Home VHF/UHF Scanner PRO-508

Radio Shack (Tandy, Realistic, Micronta); USA

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  • Year
  • 1995
  • Category
  • Commercial Receiver (may include amateur bands)
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 367408

 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
  • Direct Current supply (DC) / 12 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil)
  • Material
  • Plastics (no bakelite or catalin)
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Home VHF/UHF Scanner PRO-508 - Radio Shack Tandy, Realistic,
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel with Push Buttons.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 8.25 x 2.1 x 6.875 inch / 210 x 53 x 175 mm
  • Notes

  • Features search mode to find active frequencies automatically, and 30-54 MHz VHF Lo band coverage. Scans and searches at 16 channels per second. Scan delay, selectable for each channel, holds channels for two seconds after a message ends so you hear replies. Memory backup. (TSP) 20-408.

    Technical Specifications:
    According to data from RigPix and RadioReference, the scanner features:
    Frequency Coverage: 29–54 MHz (VHF Low), 138–174 MHz (VHF High), and 380–512 MHz (UHF).
    Memory: 20 programmable RAM storage channels with a supercapacitor for memory backup.
    Operating Modes: FM (Analog).
    Scan & Search Rate: Scans at approximately 16 channels per second and searches at 16 steps per second.
    Receiver System: Double conversion superheterodyne.
    Power Supply: Requires 12 VDC; current consumption is typically less than 300 mA.
    Antenna Connector: Uses a 50-75 ohm DIN41585 (Motorola-style) connector.

     

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

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