The Whistler Group SC11 Digital Trunking Desktop Radio Scanner User Manual

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DIGITAL TRUNKING

OWNER’S MANUAL

WS1095

Desktop/Mobile

EZ Digital Scanner

Introduction ..................................................... 4

What is Object Oriented Scanning? .......................... 4

Features ......................................................................... 5

Package Contents ........................................................ 5

Scanning Legally .......................................................... 6

FCC Statement .............................................................. 7

Setup .................................................................. 8

Antenna ......................................................................... 8

Earphones, Headphone and Speakers ...................10

Listening Safely ...........................................................10

Feature Description ....................................................11

Attaching Remote and Base Unit ............................12

Keypad ............................................................ 14

Understanding the Keypad .......................................14

Rotary Encoder ............................................................16

Display ............................................................ 18

Understanding the Display .......................................18

Display Icons ............................................................... 20

Desktop Operation .....................................................22

Mobile Operation ...................................................... 24

Turning On .................................................................. 26

Program Methods ...................................................... 27

Setting Location ......................................................... 28

Power Up Password ................................................... 31

EZ Scan Library .............................................. 32

Installing EZ Scan Software ..................................... 34

Library Updates ......................................................... 34

Manual Programming ............................................... 35

EZ Scan Library Notes ............................................... 36

Library Structure ........................................................ 36

Editing Objects Manually ......................................... 37

Alert LED Setting ........................................... 39

Recording/Playback .................................................. 44

Internal Clock/Calendar ........................................... 45

Time Display ............................................................... 46

Scanning ......................................................... 47

Monitoring and Scanning ........................................ 47

Frequency or Talkgroups .......................................... 47

Active Scanlists .......................................................... 47

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Enable/Disable Scanlists .......................................... 47

Lock Out Objects ........................................................ 47

Skip Transmission ....................................................... 48

Rename Scanlists ....................................................... 48

Set Priority Objects ................................................... 48

Scanlists and Scan Sets ................................ 49

Searching ....................................................... 51

Using Spectrum Sweeper ......................................... 51

Perform a Service Search ......................................... 51

Perform a Limit Search ............................................. 52

To Save Found Frequencies ..................................... 52

Search Settings ............................................. 53

Spectrum Sweeper ..................................................... 53

Service Search ............................................................ 53

Limit Search ................................................................ 53

Saving Found Codes ................................................. 54

Weather Monitoring ..................................... 55

FIPS Codes ................................................................... 55

SAME Standby Modes ............................................... 56

Weather Priority ......................................................... 56

SKYWARN™ .................................................... 56

Conguring .................................................... 57

Using V-Scanner Storage .......................................... 57

Conguration Settings (EZ Scan) ............... 58

Using EZ Scan Software ............................................ 60

DSP Firmware Update ............................................... 60

Maintenance .................................................. 61

Troubleshooting/Error Messages ........................... 61

Birdie Frequencies ..................................................... 61

Library Copyright Notice ............................. 62

Frequency Coverage ..................................... 63

Specications ................................................ 64

Consumer Warranty ..................................... 66

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

Scanning technology has changed dramatically over

the years. The WS1095 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

• Remove unwanted channels and talkgroups

What is Object Oriented Scanning?

Programming scanning receivers can be challenging,

but object-oriented programming simplifies the

process by using common conventions for scanning

concepts that have common characteristics.

A Scannable Object is any defined item that can be

scanned or monitored, including:

• Conventional, non-trunked radio frequencies

• Talkgroups used on a trunked radio system

• Radio services

• Defined searches

Because scannable objects are defined by the same

basic elements, the Object Oriented User Interface

(OOUI) is designed to simplify scanning by managing

all scannable objects similarly. When you learn how to

program one type of object, you can program other

types of scannable objects as well.

INTRODUCTION

Features

• Simple keypad and display

• USA/Canada RadioReference database on SD Card

• Quick Location based Programming (City, Zip, County)

• Detects and masks encrypted voice audio

• Decodes RadioID/TalkgroupID data

• Database Upgradeable CPU Firmware, DSP

Firmware and Database Library

• USB Interface 2.0 or earlier

• Improved P25 Functionality (Phase II, X2-TDMA)

• PC Software to customize your WS1095 settings

• Detachable Remote Control Head w/ Magnet Mount

• Signal Strength Meter

• 200 Scanlists

• Weather Radio Functions

• Multi–system Trunking

• Spectrum Sweeper

• Headphone/Speaker Jacks

• Programmable Alert LED

• Programmable Audio Alarms

• V-Scanner II Storage System

• Audio Recording

• Built-in Clock/Calendar

• Built-in Services Searches

Package Contents

• Desktop/Mobile Scanner with Remote Head

• Pull up BNC Antenna

• USB Cable

• SD Card (Installed in the Scanner)

• User’s Guide

• Quick Start Guide

• PC Software included on SD Card

• DC Power Cable

• Special 6½ ft. LAN Cable for Remote Head

• Mounting Bracket and Hardware Kit

• AC Adapter

• Remote Head Mounting Bracket and Screws

FEATURES

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. However, there are some transmissions

you should never intentionally listen to.

These include:

• Telephone conversations (cellular, cordless, or other

means of private telephone signal transmission)

• Paging transmissions

• Any intentionally decoded scrambled or encrypted

transmissions

According to the Electronic Communications Privacy

Act (ECPA), you are subject to fines and possible

imprisonment for intentionally listening to, using, or

divulging the contents of such a transmission unless

you have the consent of a party to the communication

(unless such activity is otherwise illegal). This scanner

has been designed to prevent reception of illegal

transmissions. This is done to comply with the legal

requirement that scanners be manufactured 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. In some areas, mobile

use of this scanner is unlawful or requires a permit.

Check the laws in your area. It is also illegal in many

areas to interfere with the duties of public safety

officials by traveling to the scene of an incident

without authorization.

SCANNING LEGALLY

FCC STATEMENT

The FCC Wants You To Know

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

interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will

not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment

does cause harmful interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by turning the

equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try

to correct the interference by one or more of the

following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment

and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

2. This device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

WARNING: Changes or modications to this unit

not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user’s authority to operate

the equipment.

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.

3. Mobile use requires an external antenna.

You can use a variety of antennas. 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. You may also need a BNC adapter.

CONNECTING 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. Call the power company to

remove the antenna. DO NOT attempt to do so yourself.

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.

Disconnect your radio from the outdoor antenna

during electrical storm activity to prevent damage.

CONNECTING ANTENNA

Connecting an Earphone or Headphones

For private listening, you can plug an 1/8-inch (3.5 mm)

mini-plug earphone or headphones (not supplied) in

the Headphone jack on the front of the WS1095. This

automatically disconnects the internal speaker.

Connecting an Extension Speaker

In noisy areas, or if you install the scanner in a vehicle,

an extension speaker (not supplied) may provide more

comfortable listening. Plug the speaker cable’s 1/8 inch

(3.5mm) mini-plug into your scanner’s EXT. SP jack,

located on the rear panel of the radio.

Listening Safely

To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines when

you use headphones:

• Do not connect headphones to the external speaker

jack located on the rear panel of the radio.

• Set the volume to zero before putting on

headphones. With the headphones on, adjust the

volume to a comfortable level.

• Avoid increasing the volume once you set it. Over

time, your sensitivity to a volume level decreases, so

volume levels that do not cause discomfort might

damage your hearing.

• Avoid or limit listening at high volume levels.

Prolonged exposure to high volume levels can cause

permanent hearing loss.

Trac Safety

Wearing headphones while operating a motor vehicle

can create a trac hazard and is illegal in most areas.

Even though some headphones let you hear some

outside sounds when listening at normal volume

levels, they still can present a trac hazard. Exercise

extreme caution!

EARPHONES, HEADPHONES, SPEAKER

FEATURE DESCRIPTION

Getting Familiar With Your WS1095

Headphone

Jack Alert LED

USB

Connector LCD

Display Keypad Power

Button

Rotary

Encoder

Remote Head

Latch Magnet

Sockets LAN Cable

Jack

Remote Head

Attachment Slots

Remote Head

Connector

SD Card Slot

WS1095 Base Unit

Detaching and Attaching Remote

Head and Base Unit

To detach the (Remote Head Unit) from the (Base Unit),

turn the scanner o then press and hold the release

button on the left side of the base unit. A gap will

appear between the base unit and the remote head

unit. Grasp the remote head and carefully remove it

from the base unit.

To link the base unit and remote head unit, connect

them using the supplied 8P8C Type B Straight Cable.

To reattach the remote head to the base, unplug the

LAN cable from both units and align the guide pins

on the right side of the remote head with the slots on

the base unit. Then, carefully press the remote head

into the base unit, keeping your ngers out of the gap

between the remote head and the base. The magnets

will “grab”, holding the remote head in place. The

remote head unit can be attached to an AMPS mount

(not included) if desired.

WARNING: Always install the remote head with care,

keeping your ngers clear; the magnets are very

powerful. Always keep the magnets well away from

persons wearing electrical medical devices such as

pacemakers, as the magnets may cause the devices to

malfunction, endangering the wearer’s life.

ATTACHING REMOTE AND BASE UNIT

Base Unit

Press Here Remote Head

ATTACHING REMOTE AND BASE UNIT

Always keep the magnets well away from

magnetic media such as discs and tapes, and from

magnetically sensitive equipment such as computer

monitors and watches to avoid deleting data or

damaging the equipment.

The rare earth magnets can be damaged by heat;

avoid temperatures greater than 175 degrees

Fahrenheit (80 degrees Celsius), such as in parked

cars. Hotter temperatures will permanently weaken

the magnets.

LAN Cable Specication:

Interface: RS-485 compatible

Interface cable: 8P8C modular plug, Type B,

Straight cable, 6½ feet

WARNING: Use only the supplied 8P8C Type B straight

cable to connect the remote head to the base unit.

Other types of cable including crossover cables may

damage both the remote head and base unit.

Understanding the Keypad

Your WS1095 features a simplied backlit keypad with

9 keys as shown below in addition to the power button

located at the front of the remote control head.

POWER/Backlight

The POWER key is located to the bottom right of

the remote head. Press and hold for one second to

turn the WS1095 on and o. Press briey to conrm

the backlight level. When the backlight level appears,

rotate rotary encoder to increase/ decrease the

backlight level.

MENU Key

The MENU key provides access to additional

functions related to the current operating mode of

the scanner, and provides access to the Main Menu,

where the main WS1095 functions are controlled.

SKIP Key

When pressed while the WS1095 is monitoring or

paused on an Object, the SKIP key will temporarily

disable reception on the Object. Pressing SKIP again

while the Object is selected will resume normal

monitoring. Skipped Objects can also be restored

using the Restored Skipped option from the Main

Menu. The SKIP key can also be programmed to

permanently lockout an object if selected in the

settings menu. When editing text, pressing the SKIP

key clears all text at and to the right of the cursor.

When in Playback mode, the SKIP key stops playback

of the current recording, and when playing multiple

recordings, advances to the next recording.

KEYPAD

When in Weather mode, the SKIP key toggles between

Normal weather radio mode and SAME Standby mode.

In many Menu functions, the SKIP key is used to cancel

or abort a pending change.

SCAN/PAUSE/SELECT Key

The SCAN/PAUSE/SELECT key /II/SEL controls WS1095’s

Scan, Pause and Playback modes, and is used in menus to

select, enable or disable options.

UP Arrow Key

The UP Arrow key  is used to increase the volume when

the WS1095 is scanning or monitoring Objects. When

browsing Objects, the  key scrolls up through Objects

in a Scanlist. When using menus, recordings or the

Library, the  scrolls up through the available items.

DOWN Arrow Key

The DOWN Arrow key  is used to decrease the

volume when the WS1095 is scanning or monitoring

Objects. When browsing Objects, the  key scrolls

down through Objects in a Scanlist. When using

menus, recordings or the Library, the  scrolls down

through the available items.

RIGHT Arrow Key

The RIGHT Arrow key  is used to resume scanning

when the WS1095 is scanning or monitoring Objects

and is stopped on an active Object while scanning

without locking out or skipping the Object. When

browsing Objects, the  key scrolls up through the

Scanlists. When using menus or the Library, the 

navigates forward, or in, to the next menu or Library

listing or level. In Playback mode, the  key advances

ve seconds forward in the recorded le being played.

LEFT Arrow Key

The LEFT Arrow key  is used to resume scanning when

the WS1095 is scanning or monitoring Objects and is

stopped on an active Object while scanning without

locking out or skipping the Object. When browsing

Objects, the  key scrolls down through the Scanlists.

When using menus or the Library, the  navigates

backward, or out, to the previous menu or Library

listing or level. In Playback mode, the  key moves ve

seconds back in the recorded le being played.

ATT Key

The Attenuator ATT key provides front panel control

of the radio’s attenuator function. Pressing the ATT key

cycles between per object attenuation mode, Global

attenuation mode, and Global attenuation on.

SKY Key

When pressed, the SKY key provides instant access to

NOAA Weather Radio broadcasts, and is used to access

Dedicated SAME Weather Alert Receiver mode, which

allows the WS1095 to remain silent while monitoring

for severe weather conditions in the area you specify

by entering NOAA SAME codes. Pressing the SKY

key a second time selects the SKYWARN Scanlist for

monitoring and temporarily disables all other Scanlists.

Skywarn requires one - time programming.

Rotary Encoder

The WS1095 is equipped with a multi-function control

knob, mounted on the top-right of the remote head.

You can turn the knob right and left, and press it to click.

The rotary encoder functions are “context sensitive”.

You can select the desired rotary encoder operating

mode (volume or squelch) in the Settings menu under

Knob Dt. Set the desired rotary encoder timeout time

in seconds in the Settings menu under Knob T/Out.

Factory default function is volume control during

scanning. Pressing the knob once temporarily changes

to squelch control. After 5 seconds (settable) of

inactivity the knob reverts to its default function.

In squelch mode the default function is to scroll

through squelch levels while scanning. Pressing the

knob once temporarily changes to volume control. After

5 seconds (settable) of inactivity the knob reverts to its

default function.

ROTARY ENCODER

Use the squelch function to optimize reception. When

the squelch level is high, only stronger signals will pass

through the squelch gate, and weaker signals may not

be received. When the squelch level is low, the squelch

gate will be open even when no signal is present, causing

WS1095 to scan slowly or to stop on Objects even when

no transmission is present, playing noise only. The WS1095

works best when the squelch gate is set so that it is closed

when no transmissions are present, but able to open when

a desired transmission occurs. The ideal setting for the

squelch level is between 9 and 11.

If you nd that the WS1095 seems to be scanning very

slowly or stopping on frequencies with noise only, increase

the squelch level until normal scanning resumes.

In menus, the rotary encoder scrolls up and down through

the menu items and a single press selects the indicated

menu option. When entering alphanumeric data such as

Scan List names the rotary encoder scrolls up and down

the character list (letters, numbers, punctuation); a single

press selects the indicated character.

The rotary encoder can be used to adjust the backlight

level. Press POWER briey with backlight illuminated, then

rotate the encoder to increase or decrease brightness.

ROTARY ENCODER

Understanding the Display

Your WS1095 features a high contrast, backlit Liquid

Crystal Display (LCD) to provide you with information

about the status of the WS1095 while you are using

it. A menu-driven user interface provides access to

the settings that control what the WS1095 monitors.

Figure 3 shows an example of an WS1095 menu.

-Main Menu-

Scan

Scanlists

Set Location

Browse Library

Browse Objects

Figure 3 - WS1095 Main Menu

A “Scan” display shows a scrolling list of enabled

Scanlists while the WS1095 is scanning, and displays

attenuator and trunking control channel status. Figure 4

provides an example of the WS1095’s Scanning display.

Scan T G

Fire

County Police

Sheriff

City Police

State Police

Figure 4 - WS1095 Scanning Display

Individual Object displays are shown when the

scanner is monitoring activity on an enabled

Object. The LCD includes a row of icons at the top

that provides information about the status of the

WS1095 while monitoring an Object. The amount of

information displayed is congured using the Simple

Display option in the Settings menu. For example,

with Simple Display set to “on”, the following data is

displayed for trunking talkgroups:

• Icons

• Scanlist

• Object type and “psDr” status

• Trunking system

• Scanlist

DISPLAY

Figure 5 provides an example of an individual Object

display with Simple Display set to “on”.

S T G

County Police

Group: psDR

Police North

Public Safety

Figure 5 - WS1095 Channel Object

Display showing reception of a trunking talkgroup

with Simple Display set to “on”. With Simple Display set

to “o”, additional data is displayed on the screen. The

amount and type of data displayed can be customized

using the Show options in the Settings menu. For

example, Figure 6 shows the same Object displayed

with Simple Display set to “o” and Show Radio ID set

to “on”:

• Icons

• Scanlist

• Object type and “psDr” status

• Object name

• Trunking system

• Radio ID

STG

County Police

TGRP psDR

Police North

Public Safety

Radio ID: 18249

Figure 6 - WS1095 Channel Object

Display showing reception of a trunking talkgroup with

Simple Display set to “on” and Show Radio ID enabled.

There are many combinations of data that can be

shown on the Object display using the Show options

in the Settings menu. You can learn more about these

options in the Settings Menu section of the manual.

DISPLAY

“psDr” Indicators

In the Individual Object displays there are four

characters on the right hand side of the display that

indicate the status of priority, skip/lockout, delay

and recording for the selected or active object. The

following indicators are possible:

p= priority o, P= priority on

s= skip o, S= skip on, L= lockout on

d= delay o, D= delay on

r= recording o, R= recording on

Display Icons

In the Individual Object displays, a row of icons at the

top of the display provides status information about the

scanner. The top row of icons are dened as follows:

WS1095’s squelch circuit (or “gate”) is open

When present, the attenuator is set for Global mode

When present, the attenuator is active

When present, Global attenuator is on, and the

attenuator is active

AM mode is active

FM mode is active

Narrow FM mode is active

The radio is receiving P25 digital audio with AGC

The radio is receiving P25 digital audio without AGC

The radio is receiving P25 Phase II digital audio, with

or without AGC

DISPLAY ICONS

WS1095 is in Scan mode (scanning)

WS1095 is in Pause mode (monitoring a single Object)

Audio is being recorded on the active or selected

Object

Audio recording is enabled but recording is suspended.

The SD card is almost out of space. Delete or archive

older audio les to make room for new recordings.

Signal meter indicating strength of the received

signal

The scanner is currently receiving trunking

control channel data, or, when monitoring a

voice channel, ashes to indicate reception of

embedded low-speed trunking data from the

voice channel

Encrypted digital trac detected

Desktop Operation

The supplied mounting bracket can serve as a desktop

stand when it is installed beneath the radio. You may

also use the mounting bracket indoors to attach the

radio underneath a table or shelf by installing the

mounting bracket above the radio.

Attach the three self-adhesive rubber feet to the

bottom of the mounting bracket in the spaces

provided. The rubber feet help prevent sliding on

smooth surfaces, and will help prevent scratching of

your desk or tabletop. Do not use the rubber feet if

you plan to attach the mounting bracket to a xed

surface with screws.

Attach the two self-adhesive rubber washers to the

inside of the mounting bracket sides, over the holes

that are used when attaching the bracket to the

scanner’s side holes. Be sure to align the holes in

the washer carefully with the holes in the mounting

bracket. The rubber washers help protect the scanner’s

case from scratches.

Slide the scanner carefully into the mounting bracket

assembly, and use the two provided knurled knobs to

secure the scanner within the mounting bracket.

Connect the supplied AC power supply to your wall

outlet. Connect the coaxial power plug to the radio.

NOTE: Plug the adapter into an easily accessible power

outlet location near the equipment.

MOUNT INSTALLATION

WARNING: You must use the supplied AC adapter. The

correct orientation for the adapter is in a vertical or

oor mount position. To prevent electric shock, do not

use the AC adapter’s polarized plug with an extension

cord, receptacle, or other outlet unless you can fully

insert the blades to prevent blade exposure.

Connect the supplied telescoping antenna to the base

unit’s antenna jack. Your scanner’s sensitivity to various

frequencies depends on its location and the antenna’s

length. For best reception, adjust the antenna’s length

as follows:

Frequency Antenna Length

25-54 MHz Extend fully

108-174 MHz Extend 4 segments

216-225 MHz Extend 3 segments

225-406 MHz Extend 2 segments

406-1300 MHz Collapse Fully

NOTE: If desired, you may also connect an external

base station antenna equipped with a BNC male

connector to the antenna connector. Please refer to the

section entitled “Connecting Antenna” for important

instructions and warnings.

NOTE: An external antenna is required for mobile operation.

Mobile Operation

By attaching the mounting bracket above the radio,

you can mount the radio underneath your vehicle’s

dashboard, or in any other mounting location where the

radio will be suspended from above. You may also use

the mounting bracket beneath the radio, which makes it

possible to mount the radio on top of any at surface in

your vehicle.

Select a mounting location that does not interfere

with visibility while driving. Use caution to select a

location that will not interfere with the deployment of

your vehicle’s air bags. It is extremely important not to

mount this or any other equipment in locations where

deployment of the air bags may cause the equipment

to be propelled towards the vehicle’s passengers. If

necessary, seek advice from your automotive dealer or

service shop.

Use the mounting bracket as a template to mark the

locations for the two mounting screws. At the marked

locations, 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.

Attach the two self-adhesive rubber washers to the

inside of the mounting bracket sides, over the holes that

are used when attaching the bracket to the scanner’s

side holes. The rubber washers help protect the

scanner’s case from scratches.

Slide the scanner into the mounting bracket assembly,

and use the two provided knurled knobs to secure the

scanner within the mounting bracket.

Connect the supplied DC power cable to a power

source in your vehicles as follows:

Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) terminal

of your vehicle’s battery prior to attempting any

connections to your vehicle’s electrical system.

MOUNT INSTALLATION

NOTE: Disconnecting your battery may reset certain

devices in your vehicle, such as automotive audio

systems, navigation systems, alarm systems, keyless

entry systems, etc.

Route the supplied DC power cord between a power

source and the mounting location for your scanner.

Ground the black wire of the supplied DC power cable

to your vehicle’s chassis, drilling a small hole in a metal

frame member underneath your dashboard and using

a small sheet metal screw to secure the black wire to

the frame.

NOTE: Be sure the grounding screw makes complete

contact with the metal frame of your vehicle.

Connect the red wire of the supplied DC power cable

to a voltage source that turns on and o with ignition

switch, such as a spare accessory terminal in your

vehicle’s fuse box.

Insert the coaxial power plug into the DC 13.8V jack

on the rear of the radio. Reconnect the cable to the

negative (-) terminal of your vehicle’s battery.

The DC power cord is equipped with an inline fuse.

This fuse protects your scanner and your vehicle from

damage in case of equipment malfunction or a short

circuit. Do not remove the inline fuse holder from

the DC power cord. If the fuse blows, replace it with a

3A slow blow fuse and apply power again. If the fuse

blows again, check all wiring for short circuits, and

check the radio for a malfunction.

WARNING: You must use a power source that supplies

12-14.4V DC and is rated for 600mA. The power plug’s

center tip must be set to positive and must t the

scanner’s DC 13.8V jack. The supplied DC power cable

meets these specications. Using a DC adapter that

does not meet these specications could damage the

scanner or the adapter.

MOUNT INSTALLATION

Turning the WS1095 on

Press the button on the front panel for one second to

turn the WS1095 on.

Setting Bandplan and Clock

When you rst power up your WS1095 it will prompt

you to set the bandplan, date and time. Press the the

 or  key to select the USA or Canada bandplan,

then press /II/SEL.

-Bandplan- -Bandplan-

USA Canada

Press SEL to Set Press SEL to Set

The WS1095 will then prompt you to enter the current

date and time. Press the  or  key to select the desired

digit, then press the  key. Press the the  or  key to

change the value, then press /II/SEL. You can skip this

process by pressing the SKIP key. You can set the clock at

any time using the WS1095 PC application.

-Set Clock-

2010-06-03 Sat

11:00:25

Press SEL to Set

or SKIP to Exit

The Bandplan and Date/Time prompts appear only

once, on initial power-up. You can change the Date

and Time from the Main Menu and the Bandplan from

the Setting menu.

TURNING ON

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”, “Law Tac”, “Interop”, “Fire Talk”, and so

forth. This method gets you scanning in minutes,

but you cannot monitor a single police or a single fire

department – they will all be together in the same

Scanlist. Also, if you use set location, and wish to add

a new location, be sure to “Clear Channels” to erase

old objects before storing the new location. If you

store more than one ZIP code, the scanner will spend a

great deal of time searching for objects that are out of

range. That will cause the scanner to miss some local

transmissions you want to hear.

Although it takes longer, experienced users will want

to program Scanlists on their own using the “Step by

Step” method. Use “Browse Library” to select your

state and county and look for agencies of interest.

Check the boxes of objects you wish to import, select

the Scanlist you want to put them in and perform the

import (see Manual Programming pg. 35). Once you

save objects to a Scanlist, rename the Scanlist so you

don’t forget what you stored there. Then import more

objects into a different Scanlist and rename that one.

In this way, you can create Scanlists such as Bethel

Police, Hurst Police, Bethel Fire, Shenango EMS, etc.

Individual scanlists allow you to decide exactly what

you want to scan.

PROGRAM METHODS

Setting Location

Your WS1095 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. If you select City or County,

the WS1095 will prompt you for your State. Use the

orkey to select the rst letter of your State, then

press the /II/SEL key. Scroll to your state and press

the key. Use the or key to select the rst letter of

your City or county, then press the /II/SEL key. Scroll

to your City or County, then press the key.

Select County:

First letter: A

SEL = Done

If you select ZIP Code, the WS1095 will prompt you

to enter your five-digit ZIP Code. Use the orkey

to adjust each digit, then use the  or  key to select

each digit. When you are done, press the /II/SEL key.

ZIP Code

00000

moves cursor

SEL=OK MENU=BACK

NOTE: Although you can program multiple locations,

to get maximum scanner performance its best to

program only 1 location or ZIP code. Scanning

multiple locations will cause missed transmissions due

to the scanner searching for out of range frequencies.

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. Wait for the

Import process to end, then press the /II/SEL.

-Confirmation-

Really do import

operation?

SEL=Yes SKIP=No

To perform additional imports, press the /II/SEL key

and proceed as before. Press the SKIP key to return to

the Main Menu.

To select Custom Types, press the  key. Scroll through

the list of Services and press the /II/SEL key to select

Services you wish to import. A checkmark appears next

to each selected Service.

Services:

SEL = Toggle

Multi Dispatch

Law Dispatch

Fire Dispatch

EMS Dispatch

When you are done, press the  key, then the /II/SEL

key to import the selected services. Press the SKIP key to

return to the Service list without importing. To perform

additional imports, press the /II/SEL key and wait for

import process to end. Press the SKIP key to return to

the Main Menu.

Services selected through Set Location are automatically

assigned to Scanlists beginning at number 151; each

selected Service is assigned to a separate Scanlist, which

is given the name of the service.

These Scanlists are automatically selected for Scanning.

You can select or deselect Scanlists as desired through

the Scanlist item on the Main Menu.

SETTING LOCATION

NOTE: Press  or MENU to return to main menu.

Objects can be backed up to the rst available

V-Scanner folder from the Set Location menu (See

V-Scanner II section for a discussion of Folders). We

recommend you back up your data to guard against

accidental changes or deletions. From the Set Location

menu scroll to Backup Data and press the  key.

-Set Location-

By City

By County

By ZIP Code

Backup Data

Clear Channels

Press the /II/SEL key to back up your data, or press

the SKIP key to return to the Set Location menu

without backing up.

-Confirmation-

Really backup to

first available

VScanner folder?

SEL=Yes, SKIP=No

To clear all data from the current Folder on the Set

Location menu scroll to Clear Channels and press the 

key. On the Confirmation screen press the /II/SEL key

to clear the data, or press the SKIP key to return to the

Set Location menu without clearing.

-Confirmation-

Really clear ALL

programmed data

from the current

folder?

SEL=Yes, SKIP=No

NOTE: The Clear Channels function erases all of your

current scanning data; all Scanlists in this Folder will

be empty. Use this function carefully, as it cannot be

undone. Does not affect V-Scanner folders content.

SETTING LOCATION

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.

NOTE: Power-on password can be reset by anyone

using the EZ Scan software. Password provides only

limited protection from immediate unauthorized use.

POWER UP PASSWORD

EZ Scan Library

Your scanner comes with an installed SD 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.

To remove the SD card from the scanner:

WARNING: To prevent corrupted data on the SD Card,

always turn the scanner off using the front panel

power button.

1. Turn off scanner then unplug external power and

then remove the head unit.

2. Press and release the SD card.

3. To reinsert the SD card, with the label facing up,

into the radio, press it until it clicks in place.

NOTE: Always use the EZ Scan software “Prepare

Scanner Memory/SD Card For Use” option under the

“Scanner/ SD Card” menu to format the SD Card if the

card is not performing as expected or if the scanner

does not power up with the SD Card.

The SD card comes formatted for the standard FAT file

system with a cluster size of 32k.

To format additional cards (2GB or smaller), use only the

EZ Scan software to format the SD card.

• Format using the FAT file system with 32k clusters.

• If you use SD cards larger than 2GB, format using

FAT32 with 32k clusters.

• Formatting the SD card for other file system types

may cause EZ Scan to malfunction.

Connecting the WS1095 to a computer with the

supplied USB cable allows you to access the card with

the EZ Scan software and update the Library, edit

the configuration and stored objects, optimize the

card, and reformat the card if necessary. You can also

connect the SD Card to an external reader, which may

provide faster data transfer rates when compared to

accessing the card while it is in the radio.

EZ Scan LIBRARY

For reference, below is the directory structure for

the WS1095’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. Modifying these directories or their

contents outside of the WS1095 or the EZ Scan

software is not recommended, and may cause the

WS1095 to malfunction.

BTMP Contains various temporary files used by the WS1095

CDAT Contains your WS1095 programming

CDAT_VS.nnn Contains WS1095 programming for V-Scanner

folder number nnn, where nnn may range from 001 to 200

DB Contains the Library

MTMP Contains various temporary files used by the WS1095

STMP Contains various temporary files used by the WS1095

CURVS.DAT Configuration information

CONFIG__.BIN Configuration information

REC Audio recordings

SOFTWARE EZ Scan Software

WARNING: Modifying these files, directories or

contents of directories is not recommended, and may

cause the WS1095 to malfunction, and may result in

loss of programming data.

You can purchase additional cards to store different

configurations or backups for your EZ Scan data. Up to

a 32GB SD card may be used.

EZ Scan LIBRARY

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:

• Make changes to EZ Scan’s programming and

configuration

• Update the Library to the most current version

• Update EZ Scan’s firmware for enhancements and

bug fixes

• Format and maintain the SD card

For complete instructions on how to use the EZ Scan

Software refer to the Help Menu in the PC Application.

To install, connect the scanner to your computer's USB

port. Using windows explorer, open the SD Card to

view files, select software, then select setup.exe and

follow the on-screen instructions.

Accept all prompts when asked. User's can also insert the

SD Card into your computer via a card reader, open the

SD Card, find and open the "Software" folder and click on

"setup.exe", then follow the on-screen instructions. You

can import, configure, and update the library directly

with your scanner or with the EZ Scan software.

Library Updates

Your EZ Scan comes with the most current library data

available from www.RadioReference.com. However,

you can use the EZ Scan Software to check for updates

to the library data.

NOTE: Updating the RadioReference library requires

an internet connection.

To check for library updates:

1. Select Check for Library Update in the update

menu. Select Check for Updates to start.

2. If updates are available, click Download Updates.

3. When the update is complete, click Done.

INSTALLING EZ Scan SOFTWARE

Manual Programming - From Library

1. From the Main Menu, select Browse Library.

2. Select country.

3. Select rst letter of State/Province.

4. Select State/Province.

5. Select Counties/Cites.

6. Select rst letter of County.

7. Select County.

8. Select Data Type NOTE: Police/Fire and Emergency

services will be in “Categories” for smaller towns,

“Systems” for larger ones.

9. Select desired agency, category or system

available for the county.

10. Select desired subcategory. Investigate listings

by pressing  to go deeper into that selection.

When the cursor switches from the right side of

the screen to the left, you are at the bottom of a

category. NOTE: When selecting a System, check at

least one of the “Sites” in range, then go further into

Categories to nd objects.

11. Use the SEL button to check boxes for services

you wish to monitor. Press SEL to un-check a

selected service and at anytime press  to go

back. Once all desired objects have been checked,

press MENU.

12. Select Import Selected.

13. Select desired scanlist location for selected

objects and press  to save.

14. Press SEL to continue to main menu.

15. Select Scanlists from main menu. Use the // /

to rename the scanlist if desired. Conrm box beside

desired scanlist is checked.

16. Repeat steps to add additional scanlists, or select

Scan from the Main Menu to begin scanning.

NOTE: When traveling or for quick programming, refer

to location based, ZIP code programming, beginning

on page 28 of the User’s Guide.

MANUAL PROGRAMMING

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. Press SEL when finished.

4. Scroll to “Save Changes” then press SEL.

5. Current Scan list and Object information is

displayed in the Browser screen. Press Menu to

change settings such as to change the Scan list,

Tag info etc.

6. When finished making changes select “Save Changes”.

7. Press MENU until Main menu.

Updating the Library (EZ Scan)

To update the EZ Scan library:

In the Main Menu, select Update from

Lib and press .

The scanner asks if you want to use new Alpha Tag

(names) from the library. Press SEL for yes or SKIP for no.

Library Structure

Each State contains three data types:

Agencies – Statewide agencies using conventional

frequencies.

Systems – Trunked systems, including control

frequencies (sites) and talkgroups.

Counties/Cities – County or independent city

• Agencies – Non-government businesses using

conventional frequencies.

• Categories – Local government and public safety

using conventional frequencies

• Systems – Trunked systems, including control

frequencies (sites) and talkgroups.

NOTE: Not all states have a statewide trunked radio system.

WARNING: Modifying these directories or their contents is

not recommended and may cause EZ Scan to malfunction.

LIBRARY STRUCTURE

Editing Objects Manually

From the main menu, select Browse Objects, browse

to an object and press Menu. Note: Not all options are

available on all objects.

Alpha Tag The object name. Press  or  to move

the cursor; press orto change the

value.

Set Scanlists Changes the objects Scanlists.

RX Mode Changes object’s receive mode: FM, NFM

(Narrow FM), Auto, AM

SQ Mode Changes object’s Squelch mode: None,

CTCSS, DCS, NAC, SRCH (Search)

SQ Search Turns Squelch Search on or off

Store SQ Code Only appears when MENU is pressed while

monitoring a conventional channel that is

set for CTCSS or DCS search mode. Select

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 WS1095.

SQ Exclude Turns Squelch Exclude on or off. Allows

certain CTCSS/DCS codes to be excluded.

Locked Out Locked objects (indicated by an

) are

not scanned.

Skipped Skipped objects are not scanned.

Priority EZ Scan frequently checks priority

channels for activity. Priority status is

indicated by an upper case

Delay The scanner waits for a reply for two

seconds after a transmission ends before

resuming a scan.

Attenuate Applies attenuation to the channel.

AGC Reduces interference from strong local

transmitters. (Only available for

conventional frequencies.)

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 – turn the backlight on

Flash – flash according to the set flash

pattern

Flash Pattern A light pattern used to identify the

channel.

On Time /

Off Time

The backlight duration for each flash

pattern step. (10 millisecond increments. 50

= 500 milliseconds = .5 seconds).

Led Enabled Turns on/off the Alert LED for this object.

Led Flash Alert Led will flash when enabled.

Color Count Select 1 to 4 colors to be displayed when

Object is Active. Option 0= off

Color 1-4 Sets the individual colors for each option.

Record Set Recording when Object is active.

Delete Object Removes the channel from EZ Scan’s

working memory. The channel remains

in the library data.

EDITING OBJECTS MANUALLY

Alert LED Settings

The Alert LED has been enhanced for the WS1095.

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. The following program charts

are examples of how the Alert LED can be configured

to produce unique and noticeable effects and colors.

1. Press Menu.

2. Select Browse Objects.

3. Use the  or  to select a Scanlist.

4. Use the or to select an object within the

selected Scanlist.

5. Press MENU to enter object options. (options are

shown in the following examples) Scroll till “Flash

Pattern” is shown and press the .

6. A list of 8 characters are displayed (55555555).

Adjust each one to obtain the flash pattern

desired. Options are 0-9 and A-F. See Flash

pattern chart for how each number/letter will

control the Alert LED.

7. Once set press SEL to accept the flash rate.Press  to

import the items. (This may take several minutes.)

=on =off

EXAMPLE: Using the above chart with pattern

3B3B3B3B, the LED pattern for "3" is "off/off/on/on"

and the LED pattern for "B" is "on/off/on/on." With

this selection the Alert LED will flash back and forth

between "off/off/on/on" and "on/off/on/on." The flash

pattern goes in order from left to right.

NOTE: Both the flash rate and color options are in

hexadecimal format.

ALERT LED SETTINGS

On Solid - Single Color

Flash Pattern n/a

On Time n/a

O Time n/a

LED Enable Checked

LED Flash Unchecked

Color Count 1

Color 1 FF0000 (red)

Color 2 n/a

Color 3 n/a

Color 4 n/a

These settings will illuminate the LED with a single color, solid, no

flashing when the Object is receiving traffic.

Slow Flash - Single Color

Flash Pattern 55555555

On Time 50

O Time 50

LED Enable Checked

LED Flash Checked

Color Count 1

Color 1 FF0000 (red)

Color 2 n/a

Color 3 n/a

Color 4 n/a

These settings will illuminate the LED with a single color, flashing on

and off at the rate of one cycle per second.

Slow Flash - Two Color

Flash Pattern 55555555

On Time 50

O Time 50

LED Enable Checked

LED Flash Checked

Color Count 2

Color 1 FF0000 (red)

Color 2 0000FF (blue)

Color 3 n/a

Color 4 n/a

The settings shown above will illuminate the LED with a two colors,

flashing on and off at the rate of one cycle per second. The LED will be

illuminated for 1/2 second and off for 1/2 second each period and will

alternate colors each flash.

ALERT LED SETTINGS

Highway Department 1 - Strobe Eect

Flash Pattern A8A8A8A8

On Time 5

O Time 9

LED Enable Checked

LED Flash Checked

Color Count 1

Color 1 FFFF00 (yellow)

Color 2 n/a

Color 3 n/a

Color 4 n/a

These settings produce a rapid yellow pulsing strobe effect.

Highway Department 2 - Strobe Eect

Flash Pattern A8A8A8A8

On Time 5

O Time 9

LED Enable Checked

LED Flash Checked

Color Count 2

Color 1 FFFF00 (yellow)

Color 2 FFFFFF (white)

Color 3 n/a

Color 4 n/a

These settings produce a rapid yellow and white strobe effect.

Police Department 1 - Strobe Eect

Flash Pattern A8A8A8A8

On Time 5

O Time 9

LED Enable Checked

LED Flash Checked

Color Count 1

Color 1 0000FF (blue)

Color 2 n/a

Color 3 n/a

Color 4 n/a

These settings produce a rapid blue pulsing strobe effect.

ALERT LED SETTINGS

Police Department 2 - Strobe Eect

Flash Pattern AAAAAAAA

On Time 5

O Time 9

LED Enable Checked

LED Flash Checked

Color Count 1

Color 1 0000FF (blue)

Color 2 n/a

Color 3 n/a

Color 4 n/a

The settings produce a rapid blue continuous strobe effect.

Police Department 3 - Strobe Eect

Flash Pattern AAAAAAAA

On Time 5

O Time 9

LED Enable Checked

LED Flash Checked

Color Count 2

Color 1 0000FF (blue)

Color 2 FF0000 (red)

Color 3 n/a

Color 4 n/a

These settings produce an alternating blue/red strobe effect.

Fire/EMS 1 - Strobe Eect

Flash Pattern AFAFAFAF

On Time 5

O Time 1

LED Enable Checked

LED Flash Checked

Color Count 2

Color 1 FF0000 (red)

Color 2 FFFFFF (white)

Color 3 n/a

Color 4 n/a

The settings produce an intense red/white strobe effect.

ALERT LED SETTINGS

Fire/EMS 2 - Strobe Eect

Flash Pattern AAAAAAAA

On Time 5

O Time 9

LED Enable Checked

LED Flash Checked

Color Count 2

Color 1 0000FF (blue)

Color 2 FF0000 (red)

Color 3 n/a

Color 4 n/a

These settings produce a rapid red/white strobe eect.

Christmas Tree - Flasher Eect

Flash Pattern FFFFFFFF

On Time 50

O Time 1

LED Enable Checked

LED Flash Checked

Color Count 4

Color 1 FF0000 (red)

Color 2 FFFFFF (white)

Color 3 00FF00 (green)

Color 4 FFFFFF (white)

Just for fun.

ALERT LED SETTINGS

Recording and Playback

Your scanner features a powerful audio recording

system that captures transmissions that occur on

selected Objects to the SD card using the high

quality, industry standard .AU audio le format. For

example, a 4GB SD card with a very large scanning

conguration (e.g., 500 MB) still leaves room for over

100 hours of recording time and thousands of recorded

transmissions! Here are just a few of the things you can

do with the audio recording system:

• Record all transmissions that occur on talkgroups or

channels that are of interest to you for later review.

• Perform attended or unattended searches for

new frequencies, automatically storing audio with

frequency information for all transmissions found

while searching.

• Record all transmissions that occur on ALL

talkgroups or channels, providing an instant recall

function to replay a prior transmission that was

missed or unintelligible.

Audio recording is not enabled by default. To enable

audio recording, make sure that the Enable Record

option in the Settings menu is checked, and set the

Record flag in any Objects that you wish to record. You

may wish to record audio for all of your programmed

Objects, which provides the ability to instantly replay

any transmission that the radio receives in cases where

the traffic may be difficult to copy.

When recording is enabled radio wide and for

selected Objects, you will see the icon flash in the

display when the audio recorder is actively recording

audio information.

RECORDING AND PLAYBACK

When the SD card is almost full, the F icon will appear

in the display to indicate that recording is suspended.

Delete or archive old audio les to make room for

new recordings. To playback recorded audio files:

1. From the Main Menu, select Playback to enter the

Playback System.

2. The Playback System will place you at the last

audio file that was recorded by the radio. Press the

/II/SEL key to play the file, or use the  and 

keys to scroll to another file for playback.

3. While playing a file, the  and  keys set the

playback volume, and the  or  keys move

backward and forward in the file being played

in five second increments. The SKIP key ends

playback of the current file.

4. After scrolling to a file, you can press the MENU

key for a list of playback options.

• Main Menu jumps to the Main Menu.

• Back jumps back to the list of recorded files.

• Play From Here plays the current recording and all

recordings afterwards.

• Delete All deletes all recorded audio files.

• Delete Earlier deletes recorded audio files prior to

the selected audio file.

• Delete Later deletes the selected audio file and all

recorded audio files after the selected file.

The EZ Scan Software includes advanced audio file

playback and management features in addition to the

audio playback and management features in the radio

Internal Clock/Calendar

Your WS1095 includes a real time clock/calendar that is

used to correctly date and time stamp recorded audio

les. The rst time you power on your WS1095, you will

be prompted to set the time and date.

RECORDING AND PLAYBACK

Time Display

The WS1095 can display a clock when the scanner is

o; by default this feature is disabled.

To enable or disable the time display:

1. From the Main Menu, select Settings to enter the

WS1095’s Setting.

2. Scroll to Clock Display then press the /II/SEL key

to turn on or o. (Check mark will be displayed,

indicating the clock will be on.)

3. Press the Menu key and then the /II/SEL key to

conrm your choice.

NOTE: If you mount the scanner in your vehicle and

time display setting is enabled, the scanner will draw

power from the vehicle’s battery even when turned

o. We recommend that you disable the time display

function if you mount the scanner on your vehicle.

If the internal keep-alive batteries are allowed to fully

discharge, the date and time will need to be set again.

If this occurs, recharge the internal batteries using one

of the following methods.

• Plug in the AC power adapter, then power on the

scanner for one hour.

• Or connect the scanner’s USB jack to your PC’s

USB port; leave the scanner power o. Charging

Backup Battery appears on the display. After 1 hour,

disconnect both USB connectors.

NOTE: The scanner does not function on USB bus

power only.

TIME DISPLAY

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. A skipped frequency is

ignored during the current scan; a locked out frequency is

ignored for all scans unless it is unlocked.

To monitor a frequency or talkgroup:

1. From the main menu, select Browse Objects, then

press .

2. Use the direction keys to browse Scanlists and

objects.

3. Press /II/SEL to monitor the displayed

frequency.

4. Press  or  to select another object or press

/II/SEL to begin scanning.

To scan your active Scanlists:

1. Press Menu.

2. Select Scan from the main menu and press  or

/II/SEL.

3. To pause the scan, press /II/SEL when scanner

stops on a transmission. To resume scanning,

press /II/SEL again.

To enable or disable Scanlists:

1. Select Scanlists from the main menu, and then press .

2. Press SEL to enable a Scanlist. A checkmark ( )

indicates an active Scanlist. A square ( )

indi-

cates a disabled Scanlist.

3. Press  or MENU to return to Main Menu.

To lock out objects:

1. From the main menu, select Browse Objects, then

press .

2. Use the direction keys to browse objects then

press MENU.

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.

To skip transmissions while scanning:

1. Wait for scanner to stop on the transmission

and press SKIP. An uppercase

in the display

indicates a skipped object.

2. To skip a specific object, you can browse to the

object and press SKIP.

3. To restore a skipped object, browse to it and

press SKIP.

4. To restore all skipped objects, in the main menu,

select Restore Skipped and press .

NOTE: If the specific object is locked out vs. skipped

the SKIP button may have been programmed as

Lockout function.

TIP: Consider how you plan to organize your objects

for scanning. You can organize your scan lists

geographically, assigning objects for your location

in one list and objects for other locations in different

lists. You can organize your scan lists by trunking

system, assigning TGRP objects associated with

specific trunked radio systems to separate lists.

To rename a Scanlist:

1. Select Scanlist from the main menu, and then

press .

2. Select a Scanlist and press . The Scanlist name

appears.

3. Press  or  to move the cursor; press  or 

to change the character. Press SKIP to delete a

character.

To set priority objects:

1. Browse to the object and press Menu.

2. Select Priority and press . A checkmark ( )

indicates an Priority is selected. A square ( )

indicates Priority is disabled.

NOTE: To set priority, Priority Mode must be enabled

in the Configuration menu. Setting any object as a

priority can cause normal scanner interruption.

SCANNING

Scanlists and Scan Sets

Scan Sets are an exciting new feature with the WS1095.

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.

With Scan Sets you can quickly select large groups

of Scanlists to enable or disable, just by enabling or

disabling the Scan Sets that contain the desired groups

of Scanlists, instead of individually editing the list of

enabled Scanlists every time you want to change the

group of Scanlists you wish to monitor.

For example:

On Scanlist 01 you decide to put all of City1. On

Scanlist 02 you decided to put all of City 2, on Scanlist

03 you decided to put all of City 3. By default all

Scanlists are enabled for Scan Set 01. The scanner will

scan all these Scanlists even though they may be out

of range. You can program other Scan Sets to have

certain Scanlists enabled or disabled to make it easier

for you to scan only the lists you know are in range.

For example you can program Scan Set 02 to enable

only Scanlist 01 which is City 1, and disable all others.

You can program Scan Set 03 to enable only Scanlist

02 which is City 2, and disable all others, etc. This way

instead of having disable each Scanlist you are not

using, you can select the Scan Set you need, which

you have already programmed for a specific area. This

would be mostly beneficial if you had many Scanlists

programmed for different locations or departments.

Scanlists and Scan Sets follow this simple rule:

If an object is mapped to an enabled Scanlist, AND, that

Scanlist is enabled, AND, that Scanlist is a member of

an enabled Scan Set, THEN, that object will be scanned

when the SEL key is pressed.

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

change the Scan Set name. Press the SEL key to save

your changes.

Press the MENU key to configure the Scan Set

members. Scroll through the Scanlists and use the SEL

key to add a checkmark next to each Scanlist that you

want included as a member of the Scan Set. When

finished, press the MENU key to return to the listing of

Scan Sets. Repeat this process for each Scan Set you

wish to define and use.

To exit the list of Scan Sets, press the  key.

To begin scanning with Scan Sets, use the Main

Menu’s Scan Sets function to scroll the list of Scan

Sets and place checkmarks next to each Scan Set you

wish to scan using the SEL key. You can remove an

individual Scanlist from the set by disabling it in the

Main Menu’s Scanlists function, but remember, it will

need to be re-enabled when you want to scan it again.

SCANLISTS and SCAN SETS

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. This is a good way to find activity on

local frequencies.

• Limit Search – searches within a range of

frequencies that you define.

To use Spectrum Sweeper:

1. In the main menu, select Search, and press 

to enter the search menu.

2. Select Spectrum Sweeper and press .

3. Select All Bands or Public Safety

and press right ( ) to start the search. Spectrum

Sweeper sweeps through frequency ranges in 1

MHz blocks.

4. Press MENU to stop search which enters Sweeper

menu. See page 53.

To perform a Service Search:

1. In the main menu, select Search, and press 

to enter to the search menu.

2. Select Service Search and press .

3. Scroll through the available services, select a

service, and press  to start the search.

4. Press MENU to stop search which enters service

menu. See page 53.

SEARCHING

To perform a Limit Search:

1. In the main menu, select Search, and press 

to enter to the search menu

2. Select Limit Search, and press . The

search begins immediately.

3. To change the search range, press MENU.

4. Scroll to Lo and press .

5. Press  or  to move the cursor; press  or  to

change the value.

6. Press SEL to save the new value and return to the

search menu.

7. Scroll to Hi and press .

8. Press  or  to move the cursor; press  or  to

change the value.

9. Press SEL to save the new value and return to the

search menu.

10. Press  to continue the search.

11. Press MENU to stop search which enters Limit

Menu, see page 53.

To save found frequencies:

1. Press MENU.

2. Then select Store Channel and press SEL.

EZ Scan adds the frequency to the default Scanlist

and names it based on the search type.

SEARCHING

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.

• Special Mode – Skips 1 MHz block where you have

skipped five or more frequencies. Special Mode

is useful when you are close to many high-power

transmitters that are close together in frequency.

• Frequency Ranges – Defines a frequency range to

focus a search.

Service Search Settings

• Atten – Attenuation. On or Off.

• Zeromatic – On or off.

• Delay – How long scanner waits after a

transmission before resuming.

• Frequency Ranges – Defines a frequency range to

focus a search.

• Rx Mode – Set the RX modulation mode to

automatic, or forces AM mode or FM mode. RX

Mode functions in Aircraft and Amateur bands,

Press  or  to change.

Limit Search Settings

• Atten – Attenuation. On or Off.

• Zeromatic – On or off.

• Delay – How long scanner waits after a

transmission before resuming.

• Lo – Lowest frequency in the search range.

• Hi – Highest frequency in the search range.

Saving Found CTCSS, DCS or NAC Codes

When importing objects from the Library, squelch

codes are automatically imported. If this

information is missing, your scanner can quickly

identify these codes during a search, if present.

When a channel includes a CTCSS, DCS or NAC

code, the code appears on the bottom line of the

display, followed by an “ ”, which indicates a valid

CTCSS, DCS or NAC code:

CTCSS 127.3

To save the found code with the channel:

1. When a code is found by the search feature, press

MENU. Store SQ code appears.

2. Press SEL.

After the code is saved, the scanner will only stop

on transmissions that have a matching CTCSS, DCS

or NAC squelch code present.

NOTE: In the Settings Menu, Simple Display must

be unchecked to display and save found CTCSS,

DCS or NAC codes.

SAVING FOUND CODES

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.

To program FIPS Codes:

1. Look up your local FIPS code(s) (located at: www.

NWS.NOAA.gov/NWR/indexnw.htm).

2. Press to activate Weather Mode, then press

MENU.

3. Scroll to SAME 1 Tag and press  to name

the channel. Press  or  to move the cursor;

press  or  to change the character.

4. Scroll down to SAME 1 FIPS and press  to

enter a FIPS code. Press  or  to move the cursor;

press  or  to change the character.

5. Scroll down to SAME 1 Enable and press

SEL or .

6. To program more FIPS codes (up to 10), repeat

steps 3-5.

7. When finished, select Save Changes

and press SEL or .

NOTE: Programming only one FIPS code will result in

alerts intended only for your county. For fringe areas,

it may be beneficial to program a second FIPS code

for nearby counties.

WEATHER MONITORING

To activate SAME Standby Mode:

1. Press , and then press  or  to select a NOAA

channel.

2. Press SKIP to enter Standby Mode. The speaker

silences and SKIP = Normal appears at the

bottom of the screen.

3. To return to Normal Weather Mode, press SKIP

again.

To activate Weather Priority:

1. Press to begin scanning for weather

frequencies. When scanner stops on the strongest

NOAA channel, press MENU.

2. Select Priority and press  or  to select

the channel.

3. Scroll to Save Changes and press

/II/SEL or  to save.

Skywarn™

Skywarn repeaters relay severe weather reports from

amateur radio repeaters directly to local National

Weather Service offices.

To import Skywarn Frequencies:

1. Browse for Skywarn frequencies in the EZ Scan

library and import them to the Skywarn Scanlist.

2. Enable the Skywarn Scanlist.

To activate Skywarn:

1. Press once to enter Weather Mode.

2. Press again to activate Skywarn.

NOTE: Skywarn temporarily disables all other Scanlists.

SKYWARN

Conguring

Using V-Scanner Storage

V-Scanner II Storage System

The WS1095 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.

You can load stored VS-II configurations by selecting

the V-Scanner option from the Main Menu, then

scrolling to the desired VS-II configuration using the

 or keys. Press the SEL key to activate the selected

VS-II configuration. Any changes that you have made

to the current VS-II or default configuration will

be automatically saved to the SD Card before the

selected VS-II configuration is loaded.

All V-Scanner folder creation and management is

performed using the EZ Scan software. Data in your

VS-II folders is updated automatically in the field

as you use them. Unlike previous versions of the

V-Scanner feature, it is not necessary to “save” and

“load” the VS-II folders you are working with - just

select the desired VS-II folder and the radio handles

the rest automatically.

NOTE: It is not possible to create or delete VS-II

folders while in the field. All VS-II folder management

is accom plished using the EZ Scan software.

V-SCANNER STORAGE

Conguration 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.

• Priority Mode – Enables Priority mode.

• Priority Time – Time between priority scans.

• Enable Record – Turns on the record feature.

• Search Record – when active unit records

transmissions found while searching.

• G Atten Mode – Enables Global Attenuation.

• G Atten On – Activates Global Attenuation.

• Search Dg AGC – Applies Digital AGC to found

digital transmissions.

• G AGC Mode – Enables Global AGC.

• G AGC On – Activates Global AGC.

• Scan Sets Opt - Turns on Scan Set Feature.

• Sounds – Sets EZ Scan beeps and alert sounds.

• Alerts – Controls audio alerts.

• Key Beeps – Enables or disables key tones.

• Beep Volume – Sets key tone volume.

• Alert Volume – Object volume.

• Contrast – Sets the LCD contrast.

• LiteMode - Sets the backlight mode to On, Normal,

Key, Ignore or Stealth.

• LiteTime – Backlight duration.

• LiteLevel – Controls backlight brightness.

• Knob Dflt - Selects SQ or VOL.

• Knob T/out - Selects time from levels 1-10.

• Welcome Text 1-5 – Sets the text displayed on

five lines of the display when the WS1095 is rst

turned on.

• Skip - Programmed to “lockout” will permanently

locks out an object when the SKIP button is pressed.

• 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.

CONFIGURATION SETTING

• Use RID Alert – Controls alert for Radio ID transmissions.

• Show VC/CC – Displays voice and control channel.

Simple Display must be unchecked. Show Radio ID

will override if available.

• Show TGID – Displays talkgroup ID. Simple

Display must be unchecked.

• Show Site Name – Displays trunking site name,

only if two or more trunking system sites are

programmed. Simple Display must be unchecked.

• CONV TGID – Displays the talkgroup ID for P25

conventional talkgroup calls. Simple Display must

be unchecked.

• CONV Radio ID – Displays the Radio ID for P25

conventional calls. Simple Display must be unchecked.

• USB CCDump – Streams ASCII Control Channel

Dump data over the USB interface for trunking

control channels.

To file – Stores ASCII Control Channel Dump

data to the SD card.

Limit 100

Trim Logs

• TG Disp – Display format for talkgroup IDs.

• M36 Stat Bits – Uses status bits to track Motorola

3600 baud trunking talkgroup calls.

• M36 ENC

• EDACS Dig

• 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.

• DSPLevelAdapt – Controls how fast the DSP

adjusts to varying P25 levels (default: 64). Higher

values = faster rates.

• ADC Gain – Controls input signal to CODEC

(default: +0dB).

• DAC Gain – Sets output signal from CODEC,

varying the audio level of decoded digital signals

(default: +0dB).

• Location Select

• Clock Display

• Firmware Ver.

CONFIGURATION SETTING

Using EZ Scan Software to update

the WS1095

1. Turn off the Scanner. Disconnect the USB cable

from the scanner, but keep the USB cable

connected to your computer.

2. Connect the USB cable to the Scanner.

3. Select Check for CPU Firmware Update in the

update menu.

4. Click Check for Updates on the update screen.

5. If there are available updates, click Update My

Scanner.

6. Please be patient, this can take several minutes.

When complete, click Done.

DSP Firmware Updates

1. Turn off the scanner.

2. Connect the scanner to your computer using

the USB cable supplied. The computer should

recognize the scanner’s SD card as a new drive. If

an autorun screen appears, close it.

3. Select Check for DSP Firmware Updates in the

update menu.

4. Click Check for Updates.

5. If there are available updates, click Update My

Scanner.

6. Please be patient, this can take several minutes.

When complete, click Done.

UPDATING EZ Scan SOFTWARE

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. Modifying or

tampering with the scanner’s internal components can

cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty

and void your FCC authorization to operate it.

Troubleshooting/Error Messages

For detailed troubleshooting/error messages,

please visit the FAQ section of our website at

www.whistlergroup.com or call toll free 866-923-8719.

Birdie Frequencies

Birdies are operating frequencies, which all scanners

have, that are created inside the scanner’s receiver

and can cause interference. If the interference is not

severe, you adjusting the squelch might omit the

birdie, but if you program one of these frequencies

after a search, you will hear only noise on that

frequency. If you suspect that a frequency you

have programmed is being affected by a birdie, try

removing the antenna.

Removing the antenna will help determine if the

interfering signal is a birdie signal being generated

inside of the scanner, or the result of an external

interference source. If the noise on a frequency is not

affected when the antenna is removed, it is almost

certainly the result of a birdie. If the noise disappears

when the antenna is removed, the noise is most likely

coming from an external source. Moving the scanner

may reduce or solve the issue.

MAINTENANCE

Library Copyright Notice

The data contained in EZ Scan’s library is provided

by special arrangement with RadioReference and

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.

As such, RadioReference.com LLC grants the customer

a non-exclusive single license to only be used with the

EZ Scan radio and its associated PC software. The library

shall not be copied or transferred to any third party in any

electronic or physical form or posted on any website.

To decompile the RadioReference database or

convert it for use with another scanning receiver is

expressly prohibited.

The RadioReference database is developed and

maintained by unpaid volunteers who are dedicated

scanning hobbyists. The Library data is subject to errors

in the user-submitted data reported to RadioReference,

and also to the system configuration changes that a

radio system operator may make from time to time.

Field-testing the library data for accuracy is not feasible.

For detailed radio system information worldwide, be

sure to visit www.radioreference.com frequently. We

encourage you to get involved with RadioReference,

and submit your own new or updated data to the

database, which will result in future updated editions

of the library.

RadioReference is not responsible for errors, missions

or outdated library data.

LIBRARY COPYRIGHT NOTICE

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 ........................... (in 5 kHz steps/FM)

138.000-143.9875 MHz ................... (in 12.5 kHz steps/AM)

144.000-147.995 MHz ........................... (in 5 kHz steps/FM)

148.000-150.7875 MHz ................... (in 12.5 kHz steps/FM)

150.800-150.845 MHz ........................... (in 5 kHz steps/FM)

150.8525-154.4975 MHz ...................(in 7.5 kHz steps/FM)

154.515-154.640 MHz ........................... (in 5 kHz steps/FM)

154.650-156.0450 MHz ......................(in 7.5 kHz steps/FM)

156.0500 MHz ........................................................................(FM)

156.0525-156.1725 MHz ...................(in 7.5 kHz steps/FM)

156.1750 MHz ........................................................................(FM)

156.1800-156.2475 MHz ...................(in 7.5 kHz steps/FM)

156.2500-156.2550 MHz ...................... (in 5 kHz steps/FM)

156.275-157.450 MHz .........................(in 25 kHz steps/FM)

157.470-160.8225 MHz ......................(in 7.5 kHz steps/FM)

160.8250 MHz ........................................................................(FM)

160.830-161.5725 MHz ......................(in 7.5 kHz steps/FM)

161.600-161.975 MHz ........................... (in 5 kHz steps/FM)

162.000-174.000 MHz ..................... (in 12.5 kHz steps/FM)

216.0025-219.9975 MHz ...................... (in 5 kHz steps/FM)

220.000-224.995 MHz ........................... (in 5 kHz steps/FM)

225.000-379.99375 MHz ................(in 6.25 kHz steps/AM)

380.000-419.9875 MHz ................... (in 12.5 kHz steps/FM)

420.000-450.000 MHz ........................... (in 5 kHz steps/FM)

450.00625-512.000 MHz ................ (in 6.25 kHz steps/FM)

764.000-781.996875 MHz ............(in 3.125 kHz steps/FM)

791.000-796.996875 MHz ............(in 3.125 kHz steps/FM)

806.000-823.9875 MHz ................... (in 12.5 kHz steps/FM)

849.000-868.9875 MHz ................... (in 12.5 kHz steps/FM)

894.000-939.9875 MHz ................... (in 12.5 kHz steps/FM)

940.000-960.000 MHz ..................... (in 6.25 kHz steps/FM)

1240.000-1300.000 MHz ................ (in 6.25 kHz steps/FM)

137.000-174.000 MHz ..........(in 5 kHz steps/FM ) Canada

380.000-512.000 MHz ........ (in 12 kHz steps/FM) Canada

*Excludes frequencies utilized by the Cellular Mobile

Radiotelephone Service: 824-848.9875 MHz and

869-893.9875 MHz

FREQUENCY COVERAGE

SPECIFICATIONS

PROGRAMMABLE MEMORIES AND SEARCHES

Object capacity (Nominal, with 4 GB SD Card) >

10 million, varies depending on user conguration

200 regular Scanlists, 1 Skywarn Scanlist

20 Scan Sets

Service searches:

• Programmable limit search

• Conventional and trunked priority

• 7 preprogrammed WX frequencies with WX priority

and SAME

• 10 SAME memory locations

• 200 V-Scanner II Congurations

RECEIVING MODES

AM, FM, FM-MOT (Motorola), LTR (EF Johnson),

EDACS® wide/narrow(GE/Ericsson/HARRIS),CTCSS,

DCS and Project-25

RECEIVING SYSTEM

Triple conversion PLL super heterodyne

SERVICE BAND SEARCH

Marine, CB, FRS/GRMS/MURS, Public safety, Aircraft,

Amateur (Ham), Railroad

WX FREQUENCIES

162.400MHz, 162.425MHz, 162.450MHz, 162.475MHz,

162.500, 162.525, 162.550MHz

DISPLAY

Full dot matrix bitmap LCD(132x65 dots)

SENSITIVITY (12 dB SINAD UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED)

VHF Low 0.2 uV

VHF Aircraft 0.4 uV

VHF High 137-174 MHz 0.3 uV

VHF High 216-300 MHz 0.4 uV

UHF Low 300 - 406MHz 0.8 uV

UHF/UHF-T 406 - 512 MHz 0.4 uV

UHF High 764 - 960 MHz 0.5 uV

1240 - 1300 MHz 0.5 uV

SQUELCH SENSITIVITY (BAND CENTER)

Threshold: AM/FM (25-960 MHz 0.5 uV

Threshold: AM/FM (1240-1300 MHz) 1.0 uV

Tight: (S+N)/N AM 30 dB, FM 35 dB

SPURIOUS REJECTION

VHF High at 154.1 MHz: 40 dB

(Except Primary image)

SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO (100 μV INPUT SIGNAL)

35-40 dB typical

SCANNING RATE WITHOUT TRUNKING

138 – 147.9 MHz: 70ch/second (in 100 kHz Intervals)

SEARCH RATE

162.25 − 167.25 MHz: 80 steps/sec.

SCAN AND SEARCH DELAY TIME

2 seconds

AUDIO MAX. POWER RF INPUT: 100 μV AT 154.1 MHZ (DEV:

3KHZ AT 1KHZ)

8 Ohms Resistor Load at speaker terminal (BTL): 2 Watts

INTERMEDIATE FREQUENCY

1st 380.8 MHz

2nd 21.4 MHz

3rd 455 kHz

ANTENNA IMPEDANCE

50 Ohms

TEMPERATURE RANGE

Operate (Need not meet spec.): -10°C − +60°C

SPEAKER

Built-in 77 mm 8 Ohms dynamic speaker

OPERATING VOLTAGE

12-14.4 VDC, 13.8 VDC nominal, 16 VDC maximum

DIMENSIONS

Approximately 1 3/4 x 7 1/8 x 5 5/16 inches

(45 x 180 x 135 mm)

WEIGHT

Approximately 33.5 oz. (950g) without accessories

PC APPLICATION SOFTWARE

Requires: Windows XP SP3 or later, Windows Vista, Windows 7

or Windows 8

SPECIFICATIONS

Consumer Warranty

This Whistler product is warranted to the original purchaser

for a period of one (1) year from the date of original

purchase against all defects in materials and workmanship,

when purchased from an authorized Whistler retailer. This

limited warranty is void if the unit is abused, misused,

modied, installed improperly, or if the housing and/or

serial numbers have been removed. There are no express

warranties covering this product other than those set forth

in this 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 not limited to loss of time, inconvenience,

loss of use of your product or property damage caused by

your product or its failure to work, or any other incidental or

consequential damages including personal injury.

DO NOT RETURN ITEM TO STORE WHERE PURCHASED.

FOR WARRANTY INFORMATION, CONTACT WHISTLER CUSTOMER

SERVICE AT 1-866-923-8719.

Representatives are available to answer your questions

Monday – Friday

from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CT

Service Under Warranty

During the warranty period, defective units will be repaired

or replaced (with the same or a comparable model), at

Whistler’s option, without charge to the purchaser when

returned prepaid, with dated proof of purchase to the

address below. Units returned without dated proof of

purchase will be considered out of warranty and therefore

are not covered by the described Limited Warranty. (Refer to

Service Out of Warranty section.)

Due to the specialized equipment necessary for testing Whistler

products, there are no authorized service centers other than

Whistler. When returning a unit for service under warranty,

please follow these instructions:

WARRANTY

1. Ship the unit in the original carton or in a suitable

sturdy equivalent, fully insured, with return receipt

requested to:

Whistler Repair Dept.

1412 South 1st St.

Rogers, AR. 72756

Please allow 3 weeks turnaround time.

IMPORTANT: Whistler will not assume responsibility for loss

or damage incurred in shipping. Therefore, please ship your

unit insured with return receipt requested. CODs will not

be accepted!

2. Include with your unit the following information,

clearly printed:

• Your name and physical street address for shipping (no

PO Boxes), a daytime telephone number, and an email

address (if applicable).

• A detailed description of the problem (e.g.,“device will

not Power ON”).

• A copy of your dated proof of purchase or bill of sale.

3. Be certain your unit is returned with its serial

number. Units without serial numbers are not covered

under warranty.

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 verication purposes, a copy of your

dated store receipt must accompany any Whistler product sent

in for warranty work.

WARRANTY

Service Out Of Warranty

Units will be repaired at “out of warranty” service rates

when:

• The unit’s original warranty has expired.

• A dated proof of purchase is not supplied.

• The unit has been returned without its serial number.

• The unit has been misused, abused, modied, 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” along with a cashier’s check or money order in the

amount of $120.00. Payment may also be made by MasterCard,

VISA or American Express. Personal checks are not accepted.

In the event repairs cannot be covered by the minimum

service fee, you will be contacted by a Whistler technical

service specialist who will outline options available to you.

IMPORTANT: When returning your unit for service, be

certain to include a daytime telephone number and an

email address (if applicable).

Customer Service

If you have questions concerning the operation of your

Whistler product, or require service during or after the

warranty period, please call Customer Service at

1-866-923-8719.

Representatives are available to answer your questions

Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (CT) or visit the

F.A.Q.’s at www.whistlergroup.com.

WARRANTY

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS

1716 SW Commerce Dr. Ste. 8

PO Box 1760

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

For US Patent info visit: www.whistlergroup.com/pat

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