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Whistler TRX-1 Handheld Digital Scanner Radio Review

Scanners · August 7, 2020

Radio has become a necessity these days. Whatever you do and wherever you live, the radio is always involved in our lives. Whether they are in our car or our houses, we need a radio on different occasions.

A lot of business owners use handheld radios in their businesses to have better communication. Aside from that at construction sites, they also use walkie ta; likes, which are a type of handheld radio, are also used for better operations.

Now the scanner radios are in use. Scanner radios are convenient in getting different police, fire, and weather updates. You can also listen to your favorite radio channels on these. Whistler is a brand that has been introducing scanner radios, one of which is the TRX-1 Handheld Digital Scanner Radio.

Whistler TRX-1 Review

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Quick information!

  • Brand: Whistler
  • Model: TRX-1
  • Operating System: Windows
  • Batteries: Required
  • Color: Black
  • Weight: 7.4 Ounces
  • Dimension: 1.06×2.12×5.31 Inches

Design: This is a digital trunking system that is compatible with different channels. These include the Motorola P25 Phase II system and the X2-TDMA that makes it fit to monitor the encrypted systems.

Also, object-oriented scanning is a way to make scanning easier. The programming of it is based on your location to ensure it has the right logistics to ensure that it works properly.

Aside from this, it also gives you the options of an alarm clock and extensive scan lists. It has a simple Zip Code Prohgramminhg option and uses the upgradable CPU Firmware. It also has a backlit LCD and a USB interface 2.0 and also a functional keypad.

Frequency Coverage: This radio covers frequencies and is a two-way radio. Its frequency ranges from 25 to 1300 MHz. It skips the cellular and broadcast television.

Since it has good frequency options, users can find their right frequency and hear different police convos and reports of the incidents in their area.

Encrypted Transmission: You can receive or skip encrypted transmission with the help of the trunking system. When the private channel is operated, it makes a telephone sounding tone.

This is also a battery-operated, so you will need the batteries once you have purchased this set.

Audio Quality: The quality of the audio is excellent as while using it, the consumer can quickly and hear all the channels. There is no sound problems or disruptions. Get this scanner if you want your operations to run smoothly without any noise interruptions.

Benefits:

  • Zip Code Programming
  • Backlit LCD
  • Object-Oriented Scanning
  • USB interface 2.0
  • Good Audio quality
  • Allows receipt and skipping of encrypted transmissions.

Our Opinion: If you are looking for something that will give you excellent audio quality and the updates of your surroundings without delay, go for this one—equipped with a lot of channels options and encryption feature this can make it your go-to one.

Frequently Asked Questions

What batteries does this use?

This uses simple AA batteries, but you can also use rechargeable ones.

What are its frequency ranges?

Its frequency ranges are from 25 to 1300  MHz.

Can it detect the encrypted audios?

Yes, it can detect the encrypted voice audios.

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