radio in a matter of a minute or two. The Radio Shack model 42-2387A or any similar stereo cable can be
used.
Object Numbers
When you enter a Scannable object into memory it gets assigned a sequential number. This number can be
used to go directly to that object and for your reference. This number is displayed when the scanner stops
on that object or when editing it. The number also contains what scan list(s) it may be assigned to. 01-1282
indicates that the object is in Memory position 1282 and a member of Scan List #1. While viewing this
object you can scroll up or down and view other members of the same list.
When in the Manual or Program mode you can press the 4 digit memory address and the Enter key to go
directly to that Object.
Text Entry
The GRE allows you to add text Tags to just about everything, from conventional channels to trunked
talkgroups and systems to search types. If you have had high-end GRE-made scanners like the Pro96 in the
past the PSR600 method will be easy to learn. After you have entered the frequency, talkgroup or whatever
scroll until you see the “Tag” menu option. Select the Tag menu and scroll to the character you want to
change. Each number key on the keyboard is assigned to various characters, you then press the
corresponding key to select it. This works out to a 2-digit number is assigned to each character you can
enter into the Text Tag. While it sounds confusing perhaps, once you start using it it gets pretty easy.
Of course it is a lot easier to enter tags from the computer, but that comes later. You will want to know how
to do it from the radio so you can make changes on the fly and impress your friends.
The PSR600 manual has complete instructions and a code chart. If you are going to enter a lot of text tags
manually you may want to copy this chart and keep it with the radio.
Quick Text
allows you to store 10 tags that are commonly used. You can change these to fit your needs and
paste them into the names of the tags you are editing; it’s a nice touch.
Scan Lists
Scan Lists are the heart of the radio. This is how you determine what you are going to listen to when. While
you can listen to individual channels or search events without Scan Lists, if you want to do more than that
then you need to set up Scan Lists.
When you first program a Scannable Object it will be assigned to Scan List 1 by default. You can assign it
to others later as well or you can further edit Scan List 1 to remove it.
There are 20 regular Scan Lists as well as a couple of special ones. Regular Scan Lists can include any type
of Scannable Object, conventional channels, trunked talkgroups, searches, etc. You can use Scan Lists in
much the same way as you would use Banks on older radios. Set up Scan Lists by agency, location, for
specific types of incidents, or any other reason you might want to group channels together.
Scannable Objects of any type can be in any scan list. Get creative with them and you can create different
Scan Lists for any mood. Like to listen to fire calls? Set one up for fire channels. Going to the airport? Set
one up with aircraft channels.
You can add newly created Scannable Objects to existing Scan Lists or create new ones. When you press
the PGM key to enter programming mode and select a type of Object, use the left and right arrows to select
a Scan List. If the Scan List number shown when scrolling has an asterisk next to it then that Scan List
already this object as a member. Scroll thru the Scan Lists until you come across the one you want to use
and then press the Down Arrow key to go to the next field. When you save your Object the Scan List will
have the object you just added.
