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The hardware in a police scanner (referred to as a police scanner) works in concert with the software that runs it. shows the VC/CC for a talkgroup object if
If you had that software and the programming cable, I would be able to send you the file that you need. return. Menu. Whistler WS1065 SKU: WS1065 $329.99 Sold out Shipping calculated at checkout. We can even provide programming if you dont have a police scanner from us. imported using an older version of the database to the current database in
Press the Clear All Selections
Keypad and Display - with familiar Scan, Pause, Skip and navigation
Programmable Alert LED
Find a frequency you have programmed in manually. looking for that little
Press
Because the Whistler WS1025 is an analog scanner, you may be unable to use police, fire, and medical emergencies. (not SEL)
in a system. control channels you have in the system that aren't being monitored. Click the
single site digital
again. To select all objects in the sub category
or
In the early 1970's Whistler introduced it's first radar detector and has been a market leader in this space ever since. Software This
I spoke with the IT department with whom I bought the scanner from. For an
You can then
the Main Menu
Turn your scanner on and press the 3 key while the Welcome screen is being displayed to view the currently installed firmware versions. Press the
You also have the choice of putting that object in multiple scan lists if that is something you want to do. To select specific objects in the sub category
stamp recorded audio files.
Import
This may be the case if
then
Please note that programming adds 2-3 days to shipping. back to the Main Menu. In some cases the CCDump output may interfere with cloning. utilities, Military, recreation and attractions, retail, media,
There is no one-size-fits-all solution to program all police scanners; we provide guides on each police scanner product page that show you how to program your specific model. to navigate back and select more
State'
To
click the
Each scanner's programming is unique & we added how-to's on each scanner product page showing how to program that particular scanner (see above for this model). pre-programmed into special channels. You can skip the step-by-step guide and have our experts program your scanner so it will work when it arrives. again. audio file. Press
to around 85 and
Similarly, if you program a channel as FM that is transmitting in NFM
frequencies assigned as (primary or alternate) control channels but only one
then press SEL/. SEL/. button to start over. flash with custom flash patterns when certain objects are active,
If set to
Looking for a New Resident to ND Looking For Places to Hunt.
for all). how to manually program a whistler ws1040 scanner. WX/ to enter weather scan then
objects or press Menu to Import
Noise, or Silence. SDS100/200 models are designed to work in those situations, but are quite pricey. Lists all the articles that will help answer many common questions about scanner-programming including programming shortcuts for Whistler Scanners as submitted by the members. Check for PC Application Update
start playback again or will skip to the next file if less than 5 seconds. categories and talkgroups in the system press SEL/ to check
here to visit Scanner Master. select New Configuration. The blue GRE USB Scanner Programming cable that came in the box with your scanner.
At 'Select County' scroll to the
All you need to do is simply power your scanner on. Priority does not work for Radio IDs associated with 'Group'
Copy Library To Scanner Memory/SD Card
program just Motorola/P25 control channels into the trunking system and the
below.
Click on the category to select. (DMR) still conventional, but uses the
Scanner
Conventional
To Rename a Folder
SS: The state code. Enter the text name for the code. Like Dynamic Memory,
allows you to type a description for the current V-Scanner Folder. Import
Scroll to
Press
SEL/. channel. As all communication in the US. Scan a paper document to PDF without presets. Motorola Type I
can still assign all those separate sites in the system to one scan list
(can't move the
Customer Return & Repair Center. If you want to listen to Air and Rail you would buy "2 Counties" of programming and in the text area, type the name of the Airport and Rail you'd like to hear. to save and return. To turn off CCDump. To Pause on a Frequency
press Fn then 4 or, press Menu and
. To Start a Marine, CB, Rail, or FRS/GMRS/MURS Search
Backward
press
Want your scanner to just work right out of the box? association of objects with each of these groups depends a lot on how
press
To Program/Edit Conventional Objects in the Software
The PSR-C Canadian models are no different from the US models except that the bandplan setting defaults to Canada the V-Scanner folders include Canadian provinces and firmware updates are separate. Turn the squelch knob located by the volume control both ways until the static stops. THis is what my scanner shows when I press 1 after it powers on. Zip Operations. talkgroups in the system press
The device claims to be able to store 1800 frequencies, but it actually has space for around 38,000 scannable objects. At 'Select State'
SEL
6 trunked repeaters (12
To select all sites, categories, and talkgroups
Documents' (or 'Documents' in Win7) folder on your computer. To select all frequencies in the
Prepare Scanner Memory/SD Card for use
Set V-Scanner Descriptions
The pattern consists of eight blocks with four steps
Furthermore, it isnt a beginners radio; it is a scanner designed specifically for the novice, and when you think of it, it shouldnt be thought of as an introductory piece. Whistler has been an innovator in automotive electronics for over 50 years. or
Press
(uncheck). Also, it offers the convenience of one-touch searches of marine, fire/police, air, ham and weather frequencies. button to start over.
When doing your first import from a system you have not previously imported before, you need to select a site or multiple sites for the scanner to use so that the TSYS will be properly created. to select the first number/letter
Is there anything like PulsePoint for Police? that transmits continuously and sends LCN and time slot information for
assigned a 6-digit FIPS code to identify each county or parish. again. LTR Standard
will be separated into sub-folders by Trunked system alpha tags (or wildcard
NXDN-Nexedge
They may have up to 15 low traffic sites with up to 200
Probably the WORST scanner I have ever owned..the audio is tinny and weak and the whole unit feels cheap and flimsy. At 'Select Service Types' scroll to 'Default Types' (see chart
When programming and assigning objects to a scan list, you are choosing which scan list you would like that object to be part of for organizing what you want to monitor. submitted to the RadioReference database.
Scroll to
Types: At 'Services'
SEL/. Program an object across multiple (or all) scan lists to ensure you always hear that object regardless of what is turned on. Will be trying to reset the scanner later today and see if we can get it working. Sappears
SEL/ to
EDACS systems need all the frequencies for the system programmed
from the Main Menu scroll to 'V-Scanner'
scroll to and click each sub category Name. like Linked Capacity Plus with enhanced features like priority and call
PSREdit - Configuration Editors for Whistler, GRE, and Radio Shack scanners. Use the drop-down arrow to set Backlight Mode and/or LED Mode
For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. folder loaded at software startup. while Icom's brand forNXDNequipment is "IDAS", or Icom Digital Advanced
IDs, the scanner will only check the 'Group' IDs. jacle2210 4 yr. ago We can program any scanner for you. 'Add Conv Freq' and press
. Each transmitter
(or just press SEL/
press SEL/ to enable (check) or disable
The Program Menu in the scanner is used to edit the
button. primary and alternate control channels (replacing all existing channels) for
Mot 3600 if the system is programmed for it,
At 'Confirmation' press SEL(Yes)
3. You can skip this process by pressing the Skip key. Unless you are an expert, we recommend using the software (Sentinel or EZ Scan) that comes with your scanner. Is moving most has already moved to digital phase 2 we highly recommend buying a phase 2 scanner. talkgroup object
Memory/SD Card allows you to copy V-Scanner folders to
scroll to 'Delete All' and press
Scanners that are programmed with software that can detect and track criminal activity. Categories: Select a Category. checkbox. to check Sites.
SEL/ to check On, or uncheck
press
WX/ to enter weather scan then
Set Real Time Clock to Computer Time sets
CCC: The county code. But the guy looked it up somewhere here on the website that OPD is digital and the scanner will pick them up. or
Each block translates to a number or letter to program into each of the
putting all the sites for a Multi-site system into one system because it only monitors
Note: Under some
Dispatch in one scan list and tacticalspecial events stuff in another scan list. To Change the Starting Frequency
scroll to and click the sub category checkbox. Program/Edit Trunking Systems, Program/Edit Sites, and Program/Edit
Copy current data to V-Scanner Folder
cursor and select the next digit and repeat to set. tab or Radio ID
By default, the scanner has all scan lists turned off. click the
Software
scroll to the first letter of your state/province then press SEL/
To select specific objects in the sub category
modulation setting to the actual modulation used is the biggest reason
audio file in the list. Default Scan List) press
(not SEL). It's also a good way to ruin good batteries by not charging them at the
to be in LCN (Logical Channel Number) order or the correct 'slot' for the
will allow you to update all objects in the current V-Scanner folder
the scan lists scrolling (if more than 5) below. Trunked
edit. I could program those all day. 'Edit System' and press
press
You can also 'save' patterns and 'load' presets patterns. 5. delete all objects in all
Attenuation, Zeromatic Tuning, Delay,
you to program the scanner to wake up and start scanning, monitor a
To
Threshold Hi
To Lockout a Frequency
Press
Scroll to 'Service Search' and press
and press
least one Site to receive talkgroup IDs. . Scroll to and click each Object checkbox to select objects. Check for DSP Firmware Update
Connect the two scanners at their PCIF ports. the 1 strongest
RadioReference
Radio/Private IDs
There are two kinds of police scanners: handhelds and base stations.
to check the frequency. Interval (software only) To
To access the sound files using the included USB cable, the scanner must
then PRI. You can choose whether to manually enter a channel number or scan through available frequencies. and districts. Capable of NXDN decoding with a free Upgrade to the latest Firmware via Whistlers EZ-Scan software. Add frequencies to your scanner.
circumstances Priority Mode can interfere with the built in Audio
3 Data Revert repeaters
RadioReference has a more detailed page on
Press Menu and scroll to 'Program Menu' then press
4. Import
There is a Michigan forum. I prefer the Butel ARC 500 software, and there are other choices available.
The
Enter the zip code
press Skip. Agencies: Select an Agency and click the Next button. Enter the SAME code
Press FUNC and then the GLOB softkey. To Unlock a Frequency
then press SEL/ to
For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. to save and resume. Set the
your control channels. memory. SEL/. Switch to new folder after copy
The Whistler 1040 is an excellent device that is well made, versatile, comfortable to use, and simple to read. So we are evidently missing a step somewhere in using the Win500 (v 2.08) program but don't know where. R (record on)
There are 40 CB
play, and sort your audio files. button to copy. By default, SAME mode will alert on any SAME
SEL/. You can also press Menu when the object is in the display in scan
button. and
or 'Systems' and press SEL/. to
the 'File' Menu
The talkgroup listings will then be filled in
the 'Delete' button.
To Store a Frequency
save and return. Main memory and V-Scanner memory. category
site. Scroll to 'Add System' and press
By signing up via text, you agree to receive recurring automated promotional and personalized marketing text messages (e.g. Adding repeaters can increase coverage and expand capacity to up to 200 users
Scan lists by geography like having city A in scan list 1, city B in scan list 2, and the county in scan list 3. by the SD card. differently. In the early 1970s Whistler introduced its first radar detector and has been a market leader in this space ever since. 'SAME 1-10 Enable' and
SEL/. Hazards Weather Alerting. At 'Frequencies in Subcategory' scroll to the frequency and press SEL/
allows you to configure how things will be imported from the
This data burst is not sent at the same time by all
I also found this site as well. home repeaters. Systems:
Press WX/ to exit back to weather scan,
will scroll through objects in each scan
select Open V-Scanner Folder. (you can't move the decimal point). Audio Monitor Duration (software only)
frequency has slot 1 and slot 2, and each can be used by different users. The 'Rebuild Index' button will allow you redownload the files from
new V-Scanner folder, Program/Edit Frequencies
and press
When it comes to police scanner frequency lists, many users purchase software that can be uploaded to their scanner. upload/download V-Scanner folders to the scanner. If you enable both scan list 1 and 2, then you hear both police and fire. talkgroups within the system, multi-site trunking is much more efficient than
start playback again or will start at the beginning if less than 5 seconds. SEL/. press SEL(Yes) or Skip(No). select the Conventional
closest to you. 'On' are given equal priority status. scan list. import, or press Menu again then SEL/ to Import
Scanners, Receivers and Related Equipment Forums, Getting Started with your GRE/RS Object Oriented Scanner - The RadioReference Wiki. A police scanner can eavesdrop on all nearby frequencies, which is essentially everything that is radio-generated except for phone calls and encrypted signals. repeat to
press SEL/. click the Updates menu and click DSP, CPU,
You will also need to program at
for the current folder click on the 'File'
when done selecting types. (uncheck). (to the
On
Consent is not a condition of any purchase. steps forward through frequencies in Search Pause mode. To Change the Lower and Upper Frequencies
Updated. Press
Used for objects you will never want to scan (like encrypted talkgroups). Press
To Move All Files to your Computer
Scroll
Press the Back button as desired to add more objects or
the 8 blocks defined using the characters 0-9 and A-F. To
below. Select V-Scanner Folders with the Scanner
scroll to and click the talkgroup
and Clear All buttons as desired. talkgroups or channels and/or (all) searches for new frequencies automatically
To
Press on hold the power button
'Export All Records' or 'Export Selected
into one logical channel. However There Are Some Exceptions To This Rule. Processor), CPU, and Library version in the scanner power on the scanner
1. 'On Time of 50' means the light will come on for 500
At 'Subcategories in Category' scroll to each subcategory and press
Noise, or Silent. This is how you assign things to specific (or multiple) scan lists. Import Using Browse
Preferred
The Whistler WS1040 Digital Handheld Scanner is one of the best police scanners on the market. or
button. (simple display off). use to move the
to save and return. Digital Mobile Radio basically has 6 different flavors. (uncheck). You can also save your data to the first available
channels, 60 Marine channels, 96 Rail channels, and 34 FRS/GMRS/MURS channels. or
Scroll to
unlock (use channel=checked). per repeater. SEL/. counties.
each sub-tab for each search. Simplified
the agency type and press
DMR
1200 users per site
scroll to and click the sub category Name. scroll to the first letter of your city/county then press SEL/
Select All and Clear All buttons to add talkgroup categories as
It is preprogrammed with access to a nationwide database of frequencies, and it is possible to keep up to 200 lists of frequencies preferred. Add now and save 10% Add now and save 5% Add now and save 10% Add now and save 10% Repeat for up to 10 SAME and/or event codes. scroll to and click the sub category checkbox. Software General Settings >
Custom
with squelch tail elimination. There is a data burst that occurs every 3 to 10 seconds. Use the Select All and De-select All buttons as desired. Sites:
the cursor)
and Max Channels per Check. Customer Return Repair Center. updates to the software, firmware, and database. identify the state, and the last three digits identify the county or
You may add up to five lines of text then press the OK
Here is what Ive done so far. Global Settings menu or with the
Menu to exit to the Main Menu. Msg & data rates may apply. digital trunking
To select all objects in the sub category
I will try to program it later this evening. This way you can see
the objects in to then click the 'Import Options' button for more
Start any Search.
mode, the audio will sound too quiet. Press
To Pause All Recordings
The number of time slots used will determine if it is simplex or duplex. see Unlocking Search Frequencies. Scanner Press
Scroll to 'SAME 1-10 Tag' then press SEL/. This import option in the software is
again. Area Message Encoding (SAME) alert that corresponds with up to 10 SAME
Agencies:
or
A
toggling scan lists. and (with simple display off) will alternate with TGID if enabled. However, there are some general tips that can be followed in order to program a police scanner. system to trunktrack properly. The more conventional objects that are set for
or
SAME and All
searching
you use only the amount of memory you need.
Check for Library Update
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Zip Code:
For best reception, adjust the antenna's length as follows: 7 scanner powered
category Name. use
There is a data burst that occurs every 3 to 10 seconds. or
They shoulda stuck to building radar detectors not scanners. Backup Battery appear in the display. Press Pause to start searching. you do not want to import your selected objects into the Default Scan
press SEL/ to enable (check) or disable
The files
SEL/. when the signal strength falls below the 'Threshold Lo' setting. or and scroll to 'Browse Library' and press SEL/. you right-click in the channel list area you can: For the
They can be toggled on and off by pressing the corresponding number key (FUNC + number key for scan list 11-20). to save and
into Type-C and Type-D systems. I am sorry but their radios suck and so does their idiotic customer service, These scanners are JUNK..whistler should stick to making radar detectors. to select or unselect. selections before you press Menu to import all selections. configurations of your scanner's main memory including scan lists,
the site list area you can: For the
Specific agencies per scan list like police in one and fire in another. talkgroups for
storing audio with the frequency information for all transmissions
The scanner will be paused at the last frequency searched. By
check the talkgroup. V-Scanner II Technology - allows you to save complete radio
scanner foran extended period, the date and time will need to be set
with the scanner wihstler 1040.
I needed to create a Talkgroup. links, and the software version (select About). cancel. to scroll faster. data) channel, and voice channels shared by all the users. software. Programmable
Press the Clear All Selections
Press
'Systems' and press SEL/. Talkgroups:
4GB microSD card
If you enable scan list 1 only, then you will only hear police. basically the same function as 'Update
Click 'Set the selected V-Scanner folder to be loaded at
Press Skip to clear or
The BuTel ARC software and FreeSCAN software are also available for Uniden and Whistler scanners. and in the correct LCN (Logical Channel Number) order. Configure Proxy Server
Off. - Digital Mobile Radio
Is there a way to reset the 1065 to a "factory default" so that we can start over? automatically enabled them for scanning. Now we have downloaded the local stations that we want to monitor and then uploaded them via the Win500 program to our 1065, upon completion of the upload the 1065 shows the message: 'Nothing enabled'. traffic. can have only one color code. New Configuration opens a new, empty default configuration.
wish to change, and then clicking on the scanlist column of one of the
Each site will have its own set of trunking frequencies and is
To Toggle Attenuation,
Enter the frequencies into your computer. 0 or, press Menu and
boxes to select a pattern. The scanner will sample the conventional objects for activity
enabled. A Wildcard TGRP object allows you to
allows you to program radio (unit)
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Only for use with Windows Operating System FEATURES press Menu. On Time: 50, Off Time: 50
users per site. Analog isn't a problem. to select
Press SEL/ to edit. ARC 500 software with link to Radioreference. to resume. . 95% of all scanner sales include programming either at purchase or afterwhen users get frustrated. We even broke down and tried to call Whistler for tech support, but guess who doesn't work on weekends (and can't be bothered to say what days they are open on their site). Press
to isolate the system if you prefer. (WS1080 scroll to select
To select specific frequencies in the
To Hear your local Weather Channel: Press WX/. frequencies for Motorola trunking systems once the control channels are
desired. 105 SE 22nd St, Suite 7 & 9 Bentonville, AR 72712 Phone: 479.273.6012. scroll to 'Search'
Which classes for New rider need help, wrists hurt while riding. To select specific sites in the system
Press
Scroll
or
Con+ and Cap+ systems can use different color codes on different
Import from WS-1040/WS-1065
configuration of MotoTRBO, which combines both the Capacity Plus and IP Site
The talkgroup listings will then be filled in below. below) or 'Custom Types' and press SEL/. Repeat for up to 10 SAME codes. resumes scanning in Receiving or Pause modes. Press SEL/ to save and return
There will be a warning message if you try to
Most of the time it is very clear and . receive IDs that are not already stored as objects in the radio's
If you can hear multiple weather transmitters from your location,
talkgroups in the category press SEL/ to check the category.
You will need to program the scanner with what you want to listen to in order to use the WS1040 to its full potential. to resume. Selected Channels to finish. location code(s) and event code(s) that you have programmed. The frequencies also have
The Whistler website shows in their FAQ that the 'Scan set 01' box is unchecked.
program each site into its own scan list first to see how well the site
software, select the
FIPS (SAME) codes call the NWS toll free at 1-888-697-7263 (follow the
To Manage V-Scanner folders
recorded transmissions. P25 Phase I and Phase II
Default pattern is 55555555. specified in the On Time and
scrolls up scan lists when browsing objects. To resume press
To clear all objects from a different V-Scanner folder
subcategory press SEL/ to check the subcategory. The lockout feature allows you to enter and lockout
Chat with a programming expert now. The WS1040 scanner with Object Oriented User Interface is designed to help hobbyist build a collection of channels to scan. To Set the Flash Pattern in the Software
to save. same thing as 'Copy' but will delete the files from the SD card. Press Menu twice
Database - for the US and Canada included on the SD card to import
We have since tried to re-upload local stations again and made sure that the 'Scan set 01' box is Checked, but the 1065 still shows 'Nothing enabled'. and IDs, RadioReference Radio Whistler Scanners Forum, RadioReference
Note: this is for Whistler scanners that come with EZ Scan software only. Lifetime Tech Support | Free Shipping* | 35,268 Happy Customers | #1 Rated Store. For example, if you live in a small town, you may want to program in the frequencies for the surrounding towns as well. programming each site as a separate system. 0 the scanner will wait for any key press before receiving the alert. The current folder and name
allows you to backup your configuration to a different location. etc.). System. a sequence of 8 numbers and/or letters, 0-9 and
for alerts (or OFF). and click on the Sites button. Using Radio Reference, you can find these frequencies in a simple manner. frequencies. of the pattern code, then
Menu and scroll to 'Program Menu' then press