PRO-2028

FEATURES

Your new Realistic PRO-2028 50-Channel Direct Search Programmable Scanner provides direct access to over 22,000 exciting frequencies, including police, fire, ambulance, amateur radio, and transportation services. Users can select up to 50 channels for scanning and change selections at any time.

The scanner's ability to scan many frequencies is due to its custom-designed microprocessor. It also includes these special features:

• Memory Backup: Keeps channel frequencies stored in memory for up to three days during power loss.
• Lock-Out Function: Prevents selected channels from being scanned.
• Ten Channel Storage Banks: Allows storing 5 channels in each of 10 banks to group calls for easier identification (e.g., police, fire, ham).
• Priority Channel: Checks the designated priority channel every two seconds to ensure important calls are not missed.
• Two-Second Scan Delay: Delays the scanning mode for 2 seconds before moving to another channel, allowing users to hear more replies.
• Direct Frequency Search: Scans through every available frequency to find interesting broadcasts.
• Monitor Memories: Temporarily saves up to five channels found during a frequency search.
• Weather Band Key: Scans preprogrammed weather frequencies for current weather conditions.
• Backlight: Illuminates the scanner's display for easy viewing at night.

The scanner covers the following bands:

• 29-29.7 MHz (ham radio 10 m)
• 29.7-50 MHz (VHF Lo)
• 50-54 MHz (ham radio 6m)
• 108-136.975 MHz (aircraft)
• 137-144 MHz (government)
• 144-148 MHz (ham radio 2 m)
• 148-174 MHz (VHF Hi)
• 406-450 MHz (ham radio and government)
• 450-470 MHz (UHF Lo)
• 470-512 MHz (UHF Hi)

FCC NOTICE

Your scanner might cause radio or TV interference. To determine if your scanner is the cause, turn it off. If the interference stops, the scanner is the cause. Try to eliminate the interference by:

• Moving your scanner away from the receiver.
• Contacting your local Radio Shack store for help.

If interference cannot be eliminated, the FCC requires you to stop using your scanner.

For protection, record your scanner's serial number in the provided space. The serial number is on the bottom of the unit.

Serial Number: ____________________

CONTENTS

• Preparation
• Connecting the Antenna
• Connecting an Optional Antenna
• Connecting Power
• Connecting an External Speaker
• Resetting and Initializing the Scanner
• Understanding Your Scanner
• A Look at the Display
• A Look at the Keyboard
• Understanding Channel-Storage Banks
• Channel-Storage Banks
• Monitor Memories
• Operation
• Setting the Volume and Squelch
• Storing Frequencies
• Searching For and Temporarily Storing Active Frequencies
• Limit Search
• Direct Search
• Listening to Monitor Memories
• Moving a Frequency from a Monitor Memory to a Channel
• Scanning the Channels
• Special Features
• Delay
• Locking Out Channels
• Turning Channel-Storage Banks On and Off
• Priority
• Manually Selecting a Channel
• Listening to the Weather Band
• A General Guide to Scanning
• Birdies
• Reception Notes
• A Guide to the Action Bands
• Typical Band Usage
• Troubleshooting
• Care and Maintenance
• Specifications

PREPARATION

CONNECTING THE ANTENNA

The supplied telescoping antenna helps your scanner receive strong local signals. To install, screw it into the hole on the top of your scanner.

The antenna's length controls its sensitivity to different frequencies. Adjust the length of the telescoping antenna as follows for best reception:

CONNECTING AN OPTIONAL ANTENNA

For better reception on all bands, a multiband outdoor antenna can be attached to your scanner. Local Radio Shack stores sell a complete line of multiband outdoor antennas for specific needs.

Follow these steps to install an outdoor antenna:

1. Select the highest possible location to mount the antenna.
2. Mount the antenna following the instructions that come with the antenna and its mounting hardware.
3. Plug the antenna into the scanner's ANT jack using 50-ohm coaxial cable (RG-58, RG-8/M or RG-8). For cables longer than 50 feet, use RG-8/M or RG-8 low-loss, coaxial cable.

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