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Summary of Contents for Whistler WS1080
- Page 1 EZ Scan Digital Handheld Radio Scanner OWNER’S MANUAL WS1080...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ............. 4 What is Object Oriented Scanning? ......4 Features ................. 5 Package Contents ............5 Scanning Legally ............6 FCC Statement .............. 7 Setup ..............8 Antenna ................. 8 Headphones and Speakers ........9 Batteries ...............10 External Power ............11 Swivel Belt Clip ............11 Understanding the Keypad ........12... - Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Lock Out Objects ............35 Skip Transmission ............36 Rename Scanlists ............36 Set Priority Objects ............36 Scanlists and Scan Sets ........ 37 Searching ............39 Using Spectrum Sweeper ..........39 Perform a Service Search ......... 39 Perform a Limit Search ..........40 To Save Found Frequencies ........40 Search Settings ..........
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Page 4: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Introduction Scanning technology has changed dramatically over the years. The WS1080 scanner with Object Oriented User Interface is designed to help the hobbyist build a collection of channels to scan: • Start small and expand • Organize channels and talkgroups •... -
Page 5: Features
• Decodes RadioID/TalkgroupID data • Upgradeable CPU Firmware, DSP Firmware and Library • USB Interface • Improved P25 Functionality (Phase II, X2-TDMA) • PC Software to customize your WS1080 settings • Signal Strength Meter • 200 Scanlists • Weather Radio Functions •... -
Page 6: Scanning Legally
SCANNING LEGALLY Scanning Legally Your scanner covers frequencies used by many different groups including police and fire departments, ambulance services, government agencies, private companies, amateur radio services, military operations, pager services, and wireline (telephone and telegraph) service providers. It is legal to listen to almost every transmission your scanner can receive. -
Page 7: Fcc Statement
FCC STATEMENT FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a scanning receiver, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful... -
Page 8: Setup
CONNECTING ANTENNA Setup Antenna To connect the included antenna: 1. Align the slots around the antenna’s connector with the tabs on the antenna jack. 2. Press the antenna down over the jack and turn the antenna’s base clockwise until it locks into place. You can use a variety of antennas. -
Page 9: Headphones And Speakers
ACCESSORIES WARNING: Outdoor antennas must be properly grounded to prevent static buildup and lightning damage. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information about proper grounding of the antenna mast, connection of coaxial cable to an lightning arrestor, size of grounding conductors, location of the lightning arrestor and connection of grounding conductors to grounding electrodes. -
Page 10: Batteries
BATTERIES Batteries A low battery warning sounds every 30 seconds (default setting) when the batteries are low. 1. Slide open the battery compartment cover. 2. Set the Battery Type Selector: Battery Type Selector • ALKA − Alkaline • NI-MH − Rechargeable Ni-MH 3. -
Page 11: External Power
EXTERNAL POWER External Power Always turn the scanner off before connecting or disconnecting power sources. Use the supplied USB cable to connect the scanner to a USB power source (not included). Some USB power adapters can interfere with the scanner's reception. Using an incompatible USB cable may damage your scanner. -
Page 12: Understanding The Keypad
KEYPAD Understanding the Keypad Your WS1080 features an easy-to understand backlit keypad. Turn on Scanner and Set Squelch Preset squelch between 10 and 12 o’clock position. While scanning, turn the knob down (counterclockwise) until you hear noise then up (clockwise) a little past where the noise stops. -
Page 13: Set Bandplan And Clock
SETTING BANDPLAN AND CLOCK Setting Bandplan and Clock When you first power up your WS1080 it will prompt you to set the bandplan, date and time. Press the key to select the USA or Canada /II/SEL. bandplan, then press ... -
Page 14: Program Methods
PROGRAM METHODS Program Methods There are two methods to program your scanner. To get started quickly, you can use “Set Location.” The set location method stores objects in your area automatically and puts them in Scanlists 151 and higher. These Scanlists are already named, “Multi Dispatch,”... -
Page 15: Setting Location
SETTING LOCATION Setting Location Your WS1080 can select services to scan based on your location. Press MENU and scroll to “Set Location” and press the key. You can specify your location by City, County or ZIP Code. Scroll to the desired method and press the key. - Page 16 SETTING LOCATION You can accept a preselected set of Default Types for your location, or you can specify Custom Types (see next section). To select the Default Service Types, press the key, then the /II/SEL key to import the Default Set of Service Types for that City or County.
- Page 17 SETTING LOCATION These Scanlists are automatically selected for Scanning. You can select or deselect Scanlists as desired through the Scanlist item on the Main Menu. NOTE: Press or MENU to return to main menu. Objects can be backed up to the first available V-Scanner folder from the Set Location menu (See V-Scanner II section for a discussion of Folders).
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Page 18: Power Up Password
POWER UP PASSWORD Power up Password Set a user defined power-on password to restrict access to the radio. 1. Press MENU. 2. Scroll to Set Password and press . 3. Use the arrows to set the password. 4. Use the /II/SEL key to accept the updated settings, or the MENU key to exit without saving changes. -
Page 19: Understanding The Display Icons
DISPLAY Understanding the Display Icons A row of icons at the top of the display provides status information about the scanner. These icons are defined as follows: The scanner is currently receiving trunking control channel data. The attenuator is set for Global mode. When present, the attenuator is active. -
Page 20: Ez Scan Library
DISPLAY Battery status indicator External power connected Priority On/Priority Off Skip On/Skip Off Delay On/Delay Off Lock Out On/Lock Out Off EZ Scan Library Your scanner comes with an installed MicroSD card that contains the entire USA/Canadian RadioReference database as well as the EZ Scan software. Note: Make a copy of the EZ Scan software files in case the SD card is lost or damaged. - Page 21 For reference, below is the directory structure for the WS1080’s SD Card. You may wish to make a copy of the CDAT folder on your computer as a backup. The CDAT folder contains your EZ Scan programming.
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Page 22: Installing Ez Scan Software
INSTALLING EZ Scan SOFTWARE Installing EZ Scan Software A method for programming a new scanner is using the supplied USB cable and the included software. Also www. RadioReference.com provides a range of resources to help improve your overall scanning experience. EZ Scan easy-to-use software helps you: •... -
Page 23: Manual Programming
MANUAL PROGRAMMING Manual Programming - From Library 1. From the Main Menu, select Browse Library. 2. Select country. 3. Select first letter of State/Province. 4. Select State/Province. 5. Select Counties/Cites. 6. Select first letter of County. 7. Select County. 8. Select Data Type NOTE: Police/Fire and Emergency services will be in “Categories”... -
Page 24: Ez Scan Library Notes
LIBRARY STRUCTURE Manual Programming - Enter Conventional Frequency 1. Press Menu to access Main Menu. 2. Select “Enter Conv Freq”. 3. Simply write over the existing frequency or press “SKIP” to clear. Using the buttons enter the desired conventional frequency. -
Page 25: Editing Objects Manually
Store SQ code to store the value of the found CTCSS or DCS code. Subsequent transmissions must have matching CTCSS or DCS squelch codes to be monitored by the WS1080. SQ Exclude Turns Squelch Exclude on or off. Allows certain CTCSS/DCS codes to be excluded. - Page 26 EDITING OBJECTS MANUALLY Alarm An alarm sounds when activity is found for a frequency or talkgroup. Press or to select an alarm sound. Light Press or to select the desired light options: Leave – use default backlight settings On –...
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Page 27: Alert Led
ALERT LED SETTINGS Alert LED Settings The Alert LED has been enhanced for the WS1080. These enhancements provide powerful new capabilities for customizing the Alert LED, giving you even more flexibility to show unique colors and flash patterns when transmissions are received on important talkgroups and channels. - Page 28 ALERT LED SETTINGS On Solid - Single Color Flash Pattern On Time Off Time LED Enable Checked LED Flash Unchecked Color Count Color 1 FF0000 (red) Color 2 Color 3 Color 4 These settings will illuminate the LED with a single color, solid, no flashing when the Object is receiving traffic.
- Page 29 ALERT LED SETTINGS Highway Department 1 - Strobe Effect Flash Pattern A8A8A8A8 On Time Off Time LED Enable Checked LED Flash Checked Color Count Color 1 FFFF00 (yellow) Color 2 Color 3 Color 4 These settings produce a rapid yellow pulsing strobe effect. Highway Department 2 - Strobe Effect Flash Pattern A8A8A8A8...
- Page 30 ALERT LED SETTINGS Police Department 2 - Strobe Effect Flash Pattern AAAAAAAA On Time Off Time LED Enable Checked LED Flash Checked Color Count Color 1 0000FF (blue) Color 2 Color 3 Color 4 The settings produce a rapid blue continuous strobe effect. Police Department 3 - Strobe Effect Flash Pattern AAAAAAAA...
- Page 31 ALERT LED SETTINGS Fire/EMS 2 - Strobe Effect Flash Pattern AAAAAAAA On Time Off Time LED Enable Checked LED Flash Checked Color Count Color 1 0000FF (blue) Color 2 FF0000 (red) Color 3 Color 4 These settings produce a rapid red/white strobe effect. Christmas Tree - Flasher Effect Flash Pattern FFFFFFFF...
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Page 32: Recording/Playback
RECORDING AND PLAYBACK Recording and Playback Your scanner features a powerful audio recording system that captures transmissions that occur on selected Objects to the MicroSD card using the high quality, industry standard .AU audio file format. For example, a 2GB MicroSD card with a very large scanning configuration (e.g., 500 MB) still leaves room for over 50 hours of recording time and thousands of recorded transmissions! Here are just a few of the... - Page 33 RECORDING AND PLAYBACK When the MicroSD card is almost full, the F icon will appear in the display to indicate that recording is suspended. Delete or archive old audio files to make room for new recordings. To playback recorded audio files: 1.
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Page 34: If Output
Your WS1080 includes a real time clock/calendar that is used to correctly date and time stamp recorded audio files. The first time you power on your WS1080, you will be prompted to set the time and date. If batteries are allowed to fully discharge, or if they are removed from the WS1080 for more than a few minutes, the date and time will need to be set again. -
Page 35: Scanning
SCANNING Scanning Monitoring and Scanning When programmed, your scanner provides two basic functions for scanning radio transmissions: • Monitoring – Listening to a single object. • Scanning – Checking multiple saved objects, stopping when a transmission is detected. To scan more quickly, you can skip or lock out frequencies that you do not wish to scan. -
Page 36: Skip Transmission
SCANNING 3. Select Locked Out and press . A checkmark ( ) indicates Lockout is selected. A square ( ) indicates Lockout is disabled. An uppercase L in the display indicates a locked out frequency. NOTE: The SKIP button can be programmed in the Settings Menu (first option under the Expert section) to perform the Lockout function. -
Page 37: Scanlists And Scan Sets
SCANLISTS and SCAN SETS Scanlists and Scan Sets Scan Sets are an exciting new feature with the WS1080. There are 20 Scan Sets that work in conjunction with Scanlists to provide additional scan object selection capability and flexibility. Each Scan Set contains a list of all 200 normal Scanlists plus the special Skywarn Scanlist. - Page 38 SCANLISTS and SCAN SETS Scanlists and Scan Sets In the Main Menu’s Scan Sets function, scroll to a Scan Set that you wish to configure. Note that you can give the Scan Set a meaningful name by pressing the key, then following the onscreen instructions to ...
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Page 39: Searching
SEARCHING Searching You can locate active frequencies quickly and easily using one of the Scanner’s three convenient frequency search modes: • Spectrum Sweeper – sweeps rapidly through frequency ranges in 1 MHz blocks. • Service Search – searches through frequencies used by the following radio services: Public Safety, Aircraft, Railroad, Amateur, CB, Marine, and FRS/ GMRS/MURS. -
Page 40: Perform A Limit Search
SEARCHING To perform a Limit Search: 1. In the main menu, select , and press Search to enter to the search menu 2. Select , and press . The Limit Search search begins immediately. 3. To change the search range, press MENU. 4. -
Page 41: Search Settings
SEARCH SETTINGS Search Settings To change search settings, press MENU while the search is active. Spectrum Sweeper Settings • Atten – Attenuation. On or Off. • Zeromatic – On or off. • Delay – How long scanner waits after a transmission before resuming. -
Page 42: Ctss/Dcs Codes
SAVING FOUND CODES Saving Found CTCSS or DCS Codes When importing objects from the Library, squelch code (CTCSS or DCS subaudible) is automatically imported. If this information is missing, your scanner can quickly identify these codes during a search, if present. When a conventional channel includes a CTCSS or DCS code, the code appears on the bottom line of the display, followed by an “... -
Page 43: Weather Monitoring
WEATHER MONITORING Weather Monitoring A weather alert tone includes a digitally-encoded SAME (Specific Area Message Encoding) signal, FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standard) code, and an event code. Before you can use SAME Standby Mode, you must program at least one FIPS code. To receive severe weather broadcasts while scanning other channels, set your local NOAA channel as the Weather Priority channel. -
Page 44: Same Standby Modes
SKYWARN To activate SAME Standby Mode: 1. Press , and then press to select a NOAA or channel. 2. Press SKIP to enter Standby Mode. The speaker silences and SKIP = Normal appears at the bottom of the screen. 3. -
Page 45: Configuring
Configuring Using V-Scanner Storage V-Scanner II Storage System The WS1080 V-Scanner II (VS-II) system provides you with a way to store multiple configurations on your scanner. VS-II configurations are created, managed and copied to the SD Card using the EZ Scan software. -
Page 46: Configuration Settings (Ez Scan)
CONFIGURATION SETTING Configuration Settings (EZ Scan) To access configuration settings, select Settings from the main menu and press . • Default Vals – Restores default settings. • Simple Display – Limits displayed information. • Default SL – Sets the default Scanlist. •... - Page 47 CONFIGURATION SETTING • Blink Time 1-2 – Controls the amount of time each item is displayed. • Show Radio ID – Displays the Radio ID for trunked systems, if available. Tag Only. • Use RID Alert – Controls alert for Radio ID transmissions.
- Page 48 CONFIGURATION SETTING • BandPlan – Selects USA or Canada. • FlexStep - Permits using Split channel frequency. • EncMode – For encrypted voice calls: Noise, Silent, or Tone. • EncLevel – Sets the encrypted call tone level. • IF Out –Routes the IF Discriminator signal to the headphone jack.
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Page 49: Using Ez Scan Software
UPDATING EZ Scan SOFTWARE Using EZ Scan Software to update the WS1080 1. Turn off the Scanner. Disconnect the USB cable from the scanner, but keep the USB cable connected to your computer. 2. While pressing the Menu key, connect the USB cable to the Scanner. -
Page 50: Updating The Library (Pc)
UPDATING LIBRARY Updating the Library (PC) To update the PC library: 1. On the Library Import Tab, click the Update Channels button. A second Import screen appears. 2. Click the Update Channels button. The library will be updated to the latest version. NOTE: The procedure to update the RadioReference library requires an internet connection. -
Page 51: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Maintenance Keep the scanner dry; if it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Use and store the scanner only in normal temperature environments. Handle the scanner carefully; do not drop it. Keep the scanner away from dust and dirt, and wipe it with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new. -
Page 52: Library Copyright Notice
LIBRARY COPYRIGHT NOTICE Library Copyright Notice The data contained in EZ Scan’s library is provided by special arrangement with RadioReference and is Copyright ©2014 RadioReference.com, LLC who retains sole ownership of the database. We ask that you respect this copyright by adhering to the following guidelines: The library data is intended for your personal use only in conjunction with programming and using your EZ Scan. -
Page 53: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Receiving modes ..........AM, FM, FM-MOT (Motorola), LTR (EF Johnson), CTCSS, DCS, ......NAC on P25, EDACS wide/narrow (GE/Ericsson/HARRIS), P25-Phase I, X2-TDMA, P25-Phase II Receiving system .........Triple conversion PLL super heterodyne WX frequencies ...... 162.400, 162.425, 162.450, 162.475, .162.500, 162.525, 162.550 MHz Display ............Full dot matrix bitmap LCD (132x65 dots) Sensitivity ...... -
Page 54: Frequency Coverage
FREQUENCY COVERAGE Frequency Coverage 25.000-26.960 MHz ......... (in 10 kHz steps/AM) 26.965-27.405 MHz ......... (in 10 kHz steps/AM) 27.410-29.505 MHz ..........(in 5 kHz steps/AM) 29.510-29.700 MHz ..........(in 5 kHz steps/FM) 29.710-49.830 MHz ..........(in 10 kHz steps/FM) 49.835-54.000 MHz ..........(in 5 kHz steps/FM) 108.000-136.9916 MHz .......(in 8.33 kHz steps/AM) 137.000-137.995 MHz ........ -
Page 55: Consumer Warranty
All express or implied warranties for this product are limited to one (1) year. Whistler is not liable for damages arising from the use, misuse, or operation of this product... - Page 56 IMPORTANT: To validate that your unit is within the warranty period, make sure you keep a copy of your dated proof of purchase. For warranty verification purposes, a copy of your dated store receipt must accompany any Whistler product sent in for warranty work.
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Page 57: Customer Service
The unit has been misused, abused, modified, installed improperly, or had its housing removed. The minimum out of warranty service fee for your Whistler Scanner is $120.00 (U.S.). If you require out of warranty service, please return your unit as outlined in the section “Service Under Warranty”... - Page 58 Toll Free (800) 531-0004 TEL (479) 273-6012 FX (479) 273-2927 www.whistlergroup.com CUSTOMER RETURN CENTER 1412 South 1st St. Rogers, AR 72756 Customer Service Tel (866) 923-8719 Email: info@whistlergroup.com For US Patent info visit: www.whistlergroup.com/pat P/N 581004a 07Q14 ©2014 The Whistler Group, Inc.