Software helps you set up your scanner with the stuff that you want in it, and yes you will need a cable to program it with software, and I do not not think it will be free, here is a link about your scanner. and software for it. I myself have never used a pro-528.php111 said:Hi,
What does software do for my pro-528? Is there any software that is freeware? What if I don't have the cables? Can the software also scan for list of frequencies or does the software is mainly for to transfer the frequencies into my scanner?
lowboy654 said:Software helps you set up your scanner with the stuff that you want in it, and yes you will need a cable to program it with software, and I do not not think it will be free, here is a link about your scanner. and software for it. I myself have never used a pro-528.
http://wiki.radioreference.com/index.php/Pro-528
You can program by hand useing the keypad on your scanner its just alot faster with software. if you do by hand you will learn more about you scanner then most people know.php111 said:Thank you for your reply. I don't have the money to buy it and if I did I don't cables. I thought maybe without using the software to program it maybe it will let me scan and I manually put the frequencies in? If I software can do that then I would need it freeware cause I don't believe in getting any kind of debit or credit cards and order. It's cash or nothing.
lowboy654 said:You can program by hand useing the keypad on your scanner its just alot faster with software. if you do by hand you will learn more about you scanner then most people know.
php111 said:Please reply to this thread and NOT the other one please. Thank you. Here is the copy of the post.
This is how I program. Correct me if I am wrong. I press the PGM button then got to Channel 1 and put in my frequencies and keep going and let it run into banks. Is that the right way to do it? How and what is trunking? I believe trunking frequencies are such as 814.something or 856. If so I am programming them the same way as I said I program above. Sometimes the manual doesn't always help. I need someone to help me explain the right way to program. Thank you.
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N1BHH said:As has been suggested, program a small amount of frequencies at a time. To explain how trunking works go here: http://wiki.radioreference.com/index.php/Trunking
If you have a bunch of frequencies that are trunked, you need to know what type system it is, Motorola, EDACS, LTR, etc. Some systems you can track, others you won't. The ones you won't are digital, with that scanner. Always start with control channels in a Motorola system and then the rest of those in that system.
Conventional (not trunked) frequencies you just enter anywhere you want. I am not familiar with the features of your scanner, you can just play around and put in a few frequencies at a time. I think it's always best to learn the radio before getting any of the programming software. Because if you want to program something on the fly, like you are in an unfamiliar city and want to hear the public safety services, you can do it by yourself.
That does not help. Looking in the database won't help me understand trunking or talk groups.n2mdk said:Look in the database for the areas your talking about. It will show you what's what in your area.
pogbobo said:did you try the trunking basics wiki article? (not the trunking wiki, but the basics aricle)
http://wiki.radioreference.com/index.php/Trunking_Basics
pogbobo said:what is it you are trying to understand? start asking focused/specific questions and we will answer them
lowboy654 said:Have you looked at this.
http://rsk.imageg.net/graphics/uc/rsk/Support/ProductManuals/2000528_QS_EN.pdf
It tells you how to program your pro-528 read it.php111 said:what?!? huh? I looked at it.