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== Radio Reference Live Audio Software ==
  
We have replaced the general version of ScannerCast with an RR Live Audio Branded version of ScannerCast. See here: [[RR Live Audio Broadcasting Software]]
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Radio Reference distributes a customized version of ScannerCast, '''ScannerCast RR Edition''', for use by feed providers. For setup information see here: [[RR Live Audio Broadcasting Software]]
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=== Frequently Asked Questions About ScannerCast RR Edition ===
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* '''What scanners does ScannerCast support sending tags for?'''<br/>ScannerCast supports the following scanners for retrieving and sending tags:
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**GRE PSR-500, PSR-600
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**Uniden BCD396t, BCD396xt, BCD996t, BCD996xt, BCT-15, BCT-15x
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** Radio Shack PRO-197, PRO-106<br/><br/>
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* '''Are other scanners supported?'''<br/>They are, but in "audio only" mode -- That is, they can't send tags.<br/><br/>
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* '''Can ScannerCast be configured to send tags via the Talkgroup Monitor program?'''<br/>No.  <br/><br/>
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* '''Will tags be supported on more scanner models in the future?'''<br/>The developer says that he hopes to support additional scanner models in the future, but there has been no decision as to which models will be supported, and in any case it will be many months before any new scanner models are supported for tag retrieval.<br/><br/>
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'''Startup'''
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* ''How do I get ScannerCast to start automatically when my system reboots?'''<br/>Add ScannerCast to your Windows "Startup" program group.  In addition, go to ScannerCast's "Advanced" tab and check the "Resume Broadcast on Restart" check box, and optionally the "Minimize to System Tray" and "Start Minimized" check boxes. When all your desired options are set in ScannerCast, click "Start Broadcast" -- When your broadcast has been successfully started, ScannerCast will save the options you selected.  Now, when your system reboots, ScannerCast will automatically restart.
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Revision as of 10:16, 19 January 2010

Radio Reference Live Audio Software

Radio Reference distributes a customized version of ScannerCast, ScannerCast RR Edition, for use by feed providers. For setup information see here: RR Live Audio Broadcasting Software

Frequently Asked Questions About ScannerCast RR Edition

Tags:

  • What scanners does ScannerCast support sending tags for?
    ScannerCast supports the following scanners for retrieving and sending tags:
    • GRE PSR-500, PSR-600
    • Uniden BCD396t, BCD396xt, BCD996t, BCD996xt, BCT-15, BCT-15x
    • Radio Shack PRO-197, PRO-106

  • Are other scanners supported?
    They are, but in "audio only" mode -- That is, they can't send tags.

  • Can ScannerCast be configured to send tags via the Talkgroup Monitor program?
    No.

  • Will tags be supported on more scanner models in the future?
    The developer says that he hopes to support additional scanner models in the future, but there has been no decision as to which models will be supported, and in any case it will be many months before any new scanner models are supported for tag retrieval.

Startup

  • How do I get ScannerCast to start automatically when my system reboots?'
    Add ScannerCast to your Windows "Startup" program group. In addition, go to ScannerCast's "Advanced" tab and check the "Resume Broadcast on Restart" check box, and optionally the "Minimize to System Tray" and "Start Minimized" check boxes. When all your desired options are set in ScannerCast, click "Start Broadcast" -- When your broadcast has been successfully started, ScannerCast will save the options you selected. Now, when your system reboots, ScannerCast will automatically restart.