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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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|6.25 kHz
 
|6.25 kHz
 
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|470-512
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|470-512 Original
 
|12.5 kHz
 
|12.5 kHz
 
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|764-766.996875
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|470-512 CPU V-1.7
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|773-775.996875
 
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|764-805.996875 <sup>1</sup>
 
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|3.125 kHz
 
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Object_oriented Object oriented memory management]. Talkgroups can be associated with a single system. Systems can be defined as multi-site for statewide and networked systems. Talkgroups can be members of multiple scan lists. There are "Scan Lists" where you group the objects you wish for scanning. You do not need to enter frequency or talkgroup info more than once as you can just use those "objects" in the scan lists as you desire.
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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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** You navigate objects in MAN mode: Just use the Arrow Keys. Up/Down scrolls within a scan list, and Left/Right scrolls to change scan lists. You can also just type the Object number and press ENT. Also in PGM mode, there is a FIND option and you type Alpha/Numeric (partial or full) and it will search the number and text fields in every object and let you choose to monitor (MAN), or press NEXT (Softkey) to keep FIND-ing, or EDIT to edit the found object.
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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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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Object_oriented 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
 
* Built in discriminator data output in simple ASCII output using the PC/IF port
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* Full duplex support and USB connection using the [http://www.greamerica.com/scanner_accessories.html GRE 30-3290 ]([http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2177609 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 (including flash) to assign to talkgroups, frequencies, agencies, etc.
 
* 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.
 
** LATCH option; the color of the last received object stays on until reset.
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** Scanner option to look for the site with the best received CC decode rate.
 
** 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.)
 
(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 setiings.
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* Favorites Scan List; create a scan list tailored to your favorite object settings.
 
One button operation to get to this set.
 
One button operation to get to this set.
 
* [[Spectrum Sweeper]] Near field frequency capture
 
* [[Spectrum Sweeper]] Near field frequency capture
 
* Triple conversion
 
* Triple conversion
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* [[Rebanding]] supported? <font color=green> YES </font>
 
 
* 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.
 
* 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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** The V-Scanners work like the [[Pro-96|Radio Shack PRO-96]] in that they store the radio's working memory (settings, frequencies etc.) to a separate area of internal memory. The radio's main memory is no longer banks/channels, but "objects". The Scan lists are now how you group the objects for scanning and you toggle them on/off with the traditional method of pressing the number keys during scanning. The arrow keys do not page through the V-Scanners. The V-Scanner function is in a separate menu much like the Radio Shack PRO-96.
 
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** When creating a talk-group object, you associate the talkgroup-object with the system object. The system-object has all the control channel information and is only entered once. Scan lists can have pointers to talkgroup-objects such as Fire, EMS, Police. As you create the talkgroup-objects you can  assign them to any number of scanlists while you create them. You can also edit the scanlists later.  You only create a system-object once, and associate multiple talkgroup-objects with it. Then the talkgroup-objects can be pointed to any number of scanlists (including none if you want to temporarily just set aside the talkgoup, but not delete it). If a talkgroup-object points to a system-object the paused talkgroup will stay synced up with the entire system over multiple control channels.
 
 
* Preprogrammed for most major metropolitan areas
 
* Preprogrammed for most major metropolitan areas
 
* Scan rate 60 CPS
 
* Scan rate 60 CPS
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* Direct Tune mode
 
* Direct Tune mode
 
* TCXO for frequency stability
 
* TCXO for frequency stability
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* Default Option keys; return to defalt setting for any menu
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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)
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* UNSQUELCH Delay; Delay settings before the radio unmutes audio to speaker
 
* UNSQUELCH Delay; Delay settings before the radio unmutes audio to speaker
 
* Motorola [[Control Channel Only]] trunking
 
* Motorola [[Control Channel Only]] trunking
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* I-Calls, possibly displayed as hex as mentioned at Dayton Hamvention 07'
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* Private Calls and RadioID alpha display
 
* 700MHz and 380MHz Trunk Scanning
 
* 700MHz and 380MHz Trunk Scanning
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**The trunking "object" includes a "VHF/UHF" selection, and you can put in all of the offset/base etc. It also has a full trunking table capability for each trunking object (with plenty of entry slots!). As far as I can tell there is no freq limitation on trunking like the Pro-96 had. So you enter the data in the trunking object, and it will tune to any freq (except cellular of course).
 
 
* Easy-to-read back lit control and display with back lit keypad
 
* 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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* 3 function keys; softkeys, that when pressed, execute the function that is shown just above the key in the display
 
* 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
 
* 5 way navigation keys to access special modes and programming options
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* 4 line x 16 character display with relitive signal strength meter
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* 4 line x 16 character display with relative signal strength meter
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* Mobile/base design with DIN-E in-dash mounting (requires separate installation kit for your vehicle)
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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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the "Welcome" screen.
 
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Future firmware upgrades can be installed by downloading and running an upgrade program [http://www.greamerica.com/support/ GRE America Support page].
 
  
 
===RR System Compatibility===
 
===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:
 
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 Types:
 
* System Types:
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** Motorola Type I
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** [[Motorola Type I]]
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** Motorola Type II
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** [[Motorola Type II]]
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** Motorola Type IIi Hybrid
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** [[Motorola Type IIi Hybrid]]
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** Motorola Type II Smartnet
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** [[Motorola Type II Smartnet]]
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** Motorola Type II Smartzone
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** [[Motorola Type II SmartZone]]
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** Motorola Type II Smartzone Omnilink
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** [[Motorola Type II SmartZone OmniLink]]
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** EDACS Standard (Wide)
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** [[EDACS Standard]] (Wide)
 
** EDACS Standard Networked
 
** EDACS Standard Networked
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** EDACS Narrowband (Narrow)
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** [[EDACS Narrowband]] (Narrow)
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** EDACS Narrowband Networked
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** [[EDACS Narrowband Networked]]
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** EDACS SCAT
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** [[EDACS SCAT]]
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** LTR Standard
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** EDACS ESK(not ProVoice)
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** Project 25 Standard
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** [[LTR Standard]]
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** [[APCO Project 25]] Standard (Phase 1)
  
 
*System Voices:
 
*System Voices:
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** APCO-25 Common Air Interface Exclusive
 
** APCO-25 Common Air Interface Exclusive
  
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= Operating Tips =
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==Alignment Info==
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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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* Activate/Deactivate Scan Lists: Sets membership in Scan Lists. Use left and right keys to scroll through Scan Lists. Use SEL key to toggle Scan List membership. A “*” next to the Scan List number indicates that the object is mapped to that Scan List.
 
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* Default Scanlist: When programming an object, select the scan list using the menu or the default scan list one will be used. To return an object to your selected scanlist, set the default the the scanlist to the number you want. To return an object to the default during EDIT or NEW press Dflt.
 
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* Dupe function: To repeat commonly used object attributes, use the Dupe function.
 
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* Object access: To go to an object, press MAN or PGM and the object number, then press E to goto the object.
 
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* Force Analog: If you have a CONV object that you know is analog, You can set the object to tone search to force it as analog.
 
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* Force Digital: If you have a CONV object (or trunked) that you know is digital, you can force it as digital by forcing it to search for P25 NAC.
 
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* Flex Step: "Super Expert Setting Menu". PGM, FUNC F3:GLOB Scroll down to "flexStep" and Rt-Arrow it to "On" F1:Save
 
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* Audio Boost: Expert menu, AudioBoost, On or OFF, Applies a 6 dB boost to audio levels when the object is active
 
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* Delete Alpha Characters during entry: Func + CL will delete all the characters in a line. Use the "." (decimal) key to delete a character and make a blank space.
 
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* Battery Settings: Change the battery setting in the Global menu: Alkaline, NiCad, or NiMIH, to set the proper battery warnig levels for the battery type you are using.
 
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* Quick Menu Move: Func + Up or Down will move to the top or bottom of a menu.
 
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* Go directly to a newly saved conventional object: Press MAN right after pressing "Stor" in the search, you'll be taken right to the CONV object you just stored.
 
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* Object Search: If you press manual, you can then scroll through the scanlist (the default save to, is scanlist 1) with the up/down arrows. You can also use the Find feature. press Program, Edit, Find enter a alpha text or frequency. And you can find it by object type by pressing Program, Edit, press left or right key to select the object type, such as CONV, the the up down arrow to select the conventional object. 
 
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== Expert Settings ==
 
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* [http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pJ4HPyKG38v1IamIGWMrKFw Google Spread Sheet Collaboration of PGM + FUNC + F3 (GLOB) "Expert Setting" Menu Information]
 
  
 
== Included Accessories ==
 
== Included Accessories ==
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* Quick Guide for V-Scanner Pre-loads
 
* Quick Guide for V-Scanner Pre-loads
 
*PDF - Owners manual
 
*PDF - Owners manual
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*Normal battery holder
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*Black non-rechargeable battery holder
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*Rechargable battery holder
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*Yellow rechargable battery holder
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*AC adapter
 
*Belt clip
 
*Belt clip
 
*GRE USB PC interface cable
 
*GRE USB PC interface cable
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*CD-ROM (including the owners manual version 1.7, GRE radio control demo software)
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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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==Owners Manual==
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==Discriminator Tap==
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* [http://www.greamerica.com/download/manuals/PSR-500V1.9_Manual.pdf GRE America PSR-500 Owners Manual]
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*[http://www.radioreference.com/forums/showthread.php?t=85155 Rich Carlson's post, with pictures, discussing his tapped PSR-500]
  
 
==FCC Type Acceptance==
 
==FCC Type Acceptance==
 
* [http://tinyurl.com/2pp6ln FCC Type Acceptance: ADV0715]
 
* [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.butelsoftware.com ARC500 - (dec. '07)]
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*August 2007, Popular Communications Magazine,
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* [http://www.starrsoft.com/software/win500/default.asp Starrsoft Win500]
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Tech Showcase - The GRE PSR-500 Advanced Digital Scanner by Rich Wells, N2MCA
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* [http://www.psredit.com/ PSR-Edit]
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*November 2007, Monitoring Times Magazine,
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* [http://www.greamerica.com/scanner_accessories.html GRE USB Cable]
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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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== Control Channel Monitoring Software ==
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==Related Pages==
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* [http://www.unitrunker.com/ UniTrunker PSR-500/600 support (P25 and Motorola trunked systems)]
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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/pro96com/ Pro96Com PSR-500/600 support for 9600 baud P25 trunked systems]
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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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* [[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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==Yahoo Groups and Mailing Lists (software and receiver support)==
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==Mailing Lists/forums==
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* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PSR-500/ PSR-500 Yahoo Group]
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* {{Forum|gre-scanners.117|RadioReference GRE}}
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* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PSREdit/ PSREdit Yahoo group]
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* [https://groups.io/g/Scanners Radio Scanners Uniden / Whistler]
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* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Win500/ Win500 Yahoo Group]
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/448987651918830 Radio Scanner World]
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* [http://www.radioreference.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=117 RadioReference GRE forum]
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/667031203353717 Radio Scanners]
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* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/psr500600/ psr500600]
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/4188584134 Scanner Enthusiasts]
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* [http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/ARC500/ ARC500 Yahoo Group]
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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:Desktop Scanners]]
 
 
[[Category:Handheld Scanners]]
 
[[Category:Handheld Scanners]]
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[[Category:Digital Scanners]]
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[[Category:Digital Scanners without DMR]]
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[[Category:Digital Scanners without MOTOTRBO]]
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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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