Difference between revisions of "Pro-97"

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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.

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

Can be updated to support Rebanding? NO

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

Win97

Mods/Repair

Mods.dk Pro 97 page
IdaScan.com Pro 97 Discriminator Tap Mod page
Another page with discriminator tap information can be found here
Pro-97 Display Replacement‎

Reviews and User Opinions

Related Pages

Message Boards / Forums

Pro-97 Scanners for Sale

Pro-97 eBay Listings

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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]]
-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 10. 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.
+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.
+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.
+==Rebanding Support==
+* Can be updated to support [[Rebanding]]? {{color|red|NO}}
 ==General Specifications==
-* [[Rebanding]] supported? <font color=green> YES </font> '''However:''' it appears that the scanner must be returned to a Radio Shack service center for a retrofit logic and display board.
+===Power Requirements===
-** See this [http://www.strongsignals.net/access/news/news.cgi?type=single&section=radio&entry=1510 article] on the Strong Signals website for more information
+* 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? <font color=green> YES </font> see this [http://www.idascan.com/radio-shack-pro-97-discriminator-tap-mod/ article] on the IdaScan.com site for instructions
-* 1000 channels
+* 1000 channels - 10 banks
-* 1500 ID Memories
+* 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
-* Triple-trunking
+* Scan rate 60cps
-* 16 Character Alpha-numeric display for ID tagging allows frequencies to be easily identified by the name you assign to them
+* 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
-* Signal Stalker II
+* 3 programmable skywarn channels
-* Skywarn
-* AM/FM mode selector
 * 20dB attenuator
-* Digital weather alert indicates watch, warning, statement or test statement along with seven preprogrammed NOAA WX stations
+* Digital weather alert/priority indicates watch, warning, statement or test statement along with seven preprogrammed NOAA WX stations
-* Five service search keys for marine, fire/police, air, CB and Ham bands
+* 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
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 * Key tone on/off
 * Low battery indication
-* Frequency lock-out
 * Power save
 * EEPROM memory backup
-* Three power options: 4 "AA" batteries (not included), 150mA rechargeable batteries (not included), 9V AC/DC power adapter (not included)
-* Can use AC adapter #273-1767/C and DC adapter #273-1863/C
-* Two battery cases—one for alkaline and the other for rechargeable batteries
 * Rotary volume control with switch and rotary squelch control
-* Jacks: earphone, PC interface/cloning and external power
+* Includes belt clip and 6" flexible rubber antenna
-* BNC antenna connector
+* Two battery cases—one for (4) alkaline and the other for (4) rechargeable batteries
-* Includes belt clip, 6" flexible rubber antenna and two battery cases
-* Triple conversion Superheterodyne receiver virtually eliminates image-type interference
-* 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
-* Scanner includes: detachable flexible antenna, belt clip, two battery holders
 * Size: (less antenna) 6-1/2x2-5/8x1-3/4"
-* Includes: VHF Lo/Hi, UHF, VHF-Air, 800MHz, Dual-Trunking, Extended Coverage
+* Jacks: earphone, PC interface/cloning and external power
-*A '''cloning cable''' may be fabricated using 2 1/8 inch mono jacks and shielded cable
+* 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==
+* [http://www.starrsoft.com/software/win97/default.asp Win97]
-==Mods==
+==Mods/Repair==
 * [http://www.mods.dk/index.php?ModelId=871&RadioRec=radio_shack Mods.dk Pro 97 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]
+* [[Pro-97 Display Replacement‎]]
 ==Reviews and User Opinions==
 * [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/5082 EHam reviews of the PRO-97]
-* [http://www.scanningarkansas.com/Pro97/ Scanning Arkansas provides  review of the Pro-97]
+* [[Pro-97 Review]]
 ==Related Pages==
-* [http://myweb.cableone.net/marksscanners/97/97.html Easier to Read PRO-97/2055 Manual]
+* [http://new.marksscanners.com/97/97.shtml Easier to Read Pro 97/2055 Manual]
-* [http://tinyurl.com/92fwn Radio Shack website statement on Rebanding]
+* [[Getting Started with your PRO-97 and PRO-2055]]
-==Programming Cables and Other Supporting Software==
-===Programming Cables===
-* [http://www.blackbagsoftware.com Black Bag Software]
-* [http://www.greamerica.com/scanner.html GRE Scanner Accessories]
-* [http://www.starrsoft.com/software/Win96/Cables/cables.html Programming Cable Information]
-* 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]
-===Other Supporting Software===
-* [http://www.scancat.com/scancat-lite Scancat Lite Plus]
-* [http://www.starrsoft.com/software/win97/default.asp Win97]
-* [http://www.scanstar.com/products/trunkstarpro.htm Trunkstar Pro] '''NOTE:'''Future support planned
-* [http://www.scanstar.com/products/tsxlt.htm Trunkstar XLT]  '''NOTE:'''Future support planned
-==Yahoo Groups and Message Boards (software and receiver support)==
+==Message Boards / Forums==
-* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PRO-97/ PRO-97 Yahoo group]
+* {{Forum|radio-shack-scanners.81|RadioReference Radio Shack}}
-* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Scancat Scancat Yahoo group]
+* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/448987651918830 Radio Scanner World]
-* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/p97/ .p97 File Sharing Yahoo group]
+* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/667031203353717 Radio Scanners]
-* [http://www.radioreference.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=81 Radio Reference Radio Shack Forum]
+* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/4188584134 Scanner Enthusiasts]
-* [http://rsproscanners.proboards22.com/index.cgi Radio Shack PRO scanners message board]
+* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/2889562301118379 Radio Scanner Help and Chat]
-* [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]
-== Finding LTR LCN order ==
+==Pro-97 Scanners for Sale==
-*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 (steps 1-6), set the mode for LTR (step 7), put the scanner in manual, and 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 of whatever bank you are going to use. 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.
+*[[Pro-97 eBay Listings]]
-* Note - The LTR repeater number identifer does not work when the repeater ID burst is turned off by the system administrator.
-==Restoring The 155 Preset Frequencies==
-* 1. Turn the scanner OFF and then turn ON again.
-* 2. When the Multi-system Trunking Scanner appears, press PGM.
-* 3. Press 1
-==eBay Listings==
-<ebay>Radio Shack ("PRO-97","PRO97")</ebay>
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+[[Category:Radio Shack Scanners]]
 [[Category:Handheld Scanners]]
-[[Category:Trunking Scanners]]
+[[Category:Analog Trunktrackers]]
+[[Category:Radio Models]]