SDS-100-200 - Database update workflow question

[brumey]

Hello:
I currently update the SDS scanner database via Sentinel. I am now thinking about using ProScan for database management. I use it for remote scanner access now.

I believe ProScan can update directly from Radio Reference but, does that not require a paid membership to RR? Not completely against that and have been a paid member on and off for a while.

So, assuming I want to be cheap, what workflows are your folk using to update your database. I am thinking doing the core updates from Sentinal and then import into ProScan for manipulation or edits. Seems like a lot of work and I'd love to know what works for you.

Thanks....

 

[Whiskey3JMC]

I believe ProScan can update directly from Radio Reference but, does that not require a paid membership to RR?

Yes it can & yes it does

 

[sonm10]

I copy directly from the database into excel. I make any edits and copy into Proscan. No premium subscription needed (although I do).

 

[brumey]

Thanks for the suggestion of Sentinel DB update - Excel - ProScan. Will need to think about the work effort involved. Was hoping it would be easier.

So, Database Updates don't update data in favorites, which I still questions why not or at least as a choice. If a system you have in favorites changes, adds talk groups, changes frequencies, etc, it could break any favorites you have. I seem to remember the option when writing data to the radio to do something with favorites, will check tonight.

I guess I am looking to set my Favorites once and have the Database updates refresh them if something changes in the systems that my favorites include.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions or enlightenment.

 

[tvengr]

Database updates do not affect existing favorites lists period. There is no way to have favorites lists updated automatically. You can enter the changes manually using Sentinel. In my case, I edit all of the alpha tags to something that makes sense and arrange departments to my liking. If the database updated favorites lists, it would wipe out all of my work.