PRO-38 10-Channel Direct Entry Programmable Scanner

The PRO-38 will not work until you store a frequency in one of the channels. But before storing a frequency, get acquainted with some of the controls and features you will use. 

Error Message (E) 
Sometimes when you try to enter a frequency for a channel, an error message "E" appears on the display. This means the frequency is in error and you won't be able to enter it into your PRO-38. Such frequency errors usually mean you've entered a frequency outside the ranges your PRO-38 operates on (such as 225.00 MHz) or you've put the decimal point in wrong place (14.682 MHz instead of 146.82 MHz). Check carefully to find your mistake and then press ./CLEAR key twice or simply enter the correct number once again.

KEYLOCK 
In the OUT position, the KEYLOCK switch makes the keypad operable. In the IN position, keys are locked against accidental operation. (SCAN and MANUAL only remain operable.) 

MANUAL 
You can manually operate the PRO-38 in one of two ways: advance sequentially through the channels by pressing [MANUAL] repeatedly, or move directly to a channel by entering the channel number on the keypad and pressing [MANUAL]. Channels that might be locked out in the scan mode are accessible in the manual.

./CLEAR KEY 
Pressed once, [./CLEAR] enters the decimal point necessary for programming frequencies. Pressed twice, [./CLEAR] clears an error. 

FREQUENCY ENTRIES 
You can omit the decimal point when entering frequencies in the VHF high band (136 to 174 MHz) and UHF (406 to 512 MHz) band. In these bands, the PRO-38 automatically enters the decimal point in the correct position. On VHF low band (29-54 MHz), you must press the decimal point key at the appropriate position. Otherwise, E appears on the display, or the wrong frequency is stored. Am example of entering the wrong frequency is, pressing 4 0 1 2 5 for 40.125 MHz. Your entry is interpreted as 401.2500 MHz in the UHF band. 

PROGRAMMING 
1. Turn VOLUME on. 
2. Slide the KEYLOCK switch to OUT. 
3. Press [MANUAL] to enter the programming mode. 
4. Press the keyboard number(s) for the channel you wish to program and press [MANUAL]. 
5. Using the number keys, enter the first several digits of the frequency. 
6. Press [./CLEAR] key to enter the decimal. 
7. Enter the remaining digits of the frequency. 
8. Press [ENTER] to store the frequency in memory for this channel. If you have difficulties, see "Tips for Programming", below. 

Press [MANUAL] to advance to the next channel, and repeat Steps 5-8 to program other channel frequencies. 

Tips for Programming 
If you make a mistake during number entry, you can clear it by pressing [./CLEAR] twice. Another way to correct a mistake is to first press [ENTER] and then re-enter the entire frequency. When you enter an invalid frequency, E appears on the display to indicate an error. Frequencies in the VHF bands are in 5 kHz steps. In the UHF bands, they are in 12.5 kHz steps. The scanner automatically rounds the frequency to the nearest valid number. 

Example: If you enter 151.473 MHz, the PRO-38 accepts this entry as 151.475. 472.3376 MHz becomes 472.3375 MHz automatically. (The final digit to the right of the decimal does not appear on the display.) After you program all the desired frequencies, slide the KEYLOCK switch to IN to prevent accidental entries. 

SCAN 
When you press [SCAN], your PRO-38 automatically scans all the programmed channels and stops whenever it finds a signal. 

Scan Delay 
Your PRO-38 stops when it finds a signal. As soon as the signal ends, it begins scanning other channels after about 3 seconds. The 3-second delay gives you a chance to receive a reply to the first signal. 

LOCKOUT 
If there is a channel you do not wish to scan, such as a weather channel, enter the number of the channel on the keypad, and press [MANUAL]. Then, press [LOCKOUT]. Or, press [MANUAL] repeatedly until the channel you want appears on the display. Press [LOCKOUT]. The PRO-38 now skips this unwanted channel during the scanning process. However, the lockout feature does not affect manual channel selection. You can still press [MANUAL] repeatedly to select any channel. Or, you can select a specific channel using number buttons. 
To disable the lockout feature for a channel, select the locked out channel using either manual method, and press [LOCKOUT] again. 

One very useful service is the National Weather Service's continuous weather broadcasts. These broadcasts contain weather forecasts and data for the area around the station, plus bulletins on any threatening weather conditions. In most areas of the country, you can receive one of these frequencies. 

National Weather Frequencies: 

1) 161.650 
2) 161.775 
3) 162.400
4) 162.425
5) 162.440
6) 162.450
7) 162.475
8) 162.500
9) 162.525
10) 162.550

The following are the channels and frequencies of the Citizens Band: 

1) 26.965	
2) 26.975
3) 26.985
4) 27.005 
5) 27.015
6) 27.025
7) 27.035
8) 27.055
9) 27.065
10) 27.075
11) 27.085
12) 27.105
13) 27.115
14) 27.125
15) 27.135
16) 27.155
17) 27.165
18) 27.175
19) 27.185
20) 27.205

21) 27.215
22) 27.225
23) 27.255
24) 27.235 
25) 27.245 
26) 27.265 
27) 27.275 
28) 27.285 
29) 27.295 
30) 27.305 
31) 27.315 
32) 27.325 
33) 27.335 
34) 27.345 
35) 27.355 
36) 27.365 
37) 27.375 
38) 27.385 
39) 27.395 
40) 27.405