PSR-600

GRE COM PSR-600 scanning receiver The PSR-600 was manufactured by GRE in China. The PSR-600 is very similar to the handheld version of the PSR-500 and Pro-197. It uses the same software and cables.

General Specifications

Can be updated to support Rebanding? YES
- See Sections 7.1 and 7.2 of the Rebanding article for the firmware and software links

**Frequency Coverage**
Frequency (MHz)	Step Size Value
25-27.405	10 kHz
27.41-29.7	5 kHZ
29.71-49.83	10 kHz
49.835-54	5 kHz
108-136.9916	8.33 kHz
137-137.995	5 kHz
138-143.9875	12.5 kHz
144-147.995	5 kHz
148-150.7875	12.5 kHz
150.8-150.845	5 kHz
150.8525-150.845	5 kHz
150.8525-154.4975	7.5 kHz
154.515-154.64	5 kHz
154.65-156.255	7.5 kHz
156.275-157.45	25 kHz
154.47-161.5725	7.5 kHz
161.6-161.975	5 kHz
162-174	12.5
216.0025-219.9975	5 kHz
220-224.995	5 kHz
225.000-379.975	25 kHz
380-419.9875	12.5 kHz
420-450	5 kHz
450.00625-469.99375	6.25 kHz
470-512 Original	12.5 kHz
470-512 CPU V-1.7	6.25 kHz
764-766.996875	3.125 kHz
773-775.996875	3.125 kHz
803-805.996875	3.125 kHz
806-823.9875	12.5 kHz
849-868.9875	12.5 kHz
894-901.9875	12.5 kHz
902-928	5 kHz
928.0125-939.9875	12.5 kHz
940-960	6.25 kHz
1240-1300	6.25 kHz

Object oriented memory management. See the Object Oriented Scanning Described article for more information
Built in discriminator data output in simple ASCII output using the PC/IF port
Object programmable LED; eight factory default colors to any color / brilliance you want by having direct access to the R-G-B drive values (including flash) to assign to talkgroups, frequencies, agencies, etc.
- LATCH option; the color of the last received object stays on until reset.
Motorola Smartzone systems
- Scanner option to look for the site with the best received CC decode rate.

(Not the same as RSSI on the Motorola rigs, but similar in operation.)

Favorites Scan List; create a scan list tailored to your favorite object settings.

One button operation to get to this set.

Spectrum Sweeper Near field frequency capture
Triple conversion
Virtual Scanner Memory Management system; One copy of working memory can hold up to 1800 objects, meaning any combination of talkgroups, conventional channels, and trunking systems. Each V-Scanner folder holds one copy of working memory. So, 21 * 1800 = about 37,800 objects altogether can be stored in the V-Scanner storage system.
Preprogrammed for most major metropolitan areas
Scan rate 60 CPS
Search speed 90 CPS
User defined service search and limit search
Direct Tune mode
TCXO for frequency stability
Default Option keys; return to defalt setting for any menu
Digital AGC
Adaptive digital tracking (ADT)
Digital signal processing (DSP)
CTCSS/DCS abilities
Network Access Code can be programmed to only break squelch when receiving the correct NAC in a conventional P25 system.
16-character alpha-tagging with text entry can show ID code or service name
L/O talkgroup ID or frequency
ID delay
UNSQUELCH Delay; Delay settings before the radio unmutes audio to speaker
Motorola Control Channel Only trunking
Private Calls and RadioID alpha display
700MHz and 380MHz Trunk Scanning
Easy-to-read back lit control and display with back lit keypad
6 search ranges/ 1 user definable search range
Search "seek" feature
Tunes virtually all important bands—local marine, fire/police, Ham, CB, VHF-air, UHF-Air, racing, weather and more
Weather band with enhanced SAME Weather Alert functions and weather priority—access weather channels and alerts with the push of a button
Skywarn can be programmed with any number of "objects"
"Multiple" Priority channels
Zeromatic search tuning
20 dB attenuator
Computer interface and Programming (with computer control)
3 function keys; softkeys, that when pressed, execute the function that is shown just above the key in the display
5 way navigation keys to access special modes and programming options
4 line x 16 character display with relitive signal strength meter
Mobile/base design with DIN-E in-dash mounting (requires separate installation kit for your vehicle)
BNC connector
A cloning cable may be fabricated using 2 - 1/8 inch stereo plugs and shielded cable.

Known CPU Updates
1.0 Original Firmware
1.1 fixed next Freq. WX Bug
1.2 must have DSP 1.2 or higher added and fixed alot of things - to many to list
1.3 must have DSP 1.2 or higher added and fixed some technical things
1.4 must have DSP 1.2 or Higher added and fixed some technical things
1.5 must have DSP 1.2 or Higher banding change, added and Fixed Technical things
1.6 must have DSP 1.2 or Higher added and fixed some technical things
1.7 must have DSP 1.2 or Higher added and fixed some technical things - new V1.1 Boot
1.8 added patch for P25 Moto/EDACS trunking, changed Technical things corrected Mirror LCD
2.0 changed Marine band added techincal things
2.1 fixed Marine VHF and UHF Search Freqs

Known DSP Versions
1.1 improved P-25 Decoding
1.2 Must Have CPU 1.2 or higher improved and fixed P25 issues
1.3 must have CPU 1.2 or Higher improved Control channel Dumping - best used with CPU 1.4 or higher
1.4 improved NAC Search

RR System Compatibility

This scanner is compatible with the following Trunking System Types and System Voices used in the RadioReference Database, of course you must verify that the scanner will cover the appropriate frequency range:

System Types:
- Motorola Type I
- Motorola Type II
- Motorola Type IIi Hybrid
- Motorola Type II Smartnet
- Motorola Type II SmartZone
- Motorola Type II SmartZone OmniLink
- EDACS Standard (Wide)
- EDACS Standard Networked
- EDACS Narrowband (Narrow)
- EDACS Narrowband Networked
- EDACS SCAT
- EDACS ESK(not ProVoice)
- LTR Standard
- APCO Project 25 Standard (Phase 1)

System Voices:
- Analog
- Analog and APCO-25 Common Air Interface
- APCO-25 Common Air Interface Exclusive / P25 CAI

Included Accessories

Mobile bracket (DIN-E kit sold separately)
USB high speed interface cable
Preprogrammed Frequency addendum
CDROM with PDF owners manual, USB interface drivers, demo PC application and V-Scanner data
AC adapter
DC wire harness
Stock pull-up antenna
Please see the Connecting scanners via USB article for USB cables to connect your PC to the scanner

Misc

V-scanner load time of 4 seconds. (PRO-96/2096 load time is ~15 seconds.)

FCC Type Acceptance

FCC Type Acceptance: ADV0716

Related Pages

Easier to Read PPSR500/600 Manual
Firmware download 2.1
Getting Started with your GRE/RS Object Oriented Scanner
GRE/RS Object Oriented Scanners FAQ
Compare the PSR-600 to other digital models
Digital Scanner Comparison Chart
How do I get the PSR-500, PSR-600, PRO-106 or PRO-197 to output control channel data to decode?

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