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Object Oriented Scanner Software

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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.

  • 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
  • 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
  • ID Tracker II
    • While this software is not a programming package, it will record audio and accumlate logs of activity. Freeware

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
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 systems that were originally 866 Mhz and higher, going to 850 Mhz. For systems using freqs below 862 Mhz the following 2 lines are 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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