Radio Shack Pro-197 How To.. 

I know it is kinda off topic but does anyone know of a good website to stream new movies online?

Great to hear!

No it won’t do NAC

No, sorry

No you don’t need a computer. You can pick up fire, police, EMS, public works etc

That would be correct, just keep adding objects ( frequencies ) & they will all be in there

I would suggest the BCD536HP or the BCD436HP. Either can be programmed with just your zip code. If course you can customize the programming as well.

It may not even work now that they re banded

@@monitoringreviews it says the pro-197 can be programmed for rebanding wiki.radioreference.com/index.php/Pro-197

I always program them all in just to be safe.

How would just program in just say state police troop b. I put in control channel and I’m getting everything

You would need to change it to ID scan only and program troop B talk group.

Idk i new to all this cant figure hiw progarm mine right damn radio reference wants 70 damn buck program it for u. I did ever thing how vid says still not picking up much

It will not decode encryption

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Thank you.

I found how to do it. I enabled "flexstep" so I can now enter in 5 Khz channel steps on VHF. Default is 12.5 khz

+6torp3 No, there is currently no radio scanner that can decode encrypted radio signals.

If you're trying to clone 2 scanners, use the front PCIF connection right below the volume knob but you will need the proper cable to do this.

If I remember correctly it plugs into the headphone jack.

Willie Jackson It depends on what type system that your local agency is using. If it is a trunked system, then you will need to enter multiple frequencies and talk groups. Check out RadioReference.com in the database and find your county and system to see what is required.

Have you tried programming software? That might help

I got it back I am saving up for the new scanner uniden bear tracker

I hear ya. I bought a Uniden BCD536HP and GAVE UP. I had to send the damn thing back... and I have a B.S. in electrical engineering. Talk about freakin' COMPLICATED. I wish the guy in this video had been my NEIGHBOR, I really could have used his help.

Steven Rossman It sounds like either the key lock has been activated (if this model has that) or it is defective

monitoringreviews ihow do I deactivate the key lock?

They are the exact same scanner, just rebranded. See this thread for more info forums.radioreference.com/radio-shack-scanners/294887-pro-197-vs-pro-652-a.html Hope that helps.

Hey Thanks for the Info!

Alex Berry i don't. I'm sorry. I know the Uniden's and I think the TRX line of Whistler will automatically mute encrypted audio.

Ok, np. Thanks for the quick reply. Have a good one :)

When the scanner stops on the Encrypted Channel I hit the manual button... ( Which should stop the Scanner on that channel) then I hit the Function then L/O ( Lockout) button . Then hit the SCAN button to resume scanning.

However I like to hone in on the Encrypted Channels as they are Trunked Systems that they don't want you to hear. But an Experienced Radio or Scanner Enthusiast can tap into the Trunked System Ex: P25 or Mot 800/900 and find the Control Channel for that Group. ( I use Signal Stalker on my Pro 106 for finding anything transmitting in a nearby area ) Or you can as shown above use the Wildcard setting and just L/I ( Lockout ) which mutes any unwanted or Birdie transmissions. It's kinda complicated. But you really can't explain everything about how to program all the different modes and ways to tune these scanners in short or simple way. If you have a friend or know someone that works for the local Motorola Company or Subsidiary that Programs the Police, Fire & EMS Base & Car Systems you will be many steps ahead. But every time they change their settings once every few years Ex: Police here changed from Trunked Mot 800/900 Edacs to Trunked P25 System . You will have to also change your Scanner settings and Programming to keep up with the changes. I was in the Game working with Emergency Services but since retired I don't fight to stay current. But I do know enough to play around with mine and get what I want to hear. Good Luck 👍

YES! Same scanner, different name on the face.

Surprise! lol. It's likely you don't have the right talk groups programmed in. Check out radioreference.com for the programming

@@monitoringreviews lol, thank you.

​@@monitoringreviewsI also heard someone saying to put Kentucky State Police on the analog side, did that and still the same problem.

What is the code?

jack ferris It should beep and give you a duplicate frequency alert if you try to store one that is already programmed.

thank you; that is nowhere mentioned in either the RS manual or the 'Easier to Read' manual.

That's the alert LED. You can change it in the settings for each channel to be any 1 of several colors. And the flash pattern or steady on can be changed. For instance you could have a flashing blue for local PD. And a steady blue for PD channel 2. Red for fire, etc.

Eunice Couch Yes, it saves your settings and programming.

monitoringreviews thank you

Check out the database on radioreference.com

Note: This procedure clears all the information you have stored in the scanner. To reset the scanner, turn off the scanner. While holding down the 2 and 9 keys, turn on the scanner. CLEAR flashes for about 5 seconds as the scanner clears its memory. Note: Do not turn off the scanner again until CLEAR stops flashing. Otherwise, the scanner might not clear its memory properly.

hey steve i have like three to four small book pgs that i had read about my handheld that could send data from apersonal computr using apc cabel called wired programming and the other called on-air programming theres like 4 pages of notes on how you could get these methods to work come over pick the book up then you can help me how to finally program this scanner ok?

Go to this link (it should directly link to the page that gives the instructions). marksscanners.com/106_197/106_197.shtml#reset

Try this and see if that helps you. marksscanners.com/106_197/106_197.shtml#dim%20led marksscanners.com/106_197/106_197.shtml#tune%20led

read this for the model you have, it should be in there, just keep your patience looking , new.marksscanners.com/106_197/106_197.shtml

Yes. You use software to do this. Check out psredit.com/psredit500/index.html or www.starrsoft.com/software/win500/ or www.butel.nl/products/arc500/arc500.html I like ARC500 myself.

monitoringreviews ty

What do you need to know? What type scanner do you have?

hand held pro 106

What do you need help with?

Have you set your squelch? Also is your local frequency digital or trunking?

No, I no longer use scanners. Got out of the hobby a long time ago.

+Rand Eddy did you watch it at 8:17? That is where I talked about V-Folders. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2YT2HgYKasA.htmlm17s Do you have specific questions about V-Folders that I didn't cover? Thanks

what exactly is a v folder?

Lauren Krohe Virtual Folder or V-Folder stores information for different set ups on the scanner including settings and frequenices. Basically it's like you having various set ups saved in folders you can load at will. Think of them like folders on your PC with files inside the folders.