[Scan-DC] Pro 96 vs 106 (update)

[cameron zotter]

I found something... Maybe updating the DSP might help?

http://forums.radioreference.com/radio-shack-scanners/137160-pro96-nothing-but-junk.html#post1019559

Here's my current setup:

CPU      F 1.2
DSP-APP  U 1.2
DSP-VOC  F 1.0


Maybe I'll try updating<http://www.radioshack.com/search/softwareResults.jsp?kw=upgrade>to
1.4 tonight...

Thoughts?





On Mon, Dec 24, 2012 at 5:02 PM, cameron zotter <camzotter at gmail.com> wrote:

> I got the P96 files last week. I also added a V-Scanner bank with the
> Arlington and Fairfax systems pulled directly from Radio Reference/Win96
> Web Import.
>
> Nothing...
>
>
>
>
> On Mon, Dec 24, 2012 at 4:55 PM, Dewey <dewey3 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> How old are, or how long ago were the p96 file given to you?  All three
>> jurisdictions are now operating on "newer" rebanded systems.
>>
>> Dewey
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: scan-dc-bounces at mailman.qth.net
>> [mailto:scan-dc-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of cameron zotter
>> Sent: Monday, December 24, 2012 16:44
>> To: Scan- DC
>> Subject: Re: [Scan-DC] Pro 96 vs 106 (update)
>>
>> I don't understand this. While driving down I395 into Arlington and then
>> through Fairfax county on 50 W, I'm getting *nothing* on my Pro-96. I
>> tried
>> two p96 files that were given to me by members of this list (thanks guys),
>> but still nothing!
>>
>> I'm starting to think something is wrong with my scanner!
>>
>> Does anyone have any other troubleshooting tips?
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> C
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Sun, Dec 23, 2012 at 5:38 PM, Doug Kitchener <oldsdoug at yahoo.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> > Hey Cameron,
>> >
>> > I have several friends who are using PRO-96s to scan P25 systems
>> > without difficulty... you shouldn't have any trouble scanning
>> > Arlington with yours.  Same goes for the PRO-106.
>> >
>> > What's the basis for the idea of the PRO-96 not working well with P25s?
>> >
>> >
>> > I'm not sure about Fairfax, last I knew, hearing them shouldn't be a
>> > problem either, but some of the other folks here would be more
>> > up-to-date on that.  However, assuming they're still just on an
>> > ordinary P25 system with nothing fancy, I'd guess that you'd be fine.
>> >
>> > May want to wait until you get moved and see how well your current
>> > equipment works.
>> >
>> > I have a PRO-197, the desktop version of the PRO-106, and have been
>> > very pleased with it, but I daresay you'll be OK with what you have now.
>> >
>> > DK
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > ----- Original Message -----
>> > > From: cameron zotter <camzotter at gmail.com>
>> > > To: scan-dc at mailman.qth.net
>> > > Cc:
>> > > Sent: Sunday, December 23, 2012 4:31 PM
>> > > Subject: [Scan-DC] Pro 96 vs 106
>> > >
>> > > Hello Scanners,
>> > >
>> > > I am moving from Baltimore to Arlington, VA. I have just learned
>> > > that the Pro 96 does not cover P25 Systems well, so I'm considering
>> > > purchasing a
>> > Pro
>> > > 106.
>> > >
>> > > Does anyone know if the Pro 106 will be able to monitor Arlington
>> > > and Fairfax's P25 Public Safety systems?
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > THANKS! Merry Christmas
>> > >
>> > > -Z
>> >
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