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[[Image:Ejbq03.gif|right|200px|]] [[Image:Pro97display2.jpg|right|200px|Pro-97 Display Scanning]]  [[Image:Pro97Keys.JPG|right|200px|]]  [[Image:Pro-97.jpg|right|200px|Pro-97 Display Hold]]  
 
[[Image:Ejbq03.gif|right|200px|]] [[Image:Pro97display2.jpg|right|200px|Pro-97 Display Scanning]]  [[Image:Pro97Keys.JPG|right|200px|]]  [[Image:Pro-97.jpg|right|200px|Pro-97 Display Hold]]  
 
   
 
   
High-performance, extended-coverage scanner has the ability to scan both trunked and conventional channels at the same time. Program up to 1,000 frequencies in 10 banks of 100. This allows you to organize frequencies for easier access. For example, race frequencies in Bank 1, police/fire/emergency in Bank 2, etc. Triple-trunking lets you follow a signal in virtually any market that uses an analog trunking system. Most major metropolitan areas utilize trunked systems. Signal Stalker II searches for nearby frequency transmissions and lets you hear a nearby radio without knowing its frequency. Skywarn lets you hear local trained severe weather observers calling in their reports. Hear severe weather 3-4 minutes before it is rebroadcast on NOAA weather radio frequencies and 4-10 minutes before you'd get the same warning on local radio or TV. Built-in search for Police/Fire, Air, CB, Ham Radio, FRS, GMRS and more.  
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The Radio Shack '''Pro-97''' is a high-performance, extended-coverage scanner has the ability to scan both trunked and conventional channels at the same time. It cannot decode digital trunking.Program up to 1,000 frequencies in 10 banks of 100. This allows you to organize frequencies for easier access. For example, race frequencies in Bank 1, police/fire/emergency in Bank 2, etc. '''Triple-trunking''' lets you follow a signal in virtually any market that uses an analog trunking system although those systems have been largely phased out. Most major metropolitan areas utilize trunked systems. '''Signal Stalker II''' searches for nearby frequency transmissions and lets you hear a nearby radio without knowing its frequency. '''Skywarn''' lets you hear local trained severe weather observers calling in their reports. Hear severe weather 3-4 minutes before it is rebroadcast on NOAA weather radio frequencies and 4-10 minutes before you'd get the same warning on local radio or TV. Built-in '''service search''' for Police/Fire, Air, CB, Ham Radio, FRS, GMRS and more.  
  
GRE manufactured for Radio Shack HH multi system trunker.  DOES require proper programming of LCN's on LTR systems. Uses [http://www.starrsoft.com/software/win97/default.asp Win97] to program. Due to firmware limitations, computer control of this radio is not possible.
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This unit was manufactured for Radio Shack by GRE, and DOES require proper programming of LCN's on LTR systems. Uses [http://www.starrsoft.com/software/win97/default.asp Win97] to program. Due to firmware limitations, computer control of this radio is not possible.
  
 
Also see the [[Pro-2055]] page for additional links.
 
Also see the [[Pro-2055]] page for additional links.
 
==Rebanding Support==
 
==Rebanding Support==
* [[Rebanding]] supported? <span style="color: red"> NO </span>
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* Can be updated to support [[Rebanding]]? {{color|red|NO}}
  
 
==General Specifications==
 
==General Specifications==
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* BNC antenna connector   
 
* BNC antenna connector   
 
* 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
 
==Tips and Tricks==
 
* A replacement belt clip is available, see your local Radio Shack store to order.  RSU part number 12418273. Cost is $3.49 each plus shipping.
 
* You may program more than 1 trunk system in a bank provided it is separated by 1 conventional channel
 
** This tip does not work for EDACS systems.
 
* Many power supplies for Uniden cordless phones fit this scanner.  Be sure to check voltage, amperage, and polarity before plugging it in.
 
 
 
===Keypad startup options===
 
As soon as the unit is powered on, these are the options that can be controlled using the keypad.
 
 
* Key 1: Key tones ON
 
* Key 2: Key tones OFF
 
* Key 3: Display firmware version
 
* Key 0,1: Full unit initialization, complete reset to factory settings.
 
* Key 0,2: This clears all memories and fills all channels with test frequencies.
 
* Key 0,5: EEPROM. Clears all memories.
 
* Key 0,6: EEPROM Test Mode.
 
* Key 0,7: Delay OFF
 
* Key 0,9: Clears all memory after confirmation.
 
* Light key: Set light time using up/down buttons.
 
 
===Finding LTR LCN order===
 
The PRO-97 has a feature that will tell you what the proper channel number for an LTR system is.
 
# Program a frequency from the system in the first channel
 
# Set the mode for LTR
 
# Put the scanner in manual
 
# When you hear a transmission, there will be a number in the lower right corner of the display like "R03" or whatever. This is the LCN (Logical Channel Number) of that frequency. If it is "R03", you would re-program that frequency into channel number x03 where x is the bank that you are going to use. Ignore the number appears during the status bursts as it is generally not accurate.  LTR Standard systems can only have LCNs 01 through 20 (sometimes you may see a number higher than 20)
 
Continue the above procedure until you have all the numbers for all the frequencies in the system, keeping in mind that some numbers might be skipped over, example, there may be no channel R02 in your particular system.
 
 
'''Note''' - The LTR repeater number identifier does not work when the repeater ID burst is turned off by the system administrator.
 
 
===Restoring The 155 Preset Frequencies===
 
# Turn the scanner OFF and then turn ON again.
 
# When the Multi-system Trunking Scanner appears, press PGM.
 
# Press 1
 
 
===Manually Changing the Welcome Message===
 
To change the startup message on the PRO-97 scanner:
 
 
1. Turn on the scanner.<br>
 
2. Change to any standard FM channel. <br>
 
3. Press [PGM] to enter program mode.<br>
 
4. Press [FUNC] + [TEXT]. The display will read:
 
    Start Message
 
    Edit 1st line:
 
5. Enter the text you wish and press [ENT] to move to the second line, then the third, and so on.<br>
 
<small> Thanks to Matthew on rec.radio.scanner for the procedure</small>
 
 
===Function Keys===
 
{| border="1" style="border-collapse: collapse;"
 
|-
 
! Func +
 
! Action
 
|-
 
| Scan
 
| Nothing
 
|-
 
| Func
 
| Unsets function select
 
|-
 
| Man
 
| Nothing
 
|-
 
| Trunk
 
| Access to ID banks for current bank.  Same as Pgm + Trunk
 
|-
 
| Wx
 
| Nothing
 
|-
 
| Pri
 
| Copies current frequency to Priority channel. Pgrm + Pri edits.
 
|-
 
| Text
 
| While in Program mode, changes startup text
 
|-
 
| Pse
 
| Nothing
 
|-
 
| Mode
 
| While in Program mode, changes the programmed CTCSS/DCS code if the channel has already been set to CTCSS or DCS mode.
 
|-
 
| Backlight
 
| Toggles keylock
 
|-
 
| 0-9
 
| While in Program mode, Access to clear entire bank X (where X is the number pressed after function) or to change text tag for bank X.
 
|-
 
| .
 
| Toggles the current bank between Open and Closed mode.
 
|-
 
| CL
 
| While in Program mode, resets the current channel to 0.0000 and the text tag to Bank X Channel XX.  While in text tag editing mode, erases the text tag.
 
|-
 
| Tune
 
| Copies current frequency to fine tune mode
 
|-
 
| Att
 
| Toggles global attuenator
 
|-
 
| Up
 
| Moves to channel 00 of next bank
 
|-
 
| Down
 
| Moves to channel 00 of previous bank
 
|-
 
| Search
 
| Nothing, but Pgm + Srch programs SR6
 
|-
 
| Lockout
 
| Jumps to next highest locked out channel
 
|-
 
| Program
 
| Nothing
 
|-
 
| Enter
 
| Nothing
 
|}
 
 
===Finding tones in Tune mode===
 
While in Fine Tune Mode, press the "mode" key to cycle between CT (CTCSS), DC (DCS), AM and FM.  If CT or DC is selected, the bottom line will display the decoded tone if one is transmitted.  The function is identical to setting a channel as CT or DC, but this does not save the frequency in a channel/bank.
 
  
 
==RR System Compatibility==
 
==RR System Compatibility==
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*System Voices:
 
*System Voices:
 
** Analog
 
** Analog
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==Programming Software==
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* [http://www.starrsoft.com/software/win97/default.asp Win97]
  
 
==Mods/Repair==
 
==Mods/Repair==
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* [http://www.idascan.com/radio-shack-pro-97-discriminator-tap-mod/ IdaScan.com Pro 97 Discriminator Tap Mod page]
 
* [http://www.idascan.com/radio-shack-pro-97-discriminator-tap-mod/ IdaScan.com Pro 97 Discriminator Tap Mod page]
 
* Another page with discriminator tap information can be found [http://www.naturalgfx.com/pro97_discriminator.htm here]
 
* Another page with discriminator tap information can be found [http://www.naturalgfx.com/pro97_discriminator.htm here]
* [[Pro-97/Display Replacement‎]]
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* [[Pro-97 Display Replacement‎]]
  
 
==Reviews and User Opinions==
 
==Reviews and User Opinions==
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==Related Pages==
 
==Related Pages==
* [http://marksscanners.com/97/97.shtml Easier to Read PRO-97/2055 Manual]
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* [http://new.marksscanners.com/97/97.shtml Easier to Read Pro 97/2055 Manual]
* [http://www.radioshack.com/graphics/uc/rsk/Support/ProductManuals/2000527_PM_EN.pdf  Radio Shack PRO-97 Manual]
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* [[Getting Started with your PRO-97 and PRO-2055]]
* [http://www.radioshack.com/uc/index.jsp?page=researchLibraryArticle&articleUrl=../graphics/uc/rsk/ResearchLibrary/BuyersGuides/research/Scanners12.html Radio Shack website statement on Rebanding]
 
* [http://www.qsl.net/ah7e/pdf/pro97-EDACS.pdf Pro 97/2055 EDACS Programming Guide (PDF)]
 
* [http://www.qsl.net/ah7e/pdf/pro97-LTR.pdf Radio Shack Pro-97 Step by Step LTR Programming Guide (PDF)]
 
* [[Programming Shortcut Pro-97]]
 
 
 
==Programming Cables and Other Supporting Software==
 
===Programming Cables===
 
* Please see the [[Connecting scanners via USB]] article for USB cables to connect your PC to the scanner
 
 
 
===Other Supporting Software===
 
* Please see the [[PSR-300/400 Software and USB Support]] article.
 
  
==Yahoo Groups and Message Boards (software and receiver support)==
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==Message Boards / Forums==
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PRO-97/ PRO-97 Yahoo group]
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* {{Forum|radio-shack-scanners.81|RadioReference Radio Shack}}
* [http://www.radioreference.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=81 Radio Reference Radio Shack Forum]
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/448987651918830 Radio Scanner World]
* [http://rsproscanners.proboards22.com/index.cgi?board=pro97 Radio Shack PRO scanners Pro-97 message board]
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/667031203353717 Radio Scanners]
* [http://strongsignals.net/access/forums/viewforum.php?f=10 Strong Signals GRE Message board]
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/4188584134 Scanner Enthusiasts]
* [http://strongsignals.net/access/forums/viewforum.php?f=12 Strong Signals Radio Shack Message board]
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/2889562301118379 Radio Scanner Help and Chat]
  
==eBay Listings==
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==Pro-97 Scanners for Sale==
<ebay>Radio Shack ("PRO-97","PRO97")</ebay>
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*[[Pro-97 eBay Listings]]
  
  
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[[Category:Radio Shack Scanners]]
 
[[Category:Radio Shack Scanners]]
 
[[Category:Handheld Scanners]]
 
[[Category:Handheld Scanners]]
[[Category:Trunking Scanners]]
 
 
[[Category:Analog Trunktrackers]]
 
[[Category:Analog Trunktrackers]]
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[[Category:Radio Models]]

Latest revision as of 17:19, 10 December 2021

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Pro-97 Display Scanning
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Pro-97 Display Hold

The Radio Shack Pro-97 is a high-performance, extended-coverage scanner has the ability to scan both trunked and conventional channels at the same time. It cannot decode digital trunking.Program up to 1,000 frequencies in 10 banks of 100. This allows you to organize frequencies for easier access. For example, race frequencies in Bank 1, police/fire/emergency in Bank 2, etc. Triple-trunking lets you follow a signal in virtually any market that uses an analog trunking system although those systems have been largely phased out. Most major metropolitan areas utilize trunked systems. Signal Stalker II searches for nearby frequency transmissions and lets you hear a nearby radio without knowing its frequency. Skywarn lets you hear local trained severe weather observers calling in their reports. Hear severe weather 3-4 minutes before it is rebroadcast on NOAA weather radio frequencies and 4-10 minutes before you'd get the same warning on local radio or TV. Built-in service search for Police/Fire, Air, CB, Ham Radio, FRS, GMRS and more.

This unit was manufactured for Radio Shack by GRE, and DOES require proper programming of LCN's on LTR systems. Uses Win97 to program. Due to firmware limitations, computer control of this radio is not possible.

Also see the Pro-2055 page for additional links.

Rebanding Support

General Specifications

Power Requirements

  • Three power options: internal non-rechargeable batteries or rechargeable batteries (not supplied), standard AC power (with an optional AC adapter), vehicle power (with an optional DC adapter)
    • AC adapter #273-1767/C and DC adapter #273-1863/C

Features

  • Discriminator output modifiable? YES see this article on the IdaScan.com site for instructions
  • 1000 channels - 10 banks
  • Frequency Coverage: 25-54, 108-136.9875, 137-174, 216.0025-221.9975, 222-225, 225.025-405.975, 406-512, 806-960 (excluding cellular) and 1240-1300MHz
  • Scan rate 60cps
  • AM/FM/CTCSS/DCS mode selector
  • 5, 6.25, 7.5, 12.5kHz steps (8.33 steps in 108-136.9875MHz air band)
  • UHF/800/900MHz Motorola/EDACS/LTR Trunking
  • Triple conversion Superheterodyne receiver virtually eliminates image-type interference
  • Signal stalker II
  • 5 ID lists, 30 IDs, 150 per bank; 1500 IDs total
  • L/O ID in "Open" mode
  • ID delay
  • Motorola Control Channel Only trunking
  • 16-Character Alpha-numeric display for ID tagging allows frequencies to be easily identified by the name you assign to them
  • Lighted keypad for use in low light
  • 3 programmable skywarn channels
  • 20dB attenuator
  • Digital weather alert/priority indicates watch, warning, statement or test statement along with seven preprogrammed NOAA WX stations
  • Five service search bands for marine, fire/police, air, CB and Ham bands
  • Search 'Seek' feature
  • Zeromatic search tuning
  • One priority channel
  • PC interface, cloning
  • Key lock for safety
  • Key tone on/off
  • Low battery indication
  • Power save
  • EEPROM memory backup
  • Rotary volume control with switch and rotary squelch control
  • Includes belt clip and 6" flexible rubber antenna
  • Two battery cases—one for (4) alkaline and the other for (4) rechargeable batteries
  • Size: (less antenna) 6-1/2x2-5/8x1-3/4"
  • Jacks: earphone, PC interface/cloning and external power
  • BNC antenna connector
  • 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
    • LTR Standard
  • System Voices:
    • Analog

Programming Software

Mods/Repair

Reviews and User Opinions

Related Pages

Message Boards / Forums

Pro-97 Scanners for Sale


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