Pro-39 UHF frequencies error

[ChrisJB]

Hello all

First off, I am completely new to scanners. I recently purchased a barely used Pro-39 on eBay. I am mainly interested in military aviation as I live close to Nellis AFB. Lately I have been venturing out to Rachel NV to watch their training. So I decided to pick up a scanner to help me plan and have a better understanding of what's going on. I hear the planes flying over my house, but no idea where they are going to train. As a photographer, Star Wars Canyon is on my bucket list.

So my issue. I found this list of frequencies on the internet for Nellis

The VHF channels, I have no problems plugging them in and listening.

Frequency	Alpha Tag	Description
132.55000	Tower VHF	Tower
120.90000	Clearance VHF	Clearance
118.12500	Approach VHF	Approach
135.10000	Departure VHF	Departure

However when I try to program in the UHF channels, I get an error message.

Frequency	Alpha Tag	Description
270.10000	ATIS	ATIS
327.00000	Nellis Tower	Nellis Tower UHF
289.40000	Clearance UHF	Clearance
291.72500	Approach UHF	Approach
385.40000	Departure UHF	Departure

I didn't think much of it since the VHF channels worked fine. however when I tried to program the frequency for Star Wars Canyon, 315.9, got the error message. I am not sure if I am doing something wrong? if it's the capability limitations of the scanner? etc.

I did also buy a Uniden BC125AT but I am a Mac user and having fun figuring out how to program that, but that's a topic for another day and forum.

Any help would be appreciated.

Christopher

 

[ecps92]

According to the Manual

Bands Covered By The Pro-39 - Radio Shack Realistic PRO-39 Owner's Manual [Page 2]

Radio Shack Realistic PRO-39 Manual Online: Bands Covered By The Pro-39.

www.manualslib.com

your radio does not handle the UHF Air Bands

Hello all

First off, I am completely new to scanners. I recently purchased a barely used Pro-39 on eBay. I am mainly interested in military aviation as I live close to Nellis AFB. Lately I have been venturing out to Rachel NV to watch their training. So I decided to pick up a scanner to help me plan and have a better understanding of what's going on. I hear the planes flying over my house, but no idea where they are going to train. As a photographer, Star Wars Canyon is on my bucket list.

So my issue. I found this list of frequencies on the internet for Nellis

The VHF channels, I have no problems plugging them in and listening.

Frequency	Alpha Tag	Description
132.55000	Tower VHF	Tower
120.90000	Clearance VHF	Clearance
118.12500	Approach VHF	Approach
135.10000	Departure VHF	Departure

However when I try to program in the UHF channels, I get an error message.

Frequency	Alpha Tag	Description
270.10000	ATIS	ATIS
327.00000	Nellis Tower	Nellis Tower UHF
289.40000	Clearance UHF	Clearance
291.72500	Approach UHF	Approach
385.40000	Departure UHF	Departure

I didn't think much of it since the VHF channels worked fine. however when I tried to program the frequency for Star Wars Canyon, 315.9, got the error message. I am not sure if I am doing something wrong? if it's the capability limitations of the scanner? etc.

I did also buy a Uniden BC125AT but I am a Mac user and having fun figuring out how to program that, but that's a topic for another day and forum.

Any help would be appreciated.

Christopher

 

[jaspence]

You need a newer model scanner. The military band is from 225 to 400. The BC125 is one of the most popular analog scanners and covers most of that range plus the VHF air and other commercial bands

 

[ChrisJB]

According to the Manual

Bands Covered By The Pro-39 - Radio Shack Realistic PRO-39 Owner's Manual [Page 2]

Radio Shack Realistic PRO-39 Manual Online: Bands Covered By The Pro-39.

www.manualslib.com

your radio does not handle the UHF Air Bands

The scanner didn't come with a manual so thank you for providing that link. I only paid $25 for it and it'll still have some use to me.

 

[ChrisJB]

You need a newer model scanner. The military band is from 225 to 400. The BC125 is one of the most popular analog scanners and covers most of that range plus the VHF air and other commercial bands

Okay, so I should be all set. I'll just buy an old used laptop off Facebook marketplace or something, that seems to be the cheapest and easiest option to get something with windows on it. Thank you

 

[jaspence]

There are many good used laptops online. DO NOT buy anything with 32 or 64 gb of mmc storage, and remember that all versions of Windows no longer have updates and new security support except Windows 10. I just helped a client of mine find a 15 inch refurbished Dell Inspiron with a 60 day warranty and Windows 10 Pro from a well known online retailer for $249. However, I am not sure how that will replace your scanner. A new BC125 can be found on sale under $100, and you will not find much in the way of a laptop for that amount.

 

[wtp]

i think he wants it to help program the scanner.

 

[krokus]

The Pro-39 is not computer programmable. I own one of these, but have not used it in many years.

 

[ecps92]

He also mentioned his BC125AT, but since he is a MAC user, he was having issues.
Likely that is what he want the PC for...

Hello all

First off, I am completely new to scanners. I recently purchased a barely used Pro-39 on eBay. I am mainly interested in military aviation as I live close to Nellis AFB. Lately I have been venturing out to Rachel NV to watch their training. So I decided to pick up a scanner to help me plan and have a better understanding of what's going on. I hear the planes flying over my house, but no idea where they are going to train. As a photographer, Star Wars Canyon is on my bucket list.

I did also buy a Uniden BC125AT but I am a Mac user and having fun figuring out how to program that, but that's a topic for another day and forum.

Any help would be appreciated.

Christopher

The Pro-39 is not computer programmable. I own one of these, but have not used it in many years.

 

[CORN]

The BC125AT isn’t that hard to program manually either.