Let’s start with the Whistler WS1065 Review. Since the very first days of radio, everybody was fascinated by turning into the airwaves to hear new and interesting transmissions. As computer and radio technology advanced a lot, the equipment packed radio centers which were large are now replaced by very small size scanning receivers.
The radio scanner scans radio frequencies and locks them on any transmission that it receives. You can listen to a jumbo jet plane flying over Paris or a shortwave broadcast from Moscow. In this, I will let you know everything about the Whistler WS1065. Let’s dive into the Whistler WS1065 Review.
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Whistler WS1065 Desktop Digital Scanner
- Menu Driven Programming with Context Sensitive Help – Each menu item provides a few lines of help text that provide assistance with programming and using the scanner
- Scan List-functionality allows you to arrange, group and scan objects according to your preference. Memory Backup – Frequencies remain stored in memory for an extended time even without batteries.
The Whistler WS1065 is a digital scanner. You can use this with mobile or desktop. This scanner will help you to store up to more than 1,800 frequencies. You can search the nearby frequency transmission which can automatically jump into another found transmission. If you want to hear a weather report, it will let you hear that even before the report is broadcast on Radio or TV. There is an AC adapter, DC cable, DIN E adapter, mobile mounting bracket, telescopic antenna, and PC/IF cable.
Before discussing the features, pros and cons let’s know the product information. This product is manufactured by Whistler. The product dimensions are 5.3 x 7.3 x 2.2 inches. This is a heavy product considering its size. The weight is 2.64 pounds. This scanner is made in China. The model of this product is WS1065.
Whistler WS1065 Review in Details
Whistler Ws 1065 comes with some amazing features. These features might not be understandable to someone, because these are advanced options like v-scanner capability, object-oriented scanning, Skywarn functions, and many more. There is everything in this scanner a police scanner does have. This scanner can find nearby frequencies quickly and it can store up to 1,800. You can jump into a transmission that is already found. There are more advanced features. Let’s discuss them in this Whistler WS1065 Review.
Build Quality and Design
Those who had a desktop scanner before are familiar with this Whistler WS1065 design. The dimensions of this scanner are 5.3 x 2.2 x 7.3 inches. The weight of this scanner is 2.64 pounds. This size is ideal for a desktop model. There is a large display and all of the buttons are nicely placed upfront next to that display. The scanner is slightly angled and raised towards you because of its mounting bracket.
The built quality is as usual to what we see in whistler products. Every part of this scanner is put together solidly. There aren’t any noises when you handle this scanner nor does anything squeak. All the buttons of this scanner are easy to use. This is a premium model with amazing build quality to the table.
Frequency
The frequency coverage range of this scanner is amazing. One of the best features of this Whistler WS 1065. This scanner can work with the frequencies given below –
- 25-54 MHz
- 108-117 MHz
- 137-174 MHz
- 216-512 MHz
- 764-776 MHz
- 795-805 MHz
- 849-869 MHz
- 896-960 MHz
- 1240-1300 MHz
This scanner covers the VHF and UHF range more than any other scanner. Besides that, you can store 1,800 numbers of individual frequencies. You can add additional scanners like 21 virtual scanners to store more than 20,000 frequencies. That means your storage is increased to a total of 38,000.
Display
The display of this Whistler WS1065 is pretty good compared to other radio stations‘ smaller ones. This is a backlit display which is LCD. The color is orange. There are 4 separate lines. Each line has 16 characters. The display is bright enough to see the information on it, it doesn’t matter how much light is around you. You can see it properly. The display is 2 inches big. It is very easy to use this in total darkness as the backlit keys also added to the convenience.
Scanning Speed
The scanning speed is amazing compared to the other whistler models like the BC355N. If you use this scanner for a few channels, it doesn’t matter. Even people can browse many channels all the time as the speed is very good.
Memory and Frequency Search
Whistler WS1065 will provide you with very intuitive scanning. There is a manual mode and automatic mode. You can toggle in different kHz steps by using the manual mode. But you can look for the nearby frequency transmissions and also jump into one by using the automatic mode. The automatic mode apart from its normal functions allows you to find an active frequency by jumping and looping through your banks. There is a W/X button on the front side of the scanner. You can jump into the NOAA channel directly by that button.
If you want to move around the different options quickly, you can do it with the dedicated spectrum sweeper and Skywarn button. You can have a head start so that you can hear the reports of storms and other warnings before they are broadcasted on Radio or TV.
If you want to improve the signal quality of the scanner you can take advantage of real-time frequency strength indicators. As you know already in this Whistler WS1065 Review that it can store up to 1800 frequencies. And also when you paired this scanner with a 21 digital scanner, then you can store more channels.
Inside the Package
When you buy this Whistler WS1065, you will get some instruments inside the package. Let’s know about the things you will get inside the package. They are given below –
- Mounting bracket
- Quick start and user guides
- PC/IF cable
- A DC cable and AC adapter
- DIN-E adapter (installation kit)
- Telescopic antenna
This is not a lot for a high-quality scanner like this. But these are more than enough to arrange your scanner properly for the best work. Through the data cloning feature, you can transfer the program data to another whistler scanner.
Pros & Cons
- Storage of 1,800 frequencies
- AGC audio level compensation
- Well built and durable
- Menu-driven programming
- Covers a good range with a good signal clarity
- Perfect for radio enthusiasts
- Don’t work in some specific areas
- High price
Product Specialty
As I said before in this Whistler WS1065 Review, this scanner is a special product. There are some special features which make it different and better from others. The specialty of this product is its frequency coverage range. This scanner can work with a frequency of up to 1300 MHz. The coverage of VHF and UHF by this scanner is better than any other scanner. It stores up to 1,800 frequencies. You can add extra scanner storage which can store more than 20,000 frequencies. So you get large storage of up to 38,000.
Customer Review
Customers always like this product for its amazing features. This is an amazing scanner at an affordable price. I have had some scanners for a long time. This Whistler WS1065 is in the price range I am happy to spend for this one. I read the customer reviews and decided to try this one. Even though some people aren’t happy with this scanner. But I am happy that I bought the best product.
If you don’t have enough ideas on the radio scanner then you might skip this one. Those who don’t have an idea about radio, can not figure it out and they submit bad reviews. If you can set it up properly, after that it is so easy to use this scanner.
Here is a suggestion for you before buying. A vendor can be sold by Amazon or fulfilled by amazon. I chose a vendor that shipped directly. After three days I had placed the order, the scanner still hadn’t been shipped. I searched again and found one fulfilled by Amazon for $5 more. It arrived 2 days later.
Final Word
In this Whistler WS1065 Review, you can see that this is one of the most advanced digital scanners for desktops. It brings a lot of features to the table which makes your work easier. This is a versatile scanner for radio enthusiasts with its frequency range, memory functions, and its digital scanner profile. After looking at all the features, pros, and cons I will give it a four and a half star out of five.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How To Reset The Whistler Scanner Ws1010?
After turning on the scanner press 0, then press 1, and then press enter to restart the whistler scanner.
Q2. How To Program A Whistler Handheld Scanner?
First you have to press PGM. After that PGM will appear. Then input the channel number where you want to store the frequency. Then press PGM again. You can use the number code to input the frequency. Then press ENT. That will program to the next channel.
Q3. Are Whistler Police Scanners?
Yes, whistler is a police scanner. That means you can hear the high frequencies of airwaves by these scanners. And these scanners are good for use.
Q4. Are Radio Scanners Still Useful?
Radio scanners are still useful. You can hear the news of storms or any other warning before it is broadcasted on radio or TV. Scanners are generally used for monitoring police, fire, and emergency medical services.
Q5. What’s The Difference Between Digital And Analog Scanners?
An Analog scanner is that in which frequency goes out over the airwaves and the digital scanner is that in which one speaks into the radio, then the voice is converted into 0s and 1s and then the voice goes out over the airwaves as 1s and 0s. Then again that converts and gets back. In analog, you will hear just noise.