Please help programming ws-1040

[kenny63online]

i have a ws 1040 and im not sure how to to do the programming process with the cable.can someone please help me

 

[ka3jjz]

This wiki (links are in blue) has links to everything you need to get you started, including an Easier to Read manual...

https://wiki.radioreference.com/index.php/Getting_Started_with_your_GRE/RS_Object_Oriented_Scanner

It would be helpful to know what you are trying to program. Where are you (county/state is fine)? That way folks from your area can help you

Mike

 

[kenny63online]

ok i have ws-1040 scanner i live in olean ny, catturagus county.i can manually input but trying to learn how to use my cable.All of this is new to me im disabled and trying to learn.

 

[kenny63online]

I’m new also have a ws-1040 scanner and I’m trying to learn it wow.Cant get a simple program in it the usb cord is not doing nothing .Live in Olean ny catturagus county.Can someone please help me with this.Ive worked on it for 7 hrs and back to factory reset.

 

[bob550]

Is this a new scanner? When you connect your PC/IF USB cable to your computer with the scanner powered up, does your computer recognize the cable? What software are you using to program your scanner with? (Manually programming the WS1040 scanner is difficult and time consuming.) To that end, a premium membership here on RR allows you to use your software to download frequencies and entire systems to your computer, and upload to your 1040. My apologies for all the questions but the answers can help us help you.

The good news is that there's nothing in Cattaraugus County that you shouldn't be able to hear on your WS1040. You appear to have a mix of VHF-Low, VHF-Hi, and UHF analog, and P25 Phase 1 digital utilizing the VHF-Hi band. The P25 system, Cattaraugus County Public Safety, is a Simulcast system which, depending on where you live relative to the towers, may cause some distorted reception on your WS1040.

 

[kenny63online]

I was told I needed this because some of my fire and ens was digital and I have a windows 10 and I plugged my cable in but it did nothing but the update part.This is all new to me and I’m not to good on computers.Sorry I’m trying my best to learn .Was not told it was this difficult to program.All about the money I guess

 

[fxdscon]

I was told I needed this because some of my fire and ens was digital and I have a windows 10 and I plugged my cable in but it did nothing but the update part.This is all new to me and I’m not to good on computers.Sorry I’m trying my best to learn .Was not told it was this difficult to program.All about the money I guess

What software are you using to program your scanner using the cable?

Win500?

PSREdit500?

ARC500?

You can't program your scanner with the cable using just Windows 10.

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[bob550]

Digital scanners, in general, are more difficult to program than the simpler analog-only models. I own the RadioShack PRO-651, which is the private-labeled twin to your WS1040. I use PSREdit500 as my software, which costs $35 to purchase after a free trial period. The RR subscription is $15 for six months, or $30 for one year. I know that's more money to spend, but you do have one of the least expensive digital scanners, if that's any consolation.

I'm not sure I know what you mean regarding the "update part" however. Your cable won't do much unless you have software for the scanner to communicate with. When the cable is connected to the computer, and the scanner is on, WIndows 10 will load the correct drivers that enable the cable to communicate. It's through the software that you would query the RR database for the frequencies and systems you want to program.

 

[kenny63online]

I have neither not sure how to do the download looked up the win500 but could not get it to download like I said before I’m dumb when it comes to this stuff I’m a total wreak

 

[bob550]

I'd steer you away from Win500 as some here have had recent difficulty in getting an unlock key after payment.

 

[kenny63online]

Ok what do you suggest?I just want my scanner to be right that’s all but I will probably have to find someone to put it on my computer for me

 

[bob550]

For PSREdit500, click on the "Setup executable format", save to a location on your computer you'll easily find, (the desktop usually is good), click on the downloaded file and follow the instructions to install. For ARC500, click on ARC500 V1.30, save to your desktop, click on the downloaded file and install to your computer. Both have trial periods which allows you to see which works better for you. The interfaces are different. To keep it simple for now, just focus on downloading and installing the software. You can install both programs if you wish.

 

[kenny63online]

What website do I go to install this

 

[fxdscon]

What website do I go to install this

Click on the link for PSREdit or ARC500 given to you in the previous post (in blue).

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[bob550]

I supplied the links for both. Clicking each link will bring you to the download page.

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[kenny63online]

Ok I have it on the desktop know what do I do next?

 

[kenny63online]

So the setup wizard is up do I hit next

 

[bob550]

Yes. Which did you download?

 

[kenny63online]

Ok I think I have it I will send this pic to you

 

[kenny63online]

Downloaded the psredit 500’