Updated video on this subject: Baofeng USB Programming Cable - Baofeng UV-5R Scanning - setup as a police scanner link to baofeng software. My Uniden police scanner cannot find a com port, and the computer does not see the unit. Software and drivers have been installed. Reference for active frequencies is Radio Shack's Police Call. QRZ Forums RadioShack Full-speed USB Scanner Programming Cable and Driver Software. Information about various police scanners, including Radio Shack and Uniden models. This site is for both the experienced listener and for those wanting to learn more about the hobby.
The following chart is an up to date version of all RS model numbers and the BuTel package that supports it. Note that in some cases, GRE and Whistler had equivalent models, and these are also cross referenced here. Also note that before RS withdrew from the scanner market, they reissued some of their scanners with new model numbers.
Old RS Model | New RS Model | GRE Model | Whistler Model | BuTel Package |
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Pro-83 | ARC83 | |||
Pro-84 | ARC83 | |||
Pro-96 | ARC96 | |||
Pro-97 | ARC300 | |||
Pro-106 | Pro-651 | PSR-500 | WS1040 | ARC500 |
Pro-135 | ARC135 | |||
Pro-136 | ARC135 | |||
Pro-137 | ARC137 | |||
Pro-160 | ARC160 | |||
Pro-162 | ARC160 | |||
Pro-163 | PSR-400 | ARC300 | ||
Pro-164 | PSR-300 | ARC300 | ||
Pro-197 | Pro-652 | PSR-600 | WS1065 | ARC500 |
Pro-404 | Pro-649 | PSR-100 | WS1010 | ARC404 |
Pro-405 | Pro-650 | PSR-200 | WS1025 | ARC404 |
Pro-433 | ARC433 | |||
Pro-528 | ARC433 | |||
Pro-2051 | ARC433 | |||
Pro-2055 | ARC300 | |||
Pro-2096 | ARC96 |
For Whistler WS1040 and WS1065 select 'Radioshack PRO-652 Digital Mobile Scanner' in the dropdown menu.
For Whistler WS1010 and WS1025 select 'Radioshack PRO-404' in the dropdown menu.
The software is Windows Vista/7/8/10 compatible (both 32 and 64 bit versions). MAC OS is not supported.
See this PDF document tutorial which walks the user through the download, installation, and initial programming process.
Scanner Master also has a helpful page with information on installing and using the Radio Shack Programming Software
ARC500 software User Guide
This driver works for most Whistler/Radioshack/GRE cables: https://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm
See this PDF document which walks the user through the driver installation for the cable
You can also install the driver from the Radioshack Software. Start the Radioshack software selection panel and then press the yellow 'Install USB Driver'.
After purchasing your software, you should receive your license keys via email at the address you registered with. Follow these steps to register your software.
Please note that the keys are case sensitive and must be entered with the dashes.
All software license keys sold at www.radioreference.com/radioshack/ are tested and verified and work. Most common errors are:
If you imported info into ARC500 and/or uploaded programming to your scanner and you receive the message 'Nothing Enabled' on your radio, you need to assign the frequencies or talkgroups to a 'scanlist'. This can be done easily in the software by going to the scanlist column next to the alpha tag column, in either Coventional or Talkgroup under Scannable Objects, and typing in the scanlist number. When each frequency and/or talkgroup has been assigned a scanlist you can then proceed with uploading the information to the scanner.
First make sure you plugged the USB cable in the PC/IF jack and not the headphone jack. Also verify that the led's on the USB cable are flashing during the data transfer.If they are not flashing you selected the incorrect usb/com port and/or the driver is not installed correctly. Re-install the USB driver. Also try a different USB port. Mixmeister fusion.
This message usually indicates that a firewall is blocking the software to access the internet. Add the ARC software to the safelist of your firewall software.You may also see this message on satellite internet connections due to the latency on those networks. The webimport may not work on satellite internet, use dialup or cable/DSL instead. 'Hughesnet' users must disable the Turbopage option.
If you purchased the software license using this website then simply logon to your Radioreference account at www.radioreference.com and then locate the Licenses section. This shows all software license details that were purchased. You can also use this link: http://www.radioreference.com/apps/account/?tab=3Dlicenses
If you need support via email, please contact the Radio Shack Scanner Programming Support Team at: Mazda navigation iso.
Addititional information is available at 800SCANNER resources
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