http://forums.radioreference.com/ A forum for the discussion of all GRE branded scanning radios and receivers. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:26:33 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forums.radioreference.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://forums.radioreference.com/ http://forums.radioreference.com/gre-scanners/164922-ltr-not-picking-up-scan-mode.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:13:02 GMT I am monitoring the local LTR System here in the county on my GRE PSR 500. Our SO uses it and I have had their ID entered and it's always picked it up in scan mode. But tonight for some reason, I'm having to monitor it constantly in manual mode because scan mode it is not stopping on it in scan mode but it has in the past. Is there a reason for this? It's not even catching it on PRI scan....Any suggestions? ]]> GRE Scanners btritch http://forums.radioreference.com/gre-scanners/164922-ltr-not-picking-up-scan-mode.html http://forums.radioreference.com/gre-scanners/164898-psr-400-a.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:52:57 GMT While useing win97 with my new PSR 400 I am getting incorrect model remove cable on my units screen. I am useing the rs 20-047 interface cable. Can anyone assist me with this issue? While useing win97 with my new PSR 400 I am getting incorrect model remove cable on my units screen. I am useing the rs 20-047 interface cable. Can anyone assist me with this issue? ]]> GRE Scanners jblake76 http://forums.radioreference.com/gre-scanners/164898-psr-400-a.html http://forums.radioreference.com/gre-scanners/164892-psr-300-narrowband-question.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:04:51 GMT Have question about PSR-300 scanner. Is the PSR-300 scanner able to Rx narrowband freqs or can you change the FM to NFM ect like uniden scanners?? thank you Have question about PSR-300 scanner. Is the PSR-300 scanner able to Rx narrowband freqs or can you change the FM to NFM ect like uniden scanners??


thank you ]]> GRE Scanners Baker845 http://forums.radioreference.com/gre-scanners/164892-psr-300-narrowband-question.html http://forums.radioreference.com/gre-scanners/164878-psr-500-backlight-question.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:43:40 GMT New to the PSR-500, am using Starr's software to program it.

Is it possible to change the backlight setting where the backlight comes on when the squelch is opened, like some of the RadioShack scanners do, or is this something that is RS only?

Thanks! ]]> GRE Scanners KG4LJF http://forums.radioreference.com/gre-scanners/164878-psr-500-backlight-question.html http://forums.radioreference.com/gre-scanners/164740-psr-500-nothing-enabled.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:04:48 GMT i programme my pro-96 file and even tried the radioreference download for zone 3 all i get is nothing enabled...what am i doing wrong i programme my pro-96 file and even tried the radioreference download for zone 3 all i get is nothing enabled...what am i doing wrong ]]> GRE Scanners balou http://forums.radioreference.com/gre-scanners/164740-psr-500-nothing-enabled.html http://forums.radioreference.com/gre-scanners/164698-psr-500-nfm.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:05:38 GMT I have a question about the NFM. I noticed that when I use this option the audio becomes a bit distorted as if the fine tuning is off. Is this normal? I have a question about the NFM. I noticed that when I use this option the audio becomes a bit distorted as if the fine tuning is off. Is this normal? ]]> GRE Scanners xusmarine1979 http://forums.radioreference.com/gre-scanners/164698-psr-500-nfm.html http://forums.radioreference.com/gre-scanners/164684-another-pro-2006-os456-thread.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:41:53 GMT Hello all,

I (like many others) have been unable to obtain the full version of this board and am missing tone decoding and signal strength. I just wanted to know if there is anyone who has done anything to get this info into the serial port. I know adding an external s-meter isn't a big deal and there is separate software to decode tones, but I would really like to make full use of probe by bringing this info into it.

One thing I have wondered is "What is this mysterious obsolete chip?" It was a supplier who stopped making it, not Optoelectronics, so perhaps it could be found in some other device I could pick up for a few bucks. Of course, even if I found the magic chip in some other device and was willing to risk soldering it onto the existing pads, I have no idea if the firmware was changed. If someone could at least identify the chip, perhaps google could find some more info than I've been able to turn up with the knowledge I have.

I guess I'm just wondering if anyone has any technical info about restoring this board to its full functionality or supplementing it with some sort of daughter board to get everything working.

Thanks! ]]> GRE Scanners elvisthedj http://forums.radioreference.com/gre-scanners/164684-another-pro-2006-os456-thread.html http://forums.radioreference.com/gre-scanners/164725-gre-400-a.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:42:16 GMT If someone who has a GRE 400 will check out a frequency for me it would be a big help... Will the GRE 400 take 151.1075 Mhz. I would hate to order a radio that will not take the frequency that we are moving to. Also, does anyone have any suggestions on good used scanners that will take the... If someone who has a GRE 400 will check out a frequency for me it would be a big help... Will the GRE 400 take 151.1075 Mhz. I would hate to order a radio that will not take the frequency that we are moving to. Also, does anyone have any suggestions on good used scanners that will take the frequency as well?

Thanks,

CRV ]]> GRE Scanners batchief501 http://forums.radioreference.com/gre-scanners/164725-gre-400-a.html http://forums.radioreference.com/gre-scanners/164678-nacs.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:21:03 GMT How does a person progrm nacs into gre-500 scanner. Do you just program the nacs are is there some thing else you have to do How does a person progrm nacs into gre-500 scanner. Do you just program the nacs are is there some thing else you have to do ]]> GRE Scanners RayDWead http://forums.radioreference.com/gre-scanners/164678-nacs.html http://forums.radioreference.com/gre-scanners/164650-psr-400-a.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:20:09 GMT Any info on this scanner? Good radio? I already have the PRO-106 and I am looking for a decent radio for the NJSP and other conventional frquencies. All replies will be favored. Any info on this scanner? Good radio? I already have the PRO-106 and I am looking for a decent radio for the NJSP and other conventional frquencies. All replies will be favored. ]]> GRE Scanners jblake76 http://forums.radioreference.com/gre-scanners/164650-psr-400-a.html http://forums.radioreference.com/gre-scanners/164642-psr-500-few-questions.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:08:06 GMT ok im asking this because i dont have one but i guy i know is in need of help.. can the psr-500 be programmed with control channels only like the pro-96 second can i use my pro-96 file with a psr software to program it thanks alot ok im asking this because i dont have one but i guy i know is in need of help..


can the psr-500 be programmed with control channels only like the pro-96
second can i use my pro-96 file with a psr software to program it


thanks alot ]]> GRE Scanners balou http://forums.radioreference.com/gre-scanners/164642-psr-500-few-questions.html http://forums.radioreference.com/gre-scanners/164508-psr300.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:09:09 GMT Even though i had my gre-300 preprogrammed, can i still create what TG's i want under quik key groups?...or did that hafta to be done while being programmed?.... ]]> GRE Scanners Q-ball http://forums.radioreference.com/gre-scanners/164508-psr300.html http://forums.radioreference.com/gre-scanners/164456-voice-activated-recording-gre-radio-shack.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:03:27 GMT What is the best way to record with a voice activated tape recorder with the GRE's or Radio Shack Pro-197/106's as there is no dedicated "tape out" jack like the Unidens? The only options appear to be the external speaker jack or the headphone jack. I tried an old V/A cassette recorder but it ran continuously, so perhaps the recorder is too old & tired, not the scanner. ]]> GRE Scanners NESN http://forums.radioreference.com/gre-scanners/164456-voice-activated-recording-gre-radio-shack.html http://forums.radioreference.com/gre-scanners/164452-new-gre-psr-500-a.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 07:11:58 GMT Just got one of these scanners, a lot different from the old Realistic I used a thousand years ago. I am impressed. But, no USB cable came with it, so I had to order one from GRE. A little intimidated about programming, but the manual was clear and VHF simplex a piece of cake. I like the way I can... Just got one of these scanners, a lot different from the old Realistic I used a thousand years ago. I am impressed. But, no USB cable came with it, so I had to order one from GRE. A little intimidated about programming, but the manual was clear and VHF simplex a piece of cake. I like the way I can program the led light to have different colors, the screen to come on, etc. I even managed to manually program a Project 25 talk group using the hex codes. I'll wait for the cable and use WIN500 to program the rest though. I read on another post the NWS alert scaring the pants of another poster, I found where you can turn that alarm off if you want under the SAME settings.

Impressive scanner. ]]> GRE Scanners jim9251 http://forums.radioreference.com/gre-scanners/164452-new-gre-psr-500-a.html http://forums.radioreference.com/gre-scanners/164422-question-regarding-programming-multi-site-systems.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:30:00 GMT When programming a multi site system can you program all frequencies and talk groups into one scan list or does each system have to be in its own scan list? Thanks for your help. When programming a multi site system can you program all frequencies and talk groups into one scan list or does each system have to be in its own scan list?

Thanks for your help. ]]> GRE Scanners don333 http://forums.radioreference.com/gre-scanners/164422-question-regarding-programming-multi-site-systems.html http://forums.radioreference.com/gre-scanners/164382-800-mhz-rubber-antenna.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:47:43 GMT when ordering,a drop down option box appears you can get a 800 MHz rubber antenna. is this better than standard antenna that comes with scanner? thanks when ordering,a drop down option box appears you can get a 800 MHz rubber antenna. is this better than standard antenna that comes with scanner? thanks ]]> GRE Scanners Terp http://forums.radioreference.com/gre-scanners/164382-800-mhz-rubber-antenna.html http://forums.radioreference.com/gre-scanners/164284-programming-problem.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:51:35 GMT hey guys,bought a psr500 recently,have no problem programming it with my local stuff,but the problem is after i have finally programmed a system and saved it to a scanlist,then after i program another system and save it to a second scanlist,the first scanlist disappears,and it only scans what has... hey guys,bought a psr500 recently,have no problem programming it with my local stuff,but the problem is after i have finally programmed a system and saved it to a scanlist,then after i program another system and save it to a second scanlist,the first scanlist disappears,and it only scans what has been entered on the second scanlist.i have tried numerous times to correct the problem,and i have read the manual over as well.what am i missing? thx in advance. ]]> GRE Scanners bigcam406 http://forums.radioreference.com/gre-scanners/164284-programming-problem.html http://forums.radioreference.com/gre-scanners/164280-agc-off-audio-delay.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:02:07 GMT On my conventional analog channels, What is the setting that says Digital AGC ON/OFF? I think that's what it's called, It's just above Delay Time...

Also How do you adjust the Unsquelch Delay, The Time Before The Radio Unmutes The Audio To The Speaker....?

Thanks,

Brian ]]> GRE Scanners btritch http://forums.radioreference.com/gre-scanners/164280-agc-off-audio-delay.html http://forums.radioreference.com/gre-scanners/164238-out-box.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:34:33 GMT if I decide to buy a GRE radio, when I take it out of box would I be able to listen right away or do I have to program and load software. could the seller load any software if asks from the buyer? I'm new to this thanks. ]]> GRE Scanners Terp http://forums.radioreference.com/gre-scanners/164238-out-box.html http://forums.radioreference.com/gre-scanners/164157-p25-decoding-gre-500-600-a.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:50:21 GMT What is the deal with trying to decode P25 systems with the GRE 600? I get very little if any on about every P25 system I try to scan.. On the Roanoke P25 system I am getting nothing (P25 Auto)...ON York SC P25 I do decode the TGRPS but I get no audio...Some are encrypted on York but not all of... What is the deal with trying to decode P25 systems with the GRE 600? I get very little if any on about every P25 system I try to scan.. On the Roanoke P25 system I am getting nothing (P25 Auto)...ON York SC P25 I do decode the TGRPS but I get no audio...Some are encrypted on York but not all of them...Some are even analog on the system but I don't get any audio...I do receive VA STARS P25 system okay but that is the only system that I've ever been able to scan with success..Is GRE just not able to scan P25 systems reliably? Tnx for info or your experiences with this problem. Ive read the other threads about attenuating etc....I think GRE just has a problem...I've tried going back to ver 1.6 and 1.7 but no luck so far.... ]]> GRE Scanners kd8x http://forums.radioreference.com/gre-scanners/164157-p25-decoding-gre-500-600-a.html http://forums.radioreference.com/gre-scanners/164118-service-search-question.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:14:20 GMT Anyone have any idea why all the DOT/Star Radios are included in the FMS/GMRS/MURS Service search except the Purple DOT, Green DOT, "J" and "K" frequencies?

Also on a related note, is there was some way to add them to the service search or even create a whole new service search with just commercial freqs in it?

Draf ]]> GRE Scanners Drafin http://forums.radioreference.com/gre-scanners/164118-service-search-question.html http://forums.radioreference.com/gre-scanners/164014-control-channel-search.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:01:36 GMT Does the PSR-500 have any capability to search, then decode a control channel, comparable to the Uniden BCD396T "Control Channel Only" Search? ]]> GRE Scanners cheld18 http://forums.radioreference.com/gre-scanners/164014-control-channel-search.html http://forums.radioreference.com/gre-scanners/163838-new-psr-400-question.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:50:20 GMT Greetings, I just got my GRE PSR-400 today! First impression is it feels like a quality radio. I am pretty stoked :) My plan is to eventually use it mobile. I could use advice where manual programming and scanning is concerned. My local police, etc use Motorola Type II Smartnet Analog. I... Greetings, I just got my GRE PSR-400 today! First impression is it feels like a quality radio. I am pretty stoked :) My plan is to eventually use it mobile.

I could use advice where manual programming and scanning is concerned. My local police, etc use Motorola Type II Smartnet Analog. I have programmed in the (15) 800MHZ freq's that my local system uses in memory 1-15. When I scan and press mode and go to MOT:, I can see the correct talk group numbers for my local police and fire. However, I can't seem to figure out how to make it track those talk groups. Do I need to manually enter each talk group somehow? I am used to Uniden BC245XLT where you enter the freq's and hit "trunk" and she's all set to track the groups.

The user manual is a bit vague and I can't seem to find specific instructions on how to scan trunked frequencies whereby seeing the talk groups. Any light anyone can shed would be great. This looks like a fantastic site for scanner enthusiasts.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions...

-Grant ]]> GRE Scanners nissanzx1 http://forums.radioreference.com/gre-scanners/163838-new-psr-400-question.html http://forums.radioreference.com/gre-scanners/163833-dc-power-plug.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:50:29 GMT What is the type of DC plug used on the PRO-197/PSR-600 scanner? Anyone want to sell their DC cord? I am also in need of the DIN enclosure, keys, bracket, and mounting knobs. Joe What is the type of DC plug used on the PRO-197/PSR-600 scanner?

Anyone want to sell their DC cord?

I am also in need of the DIN enclosure, keys, bracket, and mounting knobs.
Joe ]]> GRE Scanners wc4r http://forums.radioreference.com/gre-scanners/163833-dc-power-plug.html http://forums.radioreference.com/gre-scanners/163689-trs-updated.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:18:06 GMT There has been a updated for the waco McLennan County TRS do i only put in the primary control channels thats what i have in now or do i put in all the alternate control channels to can some help. There has been a updated for the waco McLennan County TRS do i only put in the primary control channels thats what i have in now or do i put in all the alternate control channels to can some help. ]]> GRE Scanners JRR4607 http://forums.radioreference.com/gre-scanners/163689-trs-updated.html http://forums.radioreference.com/gre-scanners/163625-logging-methods-ohio-marcs-w-gre-600-a.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:33:41 GMT A little help for the old-timer please ?
What are some of the methods that you folks are using to
log this seemingly endless list of talk groups/radio ID's ?
Using PSRedit , how do I assign a Private or Wildcard to
just one talkgroup?

Thank's a bunch for any help,

beejay ]]> GRE Scanners beejay http://forums.radioreference.com/gre-scanners/163625-logging-methods-ohio-marcs-w-gre-600-a.html http://forums.radioreference.com/gre-scanners/163529-gre-usb-cable-windows-7-a.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:19:42 GMT Anyone successfully able to get the GRE cable to work wit Windows 7? When you plug it in for the first time, Windows 7 automatically installs a driver for it but when you try to search for a port in PSREdit it gives you an access violation error. Device manager shows the driver is properly... Anyone successfully able to get the GRE cable to work wit Windows 7?

When you plug it in for the first time, Windows 7 automatically installs a driver for it but when you try to search for a port in PSREdit it gives you an access violation error.

Device manager shows the driver is properly installed. ]]> GRE Scanners Mwad http://forums.radioreference.com/gre-scanners/163529-gre-usb-cable-windows-7-a.html http://forums.radioreference.com/gre-scanners/163338-usb-lead.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 22:52:40 GMT when down loading firmware,should your usb lead from the pc tp theG.R.E.-500 be hooked to the scanner or not. when down loading firmware,should your usb lead from the pc tp theG.R.E.-500 be hooked to the scanner or not. ]]> GRE Scanners specialforces http://forums.radioreference.com/gre-scanners/163338-usb-lead.html http://forums.radioreference.com/gre-scanners/163279-annoying.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 03:58:26 GMT Hi as some of you know i just recently gotten the GRE PSR-600 Digital Scanner. My problem is on some of the police,fire,EMS frequencies ill have what sounds like Pager and Weather interference coming in on the frequencies for the Police,Fire,EMS. Its really annoying,it gets to the point where i... Hi as some of you know i just recently gotten the GRE PSR-600 Digital Scanner.

My problem is on some of the police,fire,EMS frequencies ill have what sounds like Pager and Weather interference coming in on the frequencies for the Police,Fire,EMS. Its really annoying,it gets to the point where i have to turn off the scanner :( Please tell me its not my radio doing this and its only the Emergency systems that have a crappy radio system. Almost feels i spent $400 for nothing :(

Oh one other weird thing that happens sometimes after someone talks it will just stick to that frequency with nothing happening,Its like white noise like you would hear on TV.

Or could it be there cheap way to scramble there frequencies so us scanner listeners can't listen in? Err its not totally scrambled its just really hard to hear.


Btw you guys were kidding these radios are sensitive,i mean picking stuff up.


I don't have antenna on the roof cause i'll have 2 Communications antennas up soon and it will interfere with the scanner. ]]> GRE Scanners KB3SKU http://forums.radioreference.com/gre-scanners/163279-annoying.html http://forums.radioreference.com/gre-scanners/163179-psr-295-pc-connection.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:33:49 GMT What are the capabilites of the PSR-295 when connected to a PC? Is it just a way of cloning, or can it be controlled / programmed etc via it? 2nd question - where can I get a cable, preferably in the UK, or can I make one if someone here has a pinout? What are the capabilites of the PSR-295 when connected to a PC? Is it just a way of cloning, or can it be controlled / programmed etc via it?

2nd question - where can I get a cable, preferably in the UK, or can I make one if someone here has a pinout? ]]> GRE Scanners Apache_UK http://forums.radioreference.com/gre-scanners/163179-psr-295-pc-connection.html