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The Whistler WS1098 is a desktop/mobile multi-system adaptive digital tracking trunking scanner with Motorola P25 Phase I, X2-TDMA and Phase II capabilities. All USA/Canada frequencies are pre-programmed onto the included SD card making it ready to use out of the box. This model features an easy to use navigation with a multifunction keypad and includes a PC program for easy customization. It also includes a USB cable and PC software. It also has Virtual Scanner mode that can store 200 various scanner configurations. The WS1098 permits recording by scannable object and saves into a Windows compatible file.
General characteristics
- HAM bands
- 11m (CB) 6m 2m 1.25m 70cm 33cm 23cm 10m 4m
- Frequency stability
- ?
- Tuning steps
- 3.125 / 5 / 6.25 / 7.5 / 8.33 / 10 / 12.5 / 25 kHz
- Memories
- 1000000 channels in 1 bank(s) @ 80 channels/second
Receiver
- RX-range
- 25-54 / 108-174 / 216-512 / 764-960 / 1240-1300 MHz (excl. cellular)
- Modulations
- AM FM DMR P25
- Sensitivity
- FM (12 dB SINAD unless otherwise noted)
VHF Low: 0.2 µV
VHF Aircraft (AM): 0.4 µV
VHF High 137-174 MHz: 0.3 µV
VHF High 216-300 MHz: 0.4 µV
UHF Low 300-406: 0.8 µV
UHF/UHF-T 406-512 MHz: 0.4 µV
UHF High 764-960 MHz: 0.5 µV
1240 -1300 MHz: 0.5 µV - Selectivity
- ?
- Filters
- ?
- Receiver system
- Triple conversion PLL super heterodyne
- IF-frequencies
- 1st: 380.8 MHz
2nd: 21.4 MHz
3rd: 455 kHz - Image rejection
- ?
- Audio output
- 8 Ohms Resistor Load at speaker terminal
Connections
- Antenna
- BNC
- Impedance
- 50Ω
- Other
- -
Electrical
- Power requirements
- 12-16 V DC
- Current drain RX
- ?
- TX
- -
Physical
- Dimensions (w×h×d)
- 180 × 45 × 135 mm (7.09 × 1.77 × 5.31 in)
- Weight
- 9.50 kg (21.0 lbs) without antenna
- Form factor
- Mobile
- Manufactured
- Between 2016 and 20xx in USA
Other features
- Usage
- Amateur / Ham radio operators
- Features + options
- Functional keypad and backlit LCD display
• USA/Canada Radio Reference database on SD Card
• Quick Location based Programming (City, Zip,
County)
• Detects and masks encrypted voice audio
• Decodes Radio ID/Talkgroup ID data
• 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 settings
• Detachable Remote Control Head w/ Magnet
Mount
• Signal Strength Meter
• 200 Scanlists
- Accessories
- -
- RigReference ID
- 6175
- MPN
- WHISTLER-WS001098
Manuals, diagrams and brochures
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- USD 488.00
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