Simple Programming for G5

[4909]

Hey everyone.... I've owned a G5 for about 2 years now, and only had it programmed for one system (Beaufort SC) in which it worked very well! Circumstances forced a return to Maryland, and now for the life of me I can't get it to pick up Frederick County or anything else, for that matter. I'm really confused, since I want to scan multiple systems (I know I can only do one at a time based on the switch position...or I think I do LOL). I get 'out of range' for Frederick County (I am in the 21791 zip area). Is there a simple programming manual for this thing, like there used to be for some of the other trunking scanners? Or am I just better off sending it out and paying money for someone smarter than me to program the damn thing? (I'm loathe to do that!). I work in Baltimore City and would like to listen there as well.... Maybe old dawgs can't learn new tricks. I miss my old Bearcat crystal unit!

 

[tcarson]

Did you import all the frequencies and talk groups from here or input them manually? Also, just checking, is the system (P25 trunking) that is set in each zone/channel knob assignment the system you are trying to reach? I have made the mistake of not changing the system from the default before so that came to mind.

 

[IAmSixNine]

Common things to check
Primary and alternate CC channels are programmed in.
the correct system ID is set
the correct RFSS and Site ID are set. Remember they are in hex.
Post a link to the system you are trying to monitor.

 

[Enjoi19]

The latest version of PPS allows you to import directly from Radio Reference and assign it to a knob position on import. Believe you do need to be a premium member of RR for it.

 

[4909]

I'm a premium member. I will check on those things mentioned, thanks.

 

[4909]

Here is the link to the Frederick County system: Frederick County, Maryland (MD) Scanner Frequencies and Radio Frequency Reference (radioreference.com)

 

[KevinC]

I'm a premium member. I will check on those things mentioned, thanks.

It looks like your premium subscription expired on Jan 2nd.

 

[4909]

It looks like your premium subscription expired on Jan 2nd.

Dang! Not sure how I missed that. Out of $ at the moment but as soon as I get paid again...

 

[4909]

The latest version of PPS allows you to import directly from Radio Reference and assign it to a knob position on import. Believe you do need to be a premium member of RR for it.

OK, I'm dumb, what's PPS? I did check the RR site for downloading, didn't see anything for the unication though.

 

[N6ML]

OK, I'm dumb, what's PPS?

Pager Programming Software - Downloads- G2-G5 P25 Voice Pager | Unication USA

 

[4909]

Well, the good news is I found I needed a software upgrade. I'm now in the process of (since I did the upgrade I found it) installing the Radio Reference import... I'm guessing that this is a huge file so it will take time LOL. Thanks for all the patience and help!

 

[4909]

Thanks, everyone for ALL your assistance. Well, when I got home the unication wouldn't pick up my home county (the out of range) and with all the other issues this thing has given me, I've decided to sell it. Posted on fleabay today!