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===PSREdit300===
  
 
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* Start PSREdit300.
 
* Start PSREdit300.
 
* Download your current configuration from your scanner.
 
* Download your current configuration from your scanner.

Revision as of 05:57, 13 April 2009

This article applies to the following scanners:

Note that these scanners cannot be computer controlled, or perform logging operations while scanning. It's not provided for in the firmware

Software

With the exception of Scancat (which has its own Yahoo group) the authors of the other programs can be reached on the software forum. Software titles in bold can connect to the database to download data. This requires a purchase of a premium subscription. These packages also support the Pro-97 and Pro-2055

USB Support
  • RS website
    • SKU: 20-047
    • Do NOT use the 3 inch adapter supplied with this unit.
    • Drivers can be found in the Product Support tab

Setting Custom Tables for rebanded 800MHz systems

ARC300

  • Make sure you run ARC300 V1.1 or higher
  • In the bank setup window set the Mot800 System Type to 'Custom/Rebanded'
  • Upload data to scanner and scanner will now track rebanded systems
ARC300 Screenshot (click to enlarge)

PSREdit300

PSREdit300 Screenshot (click to enlarge)
  • Start PSREdit300.
  • Download your current configuration from your scanner.
  • Switch to the Scanning Banks Tab
  • Use the bank selector to switch to the rebanded bank.
  • In the 800MHz system type area, change the pulldown box from standard to "Multi-Tables"
  • Click on the "Edit Tables" button.
  • Click on the "800 Rebanded" button.
  • Click on "Apply"
  • Repeat from the Switch to bank step for each bank with a rebanded system.
  • Upload the new configuration to your scanner.

Your scanner should now track the rebanded system correctly.

Win97

  • Make sure the scanner contains firmware 1.06 or later:
    • Turn the scanner off
    • Turn the scanner on
    • While the "Welcome" message is displayed, press the '3' key
    • If the Application version shown is not 1.06 or later, you must install an updated firmware version - visit the GRE or RadioShack web site as appropriate for your scanner and download/install the update.
  • Start Win97
  • If you don't already have the scanner's programming saved, download it into Win97
  • Click on the "Channels" tab and navigate to the bank that contains the system that is rebanded
  • Select the "Multi-table" item in the "MOT 800 MHz" group near the top-right of the page
  • Click on the "Extended Tables" button
  • Select "800 MHz Rebanded" under "'Standard' band plans"
  • Click the OK button
  • Repeat, as necessary, for other banks (each bank has its own table settings)
  • Upload the data to the scanner