The WS1080 was manufactured by The Whistler Group. It is operationally the same as the original GRE PSR-800. It was replaced by the WS1088. Which added a numeric keypad.
Each of the aforementioned models have their own included software package which should only be used with the model it was supplied with. See the Whistler EZ Scan FAQ. For an explanation of the software. 25-54 MHz VHF Low Band. 108-137 MHz VHF Aircraft Band. 137-174 MHz VHF High Band. 216-300 MHz 220 MHz Commercial/Amateur Band.300-406 MHz UHF Military Air Band. 764-782 MHz 700 MHz Band. 791-797 MHz 700 MHz Band. 806-869 MHz 800 MHz Band. 33.4-46.5 MHz VHF Low Band.
151-170 MHz VHF Aircraft Band. 453-467 MHz VHF High Band.
This scanner is compatible with the following Trunking System Types and System Voices used in the RadioReference Database, of course you must verify that the scanner will cover the appropriate frequency range. Motorola Type II Smartzone Omnilink. Project 25 Phase I & II. This scanner will decode the mode, show slot and TG information but can't trunk track it. Analog and APCO-25 Common Air Interface. APCO-25 Common Air Interface Exclusive.