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The PSR-500 is manufactured by GRE in China. The PSR-500 is very similar to the Mobile/Base version of the [[PSR-600]] and uses the same [[Radio Control Software|radio control software]] and cables. | The PSR-500 is manufactured by GRE in China. The PSR-500 is very similar to the Mobile/Base version of the [[PSR-600]] and uses the same [[Radio Control Software|radio control software]] and cables. | ||
+ | ==General Specifications == | ||
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− | + | Frequency (MHz) Step Size Value | |
+ | --------------------------------------------- | ||
+ | 25-54 5 kHz | ||
+ | 108-136.9875 12.5 kHz | ||
+ | 137-174 5, 6.25, or 7.5 kHz | ||
+ | 216.0025-221.9975 5 kHz | ||
+ | 225.000-406.000 5 kHz | ||
+ | 406-512 6.25 kHz | ||
+ | 796-823.9875 6.25 kHz | ||
+ | 849-868.9875 6.25 kHz | ||
+ | 894-960 6.25 kHz | ||
+ | 1240-1300 6.25 kHz | ||
+ | --------------------------------------------- | ||
+ | * Object oriented memory management | ||
+ | * 11 tuning steps including 5, 6.25, 7.5, 12.5kHz | ||
+ | * Triple conversion | ||
+ | * 20 dB atenuator | ||
+ | * [[Rebanding]] supported? <font color=green> YES </font> | ||
+ | * [[Project_25|APCO25 Digital Audio]] decoding | ||
+ | * Trunktracks Motorola, EDACS(wide/narrow/SCAT), and regular LTR systems | ||
+ | * Virtual Scanner Memory Management system stores 20 memory configurations, each with 36,000 channels and 16,000 talkgroups and Dynamic Scan Lists | ||
+ | * Preprogrammed for most major metropolitan areas | ||
+ | * 25-54, 108-136, 136-174, 216-406, 406-512, 796-960, 1240-1300MHz range | ||
+ | * 5 ID lists, 30 IDs per list, 150 IDs per bank | ||
+ | * Scan rate 60 cps | ||
+ | * Search speed 90 CPS | ||
+ | * 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 | ||
+ | * [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. | ||
+ | * 12-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 | ||
+ | * I-Calls | ||
+ | * 700MHz Trunk Scanning | ||
+ | * 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, UHF-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 | ||
+ | * Skywarn | ||
+ | * Spectrum Sweeper | ||
+ | * "Multiple" Priority channels | ||
+ | * Zeromatic search tuning | ||
+ | * Per channel or global [[attenuator]] | ||
+ | * Computer interface and Programming (with computer control) | ||
+ | * 3 user programmable function keys and 5 way navagation keys to access special modes and programming options | ||
+ | * 4 line x 16 charactor display with relitive signal strength meter | ||
+ | * 9V DC 4xAA batteries with regular(black) and charging(yellow) cases | ||
+ | * 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 | ||
+ | *'''Verifying the firmware version''' | ||
+ | You can verify the version of DSP firmware currently active in the PSR-600 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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Revision as of 19:36, 22 May 2007
The PSR-500 is manufactured by GRE in China. The PSR-500 is very similar to the Mobile/Base version of the PSR-600 and uses the same radio control software and cables.
General Specifications
Frequency Coverage
Frequency (MHz) Step Size Value --------------------------------------------- 25-54 5 kHz 108-136.9875 12.5 kHz 137-174 5, 6.25, or 7.5 kHz 216.0025-221.9975 5 kHz 225.000-406.000 5 kHz 406-512 6.25 kHz 796-823.9875 6.25 kHz 849-868.9875 6.25 kHz 894-960 6.25 kHz 1240-1300 6.25 kHz
- Object oriented memory management
- 11 tuning steps including 5, 6.25, 7.5, 12.5kHz
- Triple conversion
- 20 dB atenuator
- Rebanding supported? YES
- APCO25 Digital Audio decoding
- Trunktracks Motorola, EDACS(wide/narrow/SCAT), and regular LTR systems
- Virtual Scanner Memory Management system stores 20 memory configurations, each with 36,000 channels and 16,000 talkgroups and Dynamic Scan Lists
- Preprogrammed for most major metropolitan areas
- 25-54, 108-136, 136-174, 216-406, 406-512, 796-960, 1240-1300MHz range
- 5 ID lists, 30 IDs per list, 150 IDs per bank
- Scan rate 60 cps
- Search speed 90 CPS
- User defigned service search and limit search
- Direct Tune mode
- TCXO for frequency stability (?)
- 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.
- 12-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
- I-Calls
- 700MHz Trunk Scanning
- 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, UHF-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
- Skywarn
- Spectrum Sweeper
- "Multiple" Priority channels
- Zeromatic search tuning
- Per channel or global attenuator
- Computer interface and Programming (with computer control)
- 3 user programmable function keys and 5 way navagation keys to access special modes and programming options
- 4 line x 16 charactor display with relitive signal strength meter
- 9V DC 4xAA batteries with regular(black) and charging(yellow) cases
- 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
- Verifying the firmware version
You can verify the version of DSP firmware currently active in the PSR-600 by pressing the 3 key during the “Welcome” screen.
Future firmware upgrades can be installed by downloading and running an upgrade program (TBD).