How to program a Radio Shack Pro-197 Digital Trunking Scann

[@johnnyc8461]

About time someone showed the correct way to program a digital scanner.

[@russellburton8113]

Thanks a bunch!!! was ready to box up the ws1065 and send it back. after watching your video we were up and running in a short period of time. thanks from western ky!

[@alejandromonge7892]

hay me 2 buy ws1065 can you help me?

[@brycejcox]

Sorry I am just now responding, I took a long break from youtube, and the internet in general.. Glad the vid helped get you up and running! Take care

[@rm911medic]

Same exact way to program a PRO-652, Been messing with this all day until I found this video, Thank You. Next stop, how to perform an appendectomy in the wild.

[@josephbrasher2501]

I live In Birmingham as well.I can Pick up cannels but cant program them into truck.I am new and lost.But this short video you did help alot keep making them.you know how to explain things.Thanks Joseph

[@RickBryanDotCom]

Excellent tutorial. Thanks so much.

[@richardcasper4141]

This guy does a good job I just the whistler looks just like this one ,i had to play it a few times it does look easy but you can all ways go back as needed

[@SHADOWBLACKs650]

Il be returning to this when I get my scanner in the mail next week ! Thank you !

[@chuckbowen5024]

Thanks! Our 197 just dumped all it's frequencies. I think one of the grandchildren might be the the culprit but he is only 18 months old so the interrogation was fruitless. With your directions I got it reprogrammed. My wife looks at me with renewed respect. I got her about half convinced she didn't marry a complete idiot now. 73s!

[@brycejcox]

Hey Chuck, thanks for watching and I’m glad I’m glad I could assist you with the wifeys confidence. Unfortunately tho I would have to recommend against any follow up interrogations with the 18 month old. The last time I tried that the subject maintained eye contact with we, held a stone cold poker face and pooped his pants as if nothing had happened.

[@lisabarker6917]

hi , i have a radio shack pro 197 that shows it is scanning but i never hear nothing but one channel, so is there a way to trouble shoot to see if i may have lock it out some how.

[@martyugene6680]

Can you pick up DRM with this scanner.? And how do you turn on all channels. Thanks this vido was helpful.

[@garylee4214]

Thanks for doing this video. Turned very complicated into simple. Since I do not own a PC (Mac guy) the computer was not an option. Still need to figure outwhat the Nac number is for our local PD but will try leaving it blank. Appreciate your efforts. Gary, NH

[@team_paulwalker__5633]

What is NAC

[@bigmatt8349]

Hello, I am have a little bit of trouble resting the scanner. How am I able to do this?

[@bryansmith1407]

I tried using the programing cord for some reason I am not getting the fire departments to dispatch or fire department to each other. I do get dispatch when they call out the fire depts.

[@williamquinlan3854]

do you know how to delete a frequency?

[@williambotts635]

I took a 102" steel cb whip that was damaged on the end, cut it down to 36", installed it outside on a mount, used adapters to attach rg6 coax to it and run it inside to a ws1065 scanner. I pick up p25 and fm broadcasts. But could I do better?, all stations I have installed are local and static free and real clear. I want a good setup without spending a lot as I am on a fixed income. thanks and great video.

[@brycejcox]

It really just comes down to which compromise you decide to go with. I’ve had the best all around coverage with discone antennas since the scanner is so wide banded. If you’re really wanting to pickup distant 900MHz-1.2GHz tho you’d be better off with a dedicated antenna. Just keep in mind if you did that you’d loose a lot on the lower bands. It sounds like your doing pretty good with what you got tho so I think I’d just continue running that and maybe keep your eyes open for a good deal on a new or used discone. I had to loctite mine to keep it from loosening up but it’s been going strong for years now, so if you do decide to buy a new one I’d read reviews first since some are pretty flimsy. But no matter what antenna, always use 75ohm coax, not excessive in length, only use quality adapters where you have to, and weatherproof any exposed adapters/connections. Thanks for watching and good luck!

[@NTR-OTC]

Any idea how to display and delete frequencies from the PRO 197?

[@blade75964]

How do you program a p25 on my whistler 1065

[@barryward192]

Wonder if this will work in Vicksburg Ms because they upgrade from analog to digital

[@brycejcox]

It depends on what type of digital system they upgraded to. This scanner will pickup p25 systems but if they went to Nexedge forget about it.

[@dwightcarver4314]

Is there a way to reset the ws165 to factory settings?

[@bobkat1957]

Are there any digital scanners you can buy that are already programmed for your area without going through all this stuff???

[@terrywarnick-w6s]

How do you find out what frequency you're state is

[@laird340]

How do you no if your local pd is using p25 and how do you find out the nec?

[@Nationalist101]

josh laird 6 years later... did you ever find the answer to this question? I messed my pro197 up somehow, it scans, but picks up nothing and I’m pretty curious.

[@brycejcox]

Just google your city’s police freqs. There’s several great web sites, such as radio reference, which list all the freqs, what kind of system they run, nacs, and a mess of other pertinent info.

[@Chris-uk6mr]

Analog too ?

[@martyugene6680]

How do you find the Nac, number in the area that you live in. Sorry I'm new at this.

[@Zay-zr2tn]

If it "was" trunking would I use f1 or f2?

[@ron5518]

Hi Bryce, I just got this new in box scanner for $60. She opened the box and determined it was too complex so she put it on the shelf. I’m gathering the frequencies in Michigan to add. Does this scanner pick up military and aircraft frequencies? Also, is it better to add frequencies off a computer or just plug them in? Thanks in advance

[@dylanmace5675]

Hi Bryce I watched the video and i put the frequency in and still get nothing but static, I have a hand held scanner and when it’s talking the digital scanner comes on with just static signal. Is there a way to fix this thanks

[@wadewhitcomb2085]

Where do you find squelch code nac code MN.

[@BrianBonnerBonnerphotos]

I suddenly have no audio while it shows scanning. This scanner is a pro-197 that, up to now, has been working properly. How do I troubleshoot this scanner?

[@markhill7988]

is this the same s a whistler ws 1065 it looks the same

[@Chris-uk6mr]

No software? I'm in Dry Ridge KY and ours is digital also.

[@RememberTheFallenIn]

what are KSPs call signs for example LMPDs are 123adam or like 34baker whats KSPs

[@stuartkoesterer2061]

How do you know if it's a trunking system. I am brand new at this but I do have the whistler 1065. The other question is how do I know if a frequency is digital or analog? Thanks. BTW, Great video

[@jaymartin9468]

Hey brotha, I did everything you did. I hit scan. The only thing happing is my 1 stays lit and the the other number blinks? Is that suppose to be like that? Maybe I did the p25 system? Does that mean anything?

[@dwighthoward3415]

how do you make the different color lights flash on the pro-197? I programmed my pro-197,but I don't know how to make the different colors lights flash on certain channels or freq's..

[@brycejcox]

Dwight Howard when you're in the programming menu you can adjust all of that. I cover it in the video around 4 minutes in. If you already have the freq programmed just goto edit then scroll down to the led / color settings.

[@dwighthoward3415]

thanks brycejcox! I use to know how to do it,but forgot. see the lights really still flash on my 197,but I also have the pro-106 and I had to re-programmed my 106 again, but I have forgotten how to make the lights flash on certain channells or freq's

[@brycejcox]

Dwight Howard just follow what I did in the video and you'll get it. If you already have it programmed and just want it to flash click the program button then click on edit then select which ever freq you're wanting to edit and go down towards the bottom of the programming menus and set the led to flash and then pick which color you want.

[@dwighthoward3415]

ok brycejcox, I have the freq's programmed in the scanner,but when I went to the program mode and hit edit, dupe,curr,and find came up instead.

[@dwighthoward3415]

well I got it to work on one freq,but I got to try and remember what I did,and I guess go ahead and watch your video. thank man!!!

[@kenneadstine4214]

How do I add a letter to the end of a Frequency ?

[@TheKyleO1]

I currently have a Uniden Bearcat BC72XLT, but it's analog...so when the police scanners switch for next year (our PD might actually be switching a little earlier) will I need to switch to something like this? From what I've done...this is the cheapest one I could find online that was a digital scanner (refurbed for $300)

[@irishchrist2409]

Will programming the scanner as shown allow the user to automatically follow a conversation if the broadcaster switches to a different channel or frequency?

[@VickyGeagan]

yes it should follow it.

[@Marty1959]

I have a whistler WS1065 how come I am not getting any action at times it try's to most of the time its quiet

[@randyrapson1623]

hi i have a WHISTLER WS1065 AND FIRST IM TRYING TO LEARN HOW TO PROGRAM IT AND WHEN I GO TO PROGRAM I GET A HEAP ERROR 259D25; 25a4 and only way to get it back to scanning is to turn off and back on and now i can't program in Frequencies Help plz

[@mitchpippenger9031]

How do I check if mine has signal?

[@amandarenee8304]

I am praying you can help! My mom has a pro 652 i dont know what all she has done, is there a way to wipe it and start all over again?

[@dumb7890]

what is the trunking scanner

[@benmeyer2916]

I’m having a hard time making a decision on if I want to buy this scanner or not, I have the scanner app on my phone and I listen to my local fire/ EMS and police and in the description of the feed it says this is the scanner in use but I’m not sure if that’s old information and if it will even work anymore with the new p-25 phase 2 digital system, unless of course radio reference is wrong

[@brycejcox]

Well unless there’s an updated version, this scanner won’t RX P25 phase 2. Nor will it RX DMR or Nexedge. You can buy a new scanner that can RX them but if they’re encrypted you SOL again no matter what.

[@benmeyer2916]

@@brycejcox yeah after some thought I’m pretty convinced this scanner will work so I think I’m going to bite the bullet and spend the 230 bucks on eBay, and if it turns out it doesn’t work I can always return it

[@benmeyer2916]

@@brycejcox thank you for the info!

[@brycejcox]

@@benmeyer2916 no problem. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not knocking the scanner, I like it so much I purchased a pro-106 as well (which is the handheld version). It’s kind of aggravating how many agencies have become encrypted tho because there’s no getting around that unless you’re a brilliant hacker maybe. Anyhow, I hope you enjoy your new scanner and it RX’s what you’re after, but if the feed is indeed P25 phase 2 I don’t believe it’ll work. Let us know how it goes, thanks.

[@sarahfarr2012]

how do you find the police freq codes?

[@kingwithabrokencrown]

I done what you said but mine keeps showing Nothing Enabled when i try to scan

[@JARyding]

Is there a computer program for this?

[@brettstaple4029]

Can anyone make a video on how to use the spreadsheet. What boxes do you need to check?

[@tonyatowery5332]

how do you know what tire number to use.

[@anthonystrickland9743]

Hello my scanner is on lock showing this heap errow 25EC25 25F3 THANK YOU

[@kimberlypatterson5873]

I need help programming a pro652. I was going to purchase a programming cord. but unsure as to which one to get its for my dad. thanks

[@brycejcox]

kimberly patterson you should be able to swing by any radio shack and just tell them you need the programming cable for the 652 scanner. Most of them keep one or two in stock. Seems like they were around $30 bucks last time I seen them but it's been awhile. You can prob find one on the net for cheaper if you want, just make sure you know what you're getting and that it will work with your device. I tend to reluctant from buying cheap cables from China tho.

[@rockingwildman37]

how can i get my pro-652 for pike county ky?

[@williejackson6094]

I followed your instructions very well. My Pro 197 is scanning but I can't hear anything. What is wrong here?

[@brycejcox]

Willie Jackson make sure your scan list is selected, make sure your volume is turned up and squelch is turned down, make sure your antenna is correctly installed. You can tune to weather channels for a constant source to check/confirm everything

[@white_lightning]

This is the best tutorial I have seen so far. What part of KY you in. I just moved to Princeton from Colorado and have the Pro 197. I just the programming cable from RS and software to program frequencies when I lived in CO. How do I delete those and program in the frequencies for Caldwell and Hopkins County? Is there a way we can communicate via email?

[@gushughes3661]

Brandon do you still live in or near Caldwell county, if so I would like to see if you would share your frequencies that you have accumulated and see if you could help me with some programming issues? Thanks

[@glp1988]

How do you find out the "NAC" code?

[@jaymartin9468]

I’ve been trying to find it too. Or what to do if you don’t have one. How do back out?

[@borndifferentnf1]

@@jaymartin9468 same here cant figure what code i use and my scanner wont pick up shit

[@gmsquad7945]

I NEED HELP WHEN I TRY TO LOAD NAC ONLY THING I GET OR LETTERS NOT NUMBER .WHAT AM I DOING WRONG/?

[@ryanlack6513]

my scanner says "nothing enabled!" pri. I can't seem to get ride of that, any ideas?

[@brycejcox]

Yea you don’t have any scan lists enabled. Press 1, you’ll see a number 1 show up on the screen, then press 2 and you’ll see a #2 show up, and 3 and 4 and so on thru 0. This will turn on your scan lists

[@jaymartin9468]

@@brycejcox my number 1 stays lit the rest are programmed and blinking. Is it suppose to? Bought it for 5$ at a garage sale. I got my local programed.

[@kathy55able]

i have a radio shack pro-197 digital trunking scanner and for the last day or so, it has been transmitting nothing. i miss listening to my scanner. is there anyway you can help me reprogram my scanner. thanks

[@georgekerr2211]

if you send it here ill reprogram it for 35 bucks plus shipping!

[@twn1971]

i came across this vid said well no wounder mine dont pick much anymore ill be getting one soon thanks for the vid it helps

[@borndifferentnf1]

I just got one and mines not working right and have a site do it for u is 70 bucks screw that. Im promgraming way ge says heck if i no grrr

[@lugzlee-kp7du]

Cool DG scanner Ghost.

[@davidblackburn631]

Trying to put in my county police and only thing I get is loud buzz then it goes back to searching

[@brycejcox]

Sounds like they may have switched to nexedge maybe. If you want me to check just let me know which county/state. You can check too. Just google it and see what system they run on

[@davidblackburn631]

@@brycejcox what is nexedge?

[@brycejcox]

@@davidblackburn631 it’s a mode of digital/encrypted comms this scanner won’t pick up.

[@davidblackburn631]

@@brycejcox ohh ok I can pick up state police and all the fire and ems just not them so far. I’ve tried looking it up cant find anything about what they use

[@brycejcox]

@@davidblackburn631 well even tho most have joined systems there’s still some departments out there that sometimes run different systems then their state/county/local neighbors

[@Joeywh053aw350m3Lee]

is there a way to factory reset these? I have a pro-652 but the programming is the same.

[@amandarenee8304]

Did you ever get an answer?

[@Joeywh053aw350m3Lee]

Yes.

[@jaymartin9468]

@@Joeywh053aw350m3Lee what was the answer. I bought this at a garage sale 5$ with a shot to see if it works

[@Joeywh053aw350m3Lee]

@@jaymartin9468 I really don't remember, it was so long ago. Sorry!

[@fax565]

This scanner is all digital right so will it pickup digital Motorola type ii smartnet

[@reddogbeer]

hi i need help program my radio scanner digital trunking how you program for birmingham

[@tjack63x1]

I`ll be getting my Pro-197 9/20/2012,I maybe back for help.Thanks for this vid.

[@alejandromonge7892]

down and dirty ,i just buy ws1065 do i do the same?

[@brycejcox]

Someone please correct me if I'm wrong, but, yes I believe everything is the same.. I've never owned one but a friend on mine does and from what I can tell it is exactly the same.. Hope it works for ya! Please let us know how it works out. Thanks!

[@alejandromonge7892]

+brycejcox thank you for responding my ws1065 looks exactly like yours I will look into it and get back to you once again thank you I will become the subscriber

[@doughboy1966]

Will this scanner receive phase 1 and 2 P25?

[@brycejcox]

I’m fairly sure it will only do phase 1 but I’d google it to make sure

[@georgekerr2211]

NOT phase 2 , but does 1 well

[@georgekerr2211]

I have two of these scanners for sale if someone has 270 for both!

[@CRESERVE]

Very helpful thank you.

[@guillermovizcaya7302]

Hey bro, can you please help me program my new scanner? I would really appreciate it

[@jkssr1885]

Does this do fussion,dstars and dmr? digital?

[@brycejcox]

Jim hamradio no it does not. It will only rx APCO 25.

[@kevinreid3529]

Great Vid thanks for sharing. 73's:Kevin.

[@MAGStation]

WHATS THE RANGE OF THIS MODEL OF SCANNER?

[@VickyGeagan]

25mgz - 1.3 ghz

[@Sundancer213]

Can u here FRS on this?

[@brycejcox]

Chris Zona yes you most certainly can. GMRS as well.

[@Tracylewfreebush]

Thank you for making it so easy! I still need help on finding frequencies in my area, the ones on internet aren't correct,

[@patluvsvettes]

Thanks for posting this video! I just got a new Pro-651 scanner and this helps a lot. I'm in Kentucky, too. What part of the state do you live?

[@brycejcox]

Sorry I’m 6 years late to responding. Kinda took a long pause. Anyhow Ft. Knox at the time, Louisville Now. Thanks for watching

[@Sundancer213]

How do u reset to Factory Default?

[@brycejcox]

Chris Zona it's been awhile but I believe you turn it off. Then turn scanner on, as soon as you see the welcome screen press 0, then I think it gives you a menu, press 1, then I think it asks you to press enter to confirm reset.

[@Sundancer213]

Will this work on a handheld?

[@brycejcox]

Yes

[@brycejcox]

Chris Zona I'm 35 and sorry I'm extremely busy with work right now and last time I text someone they blew me up all hours of the day and night so I don't text people anymore. But I do do my best answering questions here, online.

[@DC-gw9qe]

How do you put in the name of your channel? For some reason it will not let me name a channel like Sheriff, etc.

[@georgekerr2211]

its put on the scan list when its programmed!

[@StaceyDoak]

can u help me program my scanner

[@brycejcox]

Stacey Doak what's up

[@StaceyDoak]

first I need to know how to reset or clear all profiles I've set just playing around on it..

[@brycejcox]

Stacey Doak do you have the same scanner I have?

[@the7thdossett]

Thank you so much, but how do you delete a channel that I put in wrong..:)?

[@jaymartin9468]

Did you ever get the answer? I forgot to set mine to P25 so I only get one channel. I don’t know how to edit it.

[@evandroesm2009]

I need a program cable, please a pinout diagram!

[@ritastutler1470]

Gosh I just bought this for my husband for his birthday..sounds a little complicated. U make house calls.lol

[@brycejcox]

John Baldwin sorry I accidentally deleted your comment. Yes it is still working.

[@DocHolliday-j2l]

Had one of those, never could get ksp right lol

[@dougfriel3842]

great job.

[@blade75964]

I mean I have a whistler ws1065

[@MausTanker]

I followed this and programmed the local sheriffs into it - but fuck me the scanner brings back a freq that isn't the one that I put in?!? Im so confused

[@lacey397]

the programming cable is the best way ...for the 39.95 it all good ....you can program the pro197 in about 20 mins...

[@reddogbeer]

with my pro -197 scanner

[@Mr150bandit]

On this unit, you can only put in 32 frequencies, then you have to go to next bank, how do i get to next bank?

[@farmwifetyper]

Im lost

[@mikeaustin8310]

lfs to create

[@brycejcox]

Mike austin I'm not real sure what you're saying/asking?!?!?!

[@gmsquad7945]

I NEED HELP WHIT NAC I HAVE A PRO 197 WHEN I TRY AN ENTER NAC I GET LETTER NOT NUMBER HELP

[@garlandeaton6783]

how do you save the numbers that you programe into it

[@werapink4042]

how do you save the numbers that you programe into it