Pro-2006: Pro-2006 Question

[HOGMOA]

I just received a Pro-2006 Scanner. On the back is a switch for 0db-10db Attenuation. Can anyone tell me what this means? Instead of seeing a button for Light on the front it has Dimmer. Is there a way to turn off the lighted display?
Thanks,
Frank

 

[Xray]

Don't think there is a way to turn off backlight without modding - And shouldn't the ATT switch be self explanatory ?

 

[Whiskey3JMC]

On the back is a switch for 0db-10db Attenuation. Can anyone tell me what this means?

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[BC_Scan]

Can anyone tell me what this means?

it was for back in the day when we carried pagers intermod would occur on a desired receive fx, this would attempt to limit the overload of the receiver preventing you from hearing the desired signal, (today not so much) dependant where you like

Is there a way to turn off the lighted display?

im gonna say no not easily at least , not without intense modification (which we did on these back in the day) for a variety of different uses

 

[HOGMOA]

Thanks Ya'll

 

[kc2asb]

I just received a Pro-2006 Scanner. On the back is a switch for 0db-10db Attenuation. Can anyone tell me what this means? Instead of seeing a button for Light on the front it has Dimmer. Is there a way to turn off the lighted display?
Thanks,
Frank

The early Pro-2006's like yours (and mine) only had the dimmer switch for the light. On later models, it was changed to an on/off switch due to issues with the backlight failing.

 

[fxdscon]

I just received a Pro-2006 Scanner. On the back is a switch for 0db-10db Attenuation. Can anyone tell me what this means? Instead of seeing a button for Light on the front it has Dimmer. Is there a way to turn off the lighted display?
Thanks,
Frank

Check this post:

Pro-2006: - Model # Question

Guys, I cant remember right off the top of my head. The pro-2006 had two versions, one had the dimmer switch and the other had an on / off light switch. Am I correct in saying that the first one was catalog # 20-145 and the latter was 20-145A ? It's been a while since I last dealt with a...

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[wtp]

even if it works, just leave it on dim.
my 2004 is getting dim after many years of daily use.

 

[kc2asb]

even if it works, just leave it on dim.
my 2004 is getting dim after many years of daily use.

+1. I've done the same and my 2006 is also just dim from years of use.

 

[rgchristy]

Enjoy!

 

[KD4TO]

The attenuation switch is normally left in the 0 position, the -10 position reduces the sensitivity of the receiver, perhaps useful in case of signal overload.

 

[kc2asb]

The attenuation switch is normally left in the 0 position, the -10 position reduces the sensitivity of the receiver, perhaps useful in case of signal overload.

Exactly right. Even living in a high RF environment in a major metro area, I found the -10 position compromised the quality of too many signals and caused others to be missed altogether.

 

[KD4TO]

A few times I found the attenuation switch accidentally moved to the -10 position so I stuck a little piece of tape back there to keep the switch in the 0 position.