Manual / Guide · 2011
GRECOM PSR-800 EZ Scan-SD Digital handheld scanning receiver owner's manual (2011), as filed with the FCC under FCC ID ADV0602902: controls, EZ Scan library and scanlists, V-Scanner II, recording, SAME weather, discriminator output, specifications.
GRECOM PSR-800 EZ Scan-SD Digital Owner’s Manual GRECOM PSR-800 EZ Scan-SD Digital Handheld Scanning Receiver OWNERʼS MANUAL - Please read before using this equipment. IMPORTANT: This manual uses the following symbols to emphasize Warnings, Notes and Usage Hints WARNING A WARNING symbol is used to indicate possible risk of personal injury or damage to equipment NOTE A NOTE symbol is used to indicate an operational note that relates to the current paragraph of the manual HINT A HINT symbol is used to indicate a usage hint that relates to the current paragraph of the manual Please take the time to read this manual completely before using your new scanner. IMPORTANT NOTICE: The PSR-800 handheld scanner is designed to receive analog or digital P25 transmissions only, and cannot be used to monitor other unsupported digital modes or encrypted radio traffic. FCC ID ADV0602902 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, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Motorola, Smartnet, Smartzone, Omnilink, ASTRO and Privacy Plus are registered trademarks of Motorola Inc. EDACS and ProVoice are registered trademarks of Harris Inc. LTR is a registered trademark of E.F. Johnson, Inc. The IMBE™ voice coding Technology embodied in this product is protected by intellectual property rights including patent rights, copyrights and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems, Inc. This voice coding Technology is licensed solely for use within this Communications Equipment. The 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. Pat. Nos. 5,870,405 and 5,517,511 Copyright © 2011 GRE America, Incorporated All Rights Reserved Table of Contents Introduction!..........................................................................................................5 Features!...........................................................................................................5 The FCC Wants You To Know!........................................................................7 Scanning Legally!............................................................................................8 How the PSR-800 Works!...................................................................................10 RadioReference Copyright Notice!..............................................................11 Installing the PSR-800 PC Application!.............................................................12 Getting Familiar With Your PSR-800!................................................................16 PSR-800 Front View!......................................................................................16 Understanding the Keypad!..........................................................................17 POWER/Backlight !...................................................................................17 MENU Key!................................................................................................17 SKIP Key!..................................................................................................17 SCAN/PAUSE/SELECT Key!....................................................................18 UP Arrow Key!..........................................................................................18 DOWN Arrow Key!....................................................................................18 RIGHT Arrow Key!....................................................................................18 LEFT Arrow Key!......................................................................................19 ATT 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 Inserting the batteries!..................................................................................25 Charging rechargeable batteries!................................................................26 Using AC Power!............................................................................................26 Using Vehicle Battery Power!.......................................................................28 Attaching the antenna!..................................................................................29 Attaching the belt clip!..................................................................................29 Turning the PSR-800 on!...............................................................................29 Low Battery Warning!....................................................................................30 Connecting an Optional External Antenna!................................................30 Connecting an Earphone or Headphones!..................................................31 Traffic Safety!...........................................................................................32 Connecting an External Speaker!.................................................................32 Browsing the Library, Picking Objects and Importing to Scanlists!........32 Overview!..................................................................................................32 Browse the Library!............................................................................32 Pick objects from the Library!...........................................................33 Import objects to Scanlists!..............................................................33 Basic Step by Step Programming Instructions!...................................33 Browsing the Library!.........................................................................33 Picking Objects from the Library!.....................................................35 Database Checkbox Codes!..............................................................35 Importing Objects to Scanlists!........................................................36 Conventional Frequencies and Trunking Talkgroups!.........................37 Setting Up Scanlists!.....................................................................................39 Enabling/Disabling Scanlists!.................................................................40 Renaming Scanlists!................................................................................40 Monitoring Imported Objects!......................................................................40 Browsing Scanlists and Objects!...........................................................40 Scanning 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 Audio Recorder!.............................................................................................44 V-Scanner II Storage System!.......................................................................46 Scanlists and Scan Sets!..............................................................................46 Weather Modes!.............................................................................................49 Weather Monitor!......................................................................................49 Weather Priority!......................................................................................49 Dedicated SAME Weather Alert Receiver!.............................................50 Entering SAME Location and Event Codes!....................................50 Dedicated SAME Weather Alert Receiver Mode!.............................51 Skywarn!...................................................................................................51 Searching!......................................................................................................52 Spectrum Sweeper!..................................................................................52 Main Menu!..........................................................................................52 Sweeper Menu!...................................................................................52 Cancel Changes!................................................................................53 Save Changes!....................................................................................53 Attenuator!...........................................................................................53 Zeromatic!...........................................................................................53 Delay!...................................................................................................53 Special Mode!......................................................................................53 Frequency Ranges!............................................................................53 Service Search!........................................................................................54 Main Menu!..........................................................................................55 Srvc Srch Menu!..................................................................................55 Cancel Changes!................................................................................55 Save Changes!....................................................................................56 Attenuator!...........................................................................................56 Zeromatic!...........................................................................................56 Delay!...................................................................................................56 Frequency Ranges!............................................................................56 Limit Search!............................................................................................56 Main Menu!..........................................................................................57 Search Menu!......................................................................................57 Cancel Changes!................................................................................57 Save Changes!....................................................................................57 Attenuator!...........................................................................................57 Zeromatic!...........................................................................................57 Delay!...................................................................................................57 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 Menu!.....................................................................................61 PSR-800 Object Menu!..................................................................................62 PSR-800 Settings Menu!...............................................................................68 PSR-800 Playback Menu!..............................................................................73 Troubleshooting!.................................................................................................74 Birdie Frequencies!.......................................................................................77 Care!...............................................................................................................78 Service and Repair!.......................................................................................78 Appendix A - Alert LED Programming Examples!...........................................79 Specifications!....................................................................................................85 Limited Warranty!...............................................................................................88 Introduction Welcome to scanning with the PSR-800! The PSR-800 is an advanced digital handheld scanning receiver with a simple and easy to understand user interface. The PSR-800 is a professional-quality digital scanning receiver, yet it is designed to provide ease of use, especially for beginners. The PSR-800 is equipped with the entire USA and Canada RadioReference databases in a special on-board Library, giving you instant access to the frequencies and systems used by public safety, local government and business all over North America! Use the PSR-800 PC Application (included) to keep your scannerʼs RadioReference Library and firmware up to date. Please take a few moments to read this manual carefully before using your PSR-800. The PSR-800 is unlike any other digital scanner ever produced, and we want you to fully understand how it can maximize your enjoyment of the scanning hobby. Features Easy to Understand User Interface - A simplified keypad and display with familiar Scan, Pause, Skip and Navigation controls make it easy for you to use your PSR-800. Behind the scenes, GREʼs exclusive Object Oriented database runs the show, with support for millions of stored objects, limited only by MicroSD card capacity. The Complete RadioReference USA and Canada Database On MicroSD Card - The entire USA and Canada databases from www.radioreference.com are stored on a standard MicroSD Card that is included with the PSR-800, giving you access to the most comprehensive radio data available without connecting the PSR-800 to a computer or the Internet! Improved P25 Functionality - The PSR-800 detects and masks encrypted voice audio, and decodes RadioID/TalkgroupID data embedded in voice packets. Built-In Discriminator Output - A built-in Discriminator Output provides raw discriminator signal to third party signal decoding software without risky hardware modifications. Upgradeable CPU Firmware, DSP Firmware and Library Keep your radioʼs CPU and DSP firmware and RadioReference library current with enhancements and updates as they become available with free upgrades! PSR-800 User Manual! Page 5 MicroSD Card - Uses an industry standard MicroSD card to store the RadioReference data library and all of your programming - capacity for millions of stored objects! Full USB Interface - Industry standard Composite Device USB interface with USB Mass Storage Device (MSD) and Serial Data (CDC) support. Access the MicroSD card without removing it from the radio, stream decoded Control Channel data and upgrade your radioʼs firmware over USB. Powerful PSR-800 PC Application Software Included Customize existing programming or add new objects to scan, and keep your PSR-800 firmware and Library data up to date. SKYWARN Storm Spotter Functionality - Instant access to frequencies used by storm spotter networks. You can 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. SAME and All Hazards Weather Alerting - The PSR-800 features a Dedicated SAME Weather Alert Receiver mode, alerting you 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 Hazards alert occurs. Multi-System Trunking - Scans most common analog trunked radio system signaling formats, including P25, Motorola, EDACS and LTR. Both talkgroup and individual call monitoring are supported. Powerful Spectrum Sweeper - Quickly sweeps the PSR-800ʼs frequency ranges for transmissions from nearby sources. When a nearby transmission is found, the PSR-800 automatically tunes to that frequency and receives the traffic. 200 Scanlists - The PSR-800 provides the unprecedented ability to group your stored objects using up to 200 Scanlists plus a special Skywarn scanlist. Objects can be mapped to as many Scanlists as desired, giving you complete flexibility for grouping objects and selecting groups in any combination for scanning. Scan Sets - Scan Sets expand the functionality of Scanlists by allowing you to define different combinations of enabled Scanlists as Scan Sets, then you can select one or more Scan Sets for scanning using a simple menu system. With Scanlists PSR-800 User Manual! Page 6 and Scan Sets you have unlimited possibilities for grouping, enabling and disabling objects for scanning. Expanded V-Scanner II Storage System - With the expanded V-Scanner II (VS-II) storage system, you can use the PSR-800 PC Application to save up to 200 V-Scanner configurations on the MicroSD Card, which can be recalled at any time in the field using the radioʼs keypad. Audio Recording - Record received audio from selected objects and searches to the Micro SD card. Replay recorded audio using powerful built-in playback system or transfer to PC for playback and archiving. Built-In Clock/Calendar - Date and time stamp recorded audio files, and “alarm clock” function allows you to program the scanner to wake up and start scanning at a specific time each day. Built-in Service Searches - Predefined service search ranges make it easy to find activity in your area. GREʼS 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 multiple colors for special alerts. Audible alarms - Programmable audible alarms can be configured to sound when certain objects are active. Programmable Backlight and Alert LED Flash Patterns - The backlight can be programmed to flash with custom flash patterns when certain objects are active, providing another way alerting the operator when important radio traffic is present. Signal Strength Meter – Shows relative strength of received signals. Slim, compact case design with textured exterior finish and large speaker - Designed for durability, one-handed operation and ease of use. 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 PSR-800 User Manual! Page 7 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. 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 off 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 different 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. 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, it is illegal to divulge the contents of any transmissions you receive to a third party and there are some transmissions you should never intentionally listen to. These include: conversations (cellular, cordless, or other means • Telephone of private telephone transmission) • Paging transmissions • Any intentionally scrambled or encrypted transmissions According to the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA), you are subject to fines and possible imprisonment for PSR-800 User Manual! Page 8 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 illegal reception of protected 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. GRE encourages 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. PSR-800 User Manual! Page 9 How the PSR-800 Works Your PSR-800 is designed with an easy-to-use simplified keypad that provides navigation keys, a MENU key, a SKIP key and a ▶/II/SEL key. The PSR-800ʼs uncluttered keypad gives you instant access to the functions that you need most while using your scanner. The PSR-800 is designed to use high capacity MicroSD Card memory. The PSR-800 uses MicroSD Card memory to hold the entire RadioReference database for the United States and Canada, giving you the ability to automatically program your scanner anywhere without using an external software application and without connecting to the Internet. We call this special version of the RadioReference database “the Library”. The PSR-800 also uses MicroSD Card memory to hold all of your configuration data, providing virtually unlimited storage space for your configurations. Multiple copies of radio configurations can be saved on the MicroSD Card using GREʼs new Virtual Scanner II (VS-II) storage and recall technology. For more information about the RadioReference database, please visit http://www.radioreference.com. To use the PSR-800, you first browse the Library to find things that you want to monitor. We call these things “scannable objects”, or simply “objects”. As you find objects in the Library that you want to add to the collection of objects that your radio will scan, you import them from the Library to the PSR-800ʼs Scanlists, which are also stored on the MicroSD Card. There are 200 regular Scanlists in the PSR-800, and a special “Skywarn” Scanlist where you can store objects that you want to monitor during times of severe weather, such as amateur radio repeaters and power company frequencies that you may wish to monitor when severe weather is present. Included with the PSR-800 is a companion PSR-800 PC Application and USB interface cable that allow you to add your own objects and edit the objects that are stored in the PSR-800ʼs Scanlists. PSR-800 User Manual! Page 10 RadioReference Copyright Notice The data contained in the PSR-800ʼs Library is provided by special arrangement with RadioReference and is Copyright ©2011 RadioReference.com LLC whom 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 PSR-800. As such RadioReference.com LLC grants the customer a non-exclusive single license to only be used with the PSR-800 radio and its associated PC software. The Library shall not be copied or transferred to any 3rd party in any electronic or physical form or posted on any website. To 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 dedicated scanning hobbyists. The accuracy of the Library data is subject to errors in the usersubmitted 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 http://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! GRE and RadioReference are not responsible for errors, omissions or outdated Library data. PSR-800 User Manual! Page 11 Installing the PSR-800 PC Application PSR-800 comes with an easy to use computer application that you can use to modify your PSR-800’s programming, add your own custom programming, configure your scanner, and backup your data configurations. Although the PSR-800 is fully functional without the computer application, we strongly recommend that you install the application and use it to back up your stored data configurations. Full documentation for the 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. The PSR-800 Application installer will install the following components by default: • • The PSR-800 EZ Scan-SD Digital Handheld Trunking Scanner PC Application and help files The currently available frequency database library The following procedure is used to install the PC application software. Screen captures of each step the user may observe are shown along with descriptions of the choices the user is required to make. PSR-800 User Manual! Page 12 Welcome Screen: Click “Next” to begin the installation process for the GRECOM PSR-800 EZ Scan-SD Digital Handheld Scanner PC Application. Click “Cancel” to abort the install. License Agreement: The GRECOM PSR-800 EZ Scan-SD Digital Handheld Trunking scanner uses library database information licensed from 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 Components: This screen allows you to select the extra components that should be installed along with the PC Application. Options include a Desktop Shortcut, the user manual and the frequency library database. Once the components have been selected, click “Next” to continue. PSR-800 User Manual! Page 13 Choose Install Location: This screen allows the user to select the destination folder for the application and the USB Cable install. The database library files will be installed in 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 Start menu. Click “Next” to continue. Installing: This screen is shown while the selected files are being copied to your computer. Click “Next” to continue. PSR-800 User Manual! Page 14 Completing 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 15 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 Headset/IF Connector BNC Antenna Connector Squelch Control Alert LED USB/Ext Power Keypad Speaker Figure 1 - PSR-800 front view PSR-800 User Manual! Page 16 Understanding the Keypad Your PSR-800 features an simplified backlit keypad with 10 keys that are used to operate the unit. Figure 2 highlights the various keys and their basic functions. Figure 2 - Keypad layout POWER/Backlight The POWER key is located to the top right of the keypad. Press and hold for one second to turn the PSR-800 on and off. Press briefly to toggle the backlight 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 the main PSR-800 functions are controlled. SKIP Key When pressed while the PSR-800 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. PSR-800 User Manual! Page 17 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. 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 PSR-800ʼs 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 PSR-800 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 PSR-800 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 PSR-800 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 PSR-800 User Manual! Page 18 level. In Playback mode, the key advances five seconds forward in the recorded file being played. LEFT Arrow Key The LEFT Arrow key is used to resume scanning when the PSR-800 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 five seconds back in the recorded file being played. ATT Key The Attenuator ATT key provides front panel control of the radioʼs attenuator function. Pressing the ATT key cycles between PerObject attenuation mode, Global attenuation mode, and Global attenuation on. WX 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 monitoring for severe weather conditions in the area you specify by entering NOAA SAME codes. Pressing the key a second time selects the SKYWARN Scanlist for monitoring and temporarily disables all other Scanlists. Other Switches and Controls Battery Type Selection The PSR-800 is equipped with a Battery Type Selection switch which is located inside of the battery compartment. The Battery Type Selection switch is used to select standard disposable alkaline batteries or rechargeable NiMH batteries. Setting the Battery Type Selection switch to the correct option for the batteries you are using selects the appropriate low battery detection threshold for the type of batteries in use and enables in-radio charging for rechargeable NiMH batteries. PSR-800 User Manual! Page 19 ! ! ! ! WARNING:! ALKALINE BATTERIES CANNOT BE RECHARGED. Never operate PSR-800 with alkaline batteries if the Battery Type Selection switch is set to the NiMH position. Doing so may result in battery leakage or other damage to your scanner if the scanner is connected to an external power source. ! Squelch The PSR-800 is equipped with a top mounted squelch control. The squelch control acts as a gate for the transmissions that PSR-800 receives. When the squelch control is rotated fully clockwise, only stronger signals will pass through the squelch gate, and weaker signals may not be received. When the squelch is rotated fully counterclockwise, the squelch gate will be open even when no signal is present, causing PSR-800 to operate slowly or to stop on objects where no transmission 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 ideal setting for the squelch control is between 10 and 11 oʼclock. Recommended squelch setting Figure 3 - Squelch setting If you find that you are missing some transmissions, try setting the squelch control further counterclockwise. If you find that the PSR-800 seems to be scanning very slowly or stopping on frequencies with noise only, rotate the squelch control clockwise until normal scanning resumes. Understanding the Display Your PSR-800 features a high contrast, backlit Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) to provide you with information about the status of the PSR-800 while you are using it. A menu-driven user interface provides access to the settings that control what the PSR-800 monitors. Figure 4 shows an example of an PSR-800 menu. PSR-800 User Manual! Page 20 -Main MenuScan Browse objects Scanlists Scan Sets Search ▶ Figure 4 - PSR-800 Main Menu A “Scan” display shows a scrolling list of enabled Scanlists while the PSR-800 is scanning, and displays attenuator and trunking control channel status. Figure 5 provides an example of the PSR-800ʼs Scanning display. Scan G ▶ Fire County Police Sheriff City Police State Police Figure 5 - PSR-800 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 PSR-800 while monitoring an object. The amount of information displayed is configured using the Simple Display option in the Settings menu. For example, with Simple Display set to “on”, following data is displayed for trunking talkgroups: Icons Scanlist Object type and “psDr” status Trunking system Scanlist Figure 6 provides an example of an individual object display with Simple Display set to “on”. PSR-800 User Manual! Page 21 S G ▶ County Police Group: psDR Police North Public Safety Figure 6 - PSR-800 Channel Object display showing reception of a trunking talkgroup with Simple Display set to “on” With Simple Display set to “off”, 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 7 shows the same object displayed with Simple Display set to “off” and Show Radio ID set to “on”: Icons Scanlist Object type and “psDr” status Object name Trunking system Radio 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 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. “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 off, P=priority on PSR-800 User Manual! Page 22 s=skip off, S=skip on, L=lockout on d=delay off, D=delay on r=recording off, 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 defined as follows: " PSR-800ʼs squelch circuit (or “gate”) is open. " Signal meter indicating strength of the received signal. IF" " The radioʼs IF (discriminator) output 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 channel. " 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 " AM mode is active. FM " FM mode is active NF " Narrow FM mode is active DG" The radio is receiving P25 digital audio with AGC. Dg " The radio is receiving P25 digital audio without AGC. E " Encrypted digital traffic detected. PSR-800 User Manual! Page 23 ▶" PSR-800 is in Scan mode (scanning) II PSR-800 is in Pause mode (monitoring a single object) " Audio is being recorded on the active or selected