Difference between revisions of "Pro-96"

Latest revision as of 16:05, 18 July 2023

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

You can unlock extra frequencies on the scanner with programming software, turning the range into 17-174, 216-550, 764-1300 MHz. The scanner isn't designed to receive anything outside its original frequency listing, so your scanner could perform really well, or be completely deaf on those extra bands.

Reviews and User Opinions

Related Pages

Wiki links

Getting Started with your PRO-96 or PRO-2096
Compare the Pro-96 to other digital models
- Digital Scanner Comparison Chart
PRO-96 Internal Adjustments

RadioReference Links

Support Pages - 1.2, 1.4 DSP Firmware and manuals

Supporting Software

ARC96
- Radio Shack Scanner Programming Software Licensing
- Radio Shack Programming Software Free Trial
- See the Radio Shack Scanner Programming Software Support article for instructions on installation and registering the software

Other Distributors

PRO96Com

Message Boards / Forums

Pro-96 Scanners for Sale

Pro-96 eBay Listings

Return to Radio Shack Scanners

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-[[Image:Pro96.jpg|thumb|Description]]
+[[Image:Pro96.jpg|right|Description]]
-The Pro-96 was manufactured for Radio Shack by GRE America Inc
+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.  Other features include:
+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.
-* [[Rebanding]] supported? <font color=green> YES </font>
+'''NOTE''' Computer Control of GRE/RS radios is not possible due to firmware limitations.
-*Backlit keypad
-*Virtual Memory - Allows up to 5500 channels
+==General Specifications==
-*Preloaded with the most popular radio systems in the country
+===Features===
-*6 search ranges/ 1 user definable search range
+* Can be updated to support [[Rebanding]]? {{color|green|YES}} via a custom table
-*[[SAME]] weather alert
+** See Section 7.2 of the [[Rebanding]] article for the software links
-*1 Priority channel
+* 500 channels - 10 banks +Virtual Memory - Allows up to 5500 channels (11 folders)
-*Global [[attenuator]]
+* 25-54, 108-174, 216-225, 406-512, 806-960, 1240-1300MHz range
-*Alpha-tagging
+* Scan rate 60 cps
-*[[CTCSS]]/[[DCS]] abilities
+* 5, 6.25, 7.5, 12.5kHz steps
-*TCXO for frequency stability
+* TCXO for frequency stability (?)
-*Computer Programming (not computer control)
+* Digital [[AGC]]
+* Adaptive digital tracking (ADT)
+* Digital signal processing (DSP)
+* [[Continuous Tone-Coded Squelch System|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==
+* [http://www.mods.dk/index.php?ModelId=897&RadioRec=radio_shack Mods.dk PRO-96 page]
+* [[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)]
+;Volume Repair
+PART #: 10983344 Pot Assy, W/Switch Volume 8.75
+You can unlock extra frequencies on the scanner with programming software, turning the range into 17-174, 216-550, 764-1300 MHz. The scanner isn't designed to receive anything outside its original frequency listing, so your scanner could perform really well, or be completely deaf on those extra bands.
-----
-[[Programming Shortcut Pro-96]]
-----
 ==Reviews and User Opinions==
 * [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]]
+==Related Pages==
+; Wiki links
+* [[Getting Started with your PRO-96 or PRO-2096]]
+* Compare the Pro-96 to other digital models
+** [[Digital Scanner Comparison Chart]]
+* [[PRO-96 Internal Adjustments]]
-==Related Pages==
-* [http://tinyurl.com/92fwn Radio Shack website statement on Rebanding]
+;RadioReference Links
-* [http://support.radioshack.com/support_tutorials/communications/20-526.htm Radio Shack Support/Tutorial on the PRO-96]
-* [http://www.strongsignals.net/access/news/news.cgi?type=single&section=radio&entry=1155 Strong Signals-PRO 96 photos]
-* [http://strongsignals.net/access/clubs/pro-96/index.cgi Strong Signals PRO-96 Club]
-* [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.freqofnature.com/resources/reviews/bc250d_vs_pro96.html Freq of Nature; PRO-96/Uniden BC250D Specs]
-* [http://www.radioreference.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=81 RadioReference-Radio Shack forum]
 * [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]
-==Programming Cables and Supporting Software==
+;Support Pages - 1.2, 1.4 DSP Firmware and manuals
-===Programming Cables===
+* [http://www.scancat.com/OnLineHelp/OEM_Radio_Owners_Manuals/PRO-96-OwnersManual_20-526.pdf Pro-96 Manual]
-* [http://www.blackbagsoftware.com Black Bag Software]
+* [https://www.dropbox.com/s/j8v36sjb7gu6rsm/firmware%201.2%20and%201.4.zip?dl=1 Firmware download 1.2, 1.4 and manual]
-* [http://www.greamerica.com/scanner.html GRE Scanner Accessories]
-* [http://www.starrsoft.com/software/Win96/Cables/cables.html Programming Cable Information]
-* Radio Shack [http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2102526 20-289] programming cable
-===Supporting Software===
+==Supporting Software==
-* [http://www.mvpcollaborative.com/p96/ PRO96Com]
+* [http://www.butelsoftware.com ARC96]
-* '''NOTE''' This program is for use on 9600 baud APCO systems '''only'''.
+** [http://www.radioreference.com/radioshack/?a=order Radio Shack Scanner Programming Software Licensing]
-* [http://www.scancat.com/scancat-lite Scancat Lite Plus]
+** [[Radio Shack Programming Software Free Trial]]
-* [http://www.scanstar.com/products/commander.htm Spectrum Commander]
+** See the [[Radio Shack Scanner Programming Software Support]] article for instructions on installation and registering the software
-* [http://www.scanstar.com/products/manager.htm Spectrum Manager]
-* [http://www.monteriallc.com/spectrum/dominator_feat.htm Spectrum Dominator]
+* [http://wiki.radioreference.com/index.php/Win96 Win96 page in the wiki]
-* [http://www.scanstar.com/products/ts9235.htm Trunkstar 9235]
+** [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/5296 Win96 user reviews on EHam]
-* [http://www.scanstar.com/products/trunkstarpro.htm Trunkstar Pro]
+* [http://www.starrsoft.com/freeware/WinXXDataConverter/default.asp WinXX Data Converter]
-* [http://www.starrsoft.com/software/win96/ Win96]
+; Other Distributors
-* [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/5296 Win96 user reviews on EHam]
+* [http://www.psredit.com/pro96com/index.html PRO96Com]
+==Message Boards / Forums==
+* {{Forum|radio-shack-scanners.81|RadioReference Radio Shack}}
+* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/448987651918830 Radio Scanner World]
+* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/667031203353717 Radio Scanners]
+* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/4188584134 Scanner Enthusiasts]
+* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/2889562301118379 Radio Scanner Help and Chat]
+==Pro-96 Scanners for Sale==
+*[[Pro-96 eBay Listings]]
-==Yahoo Groups and Mailing Lists (software and receiver support)==
-* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RS_GRE-Digital-Scanner/ RS-GRE Digital Scanner]
-* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PRO-96/ PRO-96]
-* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PRO96/ PRO96]
-* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PRO96List/ PRO96List]
-* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pro-96-2096/ PRO96-2096]
-* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RadioShackPro-96_2096/ PRO96_2096]
-* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pro96com/ Pro96Com Yahoo group]
-* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/spectrumexplorer/ Spectrum Explorer Yahoo group]
-* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Win96/ Win96 Yahoo group]
-<ebay>Radio Shack ("PRO-96","PRO96")</ebay>
 Return to [[Radio Shack Scanners]]
+[[Category:Radio Shack Scanners]]
+[[Category:Handheld Scanners]]
+[[Category:Digital Scanners without DMR]]
+[[Category:Digital Scanners without MOTOTRBO]]
+[[Category:Digital Scanners without NXDN]]
+[[Category:Digital Scanners without ProVoice]]
+[[Category:Rebanding Supported Scanners]]
+[[Category:Radio Models]]