Question about Radio Shack Pro-95 Handheld Scanner

Motorola Trunking not working

My PRO-95 was working fine until recently it stopped receiving anything on the trunking network. I tried reprogramming, checking locked out channels, etc. then eventually had to initialize the scanner. It still isn't receiving anything on the Motorola trunking. VHF is working fine. I am getting AM and FM transmissions crossing over on the 800 MHZ frequencies that I am using. The scanner wasn't damaged, but has been left in a hot vehicle at times. Any suggestions? Thank you.

Edski1999 Apr 06, 2008

Same problem. Works fine on everything but Motorola II Trunking frequencies. Does Radio Shack repair these for a reasonable cost? Thanks

I have two other Pro 95 and I use the cloning software. The other two work fine, the third one does not.
Anonymous May 31, 2008

My Pro-95 just stopped trunking on the Motorola 2 frequencies. Re set up everything still no luck. Initialized scanner still not working. set up again and tried the reset option and that cleared the scanners memory, which it should not do according to the manual. Scanner works fine on all other frequencies inputted.

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If you are getting "cross over" on freqs, then you need to take it in and have it repaired by a pro. You have some bad parts inside and only with the proper electronic gear can you locate them. Plus it will need to be retuned.

Posted on Aug 22, 2007

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