Is that scanner the one that's very similar to the pro-2006 but with less 
channels and a little less coverage? If so, I think the key pad is the same. 
Also, to reset those, you're right, put something in the hole in the back 
but you usually have to hold it for around 15 or 30 seconds too. If I had 
that scanner in front of me I'm sure I could figure it out, I have played 
with one but it's been so long I just can't remember it.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Pat Byrne" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 10:22 PM
Subject: Re: Radio Shack 2018 Scanner Information


> Hi Colin,
> Thank you for the suggestions.  For the life of me I can't determine
> which is the scan, manual and so on.  It has been my experience that
> they are on the bottom row toward the right but I can't verify that
> on this one!  I did google the scanner model and got back written
> material but not enough to dig out an answer.  Even used my Optacon
> and read some of the print manual.  I foolishly hoped for a picture
> of the keypad so I could locate the keys.  Foiled again!!  I'm not
> ready to throw in the towel yet - but perhaps there is truly
> something wrong with the device.  There is a procedure to clear
> everything and I've considered that but can't find the right keys yet!!
> I had really hoped to dodge the bullet on this one but it wound up
> under my arm when we left her apartment!!  At least I didn't make any
> boastful promises!
> Thanks.
> patAt 07:43 PM 6/19/2013, you wrote:
>>yep, the manuals are more often than not available online in html format 
>>for
>>all the radioshack type scanners...Either from the rad shack website, or
>>from third party websites.
>>the biggest challenge is a key chart because until you are sure which key 
>>is
>>which, it's hard to proceed.
>>google the model number and the word manual to find one.
>>That said, most rad shack scanners are pretty easy to program for basic
>>stuff.  I don't think the 2018 is a trunking scanner and I don't think it
>>has stuff like scan groups.
>>Usually the older ones like that are as simple as choosing a channel,
>>punching in the frequency and hitting enter to save it to that channel.
>>Sometimes you have to hit enter first then enter the frequency and hit 
>>enter
>>again.
>>Try both ways.
>>enter is typically located to the right of the zero key.
>>Is this a handheld or bass model?
>>I've found the scan key, and manual keys are usualy next to each 
>>other...so
>>if you have found the scan key, a nearby key will be manual.  Find manual,
>>hit it, enter the channel number and hit manual again to select the 
>>channel.
>>With the older scanners you can easily over write existing saved
>>frequencies.
>>
>>of course, if it is a trunking scanner where you have to enter a bunch of
>>motorola system info it's much more complex than what I have described 
>>lol.
>>
>>73
>>Colin, V A6BKX
>>----- Original Message -----
>>From: "Zach Shifflett" <[log in to unmask]>
>>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>Sent: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 6:22 PM
>>Subject: Re: Radio Shack 2018 Scanner Information
>>
>>
>> >I have a pro 2023, and have the documentation converted to .txt files
>> > from the radio shack website.
>> > dunno if this'll help for the pro 2018, but I found pretty decent
>> > documentation for the 2023 from the radio shack site.
>> >
>> > On 6/19/13, Pat Byrne <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>> >> i have my ducks in a better row now.  I am attempting to help a
>> >> friend with a Radio Shack PRO2018 scanner.  Does anyone have any hand
>> >> on experience with this scanner and/or documentation?  If I press
>> >> various buttons on the left side of the keypad I can access, I
>> >> believe the pre-programmed service types but can't figure out how to
>> >> enter a particular frequency.  Also I have done a reset using a paper
>> >> clip and the small hole on the back of the chassis but this didn't
>> >> make any changes.
>> >> Eventually I will have a pair of eyeballs over and then it will get a
>> >> lot easier but I'd like to make some progress if I can.
>> >> Thanks.
>> >> Pat, K9JAU
>> >>