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Whistler WS1025 Analog Desktop Scanner (Black)

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  • 300-channel memory stores favorite frequencies in 10 separate storage banks
  • Service banks easily locate types of calls by searching preprogrammed frequencies in separate marine, fire/police, aircraft, ham & weather banks
  • SKYWARN provides instant access to frequencies used by storm spotter networks to monitor storm conditions as they occur prior to the media or emergency management officials announcing them to the general public
  • Backlit LCD provides easy-to-read displays & assists programming data even in low-light situations
  • Lock-out function skips over specified channels or frequencies when scanning or searching
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WS1025 - Desktop/Mobile Scanner Radio

This 200-channel scanner lets you listen to FM radio bands and can be categorized into 10 separate memory banks. Also, it offers the convenience of one-touch searches of marine, fire/police, air, ham and weather frequencies.

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.

Features

  • 200 Channel memory
  • Backlit Liquid Crystal Display
  • Data Cloning
  • Key Lock
  • Lock-out Function
  • PC programmable
  • Priority Channel
  • Same and All Hazards Weather Alerting
  • Scan Delay

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    Product Description

    The new scanner line opens with the WS1025. This 200 channel scanner features Data Cloning, PC updatable database capabilities, and dedicated Skywarn Storm Spotter Functionality - provides instant access to frequencies used by storm spotter networks. Monitor storm conditions as they occur, and become aware of dangerous conditions before the media or emergency management officials are able to announce them to the general public

    Customer reviews

    4.1 out of 5 stars
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    Customers say

    Customers like the ease of use and value of the scanner. They mention that it's very easy to program for the channels they need and that it provides good value for the money. Customers also like the channels. However, some dislike static. Opinions are mixed on quality, reception, sound quality, and antenna.

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    144 customers mention107 positive37 negative

    Customers find the scanner easy to use. They mention that the operation is simple and straightforward. Some say that the scanner is easy to program for the channels they need and that it comes preprogrammed.

    "...It is a great, simple, analog scanner for anyone wanting to listen to what is happening...." Read more

    "My whistle scanner did every I expected to do . Easey to program and I will give it five stars and I liked the price ." Read more

    "Somewhat difficult to navigate, comes with preloaded frequencies which can pick up interference or what you intended...." Read more

    "...My husband said it was very easy to program and it has been on 24/7 since we got it about a month ago and it is working great...." Read more

    61 customers mention43 positive18 negative

    Customers like the value of the scanner. They say it's good value for the money, fun, and easy to use.

    "...Find a very pleasant label to use very easy to understand and get a lot of enjoyment and pleasure out of a radio that produces and performs excellent..." Read more

    "...There are so many functions for such a small scanner, so it's worth the price." Read more

    "...It's still horrible in 400-500 no matter what antenna you use, but it's doing air and police/fire much better after the reset...." Read more

    "...Easey to program and I will give it five stars and I liked the price ." Read more

    9 customers mention9 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the channels in the scanner. They mention that it comes pre-set with 153 channels, which are easily deleted if they don't want or need them. Some customers also appreciate the pre-programmed stations and the ability to key in frequencies. Overall, customers are happy with the quality and functionality of the product.

    "...This one has preset channels for fire/EMS, police, and weather. I'm happy with those...." Read more

    "...The perfect price and 300 channels for general and commercial aviation monitoring at a great price!" Read more

    "Very easy setup , comes with some channels already programmed in. Would buy again ! Highly recommended!" Read more

    "...Also has some good features such as key in frequencies manual channel entry etc. Good radio for someone just starting the hobby." Read more

    210 customers mention143 positive67 negative

    Customers are mixed about the quality of the scanner. Some mention that it works well, while others say that it doesn't work that good.

    "...I found it to be excellent. Quality is good. I just pick up single strength very good. We'll recommend it for the money. I have in the past...." Read more

    "...It is a great, simple, analog scanner for anyone wanting to listen to what is happening...." Read more

    "...opened the box and found the antenna was broke so there is no way the scanner will work. I am past the 30 day return so I guess I am out the $130.00." Read more

    "I miss my old Bearcat. This one works well, but I. would pay more for controls that I could see. OK, I'm 88, and we are into tiny tech...." Read more

    74 customers mention32 positive42 negative

    Customers are mixed about the reception of the scanner. Some mention it gets fantastic reception and is very easy to program, while others say it can barely ever get any channels and would not pick up local frequencies.

    "...It only blocks channels in channel scanning mode!..." Read more

    "My dad absolute love it and was able to get all the police channels he wanted" Read more

    "Sadly, the scanner comes with 153 channels in the banks. They should have been listed and if you want to input them go ahead...." Read more

    "...The sound is good, and reception with the included antenna is also good. All in all a terrific receiver at a very low price. Well done." Read more

    35 customers mention19 positive16 negative

    Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the scanner. Some mention that the sound is good, and reception with the included antenna is also good. The speaker is clear and easy to program. However, others say that the speaker is a bit tiny, and the sound has a scratchy or screechy quality.

    "...is light years ahead of my previous one and the sound quality and signal exceeds all expectations." Read more

    "...Oh, it stops on the first bunch of loud noise in a P25 trunk. Something I'm used to dealing with on the BC125AT...." Read more

    "It has better audio than the old one but seems slower scanning than the old one." Read more

    "...But the sound is not so good, as the speaker is a bit "tiny' IMO. There IS a headphone jack in the back of the unit though...." Read more

    9 customers mention3 positive6 negative

    Customers are mixed about the antenna of the scanner. Some mention that it's easy to use, good signal, and no external antenna is needed. However, others say that it came to them broken, broke out from the scanner, and is not worth the money.

    "...I opened the box and found the antenna was broke so there is no way the scanner will work...." Read more

    "...The external antenna does help immensely." Read more

    "Like the scanner very much, but the antenna broke out from the scanner now it doesn’t pick up stations very well, and the antenna keeps falling out" Read more

    "...My observation is that the rod antenna enclosed has a very bad or no connectivity to the receiver...." Read more

    13 customers mention0 positive13 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the static that comes with the scanner. They mention that the airwaves are filled with static and that they can't squelch it out. Some customers also mention that it stops the scanner from scanning.

    "...able to hear the dispatchers and most of the time the airwaves are filled with static when something is coming across." Read more

    "...so I disconnected the antenna and to my surprise I found the "static" was still there which means it is INTERNAL TO THIS SCANNER...." Read more

    "...Nothing but static!! Just a waste of money." Read more

    "This thing makes a lot of noise and it's always have a lot of static in there it's just it don't work that good I wouldn't buy it again even with..." Read more

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    Produced the Whistler desktop scanner W S10 25 I live in a hard and difficult area.To receive transmissions from police Fire on a low band and purchasing this scanner. I found it to be excellent. Quality is good. I just pick up single strength very good. We'll recommend it for the money. I have in the past. Use different brands of scanners. And I found that Whistler is superb to all other brands will recommend miss scanner. If you listen to the lower frequencies, you will Find a very pleasant label to use very easy to understand and get a lot of enjoyment and pleasure out of a radio that produces and performs excellent. I must invite and I say to Whistler whistler corporation. Congratulations. You are now considered in my book's number one
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    Produced the Whistler desktop scanner W S10 25 I live in a hard and difficult area.To receive transmissions from police Fire on a low band and purchasing this scanner. I found it to be excellent. Quality is good. I just pick up single strength very good. We'll recommend it for the money.
    I have in the past. Use different brands of scanners. And I found that Whistler is superb to all other brands will recommend miss scanner. If you listen to the lower frequencies, you will Find a very pleasant label to use very easy to understand and get a lot of enjoyment and pleasure out of a radio that produces and performs excellent. I must invite and I say to Whistler whistler corporation. Congratulations. You are now considered in my book's number one
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    Rick stanford
    4.0 out of 5 stars World good n looks good
    Reviewed in Australia on August 11, 2021
    Nicole B.
    1.0 out of 5 stars Les instructions sont toutes en anglais, impossible de se servir de l'appareil.
    Reviewed in Canada on September 21, 2023
    Lloyd Symons
    2.0 out of 5 stars Tried it at a friends house 8 miles away and it worked great. Do you sell boosters for it
    Reviewed in Canada on March 19, 2018
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    monkeygirl
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great product!
    Reviewed in Canada on November 5, 2021
    Gary Hayes
    4.0 out of 5 stars works great no problems shipment was fast very easy to set ...
    Reviewed in Canada on May 6, 2018
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