ProScan: Custom Searches

[rocky28965]

Wasn't exactly sure where to put this post.

I have been using Proscan to install custom searches into my BCD996P2.
No problems there.
Can a SDS200 not be done in the same manor?

 

[letarotor]

Yes, you can put 10 custom searches into the SDS100/200. I don't know if you're talking about doing it strictly through ProScan or not? I've never used ProScan to add the custom searches and I've always done it through the radio. But I do know that it can be done through the software according to other people that have done it. I just can't detail how you do it right now.

Brian
COMMSCAN

 

[rocky28965]

I'm aware you can program the searches on the SDS200, but so far I've been using the keypad in the remote panel to do this.
While setting up custom searches on the BCD996P2 is so much easier as you can enter the data into the favorites editor, then write it to the radio.
I haven't found a way to do that on the SDS200 yet.

 

[hiegtx]

I'm aware you can program the searches on the SDS200, but so far I've been using the keypad in the remote panel to do this.
While setting up custom searches on the BCD996P2 is so much easier as you can enter the data into the favorites editor, then write it to the radio.
I haven't found a way to do that on the SDS200 yet.

I don't believe that you can edit or create searches directly in ProScan, other than using the scanner's menu via virtual control.

For the P2 series, as well as earlier DMA scanners, searches are programmable either in the scanner or with software. They are part of the programming file.

For the SDS & x36HP scanners, the custom searches are part of the scanner's profile, not a programming file such as a Favorites list. ProScan does not have a Profile editor because the software's creator did not see the point of 're-inventing' a profile editor in ProScan when it's easily available in Sentinel.

 

[rocky28965]

So, are you saying, the option I want is available in Sentinel?

 

[hiegtx]

So, are you saying, the option I want is available in Sentinel?

In your Profile.

 

[rocky28965]

Oh ok, thanks, did not know that.
Besides the initial upgrade I have never used Sentinel.
I use Proscan as it suits all my radios.