WS1098 EZ Scan Software

[SigIntel8600]

Hello Whistler Fans,

Can any 1098 owners advise me if EZ Scan software specific to the 1098 exists on the SD card of the 1098? The web site only has 1095 software, nothing for the 1098. Thank you.

 

[N7JGN]

Hello Whistler Fans,

Can any 1098 owners advise me if EZ Scan software specific to the 1098 exists on the SD card of the 1098? The web site only has 1095 software, nothing for the 1098. Thank you.

It's the same as the 1095..

 

[SigIntel8600]

It's the same as the 1095..

Copy Thanks

 

[Blackswan73]

Hello Whistler Fans,

Can any 1098 owners advise me if EZ Scan software specific to the 1098 exists on the SD card of the 1098? The web site only has 1095 software, nothing for the 1098. Thank you.

Yes, the software is on the factory SD card.

 

[SCPD]

yes so back it up

Yes, the software is on the factory SD card.

Its a good idea to Back it all up.Why?Theres a format card button in the software and you will loose the setup file forever otherwise.

 

[Twister-w9zo]

The software downloaded from the site would lock up the 1098 after removing the USB cable.
I deleted it, and installed the software that comes on the sd card. This worked fine.

 

[Twister-w9zo]

I think it would be helpful if there was a step by step list of programming instructions for a first time user.
I have a Yaesu FTdx3000 Ham transceiver.
Every time I update the firmware, there is a instruction manual (step by step) included that I follow.
I have never had a problem following this list.
If Whistler would do the same it would be very helpful.
I find the EZ Scan software confusing.
The only time I have a problem has been when trying to use the software to program.
It is not very intuitive.

The radio itself has a very detailed instruction manual.
I wish the EzScan program had the same .

 

[trunker]

The radio itself has a very detailed instruction manual.
I wish the EzScan program had the same .

It does have a 'Help' menu button.

 

[Twister-w9zo]

The help menu isn't really much help.
What I need is something like the scanner manual where it gives more of a step by step procedure.

 

[trunker]

The radio itself has a very detailed instruction manual. I wish the EzScan program had the same.

Easier to Read WS1080/95 Digital Scanner and Programming Software Manual

 

[Twister-w9zo]

Easier to Read WS1080/95 Digital Scanner and Programming Software Manual

The link is for programming the scanner manually and seems to be a nice addition to what I already know from the instruction manual.

I wish there was a manual like this for the EZ Scan Program which is lacking in clarity.

 

[TAbirdman]

The link is for programming the scanner manually and seems to be a nice addition to what I already know from the instruction manual.

I wish there was a manual like this for the EZ Scan Program which is lacking in clarity.

Where are you having trouble? Whistler did some updates on EZ Scan on how to import trunking systems that helped for me better understand it.

 

[Twister-w9zo]

I had problems actually saving the list to the scanner.
Manual working like a charm.
Software programming looked like the freq's were in a list, but not actually on the scanner.

 

[TAbirdman]

I had problems actually saving the list to the scanner.
Manual working like a charm.
Software programming looked like the freq's were in a list, but not actually on the scanner.

Once you have finished importing all the frequencies you want go under the Scanner/SD card pull down menu to send the file to the scanner.

 

[Twister-w9zo]

i used "Copy Configuration From Scanner Memory/SD Card"
Once that was loaded into the computer, I was able to figure out how Scan Lists were configured.
For the first time, I was able to save to a new Scan List using the program.
Too bad that there is not a comprehensive manual that a newby could follow.

 

[DaveIN]

i used "Copy Configuration From Scanner Memory/SD Card"
Once that was loaded into the computer, I was able to figure out how Scan Lists were configured.
For the first time, I was able to save to a new Scan List using the program.
Too bad that there is not a comprehensive manual that a newby could follow.

Try this: Easier to Read Pro-668/PSR800 Digital Scanner and EZ-Scan/iScan Software Manual

Not all the answers, but Mark is very knowledgable about the hardware and software.

 

[motorcoachdoug]

Software with scanner has some TGID blocked out

I have noticed with the Whistler 1098 the programming software with it that it has some TGID blocked out. That is not good when I want to include those TGID on my scanner as well. Does anyone know why this is done? Also is their any software to use besides EZ Software to use????

 

[Swipesy]

I have noticed with the Whistler 1098 the programming software with it that it has some TGID blocked out. That is not good when I want to include those TGID on my scanner as well. Does anyone know why this is done? Also is their any software to use besides EZ Software to use????

If the TGID's you are referring to are marked "E" in the RR database then EZScan by default does not import them. You have to manually change your EZScan software to allow for "E" imports. If they are not "E's" then that is an issue I am not familiar with.

EZScan is the only software that can access the 1098 or any Whistler radio from 1080 up.

 

[motorcoachdoug]

Swipesy
No default scan list on the whistler 1098 when i download from Radio Reference have an X thru the talk group box on what i want to check. It does not on any other scanner software when i down load from Radio Reference. It says it does not cover that TG IDS but yet on other whistler scanners i have it does cover it. I want to be able to decide what is programed not whistler or have it x out! Not happy whistler is blocking this out!!!!

 

[Blackswan73]

The software is not Whistler, it dates clear back to the GRE 800. It was written by Don Starr, the same author of Win 500, and Starrsoft.