Programming Software

[bob5731]

GRECOM PSR-800 Programming Software?

GRECOM PSR-800 Scanner Whistler WS1080 Official Upgrade P25 Phase II

 

[tvengr]

What is your question? If you have the Official Upgrade for the PSR-800, use the Whistler WS1080/WS1088 EZ Scan software.

 

[rgchristy]

Downloads

This is where you will find software downloads for Whistler Group products. Please use the Contact Us link at the top of the page if you are looking for something not listed below. TRX-1 EZ-SCAN for TRX-1 CPU Updater for TRX-1 TRX-2 EZ-SCAN for TRX-2 CPU Updater for TRX-2 WS1040 CPU Updater for...

whistlergroup.com

 

[bob5731]

As a side note, I'm also working on a brand new scanner program, but I don't know much about coding in Python. So if anybody wants to give me a hand and help me get it done that would be great. I'm tired of using multiple programs to program multiple scanners. Unless there is a program that is called the Swiss army knife of scanners and we'll program just about every scanner that is computer enabled. Let me know. I've yet to find one and easy to use. For example, I have a BCT15x I've been asking here on the forums for someone to help me make a file for it so that I can listen to what the scanner is capable of receiving in freescan for Cleveland county and nobody wants to help. They just keep telling me to upgrade so I did.

 

[jtwalker]

For just about all of the recent Uniden scanners, ProScan will handle programming tasks. If you wish to even cover the same Uniden scanners as ProScan (which doesn’t cover RS/GRE/Whistler devices) then you are looking at a nearly insurmountable task. Good luck with your quest.

 

[gmclam]

Python? lol. Then the user must obtain a compatible version of Python to run it. I'm a Python guru but I'd still be writing this in Visual Studio to produce Windows compatible code (.exe, etc. files).

I've explored this myself. There's a lot of issues to consider such as:
- Each model has different 'knobs' (AM/FM/NFM/P25/CT/DC/NAC)
- Some models P25 capable. Some only Phase I, some Phase II. Plus analog settings.
- Serial protocol / programming method to each is different
- Or is programming done by writing files (think SD card)

What I did do was create a single Excel file that contains my personal "database". It is formatted for the most capable (target) scanner (which is presently the SDS-100). Therefore converting & exporting the data to other models is a "sub-set". From there I can copy/paste (or file read) the data into the programming software for the target radio. I guess I could see having code (Python or otherwise) that reads my giant Excel and outputs to the scanner, but I don't see a good ROI for the effort.

 

[bob5731]

I'm not good at programming scanners or using the software. I just tried to pull the data from radioreference.com and import it to the scanner. That's why I'd like to have one program do it all. Unless someone can write me a script that would output the files to the various formats that the programs use. Basically it reads Cleveland county and all other frequencies in Oklahoma and lets me choose which ones I want or need and then exports to the various formats that the programs use. I would like to add, upload and download from scanners but I may be stretching it a bit.

 

[jtwalker]

Send me $75 and I’ll send you a link to download a program and the key to activate it for lifetime use, and along with your premium RR subscription you’ll be able to do this with most recent Uniden scanners.

Do I get to keep my $25 as commission @ProScan ?

 

[jtwalker]

So I’m still shaking my head that you “aren’t good at programming scanners” or “using software” but you are going to develop a scanner programming application in Python to work with any scanner.

Are you trolling us?

 

[bob5731]

using chatgpt.

 

[bob5731]

I jest got the ws1080 in now. so sow do I set it up?

 

[tvengr]

Are you trolling us?

using chatgpt.

so sow do I set it up?

Seems that AI lacks a grammar checker!

v1.3.2 worked well saved me time. I am using SDR++ Brown fork. Uses the same frequency manager. Thanks @majicm

Is merging possible? I had some frequencies that needed to be merged that one already had but the other did not.

Also 7zip warned it found excess data at the end of the file. Whatever that means. It ran regardless and Malwarebytes premium found nothing wrong.

If you are open to suggestions, EIBI csv to SDR++ json would be so convenient and nice! Not sure if the built in frequency manager can handle that many entries.

Windows 11 Home 25H2
ASUS ROG Strix G814 2025 model.

Neat idea on the merging!

I'm always open to suggestions yes. When I finish the current project I'm on with I was going to start again and make it much nicer... This was something I threw together for myself but definitely will add more to it.

I also wanted to give the option of creating SDR++ Import file rather than replacing the entire file.

I could add EIBI onto it as well - if you want to send me an example (majicm@magicpack.net) that would be useful.

Also looking to add SDR Console too.

I've made a note

1.3.2 doesn't work for me. The SDRSharp file starts out at 144kb in size. When converted to JSON format for SDR++, it's 31kb in size. When I drop it into the SDR++ folder, it's still 31kb in size, but once I launch SDR++, the file becomes 1kb in size and contains only the headers; no frequency information is present once SDR++ is opened.

Would you mind sending me the SDRSharp file so I can take a look please?

majicm@magicpack.net

Thank you

 

[Whiskey3JMC]

I jest got the ws1080 in now. so sow do I set it up?

Easier to Read Whistler WS1080/1088 Handheld Scanner and Software Manual

WS1080 - The RadioReference Wiki

wiki.radioreference.com

 

[bob5731]

can I update firmware no the scanner with out screwup my scanner? no im not Are you trolling.

 

[tvengr]

The following was not on my last post #12. I didn't put it there. It was not there the last time I viewed it.

v1.3.2 worked well saved me time. I am using SDR++ Brown fork. Uses the same frequency manager. Thanks @majicm

Is merging possible? I had some frequencies that needed to be merged that one already had but the other did not.

Also 7zip warned it found excess data at the end of the file. Whatever that means. It ran regardless and Malwarebytes premium found nothing wrong.

If you are open to suggestions, EIBI csv to SDR++ json would be so convenient and nice! Not sure if the built in frequency manager can handle that many entries.

Windows 11 Home 25H2
ASUS ROG Strix G814 2025 model.
Click to expand...

Neat idea on the merging!

I'm always open to suggestions yes. When I finish the current project I'm on with I was going to start again and make it much nicer... This was something I threw together for myself but definitely will add more to it.

I also wanted to give the option of creating SDR++ Import file rather than replacing the entire file.

I could add EIBI onto it as well - if you want to send me an example (majicm@magicpack.net) that would be useful.

Also looking to add SDR Console too.

I've made a note

1.3.2 doesn't work for me. The SDRSharp file starts out at 144kb in size. When converted to JSON format for SDR++, it's 31kb in size. When I drop it into the SDR++ folder, it's still 31kb in size, but once I launch SDR++, the file becomes 1kb in size and contains only the headers; no frequency information is present once SDR++ is opened.

Would you mind sending me the SDRSharp file so I can take a look please?

majicm@magicpack.net

Thank you

 

[bob5731]

What about the firmware update? Will it screw up the scanner. I just like to have the latest features and the most current firmware for bug fixes? Can someone help me by making me a file for Cleveland county that ez Scan can you use?

 

[tvengr]

What about the firmware update? Will it screw up the scanner. I just like to have the latest features and the most current firmware for bug fixes? Can someone help me by making me a file for Cleveland county that ez Scan can you use?

Do you have an actual WS1080 or a PSR-800 with the official upgrade?

 

[tvengr]

If you have a WS1080, you can use the Whistler WS1080/WS1088 EZ Scan software for firmware and library updates and programming. If you have an upgraded PSR-800 with the official upgrade, you can use the WS1080/WS1088 EZ Scan software for library updates and programming. There is a standalone firmware updater for legacy scanners with the official upgrade (Boot version 2.0). If you have the hacked upgrade, upgrading the firmware may brick your scanner. It would help to know your city or town to determine the best site or sites for the trunked systems.

 

[bob5731]

Cleveland county. Psr 800 from what I understand from the seller it was upgraded by Whistler. I can barely hear anything. Not much traffic. How do I add CB radio and Ham radio.

 

[buddrousa]

Does the EZ Scan Software read the Scanner?
If it does thell the Software to check for UPDATES it will display what is in the Scanner and what is available STOP and COPY THE INFORMATION and POST IT HERE. DO NOT UPDATE THE SCANNER UNTIL WE CAN SEE WHAT YOU HAVE.