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[FAQ-1274] INDEX - Radio Receiver Site (feed site) - Adding or Removing Scanners from Service


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Topics related to adding or removing radio receivers from a feed site PC


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[FAQ-1069] How to set the Rangecast ID of scanners

Each radio scanner sending content into Rangecast is identified by a unique Rangecast ID, which is set through Rangecast software (configuration interface) on the PC connected to the scanner.




[FAQ-1075] How to move a Rangecast scanner from one PC to another

When a scanner is moved from one PC to another, in addition to moving the scanner itself (and possibly associated hardware), changes in Rangecast Configuration are needed on the PC where the scanner was removed to notify that PC that the scanner is no longer expected there. In addition, if the scanner is a model 536, Rangecast Configuration changes are needed on the PC receiving the scanner, to set the scanner's Rangecast ID.




[FAQ-1086] Quality verification after making changes to what scanners are active

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 quality verification step is needed on the PC to confirm that the PC is correctly configured (will launch what is intended, and will not launch what should not operate there). Also,for every feed site number (e.g. example-10) where any scanners have been added, removed, or moved between PCs, Rangecast Operations needs a list of the correct configuration (which senders should be operational on which PCs by name in the Default Location Note field.)




[FAQ-1074] How to remove a scanner from Rangecast service

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 scanner remains connected) indicating that the scanner should not be used, or (if the scanner is disconnected) the Rangecast Configuration on the PC must be informed that the removed scanner is no longer expected on the PC.




[FAQ-1073] Notifying Rangecast when a scanner is removed from service, or moved between PCs

Rangecast Operations tracks the health of the Rangecast system, including detection of scanners that are absent or not operating normally. If a scanner is removed from service, or moved between PCs, or temporarily taken out of service while being relocated, Rangecast Operations should always be notified of this change, otherwise the change may appear to be an incident resulting in a trouble ticket.




[FAQ-1070] How to remove a scanner from Rangecast service, when it is removed or turned off

A scanner can be removed from Rangecast service by disconnecting the scanner from the PC, or powering it off -- and then updating Rangecast Configuration on the PC to indicate that the scanner has been removed. (Without this second step, the PC will report the missing radio as an error condition.)




[FAQ-1071] How to remove a scanner from Rangecast service, when it remains physically connected to the PC

A scanner can be decommissioned from Rangecast service (while the scanner is still physically connected to the PC) in Rangecast Configuration by changing the scanner's Rangecast ID, so that the hub name is "X".




[FAQ-1228] Configuring a scanner for a manual survey




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