Westchester Trunking / Arc15 help

[Guest]

I'm using ARC15 software with Uniden/Bearcat BCT-15 scanner.

I also belong to Radioreference.com

When programming I use the "Radio Reference" button in ARC15 to directly get frequencies there site.

Here's the question; Do I have to do ANYTHING else?? I see alot of references to "base", "step" "offset" & I can't find where in the ARC15 program for me to enter "base" "step" "offset" for the Westchester system.

Anything help would be GREATLY appreciated (including: step by step or screenshots)

THANKS

[jack10562 414]

Here goes ...Follow the steps and you should be fine:

Step 1- Create the system using RR webconnect (RR subscription required)

Step2- this is what downloads after you click "create System" and expand the system browser (left window)

Step3- Click North Zone and change the Site System type to Motorola type 2 UHF

Step4- now you have a bandplan tab!

Step5- click the bandplan tab and enter Base Config-1: as shown

Step6- Click south Zone and change the Site System type to Motorola type 2 UHF

Step7- Enter Base Config 1 and 2, as shown

Step8- You're ready to send the system you created to your scanner

Step9- check "send selected systems," then click the green tab to complete.

[DaRock98 76]

I have a question where do you get that Arc15 software does it come with the scanner or do you need to buy or download it?

[Guest]

Thank you VERY MUCH !!

OUTSTANDING HELP (hope it helps others also)

[jack10562 414]

I have a question where do you get that Arc15 software does it come with the scanner or do you need to buy or download it?

The scanner doesn't come with anything. You can download ARC software from BuTel and run it from your desktop.

You can create and upload a fixed number of "systems" (for a trial period) then you have to buy it.

I will attest to the fact it's more than worth it to buy.

[DaRock98 76]

That is great thank you very much

[DaRock98 76]

Sorry 1 more question what package do I need Lite/Basic/Pro etc??? Sorry for the 20 questions!

[jack10562 414]

Sorry 1 more question what package do I need Lite/Basic/Pro etc??? Sorry for the 20 questions!

No problem.

The screen shots taken above are from the Basic version.

I imagine "lite" is pretty much the same as basic, except lacking the ability to have a virtual scanner actively display on your desktop.

[DaRock98 76]

OK so I lied one more time I have everything set up exactly how your screen shots are but when someone is talking on the trunk system the channel stops and says for example "60 fire 11" but I dont hear anything. Do you know what that could be from???

[jack10562 414]

There in fact may be no one talking. Someone could be just keying-up.

Try changing the Modulation to NFM from Auto, on the Zone General tab.

Or, one of your Zone base frequency or step settings is wrong.

Let's try this: Copy the ARC profile and put it in an email and send it to me, I'll take a look at it.

from the file menu: File/Save Profile As/ (give it any name)/ save it to your desktop.

send it as an attachment.