GREAmerica PSR-310 GRE PSR-310 Analog Handheld Scanner

Product Review

The GRE PSR-310 triple trunking handheld scanner offers a host of features and some new technologies. This radio includes coverage of the new 700 MHz band, new 380 MHz federal band and has upgradable CPU firmware in support of future rebanding. The vast memory system can store 40744 objects in 20 dynamically allocated scan lists. The multi-system trunking capability scans most common trunked radio system signaling formats, including Motorola, EDACS Standard, EDACS Narrow, and LTR trunked radio systems. Talkgroup call and individual call monitoring are supported. You get CTCSS and DCS sub-audible encoded squelch modes. A spectrum sweep function detects nearby unknown signals. Five pre-programmed band searches are available (Marine, Fire/Police, Air, Amateur and Weather). Programmable multi-color LED can be configured to illuminate or flash when certain objects are active. The full dot matrix bitmap LCD display has a real-time S-Meter. The weather alert capability features SAME receiving with 10 FIPS area memories plus there is a Skywarn function for one button access to to storm spotter networks. This radio scans at 55 channel per second and sweeps at 90 steps per second. The PSR-310 comes with a flexible BNC antenna, manual, belt clip, AC adapter, alkaline battery holder (black) and rechargeable battery holder (yellow).

Product Features

Intuitive "Object Oriented" User Interface Design - Easy to use, yet powerful enough to satisfy sophisticated experts. Common data entry, browsing and control methods are used for conventional channels, Talkgroups, searches and Spectrum Sweeper setups.
Powerful and flexible Scan List Functionality - Arrange, group and scan objects according to your preference, with no limit to the number or types of objects in a Scan List, and no limit to the number of Scan Lists an object can be a member of.
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.
User Upgradeable CPU Firmware - Stay current with software enhancements as they become available with free upgrades from www.greamerica.com!
Flexible Free-Form Memory Organization - Memory is assigned as objects are created. Store over 1,800 conventional channels, Trunking Talkgroups, search configurations and Spectrum Sweeper objects in any combination.

Customer Reviews

Average Customer Review

(2 customer reviews)

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful

Easy To Use If You Just Read 5 Minutes, September 17, 2011

Don Lewis - See all my reviews

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PROS:
Well done hardware and programming method. Loud and clear sound, headset jack, computer interface for easy saving of your programming or modification of such. Long battery life, use conventional or rechargeable. Integrated belt clip. Very clear and easy to read display. Power adapter included. Hard to imagine a better engineered product for its intended use.

CONS:
Data cable is not included but can be purchased online or at any Radio Shack store. About $30.00 Not absolutely necessary to have one.

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Don't let a modern scanner's complexity bother you. This is a fine example of a NON-digital scanner, meaning the signals it receives are analog FM and not some form of digital transmission. Vast areas of the country only use conventional analog / non-digital transmissions. Check your area first and if you don't see any digital use or if who is...Read more

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful

Great, March 8, 2012

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My Mom loves her new scanner I bought from her, it is simple and easy to maneuver. Shipping was quick and came in packaging with everything listed. Great Product, Great Seller! Love how you can get the screen to change to whatever color you like.