30-Channel Mobile Scanner PRO-28

Radio Shack (Tandy, Realistic, Micronta); USA

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  • Year
  • 1996
  • Category
  • Commercial Receiver (may include amateur bands)
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 367462

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • Semiconductors present.
  • Semiconductors
  • Main principle
  • PLL, Phase-locked loop
  • Wave bands
  • VHF incl. FM and/or UHF (see notes for details)
  • Details
  • Scanner - multiband or special
  • Power type and voltage
  • Batteries / addl. power jack / AA: 4 x 1.5 / 6 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil)
  • Material
  • Plastics (no bakelite or catalin)
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: 30-Channel Mobile Scanner PRO-28 - Radio Shack Tandy, Realistic,
  • Shape
  • Very small Portable or Pocket-Set (Handheld) < 8 inch.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 2.68 x 6.38 x 1.54 inch / 68 x 162 x 39 mm
  • Notes

  • The RadioShack PRO-28 (Catalog No. 20-508) is a handheld, 30-channel direct entry programmable scanner introduced in the mid-1990s. It is designed for monitoring analog transmissions from services such as police, fire, emergency, and amateur radio.

    Handy " smart" search features at a bargain price! Select from seven preset frequency bands and start a search with the touch of a button. Search skip lets you avoid up to 20 frequencies during a search prevents annoying lockups on undesired signals. You get one touch NOAA weather,scan delay and lockout selectable for each channel, audible lowbattery indicator,
    key-lock, and memory backup. (TSP) 20-508.

    Frequency Coverage: 29-54, 137-174 MHz, 406-512 MHz.
    Power: Requires 4 "AA" alkaline or rechargeable batteries, or AC or DC adapter (see chart below).
    Jacks: external speaker/headphone, antenna ( BNC), external power charger.
    Includes: Detachable belt clip and flexible antenna. 

  • Price in first year of sale
  • 179.99 USD
  • Author
  • Model page created by Glen Orriss. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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