Waukesha County TRS rebanding

[radio50]

Originally Posted by bmelter

... I have the BC246T. I successfully updated the firmware on the scanner to the latest version and also updated my ARC246 software. The question is (and it may be a dumb one), do I create a new group with new frequencies or modify an existing one?

With those updates it'll go smoothly. You do not need to create a new system or site or groups (assuming you had the old Wauk. TRS programmed). In ARC246 change your old Waukesha County TRS frequencies to the new ones. Then, in ARC246, change the bandplan to "800 MHz Custom." Inside that, change to "Rebanded." Save everything and you should be good to go. I changed a 246T this way and it works fine.

[bmelter]

Got it...So, simply use the group I have (which was the Waukesha frequencies). Where is the list of frequencies to change "to" and I see how to edit the plan to 800Mhz custom and then rebanded. Then do I use the default values after clicking the rebanded?

[radio50]

Originally Posted by bmelter

Got it...So, simply use the group I have (which was the Waukesha frequencies). Where is the list of frequencies to change "to" and I see how to edit the plan to 800Mhz custom and then rebanded. Then do I use the default values after clicking the rebanded?

The list of freqs is in the database on this website, or I have included it below. I put all of the freqs into ARC246, but theoretically you could simply enter the red control channel freqs and tell ARC246 that you want to use "Control Channel Only" and it should work.

Yes, use the default "rebanded" numbers that ARC246 fills in. When you say "group" I think you may mean "site." Group is a collection of talkgroups. (somebody correct me if I'm wrong on any of this).

[bmelter]

So I uploaded the new items into the scanner, but now it only scans to other counties and won't even scan to the Waukesha frequencies. It's as though they aren't on the scanner and it won't let me select System 1 (Waukesha). Any help?

[radio50]

Originally Posted by bmelter

So I uploaded the new items into the scanner, but now it only scans to other counties and won't even scan to the Waukesha frequencies. It's as though they aren't on the scanner and it won't let me select System 1 (Waukesha). Any help?

Hmmm. So if you turn off all the other systems (and the scanner says "Scan Mode, Nothing to Scan") and then press "1" it still says "Nothing to Scan"? Do you have System Quick Key 1 set for that system (like I have Key 6 for mine, below)?"

If you want to save your Waukesha system as a .mem file and zip it and post it here, I could take a look at it in ARC246 to see if there's anything obvious.

[WaukNews]

I reprogrammed by BC246T without the ACR246...You can check out my website at the link below for the instructions. I must say, All the help I got to get my scanner rebanded came from this website. Everyone was and is a great help!


Rebanding Scanner

[bmelter]

All good now and thanks for the help. Had one frequency off (my fault). Now everything is working great. Thanks again!

[takyrob]

I understand that the rebranding is going on, and i noticed that the Waukesha section has been updated, I have all the frequencies keyed in but im still having problems, I dont really understand the math formula noted on the rebranding section
Rebanding - The RadioReference Wiki

Is there a way around the rebranding? Im not really interested in buying a new scanner just to make this work and can someone either explain it a little more or provide the answers for the formula (if that makes sence)

I use a Pro-97
Win97 software from starrsoft
Win XP Pro

[radio50]

Originally Posted by takyrob

Is there a way around the rebranding? Im not really interested in buying a new scanner just to make this work and can someone either explain it a little more or provide the answers for the formula (if that makes sence)

Unfortunately, from the Rebanding page you reference, it appears the Pro-97 will not properly handle a rebanded system such as the Waukesha County TRS. From what I have read, Motorola redefined the meaning of their channel numbers, so when an older radio is commanded to go to certain redefined channels, it now goes to the wrong frequency. Newer radios understand the new definition, and work as desired. There's no practical way to "repair" an old radio to make it work like a newer one.

You could program in all the frequencies as a conventional (non-trunked) system and hear bits and pieces of conversations, but that would get old fast. Someone else may have a suggestion.

Many of us are facing the same problem -- in my case two of my five scanners are suddenly "old."

[takyrob]

Thanks Radio50,
I kind of figured that but I thouught I would have a little hope, who knows, someone may figure out something, Ill keep my fingers crossed (but only until I get a cramp :-) )

[ludwig32789]

hey I have the same scanner as you I believe, the Radioshack Pro-162, right? i need to reprogram my scanner aswell the the new Milwaukee and Waukesha rebanded channels, can you tell me how, i dont have a clue how to do it ok, thanks! u can email be at bwlrdrumr32789@aol.com with info

[chibben]

Could someone email me the notes for reprogramming Milwaukee and Waukesha? I am picking up some stuff for Waukesha but it is very staticy. I did make it custom/reband in ARC-300. My email is chibben@sbcglobal.net. Thank you to anyone who can help.

[1billor]

Does anyone have a bc346xt

[wx9kvh]

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