PSR-800: I need Phase 2 for grecom psr 800 scanner for p25

[Vernonrr]

I have a grecom psr 800 that has only phase 1. I need to know if and how to get phas2.

 

[KevinC]

No, a GRE PSR-800 cannot be upgraded to P25 Phase 2; while it was once capable of Phase 2 through an experimental firmware update, it only supports Phase 1, and later firmware developments indicated it lacks the hardware and firmware capability for Phase 2 digital trunking.


Why the PSR-800 cannot be upgraded to Phase 2:

• Hardware Limitations:
  The PSR-800 does not have the necessary hardware to support P25 Phase 2, which uses Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA).

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• Outdated Capability:
  Although there were beta firmware versions that added experimental P25 Phase 2 support, these were for a limited feature set (e.g., not supporting full TDMA voice, radio IDs, or priority talkgroups).
  
  
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• Lack of Modern Features:
  The PSR-800, as a legacy scanner, does not have the firmware or hardware to handle the advanced features required for P25 Phase 2 and other newer digital modes like DMR or NXDN.

Odd, mine does Phase 2 just fine.

 

[Enforcer52]

Sorry wrong info I guess google wrong

 

[jtwalker]

Is it possible the OP has old (very old) firmware version?

 

[KevinC]

Is it possible the OP has old (very old) firmware version?

Or he means DMR.

 

[tvengr]

Is it possible the OP has old (very old) firmware version?

The PSR-800 was originally P25 Phase 1 only. It was converted to Phase 2 with a firmware update. PSR-800: - updating to phase 2 firmware?

 

[tvengr]

Is it possible the OP has old (very old) firmware version?

The PSR-800 was originally P25 Phase 1 only. It was converted to Phase 2 with a firmware update. PSR-800: - updating to phase 2 firmware?

Despite saying the CPU updater file was too large to upload in the link I provided, I downloaded and extracted the file without any error indication. Unfortunately, I don't have a PSR-800 to try it.

 

[fourwd1]

The PSR-800 was originally P25 Phase 1 only. It was converted to Phase 2 with a firmware update. PSR-800: - updating to phase 2 firmware?

Yes, that's how my 800 was when I first bought it.
Later they added Ph 2 capability and published a FW upgrade for older 800's which I installed in mine
, and works great for decades now.

 

[Whistler_Support]

I have a grecom psr 800 that has only phase 1. I need to know if and how to get phas2.

Your PSR-800 can be upgraded for a reasonable fee to include DMR (Legacy Upgrade)
Contact legacyupgrade@whistlergroup.com to learn more

 

[fourwd1]

Your PSR-800 can be upgraded for a reasonable fee to include DMR (Legacy Upgrade)
Contact legacyupgrade@whistlergroup.com to learn more

I had that upgrade done to both my PSR-800 and PRO-668 years ago when first available.
The 668's reception seemed improved as well.