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

 

[mikew66]

Official ProScan Software Thread

Ok now my home scanner is a bc780xlt. So i should use the "Remote scanner over IP" tab on the proscan software and follow those instructions to be able to have control of it from my work computer?

I have a Netgear N150 wireless router model #WNR1000 running off my Time Warner cable modem. I also have a Netgear universal wifi range extender model #WN2000RPT to extend the wireless in my house. I logged into the wireless router setup but i cant find anything for port forwarding? Thanks

Just FYI, I have TWC and was using their modem. I tried for over 2 months to get the port forwarding to work. I ended up buying my own modem and was able to get the ports forwarded in about 5 minutes.

 

[eorange]

I'm a new ProScan customer as of yesterday, and a little confused about how to open databases.

I created 2 separate databases: one for the 396XT, and one for the 780XLT.

I opened the 780XLT database, made edits, and then saved. Scanner type was still 780XLT. I then tried to open my 396XT database, but the open failed because the scanner type was still the 780XLT.

So I had to choose a different scanner type (396XT), THEN I opened my 396XT database.

Am I doing this right, or am I missing something? I was hoping that if I opened the 396XT database, ProScan would "know" which scanner the database is for, and I wouldn't have to manually choose the scanner type before opening the corresponding database.

 

[ProScan]

I'm a new ProScan customer as of yesterday, and a little confused about how to open databases.

I created 2 separate databases: one for the 396XT, and one for the 780XLT.

I opened the 780XLT database, made edits, and then saved. Scanner type was still 780XLT. I then tried to open my 396XT database, but the open failed because the scanner type was still the 780XLT.

So I had to choose a different scanner type (396XT), THEN I opened my 396XT database.

Am I doing this right, or am I missing something? I was hoping that if I opened the 396XT database, ProScan would "know" which scanner the database is for, and I wouldn't have to manually choose the scanner type before opening the corresponding database.

Yes you got it right in that you need to select the scanner type first before selecting another database file (for a different scanner type). If it worked the other way in that the scanner type will automatically be selected when opening a database file then that can create other problems such as inadvertently selecting a wrong database file.

I think it's best to run two instances of ProScan with each instance in a separate folder. One folder for the 780XLT and the other folder for the 396XT.

 

[eorange]

Thanks, I see now. I will take that approach.

 

[rcool101]

Official ProScan Software Thread

Bob, I'm having issues with a hard drive that will not boot. I had to go to a laptop to run my feed. I can not run ProScan for my feed because I can't deactivate and then activate the laptop. So I'm stuck with Scannercast. Whats the procedure when I can't do it. I'm going to try the old PC again tomorrow but I think its toast

 

[BobWannagot]

Any chance of developing PROSCAN for Homepatrol- this is a great progam and I'm sure there would be a market for it

 

[tampabaynews]

Anyone else having issues importing LTR systems into Proscan from the RR database?

After importing, the Proscan database shows no talkgroups or site frequencies. I've tried this on several different LTR systems with the same result. I closed and restarted Proscan. Scanner type is correct as well. It's never done this before.

 

[wa3ysu]

UID's Not Showing in Log But Do Show in Display

I am new to ProScan as well as the BCD996XT that it is controlling. I recently purchased the BCD996XT and the first thing I did was upgrade the firmware to version V 1.07.03. I then downloaded ProScan (version 6.6) and loaded it onto the computer and scanner, which are both located about 26 miles away. The setup was quick and an absolute breeze. I am fully controlling the remote scanner from my home computer and I also set up a private audio feed from it so I can listen to it from my smartphone. (I set up remote desktop too so I could control it from the smartphone too.) Everything works perfect with one small problem I seem to be experiencing with UID's, that I am guessing is a set-up option I am just failing to see.

Here is the issue I am trying to solve: I have numerous P25 conventional frequencies that I monitor. When I program the frequencies into a P25 single-site trunk system I can watch the 'remoted scanner display' on my home computer shows the frequency, NAC, TG and UID. The log on the home computer captures the frequency, TG and UID - but not the NAC. This occurs whether I am searching for a NAC, or if I have programmed a NAC for that frequency.

If I program these same frequencies into a conventional system, the log captures the frequency and the NAC, but not the TG or UID.

I have the display mode on the 996 set to 'mode 2', the 'display unit ID' is checked, the P25 waiting time is set to 0 ms and the hold time for conventional systems is set to 0 sec. I have the AGC set on for both analog and digital signals.

Does anyone have any ideas what I may have incorrectly set? My goal is to capture frequency, tone, talkgroup and UID in the log just as they are shown on the display of the scanner.

Many thanks in advance!

(I did spend a few hours this morning reading this thread from 2008, and see some UID items noted, but I did not seem to find this specific issue.)

 

[ProScan]

I am new to ProScan as well as the BCD996XT that it is controlling. I recently purchased the BCD996XT and the first thing I did was upgrade the firmware to version V 1.07.03. I then downloaded ProScan (version 6.6) and loaded it onto the computer and scanner, which are both located about 26 miles away. The setup was quick and an absolute breeze. I am fully controlling the remote scanner from my home computer and I also set up a private audio feed from it so I can listen to it from my smartphone. (I set up remote desktop too so I could control it from the smartphone too.) Everything works perfect with one small problem I seem to be experiencing with UID's, that I am guessing is a set-up option I am just failing to see.

Here is the issue I am trying to solve: I have numerous P25 conventional frequencies that I monitor. When I program the frequencies into a P25 single-site trunk system I can watch the 'remoted scanner display' on my home computer shows the frequency, NAC, TG and UID. The log on the home computer captures the frequency, TG and UID - but not the NAC. This occurs whether I am searching for a NAC, or if I have programmed a NAC for that frequency.

If I program these same frequencies into a conventional system, the log captures the frequency and the NAC, but not the TG or UID.

I have the display mode on the 996 set to 'mode 2', the 'display unit ID' is checked, the P25 waiting time is set to 0 ms and the hold time for conventional systems is set to 0 sec. I have the AGC set on for both analog and digital signals.

Does anyone have any ideas what I may have incorrectly set? My goal is to capture frequency, tone, talkgroup and UID in the log just as they are shown on the display of the scanner.

Many thanks in advance!

(I did spend a few hours this morning reading this thread from 2008, and see some UID items noted, but I did not seem to find this specific issue.)

ProScan should log UID's if they are shown on the scanner display. This may be a bug. At the moment I'm working in a different area of ProScan but once I finish, I'll work on this. Since you emailed me too, I'll send you the latest executable file that will help solve the problem.

 

[MesquiteWx]

Hello, I am running ProScan 6.6 and have never had a problem out of it. I just recently moved my archives to a NAS device. Everything is great and it saves to the NAS device as it should without problems. When I go to access the archives remotely though through the web server and log in the archives are not there and do not show up. I didn't have this issue until I moved my recordings to the NAS device. Everything writes to it fine, just can't access them via the web server anymore. Is there possibly a setting I am missing or overlooking?

**EDIT: I got it sorted. While I made the change for the file path in the options for the recording location. I didn't update it under the web server tab. Updated the file path to the folder on the NAS and all is working great now.

-Thanks

 

[Shirebx]

Recording multiple scanners

I currently have three BCT15X connected to my PC. I downloaded the trial version to make sure I can have the recording of all three scanners. I am using an external sound card which allows me the audio and usb hub. I have two separate scanners plugged into separate jacks however both VC scanners are recording the same audio. Can I record the audio from multiple scanners on one computer? The data from all scanners are logging perfectly just not the audio.

Thank you

 

[MesquiteWx]

I currently have three BCT15X connected to my PC. I downloaded the trial version to make sure I can have the recording of all three scanners. I am using an external sound card which allows me the audio and usb hub. I have two separate scanners plugged into separate jacks however both VC scanners are recording the same audio. Can I record the audio from multiple scanners on one computer? The data from all scanners are logging perfectly just not the audio.

Thank you

You can but you will need to be running 3 separate installations of PS and running 3 separate sounds cards or at least a card that has multiple inputs/record lines. If they are recording the same audio are they currently open to the same channel at the same time? If so that would be why they are recording the same audio. Each installation would need to be assigned to one port for each scanner in order to control each scanner individually and each separate line input. If you mean they are recording the same audio as in they are both recording over each other in the same recording that would be because PS is assigned to record from the same input and since you're only running one installation it is capturing from the primary sound capture device. If you had an installation for each scanner you can click on the "Audio Control" tab then "Recorder" and assign each installation which input to record from. Then you would have separate recordings for each scanner and full control over each one. You can have them save in the same location, that wouldn't be a problem.

 

[ProScan]

I currently have three BCT15X connected to my PC. I downloaded the trial version to make sure I can have the recording of all three scanners. I am using an external sound card which allows me the audio and usb hub. I have two separate scanners plugged into separate jacks however both VC scanners are recording the same audio. Can I record the audio from multiple scanners on one computer? The data from all scanners are logging perfectly just not the audio.

Thank you

Did you select the "Input Sound Device " on each instance of ProScan corresponding to the audio input (mic or line) that the scanner is connected to?

Another possibility to record three scanners if you only have one sound card is use the Left and Right channels on the input assuming you have a stereo input for two scanners. The thrid scanner connects to the other input. Recordings will still record in Mono if you have the recorder set up for Mono recordings

 

[Shirebx]

I did make sure the line in was chosen on each instance of Pro Scan. I am currently using a 4 i/o audio interface, it seems like only one input is being utilized. Not sure why. There is other audio software geared for musicians utilizing multi tracks that came free with the device, if I bring up that software it will pick up all 4 inputs however that software does not help me. Which makes me think that this sound card/audio interface only works with certain software. Is there a sound card that you can suggest that will work with Pro Scan?

 

[ProScan]

I did make sure the line in was chosen on each instance of Pro Scan. I am currently using a 4 i/o audio interface, it seems like only one input is being utilized. Not sure why. There is other audio software geared for musicians utilizing multi tracks that came free with the device, if I bring up that software it will pick up all 4 inputs however that software does not help me. Which makes me think that this sound card/audio interface only works with certain software. Is there a sound card that you can suggest that will work with Pro Scan?

Can't make a recommendation but ALL sound cards will work. Do you have the other inputs enabled in the Sound Control Panel? ProScan gets the inputs information from Windows.What OS version are you running?

 

[wireless_friendly]

I did make sure the line in was chosen on each instance of Pro Scan. I am currently using a 4 i/o audio interface, it seems like only one input is being utilized. Not sure why. There is other audio software geared for musicians utilizing multi tracks that came free with the device, if I bring up that software it will pick up all 4 inputs however that software does not help me. Which makes me think that this sound card/audio interface only works with certain software. Is there a sound card that you can suggest that will work with Pro Scan?

It shoud appear as 4 separate devices in Windows. Not all professional sound cards do that. Some of them provides multiple I/O by proprietary protocalls like is ASIO or GSIF.

But you need sound card with DirectSound support of multiple I/Os.

 

[ProScan]

It shoud appear as 4 separate devices in Windows. Not all professional sound cards do that. Some of them provides multiple I/O by proprietary protocalls like is ASIO or GSIF.

But you need sound card with DirectSound support of multiple I/Os.

Is that DirectSound as in Microsoft DirectSound API or something else? Sound cards with DirectSound support are not required with ProScan because it uses waveIn/waveOut APIs and not DirectSound. If ProScan did use DirectSound, Sound cards with DirectSound support are still not required.

 

[Shirebx]

I believe it may an ASIO. The device is the Akai EIE Pro Audio. I bought it because it had the 4 in and 4 out. Every where I look, Device Manager or Recording Device, There is only the one sterio line in available. Currently I have configured the recordings for two of the three radios using the suggested method from Pro Scan above. (left and right) Its working perfectly. However I do still need to record a third radio. My next step is picking up another sound card or two, so I can illiminate the external sound device I am currently using. The sound device was nice because all three usb cords and all three audio cords went into the device and only one cord to the computer, nice and neat. I have been playing with the Pro Scan software for almost a week now and I am very pleased with it.

 

[wireless_friendly]

I believe it may an ASIO. The device is the Akai EIE Pro Audio. I bought it because it had the 4 in and 4 out. Every where I look, Device Manager or Recording Device, There is only the one sterio line in available. Currently I have configured the recordings for two of the three radios using the suggested method from Pro Scan above. (left and right) Its working perfectly. However I do still need to record a third radio. My next step is picking up another sound card or two, so I can illiminate the external sound device I am currently using. The sound device was nice because all three usb cords and all three audio cords went into the device and only one cord to the computer, nice and neat. I have been playing with the Pro Scan software for almost a week now and I am very pleased with it.

Look at MAudio. Some of them provides real WAVE devices (e.g. Delta 1010LT can do 4 stereo devices / 8 mono channels).

 

[wireless_friendly]

Is that DirectSound as in Microsoft DirectSound API or something else? Sound cards with DirectSound support are not required with ProScan because it uses waveIn/waveOut APIs and not DirectSound. If ProScan did use DirectSound, Sound cards with DirectSound support are still not required.

I am not a Driver Model expert. Maybe I've mixed WAVE and DS APIs. But in any case, ASIO multi I/O will not work for ProScan.