ws 1040

So I've had this WS1040 for a little under a year and a half. Lately, I've been noticing a crackling noise when I turn the volume knob up or down. Unfortunately, the scanner is out of warranty. So here is my question: What steps can I take, if any, to remedy this problem? Thanks in advance &...

Hello all. Have a question regarding the WS1040. A friend has recently purchased his scanner due to his friend owning one. Both sit in the exact same spot with the scanners and one has an issue with receive and signal loss. The other, his scanner works A 1. What could be causing this issue and...

I have most of the basic stuff covered. Is there a complete list of functions, and a description of what they all do (including extended settings) for the WS 1040. There are many functions on the win 500 software not covered by the manual.

Hello I am new to the scanner world! Over the past few days I have been listening to my local PD. I would say about 10% of the transmission come in real choppy or not at all. I live within a mile from my police department which uses a digital trunked system. My radio reads 5 bars all the time...