Pro-18

[KK6ASZ]

I could really use some help.. I bought a radio shack pro-18 off this forum and received it today, I'm having a problem figuring it out.. when I go to do anything, it shows database files not found on SD card, please reinstall SEL=Continue..when I select that choice, it goes back to main menu.. I'm new to this , I thought you could just enter zip code on this scanner.. do I have to download it or something ? It's like the database was deleted or something like that..any help is appreciated ..Thanks Rick

 

[simmsrep]

I could really use some help.. I bought a radio shack pro-18 off this forum and received it today, I'm having a problem figuring it out.. when I go to do anything, it shows database files not found on SD card, please reinstall SEL=Continue..when I select that choice, it goes back to main menu.. I'm new to this , I thought you could just enter zip code on this scanner.. do I have to download it or something ? It's like the database was deleted or something like that..any help is appreciated ..Thanks Rick

Looks like you need to reinstall the database.
Here's a link to the wiki for the Pro-18: Pro-18 - The RadioReference Wiki
Here's a link to the software mentioned in the wiki: iScanPro18

 

[jaspence]

Does the radio have the factory upgrade? If not, that should be your first step. I have 2 of that series, and both had noticeable improvements after the upgrade. Depending on your area, you may even find simulcast better than expected with that model. The upgrade will require you to use EZ Scan from Whistler, which has been improved from the original RS version.

 

[KK6ASZ]

Yes I was told that he did upgrade

 

[KK6ASZ]

Looks like you need to reinstall the database.
Here's a link to the wiki for the Pro-18: Pro-18 - The RadioReference Wiki
Here's a link to the software mentioned in the wiki: iScanPro18

Ok ..thanks

 

[simmsrep]

Yes I was told that he did upgrade
ok. Then go here for your software: Legacy Scanner Downloads

 

[jaspence]

You can reformat and upgrade much faster if you use a SD adapter to USB port. Leaving the card in the radio and connecting to the radio USB is much slower.

 

[KK6ASZ]

Yes I was told that he did upgrade
ok. Then go here for your software: Legacy Scanner Downloads

Thanks

 

[tvengr]

If your scanner has the official Whistler Legacy Upgrade, use the Whistler WS1080/WS1088 EZ Scan software for all of your updates and programming. Here is the link. Download and install WS1080 Install. ☞ Don't forget this... (whistlergroup.com) The Legacy Upgrade adds P25 Phase 2 and DMR.

 

[KK6ASZ]

I want to give a shout out to John (Whistler) .. I'd All but given up on getting this unit programmed, he went out of his way to walk me through it via email, I do appreciate what you did sir.. 73 Rick KK6ASZ