Software for 651.

[ranger821]

Good morning all. It seems as my win 500 software has a problem. I purchased the software in nov 2010 for my Pro 197. When i try to use it, it says my trial period has expired. what gives?? Have sent emails to Win500@starrsoft.com with no replies. If they are not forthcoming in a solution, i may be forced to buy more software. The Win 500 was easy to use for me. what are your thoughts on other brands?

 

[NHdave]

Why not just reactivate it? You did keep your serial number correct?

From Don's website at Win500: Management, Monitoring, and Control Software for the GRE PSR-500/600 Digital Scanners

"When you register, you will be issued a unique key that will allow Win500 to run past its 30-day trial period. DO NOT LOSE THIS KEY. You will need it any time you wish to install Win500 (new computer, new operating system, computer crash, etc.). We do not re-issue registration keys apart from the initial email."

 

[ranger821]

It will not reactivate. Keeps saying trial period has ended. I purchased the software. One time it says that is not a valid key. the next few times it said user name was wrong. I have the key. I have a premium sub from Radio reference and that is where I get my freq's from. Am i wrong in thinking i can upload them straight from there without the need of programing software. I cloned the 651 from my 197. wise871 helped me quite a few years back getting it started.

 

[NHdave]

I would delete your current install and download a new copy, and no, you can't go from RR directly to the scanner.

 

[ranger821]

Thanks NHDave. I have a few days that I can wait to hear from them. Not a real big problem. The 651 is up and running good. Just thinking down the road when i take the 651 on trips and need to add freq's or if a new one pops up in the local area. I have a BC125 that has close call on it that picks up close calls in the local area. The 651 has the signal stalker also. Always looking for new frequencies.

 

[ranger821]

In the manual for the 651, it says you can use Radio ref like i said straight to the scanner. I'll check into it.

Update on the Win 500 software. It was a error on my part and not win soft. Was putting in the wrong info and there was one letter that was a number. My bad. guess i am getting old.

 

[Swipesy]

My bad. guess i am getting old.

You gotta watch that getting old stuff. It sneaks up behind you and hits you upside the head when you least expect it, lol.

John

 

[ranger821]

Yeah, i agree john. The age here is 68 pushing hard on 69. All of the old brain cells have been used over and over while working for the Fed Govt for 43 years. Been retired since 2008. Between the wifes computers and my computers, My scanners and my ham radio stuff. Nothing works real good been overused a lot. Not a lot stays in there anymore.

John

 

[Swipesy]

Well John in 30 days I will push 70 into the background so I can relate to what you are saying.

John

 

[fxdscon]

In the manual for the 651, it says you can use Radio ref like i said straight to the scanner. I'll check into it.

As NHdave mentioned, it's not possible to connect your scanner straight to the RR database without third party software.

What page in the 651 manual did you see that it says you can? Maybe a mis-print in there?

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[ranger821]

Page 18 and 19 in the manual.

John

 

[NHdave]

To quote the manual "The simplest method for programming a new scanner is using a USB sync cable, which is available at your local RadioShack store. The cable lets you use software provided by RadioReference.com and their constantly updated database to program your new scanner quickly and easily."

It's pretty clear that it can't do a direct transfer from RR. Although why it states that the software is provided by RR I can't say.

 

[RonnieUSA]

It's pretty clear that it can't do a direct transfer from RR. Although why it states that the software is provided by RR I can't say.

The software from RR is a trial of ARC500.
Tried that when I got my 197 new. I think you get 3 free downloads.

 

[fxdscon]

Page 18 and 19 in the manual.

John

That is saying software "and" the database is used to program your scanner. The part where they say that the software is "provided by" RR might be a bit misleading, the software (ARC software from Butel) is actually available "through" RR at this link:

RadioReference.com - Scanner Frequencies and Radio Frequency Reference

There is no way possible to program your scanner with a direct download connection to the RR database. Third party software in combination with the database is the only way to do it.

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[ranger821]

Thanks for clearing that up. It sure seemed like I programmed my old pro 97 that way. straight from RR. Must have been speed reading when i read that page. Was ready to get the 651 up and running. I TRY to read all of the manuals when I buy stuff so I kind of know what I am doing. This 651 is the same as my 197 desk top scanner. I was able to connect the dot's in my old brain and get Win 500 to open. Was reading the key wrong.An 8 looked like an E. Does not get any better as we get older. As they they say in the AF. Pilot error.

 

[Butelsoftware]

The ARC500 software can be downloaded using this link: RadioReference.com - Scanner Frequencies and Radio Frequency Reference
If you purchased the software license at Radioreference then you can use this link to see the software license details: Your Account

Gommert
Butel Software

 

[ranger821]

Thanks Gommert. i already have the Win500 software that I purchased a while back. I cloned my 651 from my 197 with the 1/8 to 1/8 stereo cable. Downloaded from the scanner to the software this morning. The only issue right now is the rechargable battery pack ( yellow one) is defective.

 

[ranger821]

Took my 651 with me to RS to change out the rechargeable battery holder and they changed out the whole scanner. said it might be defective because of the battery holder. Said it may have been a returned one that got back into their system. The box did look a little ragged. Not a problem for me.

 

[nccowboy]

Same issure...can not get past expired trial to add key codes...deleted and downloaded latest ver..still no luck...