As a premium member,I do need to now how to download the programming software from this web site. I do have the usb cable and I have the Starrsoft information that came with the scanner. Is this easily explained in steps?
There are three programs that you can use for your WS1040. Win500, PSREdit500, and ARC500. All can be downloaded, and have a thirty day free trial. After 30 days, you will either need to purchase a license for the program you choose, or quit using it. Download links are here for all three:
Object Oriented Scanner Software - The RadioReference Wiki
Other information is also on that page.
For Win500, see if this helps:
WIN500 - UtahRadio
The
User Guide for ARC500 is hosted in the Wiki on RadioReference.
Load the software of your choice.
Start the software and use the Import Option.
On Win500, that's under File->Web Import->RadioReference.com then choose either Conventional or Trunked systems. For Viper, use Trunked.
On PSREdit500, use the drop down Import menu om the top line.
You then sign in with your RadioReference ID & password. Then choose your state, and county, then select the system.
I use Win500, but also have PSREdit500. Depending on who you ask, you'll get varying comments on which program is best. All three will do the job, just in slightly different ways. You may find that one of them seems more comfortable to use, or maybe has some features similar to other software you are familiar with.
I've attached aa quick file I created for your county and the VIPER talkgroups specific to your county. The file is zipped to comply with Forum rules for attachments. Use a file utility such as WinZip or the free
7-Zip to extract the Caldwell.p500 file, then open that with Win500.
You can always edit the text descriptions to make them more relevant for you. You can also assign colors for the LED alerts. Choose your own scheme. I use Red for Fire related, the Cyan (light blue) for local and county law enforcement agencies, the Dark Blue for state agencies, and Yellow for EMS. But you can use whatever appeals to you.
Note that, in Win500, on the General Settings tab, you'll see a box labeled as "Welcome Text", and there are four lines. You can use them however you want, and they will display on the display when you turn the scanner on. I use my name, email address, phone #, and a 'reward if found'. Some emmbers prefer to use a label for the file, such as what area it covers, and the date of the last update. The choice is yours.
Try to create your own file first, then look at the one I attached. You can always add much more than just your county. Just remember that if you download a programming file to the scanner, it replaces whatever was in there. So, if yuo want to add additional agencies, such as state police or neighboring counties, add them to your working file. If you put then in a new file, then upload that, that will overwrite tour county information.