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Description

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.


General Specifications

  • Rebanding supported? YES
  • 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 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

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 Cables

Supporting Software

Yahoo Groups and Message Boards (software and receiver support)

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)

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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