http://forums.radioreference.com/ A forum for the discussion of all Radio Shack scanning radios and receivers. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:05:26 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forums.radioreference.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://forums.radioreference.com/ http://forums.radioreference.com/radio-shack-scanners/164956-sig-stalker-not-picking-up-darn-thing.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:22:43 GMT Hey folks. Maybe its just me or my location, but when I scan in Sig Stalker mode, I pick up nada. It just scans through all frequencies over and over. Its been bothering me for a long time. So I am asking if anyone else has success with Sig Stalker..or if it is just something I should not... Hey folks.
Maybe its just me or my location, but when I scan in Sig Stalker mode, I pick up nada. It just scans through all frequencies over and over. Its been bothering me for a long time.
So I am asking if anyone else has success with Sig Stalker..or if it is just something I should not bother with. ]]> Radio Shack Scanners StatuSChecKa http://forums.radioreference.com/radio-shack-scanners/164956-sig-stalker-not-picking-up-darn-thing.html http://forums.radioreference.com/radio-shack-scanners/164947-pro-106-programming-help.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:13:10 GMT I recently aquired a PRO-106 scanner pre-programmed with 10 or so V-Scanner folders. I can load a folder that includes Colorado, but I don't know how to scan that folder. When I hit scan, it sits on Chandler, AZ. Any help would be greatly appreciated..... ]]> Radio Shack Scanners carvalho26 http://forums.radioreference.com/radio-shack-scanners/164947-pro-106-programming-help.html http://forums.radioreference.com/radio-shack-scanners/164857-do-i-need-leave-space-between-objects-pro-106-a.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:09:59 GMT I own a pro 96 and was told you need to leave a space between channels, wondering if I need to do the same with my pro 106? I own a pro 96 and was told you need to leave a space between channels, wondering if I need to do the same with my pro 106? ]]> Radio Shack Scanners weisej http://forums.radioreference.com/radio-shack-scanners/164857-do-i-need-leave-space-between-objects-pro-106-a.html http://forums.radioreference.com/radio-shack-scanners/164815-pro-106-problem-need-input.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:00:46 GMT Ok I have a Pro 106 question. I listen mostly to 700 mhz P-25 stuff. The problem is I can be listening to three or four. Since I'm a old time scanner person I'm going to call it a bank instead of whatever the new deal is called. I can be scanning "bank" 1,5,6 and 20 and after awhile I'll notice nobody is talking and I know from over 30 years of listening that they are talking.
I can react over and push a "bank" number say 5 to turn off that bank then turn it right back on and it will start talking again for awhile.

Anybody had that problem? Ideas?

Thanks ]]> Radio Shack Scanners charlie12 http://forums.radioreference.com/radio-shack-scanners/164815-pro-106-problem-need-input.html http://forums.radioreference.com/radio-shack-scanners/164795-question-about-talkgroup-ids-pro-95-a.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:49:29 GMT after programing a moto type II smartnet on my pro-95 awhile back, i notice when receiving one continuous conversation the talkgroup id would sometimes changes between two or sometimes three different ids, is this normal? if it is, what exactly is going on. it doesnt seem to effect the... after programing a moto type II smartnet on my pro-95 awhile back, i notice when receiving one continuous conversation the talkgroup id would sometimes changes between two or sometimes three different ids, is this normal? if it is, what exactly is going on. it doesnt seem to effect the conversation. thanks alot ahead of time. ]]> Radio Shack Scanners ltjweiss http://forums.radioreference.com/radio-shack-scanners/164795-question-about-talkgroup-ids-pro-95-a.html http://forums.radioreference.com/radio-shack-scanners/164779-no-more-radios-shack.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:36:30 GMT Sunday papers had a booklet insert from THE SHACK......a page of coupons and fourteen pages of the products that THE SHACK sells.......Surprise....not one scanner......is the clock ticking..????? DMC Sunday papers had a booklet insert from THE SHACK......a page of coupons and fourteen pages of the products that THE SHACK sells.......Surprise....not one scanner......is the clock ticking..?????
DMC ]]> Radio Shack Scanners captncarp http://forums.radioreference.com/radio-shack-scanners/164779-no-more-radios-shack.html http://forums.radioreference.com/radio-shack-scanners/164752-jus-gotta-pro164.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:04:15 GMT I picked her up at smileys for 35 bucks and it seemed like apretty good deal. Now after programming it ive found something very peculiar, with the demo version of arc300 i try to send the freqs to the 163/164 option but the scanner says incorrect model ended up it will send to it if its... I picked her up at smileys for 35 bucks and it seemed like apretty good deal. Now after programming it ive found something very peculiar, with the demo version of arc300 i try to send the freqs to the 163/164 option but the scanner says incorrect model ended up it will send to it if its pro97/pro2055. it goes thru but now it sits on a bank and dont move after a wile. i got the freqs separated by police,fire,sheriff and ems. bank 3 was police and wood sit on there. i'd keep lockin out the channels it sat on but never helped i almost locked out the whole bank. i had bank 0 open so i put the PD freqs in there but it still does the same thing and i cant figger out why, any possible explanations?:confused::confused::confused: ]]> Radio Shack Scanners rafale01010 http://forums.radioreference.com/radio-shack-scanners/164752-jus-gotta-pro164.html http://forums.radioreference.com/radio-shack-scanners/164731-radio-shack-pro-96-help.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:59:01 GMT Can anyone help me figure out how to program my radio shack pro 96 with the win96 software for the nashua nh smartzone 2 trucking rebranded system? im just confused on how it works. maybe someone from new hamoshire has nashua programmed and can help. i guess im just confused about how the... Can anyone help me figure out how to program my radio shack pro 96 with the win96 software for the nashua nh smartzone 2 trucking rebranded system?

im just confused on how it works. maybe someone from new hamoshire has nashua programmed and can help. i guess im just confused about how the rebranded works and what setting in the win96 software need to be changed. also what freqs to use and all that.
thanks ]]> Radio Shack Scanners idle00955 http://forums.radioreference.com/radio-shack-scanners/164731-radio-shack-pro-96-help.html http://forums.radioreference.com/radio-shack-scanners/164729-pro-164-inbound-florida-programming-guidance-requested.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:45:35 GMT I just picked up a Pro-135 off Ebay for $50 NIB. It was just meant to be a small pocket scanner to go. When I contacted the seller he had a NIB Pro-164. I was actually looking at buying that or the GRE-300. So when he said NIB Pro-164 for another $60 - I gobbled that bad boy up!!!

I'm in Pittsburgh, PA where we primarily have old-school conventional systems. I'm primarily concerned with programming basic non-trunked channels. Soooooo.... since I've never used a computer to program a scanner, I thought I would ask the Shack experts! Can II just use a free program or do I need something like ARC. Again the programming is very basic. I'd just like to try the computer thing. Really interested in programming the Pro-164, but I'll take any help on both!

Thank you in advance for any help you will be able to provide! ]]> Radio Shack Scanners PittsburghPoPo http://forums.radioreference.com/radio-shack-scanners/164729-pro-164-inbound-florida-programming-guidance-requested.html http://forums.radioreference.com/radio-shack-scanners/164712-pro-433-intermittently-stuck-wired-mode.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:01:04 GMT After programming this scanner and installing it in my car it suddenly got stuck in wired mode and wouldn't go out of it even after a reset; so I took it out and opened her up and disconnected the wires leading to the PC/IF jack. This seemed to solve the problem at first so I hooked it back up and reprogrammed it and I thought I had it working again...

Nope; now when I turn it on and start scanning I get about maybe 2-3 minutes and then it goes back into wired mode and automatically resets itself after around 30 seconds; after which it scans for a brief second then goes back into the same cycle.

Has anyone else had this problem or know of any solution? Does anyone have the service manual .pdf so that I might trace it to the board? Maybe a bad component?

Thanks in advance! ]]> Radio Shack Scanners S1MPLET3XT http://forums.radioreference.com/radio-shack-scanners/164712-pro-433-intermittently-stuck-wired-mode.html http://forums.radioreference.com/radio-shack-scanners/164705-pro-96-file-used-pro-106-a.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:29:37 GMT I just have bought a pro-106 and had heard you can use the win96 files in win500 wondering if anyone has done this if it works well? I just have bought a pro-106 and had heard you can use the win96 files in win500 wondering if anyone has done this if it works well? ]]> Radio Shack Scanners weisej http://forums.radioreference.com/radio-shack-scanners/164705-pro-96-file-used-pro-106-a.html http://forums.radioreference.com/radio-shack-scanners/164702-pro-51-test-mode.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:28:39 GMT I was wondering if all Pro51s are supposed to have the test mode that allows it to recieve in the 66-88 Mhz range?

I have tried the 2,9, L/Out trick and can not get it to work. I'm thinking maybe this was disabled toward the end of the manufacturing of these scanners.

Draf ]]> Radio Shack Scanners Drafin http://forums.radioreference.com/radio-shack-scanners/164702-pro-51-test-mode.html http://forums.radioreference.com/radio-shack-scanners/164682-pro-2046-owners-manual.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:03:32 GMT Im looking for the manual for the pro 2046 can some one help me. Im looking for the manual for the pro 2046 can some one help me. ]]> Radio Shack Scanners JRR4607 http://forums.radioreference.com/radio-shack-scanners/164682-pro-2046-owners-manual.html http://forums.radioreference.com/radio-shack-scanners/164675-radio-shack-coupons-toward-purchase.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:01:08 GMT For those that are looking for a discount on Scanners or equipment from RS they sent out a booklet (Blue and Purple) in the mail. Inside you will find coupons for $15 on in store purchases and $25 on online purchases. While in the store picking up my 96 I ask the manager about FF but he said he... For those that are looking for a discount on Scanners or equipment from RS they sent out a booklet (Blue and Purple) in the mail. Inside you will find coupons for $15 on in store purchases and $25 on online purchases. While in the store picking up my 96 I ask the manager about FF but he said he hadn't heard anything about it this year and told me about these, which were in the mailbox when I got home. ]]> Radio Shack Scanners hoser147 http://forums.radioreference.com/radio-shack-scanners/164675-radio-shack-coupons-toward-purchase.html http://forums.radioreference.com/radio-shack-scanners/164670-dual-vs-triple-trunking.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:14:53 GMT Went to my local Radioshack to look at a new desktop scanner. The salesperson there said that our local system just switched to Triple Trunking and I'd have to buy a new triple trunking scanner now.

The only thing that happend is our local EDACS system moved 2 frequencies for rebanding which I reprogrammed in my Dual Trunking scanner which works just fine.

I take it that this is just their marketing technique? Or am I missing something with Triple Trunking? From what I figured out, Dual Trunking was Motorola/EDACS and Triple Trunking was Motorola/EDACS and LTR, which wouldn't make a difference around here. ]]> Radio Shack Scanners KD0BML http://forums.radioreference.com/radio-shack-scanners/164670-dual-vs-triple-trunking.html http://forums.radioreference.com/radio-shack-scanners/164666-old-pro-84-help.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:21:50 GMT Hey guys, I have a pro 84 and I was hitting buttons in the dark, messing with the Signal Stalker. Ever since I did that, somehow it is now scanning at a much slower speed than it was before. I have 30 channels programmed into it and it is slow enough that I can count along with it. Does... Hey guys, I have a pro 84 and I was hitting buttons in the dark, messing with the Signal Stalker. Ever since I did that, somehow it is now scanning at a much slower speed than it was before. I have 30 channels programmed into it and it is slow enough that I can count along with it.
Does anyone know if I stumbled on a way to change the scan speed from the keypad, and if so, how can I make the speed faster? ]]> Radio Shack Scanners JeffersonSpyplane http://forums.radioreference.com/radio-shack-scanners/164666-old-pro-84-help.html http://forums.radioreference.com/radio-shack-scanners/164653-radio-shack-repair-service.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:06:48 GMT After sending my Pro 96 in thru the local store to be serviced about 2 weeks ago, I got a call from the manager today stating that they had it back from the repair center. I had anticipated it being atleast a month before I heard anything back from them. They gave me a report on the problem which... After sending my Pro 96 in thru the local store to be serviced about 2 weeks ago, I got a call from the manager today stating that they had it back from the repair center. I had anticipated it being atleast a month before I heard anything back from them. They gave me a report on the problem which cost just under 50 bucks. RS also threw in a 15 dollar off purchase of $60 or more coupon for using their service center. The scanner wouldn't even turn on when I sent it in.Kudo's on the quick return and service... ]]> Radio Shack Scanners hoser147 http://forums.radioreference.com/radio-shack-scanners/164653-radio-shack-repair-service.html http://forums.radioreference.com/radio-shack-scanners/164614-iscan-poll.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:29:52 GMT Let's see what you think...:) ]]> Radio Shack Scanners DaveIN http://forums.radioreference.com/radio-shack-scanners/164614-iscan-poll.html http://forums.radioreference.com/radio-shack-scanners/164603-am-i-just-dumb.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:45:45 GMT i just got a pro 164 and can not program the trunk system have no problem with the old style feq. yes i have read the manual but still cant get it.....i have no way to down load software to it. im in oakland county mi. please help me i just got a pro 164 and can not program the trunk system have no problem with the old style feq. yes i have read the manual but still cant get it.....i have no way to down load software to it. im in oakland county mi. please help me ]]> Radio Shack Scanners horror17 http://forums.radioreference.com/radio-shack-scanners/164603-am-i-just-dumb.html http://forums.radioreference.com/radio-shack-scanners/164543-pro-106-a.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:44:22 GMT Anyone know when the pro-106 will be on sale again? Anyone know when the pro-106 will be on sale again? ]]> Radio Shack Scanners dow35 http://forums.radioreference.com/radio-shack-scanners/164543-pro-106-a.html http://forums.radioreference.com/radio-shack-scanners/164526-black-friday-radio-shack-no-scanners.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 03:06:26 GMT Just checked out the ad scan of Radio Shack's Black Friday ad, and NO scanners are on sale. If you Google "Radio Shack Black Friday", the second link down has the actual ad scan for the sale. There is a weather radio cube for $10, but nothing related to scanners whatsoever. I guess we all can sleep in Friday, since stores open at 5:30 AM. :( ]]> Radio Shack Scanners KC2GVX http://forums.radioreference.com/radio-shack-scanners/164526-black-friday-radio-shack-no-scanners.html http://forums.radioreference.com/radio-shack-scanners/164524-fyi-gre-scanners.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 02:50:37 GMT Just an FYI about "Black Friday" add from Radio Shack.
Just seen the add, no scanners this year.I have always waited for this sale to
buy some.
I am moving to an "All digital" area soon. So was planing on picking up an digital scanner or 2 this
year @ Radio Shack. ]]> Radio Shack Scanners KB8RQH http://forums.radioreference.com/radio-shack-scanners/164524-fyi-gre-scanners.html http://forums.radioreference.com/radio-shack-scanners/164513-help-choosing-scanner.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:24:23 GMT Looking at three different scanners.

RadioShack Pro 106

GRE PSR 500

RadioShack Pro 96


The 106 and 500 are still around the $500.00 range, but I can score a Pro 96 for around $300. I used to have a Pro 96 and I really liked it's reception, and how easy it was to use. My question is, do the Pro 106 and PSR 500 have any better features that I would actually find useful, or do they perform any better than the Pro 96 to justify spending an additional $200? Or should I just go with the trusty Pro-96?

Thanks ]]> Radio Shack Scanners KG4LJF http://forums.radioreference.com/radio-shack-scanners/164513-help-choosing-scanner.html http://forums.radioreference.com/radio-shack-scanners/164505-rs-pro-2096-problem.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:48:35 GMT Having problem with programming Motorola 500 mhz TRS into my 2096. Scanner is locking on to active talkgroup I entered but with no voice and is displaying a different voice channel frequency (400 mhz) other than the 500 mhz ones i entered. All other systems ( conventional & 800 Trs working fine)
Anyone have any ideas whats wrong ? I checked and all info on system (base, step & offset ) are all entered properly. ]]> Radio Shack Scanners pst241 http://forums.radioreference.com/radio-shack-scanners/164505-rs-pro-2096-problem.html http://forums.radioreference.com/radio-shack-scanners/164483-pro-95-a.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:42:50 GMT My Pro-95 went deaf after about 6 years...:-( What to do with it? It has like a ringing noise on conventional freqs and sounds like its receiving but very weak.. Gus My Pro-95 went deaf after about 6 years...:-( What to do with it? It has like a ringing noise on conventional freqs and sounds like its receiving but very weak..

Gus ]]> Radio Shack Scanners gus426 http://forums.radioreference.com/radio-shack-scanners/164483-pro-95-a.html http://forums.radioreference.com/radio-shack-scanners/164461-pro-97-a.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:14:42 GMT dont know how to get started, need manul i got the coeds, dont know what iam doing HELP PLEASE dont know how to get started, need manul i got the coeds, dont know what iam doing HELP PLEASE ]]> Radio Shack Scanners kennyNEWTON http://forums.radioreference.com/radio-shack-scanners/164461-pro-97-a.html http://forums.radioreference.com/radio-shack-scanners/164453-radio-shack-pro-106-gre-psr500-audio-mods.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 07:28:54 GMT Greetings : Get loud, clear audio through the PRO-106 Headphone jack and Speakers ! The Radio Shack Pro-106 (GRE PSR500) headphone jack only allows approximately 30% of the receivers audio through it to protect your hearing when using an earpiece. This however, makes it nearly impossible to use... Greetings :
Get loud, clear audio through the PRO-106 Headphone jack and Speakers !

The Radio Shack Pro-106 (GRE PSR500) headphone jack only allows approximately 30% of the receivers audio through it to protect your hearing when using an earpiece. This however, makes it nearly impossible to use an eternal speaker with the unit, as the audio signal is greatly reduced through the headphone jack and will sound distorted when the volume is turned up.To obtain crisp, clean, loud audio using an extension speaker, follow these simple directions: (now your audio will increase by 70 per cent !)

first go to :mods.dk - Modifications for radioamateur

Don't want to undo the radio and do a quick fix !

This mod is done with a small piece of hobby wire.
Sal ]]> Radio Shack Scanners torrespi http://forums.radioreference.com/radio-shack-scanners/164453-radio-shack-pro-106-gre-psr500-audio-mods.html http://forums.radioreference.com/radio-shack-scanners/164403-pro-160-problem.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:40:51 GMT Have this radio monitoring local trunked systems on 2-3 different banks. Occasionally, as a talk group becomes active, then not... the scanner "sticks" on that talk group with what sounds like an open carrier. It then begins picking other talk groups on that TRS on the sticky channel? Ideas??

To clear the problem, I have to punch 'scan'....and then it works again for a bit..till the next time.

Additional info... It seems to stick on 858.2375...every time. ]]> Radio Shack Scanners PrivateUser http://forums.radioreference.com/radio-shack-scanners/164403-pro-160-problem.html http://forums.radioreference.com/radio-shack-scanners/164355-pro-106-digital-mot-type-ii.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:20:46 GMT I imported the following Motorola Type II Smartnet system from RadioReference.com into my RS PRO-106. Michigan State University Trunking System, E Lansing, Michigan - Scanner Frequencies (http://www.radioreference.com/apps/db/?sid=103) I can pick up some conversations transmitted in analog,... I imported the following Motorola Type II Smartnet system from RadioReference.com into my RS PRO-106.

Michigan State University Trunking System, E Lansing, Michigan - Scanner Frequencies

I can pick up some conversations transmitted in analog, but if it's digital all I hear is buzzing. The buzzing is intermittent which leads me to believe it is digital voice and not other digital data. Should the PRO-106 be able to pick up digital broadcasts on this type of system? If so, can I tell if the lack of reception is due to encryption or a misconfiguration? ]]> Radio Shack Scanners pjc2k5 http://forums.radioreference.com/radio-shack-scanners/164355-pro-106-digital-mot-type-ii.html http://forums.radioreference.com/radio-shack-scanners/164354-new-rs-scanner-20-405-a.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:12:00 GMT Not sure if this has been posted yet, so I will give it a stab. I wondered into a Radio Shack here tonight and found what appeared to be a re-badged GRE PSR-200. Upon further inspection, it was almost exact except the RS model had FM Radio built in. The price point is $99.99 and is catalog... Not sure if this has been posted yet, so I will give it a stab. I wondered into a Radio Shack here tonight and found what appeared to be a re-badged GRE PSR-200. Upon further inspection, it was almost exact except the RS model had FM Radio built in. The price point is $99.99 and is catalog #20-405. Very neat, I guess it replaced the PRO 136.

On another note, the helpful clerk said Friends and Family will be out to employees the end of November, or early December. He did not know if it was going to be e-mailed out to customers, but he said his particular store's policy is to give the discount to "nice customers."

Also, he said you can give a valid e-mail address to a Radio Shack store for $10 off (or 10% off), sorry can't remember what the discount amount was, and it didn't help since I only remember the price of this new scanner being $89.99 after I gave him my e-mail. I am already on The Shack's list, and did not have the money to purchase anything tonight.

Edit: After coming back to the website, I checked the Wiki. There was the PRO-405 on there, with all the specs. Now, I check this site daily, and the forums multiple times. How did I miss the news of this new Radio Shack scanner? ]]> Radio Shack Scanners KC2GVX http://forums.radioreference.com/radio-shack-scanners/164354-new-rs-scanner-20-405-a.html