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The PSR-500 is manufactured by GRE in ChinaThe PSR-600 is very similar to the handheld version of the [[PSR-500]] and uses the same [[Radio Control Software|radio control software]] and cables.
The PSR-600 is manufactured by GRE in China
 
 
 
The PSR-600 follows both digital and analog systems, including 9600bps control channel and C-QPSK modulation and P25 Conventional using NAC codes.
 
 
 
Also see the [[PSR-500]] page. All utilities and links listed there also apply to the PSR-600.
 
 
 
Computer Control of GRE radios is now possible due to firmware enhancments.
 
 
 
  
 
==General Specifications ==
 
==General Specifications ==
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  137-174                5, 6.25, or 7.5 kHz
 
  137-174                5, 6.25, or 7.5 kHz
 
  216.0025-221.9975      5 kHz
 
  216.0025-221.9975      5 kHz
  222.000-225.000        5 kHz
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  225.000-406.000        5 kHz
 
  406-512                6.25 kHz
 
  406-512                6.25 kHz
  806-823.9875          6.25 kHz
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  796-823.9875          6.25 kHz
 
  849-868.9875          6.25 kHz
 
  849-868.9875          6.25 kHz
 
  894-960                6.25 kHz
 
  894-960                6.25 kHz
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* Object oriented memory management
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* 11 tuning steps including 5, 6.25, 7.5, 12.5kHz
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* Triple conversion
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* 20 dB atenuator
 
* [[Rebanding]] supported? <font color=green> YES </font>
 
* [[Rebanding]] supported? <font color=green> YES </font>
 
* [[Project_25|APCO25 Digital Audio]] decoding
 
* [[Project_25|APCO25 Digital Audio]] decoding
* Trunktracks Motorola and EDACS systems
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* Trunktracks Motorola, EDACS(wide/narrow/SCAT), and regular LTR systems
* Virtual Scanner Memory Management system stores 11 memory configurations, each with 36,000 channels and 16,000 talkgroups for a total of  channels and talkgroups
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* Virtual Scanner Memory Management system stores 20 memory configurations, each with 36,000 channels and 16,000 talkgroups and Dynamic Scan Lists
 
* Preprogrammed for most major metropolitan areas
 
* Preprogrammed for most major metropolitan areas
* 25-54, 108-174, 216-225, 406-512, 806-960, 1240-1300MHz range
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* 25-54, 108-136, 136-174, 216-406, 406-512, 796-960, 1240-1300MHz range
 
* 5 ID lists, 30 IDs per list, 150 IDs per bank
 
* 5 ID lists, 30 IDs per list, 150 IDs per bank
 
* Scan rate 60 cps
 
* Scan rate 60 cps
* 5, 6.25, 7.5, 12.5kHz steps
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* Search speed 90 CPS
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* User defigned service search and limit search
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* Direct Tune mode
 
* TCXO for frequency stability (?)
 
* TCXO for frequency stability (?)
 
* Digital [[AGC]]
 
* Digital [[AGC]]
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* 6 search ranges/ 1 user definable search range
 
* 6 search ranges/ 1 user definable search range
 
* Search 'seek' feature
 
* Search 'seek' feature
* Tunes virtually all important bands—local marine, fire/police, Ham, CB, VHF-air, racing, weather and more
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* Tunes virtually all important bands—local marine, fire/police, Ham, CB, VHF-air, UHF-Air, racing, weather and more
 
* Weather band with [[SAME]] Weather Alert and weather priority—access weather channels and alerts with the push of a button
 
* Weather band with [[SAME]] Weather Alert and weather priority—access weather channels and alerts with the push of a button
* 1 Priority channel
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* Skywarn
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* Spectrum Sweeper
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* "Multiple" Priority channels
 
* Zeromatic search tuning
 
* Zeromatic search tuning
 
* Per channel or global [[attenuator]]
 
* Per channel or global [[attenuator]]
* Computer interface and Programming (not computer control)
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* Computer interface and Programming (with computer control)
* Function key to access special modes and programming options
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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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* 4 line x 16 charactor display with relitive signal strength meter
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* 9V DC 4xAA batteries with regular(black) and charging(yellow) cases
 
* Mobile/base design with DIN-E in-dash mounting (requires separate installation kit for your vehicle)
 
* Mobile/base design with DIN-E in-dash mounting (requires separate installation kit for your vehicle)
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*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 mono jacks and shielded cable
  
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Future firmware upgrades can be installed by downloading and running an upgrade program (TBD).
 
Future firmware upgrades can be installed by downloading and running an upgrade program (TBD).
 
==Reviews and User Opinions==
 
 
==Related Pages==
 
 
== Programming Software ==
 
* [[WinXXX]] -- The best software for programming the PSR-600
 
 
==Yahoo Groups and Mailing Lists (software and receiver support)==
 
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PSR-600/ PSR-600 Yahoo Group]
 
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WinXXX/ WinXXX Yahoo Group]
 
 
== Misc ==
 
Anticipated availability in October 2007.''
 
 
== eBay Listings ==
 
<ebay>Radio Shack ("PSR-600","PSR600")</ebay>
 
 
 
Return to [[GRE Scanners]]
 
 
 
 
[[Category:Trunking Scanners]]
 
[[Category:Desktop Scanners]]
 
[[Category:Mobile Scanners]]
 
[[Category:Digital Scanners]]
 

Revision as of 19:38, 22 May 2007

The PSR-500 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 and cables.

General Specifications

Frequency Coverage

Frequency (MHz)        Step Size Value
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25-54                  5 kHz
108-136.9875           12.5 kHz
137-174                5, 6.25, or 7.5 kHz
216.0025-221.9975      5 kHz
225.000-406.000        5 kHz
406-512                6.25 kHz
796-823.9875           6.25 kHz
849-868.9875           6.25 kHz
894-960                6.25 kHz
1240-1300              6.25 kHz

  • Object oriented memory management
  • 11 tuning steps including 5, 6.25, 7.5, 12.5kHz
  • Triple conversion
  • 20 dB atenuator
  • Rebanding supported? YES
  • APCO25 Digital Audio decoding
  • Trunktracks Motorola, EDACS(wide/narrow/SCAT), and regular LTR systems
  • Virtual Scanner Memory Management system stores 20 memory configurations, each with 36,000 channels and 16,000 talkgroups and Dynamic Scan Lists
  • Preprogrammed for most major metropolitan areas
  • 25-54, 108-136, 136-174, 216-406, 406-512, 796-960, 1240-1300MHz range
  • 5 ID lists, 30 IDs per list, 150 IDs per bank
  • Scan rate 60 cps
  • Search speed 90 CPS
  • User defigned service search and limit search
  • Direct Tune mode
  • TCXO for frequency stability (?)
  • Digital AGC
  • Adaptive digital tracking (ADT)
  • Digital signal processing (DSP)
  • CTCSS/DCS abilities
  • Network Access Code can be programmed to only break squelch when receiving the correct NAC in a conventional P25 system.
  • 12-character alpha-tagging with text entry can show ID code or service name
  • L/O ID in 'open' mode
  • ID delay
  • Motorola control channel only trunking
  • I-Calls
  • 700MHz Trunk Scanning
  • Easy-to-read backlit control and display with backlit keypad
  • 6 search ranges/ 1 user definable search range
  • Search 'seek' feature
  • Tunes virtually all important bands—local marine, fire/police, Ham, CB, VHF-air, UHF-Air, racing, weather and more
  • Weather band with SAME Weather Alert and weather priority—access weather channels and alerts with the push of a button
  • Skywarn
  • Spectrum Sweeper
  • "Multiple" Priority channels
  • Zeromatic search tuning
  • Per channel or global attenuator
  • Computer interface and Programming (with computer control)
  • 3 user programmable function keys and 5 way navagation keys to access special modes and programming options
  • 4 line x 16 charactor display with relitive signal strength meter
  • 9V DC 4xAA batteries with regular(black) and charging(yellow) cases
  • Mobile/base design with DIN-E in-dash mounting (requires separate installation kit for your vehicle)
  • BNC connector
  • A cloning cable may be fabricated using 2 1/8 inch mono jacks and shielded cable
  • Verifying the firmware version

You can verify the version of DSP firmware currently active in the PSR-600 by pressing the 3 key during the “Welcome” screen.

Future firmware upgrades can be installed by downloading and running an upgrade program (TBD).