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| Reviews Summary for GRE PSR-500 |
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Reviews: 3
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Average rating: 5.0/5
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MSRP: $499.99
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Description: OOUI based digital scanning receiver.
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More info: http://www.greamerica.com
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WQGA468
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Rating: 5/5
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Jun 13, 2008 13:59
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Must Have Scanner
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Time owned: months
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If I had to own only one scanner this would be it. As someone who has owned the 396, the 96, and old RS units like the 39 & 43, along with many others, I have to say this is the best yet overall, despite a few warts.
Pro: Ultra sensitive and great for distant receptions. The best feature set with things you don't get in other units such as NAC code capability, LED / Warnings for notification, audio boost for quieter transmissions, and tons of advanced features for those who just can't leave well enough alone (like me). Very good display, strong and clear digital audio, better than the 396. A real squelch knob (call me old fashioned if you like). Very good on most bands and great on uhf.
Con: Bulky, with a cheap feel and appearance. Plastic panels don't connect well and case makes creaking noises if pressed the right way. Cheap antenna that doesn't fit well (cured by replacing with diamond rh519 which works better and fits with professional precision). Display not quite as good as the one on the 396. Desense problems near cell sites a bit worse than 396, front end can be overloaded more easily. Odd method for finding objects. Scan has adustable steps but not search as far as I can tell.
Overall the performance is so good, it still deserves 5 stars despite some weak points.
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W1CDX
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 15, 2008 06:03
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best portable scanner...
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I own both...the Uniden BCD396T and this one, the PSR-500.
The PSR-500 is the clear winner of the two, even though allmost twice the size of the 396. The receiver is very sensitive and though I purchased a "longer" Antenna for this Unit...it is not necessary. The standard issue Antenna is fine and workes really good. Software wise, I tried ARC500 and WIN500 and I ended up purchasing WIN500. WIN500 IMHO is easier to use and has the better layout. You can download and try it for free for 30 days (after that ... $40).
I would recommend this scanner to my Family and friends and if you are looking to purchase a scanner in the near Future ... get this one. You will love it.
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WA5BHW
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Rating: 5/5
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Mar 23, 2008 15:41
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Expensive but worth the price!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I have owned mine for a couple of months now and have not found it lacking anything. Plan on adding one of the supplemental software packages. WIN500 was my preference because it provides color coding at a glance when you look at your objects.
It is object oriented and can contain 1800 objects so forget the normal theory of banks. An object can be a frequency, a talk group or a search. You have 20 "scan lists" which equate to banks but any object can be in any or all scan lists and a push of a button turns on or off a scan list.
WIN500 has a custom interface with RadioReference.com and can low you in and allow you to select what systems, frequencies and talk groups you want to download. Time to program 500 talk groups is less than 5 minutes. It also lets you take maximize the 500's visual and audio alert features. When you stop on an object you have a choice of just listening or using one of 6 colors to light of flash the LET or several tones that can sound. It is easy to program all police channels with blue led and all fire with red. You can flash t he led on important channels and even add one of the tone alerts to an emergency channel.
I have always preferred Bearcat scanners but this one is more sensitive than the BCD-396T. I don't have the Radio Shack scanner to try it against but based on other reviews think it would win out here too.
Their concept of "V Folders" is great if you travel or even if you have a large number of trunked systems in your area. There are 21 "V Folders" in the scanner and and each one can hold the contents of the working memory [up to 1800 objects]. So you can keep a copy of your home memory in folder 1 and when you travel use RadioReference.com to load up what you want to listen to in the new city. Save it in folder 2 and you can just switch back and forth between the two as you go from city to city.
It is expensive but loaded with features!
73's
Bill - WA5BHW
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