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Whistler - Desktop/Mobile Digital Radio Scanner

Model: WS1065
SKU: 11968899
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Track bad weather or listen in on police channels with this Whistler digital scanner. Menu-driven programming lets you toggle through sections and learn functions, while the scan list function organizes channels for later return. This Whistler digital scanner can be set to follow weather alerts and accesses NOAA's channel for your family's safety in an emergency.

Features
  • Object oriented user interface

    Exclusive to Whistler designs, features common data entry, browsing and control methods are used for every scannable object.

  • Menu driven programming

    Each menu item provides a few lines of help text that provide assistance with programming and using the scanner.

  • Scan list

    Functionality allows you to arrange, group and scan objects according to your preference.

  • V-Scanner technology

    Allows you to save complete radio configurations within the radio, for recall into main memory as needed in the field. Twenty one V-Scanner Folders are provided, each capable of storing over 1,800 objects.

  • Skywarn storm spotter functionality

    Instant access to frequencies used by storm spotter networks.

  • Multi-System trunking

    Scans most common trunked radio system signaling formats, including Motorola, EDACS, LTR and P25 trunked radio networks.

  • Digital AGC

    Instantly compensates for low user audio levels that are common on digital systems.

  • Subaudible squelch decoder

    Provides fast and reliable decoding of subaudible squelch signaling with squelch tail elimination.

  • Spectrum Sweeper

    Quickly sweeps the scanner’s frequency ranges for transmissions from nearby sources.

  • Bands Received

    29–54 MHz (VHF Lo), 108–136.99166 MHz (Aircraft), 137–174 MHz (VHF Hi),216-225 MHz (VHF, Ham), 225-406 MHz (Gov’t, Military), 406–512 MHz (UHF), 700/800/900 (Public servise), 1240-1300 MHz (Ham).

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Specifications
  • Frequency Band
    VHF
    Weatherband
    Yes
    Number Of Channels
    0
    Number Of Frequencies
    0
    Scanner Type
    Digital
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  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Setup hard but then great!

    Set up was a little confusing even after purchasing the third party software but once set up its great. They could have used a few more instructions on how to use the software with the scanner.. ie in the software you might have to program/ identify the computer port you are connected to. But after a few hours and lots of googling we figured it out.

    This review is from Whistler - Desktop/Mobile Digital Radio Scanner

    Posted by KLangs

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy

    Having programmed my Radio Shack scanners by hand for years this was very simple to program. Not being able to decode P25 Phase II digital is not a big deal to me since that’s what my Uniden SDS200s are for. I am using this scanner to decode control channel data with Pro96Com.

    This review is from Whistler - Desktop/Mobile Digital Radio Scanner

    Posted by Elias

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great radio. Complicated.

    I like this radio very much but I consider it difficult to understand for those not familiar with radio terminology or those with limited computer skills. Fortunately my son who is both an IT person as well as a ham radio operator programmed my radio for me. You will definitely want to program the radio using the website suggested in the owners manual. I think this scanner is really great, but in my opinion the manual should be expanded and further simplified. For some the radio may be intuitive and easy to operate but I do not find it to be. I find the owners manual usable but limited. I would like to see more programming options explained in the manual or made available online.

    This review is from Whistler - Desktop/Mobile Digital Radio Scanner

    Posted by Hank

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    whistler scanner

    Difficult to program. Unable to pick up local and state frequencies.Poor quality speakers. Mounting bracket to large.Had to shim with washers to attach to radio. Need to include frequencies for peoples areas. Also need to include how to program. Would not buy this radio again unless they fixed these issues

    This review is from Whistler - Desktop/Mobile Digital Radio Scanner

    Posted by chocolate

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent scanner

    This is a great scanner. Being a newbie in scanner technology, I started with a hand scanner from Uniden and was very disappointed with the clarity of the sound with or without a mobile antenna. Not with this unit,, which has great sound with its own antenna and mobile. one con is the fact that it doesn't go to near broadcasts which the hand held did. I have not tried to program this unit as I have a Mac and not a Microsoft PC but it can be done with the unit itself with no problem. Hope this helps.

    This review is from Whistler - Desktop/Mobile Digital Radio Scanner

    Posted by anderoidx

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Questions & Answers
  • will this unit pick up all the calls in our area ? 46614

    You program it to the frequencies in your area.

    Answered by Cbre
  • Will this pick up state police what is the range it will pick up

    I asked the person I bought the radio for. He says yes it will pick up state police. According to the specs in the owner’s manual the frequency range depends on the band. i.e., VHF low range is 25-54 MHz. VHF high range is 137-174 MHz. UHF low/T band is 300-512 MHz. UHF high is 764-1300. There are preprogrammed service searches for public safety, aircraft & ham.

    Answered by Hilda
  • Is it necessary to have a computer to make this scanner work properly? Can you use this Scanner right out of the box once plugged in or does it need to be programmed using a computer? Thank You

    better to use computer , but not necessary , you tube was my friend....

    Answered by Coff24
  • Can you buy a replacement power cord for it?

    Yes you can.

    Answered by Steven
  • Does bestbuy program police scanners

    Whistler 1065 please scanner

    Answered by Anonymous
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