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The PSR-600 is manufactured by GRE in China.  The PSR-600 is very similar to the handheld version of the [[PSR-500]] 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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==General Specifications ==
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GRE COM PSR-600 scanning receiver
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The PSR-600 was manufactured by GRE in China.  The PSR-600 is very similar to the handheld version of the [[PSR-500]] and [[Pro-197]]. It uses the same software and  cables.
  
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'''Frequency Coverage'''
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==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 (MHz)        Step Size Value
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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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{|border=1
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Object_oriented Object oriented memory management]. I.e. a talkgroup list "object" can be attached to several trunked systems such as a networked or statewide system. 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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|+'''Frequency Coverage'''
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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 SEL. 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.
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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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!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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|764-766.996875
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|3.125 kHz
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|-
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|773-775.996875
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|3.125 kHz
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|-
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|803-805.996875
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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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* [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.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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* 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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* 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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** LATCH option; the color of the last received object stays on until reset.
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* [[Spectrum Sweeper]] Near field frequency capture  
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* Motorola Smartzone systems
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* 11 tuning steps including 5, 6.25, 7.5, 12.5kHz
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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.
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* [[Spectrum Sweeper]] Near field frequency capture
 
* Triple conversion
 
* Triple conversion
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* [[Rebanding]] supported? <font color=green> YES </font>
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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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* [[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.
 
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** The V-Scanners work like the [http://wiki.radioreference.com/index.php/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
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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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* Scan rate 60 cps
 
 
* Search speed 90 CPS
 
* Search speed 90 CPS
 
* User defined service search and limit search
 
* 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 defalt 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
 
* L/O talkgroup ID or frequency
 
* 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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* Private Calls and RadioID alpha display
 
* 700MHz and 380MHz Trunk Scanning
 
* 700MHz and 380MHz Trunk Scanning
 
* Easy-to-read back lit control and display with back lit keypad
 
* Easy-to-read back lit control and display with back lit keypad
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* 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
 
* Weather band with enhanced [[SAME]] Weather Alert functions and weather priority—access weather channels and alerts with the push of a button
 
* 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"
 
* "Multiple" Priority channels
 
* "Multiple" Priority channels
 
* Zeromatic search tuning
 
* Zeromatic search tuning
 
* 20 dB [[attenuator]]
 
* 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 navigation 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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* 5 way navigation keys to access special modes and programming options
 
* 4 line x 16 character display with relitive signal strength meter
 
* 4 line x 16 character 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
 
*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 plugs and shielded cable.
  
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*'''Verifying the firmware version'''
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==RR System Compatibility==
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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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You can verify the version of DSP firmware currently active in the PSR-600 by pressing the 3 key during
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*System Voices:
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the “Welcome” screen.
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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 / [[P25 CAI]]
  
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Future firmware upgrades can be installed by downloading and running an upgrade program (TBD).
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==Included Accessories==
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*Mobile bracket (DIN-E kit sold separately)
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*USB high speed interface cable
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*Preprogrammed Frequency addendum
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*CDROM with PDF owners manual, USB interface drivers, demo PC application and V-Scanner data
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*AC adapter
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*DC wire harness
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*Stock pull-up antenna
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* Please see the [[Connecting scanners via USB]] article for USB cables to connect your PC to the scanner
  
 
== Misc ==
 
== Misc ==
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* V-scanner load time of 4 seconds. (PRO-96/2096 load time is ~15 seconds.)
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==FCC Type Acceptance==
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* [http://tinyurl.com/yw2t7u FCC Type Acceptance: ADV0716]
  
 
==Related Pages==
 
==Related Pages==
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* [http://new.marksscanners.com/106_197/106_197.shtml Easier to Read PPSR500/600 Manual]
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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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* Compare the PSR-600 to other digital models
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* [[Digital Scanner Comparison Chart]]
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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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== Programming Software ==  
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==Mailing Lists/forums==
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* [http://www.starrsoft.com/ Starrsoft WinXXX *tentative*]
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* {{Forum|gre-scanners.117|RadioReference GRE}}
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* [http://www.butel.nl/ ARC software for PSR-600 *tentative*]
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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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==Yahoo Groups and Mailing Lists (software and receiver support)==
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/667031203353717 Radio Scanners]
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* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PSR-600/ PSR-600 Yahoo Group]
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/4188584134 Scanner Enthusiasts]
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* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WinXXX/ WinXXX Yahoo Group]
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/2889562301118379 Radio Scanner Help and Chat]
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* [http://www.radioreference.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=117 RadioReference GRE forum]
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*[https://twitter.com/search?q=%23psr-600&src=typed_query  PSR-600 on Twitter]
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* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/psr500600/ psr500600]
 
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== Misc ==
 
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Anticipated availability in October 2007.''
 
  
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== eBay Listings ==
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==PSR-600 Scanners for Sale==
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<ebay>GRE ("PSR-600","PSR600")</ebay>
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*[[PSR-600 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]]
 
 
[[Category:Desktop Scanners]]
 
[[Category:Desktop Scanners]]
 
[[Category:Mobile Scanners]]
 
[[Category:Mobile 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 20:32, 16 January 2022

PSR-600

GRE COM PSR-600 scanning receiver The PSR-600 was manufactured by GRE in China. The PSR-600 is very similar to the handheld version of the PSR-500 and Pro-197. It uses the same software and cables.

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
764-766.996875 3.125 kHz
773-775.996875 3.125 kHz
803-805.996875 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
  • 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 defalt 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 relitive signal strength meter
  • 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 stereo plugs and shielded cable.

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 / P25 CAI

Included Accessories

  • Mobile bracket (DIN-E kit sold separately)
  • USB high speed interface cable
  • Preprogrammed Frequency addendum
  • CDROM with PDF owners manual, USB interface drivers, demo PC application and V-Scanner data
  • AC adapter
  • DC wire harness
  • Stock pull-up antenna
  • Please see the Connecting scanners via USB article for USB cables to connect your PC to the scanner

Misc

  • V-scanner load time of 4 seconds. (PRO-96/2096 load time is ~15 seconds.)

FCC Type Acceptance

Related Pages

Mailing Lists/forums

PSR-600 Scanners for Sale


Return to the GRE Scanners page

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