Difference between revisions of "Object Oriented Scanner Software"
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==Software Availability== | ==Software Availability== | ||
− | The following packages are known to work with the GRE and RS object oriented scanners. The best place to find support for this software is the associated Yahoo group; however, the authors for ARC500, Win500, PSREdit and ID Tracker can also be found on the [http://www.radioreference.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=89 Software] forum. | + | The following packages are known to work with the GRE and RS object oriented scanners. The best place to find support for this software is the associated Yahoo group; however, the authors for ARC500, Win500, PSREdit and ID Tracker can also be found on the [http://www.radioreference.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=89 Software] forum. Software in '''bold''' has the ability to connect to the database to download data. This requires a premium subscription. |
− | * [http://www.butelsoftware.com/ ARC500] | + | * '''[http://www.butelsoftware.com/ ARC500]''' |
** This software has a provision for '''remote control''' | ** This software has a provision for '''remote control''' | ||
** Record and Log functions will be added in the PRO version available later this year. | ** Record and Log functions will be added in the PRO version available later this year. | ||
** [http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/ARC500/ ARC500 Yahoo group] | ** [http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/ARC500/ ARC500 Yahoo group] | ||
− | * [http://bellsouthpwp.net/k/d/kd5eis/IDTracker/IDTracker.htm ID Tracker II] | + | * '''[http://bellsouthpwp.net/k/d/kd5eis/IDTracker/IDTracker.htm ID Tracker II]''' |
** While this software is not a programming package, it will '''record''' audio and accumlate logs of activity. '''Freeware''' | ** While this software is not a programming package, it will '''record''' audio and accumlate logs of activity. '''Freeware''' | ||
* [http://www.psredit.com/psr500dl/index.html PSR500DL] Backup/restore tool for the 4 scanners | * [http://www.psredit.com/psr500dl/index.html PSR500DL] Backup/restore tool for the 4 scanners | ||
− | * [http://www.psredit.com/psredit500/index.html PSRedit500] | + | * '''[http://www.psredit.com/psredit500/index.html PSRedit500]''' |
** This software has a provision for '''remote control''' with PSRCtrl500, which is part of the program archive | ** This software has a provision for '''remote control''' with PSRCtrl500, which is part of the program archive | ||
** [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PSREdit/ PSREdit Yahoo group] | ** [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PSREdit/ PSREdit Yahoo group] | ||
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** [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ScanControl/ Scan Control Yahoo group] | ** [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ScanControl/ Scan Control Yahoo group] | ||
− | * [http://www.starrsoft.com/software/win500/default.asp Win500] | + | * '''[http://www.starrsoft.com/software/win500/default.asp Win500]''' |
** This software can '''record''' audio and has a provision for '''remote control''', including truly remote monitoring and control from another Windows PC or a PocketPC device over the Internet | ** This software can '''record''' audio and has a provision for '''remote control''', including truly remote monitoring and control from another Windows PC or a PocketPC device over the Internet | ||
** The preferred support location for Win500 is the Win500 thread in the RadioReference Software forum | ** The preferred support location for Win500 is the Win500 thread in the RadioReference Software forum |
Revision as of 18:21, 29 January 2009
Contents
Software Availability
The following packages are known to work with the GRE and RS object oriented scanners. The best place to find support for this software is the associated Yahoo group; however, the authors for ARC500, Win500, PSREdit and ID Tracker can also be found on the Software forum. Software in bold has the ability to connect to the database to download data. This requires a premium subscription.
- ARC500
- This software has a provision for remote control
- Record and Log functions will be added in the PRO version available later this year.
- ARC500 Yahoo group
- ID Tracker II
- While this software is not a programming package, it will record audio and accumlate logs of activity. Freeware
- PSR500DL Backup/restore tool for the 4 scanners
- PSRedit500
- This software has a provision for remote control with PSRCtrl500, which is part of the program archive
- PSREdit Yahoo group
- Scancat Lite Plus
- Programming only software
- The Scancat Yahoo Group can be found here
- Scan Control
- This software just recently started supporting these scanners with version 7.0. It is anticipated that record functions will be added in future versions.
- Scan Control Yahoo group
- Win500
- This software can record audio and has a provision for remote control, including truly remote monitoring and control from another Windows PC or a PocketPC device over the Internet
- The preferred support location for Win500 is the Win500 thread in the RadioReference Software forum
- Win500 Yahoo group
- For tips on connecting scanner audio to a PC, please see our Connecting Radios to Soundcards article
Rebanding Support
- ARC500
- Double click the Edit TTables cell
- Click 'Load Rebanded Table'
- Click OK to store changes
- Software automatically sets T-Tables to Custom
- ARC500 also includes a rebanding calculator
- PSREdit500
- Set the tables to Custom
- Click on the edit tables button
- Click on the 800MHz Rebanded button.
- Win500
- Set 'Trunking Tables' to 'Custom'
- Click 'Trunking Tables' button
- Select 'Rebanded' under band plans
- Reband.JPG
ARC500 Rebanding Screen
- Reband calc.JPG
ARC500 Rebanding Calculator
- Win500 Reband.JPG
Win500 Rebanding Screen
Note that the values in these tables are for systems that were originally 866 Mhz and higher, going to 850 Mhz. For systems using freqs below 862 Mhz only the data on the following 2 lines is required, and must be entered in this order;
- Table line 0
- CH Lo: 440
- CH hi: 559
- Base Freq: 851.02500
- Offset: 440
- Step: 25.000
- Table line 1
- CH Lo: 0
- CH hi: 719
- Base Freq: 851.01250
- Offset: 0
- Step: 25.000
Making the Connection
A major difference from other scanners is that the connection to the PC is made via USB, and not a serial cable. The RS scanners do not supply
this cable as part of the accessories, but there are places to obtain them. Please see the Connecting scanners via USB article for tips
on installation and common problems and resolution.
- USB suppliers
- GRE website
- Part number: GRE P/N: 30-3290
- RS website
- SKU: 20-047
- Place additional manufacturers and supplier here
Control Channel Monitoring Software
Return to the GRE/RS Object Oriented Scanners FAQ