What's in the Box

What's in the box?

  • WS1040 digital handheld scanner
  • Flexible rubber antenna
  • Belt clip
  • AC power adapter
  • PC/IF programming cable
  • Alkaline battery holder
  • Rechargeable AA battery holder
  • Owner's guide and quick-start documentation

Four AA batteries not included

The radio uses four AA batteries but they aren't included. Whistler provides separate holders for alkaline and rechargeable batteries, so use the right one.

A programming cable is not a free software license

The PC/IF cable comes in the box, but compatible software like ARC500 or PSREdit500 may require a separate license or trial.

If GRE PSR-500 sounds familiar

The WS1040 shares its programming heritage with that older scanner family. Some of those references are still useful.

No GPS-based scanning

You have to select programmed systems yourself. This is not a ZIP-code or GPS location-scanning radio.

Set up safely

Use the correct AA holder for the battery chemistry. Don't attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries. An external AA charger is a practical option.