Rangecast bourne Know the name of the hub you want to administer. It seems to work well and is Rangecast receives and processes public safety and commercial two-way radio communications channels for our customers who include TV and radio stations, newspapers, police and fire Scanning Dispatch Talkgroups for Troops A and H, and Statewide. It is sometimes useful to quantify the amount of radio traffic captured. For validation, enter the sum of 5 + 1, as a word (e. If The page for hub 'example' may be accessed from 'rangecast. This Rangecast plays audio through the web browser, and due to technical limitations the monaural audio from the broadcast source is played in monaural format on a single set of speakers (no Rangecast FAQ [FAQ-1257] Site 00 - Survey Only. Definitions: * On the configuration screen, "sender rows" are the rows containing three yellow boxes. INDEX - Radio Receiver Site (feed site) - Scanner Radios. With Rangecast, you can listen to radio signals on the Rangecast provides police and fire radio communications for communities in your area. For PCs using the old 'black box' hardware interface to scanners, when (1) there is a partial hardware failure resulting in the loss of data and/or audio connections, and (2) it is not For Sales & Accounting Please Call 888-607-3822. When combined Rangecast FAQ [FAQ-1151] Use of the Band Target column in the HTML5 programmer. What is a Collection? A The Rangecast software package includes a watchdog application that runs alongside the senders monitoring performance, and if such a problem is detected, a reboot is automatically triggered to attempt to resolve the issue. On the PC side, the interface box has two USB cables, which must both be Rangecast FAQ [FAQ-1013] Hardware: About the RCX box TO PC cable. The TAC9 Radio System is a Rangecast solves all of these problems by separating the radio receiver from the listening device, and using the internet to form a bridge. com), we've found that the WebSwitch units may not update their DNS OVERVIEW. ) This is a caution that the tower should not be For example, if Rangecast sender ID 12 is currently recording from audio input 4, then there may be text like "12:vox=4" in that box. Observing the Windows Sound recording tab when launching When Rangecast operates in service mode, the behavior of Rangecast on the PC desktop may seem bizarre to someone who is used to a normal Rangecast deployment. When using the player, if the clock is inaccurate by more than a few minutes, the Rangecast software on a feed site PC includes a "watchdog" process that monitors for software faults, and may automatically relaunch the software if it is not closed correctly. Enter hub administration for that hub, Rangecast start page 'counting down' with a very large value on the timer. When programming a scanner in Rangecast receives and processes public safety and commercial two-way radio communications channels for our customers who include TV and radio stations, newspapers, police and fire Rangecast receives and processes public safety and commercial two-way radio communications channels for our customers who include TV and radio stations, newspapers, police and fire Replay mode is selected by clicking on the film-reel icon on the top bar of the Rangecast player. Status page - Rangecast FAQ [FAQ-1184] CLOCK ERROR on player. Geocodes can be specified to two characters for a state (TX), four characters for a county (TX03), or six The Rangecast Configuration screen, when searching for hardware, commands each scanner in turn to produce a loud signal. Rangecast FAQ [FAQ-1309] Library Layout. 1) The WebSwitch product ships with a static IP 192. 1) DATA CABLES The RCX/2 connection box should be used, and connections must be established on both the front and back ports. For Views provide a fast way for users to select a predefined set of channels in the Rangecast player, to narrow the (possibly large) list of all available channels to a smaller group that is relevant to Rangecast FAQ [FAQ-1200] Applying signal survey results. 1. Rangecast uses a geocoding format with two capital letters for the state code (standard postal codes), followed by two Rangecast will be able to hear the audio that would play on your PCs speakers. It is possible to manually switch a A Rangecast representative can identify a feed site number at 'testsite' that is available for use. This software was METHOD. If a PC has a WebSwitch rebooter, you can manually request a power cycle and reboot of the PC through an online Rangecast user interface. If there's no Knowing where disaster strikes is the necessary first step for helping people on the path to recovery, and Rangecast can help make this possible. The process is that a user loads an existing Rangecast world, makes changes in the Rangecast uses a count of the number of hours with signal, instead of the number of transmissions, because this is a good measure of consistency. This will enter a mode where you may create views for your world. OVERVIEW. The Original Rangecast Player may not work with Chrome, Firefox and Opera browsers; Power cycle the USB system; Power cycling of 536 model scanners; Rangecast will clear some problems (The older compatible version is included in the Rangecast installation package, and can be restored when necessary. To Q: What is the Java version of the Rangecast player? A: When Rangecast went online in 2008, the initial version of the Rangecast media player was written in Java. These are individual units which plug onto the back of each scanner by connecting to the audio (either line out for the Bearcat BCT15/X and BCD996XT/P2) or speaker out for the Collection names may be used in most places where hub names are accepted, including hub administration (somehub:abcde may have its own administrators), Rangecast administrator Rangecast's services include access to all Broadcastify radio feeds nationwide, plus additional content available from partnerships with select news media organizations. If you want Rangecast to listen to the sound input coming from a scanner, you will need to make this In Snapshot Mode, the Rangecast player takes a frozen snapshot of all transmissions (from selected channels) previously recorded during a certain period of time, and makes this a) Search the Rangecast channel database for a talkgroup known to be part of the trunked radio system [FAQ-1111] Use of the RCDB (Rangecast Channel Database) query utility The RCDB Only Rangecast usernames previously approved as administrators can access this portal. Observing the Windows Sound recording tab when launching WebSwitch setup (remote power switch) To setup a WebSwitch remote power switch, first set configuration options for the device via a web browser, then connect the device to your PC, To save audio files from Rangecast on your PC, use Snapshot mode and select the time interval with the content you want to save, mark channels and/or transmissions you want to preserve, The Rangecast software package includes a watchdog application that runs alongside the senders monitoring performance, and if such a problem is detected, a reboot is automatically Since Rangecast produces many temporary files, software that attempts to evaluate all new files may produce unacceptably high loads. The process is that a user loads an existing Rangecast world, makes changes in the A Rangecast user account is created, or a password reset, by the exact same process: affirmatively setting a password for the account. Page Type: REFERENCE. The correct way to stop Rangecast is to click the How to remove a scanner from Rangecast service. The Use the buttons below to submit a tip about a crime (non-emergencies only) or to report any deficiencies observed in town such as defective street lights, graffiti, illegally posted signs, pot holes, traffic concerns, etc. The correct way If Operations detects a problem, Rangecast will first attempt to resolve the issue remotely. To test if Screenwise Panel is responsible for the loss The Rangecast channel database is periodically updated (synchronized with the Uniden Home Patrol database) and modified (with custom variations such as additional channels or local Rangecast has developed its own "RCX box" (see image). Geographically covering from the 495 belt area, into the heart of Boston. If the Rangecast player appears to freeze, try closing and relaunching the player. We do not recommend exceeding 6 scanners per PC, for reasons of both performance OVERVIEW. The link is at the top of the Ledger's homepage. com' by entering username '_server@example' and a valid password for Java user 'admin@example'. [FAQ-1115] How to grant or remove permission to OVERVIEW. In 2018, Uniden added support for The Rangecast software package includes a watchdog application that runs alongside the senders monitoring performance, and if such a problem is detected, a reboot is automatically To report an "Upload Connectivity Error" the feed site software must be in communication with Rangecast's servers, so this message does not indicate that the feed site is currently Rangecast Worlds can be created by any Rangecast user, and saved to a folder within their user account. The Library layout dedicates most of the screen to a detailed list of available channels. ) However, if you are using Windows 10 (with the old-style Until 2015, hardware supplied by Rangecast included Uniden USB COM port emulator cables, containing Prolific chips. 2. The Uniden 536 scanner behaves differently from other models of scanner commonly used at Rangecast feed sites. This may occur if the channels assigned may This field is entered in the gray text entry box titled "Special Settings" on the Rangecast configuration screen, which is accessed by starting Rangecast on a PC and pressing Rangecast FAQ [FAQ-1245] Updating firmware on Uniden 536. When installing or uninstalling Rangecast as a service (an unusual mode of operation that lets Rangecast operate at bootup even if the PC cannot automatically launch applications), it is sometimes necessary to run a Rangecast performs best when the audio level during individual transmissions is between 5 and 30. For user accounts identical to an e-mail History mode is selected by clicking on the clock icons on the top bar of the Rangecast player. To How to stop Rangecast software on a feed site PC (temporary stop, not decommission) Rangecast software on a feed site PC includes a "watchdog" process that monitors for OVERVIEW. Close the software again . When programming scanners in the HTML5 system, the Rangecast Operations tracks the health of the Rangecast system, including detection of scanners that are absent or not operating normally. In most Rangecast now recommends the Webswitch Pro auto rebooter which will enhance the system's up-time by automatically power cycling a Rangecast feed site PC which freezes (this can Radio status (report available in Rangecast Player) The Rangecast Player includes a report listing all radios providing audio content on the specific channels currently selected for reception. If an issue cannot be resolved remotely, or if more information is needed, someone from Operations The Rangecast audio recording process compresses audio to support a wide dynamic range, but if the levels are too high or low, quality is compromised (and some transmissions may even be To ensure reliable recovery of a Rangecast feed site in the event of a power failure, or if the PC automatically reboots for other reasons, a special file is placed in a Windows Startup folder triggering the launch of Rangecast software in the A "VOX sender" is the Rangecast feed site software operating in a special mode used for bringing audio content into Rangecast from any audio source other than a Uniden radio scanner that Third-party software suspected of creating PC system instability. The Basic Layout shows a minimial version of the primary display window (description of current transmission and essential controls). If a scanner is removed from service, or moved With Rangecast agencies will monitor from their dispatch office, from a mobile unit or even from a cell phone. A firmware update for the Uniden 536 issued in 2018 includes support for new Rangecast FAQ [FAQ-1184] CLOCK ERROR on player. When using the player, if the clock is inaccurate by more than a few minutes, the Press the Rangecast icon on the desktop, then Configuration, and wait for the hardware scan to complete. Worlds that the Rangecast user has previously accessed will be The normal pattern in Rangecast is that scanners are reprogrammed automatically by the feed site software to match a reference file (called an RCHAN file) that is maintained on the How to stop Rangecast software on a feed site PC (temporary stop, not decommission) Rangecast software on a feed site PC includes a "watchdog" process that monitors for Rangecast now recommends the Webswitch Pro auto rebooter which will enhance the system's up-time by automatically power cycling a Rangecast feed site PC which freezes (this can Rangecast Strategic Partners. While maintaining PCs running Rangecast feed sites, we have sometimes encountered situations where third-party software OVERVIEW. For validation, enter the sum of 5 + 9, as a word (e. This is intended for use on The page for hub 'example' may be accessed from 'rangecast. No local PD or Fire. Has anyone tried the New Rangecast Scanner just made available by the Quincy Patriot Ledger. To give a Rangecast username administrative In the top menu bar of the Rangecast player, select the gear icon also known as "Preferences/Options" and scroll down to the Network Connectivity Section and click on the Rangecast dynamically assigns a Master PC for each cluster (group of senders with the same hub and feed site number, e. ) The Java player is told which route to use at login, based OVERVIEW. 3. The Library layout is selected by choosing the For Sales & Accounting Please Call 888-607-3822. Signal surveys provide a way to determine reception patterns in a region (which OVERVIEW. If there's no The Rangecast HTML5 player provides a window into the audio library. 2. A significant Despite these critical limitations, Rangecast still allowed the use of BCD-536 radios, but with the caveat that they could not be remotely programmed. The back port connection happens The Rangecast HTML5 player provides a window into the audio library. You can choose the specific channels you want to monitor, and listen to new or previously recorded content. If this occurs frequently, please provide some technical information about the issue. The The Rangecast HTML5 player provides a window into the audio library. Stay tuned to what's happening in your town and neighboring towns live, as it happens. 1) APPEARANCE The Rangecast audio recording process compresses audio to support a wide dynamic range, but if the levels are too high or low, quality is compromised (and some transmissions may even be Topics related to the way Rangecast bundles groups of broadcast channels so that that may be separately routed (provided to specific users) [FAQ-1292] INDEX - Hub Administration - Bourne Fire: Public Safety 4 Online: Barnstable: Brewster Fire: Public Safety 1 Online: Barnstable: Chatham Fire: Public Safety 0 Online: Barnstable: Dennis Fire: Public Safety 2 Online: Through software located on the feed site PCs, Rangecast software automatically co-ordinates the tuning and reception of all scanners operating under the same Rangecast feed site This is an overview of the steps for applying survey results to improve Rangecast performance. When a change is made to what senders are part of the Rangecast network (including both scanners and VOX sources, and which PC these senders are operating on), a SOP for quality assurance verification of feed site configuration. Once a system is operational, Rangecast operates like a utility, without any need for regular support. The software will search for attached hardware. rangecast. Site 00 named "Survey Only" is a reserved pseudo-feedsite that does not correspond to any radio. When Replay mode is selected, this icon will show in white. 4. Which PC operates as the master may change on METHOD. While it is theoretically possible for any software application to be replaced with infected files that contain malware, our experience has been that false detections happen on Rangecast software on a feed site PC includes a "watchdog" process that monitors for software faults, and may automatically relaunch the software if it is not closed correctly. When it's necessary to change the IP address of the service supporting WebSwitch (at admin. TO CREATE A LICENSE: 1) Know the name of the hub that should hold/manage the License that you want to create. When Rangecast is started (either manually by someone using the PC, or automatically when the PC boots up), The Rangecast Configuration screen, when searching for hardware, commands each scanner in turn to produce a loud signal. twenty): Send Message © Copyright Rangecast Technologies, LLC The Rangecast sender is not in communication with the Rangecast server, and appears to be offline / not operational. When a change is made to what senders are part of the Rangecast network (including both scanners and VOX sources, and which PC these senders are operating on), a Rangecast receives and processes public safety and commercial two-way radio communications channels for our customers who include TV and radio stations, newspapers, police and fire What is a Rangecast World? A "World" in Rangecast is a package defining a set of channels about which the Rangecast player receives notifications of new transmissions (note: whether As a workaround, Rangecast can deliver audio directly or indirectly (if one route is affected by the Java bug, the other usually works. The automatic "All OVERVIEW. This is an automatically created View within every Rangecast World, listing all the channels that are available in that Rangecast start page 'counting down' with a very large value on the timer. hubname-10-A). ) The Launching Rangecast as a service (instead of an application) On feed site PCs where customer requirements make it impossible for the PC to automatically launch into a Windows user A "VOX sender" is the Rangecast feed site software operating in a special mode used for bringing audio content into Rangecast from any audio source other than a Uniden radio scanner that Note that the Rangecast ID on your screen will be different from this example. Some trunked systems carry a talkgroup on a tower when a mobile unit from the agency is A list of geocodes can be found on the Rangecast website, or in in the programmer. Emergency Management, Homeland Security & Military Rangecast will soon allow Topics related to choosing which channels (from among those recorded) are presented on the Rangecast Player at a given time, and how these channels are organized and arranged. twenty): Send Message © Copyright Rangecast Technologies, LLC In this case, Rangecast on the first PC will launch a software instance for the scanner expected there, which will report "RADIO MISSING" (as the physical scanner cannot be detected. Press Configuration. BACKGROUND. Multisync is software included in the Rangecast feed site package that coordinates the scanning pattern of multiple scanners sharing the same programming, so that each The Rangecast sender ID, which is a unique ID assigned to each audio source (scanner, VOX input, etc) and corresponds to a single instance of the Rangecast feed site software running on Topics related to Rangecast software running on the PC that is physically connected to the radio receivers. To remotely reboot a PC via What is a Rangecast World? A "World" in Rangecast is a package defining a set of channels about which the Rangecast player receives notifications of new transmissions (note: whether Topics related to the way Rangecast bundles groups of broadcast channels so that that may be separately routed (provided to specific users) REFERENCE. This is a USB cable between the PC and a scanner's RCX If the Rangecast player does not load, Javascript may be disabled on your computer, the server may be undergoing maintenance (interruptions usually last no more than a few minutes), or [FAQ-1296] INDEX - Rangecast Player [FAQ-1262] INDEX - Rangecast Player - About the Player [FAQ-1149] Chain of settings that brings content from the air to a player [FAQ-1150] How to The Rangecast software package includes a watchdog application that runs alongside the senders monitoring performance, and if such a problem is detected, a reboot is automatically This will do something similar, but limited to two counties in Nevada. This may be due to a power or network failure, or the Rangecast The Rangecast ID of a sender or scanner is a three-part value (e. Scanner Master, the nation's leading police scanner dealer for over 40 years, is proud to provide the Launch Rangecast sender on the PC connected to the scanner(s). Note for Rangecast representatives: Go to the status page for 'testsite' and look in two places If a Rangecast software update is attempted while Screenwise Panel is blocking internet access, this may erase or corrupt critical files needed for the operation of the Rangecast software. ) (You . This includes antivirus software, antimalware software, The "All Channels" view is always available in the Rangecast player. REFERENCE. May hold on a channel for an event. Select a view that includes all the channels that you want to use in your new view. Page Type: SYMPTOM. These cables were used in all Rangecast installations and continue If the Rangecast software is stopped for any reason (including maintenance or configuration work done manually on the PC), the PC will not register with the system and MIN-AGO-PC will Rangecast receives and processes public safety and commercial two-way radio communications channels for our customers who include TV and radio stations, newspapers, police and fire Prevents the Rangecast software from rebooting the PC (if this is not present, reboots may happen automatically when needed to correct a technical problem, and once per month as a Rangecast feed site PCs typically support four scanners but that can be increased to five or six radios. example-10). METHOD. Topics related to the The Rangecast system tracks whether feed sites have sufficient receiving capacity, by estimating the percentage of transmissions that may be missed because all receivers are simultaneously The external USB hardware at some Rangecast feed site PCs uses a Prolific device driver, and Prolific updates to this device driver since 2015 have been incompatible with their existing A "VOX sender" is the Rangecast feed site software operating in a special mode used for bringing audio content into Rangecast from any audio source other than a Uniden radio scanner that Note: Rangecast administrators always have the authority to take administrative actions on a hub. Rangecast provides police and fire radio communications for communities in your area. Rangecast scanners contain two separate programming configurations, one used for normal reception, and another used for conducting signal surveys. Carefully check the hub name entered for each scanner (including case), and see if Each Rangecast World has a unique name, and a Rangecast user may request any World by name on the Options screen. When Rangecast is started (either manually by someone using the PC, or automatically when the PC boots up), A typical Rangecast installation running for years uses less than 200 MB of total storage space, trivially small in a world where hard drives are typically 1000 times larger (so Rangecast is To use this feature to access content, a Rangecast user may need to request an automatically generated World by name (in the Rangecast player, Options page), so it is important to know Each PC must have a unique identifier in the Rangecast system (this identifier is usually the same as the Anydesk ID used for remote desktop access, although on PCs without Anydesk OVERVIEW. When a mode is selected, the icon will show in white. If all the content being licensed originates from a single hub, Rangecast FAQ [FAQ-1227] Measuring quantity of radio traffic. In general, if the average is within the range 10-25 there should be good performance. If Rangecast plays audio through the web browser, and due to technical limitations the monaural audio from the broadcast source is played in monaural format on a single set of speakers (no The Rangecast system attempts to automatically detect when this is happening, and flags the frequency in this way (purple background. When a Rangecast scanner is removed from Rangecast service (while the PC remains operational), then either the scanner's Rangecast ID must be changed to a special value (if the The external USB hardware at some Rangecast feed site PCs uses a Prolific device driver, and Prolific updates to this device driver since 2015 have been incompatible with their existing (Optional) Rangecast administration may give a Rangecast user at the organization owning the hub permission to administer the hub. If a feed site has not received any transmissions for 16 hours, the sender raises an alert that no transmissions are being received. 1. Rangecast Hardware, System Installation & Site Surveys. Most routine (For example, if at 1 pm you are listening to current audio, and then listen to 75 minutes of audio recorded between 1-2 pm, the clock on the Rangecast player will reach 2 pm at 2:15 pm. Rangecast Worlds can be created by any Rangecast user, and saved to a folder within their user account. g. 168. Rangecast FAQ [FAQ-1177] Programming scanners for reception from a trunked system with multiple towers. Whenever changes are made to the Rangecast configuration on a PC -- including adding, removing, or renaming any scanner After the unit is connected, Rangecast performs step 9 (recording this information to enable automatic control) METHOD. This process takes about 35 seconds on most If a Rangecast software update is attempted while Screenwise Panel is blocking internet access, this may erase or corrupt critical files needed for the operation of the Rangecast software. Rows Using Uniden 536 scanners at a Rangecast feed site. How to stop Rangecast software on a feed site PC (temporary stop, not Overview of Rangecast maintenance and expected support. (There may be other commands as well, each command In the Rangecast player, go to the Options tab, and press Editor. [FAQ-1231] Interpreting control channel signal strength and quality chart For each The black interface box is a Rangecast hardware unit for connecting up to four scanners to a PC through USB. Monitoring public safety agencies Rangecast receives and processes public safety and commercial two-way radio communications channels for our customers who include TV and radio stations, newspapers, police and fire REFERENCE. Page Type: DRAFT. This brings you to an administrative screen where you can make changes. There are two separate History modes. sphiu pjku gqmnh hdrnm dame kcmn opow dqij rhlnnzk clvvdww