ProScan: Official Software Thread

[mancow]

I would love a small Remote Scanner Over IP Playback slider somewhere on the main display image (maybe to the right of the added frequency display that's below the main LCD window or in the blank grey area to the left.). It would be very handy in display only mode when you don't want to adjust the main volume control.

 

[ProScan]

I would love a small Remote Scanner Over IP Playback slider somewhere on the main display image (maybe to the right of the added frequency display that's below the main LCD window or in the blank grey area to the left.). It would be very handy in display only mode when you don't want to adjust the main volume control.

Check back with me later on this. I have a lot of request before this one and also doing database items for the next few releases.

 

[buddrousa]

Bob thanks for the hard work and the updates. Us the supporters and true fans support you and are very great full for all the hard work.

 

[Roveer]

I've been playing with the demo version of ProScan 12 for the past 2 days. An amazing piece of software. I'm connecting to my Uniden 536HP via TCP/IP not USB.

I have a 2 questions I hope someone can help me with.

The main reason I want to use ProScan is to Record Fire/EMS calls when my scanner is in FTO mode. I will then take these files and have them sent to my phone via email. ProScan just needs to record the files.

I've had a bit of trouble getting it to reliably record the calls. one file was 19 minutes long with only the first 30 seconds being the call the rest being silence. I've had few files that had no audio at all, I've had a few files with a beep every few seconds and tonight I think it missed the 6:30 Fire/EMS test (no file), but I wasn't around to know if it actually happened.

I see there are a number of options that can be set for recording. Right now I'm using "activity, skip silence" Is there a particular set of settings that I should consider? As you may know FTO on the Uniden 536HP sits quiet until the scanner detects certain tones, then it breaks the squelch so you can hear the call.

Second question is this. Should I be able to hear the audio from the scanner in ProScan? I thought I had this working, but I'm not getting any audio. The button for mute is not muted. If I record something I do have audio in the recorded file, just nothing from the software itself. Is there a setting I should be looking at? Input Sound Device is set to URL and under URL Setup everything is good, no red "not connected"

Thanks.

Roveer

 

[ProScan]

I've had a bit of trouble getting it to reliably record the calls. one file was 19 minutes long with only the first 30 seconds being the call the rest being silence. I've had few files that had no audio at all, I've had a few files with a beep every few seconds and tonight I think it missed the 6:30 Fire/EMS test (no file), but I wasn't around to know if it actually happened.

I don't know why this is happening. If you can email me with the ProScan.cfg file so I can try to duplicate problem and send you test files until fixed.

Should I be able to hear the audio from the scanner in ProScan? I thought I had this working, but I'm not getting any audio. The button for mute is not muted. If I record something I do have audio in the recorded file, just nothing from the software itself. Is there a setting I should be looking at? Input Sound Device is set to URL and under URL Setup everything is good, no red "not connected"

Are you asking about hearing the the audio at the computer speakers? if yes then go to the Test & Misc tab and select the Recorder and check the Loopback box.

Also check the Audio Control - > Recorder tab and verify the Level control is up and you can see the audio meter move.

 

[Roveer]

I don't know why this is happening. If you can email me with the ProScan.cfg file so I can try to duplicate problem and send you test files until fixed.



Are you asking about hearing the the audio at the computer speakers? if yes then go to the Test & Misc tab and select the Recorder and check the Loopback box.

Also check the Audio Control - > Recorder tab and verify the Level control is up and you can see the audio meter move.

Thanks so much for the quick response. I found the loopback button under Audio Control / Monitor and Test. Once selected, I now get audio at the computer from the speakers.

I'm going to watch the audio recording over a day or two. Last night I turned off FTO and left the scanner on the Fire/EMS channel so it would get more traffic than it would have with FTO. This morning I had 2 files each with multiple calls one after another. What I'd like is each call to be in its own file. Is that possible? I've now selected "Each Trans. New Row". Technically with what I'm looking to do, once my batch file detects a file it will email it and delete it so that might take care of the problem (or cause more).

Roveer

 

[ProScan]

What I'd like is each call to be in its own file. Is that possible?

I would of suggested "Each Trans. New Row" but I see you got it. Other then that, determine what is unique about the transmissions that you want to use a separate recording file and add a Custom Formatter to the Custom Filename Formatter box.

 

[hundeesport412]

Also if you look into ?
Entering a single DMR frequency from the clip board works but then if you enter the Color Code 12 and upload it doesn't seem to keep the color code. I cant tell if CC1 is default or search is.

Thank You,

Brian

 

[Roveer]

I would of suggested "Each Trans. New Row" but I see you got it. Other then that, determine what is unique about the transmissions that you want to use a separate recording file and add a Custom Formatter to the Custom Filename Formatter box.

OK, seems to be capturing the calls. I've noticed on 2 calls, it is creating 2 files for a single call. If after the tones the squelch closes for even a instant a second file is created. I have 2 different instances of this

 

[INDY72]

OK, seems to be capturing the calls. I've noticed on 2 calls, it is creating 2 files for a single call. If after the tones the squelch closes for even a instant a second file is created. I have 2 different instances of this

Check delay setting

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[Roveer]

Check delay setting

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I looked for a delay setting but didn't find one. Where would it be? Thanks.

 

[INDY72]

When you set up the fto in the scanner.

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[Roveer]

When you set up the fto in the scanner.

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I was thinking there might be a delay in ProScan or a minimum recording time. I'll look for the delay when I go back into the 536. I don't believe ProScan (or any software) can config the scanner over IP. I tried but it seemed like it was looking for a USB connection.

Roveer

 

[ProScan]

I don't believe ProScan (or any software) can config the scanner over IP.

Yes, you can configure the Scanner Over IP if you are using the Web Server or Remote Scanner Over IP feature.

On the virtual scanner, click the Menu key and select Manage Favorites. You probably get the ideal.

{Edit} If using FTO, not Manage Favorites as I advised above but scroll the knob to "Tone-Out For . . ."

 

[Roveer]

OK, seems to be capturing the calls. I've noticed on 2 calls, it is creating 2 files for a single call. If after the tones the squelch closes for even a instant a second file is created. I have 2 different instances of this

I just realized this morning. This is not a FTO issue. The file splitting issue I have been seeing was not during FTO, but just holding on the Fire/EMS channel which is an analog channel. I uploaded 3 files, a split file example, and a non-split file example.

There are times after the tones where the dispatcher unkey's the mike for a second or two (or longer). It seems that when this happens I get split files on ProScan. I was thinking there was an option for minimum recording time that would bridge over these pauses.

Would one of the other recording methods work better? Should I be trying Vox or Lookup Record Flag from Database. I'm just trying to get the entire fire call in the same file.

 

[ProScan]

Roveer,
Did you have a chance to experiment with the Delay setting as milf suggested? Each conventional frequency has a Delay setting. It can be set using the Web Server or Remote Scanner Over IP features.

{edit} disregard this part as I read now that the dispatcher unkeyed for a second or two
When the signal drops, that would trigger a End Of Transmission in ProScan and a new file would be created, if that's how you have ProScan configured. You can tell when the signal drops is by looking at the Activity border (around the display) goes out.

There is not a minimum recording time in ProScan. I would think that would cause all kind of problems. Try the channels Delay setting over IP.

 

[Roveer]

Roveer,
Did you have a chance to experiment with the Delay setting as milf suggested? Each conventional frequency has a Delay setting. It can be set using the Web Server or Remote Scanner Over IP features.

When the signal drops, that would trigger a End Of Transmission in ProScan and a new file would be created, if that's how you have ProScan configured. You can tell when the signal drops is by looking at the Activity border (around the display) goes out.

There is not a minimum recording time in ProScan. I would think that would cause all kind of problems. Try the channels Delay setting or adjust the Squelch knob over IP.

I'll give it a shot (delay) and let you know what happens. I was able to upload 2 examples in my previous post. One is a split file and one is not.

OK, The delay was set to 2 seconds on the Fire/EMS channel. I've set it to 5 seconds to that channel and all the FTO entries (for when I switch back to FTO) Right now I'm keeping it on the general channel so I capture more traffice.

Let's see what happens. I tried the "lookup record flag from database" but it was not capturing any traffic. Vox seemed to work, but I've gone back to Activity for now.

 

[webstar22]

I think Bob could create a kickass pager to email program that could be used for FD's etc.. I know there is two tone detect but it is really unstable and a PITA overall.

 

[Roveer]

I put ProScan on record and left the scanner in FTO mode. After the first actual fire call (in this case 6:30 Nightly test) ProScan started making files in large numbers, all silent. There was only one actual call in all of this and it was the first call. The squelch has not been broken since 6:30. This is definitely not working correctly. Any insight as to what is going on?

Volume in drive Z is media
Volume Serial Number is 3013-1E83

Directory of Z:\Recordings

03/12/2017 09:24 PM <DIR> .
03/12/2017 01:50 PM <DIR> ..
03/12/2017 08:08 PM 20,323 03-12-17 20-04-46 -Tone Out.mp3
03/12/2017 07:02 PM 22,413 03-12-17 18-58-49 -Tone Out.mp3
03/12/2017 09:09 PM 62,014 03-12-17 21-05-58 -Tone Out.mp3
03/12/2017 07:18 PM 59,873 03-12-17 19-14-54 -Tone Out.mp3
03/12/2017 09:24 PM 9,038 03-12-17 21-20-57 -Tone Out.mp3
03/12/2017 07:09 PM 5,590 03-12-17 19-06-09 -Tone Out.mp3
03/12/2017 08:47 PM 5,538 03-12-17 20-44-31 -Tone Out.mp3
03/12/2017 06:33 PM 22,531 03-12-17 18-30-15 -Tone Out.mp3
03/12/2017 07:11 PM 4,075 03-12-17 19-08-03 -Tone Out.mp3
03/12/2017 07:09 PM 12,591 03-12-17 19-06-19 -Tone Out.mp3
03/12/2017 08:36 PM 4,127 03-12-17 20-33-34 -Tone Out.mp3
03/12/2017 07:17 PM 49,685 03-12-17 19-13-36 -Tone Out.mp3
03/12/2017 08:13 PM 37,773 03-12-17 20-09-46 -Tone Out.mp3
03/12/2017 08:32 PM 4,127 03-12-17 20-29-42 -Tone Out.mp3
03/12/2017 07:16 PM 591,934 03-12-17 19-08-36 -Tone Out.mp3
03/12/2017 08:35 PM 3,553 03-12-17 20-32-36 -Tone Out.mp3
03/12/2017 07:24 PM 584,829 03-12-17 19-16-17 -Tone Out.mp3
03/12/2017 09:23 PM 32,862 03-12-17 21-19-49 -Tone Out.mp3
03/12/2017 08:43 PM 12,330 03-12-17 20-40-04 -Tone Out.mp3
03/12/2017 08:12 PM 6,531 03-12-17 20-09-38 -Tone Out.mp3
03/12/2017 09:20 PM 3,396 03-12-17 21-17-30 -Tone Out.mp3
03/12/2017 08:00 PM 45,976 03-12-17 19-56-54 -Tone Out.mp3
03/12/2017 08:07 PM 3,291 03-12-17 20-04-33 -Tone Out.mp3
03/12/2017 07:52 PM 4,023 03-12-17 19-49-48 -Tone Out.mp3
03/12/2017 08:35 PM 3,449 03-12-17 20-32-22 -Tone Out.mp3
03/12/2017 07:19 PM 26,070 03-12-17 19-15-58 -Tone Out.mp3
03/12/2017 07:47 PM 5,276 03-12-17 19-44-15 -Tone Out.mp3
03/12/2017 09:23 PM 8,150 03-12-17 21-20-11 -Tone Out.mp3
03/12/2017 08:48 PM 7,053 03-12-17 20-45-16 -Tone Out.mp3
03/12/2017 09:09 PM 3,710 03-12-17 21-06-38 -Tone Out.mp3
03/12/2017 06:33 PM 4,026 03-12-17 18-30-36 -Tone Out.mp3
03/12/2017 08:37 PM 3,657 03-12-17 20-34-54 -Tone Out.mp3
03/12/2017 08:35 PM 11,860 03-12-17 20-32-50 -Tone Out.mp3
03/12/2017 07:42 PM 43,781 03-12-17 19-39-12 -Tone Out.mp3
03/12/2017 07:09 PM 6,112 03-12-17 19-06-48 -Tone Out.mp3
03/12/2017 07:11 PM 12,017 03-12-17 19-08-22 -Tone Out.mp3
03/12/2017 07:37 PM 29,937 03-12-17 19-34-19 -Tone Out.mp3
03/12/2017 06:52 PM 4,075 03-12-17 18-49-31 -Tone Out.mp3
03/12/2017 08:06 PM 2,247 03-12-17 20-03-52 -Tone Out.mp3
03/12/2017 08:33 PM 16,562 03-12-17 20-30-27 -Tone Out.mp3
03/12/2017 07:47 PM 11,442 03-12-17 19-44-24 -Tone Out.mp3
03/12/2017 09:20 PM 2,560 03-12-17 21-16-55 -Tone Out.mp3
03/12/2017 09:22 PM 4,179 03-12-17 21-19-21 -Tone Out.mp3
03/12/2017 09:23 PM 14,524 03-12-17 21-20-22 -Tone Out.mp3
03/12/2017 07:37 PM 4,076 03-12-17 19-34-43 -Tone Out.mp3
03/12/2017 08:23 PM 4,023 03-12-17 20-19-59 -Tone Out.mp3
03/12/2017 07:03 PM 4,650 03-12-17 19-00-07 -Tone Out.mp3
03/12/2017 07:10 PM 38,296 03-12-17 19-07-00 -Tone Out.mp3
03/12/2017 07:17 PM 83,435 03-12-17 19-14-06 -Tone Out.mp3
03/12/2017 07:18 PM 44,042 03-12-17 19-15-32 -Tone Out.mp3
03/12/2017 08:05 PM 23,510 03-12-17 20-02-03 -Tone Out.mp3
03/12/2017 07:37 PM 6,740 03-12-17 19-34-12 -Tone Out.mp3
03/12/2017 08:32 PM 11,651 03-12-17 20-29-20 -Tone Out.mp3
03/12/2017 08:34 PM 7,001 03-12-17 20-31-27 -Tone Out.mp3
03/12/2017 08:34 PM 14,419 03-12-17 20-31-16 -Tone Out.mp3
59 File(s) 4,110,300 bytes
2 Dir(s) 3,650,040,061,952 bytes free

 

[ProScan]

I put ProScan on record and left the scanner in FTO mode. After the first actual fire call (in this case 6:30 Nightly test) ProScan started making files in large numbers, all silent. There was only one actual call in all of this and it was the first call. The squelch has not been broken since 6:30. This is definitely not working correctly. Any insight as to what is going on?

{edit} Can you send the email to me today.

I don't know without knowing how you are using your scanner and ProScan is configed.
I had time yesterday to look at this. It's going to be a busy week and next week too but if you email me which I asked before, I can look at it and send you a text file to determine what's going on.

Send the ProScan.cfg file. It will be at least two weeks before I can get to it but I may have time that I can squeeze this in.

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