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| + | Welcome to the [[Pro-96]] FAQ article. Anything written here also applies to the [[Pro-2096]]. This article will be used to introduce new users to these scanners, document any hints or kinks not mentioned in the manuals and other topics. This FAQ cannot grow without your support; if there's a topic missing from this article, please consider adding it. Note that anything in blue is a link. | ||
| + | == What are V Folders? == | ||
| + | V (for 'Virtual') folders contain data for all 50 states loaded from the RadioReference database. However, several changes have occurred since the initial release of these scanners, but you can | ||
| + | update them. | ||
| + | |||
| + | == What is Trunking? == | ||
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| + | == Common Questions and Answers == | ||
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| + | * '''Can I log and record using the computer interface?''' | ||
| + | ** No, this is not possible. The firmware does not have the instructions for allowing functions like this. Only uploads and downloads are possible | ||
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| + | * '''Can I record audio from the speaker/earphone jack?''' | ||
| + | ** Certainly, but you will not be able to log items like frequencies or talkgroups that had audio on them due to firmware isses as mentioned above. See our Recording software article for popular packages. | ||
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| + | * '''Will the PRO-96/2096 cover UHF milair?''' | ||
| + | ** No, not out of the box. The use of [[Win96]] will expand the frequency coverage, but since the scanner was not designed to cover this band initially, sensitivity varies widely from unit to unit. One unit might have decent sensitivity, another be as deaf as a post. This does not indicate that the unit is defective. | ||
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| + | * '''Will the PRO-96/2096 trunktrack in the 380/700 Mhz band?''' | ||
| + | ** No; the trunking tables have no code in them to handle trunking in this band. You may be able to hear audio if it's not encrypted, but systems in this band cannot be trunktracked with these scanners. | ||
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| + | * '''How do I program this scanner manually?''' | ||
| + | ** See our Programming shortcuts article | ||
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| + | == What Software is available for up/downloading data? == | ||
| + | While there are several packages that claim compatibility with these scanners, the clear champ is [[Win96]]. In addition, this software can connect to the RadioReference database and download data into the editor. | ||
| + | |||
| + | == What do I need to get to allow Win96 to download data? == | ||
| + | A premium subscription to RadioReference is required. | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Updating the Firmware == | ||
Revision as of 21:40, 18 January 2008
Welcome to the Pro-96 FAQ article. Anything written here also applies to the Pro-2096. This article will be used to introduce new users to these scanners, document any hints or kinks not mentioned in the manuals and other topics. This FAQ cannot grow without your support; if there's a topic missing from this article, please consider adding it. Note that anything in blue is a link.
Contents
What are V Folders?
V (for 'Virtual') folders contain data for all 50 states loaded from the RadioReference database. However, several changes have occurred since the initial release of these scanners, but you can update them.
What is Trunking?
Common Questions and Answers
- Can I log and record using the computer interface?
- No, this is not possible. The firmware does not have the instructions for allowing functions like this. Only uploads and downloads are possible
- Can I record audio from the speaker/earphone jack?
- Certainly, but you will not be able to log items like frequencies or talkgroups that had audio on them due to firmware isses as mentioned above. See our Recording software article for popular packages.
- Will the PRO-96/2096 cover UHF milair?
- No, not out of the box. The use of Win96 will expand the frequency coverage, but since the scanner was not designed to cover this band initially, sensitivity varies widely from unit to unit. One unit might have decent sensitivity, another be as deaf as a post. This does not indicate that the unit is defective.
- Will the PRO-96/2096 trunktrack in the 380/700 Mhz band?
- No; the trunking tables have no code in them to handle trunking in this band. You may be able to hear audio if it's not encrypted, but systems in this band cannot be trunktracked with these scanners.
- How do I program this scanner manually?
- See our Programming shortcuts article
What Software is available for up/downloading data?
While there are several packages that claim compatibility with these scanners, the clear champ is Win96. In addition, this software can connect to the RadioReference database and download data into the editor.
What do I need to get to allow Win96 to download data?
A premium subscription to RadioReference is required.