As part of my programmed configuration I have ICIS (Mot Type II/P25) setup on it's own system, and then the majority of Los Angeles area and surrounding cities...
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Uniden UPMan
uniden.upman
Aug 1, 2011 9:30 pm
If HOLD is flashing in the display, then you are in system hold mode, and this would result in the scanner only monitoring the currently selected system. Press...
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MCH
NCC74656_USS...
Aug 1, 2011 10:34 pm
I was thinking of another possibility, too: That the HOLD TIME is set excessively long. I always set the HOLD TIME to 0 so the scanner does not swell on a...
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tuckyguy08
Aug 1, 2011 10:55 pm
I think pressing and holding the HOLD button is what I was looking for. I knew it had to be something simple. I can't wait to take it out to the car, hook it...
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cm8919
Aug 2, 2011 7:49 pm
I followed the procedure and unzipped both files but keep getting an error message: Can't find object Thanks...
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Paul Opitz
pmanu44
Aug 2, 2011 8:03 pm
I've not seen that error before, but it might help to know on which specific step on the following page the error occurs: ...
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cm8919
Aug 3, 2011 12:43 am
I have trouble after I run step 3 Run BC_VUP After I click Ok to run. Get error message: The scanner is not an object to BCD396XT Rewritting is impossible...
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ANDY - WY5V
andycarstarphen
Aug 3, 2011 12:44 am
In looking up the specifications for the scanner I find the following information: 1st IF: 380.7 to 380.8 MHz / 265.5 to 265.6 MHz 2nd IF: 10.8 MHz 3rd IF: 450...
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Mr Charles Matas
cm8919
Aug 3, 2011 12:45 am
My  problem occurs when I run BC_VUP I click Ok to start update Displays screen where you check if major update Then displays error message ; ...
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MCH
NCC74656_USS...
Aug 3, 2011 12:46 am
What version BC_VUP are you running? Some of the later versions seem to have issues on some OSs. Also, are you using a serial port, a serial adapter, or the...
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MCH
NCC74656_USS...
Aug 3, 2011 12:53 am
What you are describing has nothing to do with the XT - or any radio for that matter. It is classic 2A-B intermod (AKA mixing). Where it is mixing could be...
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MCH
NCC74656_USS...
Aug 3, 2011 12:54 am
BTW, you can TRY the IF shift, but if the mixing is external the product is already on 147.080 MHz, so nothing will help short of filtering out 147.080 MHz...
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Tony Langdon, VK3JED
proton69au
Aug 3, 2011 1:10 am
... This looks more like a classic 3rd order intermodulation scenario. Are one or both of the signals particularly strong? Anyway, let's see the math: ...
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MCH
NCC74656_USS...
Aug 3, 2011 1:16 am
One last comment. This differs from image reception in that image reception is the reception of a *single* frequency that is 2X MHz away from your intended...
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Tony Langdon, VK3JED
proton69au
Aug 3, 2011 1:20 am
... Th issue is to determine if the interference is internal or external to the scanner. If it's internal, the attenuator may help, otherwise you will need to...
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Andy Carstarphen
andycarstarphen
Aug 3, 2011 3:53 am
It looks like it is mixing occurring in the front of the receiver. I set my service monitor to generate a signal on 154.740 and as soon as I placed it into...
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MCH
NCC74656_USS...
Aug 3, 2011 4:05 am
Assuming a 15 kHz channel plan (correct me if you're using a 20 kHz plan): Is the problem an issue on 147.075 MHz as well? If not, can you simply lock out...
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Andy Carstarphen
andycarstarphen
Aug 3, 2011 7:14 am
Texas currently uses a 20 KHz band plan. I will simply use a different radio to monitor that frequency for activity. Of the nearly 300 frequencies I have...
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Tony Langdon, VK3JED
proton69au
Aug 3, 2011 9:40 am
... Sounds like it's the front end of the scanner that's causing the intermod. 73 de VK3JED / VK3IRL http://vkradio.com...
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Mr Charles Matas
cm8919
Aug 3, 2011 2:24 pm
Thanks for your help I am running BC_VUP 2.0 Using USB I am running Windows 7 ________________________________ From: MCH <mch@...> To:...
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Uniden UPMan
uniden.upman
Aug 3, 2011 2:34 pm
Based on the error message, I suspect one of the following: Â 1) You have a BCD396T, and not a BCD396XT. 2) You have not correctly set the port number to...
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tuckyguy08
Aug 3, 2011 9:13 pm
I had the same issue. Be sure your COM port is properly selected. For instance, the COM port I use in Freescan is COM port 5, but the upgrade assumes COM port...
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Christian
boost69psi
Aug 4, 2011 4:16 am
gday all, just downloaded the latest version of uasd of the uniden.com site the software says its for bcd396T but their is no mention of XT? when i try to read...
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MCH
NCC74656_USS...
Aug 4, 2011 4:24 am
The BCD396T UASD will not work on the XT series. Uniden never released a UASD for the XT series. You will have to use aftermarket software, but there are...
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Christian
boost69psi
Aug 4, 2011 5:55 am
well further research shows the search function works lol.!...
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cm8919
Aug 5, 2011 1:15 am
If I go to Radio Reference database and download 800 freqs for my area will they take into account rebanmding or do I have change parameters in my 396XT Thanks...
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MCH
NCC74656_USS...
Aug 5, 2011 4:11 am
RR usually gets updated pretty quick and often has rebanding data on prior to the rebanding actually happening. That would all be described on the system...
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J Harrell
charlesiiii
Aug 10, 2011 12:14 am
Hello, I am in need of getting a new set of batteries for my BCD396XT. Just wondering if anyone has been using any of the newer LSD eneloops made by Sanyo and...
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Jeffry Rehm
rehmj...
Aug 10, 2011 2:20 am
The batteries that came with my scanner were 2250mah. I usually charge, or have on the charger, the batteries daily. They lasted easily one full year before I...
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John Kintz
asheville307...
Aug 10, 2011 3:23 am
... I think the Eneloop batteries are great. I use them in several digital cameras, as well as my portable scanners. I don't typically use the portable...
