ARC536: Proscan Setup

[gskroll]

I have pursued the Proscan manual and still have a dumb question.

I have the communications working over WiFi between my BCD536HP and my Windows 10 desktop displaying, on the PC, the output seen on the scanner’s display.

In fact, I now have the ability to use my iPhone as a client to the Proscan server (on my local LAN and remotely when away from home).

I would now like to take advantage of Proscan’s abilities related to editing/refining the data in my scanner’s Favorite Lists, Systems, Departments, etc.

I can’t seem to get beyond importing the Favorite Lists only - they contain no Systems, Departments, Sites, Channels.

I assume that, since the scanner and PC are able to communicate over WiFi, the serial connection is not required. Is that correct?

If the serial connection is not necessary (as long as WiFi is working) what do I need to configure to load, access, edit and then save refinements to Favorites, Systems, Departments, Sites and Channels?

Thanks for any help in advancing my ability to exploit my investment in Proscan.

Glenn



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[jonwienke]

You can't read or write programming via Wi-Fi. You must use the front panel USB port and select Mass Storage from the popup scanner menu.

 

[sibbley]

I don't think the scanner can be read through wifi since the scanner must be in mass storage mode. In mass storage mode you would not have wifi available. Use the serial connection to read and write files.

 

[gskroll]

Thanks guys.

I will start with the front panel mini usb as I have cables for that.

If serial is required, I think a gender changer might be required to use serial cables I still hold onto. Would that gender changer need to be a “null modem” type?


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[jonwienke]

Use the USB. It's way faster and less hassle than serial.

 

[WX4JCW]

the only thing you need a serial driver for is to control the scanner via a cable, for programming the scanner will work just like a sdcard, external hard drive, etc, no drivers needed

make sure when connecting you hit the E key on the radio to put it into SD Card mode

 

[gskroll]

Thanks all - I now am able to transfer from/back to the 536 via the front panel mini usb.

Glenn


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