GRE/RS Object Oriented Scanners FAQ

Welcome to the GRE/Radio Shack Object Oriented Scanners FAQ. This document addresses common questions and answers, along with tips and explanations, that will help newcomers work with and comprehend the new generation of object oriented scanners. Specifically these models include;

• GRE PSR-500
• GRE PSR-600
• Radio Shack Pro-106
• Radio Shack Pro-197

Please feel free to add new questions (and hopefully answers) to this document. If a question or answer is specific to a scanner, be sure to specify this.

• What is Object Oriented Scanning and how does it work in the GRE/RS Scanners?
  • Please see the Object Oriented Scanning Described article

• What tips or shortcuts have been found when working on these scanners?
  • Please see the Object Oriented Scanning tips article

• How do I enter VHF/UHF Custom Trunking Tables for Motorola and P25 systems
  • Please see the Object Oriented Scanning tips article

• I am hearing a great deal of distorted audio/spurs/interference in some bands. What is causing this?
  • Please see the Object Oriented Scanners Overload Issues article

• What are some known issues with these scanners and are there any workarounds?
  • Please see the Object Oriented Scanners Issues article

• What Software works with these scanners?
• What Software will allow me to control the scanner remotely?
• What Software will allow me to record what I hear?
• What Software will allow me to monitor the Control Channel of trunked systems?
• Is rebanding supported? What do I need to enter and where do I do it?
  • YES Rebanding is supported. Please see the Object Oriented Scanner Software article for this and other software topics.
• Programming seems cumbersome. Are there any shortcuts or other hints to make this easier?
  • Please see the Programming Shortcut PSR-500/600 RS Pro-106/197 article for more on this topic