WS1098

The Whistler WS1098 is a desktop/mobile multi-system adaptive Digital tracking trunking scanner with DMR/TRBO (with a free upgrade), Motorola P25 Phase I, X2-TDMA and Phase II capabilities. All USA/Canada services and frequencies are pre-programmed onto the included SD card making it ready to use out of the box; it can even be programmed by entering your ZIP code. This model features a removable front control panel with cable and mounting plate, an easy to use navigation with a multifunction numeric keypad, a PC program for easy customization and includes USB cable and PC software called EZ-Scan. See the Whistler EZ Scan FAQ for an explanation of the software.

The WS1098 essentially replaced the WS1095 by adding a numeric keypad.

General Specifications

Bands Received

• Spectrum Sweeper
  • 25-54 MHz VHF Low Band
  • 108-137 MHz VHF Aircraft Band
  • 137-174 MHz VHF High Band
  • 216-300 MHz 220 MHz Commercial/Amateur Band
  • 300-406 MHz UHF Military Air Band
  • 406-470 MHz UHF Band
  • 470-512 MHz UHF-T Band
  • 764-782 MHz 700 MHz Band
  • 791-797 MHz 700 MHz Band
  • 806-869 MHz 800 MHz Band
  • 894-1300 MHz 900 MHz Band, 23 cm Amateur Band

• Public Safety
  • 33.4-46.5 MHz VHF Low Band
  • 151-170 MHz VHF High Band
  • 453-467 MHz UHF Band
  • 764-782 MHz 700 MHz Band
  • 791-797 MHz 700 MHz Band
  • 806-869 MHz 800 MHz Band

Modes Supported

• AM Conventional
• FM Conventional
• NFM Conventional

Supported Trunking Types

• EDACS Narrow / Wide (analog only - No ProVoice)
• LTR (with automatic LCN sorting optional)
• Motorola Analog Trunked (including legacy systems)
• Motorola Mixed Mode Trunked (including legacy systems)
• Motorola P16 Trunked
• Motorola P25 Phase I, X-2 TDMA, and Phase II Trunked
• DMR MOTOTRBO with free upgrade
  • This scanner will decode the mode, show slot and TG information but can't trunk track it. Whistler never paid for the licensing rights for it

Other features

• DCS Decode
• CTCSS Decode
• NAC Decode

In the Box

• Antenna
• Mobile Mounting Bracket w/Knobs
• Quick Start Guide
• SD Card (4 GB)
• USB Cable
• Wall Power Adapter
• WS1098 Radio

Third Party Applications

• TRX Android Suite

Technical Issues

• GRE/RS PC Object Oriented FAQ
• Connection Issues Under Win 10.x Using the WS-1080 / 1095
• Multi-Site Trunked System Programming for Whistler/GRE Object-Oriented Scanners

Programming Tips and Tricks

• Discussion is in the Whistler 1095/1098 Programming Tip Thread.

Message Boards/forums

• RadioReference Whistler Scanners Forum
• Radio Scanners Uniden / Whistler
• unofficial Whistler Scanner Radio enthusiasts Open Discussion
• Whistler Scanner Users UK
• Radio Scanner World
• Radio Scanners
• Scanner Enthusiasts
• Radio Scanner Help and Chat
• WS-1098 on Twitter

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