My Two Cents...
The Pro-107 is a nice device. My biggest complaints relate to the programming software. As far as I can tell it is impossible to download frequencies to a spreadsheet. The software permits uploading of frequencies from a spreadsheet but without being able to download the frequencies already stored, organization becomes impossible. As a result I can't really arrange my frequencies in alphabetical order, or other sorted fashion. Alphabetical order is important since to monitor a specific frequency (rather than scan) you have to step through the object lists.
The GRE-PSR-700 software permits more than double the number of play lists available on the Pro-107. Since the PSR-700 and the Pro 107 are really the same, I wish RS would consider enabling more than the current 20 play lists in their next firmware/software release.
Entering a frequency on the fly is not something the manufacturer seems to be concerned with. They don't make any mention of it in the manual. The best way I have found to monitor a certain frequency on the fly is to use the limit search feature (entering the desired frequency as the high and the low), then store the frequency.
My biggest complaint really isn't so much with the scanner as it is with the RadioReference database. Alpha numeric descriptions are not always clear, and it has hardly anything pertaining to businesses, museums, retail outlets, etc. If listening to the police, EMS, and fire is your objective then the radioreference database is probably great for your needs. For me, I haven't been that happy with it.
Minor quirks that might be considered for the next model:
1) Introduce a keyboard lock (the worst is hitting the weather button!).
2) Introduce a customizable menu/submenu option where "Favorite Frequencies" could be stored for quick access.
3) Introduce a hotkey which could be programed to play a specific frequency, enter stalker mode (which takes time to initiate scrolling through menus and sub-menus), etc.
Also, the plastic by the screen is easily scratched. I've only found one case available online (and it is not padded). There is no belt clip either.
Using 2 high capacity Ni-Mh batteries and headphones I tend to get 12 hours or more from the device. Carrying a spare set i know I'll be able to listen for 3 days without any worries.
Despite my criticisms, I love this device because of its small size and non intrusive interface. I don't like walking around with an attention grabbing device and the Pro-107 is perfectly designed to slip into my hoodie, or back pocket.
The Pro-107 is a nice device. My biggest complaints relate to the programming software. As far as I can tell it is impossible to download frequencies to a spreadsheet. The software permits uploading of frequencies from a spreadsheet but without being able to download the frequencies already stored, organization becomes impossible. As a result I can't really arrange my frequencies in alphabetical order, or other sorted fashion. Alphabetical order is important since to monitor a specific frequency (rather than scan) you have to step through the object lists.
The GRE-PSR-700 software permits more than double the number of play lists available on the Pro-107. Since the PSR-700 and the Pro 107 are really the same, I wish RS would consider enabling more than the current 20 play lists in their next firmware/software release.
Entering a frequency on the fly is not something the manufacturer seems to be concerned with. They don't make any mention of it in the manual. The best way I have found to monitor a certain frequency on the fly is to use the limit search feature (entering the desired frequency as the high and the low), then store the frequency.
My biggest complaint really isn't so much with the scanner as it is with the RadioReference database. Alpha numeric descriptions are not always clear, and it has hardly anything pertaining to businesses, museums, retail outlets, etc. If listening to the police, EMS, and fire is your objective then the radioreference database is probably great for your needs. For me, I haven't been that happy with it.
Minor quirks that might be considered for the next model:
1) Introduce a keyboard lock (the worst is hitting the weather button!).
2) Introduce a customizable menu/submenu option where "Favorite Frequencies" could be stored for quick access.
3) Introduce a hotkey which could be programed to play a specific frequency, enter stalker mode (which takes time to initiate scrolling through menus and sub-menus), etc.
Also, the plastic by the screen is easily scratched. I've only found one case available online (and it is not padded). There is no belt clip either.
Using 2 high capacity Ni-Mh batteries and headphones I tend to get 12 hours or more from the device. Carrying a spare set i know I'll be able to listen for 3 days without any worries.
Despite my criticisms, I love this device because of its small size and non intrusive interface. I don't like walking around with an attention grabbing device and the Pro-107 is perfectly designed to slip into my hoodie, or back pocket.
