Pro 197 Fireware Upgrade

[LH2428]

I currently have 1.8 version on my Pro197 i do not have the connector cable to hook to usb since i was able to program everything in manually. Is upgrading to 2.1 worth the time and effort to go buy the usb cable ? Thanks

[jfhtm350]

Seems like one of the updates some of the 700 mhz frequencies were removed. Im not sure what else was changed in the others, but I have mine updated. I look for the next update to have something to do with narrowbanding if there is one. If your scanner is working fine for you then I wouldnt worry about it.

The cable can be used with programming software, firmware updates and unitrunker and other programs. It really is nice having the cable if you want to use one of those.

[KC0CSE]

I would like to see a firmware update for the simulcast problem.....Uniden has a fix....maybe someday GRE Radio Shack will get with the program....

[jfhtm350]

I was watching tv today and a Radio Shack commercial came on. According to the commercial they only sell cell phones. That is the only thing they showed. They could do so much more if you ask me. Of course Radio Shack gets their firmware from GRE and releases theirs about 6 months later. Hehe. I wouldnt expect so much out of Radio Shack if I were you.

[KC0CSE]

Originally Posted by jfhtm350

I was watching tv today and a Radio Shack commercial came on. According to the commercial they only sell cell phones. That is the only thing they showed. They could do so much more if you ask me. Of course Radio Shack gets their firmware from GRE and releases theirs about 6 months later. Hehe. I wouldnt expect so much out of Radio Shack if I were you.

yes I know...and yes GRE makes there scanners...I too have the pro 106 &197...they do ok but could be better..I have to jump hoops to find just the right spot so the simulcast problem goes away...Uniden will be my next purchase...they are on top of it...Im giving up on GRE soon...

[morrisr3nd]

Originally Posted by KC0CSE

yes I know...and yes GRE makes there scanners...I too have the pro 106 &197...they do ok but could be better..I have to jump hoops to find just the right spot so the simulcast problem goes away...Uniden will be my next purchase...they are on top of it...Im giving up on GRE soon...

Uniden still has some issues with their recent firmware update. Most people are rolling back a version. Everyone has their problems.

[rdale]

By "most" you mean less than 10%

[morrisr3nd]

Originally Posted by rdale

By "most" you mean less than 10%

I guess I'm one of the 10%.

[RoninJoliet]

In regards to the original "thread", should he upgrade to 2.1....I have a new 2.0 RS197, one thing new is when u pgm a new freqy and its already in the scanner it states when u press "save" do u want another of this freqy", which is a good feature...Also the TG "PTCH" shows up when the TG is being patched over another....I also have a RS197 that has ver; 1.7 that does not do the 2.1 upgrades....

[RonnieUSA]

Originally Posted by LH2428

I currently have 1.8 version on my Pro197 i do not have the connector cable to hook to usb since i was able to program everything in manually. Is upgrading to 2.1 worth the time and effort to go buy the usb cable ? Thanks

I think it is, it fixes several issues with search, and other things.
Right now I thing your 2 releases behind.

So it's up to You about updating.

[Ronaldski]

Originally Posted by RoninJoliet

I also have a RS197 that has ver; 1.7 that does not do the 2.1 upgrades....

Just did a 2.1 update from 1.7 for a fellow, went through fine.

All the fixes that were done for each update listed -
Pro-106 and Pro-197 CPU/DSP Upgrades - The RadioReference Wiki

[LH2428]

I added everything manually and works perfectly, I just dont want to mess anything up by connecting and upgrading.. I dont want to miss out if the upgrades are important! Very good with computers so it drives me crazy when an update is available and i havent done it haha Just wondering if it was worth it