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== Uniden ==
 
== Uniden ==
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; DOS packages
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* K3SZ's [http://pw2.netcom.com/~agia/bctrunk.html MS-DOS software] for the [[BC780XLT]] and [[BC895XLT]]
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; Linux or tck/tl packages
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* [http://home.comcast.net/~kilowattradio/ftp/ BC246 Control and Programming Tool] 
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* [http://www.fullhilt.com/~toms/bcd396t/ BCD396T Manager]
 
* [http://radio.linux.org.au/pkgdetail.phtml?sectpat=rigcontrol&ordpat=title&descpat=&pkgid=303 780xlt-display].  Open-source, Tcl/Tk software primarily designed for UNIX/Linux using X11.
 
* [http://radio.linux.org.au/pkgdetail.phtml?sectpat=rigcontrol&ordpat=title&descpat=&pkgid=303 780xlt-display].  Open-source, Tcl/Tk software primarily designed for UNIX/Linux using X11.
  
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; Other OS
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* [http://www.geocities.com/onecave/ Con780].  Closed-source software for Mac System 7.5 and higher (MacOS X support not stated).  For the [[BC780XLT]].  Available at no cost.
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*[http://www.bc780xlt.net/sp780.htm PalmOS version oc Scan Pro780
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* [http://www.qsl.net/ke9zm/java780/java780.html Java780].  Closed-source, multi-platform software to support the [[BC780XLT]].
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;Windows packages
 
* [http://209.95.32.7/avraam/bc780xlt/ AFS780].  Closed-source, MS-Windows software available at no cost.
 
* [http://209.95.32.7/avraam/bc780xlt/ AFS780].  Closed-source, MS-Windows software available at no cost.
 
** Strong Signals [http://strongsignals.net/access/feature/review_012.html Review]   
 
** Strong Signals [http://strongsignals.net/access/feature/review_012.html Review]   
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** [http://www.bc785d.net/ ScanPro] for the [[BC250D]] and [[BC785D]]
 
** [http://www.bc785d.net/ ScanPro] for the [[BC250D]] and [[BC785D]]
 
**[http://www.bc780xlt.net/ ScanPro] for the [[BC780XLT]]
 
**[http://www.bc780xlt.net/ ScanPro] for the [[BC780XLT]]
***[http://www.bc780xlt.net/sp780.htm PalmOS version]
 
 
** [http://www.bc895xlt.com/ ScanPro] for the [[BC895XLT]]
 
** [http://www.bc895xlt.com/ ScanPro] for the [[BC895XLT]]
 
*** Strong Signals [http://www.strongsignals.net/access/feature/review_001.html Review]
 
*** Strong Signals [http://www.strongsignals.net/access/feature/review_001.html Review]
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** ARC330 Basic & Pro Clone330 for the [[BR330T]]
 
** ARC330 Basic & Pro Clone330 for the [[BR330T]]
 
** 'Scanner Over IP' software for BC785/BC796
 
** 'Scanner Over IP' software for BC785/BC796
 
* [http://www.geocities.com/onecave/ Con780].  Closed-source software for Mac System 7.5 and higher (MacOS X support not stated).  For the [[BC780XLT]].  Available at no cost.
 
  
 
* [http://www.freqofnature.com/software/controlfreqjr/ ControlFreq Jr]. Closed-source, MS-Windows software available at no cost that controls the [[BC245XLT]] and [[BC780XLT]].
 
* [http://www.freqofnature.com/software/controlfreqjr/ ControlFreq Jr]. Closed-source, MS-Windows software available at no cost that controls the [[BC245XLT]] and [[BC780XLT]].
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**'''NOTE''': Limited support for the Pro-2052.
 
**'''NOTE''': Limited support for the Pro-2052.
 
** Strong Signals [http://strongsignals.net/access/feature/review_005.html Review] of version 1.4  
 
** Strong Signals [http://strongsignals.net/access/feature/review_005.html Review] of version 1.4  
 
* [http://www.qsl.net/ke9zm/java780/java780.html Java780].  Closed-source, multi-platform software to support the [[BC780XLT]].
 
 
* K3SZ's [http://pw2.netcom.com/~agia/bctrunk.html MS-DOS software] for the [[BC780XLT]] and [[BC895XLT]]
 
  
 
* [http://www.proscan.org/ ProScan].  Closed-source, commercial, MS-Windows software that supports the [[BC780XLT]] and [[BC796D]].  Demo available at no cost.
 
* [http://www.proscan.org/ ProScan].  Closed-source, commercial, MS-Windows software that supports the [[BC780XLT]] and [[BC796D]].  Demo available at no cost.
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** [http://www.scannerbase.com/scannerbase-avc246-uniden-bc246t-scanner-software/ AVC246] for the [[BC246T]]
 
** [http://www.scannerbase.com/scannerbase-avc246-uniden-bc246t-scanner-software/ AVC246] for the [[BC246T]]
 
** [http://www.scannerbase.com/scannerbase-avc396-uniden-bcd396t-scanner-software/ AVC396] for the [[BCD396T]]
 
** [http://www.scannerbase.com/scannerbase-avc396-uniden-bcd396t-scanner-software/ AVC396] for the [[BCD396T]]
 
* [http://www.obairlann.net/~reaper/sctl/ sctl] - Open-source, GPLed software for the [[BC245XLT]], [[BC780XLT]], and [[BC895XLT]].
 
  
 
* [http://www.scanstar.net/ Signal Intelligence] provides closed-source, commercial, MS-Windows software for a variety of radios.
 
* [http://www.scanstar.net/ Signal Intelligence] provides closed-source, commercial, MS-Windows software for a variety of radios.
 
** [http://www.scanstar.net/products/trunkstar780.htm Trunkstar 780] for the [[BC780XLT]]
 
** [http://www.scanstar.net/products/trunkstar780.htm Trunkstar 780] for the [[BC780XLT]]
 
** [http://www.scanstar.net/products/trunkstar785.htm Trunkstar 785D] for the [[BC250D]], [[BC296D]], [[BC785D]], and [[BC796D]].
 
** [http://www.scanstar.net/products/trunkstar785.htm Trunkstar 785D] for the [[BC250D]], [[BC296D]], [[BC785D]], and [[BC796D]].
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* [http://www.obairlann.net/~reaper/sctl/ sctl] - Open-source, GPLed software for the [[BC245XLT]], [[BC780XLT]], and [[BC895XLT]].
  
 
* 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 [http://uniden.com/index/downloads.cfm?product=SC230UASD SC230], [http://uniden.com/index/downloads.cfm?product=BC246TUASD BC246T], [http://uniden.com/index/downloads.cfm?product=BR330TUASD BR330T], and [http://uniden.com/index/downloads.cfm?product=BCD396TUASD BCD396T].
 
* 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 [http://uniden.com/index/downloads.cfm?product=SC230UASD SC230], [http://uniden.com/index/downloads.cfm?product=BC246TUASD BC246T], [http://uniden.com/index/downloads.cfm?product=BR330TUASD BR330T], and [http://uniden.com/index/downloads.cfm?product=BCD396TUASD BCD396T].

Revision as of 08:35, 7 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

DOS packages
Linux or tck/tl packages
Other OS
  • Con780. Closed-source software for Mac System 7.5 and higher (MacOS X support not stated). For the BC780XLT. Available at no cost.
Windows packages
  • AFS780. Closed-source, MS-Windows software 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