Radio Shack PRO-2052 User Manual
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Primary Usage
As a general rule, most of the radio activity is concentrated on the following fre-
quencies:
quencies:
VHF Band
UHF Band
Note: Remote control stations and mobile units operate at 5 MHz higher than their
associated base stations and relay repeater units.
associated base stations and relay repeater units.
BAND ALLOCATION
To help decide which frequency ranges to scan, use the following listing of the typi-
cal services that use the frequencies your scanner receives. These frequencies are
subject to change, and might vary from area to area. For a more complete listing,
refer to the “Police Call Radio Guide including Fire and Emergency Services,” avail-
able at your local RadioShack store.
cal services that use the frequencies your scanner receives. These frequencies are
subject to change, and might vary from area to area. For a more complete listing,
refer to the “Police Call Radio Guide including Fire and Emergency Services,” avail-
able at your local RadioShack store.
Activities
Frequencies (MHz)
2-Meter Amateur Band
144.000–148.000
Government, Police, and Fire
153.785–155.980
Emergency Services
158.730–159.460
Railroad
160.000–161.900
Activities
Frequencies (MHz)
70-Centimeter Amateur Band FM
Repeaters
Repeaters
440.000–450.000
Land-Mobile “Paired” Frequencies
450.000–470.000
Base Stations
451.025–454.950
Mobile Units
456.025–459.950
Repeater Units
460.025–464.975
Control Stations
465.025–469.975
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