ProScan: Official Software Thread

[ProScan]

ProScan Version 1.7 Build 2 includes the RadioReference Imports feature, improved Scanner Over IP, and bug fixes.

Supported scanners are the BCD996T, BC796D, BC785D, BC780XLT, BC296D, and the BC250D.

I'm thriving to make this the best Computer Aided Scanning program and suggestions are very much appreciated.

http://www.proscan.org/index.htm

Bob

 

[rn1nduk1]

Unless I missed it, question. I got the Broadcast lockout to work. Kewl feature. Add or remove # and resave and works. Is there a means by which if the control channel on the frequency it lands on, if it has the "E" flag, it can auto lockout until the "E" flag is no longer detected? "E" meaning emergency (may show different in proscan)

 

[hiegtx]

Unless I missed it, question. I got the Broadcast lockout to work. Kewl feature. Add or remove # and resave and works. Is there a means by which if the control channel on the frequency it lands on, if it has the "E" flag, it can auto lockout until the "E" flag is no longer detected? "E" meaning emergency (may show different in proscan)

The E as used in the database is for Encrypted, not Emergency.

A control channel, on a trunked system, is used for all communications on the system. It is not dedicated to any one specific call type. It directs transmissions to one of the voice channels on the system.

If you are referring to encrypted transmissions, Uniden scanners skip those by default. The scanner may pause very briefly on a talkgroup, then, if it detects encryption is in use, it moves on. While those encrypted 'hits' are normally logged in ProScan, the scanner may pause so briefly on an encrypted transmission that you won't even notice it.

 

[rn1nduk1]

The E as used in the database is for Encrypted, not Emergency.

A control channel, on a trunked system, is used for all communications on the system. It is not dedicated to any one specific call type. It directs transmissions to one of the voice channels on the system.

If you are referring to encrypted transmissions, Uniden scanners skip those by default. The scanner may pause very briefly on a talkgroup, then, if it detects encryption is in use, it moves on. While those encrypted 'hits' are normally logged in ProScan, the scanner may pause so briefly on an encrypted transmission that you won't even notice it.

maybe stated wrong. Was not referring to database. Some software shows differently, but does change a priority on the system when emergency traffic is detected to ensure if all channels on system in use, bumps lower priority out and priority traffic goes thru. Maybe need to look at logs in proscan to see how is in control channel log.

 

[ProScan]

maybe stated wrong. Some software shows differently, but does change a priority on the system when emergency traffic is detected to ensure if all channels on system in use, bumps lower priority out. Maybe need to look at logs in proscan to shows how is in control channel log.

Are you refereeing to the Emergency Alert Tone & Light on Moto & EDACS systems or the Alert Tone & Light at the channel level on all systems?
ProScan database terminology should follow the scanner database terminology exactly.

{edit} The Broadcast L/O function locks out any channel in the file.

 

[rn1nduk1]

Are you refereeing to the Emergency Alert Tone & Light on Moto & EDACS systems or the Alert Tone & Light at the channel level on all systems?
ProScan database terminology should follow the scanner database terminology exactly.

{edit} The Broadcast L/O function locks out any channel in the file.

On all systems. In effect, what you said. It may not be a feature of Proscan. Some "tools" get out of the control channel a call type. Can be a number only on the channel in use by the talkgroup, of the priority, but changes in some as E followed by a number of the priority indicating emergency with a priority. But like earlier response, the control channel output shows encrypted, so doesn't unmute scanner on that talkgroup. Still comes from the control channel output. Was thinking since proscan can do control channel output, could have scanner not rebroadcast anything with that type of traffic on it. Sorry for confusion. I was not referring to RRDB E. Was strictly related to control channel output.

My goal would to be auto lockout that type of traffic on the stream. Most times, my area, they dont have dispatchers to move to another channel, so main dispatch they work off of and may have dogs tracking, etc. Was an officer safety idea for my feed. Some idiot turn on feed and hear them closing in. The lockout file works well though. Just had idea if way to broaden that concept. Other reason of thought, was some idiot in scanner radio app posted feed alert which sent out notifications on app of incident. When rolled back recordings, was stuff I preferred not to have been streamed.

 

[ProScan]

On all systems. In effect, what you said. It may not be a feature of Proscan. Some "tools" get out of the control channel a call type. Can be a number only on the channel in use by the talkgroup, of the priority, but changes in some as E followed by a number of the priority indicating emergency with a priority. But like earlier response, the control channel output shows encrypted, so doesn't unmute scanner on that talkgroup. Still comes from the control channel output. Was thinking since proscan can do control channel output, could have scanner not rebroadcast anything with that type of traffic on it. Sorry for confusion. I was not referring to RRDB E. Was strictly related to control channel output.

ProScan doesn't analyze the C-Ch Output. ProScan can turn it on or off and write the data to a file. The problem with the C-Ch Output is that it streams continuously and therefore clogs up the serial port causing the logging, broadcasting text tags, display, etc to slow down.

 

[rn1nduk1]

ProScan doesn't analyze the C-Ch Output. ProScan can turn it on or off and write the data to a file. The problem with the C-Ch Output is that it streams continuously and therefore clogs up the serial port causing the logging, broadcasting text tags, display, etc to slow down.

Okie Dokie. Thanks for feedback.

 

[ProScan]

Okie Dokie. Thanks for feedback.

I just thought of something. As it is now, the C-Ch Output is supported on just the XT and P2 scanners. It would be a Kewl feature if the scanners that are Ethernet capable support the C-Ch Output through a firmware upgrade.

 

[rn1nduk1]

I just thought of something. As it is now, the C-Ch Output is supported on just the XT and P2 scanners. It would be a Kewl feature if the scanners that are Ethernet capable support the C-Ch Output through a firmware upgrade.

Sorry. Didn't mean to give you work with my crazy thought idea if was capable. haha

 

[Yocuz]

Hello

I am looking for some information regarding the minimum requirements to run ProScan. I am contemplating repurposing an old iMac (2009 10,1) to become a straight PC machine. I am currently debating using bootcamp or making the device a native windows machine. In any case here are the specs.

3.06 Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo
16GB 1067 MHZ DDR3
250GB SSD

Windows 10

Does this meet the ProScan minimums?

 

[ProScan]

Hello

I am looking for some information regarding the minimum requirements to run ProScan. I am contemplating repurposing an old iMac (2009 10,1) to become a straight PC machine. I am currently debating using bootcamp or making the device a native windows machine. In any case here are the specs.

3.06 Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo
16GB 1067 MHZ DDR3
250GB SSD

Windows 10

Does this meet the ProScan minimums?

More then the mins.

 

[JohnGingras]

Installed 17.2 and lost most of the fonts ?

 

[ProScan]

Installed 17.2 and lost most of the fonts ?

I believe you are referring to the font names in the Options? Ver 17.1 shows only the monospaced type. Variable width types don't show correctly in the virtual display as they don't align correctly in the virtual display and some characters like the "W" is clipped.

• Changed - Display font selection box in the options now shows only the monospaced fonts.

 

[Dan_M]

Bob,
Is there any change that the play back recordings that could be modified to a variable play back speed.

Thanks
Dan

 

[ProScan]

Bob,
Is there any change that the play back recordings that could be modified to a variable play back speed.

Thanks
Dan

{edit} Let me add that I have no ideal how that works. Is this for mp3 recordings only? Does anything need to be done on the recording side?

If that's a suggestion. here is the Bug Reporting and Suggestions guidelines

ProScan

Computer Aided Scanning Software for the Uniden BCT15 BCT15X BC250D BC296D BR330T BC346XT BC346XTC BCD325P2 BCD396T BCD396XT BCD436HP BCD536HP BC780XLT BC785D BC796D BCD996T BCD996XT BCD996P2 RadioFeed Streaming Audio.

www.proscan.org

 

[Dan_M]

it is a suggestion to add to play back so when people talk to fast you can slow down the recorded audio on playback.

 

[ProScan]

it is a suggestion to add to play back so when people talk to fast you can slow down the recorded audio on playback.

I don't think that's a good ideal.
{edit} If you ever have a need then you could use a player that supports it.

 

[JohnGingras]

Anyway to go back to 17.1, 17.2 very buggy lock ups crashes etc:

 

[ProScan]

Anyway to go back to 17.1, 17.2 very buggy lock ups crashes etc:

Can you go to the Test & Extra tab then click the "Read Windows Event Viewer..." button then send me the "Event Viewer.txt" file so I can see what's happening.

 

[ProScan]

Anyway to go back to 17.1, 17.2 very buggy lock ups crashes etc:

I haven't heard of that before on 17.2. I'm not sure why that is without any details provided.
Here is the link to 17.1. https://www.proscan.org/ProScan_17_1.zip
Advise if that works.