Need Help PROGRAMING the RADIO REFERENCE DATABASE Into a WHISTLER WS 1040

[savageplb]

HEY EVERY ONE: ) I AM A NOOB AND NEED HELP PROGRAMING THE RADIO REFERENCE LIST INTO MY WHSITLER WS 1040 ANY THOUGHTS OR SUGESTIONS WILL BE VERY MUCH APPRICIATED THANKS.

 

[GTR8000]

Please refrain from typing in all caps, it's tough to read and is frowned upon. Thanks, welcome to the site, I'm sure someone more familiar with that scanner will be along to help you soon.

 

[savageplb]

Okay thanks

 

[RaleighGuy]

You will need to obtain/purchase the BUTEL or PSREdit software and a programming cable. A Google search will take you to the download pages. Also look at the RR Wiki for more help and tips, after that we can help you if there are issues.

 

[hiegtx]

Hi savageplb

Please give your location (city, or county, plus state is sufficient) as well as the system you are trying to program. A link to that system in the database would be great. Also, if you are using software (I see that you are a Premium Subscriber), let us know which one.

 

[savageplb]

Okay thanks for the info

 

[JD21960]

Also, this guy's videos can help programming the WS1040

 

[hiegtx]

You will need to obtain/purchase the BUTEL or PSREdit software and a programming cable. A Google search will take you to the download pages. Also look at the RR Wiki for more help and tips, after that we can help you if there are issues.

If the OP's WS1040 was purchased new, a cable should have been included.

savageplb, start with this Wiki page. Be sure and explore the links on it.

Getting Started with your GRE/RS Object Oriented Scanner - The RadioReference Wiki

wiki.radioreference.com

Links for software that will work on your scanner, and other information, can be found here:

Object Oriented Scanner Software - The RadioReference Wiki

wiki.radioreference.com

The three software packages that work for your scanner, PSREdit 500, ARC500, and Win500, each have a 30 day freee trial period so that you can choose which you like the best.

 

[ka3jjz]

You beat me to the punch, Steve....note that the software article you reference is also a part of the Getting Started article...faster than me tonight (heh)...Mike

 

[savageplb]

Hi hiegtx: my location is Las Vegas, NV clark county

 

[RaleighGuy]

The three software packages that work for your scanner, PSREdit 500, ARC500, and Win500, each have a 30 day freee trial period so that you can choose which you like the best.

I would warn against Win500 (though that is what I have and love) only because we haven't heard from the creator and there have been reports of problems with new people getting the keys.

 

[savageplb]

Thank you for the info I'll try that thanks again

 

[hiegtx]

You beat me to the punch, Steve....note that the software article you reference is also a part of the Getting Started article...faster than me tonight (heh)...Mike

I know that, Mike, but since software was specifically mentioned earlier in the thread, I included the link separately.

 

[savageplb]

Thank you all for your support I will keep you updated.

 

[RaleighGuy]

I know that, Mike, but since software was specifically mentioned earlier in the thread, I included the link separately.

@hiegtx thanks for expanding on my answer, I was going for quick because I was busy.

 

[hiegtx]

@hiegtx thanks for expanding on my answer, I was going for quick because I was busy.

No problem at all. I've done the same a few times, forgetting to include all the information I should have as I was typing too fast.