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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  
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* 500 channels - 10 banks
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* Frequency coverage: 28-54, 108-136, 137-174, 406-512, 806-960MHz except cellular
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* 5, 6.25, 7.5, 12.5kHz 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 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
  
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==Related Pages==
 
==Related Pages==
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* [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]  
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* [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)]
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* [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]  
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* [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

Radio Shack PRO-99 Handheld Scanner

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

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