WS1040: Help, please

[Mikiehookit]

I am trying to program my husband's Whistler 1040 scanner. I tried programming it manually, but it won't work. What software do I need and where can I download it, so I can use RadioReference to program it?
I would really appreciate a simple step by step instruction. Sorry, I just don't get all of the verb age that I have read.
Thanks,
MJ

 

[ka3jjz]

There really isn't a simple setup with these scanners that doesn't use new terminology - however let's start with the Easier to Read manual

Easier to Read Pro-651/652/106/197 - WS1040/1065 - PSR 500/600 Digital Scanner Manual

We have a fairly extensive FAQ for these radios here. There are videos linked at the bottom that may be of use...

GRE/RS Object Oriented Scanners FAQ - The RadioReference Wiki

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Manual programming (also from the FAQ)

Programming Shortcut PSR-500/600 RS Pro-106/197 - The RadioReference Wiki

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As for software, there are 2 packages - ARC500 (which has a wiki for the help) and PSREdit500 (which has a PDF from the Whistler site). Win500 is not recommended as the author hasn't been heard from in years...

Object Oriented Scanner Software - The RadioReference Wiki

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Really, though, before we go through all this, precisely WHAT system are you trying to program?

Mike

 

[tvengr]

What software do I need and where can I download it, so I can use RadioReference to program it?

You can use ARC500 or PSREdit500 software. Both have a free trial period to decide which one you like better. I use Butel ARC500 Basic for my Radio Shack PRO-106, the older brother of the Whistler WS1040. Both use the same software.

 

[Enforcer52]

I am trying to program my husband's Whistler 1040 scanner. I tried programming it manually, but it won't work. What software do I need and where can I download it, so I can use RadioReference to program it?
I would really appreciate a simple step by step instruction. Sorry, I just don't get all of the verb age that I have read.
Thanks,
MJ

Llano and surrounding counties are on the Greater Austin/Travis Regional Radio System (GATRRS), which is a digital P25 Phase 2 system. The Whistler 1040 is only a Phase 1 scanner and not capable of decoding P25 Phase 2. The old VHF frequencies are still listed in the RR database but most all traffic is on GATRRS. You need a P25 Phase 2 capable scanner.

Also a lot of the bigger cities/counties on GATRRS use Simulcast (multiple towers all transmitting at the same time) which requires a scanner capable with dealing with simulcast such which are limited to the Uniden SDS100 or SDS200 scanners.

Greater Austin/Travis Regional Radio System (GATRRS) Trunking System, Austin, Texas

Greater Austin/Travis Regional Radio System (GATRRS) Trunking System Profile

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[tvengr]

Llano and surrounding counties are on the Greater Austin/Travis Regional Radio System (GATRRS), which is a digital P25 Phase 2 system. The Whistler 1040 is only a Phase 1 scanner and not capable of decoding P25 Phase 2. The old VHF frequencies are still listed in the RR database but most all traffic is on GATRRS. You need a P25 Phase 2 capable scanner.

The GATRRS system is P25 Phase 2 capable. All of the talkgroups are currently Phase 1 ("D" in Mode column) which the WS1040 can receive.

 

[TAbirdman]

There is a sticky note when you first get on this forum "How to program WS 1040/WS 1065 scanners". It gives you steps by step instructions.

 

[wtp]

How to Program Whistler WS1040 and WS1065

Admin, please sticky Please read the Quick Start Guide for setting up the scanner. (The Quick Start guide is packaged with the Users Manual) Programming Scanner using 3rd Party PC Programming Software with PC/IF cable: Our Quick Start Guide provides website references to 3rd party PC...

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