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The Pro-96 was manufactured for Radio Shack by GRE America Inc | The Pro-96 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== | ||
* [[Rebanding]] supported? <font color=green> YES </font> | * [[Rebanding]] supported? <font color=green> YES </font> | ||
| − | *Backlit keypad | + | * Backlit keypad |
| − | *Virtual Memory - Allows up to 5500 channels | + | * Virtual Memory - Allows up to 5500 channels |
| − | *Alpha-tagging | + | * Alpha-tagging |
| − | *5 ID lists, 30 IDs per list, 150 IDs per bank | + | * 5 ID lists, 30 IDs per list, 150 IDs per bank |
| − | *L/O ID in 'open' mode | + | * L/O ID in 'open' mode |
| − | *ID delay | + | * ID delay |
| − | *Preloaded with the most popular radio systems in the country | + | * Preloaded with the most popular radio systems in the country |
| − | *6 search ranges/ 1 user definable search range | + | * 6 search ranges/ 1 user definable search range |
| − | *Search 'seek' feature | + | * Search 'seek' feature |
| − | *[[SAME]] weather alert | + | * [[SAME]] weather alert |
| − | *1 Priority channel | + | * 1 Priority channel |
| − | *Per channel or global [[attenuator]] | + | * Per channel or global [[attenuator]] |
| − | *[[Continuous Tone-Coded Squelch System|CTCSS]]/[[DCS]] abilities | + | * [[Continuous Tone-Coded Squelch System|CTCSS]]/[[DCS]] abilities |
| − | *TCXO for frequency stability | + | * TCXO for frequency stability |
| − | *Digital [[AGC]] | + | * Digital [[AGC]] |
| − | *Computer Programming (not computer control) | + | * Computer Programming (not computer control) |
| − | *A '''cloning cable''' may be fabricated using 2 1/8 inch mono jacks and shielded cable | + | * A '''cloning cable''' may be fabricated using 2 1/8 inch mono jacks and shielded cable |
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| − | == | + | ==Modifications== |
| + | [[Pro 93/95/96 Tap |Pro 96 Discriminator Tap]] | ||
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| + | PART #: 10983344 Pot Assy, W/Switch Volume 8.75 | ||
| − | + | You can call 1-800-241-8742 (fulfillment center) to order | |
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==Reviews and User Opinions== | ==Reviews and User Opinions== | ||
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;other site links | ;other site links | ||
* [http://www.freqofnature.com/resources/reviews/bc250d_vs_pro96.html Freq of Nature; PRO-96/Uniden BC250D Specs] | * [http://www.freqofnature.com/resources/reviews/bc250d_vs_pro96.html Freq of Nature; PRO-96/Uniden BC250D Specs] | ||
| − | * [ | + | * [[Programming Shortcut Pro-96]] |
;{{color|red|RadioReference Links}} | ;{{color|red|RadioReference Links}} | ||
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* [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] | ||
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* [http://www.strongsignals.net/access/news/news.cgi?type=single§ion=radio&entry=1155 PRO 96 photos] | * [http://www.strongsignals.net/access/news/news.cgi?type=single§ion=radio&entry=1155 PRO 96 photos] | ||
* [http://strongsignals.net/access/clubs/pro-96/index.cgi PRO-96 Club] | * [http://strongsignals.net/access/clubs/pro-96/index.cgi PRO-96 Club] | ||
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==Programming Cables and Supporting Software== | ==Programming Cables and Supporting Software== | ||
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* [http://www.starrsoft.com/freeware/WinXXDataConverter/default.asp WinXX Data Converter] | * [http://www.starrsoft.com/freeware/WinXXDataConverter/default.asp WinXX Data Converter] | ||
| − | ==Yahoo Groups and | + | ==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] | + | * [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PRO96/ PRO96 Yahoo Group] |
| − | * [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PRO96/ PRO96] | + | * [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PRO96List/ PRO96List Yahoo Group] |
| − | * [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PRO96List/ PRO96List] | + | * [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pro-96-2096/ pro-96-2096 Yahoo Group] |
| − | * [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pro-96-2096/ | + | * [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RadioShackPro-96_2096/ RadioShackPro-96_2096 Yahoo Group] |
| − | * [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RadioShackPro-96_2096/ | + | * [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://rsproscanners.proboards22.com/index.cgi Radio Shack PRO Series Scanners 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/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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| + | ==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) | ||
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| + | * DSP upgrade patch version U1.3: http://makeashorterlink.com/?N10052A9D | ||
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| + | 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. | ||
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| + | New in this version | ||
| + | DSP APP Firmware Version U1.3 provides the following enhancements to your | ||
| + | PRO-96/2096 Digital Trunking Scanner: | ||
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| + | 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. | ||
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| + | 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 . | ||
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| + | * 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. | ||
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| + | *New in this version DSP APP Firmware Version U1.3 provides the following enhancements to your PRO-96/2096 Digital Trunking Scanner: | ||
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| + | 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. | ||
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| + | 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>Radio Shack ("PRO-96","PRO96")</ebay> | <ebay>Radio Shack ("PRO-96","PRO96")</ebay> | ||
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Return to [[Radio Shack Scanners]] | Return to [[Radio Shack Scanners]] | ||
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| + | [[Category:Radio Models]] | ||
Revision as of 20:38, 20 November 2006
The Pro-96 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.
Contents
General Specifications
- Rebanding supported? YES
- Backlit keypad
- Virtual Memory - Allows up to 5500 channels
- Alpha-tagging
- 5 ID lists, 30 IDs per list, 150 IDs per bank
- L/O ID in 'open' mode
- ID delay
- Preloaded with the most popular radio systems in the country
- 6 search ranges/ 1 user definable search range
- Search 'seek' feature
- SAME weather alert
- 1 Priority channel
- Per channel or global attenuator
- CTCSS/DCS abilities
- TCXO for frequency stability
- Digital AGC
- Computer Programming (not computer control)
- A cloning cable may be fabricated using 2 1/8 inch mono jacks and shielded cable
Modifications
- Volume Repair
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
Related Pages
- other site links
- RadioReference Links
- Radio Shack Links
- Strong Signals Links
Programming Cables and Supporting Software
Programming Services
- ScannerProgrammer.com (Scanner Programming Services)
Programming Cables
- Black Bag Software
- GRE Scanner Accessories
- Programming Cable Information
- Radio Shack 20-289 programming cable
- RS 20-047 USB Programming Cable
Supporting Software
- PRO96Com
- Available from the PRO96Com Yahoo group - see below
- Scancat Lite Plus
- Spectrum Commander
- Spectrum Manager
- Spectrum Dominator
- Trunkstar Pro
- Trunkstar XLT
- Trunkstar 9235
- Win96
- Win96 user reviews on EHam
- WinXX Data Converter
Yahoo Groups and Message Boards (software and receiver support)
- PRO-96 Yahoo Group
- PRO96 Yahoo Group
- PRO96List Yahoo Group
- pro-96-2096 Yahoo Group
- RadioShackPro-96_2096 Yahoo Group
- Pro96Com Yahoo group
- Strong Signals PRO-96 Message Board
- Strong Signals GRE Message board
- Strong Signals Radio Shack Message board
- Radio Reference Radio Shack forum
- Radio Shack PRO Series Scanners message board
- RS-GRE Digital Scanner Yahoo Group
- Spectrum Explorer Yahoo group
- 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 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 .
- 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.
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