ProScan: Official Software Thread

[mr10pt]

I take pride in working things out on my own. In todays world several people can afford things they are not smart enough to operate.

I too like to figure things out on my own. Don't want to sound negative but technology has advanced rapidly. I'm 58 and a flooring contractor for 40 years. Hard to keep up with all the advances in the computer/tech field. I hate the thought of buying a newer vehicle with the touch screen BS and camera. Camera, really? It's called mirrors. Anyway, back on topic, buddrourousa, many thanks to you and several other member/posters including ProScan Bob to help us enjoy listening to what we enjoy as a hobby. Owned a scanner since age 12. Things are completely different now. Currently running a 536 and a 200 with Sentinel and ProScan. Thanks to all who help!

 

[buddrousa]

Just for your info I am 62 electrics degree 1979 self taught computer skills starting with DOS 3.0

 

[Randy_Vick]

Perhaps this will help.

SDS100/SDS200: - Sds100 display field?

On the Trunked Detail display, in option 7, on all of the systems this field shows DATA when just scanning, and then flips to the system type (ex P25) alternating with LINK. Can anyone explain what LINK means? Thanks for the patience. Sent from my SM-G965U1 using Tapatalk

forums.radioreference.com

Not really. I believe I get what P25 and Link indicate, but I don't get why while watching the log during transmissions the display will change from P25 to Link and in the History Link is most often displayed, but P25 sometimes appears. All on the same system, dept, and TG.

 

[ProScan]

Not really. I believe I get what P25 and Link indicate, but I don't get why while watching the log during transmissions the display will change from P25 to Link and in the History Link is most often displayed, but P25 sometimes appears. All on the same system, dept, and TG.

Sorry, I can't be of more help. This is more of a scanner issue. ProScan displays what is sent from the scanner.

 

[Randy_Vick]

Sorry, I can't be of more help. This is more of a scanner issue. ProScan displays what is sent from the scanner.

Thanks for trying ... I reposted in Uniden Tavern

 

[ProScan]

Thanks for trying ... I reposted in Uniden Tavern

To be more precise, the term "Digital Type" is made up in ProScan. The actual scanner data field is called "P25Status". It's a XML element in the "Property" element. Uniden calls it "P25Status" because at the time, only P25 was implemented.

{edit} ow I think about it, ProScan should call it "Digital Status" and not "Digital Type".

 

[mandlair]

Hi all anyone have problems with pro scan and windows 8? ports drop-down ports none? tia Mike

 

[Chris0516]

Hi all anyone have problems with pro scan and windows 8? ports drop-down ports none? tia Mike

I have Win10, no problems whatsoever.

 

[kruser]

Hi all anyone have problems with pro scan and windows 8? ports drop-down ports none? tia Mike

I've ran ProScan under Win8.1 64bit before and had no problems.

When you plug the USB cable into the scanner and select Serial Port Mode, did drivers get installed? That's if you have a x36HP or SDS or Home Patrol 1 or 2 model and maybe the P2 series that have USB ports built into the scanner.
Other models would require a serial to usb adapter and the proper drivers for that adapter.
For the x36HP and Home Patrol 1 and 2 and SDS models, a Uniden driver needs to be installed when the scanner is connected in serial port mode.
Mass Storage Mode does not use a serial port so no com ports are created in that mode.

 

[webstar22]

Hey @ProScan, I was wondering. Since TTD went private, could we get some type of TTD system built into either proscan or radiofeed. I would be willing to pay above my proscan licence for it.

 

[ProScan]

Hey @ProScan, I was wondering. Since TTD went private, could we get some type of TTD system built into either proscan or radiofeed. I would be willing to pay above my proscan licence for it.

You're funny. Didn't you shoot yourself in the foot about 4 times<grin>. Granted, you redeemed yourself 2 times.
You've seen first hand when suggestions comes in initially via email, they get the highest priority. I have years worth of suggestions so it will be a while before I can look in it.

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

 

[jmsanders83]

Anyone else experiencing or have thoughts on how to resolve this issue?

I'm a long time ProScan user and PC-proficient so I don't think it's user error

• ProScan 16.8.1 running on Win10 PC - license purchased and activated
• Run ProScan, it opens, but only the Favorites Editor opens
• The other main application window remains hidden and cannot display to the screen, although it is running because I can see the alpha tags changing from the radio when I hover over the application in the taskbar (see attached picture for what I mean)

Have tried uninstalling and reinstalling ProScan, and a couple reboots of the PC and three Uniden scanners connected.

The problem started immediately after I tried to change from Full Screen View to Display-Only Borderless.

Thanks,
Josh

 

[iMONITOR]

Anyone else experiencing or have thoughts on how to resolve this issue?

I'm a long time ProScan user and PC-proficient so I don't think it's user error

• ProScan 16.8.1 running on Win10 PC - license purchased and activated
• Run ProScan, it opens, but only the Favorites Editor opens
• The other main application window remains hidden and cannot display to the screen, although it is running because I can see the alpha tags changing from the radio when I hover over the application in the taskbar (see attached picture for what I mean)

Have tried uninstalling and reinstalling ProScan, and a couple reboots of the PC and three Uniden scanners connected.

The problem started immediately after I tried to change from Full Screen View to Display-Only Borderless.

Thanks,
Josh

Is your scanner set in memory card mode or serial mode?

 

[ProScan]

Anyone else experiencing or have thoughts on how to resolve this issue?

I'm a long time ProScan user and PC-proficient so I don't think it's user error

• ProScan 16.8.1 running on Win10 PC - license purchased and activated
• Run ProScan, it opens, but only the Favorites Editor opens
• The other main application window remains hidden and cannot display to the screen, although it is running because I can see the alpha tags changing from the radio when I hover over the application in the taskbar (see attached picture for what I mean)

Have tried uninstalling and reinstalling ProScan, and a couple reboots of the PC and three Uniden scanners connected.

The problem started immediately after I tried to change from Full Screen View to Display-Only Borderless.

Thanks,
Josh

That's normal. If you have space on the desktop, drag the Favorites Editor to another area or resize the Favorites Editor then drag it to another area. Another way is to check the Always On Top option.

{edit} Another way to get the display in view is clicking the ProScan icon in the taskbar then the display window directly above like the image.

 

[jmsanders83]

That's normal. If you have space on the desktop, drag the Favorites Editor to another area or resize the Favorites Editor then drag it to another area. Another way is to check the Always On Top option.

{edit} Another way to get the display in view is clicking the ProScan icon in the taskbar then the display window directly above like the image.
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The issue is that ONLY the favorites editor displays. Not the main application window, even if I close the favorites editor, I cannot open the other window.

 

[jmsanders83]

Is your scanner set in memory card mode or serial mode?

Serial

 

[ProScan]

The issue is that ONLY the favorites editor displays. Not the main application window, even if I close the favorites editor, I cannot open the other window.

Do this:
1. Exit ProScan
2. Edit the ProScan.cfg file
2a. Remove these lines
[WINDOW BOUNDS]=2670,0,1426,1112
[WINDOW LOCATION 1]=197,162
[WINDOW LOCATION 2]=1564,246
[WINDOW LOCATION 3]=1357,0
3. Restart ProScan.

 

[jmsanders83]

Do this:
1. Exit ProScan
2. Edit the ProScan.cfg file
2a. Remove these lines
[WINDOW BOUNDS]=2670,0,1426,1112
[WINDOW LOCATION 1]=197,162
[WINDOW LOCATION 2]=1564,246
[WINDOW LOCATION 3]=1357,0
3. Restart ProScan.

That fixed it! Thank you!

 

[cpg178]

Does anyone else get RSSI readings in the 400 to 500 range in the history logging area? The aucutal RSSI of the signals im getting should be around -50 to -60 not 400 to 500. Im using 2 BCT15xs via the rear serial port but using the front its the same

 

[buddrousa]

SDS100 and SDS200 are the only 2 Unidens I know of that show true DB readings my
x36's read in the 100's where my SDS200 shows -60
15x's read in the 100's where my SDS200 shows -60
996P2's read in the 100's where my SDS200 shows -60
all of the above sharing the same antenna system at the same time.