Hello, I'm trying to setup my BCD396XT to monitor the digital P25 systems Prosper Public Safety system (http://www.radioreference.com/apps/db/?sid=6527), and...
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Uniden UPMan
uniden.upman
Jul 2, 2010 7:49 pm
If properly programmed and receiving well, when you press HOLD on either system it should show that system's SysID-SiteID. If it doesn't show, then you...
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mch@...
NCC74656_USS...
Jul 2, 2010 8:00 pm
RadioReference does list them as P25 systems. Joe M....
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Eric
uclan999
Jul 2, 2010 8:46 pm
Sure they do. Just click on the links he provided: System Name: Prosper Public Safety Location: Prosper, TX County: Collin System Type: Project 25...
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kb0gus
Jul 2, 2010 8:56 pm
All, I've been messing around a bit with the different settings and see that there is an option on freescan to program the system type as either Mot type II /...
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Richard Victor
richardavictor
Jul 2, 2010 9:04 pm
P25 Standard for both should do it....
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Michael Bennett
michaeldavid...
Jul 2, 2010 9:06 pm
FYI. Unless you are really close to this system you won't be able to hear them. I can barely hear them in McKinney and have only one bar with an outside...
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nocreativety
Jul 2, 2010 9:38 pm
You can pick either type. It is there for compatibility with older scanner site types. When you upload, FreeSCAN will detect the type of scanner you are using...
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Michael Bennett
michaeldavid...
Jul 2, 2010 9:54 pm
I'm referring to the Prosper system. The one in Frisco extends out fairly well. ... them. I...
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Patrick - Used 2-Way
pwrigg
Jul 2, 2010 9:56 pm
Keep in mind if these are Test Systems they might not be fully operational. So there might not be any traffic on it yet accept for the occasional testing. Its...
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mch@...
NCC74656_USS...
Jul 2, 2010 10:19 pm
That's how I found that they were P25 systems when I confirmed that they were P25 systems. But, not sure what your post was intended to say. Joe M....
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chavalo007
Jul 3, 2010 12:50 am
Ah! Brilliant. OK, when I hit HOLD, I do indeed see the system ID. Good to know I'm receiving it. For any in the area, have you successfully picked up any...
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MCH
NCC74656_USS...
Jul 3, 2010 1:41 am
For new systems, make sure you use ID SEARCH, not ID SCAN, as you may not have many active IDs in your list of TGIDs yet. Joe M....
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chavalo007
Jul 3, 2010 3:26 am
Thanks for the tip, Joe. Yeah, I do have it on ID SEARCH to catch any new TGIDs. Maybe I ought to leave it on overnight recording to see if I catch anything....
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Eric
uclan999
Jul 3, 2010 3:32 am
... System Type: Project 25 Phase I (FDMA) ... System Type: Project 25 Phase I (FDMA)...
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turk532
Jul 3, 2010 2:03 pm
... everything the scanner came with (CD, Manual, Serial Data Cable, Antenna) in its original box. I will also program it for any state/county Dept. you want...
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Keith
kilowatt_radio
Jul 3, 2010 6:07 pm
FYI, The picture links you provided are invalid. You should use a picture hosting service not a Google docs link. ... -- Best Regards, Keith ...
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Eric
uclan999
Jul 3, 2010 6:13 pm
Hmmm...worked for me 20 minutes ago....
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Richard Victor
richardavictor
Jul 3, 2010 6:26 pm
They're working for me as well. Dick...
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Brian
mtnbiker2005
Jul 3, 2010 7:19 pm
Yup it's working for me too! <http://lh4.ggpht.com/_BKq3txf_qmM/TC4fbcMoHiI/AAAAAAAAIyY/FZFhf-TbrUE/s512/396xt1.jpg> ...
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kb0gus
Jul 4, 2010 2:27 am
Um... yea.... thanks...
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Matt
firejock01
Jul 4, 2010 5:12 pm
Thank you. I am interested in a BCD 396XLT scanner as well as the pro106. Not sure which is the best model. I'm located in San Diego City which I am able to...
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turk532
Jul 4, 2010 5:12 pm
Thanks for the tip Keith... Seems like you are the only one having trouble viewing the images... I have been posting pictures on google several year without...
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Clark Rennie
cerennie2000
Jul 4, 2010 5:43 pm
It's XT not XLT. None of newer full featured scanners are easy to program when compared to the old "Bank" concept but there is lots of software to ease the...
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Jeff Miller
jafarm66
Jul 4, 2010 8:12 pm
I have the GRE-PSR500 which is the same as one of the Radio Shack handhelds. I just can't remember which one. I also I have the Uniden BCD396XT. I use the...
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gcr33
Jul 4, 2010 8:59 pm
New? Perhaps slightly used or lightly used but it is not new if you have used / programmed it. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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eph39
Jul 4, 2010 10:37 pm
Please allow me to digress. I personally own a 396XT which I programmed by hand and have programmed two 396Ts also by hand for pay. Additionally, I have made...
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Clark Rennie
cerennie2000
Jul 4, 2010 11:44 pm
I agree with James opinion of programming some RS (GRE) scanners. I did have a PSR 500 and sold it. Even though I was able to use software to program it. I...
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Clark Rennie
cerennie2000
Jul 5, 2010 12:33 am
One other thing to consider, while the PRO106 might appear to be much cheaper, the price doesn't include a programming cable or a power adapter (which are not...
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shgee@...
scotthg2001
Jul 5, 2010 1:02 am
Hi Matt! Welcome to the group! The 396XT is a great scanner. I love mine and consider it the best scanner I have ever owned. As mentioned, it like all late...
