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==FAQS and Shortcuts==
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==FAQs and Shortcuts==
* [http://marksscanners.com/index.shtml Easier to Read manuals homepage]
 
** The '''Easier to Read''' manuals for the PRO-92, 93, 94, 95, 97 (along with their mobile models), PRO-163 and 164, the PRO-2052, as well as the Object Oriented PRO-106 and 197 scanners, can all be found here. Links for printed versions of some of these manuals sold by Scanner Master are also found here.
 
  
; Pro-92 and Pro-2067
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* ''Nota Bene:'' For years, GRE made scanners for Radio Shack with the Realistic or Radio Shack or Patrolman names on them.  Only occasionally would RS stray and get a model from Uniden (e.g., Pro-2050).  In 2013, GRE stopped producing scanners under their own brand or for Radio Shack.  In 2014, Whistler purchased and started production on scanners using GRE's intellectual property.  For now, they are the same as the previous GRE models, just with Whistler labels. 
* [http://www.qsl.net/ah7e/pdf/pro92v1-EDACS.pdf Pro 92/2067 EDACS Programming Guide (PDF)]
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**To add to the confusion, RS re-issued some of their scanners with new model numbers. You can use this table to cross reference the various model numbers and distributors
  
* [[Programming Shortcut Pro-2067]]
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!style="text-align:center;"|GRE Model
* [[Programming Shortcut Pro-92]]
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!style="text-align:center;"|Old RS Model
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!style="text-align:center;"|New RS Model
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!style="text-align:center;"|Whistler Model
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|-align="center"
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|[[PSR-100]]
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|[[Pro-404]]
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|[[Pro-649]]
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|[[WS1010]]
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|-align="center"
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|[[PSR-200]]
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|[[Pro-405]]
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|[[Pro-650]]
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|[[WS1025]]
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|-align="center"
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|[[PSR-500]]
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|[[Pro-106]]
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|[[Pro-651]]
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|[[WS1040]]
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|-align="center"
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|[[PSR-600]]
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|[[Pro-197]]
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|[[Pro-652]]
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|[[WS1065]]
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|-align="center"
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|[[PSR-800]]
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|N/A
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|[[Pro-668]]
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|[[WS1080]]
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|}
  
* [http://strongsignals.net/access/feature/guide_001.html Programming the PRO-92 for Trunked Systems]
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* [http://new.marksscanners.com/ Easier to Read manuals homepage]
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** The '''Easier to Read''' manuals for the PRO-92, 93, 94, 95, 97 (along with their mobile models), PRO-163 and 164, the PRO-2052, Object Oriented PRO-106, 197, 107, 18 and Whistler WS1040 and WS1065 scanners, can all be found here. Links for printed versions of some of these manuals sold by Scanner Master are also found here.
  
; Pro-96 and Pro-2096
 
  
* [[PRO-96 FAQ]]
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; Getting Started series
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* [[Getting Started with your PRO-92 or PRO-2067]]
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* [[Getting Started with your PRO-93, PRO-95 and PRO-2053]]
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* [[Getting Started with your PRO-94, PRO-94 A/B]]
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* [[Getting Started with your PRO-96 or PRO-2096]]
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* [[Getting Started with your PRO-97 and PRO-2055]]
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* [[Getting Started with your PRO-2052]]
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* [[Getting Started with your GRE/RS Object Oriented Scanner]]
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** These instructions also apply to certain Whistler Scanners. See the article for specific models.
  
* [http://www.qsl.net/ah7e/pdf/pro96-EDACS.pdf Radio Shack Pro-96 Step-By-Step EDACS Programming Guide (PDF)]
 
  
* [[Programming Shortcut Pro-96]]
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; All Other RS Scanners
  
* [[Programming Shortcut pro-2096]]
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* '''Note:''' These 2 links also apply to Whistler scanners - see the article for the specific model
 
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** [[GRE/RS Object Oriented Scanners FAQ]]
; Pro-97 and Pro-2055
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** [[GRE/RS PC Object Oriented FAQ]]
* [http://www.qsl.net/ah7e/pdf/pro97-EDACS.pdf Radio Shack Pro-97 Step-By-Step EDACS Programming Guide (PDF)]
 
 
 
* [http://www.qsl.net/ah7e/pdf/pro97-LTR.pdf Radio Shack Pro-97 Step-By-Step LTR Programming Guide (PDF)]
 
 
 
* [[Programming Shortcut Pro-97]]
 
 
 
* [[Programming Shortcut pro-2055]]
 
 
 
* [[PRO-97 and PRO-2055 Tips and Tricks]]
 
 
 
; All Other RS Scanners
 
* [[GRE/RS Object Oriented Scanners FAQ]]
 
  
* [[GRE/RS PC Object Oriented FAQ]]
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* [[Programming Shortcut PSR-500/600 RS Pro-106/197]]
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** These instructions also work with the [[Pro-651]], [[Pro-652]], Whistler [[WS1040]] and [[WS1065]]
  
 
* [[Programming Shortcut Pro-2050]]
 
* [[Programming Shortcut Pro-2050]]
 
   
 
   
* [[Programming Shortcut Pro-2052]]
 
 
* [[Programming Shortcut Pro-2052 with new scanner addendum at end of page]]
 
 
* [[Programming Shortcut Pro-95]]
 
 
 
* See section 7 of the [[Rebanding]] article for information on how this affects the RS Radios.
 
* See section 7 of the [[Rebanding]] article for information on how this affects the RS Radios.
 
*[[PSR-300/400 Operating Tips]]
 
** Also applies to the PRO-163 and PRO-164
 
  
 
* [[Simulcast digital distortion]]
 
* [[Simulcast digital distortion]]
** Applies to the PRO-96, PRO-2096, PRO-106 and PRO-197 digital trunktrackers
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** Applies to digital trunktrackers
  
 
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==Software==
 
==Software==
* [[ARC96]]
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* [http://www.radioreference.com/radioshack/?a=order Radio Shack Scanner Programming Software Licensing]
** The [[Rebanding]] fix is documented here
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** [[Radio Shack Programming Software Free Trial]]
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** See the [[Radio Shack Scanner Programming Software Support]] article for instructions on installation and registering the software
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* [[ARC500 User Guide]]
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; For the Object Oriented Scanners
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* [[ARC500 User Guide]]  
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* [[Getting Started with Win500]] 
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* [[Object Oriented Scanner Software]]
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* [http://www.utahradio.org/mediawiki/index.php/WIN500 Win500 User Guide] 
  
* [[Getting Started with Win500]]
 
  
* [[IScan Installation and Tips]]
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; Other RS Scanners
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* [[ARC96]] for the RS [[Pro-96]] and [[Pro-2096]]
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** The [[Rebanding]] fix is documented here
  
 
* [[Popular Software for Radio Shack Scanners]]
 
* [[Popular Software for Radio Shack Scanners]]
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** Includes Pro-97, 2055, 163 and 164 support
 
** Includes Pro-97, 2055, 163 and 164 support
  
* [[Radio Shack Programming Software Free Trial]]
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* [[Win96]] for the RS [[Pro-96]] and [[Pro-2096]]
** [http://www.radioreference.com/radioshack/?a=order Radio Shack Scanner Programming Software Licensing]
 
 
 
* [[Radio Shack Banked Scanner Software]]
 
 
 
* [[Win96]]
 
 
** The Rebanding fix is documented in the last section of this article
 
** The Rebanding fix is documented in the last section of this article
  
* [http://utahradio.org/mediawiki/index.php/WIN500 Win500 User Guide]
 
 
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[[Category:FAQ]]
 
 
[[Category:Analog Trunktrackers]]
 
[[Category:Analog Trunktrackers]]
[[Category:Digital Scanners]]
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[[Category:Programming FAQs and Tips for Radio Shack Scanners]]
[[Category:Programming FAQs and Tips]]
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[[Category:Digital Scanners without DMR]]
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[[Category:Digital Scanners without MOTOTRBO]]
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[[Category:Digital Scanners without NXDN]]
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[[Category:Digital Scanners without ProVoice]]
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[[Category:Digital Scanners with DMR]]
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[[Category:Digital Scanners with MOTOTRBO]]
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[[Category:Digital Scanners with NXDN]]

Latest revision as of 21:18, 2 February 2020

How do I program my (insert model number) scanner?

The method of programming is confusing. Are there any shortcuts to make this task easier?

The manual is very hard to read/confusing/worthless. Are there any better ones?


Welcome to the Programming Your Radio Shack Scanner article. At some point, we all end up scratching our heads, and wishing there were an easier way to program our scanners, particularly when there is a new memory management method involved. Those that were involved with banked scanning for years often find the new Object Oriented scanners particularly difficult.

The links below will be a big help in getting over the hurdle. The Easier to Read manuals for the various RS scanners are linked below. In addition we have a number of programming shortcuts for older RS radios, as well as user's guides for some of the more popular programming packages.

Most newer PCs have no serial ports, so you need to make the connection between the scanner and PC via an USB device.Please see our Connecting scanners via USB article for more information and tips on how to set this up properly.


FAQs and Shortcuts

  • Nota Bene: For years, GRE made scanners for Radio Shack with the Realistic or Radio Shack or Patrolman names on them. Only occasionally would RS stray and get a model from Uniden (e.g., Pro-2050). In 2013, GRE stopped producing scanners under their own brand or for Radio Shack. In 2014, Whistler purchased and started production on scanners using GRE's intellectual property. For now, they are the same as the previous GRE models, just with Whistler labels.
    • To add to the confusion, RS re-issued some of their scanners with new model numbers. You can use this table to cross reference the various model numbers and distributors
GRE Model Old RS Model New RS Model Whistler Model
PSR-100 Pro-404 Pro-649 WS1010
PSR-200 Pro-405 Pro-650 WS1025
PSR-500 Pro-106 Pro-651 WS1040
PSR-600 Pro-197 Pro-652 WS1065
PSR-800 N/A Pro-668 WS1080
  • Easier to Read manuals homepage
    • The Easier to Read manuals for the PRO-92, 93, 94, 95, 97 (along with their mobile models), PRO-163 and 164, the PRO-2052, Object Oriented PRO-106, 197, 107, 18 and Whistler WS1040 and WS1065 scanners, can all be found here. Links for printed versions of some of these manuals sold by Scanner Master are also found here.


Getting Started series


All Other RS Scanners
  • See section 7 of the Rebanding article for information on how this affects the RS Radios.


Software


For the Object Oriented Scanners


Other RS Scanners
  • Win96 for the RS Pro-96 and Pro-2096
    • The Rebanding fix is documented in the last section of this article