I just ordered the Whistler WS1040. I'll be using rechargeable batteries. Can I charge the batteries in the radio or do I need to order a separate charger?
How to Program Whistler WS1040 and WS1065
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You can charge them in the scanner using the yellow battery holder. Some say charging batteries in the scanner is a bad idea but in my over 20 years of scanner use I’ve never had a problem.
tvengr
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If you use an AC adapter, make sure you unplug the adapter from AC before plugging into or unplugging from the scanner. There is a warning in the manual about that. It is possible to damage the voltage regulator. The same applies if you are powering the scanner from an adapter in a vehicle. Always unplug from the power source first. What is your city and county so we can get our eyes on the database?
Beowulf50cal
Newbie
Anybody know how to get ahold of Butel Software? I ordered their scanner programming software and they never sent me an email with a key for the software!
I'm sure you checked your spam folder for the email receipt. To contact Butel, see:
The following is from: Product delivery
- After you completed your purchase you will receive a unique software key by email. This process takes less than a minute.
- The software key is also printed on the PDF receipt that you will receive by email.
- If you created an account at this website you can also directly access the keys in your account
Beowulf50cal
Newbie
got it! Thanks!I'm sure you checked your spam folder for the email receipt. To contact Butel, see:
The following is from: Product delivery
- After you completed your purchase you will receive a unique software key by email. This process takes less than a minute.
- The software key is also printed on the PDF receipt that you will receive by email.
- If you created an account at this website you can also directly access the keys in your account
I use Butel ARC500 for the WS-1040 and WS-1065 and the earlier GRE models. I don't believe either of these radios work with P-25 Phase 2. I should also point out I listen to very little public safety, mostly aircraft and railroad services. I've had very good luck with the Butel software.
Bump, BUMP!!, I have several of these scanners and I've always wondered if they can be programmed to show site names like the TRX-2 can (of which I have several of those also). I have a lot of scanners, as you can see in my sig.
I've read that having the optional external charger is best although batts can be charged insitu
I have 3 diff of that gen of handhelds and I have some high quality Samsung batteries in mine and I leave them plugged in all the time and they never over charge or leak. Just make sure you get high quality batteries or they will leak from constant charge .
Panasonic Enerloop
That's actually what I have (I couldn't remember the name & didn't want to go look). About 2 yrs ago I went to buy a pack off of Scamazon and they confused my order and instead of sending my just one pack, they sent me a 6 pack box of 48 for the $22.00 price of one pack. So I have all my handhelds loaded with them. 😆😆😆!!!!!
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The 1065 is very easy to program manually, but it takes longer. Once you learn how.
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