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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 Types:
- Motorola Type I
- Motorola Type II
- Motorola Type IIi Hybrid
- Motorola Type II Smartnet
- Motorola Type II SmartZone
- Motorola Type II SmartZone OmniLink
- EDACS Standard (Wide)
- EDACS Standard Networked
- EDACS Narrowband (Narrow)
- EDACS Narrowband Networked
- EDACS SCAT
- EDACS ESK(not ProVoice)
- LTR Standard
- APCO Project 25 Standard (Phase 1)

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

FCC Type Acceptance: ADV0716

Related Pages

Easier to Read PPSR500/600 Manual
Firmware download 2.1
Getting Started with your GRE/RS Object Oriented Scanner
GRE/RS Object Oriented Scanners FAQ
Compare the PSR-600 to other digital models
Digital Scanner Comparison Chart
How do I get the PSR-500, PSR-600, PRO-106 or PRO-197 to output control channel data to decode?

Mailing Lists/forums

PSR-600 Scanners for Sale

PSR-600 eBay Listings

Return to the GRE Scanners page

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-[[image:PSR-600.jpg|right|185px|GRE COM PSR-600 scanning receiver]]
+[[Image:PSR-600FCC.jpg|PSR-600]]
-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].
-==General Specifications ==
+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]]? {{color|green|YES}}
+** See Sections 7.1 and 7.2 of the [[Rebanding]] article for the firmware and software links
+<br>
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 |6.25 kHz
 |-
-|470-512
+|470-512 Original
 |12.5 kHz
+|-
+|470-512 CPU V-1.7
+|6.25 kHz
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 |764-766.996875
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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.
+* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Object_oriented Object oriented memory management]. See the [[Object Oriented Scanning Described]] article for more information
-** 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.
-** 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.
 * Built in discriminator data output in simple ASCII output using the PC/IF port
-* 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.
 ** 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.
 (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 setiings.
+* 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
-* [[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.
-** 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.
-** 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
 * Scan rate 60 CPS
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 * UNSQUELCH Delay; Delay settings before the radio unmutes audio to speaker
 * Motorola [[Control Channel Only]] trunking
-* I-Calls, possibly displayed as hex as mentioned at Dayton Hamvention 07'
+* Private Calls and RadioID alpha display
 * 700MHz and 380MHz Trunk Scanning
-**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
 * 6 search ranges/ 1 user definable search range
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 * Mobile/base design with DIN-E in-dash mounting (requires separate installation kit for your vehicle)
 *BNC connector
-* A '''cloning cable''' may be fabricated using 2 1/8 inch mono jacks and shielded cable
+* A '''cloning cable''' may be fabricated using 2 - 1/8 inch stereo plugs and shielded cable.
-*'''Verifying the firmware version'''
+==RR System Compatibility==
-You can verify the version of DSP firmware currently active in the PSR-600 by pressing the 3 key during
-the "Welcome" screen.
-Future firmware upgrades can be installed by downloading and running an upgrade program from the [http://www.greamerica.com/support/ GRE America Support page].
-= Operating Tips =
-* 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.
-* 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.
-* Dupe function: To repeat commonly used object attributes, use the Dupe function.
-* Object access: To go to an object, press MAN or PGM and the object number, then press E to goto the object.
-* 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.
-* 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.
-* Flex Step: "Super Expert Setting Menu". PGM, FUNC F3:GLOB Scroll down to "flexStep" and Rt-Arrow it to "On" F1:Save
-* Audio Boost: Expert menu, AudioBoost, On or OFF, Applies a 6 dB boost to audio levels when the object is active
-* 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.
-* 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.
-* Quick Menu Move: Func + Up or Down will move to the top or bottom of a menu.
-* 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.
-* 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.
-== Expert Settings ==
-* [http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pJ4HPyKG38v1IamIGWMrKFw Google Spread Sheet Collaboration of PGM + FUNC + F3 (GLOB) "Expert Setting" Menu Information]
-===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 Types:
-** Motorola Type I
+** [[Motorola Type I]]
-** Motorola Type II
+** [[Motorola Type II]]
-** Motorola Type IIi Hybrid
+** [[Motorola Type IIi Hybrid]]
-** Motorola Type II Smartnet
+** [[Motorola Type II Smartnet]]
-** Motorola Type II Smartzone
+** [[Motorola Type II SmartZone]]
-** Motorola Type II Smartzone Omnilink
+** [[Motorola Type II SmartZone OmniLink]]
-** EDACS Standard (Wide)
+** [[EDACS Standard]] (Wide)
 ** EDACS Standard Networked
-** EDACS Narrowband (Narrow)
+** [[EDACS Narrowband]] (Narrow)
-** EDACS Narrowband Networked
+** [[EDACS Narrowband Networked]]
-** EDACS SCAT
+** [[EDACS SCAT]]
-** LTR Standard
+** EDACS ESK(not ProVoice)
-** Project 25 Standard
+** [[LTR Standard]]
+** [[APCO Project 25]] Standard (Phase 1)
 *System Voices:
 ** Analog
 ** Analog and APCO-25 Common Air Interface
-** APCO-25 Common Air Interface Exclusive
+** 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.)
-* Anticipated availability on December 15th, 2007.''
-==Owners Manual==
-*[http://www.greamerica.com/download/manuals/PSR-500V1.9_Manual.pdf GRE America PSR-500 Owners Manual, all functions should be the same except the display DIM]
-== Programming Software ==
+==FCC Type Acceptance==
-* [http://www.butelsoftware.com ARC500 - (dec. '07)]
+* [http://tinyurl.com/yw2t7u FCC Type Acceptance: ADV0716]
-* [http://www.starrsoft.com/software/win500/default.asp Starrsoft Win500]
-* [http://www.psredit.com/ PSR-Edit]
-* [http://www.greamerica.com/scanner_accessories.html GRE USB Cable]
-== Control Channel Monitoring Software ==
+==Related Pages==
-* [http://www.unitrunker.com/ UniTrunker PSR-500/600 (Motorola and P25 trunked systems)]
+* [http://new.marksscanners.com/106_197/106_197.shtml Easier to Read PPSR500/600 Manual]
-* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pro96com/ Pro96Com PSR-500/600 support for 9600 baud P25 trunked systems]
+* [https://www.dropbox.com/s/ficn2xirf33fcx4/GRE%20PSR%20500-%20600%20CPU-DSP%20Firmware%20Upgrades.zip?dl=1 Firmware download 2.1]
+* [[Getting Started with your GRE/RS Object Oriented Scanner]]
+* [[GRE/RS Object Oriented Scanners FAQ]]
+* Compare the PSR-600 to other digital models
+* [[Digital Scanner Comparison Chart]]
+* [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?]
-==Yahoo Groups and Mailing Lists (software and receiver support)==
+==Mailing Lists/forums==
-* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PSR-600/ PSR-600 Yahoo Group]
+* {{Forum|gre-scanners.117|RadioReference GRE}}
-* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PSREdit/ PSREdit Yahoo group]
+* [https://groups.io/g/Scanners Radio Scanners Uniden / Whistler]
-* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Win500/ Win500 Yahoo Group]
+* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/448987651918830 Radio Scanner World]
-* [http://www.radioreference.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=117 RadioReference GRE forum]
+* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/667031203353717 Radio Scanners]
-* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/psr500600/ psr500600]
+* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/4188584134 Scanner Enthusiasts]
-* [http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/ARC500/ ARC500 Yahoo Group]
+* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/2889562301118379 Radio Scanner Help and Chat]
+*[https://twitter.com/search?q=%23psr-600&src=typed_query  PSR-600 on Twitter]
-== eBay Listings ==
+==PSR-600 Scanners for Sale==
-<ebay>GRE ("PSR-600","PSR600")</ebay>
+*[[PSR-600 eBay Listings]]
-Return to the [[GRE Radios]] page
+Return to the [[GRE Scanners]] page
-[[Category:Trunking Scanners]]
 [[Category:Desktop Scanners]]
 [[Category:Mobile Scanners]]
-[[Category:Digital Scanners]]
+[[Category:Digital Scanners without DMR]]
+[[Category:Digital Scanners without MOTOTRBO]]
+[[Category:Digital Scanners without NXDN]]
+[[Category:Digital Scanners without ProVoice]]
+[[Category:Object Oriented Scanners]]
+[[Category:Rebanding Supported Scanners]]
+[[Category:GRE Scanners]]
+[[Category:Radio Models]]