Hello,

 

This is just a quick follow up. I spent a little time evaluating three
popular programming and control packages for this line of scanners: Arc500
(trial version included with radio), win500,and PSREdit 500. 

 

I found PSREdit to be the most accessible of the three packages. I was able
to program all object types (conventional frequencies, trunked systems,
talkgroups, etc.). I could  even program all the attributes for these
objects, including delay, CTCSS/DCS,scanlist memberships etc. I need to
spend more time controlling the radiowith this software, but I don't expect
to run  into any problems.

 

Using the other two packages, I was able to program conventional frequencies
into the scanner, but ran into problems setting object attributes or
creating more complex objects. Many of the fields didn't seem to be
accessible to JAWS.

 

The rig control feature of win500 worked well. The user interface included
buttons for each physical button on the radio. All buttons were labeled  and
accessible by pressing TAB or Ctrl+Tab. It would have been nice to have
keyboard shortcuts for these buttons. One particularly nice feature was the
virtual LCD display. I was able to read frequency, channel, and other
information while the radio was busy.

 

so, I think PSREdit works very well for programming these scanners. Win500
does a credible job of rig control. I'm eager to see how accessible the rig
control features of PSREdit are.

 

Thanks,

--Doug, AC7T

From: Doug Payne [mailto:[log in to unmask]] 
Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2011 12:56 PM
To: 'For blind ham radio operators'
Subject: OT: Programming/Control Software for Pro-197/GRE PSR600 Radio
Scanner

 

Hello,

 

I would like to hear about others experience using software to  program (and
optionally control) the RadioShack pro-197/GRE PSR600 scanner. Specifically,
I would like to learn which software people feel is the most accessible,
particularly when using JAWS.

 

I had some modest success using the free trial software which came with the
radio-I was able to program repeater frequencies in for 144/220/440 mHz-but
I would like to know what software others are using.

 

Thanks,

Doug, AC7T