Programming Motorola Type II SmartZone Omnilink

[ohiocountryboy]

I am trying to program Motorola Type II SmartZone Omnilink on a RadioShack Pro97. First of all, I am a "newbie", but I have programmed trunking freqs. before with no trouble. I tried to program Ohio Marcs, but I get nothing. Are these freq. digital, or is there something I'm missing? Are there "step by step" instructions anywhere just to double check myself?

 

[SLWilson]

???

Will a Pro97 accept the Ohio MARCS programming? I don't know for sure, but, I don't think it will hear MARCS. I have a Pro2096 & hear MARCS OK....

Steve/KB8FAR

 

[FPO703]

The PRO-97 will work on Analog systems, only. Ohio MARCS uses digital modulation. The PRO-97 will hear the MARCS, but, you won't hear anything except the digital modulation on an analog scanner.

Best bet is to purchase a Digital capable scanner and go from there.

 

[ohiocountryboy]

I was afraid of that. Thanks

 

[SLWilson]

Advertising !

The PRO-97 will work on Analog systems, only. Ohio MARCS uses digital modulation. The PRO-97 will hear the MARCS, but, you won't hear anything except the digital modulation on an analog scanner. Best bet is to purchase a Digital capable scanner and go from there.

When you read their ad, it IS a little misleading. "Tripple Trunking Scanner" is how they list it in their books/ads!!!!

Several people locally have been "hooked" by that ad and the "low" price of a trunking scanner!!!! And NOT actually being familiar with digital vs analog screwes you up!!!

Steve/Gallia 911

 

[FPO703]

The Triple Trunking portion means it will track Motorola, LTR, and EDACS.

Some people just don't read the entire ad.