Programming Software

[csgaraglino]

Is the ARC Software from Butel the only (or best) software for programming and recording Pro 651/652 scanners?

My having issues with Win10 and the user interface as well as it's connection with the RadioReference Database and getting support is slower than a carrier pegion from the Netherlands!

 

[ka3jjz]

I'll leave the 'best' part for others to judge, but there's also Win500 and PSREdit500. The links for them are here...

Object Oriented Scanner Software - The RadioReference Wiki

Mike

 

[Butelsoftware]

mmm.. I replied within about 2 hours you sent your first email..

Gommert
Butel Software

 

[csgaraglino]

Hmm... I sent a couple of questions last week regarding lists that were not uploading properly, then yesterday morning (US MNT) I sent one regarding a license key that would not load, than about an hour after I got that fixed I sent another asking about upgrading - then this morning I asked about upgrading.

I got everything fixed myself and the help of another RR member - and even found the upgrade link - but I spent far to much time doing it...

I still have no response to any of the emails prior to today.

It's just a little frustrating... and yes, I understand that you guys are 8-ish hours ahead of me.

I probably should have waited a bit longer - I'm not sure what your email support turn-around time is?

 

[csgaraglino]

Gommert,

I have posted my questions that I don't yet have answers to, over in the Software Section. Whne you get in tomorrow and have a chance to answer them, that would be awesome.

Scanner Programming Software - The RadioReference.com Forums

PS: I started the titles with ARC500

 

[RDGDigital]

Win500 and PSREdit500 both offer a fully functional 30 day free trial. My suggestion would be to download them both and try them for 30 days.

All three of these software package do a decent job of programming, they just go about it in different ways. For most people it's just a matter of which one they are more comfortable (or familiar) with.

 

[Johnson1522]

I've used ARC500 and it works. Still, my personal preference is Win500. ARC feels kind of cheap to me. That's a really small thing to nitpick over, but that's really about the only thing it comes down to. Win500 (and others as RDGDigital mentioned) have free trial periods. I can say that support questions I sent to the Win500 developer were answered thoroughly and quickly.