Radio Shack Pro2096

wizz5500 · Sep 24, 2018

I'm trying to program a Radio Shack Pro-2096 using Win500, V02.06 software. I was successful reading the radio as well as importing information from the Radio Reference database. I just can't find anywhere in the software how to write the information back to the scanner. Soon as you connect the programming cable to the radio it goes into Clone Mode. Again I can read the radio but can not figure out how to write the information back to this old scanner. Any help would be greatly appreciated and thank you in advance.

Frank N2DCS...

davidzimmerman · Sep 24, 2018

i had the Pro-96 and 2096 years and years ago wish i could remember how to do it did you try and google for a answer?

buddrousa · Sep 24, 2018

Under the scanner tab upload to scanner and clone listed on the scanner is normal.

wizz5500 · Sep 24, 2018

No usable information on Google either.

ka3jjz · Sep 24, 2018

Win500 won't work with this scanner. You want either ARC96 or Win96. Links can be found here...

Getting Started with your PRO-96 or PRO-2096 - The RadioReference Wiki

Win500 only works with object oriented scanners, of which the 2096 is not one of them...Mike

buddrousa · Sep 24, 2018

My mistake you need to buy win96 but you can try it for free

wizz5500 · Sep 24, 2018

Thanks Guys for responding.

I spent quite a few hours playing with the Pro-2096 & Win500. Being able to read the scanner but not able to write back to the unit had me baffled. I guess I'll never get those wasted hours back again... Thanks for responding.

ka3jjz · Sep 24, 2018

I think ARC96 also has a trial version. Why you would think that Win500 would work with this scanner (their home page lists all the compatible ones) is beyond me, but at least you're now on the right track

Mike

wizz5500 · Sep 24, 2018

Hi Mike:

Because the Win500 allows you to read the Pro-2096 and make changes. Why would I believe you can't write the information back to the scanner?

Thanks for your assistance in this matter.

Frank N2DCS...

N8IAA · Sep 24, 2018

wizz5500 said:
Because the Win500 allows you to read the Pro-2096 and make changes. Why would I believe you can't write the information back to the scanner?

Thanks for your assistance in this matter.

Frank N2DCS...

Because the writer of the software, Don Starr, designed it so you could transfer that info/configuration from the 96/2096 to any of the newer scanners, Pro-106/197, 500/600, and the latest 1040/1065. It was designed for that purpose only. Win96 will read and write to your scanner.

Larry

Ronaldski · Sep 24, 2018

Simple, just Install ARC96 that fully supports your radio, I've used it programming pro 96/2096's, is free for 45 days and is only $15 vs. $30 win500
End of story.
ARC96

WIN500 requirements

System Requirements
In order to run Win500, you'll need the following:

A copy of the Win500 program
A PSR-500 or PSR-600 Scanner, or the RadioShack equivalents: PRO-106 or PRO-197 (They forgot Pro 651/652, WS1040/1095)
The blue GRE USB Scanner Programming cable that came in the box with your scanner. If using a Radio Shack scanner, you'll need to buy a cable: either the GRE cable or RadioShack's catalog #20-047. Older "serial" cables will not work with these radios.
A PC running Windows 2000 or later (i.e. 2000, XP, Vista, 7). Earlier versions of Windows, such as 95, 98, and Me, are not supported.

ka3jjz · Sep 24, 2018

N8IAA said:
Because the writer of the software, Don Starr, designed it so you could transfer that info/configuration from the 96/2096 to any of the newer scanners, Pro-106/197, 500/600, and the latest 1040/1065. It was designed for that purpose only. Win96 will read and write to your scanner.

Larry

Ah, something I didn't know. Handy for those folks migrating from a 96 or 2096. Thanks Larry

Mike

N8IAA · Sep 24, 2018

ka3jjz said:
Ah, something I didn't know. Handy for those folks migrating from a 96 or 2096. Thanks Larry

Mike

You're welcome, MIke. That part of Win500 helped me ten years ago setting up my new Pro-106 from my 96. That's how I learned about Scanlists v banks of the 96. Easy peasy now.
Don't own the 96 anymore. Talk about a scanner that couldn't handle LSM.:wink:

Larry

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