Whistler WS1065 Digital Trunking Desktop Scanner – Programmable Police/Fire Radio with Backlit Displ...

Our Experience

For the price, this Whistler WS1065 is impressive. I've been using it daily for a month now and it's been a revelation in my police scanner hobby. The backlit display makes it super easy to read at night, which is perfect for late-night monitoring sessions. It's not as sleek as some other scanners, but the rugged design feels durable, and that's what really matters when you're using it every day.

The only minor hiccup was programming it initially. There's a learning curve if you're new to trunking systems, but once I figured out the lingo and codes, it was smooth sailing. Overall, for under $400, this scanner punches well above its weight. It might not be as flashy as some others, but it sure gets the job done.