ARC for RS/GRE series
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1. S 2 15 Send data to Scanner In the menu select Scanner Upload to Scanner or press F6 1 Connect your scanner 2 Select the USB COM port 3 Click Start Upload 3 RadioReference Database import ARC can import frequencies directly from www radioreference com RadioReference is the largest and most accurate scanner database in the world For information about the database check out http www radioreference com IMPORTANT To use the Radioreference import option you must subscribe to their services only 7 50 90 days IMPORTANT you must allow the ARC software to access the internet through your firewall port 80 only Without access the import option will not work The RR import may not work properly on satellite internet connections due to latency problems Use dialup or DSL Cable WAN instead The RadioReference subscription is not included with ARC Importing conventional frequencies Open the RR import window and select your State In this example we will import data from California Alameda county Select California This will load the CA County list select Alameda Hadlioteftrence WetServee mild 44 Sue sree ee country fusa oe i Agency Eank Hama Iiiport InBank Bak 0 Bark 0 Now press the blue Conventional Frequencies button The software will now load all the frequencies from the selected county Hadliotetoronce WehSeryece mild 442. import using the clipboard you can easily copy paste data from Excel or other database software that supports the clipboard import frequencies from text html csv files Use the Import CSV file option in the file menu import directly from the Radioreference com database ARC5 6 20 can export data CSV format Select FILE _ Export CSV data then select the data you want to export and ARC5 6 20 will create a CSV file ARC5 6 20 fully supports the clipboard so you can copy paste data from ARC5 6 20 into many other applications 2 10 Import CSV files Select FILE _ IMPORT _ IMPORT CSV FILE A new window is shown Select File _ Open CSV file and browse for the CSV or text file that you want to import The contents of the file will be shown in the grid You can now simply copy data from this grid into the main editor grid ZS CSV Mapper Import And Modify CSV Files 0 8 30 35000 0 00000 Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base Op Ground Alternate 9 31 14000 0 00000 KEES Riverside County of Fire EMS 10 31 18000 31 98000 KSP243 Riverside County of Fire EMS Ops Net Chiefs t 11 33 44000 0 00000 KMF371 Contra Costa County Fire Protection Dis Patch to WHF Dis 12 33 74000 33 46000 KDN945 La Habra Heights City of Fire EMS Dispatch Tactica f i 33 10000 VWNZF 381 Santa Clara County of Fire EMS Countywide Inte 35 68000 VVNLN419 Hospitals Operations Paging 37 02000 Governors Office of Emergency Servic Emergency Digit 37 08000 Various Santa Clara
3. 12 Sorting Data You can sort data by double clicking the header of the editor grid Data will be sorted by the selected column 2 13 Find Remove duplicates You can check for duplicates in the current bank or in all banks Select Options _ Find Duplicates _ In Current Bank All banks You can also include the subtone A new window is shown with the result of the duplicate search Search Results Data Subtone Alpha Tag Bank Bankname 3 0075 3000 0075 3000 27 0075 6000 13 0075 6000 FIRE 53 0129 4000 Nth Cntl 5 0129 4000 12 0133 3500 63 0133 3500 Hang G 13 0140 6125 49 0140 6125 AIR OPS 58 0140 9875 FIRE 59 0140 9875 10 0143 9250 FIRE 3 57 0143 9250 CH 03 2 0156 1750 CH 63 31 0156 1750 56 0156 4000 47 0156 4000 CH 08 7 0156 8000 48 0156 8000 CH 16 15 0157 3250 CH 86 52 0157 3250 CH 87 53 0157 3250 CH87A 54 0487 3750 CH3 z N4A7 R750 4A Delete Selected Channels Select Dups UnSelect All O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O mM The results are sorted by frequency You can delete duplicates by ticking the box in front of the frequency Select Dups automatically selects the duplicate frequencies 2 14 Read data from receiver In the menu select Scanner Download from Scanner or press F5 1 Connect your scanner 2 Select the USB COM port 3 Click Start Download Download from Scanner gt jusb com Stop Sabot
4. County of Mutual AidJEOCs EOC to EOC 46 28000 KML956 Fire EMS Dispatch 39 50000 WQBT615 Department of Food amp Agriculture Oper 4 37 38000 Governors Office of Emergency Servic Emergency Digit 20 37 98000 VYSB814 Plumas County of Roads 21 39 04000 Copy VWWNAY924 Department of Corrections amp Rehabilitat 22 39 06000 Paste VWNBJ620 Department of the Highway Patrol CHP UNK Mobile Rel 23 39 06000 KMA367 Los Angeles City of LAPD VHF Syste VHF old States v Delete 94130 nannn KYGSRR Sheriff Netertives s Fill Down gt Filter C Replace String by C Convert To Lower Case C Convert To Upper Case Aner Selection 7 Rows x 1 Cols Row 13 RowSel 19 Col 1 ColSel1 4 You can make changes in the grid by using a double click You can use copy paste option The right mouse button will show a popup menu see screenshot Below the grid you find filter options use these filter options to replace strings and convert data to lower or upper case To use the filter options you must first highlight items in the grid by holding down the left mouse button Sort you can double click the column headers to sort the grid by frequency etc 2 11 Checking for software updates For your convenience the software can check if a newer version of the ARC5 6 20 software is available internet connection required Select HELP _ CHECK FOR UPDATES The software will show a message if a newer version is available 2
5. g lla City Albany City af s Diberkeley city of i Dbusinesses m Dcublin city af e Djeast say Regional Parks pistrfct Demeyi Te city of a predeal E DFremont city af a pDHayward City of E Djlivermore Clty of a Military m QJMurnictipal Services a DjMewark City af Ebon Harma inport Ini Banke Bark 0 Bark 0 Use the symbol to see detailed frequency info Hadiohetorence Weteeryece hail 44 Fire y 1 Frequency Lt J410 FM 118 8 PL a rolice s 1l Frequency apekeley city of e OJrire y 5 Frequencies O whs 8700 FM O obs7 9800 FM O o1s4 1900 FM aL 3550 FM O am 4300 FM a QFolice 11 Frequencies Public works Frequencies Trrgeort Ir Banke Bark 0 Bark 0 Albany FE Dispatch Berkeley gt oerkeleyFp of foerkeleyFoL z Dispatch HerkeleyFo 7 ferkeleyFo2 You can now select the frequencies that you want to import Hadioteforenca WetSeryece harild 44 I OFire 1 Frequency oLs4 3850 FM QjPolice 1 Frequency Djeerkeley city of S Byrire y 5 Frequencies ALF B300 FM B 2l 7 5600 FM B ole4 1900 FM A 244 3550 Fe B 2L 4300 FM a QFolice 11 Frequencies a Public works s 4 Frequencies Eank Harme Iripa Iri Banke Bark 0 Bark 0 Albany FE Dispatch Berkeley gt oerkeleyFp of foerkeleyFoL z Dispatch HerkeleyFo 7 ferkeleyFo2 We can now import this in the software by pressing the Import button Hadiohet
6. to the remaining selected rows and automatically increase the number 1 Program data in one row are File Edt ies Opis Setup Intemet Scanner To Helo Te ar Pin Edt vem Opini Setup interrmt Sarrar Toon Help AAD To Pin Ede vem Opini eup internet Scanner Toci Heip se fea L E 2 4 2 Using the FILL SERIES option with step Another powerful option is the FILL SERIES option Fill series will copy the data from the first selected Alpha tag row to the remaining selected rows and automatically increase the number 4 Program data in two rows Enter aipha tag 16 chaeta aed kD sark zamka kata enka E nke te area rk Enim abha iig 16 charactors ei 2 5 Using the clipboard In the memory editor grid you can use the standard Windows clipboard options In the toolbar shortcuts are available for cut copy and paste options You can also use the keyboard shortcuts CTRL C CTRL X and CTRL V Use these options to paste data from other applications like Excel or within the object grids An additional clipboard option is available that will automatically select entire lines Cut line copy line and paste line To use these extra options click any cell of a memory channel then select cut copy paste line To paste in a different memory channel select any cell in that memory channel then select paste line ARC5 6 20 will automatically align the pasted text Important while pasting data
7. ARC5 6 20 for Icom User Manual Version 0 90 draft lt C gt 2010 BuTel software The Netherlands all rights reserved www butelsoftware com Contents 1 Introduction and quick start reference 1 1 Software Installation 1 2 Enter registration information 1 3 Connecting the scanner to your PC 1 4 Model and RS232 port setup 2 Using the memory channel editor 2 1 General editor options 2 2 Edit multiple cells 2 3 Using the FILL option 2 4 Using the FILL SERIES option for ALPHA tag columns 2 5 Using the clipboard 2 6 Keyboard shortcuts 2 7 EasyFill 2 8 Using Paste Frequencies for importing frequencies of the internet 2 9 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 9 Import Export data 10 Import CSV files 11 Checking for software updates 12 Customizing the View 3 Default data 4 Read data from Scanner 5 Send data to Scanner 3 Radioreference Database import 3 1 Conventional Import 3 2 Trunk Systems 4 General information and troubleshooting 4 1 Revision history 4 2 Troubleshooting 1 INTRODUCTION ARC5 6 20 is a collection of Windows software package for easy programming Icom receivers At this moment packages are available for the IC R5 IC R6 and IC R20 This manual describes the following software packages ARC5 for the Icom IC R5 ARC6 for the Icom IC R6 ARC20 for the Icom IC R20 Any differences are clearly marked Screenshots may look different Screenshots were taken from ARC20 System requir
8. E check box then select WFM and select APPLY this will program WFM in all selected channels You can select more the one check box If the Frequency check box is selected you can set a start frequency and a step The software will automatically calculate the frequencies for the selected channel range Example Frequency is set to 88 000 MHz step is set to 50 kHz and channel range is 1 100 If you select APPLY the software will program 88 000 in channel 1 88 050 in channel 2 88 100 in channel 3 etc Fill series for the TAG option you can also set the fill series option Fill series will search for a number in the tag and use that number to calculate the tags in the selected channel range Example in the tag box the tag is set to Police 1 The channel range is set to 1 100 If fill series is selected the software will automatically program Police 1 in channel 1 Police 2 in channel 2 Police 3 in channel 3 etc See also section 2 9 The number of characters of the tag box is shown in blue 2 8 Using Paste Frequencies for importing frequencies of the internet With ARC5 6 20 you can very easily import frequencies from any website e Start the ARC5 6 20 software e Open you internet browser and open a website displaying frequencies you want to import for example I Scanner Frequencies and Radio Frequency Reference for Federal Microsofd Interne Laplorer Pami Degen eed Puecristen Die Help Grow O
9. built in USB port Connect a USB cable from the receiver to the PC and install the USB driver included with ARC20 You can not program the receiver using the CIV connection The CIV is used to control the receiver ARC20 does not include control software 2 Using the memory channel editor ARC5 6 20 includes the most versatile memory editor available on the market This section describes most options available in the memory editor in order to use the full power of the editor it is important that you read this section carefully The editor does not require that a scanner is connected IREM Hg AAA Pe C ee Ge WAD ere Soo The memory editor has a clear layout The top section has a standard Windows menubar and a toolbar Most options found in the menu also have a shortcut in the toolbar If the mouse is moved over a toolbar button a help text is shown giving a brief description of that button Below the grid a dynamic help text is shown This help text shows information about the selected item it also shows any shortcuts that can be used On the left there is a tree for easy browsing the software The tree has shortcuts to all the important section of the software 2 1 General editor options You can edit data in the grid by typing in data For example to enter a frequency click on the frequency column and type in the frequency The software will automatically select edit mode when you type a character Edit mode is
10. ements e Windows XP Win2000 Vista 7 e Minimum display resolution settings VGA 1280x800 e Small Fonts e Icom receiver Icom IC R5 IC R6 A PC interface is required to connect the receiver to your PC Icom IC R20 A USB cable is required to connect the receiver to your PC USB drivers are included with ARC20 ARC Quick Start Reference Install the software 1 1 Enter the registration information 1 2 Connect the scanner to the PC 1 3 Setup communication port number 1 4 Software is ready for use 1 1 Software installation The ARC5 6 20 software is available as Internet download or on CD ROM Win2000 XP Vista 7 users You must be logged on as administrator to install and use ARC5 6 20 Internet download The downloaded file contains all the necessary files for installation Run the setup exe file and the installer will automatically start If you previously installed the software the installer will automatically update the older version You do not need to uninstall any previous versions CD ROM Insert the CDROM the CDROM has an auto start option that will automatically start the installation process If the installation process does not start simply run setup exe During the installation process you can set the installation directory We suggest using the default directory You cannot install the software on a network drive Software un installation ARC5 6 20 will automatically add an uninstall
11. ie Eta Pate frr O Moa Aches heximensedoreterence connodses phomanaREaadT53T O O Cokes and Mapa Hmtory Leownilcads Sobol admin Agency Lat Updated on LO ois ia teh CHN Fea Fu laore Tg ofa 16343750 ISAN WET AM LiL 164078 PLOZS MET RA POOP C Brown laa Dam Spring Cek Lake Dan Havea FH FH In your browser highlight the area hold down right mouse button and move mouse you want to import I Scanne r Frequencies and Radio Frequency Reference for Federal Microsoft Interne Caplorer Gest Tepe Beeld premien Die Help Gee O ls Ga Pause Peron O B hs Aaa E hirira reberen rhes Now in your browser press CTRL C or select EDIT _ COPY from the top menu e Now go to ARC5 6 20 and click in the frequency column e Click the right mouse button and select Paste Frequencies ARC for Radioshack PRO433 528 File Edit view Options PRO433 528 Internet Trunk Search Setup Help PAIXRSOIS lt gt gt o Olu elo 2 BI3 2BIBeIx C TBa amp Bank 8 9 Bank 9 10 Bank 10 Dumy 1 Bank 1 2 Bank 2 3 Bank 3 4 Bank 4 5 Bank 5 6 Bank 6 Freq MHz Trunk Delay Lock Out Tag Priority Ted 70000 164 82500 164 95000 173 10000 162 73750 173 15000 162 76250 173 17500 167 48750 163 43750 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 9 Import Export data ARC5 6 20 can import data from various sources import CSV data
12. make sure the data is valid for the column you want to paste data Example you cannot paste WFM in the step column 2 6 Keyboard shortcuts Most columns also support keyboard shortcuts for example O Off 1 On F Off N On S Skip F Flash A AM F FM See dynamic help text in the software for more information 2 7 EasyFill EasyFill is a simple but powerful option that lets you program data in a range of channels with only a few mouse clicks Additionally you can use EasyFill for quickly program a range of frequencies in a memory bank so you can use a memory as a Search bank Select EasyFill from the Options menu or use the EasyFill toolbar button to display the EasyFill window El Easy Fill Select Channel Range Fron channel To chamet 100 Deau Al harrak Fd Hange wik M Fergun hat cai poi HHz A Shep 10 0 kHz M Tag O D MSas on T on 7 C Desy i Help Sonal rider Ahh Esp Fill you aan tap a bank sith asoan ding tequencies Gober a chet Tegquengr mid a Sep and AFC wall calculate all em sining tequencies Example Mart MOG ard cheap 100 bb will fll fhe bark reth 96 00 05 10 S20 E330 aie In the top frame the channel range is selected DEFAULT will set the start and end channel of the selected bank In the Fill Range With frame you select the data you want to program in that range If you want to set the mode for all selected channels to WFM select the MOD
13. on and troubleshooting 4 1 Revision history ARC5 6 20 V0 90 0 99 beta versions
14. option Use the Windows Control Panel for uninstalling the software Backup your work before using the uninstall option 1 2 Registration After installation of the software the program runs in DEMO mode You must enter a valid registration code to activate the software In DEMO mode the software does not upload data to the receiver Internet download customers that purchased using the Internet download option received a registration code by e mail It is VERY IMPORTANT that you store the registration code in a safe place If you loose the registration information you must buy a new registration code CDROM in the jewel case of the CDROM you find the registration information Store the case of the CDROM in a safe place Enter registration Start the software by selecting START _ PROGRAMS _ BUTEL _ ARC5 6 20 _ ARC5 6 20 Software After the start screen select HELP _ REGISTER in the menu Enter the key1 and key2 information the name is case sensitive No spaces are allowed After entering the registration you must restart the software to enable the upload option 1 3 Connect your receiver Icom IC R5 Icom IC R6 You need to purchase an additional PC interface There are many PC interface cables available both for rs232 and usb ports Icom sells the OPC478 and OPC478U cables Also cheap USB cable are available on ebay Search ebay com for icom programming cable R5 Icom IC R20 The IC R20 is programmed using the
15. orence Wetteeryece bild 44 Fi Blalbany city af S OFire 1 Frequency Li JAJ FM i albany Fo Dispatch s Police s 1 Frequency garra city of yrire 5 Frequencies B gt 6300 FM feerkeleyro gt OLS3 9800 FM 3 perkeleyFp of ole4 1900 FM foerkeleyFoL 7 Dispatch aL 3550 FM x HerkeleyFo 7 BH ALm 4300 FM Bearkel eyFEI of a QFolice 7 11 Frequencies a Public works Frequencies Bank Hame 7 Bekin Bank Mame Devaar Iri Barik Bak D Filmed Fs uta Lise Agency Couniy Hama imeda rt OOO 3 2 Radioreference Options MV Use Taq Filtering for Group and Channel Tags MV Automatically Remove Spaces from Channel Tags V Do not modify tags smaller than 16 characters 1 Use Tag Filters This option uses an external file to automatically filter replace text tags You can edit the file in notepad and define your own filter rules Locate tagfilter txt and open in notepad here are some filter examples East E West W North N South S Police PD Fire FD Tactical Tac So East will be replaced by E etc The character will be removed You can define up to 1000 rules to filter text 2 Remove spaces tick this box if you want the software to automatically remove spaces form group and channel names 3 Do not modify if the tag is 16 characters or less the software will not modify it since it fits the available space 4 General informati
16. shown by a yellow or blue background of the selected field You can also use function button F2 or a double click to enable edit mode If the data in a field is limited to 2 or more fixed selections the software will automatically show a dropdown list to select the data Most columns also support keyboard shortcuts for example 1 On O Off F flash etc The help text dynamically shows the shortcuts You will also see shortcuts to the available selections above the grid To correct a mistake use the Escape button this will restore the previous data 2 2 Edit multiple cells You can very easily modify or edit data in multiple cells Example setting Skip to On for selected range 1 select the range WHE fil Pi Eat rs Opie Setup niermet Scammer Took Hak C Jogas C p Ci SIs SET ziba Ci AOHEeS Sse skip Select OM Sip o Pekp SacI P 2 3 Using the FILL option Another powerful option is the FILL option Fill will copy the data from the first selected row to the remaining selected rows 1 Program data in one row cde ci iibig cima l Baiat img Lias Ei oa a ae re 2 Highlight the range Wee a Scher steve eer Teoh Hob ERAR HERMES Je liii re a aa rin A 3 Press the FILL in the Toolbar Te Le 2 4 1 Using the FILL SERIES option for ALPHA tag columns Another powerful option is the FILL SERIES option Fill series will copy the data from the first selected Alpha tag row
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