Difference between revisions of "Pro-96"

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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.

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

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-[[Image:Pro96.jpg|thumb|Description]]
+[[Image:Pro96.jpg|right|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==
-The Pro-96 was manufactured for Radio Shack by GRE America Inc
+===Features===
+* Can be updated to support [[Rebanding]]? {{color|green|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)
+* [[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
-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:
+===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
-* [[Rebanding]] supported? <font color=green> YES </font>
+*System Voices:
-*Backlit keypad
+** Analog
-*Virtual Memory - Allows up to 5500 channels
+** Analog and APCO-25 Common Air Interface
-*Preloaded with the most popular radio systems in the country
+** APCO-25 Common Air Interface Exclusive
-*6 search ranges/ 1 user definable search range
-*[[SAME]] weather alert
-*1 Priority channel
-*Global [[attenuator]]
-*Alpha-tagging
-*[[Continuous Tone-Coded Squelch System|CTCSS]]/[[DCS]] abilities
-*TCXO for frequency stability
-*Computer Programming (not computer control)
-*A '''cloning cable''' may be fabricated using 2 1/8 inch mono jacks and shielded cable
-*Latest CPU firmware version is 1.4 (hardware upgrade from 1.3 only) - To check firmware numbers: Turn on the scanner and hold down the 3 button, the latest display should read:
-CPU: F1.4
-DSP-APP: F1.2
-DSP-VOC: F1.0
-----
+==Modifications==
-[[Programming Shortcut Pro-96]]
+* [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.
 ==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==
-;other site links
-* [http://www.freqofnature.com/resources/reviews/bc250d_vs_pro96.html Freq of Nature; PRO-96/Uniden BC250D Specs]
-* [http://rsproscanners.proboards22.com/index.cgi Radio Shack PRO scanners message board]
-;{{color|red|RadioReference Links}}
+;RadioReference Links
-* [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]
+;Support Pages - 1.2, 1.4 DSP Firmware and manuals
+* [http://www.scancat.com/OnLineHelp/OEM_Radio_Owners_Manuals/PRO-96-OwnersManual_20-526.pdf Pro-96 Manual]
+* [https://www.dropbox.com/s/j8v36sjb7gu6rsm/firmware%201.2%20and%201.4.zip?dl=1 Firmware download 1.2, 1.4 and manual]
-;Radio Shack Links
+==Supporting Software==
-* [http://tinyurl.com/92fwn Radio Shack website statement on Rebanding]
+* [http://www.butelsoftware.com ARC96]
-* [http://support.radioshack.com/support_tutorials/communications/20-526.htm Radio Shack Support/Tutorial on the PRO-96]
+** [http://www.radioreference.com/radioshack/?a=order 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
-;Strong Signals Links
+* [http://wiki.radioreference.com/index.php/Win96 Win96 page in the wiki]
-* [http://www.strongsignals.net/access/news/news.cgi?type=single&section=radio&entry=1155 PRO 96 photos]
+** [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/5296 Win96 user reviews on EHam]
-* [http://strongsignals.net/access/clubs/pro-96/index.cgi PRO-96 Club]
+* [http://www.starrsoft.com/freeware/WinXXDataConverter/default.asp WinXX Data Converter]
-* [http://strongsignals.net/access/forums/viewforum.php?f=7 PRO-96 Message Board]
+; Other Distributors
-* [http://strongsignals.net/access/forums/viewforum.php?f=10 GRE Message board]
+* [http://www.psredit.com/pro96com/index.html PRO96Com]
-* [http://strongsignals.net/access/forums/viewforum.php?f=12 Radio Shack Message board]
-==Programming Cables and Supporting Software==
+==Message Boards / Forums==
-===Programming Cables===
+* {{Forum|radio-shack-scanners.81|RadioReference Radio Shack}}
-* [http://www.blackbagsoftware.com Black Bag Software]
+* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/448987651918830 Radio Scanner World]
-* [http://www.greamerica.com/scanner.html GRE Scanner Accessories]
+* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/667031203353717 Radio Scanners]
-* [http://www.starrsoft.com/software/Win96/Cables/cables.html Programming Cable Information]
+* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/4188584134 Scanner Enthusiasts]
-* Radio Shack [http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2102526 20-289] programming cable
+* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/2889562301118379 Radio Scanner Help and Chat]
-* [http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2177609&cp RS 20-047 USB Programming Cable]
-** [http://www.ftdichip.com/FTDrivers.htm Updated Drivers for RS USB cable]
-===Supporting Software===
+==Pro-96 Scanners for Sale==
-* [http://www.mvpcollaborative.com/p96/ PRO96Com] ('''NOTE''' This program is for use on 9600 baud APCO systems '''only'''.)
+*[[Pro-96 eBay Listings]]
-* [http://www.scancat.com/scancat-lite Scancat Lite Plus]
-* [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/ts9235.htm Trunkstar 9235]
-* [http://www.scanstar.com/products/trunkstarpro.htm Trunkstar Pro]
-* [[Win96]]
-* [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/5296 Win96 user reviews on EHam]
-* [http://www.starrsoft.com/freeware/WinXXDataConverter/default.asp WinXX Data Converter]
-==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]]