Pro-668: Can not program manually

[retiredmich]

Was reading info on the PRO 668 & I saw this info = "You can't program or edit trunking systems with the scanner, only the software" if this is true , that really SUCKS ! Why would they make a scanner that you can not manually program ?

 

[marksmith]

You can program the 668 from the scanner itself. Meaning, you can name a scanlist and you can select a trunking system from the main database and assign it to the scanlist. You can also select just certain sites or talkgroups from a trunked system and program just those to a scanlist. You can also edit or modify the alpha description on any talkgroup. These things can all be done without using the software and by using the radio by itself.

You can also program the LED light and other stuff from the radio alone.

This is the same as the 1080, 1095, and psr-800.



Mark
WS1095/536/996P2/HP1e/HP2e/996XT/325P2/396XT/PRO668/PSR800/PRO652

 

[fxdscon]

Was reading info on the PRO 668 & I saw this info = "You can't program or edit trunking systems with the scanner, only the software"

Where did you read that?

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[Blackswan73]

I programmed mine manually

 

[wtp]

from the east to read manual

Programming Trunking Systems/Sites (Software only) Contents
You can't program or edit trunking systems with the scanner, only the software. There is a 32 control channel limit for a trunking site. Each talkgroup ID can be assigned to more than one scan/play list but can only be associated with one system.

Creating a V-Scanner folder with the software is easy enough but there is no direct way to create one with just the scanner

 

[retiredmich]

fxdscon: got this info from " Marks Scanners easier to read pro 668 "

 

[RDGDigital]

Easier to Read Pro 668 - PSR800 Digital Scanner and EZ-Scan/iScan Software Manual

I believe the above link is where this came from. I've seen that before and I've also seen a few discussions about it here in the RR forums. I personally believe what that is referring to is that although you can manually program anything that is included in the database on the SD Card, you can only use the the software to program something that is not in the database. I know that I have no problems manually programming any system that's included on the SD Card.

That's my take on it, but I could be wrong.

 

[Swipesy]

Was reading info on the PRO 668 & I saw this info = "You can't program or edit trunking systems with the scanner, only the software" if this is true , that really SUCKS ! Why would they make a scanner that you can not manually program ?

Actually you can program the scanner manually. Through the keypad you can do a Library import and painfully pick and chose what you want to import. Secondly, this is 2015 and the world is not going to wait for individuals who don't want to keep up with technology. I have been listening to public service radio for 60 years and have kept pace with scanners. Those who don't want to stay up with technology are going to be left behind. That is life.

 

[marksmith]

I believe the only thing you can't do direct on the scanner is set up a system that is NOT in the database. That takes the software. Incidentally, a whole lot of things you can do direct on the scanner is a whole lot easier using the software.

Mark
WS1095/536/996P2/HP1e/HP2e/996XT/325P2/396XT/PRO668/PSR800/PRO652

 

[JoeyC]

...Secondly, this is 2015 and the world is not going to wait for individuals who don't want to keep up with technology. I have been listening to public service radio for 60 years and have kept pace with scanners. Those who don't want to stay up with technology are going to be left behind. That is life.

Amen brother!

 

[retiredmich]

Referring back to the 668 scanner, some one posted a statement referring to the SD card for the 668, & that statement is as follows, "you can manually program anything that is INCLUDED in the database on the SD Card" , So if what I am looking for is NOT INCLUDED on the SD card that means I am out of luck & can NOT program what I want in the 668 manually ?

 

[RDGDigital]

Referring back to the 668 scanner, some one posted a statement referring to the SD card for the 668, & that statement is as follows, "you can manually program anything that is INCLUDED in the database on the SD Card" , So if what I am looking for is NOT INCLUDED on the SD card that means I am out of luck & can NOT program what I want in the 668 manually ?

If it's not in the RR Database, and therefore not on the SD Card, then you will not be able to program it manually from the scanner, you would need to use the software. With that said, if you're aware of a system that isn't in the database, why not add it to the database so that we all can have it?. Any RR member can update the database, so why not share it with the rest of us?

This scanner, as well as other scanners that include the entire RR database, are really designed to work together with software. The software is how firmware updates are installed and more importantly, how updates to the database are handled. There is a weekly update to the database so that it is always in sync with what's in the RR database. In my opinion this is one of the main benefits of these scanners. Always having the latest updates to the database right on the scanner is a real advantage.

And just to be clear, we are talking about programming a trunking system. I know that with my WS1080 I can program a conventional frequency from the scanner, which I can't do with my PSR-800. I don't have the PRO-668 so I'm not sure if it has this capability or not. Maybe someone else can let us both know if the PRO-668 can do this.

 

[tlangshaw]

Retiredmich, just don't buy a 668. I have a 668 and a 1080 and I like them. If you have already purchased a 668 and don't want it I will trade a 106 for it.

 

[retiredmich]

So !, saying that every thing in the RR Database is programed on the SD card for the 668 , not only the TSYS but also that should mean that Conventional Frequency's should be there also if every thing from the RR Database is programed on the SD card, that should include all TSYS & Conventional. Am I misunderstanding all of this ?

 

[Blackswan73]

And just to be clear, we are talking about programming a trunking system. I know that with my WS1080 I can program a conventional frequency from the scanner, which I can't do with my PSR-800. I don't have the PRO-668 so I'm not sure if it has this capability or not. Maybe someone else can let us both know if the PRO-668 can do this.

That feature is not available on the 668, however, there is a simple workaround for it.

 

[tlangshaw]

Everything in the database is there, just that simple. Trunk systems, conventional, storm spotters, everything.

 

[RDGDigital]

So !, saying that every thing in the RR Database is programed on the SD card for the 668 , not only the TSYS but also that should mean that Conventional Frequency's should be there also if every thing from the RR Database is programed on the SD card, that should include all TSYS & Conventional. Am I misunderstanding all of this ?

No, you are not misunderstanding. Everything in the RR Database is on the SD Card, including Conventional Frequencies.

I don't want to confuse anyone, but I probably should clarify that the SD Card only includes information from the RR Database for the US and Canada for scanners sold in the US and Canada. I'm not sure what's included for scanners sold in other Countries.

 

[tlangshaw]

Retiredmich what are you wanting to program that is not in the database?

 

[retiredmich]

Ok ! apparently I have been misunderstanding the info about the 668, I have been reading all of the info about the 668 wrong, my apology's to all. Thank you

 

[marksmith]

No need to apologize. That's why these forums exist, so the less than great documentation that is out there on a lot of these radios can be enhanced by users.

This was a case of successful education on the topic involved.

Mark
WS1095/536/996P2/HP1e/HP2e/996XT/325P2/396XT/PRO668/PSR800/PRO652