack-scanners.81|RadioReference Radio Shack}}
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PRO96/ PRO96 Yahoo Group]
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/448987651918830 Radio Scanner World]
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PRO96List/ PRO96List Yahoo Group]
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/667031203353717 Radio Scanners]
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pro-96-2096/ pro-96-2096 Yahoo Group]  
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/4188584134 Scanner Enthusiasts]
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RadioShackPro-96_2096/ RadioShackPro-96_2096 Yahoo Group]
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/2889562301118379 Radio Scanner Help and Chat]
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pro96com/ Pro96Com Yahoo group]
 
* [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/Win96/ Win96 Yahoo group]
 
 
 
  
== eBay Listings ==
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==Pro-96 Scanners for Sale==
<ebay>Radio Shack ("PRO-96","PRO96")</ebay>
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*[[Pro-96 eBay Listings]]
  
  
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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 14:14, 9 April 2021

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

Message Boards / Forums

Pro-96 Scanners for Sale


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