Radio Shack 20-163 Satellite Radio User Manual


 
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Setup
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Searching
Scanner Cloning
You can transfer the programmed data to and from another PRO-
163 or PRO-164 scanner using a connecting cable which has 1/8-
inch (3.5mm) stereo (TRS) phone plugs on both ends (not supplied).
You can also upload or download programmed data to or from
a PC using a USB cable available through your local RadioShack
store. The application software is available online at www.starrsoft.
com and www.scancat.com, or use a search engine to find “scanner
programming software.”
To clone the scanner data:
1. Turn on both scanners.
2. Connect the connecting cable to each scanner’s PC/IF jack.
** CLONE MODE **
appears.
3. Press S.
“Confirm to send data?”
appears.
4. Press 1 to send the data to the other unit or press any other key
to cancel.
5. To exit the clone mode, remove the cable.
Note:
“CLONE MODE Incorrect Model”
appears if you
connect a scanner other than a PRO-163 or PRO-164.
Searching
You can search for transmissions using the preprogrammed search
bank, which is divided into eight search bands.
Seek Search
When Seek Search is active, the scanner stops on active frequencies
for five seconds and then resumes searching automatically.
To activate Seek Search:
1. Press FUNC then 7.
“Seek Search ON”
appears briefly and
S
appears on the display.
2. To turn off Seek Search, press FUNC then 7 again.
“Seek
Search OFF”
appears briefly.
Search Banks
To search preprogrammed search banks:
1. Press SRCH repeatedly to select a bank.
Bank Band Freq. Chart
SR0 Marine Page 55
SR1 CB Page 56
SR2 FRS/GMRS/MURS Page 57
SR3 Public Safety Page 58
SR4 Aircraft Page 59
SR5 Amateur Bands Page 59
SR6 Railroad Page 59
SR7 Limit search (User changeable)