Finally I got this new scanner, the AOR 3000. It's a great receiver with a large all modes coverage. That's why I choose it ! So I write this program in basic to scan frequencies viewing them on display and writin' on disk. Connect your RS232 to AOR then run SEARCH.EXE Now input lower and upper frequencies,step,mode,attenuator. Remember that frequency must be written without commas or points. For example 144.500.00 must be 14450000 Step input will be for example 2500 instead 25.00 Mode and attenuator in caps on Scanner begin and you'll see a bar chart when station is caught. At the same time a file (SEARCH.DAT) is written so you can read it when the program ends. Every time the scanning mode begin from the lower frequency the Cycle counter increments its value. To stop program press a key at any moment. If you have any suggestion please leave a note into the WB2COY BBS (914-485-3393). You're welcomed. 73 de SWL I1-21171 .................Mau Testa