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

Vernonrr

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

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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).

  • Outdated Capability: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).


  • 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.
 

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