I there any way to get programming for a pro-688
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The question has been asked and answered several times, look at these threads. The search box is your friend.
Pro-668: - Cannot Find iScan Software Will EZ Scan Software Work?
will this work? https://whistlergroup.com/collections/scanner-downloads
PRO 668 Software
Hello, Whenever I attempt to update, any option from the updates menu using the RS Software provided, I receive "IOHandler value not valid" & the program locks up (see attached). Anyone know a remedy to this? Thanks
It would help if you let us know specifically what agencies you're trying to program so we can see if the Pro 668 is the right tool for the job. Looks like Chester IL is primarily analog so it shouldn't be too complicated to program
tvengr
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The easiest way is to send your scanner to Whistler for the Legacy Upgrade. You will be able to use the WS1080 EZ-Scan software for database and firmware updates and programming. It will also improve performance and add DMR. Upgrade Your Pro-18, Pro-668 or PSR-800 Scanner
My scanner is showing a code 300 and i can not get it to clear ?
Thanks i have 15 scanner i was just like to get it working no big deal thanks for your help .
There is no Code 300. Do you mean...
| 03-00 | No MicroSD Card inserted | Ensure that a properly formatted MicroSD card is fully inserted and locked in the MicroSD slot. |
PSR-800, Pro-668 and WS1080 Error Codes - The RadioReference Wiki
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error detected please see user guide for more info. code 300
Pro-668
Is your MicroSD card properly inserted & formatted?
tvengr
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This may still be the best solution.
tvengr
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What programming software are you using for the PRO-668? There is another iSCAN for the PRO-18?
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All "3-xx" codes are related to the micro sdcard. Make sure it is in the scanner (under the battery door) and it is inserted all the way, if so, with the scanner off, reseat it by pushing on it to eject then, pushing it back in until it "clicks". Then try to power on again and report back...consider joining one of the Pro-668 groups on facebook. I recommend this one as it has iscan but you need to computer savvy to use iscan as the servers for updates have been shut down. so ideally sending in the scanner for the legacy upgrade would be your best option. IMO: It is well worth the money!
I tried explaining this twice to the OP to no avail. They haven't been online since the 6th so I'm guessing problem solved or they gave up
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so.....$70 and 4-6 weeks to update this scanner? May as well just buy a new one..
If you decide to get a new one, I'm sure somebody would be interested in taking the 668 off your hands if you posted it in the classifieds.
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Yup. That would be the plan. Now to find something that I can keep programmed for years to come.
I know this thread has slowed down quite a bit, but I agree with the one poster about sending it in for Legacy Upgrade. My beloved 668 has been so sad and run down over these past several years without any firmware updates or DB/Software updates. I did see the DB update trick and of course it worked flawlessly so that part was fine but the scanner itself was tired and run down. I sent it in for the Legacy service and that was absolutely the best $70 I've ever spent. First of all, Whistler customer support is through the roof good. I sent it out on a Wednesday morning and got it back the following saturday, only at 10-day turnaround from start to finish. When I got the scanner back I put it on the same exact antenna in the same exact location and could not believe the Improvement after all of the updates and whatnot. Of course after the Legacy service you have to use EZScan but that is fantastic because that means that you get to update everything in the scanner and the software and the database every time Whistler does. Very very glad I did that service and I highly recommend it. Plus, if there's anything wrong with your motherboards or circuitry when they run the Diagnostics they'll figure it out and call you and ask if you want to pay a very very small fee for their technicians to fix it before sending it back. Wonderful service!
