Today, I went out and purchased a Radio Shack Pro 106 Scanner. While I was there, the salesman told me that this scanner is very difficult to use and suggested I purchase a Scanner Programming Cable with trial software. I went on to this RR site and I am only trying to put one county in my scanner. Problem is, I am like lost on Mars when it comes to figuring this out. I went back to Radio Shack and that guy didnt know anymore then I do. Can someone please direct me on how to do this? I greatly appreciate all the help I can get.
Hi Denny,
I looked up that 106 on line and it looks remarkably like my PSR-500. So similar, in fact, that I (among others) may be of some assistance.
"Today"? Lol! I purchased my 500 some years ago. It has been only within the last 6 months that I finally got it up to "near perfect operation". I probably spent the first three days reading the manual without touching the radio.
Did you get the proper cable? Have you successfully installed the correct driver for it (if necessary)? You will want to continue programming this fine radio for a much longer period of time than any "trial period". Plan on obtaining a full featured software for this radio in the near future.
Be patient, form your questions clearly, completely, and with precise language. You are at the right place to receive excellent assistance, but maybe just not instantly (lol). Remember, Rome wasn't built in a day.
Rob
Edit: I use Win500 (agree with Highpockets) and PSREdit, interchangeably.