GRE PSR-500 Post Release Thread

[rdale]

If they spit their review out already - you'd probably figure out who was a beta tester then their PM boxes would be filled up :>

 

[LEH]

The CD problem seems to be drive and not CD itself. On the first computer, the contents read slow, the owners manual would not open and just general slow running for anything on the CD. I changed computers and the CD is working just fine. I'll check the other computer's CD drive LATER.

I'm still having problems getting systems to stay. The manual says each new system is loaded by default to scanlist 01. Okay. I've gone and changed the scan list number and saved the system. It now appears in scan list 01 and the new list as well.

When I try to add a new system (select "new") and load in new info. The previous system I loaded is still resident (doesn't quite sound right). Then when I save the new system, the previous system is now overwritten and becomes the new system. I could live with this if it only happened in scan list 01, but if I have set the previous to another scan list number, the system in that list also becomes the new system.

I've been playing with two local trunked systems (York County VA and the VA STARS). Load one, change the scan list to where I want it, load the other and put it where I want it and the last entered system is in scan list 01, the scan list for the first entered system and the scan list where I want it to appear.

I have gotten good at reseting the scanner back to factory defaults.

I may have figured it out. When you select new, you need to reset the data by pressing 'dflt'. I did that and I have the county in one scan list and the state in another. Now to figure out how to delete them from scan list 01.

 

[rdale]

If you don't want it in SL01, select it again and that will take the * away.

Not sure how to explain to you how to add a new system, make sure you step-by-step it completely through the manual.

 

[cliffcor]

Got Mine. Ok, in the tag field, using the keypad, How do you enter numbers?

My duck is a bit loose on the BNC connector. Just mine? Another duck that I have fits snug.

 

[LEH]

to enter numbers, press 1 and then the number you want. Like entering a letter (A is 2-1). In this case the number 2 is 1-2.

Rdale, thanks, I had figured that one out too, but appreciate the help.

 

[rdale]

Press 1.

 

[cliffcor]

Thanks on the numbers.

When Scanning, (Search for example) and you want to leave the active channel and continue the search you are on. Not sure what key to press.

(I know, Learning curve, but I didn't spot this in the manual.)
Thanks

 

[PC_Medic]

Check out the second picture, on back of the box tells what is included.

Cool! That's what I needed to know.

 

[cliffcor]

I like the information shown on the screen when scanning. The s-Meter, showing the TGrp, and Freq when trunk scanning are nice.

The included antenna fits pretty loosely on the connector.

It's not hard to figure out the Alpha key deal, but the buttons are small and I'll be glad when programming software is available.

The sample control software is OK. You can't see the cursor diamond when it moves down to a selection (Vista Version).

I miss from Unidens, a control knob to move from a stopped channel/talk group to resume a scan.

Off to load some more and keep playing.

 

[diskmonger]

Yes, the stock antenna it comes with seems to be a little wobbly. Put my 800 antenna on it and it is fine.

 

[KC9NEG]

Running...

I programmed MECA1 without the manual and it's running side-by-side with a Pro-96. More on performance later...

My stock ducky is quite tight. Maybe rotating 1/2 turn and re-attaching would firm up looser ones?

Mine has a "minor" fit/finish issue. The clear LCD window is flush with the gray face plate an all but the lower right corner (it sticks up maybe 3/4mm). The window appears to simply be thicker on that corner. Anybody else see that?

Todd/Indy
who probably isn't going to get much sleep tonight

 

[dpm3]

I've mastered the programming of conventional objects with no problem, but the trunk system thing keeps giving me fits. I want the local (StL PD - 800 mHz Motorola) trunked system in Scan List 2 and conventional type local PDs only in Scan List 1. No matter what I specify in the setup process the StL PD system shows up when scanning Scan List 1. I'm missing something here, I'm certain. When I try to scan List 2 it tells me "Nothing enabled" (or something like that. Any help would be appreciated. I'm about 4 hours into the learning curve and have hit a wall on this one. The trunked system works fine as far as that goes, but I don't want it in the scan list where the radio seems determined to place it.

 

[rdale]

Is there a * by SL2 and not by SL1?

 

[DonS]

I've mastered the programming of conventional objects with no problem, but the trunk system thing keeps giving me fits. I want the local (StL PD - 800 mHz Motorola) trunked system in Scan List 2 and conventional type local PDs only in Scan List 1. No matter what I specify in the setup process the StL PD system shows up when scanning Scan List 1. I'm missing something here, I'm certain. When I try to scan List 2 it tells me "Nothing enabled" (or something like that. Any help would be appreciated. I'm about 4 hours into the learning curve and have hit a wall on this one.

When you're looking at the TGRP you want in SL02 (PGM mode), up/down arrow to the "Scan Lists" menu item. Then, on that item, left/right arrow through the Scan List numbers. An asterisk (*) will appear if the TGRP is in the displayed Scan List - press SEL to toggle it on/off.

It sounds like you're just left/right arrowing through the SL numbers, never hitting SEL to toggle SL membership.

 

[dpm3]

I'll need to reprogram and look. If you'd be so kind as to explain the significance of that while I do so (I no doubt continue to miss it in the manual) and how to rectify, I'd be grateful ...

 

[LEH]

dpm3,

From the pages of been there done that.

As already pointed out, there is an asterisk (*) next to the scan list number. The system will appear in whichever list(s) has an asterisk.

Another trick I found today. When adding a new trunked system. After selecting the scan list, make sure the system (next choice under the scan list number) is reset to NEW. Pressing 'dflt' seems to be the answer here.

Has anyone loaded and gotten to work a UHF Motorla trunked system? I've got Langley loaded, but despite seeing the system info on the control channel, I am not getting anything. I've tried setting it as a P25 and a Motorla VHF/UHF. The P25 does not seem to be right, but I do get the sys info when set to the Motorla VHF/UHF setting. Just no one talking. On the 396, they are rachet jaws.

 

[DonS]

I'll need to reprogram and look. If you'd be so kind as to explain the significance of that while I do so (I no doubt continue to miss it in the manual) and how to rectify, I'd be grateful ...

Asterisk next to SL number in "Scan Lists" menu item means the object is a member of that Scan List. Remember that an object can be a member of any, all, or none of the Scan Lists.

For example, if you see "Scan Lists: *02", then the object is a member of SL02. If you see "Scan Lists: 01", the object is NOT a member of SL01.

 

[cliffcor]

My stock ducky is quite tight. Maybe rotating 1/2 turn and re-attaching would firm up looser ones?

Mine has a "minor" fit/finish issue. The clear LCD window is flush with the gray face plate an all but the lower right corner (it sticks up maybe 3/4mm). The window appears to simply be thicker on that corner. Anybody else see that?

No, rotating the antenna didn't help. Loose either way.
I don't note the window fit issue you see, mine seems flush all around.

 

[DonS]

dpm3,

From the pages of been there done that.

As already pointed out, there is an asterisk (*) next to the scan list number. The system will appear in whichever list(s) has an asterisk.

Clarification: TSYS objects are never associated with a Scan List, because they're not "Scannable Objects". Instead, TGRPs belong to Scan Lists.
TSYS object: contains info about the trunking system
TGRP object: contains talkgroup info, points to a TSYS, and belongs to zero or more Scan Lists.

Has anyone loaded and gotten to work a UHF Motorla trunked system?

San Mateo County ( http://www.radioreference.com/modules.php?name=RR&sid=1138 ) works well.

Type: MOT VHF/UHF
Multi-Site: Roam
T Tables: Custom, with the system's info entered based on database info above

 

[dpm3]

"There are none so blind as those who REFUSE to see" ... (or read, in this case). Thanks guys, I think I have it working as per my wishes now. I keep getting weird (to me) messages about the object being stored at location 0044 and 0054 and the like, but with 1800 open object slots, I'm not going to anguish over that for right now. I'll wait to master the intricacies of object oriented space utilization and management for a later time. Again, Don and "rdale", thanks for getting my attention focused where it should be. Now, back to programming ...