I actually printed the whole thing and it is about 24 pages long. A good read with lots of good information! Good job scanner master! Sent from my Verizon...
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J. Newell
jnewell2002
May 28, 2009 4:05 pm
Perhaps a slow comm port speed setting? ... From: "Joe Polcari" <Joe@...> To: BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2009 9:48:45 AM GMT...
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gcr33
May 28, 2009 4:09 pm
Has anyone figured out what the T---.--- in the upper right corner of the display is for?...
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Uniden UPMan
uniden.upman
May 28, 2009 4:14 pm
Indicates the Number Tags for the current system / channel. http://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/UnidenMan4/NumberTags UPMan ...
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hrlyrdr1@...
hrlyrdr3
May 28, 2009 4:32 pm
Mine has Hold flashing in the upper left when it scans. Is this the normal scan mode or do I need to turn it off someway ? In a message dated 5/28/2009...
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Uniden UPMan
uniden.upman
May 28, 2009 4:34 pm
That means you have system hold activated and the scanner is only scanning the 1 system (regardless of the SQK or lockout status of other systems). Toggle...
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papascanner
May 28, 2009 5:02 pm
No one have time to post any?...
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dek1abc
May 28, 2009 5:45 pm
So, can a BCD396T be connected to a BCD396XT to transfer freq data from the T to the XT....
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Uniden UPMan
uniden.upman
May 28, 2009 5:48 pm
Not directly. There are significant differences in the data structure/feature set. However, I believe some of the PC applications will let you read from one,...
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dmccorm@...
dmccorm
May 28, 2009 6:27 pm
No, the T and XT will not "Clone" directly. Nor will the 996 T or XT. You can use FreeSCAN to backup, modify, and upload to the XT....
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hrlyrdr1@...
hrlyrdr3
May 28, 2009 7:26 pm
Thanks for the help UPMAN. I have had four brain surgurys since Jan this year and im having a tough time following the written instructions right now. Thanks...
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k8dne
May 28, 2009 8:13 pm
... I talked to Gommert at the Dayton Hamvention. He is working on the new Butel product as we speak. I am beta testing version "0.86 build 1" as I write. It...
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gcr33
May 29, 2009 1:38 pm
Thanks for the help. Love the radio....
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william simpson jr
wesct
May 29, 2009 1:38 pm
Thats good. I thought the software was going to be released at Dayton. Oh well, I will use Freescan for the time being. ... From: K8DNE...
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william simpson jr
wesct
May 29, 2009 1:38 pm
How many Trunk sytems do you have in your 396? When I load the Mass State Police, it takes forever. And add all of the State of Connecticut, it takes even...
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kc9glg
May 29, 2009 1:38 pm
... I posted a picture !...
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gcr33
May 29, 2009 1:39 pm
Freescan works well, so it has to be something special. Free is great!!!...
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dan_sekerak
May 29, 2009 3:11 pm
... I just got my XT and am (for the first time) using Freescan to program the radio. I live in a smallish metro area (portland, or) and thought about the...
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dan_sekerak
May 29, 2009 3:22 pm
... Agreed on all fronts. The only piece missing is the Uniden UASD software for the XT. However, I've been using freescan and it seems to work great!...
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dan_sekerak
May 30, 2009 1:25 am
... I think its loud enough for in the car use as long as all your windows are closed (seriously). The audio is decent - about the same as the 396T....
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SRehm24416@...
rehmj...
May 30, 2009 3:19 am
Question. I am programming a motorola trunked system that uses both analog and P25 signals. Do I program it as a analog system with P25 settings or do I have...
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mch@...
NCC74656_USS...
May 30, 2009 3:22 am
Program it as Motorola Type II. Since it has analog TGs, it cannot be a P25 system. Joe M....
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shelleysh1@...
shelleysh1...
May 30, 2009 10:07 am
Hi, I'll bet I know exactly what you're programming! St. Louis City, right? They're so messed up it's unreal. Joe is correct, of course, Motorola Type II. The...
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gcr33
May 30, 2009 10:45 am
P-25 modulation aka ASTRO is not the same as a P-25 9600 baud system. The scanner if set to all modulation will decode both analog and digital....
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MCH
NCC74656_USS...
May 30, 2009 10:56 am
Actually, ASTRO is Motorola's term for 'digital' and does not necessarily mean P25. Only ASTRO 25 is P25. There are many other ASTRO modes that no scanner can...
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dan_sekerak
May 30, 2009 2:22 pm
I would like to use Freescan and connect my 396xt to my PC that unfortunately does not contain a serial port. I realize I could purchase the USB cable for...
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dmccorm@...
dmccorm
May 30, 2009 4:32 pm
Dan, any serial to USB adapter should work provided the drivers are up to date. Try newegg.com or Radioshack. Uniden selles a direct serial to USB cable called...
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Scott
radioboy75
May 30, 2009 4:46 pm
This has a lot to do with how loud the inside of your car is. I have an older, noisier vehicle (the scanner is probably worth more than the vehicle!). The XT...
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JAN FINE
janfine22
May 30, 2009 5:47 pm
I got the software and cable for $5 + $3 shipping. Came from China so it took about 10 days. Works perfect. ... From: dmccorm@... To:...
