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==General Specifications==
 
==General Specifications==
* 500 channels  
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* ''500 channels'' - 10 banks
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* Frequency coverage: 28-54, 108-136, 137-174, 406-512, 806-960 [[MHz]] except cellular
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* 5, 6.25, 7.5, 12.5 kHz steps
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* Scan rate 50cps
 
* Virtually all race car frequencies pre-programmed (w/CAR button for selection)
 
* Virtually all race car frequencies pre-programmed (w/CAR button for selection)
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* Store multiple frequencies by car number
 
* Scanner has a backlit display & keypad  
 
* Scanner has a backlit display & keypad  
* Channel scan
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* 16-character alpha display can show name of service  
* Alpha display can show name of service  
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* Continuous Tone Controlled Selective Squelch (CTCSS)
* Continuous Tone Controlled Selective Squelch (CTCSS)   
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* Zeromatic search tuning
* Frequency coverage: 28-54, 108-136, 137-174, 406-512, 806-960 except cellular MHz
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* 1 priority channel
* Requires 3 “AA�? batteries
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* Weather alert  
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* 3 AA alkaline/Ni-Cad/Ni-MH batteries
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* Computer interface
 
* 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
  
 
==Reviews and User Opinions==
 
==Reviews and User Opinions==
 
* [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/4357 EHam Reviews of the PRO-99]
 
* [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/4357 EHam Reviews of the PRO-99]
 
==Related Pages==
 
* [http://support.radioshack.com/support_tutorials/communications/hand-scanners.pdf Tandy handheld scanners comparison chart(PDF)]
 
* [http://strongsignals.net/access/content/rr_pro-99.html Strong Signals PRO-99 Reference Page]
 
  
 
==Programming Cables and Supporting Software==
 
==Programming Cables and Supporting Software==
 
===Programming Cables===
 
===Programming Cables===
* [http://www.blackbagsoftware.com Black Bag Software]
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* Please see the [[Connecting scanners via USB]] article for USB cables to connect your PC to the scanner
* [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]
 
  
 
===Supporting Software===
 
===Supporting Software===
* [http://www.butelsoftware.com/ ARC99 (available May 2006)]
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* [http://www.butelsoftware.com/ ARC99]  
* [http://www.scancat.com/scancat-lite-plus.html Scancat Lite Plus]
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* [http://www.scancat.com/scancat-lite-plus.html Scancat Lite Plus]  
 
* [http://www.starrsoft.com/software/win99/default.asp Win99]
 
* [http://www.starrsoft.com/software/win99/default.asp Win99]
  
==Yahoo Groups and Message Boards (software and receiver support)==
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==Message Boards / Forums==
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PRO99/ PRO99 Yahoo group]
 
 
* [http://www.radioreference.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=81 RadioReference Radio Shack forum]
 
* [http://www.radioreference.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=81 RadioReference Radio Shack forum]
* [http://rsproscanners.proboards22.com/index.cgi Radio Shack PRO scanners message board]
 
* [http://www.strongsignals.net/access/forums/viewforum.php?f=10&sid=a008fecb4f59406385d1ff0cbe328c9c Strong Signals GRE forum]
 
* [http://strongsignals.net/access/forums/viewforum.php?f=12 Strong Signals Radio Shack Message board]
 
 
 
<ebay>Radio Shack ("PRO-99","PRO99")</ebay>
 
  
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==Pro-99 Scanners for Sale==
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*[[Pro-99 eBay Listings]]
  
 
Return to [[Radio Shack Scanners]]
 
Return to [[Radio Shack Scanners]]
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[[Category:Radio Shack Scanners]]
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[[Category:Handheld Scanners]]
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[[Category:Conventional Scanners]]
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[[Category:Radio Models]]

Revision as of 14:54, 17 October 2020

Radio Shack PRO-99 Handheld Scanner

General Specifications

  • 500 channels - 10 banks
  • Frequency coverage: 28-54, 108-136, 137-174, 406-512, 806-960 MHz except cellular
  • 5, 6.25, 7.5, 12.5 kHz steps
  • Scan rate 50cps
  • Virtually all race car frequencies pre-programmed (w/CAR button for selection)
  • Store multiple frequencies by car number
  • Scanner has a backlit display & keypad
  • 16-character alpha display can show name of service
  • Continuous Tone Controlled Selective Squelch (CTCSS)
  • Zeromatic search tuning
  • 1 priority channel
  • Weather alert
  • 3 AA alkaline/Ni-Cad/Ni-MH batteries
  • Computer interface
  • A cloning cable may be fabricated using 2 1/8 inch mono jacks and shielded cable

Reviews and User Opinions

Programming Cables and Supporting Software

Programming Cables

Supporting Software

Message Boards / Forums

Pro-99 Scanners for Sale

Return to Radio Shack Scanners