NEW DIGITAL SCANNERS PRO-106-GRE-500

[djjoep100]

help shold i get the pro -106 or the  gre 500?

[saintjohn091280]

question what type of antenna do you have on the pro 106. I like how it covers the whole bnc conector.

[trooperoutlaw]

Do you find that Pro-106 screen is more crisp and clear than the GRE 500?

[Pilot135R]

Both of these scanners are made by GRE. The 106 is just marketed as radioshack.

[QROFB]

I was wondering how APCO 25 sound like, it actually sound pretty good, I was afraid it will sound like digital cell phone. I think APCO 25 sound clear than D-STAR.

[ejf2002]

Please. Why I can ear the dispacher, but can´t ear other members? I´m using my psr-500 in Sâo Paulo-Brasil. Thanks so much.

[TheRefuge123]

can you do a vedio on the fire & rescue please i want to see how it works... Thank You

[TheRefuge123]

canyou do a vedio on the fire & rescue please i want to see how it works... Thank You

[1WannaBeDirector]

Where can i buy one of these?

How soon can u get back to me?

[1WannaBeDirector]

Where can i buy one of these?

[borealica]

Where can i buy one of these?

[TheHeartOfTheLion]

Thanks for this video... most Scanner videos on youtube suck

[danyayleen]

What else you can do with this?

[homeboy21ful]

i have a pro 106  just like the one you have there,how do you get the opp-digital-ont to come on your scanner how do you get it on can you show me ,what buttons i need to push if you can ,could you show the whole picture of the scanner while getting all the features on there showing what buttons you are pushing,please show me also how to program P25 into my scanner please

[Caddyjack1]

I just purchased a Pro 106 in Pennsylvania yesterday and am looking at your video regarding the set up for OPP and Bellnet for EMS--in Ontario. Sould I pay the money and load same through the RR.com instead of trying to load it all myself. If I use rr.com how much do they charge?? Thanks caddyjack1

[TheRefuge123]

hi this is barry can you make the vedio of the fire/rescue

[TheRefuge123]

hi can you make the vedio ofmthe fire/rescue dispatch i work fore the vfd fore morgan county west virginia

[g4tech]

Nice radio

I use a Uniden 396 and 996XT over in Burlington

You listen to GO Transit P25?

[hondaus90]

Uniden scanners are so much better and easier to program

[vitommarques]

HEY, I have a question.

I live in Portugal and i want to listen to the police, but, they are using now the Digital TETRA comunications, is it possible to listen to them with those two radios?

Send me a messege please.

Thank you

[cbro298]

What kind of antennas are on these two scanners

[MrScrappydue]

I see Rad-Shack has this on sale for $250 bucks,what a deal? I want to know if I even need a digital.Even though we use EDACS will I benifit in any way with this PRO-106? Will I get a little more distance? will it sound clearer w/ less distortion? anything I can use to get my better half to understand why I need another one. Please help soon,there only on sale till 12/ 27/10

[jeangys]

How did you get the Idea like the name to pop up when they transmitt my says radio ID only can you help please?

[pudvr6]

I stumbled across your video through google search when I was looking for information and pricing on the Pro-106. I was shocked when I heard Hamilton programmed in! I'm from Hamilton as well hehe. A friend of mine has the PSR-500 and we usually sit in the timmies parking lot listening to east, central, and mountian.

Nice to see another local scanner user. (Especially with the same scanner.)

Cheers

[NSrailfan1]

I have a Pro-135 and its a basic thing i guess....I use this to listen to trains. I was wondering if this scanner would increase the range? Or would I need a new antenna to do that? Is this a BNC connector? Thanks!

[ColonelTaps]

Ok these scanners scan through what kind of system? Is it trunked? Or the new digital systems?

[kevinsmith631]

I'm looking for help with the radio Shake Pro -106. My boss purchased it from Radio Shack and they did not know have to program it and he does not. So I have to do it and I do not know the first thing about programing a scanner. Can you point me in a direction to find some help.

[MrScrappydue]

What is at 138-174? Do you like GRE because I had the PRO-164 and had to give it to radio-shack three times to fix the display and when it went out again a fourth time it was past the 90day warrenty so I am not sure I should bother with another GRE.What do you think about the quality?

[MrScrappydue]

@MrScrappydue Hey! I ended up takeing the back caseing w/ ID numbers and switching them w/ my brothers.I sent it in a fourth time and they fixed it.I'v had it working since the last time we wrote.(8 months ago)

[goldrushwelding]

pro 107 Is the bomb. The new radio shack scanner

[mikemagee77]

do you have to manually enter the frequencies? or does this unit automatically pick up?

[dorslv]

Yes radio 2 radio.

[dorslv]

According to the manual yes you can clone radio to radio.

[stavrophotography]

Can you clone radio to radio?

[dorslv]

Great video, went out bought the psr 500 after your review, had to take cd-rom to Kinkos to print out manual ($25 for 138 p) not bad. OTR driver so no laptop no software to program, still learning how to program manually. Any chance for How to videos?

[MATERNIDAD1234]

DO YOU HAVE INSTRUCIONS IN SPANISH?

[robbins1980]

why do they cost so much

[stlouisx50sgirl]

I have the PSR500 and have had problems with the loose BNC connector or the interior solder. Is it possible to use the same PF/USB cable that I got with my PSR500 and use it on the PRO-106? Also can I update the PRO-106 by just going to GRE's site and download the Firmware/software updates?

[johnpayne]

Very Nice Review. Thanks

Keep on Scanning

[ocutech]

I had a question as to what Antennas are you using?

[RnliRescue1414]

can u get these in tha uk i have looked but onli in the usa

[RnliRescue1414]

141.93 in the uk is data ch also mould link @ winter hill-isle of man gov agency

[RnliRescue1414]

141.93 data pal no scanner ever in the market can pick up UK TETRA police) tetra can not and never will be picked up on a scanner

[you122789]

do you have a gps radio SCANNERS

[littlewoods1210]

Will the G R E 500 listen in to the recently upgraded british police secure digital radios. which are motorola 800 sets, on the tetra network system. used to be analogue up until 2005, but we have not been able to scan them since then.

[primeribs1]

typical england for you!

[667illlin]

The GRE 500 cannot monitor TETRA

[pacificparts]

no scanner can monitor TETRA

[zoltan656]

no TETRA is encrypted

[littlewoods1210]

will it listen in to british networks

[whiskyuniformcharlie]

No!

[intemister]

is 141.93 digital?

[lapdcrash]

you mention the dispatch ID changes? It's probably because they are using different consoles that has different ID.

[ODFDfirefighter]

i am getting a gre psr 300 either monday or tuesday :D cant wait!

[intemister]

how much was it, scannermaster sells for 150$

[ODFDfirefighter]

it was 300 bucks it has 1000channels and its VHF/UHF but also gets TMR freq.

[oterotularosa]

but to be honest people the above is ideal for modern days. something upgradeable through software/firmware. specially if your area is trunked bc theyll always add or delete talk groups

[BubbyandKierra]

Does the scanner use the BNC connector for the antenna?

[jodielovesearley]

will these pick up tetra

[sijanjua]

Zorack,Could you please provide the info, regarding where you was able to purchase the unit for $320.00. I could save some hard earned money. Thanks

[wavelinked]

the pro-106 is a great radio.

[Zorack10]

I just bought my Pro 106 for $320 shipped and have added the programming cable so I can input my Pro 2096 channels(basically clone) using Win500 and be up and running in minutes(be a couple of days before I get mine). I just wanted to see how the 106 looks and works,it looks like it has more features than my Pro 2096 does,one reason why I decided on the 106 than getting a Pro 96(I would have been happy with the 96 as well)

[emedina73]

Can the same software that is used to program the pro106 be used to program the 500?

[Zorack10]

If you're talking Win500 yep

[tbharper]

I have the 500 for sale at $390.00

[tengoindiamike]

Digital sounds nice! I want to get the Pro-106 as soon as its not $500

[bplatten]

Thanks for the review. I have a GRE 500 on the way.

[wavelinked]

I bought the pro-106 about two weeks ago and its a great receiver. The objects programing and scanning takes some getting use too.

[youmei9]

We have a PRO 106 from radioshack and i was just wondering if anyone knows where he would have got that antenna that he has on his radioshack PRO 106?? It looks very cool and I would love to get one..Please help!!

[gillmore718]

i think the uniden bcd 996d is better

[robm425]

Which is easier to program? I have had major trouble programing my Radio Shacks scanners and no trouble with my Unidens

[John2008nj]

Great Review !!! Buying One Tomorrow, Thank you !!!

[Canuck027]

Where did you purchase the RadioShack PRO 106, I live in newfoundland and I am currently trying to purchase this unit?

[Cbluboi01]

whats the F1,F2,and F3 for?

[pennylucychassis]

if a police station uses digital and i dont have a digital scanner it wont work??? im new to this....

[ve3xtr]

That's right

[oterotularosa]

keep in mind most, not all but most agencies plan to go fully aes or des encrypted once a digital transition is complete and all vehicles are upgraded/portables. des comes standard now per fed guidelines in all new radios. so agencies say if its there, just use it. so eventually itll all be encrypted. hard but true fact.

[emedina73]

Yes you are correct my friend but trust me it is is a cost issue so it will not happen for a very long time until it all goes encrypted.

[oterotularosa]

true in most states or cities. but to be honest i dislike digital. our dept has had many cut outs, the digital repeater kicks in and covers any traffic where as analog ud still hear traffic over repeater. moto has tweaked it and nada. then if some1s keyed up not at all can any1 key up ina emergency and e heard where as analog would allow split second radio key ups. it also has more dead zones in locations then analog, as for mtn terrain, forget it, IT SUCKS

[GUMMYBEAYUH]

I just received the Pro-164 for Christmas, but alas, most of the Departments in my Region have all gone digital within the past month. I'm trying to put the Pro-164 towards the Pro-106, through a refund and price difference payment. The Pro-164 is one of the BEST Trunking Analog Scanners, peiod. Too bad my area went completely Digital though, with just about 100% of All Public Saferty Services on P-25 now. Analog has better sound quality, and better range, but the departments are "Tech Happy".

[pennylucychassis]

yea i just got the pro 164 also as a gift. i live in el monte, ca and i think they are digital. i have the freqs but all i get is static. so if they are digital they wont pick anything up then????

[GUMMYBEAYUH]

It depends somewhat. Some areas have dual broadcasts, usually by Fire Departments, where they still put out an Analog signal from Dispatch, & that you can listen to. However, if the responding unit has Digital, you'll only hear static, random noise, or nothing (But the signal Meter will still show a strong broadcast). The PD station near my house is all Digital, as I went to their frequency, but only heard dead air, yet the signal meter was maxed out. Message me if you want to talk more...

[oterotularosa]

true gummy however keep in mind many agencies only are doing a dual broadcast while installing or upgrading. example one by one the units roll in and a new radio is put in. so all can comm they use dual. but once all r complete it can be switched to all digi by over air 2way programming within minutes by a agency

[KnightRider64000]

Thanks for the review. I am ordering this scanner tomorrow. I am upgrading from a Pro 90 which is not very sensitive and tons of intermod. Hope the Pro 106 is better. I also have a Pro 34 and the legendary Pro 2006. The Pro 197 is the base version of this scanner. Wish I could afford both!

[KnightRider64000]

They sold out of the portable, so I ordered to Pro 197 Base. I got it for $299

[wizz5500]

The Pro106 is currently on sale for $399 at Radio Shack stores until Christmas.

[KissFanSite]

The PSR500 speaker location is much better in my opinion. I use a leather duty belt radio holster and the speaker has to fire from the top to work well, otherwise the speaker fires into the bottom of the case and is difficult to hear.

[sgski91]

i have a pro- 106 as well, how did you program the trunking? I can't get my radio to trunk...

[Spetsnaz1779]

What brand of antenna do you have on your PSR 500?

[starwatch2]

Great review and interesting.

Thanks

[14Freedom2]

Great reveiw mclove2 I'm also in Ontario near KW area.

[marcopt79]

great review keep up the good work

[npd1969]

This is a fine production showing both new scanners. Thanks for showing both scanners while working and receiving voice traffic.

Excellent effort! *****

[gillmore718]

the lighting looks better in the pro- 106 than the gre500

[Stick0413]

I think the display on the 106 looks better because its more of a direct camera angel.

[wake1942]

Thanks for the comparison ! Pro-106 display looks better.