DIGITAL TRUNKING Handheld Radio Scanner OWNER’S MANUAL WS1040
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction.................................................... 4 What is Object Oriented Scanning?.......................... Package Contents...................................................... Scanning Legally........................................................ Features..................................................................... 4 5 5 6 Setup.............................................................. 7 Antenna.........................................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS Limit Search Object (LMIT)........................................ 37 Service Search Object (SRVC)................................... 39 Spectrum Sweeper Object (SWPR)........................... 41 Weather Features......................................... 43 SAME Standby.......................................................... 43 Configuring.................................................. 46 Using V-Scanner Storage..........................................
37 39 41 3 43 6 49 51 52 53 4 55 57 59 61 61 62 62 63 4 67 8 68 9 71 72 INTRODUCTION WELCOME Thank you for choosing a Whistler product. We are dedicated to providing products that represent both quality and value. Please read the user manual carefully before using this product. If you have additional questions, please visit the FAQ page on our website at www.whistlergroup.com or call toll free 800-531-0004, 8am to 5pm CT, Monday through Friday to speak to a Customer Service Representative.
SCANNING LEGALLY Package Contents • • • • • • • • Scanner Antenna Belt Clip AC Adapter User’s Guide PC/IF Cable Alkaline Battery Holder Rechargeable Battery Holder Scanning Legally Your scanner covers frequencies used by many different groups including police and fire departments, ambulance services, government agencies, private companies, amateur radio services, military operations, pager services, and wireline (telephone and telegraph) service providers.
FEATURES Do not open your scanner’s case to make any modifications that could allow it to pick up transmissions that are illegal to monitor. Doing so could subject you to legal penalties. We encourage responsible, legal scanner use. In some areas, mobile use of this scanner is unlawful or requires a permit. Check the laws in your area. It is also illegal in many areas to interfere with the duties of public safety officials by traveling to the scene of an incident without authorization.
INSTALLATION OF ANTENNA Setup Antenna Your scanner's antenna connects easily, or you can use a variety of antennas, such as an external mobile antenna or outdoor base station antenna. To connect an external antenna, follow the installation instructions supplied with the antenna. Always use 50-ohm coaxial cable, such as RG-58 or RG-8 low-loss dielectric coaxial cable. You may also need a BNC adapter. To connect the included antenna: 1.
INSTALLATION OF ANTENNA WARNING: Use extreme caution when installing or removing an outdoor antenna. If the antenna starts to fall, let it go! It could contact overhead power lines. If the antenna touches a power line, touching the antenna, mast, cable, or guy wires can cause electrocution and death. Call the power company to remove the antenna. DO NOT attempt to do so yourself. WARNING: Outdoor antennas must be properly grounded to prevent static buildup and lightning damage.
BATTERIES Batteries Two battery holders are included with your WS1040, a black battery holder for non-rechargeable alkaline batteries and a yellow battery holder for rechargeable NiMH or NiCAD batteries. 1. Slide open the battery compartment cover. 2. Place 4 AA batteries into the correct battery holder matching polarity symbols (+ / –): • Black – Alkaline (non-rechargeable) • Yellow – Rechargeable Ni-MH or Ni-Cd 3. Place the battery holder into the battery compartment.
BATTERIES • Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type. Do not mix old and new batteries, different types (alkaline or rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of different capacities. Doing so can damage the batteries, causing chemical leaks, fire, or explosions. • Do not overcharge batteries. Overcharging shortens battery life. • When the internal battery charge circuit is active, the battery icon briefly flashes approximately once every second.
EXTERNAL POWER External Power To power the scanner and recharge batteries, you must use a 9VDC adapter of at least 400 mA with the inner tip set to positive. Connect the plug into the scanner’s PWR DC 9V jack. Then connect the AC adapter to a standard AC outlet. Always connect the AC adapter to the scanner before you connect it to AC power. You can power the scanner from a vehicle’s 12V power source using a 9VDC at least 400mA adapter with 4.75mm outer/1.7mm inner plug (not included).
ACCESSORIES Headphones and Speakers You can plug headphones (not supplied) or an amplified speaker (not supplied) with a 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) mini-plug earphone or in the headphone jack on top of your scanner. This automatically disconnects the internal speaker. NOTE: Use an amplified speaker with this scanner; Non-amplified speakers do not provide sufficient volume for comfortable listening.
KEYPAD Understanding the Keypad BNC Antenna Connector Headphone Connector Volume Control Squelch Control Alert LED LCD Display Softkeys Four-direction keypad Operations Keys 13
KEYPAD Your WS1040 features an easy-to understand backlit keypad. F1 F2 F3 Referred to as "softkeys;" These keys activate functions currently displayed immediately above them. FUNC Function. Press and release the FUNC key first, and then press the next key. Backlight, (FUNC+ locks the keypad) MAN Manual Mode monitors single objects.
TURNING ON SCANNER Turning on the Scanner The squelch and attenuator control scanner sensitivity. If squelch is set too low, the scanner may stop on noise or silence. Note: Make sure the scanner’s antenna is connected before you turn it on. 1. Turn the SQUELCH knob to about mid-position. 2. Turn the VOLUME knob to turn on the radio. 3. Turn SQUELCH down (counterclockwise) until you hear noise. 4. Turn SQUELCH up (clockwise) a little past where the noise stops.
DISPLAY Understanding the Display Icons Your WS1040 features a high contrast, backlit Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). F T GA S Srch Limit ZD FM 154.935000 154.00 155.00 FrL/O Mode Stor The scanner uses the following top row of icons: F The Function Key ( FUNC) has been pressed. This acts as a “Shift” key. T G A S The scanner is currently receiving trunking control channel data. The attenuator is set for Global mode. The attenuator is currently active. The radio’s squelch circuit is open.
PROGRAMMING CABLES Programming Cables The simplest method for programming a new scanner is using a PC/IF cable, which is included with the scanner. The cable lets you use software provided by RadioReference.com and their constantly updated database to program your new scanner quickly and easily. RadioReference.com also provides a range of resources to help improve your overall scanning experience.
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CLONING Scanner Cloning If you have access to a compatible scanner that is already programmed for your area, you can transfer that scanner's programming using a standard stereo patch cord (not included), terminated with 1/8” male stereo plugs at each end. The WS1040 is compatible with the following scanner models: PRO-106, PRO-197, WS1040, PRO-651, PRO652, GRE PSR-500, PSR-600, and WS1065. To 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. clone a scanner: Connect the two scanners at their PC/IF ports. Turn on both scanners.
MANUAL PROGRAMMING NOTE: Working memory and global settings are transferred but not V-Scanner folders. The target scanner's working memory will be overwritten. In some cases, the CCDump output may interfere with cloning. To 1. 2. 3. turn off CCDump: Press PGM. Press FUNC and then the GLOB softkey. Use the 4-direction keypad to locate the CCDump option and change the setting. 4. Press the Save softkey. Manual Programming Modern radio systems can be complex and challenging to program.
TEXT ENTRY Text Entry Your scanner uses several text parameters, such as the tags that identify objects. To enter a letter in a text field, press the number key below the letter, then press the number key that corresponds with the position of the letter. Letter Position Letter Key For example: K = 5 2 Uppercase is the default; use the FUNC key as a shift key to type lowercase letters. For punctuation, refer to the following list.
QUICK TEXT Use the 4-direction keypad to move the cursor. Press FUNC and the 4-direction keypad to move the cursor to the beginning or end of the field. Use CL as a backspace key, or press FUNC and then CL to clear the entire field. n QuickText You can store up to 10 commonly used QuickText phrases for later use in text fields. Your scanner provides some common QuickText words, which you can keep or edit. To 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. edit QuickText: Press PGM. Press the GLOB softkey.
SCANNING Scanning Objects and Scan Lists Instead of channels and banks, scannable objects are assigned Object IDs and assigned to scan lists. The number of objects that can be grouped in a particular scan list is not limited, and objects can be assigned to multiple scan lists. When programmed, your scanner provides two basic functions for scanning radio transmissions: • Monitoring – Listening to a single object. • Scanning – Checking multiple saved objects, stopping when a transmission is detected.
SCAN LIST To name your scan lists: 1. Press PGM. 2. Press the GLOB softkey. 3. Scroll to Scan Lists. 4. Press SEL. The Scan Lists sub menu appears. 5. Scroll to the Scan List and press the key. 6. Scroll to the Tag field and press the key. 7. Edit the Tag text field. 8. Press the Done softkey. 9. Press the Save softkey. 10. Press the Save softkey again. To assign objects to Scan Lists: 1. Open the object and locate the Scan Lists parameter. 2. Press SEL to toggle membership for that scan list.
MONITORING Monitoring Your scanner can monitor a single frequency or object. To tune a frequency to monitor: 1. Press TUNE. 2. Press the MODE softkey to change the receive mode (AM, FM). 3. Use the number keys to enter a frequency. 4. Press ENT to make this the TUNE frequency. Next time you press TUNE, this frequency will load. To monitor an object: Objects Scan Lists 1. Press MAN to enter Manual mode. 2.
STORED OBJECTS To 1. 2. 3. 4. find objects by text string: Press PGM. Press the EDIT softkey. Press the FIND softkey. Press the Text softkey and enter the text string. 4a. Press the Qtxt softkey to use QuickText. Press the to select one of the 10 Qtxt options. Press SEL to accept Qtxt selection. 5. Use the 4-direction keypad to scroll through available objects. 6. Press the OK softkey. Press the Exit softkey to cancel the Find operation. To 1. 2. 3. find objects by object type: Press PGM.
SCAN OBJECTS Scanning When scanning, the radio checks programmed scannable objects for transmissions, stopping when transmissions are received. You can use lock out functions to skip specific objects, and you can make entire scan lists active or inactive. To scan objects: 1. Press SCAN. The two rows under Scanning represent your scanner's scan lists (Top row = scan lists 1-10, bottom row = scan lists 11-20). G Scanning 1 . 3 . . . 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . pri 2.
SCAN LISTS FROM GLOBAL SETTINGS To enable Scan Lists from Global Settings: 1. Press PGM to enter Program Mode 2. Press the GLOB softkey. 3. Scroll to the Scan Lists parameter and press SEL. 4. Use the 4-direction keypad to toggle the scan list. An asterisk (*) indicates that the scan list is enabled. 5. Use or to access the Enabled option 6. Use or to enable selected scan list. 7. Press the SAVE softkey. 8. Press SAVE again.
PRIORITY SCAN Priority Scan Priority Off G Scanning 1 . 3 . . . 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . pri Priority On G Scanning 1 . 3 . . . 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . PRI You can designate increased priority to certain objects: • CONV – The scanner samples objects for activity more frequently. • TGRP – The scanner checks the priority object first and during reply delays of non-priority objects. To set priority for objects: • While scanning, when the scanner stops for a transmission, press PRI.
FAVORITES SCAN LIST To activate Priority Scan Mode: While the radio is scanning, press FUNC and then press PRI. Repeat to cancel Priority Scan Mode. NOTE: Priority sampling may cause brief muting of received audio if another object is active. Favorites Scan List To add an object to the Favorites Scan List, press FUNC and then FAV while the object is active. When you press FAV later, your scanner suspends all scanning except for the Favorites Scan List. To clear the entire FAV Scan List: 1. Press PGM. 2.
OBJECT LOCKOUT Object Lockout Transmissions for locked out objects are ignored for all scan lists. Four lockout types are available: • Temporary – The object is locked out until the scanner is turned off. When the scanner is turned on again, temporary lockouts are removed. A flashing lowercase “l” indicates a temporary lockout. • Permanent – The object is locked out until you unlock it. An uppercase “L” indicates a permanent lockout. • Talkgroup Lockout – Used with wildcard TGRP objects.
OBJECT LOCKOUT To remove a lockout: 1. Navigate to the object using the 4-direction keypad. 2. Press L/OUT. 3. To remove a permanent lockout, press FUNC and then L/OUT. To 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. find objects that are locked out: Press PGM. Press the EDIT softkey. Press the FIND softkey. Press the L/Out softkey. Press the NEXT softkey to find the next locked out object. To 1. 2. 3. 4. edit the Search Lockout List: Press PGM Press the GLOB softkey Scroll down to SRCH L/Outs and press SEL.
MULTI-SITE MODE Multi-Site Mode (Motorola and P25) Some Motorola and P25 system sites are networked to provide wider coverage, similar to a cellular network. Like in a phone network coverage area, their radios automatically use the nearest tower site. To activate Multi-site mode: 1. Press PGM. 2. Use the 4-direction keypad to navigate to a talkgroup on the networked multi-site system. 3. Press the EDIT softkey. 4. Press the CURR softkey. 5.
HOME REPEATER Home Repeater AutoMove (LTR) LTR Home Repeater AutoMove lets you program LTR trunking systems, even if you don't know the home repeater. When active, you may enter the LTR system frequencies in any order, and AutoMove automatically moves the frequencies to home repeater slots as transmissions are received. To enable LTR Home Repeater Automove: 1. Press PGM. 2. Use the 4-direction keypad to navigate to the LTR TSYS object. 3. Scroll down to the last item in the menu, AutoMove HRs. 4.
SEARCHING Searching Your scanner lets you search for frequencies in your area. When you find a frequency, you can save them as objects: • Tune Search – Tune a frequency and begin an immediate search. • Limit Search – Search within a defined range. • Service Search – Optimized for radio services • Spectrum Sweeper – Rapidly sweeps a frequency range for nearby strong signals. To start a tune search: 1. Press TUNE. The most recent TUNE frequency appears. 2. Press PSE. The scanner begins the search.
SEARCHING To start a service search: Press the SRCH key repeatedly until the display indicates: Railroad, Public Safety, Aircraft, Ham, CB, Marine, or FRS/GMRS/MURS/DOT. S Srch Pubsafty ZD FM 154.310000 Pub Safety: 0 1 2 3 4 FrL/O Stor To start a Spectrum Sweeper search: 1. Press FUNC and then SCAN. 2. To toggle between All band or Public Safety bands, press the Bands softkey. S Sweeper ZlD FM 154.310000 All: 0.2..5.78.
LIMIT SEARCH Limit Search Object (LMIT) Because a LMIT object is assigned to a scan list, it can be used to search while the radio is scanning. It can also be used as a stand-alone search. To 1. 2. 3. 4. create a new LMIT object: Press PGM. Press the NEW softkey. Press the SRCH softkey. Press the LMIT softkey. Scroll Change Setting 5. Configure settings for the object. To restore the default setting, press the Dflt softkey. Enter the beginning ( FrLo) frequency then enter the ending (FrHi) frequency. 6.
LIMIT SEARCH LMIT Menu Reference Scan Lists – Press SEL to assign the object to scan lists. An asterisk (*) indicates an assigned scan list. FrLo – Lowest frequency in the range. FrHi – Highest frequency in the range. Tag – The display name for the object. L/Out – Permanent lockout status for the object. LED Mode – Solid or Flash. LED Color – 0=Off, 1=Red, 2=Yellow, 3=Green, 4=Cyan, 5=Blue, 6=Magenta, 7=White.
SERVICE SEARCH Service Search Object (SRVC) A Service Search Object (SRVC) is optimized for specific radio services across multiple frequency bands. Because a SRVC object is assigned to a scan list, it can be used to search while the radio is scanning. It can also be used as a stand-alone search. To create a new SRVC object: 1. Press PGM. 2. Press the NEW softkey. 3. Press the SRCH softkey. 4. Press the SRVC softkey. Scroll Change Setting 5. Configure settings for the object.
SERVICE SEARCH SRVC Menu Reference Scan Lists – Press SEL to assign the object to scan lists. An asterisk (*) indicates an assigned scan list. SRVC – Service Radio Services: Public Safety, Aircraft, Amateur, CB, Marine, FRS/GMRS/MURS/ DOT/STAR and Railroad For Frequency information, see Specifications. Groups – Toggle search groups when Pub Safety, Aircraft and Amateur service searches are used. Tag – The display name for the object. L/Out – Permanent lockout status for the object.
SPECTRUM SWEEPER Spectrum Sweeper Object (SWPR) Spectrum Sweeper can find distant or weaker signals. With default settings, the SWPR object will sweep through important land mobile radio bands. As you become more familiar with SWPR operation, you can specify bands to improve your search. Because a SWPR object is assigned to a scan list, it can be used to search while the radio is scanning. It can also be used as a stand-alone search. To 1. 2. 3. 4. create a new SWPR object: Press PGM.
SPECTRUM SWEEPER SWPR Menu Reference Scan Lists – Press SEL to assign the object to scan lists. An asterisk (*) indicates an assigned scan list. Type – All Bands or Public Safety. Public Safety activates Sub-bands. Sub-bands – Press Sel to toggle active Public Safety sub-bands. An asterisk (*) indicates an active sub-band. Tag – The display name for the object. L/Out – Permanent lockout status for the object. LED Mode – Solid or Flash.
WEATHER Weather Features While scanning, your radio will check your Weather Priority channel periodically for the All Hazards Warning Alert Tone (WAT). If the WAT is received, your scanner tunes to the Weather Priority channel, sounds an alert, and flashes the LED (RED=warnings, YELLOW=watches, and BLUE=tests and administrative messages) until the 1050 Hz WAT begins, followed by the voice portion of the alert. NOTE: The included antenna is optimized for general purpose scanning.
SAME STANDBY SAME codes can include numbers and letters. The standard text entry is used to enter both numerical and extended SAME codes. NOTE: The text entry method for numbers requires that you precede each number with 1. For example, to enter 4, press 1 and then 4. To enter SAME code 048113, press 10, 14, 18, 11, 11, 13. To create a SAME entry: 1. Press WX. 2. Press the SAME softkey. 3. Scroll to the desired SAME code entry. 4. Press SEL. 5. Configure settings for the SAME entry.
SAME STANDBY You can program a wildcard for any SAME code that matches 48 for the state of Texas: *48*** To activate SAME standby mode: 1. Press WX. The scanner quickly locates an active weather radio frequency. 2. When the scanner stops on a frequency, press the Stby softkey. The softkey will change to STBY, and the scanner will alert when a matching SAME message is received. 3. To exit SAME Standby Mode, press the Stby softkey again, or press MAN, SCAN or PGM.
CONFIGURING / GLOBAL MENU Configuring Your WS1040 scanner includes Global Settings that store radio-wide settings. Caution: The Special Global Settings menu (PGM + GLOB) includes parameter settings that, if not set properly, may adversely affect the performance of your radio. We recommend caution when changing these settings. NOTE: Each parameter includes a Dflt softkey that restores the factory default setting. Context sensitive help is available for all parameters. Press FUNC and then SEL to view help.
GLOBAL MENU GLOB Menu Reference (Cont.) Atten Mode – Attenuator reduces interference from nearby transmitters. Global applies attenuation to all objects. Normal uses object attenuator settings. Global Atten – On or off. Clear Hits – Press SEL to clear all hit counters. Hit Counts – Toggles the hit counter feature. Dflt ScanList – Sets the default scan list for new objects (0-22). Priority – On or Off. WxPri – Off or select 1 of the 7 WX channels Scan Lists – Enters the scan list sub menu.
GLOBAL MENU GLOB Menu Reference (Cont.) Pri Channels – Number of priority CONV channels to check during a priority scan sampling (0-250, 0=All CONV priority channels). Pri Interval – Priority sample interval (2-100 x 100 mS). TGRP Pri Int – Priority interrupt during trunked calls (On or Off). QuickPriRtn – On or Off. When On, doesn't wait for verification of CTCSS, DCS or NAC when returning to an active CONV channel after priority sampling. Search Delay – Delay for all search modes (1-250 x 100 mS).
V-SCANNER STORAGE Using V-Scanner Storage Your WS1040 features two types of memory storage: Main memory, which stores programming for monitoring and scanning, and Virtual Scanner (V-Scanner) memory. V-Scanner folders (21) are each capable of storing complete copies of your scanner’s main memory (including objects, global settings, and dedicated search configurations). This is like having 21 scanners in one. You can customize multiple main memory configurations, each for different situations.
V-SCANNER STORAGE To load a saved V-Scanner folder into main memory: 1. Press FUNC and then PGM. 2. Press the Load softkey. 3. Use the 4-direction keypad to select a V-Scanner folder. 4. Press the Load softkey. The scanner will ask you to confirm that you wish to overwrite the current contents of main memory.
INITIALIZING GLOBAL SETTINGS Initializing Global Settings You can reset the global radio parameters to their factory state without losing information stored in the scanner’s working memory. However, any changes to the radio’ s global settings will be lost. NOTE: V-Scanner memory is not affected by this operation. To initialize Global settings: 1. Turn off the scanner, then turn it on again. 2. When the Welcome/Ownerscreen appears press 0. The scanner displays: System Tests: Select a Test...
INITIALIZING FACTORY DEFAULTS Initializing to Factory Defaults You can initialize the entire scanner to factory defaults. This clears all programmed data and global settings. NOTE: You can save your working memory to a V-Scanner folder before performing this operation. V-Scanner memory is not affected by this procedure. To initialize to factory defaults: 1. Turn off the scanner, then turn it on again. 2. When the Welcome/Ownerscreen appears press 0. The scanner displays: System Tests: Select a Test...
CONFIGURATION SHORTCUTS Configuration Shortcuts Your WS1040 features power-on shortcuts to configuration items, such as attenuator settings, backlight settings and memory information. The following table lists the power-on key sequences available in the WS1040. Unless otherwise specified, press each sequence while the scanner displays the Welcome/Owner screen.
MANUAL PROGRAMMING GUIDE The simplest method for programming your scanner is to use the included PC/IF Cable. However, there also may be times that you need to program objects into your scanner manually. This Manual Programming Guide is primarily intended to supplement your programming experience. TIP: Remember that there is context sensitive help available for each menu item when you program your scanner. To access the help, press FUNC and then SEL. Press SEL again to exit the help screen.
CONVENTIONAL OBJECTS Conventional Objects (CONV) A Conventional Channel Object (CONV) is a single conventional frequency. To 1. 2. 3. create a new CONV object: Press PGM. Press the NEW softkey. Press the CONV softkey. Scroll Change Setting 4. Configure settings for the object. To restore the default setting, press the Dflt softkey. 5. To scan the object, you must assign the object to at least one scan list. 6. Press the Save softkey. CONV Menu Scan Lists – Press SEL to assign the object to scan lists.
CONVENTIONAL OBJECTS Squelch Code – Use Search to detect tone or code value for selected squelch type. CONV Menu (Cont.) L/Out – Permanent lockout status for the object. Priority – On or off. LED Mode – Solid or Flash. LED Color – 0=Off, 1=Red, 2=Yellow, 3=Green, 4=Cyan, 5=Blue, 6=Magenta, 7=White. Latch LED – Off, the Alert LED is on only during a transmission; On, the Alert LED remains lit after a transmission, unless overridden. Backlight – On, Off, or Flash.
TRUNKING SYSTEM OBJECT Trunking System Object (TSYS) You must create a TSYS object that contains the system parameters for each trunked radio system. To 1. 2. 3. create a new TSYS object: Press PGM. Press the NEW softkey. Press the TGRP softkey. Scroll Change Setting 4. Scroll to the TSYS parameter and press SEL. 5. Configure settings for the object. To restore the default setting, press the Dflt softkey. 6. Press the Save softkey.
TRUNKING SYSTEM OBJECT TSYS Menu (Cont.) L/Out – Permanent lockout status for the object. Atten – Attenuator, applies 20 dB of attenuation. Useful in areas with interference from strong signals. Narrow FM – Used by most 900 MHz analog systems. Not used by digital systems. AudioBoost – 6 dB audio level boost. Dwell – (0-200 x 100 mS) The time in milliseconds that the scanner dwells on a Motorola, P25, or EDACS system control channel. Automatic=0, which uses control channel information.
TALKGROUP OBJECT Talkgroup Object (TGRP) A Talkgroup Object (TGRP) stores the parameters for a talkgroup on a trunked radio system. To create a new TSYS object: 1. Press PGM. 2. Press the NEW softkey. 3. Press the TGRP softkey. Scroll Change Setting 4. Configure settings for the object. To restore the default setting, press the Dflt softkey. 5. To scan the object, you must assign the object to at least one scan list. 6. Press the Save softkey. By default, the talkgroup ID is set to Wildcard.
TALKGROUP OBJECT TGRP Menu Scan Lists – Press SEL to assign the object to scan lists. An asterisk (*) indicates an assigned scan list. TSYS – Select or define a TSYS object. ID – Digital address for the talkgroup or individual radio (Wildcard, Decimal, hex or AFS, depending on TSYS type) Wildcard monitors all talkgroup call traffic on the associated system Type – Group = Talkgroup ID; Private = Individual radio ID. Tag – The display name for the object. L/Out – Permanent lockout status for the object.
DUPLICATING OBJECT Duplicating Objects Duplicating objects lets you define multiple objects with similar characteristics, especially TGRP objects that are hosted on the same trunked system. TIP: Duplicate your wildcard TGRP object and then set the Type to Private, so you’ll have a TGRP wildcard for talkgroup calls and another for private calls. To duplicate and object: 1. Press PGM. 2. Select an object. 3. Press the EDIT softkey. 4. Press the DUPE softkey. This creates an exact copy of the selected object.
DELETING OBJECT Deleting Objects To delete an object: 1. Press PGM. 2. Select an object. 3. Press FUNC and CL to delete the object. 4. Confirm the delete command. Deletions cannot be undone. CAUTION: If you delete a TSYS object, all TGRP objects associated with that TSYS will require a new TSYS to function. Memory Usage Your scanner can report used memory, available memory, and memory allocation. To display the memory usage report: Turn on the scanner.
HIT COUNTER Hit Counter The Hit Counter feature keeps track of how many transmissions are received for each object type. By default, the hit counter is turned off. To turn the Hit Counter on: 1. Press PGM. 2. Press the GLOB softkey. 3. Scroll to Hit Counts. 4. Use the 4-direction keypad to turn on Hit Counts. 5. Press the SAVE softkey. To view the hit counts for an object: 1. Navigate to the object. 2. Press PGM. 3. Press the EDIT softkey. 4. Press the CURR softkey. 5. Scroll to Hit Count. 6.
SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Working Memory 1800 programmed objects (conventional channels, trunking talkgroups, limit searches, service searches, and Spectrum Sweeper configurations) using flexible “Scannable Object” system. Virtual Scanners 21 Virtual Scanner (V-Scanner) folders. Searches Seven preprogrammed dedicated service searches, one dedicated limit search. Programmable service or limit search objects. Priority Talkgroup and conventional channel priority.
SPECIFICATIONS Spectrum Sweeper Band Groups All Bands: 0: 25-54 MHz VHF Low Band 1: 108-137 MHz VHF Aircraft Band 2: 137-174 MHz VHF High Band 3: 216-300 MHz 220 MHz Commercial/Amateur Band 4: 300-406 MHz UHF Military Air Band 5: 406-470 MHz UHF Band 6: 470-512 MHz UHF-T Band 7: 764-797 MHz 700 MHz Band 8: 806-869 MHz 800 MHz Band 9: 894-1300 MHz 900 MHz Band, 23 cm Amateur Band Preprogrammed Service Searches Public Safety (PubSafety) 0: 33.4-47.
SPECIFICATIONS CB – Searches the Citizens Band radio frequencies. Marine – Searches the VHF-FM marine radio band. FRS/GMRS/MURS/DOT/STAR (F/G/MURS) Railroad – Searches the Association of American Railroads (AAR) VHF railroad frequencies used in the US and Canada. Weather frequencies .... 162.400, 162.425, 162.450, 162.475, 162.500, 162.525, 162.550 MHz Scanning Rate....................... Approx. 55 channels per second Search Rate................................ Approx. 90 steps per second Display .........
FREQUENCY COVERAGE Frequency Coverage 25.000-26.960 MHz................. (in 10 kHz steps/AM) 26.965-27.405 MHz................. (in 10 kHz steps/AM) 27.410-29.505 MHz................... (in 5 kHz steps/AM) 29.510-29.700 MHz................... (in 5 kHz steps/FM) 29.710-49.830 MHz................. (in 10 kHz steps/FM) 49.835-54.000 MHz................... (in 5 kHz steps/FM) 108.000-136.9916 MHz........ (in 8.33 kHz steps/AM) 137.000-137.995 MHz............... (in 5 kHz steps/FM) 138.000-143.9875 MHz......
MAINTENANCE Maintenance Keep the scanner dry; if it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Use and store the scanner only in normal temperature environments. Handle the scanner carefully; do not drop it. Keep the scanner away from dust and dirt, and wipe it with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new. Modifying or tampering with the scanner’s internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it.
PC INTERFACE System Requirements IBM PC or compatible computer equipped with Universal Serial Bus (USB) connection and Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP NOTE: Although the USB interface cable supports full speed USB communications, actual data transfer speed depends on the scanners hardware. Installing USB drivers on Windows 8/7/Vista/XP To install any new driver on Windows 8, Windows 7/ Vista/XP you need to log on as an administrator.
PC INTERFACE Viewing the Cable Port Settings To specify the COM port number in your scanner application software, you can view the port settings when the cable is plugged into your computer. 1. Open your systems Control Panel. Double click the System icon. 2. Select the Hardware tab, then select Device Manager. 3. Scroll to Ports, then click the + sign to expand the Ports list. 4. Look in your PC’s Device Manager for Ports (COM & LPT) to confirm the cables COM port number.
FCC INFORMATION FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a scanning receiver, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
WARRANTY Consumer Warranty This Whistler product is warranted to the original purchaser for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase against all defects in materials and workmanship, when purchased from an authorized Whistler retailer. This limited warranty is void if the unit is abused, misused, modified, installed improperly, or if the housing and/or serial numbers have been removed. There are no express warranties covering this product other than those set forth in this warranty.
WARRANTY 1. Ship the unit in the original carton or in a suitable sturdy equivalent, fully insured, with return receipt requested to: Whistler Repair Dept. 1412 South 1st St. Rogers, AR. 72756 Please allow 3 weeks turnaround time. IMPORTANT: Whistler will not assume responsibility for loss or damage incurred in shipping. Therefore, please ship your unit insured with return receipt requested. CODs will not be accepted! 2.
WARRANTY Service Out Of Warranty Units will be repaired at “out of warranty” service rates when: • The unit’s original warranty has expired. • A dated proof of purchase is not supplied. • The unit has been returned without its serial number. • The unit has been misused, abused, modified, installed improperly, or had its housing removed. The minimum out of warranty service fee for your Whistler Scanner is $120.00 (U.S.).
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS 1716 SW Commerce Dr. Ste. 8 PO Box 1760 Bentonville, AR 72712 Toll Free (800) 531-0004 TEL (479) 273-6012 FX (479) 273-2927 www.whistlergroup.com CUSTOMER RETURN CENTER 1412 South 1st St. Rogers, AR 72756 Customer Service Tel (866) 923-8719 Email: info@whistlergroup.com P/N 581002a 05A14 © 2014 The Whistler Group, Inc.
