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SCANNING: Scancat software developer dies

SCANNING: Scancat software developer dies

Jim Springer | N5JMZ SK was an early developer of computer programs for scanners

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Jun 13, 2024
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The developer of one of the first software programs that allowed computer programming of scanner radios has died.

Jim Springer | N5JMZ, the developer of the Scancat scanner programming program, is seen in his ham radio shack. | Photo courtesy of N5JMZ QRZ.com profile

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