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|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.
+'''NOTE''' Computer Control of GRE/RS radios is not possible due to firmware limitations.
 ==General Specifications==
-* [[Rebanding]] supported? <font color=green> YES </font>
+===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
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 * L/O ID in 'open' mode
 * ID delay
-* Motorola control channel only trunking
+* Motorola [[Control Channel Only]] trunking
 * Backlit keypad
 * Preloaded with the most popular radio systems in the country
@@ Line 27: / Line 30: @@
 * [[SAME]] weather alert/priority
 * 1 Priority channel
-* Zeromatic tuning
+* 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, the Tap Point for the PRO-95 is in the exact same place. (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)]
 ;Volume Repair
 PART #: 10983344 Pot Assy, W/Switch Volume 8.75
-You can call 1-800-241-8742 (fulfillment center) to order
+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.
-Mon - Fri 9AM to 9PM (central time)
 ==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]]
-* [http://www.scanningarkansas.com/Pro96/ Scanning Arkansas: PRO-96 vs. BCD-396T]
 ==Related Pages==
-;other site links
+; Wiki links
-* [http://www.freqofnature.com/resources/reviews/bc250d_vs_pro96.html Freq of Nature; PRO-96/Uniden BC250D Specs]
+* [[Getting Started with your PRO-96 or PRO-2096]]
-* [[Programming Shortcut Pro-96]]
+* Compare the Pro-96 to other digital models
+** [[Digital Scanner Comparison Chart]]
+* [[PRO-96 Internal Adjustments]]
-*[[Scanner programming service]]<br>
+;RadioReference Links
-** [http://www.scannerprogrammer.com/ www.ScannerProgrammer.com]
-** Service dedicated to programming scanners, including trunked radio systems.
-;{{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=17894 RadioReference-PRO96 BC396 Comparison Thread]
-;Radio Shack Links
+;Support Pages - 1.2, 1.4 DSP Firmware and manuals
-* [http://support.radioshack.com/support_electronics/2849.htm  Radio Shack Manuals]
+* [http://www.scancat.com/OnLineHelp/OEM_Radio_Owners_Manuals/PRO-96-OwnersManual_20-526.pdf Pro-96 Manual]
-* [http://tinyurl.com/92fwn Radio Shack website statement on Rebanding]
+* [https://www.dropbox.com/s/j8v36sjb7gu6rsm/firmware%201.2%20and%201.4.zip?dl=1 Firmware download 1.2, 1.4 and manual]
-* [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==
+==Supporting Software==
-===Programming Cables===
+* [http://www.butelsoftware.com ARC96]
-* [http://www.blackbagsoftware.com Black Bag Software]
+** [http://www.radioreference.com/radioshack/?a=order Radio Shack Scanner Programming Software Licensing]
-* [http://www.greamerica.com/scanner.html GRE Scanner Accessories]
+** [[Radio Shack Programming Software Free Trial]]
-* [http://www.starrsoft.com/software/Win96/Cables/cables.html Programming Cable Information]
+** See the [[Radio Shack Scanner Programming Software Support]] article for instructions on installation and registering the software
-* Radio Shack [http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2102526 20-289] programming cable
-* [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===
+* [http://wiki.radioreference.com/index.php/Win96 Win96 page in the wiki]
-* PRO96Com
+** [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/5296 Win96 user reviews on EHam]
-** Available from the PRO96Com Yahoo group - see below
-* [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/trunkstarpro.htm Trunkstar Pro]
-* [http://www.scanstar.com/products/tsxlt.htm Trunkstar XLT]
-* [http://www.scanstar.com/products/ts9235.htm Trunkstar 9235]
-* [[Win96]]
-* [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/5296 Win96 user reviews on EHam]
 * [http://www.starrsoft.com/freeware/WinXXDataConverter/default.asp WinXX Data Converter]
+; Other Distributors
+* [http://www.psredit.com/pro96com/index.html PRO96Com]
-==Yahoo Groups and Message Boards (software and receiver support)==
+==Message Boards / Forums==
-* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PRO-96/ PRO-96 Yahoo Group]
+* {{Forum|radio-shack-scanners.81|RadioReference Radio Shack}}
-* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PRO96/ PRO96 Yahoo Group]
+* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/448987651918830 Radio Scanner World]
-* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PRO96List/ PRO96List Yahoo Group]
+* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/667031203353717 Radio Scanners]
-* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pro-96-2096/ pro-96-2096 Yahoo Group]
+* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/4188584134 Scanner Enthusiasts]
-* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RadioShackPro-96_2096/ RadioShackPro-96_2096 Yahoo Group]
+* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/2889562301118379 Radio Scanner Help and Chat]
-* [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://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/spectrumexplorer/ Spectrum Explorer Yahoo group]
-* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Win96/ Win96 Yahoo group]
-==DSP Upgrade==
-* 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
-(DSP-APP: U1.3 with field upgrade from following section)
-* DSP upgrade patch version U1.3: http://makeashorterlink.com/?N10052A9D
-RadioShack is pleased to offer this free upgrade to enhance the functionality
-and performance of your PRO-96/2096 Digital Trunking Scanner. Please take a
-moment to review these instructions before proceeding with the upgrade.
-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
+==Pro-96 Scanners for Sale==
-Radio System
+*[[Pro-96 eBay Listings]]
-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 .
-* 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 CLR, then ENTER during the “Welcome” screen. 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.
-*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.
-== eBay Listings ==
-<ebay>Radio Shack ("PRO-96","PRO96")</ebay>
 Return to [[Radio Shack Scanners]]
+[[Category:Radio Shack Scanners]]
 [[Category:Handheld Scanners]]
-[[Category:Trunking 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]]