I just purchased a radio shack pro 2096, the pre-sets are from MD, im in LA/CA, the online manual im following but it's for set for ca, i attempted to program LAPD frequencies but got only stadic, what am i doing wrong?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDpOrTxZymA
http://pdf.textfiles.com/manuals/SCANNERS-F-R/Radio%20Shack_PRO-2069%20Wideband%20Scanner-Reciever_Manual.pdf
http://harrymarnell.net/lapd-freqs.htm
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I look at the RadioReference's list of frequencies as volunteers update it all the time: http://www.radioreference.com/apps/db/?ctid=201#cid-101
Also look here to see that you are programming the correct frequencies for where you are living: http://wiki.radioreference.com/images/a/a8/LAPD_Bureau_and_Area_Map.JPG
From what I've read, you need to program the frequencies as a conventional channel and set the PL to 'FM'. From there, it should automatically decode the digital audio of LAPD audio and you should see a DG pop up on your screen. If you are not hearing LAPD, it might be because you are too far away.
Try checking out the RadioReference Forums ( http://forums.radioreference.com/ ) and post questions in either Radio Shack Scanners ( http://forums.radioreference.com/radio-shack-scanners/ ) if you have a specific question about the Pro-2096 or if you have a question about programming for LAPD in the California section ( http://forums.radioreference.com/california-radio-discussion-forum/ ).