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Whistler - Handheld Radio Scanner - Black

Model: WS1040
SKU: 5109413
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  • Key Specs
    • Weatherband: true
    • Number Of Channels: 21 (The number of discrete channels of sound output. This can be a single number or multiple numbers separated by decimal(s). The first number is the primary, horizontally directed audio channels. The number after the first decimal, if applicable, is the number of subwoofer outputs or channels. The number after the second decimal, if applicable, is the number of height or atmospheric channels designed to immerse the listener by producing overhead sound effects.)
  • General
    • Brand: Whistler
    • Model Number: WS1040
    • Product Name: Handheld Radio Scanner
    • Color: Black
  • Dimensions
    • Product Height: 5.71 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Depth: 1.65 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Weight: 8.5 ounces (The out of box weight of the item.)
  • Features
    • Display Type: LCD
    • Number Of Scanners Included: 1
    • Belt Clip: true
  • Other
    • UPC: 052303406997

Monitor traffic and keep in touch with this Whistler handheld scanner radio. Combining two functions into one device, this unit lets you scan incoming channels while staying in touch via two-way radio. Use Virtual Scanner on this Whistler handheld scanner radio to program 21 scanner configurations for versatile use in a variety of situations.

  • 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 Function
  • Automatic Adaptive Digital Tracking: Adapts to multipath or fading for P25 digital systems.
  • Object Oriented User Interface: Exclusive to Whistler designs, features common data entry, browsing and control methods are used for every scannable object. All are programmed and stored in the same way.
  • Scan List: Functionality allows you to arrange, group and scan objects according to your preference.
  • Multi-System Trunking: Scans most common trunked radio system signaling formats, including Motorola, EDACS, LTR and P25 trunked radio networks. Both talkgroup and individual call monitoring are supported.
  • Digital AGC: Instantly compensates for low user audio levels that are common on digital systems.
  • LTR Home Repeater AutoMove: Takes the guesswork out of programming LTR trunking systems when the home repeater order is not known.
  • P25 NAC Functionality: P25 NAC is used to provide selective squelch operation on conventional digital channels.
  • High Speed PC Interface: Use a USB Scanner programming cable for full duplex mode at 6 times the speed of previous scanner models for PC transfer and 8 times the speed of previous models for radio to radio cloning.
  • Real-time Signal Strength Indicator: Shows relative strength of received signals.
  • 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 Function
  • Automatic Adaptive Digital Tracking: Adapts to multipath or fading for P25 digital systems.
  • Object Oriented User Interface: Exclusive to Whistler designs, features common data entry, browsing and control methods are used for every scannable object. All are programmed and stored in the same way.
  • Scan List: Functionality allows you to arrange, group and scan objects according to your preference.
  • Multi-System Trunking: Scans most common trunked radio system signaling formats, including Motorola, EDACS, LTR and P25 trunked radio networks. Both talkgroup and individual call monitoring are supported.
  • Digital AGC: Instantly compensates for low user audio levels that are common on digital systems.
  • LTR Home Repeater AutoMove: Takes the guesswork out of programming LTR trunking systems when the home repeater order is not known.
  • P25 NAC Functionality: P25 NAC is used to provide selective squelch operation on conventional digital channels.
  • High Speed PC Interface: Use a USB Scanner programming cable for full duplex mode at 6 times the speed of previous scanner models for PC transfer and 8 times the speed of previous models for radio to radio cloning.
  • Real-time Signal Strength Indicator: Shows relative strength of received signals.
Whats Included
  • WS1040 Digital Scanner
  • Antenna
  • Belt Clip
  • AC Adapter
  • PC/IF Cable
  • Alkaline Battery Holder
  • Rechargeable Battery Holder
  • Owner's manual
  • Quick Start Guide
  • WS1040 Digital Scanner
  • Antenna
  • Belt Clip
  • AC Adapter
  • PC/IF Cable
  • Alkaline Battery Holder
  • Rechargeable Battery Holder
  • Owner's manual
  • Quick Start Guide

Q: Is this scanner have recharable batteries or not?

A: yes it has chartable batteries and reachable batteries for whistler1040

Q: Can I program this scanner myself without a computer

A: yes, but use YouTube to help they explain how to program it

Q: Well, those scanner pick up police channels

A: Yes man did and it was really clear too

Q: Will this pick up scanners that are off line?

A: Can’t get it to program at all have not been able to use it

Q: Will it pick up scanners that are offline

A: Not happy with it can not get it programmed. Have not been able to use it.