PRO-2096

[sdemt_1969]

Just checking to see if anyone can help me out. I just acquired a RS Pro 2096 scanner. Been using Win96 and radio reference to set it up. I am not receiving anything on it? Any suggestions on what I can do?

 

[ka3jjz]

Precisely what are you trying to hear? Be specific- that's a very old scanner that can't handle many of the newer systems....and what about your antenna situation? Indoor or outdoor? Discone, etc.? How high is it?

Lots of questions that need answers...Mike

 

[sdemt_1969]

The scanner has the stock antenna on it, which is inside. I am attempting to scan both digital and conventional frequencies with it. Not sure if this will still work with the SD State system. It has in the past but that was years ago when I had one.

 

[ka3jjz]

According to the database, it looks like you need some custom tables to make this work...

South Dakota State Radio System (OLD) Trunking System, Statewide, South Dakota

South Dakota State Radio System (OLD) Trunking System Profile

www.radioreference.com

I'm not in SD, so hopefully someone can point you in the right direction...Mike

 

[nolinger]

Send me a PM, I have the handheld version of that scanner. I could clone it for you.

 

[n1das]

The 2096 likely needs to be rebanded for for SD's trunked system. The 96 and the 2096 can be rebanded with Win500 software. The 96 and the 2096 have many more features and settings accessible with Win500 that are not accessible from the keypad.

 

[KC0LOE]

The 2096 will work on the states system with custom tables inputed for the next year or two. The state is going to update the system after that. Rumor is a phase II system. Money was appropriated this legislative session for it. Motorola is going to stop supporting their current system after 2024-2025.

 

[hill]

N1DAS guess you mean to use WIN96 software with the PRO-2096, rather than WIN500.

 

[gmclam]

N1DAS guess you mean to use WIN96 software with the PRO-2096, rather than WIN500.

That is correct! You need to use WIN96.

 

[ka3jjz]

ARC96 from BuTel will also do it...Mike

 

[62Truck]

The 2096 likely needs to be rebanded for for SD's trunked system. The 96 and the 2096 can be rebanded with Win500 software. The 96 and the 2096 have many more features and settings accessible with Win500 that are not accessible from the keypad.

The system in question is a VHF system and, so the scanner wouldn't need to be rebanded.