Whistler - TRX-2 Digital Scanner Radio - Mobile/Desktop - Black

I purchased this maybe 6 months ago and this is the best investment I have made. I did a years worth of research before I bought it, having compared it to Uniden scanners of similar price range, etc. The TRX-2 is the only scanner that comes already equipped with the availability to scan all the different digital modes like DMR, NXDN, etc. While other brands charge you extra, the tune of $75 for each digital mode. While I kept reading the TRX-2 was not entirely favorable for reception of Simulcast systems, mine works just find picking up Simulcast in the state of Delaware. I did buy an aftermarket Diamond telescopic antenna although I can't promise it works any better than the factory provided one. It's just a habit I have since I operate ham radio as well. There is a learning curve to using this scanner, and it may take you a while and some frustration to get the full hang of it, particularly the EZ-Scan software which can prove to be anything but at first... but if you take breaks and keep coming back to it while watching Youtube videos you'll see how it actually works and it is very powerful and customizable. The object-oriented system it uses to enter and organize frequencies was weird to me at first, but once you understand the principle it actually makes it so much easier to manage and tweak all your personal preferences. The original operators manual is lacking, not going to lie. But there is a gentleman who made a website called "Easier to Read Whistler WS1095/1098 Base/Mobile Scanner and Software Manual" please Google this and use that manual, it will save you a lot of frustration and trouble. Very thorough and easy to understand and teaches you about every single feature in the scanner. You can mount this unit in your vehicle or use it at home on a desk. It comes with all the cabling and wiring for both. Includes data transfer USB cable for programming, all kinds of stuff and a fancy bag. Removable face plate with included CAT-6 cable to connect base to face plate in case you use it in your vehicle. You will love this scanner, all of it's features, and ability to scan services like F/GM/MURS/CB and Public Services, Amateur Radio, and a bunch of others I can't think of right now. You can program in frequencies for your area, and save it - then you can program in an entirely different state and county like if you're going on vacation and save it under a different profile, so when you get to your new destination you can just load the other scanning profile and boom - you're ready to go no matter where you are. You can do everything right from the scanner also that you can do in EZ-Scan, although it's more tedious, but you don't have to have a computer to update your location with all the frequencies in your area. It downloads the Radio Reference Database directly to the SD card so you can do everything offline, too. There is one more great source aside from Radio Reference Database which is included with this scanner, it is called "Digital Frequency Search" please Google this, and you will be able to add some DMR, NXDN, and P25 systems not shown on Radio Reference. It lets you simply copy and paste these frequencies into EZ-Scan and save them to your scanner. Not very hard at all and you get extra bonus systems/frequencies not listed on Radio Reference. I did a lot of research to make sure I was getting the best scanner possible for the best price, and I can confidently say this TRX-2 (and I vouch the same for the TRX-1 also, the handheld version) is the best scanner with features for the price. Please don't be fooled by people complaining this scanner is several years old and still hasn't come down in price. The reason, in my opinion, is because there isn't anything better still in the market today unless you spend over a thousand dollars. It is worth it's price as it is, maybe wait for a sale to make it really worth it. You won't be disappointed, I wasn't.

Fairly simple set up put in your zipcode and your good to go!!

Works great a very good scanner.i received it on time thanks a lot.

I love that it picks up whatever you need. Just wish Best Buy would offer the TRX-1 to purchase as well.

great scanner little hard to set up but is clear when listening to it