Radio Shack PRO-2048 Manual de usuario

Owner’s Manual Cat. No. 20-417

PRO-2048 200-Channel

Programmable Home Scanner

Please read before using this equipment.

20-417.fm Page 1 Wednesday, August 4, 1999 11:33 AM

FEATURES

Selectable Scan/Search Speeds

— let you select normal or Hyper

Scan speeds, and normal, high, or

HyperSearch speeds.

perScan— scans 50 channels

per second.

perSearch— searches through

frequencies at 300 steps per second

in bands that have 5 kHz steps to

help you find interesting broadcasts.

Ten 20-Channel Stora

e Banks —

let you store 20 channels in each of

10 banks to group frequencies so

you can easily identify calls.

Ten Priorit

Channels — let you set

the scanner to check up to 10 chan-

nels every 2 seconds so you do not

miss important calls.

Data Si

nal Skip — lets you set the

scanner to skip non-modulated sig-

nals or data signals during a limit or

direct search so it can automatically

continue searching.

Monitor Memories — let you store

up to 10 frequencies you locate dur-

ing a frequency search which you

can then transfer into channels.

Search Skip — lets you select up to

20 frequencies for the scanner to

skip during a limit or direct search, so

you can avoid unwanted frequencies

such as those with a continuous

transmission.

HyperScan and HyperSearch are trademarks and RadioShack

is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation.

Your RadioShack PRO-2048 200-

Channel Programmable Home Scan-

ner lets you in on all the action! This

scanner gives you direct access to

over 30,000 exciting frequencies that

include police and fire departments,

ambulance and transportation ser-

vices, and amateur radio. You can

select up to 200 channels to scan,

and you can change your selections

at any time.

The secret to your scanner’s ability to

scan so many frequencies is its cus-

tom-designed microprocessor — a ti-

ny, built-in computer.

Your scanner also has these fea-

tures:

Manual or Scan Channel Select —

lets you manually specify a single

channel or set the scanner to auto-

matically scan all the stored chan-

nels.

Triple Conversion Superhetero-

ne Receiver — virtually elimi-

nates any interference from

intermediate frequency (IF) images,

so you hear only the frequency you

select.

Search Function — searches for

new and unlisted frequencies using a

designated frequency range (limit

search) or starting from a specified

frequency (direct search).

20-417.fm Page 2 Wednesday, August 4, 1999 11:33 AM

Adjustable Tone — lets you turn on

or off the beep you hear when you

press a key.

Two-Second Scan Delay — delays

scanning for 2 seconds before mov-

ing to another channel, so you can

hear more replies.

Weather Band Key — scans the

preprogrammed weather frequen-

cies so you can stay informed about

current weather conditions.

Memory Backup — keeps the chan-

nel frequencies stored in your scan-

ner’s memory for up to 3 days during

a power loss.

Squelch Control — lets you adjust

the receiver’s sensitivity low enough

to receive weak signals or high

enough to eliminate receiver noise

when not receiving a signal.

Lock-Out Function — prevents

channels you select from being

scanned.

Backlit Liquid Crystal Display —

lets you easily see the indicators on

the scanner’s display, even at night.

Audio Output Jack — lets you con-

nect an earphone or headphones for

private listening, or an external

speaker for listening in a remote or

noisy area.

Optional Antenna Terminals — let

you connect the supplied telescoping

antenna to the screw-in terminal, or

an external antenna to the BNC con-

nector.

Optional Power Sources — you

can power your scanner using the

supplied AC adapter or an optional

DC cigarette-lighter power cable.

Warning: To prevent fire or shock

hazard, do not expose this system

to rain or moisture.

This symbol is intended to alert

you to the presence of uninsulat-

ed dangerous voltage within the

scanner’s enclosure that might be

of sufficient magnitude to consti-

tutea riskof electric shock. Donot

open the scanner’s case.

This symbol is intended to inform

you that important operating and

maintenance instructions are in-

cluded in the literature accompa-

nying this scanner.

We recommend you record your

scanner’s serial number here. The

number is on the back panel.

Serial Number: ________________

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT OPEN.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE

COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICE-

ABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVIC-

ING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

CAUTION

20-417.fm Page 3 Wednesday, August 4, 1999 11:33 AM

Your PRO-2048 can receive these bands:

FCC NOTICE

Your scanner might cause radio or TV interference even when it is operating

properly. To determine if your scanner is causing the interference, turn off your

scanner. If the interference goes away, your scanner was causing it. Try to elim-

inate the interference by:

• Moving your scanner away from the receiver

• Connecting your scanner to an outlet that is on a different electrical circuit

from the receiver

• Contacting your local RadioShack store for help

If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that you stop using

your scanner.

Band Frequency Range

(MHz)

10-Meter Ham Band 29.00–29.7

VHF-Lo 29.7–50.00

6-Meter Ham Band 50.00–54.00

Aircraft 108–136.975

Government/Ham 137–148

VHF-Hi 148–174

Ham/Government 406–450

UHF-Lo 450–470

UHF-T (TV) 470–512

UHF-Hi 806–823.9375

851–868.9375

896.1125–956

20-417.fm Page 4 Wednesday, August 4, 1999 11:33 AM

This device complies with Part 15 of

FCC Rules

. Operation is subject to the fol-

lowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) This device must acceptany interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

SCANNING LEGALLY

Your scanner covers frequencies used by many different groups including police

and fire departments, ambulance services, government agencies, private com-

panies, amateur radio services, military operations, pager services, and wireline

(telephone and telegraph) service providers. It is legal to listen to almost every

transmission your scanner can receive. However, there are some transmissions

you should never intentionally listen to. These include:

• Telephone conversations (either cellular, cordless, or other private means of

telephone signal transmission)

• Pager transmissions

• Any scrambled or encrypted transmissions

According to the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA), you are sub-

ject to fines and possible imprisonment for intentionally listening to, using, or di-

vulging the contents of such a transmission unless you have the consent of a

party to the conversation (unless such activity is otherwise illegal). We encour-

age responsible, legal scanner use.

Note: Mobile use of this scanner is unlawful or requires a permit in some areas.

Check the laws in your area.

20-417.fm Page 5 Wednesday, August 4, 1999 11:33 AM

CONTENTS

Preparation ..................................................................................................... 8

Connecting Power ..................................................................................... 8

Using Standard AC Power .................................................................. 8

Using Vehicle Battery Power ............................................................... 8

Connecting the Antenna ............................................................................ 9

Connecting an Optional Antenna ...................................................... 10

Resetting the Scanner’s Display .............................................................. 10

Initializing the Scanner ............................................................................ 11

Connecting an Earphone/Headphones/External Speaker ....................... 12

Listening Safely ................................................................................. 12

Traffic Safety ..................................................................................... 12

Understandin

Your Scanner ...................................................................... 13

A Look at the Front Panel ........................................................................ 13

A Look at the Display ............................................................................... 15

Understanding the Scanner’s Memory .................................................... 17

Channel-Storage Banks .................................................................... 17

Monitor Memories ............................................................................. 17

Operation ...................................................................................................... 18

Turning On the Scanner/Setting the Volume and Squelch ...................... 18

Manually Storing Frequencies in Channels ............................................. 19

Searching For and Temporarily Storing Active Frequencies .................... 20

Limit Search ...................................................................................... 20

Direct Search .................................................................................... 21

Search Skip Memory ......................................................................... 22

Listening to Monitor Memories ................................................................. 23

Moving a Frequency from a Monitor Memory to a Channel ..................... 23

Scanning the Stored Channels ................................................................ 24

Turning Channel-Storage Banks On and Off ........................................... 24

Manually Selecting a Channel ................................................................. 24

Listening to the Weather Band ................................................................ 25

Special Features ........................................................................................... 26

Using Priority Channels ........................................................................... 26

Using the 2-Second Delay ....................................................................... 27

Locking Out Channels ............................................................................. 27

Changing Scanning and Search Speeds ................................................. 28

Skipping Data Signals ............................................................................. 28

Turning the Key Tone On or Off ............................................................... 29

20-417.fm Page 6 Wednesday, August 4, 1999 11:33 AM

A General Guide To Scanning ..................................................................... 30

Guide to Frequencies ............................................................................... 30

US Weather Frequencies .................................................................. 30

Canadian Weather Frequencies .........................................................30

Ham Radio Frequencies .................................................................... 30

Birdie Frequencies .............................................................................30

Guide to the Action Bands ....................................................................... 31

United States Broadcast Bands ........................................................ 31

Typical Band Usage .......................................................................... 31

Primary Usage ................................................................................... 33

Specified Intervals .................................................................................... 33

Band Allocation ........................................................................................ 34

Frequency Conversion ............................................................................. 39

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................... 40

Care and Maintenance ................................................................................. 41

Specifications ............................................................................................... 42

20-417.fm Page 7 Wednesday, August 4, 1999 11:33 AM

PREPARATION

Your scanner’s display is protected

during shipment by a piece of blue

film. Peel off this film before you use

the scanner.

CONNECTING POWER

Note: If a power failure occurs or if

the DC cigarette-lighter power cable

or AC adapter is disconnected, the

scanner’s memory backup circuit

keeps information in memory for up

to 3 days.

Using Standard AC Power

You can power your scanner from a

standard AC outlet using the sup-

plied AC adapter.

Warnin

:Do not use the AC adapt-

er’s polarized plug with an extension

cord receptacle unless the blades

can be fully inserted to prevent blade

exposure.

Cautions:

• The supplied AC adapter sup-

plies 12 volts and delivers 500

milliamps. Its center tip is set to

positive, and its plug properly fits

the scanner’s DC 12V jack.

Using an AC adapter that does

not meet these specifications

could damage the scanner or

the adapter.

• Be sure you connect the AC

adapter to the scanner before

you connect it to a standard AC

outlet. Then disconnect the

adapter from the AC outlet

before you disconnect it from the

scanner.

• If you have difficulty inserting the

AC adapter’s polarized plug, do

not force it. Turn it over and rein-

sert it.

1. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s

barrel plug into the scanner’s DC

12V jack.

2. Plug the adapter’s power mod-

ule into a standard AC outlet.

Using Vehicle Battery Power

To power your scanner from your ve-

hicle’s cigarette-lighter socket, you

need a DC cigarette-lighter power

cable such as Cat. No. 270-1533).

RESETDC 12V

EXT SP

DC 12VANT EXT SP

20-417.fm Page 8 Wednesday, August 4, 1999 11:33 AM

Cautions:

• The DC cigarette-lighter power

cable must be capable of deliv-

ering 12 volts and 500 milli-

amps, its center tip must be set

to positive, and its barrel plug

must correctly fit the scanner's

DC 12V jack. The recommended

power cable meets these speci-

fications. Using a power cable

that does not meet these specifi-

cations could damage the scan-

ner or the power cable.

• Always plug the power cable

into the scanner before you plug

it into your vehicle's cigarette-

lighter socket. Always unplug

the power cable from the vehi-

cle's cigarette-lighter socket

before you unplug it from the

scanner.

Follow these steps to use vehicle

battery power.

1. Insert the power cable’s barrel

plug into the scanner’s DC 12V

jack.

2. Plug the other end of the power

cable into the vehicle’s cigarette-

lighter socket.

Note: If the scanner does not oper-

ate properly when you use a ciga-

rette-lighter power cable, unplug the

power cable from the cigarette-

lighter socket and clean the socket to

remove ashes and other debris.

CONNECTING THE

ANTENNA

To attach the supplied telescoping

antenna to your scanner, simply

screw it into the hole on top of your

scanner.

The antenna’s length controls its

sensitivity. Adjust the length of the

telescoping antenna as follows for

the best reception.

RESETDC 12VANT EXT SP

29–54 MHz Extend all 3

segments

108–174

MHz Extend only 2

segments

406–956

MHz Collapse fully

(only 1 segment

extended)

20-417.fm Page 9 Wednesday, August 4, 1999 11:33 AM

Connecting an Optional

Antenna

The supplied telescoping antenna re-

ceives strong, local signals. Howev-

er, to receive weaker, more distant

signals in all bands, you can attach

an optional antenna, such as an ex-

ternal mobile antenna or outdoor

base station antenna. Your local Ra-

dioShack store sells a variety of an-

tennas.

Note: If you connect an external an-

tenna, remove the telescoping an-

tenna from the top of the scanner.

Always use 50-ohm coaxial cable,

such as RG-58 or RG-8, to connect

an outdoor antenna. For lengths over

50 feet, use RG-8 low-loss dielectric

coaxial cable. If your antenna’s cable

does not have a BNC connector, use

a BNC adapter available at your local

RadioShack store.

Follow the installation instructions

supplied with the antenna, route the

antenna cable to the scanner, then

connect it to the ANT jack on the back

of the scanner.

Warnin

: Use extreme caution when

installing or removing an outdoor an-

tenna. If the antenna starts to fall, let

it go! It could contact overhead power

lines. If the antenna touches a power

line, contact with the antenna, mast,

cable or guy wires can cause electro-

cution and death! Call the power

company to remove the antenna. Do

not attempt to do so yourself.

Cautions:

• Do not run the cable over sharp

edges or moving parts.

• Do not run the cable next to

power cables or other antenna

cables.

• Do not run the cable through

areas that produce extreme

heat.

• Follow all cautions and warnings

included with the antenna.

RESETTING THE

SCANNER’S DISPLAY

If the scanner’s display stops work-

ing after you connect a power

source, follow these steps to reset it.

1. If the scanner is off, press

POWER to turn it on.

ANT EXT SP

20-417.fm Page 10 Wednesday, August 4, 1999 11:33AM

Este manual sirve para los siguientes modelos

Tabla de contenidos

Otros manuales de Escáner de Radio Shack

Radio Shack

Radio Shack Realistic PRO-39 Manual de usuario

Radio Shack

Radio Shack Pro-2032 Manual de usuario

Radio Shack

Radio Shack PRO-106 Manual de usuario

Radio Shack

Radio Shack PRO-89 Manual de usuario

Radio Shack

Radio Shack 20-423 Manual de usuario

Radio Shack

Radio Shack 20-164 Manual de usuario

Radio Shack

Radio Shack PRO-137 Manual de usuario

Radio Shack

Radio Shack FU62ED Manual de usuario

Radio Shack

Radio Shack Pro 2055 Manual de usuario

Radio Shack

Radio Shack PRO-652 Manual de usuario

Radio Shack

Radio Shack 200 Ch VHF/Air/UHF Home Scanner Manual de usuario

Radio Shack

Radio Shack PRO-71 Manual de usuario

Radio Shack

Radio Shack PRO-2050 Manual de usuario

Radio Shack

Radio Shack Race Scanner Manual de usuario

Radio Shack

Radio Shack PRO-94 Manual de usuario

Radio Shack

Radio Shack PRO-72 Manual de usuario

Radio Shack

Radio Shack PRO-66 Manual de usuario

Radio Shack

Radio Shack RPO-137 Manual de usuario

Radio Shack

Radio Shack PRO-160 Manual de usuario

Radio Shack

Radio Shack PRO-2015 Manual de usuario

Radio Shack

Radio Shack PRO-106 Guía de inicio rápido

Radio Shack

Radio Shack PRO-99 Manual de usuario

Radio Shack

Radio Shack PRO-2067 Manual de usuario

Radio Shack

Radio Shack Pro-60 Manual de usuario

Manuales populares de Escáner de otras marcas

Plustek

Plustek Scanner Manual de usuario

Z/I Imaging

Z/I Imaging PhotoScan 2001 Manual de usuario

Renkforce

Renkforce DS100-5M Manual de usuario

Image Access

Image Access WideTEK A2 Manual de usuario

Canon

Canon imageFORMULA CR-120N Manual de usuario

Fujitsu

Fujitsu FI-4860C2 Manual de usuario

GeoSlam

GeoSlam ZEB Horizon Instrucciones de instalación

Kodak

Kodak i5800 Scanner Manual de usuario

Kodak

Kodak i7300 Manual de usuario

Revopoint

Revopoint POP Manual de usuario

Fujitsu

Fujitsu fi-4860C Manual de usuario

Eddyfi Technologies

Eddyfi Technologies Floormap X Manual de usuario

Faselase

Faselase F6 Manual de usuario

Fujitsu

Fujitsu CardMinder Manual de usuario

Uniden

Uniden BC340CRS Manual de usuario

Infinite Peripherals

Infinite Peripherals INFINEA TAB M Manual de usuario

Mustek

Mustek PageExpress 4800 Pro Manual de usuario

Optex

Optex 750830 Manual de usuario