

Scanlists can be enabled by pressing the numeric buttons 0-9 (use FUNC + 0-9 for scanlists 11-20). none of the scanlists (1-20) are enabled. If the customer uploaded data and the scanner displays 'Nothing enabled' this indicates that either:


if there are multiple usb/com ports listed you can open the Windows device manager by clicking the button marked 'Open Windows Device Manager'.If there is only one usb/com port shown it is most likely the USB cable. in the drop down box all available usb/com ports are shown.in the top menu select SCANNER _ Upload To Scanner.enter the freq/talkgroups or import from radioreference.This driver works for most Whistler/Radioshack/GRE cables: Īfter installing the driver the correct COM/USB port must be selected in ARC500 before you can upload data: Click here for the Radioshack scanner software manual in PDF format. The scanner software demo versions on the cd-rom work for 7 days and also includes a total of two complimentary imports from the Radioreference database.

A license for the software can pe purchased at or call 1-800-SCANNER. The cdrom also includes scanner software demo versions. The driver can be found on the cdrom that is included with the cable. ARC500 is not compatible with MAC OS/Android OS.īefore the customer can upload data they must plug in the Radioshack 20-546 USB cable and install the driver. The key to unlock the utility for importing systems, Talkgroups, and/or conventional frequencies from the Database is the Premium Subscription.ĪRC500 is Windows software and compatible with Windows 7/8/10/11 (both 32 and 64 bit versions). NOTE: Importing from the Radio Reference Database only works if you are a Premium Subscriber to the Radio Reference Web site.
