Difference between revisions of "Pro-99"
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[[image:Pro-99.jpg|right|Radio Shack PRO-99 Handheld Scanner]] | [[image:Pro-99.jpg|right|Radio Shack PRO-99 Handheld Scanner]] | ||
==General Specifications== | ==General Specifications== | ||
− | * 500 channels | + | * 500 channels - 10 banks |
+ | * Frequency coverage: 28-54, 108-136, 137-174, 406-512, 806-960MHz except cellular | ||
+ | * 5, 6.25, 7.5, 12.5kHz 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 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 | * A '''cloning cable''' may be fabricated using 2 1/8 inch mono jacks and shielded cable | ||
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==Related Pages== | ==Related Pages== | ||
+ | * [http://support.radioshack.com/support_tutorials/communications/20-515.htm Radio Shack PRO-99 Support Page] | ||
* [http://support.radioshack.com/support_tutorials/communications/hand-scanners.pdf Tandy handheld scanners comparison chart(PDF)] | * [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] | * [http://strongsignals.net/access/content/rr_pro-99.html Strong Signals PRO-99 Reference Page] | ||
+ | * [http://support.radioshack.com/support_electronics/2849.htm Radio Shack Manuals] | ||
==Programming Cables and Supporting Software== | ==Programming Cables and Supporting Software== | ||
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===Supporting Software=== | ===Supporting Software=== | ||
− | * [http://www.butelsoftware.com/ ARC99 (available May 2006)] | + | * [http://www.butelsoftware.com/ ARC99 (available May 2006?)] |
* [http://www.scancat.com/scancat-lite-plus.html Scancat Lite Plus] | * [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] | ||
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* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PRO99/ PRO99 Yahoo group] | * [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://rsproscanners.proboards22.com/index.cgi?board=PRO99 Radio Shack PRO scanners Pro-99 message board] |
* [http://www.strongsignals.net/access/forums/viewforum.php?f=10&sid=a008fecb4f59406385d1ff0cbe328c9c Strong Signals GRE forum] | * [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] | * [http://strongsignals.net/access/forums/viewforum.php?f=12 Strong Signals Radio Shack Message board] |
Revision as of 13:07, 12 December 2006
Contents
General Specifications
- 500 channels - 10 banks
- Frequency coverage: 28-54, 108-136, 137-174, 406-512, 806-960MHz except cellular
- 5, 6.25, 7.5, 12.5kHz 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 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
Related Pages
- Radio Shack PRO-99 Support Page
- Tandy handheld scanners comparison chart(PDF)
- Strong Signals PRO-99 Reference Page
- Radio Shack Manuals
Programming Cables and Supporting Software
Programming Cables
- Black Bag Software
- GRE Scanner Accessories
- Programming Cable Information
- Radio Shack 20-289 programming cable
- RS 20-047 USB Programming Cable
Supporting Software
Yahoo Groups and Message Boards (software and receiver support)
- PRO99 Yahoo group
- RadioReference Radio Shack forum
- Radio Shack PRO scanners Pro-99 message board
- Strong Signals GRE forum
- Strong Signals Radio Shack Message board
eBay Listings
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