Posts like this rarely evoke much resonse, since most people are not
programmers. There is little, if any standardization of radio interfaces,
which makes this type of programming more radio-specific.

The first thing you would need to do is work out an interface in net for the
computer-radio linkup. An ActiveX control would probably be used for this,
as it can also provide visual feedback, and will simplify the rest of the
program to a degree.Optocom has put forth a standard for their stuff. Here
is a short excerpt.

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ABOUT CI-V
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The serial interface on the OptoScan456(tm) conforms to the Icom CI-V
interface standard. The CI-V interface is an asynchronous, half-duplex,
TTL serial interface connected in a wire-OR (bussed) configuration. Several
different devices can be connected to the bus simultaneously, and each
device has its own unique address. Software developers are strongly
encouraged to obtain a copy of the Icom Communication Interface - V
Reference Manual from Icom, Inc. for detailed information on the CI-V
interface protocol.

You will need to program for database access and logging, of course, I will
leave the details of that to you. An Access database would be nice....

Other functions are outlined in the CI-V document mentioned here. This would
probably be enough to get you started, at any rate, on a program for radios
that use this particular standard.

"Bill Carty" wrote in message
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Hi

I am interested in writing programs for the programing of scanners.

I have windows visual basic net so I don't have to buy a program to build
the build program. So that's one step completed.

So my questions are this

where does one find the command set scanners that can be written into a
program? Do manufacturers offer the command set up? Or does it have to
be
hacked?

At one time I had the command codes for my bearcat 895, I forgot where I
go
them. Been trying to find the codes for a pro 95 and have hit a wall.

Should I come up with something I am willing to share it but I need to
find
the code somewhere for the scanner(s) and then write the code.

For me its mostly a way to have something to do.

any guidence that any of you are willing to share will be welcomed

Bill Carty