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| − | * 500 channels | + | [[image:Pro-99.jpg|right|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) | * Virtually all race car frequencies pre-programmed (w/CAR button for selection) | ||
| + | * Store multiple frequencies by car number | ||
* Scanner has a backlit display & keypad | * Scanner has a backlit display & keypad | ||
| − | * | + | * 16-character alpha display can show name of service |
| − | + | * Continuous Tone Controlled Selective Squelch (CTCSS) | |
| − | * 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== | ||
| + | * [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/4357 EHam Reviews of the PRO-99] | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Programming Cables and Supporting Software== | ||
| + | ===Programming Cables=== | ||
| + | * Please see the [[Connecting scanners via USB]] article for USB cables to connect your PC to the scanner | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Supporting Software=== | ||
| + | * [http://www.butelsoftware.com/ ARC99] | ||
| + | * [http://www.scancat.com/scancat-lite-plus.html Scancat Lite Plus] | ||
| + | * [http://www.starrsoft.com/software/win99/default.asp Win99] | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Message Boards / Forums== | ||
| + | * {{Forum|radio-shack-scanners.81|RadioReference Radio Shack}} | ||
| + | * [https://www.facebook.com/groups/448987651918830 Radio Scanner World] | ||
| + | * [https://www.facebook.com/groups/667031203353717 Radio Scanners] | ||
| + | * [https://www.facebook.com/groups/4188584134 Scanner Enthusiasts] | ||
| + | * [https://www.facebook.com/groups/2889562301118379 Radio Scanner Help and Chat] | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Pro-99 Scanners for Sale== | ||
| + | *[[Pro-99 eBay Listings]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | Return to [[Radio Shack Scanners]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | [[Category:Radio Shack Scanners]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Handheld Scanners]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Conventional Scanners]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Radio Models]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:13, 9 April 2021
Contents
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
- Please see the Connecting scanners via USB article for USB cables to connect your PC to the scanner
Supporting Software
Message Boards / Forums
- RadioReference Radio Shack Forum
- Radio Scanner World
- Radio Scanners
- Scanner Enthusiasts
- Radio Scanner Help and Chat
Pro-99 Scanners for Sale
Return to Radio Shack Scanners