Radio Control Software

Software for Radio Shack Scanners

• WinXX series from Don Starr's Starrsoft.com. All software is for MS-Windows. Starrsoft distributes some of the packages at no charge. The software is not public domain.
  • Win92 for the Pro-92/Pro-2067
  • Win93 for the Pro-93/Pro-2053
  • Win95 for the Pro-95
  • Win96 for the Pro-96/Pro-2096
  • Win97 for the Pro-97/Pro-2055
  • Win99 for the Pro-99

• ProLink - ProLink is a free, open source program for transferring lists of radio frequencies to RadioShack Pro-64, Pro-76, Pro-79, Pro-82, Pro-89, Pro-2016, Pro-2017 and Pro-2041

• ProLink 1.0 - Updated version of the above software with many new features. This software is open-source, per request of the original author.

• Pro96Com - Pro96Com is designed to decode the 9600 baud APCO-P25 control channel information using the Pro-96. Data from the control channel is presented on various tabs on the screen.

• ARC83- ARC83 is programming Software for the RS PRO-83
• Load83 is a Freeware program which is available from the PRO-83 Yahoo Group

Software for Uniden Scanners

• BuTel Software ARC series (Advanced Radio Control?). Closed-source, commercial MS-Windows software. Demo versions are available.
  • ARC8 for the BCT8
  • ARC200 for the SC200
  • ARC246 for the BC246T
  • ARC250 for the BC250D/BC785D/BC296D/BC796D
  • ARC250-Euro for the UBC3300
  • ARC396, ARC396PRO, Clone396 for the BCD396T
  • ARC780 for the BC780XLT/UBC780
  • ARC898T for the BC898T
  • ARC996, ARC996PRO for the BCD996T
  • ARC-Sport, Clone230 for the SC230
  • ARC330, ARC330PRO, Clone330 for the BR330T

• ScanControl from 3D Technologies. Closed-source, commercial MS-Windows software that supports a number of radios: BC245XLT, BC296D, BC780XLT, BC785D, BC796D, BC895XLT, BC898T, BC250D, BCT8 and the Pro-2052.

• 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.

• Scannerbase Advanced Virtual Control. Closed-source, MS-Windows software available at no charge.
  • AVC246 for the BC246T
  • AVC396 for the 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 SC230, BC246T, BR330T, and BCD396T.

Software for Other Receivers

• KC8UNJ- Free programming software for the Icom R2 and Yaesu VR-120.

• RT Systems- Commercial programming software for a few brands of receivers.

• FTBVR5K Support for the Yaesu/Vertex VR-5000

• Radio Control Supports numerous Icom and AOR Receivers, Icom Ham transceivers, Kenwood ham HTs, Yaesu/Vertex VR5000, FT736R, FRG8800, FRG9600, various Winradio series

• Bob Parnass' open-source, multi-platform, GPLed software for a variety of radios
  • tk120 for the Yaesu VR-120
  • tk150 for the Yaesu VR-150
  • tk500 for the Yaesu VR-500
  • tk545 for the JRC NRD-545
  • tk2 for the Icom IC-R2
  • tk3 for the Icom IC-R3
  • tk5 for the Icom IC-R5
  • tk7 for the Icom IC-Q7
  • tk10 for the Icom IC-R10
  • tk75 for the Icom IC-R75
  • tk8500 for the Icom IC-R8500

• 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

• 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

Software for Ham Radios

• CI_V Commander CI_V Commander interfaces with numerous
• transcievers from Icom, Yaesu, Kenwood, Alinco, TenTec, Elecraft and the FlexRadio SDR-1000

• 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.

• KC8UNJ- Free programming software for many Yaesu handhelds, including the VX-2, VX-5, VX-6, VX-7, and FT-60.

• RT Systems- Commercial programming software for several brands of ham radios, including Yaesu, Icom, Alinco, and ADI.

• FTBasic This is actually a link for 2 packages;
• FTBCat (Rig Control) and FTBasicMMO (Memory Management). This software is for Yaesu ham
• radios (FT-60, VX-110, VX-150, FT-7800, FT-8800, FT-8900). Additionally, FTBCat works with the
• Yaesu/Vertex VR-5000

• tk7 Bob Parnass' software for the Icom Q7A/E handheld

• CBT, Inc- Commercial programming software for Alinco radios.