Filmware update?

[KC0CSE]

do we think maybe RS will have a firmware update like "Uniden" on the silmulcast problem?...let's hope so..looks like there going to fix the problem at Uniden.. Radio Shack needs to step up to the plate and up date!!

PRO 106
PRO 197

[fxdscon]

Originally Posted by KC0CSE

do we think maybe RS will have a filmware update like "Uniden" on the silmulcast problem?...let's hope so..looks like there going to fix the problem at Uniden.. Radio Shack needs to step up to the plate and up date!!

PRO 106
PRO 197

Radio Shack doesn't write any firmware at all for those scanners, GRE does.

If and when you see an update for their GRE counterparts (PSR500 & PSR600) posted on the GRE website, Radio Shack will usually post it (their branded version of it from GRE) 1-2 months later.

The two versions are not interchangeable, you must wait for the Radio Shack version for those scanners.


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[asurnin]

Man, I'm with you on fixing the whole simulcast thing. If Uniden is successful in fixing the issue, I might throw some money their way.

[KC0CSE]

Originally Posted by asurnin

Man, I'm with you on fixing the whole simulcast thing. If Uniden is successful in fixing the issue, I might throw some money their way.

you know I'm doing the same thing...I will put my next scanner purchase on a Uniden if they fix the problem....GRE is way behind on updates....and then you have to wait 2months later for RS to do the same thing...

[asurnin]

I love my pro-106. But multipath renders it completely useless in some parts of town I live in. There has got to be a fix for it.

[KC0CSE]

yes same here in Kansas City Mo.....my pro 197 uses a "loop paper clip" for the overload and it works so much better with the "clip" my 106 in the truck has the overload problem with the 800meg antenna...

[KC0CSE]

Better shot...of the "clip" for the $400 dallar scanner....with a 1cent paper clip...

[asurnin]

Yep, somewhat similar to my solution. Here the distortion also seems to depend on weather a little bit. So I switch between that, the rubber ducky and the 800mhz antenna when I'm indoors.

[KC0CSE]

Originally Posted by asurnin

Yep, somewhat similar to my solution. Here the distortion also seems to depend on weather a little bit. So I switch between that, the rubber ducky and the 800mhz antenna when I'm indoors. Attachment 39716

the weather does have alot to do with it this is true..and yes I also switch from the 800mhz antennna to the "clip" inside the house...

[pratzert]

Originally Posted by KC0CSE

do we think maybe RS will have a firmware update like "Uniden" on the silmulcast problem?...let's hope so..looks like there going to fix the problem at Uniden.. Radio Shack needs to step up to the plate and up date!!

PRO 106
PRO 197

Which Uniden update addresses the Simulcast problem ? For which scanner ?

If they have solved the problem, my 106 is going into the drawer and I'll be buying that Uniden ASAP.

[rdale]

396 & hp

[Ronaldski]

After they laid everyone off at gre whats left to do support anymore?

[Spitfire8520]

Originally Posted by Ronaldski

After they laid everyone off at gre whats left to do support anymore?

Are you referring to the official GRE press release or the unofficial press release by the former Executive Vice President of GRE America? If memory serves me correct, the official press release said nothing about laying people off and only a production issue while the other dude wanted to make it seem like the world is ending for GRE.

[KC0CSE]

Originally Posted by pratzert

Which Uniden update addresses the Simulcast problem ? For which scanner ?

If they have solved the problem, my 106 is going into the drawer and I'll be buying that Uniden ASAP.

The HomePatrol-1 has the update for simulcast
The Uniden 396XT Is going to get the update for simulcast....(there having some problems with the firmware at this date)...

COME ON RADIO SHACK AND GRE LET'S GET WITH THE PROGRAM!!!!!

[rdale]

The GRE already receives simulcast the same. I did side by side with updated HP and a 500 and a non updated 396T and they all had issues.

[pratzert]

Originally Posted by rdale

The GRE already receives simulcast the same. I did side by side with updated HP and a 500 and a non updated 396T and they all had issues.

Oh well..... I was hoping for better news on the Simulcast distortion problem.

At this point, I would be willing to pay a premium price for a scanner that handles the problems with Simulcast.

All I have right now is an expensive block of plastic.

[KC0CSE]

Originally Posted by rdale

The GRE already receives simulcast the same. I did side by side with updated HP and a 500 and a non updated 396T and they all had issues.

Not sure what you mean?...GRE makes the RS scanners....the HP-1 got the firmware for the simulcast ....they say it's made a big difference....the other Ham's I have talked too...go to the Uniden fourm and read some of the comments...

[rdale]

I understand all of the above. In my area, with my testing, it made a difference between the old HP and new, but it still had plenty of dropouts.

The update did not "fix" simulcast issues nor did it claim to, but it improved it.

[KC0CSE]

Originally Posted by rdale

I understand all of the above. In my area, with my testing, it made a difference between the old HP and new, but it still had plenty of dropouts.

The update did not "fix" simulcast issues nor did it claim to, but it improved it.

Point taken...thanks 73's