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[[image:PSR-500.jpg|right|150px|GRE COM PSR-500 scanning receiver]]
 
[[image:PSR-500.jpg|right|150px|GRE COM PSR-500 scanning receiver]]
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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 [http://www.starrsoft.com/software/Win96/Cables/cables.html Scanner cables].
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The PSR-500 was manufactured by GRE in China.  The PSR-500 is very similar to the Mobile/Base [[PSR-600]] and uses the same software and scanner cables and is nearly identical to the Radio Shack [[Pro-106]]
  
 
==General Specifications ==
 
==General Specifications ==
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* Can be updated to support [[Rebanding]]? {{color|green|YES}}
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** See Sections 7.1 and 7.2 of the [[Rebanding]] article for the firmware and software links
  
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'''Frequency Coverage'''
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{|border=1
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|+'''Frequency Coverage'''
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|-
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!Frequency (MHz)
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!Step Size Value
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|-
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|25-27.405
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|10 kHz
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|-
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|27.41-29.7
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|5 kHZ
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|-
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|29.71-49.83
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|10 kHz
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|-
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|49.835-54
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|5 kHz
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|-
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|108-136.9916
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|8.33 kHz
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|-
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|137-137.995
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|5 kHz
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|-
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|138-143.9875
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|12.5 kHz
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|-
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|144-147.995
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|5 kHz
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|-
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|148-150.7875
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|12.5 kHz
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|-
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|150.8-150.845
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|5 kHz
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|-
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|150.8525-150.845
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|5 kHz
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|-
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|150.8525-154.4975
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|7.5 kHz
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|-
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|154.515-154.64
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|5 kHz
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|-
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|154.65-156.255
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|7.5 kHz
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|-
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|156.275-157.45
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|25 kHz
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|-
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|154.47-161.5725
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|7.5 kHz
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|-
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|161.6-161.975
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|5 kHz
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|-
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|162-174
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|12.5
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|-
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|216.0025-219.9975
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|5 kHz
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|-
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|220-224.995
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|5 kHz
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|-
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|225.000-379.975
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|25 kHz
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|-
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|380-419.9875
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|12.5 kHz
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|-
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|420-450
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|5 kHz
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|-
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|450.00625-469.99375
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|6.25 kHz
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|-
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|470-512 Original
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|12.5 kHz
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|-
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|470-512 CPU V-1.7
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|6.25 kHz
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|-
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|764-805.996875 <sup>1</sup>
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|3.125 kHz
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|-
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|806-823.9875
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|12.5 kHz
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|-
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|849-868.9875
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|12.5 kHz
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|-
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|894-901.9875
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|12.5 kHz
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|-
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|902-928
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|5 kHz
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|-
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|928.0125-939.9875
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|12.5 kHz
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|-
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|940-960
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|6.25 kHz
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|-
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|1240-1300
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|6.25 kHz
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|}
  
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Frequency (MHz)        Step Size Value
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1 = 796-806 Mhz is blocked due to intermod issues. See this [http://forums.radioreference.com/radio-shack-scanners/212385-info-missing-796-806-mhz-pro-106-a.html thread] for more information
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25-54                  5 kHz
 
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108-136.9875          12.5 kHz
 
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137-174                5, 6.25, or 7.5 kHz
 
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216.0025-225          5 kHz
 
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225.000-406.000        5 kHz
 
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406-512                6.25 kHz
 
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764-823.9875          6.25 kHz
 
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849-868.9875          6.25 kHz
 
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894-960                6.25 kHz
 
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1240-1300              6.25 kHz
 
  
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Object_oriented Object oriented memory management]. See the [[Object Oriented Scanning Described]] article for more information.  
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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
 
* Built in discriminator data output in simple ASCII output using the PC/IF port
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* 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.
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* Object programmable LED; eight factory default colors to any color / brilliance you want by having direct access to the R-G-B drive values (including flash) to assign to talkgroups, frequencies, agencies, etc.
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* Full duplex support and USB connetion using the [http://www.greamerica.com/scanner.html GRE 30-3290 ]([http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2177609 RS #20-047]) USB Scanner Data Manager Cable.
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** LATCH option; the color of the last received object stays on until reset.
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* 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.
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* Motorola Smartzone systems
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** Scanner option to look for the site with the best received CC decode rate.
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(Not the same as RSSI on the Motorola rigs, but similar in operation.)
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* Favorites Scan List; create a scan list tailored to your favorite object settings.
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One button operation to get to this set.
 
* [[Spectrum Sweeper]] Near field frequency capture
 
* [[Spectrum Sweeper]] Near field frequency capture
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* 11 tuning steps including 5, 6.25, 7.5, 12.5kHz
 
 
* Triple conversion
 
* Triple conversion
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* 20 dB atenuator
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* Virtual Scanner Memory Management system; One copy of working memory can hold up to 1800 objects, meaning any combination of talkgroups, conventional channels, and trunking systems. Each V-Scanner folder holds one copy of working memory. So, 21 * 1800 = about 37,800 objects altogether can be stored in the V-Scanner storage system.
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* [[Rebanding]] supported? <font color=green> YES </font>
 
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* [[Project_25|APCO25 Digital Audio]] decoding
 
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* Trunktracks Motorola, EDACS(wide/narrow/SCAT), and regular LTR systems
 
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* 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
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* 25-54, 108-136, 136-174, 216-406, 406-512, 764-960, 1240-1300MHz range
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* Scan rate 60 CPS
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* 5 ID lists, 30 IDs per list, 150 IDs per bank
 
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* Scan rate 60 cps
 
 
* Search speed 90 CPS
 
* Search speed 90 CPS
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* User defigned service search and limit search
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* User defined service search and limit search
 
* Direct Tune mode
 
* Direct Tune mode
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* TCXO for frequency stability (?)
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* TCXO for frequency stability
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* Default Option keys; return to default setting for any menu
 
* Digital [[AGC]]
 
* Digital [[AGC]]
 
* Adaptive digital tracking (ADT)
 
* Adaptive digital tracking (ADT)
 
* Digital signal processing (DSP)
 
* Digital signal processing (DSP)
 
* [[Continuous Tone-Coded Squelch System|CTCSS]]/[[DCS]] abilities
 
* [[Continuous Tone-Coded Squelch System|CTCSS]]/[[DCS]] abilities
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* [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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* [[NAC|Network Access Code]] can be programmed to only break squelch when receiving the correct NAC in a conventional P25 system.
 
* 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
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* L/O ID in 'open' mode
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* L/O talkgroup ID or frequency
 
* ID delay
 
* ID delay
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* Motorola control channel only trunking
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* UNSQUELCH Delay; Delay settings before the radio unmutes audio to speaker
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* I-Calls, possibly displayed as hex as mentioned at Dayton Hamvention 07'
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* Motorola [[Control Channel Only]] trunking
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* 700MHz Trunk Scanning
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* Private Calls and RadioID alpha display
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* Easy-to-read backlit control and display with backlit keypad
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* 700MHz and 380MHz Trunk Scanning
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* Easy-to-read back lit control and display with back lit keypad
 
* 6 search ranges/ 1 user definable search range
 
* 6 search ranges/ 1 user definable search range
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* Search 'seek' feature
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* Search "seek" feature
 
* Tunes virtually all important bands—local marine, fire/police, Ham, CB, VHF-air, UHF-Air, racing, weather and more
 
* Tunes virtually all important bands—local marine, fire/police, Ham, CB, VHF-air, UHF-Air, racing, weather and more
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* Weather band with [[SAME]] Weather Alert and weather priority—access weather channels and alerts with the push of a button
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* Weather band with enhanced [[SAME]] Weather Alert functions and weather priority—access weather channels and alerts with the push of a button
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* Skywarn
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* Skywarn can be programmed with any number of "objects"
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* Spectrum Sweeper
 
 
* "Multiple" Priority channels
 
* "Multiple" Priority channels
 
* Zeromatic search tuning
 
* Zeromatic search tuning
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* Per channel or global [[attenuator]]
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* 20 dB [[attenuator]]
 
* Computer interface and Programming (with computer control)
 
* Computer interface and Programming (with computer control)
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* 3 user programmable function keys and 5 way navagation keys to access special modes and programming options
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* 3 function keys; softkeys, that when pressed, execute the function that is shown just above the key in the display
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* 4 line x 16 charactor display with relitive signal strength meter
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* 5 way navigation keys to access special modes and programming options
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* 9V DC 4xAA batteries with regular(black) and charging(yellow) cases
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* 4 line x 16 character display with relative signal strength meter
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* Display of the Radio ID of the transmitting user
 
*BNC connector
 
*BNC connector
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* A '''cloning cable''' may be fabricated using 2 1/8 inch mono jacks and shielded cable
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* A '''cloning cable''' may be fabricated using 2 - 1/8 inch stereo jacks and shielded cable.
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* Please see the [[Connecting scanners via USB]] article for USB cables to connect your PC to the scanner
  
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*'''Verifying the firmware version'''
 
  
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You can verify the version of DSP firmware currently active in the PSR-500 by pressing the 3 key during
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===RR System Compatibility===
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the “Welcome” screen.
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This scanner is compatible with the following Trunking System Types and System Voices used in the RadioReference Database, of course you must verify that the scanner will cover the appropriate frequency range:
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* System Types:
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** [[Motorola Type I]]
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** [[Motorola Type II]]
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** [[Motorola Type IIi Hybrid]]
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** [[Motorola Type II Smartnet]]
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** [[Motorola Type II SmartZone]]
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** [[Motorola Type II SmartZone OmniLink]]
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** [[EDACS Standard]] (Wide)
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** EDACS Standard Networked
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** [[EDACS Narrowband]] (Narrow)
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** [[EDACS Narrowband Networked]]
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** [[EDACS SCAT]]
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** EDACS ESK(not ProVoice)
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** [[LTR Standard]]
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** [[APCO Project 25]] Standard (Phase 1)
  
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Future firmware upgrades can be installed by downloading and running an upgrade program (TBD).
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*System Voices:
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** Analog
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** Analog and APCO-25 Common Air Interface
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** APCO-25 Common Air Interface Exclusive
  
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== Misc ==
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==Alignment Info==
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Picture of a preliminary PSR-500 at the Dayton Hamvention 07'
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*Discussion: {{Thread|gre-scanners|332921-psr500-internal-adjustments.html#post2570587|PSR500 Internal Adjustments?}} (Post #2 contains a .pdf file)
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[[Image:PSR-500 Dayton 07.JPG|thumb|The PSR-500 Prototype at Dayton Hamvention 07']]
 
  
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==Related Pages==
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== Included Accessories ==
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*Antenna
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* Quick Guide for V-Scanner Pre-loads
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*PDF - Owners manual
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*Black non-rechargeable battery holder
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*Yellow rechargable battery holder
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*AC adapter
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*Belt clip
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*GRE USB PC interface cable
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*CD-ROM (including the owners manual and GRE radio control demo software)
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==Recommended accessories (Not included with the radio)==
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*[https://www.scannermaster.com/REMTRONIX_800_MHz_Portable_BNC_Antenna_p/22-541122.htm Remtronix 800MHz handheld antenna]
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* '''Note:''' These SKUs are no longer on the RS website. They may be available from other sources.
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**RS #273-369 9-Volt Vehicle DC-to-DC Adapter
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**RS #273-336 Adaptaplug C - Needed for the above adapter
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** Replacement Belt clip - Radio Shack RSU part number 12418273.
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==Discriminator Tap==
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*[http://www.radioreference.com/forums/showthread.php?t=85155 Rich Carlson's post, with pictures, discussing his tapped PSR-500]
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==FCC Type Acceptance==
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* [http://tinyurl.com/2pp6ln FCC Type Acceptance: ADV0715]
  
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== Programming Software ==  
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== Reviews ==
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* [http://www.starrsoft.com/ Starrsoft WinXXX]
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*August 2007, Popular Communications Magazine,
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* [http://www.butel.nl/ ARC software for PSR-400 *tenitive*]
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Tech Showcase - The GRE PSR-500 Advanced Digital Scanner by Rich Wells, N2MCA
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*November 2007, Monitoring Times Magazine,
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GRE Raises the Bar Again! MT First Look at GRE PSR-500, by Larry Van Horn, N5FPW
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*December 2007, Popular Communications Magazine,
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Programming The GRE PSR-500 Advanced Digital Scanner by Rich Wells, N2MCA
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*March 2008, Scanning USA Magazine,
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First Look The GRE PSR-500 Digital Trunking Scanner, by Steve Donnell
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*Review by "Sixtytwo" in the GRE Scanners forum on RadioReference
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[http://www.radioreference.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90851 Review by Sixtytwo]
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* [http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/7160#69273 EHam user reviews]
  
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==Yahoo Groups and Mailing Lists (software and receiver support)==
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==Related Pages==
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* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PSR-400/ PSR-400 Yahoo Group]
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* [http://new.marksscanners.com/106_197/106_197.shtml Easier to Read PSR500/600 Manual]
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* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WinXXX/ WinXXX Yahoo Group]
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* [https://www.dropbox.com/s/ficn2xirf33fcx4/GRE%20PSR%20500-%20600%20CPU-DSP%20Firmware%20Upgrades.zip?dl=1 Firmware download 2.1]
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* [http://www.radioreference.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=117 RadioReference GRE forum]
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* [[Getting Started with your GRE/RS Object Oriented Scanner]]
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* [[GRE/RS Object Oriented Scanners FAQ]]
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* [http://www.psredit.com/faq.php?sw=Pro96Com#19 How do I get the PSR-500, PSR-600, PRO-106 or PRO-197 to output control channel data to decode?]
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* Compare the PSR-500 to other digital models
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** [[Digital Scanner Comparison Chart]]
  
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== Misc ==
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==Mailing Lists/forums==
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Anticipated availability in October 2007.''
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* {{Forum|gre-scanners.117|RadioReference GRE}}
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* [https://groups.io/g/Scanners Radio Scanners Uniden / Whistler]
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/448987651918830 Radio Scanner World]
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/667031203353717 Radio Scanners]
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/4188584134 Scanner Enthusiasts]
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/2889562301118379 Radio Scanner Help and Chat]
  
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== eBay Listings ==
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==PSR-500 Scanners for Sale==
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<ebay>GRE ("PSR-500","PSR500")</ebay>
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*[[PSR-500 eBay Listings]]
  
  
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Return to the [[GRE Radios]] page
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Return to the [[GRE Scanners]] page
  
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[[Category:Trunking Scanners]]
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[[Category:Handheld Scanners]]
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[[Category:Desktop Scanners]]
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[[Category:Digital Scanners without DMR]]
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[[Category:Mobile Scanners]]
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[[Category:Digital Scanners without MOTOTRBO]]
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[[Category:Digital Scanners]]
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[[Category:Digital Scanners without NXDN]]
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[[Category:Digital Scanners without ProVoice]]
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[[Category:Object Oriented Scanners]]
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[[Category:Rebanding Supported Scanners]]
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[[Category:GRE Scanners]]
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[[Category:Radio Models]]

Latest revision as of 20:31, 16 January 2022

GRE COM PSR-500 scanning receiver

The PSR-500 was manufactured by GRE in China. The PSR-500 is very similar to the Mobile/Base PSR-600 and uses the same software and scanner cables and is nearly identical to the Radio Shack Pro-106

General Specifications

  • Can be updated to support Rebanding? YES
    • See Sections 7.1 and 7.2 of the Rebanding article for the firmware and software links


Frequency Coverage
Frequency (MHz) Step Size Value
25-27.405 10 kHz
27.41-29.7 5 kHZ
29.71-49.83 10 kHz
49.835-54 5 kHz
108-136.9916 8.33 kHz
137-137.995 5 kHz
138-143.9875 12.5 kHz
144-147.995 5 kHz
148-150.7875 12.5 kHz
150.8-150.845 5 kHz
150.8525-150.845 5 kHz
150.8525-154.4975 7.5 kHz
154.515-154.64 5 kHz
154.65-156.255 7.5 kHz
156.275-157.45 25 kHz
154.47-161.5725 7.5 kHz
161.6-161.975 5 kHz
162-174 12.5
216.0025-219.9975 5 kHz
220-224.995 5 kHz
225.000-379.975 25 kHz
380-419.9875 12.5 kHz
420-450 5 kHz
450.00625-469.99375 6.25 kHz
470-512 Original 12.5 kHz
470-512 CPU V-1.7 6.25 kHz
764-805.996875 1 3.125 kHz
806-823.9875 12.5 kHz
849-868.9875 12.5 kHz
894-901.9875 12.5 kHz
902-928 5 kHz
928.0125-939.9875 12.5 kHz
940-960 6.25 kHz
1240-1300 6.25 kHz

1 = 796-806 Mhz is blocked due to intermod issues. See this thread for more information

  • Object oriented memory management. See the Object Oriented Scanning Described article for more information.
  • Built in discriminator data output in simple ASCII output using the PC/IF port
  • Object programmable LED; eight factory default colors to any color / brilliance you want by having direct access to the R-G-B drive values (including flash) to assign to talkgroups, frequencies, agencies, etc.
    • LATCH option; the color of the last received object stays on until reset.
  • Motorola Smartzone systems
    • Scanner option to look for the site with the best received CC decode rate.

(Not the same as RSSI on the Motorola rigs, but similar in operation.)

  • Favorites Scan List; create a scan list tailored to your favorite object settings.

One button operation to get to this set.

  • Spectrum Sweeper Near field frequency capture
  • Triple conversion
  • Virtual Scanner Memory Management system; One copy of working memory can hold up to 1800 objects, meaning any combination of talkgroups, conventional channels, and trunking systems. Each V-Scanner folder holds one copy of working memory. So, 21 * 1800 = about 37,800 objects altogether can be stored in the V-Scanner storage system.
  • Preprogrammed for most major metropolitan areas
  • Scan rate 60 CPS
  • Search speed 90 CPS
  • User defined service search and limit search
  • Direct Tune mode
  • TCXO for frequency stability
  • Default Option keys; return to default setting for any menu
  • 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.
  • 16-character alpha-tagging with text entry can show ID code or service name
  • L/O talkgroup ID or frequency
  • ID delay
  • UNSQUELCH Delay; Delay settings before the radio unmutes audio to speaker
  • Motorola Control Channel Only trunking
  • Private Calls and RadioID alpha display
  • 700MHz and 380MHz Trunk Scanning
  • Easy-to-read back lit control and display with back lit 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 enhanced SAME Weather Alert functions and weather priority—access weather channels and alerts with the push of a button
  • Skywarn can be programmed with any number of "objects"
  • "Multiple" Priority channels
  • Zeromatic search tuning
  • 20 dB attenuator
  • Computer interface and Programming (with computer control)
  • 3 function keys; softkeys, that when pressed, execute the function that is shown just above the key in the display
  • 5 way navigation keys to access special modes and programming options
  • 4 line x 16 character display with relative signal strength meter
  • Display of the Radio ID of the transmitting user
  • BNC connector
  • A cloning cable may be fabricated using 2 - 1/8 inch stereo jacks and shielded cable.
  • Please see the Connecting scanners via USB article for USB cables to connect your PC to the scanner


RR System Compatibility

This scanner is compatible with the following Trunking System Types and System Voices used in the RadioReference Database, of course you must verify that the scanner will cover the appropriate frequency range:

  • System Voices:
    • Analog
    • Analog and APCO-25 Common Air Interface
    • APCO-25 Common Air Interface Exclusive

Alignment Info

Included Accessories

  • Antenna
  • Quick Guide for V-Scanner Pre-loads
  • PDF - Owners manual
  • Black non-rechargeable battery holder
  • Yellow rechargable battery holder
  • AC adapter
  • Belt clip
  • GRE USB PC interface cable
  • CD-ROM (including the owners manual and GRE radio control demo software)

Recommended accessories (Not included with the radio)

  • Remtronix 800MHz handheld antenna
  • Note: These SKUs are no longer on the RS website. They may be available from other sources.
    • RS #273-369 9-Volt Vehicle DC-to-DC Adapter
    • RS #273-336 Adaptaplug C - Needed for the above adapter
    • Replacement Belt clip - Radio Shack RSU part number 12418273.

Discriminator Tap

FCC Type Acceptance

Reviews

  • August 2007, Popular Communications Magazine,

Tech Showcase - The GRE PSR-500 Advanced Digital Scanner by Rich Wells, N2MCA

  • November 2007, Monitoring Times Magazine,

GRE Raises the Bar Again! MT First Look at GRE PSR-500, by Larry Van Horn, N5FPW

  • December 2007, Popular Communications Magazine,

Programming The GRE PSR-500 Advanced Digital Scanner by Rich Wells, N2MCA

  • March 2008, Scanning USA Magazine,

First Look The GRE PSR-500 Digital Trunking Scanner, by Steve Donnell

  • Review by "Sixtytwo" in the GRE Scanners forum on RadioReference

Review by Sixtytwo

Related Pages

Mailing Lists/forums

PSR-500 Scanners for Sale


Return to the GRE Scanners page

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