ARC250 for BC250/785 User Manual
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1. All On All Off to toggle the selection ARC433 User Manual 1 0 8 Next select which data you want to read frequencies and or trunk ID settings You can also read the chain search data from the scanner By default this option is not ticked IMPORTANT you can not read chain search data from the PRO 2051 model Next click Read From Scanner to start data transfer when data transfer is complete this window will automatically close and all data is shown in the main editor window 2 2 Hints and Tips Once data is transferred to the memory channel grid you can use many options to edit your data ARC433 is the most versatile editor available on the market Using the menu or toolbar you can easily move copy sort data All options also have a toolbar button available Moving the mouse pointer over a toolbar button will show a small popup help text General information about using the memory channel editor grid You can edit data directly in the grid or you can use the editor bar The editor bar will automatically change if you click on a column In the grid there is no cursor shows In the frequency and tag columns you can directly type data to edit existing data use the editor bar above the grid or use double click Most columns support double click for easy data toggle The space bar has the same effect as using the mouse double click Keyboard shortcuts On Off columns 0 OFF 1 ON F OFF N ON A2. 25 kHz and the channel number assigned to that frequency is 402 then you must program Base 425 250 Step 25 Offset 402 Because you know the step and channel number you can also use different settings in the table below all given examples of base step offset will have the same effect Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Example 4 Frequency 425 250 425 200 420 000 430 200 Step 25 25 25 25 Offset 402 400 380 600 The offset channel has a range of 380 600 ARC433 User Manual 1 0 31 3 6 EDACS Ain Configuration tks Berk Trunk Type Ed Edacs Wide EDACS ID Format Copy Move Swap Banks Clear This Bank You can use either AFS or decimal trunk id format ARC433 will accept both AFS and decimal trunk id s in the trunk id editor When you program EDACS frequencies it is important that you store each frequency in the correct location This often is not the frequency order so you must be sure you have the right sequence It is normal that during Edacs trunk scanning or trunk searching the mode of the memory channels assigned to Edacs systems changes Edacs Wide always uses FM mode Edacs narrow always use NFM mode ARC433 User Manual 1 0 32 3 7 LT system ZS Trunk Configuration Bank 8 Bank 9 Bank 10 Bank 1 Trunk Type LT No parameters to set Copy Move Swap Banks Clear This Bank ARC433 User Manual 1 0 33 4 TRUNK ID editor E
3. Sites Callsign Select All UnSelect Anf Select All UnSelect All Systemname Control Channel Ony M _ Create System System QuickKey fwaiting for County selection Enter your Username and Password and press CONNECT The software will now try to setup a link with the database IMPORTANT you must allow the software to access the internet through your firewall port 80 only Without access the import option will not work ARC433 User Manual 1 0 42 Once connected to the database you can browse States Counties and Systems to get the trunk system frequencies and Trunk ID s from the database You can use the VIEW options to preview the data per State County or System To import data select at least one site and one group with talkgroup ID s Next press Create System and a new system will be added to your systembrowser Control Ch Only when you select this option the software will only import control channel frequencies and the software will automatically enable the Control Channel Only mode for the selected system Motorola Type 2 systems only ARC433 User Manual 1 0 43 7 4 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 i
4. Submit Agency Federal US gt Ohio Agency Last Updated on 10 17 2006 01 22 Wayne National Forest License Type Tone __ D Federal im M eel to BE 5000 fFederal I l Marietta unit U S Army Army Corps of Engineers lood Control ee e e ee u ea caesar Creek Lake Dam Harveysbur RM CJ Brown Lake Dam 5 Internet e Now in your browser press CTRL C or select EDIT _ COPY from the top menu e Now go to ARC433 and click in the frequency column ARC433 User Manual 1 0 20 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 e wIX OOle lt 1 gt gt 1B Ho lee ule BISSSIBBIXIZES BM A CT Bank 7 8 Bank 8 9 Bank 9 10 Bank 10 Dummy 1 Bank 1 2 Bank 2 3 Bank 3 4 Bank 4 Bark 5 6 Bank 6 Freq MHz Trunk Delay Lock Out Tag Priority 164 82500 164 95000 173 10000 16273750 173 15000 162 76250 173 17500 167 48750 163 43750 163 02500 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ARC433 User Manual 1 0 21 2 12 Uploading data into the scanner From the main menu select PRO433 528 2051 _ Send Data to Scanner Tip you can also use the toolbar button or press F6 A new window is shown EN PRO433 528 serial communication Comport Communication Banks VilWw2vw3vw4ys AllOn VeEMFTMBM al 10 _AlOftt com C V Frequencies V T
5. options Sort a range of channels highlight the range of channels you want to sort and then select the sort option Only the selected range of channels will be sorted ARC433 User Manual 1 0 11 2 6 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 Select Channel Range From channel To channel Default All Channels Fill Range With F Frequency Start 0400 0000 MHz A Step 10 0 kHz M Tag Fill Series M Trunk M Lockout M Delay Help Apply Cancel Smart Info With Easy Fill you can setup a bank with ascending frequencies Enter a start frequency and a step and ARC will calculate all remaining frequencies Example Start 88 00 and step 100 kHz will fill the bank with 88 00 8 10 88 20 88 30 ete In the top frame the channel range is selected DEFAULT will set the start and end channel of the selected bank ALL CHANNELS will set all 1000 channels 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 MODE check box then select WFM and select APPLY th
6. some data in your scanner it is a good start to first read the data from your scanner From the main menu select PRO433 582 _ Read Data from Scanner Tip you can also use the toolbar button or press F5 A new window is shown x r Compot _ r Communication C comi Banks com2 C MiM M3 M4r 5 AllOn O C CeCr7rrerario Lanor Cc other f IV Frequencies Trunk ID Settings SF Autodelact Chain Search 433 528 only Commands Model E i PRO 433 7 e Read trom scanner Status None an a The software will automatically detect you scanner switch on your scanner and plug the cable in the PC IF connector and either a USB or Serial port Now press read from scanner and the software will read data from the scanner IMPORTANT if you use the 20 047 USB cable you must first install the driver that came with the cable If you want to manually select a comport you must unselect the Autodetect option Green com ports mean the software can access these ports Grey com ports mean that this port is either not installed or not available Model select your scanner model the software uses this setting to verify the frequencies entered in the grid see section 1 for frequency ranges You can not program frequencies outside the frequency range as defined in the scanners firmware Banks Select which banks you want to read from the scanner Use
7. 956 1240 1300 ARC433 User Manual 1 0 4 1 1 Software installation The ARC433 is available as Internet download or on CD ROM Important we advise our customers to uninstall previous versions before installing new versions The uninstall process will not remove any data files created with the software Win2000 XP Vista users You must be logged on as administrator to install and use ARC433 Internet download The downloaded file contains all the necessary files for installation Run the exe file and the installer will automatically start 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 ARC433 will automatically add an uninstall 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 After the demo time has expired you cannot upload data to the scanner until you enter a valid registration code Internet download customers that purchased using the Internet download option received a reg
8. ARC433 for PRO 433 Pro 528 PRO 2051 User Manual Version 1 0 ARC 4 at R for Radioshack PRO433 amp PRO528 lt C gt 2007 BuTel software The Netherlands all rights reserved www butelsoftware com ARC433 User Manual 1 0 1 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 1 5 USB information 2 Using the memory channel editor 2 1 Reading data from the scanner 2 2 General hints and tips for using the editor 2 3 Programming conventional frequencies 2 4 Programming trunk frequencies 2 5 Sort data 2 6 Easy Fill 2 7 Using the clipboard 2 8 Copy Move Swap banks channels 2 8 1 Copy Move Swap memory channels 2 8 2 Copy Move Swap memory banks 2 9 Fill Down Fill Series 10 Other editor options 11 using paste frequencies 12 Sending data to the scanner 13 Import Export data 14 CSV Import and mapper 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 15 Checking for updates 3 Programming trunk systems 3 1 Motorola Type 2 800 MHz 3 2 Motorola Type 1 3 3 N a 3 4 Motorola Type 2 UHF 3 5 Motorola Type 2 VHF 3 6 Edacs 3 7 LT 4 Programming trunk system id s and tags 5 Programming search ranges 6 Software and scanner setup 7 Radioreference import 8 Misc items ARC433 User Manual 1 0 2 1 INTRODUCTION ARC433 is a windows software package for easy programming the RadioShack PRO 433 PRO 528 and PR
9. O 2051 scanners System requirements Windows XP Win2000 Vista minimum display resolution settings VGA 800x600 SMALL Fonts PC interface RadioShack model 20 047 or 20 289 the 20 048 20 049 cables are NOT compatible VISTA information Instructions for setting Vista administrative rights install the software do not start the software yet click Computer on your desktop in the Folder section click on C locate the software installation folder usually Program Files butel right click on the program file ARC icon and select properties select compatibility tab locate the option run as administrator and tick that option confirm by clicking ok you can now start the program ARC433 User Manual 1 0 3 ARC433 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 IMPORTANT YOU MUST ENTER A VALID REGISTRATION CODE TO MAKE FULL USE OF THE SOFTWARE THE REGISTRATION CODE IS SEND TO YOU BY E_ MAIL IF YOU PURCHASED ONLINE OR IS IN THE CD BOX DO NOT LOSE THIS INFORMATION YOU NEED IT FOR FREE UPDATES SCANNER INFORMATION Supported frequency ranges PRO 433 29 0 54 0 108 174 216 512 806 956 1240 1300 PRO 528 29 0 54 0 108 174 216 225 400 512 806 956 1240 1300 PRO 2051 25 54 108 174 400 512 806
10. RC433 User Manual 1 0 9 2 3 Programming conventional frequencies You can enter frequencies directly in the grid In the grid there is no cursor shown You can use BACKSPACE to make corrections in the grid If you click on a cell the current data is copied to the editor bar in the editor bar a cursor is shown frequency and tag column only When you enter a frequency and you press ENTER the other cells of that line are automatically programmed depending on your custom settings default channel data You can customize the default data select SETUP _ SETUP DEFAULT DATA A new window is shown Default data per channel In this window you set the default data that is put in the grid if you press enter All parameters that have the check box selected will be put in the grid By using this option the software will take care of programming default data Mode and step column depending on the bandplan settings section 6 2 the software will automatically program data in the mode and step column Tip programming your personal preferences in the default data and setup a custom bandplan will save you time while programming new frequencies When you press lt enter gt the software will automatically go to the next cell 2 4 Programming Trunk frequencies In ARC433 there is no difference between programming conventional and trunk frequencies A frequency is defined as a trunk frequency by setting the trunk parameter to ON in the tr
11. ank For control channel only mode you must select a plan ARC433 User Manual 1 0 26 3 2 MOTOROLA TYPE1 Attn Configuration Trunk Type E1 Motorola Type 1 Settings T1 T2 800 T2 900 M Status Bit ON End Code On Detect w Control Channel Off Fleetmap Copy Move Swap Banks Clear This Bank For a TYPE 1 system it is very important that the trunk system is setup correctly before any trunk id s are uploaded to your scanner Depending on the fleetmap settings the scanner may not accept some trunk id s Some size codes require more then one block If you enter size code 12 in block O the software will automatically set block 1 to size 12 You can only program size 12 id s in block 0 2 4 and 6 Size Code Required blocks Blocks 12 2 0 2 4 6 13 4 0 4 14 8 0 For information about fleetmap programming refer to the scanner manual For a type 1 the fleetmap must be correct else the wrong trunk id s are shown ARC433 User Manual 1 0 27 3 3 MOTOROLA TYPE 2 900 MHZ Due to a firmware bug you can not program Motorola Type2 900 system using software The PRO 2051 does not support Mot2 900 systems ARC433 User Manual 1 0 28 3 4 MOTOROLA TYPE 2 UHF ATi Configuration Bank 8 Bank 9 Bank 10 Bank 1 Trunk Type E2 UHF Motorola Type 2 UHF Settings T2 VHF T2 UHF Status Bit ON End Code Frequency Step Offset CH Base Config 1 Bas
12. aste 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 ARC433 User Manual 1 0 24 2 15 Checking for software updates For your convenience the software can check if a newer version of the ARC433 software is available internet connection required Select HELP _ CHECK FOR UPDATES The software will show a message if a newer version is available ARC433 User Manual 1 0 25 3 TRUNK SYSTEM SETTINGS From the menu select TRUNK _ SYSTEM SETTINGS A new window is shown in this window you will find tabs where you can set the trunk bank settings Depending on the selected trunk type the trunk settings for that system are shown For information about these parameters please refer to the scanner Operating Manual IMPORTANT before you program trunk id s you must first setup the correct trunk type to avoid problems during data upload 3 1 MOTOROLA TYPE 2 800 MHz Att Configuration Bake Bak Borka Borka Baki0 Trunk Type HPAES fu ml A a Settings T1 T2 800 T 2 900 M Status Bit ON End Code On Detect v Control Channel Off Copy Move Swap Banks Clear This B
13. ber in ascending channels Example Channel 10 contains the tag UHF Channel 431 0400 0000 0400 0500 0400 1000 0400 1500 0400 2000 0400 2500 0400 3000 0400 3500 0400 4000 0400 4500 0400 5000 Highlight the channels where you want to copy the data to 0400 0000 0400 0500 0400 1000 0400 1500 0400 2000 0400 2500 0400 3000 0400 3500 0400 4000 0400 4500 0400 5000 UHF channel 431 Now select the FILL SERIES option and ARC433 auto calculates the new tags 0400 0000 0400 0500 0400 1000 0400 1500 0400 2000 0400 2500 0400 3000 0400 3500 0400 4000 0400 4500 0400 5000 UHF channel 431 UHF channel 432 UHF channel 433 UHF channel 434 UHF channel 435 UHF channel 436 UHF channel 437 UHF channel 438 UHF channel 439 UHF channel 440 UHF channel 441 ARC433 User Manual 1 0 17 2 10 Other Options DUMMY BANK The dummy bank is a virtual bank You can use this bank for temporary storage of data The data in the dummy bank is not send to your scanner nor stored in a file You can also consider the dummy bank as a large clipboard You can use the cut copy paste options to move data between the dummy and memory banks ARC433 User Manual 1 0 18 2 11 Using Paste Frequencies for importing frequencies of the internet With ARC433 you can very easily import frequencies from any website e Start the ARC433 software e Open you internet browser and open a website displaying frequen
14. bscribe 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 If the radioreference com import option does not work check the following e Make sure your username password is valid Go to www radiorefence com and logon to check your username password are valid e Open a web browser and go to this website http www radioreference com apps xml sl 1 Enter your username and password and when accepted you will see a list of US States If you are not accepted contact the Radioreference com administrator e You must subscribe to their service see http www radioreference com e Disable your firewall if this restores access to the database you must re configure your firewall so ARC433 is allowed to access the internet port 80 only e Error message 12007 indicates your firewall is blocking access to the internet ARC433 User Manual 1 0 38 7 1 Conventional Import Enter you username and password and click CONNECT You can now browse the database select your State and County or Agency you want to import FA www radioreference com WebService Conventional Systems g xj State ca California Statewide Agency ISe et eitan View Agency County Select County x View County Categories Frequencies Sub Category Select All UnSelect All Preview Frequen
15. cies Systemname System QuickKey 7 _ Create System JRadioRefDisconnected ARC433 User Manual 1 0 39 After a Agency or County is selected the available Sub Categories and Categories are shown select the Categories you want to import State ca California 7 F Statewide Agency California State University CSU View Agency County Select County 7 View County Categories Frequencies Fresno Public Education Humboldt Public Education Long Beach Public Education Pomona Public Education Sacramento Public Education San Luis Obispo Public Education Select All UnSelect All Preview Frequencies Systemname CalifomiaStateU System QuickKey 7 _ Create System Waiting for System selection Each category will be imported as a group therefore you can only import 20 categories per system You can now select Create System or preview the frequencies first by clicking the Preview option State ca California 7 F Statewide Agency California State University CSU x View Agency County Select County x View County Categories Frequencies Frequencies Description Sub Category Category Subtone Callsign Fresno Public Education 156 7 WPMK366 159 09000 Police Humboldt Public Education WPKY917 154 92000 CLEMARS Humboldt Public Education 0 0 WYU985 470 71250 Police Dispatch Long Beach Public Education 203 5 WPLYV 289 464 92500 Polic
16. cies you want to import for example A Scanner Frequencies and Radio Frequency Reference for Federal Microsoft Internet Explorer Bestand Bewerken Beeld Favorieten Extra Help Q vrie z x a A JO Boeken Sie Favorieten amp B z 33 amp http www radioreference com modules php name RR amp aid 3537 v Ganaar Koppelingen Codes and Maps History Downloads Submit Admin Agency Federal Agency Last Updated on 10 17 2006 01 22 Wayne National Forest Description Marietta unit FM RM 131 8PL Athens unit Ironton Ranger District FM Marietta unit FM ency Description 173 10000 162 73750 RM A 01 Cincinnati Repeater DVP FM 173 15000 162 76250 RM A 02 Cincinnati Repeater DVP FM 173 17500 167 48750 RM Dayton Repeater FM l Army Corps of Engineers Flood Control 163 43750 163 02500 WUE RM 114 8PL Caesar Creek Lake Dam Harveysburg FM 163 43750 163 02500 WUE RM 100 0 PL CJ Brown Lake Dam Springfield FM Internet ARC433 User Manual 1 0 19 e In your browser highlight the area hold down right mouse button and move mouse you want to import A Scanner Frequencies and Radio Frequency Reference for Federal Microsoft Internet Explorer Bestand Bewerken Beeld Favorieten Extra Help Q vri X r x a A JO Boeken Sie Favorieten H 2 ne z la 2B Adres http www radioreference com modules php name RR amp aid 3537 SE naar Koppelingen Codes and Maps History Downloads
17. e Config 2 Base Config 3 Copy Move Swap Banks Clear This Bank You must program at least one base configuration for a type 2 UHF system See next page for more information about frequency step offset ARC433 User Manual 1 0 29 3 5 MOTOROLA TYPE 2 VHF AT Configuration Bank 10 Settings T2 VHF T2 UHF l Status Bit ON End Code On Detect w Frequency Step Offset CH Base Config 1 Base Config 2 Base Config 3 Copy Move Swap Banks Clear This Bank You must program at least one base configuration for a type 2 VHF system See next page for more information about frequency step offset ARC433 User Manual 1 0 30 Explanation of base step offset parameters For a type 2 VHF or type 2 UHF you must program base step offset parameters For properly tracking a type 2 VHF UHF system the scanner needs channel number information The tracking process is controlled by sending channel numbers instead of frequencies Once the scanner knows one combination of frequency and channel number it will track the system because it can calculate all other frequencies using the step setting and the channel number it receives from the traffic channel You must know at least one frequency used in the trunk systems AND the channel number assigned to that frequency The step is normally predefined for the frequency range Example If the system you want to program uses a frequency 425 250 step
18. e Long Beach Public Education 503 D WPAJ290 464 52500 Police Events Long Beach Public Education 203 5 WNYJ906 v 462 0 ong ach Public lucatio iv 464 77500 ong each Public ucation 50 WPLW648 v 469 83750 ong each Public lucation WPKR v 469 96 50 ong each F ubic ucation vj 151 49000 mona Public uca tio 4 gt Select All UnSelect All View Map CallSign required Preview Frequencies Systemname CaliforniaStateU System QuickKey X Create System Done ARC433 User Manual 1 0 40 In the preview window you see detailed information about the frequencies found in the database You can select the frequencies you want to import by default all frequencies are selected ARC433 User Manual 1 0 41 7 3 Trunk Systems ARC433 you can import trunk system settings and talkgroup id s 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 modules php name RR ference import option IMPORTANT To use the Radiore imp i ou must sign up as a member and make a donation to Radioreference com In ARC433 select INTERNET _ RADIOREFERENCE _ Trunk systems and the import window is shown FA www radioreference com WebService Trunk Systems gs xj State ca California USA County Select County System Y Sites 7 Groups l Options
19. e grid You can now simply copy data from this grid into the main editor grid Ayes 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 FireEMS 10 31 18000 31 98000 KSP243 Riverside County of Fire EMS Ops Net Chiefs P 11 33 44000 0 00000 KMF371 Contra Costa County Fire Protection Dis Patch to WHF Dis 33 46000 KDN945 La Habra Heights City of Fire EMS Dispatch Tactica 3 10000 VWNZF381 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 County of Mutual Aid EOC EOC to EOC 46 28000 KML958 FireEMS Dispatch 000 39 50000 WQBT615 Department of Food amp Agriculture Oper 198 0 37 38000 Governors Office of Emergency Servic Emergency Digit 20 37 98000 VVSB814 Plumas County of Roads 21 39 04000 VWWNAY924 Department of Corrections amp Rehabilitat 22 39 06000 Paste VVNBJ620 Department of the Highway Patrol CHP UNK Mobile Rel 23 39 08000 sojet KMA367 Los Angeles City of LAPD VHF Syste VHF old Statew 94139 Nannn pial KY RSA Sheriff Netectives z 3 Fill Down gt Fitter C Replace String by Convert To Lower Case Convert To Upper Case SERIY i Selection 7 Rows x 1 Cols Row 13 RowSel 19 Colt ColSel1 You can make changes in the grid by using a double click You can use copy p
20. e 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 ARC433 will automatically align the pasted text Important while pasting data make sure the data is valid for the column you want to paste data Example you cannot paste WFM in the step column 2 8 Co Move Swap Memory channels Banks Copy Move Swap Memory Channels O 0 ibl Copy Move Swap Banks Memory channels or entire memory banks can be easily copied moved or swapped ARC433 User Manual 1 0 14 2 8 1 Co Move Swap Memory Channels From fi 0086 6500 Text 1 a To 2 0096 8000 Text 2 CunentBank AllBanks Option Copy C Move C Swap Commands Apply Cancel Ok The from and to list boxes will automatically display the channel number frequency and tag Channels that are empty no frequency programmed are indicated as Empty Current Bank copy move swap channels in the active bank All Banks copy move swap channels in all Banks 2 8 2 Co Move Swap Memory Banks FS Edit Memory Banks Ea Load Bank JAMES Save Bank fi Bank 1 a T Include Bank Tag Data IV Frequencies f Trunkid s J Trunk sett Bn f Copy C Move Swap Commands Apply Cancel Ok Use this window to copy mo
21. ect a line in the grid and then use the up down buttons to move the data in the grid INSERT insert an id in the list REMOVE remove selected ID from list ARC433 User Manual 1 0 35 5 SEARCH RANGE EDITOR PRO433 528 models only Search Events Start End Preset Search Ranges 029 7000 0029 8000 0029 7000 0029 8000 Forestry Service 030 0100 0030 5500 0030 0100 0030 5500 Goverment Military 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 oO Cancel Ok _Cancel_ Preset Search ranges are stored in sre tst file You can edit src txt in Notepad and add your personal preset ranges The scanner has 10 user programmable search ranges For your convenience the software uses a preset list You can select from the preset list the data is then automatically copied The search ranges are stored in a memory data file The preset list can be modified Preset ranges are stored in a file called src txt and can be modified using notepad ARC433 User Manual 1 0 36 6 Software Settings N A ARC433 User Manual 1 0 37 7 Radioreference Database import ARC433 can import conventional frequencies trunk system settings and talkgroup id s 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 modules php name RR IMPORTANT To use the Radioreference import option you must su
22. is 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 ARC433 User Manual 1 0 12 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 ARC433 User Manual 1 0 13 2 7 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 Cut Copy Paste es 2 Cut Copy Paste Line An additional clipboard option is availabl
23. istration 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 ARC433 User Manual 1 0 5 Enter registration Start the software by selecting START _ PROGRAMS _ BUTEL _ ARC433 _ ARC433 for RadioShack 433 528 2051 After the start screen select HELP _ REGISTER in the menu Enter the name and key information the name is case sensitive No spaces are allowed 1 3 Connect you scanner The scanner must be connected to a serial or USB port using a PC interface that is compatible with your scanner contact RadioShack for information For USB ports the RadioShack 20 047 cable is available at www radioshack com or your local RadioShack store Important this cable requires that you install a driver refer to the 20 047 user manual or contact RadioShack customer service at www radioshack com Scanner model selection Because the 3 different scanner models support different frequency ranges you can preset which model you are using Start the software and select PRO433 _ read data In the new window you can now select your scanner model The software will use this setting to automatically correct frequencies ARC433 User Manual 1 0 6 2 Using the memory channel editor ARC433 includes the m
24. n 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 u nN 7 y 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 ARC433 User Manual 1 0 44 8 General information and troubleshooting 8 1 Revision history ARC433 V1 00 fixed ID lockoout problem main grid now supports scroll wheel improved communication changed default folder locations for Vista 8 2 Cable info To program the scanner you need to purchase a PC cable RS model number 20 047 or 20 289 The 20 048 and 20 049 are not compatible with the PRO 433 PRO 528 Pro 2051 20 047 USB cable before you can use this cable you must first install the driver that came with the cable The cable must be plugged in the PC IF connector also make sure that the display changes to WIRED when you plug in the cable ARC433 User Manual 1 0 45
25. ost versatile memory editor available on the market Unlike other software packages you can use ARC433 without a scanner connected 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 BANK SELECTION TABS TOOLBAR MENU EDITOR BAR ARC for Radioshack PR 34337528 File Edit View Options PR 433 528 Internet Trunk Search Setup Help B Hix GBHRIBF I gt gt 1a D m do a4 SBIBBIxIF H A amp B amp 148 1500 Bank 7 8 Bank 8 3 Bank 9 10 Bank 10 D Dummy i 3 Bank 3 5 Bank 5 6 Bark 6 Lock Out Air Ops Air Ops Air Ops Air Ops DITOR GRID STATUS BAR The memory editor has a clear layout The top section has a standard Windows MENU bar 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 The editor bar changes as you move the mouse in the editor grid if you click on a column the editor bar will show the right edit options You can edit data both in the editor bar or directly in the editor grid ARC433 User Manual 1 0 7 Using the memory bank selection tab you can set the active memory bank that you want to edit 2 1 Reading data from the scanner Because there is probably already
26. runk ID Settings F Chain Search 433 528 only Commands Send to Scanner Status None Select the communications comport if you previously read data into the software your last selection is shown Select the banks you want to upload and which data frequencies trunk settings Click Send To Scanner to start data transfer When data transfer is complete this window will close uploading data can take up to 10 minutes After upload verify that the scanners display does not show any errors Unplug the cable from the scanner ARC433 User Manual 1 0 22 2 13 Import Export data ARC433 can import data from various sources import CSV data 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 ARC433 can export data CSV format Select FILE _ Export CSV data then select the data you want to export and ARC433 will create a CSV file ARC433 fully supports the clipboard so you can copy paste data from ARC433 into many other applications ARC433 User Manual 1 0 23 2 14 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 th
27. unk column IMPORTANT before you start programming trunk frequencies make sure that the correct trunk system type is selected The software uses the information from the trunk type settings to auto correct data in the memory bank For an Edacs and LT system it is very important that frequencies are programmed in the right order If you try to sort an Edacs system a warning is shown ARC433 User Manual 1 0 10 To setup your scanner for receiving trunk systems Use internet frequency lists to obtain the correct information about trunk system settings trunk frequencies and trunk id s First setup the trunk system type Select TRUNK _ SYSTEM SETTINGS Second program the frequencies in the memory editor grid and make sure the trunk parameter for these channels are set to ON Now you can use trunk search mode to discover trunk id s refer to scanner manual or you can program known id s in your scanner by selecting TRUNK _ TRUNK ID s For your convenience you can program a tag for every trunk id s The trunk id s are divided in 10 groups you can scan these groups just like normal banks 2 5 Sort channels Memory channels can be sorted You can either sort ascending or descending You can only sort within a single bank In general scanners will scan faster when channels in a bank are sorted Sorting entire bank make sure that only one channel line in the grid has the focus now you can use the sort ascending descending
28. ve swap entire memory banks You can select the data that you want to copy move swap frequencies trunk id s and trunk settings To avoid problems with trunk id s you must double check the trunk settings while trunk id s are copied moved swapped The Include Bank Tag options will also copy move swap the bank name ARC433 User Manual 1 0 15 2 9 Fill Down Fill Series The Fill down and fill series options are used to copy the same data into a range of channels Fill series will automatically calculate ascending numbers in text tags see examples below This example will show fill down Channel 10 contains Trunk OFF Delay Time 4 seconds and Record ON 0400 0000 0400 0500 0400 1000 0400 1500 0400 2000 0400 2500 0400 3000 0400 3500 0400 4000 0400 4500 0400 5000 Aassannsnensnsnnsnnnned We want to copy this data to channels 11 20 first you must highlight the channel range 0400 0000 0400 0500 0400 1000 0400 1500 0400 2000 0400 2500 0400 3000 0400 3500 0400 4000 0400 4500 0400 5000 0400 0000 0400 0500 0400 1000 0400 1500 0400 2000 0400 2500 0400 3000 0400 3500 0400 4000 0400 4500 0400 5000 Off ARC433 User Manual 1 0 16 The software will automatically fill the selected range using the data at the top of the selected range Fill Series Fill series only works in the tag column It will look for number information in the tag and auto increase the num
29. very bank can store a maximum of 100 trunk id s also known as talkgroups You can also program a tag for every trunk id stored in files only The 100 trunk id s are divided into 10 lists called scanlists Trunk Ids 6 Bank 6 Bank Bf Bark 9 10Bank 10 1 Bank 1 2 Bank 2 3 Bank 3 4 Bank 4 5 Bank 5 2 0 x e F LockOut f Priority LockOut Priority Scan List Tag a o 11 1 2 13 14 15 16 12 18 19 1 0 2 1 22 23 2 4 25 26 ooo o oqo ojo oqo ao o o oo o o o Trunk LT Format AHHUUU where A Area Code 0 1 HH Home Repeater 01 20 UUU User ID 000 254 Copy Move Swap ID s Copy Move Swap Banks Cancel Ok IMPORTANT before you program trunk id s you must set the correct trunk system type select TRUNK _ SYSTEM SETTINGS The trunk id editor will show the active trunk type the software uses this information to check and correct new id s that are entered You can edit an id directly in the grid or you can use the editor bar above the grid For your convenience the software shows the number of characters for the trunk id and the trunk id tag in blue Toolbar Buttons CUT COPY PASTE in the grid you can cut copy paste data You can also use the CTRL C X V keyboard shortcuts or use right mouse click DELETE clear the selected cells in the grid ARC433 User Manual 1 0 34 Align left center align the trunk tags in the grid MOVE UP DOWN sel
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