How to Program a Radio Shack Pro76 Scanner

The Radio Shack Pro76 can store 200 frequencies.

RadioShack manufactured the Pro-76 scanner as an entry-level scanner. This scanner is capable of receiving over 23,000 frequencies in the VHF and UHF bands. Two hundred frequencies can be stored at one time in ten memory banks. This scanner also receives incoming emergency weather alerts from the NOAA weather service. Programming this scanner allows the user to monitor up to two hundred frequencies at one time. Ten channels are eligible to be entered as priority and will be scanned every two seconds.

Instructions

1. Rotate the volume knob on top of the scanner in a clockwise manner to turn on the scanner.

2. Rotate the squelch knob located on top of the scanner counterclockwise until static is heard. Rotate the knob clockwise until the static is quelled. This sets the scanner to scan past frequencies that are not in use.

3. Press the "Manual" key and then the "Prog" key to place the scanner in the programing mode. To verify the scanner is in programming mode, locate "PGM" on the display of the scanner.

4. Use the number keys and decimal place to enter in a valid frequency. The frequency "162.400" is a nationwide NOAA weather alert frequency. A list of NOAA weather frequencies is located in the Resources.

5. Press the "E" key to save the frequency into the scanner.

6. Repeat the steps for each additional frequency you wish to enter.

7. Press the "Scan" key to start scanning through the frequencies previously entered into the scanner.

Tips & Warnings

• Consult a scanner website on the Internet for additional frequencies in your location.

References

• RadioShack: Pro76 Owner's Manual

Resources

• NOAA Weather Radio Website: Weather Hazard Frequencies