When the scanner was first designed, IF Out was a desired feature, and it was going to be ported over from the PSR-800. However, because the audio paths are different in the PSR-900 and GRE couldn't get the speaker IF Out to work, they removed the feature.
Whistler resurrected the PSR-900 design, and after months of hardware and software changes, created the WS1095. Renewed interest in the IF Out function from RR caused Whistler to take another look and determined that it could be made to work through the headphone jack but not the EXT speaker.
Unfortunately, the first production run was already complete and shipped from the factory.
The first production run has date code (sticker on the back of the unit) 04A15. This run does not have IF Out Subsequent production runs (date code 05A15 or later) does have IF Out circuitry and only required a CPU update to make functional.
If you have a unit with date code 04A15 and want the IF Out feature, the recommendation is to contact customer service at 1-866-923-8719 and you will be directed to a repair center that can update your unit.
It is nice to see that Whistler has jumped right in and offered to update the first run units. Had they added GPS to these units, I would have probably had my 536HP up for sale already.
Speaking of Uniden, still no word from Uniden on the x36 issues.
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