win500 or arc500

[RIG]

What is the difference between the two?

Rob

 

[ddoorman]

Re: win500 or arc500

Each software program has a free trial period. Suggest you download each and use the program during its trial period. That way you can see for your self what each program has to offer.

 

[Highpockets]

What is the difference between the two?

Rob

That's a Coke vs Pepsi question on radioReference. I would try them both, they both have a free trial period, and see which one you like best.

Butel Software

ARC500 User Guide - The RadioReference Wiki

Win500: PSR-500, PSR-600, PRO-106, PRO-197, PSR-310, PSR-410 Scanner Software for Data Management, Monitoring, and Control

WIN500 - UtahRadio

 

[al95]

Must agree with the the last two comments.

 

[RIG]

Thank you for the quick replies. Since I have zero knowledge on this I have two more questions. First is if I load something on to the scanner using one program will it appear if I view the scanner on the other program as being on the unit? Second newbie question is, does one program have any advantage over the other? I asked on a different thread about the arc500 vs. arc500 pro and is the pro version necessary for the average user and does this option put it above the win500 software?
I respect the knowledge of the members here to help make my journey easier into programming,using and getting up to speed.

Rob

 

[smason]

If you set up a file in one program and upload it to the scanner, you can fire up the other program and download the data to it. Now you have a file in both programs.

As for which is better, can't speak for Arc, didn't try it for very long. Win500 did what I wanted, so I went with it.

 

[lbfd09]

To further muddy the water there is PSREdit500. Personally I found this very easy, streight forwared and with a free trial as well.