Whistler Announces Entry into Radio Scanner Market

[adcockfred]

then there are the blue collar folks that would pay hefftey for something that works , you can hear out side, and tote all night without changing batteries every 30 minutes. please keep us in mind.

 

[INDY72]

TN, GA (TACN) Project 25 Phase II, trunked, simulcast system on 700 MHz, and 800 MHz loud and clear on a PSR-800.

TACN is P25 Phase II Compliant using VHF, 700 MHz, and 800 MHz. Portions of it are still using pure Phase I with the entire system in compatibility mode until pretty near completion, then the 3 freq sites go pure Phase II. Slow transition of rest of system as counties/municipalities transition over. So Whitler's PSR 800/900 clones, and their next generation of TDMA capable scanners is much needed. And come on, enough with the radar detector in a scanner thing please. It was junk with Uniden, it sold only a small amount as it was junk. Make a USB or some kind of cable to plug one in like with GPS and that may work. But seriously, Whistler ain't stupid.

 

[BeerNutz]

TACN is P25 Phase II Compliant using VHF, 700 MHz, and 800 MHz. Portions of it are still using pure Phase I with the entire system in compatibility mode until pretty near completion, then the 3 freq sites go pure Phase II. Slow transition of rest of system as counties/municipalities transition over. So Whitler's PSR 800/900 clones, and their next generation of TDMA capable scanners is much needed. And come on, enough with the radar detector in a scanner thing please. It was junk with Uniden, it sold only a small amount as it was junk. Make a USB or some kind of cable to plug one in like with GPS and that may work. But seriously, Whistler ain't stupid.

Bear Tracker by Uniden works on radio signals. Thus, the annoying pulse every 2 seconds as it looks for a bear. I own a number of radios with the Bear Tracker feature. That is why I and many, many others bought them. When I travel in my Breaking Bad look alike motorhome, I use the CB band with Bear Tracker. Cooking meth or speeding? Nope, just an old, grumpy nosey #$#@. The latest, which I love, is the BCT15X. When it finds a signal it lights up like a Christmas tree.

Whistler already knows the radar detector game. They are used in vehicles like many scanners. Would be crazy for them not to combine the two. GRE users are already use to programming disco lights on their radios. So, come on Whistler, make em light up like a UFO.

 

[SquierStrat]

i wouldnt like having to mount my scanner on my windshield like a radar detector. I normally keep it in my cup holder or my lap, and can bring right up next to my ear in a split second, when needed. As far as the base/mobile unit goes, it would certainly be an obstruction mounted in the middle of a windshield..

 

[JoeyC]

Combining a quality radio and a quality radar detector into one device would raise the price beyond what typical consumers would pay. To keep the device within a range that buyers would pay would require utilizing cheaply made components and ultimately a garbage radio. There is already more than enough trouble with existing scanner technology being able to decode digital signals. I would rather see the company get a radio to actually decode the signals properly than to put useless unnecessary features in a new line of scanners with subpar components.

 

[Ensnared]

Dedicated Scanner

Combining a quality radio and a quality radar detector into one device would raise the price beyond what typical consumers would pay. To keep the device within a range that buyers would pay would require utilizing cheaply made components and ultimately a garbage radio. There is already more than enough trouble with existing scanner technology being able to decode digital signals. I would rather see the company get a radio to actually decode the signals properly than to put useless unnecessary features in a new line of scanners with subpar components.

Yes, I would agree with you, that would be over-kill. I have a four-way power outlet that houses my power plugs for my CB, Beltronics Vector 995, Garmin, & spare for several other things.

When it comes to radar detectors, I stopped buying Whistler when they re-tooled some years ago. Well, I think that is what happened. I've not owned a new Whistler product since the early 1990's. They used to make a decent detector.

I'm sure excited about the takeover.

 

[Rt169Radio]

I wonder if their going to make them how the GRE scanners used to look? Or are they going to make them look entirely different?

 

[tsalmrsystemtech]

Wouldn't that be awesome if Whistler and Uniden had a built in encryption module board and then sniffed out the encryption Algorithm. Have a super out of this world micro chip that could calculate billions of codes per second. Oh Sorry I just woke up from a dream. That would be an awesome feature...

 

[mikey60]

Wouldn't that be awesome if Whistler and Uniden had a built in encryption module board and then sniffed out the encryption Algorithm. Have a super out of this world micro chip that could calculate billions of codes per second. Oh Sorry I just woke up from a dream. That would be an awesome feature...

Would also be Illegal in the U.S... Never happen.

Mike

 

[radiomanNJ1]

I knew waiting to get a gre800 would pay off =)

Are you still waiting for the next feature enhanced TV? People held off buying them waiting for new models.

In the meantime many of us have had the pleasure to listen theirs. Who knows what the future will bring to scanners; Phase 2, Open Scam, DMR, NXDN?

Only time will tell

Some of you just don't understand, It is a Federal law about encryption. No receiver is A: Capable B: Allowed.
If you think AES encryption is that easy why hasn't one of the computer people come up with it? Maybe you would like it but it is not going to happen. Get over it. Encryption is coming to more and more systems. One of my reasons, the phone app.

 

[avery_k]

I'm a little late to this thread, but this is good news for those of us with a GRE scanner.

 

[whooey]

This is great! Personally I could use a handheld that could take some abuse, something rugged.

 

[Ramathorne]

Will be interesting. Hope their scanners are better quality then their radar detectors. And combing RD and scanner? LOL.. Won't happen.

 

[sjgostovich]

My conversation with Whistler online customer service!

This is my online chat with "Bryan" from Whistler customer service.

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Please wait for a site operator to respond.
You are now chatting with 'Bryan'
Bryan: Hello. How may I assist you?
you: Bryan, how goes it?
you: I need some info on your radio scanners that are coming out.
Scott: Bryan, how goes it? I need some info on your radio scanners that are coming out.
Bryan: That is correct. We purchased the intelectual properties of GRE
Scott: I know! I'm stoked.
Scott: Is this going to be Whistler branded product or radio shack branded product?
Bryan: At this point, I couldn't say for sure. They are still working out all the details.
Scott: Right on. Any idea if you guys will be doing product support on GRE products?
Bryan: I don't think so. It is my understanding that GRE no longer exists and we will be developing on their technology rather than just producing their designs.
Scott: Right on. Do you know if prior 3rd party software (i.e. WIN500, used for the GRE PSR 500, RS 106, etc..)will work for the new radios?
Bryan: I do not. We have very little information available at this time.
Scott: Right on. Hey thanks for your time. I was a long time GRECOM customer have also used your fine products in the past. I'm glad you guys picked up the torch!
Bryan: Yea, I think it's going to be a great market. We're excited to be a part of it.
Scott: Copy that! Have a great day!
Bryan: You, too
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[SCPD]

radar det/scanner

So... Uniden has the "Bear Tracker" feature.

Now, Whistler will make a base/mobile Phase II scanner with built in radar detector.

Havent they done that already?I remember there to be one by Whistler.

 

[RRR]

"Right on"

 

[Stavro35]

It doesn't look like you'll be able to support the GRE PSR 500. The person I spoke with seemed to think that they were unable to help me with a repair issue. I'm waiting to hear back from someone he instructed me to e mail,Sheri Nolan. By the way, the 479 number you have listed, doesn't work.

 

[Vwrescue]

When are they coming out and are their in picture to look at to see any changes for gre

 

[emessick3]

The Whistler web site has 4 scanners, two analog and two digital (today, 2/18/14)

Gene

 

[tsalmrsystemtech]

I am so hoping that Whistler comes out with some awesome radios. I bought one of them 536HP Uniden radios and its a nice radio but the digital decode on it on the P25 side is horrible and choppy compared to the Uniden 996XT and the GRE PSR 600 which I do say is the best digital decode radio on the market and always has been.

Here is a chance for Whistler to hit the streets hard with some nice equipment. I think they can grab some of the market shares from Uniden since thousands of radios have hardware related issues right from the factory and alot of their features are not even running on the 600 dollar radio yet.

I am just excited to see what is coming.