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Whistler TRX-2 Desktop Digital Scanner

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$ 509.00

Score By Feature

Based on 247 ratings
Value for money
8.98
Sound quality
8.58
Tech Support
8.48
Easy to use
7.36

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Product Description

Trx-2 detects and masks digital voice audio, as well as decoding the data embedded in voice packets representing RadioID and TalkgroupID.
The user interface is simple and easy to use
A complete radio reference database for the USA and Canada stored on a microSD card
The P25 interface has been improved
A CPU Firmware upgrade, DSP Firmware upgrade, and library download are all available
A microSD card with a maximum capacity of 32GB is required
The USB interface is fully functional

Questions & Answers

The trx at the whistler receives simulcasts in a very straightforward way Could you please send me a ?

Compared to other scanners that use FM Discriminators, this one is at a comparable level. Simulcast systems tend not to present a problem due to the possibility of using attenuation and antenna position in conjunction to remove several of the distant towers. If you are in an environment that offers simulcast opportunities, though, then you should get an IQ Demodulator

How about Macs? Do the updates run on them?

Unfortunately, the programming software does not run on Mac computers.

How does it receive power from the DC adapter?

Both AC (house current) and DC ( 12V automotive) power cables are included.

What are the capabilities of Provoice, EDACS, and LTR? Could you tell me how you are prepared?

The answers are yes for Edacs and Ltr. My opinion is that provision is not necessary.

Selected User Reviews For Whistler TRX-2 Desktop Digital Scanner

A Whistler TRX-type device There is no problem with 25 Simulcast and NXDN! I give 4 Stars a very strong recommendation
4/5

A few minor criticisms aside, this is an excellent book. A radio comes pre-installed with the package A nationwide database of the codes is available, and you can start scanning when you put in your zip code. A scan of everything will start, including most stuff you don't care about. It'll be a short matter for you to build your own profile. From the moment you open the box, there's no doubt about the radio working. Those things which are positive releases updates to the radio firmware as well as the programming software frequently and easily. It worked well after updating the firmware to allow decoding of NXDN reception, so I purchased the radio to receive NXDN. As for DMR, I haven't tried it yet, but assume it will work It's not uncommon around my area for there to be P-type flora It is intolerable for receivers of older generations to receive 25 simulcast. It was designed by TRX Receiver 2 does an excellent job of receiving digital signals with no digital noise at all. In comparison with my Uniden BCD536HP, there is no difference. A TRX-400 was also purchased by me A detachable control head for mobile use is available in version 2. As a bonus, this feature is very easy to use and only requires the use of an 8-conductor patch cable (included). Programming software included with the package is still quite good, but it could be improved. are not required to pay an additional $45 or more for a third party I'm also not sure what is so frustrating about being unable to copy a setting along a column in the program, like a spreadsheet. (Can you recommend a firmware upgrade for this device? 2) Scanning lists can be enabled and disabled rather easily. The negatives are It is also smaller than the BCD536HP display and is not as "polished. " A switch to shut down the radio is not available It might be possible to fix this with a firmware upgrade (sleep timer). Briefly summarized Radios, like any other device, rely on batteries to function There is a lot of difficulty in programming the 25 trunking scanner. You can program). In my eyes, this is an integral part of being a homeowner. It was designed by TRX A 2 manual (like any other brand's) will not take you by the hand. You will have to do it by yourself, by trial and error. You can either program one yourself or look for a programmer willing to share their code. Finally, I would like to say It's nice to have a radio like this. I am very pleased with the performance and the included programming software, as well as with the ongoing firmware upgrade process that will keep the radio current for many You can choose between the 5-pound and the 9-pound versions of this amazing tool The TRX-25 scanner is one of the new scanners You have to decide whether to go with 2 or 3. The following update is a result of my ownership of the vehicle and installation into it. If you're planning to install mobile apps, the TRX-5000 is a great choice Over the Uniden models, there is a 2 percent improvement. Despite the fact that it has never slipped out of position, the control head is securely held in Magnets force the control head to stay firmly in place. It took a bit of creativity on my part to mount the control head, but the nylon spacers worked well. A cell phone with VHF modem The 25 MHz band works well, 850 MHz is much more likely to suffer from * If you are thinking about going mobile, take a look at the TRX-MLB In the case of a digital scanner radio, option 2 would be a better option.

Cohen Kaufman
Cohen Kaufman
| Jan 25, 2021
Learning is a bit of a challenge, but it pays off hugely in terms of performance and flexibility
5/5

What I like about Whistler TRX The TRX-2 I ordered through Amazon arrived two days earlier than promised, which was a pleasant surprise. As soon as I placed my order I began watching YouTube tutorials on programming the TRX-2 I was helped very much by the 2 of them. Considering you never actually program the radio, this is one of the most important things I learned. In this case, you simply load the configuration onto a removable SD or MMC memory card, and the radio accesses it so that it can be programmed accordingly. Based on that, I went ahead and installed the Whistler As I traversed the software for a few minutes, I began setting up the configuration with the frequencies I wanted to listen to in different scanlists. There is a folder named TRX-Configuration in the software that stores a copy of your configuration The following two files can be found in your Documents folder, which is located under your Windows After your configuration is finished, the software can save it to an inexpensive SD/MMC memory card. I already had two MMC cards that I used with my cameras for this project, so I grabbed two of those to use with my As an added bonus, the Whistler software also handles firmware and library updates. So all you need to do is download the software. It was my goal to have everything set up so that when the TRX arrived, the camera would be ready As soon as my pre-ordered 2 arrived, I simply went to my online store and entered With the SD/MMC card configured and ready to go, you can go right to work. Despite the fact that there is definitely a learning curve with the software, I found the layout to be pretty intuitive and all the features to work just as they should. You will find if you have ever built your own code plug for a DMR radio that programming the TRX is much simpler As with 1, 2 also requires the same level of comprehension. Library import works fine, and I was able to create scanlists for my local police and fire services, as well as for the state police troop(APCO 25), in less than 15 minutes, along with separate scanlists for the other state police dispatch areas and cars. You can adjust the frequency of your car. To export the codeplug from my CS800D (2m/440 DMR radio) in CSV format, my next project was to get it into a spreadsheet. Once I opened up this spreadsheet in Excel, I used the Whistler program to import a clipboard of all my DMR repeaters, DMR simplex frequencies, and my hotspots. Data imported from Excel is created in an editable table by the Whistler TRX-based software Using the "import from clipboard" option will allow you to load software from the clipboard. The Whistler software was able to recognize and translate the frequency, alpha tag, and mode columns for all my programmed DMR repeaters, so all repeaters could transmit on two frequencies, one for TS1 and another The scanner operated in its version of promiscuous mode for each separate time slot when the Squelch column was used for both the color code and talkgroups with just one limited time slot defined with either 1 or 2, as indicated by the wildcard. With ham radio DMR and all the different digital formats used by commercial and public services, the scanner does a wonderful job. Furthermore, it works well with the FM and FMN modes used by my state's local emergency medical services. Because I live only six miles from an airport, airband is important to me. I can say that the TRX-150 does a good job at delivering. I created a custom scanlist by using the Whistler software's library of airband frequencies used by my local airport. It only took a few minutes for the program to do a great job with AM mode on the airband. Anything you do not wish to keep in your configuration can be easily deleted. If you wish to add something, it can also be added manually. It is a big bonus to be able to program the SD card inside or outside the radio with the Whistler software. As it turned out, I had finished so much faster than I anticipated. It was necessary to make two copies of my scanner configuration on two 16GB SD/MMC (class 10) Class 10 Furthermore, I used the Whistler software to load the Library on both SD/MMC cards so that I can edit it on the fly while scanning. The day before the scanner arrived, I removed the front panel from the radio and removed the SD/MMC card that came with it, and inserted one of my pre-loaded cards A memory card that has been configured. power on and got the black screen of death with an error message indicating there was a problem with the card. It turns out, I was affected by static and it corrupted everything on my memory card. So I put on my bench static strap and began installing my second card. The "Init SD FileSys" screen and the "Verifying Data" screen appeared as soon as the power button was pressed, after which all of my scanlists appeared. By pushing the SEL button on the front panel, the scan process started and I was up and running in no time. You have to be careful when you play with those memory cards because static charges may build up. To restore the images, I used the software tool Whistler The card should be formatted and then re-imported As a result, I copied my configuration over to it and the issue was resolved. The 4GB card that came with the scanner was also used to copy my scanner configuration. The stock card initially took a lot longer to initialize and verify than the ones I had. As I mentioned before, I had the following cards Compared to the conventional version, the configured were faster since they support a transfer rate of 90 MB/S and it seems that the scanner supports it as well. The faster SD/MMC cards provide a speed boost when it comes to data transmission. It cost me about eight bucks per card to get them from Amazon. The TRX is a I have been blown away by the ease of setup, operation, and updates on Cloud 2. There is no shortage of things to do- This rig is awesome, it features excellent performance all day long, and a side note, it does not flinch at all as I run my heavyweight ham gear from 160 meters to 70 meters. It should be noted that my TRX-80 has a roof-mounted log periodic antenna The antenna 2 is connected to 5 is 50 feet away from the tower and electrically connected to the HF antennas both of which run at full power The legal limit is two hours. It is highly recommended that you try I recommend scanning with a scanner number 2 for serious work.

Kiaan Burch
Kiaan Burch
| Apr 24, 2021
This scanner was developed by the government with a wide range of You will have to learn how to do this
4/5

The TRX-90 is the one I bought It was just over a year ago when it was 2. It has been 45 years since I became a ham radio operator and I have kept up with the latest technology. However, the Whistler TRX is quite a bit more than that The second version of 2 goes a step further in terms of scanning and subsequent programming. It is not recommended to program from the font panel unless you want to enter a frequency, talk group, etc. again and again, until you've got the options you want. After finally figuring out how to use the included software to deal with programming, I started to use it It would have been wise to start doing this far earlier. However, the unit is well made and the front panel can be removed. It also contains a memory card, on which the Whistler programming software is stored. In order to use this, you will have to download it to your Windows PC. It is your micro SD card that stores all your programs. In order for the scanner to operate, it accesses the data. In case of need, Whistler's technical support team can be reached through the 24-hour hotline. Although the user manual contains considerable information, it is not comprehensive.

Amari Henson
Amari Henson
| Nov 24, 2020

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