I just acquired this scanner and love it, tho I am considering purchasing
the 396 due to the fact that I travel nationwide and run into too many
digital situations in larger cities, but my question will pertain to both
scanners.

What would be the quickest way to download a system to the radio when I
arrive in a particular city? Is there a frequency CD or program out there
that is compatible with the scanner that will let me quickly download the
one system I need and assign it a quick key within say 5 minutes after I get
to a certain locale? Any suggestions greatly appreciated. I am a 48-state
trucker and need a quick programmer. As it is, I sit and search for systems
and punch them in manually - pain in the arse. By the time I get them
configured, it's time to leave: )

Thanks!

J

On Fri, 17 Feb 2006 02:42:57 GMT, "ke4pow"
wrote:

What would be the quickest way to download a system to the radio when I
arrive in a particular city? Is there a frequency CD or program out there
that is compatible with the scanner that will let me quickly download the
one system I need and assign it a quick key within say 5 minutes after I get
to a certain locale? Any suggestions greatly appreciated. I am a 48-state
trucker and need a quick programmer. As it is, I sit and search for systems
and punch them in manually - pain in the arse. By the time I get them
configured, it's time to leave: )

Go to http://www.radioreference.com/modules.php?name=RR and get all
the systems you think you'll need. You can use the free Uniden UASD
software that you can download at their site to save the systems to
both the scanner and a laptop, from which you can upload any system to
the scanner in a few minutes.

Even if you program the system by hand, you can save it to disk, so
the next time you're there you just upload it to the scanner.

BTW, CDs and books are outdated almost before you get them. The RR
site is kept up to date by the users. (It would be nice if you
contributed something to it if you find it useful. I have nothing to
do with the site other than being a user, but I think it's a site
worth supporting.)

OK, from what I have researched - I will have to pay 30 buckaroos to unlock
the full version of the Uniden software in order to use it to dl from the RR
database. No problem with donating to the RadioReference website, it is well
worth it, in my opinion - so, what would you suggest...unlock the Uniden sw
or purchase the 3arc330? I'm leaning more toward the arc330, but I'm not
crazy about the interface and graphics. Any comments on using the RR website
with either program to dl and program freqs?


"Al Klein" wrote in message
...
On Fri, 17 Feb 2006 02:42:57 GMT, "ke4pow"
wrote:

What would be the quickest way to download a system to the radio when I
arrive in a particular city? Is there a frequency CD or program out there
that is compatible with the scanner that will let me quickly download the
one system I need and assign it a quick key within say 5 minutes after I
get
to a certain locale? Any suggestions greatly appreciated. I am a 48-state
trucker and need a quick programmer. As it is, I sit and search for
systems
and punch them in manually - pain in the arse. By the time I get them
configured, it's time to leave: )

Go to http://www.radioreference.com/modules.php?name=RR and get all
the systems you think you'll need. You can use the free Uniden UASD
software that you can download at their site to save the systems to
both the scanner and a laptop, from which you can upload any system to
the scanner in a few minutes.

Even if you program the system by hand, you can save it to disk, so
the next time you're there you just upload it to the scanner.

BTW, CDs and books are outdated almost before you get them. The RR
site is kept up to date by the users. (It would be nice if you
contributed something to it if you find it useful. I have nothing to
do with the site other than being a user, but I think it's a site
worth supporting.)

Only Arc330 will directly import radioreference data,

"ke4pow" schreef in bericht
...
OK, from what I have researched - I will have to pay 30 buckaroos to
unlock
the full version of the Uniden software in order to use it to dl from the
RR
database. No problem with donating to the RadioReference website, it is
well
worth it, in my opinion - so, what would you suggest...unlock the Uniden
sw
or purchase the 3arc330? I'm leaning more toward the arc330, but I'm not
crazy about the interface and graphics. Any comments on using the RR
website
with either program to dl and program freqs?

On Fri, 17 Feb 2006 09:50:08 +0100, "Pippi" wrote:

Only Arc330 will directly import radioreference data,

Of the two choices. There are other programs that will, some for
scanners other than Unidens.

On Fri, 17 Feb 2006 06:22:47 GMT, "ke4pow"
wrote:

OK, from what I have researched - I will have to pay 30 buckaroos to unlock
the full version of the Uniden software in order to use it to dl from the RR
database. No problem with donating to the RadioReference website, it is well
worth it, in my opinion - so, what would you suggest...unlock the Uniden sw
or purchase the 3arc330?

I use the Uniden software, only because I don't like Gommert's
attitude. I'm a shareware/freeware author and he disparages free
software. YMMV.

I'm leaning more toward the arc330, but I'm not
crazy about the interface and graphics. Any comments on using the RR website
with either program to dl and program freqs?

The Uniden programs don't directly download from the site, but KB8SOE
has a site that can generate a file from a copy/paste of the site.
I've used it a few times. www.kb8soe.com/396/uasd.php

I don't think Gommert has an attitude problem. He writes excellent software
for a multitude of scanners, and exploits all their features! The software
looks great, and works as advertised. It's well supported too! You can
email Gommert directly, and he responds, and provides answers, fixes, and
updates to all his software products.

I've purchased ARC780, ARC250PRO, and recently ARC396PRO. In another week,
or so, I'll probably purchase ARC330...still waiting for the radio. I've
been totally satisfied with Butel's software, and Gommert's support!
Gommert also participates in the Usenet newsgroups, and on Radio Reference
as well! I think he is definitely an asset to the hobby!

He works hard, and wants to get paid. What's wrong with that? Why should
he give it away?

Bill Crocker



"Al Klein" wrote in message
...
On Fri, 17 Feb 2006 06:22:47 GMT, "ke4pow"
wrote:

OK, from what I have researched - I will have to pay 30 buckaroos to
unlock
the full version of the Uniden software in order to use it to dl from the
RR
database. No problem with donating to the RadioReference website, it is
well
worth it, in my opinion - so, what would you suggest...unlock the Uniden
sw
or purchase the 3arc330?

I use the Uniden software, only because I don't like Gommert's
attitude. I'm a shareware/freeware author and he disparages free
software. YMMV.

I'm leaning more toward the arc330, but I'm not
crazy about the interface and graphics. Any comments on using the RR
website
with either program to dl and program freqs?

The Uniden programs don't directly download from the site, but KB8SOE
has a site that can generate a file from a copy/paste of the site.
I've used it a few times. www.kb8soe.com/396/uasd.php

On Fri, 24 Feb 2006 11:54:33 -0500, "Bill Crocker"
wrote:

I don't think Gommert has an attitude problem.

He works hard, and wants to get paid. What's wrong with that? Why should
he give it away?

Saying that software that's free can't be good is an attitude problem
in my book. Maybe if I didn't write freeware I would feel
differently, but he got a little too personal.

Get the ARC Professional software. it's the best all around tool for
this radio.

you will have no regrets.

Keith Evans
On Fri, 17 Feb 2006 02:42:57 GMT, "ke4pow"
wrote:

I just acquired this scanner and love it, tho I am considering purchasing
the 396 due to the fact that I travel nationwide and run into too many
digital situations in larger cities, but my question will pertain to both
scanners.

What would be the quickest way to download a system to the radio when I
arrive in a particular city? Is there a frequency CD or program out there
that is compatible with the scanner that will let me quickly download the
one system I need and assign it a quick key within say 5 minutes after I get
to a certain locale? Any suggestions greatly appreciated. I am a 48-state
trucker and need a quick programmer. As it is, I sit and search for systems
and punch them in manually - pain in the arse. By the time I get them
configured, it's time to leave: )

Thanks!

J