PRO-92 Talk Group problem

[wsmiyh]

I just downloaded Win92, and programmed my B model PRO-92. I put it in the closed mode, used the proper frequencies and talk group ID's. When I press scan, I get everyone on the system, firetrucks, meter maids, paramedics. No talk group Alpha Tags appear, only frequencies. Trunking is new to me, and I obviously am doing something wrong. HELP!

 

[Mark01]

You don't mention what system your trying to recieve, but if it's a Motorola trunking system make sure all your frequencies for the system are set to MOT.You can check this by downloading whats set in your Pro 92 to Win 92 or just open up the file if you have this saved . In Win 92 go to the Channels tab and the bank that you have the system in and check whats listed for the Rx mode for each frequencie.

 

[wsmiyh]

PRO-92 tak group problem

It is a MOT system, and I have MOT set at the top of the CHANNEL page. I have the five digit DEC identifier for each talk group. I have the system set as CLOSED. I am at a loss as to what I might have done wrong.
Thanks for the help

 

[Mark01]

One thing also you may want to check is if you have the control channel frequencie entered in the bank,the control channel frequencie will have a steady buzzing type noise make sure it's entered as a MOT frequencie.Also you can do a basic check to see if everything is entered correctly in the scanner by scanning the bank and press the PGM button when it stops on one of the frequencies you've entered it should say MO in the top right corner and a T should be near the top left corner and on the very bottom left corner it should read MOT ,scroll through all the frequencies in that bank as they should all be like that.If not press MODE until is set it to MO do that to each and every freq in the trunking bank .

 

[byndhlptom]

Pro-92

You did enter the alpha tags along with the ID numbers, right?? They are not locked out, etc.

WIN92 is a great package, you should not be having a problem if the data was entered.

If this is not the problem, post a copy of you WIN92 file so we can check it....

 

[gmclam]

PRO-92B & MOtorola TRS

It is a MOT system, and I have MOT set at the top of the CHANNEL page. I have the five digit DEC identifier for each talk group. I have the system set as CLOSED. I am at a loss as to what I might have done wrong.
Thanks for the help

Make sure that ALL of the FREQUENCIES you have entered are set to MO as well. Also, even though the PRO-92B gets its data from the control channel, you need to program in ALL FREQUENCIES for the trunk you are monitoring, NOT just the control channels.

 

[wsmiyh]

I changed all the frequencies from FM to MOT. I checked the talk group ID's to make sure they were correct. I downloaded the change from FM to MOT, and now when I press scan, I get nothing at all. The radio is as silent as death. I must have screwed up something in the programming. How do I post my .spg file so that someone with some brains intact can look at it?

 

[robbinsj2]

In addition to setting each control channel to MOT, you need to set the bank to MOT too. In Win92 I believe there is a pull-down or radio button near the top of the screen which shows the frequencies and talkgroups. From the keypad, in the correct bank, press PGM then TRUNK. If it says something like NOT TRUNKED, press MODE until it shows MO in the upper-right corner.

I had a Pro-92 and used Win92 but it's been quite some time now since I've done in-depth programming, so apologies in advance if some of my instructions are slightly off. They should be good enough to be a general guide though.

Jim

 

[Mark01]

and now when I press scan, I get nothing at all. The radio is as silent as death. I must have screwed up something in the programming. How do I post my .spg file so that someone with some brains intact can look at it?

When you press scan and are scanning that bank,Press MAN if there is a control channel (frequencie) in that bank it should stop on that and you should see either talkgroups flashing or CNTRL on the bottom of the screen to the right of where it says MOT.Scroll through the bank in MAN mode and stop on every frequencie does any one of those frequencies show what i described if not you've either not recieving the Control channel or it's not entered.
I think you. have to use a zip program to zip up the spg file to post here.

 

[fmon]

wsmiyh,

Hopefully you only programmed one site from the Chattanooga database page. The 92 is not multu site capable.

Also, zip your Win92 file and attach to this thread for a look by many users of Win92.

 

[DELCOLHFC]

wsmiyh,

Hopefully you only programmed one site from the Chattanooga database page. The 92 is not multu site capable.

Also, zip your Win92 file and attach to this thread for a look by many users of Win92.

fmon, would the fact that the Hamilton Co (my guess of what the OP is trying) system has been rebanded affect this problem? I have an old 'A' model 92 and can't remember how rebanding is supposed to affect the different 92 models.
Thanks

 

[fmon]

fmon, would the fact that the Hamilton Co (my guess of what the OP is trying) system has been rebanded affect this problem? I have an old 'A' model 92 and can't remember how rebanding is supposed to affect the different 92 models.
Thanks

Good point, I missed that Misc System Information statement. It will certainly prevent trunk tracking for 3.25 (A) & 3.28 (B) versions.

Wish someone in area could verify if V1.0 will work.

 

[gmclam]

PRO-92(B) & MO Trunk scanning

I changed all the frequencies from FM to MOT. I checked the talk group ID's to make sure they were correct. I downloaded the change from FM to MOT, and now when I press scan, I get nothing at all. The radio is as silent as death. I must have screwed up something in the programming. How do I post my .spg file so that someone with some brains intact can look at it?

In order to post your file here, you will have to compress it into a zip file. However, if you'd like, you can send it to my direct email address gmclam at netcom.com and I'll look at the programming. I have a PRO-92B.

Regarding the various models of PRO-92s; the theory is that the original version will work best on rebanded systems. But keep in mind that the original version only read data from individual channels (not a control channel) and that was why they upgraded the firmware in the first place. I have not been able to test my PRO-92s on a rebanded system personally, so I don't know for sure. But I have no troubles on my local MO type systems (not rebanded).

 

[Mark01]

If all other programming attempts fail it could very well be the Rebanding problem,one user posted in the Chattanooga / Hamilton County Rebanding sticky unsuccessful results in trunktracking the rebanded Hamilton County Chattanooga Motorola system with an older model Pro 91 wich is about the same era scanner (1997) as the Pro 92 (1999) assuming thats the system the OP is attempting .

Pro91 Apparently Obsolete with Rebanding
I got out my oldest working scanner today, a Pro91, and decided, as a long shot, that it might just work post-rebanding. In case someone does not remember, the Pro91 was one of the earlier (1997 or so) RS trunkers. I was pleasantly surprised when it allowed me to enter the new 854 and 855 MHz frequencies in the trunked band for the Chattanooga system. I had expected an error message. I then placed it alongside my Pro96, which is working just fine with the programming changes that have been recommended in this thread. Whenever the Pro96 picked up a conversation on one of the frequencies in use prior to rebanding, the Pro91 also tracked the conversation. However, when the Pro96 picked up any conversation on one of the 854 or 855 frequencies, the Pro 91 remained silent. It looks like the Pro91 will not recognize the new frequencies as part of a trunked system.

 

[wsmiyh]

Thank you very much. I had seen that the CHATT system had been rebanded, but was not aware of the significance of the issue. This PRO-92 will now become a doorstop or a paperweight. Too bad GRE didn't think to make it more adaptable.

 

[fmon]

If all other programming attempts fail it could very well be the Rebanding problem,one user posted in the Chattanooga / Hamilton County Rebanding sticky unsuccessful results in trunktracking the rebanded Hamilton County Chattanooga Motorola system with an older model Pro 91 wich is about the same era scanner (1997) as the Pro 92 (1999) assuming thats the system the OP is attempting .

Pro-91 is a Uniden scanner while Pro-92 is GRE.

The OP may have provided a very clear notice that the 92 A & B plus any version of the 2067 WILL NOT track reband Motorola system.