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==Programming Cables and Supporting Software==
 
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===Programming Cables===
 
===Programming Cables===
* [http://www.greamerica.com/scanner_accessories.html GRE USB Cable]
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* Please see the [[Connecting scanners via USB]] article for USB cables to connect your PC to the scanner
* [http://www.starrsoft.com/software/Win96/Cables/cables.html Programming Cable Information]
 
* [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===

Revision as of 11:23, 6 July 2010

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

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