PRO 2055

[wilsondw]

Where can I find a data cable to connect to a pc for the PRO 2055? Also what software is best for loading this scanner. Wow not sure I can do this manually.
Thanks

 

[zzdiesel]

Here's what you need from eBay.

Radio Shack Gre Whistler FTDI Chipset USB Scanner Programming Cable 20 546 | eBay

 

[djeplett]

I recommend WIN97 for programming:

http://www.starrsoft.com/software/win97/default.asp

 

[SteveC0625]

Where can I find a data cable to connect to a pc for the PRO 2055? Also what software is best for loading this scanner. Wow not sure I can do this manually.

Thanks

I use ARC300 from Butel. It works fine for me. It will pull down data from here (RR) to load whatever you want into the scanner.

I've got a PRO-2055 which has performed very well for many years.

 

[wilsondw]

Thanks for the information!

 

[wilsondw]

WOW! Anyone around the Peoria Illinois area willing to program a PRO 2055. This is way above me.

 

[ka3jjz]

You're probably better off asking that question in the Illinois forum - however, did you see this?

Easier to Read Pro-97/2055 Scanner Manual

Mike

 

[wilsondw]

Yes I have that manual, however still a little much with P25 for me. Thanks will post in illinois

 

[SteveC0625]

Yes I have that manual, however still a little much with P25 for me. Thanks will post in illinois

I'm pretty sure that the PRO-2055 can't handle P25.

 

[gewecke]

Where can I find a data cable to connect to a pc for the PRO 2055? Also what software is best for loading this scanner. Wow not sure I can do this manually.
Thanks

. Sure you can! That's what the keypad is for, no software needed. . 73, n9zas

 

[ka3jjz]

I'm pretty sure that the PRO-2055 can't handle P25.

Correct. That is an analog trunktracker only. Although the county is using P25 phase 1, the STARCOM system is P25 phase 2, so you'll need one of the newer trunktrackers to copy it (if that's where your interest lies). The scanners listed here will copy that mode (note that links are always blue)

APCO Project 25 - The RadioReference Wiki

Mike

 

[wilsondw]

Wow, ok I think I can handle analog freqs manually. Thanks for setting me straight folks! I have the 396xt for P25,thought this was too.

 

[ka3jjz]

A caution here - there is no way to upgrade the 396XT to copy the STARCOM P25 Phase 2 system. There are several hardware and firmware fixes that would be required, and the XT model scanners can't incorporate them.

But this radio will copy the Peoria system OK, I'm sure...Mike

 

[wilsondw]

Thanks understood 396xt phase 1 only. Thanks

 

[N8IAA]

Thanks understood 396xt phase 1 only. Thanks

Wilsondw, before you go out and buy a Phase II scanner, the statewide system, even though it says Phase II in the database, is still running Phase I TGID's. Your 396XT will be good for your county system and STARCOMM.
HTH,
Larry

 

[wilsondw]

Thanks!