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After installing the driver the correct COM/USB port must be selected in ARC500 before you can upload data: | After installing the driver the correct COM/USB port must be selected in ARC500 before you can upload data: | ||
− | + | - start the ARC500 software for the PRO-106/PRO-197 | |
− | + | - enter the freq/talkgroups or import from radioreference. | |
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- in the top menu select SCANNER _ Upload To Scanner | - in the top menu select SCANNER _ Upload To Scanner | ||
- a new window is shown | - a new window is shown | ||
− | - in the drop down box all available usb/com ports are shown. If there is only one usb/com port shown | + | - in the drop down box all available usb/com ports are shown. If there is only one usb/com port shown it is most likely the USB cable. |
− | it is most likely the USB cable. | + | - if there are multiple usb/com ports listed you can open the Windows device manager by clicking the button marked 'Open Windows Device Manager'. |
− | - if there are multiple usb/com ports listed you can open the Windows device manager by clicking | ||
− | the button marked 'Open Windows Device Manager'. | ||
- a new windows opens, locate the section 'ports' and click the + to show all settings. | - a new windows opens, locate the section 'ports' and click the + to show all settings. | ||
- locate the item marked 'USB serial Port' and note the COM number. | - locate the item marked 'USB serial Port' and note the COM number. |
Revision as of 11:37, 28 July 2010
ARC500 software series for Radioshack PRO-106/PRO-197 and GRE PSR500/PSR600
Contents
Using ARC500 to populate a scanner
NOTE: Importing from the Radio Reference Database only works if you are a Premium Subscriber to the Radio Reference Web site. The key to unlock the utility for importing systems, TGs, and/or conventional frequencies from the Database is the Premium Subscription.
Driver/Com port setup:
Before the customer can upload data they must plug in the Radioshack 20-546 USB cable and install the driver. The driver can be found on the cdrom that is included with the cable.
USB/Comport check and setup:
After installing the driver the correct COM/USB port must be selected in ARC500 before you can upload data:
- start the ARC500 software for the PRO-106/PRO-197 - enter the freq/talkgroups or import from radioreference. - in the top menu select SCANNER _ Upload To Scanner - a new window is shown - in the drop down box all available usb/com ports are shown. If there is only one usb/com port shown it is most likely the USB cable. - if there are multiple usb/com ports listed you can open the Windows device manager by clicking the button marked 'Open Windows Device Manager'. - a new windows opens, locate the section 'ports' and click the + to show all settings. - locate the item marked 'USB serial Port' and note the COM number. - This com number must be selected in ARC500 - Now press 'Start Upload' - The leds at the interface will flash indicating it is receiving data from the software
'Nothing Enabled' error:
- if the customer uploaded data and the scanner displays 'Nothing enabled' this indicates that either:
- none of the scanlists (1-20) are enabled. Scanlists can be enabled by pressing the numeric buttons 0-9 (use FUNC + 0-9 for scanlists 11-20)
- no objects are assigned to a scanlist. In the PRO-106/197 frequencies/talkgroups must be assigned to a scanlists before they can be scanned. This can be done in ARC500 or during the import process from radioreference. In the RR import windows there is a tab called 'scanlists' and this defines the scanlists the objects are linked to.
Programming mode:
- The software will automatically put the scanner in programming mode. Customer should not put the scanner in program mode by holding the PGM button + power on. That is only used for firmware upgrades.