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− | '''The Whistler WS1098''' is a desktop/mobile multi-system adaptive Digital tracking trunking scanner with DMR/TRBO, 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. | + | '''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. |
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The WS1098 essentially replaced the WS1095 by adding a numeric keypad. | The WS1098 essentially replaced the WS1095 by adding a numeric keypad. | ||
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*Public Safety | *Public Safety | ||
**33.4-46.5 MHz VHF Low Band | **33.4-46.5 MHz VHF Low Band | ||
− | **151-170 MHz VHF | + | **151-170 MHz VHF High Band |
− | **453-467 MHz | + | **453-467 MHz UHF Band |
**764-782 MHz 700 MHz Band | **764-782 MHz 700 MHz Band | ||
**791-797 MHz 700 MHz Band | **791-797 MHz 700 MHz Band | ||
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; Supported Trunking Types | ; Supported Trunking Types | ||
− | *EDACS Narrow / Wide (analog only) | + | *EDACS Narrow / Wide (analog only - No ProVoice) |
*LTR (with automatic LCN sorting optional) | *LTR (with automatic LCN sorting optional) | ||
*Motorola Analog Trunked (including legacy systems) | *Motorola Analog Trunked (including legacy systems) | ||
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*Motorola P25 Phase I, X-2 TDMA, and Phase II Trunked | *Motorola P25 Phase I, X-2 TDMA, and Phase II Trunked | ||
*[[DMR]] [[MOTOTRBO]] with free upgrade | *[[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 | ; Other features | ||
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*Wall Power Adapter | *Wall Power Adapter | ||
*WS1098 Radio | *WS1098 Radio | ||
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+ | ==Third Party Applications== | ||
+ | * [https://www.thesoftwarehandyman.com/trxa/ TRX Android Suite] | ||
==Technical Issues== | ==Technical Issues== | ||
* [[GRE/RS PC Object Oriented FAQ]] | * [[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== | ==Programming Tips and Tricks== | ||
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− | == | + | ==Message Boards/forums== |
− | * {{Forum|whistler-scanners|RadioReference Whistler Scanners}} | + | * {{Forum|whistler-scanners.247|RadioReference Whistler Scanners}} |
− | * [https://groups. | + | * [https://groups.io/g/Scanners Radio Scanners Uniden / Whistler] |
+ | * [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1160823877306447 unofficial Whistler Scanner Radio enthusiasts Open Discussion] | ||
+ | * [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1459154764101554 Whistler Scanner Users UK] | ||
+ | * [https://www.facebook.com/groups/448987651918830 Radio Scanner World] | ||
+ | * [https://www.facebook.com/groups/667031203353717 Radio Scanners] | ||
+ | * [https://www.facebook.com/groups/4188584134 Scanner Enthusiasts] | ||
+ | * [https://www.facebook.com/groups/2889562301118379 Radio Scanner Help and Chat] | ||
+ | *[https://twitter.com/search?q=%23WS-1098&src=typed_query WS-1098 on Twitter] | ||
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Latest revision as of 01:55, 24 May 2023
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.
Contents
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
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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