Whistler TRX-1 vs Unication G4 mini review

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  • @tdhmoose
    @tdhmoose 5 років тому +2

    I liked that you mention lockout scanning. On my G5 I mostly set knob-1 in most zones for scanning with 7 channels. The following knobs K-2 to K-8 are individually set for a single channel (thats in knob-1 scan list). Compared side by side with my WS-1088, the G5 wins. Thanks for posting.

  • @samiam9059
    @samiam9059 3 роки тому +1

    Love the TRX 1.... Been using for 2 years in a rural area and it works excellent for me.

  • @jeffrobertson1491
    @jeffrobertson1491 6 років тому +1

    Thanks for this video. I bought a Uniden BCD536 and tried to listen to my county's new P25 phase II system and was immensely disappointed! In Central Va. we have rolling hills and small mountains so lots of P25 repeaters and multipath interference. The Uniden misses 75% of transmissions and of the one's it does catch they are so choppy and garbled that they are almost worthless. I'm selling the Uniden and shopping for the Unication G4.

  • @MaXGTS1
    @MaXGTS1 5 років тому

    My Uniden BCD396XT was behaving the same as your TRX-1 with the local police P25 simulcast system. Even with a yagi 800mhz antenna the Uniden was silent 99% of the time. I received a Unication G4 a few days ago and I'm now able to hear everything on the P25 simulcast. What an awesome radio/pager. Uniden and Whistler better pray Unication never enters the scanner market.

  • @chuckleskie
    @chuckleskie 4 роки тому +2

    I program G5s for a Police Dept. I have a lot of time with them. In my opinion, nothing in the scanner world will match the G5 when it come to P25 simulcast. Those simulcast systems are mostly Police Fire and EMS. That being said, some people like to monitor other stuff. My scanner has the usual police fire EMS stuff but I also have my scanner loaded with Car racing, Marine band, Aircraft, FRS/GMRS/MURS, Ham repeaters, DMR, NXDN and such. If your goal is to just monitor public service on a simulcast system go with the unication. If you want to monitor everything the TRX-1 is the way to go.

    • @DanielOrtegoUSA
      @DanielOrtegoUSA Рік тому

      Which dual freq. model G5 do you feel is more suitable for police scanning?

  • @danieldalbero2401
    @danieldalbero2401 7 років тому +1

    Thanks for making this video. I'm very interested in the G5 but there are not many reviews on the G4 and G5. They are adding phase 2 in the 3rd quarter of 2017. As soon as they do that I'm buying one. Make some more videos on the Unication !!

  • @kickeramp88
    @kickeramp88 4 роки тому +1

    The bcd325p2 bearcat is small and maybe the cheapest and picks up everything easily. But my txr1 is very touchy but does work great but my bearcat doesn’t miss anything on p25 phase 1 and 2 in Omaha ne.

  • @normanhill535
    @normanhill535 3 роки тому

    The Unication is a professional pager with trunking and conventional modes, NFM and APCO-25. With the Unication G-2 and G3 can be modified for DMR digital mode, and comes in VHF High and UHF dual band.

  • @richa9073
    @richa9073 6 років тому +1

    I really liked this review. I am also in a P25 simulcast situation in Austin, TX area...and the HP-2 is horrible for this the BCD536HP is not bad...but still breaks a bunch...heard great things about this unication radios. May pull the trigger now.

  • @ironcladpatriot5829
    @ironcladpatriot5829 6 років тому +1

    BREAKING NEWS!!
    Unication USA will begin shipping G4 and G5 Phase II Pagers to us on March 30, 2018. We will receive these units in to our location, inventory them and ship them out right away. Thank you for your patience.
    At this time (March 27th) Unication USA has adequate stock to fulfill all Pre-Orders placed up to now. (Pre-order Promotion ends this Saturday March 31st)
    If you would like to Pre-order a Phase II unit and have it shipped with this first release please have your orders placed early.
    If early stock is depleted, customers may be looking at a back-order delay.

  • @mattmcd6010
    @mattmcd6010 Рік тому

    The difference between the two is front end sensitivity. The TRX-1 is a "does everything" compromise between analog, digital, multiband, multi-modulation operation and the G4 is a dedicated single band digital receiver.

  • @nicholasquintero1080
    @nicholasquintero1080 4 роки тому

    That little pager is pretty dope. I just realized how old is video is so somebody probably already told you that antenna theory is fairly complex and thats why your Whistler isn't working like it should

  • @KofCFrank06511
    @KofCFrank06511 6 років тому

    Thank you for the post!! I am on the fence between Whistler, Uniden & a G5. Waiting for HP3 before I decide

  • @skyler5212
    @skyler5212 7 років тому

    Classic simulcast issues. You can tell by the signal jumping from almost full to almost 0 signal. I had 3 different scanners with many different antennas and it did the exact same thing. Great Video. Now I gotta buy a G5

  • @dw1160
    @dw1160 7 років тому

    Great video...appreciate your style and comments...thinking about buying the G6...I have HP2

  • @normanhill535
    @normanhill535 3 роки тому

    Thank you for this great review. Oh, the Unication has 8x32 or 64 channel bands.

  • @normanhill535
    @normanhill535 3 роки тому

    Use my Unication radio for federal radio bands, VHF marine, GMRS and FRS and some business frequencies. Dual band versions are a bit costly, almost $700-$800.

  • @barryeaton3966
    @barryeaton3966 5 років тому

    What system r they on may be the antenna isssue if there on a 800mhz phase 2 system or phase 1 even try to pick up a ruber duck handheld 800mhz antenna for better signal

  • @ruddyff
    @ruddyff 4 роки тому

    I agree with your sentiment. For what you pay I just want it to work.

  • @ironcladpatriot5829
    @ironcladpatriot5829 6 років тому

    Thank you for the detailed review and information it's much appreciated

  • @jackmcmurtrie1279
    @jackmcmurtrie1279 7 років тому

    oh and I forgot yea my is working off the project 25 phase 1 that's pretty all the calls I believe so at least that's what it says on the map anyway the fire,ems, and police so I'm hoping I'm getting it right

  • @jacobhayse4095
    @jacobhayse4095 6 років тому

    Could you possibly do a video on the G Series pager features other than just the scanning like the voice memos and things of that nature

  • @larrynorris8775
    @larrynorris8775 7 років тому

    I just got G5 pager and love it VHF/700/800

    • @414RadioTech
      @414RadioTech 5 років тому

      I've got the same one also with VHF 7 and 800 that's currently for sale any buyers??????

  • @cperkinson9
    @cperkinson9 4 роки тому

    Have you notice any big delay whistler vs the G4? Like my whistler never picked up but my xts5000 and bcd436 had like a 4 second of delay . Simulcast systems are hard on scanners and then get to the LSM simulcast it’s hard .

  • @N9MXTHAM
    @N9MXTHAM 6 років тому +1

    Awesome review thanks!! My only issue I have is the G4 looks sweet. However it doesn't act like a scanner you can't listen to other bands "Aircraft, Ham Radio, and so on"

  • @reddog694uk
    @reddog694uk 7 років тому

    Hi, I would imagine that an outside antenna would be the answer for you. Mount it high as you can.

  • @JCourts2k23
    @JCourts2k23 6 років тому

    How’s the display on the TRX-1? I know the camera makes displays look brighter than they are, like the 436hp is very hard to see IMO. Just curious if the TRX is any easier to see

  • @Brian-gw6di
    @Brian-gw6di 6 років тому

    If i buy this over the Uniden STS100 can i have ch1 just county fire dispatch and truck traffic as well as all the tac channels and ch2 county police dispatch and car traffic? Then ch3 i would want just my cities police and fire dispatch and unit traffic. I mostly listen to fire and once in a while police. My uniden 436 has problems inside my house but if i go in my car to other parts of the county it comes in crystal clear

  • @s6824s
    @s6824s 6 років тому

    Thank you very much for this informative video! Does the Unicaton G4 provide tech support when programming it and trouble shooting problems??

  • @kanibis420
    @kanibis420 4 роки тому

    if you throw a good outside antenna on that Whistler it would make a huge difference i think .

    • @ComputerProMedia
      @ComputerProMedia  4 роки тому

      Oh no doubt. Returned it though. The G4 gets perfect reception with it's little 2 inch stubby antenna so I just just use that one now.

  • @jackmcmurtrie1279
    @jackmcmurtrie1279 7 років тому

    oh OK then cool ty again for getting back with me I really do appreciate it bud and I just want to ty again for showing us this video on this new g4 pager and now did u buy this pager in Saginaw? and how much would they charge to program mine when I do get one and also could they ship the monitor to me if I were to give them my address cuz see I live in Yale mi in st.Clair. Co. see what I would do is order it and pay with my debit card and hopefully they could just send it to me ya know

  • @ironcladpatriot5829
    @ironcladpatriot5829 5 років тому +1

    Officials said that as the Saginaw Township Police Officer approached a vehicle during a traffic stop Tuesday morning, the driver shot him and fled the scene.
    Did you capture this on your scanner?

    • @ComputerProMedia
      @ComputerProMedia  5 років тому

      Justin K I didn’t have my unit on at that time. That would have been a crazy scenario to listen to though. Years ago I caught a police shooting on a scanner.
      Very sad for the officer and his family, I heard his current status is ok and hope he recovers quickly. Last I heard they found the stolen truck but the suspect is still on the run.

  • @texhow1
    @texhow1 4 роки тому

    Hi, is the Squelch set higher on The Whistler so it needs a higher signal strength to open it, just a thought regards.

  • @hunter10158
    @hunter10158 6 років тому

    The waterproofing rating is 3ft for 30 minutes

  • @mreverybody1150
    @mreverybody1150 4 роки тому

    If you want high end performance, with low end costs SDR is the only way to go...

  • @loghome7061
    @loghome7061 6 років тому

    Will either of these pick up Levy County Sheriff in Florida?

  • @michaelf8500
    @michaelf8500 Рік тому

    Works better at night?

  • @jackmcmurtrie1279
    @jackmcmurtrie1279 7 років тому

    hi there and happy Easter Yea I was just wondering if maybe you happen to get the chance to get the ops channels for my county so anyway I was just wondering so anyway ty again for all of ur help so far it's like I said its very much appreciated

    • @ComputerProMedia
      @ComputerProMedia  7 років тому

      They don't have them broken down quite the same as Saginaw, but I found this on radioreference: www.dropbox.com/s/rwe1sqzi8urso22/fire1.PNG?dl=0

  • @julianurschalitz2901
    @julianurschalitz2901 6 років тому

    Is the programming on the G4 easy? Like just entering the freq and mode codes that you find on radioreference>

  • @rdubbs1983
    @rdubbs1983 2 роки тому

    I just ordered the trx 1 . I hope it works ok. This video made it look pretty bad tho

  • @idiot20099
    @idiot20099 4 роки тому

    Does Whistler Trx-1 support DMR tier III (DMR trunking)?

  • @dw1160
    @dw1160 7 років тому

    I live in Carmel IN so I listen to Marion County and Hamilton County LE.

    • @pappydc12
      @pappydc12 6 років тому

      DW - we are practically neighbors. I'm in Westfield, IN. What did you buy?

  • @jackmcmurtrie1279
    @jackmcmurtrie1279 7 років тому +1

    and yes on 2694 all fire dept. calls it says that # 2694 so Yea I'm guessing that is our I.d. #

  • @Dazlidorne
    @Dazlidorne 4 роки тому

    How does this compare to the Uniden SDS100?

  • @Sheuwibsuxubxbshuw
    @Sheuwibsuxubxbshuw 6 років тому

    Where did you buy your G4? I have the same issue with my TRX1 :( Need a G4 or G5 bad

  • @johnschall6064
    @johnschall6064 6 років тому

    hi, my police are on a harris p25 phase2 700/800 will the G4 work on that..? Thanks

  • @phillytowsquad73
    @phillytowsquad73 6 років тому

    Will you be able to program Orlando Kissimmee area.

  • @peterburi2727
    @peterburi2727 Рік тому

    If you use it primarily at home pick up a inexpensive discone antenna. Makes a world of difference. I've never had much luck with rubber ducky antennas in my area.

  • @jackmcmurtrie1279
    @jackmcmurtrie1279 7 років тому

    oh cool then ty again for all of ur help!!!! ur trully are a great guy and I'll be letting you know when I get the monitor and I'm glad ur doing good ty again for responding bk to me it's very much appreciated!!! and plz keep in touch when u can OK I will for sure

  • @Dj_Latinman
    @Dj_Latinman 2 роки тому

    is this also picking up phase 2?

  • @Unknown_Paramedic
    @Unknown_Paramedic 4 роки тому

    I’m also in Michigan and am wanting to get a G4. I’m actually in Livingston county. Was the G4 difficult to program for Michigan’s MPSCS? Also did you program the G4 yourself or?

    • @ComputerProMedia
      @ComputerProMedia  4 роки тому

      Not too bad at all. I did a video on programming it a couple of years ago: ua-cam.com/video/Pqc87B7CWnk/v-deo.html&t

  •  7 років тому

    Good video

  • @MrShkelle
    @MrShkelle 4 роки тому

    Can you do more videos of this radio G4, Do you think this work like in EU kosovo?

  • @jackmcmurtrie1279
    @jackmcmurtrie1279 7 років тому

    OK you said u programmed the g4 ur self was difficult to do? and what do u do to program the unit just go on the internet and just start pulling on the freq.and other stuff too? see IDK know how to program the unit I mean u do though right? maybe u can help me with that? see I live in st.Clair. here in Michigan so what do u think? but I'm definitely gonna buy the g4 for sure ty again for ur time so whatcha think on this looking forward from hearing from you K

    • @ComputerProMedia
      @ComputerProMedia  7 років тому +1

      Tracy Mcmurtrie yeah the software isn't too hard after you get used to it. There are a few things that have to be set exactly right like the site ID numbers and so forth. Then you need to enter the primary and secondary control channels. Then you can enter your talk groups after the other stuff is in there correctly. It's easier if you plan it out on paper or something first. Figure out how you want the Channels broken down to make it easier to use. It helps if you were on a fire department or something like that. I've used Public Safety radios in this county so I just set mine up the way our PD has them for the most part. Basically I have channel 1 as pretty much a scan everything channel. Channel 2 is just police and fire dispatch since all the major calls go out over those. You have to think of it that way since there's no lock out etc. so if you're scanning everything and something exciting happens on the police side you want to be able to hurry up and switch the knob to police dispatch only so you can lock on that conversation without them stopping talking for a second and then picking up medical or some other traffic. To me it feels more like a police radio than a scanner to be honest. It just doesn't have the talking feature.

  • @Audace1400
    @Audace1400 6 років тому

    I'm new to scanning. Could I go straight to the G5 or would it be better to get the trx/436? I guess you don't get the zip code convenience with the g5

    • @ComputerProMedia
      @ComputerProMedia  6 років тому

      Hard to say as it really depends on your specific needs. For general scanning and to find new freqs, mall security, dept store stuff etc then the trx/436 would be your best bet. If you just want to listen to public safety stuff (police, fire, ems) and your area uses a P25 multicast system like ours then the G4/G5 is by far the best bet. It's pretty much an actual police radio minus the talking feature. It picks up that well. The only diff between the G4 and G5 is the extra VHF frequencies. I only needed the public safety so getting the G4 saved a little money.

  • @JCourts2k23
    @JCourts2k23 Рік тому

    You just cant beat a G-Series Pager for scanning, They are 100 percent better. Only downside is the programming, i have no clue how to do it, so i have to pay someone to change things for me

  • @jackmcmurtrie1279
    @jackmcmurtrie1279 7 років тому

    oh OK then cool Yea I'm gonna buy the g4 from ray then and yea I like ur ideas on how to set up my pager and yea I'm just gonna do that that will work and yea I may set mine up on what u called the advanced options cuz our tones that the dispatch gives each dept. thier own dept. tone and yea I would like to program stored voice option just incase I miss a call then I can play bk u know but I just don't know that tone # cuz without the stored voice the msg probably won't record u know so Yea man b4 the county switched to the p25 system when we would get called out man we always had a bunch of static and so much that our pagers wouldn't record cuz of all the static but how much do u think ray would charge me to program my g4? would u have any idea or no I just wanted to know so when I do buy it I'll just pay more when I order it u know so it can be ready to go when it comes in my mail

  • @davidsonger2985
    @davidsonger2985 7 років тому

    Your problem is not the scanner, all you needed is a multipath propagation antenna.
    The Whistler is receiving the same signal from several different sources. The signals are received near the same time but a few milliseconds off causing the distortion or total digital decode failure. This is when you see full signal strength but no audio.

    • @ComputerProMedia
      @ComputerProMedia  7 років тому

      I did read several things regarding the antenna and modifying or switching it on the Whistler. I just wanted it to work well out of the box is all. The Unication has been perfect out of the box so far. All with a stubby, durable 1" antenna lol. I do think the Whistler is a great scanner but for the P25 system in my area though nothing touches the Unication, especially out of the box.

    • @davecarsley8773
      @davecarsley8773 7 років тому

      cpro48609
      Yeah, well, try using it to actually respond to 911 calls :-(

  • @Ross13ful
    @Ross13ful 10 місяців тому

    Probably no dmr tier 3 on any unication and other modes either a scanner is always better

    • @ComputerProMedia
      @ComputerProMedia  10 місяців тому

      A scanner is much better at a few different things as the Unication is more of a dedicated radio. it doesn't scan other frequencies at all so there's that. In this case I wanted it specifically for police, fire, and medical, in my area which is p25 trunking. For that, the Unication blows the other scanners out of the water, it's not even close. But for the other features you mentioned, other than what I want to listen to, yes a scanner would be more practical. To cover all bases, I guess its preferred to just have both :p

    • @Ross13ful
      @Ross13ful 10 місяців тому

      @@ComputerProMedia yes and it also depends on your location or area could be a mix of analog and digital or all analog a unication only competes against itself not against a true scanner but what matters is if it works for you is what counts

  • @jackmcmurtrie1279
    @jackmcmurtrie1279 7 років тому

    oh and also I was wondering if there be any possible way to maybe look up like my county ops channels aswell so that maybe when we're working a fire or a p.I. that I can switch my knob to the ops like say ops2a or maybe like ops2b u know what I'm talking about u said u have the ops channels in ur pager aswell well I would like to have that aswell if it's possible ty bud looking forward to here from ya again if u don't mind ur help is very much appreciated K really is u have no idea

    • @ComputerProMedia
      @ComputerProMedia  7 років тому

      Sounds good. I'll look up your county ops when I get back tonight. Does your county dispatch all rescue runs and fires over something like fire primary? You could have ch1 all dispatch both fire and ems. Ch2 could be just fire dispatch in case ch 1 gets too chatty w ems calls. Ch 3 maybe fire ops, ch 4 fire admin, ch 5 ems to hospital. Still have one left. Could put scan all pd, fd, and ems on 8. Ch 1 and 8 are easiest to get to since they are the last knob turns. I never got into the fire paging stuff but you can do advanced options if you're a fireman like alert tones recording and things like that. For that you would probably have to talk to either Unication or maybe Ray if you get it from his place he's really good with that stuff too. Unication has really good support also. I called them a couple times and they answered my questions really quickly.

  • @shawnwillis1270
    @shawnwillis1270 7 років тому

    I have the 436HP and looking to get this as an additional scanner. was it difficult to program vs the actual scanner.

    • @ComputerProMedia
      @ComputerProMedia  7 років тому

      The Unication? If so I did a software mini tutorial here: ua-cam.com/video/Pqc87B7CWnk/v-deo.html&t
      It's pretty easy once you get used to the format. A little different than a reg scanner program though.

    • @shawnwillis1270
      @shawnwillis1270 7 років тому +1

      Thank you. I will watch it. I live in St Louis and have the SLATER P25 system.

    • @vanjabrusic5503
      @vanjabrusic5503 7 років тому

      Shawn Willis superrr

  • @anthonymejia446
    @anthonymejia446 2 роки тому

    So the g4 it's a digital police scanner?

  • @jackmcmurtrie1279
    @jackmcmurtrie1279 7 років тому

    yea I was wondering were did u purchase ur pager / scanner at again the p25 g4 at cuz I would like to also purchase one and how much and maybe I could order from were u got urs ty again for ur time and for showing this video review on the pager/scanner looking forward from hearing from you and I would like to see another video on the new pager if u do it

    • @ComputerProMedia
      @ComputerProMedia  7 років тому

      Hi Tracy. I got it from Rays Pager Sales.
      www.rayspagersales.com
      Very nice people over there and very helpful! The G4 was around $560 and it's been an awesome unit!

  • @ironcladpatriot5829
    @ironcladpatriot5829 7 років тому +1

    if it had Phase 2 capability I buy one right now

    • @ComputerProMedia
      @ComputerProMedia  7 років тому +1

      What they told me was that it's firmware upgradeable but that particular upgrade will have a charge for it. Recouping licensing fees maybe who knows? I think i'm good around here with phase one for a few years at least. Also, they didn't mention any release date for the upgrade.

    • @ironcladpatriot5829
      @ironcladpatriot5829 7 років тому

      cpro48609 unfortunately most of my area I went digital Phase 2 p25. from what I understand these unication pagers are remarkable

    • @markplott4820
      @markplott4820 6 років тому

      the NEW Whistler TRX-100 and 200 will do Phase 2 and it will have Bluetooth Audio as well. expect them to be out Q4 2018.

  • @reifonseca5767
    @reifonseca5767 Рік тому

    It's not a simulcast radio that Whistler that's why you can and won't hear even if you put a satellite dish to it

  • @landonvogt392
    @landonvogt392 4 роки тому

    Who did you buy your G4 from I'm looking to buy one but the authorized dealers in my area are no help, also I'm on the west side of the state.

    • @ComputerProMedia
      @ComputerProMedia  4 роки тому

      Landon Vogt got it from rayspagersales.com

    • @tangiew3357
      @tangiew3357 4 роки тому

      @@ComputerProMedia how do you program pager

    • @ComputerProMedia
      @ComputerProMedia  4 роки тому

      @@tangiew3357 It's been a while but here is a video I did a few years ago that might help. ua-cam.com/video/Pqc87B7CWnk/v-deo.html&t

  • @scottGamerTeam
    @scottGamerTeam 3 роки тому

    Quick question could you possibly get that for Midland County I might be buying one?

    • @ComputerProMedia
      @ComputerProMedia  3 роки тому

      I believe Midland has a P25 phase 1 so it should work great.

    • @scottGamerTeam
      @scottGamerTeam 3 роки тому

      OK cool thank you for replying back to me I thought about getting that just not a lot of radios out there will go for that frequency

    • @ronsujkowski843
      @ronsujkowski843 2 роки тому

      Midland is also a four tower simulcast as Saginaw. The unidens tend to work best on those, especially the SDS models, expensive but work flawlessly on simulcast and are scanner. This video was made before the SDS' were released. SDS 100 SDS 200

  • @TheKyleO1
    @TheKyleO1 6 років тому +1

    This video just sold me the unication.

  • @jackmcmurtrie1279
    @jackmcmurtrie1279 7 років тому

    hi there umm what kind of software would I need? just any ordinary software or does it have to be a sertain kind cuz I just realized I have a neighbor that may have a laptop computer and I could maybe use theirs but I'm not sure what kind of software that I would need now this software that u mentioned would that be enough to maybe program my new pager the g4 like what u have? cuz if that would work then maybe I can program it my self but maybe with ur help by step by step of course like u can tell me what to do while we chat on here so whatcha think? and if we can do that I'll send ya some pay for helping me K

    • @ComputerProMedia
      @ComputerProMedia  7 років тому

      Whats your email address. I'll send the software link plus the info.

  • @ironcladpatriot5829
    @ironcladpatriot5829 7 років тому

    how long does it take to get software? I emailed them but I haven't heard anything back

  • @jackmcmurtrie1279
    @jackmcmurtrie1279 7 років тому

    well I guess I think I have it down but it's a little confusing to me lol I guess if u could write down all the stuff that u told me like put it in like perspective like steps 1 like with the #s u gave me like how to set it up with the info. that u just told me tonight just so that when I go to program my new pager/scanner I can tell ray in the order to program the unit I'm sorry to be a pain in the but but I just want to make sure I don't mess up the #s and get confused and confuse ray u know?

    • @ComputerProMedia
      @ComputerProMedia  7 років тому

      I could prob send a file with the fire and ems already setup. You would have to install software to upload it though.

  • @414RadioTech
    @414RadioTech 5 років тому +1

    Mine is for sale it's a G5 VHF 700 / 800 any buyers for $400 or best offer

    • @pilage98
      @pilage98 5 років тому +1

      Do you still have your G5 for sale?

  • @jackmcmurtrie1279
    @jackmcmurtrie1279 7 років тому

    OK then we'll I have the p25 and the phase I believe is what my county is on right now and also I have the what I believe is the talk group channel aswell now u said to get the I'd? now that would come up on the scanner correct? like when we get a call from county dispatch I mean I've been looking on the internet for many different things like our pager tone alerts for my county and it's saying that for my county it's the frequency that it's also the tone alert so IDK would that be my fire dept. tone? IDK I just need some help lol ya know u seem very nice guy and also very helpful aswell so I just wish we could meet up sometime and maybe help me out I'm not too good with technology lol if u wouldn't mind that is and also I really do appreciate ur help aswell I would pay u to help me if ur interested that is

  • @willg3141
    @willg3141 6 років тому

    get a stub antenna and a BNC elbow... and it will pick up simulcast fine just gotta get the antenna turned towards the tower

  • @j.d.hutchens3561
    @j.d.hutchens3561 7 років тому

    Would the diamond antenna help out the whistler ?

    • @ohioscan
      @ohioscan 7 років тому

      Would depend on version, RS800 ant works well but the LSM issue is more to do with simulcasting & location.

    • @markplott4820
      @markplott4820 6 років тому

      YES, I use a Diamond RH77CA for my Pro-688 which has a BNC , they also make a SMA version as well.

    • @j.d.hutchens3561
      @j.d.hutchens3561 2 роки тому

      I found out that the smaller antenna does the best.

  • @jackmcmurtrie1279
    @jackmcmurtrie1279 7 років тому

    OK then I do have the ID I wrote it down off my scanner now what's the primary? I forgot lol cuz on my scanner all of the #s come up like the scan # and the ID and also the #74f911 from our country dispatch is the p would that show up on the upper right hand side of scanner when we get a call and what's the DG mean on the scanner when we get a call? lol sorry for all of these ?s I'm just new at this so plz don't get overwhelmed I'm just learning my self lol ty again bud of and what's ur name? if u don't mind me asking

    • @ComputerProMedia
      @ComputerProMedia  7 років тому

      You will need these numbers (System ID 796) & (WACN 92493) also. According to radioreference.com Your primary and alternate control channels are: 853.6375c is primary, 853.450a is alternate. You'll need to enter them both. Not sure what the letters are for I didn't enter any letters in mine.
      Your talkgroups (St Clair) right under mine (Saginaw) near the bottom of this page: www.radioreference.com/apps/db/?sid=100
      How you break the channels down really depends on what you want to hear. More police or fire or medical etc.
      The breaking them down on separate channels on the knob selector is say you hear something exciting from police like a chase or something like that and you want to hear and follow what happens. If all your channels are mixed and they stop talking for a few then you might pick up a long conversation from an ambulance to hospital patient report or something and miss what you wanted to hear. So what you want to hear is an important planning step.
      Also keep in mind that (in our area anyway) all calls go out over primary dispatch channels for PD and Fire. I keep dispatch separate from Admin channels. That way I hear where fire's are and rescue calls but I don't get the Ops channels when they are working the fire as that info is important to them but not so meaningful to me as I already know they are there and working on the fire.
      I broke mine down as follows:
      ch1: Scan all 3 PD, Fire & EMS to hospital.
      ch2: Dispatch only for both Police and Fire.
      ch3: Police dispatch only.
      ch4: Police LEIN. Used to run people for warrants, driving records etc.
      ch5: Police PTAC. Used for situations between officers at a scene and events.
      ch6: Police ADMIN. Usually officers talking to their headquarters.
      ch7: Fire OPS (may change this as it's more meaningful to them working the fire, not so much to hear)
      ch8: EMS to hospital.
      I then usually scan on ch1 unless there are lots of EMS to hospital (somedays there are) then I may switch to ch2 for the majority of regular calls. I get both Police, Fires and Rescue calls this way.
      Then I follow stuff by simply changing the channel knob. So for example if i'm on ch2 and I hear something like "units we have a rollover accident at xx intersection..... I hear the PD call on ch2 quickly followed by the Fire rescue dispatched. I hear when they arrive and the basic traffic about the accident. If I want to follow how the patients are doing I may switch to ch8 and try to catch the EMS to hospital traffic.
      I usually don't scan PTAC and ADMIN channels unless I hear someone request to go to one of those channels since you might miss important dispatched calls if your monitoring too much at a time.
      Also I'm setup for County stuff. I don't live in the City but I have City stuff setup on zone 2. You basically can setup all your stuff in what they call a 'Zone', all the knob channels etc. Then you can setup other zones with different channels. Keep in mind switching channels (knob positions) is pretty quick and simple, switching Zones requires a few button pushes but it's not too bad.
      I have City on zone 2, State PD stuff on zone 3 along with DNR, etc.

  • @billyadkins9899
    @billyadkins9899 6 років тому

    Awesome video

  • @bradc6743
    @bradc6743 5 років тому

    Where can I get a Unication G4

    • @ComputerProMedia
      @ComputerProMedia  5 років тому

      I would definitely recommend Rays Pager Sales. www.rayspagersales.com/

  • @golf-n-guns
    @golf-n-guns 7 років тому

    Is that a PTT on the G4? Is it a transceiver also?

    • @ComputerProMedia
      @ComputerProMedia  7 років тому

      golf-n-guns looks like one but just buttons for other things. It's a receiver only.

    • @golf-n-guns
      @golf-n-guns 7 років тому

      OK, thanks. I posted that question before I got to the part of your video where you said "it's not a transceiver". Wishful thinking on my part! The Unication is a bit pricey, but seems solid! Definitely on my shopping list. I'll wait for phase 2, like the others...while I check out your other videos! Thanks.

  • @jackmcmurtrie1279
    @jackmcmurtrie1279 7 років тому

    hi there Terry how are ya it's me Tracy or Jack the guy that's looking into getting the g4 pager monitor hey I'm still in the process of getting the pager things have been very slow so I've got intouch with ray over where u got urs from and I guess he said he would probably set the monitor up like u have urs so that would be fine with me so anyway I just wanted to say hi to ya and see how u were oh and with the info. that u gave me how would I get that info to ray? can I send him the info from my phone or would I need to use a computer? like that all that #s

    • @ComputerProMedia
      @ComputerProMedia  7 років тому

      Hey Tracy, all is good over here. I'll send Ray the most recent file I have to his email. He should be able to build off of that.

  • @MarvinParnell
    @MarvinParnell 3 роки тому

    Just get a better antenna honestly the Ruby ducks are never that good unless they are specifically tuned like your G4 is. The TRX1 is actually a great radio with a better after market antenna.

    • @ronsujkowski843
      @ronsujkowski843 2 роки тому

      In simulcast a better antenna makes it worse, less is more. Even using a paperclip will improve reception in simulcast.

  • @brianroselli229
    @brianroselli229 5 років тому

    I'm going to guess that antenna on the scanner is garbage

    • @ComputerProMedia
      @ComputerProMedia  5 років тому

      That's what some people were saying. I don't have the Whistler anymore I just have the G4 which ironically has a tiny inch and a half antenna that works like magic lol. Different technology I think.

    • @brianroselli229
      @brianroselli229 5 років тому

      Well one has a specific antenna the other is set on one frequency from I’ve heard the antenna that come on any of the scanners are not great at all

  • @mmgbtv
    @mmgbtv 6 років тому

    Can you adjust the RX sensitivity on the Whistler? The squelch might be too tight.

    • @markplott4820
      @markplott4820 6 років тому

      NO, you can on the ICOM IC-R30A and the AOR DV-10 they both have MANUAL RF Gain. the Squelch is separate.

  • @jackmcmurtrie1279
    @jackmcmurtrie1279 7 років тому

    oh OK then cool man ty for all of that info Yea I tried looking up some stuff and I didn't mind much like # that u just did I didn't know how to look them up but anyway now I just really want like the ops channels for my dept. and the tones and really just want like fire and ems sometimes maybe a little police but mostly fire and rescue now what I would like to do is set up my monitor to like ch1 to be like urs scan everything like mostly fire and have ch2 to be ems or how ever I can do it I'm not too fussy and maybe if it's possible have selective call like for my dept. u know but if not that's fine but I would to have a fire channel like what u have but whatever I can get u know lol OK then what do u think I should do like just the #s u gave do I just give the person what u gave me to program my monitor and it will work or do I need more info? cuz I have some stuff written down but what u gave would probably be better

  • @topoftop6134
    @topoftop6134 6 років тому +1

    bro i was in jail with a guy that stole train track on the sde of the road. said tht nascar scanner is best

  • @ironcladpatriot5829
    @ironcladpatriot5829 6 років тому

    Supposedly Phase 2 just on the horizon I certainly hope so

  • @philipellis1865
    @philipellis1865 4 роки тому

    I hooked up an outside antana got 150 percent reception

  • @Caseytheradioguy
    @Caseytheradioguy 6 років тому +1

    Outdoor Discone Antenna !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @ComputerProMedia
      @ComputerProMedia  6 років тому

      The 1" stubby antenna on the G4 has been working perfect since day 1, no need for an outdoor one. Probably would have helped on the Whistler though for sure.

    • @va3vad
      @va3vad 5 років тому +1

      www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-003652
      You need the discone antenna.
      It is a game changer.
      The airplane band needs the outside antenna.

  • @markplott4820
    @markplott4820 6 років тому +1

    the Unication, Whistler and the Uniden no longer matter. Icom has the R30 Digital Receiver and AOR has the DV-10, it can AUTO Tune the Digital mode.

    • @ironcladpatriot5829
      @ironcladpatriot5829 6 років тому +1

      Mark Plott This device has not been approved by the F.C.C.This device may not be offered for sale or lease or be sold or leased until approval of the F.C.C. has been obtained. The information shown is preliminary and may be subject to change without notice or obligation.

    • @Mr01dschool
      @Mr01dschool 4 роки тому +1

      Why do you keep pushing these two receivers to people who are obviously interested in monitoring P25 Phase II trunking systems. When you know that the Icom R30 and AOR AR DV-10 can not decode P25 Phase II signals and can not trunk track. I am sure you are also aware that the AOR AR DV-10 has a serious frequency drift flaw that can only truly be fixed with a new hardware design. This flaw makes trying to monitor digital transmissions very difficult. Many dealers have stopped selling the AOR. For a $1000+ receiver with such a major flaw, it should not be recommended.

  • @jackmcmurtrie1279
    @jackmcmurtrie1279 7 років тому

    oh OK then but the only thing is I don't have a lap top computer though I just have my phone is all IDK can u still send me something like through my email address?

  • @jackmcmurtrie1279
    @jackmcmurtrie1279 7 років тому

    OK now how do I figure that s
    tuff out that u just gave me lol

    • @ComputerProMedia
      @ComputerProMedia  7 років тому

      lol. Those are the talkgroup's. So the top one 2694 looks like that's main fire dispatch. I'm guessing that all fire calls are dispatched over it. Once you enter the numbers we mentioned before then you have to enter the individual talkgroup ID's. So for EMS main dispatch looks like its 2695. Those are the numbers you would enter. I'd keep the Alpha tags the same, easier like that. So 74F911 looks like 911 for F (fire). You can use different names but I found it's easier to follow and edit things if the Alpha tags are left the same. You will learn them in no time after you hear calls a few times.

  • @1diotwithideas
    @1diotwithideas 3 роки тому

    Ever think about getting a 800Mhz antenna trx1

    • @ComputerProMedia
      @ComputerProMedia  3 роки тому

      Not really to be honest. The 2 inch stubby antenna on the G4 works so amazingly awesome that I just use that scanner now for all my P25 trunked stuff. It's not really a scanner, it's more of an actual public safety radio without the transmit feature. I think that's why it works so much better then regular scanners do. If I needed to pick up other (non P25) traffic, then i'd opt for a regular scanner.

    • @ronsujkowski843
      @ronsujkowski843 2 роки тому

      Adding more antenna only makes simulcast reception worse, less antenna is more in simulcast

  • @beansandrice9776
    @beansandrice9776 3 роки тому

    quite a large watch for such tiny hands

  • @milfordweeks9994
    @milfordweeks9994 7 років тому +5

    Get an 800 MHz antenna!

  • @ryangassxx
    @ryangassxx 3 роки тому

    All that you really need to do is get a better antenna for the Whistler. That stock thing that comes with is just a dummy load. I’ll bet the Whistler works at least as good as the unication after a $20-30 antenna upgrade.

    • @ronsujkowski843
      @ronsujkowski843 2 роки тому

      In simulcast a better antenna makes it worse, less is more. Even using a paperclip will improve reception in simulcast.

  • @eascctv
    @eascctv 4 роки тому

    My TRX1 works better when it is raining. Can't wait for someone to solve this problem.

  • @jackmcmurtrie1279
    @jackmcmurtrie1279 7 років тому

    hi there my friend how r ya? I was wondering if maybe you could maybe send the files to my email address on to my phone maybe some how and then when I order my pager from ray I can give him that info. and the rest of the #s that u gave me a few days ago so whatcha think? and I really do appreciate ur help too K and when I do get my new pager then I'll send ya some money for ya for helping me out with all the info. that you got for me K ty oh and u can just call me Jack that's my Nick name

  • @monusbrewer4911
    @monusbrewer4911 6 років тому

    The default antenna is a joke. Toss it, if your getting that much front in overload turn on the autenuator to turn the front in sensitivity down. That's your problem plus buy a real antenna.

    • @ComputerProMedia
      @ComputerProMedia  6 років тому +1

      Already returned the Whistler right after the video. The G4 has been near perfect though! Even with it's default 1 inch stubby antenna lol.

  • @joshuabibler2927
    @joshuabibler2927 6 років тому

    You need to buy better anntens for simcadt.I get loud and clear simcadt up to 30 miles on my Uniden BCD436HP you should to with better antenna. You radio is a great raido.Monitoring Reviews 55,

  • @jackmcmurtrie271
    @jackmcmurtrie271 6 років тому

    Hi there computer pro how are ya? Its me jack from yale Michigan you know the one you helped out last i think it was last yr on info about. The unication g4 pager scanner hey i was wondering im still gonna be getting one if you could email the info to ray over at rays pager sales in Pennsylvania if u wouldent mind it would help me out im not too good on the computer if you what i mean and ur better then me when it comes to that so anyway im saying hi to u too lol ok ty again bro jack from michigan

    • @ComputerProMedia
      @ComputerProMedia  6 років тому

      HI Jack, Hope all is well. You can call Ray at (717) 859-2021 or email to rnkz@att.net
      Take care,

    • @jackmcmurtrie271
      @jackmcmurtrie271 6 років тому

      Oh ok then i hope i didnt bother you with my stuff but anyway ty for getting bk to me i sub to ur channel

    • @ComputerProMedia
      @ComputerProMedia  6 років тому

      I didn't read your post right. Do you want me to email Ray for you? I can do that no problem. Want me to have him get a hold of you to order one? I can give him your number if you want.

    • @jackmcmurtrie271
      @jackmcmurtrie271 6 років тому

      Oh hey no problem um yea i was gonna ask you if maybe u could email ray all the info that u gave me about programming the pager scanner if u wouldent mind cuz ur better with computers then i am lol and u know what ur doing thats pretty much it i would really appreciate it but u wouldent have to right now but when i get ready too i would let u know k ty

    • @ComputerProMedia
      @ComputerProMedia  6 років тому

      Sounds good Jack. Let me know when your ready and we can do this. I think you'll like the unit for sure!