Need Help for Radio Shack Pro-197

[SpecialAgent1323]

So I guess the old saying of "If you don't use it, you loose it" may be a bit true. I have a Radio Shack Pro-197 and the USB cable (20-047) and about 4 months ago, was sucessful in uploading from my pc (using Win500) but now fast-forward to present day (4 months later) and not only can I not find my user manual, but I can't get the computer to talk to the scanner. I know I must be leaving out a step somewhere. Anyone that can help, please reply. Thanks.

 

[kayi4cle]

Here is the manual: http://rsk.imageg.net/graphics/uc/rsk/Support/ProductManuals/2000197_PM_EN.pdf

And here is the Easier to Read Manual: Easier to Read Pro-106/197/PSR500/600 Digital Scanner Manual

Here is the Wiki page with other resources: Pro-197 - The RadioReference Wiki

Sorry I can't help you with the software. I program mine manually. Good luck!

 

[gmclam]

Since the cable is USB, perhaps something else is now using the port that was used 4 months ago. Go to Control Panel -> System - > Hardware -> Device Manager and see which port has been assigned to the cable. Then make sure you have that port set in WIN500.

 

[SpecialAgent1323]

Got it. Turns out it was in the connections-settings. My computer was using "port-3" and I was getting an error from "port-18". So, changed the settings to "port-18" and we are back in business. Maybe now I need to take a few computer classes. I do thank you foe your help as it was good to read over the booklets/files sent. That directed me to look at the comm-settings. Have a great weekend all.