Difference between revisions of "FreeScan User Guide"
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==Appendix== | ==Appendix== | ||
| − | If you are new to scanning in general, or have been away from it for awhile, things have changed considerably. Many terms and abbreviations are used throughout this document. Anything in blue or underlined is a link, which should take you to another article to explain or refine the reference. However, we also have a [[:Category:RR Glossary|Glossary]] which lists many more terms and abbreviations<br> | + | If you are new to scanning in general, or have been away from it for awhile, things have changed considerably. Many terms and abbreviations are used throughout this document. Anything in blue or underlined is a link, which should take you to another article to explain or refine the reference. However, we also have a [[:Category:RR Glossary|Glossary]] which lists many more terms and abbreviations. Some [[Common Conventional Programming Questions]] are also listed in the link.<br> |
In addition, the concept of trunking is key to programming these scanners effectively. If you are not comfortable with the subject, the following is suggested reading; | In addition, the concept of trunking is key to programming these scanners effectively. If you are not comfortable with the subject, the following is suggested reading; | ||
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* [[Trunking Basics]] | * [[Trunking Basics]] | ||
* [http://www.uniden.com/products/ButIjustwanttolistentothePolice.pdf tutorial article on trunking] PDF file | * [http://www.uniden.com/products/ButIjustwanttolistentothePolice.pdf tutorial article on trunking] PDF file | ||
| + | * [[Common Trunking Programming Questions]] | ||
A short time ago, Uniden came out with scanners - the first was the SC230 - which did away with the traditional definition of a 'bank'. Instead, the concept of a virtual memory plan called Dynamic Memory Allocation (or [[DMA]] for short) was introduced. If you have problems understanding DMA, the following is suggested reading; | A short time ago, Uniden came out with scanners - the first was the SC230 - which did away with the traditional definition of a 'bank'. Instead, the concept of a virtual memory plan called Dynamic Memory Allocation (or [[DMA]] for short) was introduced. If you have problems understanding DMA, the following is suggested reading; | ||
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* [http://www.scannersoft.com/dynamic_memory.htm Dynamic Memory] | * [http://www.scannersoft.com/dynamic_memory.htm Dynamic Memory] | ||
* [http://www.scannersoft.com/dma_mem_limits.htm DMA Memory Limits] | * [http://www.scannersoft.com/dma_mem_limits.htm DMA Memory Limits] | ||
| + | * [[:Category:DMA Radios Hints and Kinks|DMA Radios Hints and Kinks]] | ||
There are many new features to the DMA scanners; the Uniden manuals are generally considered to be rather poorly written. It's highly suggested that the appropriate Easier to Read manual be downloaded and kept handy, particularly if you are new to this style of scanning; | There are many new features to the DMA scanners; the Uniden manuals are generally considered to be rather poorly written. It's highly suggested that the appropriate Easier to Read manual be downloaded and kept handy, particularly if you are new to this style of scanning; | ||
Revision as of 05:16, 11 September 2008
Welcome to the FreeSCAN user guide. This document is designed to help the newcomer install and navigate FreeSCAN, which is designed to work with the Uniden DMA scanners.
Contents
Getting Started
The following scanners are compatible with FreeSCAN:
Installation and Connections
- Installing and executing FreeSCAN
- Under Windows (2000, XP and Vista Supported)
- Under LINUX
Download Data to FreeSCAN
- Import functions
- From FreeSCAN
- From Uniden Advanced System Director (UASD) files
- Using EZ-Grab
- A paid subscription to RadioReference is required to use the following features:
Viewing Data in FreeSCAN
Creating and Editing Data
Printing
Exporting Data
Controlling the Scanner
- Setup
- Ipod(c) mode
- Windows mode
- LCARS mode
- Set Scanner Options
Common Questions and Answers
Appendix
If you are new to scanning in general, or have been away from it for awhile, things have changed considerably. Many terms and abbreviations are used throughout this document. Anything in blue or underlined is a link, which should take you to another article to explain or refine the reference. However, we also have a Glossary which lists many more terms and abbreviations. Some Common Conventional Programming Questions are also listed in the link.
In addition, the concept of trunking is key to programming these scanners effectively. If you are not comfortable with the subject, the following is suggested reading;
A short time ago, Uniden came out with scanners - the first was the SC230 - which did away with the traditional definition of a 'bank'. Instead, the concept of a virtual memory plan called Dynamic Memory Allocation (or DMA for short) was introduced. If you have problems understanding DMA, the following is suggested reading;
There are many new features to the DMA scanners; the Uniden manuals are generally considered to be rather poorly written. It's highly suggested that the appropriate Easier to Read manual be downloaded and kept handy, particularly if you are new to this style of scanning;