Whistler WS1040 Digital Handheld Scanner

Whistler WS1040 Digital Handheld Scanner
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Handheld Radio Scanner

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Be ready for emergencies! The Digital Handheld Radio Scanner 1040 from Whistler receives VHF Lo 29MHz-54MHz, Aircraft 108MHz-136.99166MHz, VHF Hi 137MHz-174MHz, VHF Ham 216MHz-225MHz, Government/Military 225MHz-406MHz, UHF 406MHz-512MHz, Public Service 700MHz and 800/900MHz and Ham 1240MHz-1300MHz. SKYWARN provides instant access to frequencies used by storm spotter networks to monitor storm conditions as they occur.SAME/all-hazards weather alerting displays the weather event and sounds an alert for a chosen specific county or counties. DIgital AGC instantly compensates for low user audio levels that are common on digital systems. Object-oriented user interface features common data entry, browsing and control methods for every scannable object. The scan list allows arranging, grouping and scanning objects according to preference. Free-form memory organization allocates memory dynamically and efficiently as it is needed. V-scanner technology saves complete radio configurations within the radio, for recall into main memory as needed in the field. LTR Home Repeater AutoMove automatically moves the frequencies to the proper home repeater slots as transmissions are received on the system. Subaudible squelch decoder provides fast, reliable decoding of subaudible squelch signaling with squelch tail elimination. The unit also quickly sweeps the scanner's frequency ranges for transmissions from nearby sources.

Object-oriented User Interface Features Common Data Entry, Browsing & Control Methods For Every Scannable Object Scan List Allows Arranging, Grouping & Scanning Objects According To Preference Free-form Memory Organization Allocates Memory Dynamically & Efficiently As It Is Needed V-scanner Technology Saves Complete Radio Configurations Within The Radio For Recall Into Main Memory As Needed In The Field-21 Folders Are Provided, Each Capable Of Storing Over 1,800 Objects With A Memory Capacity Of Main Memory Combined With V-scanners Is Over 37,800 Objects Skywarn Provides Instant Access To Frequencies Used By Storm Spotter Networks To Monitor Storm Conditions As They Occur Same/all-hazards Weather Alerting Alerts Of Severe Weather & Other Hazards In The Chosen County Or Counties Digital Agc Instantly Compensates For Low User Audio Levels That Are Common On Digital Systems Ltr Home Repeater Automove Automatically Moves The Frequencies To The Proper Home Repeater Slots As Transmissions Are Received On The System Subaudible Squelch Decoder Provides Fast, Reliable Decoding Of Subaudible Squelch Signaling With Squelch Tail Elimination Quickly Sweeps The Scanner's Frequency Ranges For Transmissions From Nearby Sources

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Menu Driven Programming with Context Sensitive Help Each menu item provides a few lines of help text that provide assistance with programming and using the scannerScan List functionality allows you to arrange group and scan objects according to your preferenceFree Form Memory Organization Allocation of memory dynamically and efficiently as it is needed This differs from low cost and older scanners that had memory organized in rigid and wasteful memory banksSkywarn Storm Spotter Functionality Instant access to frequencies used by storm spotter networksDigital AGC Instantly compensates for low user audio levels that are common on digital systems Installation Troubleshooting If Windows does not detect the cable when plugged in try using any other USB port if availableIf the installation fails remove the cable and reboot your computer and perform the installation again

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Manufacturer Whistler
Brand Whistler
Item model number WS1040
Color Multicolor
Weight 8.5 ounces
Height 5.71 inches
Depth 1.65 inches

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Product Id 3705
User Reviews and Ratings
3.7 (79 ratings)
3.7 out of 5 stars
UPC 052303406997

Description

Stay connected to local emergency channels with this portable digital scanner. Covers UHF and VHF frequencies for police, fire, EMS, and other public safety bands. Compact and handheld, it’s easy to use at home, in your vehicle, or on the go.
User-Friendly Interface – Easy to browse, control, and organize all scannable channels. Customizable Scan Lists – Arrange and group channels to scan in the order you prefer. Dynamic Memory – Automatically allocates memory as needed for smooth operation. V-Scanner Technology – Save and recall complete radio configurations in the field. Stores up to 37,800 channels across 21 folders. Skywarn Access – Instantly tune in to storm spotter frequencies to monitor storm activity. Weather & Emergency Alerts – Receive real-time notifications for severe weather and local hazards. Digital AGC – Automatically balances audio for clear listening on digital systems. Home Repeater LTR Automation – Automatically moves frequencies to the correct repeater slots for consistent reception. Subaudible Squelch Decoder – Quickly and reliably decodes subaudible signaling while eliminating squelch tails. Fast Frequency Sweep – Scan UHF/VHF ranges quickly to catch nearby transmissions from police, fire, and EMS channels.

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Top User Reviews and Ratings (10 total reviews)

(5)
Reviewed in the USA on Feb 13, 2024

Scanner has great range, picks up several counties away, which is several miles away. Would definitely recommend if you want to follow fire, police and Ems.

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(5)
Reviewed in the USA on Feb 10, 2024

Only problem I'm having is trying to get frequency numbers for police calls. It's very hard but everything's good. It works good but I had to get my computer going again and put the fire square on n and off. We go get free. Frequencies

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(3)
Reviewed in the USA on Feb 05, 2024

Not to friendly to program have to get subscription and need computer. When programmed sound is good, too many settings, like what color led flashing or steady

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(2)
Reviewed in the USA on Sep 20, 2023

This scanner is very hard to program…. even with the help of Whistler itself…and you practically have to live right next to the tower to et good reception…. Definitely not worth the money and I am returning it today.

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(5)
Reviewed in the USA on Jul 14, 2021

This scanner was easy to manually enter frequencies. Surprisingly it receives decent signals from about 30 miles with the standard antenna. Audio is reasonably clear to understand for a small single speaker.

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