Trunk Programong Pro97

[highrider8433]

I'm having trouble getting a pro 97 trunk.I can get to where you can program talkgroup ids but I can't get to where I need to to program frequencies.

[gmclam]

Are you programming the scanner manually, or are you using WIN97?

Programming the scanner directly; press MAN, a 3 digit number (start with 0 0 0) and MAN. Then press PGM. You can now enter the frequency for the channel you entered (000 in my example). Typically I'd just press the UP arrow to get to the next channel. When done programming, press MAN. Now while still in the same bank (the first digit of the channel number is the bank number), press FUNC TRUNK. This gets you into the talkgroup editor/etc.

When programming a trunked system make sure you set the MODE of each frequency correctly (such as MO). If you are programming an LTR or EDACS system, the frequencies have to be programming into specific channel numbers. After the frequencies are programmed, the first time you press FUNC TRUNK you will be asked to set the bank mode. The bank must be set to the same mode as the trunk frequencies. Note you can not mix two different types of trunked systems in the same bank (it is best to put each trunked system into its own bank).

Lastly, most people want total control over what they hear. So that you don't hear the garbage collector or the transit dept, etc; make sure to CLOSE the bank. While scanning a closed bank is indicated with a '-' under the bank's number. A '+' indicates an open bank. To toggle between open and closed, while in MAN mode, press FUNC DELAY.

[highrider8433]

What is happening is when I start to program mode it seems to be going straight into id edit mode.

[highrider8433]

I stll don't know what I'm doing wrong here.

[Stavro35]

Try following the instructions that came with the radio. Program it by hand. See if that works.

[ka3jjz]

How about this from our wiki (anything in blue is a link)?

Programming Shortcut Pro-97 - The RadioReference Wiki

73 Mike

[BCFreak]

You could use this

it is the whole manual in an easier format to understand

Easier to Read Pro-97/2055 Scanner Manual

you have to choose

Programming Trunking Systems Contents
You can program trunking frequencies and conventional frequencies into the same bank to utilize channel space better. That way, you don’t have to waste a whole bank on a trunking system that has only 5 channels. I typically put my trunking frequencies in (1 trunking system per bank) starting at the beginning of the banks because you probably won't have more than 25 of those, and then fill up the banks with conventional frequencies. See Programming Conventional Frequencies.

EDACS frequencies have to start at 001, 101, 201, etc. and have to be programmed in LCN order (Logical Channel Number assigned to each frequency) . You can still use 000, 100, etc. for a conventional frequency.

LTR frequencies have to be programmed in LCN (Logical Channel Number) order also.

Motorola frequencies can be programmed in any order.
Valid Trunking Frequencies:
Motorola Type II-IIi Systems: Motorola Type I Systems: Ericsson EDACS Systems: LTR Systems:
406-512 MHz 806-900 MHz (except cell freqs) 406-512 MHz 406-512 MHz
851-869 MHz (except cell freqs) 806-900 MHz (except cell freqs) 806-900 MHz (except cell freqs)
935-940 MHz 900-956 MHz 900-956 MHz
Note: These scanners will not trunktrack VHF systems.

1. In Manual mode select the channel by entering the bank number and channel number (Ex: 001) then press MAN to advance to the channel.
Note: You may also change banks by pressing FUNC then or (each time) and then change channels by pressing or .
Note for EDACS programming: EDACS frequencies have to start in the second channel of the bank (channels 001,101, 201, etc.), and have to be programmed in LCN (Logical Channel Number) order. See Finding EDACS LCN Order. You can still use 000, 100, etc. for a conventional frequency.
Note for LTR programming: LTR frequencies have to be programmed in LCN (Logical Channel Number) order also. See Finding LTR LCN Order.
2. Press PGM then TRUNK to put the scanner in program and trunk modes.
3. Press MODE until the desired mode, MOT: none (for Motorola systems), ED: none (for EDACS systems) or LTR:none (for LTR systems) appears in the display. This sets the talk group ID decoding method for the bank.
4. (Motorola 800 systems only) Press FUNC then 3 to select the base frequency. Press or to select NORMAL or SPLINTER then press ENT to save and return.
Note: Apparently, the default setting of 'Normal' works for most systems. 'Offset is for systems with splinter channels (typically near the Canadian or Mexican borders). If, after programming, the system won't receive properly, try changing the setting (steps 1-4).
5. Press PGM. You should see the channel number in the top of the display.



6. Use the number keys and decimal point key to enter the frequency you want to store. If you make a mistake press CL to delete the last digit or press and hold CL to clear all the digits. Press ENT to store the frequency.
Note: If you entered an invalid frequency (not in the receiver's range), Invalid Freq appears and the scanner beeps.
Note: The scanner automatically rounds (down) the entered number to the nearest valid frequency. For example, if you key in 154.5175 (MHz), your scanner displays 154.515 when you press enter.
Note: If you enter a duplicate frequency, Dupl. f and the channel number of the previous frequency appear and the scanner beeps three times. Press CL to clear or ENT to accept.
7. Press MODE until the desired mode, MOT: none (for Motorola systems), ED: none (for EDACS systems) or LTR:none (for LTR systems) appears in the display. This sets the talk group ID decoding method for the channel. This will also stay as default while you are programming the rest of the trunking frequencies.
To set the Attenuation for the channel, press ATT to toggle the attenuator on or off.
To Program Text for the Bank, see Text Tagging a Bank.
To Program Text for the Channel, see Text Tagging a Channel.
8. Press PGM to advance to the next channel. Use the number keys and decimal point key to enter the next frequency and press ENT to store. Enter the remaining frequencies the same way.
Press MAN exit programming.
To Program IDs into the scan lists see Programming Talk Group IDs.
If you Programmed a Motorola Type I or Type IIi system see Programming a Fleet Map.
If you Programmed a Motorola UHF system see Programming Offset and Base Frequency.