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* [http://www.scancat.com/ Scancat-Lite-Plus] from Computer Aided Technologies.  Closed-source, commercial MS-Windows software that supports a number of radios: [[BC245XLT]], [[BC246T]], [[BC250D]], [[BC296D]], [[BC780XLT]], [[BC785D]], [[BC796D]], [[BC895XLT]], [[BC898T]], [[BCD396T]], [[BCT8]], [[SC230]]. In addition, numerous Radio Shack scanners (not the PRO92/2067) are supported.
 
* [http://www.scancat.com/ Scancat-Lite-Plus] from Computer Aided Technologies.  Closed-source, commercial MS-Windows software that supports a number of radios: [[BC245XLT]], [[BC246T]], [[BC250D]], [[BC296D]], [[BC780XLT]], [[BC785D]], [[BC796D]], [[BC895XLT]], [[BC898T]], [[BCD396T]], [[BCT8]], [[SC230]]. In addition, numerous Radio Shack scanners (not the PRO92/2067) are supported.
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** Strong Signals [http://www.strongsignals.net/access/feature/review_013.html Review] 
 
** [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Scancat/ Scancat Yahoo group]
 
** [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Scancat/ Scancat Yahoo group]
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* [http://www.scanstar.net/products/trunkstarpro.htm Trunkstar Pro] 
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**Support for most Uniden scanners, programming only support for many RS models
  
 
* [http://parnass.com/ Bob Parnass'] open-source, multi-platform, GPLed software for a variety of radios:
 
* [http://parnass.com/ Bob Parnass'] open-source, multi-platform, GPLed software for a variety of radios:

Revision as of 22:35, 6 March 2006

Radio control software organized by receiver manufacturer.

Radio Shack / GRE

  • ARC83 Closed-source, commercial software for the Pro-83. Demo available.
  • Pro96Com - Closed-source software for the MS-Windows platform. Freely-available, but not public domain. Decodes the 9600-baud APCO-P25 control channel information from the Pro-96 and Pro-2096.

Uniden

  • 780xlt-display. Open-source, Tcl/Tk software primarily designed for UNIX/Linux using X11.
  • AFS780. Closed-source, MS-Windows software available at no cost.
  • Con780. Closed-source software for Mac System 7.5 and higher (MacOS X support not stated). For the BC780XLT. Available at no cost.
  • ProScan. Closed-source, commercial, MS-Windows software that supports the BC780XLT and BC796D. Demo available at no cost.
    • The ProScan support forum can be found here
  • Uniden Advanced Scanner Director - Closed-source, commercial, MS-Windows software. Some versions included with the radio, others available from Uniden. Some demos available. For various Uniden radios including the SC230, BC246T, BR330T, and BCD396T.

Other brands

  • FTBVR5K Support for the Yaesu/Vertex VR-5000
  • Frequency Manager Supports Yaesu/Vertex VR5000, receivers by TenTec, AOR, Japan Radio Corporation (NRD series), Drake and others, numerous ham transceivers by Kenwood, Icom, Yaesu
  • Probe supports the Optocom, Optoscan 456/535 and Optoscan Lite
    • The Yahoo support forum can be found here
  • RadioControl Modular 32-bit Windows user interface compliant application for controlling multiple receivers and amateur radio transceivers simultaneously. Beside direct control, it also features frequency and memory management and various scan options. The functionality can be extended by plug-ins (external modules). Supported radios range from AOR (like AR-5000, AR-8200), Icom (like IC-R7100, IC-R8500, IC-PCR1000) to WiNRADiO.
  • Trunkstar Pro
    • Support for most Uniden scanners, programming only support for many RS models

Amateur transceivers

  • CBT, Inc- Commercial programming software for Alinco radios.
  • CI_V Commander CI_V Commander interfaces with numerous transcievers from Icom, Yaesu, Kenwood, Alinco, TenTec, Elecraft and the FlexRadio SDR-1000
    • Comments on EHam about Commander can be found here
  • G4HFQ's closed-source, commercial software for the MS-Windows platform that controls a variety of Yaesu radios. Demo available.
  • Ham Radio Deluxe - Ham Radio Deluxe (HRD) is a suite of free Windows programs providing CAT control for commonly used transceivers and receivers. HRD also includes mapping and PSK31 software. Supports most Icom, Kenwood, Ten-Tec, Yaesu, and Elecraft Receivers and Transcievers. Great for both Ham operators and SWL listeners.
    • Comments on EHam about Ham Radio Deluxe can be found here
    • The Ham Radio Deluxe support forums can be found here
  • KC8UNJ- Free programming software for many Yaesu handhelds, including the VX-2, VX-5, VX-6, VX-7, VR-120, FT-60 as well as the Icom R-2.
  • RT Systems- Commercial programming software for several brands of ham radios, including Yaesu, Icom, Alinco, and ADI.
    • Comments on EHam about RT Systems products can be found here
  • RadioControl Modular 32-bit Windows user interface compliant application for controlling multiple receivers and amateur radio transceivers simultaneously. Beside direct control, it also features frequency and memory management and various scan options. The functionality can be extended by plug-ins (external modules). Wide range of supported radios including Icom (like IC-706 series, IC-746 series, IC-756 series), Yaesu (FT-736R), Kenwood (TH-F6A, TH-F7E).
  • tk7 Bob Parnass' open-source, GPLed, multi-platform software for the Icom Q7A/E
  • TRX Manager Supports the Yaesu/Vertex VR-5000, Icom R-75, R-7000, R-7100, R-8500 and numerous ham transceivers by Kenwood, Yaesu, Icom and TenTec
    • Comments on EHam about TRX-Manager can be found here and here