Dunno about software, but my father-in-law got one. He seems to really like it. The scanner really shines on VHF-High band using the stock antenna. I used it a little when i programed it and liked it but was waiting for it to go on sale before I got one. Or possibly found an un beatable deal used or something?
All in all, it is a good conventional scanner. The Pro-2055 performs the same on VHF-High but adds trunking and more channels.