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Revision as of 14:32, 28 February 2009

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 the purchase of 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
  • 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
    • Specifically written for the the PSR-500 family, by the author of the scanner's own firmware.
    • Has an included server function that enables you to monitor and control the scanner from Windows computers and Pocket PC devices over the Internet.
    • Will record each transmission on any object, stamping the resulting .WAV file names with date, time, frequency, etc.
    • The preferred support location for Win500 is the Win500 thread in the RadioReference Software forum
    • Guide to Win500
    • Win500 Yahoo group

Rebanding Support

ARC500
  1. Double click the Edit TTables cell
  2. Click 'Load Rebanded Table'
  3. Click OK to store changes
  4. Software automatically sets T-Tables to Custom
  5. ARC500 also includes a rebanding calculator
PSREdit500
  1. Set the tables to Custom
  2. Click on the edit tables button
  3. Click on the 800MHz Rebanded button.
Win500
  1. Set 'Trunking Tables' to 'Custom'
  2. Click 'Trunking Tables' button
  3. Select 'Rebanded' under band plans

Note that the values in these tables are for NPSPAC systems that were originally at 866-869 Mhz, moving to 851-854 Mhz. For systems originally using only frequencies below 862 Mhz 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
  • Place additional manufacturers and supplier here

Control Channel Monitoring Software


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