Difference between revisions of "WS1098"

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The Whistler WS1098 is a desktop/mobile multi-system adaptive Digital tracking trunking scanner with DMR/TRBO (with a free upgrade), Motorola P25 Phase I, X2-TDMA and Phase II capabilities. All USA/Canada services and frequencies are pre-programmed onto the included SD card making it ready to use out of the box; it can even be programmed by entering your ZIP code. This model features a removable front control panel with cable and mounting plate, an easy to use navigation with a multifunction numeric keypad, a PC program for easy customization and includes USB cable and PC software called EZ-Scan. See the Whistler EZ Scan FAQ for an explanation of the software.

The WS1098 essentially replaced the WS1095 by adding a numeric keypad.

General Specifications

Bands Received

Spectrum Sweeper
- 25-54 MHz VHF Low Band
- 108-137 MHz VHF Aircraft Band
- 137-174 MHz VHF High Band
- 216-300 MHz 220 MHz Commercial/Amateur Band
- 300-406 MHz UHF Military Air Band
- 406-470 MHz UHF Band
- 470-512 MHz UHF-T Band
- 764-782 MHz 700 MHz Band
- 791-797 MHz 700 MHz Band
- 806-869 MHz 800 MHz Band
- 894-1300 MHz 900 MHz Band, 23 cm Amateur Band

Public Safety
- 33.4-46.5 MHz VHF Low Band
- 151-170 MHz VHF High Band
- 453-467 MHz UHF Band
- 764-782 MHz 700 MHz Band
- 791-797 MHz 700 MHz Band
- 806-869 MHz 800 MHz Band

Modes Supported

AM Conventional
FM Conventional
NFM Conventional

Supported Trunking Types

EDACS Narrow / Wide (analog only - No ProVoice)
LTR (with automatic LCN sorting optional)
Motorola Analog Trunked (including legacy systems)
Motorola Mixed Mode Trunked (including legacy systems)
Motorola P16 Trunked
Motorola P25 Phase I, X-2 TDMA, and Phase II Trunked
DMR MOTOTRBO with free upgrade
- This scanner will decode the mode, show slot and TG information but can't trunk track it. Whistler never paid for the licensing rights for it

Other features

DCS Decode
CTCSS Decode
NAC Decode

In the Box

Antenna
Mobile Mounting Bracket w/Knobs
Quick Start Guide
SD Card (4 GB)
USB Cable
Wall Power Adapter
WS1098 Radio

Third Party Applications

TRX Android Suite

Technical Issues

Programming Tips and Tricks

Discussion is in the Whistler 1095/1098 Programming Tip Thread.

Message Boards/forums

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 [[image:WS1098.jpg|right|250px|Whistler WS1098 Scanner]]
-'''The Whistler WS1098''' is a desktop/mobile multi-system adaptive Digital tracking trunking scanner with DMR/TRBO (with a free upgrade), Motorola P25 Phase I, X2-TDMA and Phase II capabilities. All USA/Canada services and frequencies are pre-programmed onto the included SD card making it ready to use out of the box; it can even be programmed by entering your ZIP code. This model features a removable front control panel with cable and mounting plate, an easy to use navigation with a multifunction numeric keypad, a PC program for easy customization and includes USB cable and PC software.
+'''The Whistler WS1098''' is a desktop/mobile multi-system adaptive Digital tracking trunking scanner with DMR/TRBO (with a free upgrade), Motorola P25 Phase I, X2-TDMA and Phase II capabilities. All USA/Canada services and frequencies are pre-programmed onto the included SD card making it ready to use out of the box; it can even be programmed by entering your ZIP code. This model features a removable front control panel with cable and mounting plate, an easy to use navigation with a multifunction numeric keypad, a PC program for easy customization and includes USB cable and PC software called EZ-Scan. See the [[Whistler EZ Scan FAQ]] for an explanation of the software.
 The WS1098 essentially replaced the WS1095 by adding a numeric keypad.
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 *Public Safety
 **33.4-46.5 MHz VHF Low Band
-**151-170 MHz VHF Aircraft Band
+**151-170 MHz VHF High Band
-**453-467 MHz VHF High Band
+**453-467 MHz UHF Band
 **764-782 MHz 700 MHz Band
 **791-797 MHz 700 MHz Band
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 ; Supported Trunking Types
-*EDACS Narrow / Wide (analog only)
+*EDACS Narrow / Wide (analog only - No ProVoice)
 *LTR (with automatic LCN sorting optional)
 *Motorola Analog Trunked (including legacy systems)
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 *Motorola P25 Phase I, X-2 TDMA, and Phase II Trunked
 *[[DMR]] [[MOTOTRBO]] with free upgrade
+**This scanner will decode the mode, show slot and TG information but can't trunk track it. Whistler never paid for the licensing rights for it
 ; Other features
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 *Wall Power Adapter
 *WS1098 Radio
+==Third Party Applications==
+* [https://www.thesoftwarehandyman.com/trxa/ TRX Android Suite]
 ==Technical Issues==
 * [[GRE/RS PC Object Oriented FAQ]]
+* [[Connection Issues Under Win 10.x Using the WS-1080 / 1095]]
+* [[Multi-Site Trunked System Programming for Whistler/GRE Object-Oriented Scanners]]
 ==Programming Tips and Tricks==
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-==Yahoo Groups and Message Boards==
+==Message Boards/forums==
-* {{Forum|whistler-scanners|RadioReference Whistler Scanners}}
+* {{Forum|whistler-scanners.247|RadioReference Whistler Scanners}}
-* [https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/WS1098/info WS1098 Yahoo! Group]
+* [https://groups.io/g/Scanners Radio Scanners Uniden / Whistler]
+* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1160823877306447  unofficial Whistler Scanner Radio enthusiasts Open Discussion]
+* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1459154764101554  Whistler Scanner Users UK]
+* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/448987651918830 Radio Scanner World]
+* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/667031203353717 Radio Scanners]
+* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/4188584134 Scanner Enthusiasts]
+* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/2889562301118379 Radio Scanner Help and Chat]
+*[https://twitter.com/search?q=%23WS-1098&src=typed_query  WS-1098 on Twitter]