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Whistler WS1065 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 DIGITAL TRUNKING Desktop/Mobile Radio Scanner OWNER’S MANUAL WS1065...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Contents Introduction ........... 4 What is Object Oriented Scanning? ......4 Package Contents ............5 Scanning Legally ............5 Features ..............6 Setup ............. 7 Antenna ..............7 External Antenna ............8 Desktop Operation ............. 9 Mount Installation ............9 Headphones and Speakers ........
  • Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Searching ............35 Limit Search Object (LMIT) ........37 Service Search Object (SRVC) ........39 Spectrum Sweeper Object (SWPR) ......41 Weather Features ......... 43 SAME Standby ............43 Configuring ..........46 Using V-Scanner Storage ..........49 Initializing Global Settings ........51 Initializing to Factory Defaults........52 Configuration Shortcuts ..........53 Manual Programming Guide ......

  • Page 4: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION WELCOME Thank you for choosing a Whistler product. We are dedicated to providing products that represent both quality and value. Please read the user manual carefully before using this product. If you have additional questions, please visit the FAQ page on our website at www.whistlergroup.com or call toll free 800-531-0004,...

  • Page 5: Package Contents

    SCANNING LEGALLY Package Contents • Scanner • Antenna • PC/IF Cable • AC adapter • DC cable with fuse • Screws (2) • Mounting bracket • DIN sleeve • Keys (2) • Rubber washers (2) • Lock washers (2) • Rubber feet (5) •...

  • Page 6: Features

    FEATURES so as to not be easily modifiable to pick up those transmissions. Do not open your scanner’s case to make any modifications that could allow it to pick up transmissions that are illegal to monitor. Doing so could subject you to legal penalties. We encourage responsible, legal scanner use.

  • Page 7: Setup

    INSTALLATION OF ANTENNA Setup Antenna You scanner's antenna connects easily, or you can use a variety of antennas, such as an external mobile antenna or outdoor base station antenna. To connect an external antenna, follow the installation instructions supplied with the antenna. Always use 50-ohm coaxial cable, such as RG-58 or RG-8 low-loss dielectric coaxial cable.

  • Page 8: External Antenna

    INSTALLATION OF ANTENNA WARNING: Use extreme caution when installing or removing an outdoor antenna. If the antenna starts to fall, let it go! It could contact overhead power lines. If the antenna touches a power line, touching the antenna, mast, cable, or guy wires can cause electrocution and death.

  • Page 9: Desktop Operation

    Attach the bracket over the radio to suspend the scanner from above. Attach the bracket underneath the scanner to mount it on top of a flat surface. Your WS1065 also fits into the included DIN-E compatible sleeve for existing dashboard openings. NOTE: In some cases, installation requires specialized tools and skills.

  • Page 10: Headphones And Speakers

    ACCESSORIES Use the mounting bracket as a template to mark the locations for the two mounting screws. Drill holes that are slightly smaller than the screws. Use caution not to damage wiring or components that are located behind the mounting surface. Using the provided screws and lock washers, attach the mounting bracket to your vehicle.

  • Page 11: Ac Adapter

    EXTERNAL POWER AC Adapter You must use a power source that supplies 12-14.4 VDC and is rated for 600 mA. Its center tip must be set to positive and its plug must fit the scanner’s DC 13.8V jack. The supplied DC power adapter meets these specifications.

  • Page 12: Dc Power Cable

    EXTERNAL POWER DC Power Cable Connect the supplied DC power cable to a vehicle power source: 1. Disconnect your battery's negative (-) terminal. NOTE: Disconnecting your battery may reset some devices in your vehicle, such as automotive audio systems, navigation systems, or alarm systems. 2.

  • Page 13: Understanding The Keypad

    KEYPAD Understanding the Keypad DIN Keyslot LCD Display Softkeys Your WS1065 features an easy-to understand backlit keypad. Referred to as "softkeys;" These keys activate functions currently displayed immediately above them. FUNC Function. Press and release the FUNC key first, and then press the next key.
  • Page 14 KEYPAD Volume Control Alert LED Squelch Control PC/IF Jack Headphone Operations Four-direction Connector Keys keypad Favorites Scan Mode, FUNC + FAV adds the current object to the Favorites Scan List. Weather scan, (FUNC + WX activates Skywarn) PROG Program objects, (FUNC + PROG accesses V-Scanner) L/OUT Temporary Lockout (FUNC + L/OUT permanent lockout).

  • Page 15: Turning On The Scanner

    TURNING ON SCANNER Turning on the Scanner The squelch and attenuator control scanner sensitivity. If squelch is set too low, the scanner may stop on noise or silence. Note: Make sure the scanner’s antenna is connected before you turn it on. 1.

  • Page 16: Understanding The Display Icons

    DISPLAY Understanding the Display Icons Your WS1065 features a high contrast, backlit Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). Srch Limit 154.935000 154.00 155.00 FrL/O Mode Stor The scanner uses the following top row of icons: The Function Key ( FUNC) has been pressed.

  • Page 17: Programming

    PROGRAMMING CABLES Programming Cables The simplest method for programming a new scanner is using a PC/IF cable, which is included with the scanner. The cable lets you use software provided by RadioReference.com and their constantly updated database to program your new scanner quickly and easily.

  • Page 18: Radioreference.com

    RADIO REFERENCE...

  • Page 19: Scanner Cloning

    (not included), terminated with 1/8” male stereo plugs at each end. The WS1065 is compatible with the following scanner models: PRO-106, PRO-197, PRO-651, PRO-652, GRE PSR-500, PSR-600, Whistler WS1040 and WS1065.
  • Page 20 MANUAL PROGRAMMING NOTE: Working memory and global settings are transferred but not V-Scanner folders. The target scanner's working memory will be overwritten. In some cases, the CCDump output may interfere with cloning. To turn off CCDump: 1. Press PROG. 2. Press FUNC and then the GLOB softkey. 3.

  • Page 21: Text Entry

    TEXT ENTRY Text Entry Your scanner uses several text parameters, such as the tags that identify objects. To enter a letter in a text field, Letter press the number key below Position the letter, then press the number key that corresponds Letter with the position of the letter.
  • Page 22 QUICK TEXT Use the 4-direction keypad to move the cursor. Press FUNC and the 4-direction keypad to move the cursor to the beginning or end of the field. Use CLR as a backspace key, or press FUNC and then CLR to clear the entire field. QuickText You can store up to 10 commonly used QuickText phrases for later use in text fields.

  • Page 23: Scanning

    SCANNING Scanning Objects and Scan Lists Instead of channels and banks, scannable objects are assigned Object IDs and assigned to scan lists. The number of objects that can be grouped in a particular scan list is not limited, and objects can be assigned to multiple scan lists.
  • Page 24 SCAN LIST To name your scan lists: 1. Press PROG. 2. Press the GLOB softkey. 3. Scroll to Scan Lists. 4. Press SEL. The Scan Lists sub menu appears. 5. Scroll to the Scan List and press the key. 6. Scroll to the Tag field and press the key. 7.

  • Page 25: Monitoring

    MONITORING Monitoring Your scanner can monitor a single frequency or object. To tune a frequency to monitor: 1. Press TUNE. 2. Press the MODE softkey to change the receive mode (AM, FM, au). 3. Use the number keys to enter a frequency. 4.
  • Page 26 STORED OBJECTS To find objects by text string: 1. Press PGM. 2. Press the EDIT softkey. 3. Press the FIND softkey. 4. Press the Text softkey and enter the text string. 4a. Press the Qtxt softkey to use QuickText. Press to select one of the 10 Qtxt options.

  • Page 27: Scanning

    SCAN OBJECTS Scanning When scanning, the radio checks programmed scannable objects for transmissions, stopping when transmissions are received. You can use lock out functions to skip specific objects, and you can make entire scan lists active or inactive. To scan objects: 1.
  • Page 28 SCAN LISTS FROM GLOBAL SETTINGS To enable Scan Lists from Global Settings: 1. Press PROG to enter Program Mode 2. Press the GLOB softkey. 3. Scroll to the Scan Lists parameter and press SEL. 4. Use the 4-direction keypad to toggle the scan list. An asterisk (*) indicates that the scan list is enabled.

  • Page 29: Priority Scan

    PRIORITY SCAN Priority Scan Priority Off Scanning 1 . 3 . . . 7 ... . . Priority On Scanning 1 . 3 . . . 7 ..

  • Page 30: Favorites Scan List

    FAVORITES SCAN LIST Favorites Scan List To add an object to the Favorites Scan List, press FUNC and then FAV while the object is active. When you press FAV later, your scanner suspends all scanning except for the Favorites Scan List. To clear the entire FAV Scan List: 1.

  • Page 31: Object Lockout

    OBJECT LOCKOUT Object Lockout Transmissions for locked out objects are ignored for all scan list. Four lockout types are available: • Temporary – The object is locked out until the scanner is turned off. When the scanner is turned on again, temporary lockouts are removed.

  • Page 32: Remove A Lockout

    OBJECT LOCKOUT To remove a lockout: 1. Navigate to the object using the 4-direction keypad. 2. Press L/OUT. 3. To remove a permanent lockout, press FUNC and then L/OUT. To find objects that are locked out: 1. Press PROG. 2. Press the EDIT softkey. 3.

  • Page 33: Multi-Site Mode (Motorola And P25)

    MULTI-SITE MODE Multi-Site Mode (Motorola and P25) Some Motorola and P25 system sites are networked to provide wider coverage, similar to a cellular network. Like in a phone network coverage area, their radios automatically use the nearest tower site. To activate Multi-site mode: 1.

  • Page 34: Home Repeater Automove (Ltr)

    HOME REPEATER Home Repeater AutoMove (LTR) LTR Home Repeater AutoMove lets you program LTR trunking systems, even if you don't know the home repeater. When active, you may enter the LTR system frequencies in any order, and AutoMove automatically moves the frequencies to home repeater slots as transmissions are received.

  • Page 35: Searching

    SEARCHING Searching Your scanner lets you search for frequencies in your area. When you find a frequency, you can save them as objects: • Tune Search – Tune a frequency and begin an immediate search. • Limit Search – Search within a defined range. •...
  • Page 36 SEARCHING To start a service search: Press the SRCH key repeatedly until the display indicates: Railroad, Public Safety, Aircraft, Ham, CB, Marine, or FRS/GMRS/MURS/DOT. Srch Pubsafty 154.310000 Pub Safety: 0 1 2 3 4 FrL/O Stor To start a Spectrum Sweeper search: 1.

  • Page 37: Limit Search Object (Lmit)

    LIMIT SEARCH Limit Search Object (LMIT) Because a LMIT object is assigned to a scan list, it can be used to search while the radio is scanning. It can also be used as a stand-alone search. To create a new LMIT object: 1.
  • Page 38 LIMIT SEARCH LMIT Menu Reference Scan Lists – Press SEL to assign the object to scan lists. An asterisk (*) indicates an assigned scan list. FrLo – Lowest frequency in the range. FrHi – Highest frequency in the range. Tag – The display name for the object. L/Out –...

  • Page 39: Service Search Object (Srvc)

    SERVICE SEARCH Service Search Object (SRVC) A Service Search Object (SRVC) is optimized for specific radio services across multiple frequency bands. Because a SRVC object is assigned to a scan list, it can be used to search while the radio is scanning. It can also be used as a stand-alone search.
  • Page 40 SERVICE SEARCH SRVC Menu Reference Scan Lists – Press SEL to assign the object to scan lists. An asterisk (*) indicates an assigned scan list. SRVC – Service Radio Services: Public Safety, Aircraft, Amateur, CB, Marine, FRS/GMRS/MURS/ DOT/STAR and Railroad For Frequency information, see Specifications.

  • Page 41: Spectrum Sweeper Object (Swpr)

    SPECTRUM SWEEPER Spectrum Sweeper Object (SWPR) Spectrum Sweeper can find distant or weaker signals. With default settings, the SWPR object will sweep through important land mobile radio bands. As you become more familiar with SWPR operation, you can specify bands to improve your search. Because a SWPR object is assigned to a scan list, it can be used to search while the radio is scanning.
  • Page 42 SPECTRUM SWEEPER SWPR Menu Reference Scan Lists – Press SEL to assign the object to scan lists. An asterisk (*) indicates an assigned scan list. Type – All Bands or Public Safety. Public Safety activates Sub-bands. Sub-bands – Press Sel to toggle active Public Safety sub-bands.

  • Page 43: Weather Features

    WEATHER Weather Features While scanning, your radio will check your Weather Priority channel periodically for the All Hazards Warning Alert Tone (WAT). If the WAT is received, your scanner tunes to the Weather Priority channel, sounds an alert, and flashes the LED (RED=warnings, YELLOW=watches, and BLUE=tests and administrative messages) until the 1050 Hz WAT begins, followed by the voice portion of the alert.
  • Page 44 SAME STANDBY SAME codes can include numbers and letters. The standard text entry is used to enter both numerical and extended SAME codes. NOTE: The text entry method for numbers requires that you precede each number with 1. For example, to enter 4, press 1 and then 4.
  • Page 45 SAME STANDBY County Subdivision State Code (Texas) County Code You can program a wildcard for any SAME code that matches 48 for the state of Texas: *48*** To activate SAME standby mode: 1. Press WX. The scanner quickly locates an active weather radio frequency.

  • Page 46: Configuring

    CONFIGURING / GLOBAL MENU Configuring Your WS1065 scanner includes Global Settings that store radio-wide settings. Caution: The Special Global Settings menu (PROG + GLOB) includes parameter settings that, if not set properly, may adversely affect the performance of your radio. We recommend caution when changing these settings.
  • Page 47 GLOBAL MENU GLOB Menu Reference (Cont.) Priority – On or Off. WxPri – Off or select one of the 7 WX channels. Scan Lists – Enters the scan list sub menu. SRCH L/Outs – Enters the search lockout frequencies sub menu. Clear FAV –...
  • Page 48 GLOBAL MENU GLOB Menu Reference (Cont.) QuickPriRtn – On or Off. When On, does not wait for verification of CTCSS, DCS or NAC when returning to an active CONV channel after priority sampling Search Delay – Delay for all search modes (1-250 x 100 mS).

  • Page 49: Using V-Scanner Storage

    V-SCANNER STORAGE Using V-Scanner Storage Your WS1065 features two types of memory storage: Main memory, which stores programming for monitoring and scanning, and Virtual Scanner (V-Scanner) memory. V-Scanner folders (21) are each capable of storing complete copies of your scanner’s main memory (including objects, global settings, and dedicated search configurations).
  • Page 50 V-SCANNER STORAGE To load a saved V-Scanner folder into main memory: 1. Press FUNC and then PROG. 2. Press the Load softkey. 3. Use the 4-direction keypad to select a V-Scanner folder. 4. Press the Load softkey. The scanner will ask you to confirm that you wish to overwrite the current contents of main memory.

  • Page 51: Initializing Global Settings

    INITIALIZING GLOBAL SETTINGS Initializing Global Settings You can reset the global radio parameters to their factory state without losing information stored in the scanner’s working memory. However, any changes to the radio’ s global settings will be lost. NOTE: V-Scanner memory is not affected by this operation.

  • Page 52: Initializing To Factory Defaults

    INITIALIZING FACTORY DEFAULTS Initializing to Factory Defaults You can initialize the entire scanner to factory defaults. This clears all programmed data and global settings. NOTE: You can save your working memory to a V-Scanner folder before performing this operation. V-Scanner memory is not affected by this procedure. To initialize to factory defaults: 1.

  • Page 53: Configuration Shortcuts

    CONFIGURATION SHORTCUTS Configuration Shortcuts Your WS1065 features power-on shortcuts to configuration items, such as attenuator settings, backlight settings and memory information. The following table lists the power-on key sequences available in the WS1065. Unless otherwise specified, press each sequence while the scanner displays the Welcome/Owner screen.

  • Page 54: Manual Programming Guide

    MANUAL PROGRAMMING GUIDE The simplest method for programming your scanner is to use the included PC/IF Cable. However, there also may be times that you need to program objects into your scanner manually. This Manual Programming Guide is primarily intended to supplement your programming experience.

  • Page 55: Conventional Objects (Conv)

    CONVENTIONAL OBJECTS Conventional Objects (CONV) A Conventional Channel Object (CONV) is a single conventional frequency. To create a new CONV object: 1. Press PROG. 2. Press the NEW softkey. 3. Press the CONV softkey. Scroll Change Setting 4. Configure settings for the object. To restore the default setting, press the Dflt softkey.
  • Page 56 CONVENTIONAL OBJECTS CONV Menu (Cont.) L/Out – Permanent lockout status for the object. Priority – On or off. LED Mode – Solid or Flash. LED Color – 0=Off, 1=Red, 2=Yellow, 3=Green, 4=Cyan, 5=Blue, 6=Magenta, 7=White. Latch LED – Off, the Alert LED is on only during a transmission;...

  • Page 57: Trunking System (Tsys) Object

    TRUNKING SYSTEM OBJECT Trunking System Object (TSYS) You must create a TSYS object that contains the system parameters for each trunked radio system. To create a new TSYS object: 1. Press PROG. 2. Press the NEW softkey. 3. Press the TGRP softkey. Scroll Change Setting...
  • Page 58 TRUNKING SYSTEM OBJECT TSYS Menu (Cont.) L/Out – Permanent lockout status for the object. Atten – Attenuator, applies 20 dB of attenuation. Useful in areas with interference from strong signals. Narrow FM – Used by most 900 MHz analog systems. Not used by digital systems. AudioBoost –...

  • Page 59: Talkgroup (Tgrp) Object

    TALKGROUP OBJECT Talkgroup Object (TGRP) A Talkgroup Object (TGRP) stores the parameters for a talkgroup on a trunked radio system. To create a new TSYS object: 1. Press PROG. 2. Press the NEW softkey. 3. Press the TGRP softkey. Scroll Change Setting 4.

  • Page 60: Tgrp Menu

    TALKGROUP OBJECT TGRP Menu Scan Lists – Press SEL to assign the object to scan lists. An asterisk (*) indicates an assigned scan list. TSYS – Select or define a TSYS object. ID – Digital address for the talkgroup or individual radio (Wildcard, Decimal, hex or AFS, depending on TSYS type) Wildcard monitors all talkgroup call traffic on the associated system...

  • Page 61: Duplicating Objects

    DUPLICATING OBJECT Duplicating Objects Duplicating objects lets you define multiple objects with similar characteristics, especially TGRP objects that are hosted on the same trunked system. TIP: Duplicate your wildcard TGRP object and then set the Type to Private, so you’ll have a TGRP wildcard for talkgroup calls and another for private calls.

  • Page 62: Deleting Objects

    DELETING OBJECT Deleting Objects To delete an object: 1. Press PROG. 2. Select an object. 3. Press FUNC and CLR to delete the object. 4. Confirm the delete command. Deletions cannot be undone. CAUTION: If you delete a TSYS object, all TGRP objects associated with that TSYS will require a new TSYS to function.

  • Page 63: Hit Counter

    HIT COUNTER Hit Counter The Hit Counter feature keeps track of how many transmissions are received for each object type. By default, the hit counter is turned off. To turn the Hit Counter on: 1. Press PROG. 2. Press the GLOB softkey. 3.

  • Page 64: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Working Memory 1800 programmed objects (conventional channels, trunking talkgroups, limit searches, service searches, and Spectrum Sweeper configurations) using flexible “Scannable Object” system. Virtual Scanners 21 Virtual Scanner (V-Scanner) folders. Searches Seven preprogrammed dedicated service searches, one dedicated limit search. Programmable service or limit search objects.
  • Page 65 SPECIFICATIONS Spectrum Sweeper Band Groups All Bands: 0: 25-54 MHz VHF Low Band 1: 108-137 MHz VHF Aircraft Band 2: 137-174 MHz VHF High Band 3: 216-300 MHz 220 MHz Commercial/Amateur Band 4: 300-406 MHz UHF Military Air Band 5: 406-470 MHz UHF Band 6: 470-512 MHz UHF-T Band...
  • Page 66 SPECIFICATIONS CB – Searches the Citizens Band radio frequencies. Marine – Searches the VHF-FM marine radio band. FRS/GMRS/MURS/DOT/STAR (F/G/MURS) Railroad – Searches the Association of American Railroads (AAR) VHF railroad frequencies used in the US and Canada. Weather frequencies ... 162.400, 162.425, 162.450, 162.475, 162.500, 162.525, 162.550 MHz Scanning Rate ....

  • Page 67: 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..

  • Page 68: 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 69: Pc Interface

    PC INTERFACE System Requirements IBM PC or compatible computer equipped with Universal Serial Bus (USB) connection and Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP NOTE: Although the USB interface cable supports full speed USB communications, actual data transfer speed depends on the scanners hardware.

  • Page 70: Installation Troubleshooting

    PC INTERFACE Viewing the Cable Port Settings To specify the COM port number in your scanner application software, you can view the port settings when the cable is plugged into your computer. 1. Open your systems Control Panel. Double click the System icon.

  • Page 71: Fcc Statement

    FCC INFORMATION 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 72: Limited 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 including but...
  • Page 73 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.

  • Page 74: 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 75 Bentonville, AR 72712 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 P/N 581003a 06C14 © 2014 The Whistler Group, Inc.

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