StereoScout
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GRE PSR 800 Pre Release Thread
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DonS
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One very small thing Wayne got wrong... the firmware update isn't from the microSD Card. It's a direct load via the included PC sofware, but with the same "hold down a key while turning the scanner on" step as the PSR-500, PSR-300, PRO-107, etc. (As I think I mentioned above, one of the uses of the COM port presented by the scanner's internal USB interface is firmware updates.)
Oh... and of course the scanner didn't ask for any trunked system types in that library import - Wayne only imported a few conventional subcategories
Now, looking at that pre-production unit, I might have to revise what I (may have) said above. It looks like production units might have white LEDs in the keypad backlighting. (I've only seen amber).
Nice video - thanks for posting... Price mentioned in there too is right where I'd expect.
edkt4hr
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looks like ill be buying a kenwood nx 200 for a scanner tired of waiting
looks like ill be buying a kenwood nx 200 for a scanner tired of waiting
So all the $399 dollar guys guesses better sell something old to0 get up to $499.00, seems very easy to load and use without the software....
I think you need to research a little bit more... The NX200 isn't a full-fledged scanner. It's only two months until the 700 is out, you will probably be better off waiting for this.
rckydenver
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Thanks for the video.. $500. price tag.
DonS
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It is. I only use the software when I want to customize alpha tags or for testing purposes (e.g. when I want to add 64k RadioIDs to my local trunked system).
RadioDaze
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On Price...
Remember, folks, the retail price of the Home Patrol is $599, with a street price of around $499.
The PSR-500 has a retail price of $499, with a street price of $399, and lower now with sales as it's further into its lifecycle.
The EZ Scan will probably have a street price of around $399, or not much more than that.
Just sayin'.
BTW, I wonder how an RS version would look? Will it be ruined by a two-tone case?
Remember, folks, the retail price of the Home Patrol is $599, with a street price of around $499.
The PSR-500 has a retail price of $499, with a street price of $399, and lower now with sales as it's further into its lifecycle.
The EZ Scan will probably have a street price of around $399, or not much more than that.
Just sayin'.
BTW, I wonder how an RS version would look? Will it be ruined by a two-tone case?
OHIOSCAN
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Any Signal Sweeper on the PSR-800?
PSR-800 Looks nice any idea if it has the Search Sweeper, that's my fav feature on the 500.
Thanks Mike
PSR-800 Looks nice any idea if it has the Search Sweeper, that's my fav feature on the 500.
Thanks Mike
TES
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800??
OHIOSCAN
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Disregard the PSR-800 does have the sweeper.
Mike
Mike
TES
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From the link shown in post #34 in this thread:
"Spectrum Sweeper rapidly finds nearby signals even if you do not know the frequency. "
Does this mean the radio will decode radio ID's on convnetional P25?
Also, any improvement in P25 simulcast issues?
DonS
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Yes.
It shows (if you enable the options) RadioIDs for any P25 CAI voice channels.
I've heard that it's a bit better, but am not able to verify it here.
DonS
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... as well as all of the other "search modes" of the PSR-500 (except for "Tune mode").
msradell
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Encrypted channels
Will it automatically avoid encrypted channels?
Will it automatically avoid encrypted channels?
DonS
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It avoids encrypted calls on Motorola (3600bps CC) systems. For P25 encrypted voice from P25 systems or conventional channels, it won't give you the "noise" (configurable).
I thought i read on the "ENC" department you have three choices, hear the ENC noise, hear a "busy" type signal, and upon hearing ENC its like the Uniden=just moves on....
richl
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does it support wildcard and i-call or private call?
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