TRX-1: Scanner idea

BlueMoon2 · Nov 22, 2018

Hey whistler Wendy, sure would be nice if whistler would make a handheld scanner with all of the features of the Trx-1, but the form factor of the gre psr-500. Have the squelch and volume knob on top along with the speaker and screen and the buttons at the bottom.

Love the audio quality of the psr-500!

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Jhawk89 · Nov 22, 2018

I just really wish that the trx-1 had a volume knob on top with the squelch.

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daddyjohn · Nov 22, 2018

Yes, volume knob back on top.

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dkf435 · Nov 22, 2018

Put an encoder on top spin it to resume scanning, tap once for volume tap twice to set squelch. Rarely set squelch but always want to resume scan and change volume. Yaesu took volume off top of radio and it was a stupid move.

David

DJ11DLN · Nov 23, 2018

dkf435 said:
Put an encoder on top spin it to resume scanning, tap once for volume tap twice to set squelch. Rarely set squelch but always want to resume scan and change volume. Yaesu took volume off top of radio and it was a stupid move.

David

Yes, an encoder with the functions of the WS-1095/1098/TRX-2 instead of the hardware squelch would be great. I mainly use these handhelds as mobiles so I don't bother the volume or squelch much (use the aux-in to the stereo, level/mute gets addressed there) but changing backlight level for day or night driving is a bit of a pain having to delve into the menu. It would be great to tap the power button, set the level where I want it quickly, and then have the function of the knob revert back on its own the way the B/M radios do.

I really hope this is going to be a feature of the TRX-100.

Wackyracer · Nov 23, 2018

Jhawk89 said:
I just really wish that the trx-1 had a volume knob on top with the squelch.

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You can do it for the trx-2 in ezscan

Wackyracer · Nov 23, 2018

email Whistler here: scannersuggestions@whistlergroup.com

hardsuit · Nov 24, 2018

BlueMoon2 - Whistler has two NEW scanners coming in Q1 2019, the TRX-100 handheld and the TRX-200 Base/Mobile scanner, both scanners have a SDR chipset that is supposed to deal with P25 II Simulcast better than older Digital Phase II scanners. it will also have Bluetooth Audio A2DP for headphones. Your suggestion is a good one, you should Email Whistler with your suggestion. contact Whister - contact us page.

WhistlerWendy · Dec 4, 2018

Hey Blue Moon -
Sorry for the delay. We've been out and about with some trade shows and such and I missed this comment.
I've submitted this to the engineers. Also, be sure to use the scannersuggestions@whistlergroup.com email if you have any other ideas!

Happy Scanning!
WW

BlueMoon2 said:
Hey whistler Wendy, sure would be nice if whistler would make a handheld scanner with all of the features of the Trx-1, but the form factor of the gre psr-500. Have the squelch and volume knob on top along with the speaker and screen and the buttons at the bottom.

Love the audio quality of the psr-500!

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RoninJoliet · Dec 4, 2018

yup I luv my RS106, its 100% receive on the ILL-Digital Starcom System with great clear audio and no stupid "card" to corrupt....The VFolders are fantastic for different setups and its easy programming by hand….The only problem is the noisy volume pot.....

DJ11DLN · Dec 5, 2018

RoninJoliet said:
yup I luv my RS106, its 100% receive on the ILL-Digital Starcom System with great clear audio and no stupid "card" to corrupt....The VFolders are fantastic for different setups and its easy programming by hand….The only problem is the noisy volume pot.....

Didn't GRE have plans for an updated p.2/maybe other modes version of the 500/600-106/197 at one time? Plans that never came to fruition because they left the scanner business. I love my 197 and am pretty fond of my 651 as well, the card scanners just don't match their audio and p.1 decode quality. I'd be very happy to see what I think I recall (and someone please correct me if I'm wrong) was to be the "PSR-1000" become a reality.

Kind of like the way Uniden updated their X96 series to give them new life.

joncleve · Dec 5, 2018

I love the "500" series of scanners, especially the large display. If they ever do reboot that platform, I hope they use a better audio pot among other things.

djeplett · Dec 5, 2018

It's weird because I own a 106 and a 500 and the pot on the 106 is super scratchy, but on the 500 it's as quiet as any radio I've ever owned. I always chalked up the scratchy 106's pot to the fact it began it's life at my in-laws who smoked. But I keep seeing others complain about their scratchy pots so my 500 must be anomaly.

Daleb49 · Dec 5, 2018

I think it's ironic that people are asking for the pot on top to be added to the new Whistler scanner in previous requests after all the complaints about the noise in the older versions. My 106 is really scratchy and my 500 not too bad.

Can't wait for the new one to come out as my TRX-1 works great for me now.

DJ11DLN · Dec 5, 2018

Daleb49 said:
I think it's ironic that people are asking for the pot on top to be added to the new Whistler scanner in previous requests after all the complaints about the noise in the older versions. My 106 is really scratchy and my 500 not too bad.

Can't wait for the new one to come out as my TRX-1 works great for me now.

I'd hope they would go to a rotary encoder like the 1095/1098/TRX-2 uses, no scratch possibility there. As far as the pots go, mine are both a bit scratchy but it's nothing I can't live with. The 197 was that way right out of the box, couldn't say about the 651 as I got it second-hand.

Machria · Dec 11, 2018

YES, Volume and squelch knobs please!!!!

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