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Catalog #: 2000668
 
Catalog #: 2000668
  
Radio Shack branded version of the Whistler [[WS1080]].
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Functionally the same as the former GRE [[PSR-800]] for the most part.
  
(Functionally the same as the former GRE [[PSR-800]] for the most part as well.)
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Can be changed / upgraded to the Whistler [[WS1080]] with the [[Whistler Official Upgrade (WOU)]].
  
 
===In the box===
 
===In the box===
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*Belt clip
 
*Belt clip
  
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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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** Project 25 Phase I
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** Project 25 Phase II
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** Motorola X2 TDMA
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** [[DMR]]<sup>1</sup> 
  
===Error Codes===
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*System Voices:
*Discussion: {{Thread|radio-shack-scanners|328162-pro-668-error-codes.html|Pro-668 Error Codes}}
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** Analog
{| {{table}}
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** Analog and APCO-25 Common Air Interface
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** APCO-25 Common Air Interface Exclusive
! Error Code !! Error Type !! Suggested Solution
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** [[DMR]]<sup>1</sup>
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| 01-00 || General heap error || Provide error code information in Yahoo group or forum
 
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| 01-01 || Unable to allocate from heap || Same as above
 
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| 02-00 || Unknown object type in data || Use PC Application to delete any corrupted objects or create a new configuration
 
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| 02-01 || Unknown TSYS type in data || Use PC Application to delete any corrupted TSYS objects or create a new configuration
 
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| 03-00 || No MicroSD Card inserted || Ensure that a properly formatted MicroSD card is fully inserted and locked in the MicroSD slot.
 
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| 03-01 || General error initializing file system || Reinsert the MicroSD card to ensure it is fully inserted in locked in the MicroSD slot. If necessary, reformat the MicroSD card using the PC Application “Prepare SD Card for use” option. Replace the MicroSD card if the problem persists.
 
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| 03-02 || Cluster size bad || Reinsert the MicroSD card to ensure it is fully inserted in locked in the MicroSD slot. If necessary, reformat the MicroSD card using the PC Application “Prepare SD Card for use” option. Replace the MicroSD card if the problem persists.
 
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| 03-03 || Error reading MicroSD card || Reinsert the MicroSD card to ensure it is fully inserted in locked in the MicroSD slot. If necessary, reformat the MicroSD card using the PC Application “Prepare SD Card for use” option. Replace the MicroSD card if the problem persists.
 
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| 03-04 || Error writing MicroSD card || Reinsert the MicroSD card to ensure it is fully inserted in locked in the MicroSD slot. If necessary, reformat the MicroSD card using the PC Application “Prepare SD Card for use” option. Replace the MicroSD card if the problem persists.
 
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| 03-05 || MicroSD Card is full || Reduce size of configuration, remove unnecessary  audio recordings or switch to a MicroSD card with more capacity.
 
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| 03-06 || MicroSD Card is write protected || Reinsert the MicroSD card to ensure it is fully inserted in locked in the MicroSD slot. If necessary, reformat the MicroSD card using the PC Application “Prepare SD Card for use” option. Replace the MicroSD card if the problem persists.
 
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| 03-07 || Mass storage mode is active || Under normal conditions this error should not appear. Mass storage device mode is disabled when the scanner is connected to a computer and scanning. Disconnect the radio from the computer, wait a few seconds, then reconnect. Contact GRE Support if the problem persists.
 
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| 03-08 || Unknown MicroSD card read/write error || Reinsert the MicroSD card to ensure it is fully inserted in locked in the MicroSD slot. If necessary, reformat the MicroSD card using the PC Application “Prepare SD Card for use” option. Replace the MicroSD card if the problem persists.
 
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| 04-00 || Initialization error || Provide error code information to Yahoo group or forum
 
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| 04-01 || Initialization error || Same as above
 
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| 04-02 || Firmware load error  || Same as above
 
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| 05-00 || Unable to load CONFIG__.BIN || Reformat the MicroSD card using the PC Application “Prepare SD Card for use” option. Replace the MicroSD card if the problem persists.
 
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| 05-01 || CONFIG__.BIN file error || Reformat the MicroSD card using the PC Application “Prepare SD Card for use” option. Replace the MicroSD card if the problem persists.
 
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| 05-02 || CONFIG__.BIN file error || Reformat the MicroSD card using the PC Application “Prepare SD Card for use” option. Replace the MicroSD card if the problem persists.
 
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| 05-03 || CONFIG__.BIN file error || Reformat the MicroSD card using the PC Application “Prepare SD Card for use” option. Replace the MicroSD card if the problem persists.
 
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|}
 
  
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; Notes
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# Reception of these modes requires the [[Whistler Official Upgrade (WOU)]].
  
 
==FCC / Technical Data==
 
==FCC / Technical Data==
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==External Links==
 
==External Links==
*[http://www.radioshack.com/radioshack-pro-668-handheld-iscan-digital-trunking-scanner/2000668.html#q=668&start=1 RadioShack Product Page]
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* [http://new.marksscanners.com/P800/P800.shtml Easier to Read Pro 668/PSR 800/EZ-Scan/iScan Manual]
 
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* Official "RadioShack PRO-668 Digital Handheld Scanner Computer Programming System" PRO668 iScan [https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0953/5270/files/PRO668.exe?14204073518063566193 PRO668.exe] file from RadioShack / Whistler File repository
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/809759642433559/ PRO-668 Facebook group]
  
 
==Wiki Articles==
 
==Wiki Articles==
 
* [[GRE/RS PC Object Oriented FAQ]]
 
* [[GRE/RS PC Object Oriented FAQ]]
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* [[Connection Issues Under Win 10.x Using the WS-1080 / 1095]]
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* [[Multi-Site Trunked System Programming for Whistler/GRE Object-Oriented Scanners]]
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* [[Whistler Official Upgrade (WOU)]]
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* [[GRE/RS/Whistler based DSP ADC/DAC Adjustments]]
  
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==Message Boards/Forums==
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* {{Forum|radio-shack-scanners.81|Radio Reference Radio Shack}}
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/809759642433559  Radio Shack PRO-668/WS-1080 Handheld iScan Digital Trunking Scanner]
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/448987651918830 Radio Scanner World]
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/667031203353717 Radio Scanners]
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/4188584134 Scanner Enthusiasts]
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/2889562301118379 Radio Scanner Help and Chat]
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* [https://groups.io/g/Scanners Radio Scanners Uniden / Whistler]
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*[https://twitter.com/search?q=%23pro-668&src=typed_query  PRO-668 on Twitter]
  
 
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[[Category:Rebanding Supported Scanners]]
 
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[[Category:Radio Models]]
 
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Revision as of 20:12, 9 April 2021

General Info

Catalog #: 2000668

Functionally the same as the former GRE PSR-800 for the most part.

Can be changed / upgraded to the Whistler WS1080 with the Whistler Official Upgrade (WOU).

In the box

  • Pro-668
  • Rubber ducky antenna
  • Interface cable
  • 2GB microSD card (which also contains the Digital iScan software)
  • Belt clip

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
    • Project 25 Phase I
    • Project 25 Phase II
    • Motorola X2 TDMA
    • DMR1
  • System Voices:
    • Analog
    • Analog and APCO-25 Common Air Interface
    • APCO-25 Common Air Interface Exclusive
    • DMR1


Notes
  1. Reception of these modes requires the Whistler Official Upgrade (WOU).

FCC / Technical Data


External Links

Wiki Articles

Message Boards/Forums

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