pro-164

Hello All, The newspaper I work for just bought a new RadioShack pro-164. I read the manual and am trying to figure it out, even though I am brand new to this. I programmed 25 frequencies into the banks, and I think that I have all the frequencies I need - local fire and police, etc. I have...

I've been messing around with my new scanner and have figured out how to program and scan the Motorola II system which controls all of the county (Pinellas, FL) fire, EMS and law enforcement agencies. However, the city of Clearwater is on a separate, EDACS standard system. I added the...

I am totally a newbie at scanners. I just got a Pro-164, I trying to configure. In fact I am trying to configure local police and fire department. They are running on EDACS Standard. I am based in Quebec city, I am not sure to understand how to setup System Frequencies and System Talkgroups...

I'm up in northern Maine in aroostook, does anyone know any known business trunkinging systems?

When holding down the "WX" button for 2 seconds on the PRO-164 it shows "SKY Ch 999 Not Programmed 0.000000" What is this? Thanks, Eastie

Hey everyone, I have a friend that is looking to upgrade his RS Pro-24 - 16 channel handheld scanner. While many agencies are transitioning to the digital, this guy cannot afford the Pro-96 or Pro-106 or their base models.I am very familiar with the Pro-97 and think it will serve him well, but...

Bought the cable from Radio Shack & figured out how to install it (instructions were garbarge, didn't match the CD). However I still can't communicate with the scanner, even through the cable is properly installed. Does anyone know if the scanner is supposted to be put into a special mode for...

Hi all, This is my first post. I currently scan with a Pro-94 and am contemplating either a 164 or 107. My wife has taken a slight interest in following the scanner from time to time and I have broadened my listening area. I want a scanner with alpha tagging to make it easier for my wife to...

The picture below shows the LCD display of a PSR-400 which has the text reversed. Sorry for the glare on the display. I programmed 2 of these scanners, new, with the same programming and they had no issues. After running for about a week, one of them has this reversal. I've read where...

Hey guys (this is my first post! lol) Anyway. I have a handheld pro-164 scanner from RadioShack. The battery life is just about 5 days and I have rechargable batteries for it. I also have a cord that plugs into my car's cigarette lighter that powers my scanner. I am thinking about using my...

I let my scanner run down today and when I plugged it back into the outlet, it wouldn't boot up. All that shows on the screen is: Boot Ver: F1.00. It has run down before and always came back on when I plugged it in. What do I need to do? Thanks, Dave

I have a question about the quality of receiving modes for scanners. When I am listening to my scanner (RadioShack Pro-164), I programmed 5 Motorola frequencies programmed (police) and about 5 FM frequencies (Fire/EMS/State Police) in the same bank. The Motorola frequencies seem to come in...

So, I have had the radioshack pro-164 scanner for almost a week. I have finally figured out how to understand the frequencies and talkgroups. When I look up the city I am trying to program (Bend, Oregon) it gives a list of "primary control frequencies" and then some additional ones. Should I...

Hey, I am trying to decide between a PSR-100 or a Bear BC72XLT. I have heard mixed reviews of the BC72XLT. I am starting into and I only need a basic scanner. The local frequencies aren't trunking. There isn't any 700 or 800 mhz frequencies. I am only looking to spend about $150 on one.

I am a newb with scanners and am radio. I just bought a Radio Shack Pro-164 based on a recommendation from someone at the local fire dept. I live in Prince William County in Virginia and would like to set my new scanner up to scan frequencies from this page Prince William County Trunking System...

Ok, so I just bought a pro-164 and I'm new to scanning and I had a few questions. 1. I figured out how to add the trunked frequencies, and how to add the talkgroups, but some of the frequencies when I tune into them, give this strange tone and it says something like MOT: Control xx%, I'm...

Hello. I am using a Pro-164 and am attempting to monitor a trunked Motorola Type-II Smartnet system. I think I have everything programmed properly (I use WIN97). Still, I am not hearing any talk... therefore I would like to know if it is my programming or do they just have nothing to say? I...

Hi! Just checking to see if anyone has used the SAME Standby mode on the PRO-164 or any scanner and if it works well. I have been anxiously waiting for a watch or warning to set the scanner and wait for the alarm to kick on, but nothing yet!

Hello. I'm pretty new to the scanning world. I'm using a PRO-164 and I come seeking knowledge! How do I know if I should use CTCSS or DCS for a frequency? It seems that for most of the Police or Fire frequencies if I use CTCSS, a code will show up on the display and when two parties are...

Hello, I just purchased my first scanner. When trying to program it, I learned all about trunking. I live in Volusia County, Florida. The numbers are here: Scanner Frequencies: Volusia County Public Safety Trunking System, Volusia County, Florida. My county uses the EDACS system. When I attempt...