New GRE PSR/500 on the way

[thecult03]

I finally broke down and ordered the PSR/500 and I am psyched. It should arrive in the next 3 days. I also purchased the ARC software. I am curious. How about an external antenna? I live just North of Columbus. What kind of range should I expect with the standard BNC antenna?

 

[radioscan]

Get the Radio Shack 800 MHz Duckie. It outperforms the stock antenna by a large margin.

 

[OhioX]

Get the Radio Shack 800 MHz Duckie. It outperforms the stock antenna by a large margin.

I concur...

 

[mrkelso]

I finally broke down and ordered the PSR/500 and I am psyched. It should arrive in the next 3 days. I also purchased the ARC software. I am curious. How about an external antenna? I live just North of Columbus. What kind of range should I expect with the standard BNC antenna?

May i ask where you purchased it from?

 

[Ensnared]

Initially, I was overwhelmed with the programming of this radio; however, with the help of the great associates at GRE, I learned. I would not trade this radio for any other brand. Although some like Radio Shack/Uniden, I found their service and support to be less than desired. GRE comes through every time. However, I threw my ARC 500 in the trash. It was a hard lesson to learn, but I migrated to Win500. It is wonderful. If you have any questions, feel free to write me. DWW

 

[ScanWI]

On 800 that is a great antenna but for an all around performance the stock one does well and the $35 outdoor antenna is a great one to mount somewhere outside or in your attic to bring in the far off areas.

 

[thecult03]

Will be here Monday

I purchased the scanner from Electotronics, online. It took 5 days to process the order and it will be a total of 9 days from the date I ordered it......they do not have a live customer service group....you have to chat during their hours of operation.....it was very frustrating.....I already have the ARC500 ready to go....thanks for the information about the antennas......

 

[K8TEK]

Initially, I was overwhelmed with the programming of this radio; however, with the help of the great associates at GRE, I learned. I would not trade this radio for any other brand. Although some like Radio Shack/Uniden, I found their service and support to be less than desired. GRE comes through every time. However, I threw my ARC 500 in the trash. It was a hard lesson to learn, but I migrated to Win500. It is wonderful. If you have any questions, feel free to write me. DWW

The radio shack model is identical to the PSR-500.

 

[Ensnared]

PSR 500 and Pro-106, same

Yes, I am well aware that the RS Pro-106 & GRE PSR 500 are the same radio; however, you don't have the same warranty support from both sellers. I am speaking from my personal experiences with Radio Shack. I think their support systems are substandard in comparison to GRE. Furthermore, if I am not mistaken, you don't have the same accessories when you purchase the Pro-106 radio. GRE supplies a USB cable. From what I've heard, R.S. does not include the USB cable.

 

[escortz28]

Hi. How far north of Columbus? I live in southern Delaware County (nr 23/315) and have no problem receiving the public safety trunk radio systems, e.g. Franklin County, Central Ohio (Delaware Co., Dublin, Worthington), and MARCS - all with the stock GRE antenna. I recommend wait until you receive and program your scanner. See how it performs before spending any additional $.