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  RadioShack PRO-197 Scanner
  RadioShack PRO-197 Police Scanner
 
This base/mobile police scanner is bursting with great features (details below). Superior digital voice decoding capabilities. Great size and design for home or car. Order the scanner alone or build your own package with discounted accessories and HomeTown Programming.



Our Price: $499.95


Product Code: 22-501341
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Stay on top of stuff.
Always be in the know with this digital desktop scanner. The PRO-197 stores up to 1,800 frequencies in main memory and features 21 virtual scanner (V-Scanner) folders. It lets you search for nearby frequency transmissions and automatically jump to a found transmission. Plus, it lets you hear storm reports and more before they are broadcast on TV or radio.

  • Store up to 1,800 frequencies
  • Has 21 V-scanner memory for a total capacity to store over 39,000 objects
  • 3 function buttons under the display can change the purpose, on screen text help is available
  • Features S.A.M.E. (Specific Area Message Encoding) reception for user-set localized alerts by county
  • Trunks all 3 popular system types
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Features
The neat stuff
  • LED and alert sounds can be set to alert you to what is being heard, from local police to fire dept.
  • Searches for nearby frequency transmissions and automatically jumps to a found transmission
  • Lets you know what's going on when there are emergency vehicles nearby
  • Hear storm reports delivered by local spotters before they are broadcast on TV or radio

What's in the box
  • PRO-197 Desktop Scanner
  • Telescoptic antenna
  • Handle bracket
  • Adapter
  • DC cable
  • DIN Sleeve
  • Cabinet
  • Owner's Manual
Manufacturer Parts Warranty
  • 12 month

    Manufacturer Labor Warranty
  • 12 month
     
  • Tech specs
    Dimensions
    Product Height 2.4 inches
    Product Width 5.5 inches
    Product Depth 7.4 inches
    Product Weight 2.69 pounds
    General Features
    Model PRO-197
    Product Type Scanners
    Miscellaneous Features
    Cables Included DC cable
    Supported Languages English
    Connections
    • BNC antenna input (1)
    • 1/8" headphone (1)
    • Power (1)
    • PC interface (1)
    Power Features
    Power Device adapter, DC cable
    Battery Features
    Battery Type Product
    Chemistry Alkaline
    Rechargeable Yes
    Radio System Features
    Controls Power, volume, squelch
    Channel Scan Yes
    Includes NOAA Weather Channels Yes
    Includes SAME Alerts Yes
    Weather Alert Yes
    Marine Band Yes
    Display Features
    Type LCD
    Display Size 3.4 inches
    Display Illumination Color Orange
    Antenna Features
    Antenna Type BNC
    Radio Scanner Features
    Scanner Type Triple trunking
    Desktop Design Yes
    Memory Channels 39000 Channels
    Digital Coded Squelch (DCS) decoding Yes
    Continuous Tone Controlled Selective Squelch (CTCSS) Yes
    Follows Analog Motorola I, II, I/II trunked radio systems Yes
    Follows GE/Ericsson (EDACS) trunked radio systems Yes
    Follows APCO 25 digital trunking systems Yes
    PC interface/cloning Yes
    Skywarn Yes
    Frequency Storage 1240.000001300.0000 MHz
    Frequency Coverage VHF low 25.0000054.00000 MHz, VHF aircraft 108.00000136.99166 MHz, VHF high 137.00000174.00000 MHz and 216.00299.99375 MHz, UHF low/t 300.00000512.00000 MHz, UHF high 764.00000960.00000 MHz

     

     

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