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N_Jay
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What is the simplest software to install to test out a pcr100?
I am running XP Pro SP2
I am running XP Pro SP2
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wesm1957
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N_Jay said:
I am using ICOM's IC-PCR100 revision 1.1. It says it is for Win 95/98 but it works great on my computer with XP Home sp2
Wes
TalkPCR, and TrunkPCR both work with the PCR-100 too. Some others I use are PCRScope, and SpectrumGM.
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I have the PRC-100 v1.1 program running but is not communicating with the radio.
Just working through all the possible problems?
Anything special about the data cable?
What should the light on the front be doing?
etc.
Just working through all the possible problems?
Anything special about the data cable?
What should the light on the front be doing?
etc.
N_Jay said:
When you click on the Power button, do you get a display on the radio screen? Is the AC adapter 1000ma?
The cable should be a standard RS232, nothing special.
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i worked and worked
installed the pcr 1000 software, and first try worked beautiful!!!
I am running xp pro sp2, read that others were havivg problems with the 100 software with xp--anyway, i think the 1000 software has more feature anyway IMO..
Good luck---
ps-- just got one of the 50.00 eBay bargains--great product-fasssssst shipping...you wont be sorry!
i worked and worked with the pcr-100 software last night---n0 joy--it would not communicate with the unit, wouldn't even turn it on------N_Jay said:
installed the pcr 1000 software, and first try worked beautiful!!!
I am running xp pro sp2, read that others were havivg problems with the 100 software with xp--anyway, i think the 1000 software has more feature anyway IMO..
Good luck---
ps-- just got one of the 50.00 eBay bargains--great product-fasssssst shipping...you wont be sorry!
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GreatLakes said:
What radio screen?
I get the computer window, but I don't even need the radio connected to get that.
I get a "Communication failed" error when I try to do anything
The PS is 900 MA
Does the light on the front of the radio indicate power in, or unit on, or what?
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k8mcn said:
Does the 1000 software need the "pcr100 connector" SW loaded, or does it work out of the box?
I am trying to minimize variables.
N_Jay said:
Yes, the little green light on the front-right indicates the power is on. 900ma should be enough. I actually ran mine for a day on a 500ma, at low volume, using the internal speaker. The adapter got warm, but it worked.
This is the screen I was referring to:
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GreatLakes said:
So does the light stay off until the radio gets a power on command?
N_Jay said:
Correct.
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N_Jay
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Anyone know a good way to test a comm port.
I have not used them in so long.
I have not used them in so long.
N_Jay said:
If this comm port is not normally used, it could be disabled in the computer's BIOS. This is very common on laptops, and even some desk tops. Sometimes done for power conservation (although very little saved), and often done for security. I would check that first.
You could also take a look in XP's Device Manger, under Ports, and see if it's showing there, and is it enabled.
Also make sure you don't have a null-modem cable (pins 2 & 3 reversed on one end).
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GreatLakes said:
Been there.
They are turned on in bios, I have tried several settings.
Some time I get a comm port error right away (assume wrong settings) other times I get a "communication Failure" assume settings are right and some other problem.
(bad port? Bad cable, Bad radio, Some weird XP software setting, ect.)
N_Jay said:
Have you tried disabling any firewall type apps that might be blocking it? Can you try it on another computer?
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One of the earlier versions of the software does not work on XP.
In any case, dump it and use TalkPCR. It is the absolute best for simple scanning, and use TrunkPCR for trunking (with a tap). Both work great under XP
FWIW the radio would not work for me on a USB adaptor, needed a real serial port.
In any case, dump it and use TalkPCR. It is the absolute best for simple scanning, and use TrunkPCR for trunking (with a tap). Both work great under XP
FWIW the radio would not work for me on a USB adaptor, needed a real serial port.
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scosgt said:
Well it is talking on the port according to a SW based port monitor, but I need to verify it is getting to the HW and that the HW is working.
Any ideas.
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What version of TalkPCR is best where is the best source and does it need any additional drivers to work with XP?
N_Jay said:
The one I sent you should work. TrunkPCR also works, even with out the Disc Tap, for conventional systems. No special drivers required.
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GreatLakes said:
Maybe my serial port is bad, or maybe my cable is bad, or maybe the radio is bad.
The radio does seem to have a broken speaker jack, so I think I am going to send it back since I can't get it to work at all so far.
I just tried TrunkPCR on another PC and I get the same result. (I hate loading extra stuff on my work machine)
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