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I upgraded from a PSR-800 so I could receive agencies using NXDN digital systems. Many public safety agencies and railroads are now using NXDN systems which other scanners cannot decode. This scanner works GREAT. Excellent receive sensitivity and easy to program by simply entering your location (by city, county, or zip code). I recommend purchasing a better flexible antenna designed for 800 MHz to improve reception. Not cheap, but worth every penny for my usage.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
While unit appears to be well built, it's performance on P25 Phase II systems leave a lot to be desired. Unit will perform especially poorly on multi-site multi-cast systems. Decoding and audio appear to be easily overloaded by strong signals, whether from the P25 system or nearby cellular towers. When placed side-by-side with a Uniden BCD436HP with the same identical scan list, the Uniden will receive 90% more calls. Not recommended for P25 P2 listening.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
Never heard of Whistler brand until I researched digital trunking scanners and found it to be a top contender. Public Service transmissions are understandably more complex and require a more sophisticated receiver to follow transmissions coherently in real time. I was concerned about how complex one of these devices would be to operate. Bottom line: If you can run a smartphone you’ll have no problems getting this scanner up and running in 5 minutes. Intuitive quick start menu lets you enter a location by Country, State/Region, County, City, Zip Code, and allows what services you want to monitor: police, fire, public safety, and automatically programs those in. Hit “Scan” and you’re off. Then you can have it seek other frequencies not yet programmed. All that and I haven’t even read the manual yet. so there’s more. Best handheld I’ve EVER owned. I honestly don’t know how it compares with Bearcat or Radio Shack-branded competition, so take that under advisement. That said, I live in an extremely rural setting and now know if a neighbor needs help or if a local emergency is occurring, which is the whole point of having a scanner. Very thankful for this device; if you’re considering a scanner in this category, I’ve found it’s worth the money, easy to start using, and effective. Good luck in your search for a handheld digital trunking scanner!!! EDIT TO ADD: This unit does not come with an AC adapter or batteries. I got Panasonic ENELOOP NiMH rechargeable batteries to use in it, but wanted to have external power options, for obvious reasons. The scanner has a single large USB port for an external power source and data transfer, if you already have an appropriate 5V 2.1 amp adapter and the right USB cable, you’re good to go, I purchased a separate AC power supply and cable that powers the unit AND charges the batteries, so you might consider the same. I also have a 12V 2.1 amp adapter for cigarette lighter/power ports on my vehicles and save battery life for times when no external power is available.Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
I am not new to scanning. I wanted to get the best scanner possible for under $600 US. I did some research and found that while the Uniden's are great scanners.....this one seemed to be what I wanted in a scanner. It is fairly easy to set up and run. I had a Radioshack Pro 668 and this scanner is similar to that one....same procedure to program from your computer. Can be programmed via keyboard but computer to mini SDXC card is faster and better. Can also program by just entering in your zip code....very easy. Some people say they have problems with the AP25 1 & 2 systems.....I found that after I understood what this scanner can do and how to adjust it to perform at its best, those AP25 problems were a thing of the past. I also find that many people complain about reception but use the factory supplied rubber duck. The best thing to get for this or any scanner is an outdoor antenna like the Omni-X. That alone with help greatly with reception. I am now getting signals from police departments up to 70 miles away. I can receive signals that I could not in the past by putting an outdoor antenna up. This hobby can get real addictive.....and it keeps me up too too late at night. I am going to have to sell this scanner as it is keeping me from getting a good night's sleep! I highly recommend this scanner. It works well, sounds great especially when hooked up to powered speakers and after understanding what everything does.....all the problems that people seem to have are no longer a problem......you just have to use it and figure it out.Read full review
Verified purchase: No
This Whistler scanner is amazing, I absolutely love it. I have been scanning for 30 years and have owned countless scanners but this one is my new favorite. Love the ease of use, the design, the audio, the display and the simple to use programming software. If only they had addressed the simulcast distortion issues as Uniden did with the SDS series, had they dont that I can imagine anyone buying a Uniden over this unit.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
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