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Getting Familiar With Your PSR-800 

The following illustrations are provided to help you get familiar 
with your PSR-800 controls and display. 

PSR-800 Front View

Squelch
Control

Keypad

Speaker

USB/Ext 
Power

BNC Antenna 

Connector

Headset/IF Connector 

Alert LED

Figure 1 - PSR-800 front view

PSR-800 User Manual

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Summary of Contents for PSR-800

Page 1: ...GRECOM PSR 800 EZ Scan SD Digital Owner s Manual...

Page 2: ...user of this Technology is explicitly prohibited from attempting to decompile reverse engineer or disassemble the Object Code or in any other way convert the Object Code into a human readable form U S...

Page 3: ...T Key 19 WX Key 19 Other Switches and Controls 19 Battery Type Selection 19 Squelch 20 Understanding the Display 20 psDr Indicators 22 Display Icons 23 Getting Started 25 Unpacking the PSR 800 25 Inse...

Page 4: ...ng Objects 40 Monitoring While Browsing 40 Scanning 41 Pausing 41 Skipping 41 Scan Resume 41 Advanced Features 42 MicroSD Card 42 Inserting and removing the MicroSD Card 42 MicroSD Card contents 43 Au...

Page 5: ...7 Lo 57 Hi 57 Storing found CTCSS or DCS codes 58 Updating your programmed data to latest data from Library 58 Using the IF Output 59 Internal Clock Calendar 60 PSR 800 Menu Reference 61 PSR 800 Main...

Page 6: ...keypad and display with familiar Scan Pause Skip and Navigation controls make it easy for you to use your PSR 800 Behind the scenes GRE s exclusive Object Oriented database runs the show with support...

Page 7: ...ou to severe weather and other hazards in the specific area s that you select or the PSR 800 can check your local NOAA weather frequency periodically even while scanning and alert you when an All Haza...

Page 8: ...S Exclusive Alert LED Programmable tri color LED displays thousands of colors that can be used to indicate different types of activity or activity on special channels Program color sequences with mul...

Page 9: ...o conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Scanning Legally Your scanne...

Page 10: ...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 cou...

Page 11: ...ons can be saved on the MicroSD Card using GRE s new Virtual Scanner II VS II storage and recall technology For more information about the RadioReference database please visit http www radioreference...

Page 12: ...decompile the RadioReference data base or convert it for use with another scanning receiver is expressly prohibited The RadioReference database is developed and maintained by unpaid volunteers who are...

Page 13: ...PSR 800 PC Application can be found in the application s Help system To begin the installation process insert the CD into your computer s CD ROM drive The PSR 800 Application installer will then start...

Page 14: ...m RadioReference com LLC You must accept the license agreement before you can install the software To accept the license agreement click on the I Agree button Click Cancel to abort the install Select...

Page 15: ...n the EZScan DB folder located in the user s My Documents folder regardless of this setting Click Next to continue Choose Start Menu Folder Select the name of the folder used to store shortcuts in the...

Page 16: ...ing the Install This is the final install screen To start the EZ Scan SD Digital Handheld Scanner Application check the Run the EZ Scan SD PC Application checkbox and click Finish PSR 800 User Manual...

Page 17: ...ations are provided to help you get familiar with your PSR 800 controls and display PSR 800 Front View Squelch Control Keypad Speaker USB Ext Power BNC Antenna Connector Headset IF Connector Alert LED...

Page 18: ...t on and off while the radio is powered on 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...

Page 19: ...ning 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 T...

Page 20: ...Key When pressed the WX key provides instant access to NOAA Weather Radio broadcasts and is used to access Dedicated SAME Weather Alert Receiver mode which allows the PSR 800 to remain silent while mo...

Page 21: ...ransmission is present playing noise only The PSR 800 works best when the gate is set so that it is closed when no transmissions are present but able to open when a desired transmission occurs The ide...

Page 22: ...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 PSR 800 while monit...

Page 23: ...io ID S G County Police TGRP psDR Police North Public Safety Radio ID 18249 Figure 7 PSR 800 Channel Object display showing reception of a trunking talkgroup with Simple Display set to on and Show Rad...

Page 24: ...mode is active The scanner is currently receiving trunking control channel data or when monitoring a voice channel flashes to indicate reception of embedded low speed trunking data from the voice cha...

Page 25: ...ates battery is fully charged When Battery Type Selection switch is set to NiMH and radio is connected to external power an animated icon is displayed to indicate that battery is being charged Externa...

Page 26: ...proximately 1 4 Lift the door away from the radio Set the battery type selector switch to ALK for non rechargeable alkaline batteries or NiMH for rechargeable NiMH batteries Insert four size AA batter...

Page 27: ...on the radio operates using the external power source but does not charge the batteries Charging is controlled by a timer Your PSR 800 provides an indication when the internal battery charge circuit i...

Page 28: ...se that can interfere with the PSR 800 s reception If interference occurs try disconnecting the PSR 800 from the external power source and move the radio away from the PC To access the USB connector u...

Page 29: ...using a car USB power adaptor connect the USB plug end of the supplied USB cable to the car USB power adapter and connect the scanner data plug end of the supplied USB cable to the scanner s USB jack...

Page 30: ...ase station antenna equipped with a BNC male connector to the antenna connector or use tuned antennas for better performance on specific frequency ranges Attaching the belt clip Align the belt clip to...

Page 31: ...attery level is critically low NOTE Actual timing of low battery warnings and shutdown will depend on the age and condition of the batteries you are using Connecting an Optional External Antenna The B...

Page 32: ...ounding 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 ele...

Page 33: ...th headphones or earphones Connecting an External Speaker In a noisy area an amplified speaker not supplied might provide more comfortable listening Plug the speaker cable s 1 8 inch 3 5 mm mini plug...

Page 34: ...then press the key to advance to the next step Select Country Use the and keys to scroll to your desired country then press the key to advance to the next step Use the and keys to scroll to your desir...

Page 35: ...l Frequencies and Trunking Talkgroups section below More often than not you ll probably want to explore counties and independent cities for radio systems and users in your immediate area so for this s...

Page 36: ...ved in Scanlists We caution that the PSR 800 can only monitor one transmission at a time and trying to scan too many objects may be frustrating if they are all busy all the time We suggest that you dr...

Page 37: ...y wish to group your objects into Scanlists according to the type of use for example Police Fire Racing etc Or you may wish to group objects by into Scanlists according to geographical area such as se...

Page 38: ...wsing the PSR 800 s library you will most often find conventional frequencies in the Categories or Agencies sub levels beneath States or Cities Counties You ll know you ve browsed to a conventional fr...

Page 39: ...tes strategically located throughout the service area of the system to provide the desired level of coverage Each site has its own set of frequencies One type of trunked radio system technology known...

Page 40: ...he key You can pick every site and let the PSR 800 do the work for you finding the best site to use or you can speed things up by selecting the sites that are close to your location To view and pick t...

Page 41: ...nlist name Alternatively use the PSR 800 computer application to edit the Scanlist names Monitoring Imported Objects Browsing Scanlists and Objects You can easily browse the objects and Scanlists you...

Page 42: ...g Restore Skipped from the Main Menu or you can review your skipped objects by browsing the objects in Scanlists and un skip them one at a time by pressing the SKIP key again An object s skip status i...

Page 43: ...omputer You can also connect the MicroSD Card to an external reader which may provide faster data transfer rates when compared to accessing the card while it is in the radio Inserting and removing the...

Page 44: ...olume name of EZSCAN Formatting the MicroSD Card for other file system types may cause the PSR 800 to malfunction When using other MicroSD Cards the following formatting guidelines should be used Any...

Page 45: ...EC Audio recordings WARNING Modifying these files directories or contents of directories is not recommended and may cause the PSR 800 to malfunction and may result in loss of programming data Audio Re...

Page 46: ...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 When t...

Page 47: ...onfiguration using the or keys Press the II 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 save...

Page 48: ...a Scanlist to be included in the objects that the radio scans when the II SEL key is pressed the Scanlist must be enabled in the Main Menu s Scanlists setting and the Scanlist must be included in the...

Page 49: ...If not press the II SEL key to add the checkmark Again this allows the Scan Sets that you define to control the scanner In the Main Menu s Scan Sets function scroll to a Scan Set that you wish to con...

Page 50: ...for receiving weather alerts please check to be sure you are receiving a clear signal on the flex antenna or switch to an external antenna that gives you clear reception of a local NOAA weather broad...

Page 51: ...known as a FIPS code that you have entered If there is a match between a transmitted SAME location code and one that you have previously stored the PSR 800 will sound an alarm display the alert type a...

Page 52: ...y to toggle the Enabled status for the SAME 1 location Repeat the above process to enter additional SAME information for other areas if desired When finished press the MENU key and follow the on scree...

Page 53: ...E s innovative Spectrum Sweeper technology which can rapidly sweep through a range of frequencies and find transmissions from nearby sources To use Spectrum Sweeper press the MENU key to access the Ma...

Page 54: ...before resuming search Use the II SEL key to toggle delay enabled disabled status Special Mode Spectrum Sweeper sweeps through frequency ranges in 1 MHz blocks looking for transmissions from nearby s...

Page 55: ...ich searches through the frequencies used by different radio services Service Search is a good way for you to receive activity on local frequencies To use Service Search press the MENU key to access t...

Page 56: ...quencies Groups are as follows 28 0 29 7 MHz 10m Band 50 54 MHz 6m Band 144 148 MHz 2m Band 222 225 MHz 1 25cm Band 420 450 MHz 70cm Band 902 928 MHz 33cm Band 1240 1300 MHz 23cm Band CB Searches the...

Page 57: ...ter a transmission to receive reply traffic before resuming search Use the II SEL key to toggle delay enabled disabled status Frequency Ranges For Service Searches that utilize frequency ranges this o...

Page 58: ...omatic Enables or disables the PSR 800 s Zeromatic circuit Zeromatic helps the PSR 800 tune to exact frequencies when searching Use the II SEL key to toggle Zeromatic enabled disabled status Delay Ena...

Page 59: ...CSS DCS search mode has successfully found a valid CTCSS or DCS code e g CTCSS 127 3 S To store the found code with the record for the conventional channel press the MENU key When a CTCSS or DCS code...

Page 60: ...our PSR 800 to an external power supply The PSR 800 will not begin the Update from Library process unless the radio is connected to an external power source Once the radio is connected to an external...

Page 61: ...800 you will be prompted to set the time and date If batteries are allowed to fully discharge or if they are removed from the PSR 800 for more than a few minutes the date and time will need to be set...

Page 62: ...y Press the II SEL key to toggle enabled disabled status or press the and follow the on screen instructions to rename Scan Sets Accesses the Scan Sets utility to configure enable disable or rename Sca...

Page 63: ...ted settings or the MENU key to exit without saving changes Note that the power on password can be reset by anyone using the PSR 800 PC Application and accordingly provides only limited protection fro...

Page 64: ...he record for the conventional channel and subsequent transmissions must have a matching CTCSS or DCS squelch code value to be monitored by the PSR 800 Main Menu Navigates to the PSR 800 s Main Menu C...

Page 65: ...in the object display s psDr indicator p indicates that Priority is not enabled for the object and P indicates that Priority is enabled for the object Delay Enables or disables delay for the selected...

Page 66: ...hat is used for this object when the Light mode is set to Flash Flash Pattern also defines the flash pattern that is used by the Alert LED if it is enabled Each object uses a 32 step Flash Pattern Eac...

Page 67: ...are the default values for Flash Pattern On Time and Off Time The off on off on pattern defined by Pattern 5 is used in all eight steps When the object is active the LED backlight or Alert LED will f...

Page 68: ...new on in a Flash Pattern will show the next color in the sequence Color 1 4 Defines up to four separate RGB colors for the Alert LED Color 1 is the only color necessary if the Alert LED is simply set...

Page 69: ...letion Follow the on screen instructions to confirm Delete Object PSR 800 Settings Menu The PSR 800 s Settings Menu includes the basic and expert settings you can use to customize the operation of you...

Page 70: ...ity enabled Priority Time Controls how frequently conventional channel priority objects are checked Enable Record Turns on the Record feature To record transmissions the Record flag must be set in one...

Page 71: ...ts or key beep sounds Alerts Controls audible and visual alerts When set to Both the radio will produce audible and visual alerts as defined by individual settings When set to Audio only audio alerts...

Page 72: ...lay must be unchecked Use RID Alert When enabled displays and or plays the visual and audible alert settings associated with a specific Radio ID when that Radio ID becomes involved in a call Show VC C...

Page 73: ...abled the radio will track Motorola 3600 baud trunking talkgroup calls using status bits When disabled status bits are ignored Bandplan Selects USA or Canada search frequency steps in VHF and UHF band...

Page 74: ...Use of the default value is recommended unless otherwise directed by GRE Support PSR 800 Playback Menu To access the Playback menu select Playback from the Main Menu then press the Menu key Main Menu...

Page 75: ...rom distant stations Reposition for best reception Attenuator in use on weak signals Check performance with and without attenuator activated use setting with best reception Strong signal overload from...

Page 76: ...must be formatted correctly for proper operation If the MicroSD Card is corrupted defective improperly formatted or missing or if essential files or directories are not present on the card the PSR 80...

Page 77: ...ensure it is fully inserted in locked in the MicroSD slot If necessary reformat the MicroSD card using the PC Application Prepare SD Card for use option Replace the MicroSD card if the problem persis...

Page 78: ...if the problem persists Birdie Frequencies Every scanner has birdie frequencies Birdies are signals created inside the scanner s receiver and sometimes may interfere with transmissions on the same fre...

Page 79: ...should contact your dealer or GRE America for assistance Modifying or tampering with the scanner s internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC autho...

Page 80: ...ortant talkgroups and channels GRE s designers have provided some of their favorite settings here Use these as examples of how you can configure the Alert LED to produce unique and noticeable effects...

Page 81: ...one cycle per second Slow Flash Two Color Flash Pattern 55555555 On Time 50 Off 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...

Page 82: ...lor 3 n a Color 4 n a These settings produce a rapid yellow pulsing strobe effect Highway Department 2 Strobe Effect Flash Pattern A8A8A8A8 On Time 5 Off Time 9 LED Enable Checked LED Flash Checked Co...

Page 83: ...n a Color 3 n a Color 4 n a These settings produce a rapid blue pulsing strobe effect Police Department 2 Strobe Effect Flash Pattern AAAAAAAA On Time 5 Off Time 9 LED Enable Checked LED Flash Checked...

Page 84: ...000 red Color 3 n a Color 4 n a These settings produce an alternating blue red strobe effect Fire EMS 1 Flasher Effect Flash Pattern AFAFAFAF On Time 5 Off Time 1 LED Enable Checked LED Flash Checked...

Page 85: ...or 2 FF0000 red Color 3 n a Color 4 n a These settings produce a rapid red white strobe effect Christmas Tree Flasher Effect Flash Pattern FFFFFFFF On Time 50 Off Time 1 LED Enable Checked LED Flash C...

Page 86: ...9975 MHz 5 kHz FM 220 0000 224 9950 MHz 5 kHz FM 225 0000 379 999375 MHz 6 25 kHz AM 380 0000 419 987500 MHz 12 5 kHz FM 420 0000 450 000000 MHz 5 kHz FM 450 00625 469 99375 MHz 6 25 kHz FM 470 00000...

Page 87: ...162 525 162 550 MHz DISPLAY Full dot matrix bitmap LCD 132x65 dots SENSITIVITY 12 dB SINAD UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED VHF Low 0 2 V VHF Aircraft 0 4 V VHF High 137 174 MHz 0 3 V VHF High 216 300 MHz 0 4 V...

Page 88: ...quelched 170mA nominal ANTENNA IMPEDANCE 50 Ohms TEMPERATURE RANGE Operate Need not meet spec 10 C 60 C SPEAKER Built in 36 mm 8 Ohms dynamic speaker OPERATING VOLTAGE DC 4 8 Volts AA cell x 4 pcs Ni...

Page 89: ...purchase receipt must be supplied or validated Warranty Registration must be on GRE database either by mail or through online when requesting for service Equipment must be sent to GRE America at the o...

Page 90: ...r the radio communications community RADIOREFERENCE COM IS THE WORLD S LARGEST RADIO COMMUNI CATIONS WEBSITE WITH A COMPLETE FREQUENCY AND TRUNKED RADIO SYSTEM DATABASE COME SEE WHAT FREE SERVICES WE...

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