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* Object oriented memory management. I.e. a talkgroup list "object" can be attached to several trunked systems such as a networked or statewide system
 
* Built in discriminator data output in simple ASCII output using the PC/IF port
 
* Hold: You can pause while scanning, or now the MAN mode is fully trunking so you can just "FIND" on some Conventional, Search, or Talkgroup, Sweeper, alpha or number data, and then press MAN.
 
* Full duplex support and USB connetion using the GRE 30-3290 (RS #20-047) USB Scanner Data Manager Cable.
 
* Object programmable LED; eight factory default colors to any color / brilliance you want by having direct access to the R-G-B drive values to assign to talkgroups, frequencies, agencies, etc.
 
* [[Spectrum Sweeper]] Near field frequency capture
 
* 11 tuning steps including 5, 6.25, 7.5, 12.5kHz
 
* Triple conversion
 
* 20 dB atenuator
 
 
* [[Rebanding]] supported? <font color=green> YES </font>
 
* [[Rebanding]] supported? <font color=green> YES </font>
* [[Project_25|APCO25 Digital Audio]] decoding
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* Trunktracks analog Motorola, EDACS(wide), and regular LTR systems
* Trunktracks Motorola, EDACS(wide/narrow/SCAT), and regular LTR systems
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* 1000 channels and 1500 talkgroups in 10 banks for a total of 5500 channels and 16,500 talkgroups
* Virtual Scanner Memory Management system stores 21 memory configurations, each with 36,000 channels and 16,000 talkgroups and Dynamic Scan Lists
 
 
* Preprogrammed for most major metropolitan areas
 
* Preprogrammed for most major metropolitan areas
* 25-54, 108-136, 136-174, 216-406, 406-512, 764-960, 1240-1300MHz range
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* 25-54, 108-174, 216-225, 225-406, 406-512, 796-960, 1240-1300MHz range
* 5 ID lists, 30 IDs per list, 150 IDs per bank
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* 1000 channels, 1500 talkgroup ID, 10 banks
* Scan rate 60 cps
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* Scan rate 60 cps, search rate 75 cps
* Search speed 90 CPS
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* 6 tuning steps including 5, 6.25, 7.5, 12.5kHz steps
* User defigned service search and limit search
 
* Direct Tune mode
 
* TCXO for frequency stability (?)
 
* Digital [[AGC]]
 
* Adaptive digital tracking (ADT)
 
* Digital signal processing (DSP)
 
 
* [[Continuous Tone-Coded Squelch System|CTCSS]]/[[DCS]] abilities
 
* [[Continuous Tone-Coded Squelch System|CTCSS]]/[[DCS]] abilities
* [http://wiki.radioreference.com/index.php/NAC Network Access Code] can be programmed to only break squelch when receiving the correct NAC in a conventional P25 system.
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* [[Spectrum Sweeper]] (with 10 autostore channels)
 
* 16-character alpha-tagging with text entry can show ID code or service name
 
* 16-character alpha-tagging with text entry can show ID code or service name
 
* L/O ID in 'open' mode
 
* L/O ID in 'open' mode
 
* ID delay
 
* ID delay
 
* Motorola control channel only trunking
 
* Motorola control channel only trunking
* I-Calls
 
* 700MHz Trunk Scanning
 
 
* Easy-to-read backlit control and display with backlit keypad
 
* Easy-to-read backlit control and display with backlit keypad
 
* 6 search ranges/ 1 user definable search range
 
* 6 search ranges/ 1 user definable search range
 
* Search 'seek' feature
 
* Search 'seek' feature
* Tunes virtually all important bands—local marine, fire/police, Ham, CB, VHF-air, UHF-Air, racing, weather and more
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* Tunes virtually all important bands—local marine, fire/police, Ham, CB, VHF-air, racing, weather and more
 
* Weather band with [[SAME]] Weather Alert and weather priority—access weather channels and alerts with the push of a button
 
* Weather band with [[SAME]] Weather Alert and weather priority—access weather channels and alerts with the push of a button
* Skywarn
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* 1 Priority channel
* Spectrum Sweeper
 
* "Multiple" Priority channels
 
 
* Zeromatic search tuning
 
* Zeromatic search tuning
 
* Per channel or global [[attenuator]]
 
* Per channel or global [[attenuator]]
* Computer interface and Programming (with computer control)
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* Computer interface and Programming (not computer control)
* 3 user programmable function keys and 5 way navagation keys to access special modes and programming options
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* Function key to access special modes and programming options
* 4 line x 16 charactor display with relitive signal strength meter
 
 
* Mobile/base design with DIN-E in-dash mounting (requires separate installation kit for your vehicle)
 
* 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 mono jacks and shielded cable
 
* A '''cloning cable''' may be fabricated using 2 1/8 inch mono jacks and shielded cable
  
 
*'''Verifying the firmware version'''
 
*'''Verifying the firmware version'''
  
You can verify the version of DSP firmware currently active in the PSR-600 by pressing the 3 key during
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You can verify the version of firmware currently active in the PSR-400 by pressing the 3 key during
 
the “Welcome” screen.
 
the “Welcome” screen.
  

Revision as of 08:57, 25 May 2007

GRE COM PSR-300 scanning receiver

The PSR-500 is manufactured by GRE in China. The PSR-300 is very similar to the Mobile/Base version of the PSR-400 and uses the same radio control software and Scanner cables.


General Specifications

Frequency Coverage

Frequency (MHz)        Step Size Value
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25-54                  5 kHz
108-136.9875           12.5 kHz
137-174                5, 6.25, or 7.5 kHz
216.0025-225           5 kHz
225.000-406.000        5 kHz
406-512                6.25 kHz
764-823.9875           6.25 kHz
849-868.9875           6.25 kHz
894-960                6.25 kHz
1240-1300              6.25 kHz

  • Rebanding supported? YES
  • Trunktracks analog Motorola, EDACS(wide), and regular LTR systems
  • 1000 channels and 1500 talkgroups in 10 banks for a total of 5500 channels and 16,500 talkgroups
  • Preprogrammed for most major metropolitan areas
  • 25-54, 108-174, 216-225, 225-406, 406-512, 796-960, 1240-1300MHz range
  • 1000 channels, 1500 talkgroup ID, 10 banks
  • Scan rate 60 cps, search rate 75 cps
  • 6 tuning steps including 5, 6.25, 7.5, 12.5kHz steps
  • CTCSS/DCS abilities
  • Spectrum Sweeper (with 10 autostore channels)
  • 16-character alpha-tagging with text entry can show ID code or service name
  • L/O ID in 'open' mode
  • ID delay
  • Motorola control channel only trunking
  • Easy-to-read backlit control and display with backlit 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, racing, weather and more
  • Weather band with SAME Weather Alert and weather priority—access weather channels and alerts with the push of a button
  • 1 Priority channel
  • Zeromatic search tuning
  • Per channel or global attenuator
  • Computer interface and Programming (not computer control)
  • Function key to access special modes and programming options
  • Mobile/base design with DIN-E in-dash mounting (requires separate installation kit for your vehicle)
  • A cloning cable may be fabricated using 2 1/8 inch mono jacks and shielded cable
  • Verifying the firmware version

You can verify the version of firmware currently active in the PSR-400 by pressing the 3 key during the “Welcome” screen.

Future firmware upgrades can be installed by downloading and running an upgrade program (TBD).

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