new DSP upgrade is available for Pro-96/2096

[pinetree]

for the 1.4 upgrade go this site and follow the inst. in the download
http://www.radioshack.com/search/softwareResults.jsp?kw=pro-96

I would not use this in Delaware at this time they have a problem that this upgrade makes a freq hang

 

[whooey]

for the 1.4 upgrade go this site and follow the inst. in the download
http://www.radioshack.com/search/softwareResults.jsp?kw=pro-96

I would not use this in Delaware at this time they have a problem that this upgrade makes a freq hang

Thanks, I got it working.

 

[proquist96]

1.4 upgrade

i'm in "the OC" and get LAPD really good with 1.2. The 1.3 made it drop digital now im testing 1.4 and it may not be decoding as well either. I will test with my other antennas before i decide which one to stick with. 1.2 seems to be the best.

 

[proquist96]

On my PRO-96, DSP 1.3 would not decode about 1 in 10 LAPD transmissions and DSP 1.4 is improved with about 1 in 20 not decoding. I may go back to 1.2 with slightly worse audio but at least there are no irritating noise bursts.
prcguy

im with you, thats exactly how it is on lapd. but i do like it decoding the encrypted stuff in oc! JK!

 

[whooey]

Its probably just placebo, but my local TRS in Alachua County,FL sounds better than ever!

 

[fd2849]

I upgraded my Pro 96 from version 1.3 to 1.4 and have noticed some improvement. I monitor Howard Co. and Carroll Co., MD FD's. Howard's is a Motorolla Type II SmartZone with both analog and digital TGs while Carroll's is a Motorolla Type II SmartNet that's all analog. I still get some "motorboating", but mostly when picking up on a digital TG immediately after the end of an analog transmission. For example, I'll get it when I lock on to Howard Co. digital TG immediately after the end of a Carroll analog transmission. Howard also simulcasts its dispatches on Alpha 1 (primary dispatch) which is digital and Alpha 10 (mutual aid) which is analog. The "motorboating" is especially noticable when I lock on to a transmission on Alpha 10, then the sender pauses long enough to exceed the delay, and I pick up on the transmission again on Alpha 1.

I'm not sure if there's a whole lot that can be done about that short of locking out Alpha 10, which I would not like to do and certainly won't lock out the Carroll Co. trunk. Anyway, those are my observations, but on the whole it is better than previous versions.

 

[grizzlyadams73]

tryed to download upgrade but when i get to unzip file it is as far as i get.

 

[pinetree]

Unzip the file with winzip and then run the program.

 

[grizzlyadams73]

says winzip unavalable

 

[radiowatcher_06]

Download Winzip. If already downloaded, blow it away from add/remove programs then download it again. Make sure its not being used by another program or unzipping another task for whatever reason. I'm sure by the time you get this message though you’ll already have it down.

 

[h8tdigitalradio]

I would not use this in Delaware at this time they have a problem that this upgrade makes a freq hang

Upgrading to DSP V1.4 does not make voice channels hang. The system repeater hangs. Regardless of DSP version, the repeater will hang, and sometimes hang the scanner.

73

Dave AKA The Tripzter

 

[GTO_04]

Upgrading to DSP V1.4 does not make voice channels hang. The system repeater hangs. Regardless of DSP version, the repeater will hang, and sometimes hang the scanner.

73

Dave AKA The Tripzter

Is there anything that can be done about the repeater hanging, or is that inherent in the system being monitored? My Pro-96 hangs on 867.9625 on the Indiana SAFE-T system. It is acting like a "birdie" but that is not one of the listed birdie freqs. And it did not start doing that until after I had it for a year. My 396 does not do that. So maybe it's not the repeater? I'm thinking it could be an RF problem that requires servicing.

I prefer to monitor the SAFE-T system (Motorola Type II mixed analog and digital) the Pro-96 since it motorboats much less than the 396. Uniden has not been able to fix the motorboating issue and the recent firmware upgrade only made it worse.

GTO_04

 

[h8tdigitalradio]

Is there anything that can be done about the repeater hanging, or is that inherent in the system being monitored?

It is *inherent* in the system. The System Admin has to fix the issue. It does not affect the subscribers, just scanners.

My Pro-96 hangs on 867.9625 on the Indiana SAFE-T system. It is acting like a "birdie" but that is not one of the listed birdie freqs. And it did not start doing that until after I had it for a year. My 396 does not do that. So maybe it's not the repeater? I'm thinking it could be an RF problem that requires servicing.

The BCD396T has Digital End Code Detection option which keeps the unit Tracking if a repeater hangs or birdie is present. The PRO 96/2096 has no such option, but you can Attenuate the frequency and/or use antennae with less gain to keep unit Trunking.

73

Dave AKA The Tripzter

 

[pinetree]

I reverted to 1.2 on my pro-2096 It now works fine, no hang.Just like my pro-96 which is ok with 1.2. I am aware that the freq is still has a carrier on the system. My 2 cents Im out of here.

 

[proquist96]

1.4 upgrade

I upgaded to 1.4 and my analog reception hasn't been better!

 

[scannerX]

I reverted to 1.2 on my pro-2096 It now works fine, no hang.Just like my pro-96 which is ok with 1.2. I am aware that the freq is still has a carrier on the system. My 2 cents Im out of here.

I also reverted back to the factory DSP v. 1.0 and the noise is there but shorter and not nearly as frequent nor loud.

 

[rdale]

proquist - analog reception will NEVER change with these downloads. They affect the digital signal processing (hence the name DSP).

scannerX - it it not possible to have DSP v1.0 as that never existed, it started with v1.1

 

[scannerX]

proquist - analog reception will NEVER change with these downloads. They affect the digital signal processing (hence the name DSP).

scannerX - it it not possible to have DSP v1.0 as that never existed, it started with v1.1

You're right, it was 1.1 version, I rechecked it. BTW I never use the 2096 for anything other than P25 system here in Minnesota. The noise bursts or unlocking or what ever it is really was long, loud and annoying with the later DSP versions. The original factory DSP is the best for me.

 

[John_M]

grizzlyadams73 Wrote:

Tryed to download upgrade but when i get to unzip file it is as far as i get.

Try using this free zip unzip program.

http://www.trans4mind.com/personal_development/zipper/cart.php

 

[f0r]

proquist - analog reception will NEVER change with these downloads. They affect the digital signal processing (hence the name DSP).

And what circuit do you think handles PL and DPL decoding and subaudible talkgroup hang-up tones?