Frequency "sniffing" Pro-2052

[Drifter]

I've been using my PRO-2052 as a "sniffer" (just locating active frequencies, I don't care if I can understand them or not) but I can't seem to resolve one issue.

The way I want things to work...
-I set a range of frequencies and tell it to search.
-It finds a frequency and the ScanControl software I'm using logs the hit.
-The unit resumes it's search.

The way it really works...
-I set a range of frequencies and tell it to search.
-It finds a frequency and the ScanControl software I'm using logs the hit.
-The transmission never ends (because it's a birdie or because of local interference or whatever) and the scanner spends the whole day while I'm at work parked at that frequency.

Is there something out there that will let me set my pro-2052 to automatically move on once it notes that a frequency is active?

Thanks.

 

[Drifter]

>bump<
Anyone? Anyone at all?

 

[Tweekerbob]

I think taking a brief look at the manual for that scanner that it does allow you to lock out unwanted frequencies in SEARCH mode. However, you will probably have to call in "sick" (or maybe on the weekend??) and sit there and go through each range of frequencies and lock each of 'em out.

It appears that there is no way for your scanner to continue its search once it finds a frequency. This is a limitation of the scanner's firmware. Luckily, the 2052 is computer controllable so perhaps there is a control software program to do what you are looking for. Try them ALL out, one of them might give you the SEARCH features you need to accomplish this task.

If not, unfortunatley, the best solution is to buy a newer Uniden scanner. The 246 as just one example, has search and autostore (completely removing the need for logging software, although I think software is easier). Also, you can select a delay time as well. Finally, it also has the ability to lockout quite a number of channels as does the 2052.

Ryan

 

[Drifter]

Tweekerbob,
Thanks for the reply. The thing with the 2052 is that it will lock out 50 frequencies when you are searching and then the 51'st one you put in replaces the first and so on. Okay, I can do that when I'm sitting at home but I have actually exceeded 50 frequencies before (maybe I need to "sniff" in smaller chunks).

I run the 2052 with software (ScanControl http://www.scannersoft.com/) and have told them what I'd like in the "wishlist" section though they never reply <sigh>.

It's just amazing to me that none of the different types of scanner control software seem to have this "log and move on" capability.

There are other sets of control software I would't mind trying but WOAH the price of some of them!

 

[MacombMonitor]

Tweekerbob,
It's just amazing to me that none of the different types of scanner control software seem to have this "log and move on" capability.

I can do this with Butel's ARC250PRO and my BC796D.

Bill

 

[Drifter]

It's nice to know the capability is out there but sadly it doesn't help me with the 2052.

Thanks for the response though.

 

[w2usb]

Try the trunkstar Pro demo from signal intelligence. It supports the 2052 and cannot be beat for unattended logging.

 

[Drifter]

w2usb
Well I went and looked at the software and it's got some issues so I'm afraid its not what I'm looking for. Wow that $130 price tag caught me off guard, geez that's what I paid for the scanner!

Then they say on their little table that spectrum analyzer and bandscope ARE supported on the 2052, but they aren't. And finally it wants me to back the port waaaaaaay down to 9600bps?!? and even then it won't connect.

Darn, another bust. Thanks for the lead though.

 

[Al42]

Learn to write software and write your own. What you write is always the best softare for you.

 

[Drifter]

Learn to write software and write your own. What you write is always the best softare for you.

I always love the people who make suggestions like this one. I suppose you also tell people to learn electronics engineering and build their own scanners "because the scanner you build is always the best scanner for you".

Helpful suggestions appreciated. The rest...well, you know.

 

[Al42]

I was saying the same thing about software around 1974. I earn my living writing it now - because someone said to me just what I said to you. I was trying to prove that it's not that easy, but I proved myself wrong.

 

[Drifter]

AL42, okay maybe I overreacted (sorry), but I have learned in 19 years of computer support and related work that although I'm an absolute whiz with hardware, troubleshooting, electronics, and so forth...I can't program worth beans. Lord knows I've tried. So I guess it's a bit of a touchy subject with me.

 

[MacombMonitor]

AL42, okay maybe I overreacted (sorry), but I have learned in 19 years of computer support and related work that although I'm an absolute whiz with hardware, troubleshooting, electronics, and so forth...I can't program worth beans. Lord knows I've tried. So I guess it's a bit of a touchy subject with me.

:lol: Don't be bashful, tell it like it is! You have to be a lot geekier than a scanner geek, to become a programmer geek! Programmers are in a world all their own.