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My PSR-500 speaker volume seems to be low even when I have the volume knob turn all the way to high.
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Do you have an external speaker hooked up? The earphone output is limited...but there are ways around it.
Are you on P25? Digital AGC could help?
On P25, Audio boost could help.
Many factors.
Let us know.
Rich
Also, if you are used to a commercial radio (Motorola, Kenwood, ETC) then ANY portable scanner's audio will seem weak.
Are you on P25? Digital AGC could help?
On P25, Audio boost could help.
Many factors.
Let us know.
Rich
Also, if you are used to a commercial radio (Motorola, Kenwood, ETC) then ANY portable scanner's audio will seem weak.
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The speaker on this scanner doesnt seem to yield a loud audio. I have noticed that as well. Shame since its awesome as far as features and capability!!
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On most of my stuff, I have "audio boost" on. Its seems to add just a little bit more volume.
In the house, the 500 is well enough, but I do run it though an external speaker (paper clip trick until warranty expires) which yields better fidelity.
In the truck, I have an after market stereo, which has multiple rear inputs (ipod, 3 1/8" jacks, etc). I run the 500 through the head unit, and that really brings out the full potential of the radio. The audio is sweet, and digital REALLY sounds crisp and full with this setup.
Sad to say, the radio IS capable of full, well rounded sound, but once again, the mfrs cut corners with case/speaker/audio amp combination. Common among consumer grade portable scanners.
One trick I also have: I modified an old Motorola STX speaker mic to get some more oomph while portable.
I rambled, but hope this helps somewhat.
Rich
In the house, the 500 is well enough, but I do run it though an external speaker (paper clip trick until warranty expires) which yields better fidelity.
In the truck, I have an after market stereo, which has multiple rear inputs (ipod, 3 1/8" jacks, etc). I run the 500 through the head unit, and that really brings out the full potential of the radio. The audio is sweet, and digital REALLY sounds crisp and full with this setup.
Sad to say, the radio IS capable of full, well rounded sound, but once again, the mfrs cut corners with case/speaker/audio amp combination. Common among consumer grade portable scanners.
One trick I also have: I modified an old Motorola STX speaker mic to get some more oomph while portable.
I rambled, but hope this helps somewhat.
Rich
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Have you had a hearing test larely?
OK I had the same problem with my pro-97 it was the pot switch, the potentiometer the volume knob has failed.
http://encarta.msn.com/encnet/refpages/search.aspx?q=potentiometer
http://encarta.msn.com/encnet/refpages/search.aspx?q=potentiometer
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I would like to thank everyone who responded to my question particularly member DickH. My friend called GRE and they asked her to send the scanner back to them.
Thanks again.
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