WS1065: Need Clear Concise Instructions concerning programming a scanner.

[FlyinLion]

I've had a scanner for about the last two decades and that, with one exception, was the last one I programmed. I did program one for my son-in-law about 5 years ago without any problem, however, with this new Whistler WS 1065 I seem to have gotten lost. Whistler pointed me to RadioReference as a good source and to a needed program (PRS-500) to put data on the scanner. However, I cannot figure out how to get the data from RadioReference into a file that can then be uploaded to the WS 1065 using the program. That is why I'm asking. I know the frequencies I want to listen to, but just cannot figure out how to put them on the scanner without punching a lot of buttons to do it. Help, if you can. Thanks!

 

[fxdscon]

I've had a scanner for about the last two decades and that, with one exception, was the last one I programmed. I did program one for my son-in-law about 5 years ago without any problem, however, with this new Whistler WS 1065 I seem to have gotten lost. Whistler pointed me to RadioReference as a good source and to a needed program (PRS-500) to put data on the scanner. However, I cannot figure out how to get the data from RadioReference into a file that can then be uploaded to the WS 1065 using the program. That is why I'm asking. I know the frequencies I want to listen to, but just cannot figure out how to put them on the scanner without punching a lot of buttons to do it. Help, if you can. Thanks!

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This link is for instructions using the PSRedit500 programming software:

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1420/2702/files/Using_PSREdit500_6063b442-4c8f-437c-bcd5-0d5380236b0e.pdf?3520219588115478695

You will also need a paid subscription to Radio Reference to use the Radio Reference Web Programming Service (the easiest way to program your scanner):

Programming Your Scanner With the Web service

www.radioreference.com

There are also many instructional videos for that on Youtube.

 

[FlyinLion]

Okay, so I followed the instructions and my laptop showed that it did something, so why doesn't the scanner show anything? It's like nothing actually was downloaded to it?

 

[RaleighGuy]

There are programming options available through companies like scanner master, if you want to learn yourself Scanner School founder @w2lie will be happy to book a one on one session with you and walk you through each step.

 

[FlyinLion]

I've had a scanner for about the last two decades and that, with one exception, was the last one I programmed. I did program one for my son-in-law about 5 years ago without any problem, however, with this new Whistler WS 1065 I seem to have gotten lost. Whistler pointed me to RadioReference as a good source and to a needed program (PRS-500) to put data on the scanner. However, I cannot figure out how to get the data from RadioReference into a file that can then be uploaded to the WS 1065 using the program. That is why I'm asking. I know the frequencies I want to listen to, but just cannot figure out how to put them on the scanner without punching a lot of buttons to do it. Help, if you can. Thanks!

THANKS FOR YOUR HELP! I got it! At least part way, I'll figure it out as I go.

 

[iMONITOR]

Okay, so I followed the instructions and my laptop showed that it did something, so why doesn't the scanner show anything? It's like nothing actually was downloaded to it?

Did you make any Scan Lists (AKA Banks)? Did you remember to choose any Scan Lists? Good resources noted below. PSREdit500 is a great program for your WS1065 and Mike is a great guy!

Mikey60 is the author of PSREdit500

https://forums.radioreference.com/members/mikey60.19181/

PSREdit500 Support/Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions

www.psredit.com

PSREdit500

PSREdit - Configuration Editors for Whistler, GRE, and Radio Shack scanners

Marks Easiter to Read Manual / WS1065 Scanner

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

 

[Ensnared]

I have a dead PSR 500 (BNC module bad). When I programed my radio, I used Win500, only. I threw Butel in the trash. I prefer Win500 since it lets you see the system and talk groups within the same screen. Here is a concise guide: Easier to Read Pro-651/652/106/197 - WS1040/1065 - PSR 500/600 Digital Scanner Manual

 

[iMONITOR]

I have a dead PSR 500 (BNC module bad). When I programed my radio, I used Win500, only. I threw Butel in the trash. I prefer Win500 since it lets you see the system and talk groups within the same screen. Here is a concise guide:WS1065: - Need Clear Concise Instructions concerning programming a scanner.

Unfortunately WIN500 and it's customers/users appear to have been abandoned by it's author.

 

[k7ng]

Is Don still in the land of the living? He's gone completely silent, far as I can tell.

 

[fxdscon]

Is Don still in the land of the living? He's gone completely silent, far as I can tell.

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Don Starr, the author of the Starrsoft software programs has apparently abandoned his website, products, and customer support. His website is still up and accepting payments to register his software, but many folks here have sent payment for the registration keys and never received them. After trying all avenues to reach Don to rectify the situation, they ended up having to file disputes with their payment service to obtain refunds.

His last post on the forums was over 3 years ago, and as far as anyone knows that seems to be his last interaction with any of his customers offering any kind of support. He last logged into the forums 2 years ago.

He is/has been working for/with Whistler. His latest résumé posted on LinkedIn shows him as a consultant to Whistler Group from "2013 - Present".

And Whistler Wendy mentioned him here in July 2016:

NEW UPDATE available - 7/11/16

When I get my TRX-1 next week and update and enter my police/fire by zip, will it automatically scan/RX DMR channels in my area, or do I need to do some additional programming to get it? Thanks for your help! That depends on what DMR systems/channels have been identified by others in your area...

forums.radioreference.com

His latest "Experience" entry on LinkedIn shows him as a Sr Embedded Firmware Engineer at USA Technologies Inc. in Colorado from "February 2020 to Present".

As mentioned above, current choices for WS1065 programming software are ARC500 and PSREdit500.

 

[k7ng]

Thanks for the update. I am a PSR-500 fan, and I might have been one of the last recipients of a registration key, when I was putting software on a new hard drive and couldn't find the key I'd had for years. I sent in my $$ and requested a new key, etc.

I wondered what had become of him.