Whistler WS1025 Analog Desktop Police Scanner
The Whistler WS1025 is an analog desktop police scanner built for convenient home and office radio monitoring. This base scanner receives popular VHF and UHF channels used for public safety, weather, aviation, marine, and other local communications where analog systems remain active.
Ideal for beginners, hobby listeners, weather watchers, and preparedness-minded users, it offers simple controls and dependable everyday performance. It provides clear local monitoring from a fixed location without the complexity of advanced digital programming.
With features like NOAA weather alerts, programmable memory channels, and scan/search functions, it helps you stay informed when activity matters most. Its compact desktop design and external antenna connection make organized, reliable scanning easy wherever you use it.
Know what's going on with this desktop radio scanner from Whistler. This 200-channel scanner lets you listen to FM radio bands and can be categorized into 10 separate memory banks. Also, it offers the convenience of one-touch searches of marine, fire/police, air, ham and weather frequencies.
Fast shipping, expert programming available, and U.S.-based scanner support for your home or vehicle setup.
In the box- Whistler WS1025 Analog Desktop Scanner
- AC Adapter
- Telescopic Antenna
- User Guide
- Quick Start Guide
Online Resources
Police Scanner Programming Services
Need help getting started? We offer optional Scanner Master programming service for the Whistler WS1025 and can pre-program this scanner based on your local area. This can save time, reduce setup frustration, and help you start listening sooner.
Our team will enter available local analog frequencies for police, fire, EMS, weather, and other supported channels where applicable. Just provide your county information when ordering, and we’ll prepare your scanner before it ships.
This service will add approximately 7-14 days to the ship time of your scanner. It is often worth the wait for programming service because your scanner arrives preloaded with local channels and ready to use, saving you time, confusion, and setup frustration.
Frequently Asked QuestionsQ: Is the Whistler WS1025 a digital police scanner?A: No. The WS1025 is an analog desktop scanner designed to receive conventional analog radio systems. It does not decode digital P25 or trunked systems.
Q: What can I listen to with the WS1025?
A: Depending on your area, you may hear local public safety, NOAA weather, aviation, marine, ham radio, and other analog VHF/UHF communications.
Q: Is the Whistler WS1025 good for beginners?
A: Yes. The WS1025 is a popular choice for beginners because it offers simple controls, easy channel programming, and dependable home monitoring.
Q: Can I use an outdoor or upgraded antenna?
A: Yes. The WS1025 supports an external antenna connection, which can improve reception and range in many locations.
Q: Is this scanner good for emergency preparedness?
A: Yes. Many customers use the WS1025 for weather alerts and staying informed during storms, outages, and local emergencies.
Features- 300 Channel memory- plenty of memory to store all your favorite frequencies in 10 separate storage banks
- Backlit Liquid Crystal Display - easy to read and program data even in low light situations.
- Data Cloning - allows transfer of the programmed data to another 300Ch WS1025 scanner.
- Lock-out Function - skip over specified channels or frequencies when scanning or searching.
- PC programmable - allows users to backup data, update database and program scanner directly from a PC. (PCIF cable and 3rd party software required)
- Priority Channel - set the scanner to check one channel every two seconds while scanning.
- SAME and All Hazards Weather Alerting - displays the weather event and sounds an alert for a specific county or counties of your choice.
- Scan Delay - delays scanning for two seconds before moving to another channel in order to hear replies.
- Service Banks - easily locate types of calls by searching preprogrammed frequencies in separate marine, fire/police, aircraft, ham, and weather banks.
- Memory Backup - Frequencies remain stored in memory even without batteries.
- Skywarn Storm Spotter Functionality - provides instant access to frequencies used by storm spotter networks. Monitor storm conditions as they occur, and become aware of dangerous conditions before the media or emergency management officials are able to announce them to the general public.
- Tune - find new and unlisted frequencies starting from a specified frequency.
- FM Radio - Tune to local FM radio broadcast (88 - 108 MHz)
Technical Specifications
Unit Dimensions 8.25 in. H x 6.87 in. W x 2.37 in. L
Unit Weight 1.54 lbs.
Miscellaneous FeaturesSupported Languages: English
Connections:
Power (1)
Headphones (1)
Power FeaturesPower Device: AC adapter
Radio System FeaturesIncludes NOAA Weather Channels: Yes
Includes SAME Alerts: Yes
Weather Alert: Yes
Marine Band: Yes
Display FeaturesType: LCD
Radio Scanner FeaturesScanner Type: Non-trunking
Handheld Design: Yes
Memory Channels: 200 Channels
EEPROM memory backup: Yes
PC interface/cloning: Yes
Frequency Storage: 200 channels
Speed: 80ch/sec, Channel step: 5, 12.5kHz
Frequency Coverage:
29.0000-54.0000MHz (FM)
108.0000-136.9875 MHz (AM)
137.0000-174.00MHz (FM),
380.00-512.00MHz (FM)
