He probably would read the document if he could.
He's blind




At 12:13 PM 2/24/2012, you wrote:

>READ THE DOCUMENTATION, YOU DON'T NEED IT.
>
>
>
>From: BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com [mailto:BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf
>Of Jerry Mader
>Sent: Friday, February 24, 2012 2:57 PM
>To: BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: RE: [BCD396XT] Re: Firmware Update Released
>
>
>
>How do i get a key for the major updates, i know what my serial number is
>but I can't find the ESN of my product just the serial number on the back.
>Would someone be able to help me know where to look for the other?
>Jerry Mader
>
>_____
>
>From: BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com<mailto:BCD396XT%40yahoogroups.com>
>[mailto:BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com<mailto:BCD396XT%40yahoogroups.com>] On Behalf
>Of Uniden UPMan
>Sent: Friday, February 24, 2012 11:44 AM
>To: BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com<mailto:BCD396XT%40yahoogroups.com>
>Subject: Re: [BCD396XT] Re: Firmware Update Released
>
>Per the update instructions, this is not a major update.
>
>UpMan
>UpMan FAQ: http://info.uniden.com/UnidenMan4/UpMan -- Please read before
>emailing me directly
>
> >

Paul,

Thanks you and Uniden for providing the Firmware update for both the BCD396XT
and BCD996XT scanners!

Just applied the update to three scanners, all smooth sailing!

'73 de JIM N2ZZ

I just upgraded my 396XT and 996XT as well and it was easy-peasy, lemon squeezy.

Thanks, UPman and Uniden.

Rob

--
[ Sent from my iPhone ]

On 2012-02-24, at 7:25 PM, "James F. Boehner MD" <jboehner01@...> wrote:

> Paul,
>
> Thanks you and Uniden for providing the Firmware update for both the BCD396XT
and BCD996XT scanners!
>
> Just applied the update to three scanners, all smooth sailing!
>
> '73 de JIM N2ZZ
>
>


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The firmware is still at version 1. There hasn't
been a major update for the XT series yet.

Joe M.

Jerry Mader wrote:
> How do i get a key for the major updates, i know what my serial number is
> but I can't find the ESN of my product just the serial number on the back.
> Would someone be able to help me know where to look for the other?
> Jerry Mader
>
>   _____
>
> From: BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com [mailto:BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf
> Of Uniden UPMan
> Sent: Friday, February 24, 2012 11:44 AM
> To: BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [BCD396XT] Re: Firmware Update Released
>
>
>
>
> Per the update instructions, this is not a major update.
>
> UpMan
> UpMan FAQ: http://info.uniden.com/UnidenMan4/UpMan -- Please read before
> emailing me directly
>
>> ________________________________
>> From: chris tofer <chris451@... <mailto:chris451%40hotmail.com> >
>> To: BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com <mailto:BCD396XT%40yahoogroups.com>
>> Sent: Friday, February 24, 2012 10:29 AM
>> Subject: [BCD396XT] Re: Firmware Update Released
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> I just got a used bcd396xt a month ago.
>> I'm interested in firmware upgrade, because it has not been
>> decoding a harris P25 qpsk system 20 miles south, which has
>> two sides on the same freqs. They are 1.5hz off from each other and I get
> choppy voice decoding probably because the two sites hetrodyne.
>> I downloaded the update, reinstalled the updater
>> and the updater says its a major change, you need a key.
>> I had a key for the bcd396t but that says it wont work.
>> Is this a free update or do you have to pay for it?
>> I did not see the firmware listed on the uniden site,
>> but downloaded it from the links here on yahoo groups.
>> Major change need software key and last time it came from "orders" at
> uniden.com ... need a way to get the key.
>> Don't use the prolific, they are no good at 115kb mine is error prone above
> 19200 buad. I use a desktop with a real RS232 on it and that works fine at
> 115kb/sec.
>> I have been using freescan to back up and edit.
>> I can't change system type except when I use freescan, so if you
>> need digital xt and you put in motorola, then the system won't decode.
>> If you put nothing but the control channel and digitial xt on the scanner
> then it will track and decode.
>> Maybe a bug.
>>
>> We have two dual site systems in the area that simply duplicate the base
> station channels on a second site so they hetrodyne against each other. The
> techs do not set the time bases very close, Cedar Rapids sites are 1 hz off
> and Johnson county harris is 1.5hz off.
>> So you get data chop on both systems when signals are equal (15 miles out
> they are pretty close)
>> Thus the firmware update may be very beneficial.
>> By the wa Wi Co and Mn does not use these "dual site" on same channels
> system. Maybe its more a way to sell more base stations.. they could have
> easily split the channels between two sites but they only sell half the base
> station equipment. Maybe the moto/harris stuff copes with the hetrodyne
> effect better than unidens....
>> Thanks for a quick reply - Chris
>> --- In BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com <mailto:BCD396XT%40yahoogroups.com> , Jerry
> Mader <maderradionetwork@...> wrote:
>>> it's not loading for me either.
>>> Could the update be sent as an attachment or something or?
>>> It's just not letting me connect at all.
>>> Jerry Mader
>>>
>>> _____
>>>
>>> From: BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com <mailto:BCD396XT%40yahoogroups.com>
> [mailto:BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com <mailto:BCD396XT%40yahoogroups.com> ] On
> Behalf
>>> Of Uniden UPMan
>>> Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2012 11:18 AM
>>> To: BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com <mailto:BCD396XT%40yahoogroups.com> ;
> BCD996XT@yahoogroups.com <mailto:BCD996XT%40yahoogroups.com>
>>> Subject: [BCD396XT] Firmware Update Released
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> You can apply the update by following the instructions on the Firmware
>>> Update pages linked below:
>>>
>>> http://info.uniden.com/UnidenMan4/BCD396XTFirmwareUpdate
>>> http://info.uniden.com/UnidenMan4/BCD996XTFirmwareUpdate
>>>
>>>
>>> UpMan
>>> UpMan FAQ: http://info.uniden.com/UnidenMan4/UpMan -- Please read before
>>> emailing me directly
>>>
>>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>

You don't need a Key Jerry, just click in ok and carry on per instructions..let
it run untill finnished. you may need to have someone else let you know when it
has finished then you can unplug it. I don't remember getting any tone when it
was done(which would have been nice in your case). Good luck

"Ask not of your friends , That which your friends could not ask of you."
God Bless....Ronald E Aubry



  To: BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com
From: maderradionetwork@...
Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2012 14:57:01 -0500
Subject: RE: [BCD396XT] Re: Firmware Update Released




























       How do i get a key for the major updates, i know what my serial number is

but I can't find the ESN of my product just the serial number on the back.

Would someone be able to help me know where to look for the other?

Jerry Mader



_____



From: BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com [mailto:BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf

Of Uniden UPMan

Sent: Friday, February 24, 2012 11:44 AM

To: BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com

Subject: Re: [BCD396XT] Re: Firmware Update Released



Per the update instructions, this is not a major update.



UpMan

UpMan FAQ: http://info.uniden.com/UnidenMan4/UpMan -- Please read before

emailing me directly



>________________________________

> From: chris tofer <chris451@... <mailto:chris451%40hotmail.com> >

>To: BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com <mailto:BCD396XT%40yahoogroups.com>

>Sent: Friday, February 24, 2012 10:29 AM

>Subject: [BCD396XT] Re: Firmware Update Released

>

>

>

>

>

>

>I just got a used bcd396xt a month ago.

>I'm interested in firmware upgrade, because it has not been

>decoding a harris P25 qpsk system 20 miles south, which has

>two sides on the same freqs. They are 1.5hz off from each other and I get

choppy voice decoding probably because the two sites hetrodyne.

>I downloaded the update, reinstalled the updater

>and the updater says its a major change, you need a key.

>I had a key for the bcd396t but that says it wont work.

>Is this a free update or do you have to pay for it?

>I did not see the firmware listed on the uniden site,

>but downloaded it from the links here on yahoo groups.

>Major change need software key and last time it came from "orders" at

uniden.com ... need a way to get the key.

>Don't use the prolific, they are no good at 115kb mine is error prone above

19200 buad. I use a desktop with a real RS232 on it and that works fine at

115kb/sec.

>I have been using freescan to back up and edit.

>I can't change system type except when I use freescan, so if you

>need digital xt and you put in motorola, then the system won't decode.

>If you put nothing but the control channel and digitial xt on the scanner

then it will track and decode.

>Maybe a bug.

>

>We have two dual site systems in the area that simply duplicate the base

station channels on a second site so they hetrodyne against each other. The

techs do not set the time bases very close, Cedar Rapids sites are 1 hz off

and Johnson county harris is 1.5hz off.

>So you get data chop on both systems when signals are equal (15 miles out

they are pretty close)

>

>Thus the firmware update may be very beneficial.

>By the wa Wi Co and Mn does not use these "dual site" on same channels

system. Maybe its more a way to sell more base stations.. they could have

easily split the channels between two sites but they only sell half the base

station equipment. Maybe the moto/harris stuff copes with the hetrodyne

effect better than unidens....

>Thanks for a quick reply - Chris

>--- In BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com <mailto:BCD396XT%40yahoogroups.com> , Jerry

Mader <maderradionetwork@...> wrote:

>>

>> it's not loading for me either.

>> Could the update be sent as an attachment or something or?

>> It's just not letting me connect at all.

>> Jerry Mader

>>

>> _____

>>

>> From: BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com <mailto:BCD396XT%40yahoogroups.com>

[mailto:BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com <mailto:BCD396XT%40yahoogroups.com> ] On

Behalf

>> Of Uniden UPMan

>> Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2012 11:18 AM

>> To: BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com <mailto:BCD396XT%40yahoogroups.com> ;

BCD996XT@yahoogroups.com <mailto:BCD996XT%40yahoogroups.com>

>> Subject: [BCD396XT] Firmware Update Released

>>

>>

>>

>>

>> You can apply the update by following the instructions on the Firmware

>> Update pages linked below:

>>

>> http://info.uniden.com/UnidenMan4/BCD396XTFirmwareUpdate

>> http://info.uniden.com/UnidenMan4/BCD996XTFirmwareUpdate

>>

>>

>> UpMan

>> UpMan FAQ: http://info.uniden.com/UnidenMan4/UpMan -- Please read before

>> emailing me directly

>>

>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

>>

>>

>>

>>

>>

>>

>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

>>

>

>

>

>

>



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I archived the update files I had in the uniden folder for the bct396t then put
the scanner in loader mode (6+lockout_no battery) and power up........then it
loaded OK.
Does this same firmware work in a bct396T as well?

It did improve reception on a cqpsk system 20 miles south.
The system is a 2 site simulcast with about a 2 hz frequency offset between the
two sites.  This is most evident when listening in analog AM wide, to the
control channel. A 4.8khz tone modulated by the site to site freq difference
(about 2-3 hz). That means a receiver AGC would have to track that extra AM
modulation to keep the decoder in an optimal range. Not sure what the bandwidth
of that tracking is but 2 hz is really hard for it to track.
So the contol channel "wobulates" at 2 hz and the voices chop at about 2 hz from
the data errors. I think I will contact the county down there and tell them they
need to set the frequency between the two sites to zero beat each other - it
would probably improve the performance for them too.

The Cedar Rapids system is C4fm not cqpsk so it doesnt suffer as much from the
frequency error it has between its two site simulcast. Thats something Motorola
and Harris dont tell you about on these simulcast systems, that if the frequency
is too far apart on each site then they interfere with themselves. 20 miles out
the two sites are the same level and hetrodyne as expected. They are not using a
GPS time base which would  put them within a tiny fraction of a hz from each
other.

Cool doc on P25 simulcast sites:


--- In BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com, MCH <mch@...> wrote:
>
> The firmware is still at version 1. There hasn't
> been a major update for the XT series yet.
>
> Joe M.
>
> Jerry Mader wrote:
> > How do i get a key for the major updates, i know what my serial number is
> > but I can't find the ESN of my product just the serial number on the back.
> > Would someone be able to help me know where to look for the other?
> > Jerry Mader
> >
> >   _____
> >
> > From: BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com [mailto:BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf
> > Of Uniden UPMan
> > Sent: Friday, February 24, 2012 11:44 AM
> > To: BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com
> > Subject: Re: [BCD396XT] Re: Firmware Update Released
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Per the update instructions, this is not a major update.
> >
> > UpMan
> > UpMan FAQ: http://info.uniden.com/UnidenMan4/UpMan -- Please read before
> > emailing me directly
> >
> >> ________________________________
> >> From: chris tofer <chris451@... <mailto:chris451%40hotmail.com> >
> >> To: BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com <mailto:BCD396XT%40yahoogroups.com>
> >> Sent: Friday, February 24, 2012 10:29 AM
> >> Subject: [BCD396XT] Re: Firmware Update Released
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> I just got a used bcd396xt a month ago.
> >> I'm interested in firmware upgrade, because it has not been
> >> decoding a harris P25 qpsk system 20 miles south, which has
> >> two sides on the same freqs. They are 1.5hz off from each other and I get
> > choppy voice decoding probably because the two sites hetrodyne.
> >> I downloaded the update, reinstalled the updater
> >> and the updater says its a major change, you need a key.
> >> I had a key for the bcd396t but that says it wont work.
> >> Is this a free update or do you have to pay for it?
> >> I did not see the firmware listed on the uniden site,
> >> but downloaded it from the links here on yahoo groups.
> >> Major change need software key and last time it came from "orders" at
> > uniden.com ... need a way to get the key.
> >> Don't use the prolific, they are no good at 115kb mine is error prone above
> > 19200 buad. I use a desktop with a real RS232 on it and that works fine at
> > 115kb/sec.
> >> I have been using freescan to back up and edit.
> >> I can't change system type except when I use freescan, so if you
> >> need digital xt and you put in motorola, then the system won't decode.
> >> If you put nothing but the control channel and digitial xt on the scanner
> > then it will track and decode.
> >> Maybe a bug.
> >>
> >> We have two dual site systems in the area that simply duplicate the base
> > station channels on a second site so they hetrodyne against each other. The
> > techs do not set the time bases very close, Cedar Rapids sites are 1 hz off
> > and Johnson county harris is 1.5hz off.
> >> So you get data chop on both systems when signals are equal (15 miles out
> > they are pretty close)
> >> Thus the firmware update may be very beneficial.
> >> By the wa Wi Co and Mn does not use these "dual site" on same channels
> > system. Maybe its more a way to sell more base stations.. they could have
> > easily split the channels between two sites but they only sell half the base
> > station equipment. Maybe the moto/harris stuff copes with the hetrodyne
> > effect better than unidens....
> >> Thanks for a quick reply - Chris
> >> --- In BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com <mailto:BCD396XT%40yahoogroups.com> , Jerry
> > Mader <maderradionetwork@> wrote:
> >>> it's not loading for me either.
> >>> Could the update be sent as an attachment or something or?
> >>> It's just not letting me connect at all.
> >>> Jerry Mader
> >>>
> >>> _____
> >>>
> >>> From: BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com <mailto:BCD396XT%40yahoogroups.com>
> > [mailto:BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com <mailto:BCD396XT%40yahoogroups.com> ] On
> > Behalf
> >>> Of Uniden UPMan
> >>> Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2012 11:18 AM
> >>> To: BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com <mailto:BCD396XT%40yahoogroups.com> ;
> > BCD996XT@yahoogroups.com <mailto:BCD996XT%40yahoogroups.com>
> >>> Subject: [BCD396XT] Firmware Update Released
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> You can apply the update by following the instructions on the Firmware
> >>> Update pages linked below:
> >>>
> >>> http://info.uniden.com/UnidenMan4/BCD396XTFirmwareUpdate
> >>> http://info.uniden.com/UnidenMan4/BCD996XTFirmwareUpdate
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> UpMan
> >>> UpMan FAQ: http://info.uniden.com/UnidenMan4/UpMan -- Please read before
> >>> emailing me directly
> >>>
> >>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >>>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------------
> >
> > Yahoo! Groups Links
> >
> >
> >
> >
>

I'll try again, I have a bct396t which uses the same folder, will zip everything
there up and reinstall it. It asked for a key - major update it said.

----- Original Message -----
   From: David Klippel
   To: BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com
   Sent: Friday, February 24, 2012 10:48 AM
   Subject: Re: [BCD396XT] Re: Firmware Update Released



   You do not need a key as the instruction state in step 3, just click ok
   and the upgrade should proceed.

   http://info.uniden.com/UnidenMan4/BCD396XTFirmwareUpdate
   also in the Yahoo groups files section under Firmware
   ================================================
   Installation Steps

   Here is what you need to do to apply the 1.10.00 update.

   1. Download the update by clicking BCD396XT_V1_10_00.zip and download
   the latest version of BC_VUP (the firmware update tool) by clicking
   BC_VUP_v2.0.0.7.zip.

   2. Unzip both of the files you downloaded in Step 1 to your desktop.
   Then run BC_VUP_v2.0.0.7.exe to install the firmware updater. (If you
   previously installed a version of BC_VUP, be sure you delete the old
   install files before reinstalling. These files are in a "BCSS" directory.)

   3. Run the BC_VUP application you installed in Step 2. Follow all
   on-screen instructions. You do not need to enter a registration key.
   When prompted, select the BCD396XT_V1_10_00.scn file you unzipped in
   Step 2.
   ================================================
   On 2/24/2012 11:29 AM, chris tofer wrote:
   >
   >
   > I just got a used bcd396xt a month ago.
   > I'm interested in firmware upgrade, because it has not been
   > decoding a harris P25 qpsk system 20 miles south, which has
   > two sides on the same freqs. They are 1.5hz off from each other and I
   > get choppy voice decoding probably because the two sites hetrodyne.
   > I downloaded the update, reinstalled the updater
   > and the updater says its a major change, you need a key.
   > I had a key for the bcd396t but that says it wont work.
   > Is this a free update or do you have to pay for it?
   > I did not see the firmware listed on the uniden site,
   > but downloaded it from the links here on yahoo groups.
   > Major change need software key and last time it came from "orders" at
   > uniden.com ... need a way to get the key.
   > Don't use the prolific, they are no good at 115kb mine is error prone
   > above 19200 buad. I use a desktop with a real RS232 on it and that
   > works fine at 115kb/sec.
   > I have been using freescan to back up and edit.
   > I can't change system type except when I use freescan, so if you
   > need digital xt and you put in motorola, then the system won't decode.
   > If you put nothing but the control channel and digitial xt on the
   > scanner then it will track and decode.
   > Maybe a bug.
   >
   > We have two dual site systems in the area that simply duplicate the
   > base station channels on a second site so they hetrodyne against each
   > other. The techs do not set the time bases very close, Cedar Rapids
   > sites are 1 hz off and Johnson county harris is 1.5hz off.
   > So you get data chop on both systems when signals are equal (15 miles
   > out they are pretty close)
   >
   > Thus the firmware update may be very beneficial.
   > By the wa Wi Co and Mn does not use these "dual site" on same channels
   > system. Maybe its more a way to sell more base stations.. they could
   > have easily split the channels between two sites but they only sell
   > half the base station equipment. Maybe the moto/harris stuff copes
   > with the hetrodyne effect better than unidens....
   > Thanks for a quick reply - Chris
   > --- In BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com <mailto:BCD396XT%40yahoogroups.com>,
   > Jerry Mader <maderradionetwork@...> wrote:
   > >
   > > it's not loading for me either.
   > > Could the update be sent as an attachment or something or?
   > > It's just not letting me connect at all.
   > > Jerry Mader
   > > ~-|**|PrettyHtmlEnd|**|-~ end group email -->
   >
   >

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To: BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com
From: lists@...
Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2012 20:22:02 -0500
Subject: Re: [BCD396XT] Firmware Update Released




























       I just upgraded my 396XT and 996XT as well and it was easy-peasy, lemon
squeezy.



Thanks, UPman and Uniden.



Rob



--

[ Sent from my iPhone ]



On 2012-02-24, at 7:25 PM, "James F. Boehner MD" <jboehner01@...> wrote:



> Paul,

>

> Thanks you and Uniden for providing the Firmware update for both the BCD396XT
and BCD996XT scanners!

>

> Just applied the update to three scanners, all smooth sailing!

>

> '73 de JIM N2ZZ

>

>



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It doesn't need the key unless you check
the Major Update box. Don't check that box.

Joe M.

chris451 hotmail wrote:
> I'll try again, I have a bct396t which uses the same folder, will zip
everything there up and reinstall it. It asked for a key - major update it said.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>   From: David Klippel
>   To: BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com
>   Sent: Friday, February 24, 2012 10:48 AM
>   Subject: Re: [BCD396XT] Re: Firmware Update Released
>
>
>
>   You do not need a key as the instruction state in step 3, just click ok
>   and the upgrade should proceed.
>
>   http://info.uniden.com/UnidenMan4/BCD396XTFirmwareUpdate
>   also in the Yahoo groups files section under Firmware
>   ================================================
>   Installation Steps
>
>   Here is what you need to do to apply the 1.10.00 update.
>
>   1. Download the update by clicking BCD396XT_V1_10_00.zip and download
>   the latest version of BC_VUP (the firmware update tool) by clicking
>   BC_VUP_v2.0.0.7.zip.
>
>   2. Unzip both of the files you downloaded in Step 1 to your desktop.
>   Then run BC_VUP_v2.0.0.7.exe to install the firmware updater. (If you
>   previously installed a version of BC_VUP, be sure you delete the old
>   install files before reinstalling. These files are in a "BCSS" directory.)
>
>   3. Run the BC_VUP application you installed in Step 2. Follow all
>   on-screen instructions. You do not need to enter a registration key.
>   When prompted, select the BCD396XT_V1_10_00.scn file you unzipped in
>   Step 2.
>   ================================================
>   On 2/24/2012 11:29 AM, chris tofer wrote:
>   >
>   >
>   > I just got a used bcd396xt a month ago.
>   > I'm interested in firmware upgrade, because it has not been
>   > decoding a harris P25 qpsk system 20 miles south, which has
>   > two sides on the same freqs. They are 1.5hz off from each other and I
>   > get choppy voice decoding probably because the two sites hetrodyne.
>   > I downloaded the update, reinstalled the updater
>   > and the updater says its a major change, you need a key.
>   > I had a key for the bcd396t but that says it wont work.
>   > Is this a free update or do you have to pay for it?
>   > I did not see the firmware listed on the uniden site,
>   > but downloaded it from the links here on yahoo groups.
>   > Major change need software key and last time it came from "orders" at
>   > uniden.com ... need a way to get the key.
>   > Don't use the prolific, they are no good at 115kb mine is error prone
>   > above 19200 buad. I use a desktop with a real RS232 on it and that
>   > works fine at 115kb/sec.
>   > I have been using freescan to back up and edit.
>   > I can't change system type except when I use freescan, so if you
>   > need digital xt and you put in motorola, then the system won't decode.
>   > If you put nothing but the control channel and digitial xt on the
>   > scanner then it will track and decode.
>   > Maybe a bug.
>   >
>   > We have two dual site systems in the area that simply duplicate the
>   > base station channels on a second site so they hetrodyne against each
>   > other. The techs do not set the time bases very close, Cedar Rapids
>   > sites are 1 hz off and Johnson county harris is 1.5hz off.
>   > So you get data chop on both systems when signals are equal (15 miles
>   > out they are pretty close)
>   >
>   > Thus the firmware update may be very beneficial.
>   > By the wa Wi Co and Mn does not use these "dual site" on same channels
>   > system. Maybe its more a way to sell more base stations.. they could
>   > have easily split the channels between two sites but they only sell
>   > half the base station equipment. Maybe the moto/harris stuff copes
>   > with the hetrodyne effect better than unidens....
>   > Thanks for a quick reply - Chris
>   > --- In BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com <mailto:BCD396XT%40yahoogroups.com>,
>   > Jerry Mader <maderradionetwork@...> wrote:
>   > >
>   > > it's not loading for me either.
>   > > Could the update be sent as an attachment or something or?
>   > > It's just not letting me connect at all.
>   > > Jerry Mader
>   > > ~-|**|PrettyHtmlEnd|**|-~ end group email -->
>   >
>   >
>
>   [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>

I know it's not basic procedure for updating the 396XT firmware but I got
stuck at my office today and didn't have the power cable, I put 3 brand new
doubles A's in the radio and held down L/O and 6 while I powered it on using
the power button and the radio updated just fine so while the preferred and
recommended way to update it is to insert the power cable while holding
those keys my method seemed to work as well. Just wanted to let others know
that there appears to be another option for the updating process if you do
not have a power cable when you have to update the radio.



Hope this helps,

Bob



From: BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com [mailto:BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf
Of David Klippel
Sent: Friday, February 24, 2012 9:08 AM
To: BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BCD396XT] Firmware Update Released





Have you done the following steps to put the in mode for firmware
upgrade? These step need to be repeated even if the backlight is already
on to restart the update.

- turned the scanner off
- removed the batteries
- removed the power cord
- hold down L/O and 6 then plug power cord back in

http://info.uniden.com/UnidenMan4/BCD396XTFirmwareUpdate
============================================================
Update Troubleshooting

Follow these tips to troubleshoot any update problem you encounter: *
When prompted, be sure to turn off the scanner, remove the batteries,
and hold down both the L/O and 6 buttons while plugging in the AC
adapter. The backlight should come on and remain on until the end of the
update.

If an error occurs during the update, simply repeat all steps,
including removing power, holding down L/O and 6, and plugging in AC
power. Even if the backlight is already on, you need to repeat this step
if you restart the update.
Almost all update error messages or faults that result in the
scanner powering up with a blank display the the backlight on after the
update are caused by:
Incorrect COM port selection: Be sure you have selected the COM
port that the scanner is plugged into.
COM port software conflicts: No other software can be running
that uses the COM port. Be sure to close any running scanner control
software. Also, if you have ever used a PDA with this PC, there is
probably synchronization software running all the time that takes over
the COM port. You can usually stop that software by right-clicking on
its icon in the lower right side of your PC screen, then selecting
"Quit" or "Exit."

If your PC does not have a COM port, you can use a USB-->RS232
adapter. Uniden sells such an adapter specifically for this scanner
(Model USB-1). Or, you can use many other adapters that are available at
computer retailers. Note that some adapters do not work, or require
updated drivers. Uniden only supports the USB-1.
Interruption during the update.
For all of the above conditions, you can restore normal scanner
operation only by successfully applying the update. Restart the update
from the beginning and ensure that you've followed all steps correctly.
============================================================

On 2/24/2012 9:12 AM, Vinnie wrote:
> Joe
>
>
> The screen still blinks blue and red. It appears I have no control of
> the radio at all.
>
> Vinnie
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: MCH <mch@... <mailto:mch%40nb.net>  <mailto:mch%40nb.net>>
> To: BCD396XT <BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com <mailto:BCD396XT%40yahoogroups.com>

> <mailto:BCD396XT%40yahoogroups.com>>
> Sent: Fri, Feb 24, 2012 8:21 am
> Subject: Re: [BCD396XT] Firmware Update Released
>
> What happens if you try to put the scanner into firmware update mode?
> (6+L/O+power)
>
> Joe M. ~-|**|PrettyHtmlEnd|**|-~ end group email -->
>

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[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

I down-loaded and installed the 396XT software update on Friday.  Used a KeySpan
(Triplite) USB/Serial adapter to connect to the 396XT, which I also used with
several amateur transceivers.

Decoding of the trunked Omaha, NE P25 system is defiantly better but the most
impressive is consistent decoding of a non-trunked VHF P25 channel whose
transmitter is located about 60 miles NE line-of-site.  P25 is being decoded
with when no signal strength is indicated (no bars) on the display.  Antenna is
a Diamond RH77CA w/SMA adapter mounted on the scanner.

R/Dan W7UP

--- In BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com, Uniden UPMan <uniden.upman@...> wrote:
>
> You can apply the update by following the instructions on the Firmware Update
pages linked below:
>  
> http://info.uniden.com/UnidenMan4/BCD396XTFirmwareUpdate
> http://info.uniden.com/UnidenMan4/BCD996XTFirmwareUpdate
>  
>
> UpMan
> UpMan FAQ: http://info.uniden.com/UnidenMan4/UpMan -- Please read before
emailing me directly
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

Run the BC_VUP application you installed in Step 2. Follow all on-screen
instructions. You do not need to enter a registration key.

I set mine to 11 and 50 and it seems to be working very well. Make suer everyone
checks this. My old settings of 3 and 200 were still set after the update to I
manually changed it to 11 and 50 and it is working great but my area is not
simulcast.

Mike

--- In BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com, "Robert Klamp Jr." <RobertKlamp@...> wrote:
>
> After you have installed the new Firmware on your 396XT and/or 996XT
> successfully here are some instructions I found on the Radio Reference
> thread about how to get the best results once you have installed the update.
>
>
>
>
>
> To adjust the decode threshold, start with the scanner powered off. Then,
> follow these steps:
>
>
>
>     While holding down the HOLD button, power on the scanner.
>
>     Access the hidden P25 Adjust Mode menu by MENU --> Settings --> P25
> Adjust Mode.
>
>     Set the mode to 11, which is the optimal setting for most P25 systems.
>
>     If you have previously adjusted the P25 Adjust Level, reset it to a
> value of 50 by MENU --> Settings --> P25 Adjust Level.
>
>
>
> Hope this helps,
>
> Bob
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

No longer free.  $29.95.
http://www.winzip.com/trialpay.htm
My trial version expired after 45 days.  I now have 7-Zip.
If you have an older working version of it, hold onto it.

--- In BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com, "Michael Sigler" <mike@...> wrote:
>
> Winzip is free. Its.built into windows.
>
> Sent from my Android phone using TouchDown (www.nitrodesk.com)
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: David Klippel [david@...]
> Received: Thursday, 23 Feb 2012, 5:35pm
> To: BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com [BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com]
> Subject: Re: [BCD396XT] Zip files.
>
>
> Use 7zip it is free and support many compression formats.
>
> http://www.7-zip.org/
>
> > From: TrkNTrlrMan <trkntrlrman@...
> > <mailto:trkntrlrman%40hotmail.com>>
> > To: BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com <mailto:BCD396XT%40yahoogroups.com>
> > Sent: Thu, February 23, 2012 5:03:09 PM
> > Subject: [BCD396XT] Zip files.
> >
> >
> > It would be nice if you would use self extracting files, not all of us
> > have
> > winzip, or want to buy it at a rediculas price...
> > ~-|**|PrettyHtmlEnd|**|-~ end group email -->
> >
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

A winzip compatible program comes with Windows, it is built into explorer and is
FREE.

And works well.

Clark

At 04:34 PM 2/25/2012, Don Curtis wrote:

>A winzip compatible program comes with Windows, it is built into explorer
>and is FREE.

I down loaded Ver 1-10 to replace my 1-08. downloaded the installer using win
7. It will not transfer. Says not for this application.

Ah Robert, ....That's not the update....That's just the adjustment after the
Update....You need the cable to put the new firmwear change into the
scanner......Sorry, back to Square one.....

"Ask not of your friends , That which your friends could not ask of you."
God Bless....Ronald E Aubry



  To: BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com
From: RobertKlamp@...
Date: Sat, 25 Feb 2012 01:32:27 -0600
Subject: RE: [BCD396XT] Firmware Update Released




























       I know it's not basic procedure for updating the 396XT firmware but I got

stuck at my office today and didn't have the power cable, I put 3 brand new

doubles A's in the radio and held down L/O and 6 while I powered it on using

the power button and the radio updated just fine so while the preferred and

recommended way to update it is to insert the power cable while holding

those keys my method seemed to work as well. Just wanted to let others know

that there appears to be another option for the updating process if you do

not have a power cable when you have to update the radio.



Hope this helps,



Bob



From: BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com [mailto:BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf

Of David Klippel

Sent: Friday, February 24, 2012 9:08 AM

To: BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com

Subject: Re: [BCD396XT] Firmware Update Released



Have you done the following steps to put the in mode for firmware

upgrade? These step need to be repeated even if the backlight is already

on to restart the update.



- turned the scanner off

- removed the batteries

- removed the power cord

- hold down L/O and 6 then plug power cord back in



http://info.uniden.com/UnidenMan4/BCD396XTFirmwareUpdate

============================================================

Update Troubleshooting



Follow these tips to troubleshoot any update problem you encounter: *

When prompted, be sure to turn off the scanner, remove the batteries,

and hold down both the L/O and 6 buttons while plugging in the AC

adapter. The backlight should come on and remain on until the end of the

update.



If an error occurs during the update, simply repeat all steps,

including removing power, holding down L/O and 6, and plugging in AC

power. Even if the backlight is already on, you need to repeat this step

if you restart the update.

Almost all update error messages or faults that result in the

scanner powering up with a blank display the the backlight on after the

update are caused by:

Incorrect COM port selection: Be sure you have selected the COM

port that the scanner is plugged into.

COM port software conflicts: No other software can be running

that uses the COM port. Be sure to close any running scanner control

software. Also, if you have ever used a PDA with this PC, there is

probably synchronization software running all the time that takes over

the COM port. You can usually stop that software by right-clicking on

its icon in the lower right side of your PC screen, then selecting

"Quit" or "Exit."



If your PC does not have a COM port, you can use a USB-->RS232

adapter. Uniden sells such an adapter specifically for this scanner

(Model USB-1). Or, you can use many other adapters that are available at

computer retailers. Note that some adapters do not work, or require

updated drivers. Uniden only supports the USB-1.

Interruption during the update.

For all of the above conditions, you can restore normal scanner

operation only by successfully applying the update. Restart the update

from the beginning and ensure that you've followed all steps correctly.

============================================================



On 2/24/2012 9:12 AM, Vinnie wrote:

> Joe

>

>

> The screen still blinks blue and red. It appears I have no control of

> the radio at all.

>

> Vinnie

>

> -----Original Message-----

> From: MCH <mch@... <mailto:mch%40nb.net>  <mailto:mch%40nb.net>>

> To: BCD396XT <BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com <mailto:BCD396XT%40yahoogroups.com>



> <mailto:BCD396XT%40yahoogroups.com>>

> Sent: Fri, Feb 24, 2012 8:21 am

> Subject: Re: [BCD396XT] Firmware Update Released

>

> What happens if you try to put the scanner into firmware update mode?

> (6+L/O+power)

>

> Joe M. ~-|**|PrettyHtmlEnd|**|-~ end group email -->

>



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[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Robert had the **programming** cable, he used that to update the
firmware, what he said he didn't have was the **power** cable. Instead
of using the wall-wart as prescribed in the directions, he improvised
and got it to work without the power supply.

On Sat, Feb 25, 2012 at 7:40 PM, Ron Aubry <trkntrlrman@...> wrote:
>
> Ah Robert, ....That's not the update....That's just the adjustment after the
Update....You need the cable to put the new firmwear change into the
scanner......Sorry, back to Square one.....
>
> "Ask not of your friends , That which your friends could not ask of you."
> God Bless....Ronald E Aubry
>
>
>
>  To: BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com
> From: RobertKlamp@...
> Date: Sat, 25 Feb 2012 01:32:27 -0600
> Subject: RE: [BCD396XT] Firmware Update Released
>
>
>
>      I know it's not basic procedure for updating the 396XT firmware but I got
> stuck at my office today and didn't have the power cable, I put 3 brand new
> doubles A's in the radio and held down L/O and 6 while I powered it on using
> the power button and the radio updated just fine so while the preferred and
> recommended way to update it is to insert the power cable while holding
> those keys my method seemed to work as well. Just wanted to let others know
> that there appears to be another option for the updating process if you do
> not have a power cable when you have to update the radio.
>
> Hope this helps,
>
> Bob
>

--
Rich Carlson, N9JIG

Try it on a 32bit Win7 machine.  I have not had much luck on 64bit machines
and the provided loader.



From: BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com [mailto:BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf
Of Rich3784
Sent: Sunday, February 26, 2012 8:35 AM
To: BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [BCD396XT] New Update Troubles





I down loaded Ver 1-10 to replace my 1-08. downloaded the installer using
win 7. It will not transfer. Says not for this application.





[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Been using it on 64-bit W7 since it came out. Never an issue.




________________________________
From: Levi <txlevi@...>
To: BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sun, February 26, 2012 12:46:54 PM
Subject: RE: [BCD396XT] New Update Troubles

 
Try it on a 32bit Win7 machine. I have not had much luck on 64bit machines
and the provided loader.

From: BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com [mailto:BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf
Of Rich3784
Sent: Sunday, February 26, 2012 8:35 AM
To: BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [BCD396XT] New Update Troubles

I down loaded Ver 1-10 to replace my 1-08. downloaded the installer using
win 7. It will not transfer. Says not for this application.

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]




[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Dose anyone have a Butel ARC-XT mem file for Prince George's County MD or a
FREESCAN file?

Eddie
kc2ppe@...

Just a note of caution using this method. You should only attempt this
using known good cells and cells that are well charged. If the cells go
low during the update, 'bad things' can happen.

Joe M.

Rich Carlson wrote:
> Robert had the **programming** cable, he used that to update the
> firmware, what he said he didn't have was the **power** cable. Instead
> of using the wall-wart as prescribed in the directions, he improvised
> and got it to work without the power supply.
>
> On Sat, Feb 25, 2012 at 7:40 PM, Ron Aubry <trkntrlrman@...> wrote:
>> Ah Robert, ....That's not the update....That's just the adjustment after the
Update....You need the cable to put the new firmwear change into the
scanner......Sorry, back to Square one.....
>>
>> "Ask not of your friends , That which your friends could not ask of you."
>> God Bless....Ronald E Aubry
>>
>>
>>
>>  To: BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com
>> From: RobertKlamp@...
>> Date: Sat, 25 Feb 2012 01:32:27 -0600
>> Subject: RE: [BCD396XT] Firmware Update Released
>>
>>
>>
>>      I know it's not basic procedure for updating the 396XT firmware but I
got
>> stuck at my office today and didn't have the power cable, I put 3 brand new
>> doubles A's in the radio and held down L/O and 6 while I powered it on using
>> the power button and the radio updated just fine so while the preferred and
>> recommended way to update it is to insert the power cable while holding
>> those keys my method seemed to work as well. Just wanted to let others know
>> that there appears to be another option for the updating process if you do
>> not have a power cable when you have to update the radio.
>>
>> Hope this helps,
>>
>> Bob
>>
>
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
>
> No virus found in this incoming message.
> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com
> Version: 9.0.927 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/4233 - Release Date: 02/26/12
02:34:00
>

A wise man (ok, movie character engineer) once said: "The more they
overhaul the plumbing the easier it is to stop up the pipes".

Translation: The more complex Windows gets the more people who will have
issues with their particular configuration.

Joe M.

Paul Opitz wrote:
> Been using it on 64-bit W7 since it came out. Never an issue.
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Levi <txlevi@...>
> To: BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Sun, February 26, 2012 12:46:54 PM
> Subject: RE: [BCD396XT] New Update Troubles
>
>
> Try it on a 32bit Win7 machine. I have not had much luck on 64bit machines
> and the provided loader.
>
> From: BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com [mailto:BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf
> Of Rich3784
> Sent: Sunday, February 26, 2012 8:35 AM
> To: BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [BCD396XT] New Update Troubles
>
> I down loaded Ver 1-10 to replace my 1-08. downloaded the installer using
> win 7. It will not transfer. Says not for this application.
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
>
> No virus found in this incoming message.
> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com
> Version: 9.0.927 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/4233 - Release Date: 02/26/12
02:34:00
>

oops....My Bad...

"Ask not of your friends , That which your friends could not ask of you."
God Bless....Ronald E Aubry



  To: BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com
From: rich.n9jig@...
Date: Sun, 26 Feb 2012 12:09:58 -0600
Subject: Re: [BCD396XT] Firmware Update Released




























       Robert had the **programming** cable, he used that to update the

firmware, what he said he didn't have was the **power** cable. Instead

of using the wall-wart as prescribed in the directions, he improvised

and got it to work without the power supply.



On Sat, Feb 25, 2012 at 7:40 PM, Ron Aubry <trkntrlrman@...> wrote:

>

> Ah Robert, ....That's not the update....That's just the adjustment after the
Update....You need the cable to put the new firmwear change into the
scanner......Sorry, back to Square one.....

>

> "Ask not of your friends , That which your friends could not ask of you."

> God Bless....Ronald E Aubry

>

>

>

>  To: BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com

> From: RobertKlamp@...

> Date: Sat, 25 Feb 2012 01:32:27 -0600

> Subject: RE: [BCD396XT] Firmware Update Released

>

>

>

>      I know it's not basic procedure for updating the 396XT firmware but I got

> stuck at my office today and didn't have the power cable, I put 3 brand new

> doubles A's in the radio and held down L/O and 6 while I powered it on using

> the power button and the radio updated just fine so while the preferred and

> recommended way to update it is to insert the power cable while holding

> those keys my method seemed to work as well. Just wanted to let others know

> that there appears to be another option for the updating process if you do

> not have a power cable when you have to update the radio.

>

> Hope this helps,

>

> Bob

>



--

Rich Carlson, N9JIG
















[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

No problem I'm just glad everyone knows what I was trying to say now. Under
most circumstances I would never use that method but my buddy at work HAD to
have it updated Friday and all I brought was my usb cable and laptop he
forgot his power cable. While I know it is not the best way to achieve the
firmware update it ended up working for me in the end and just wanted to
share the info just in case anybody finds themselves in a situation like I
did.



Have a good day guys,

Bob



From: BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com [mailto:BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf
Of Ron Aubry
Sent: Sunday, February 26, 2012 3:12 PM
To: bcd396xt@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [BCD396XT] Firmware Update Released






oops....My Bad...

"Ask not of your friends , That which your friends could not ask of you."
God Bless....Ronald E Aubry

To: BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com <mailto:BCD396XT%40yahoogroups.com>
From: rich.n9jig@... <mailto:rich.n9jig%40gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 26 Feb 2012 12:09:58 -0600
Subject: Re: [BCD396XT] Firmware Update Released

Robert had the **programming** cable, he used that to update the

firmware, what he said he didn't have was the **power** cable. Instead

of using the wall-wart as prescribed in the directions, he improvised

and got it to work without the power supply.

On Sat, Feb 25, 2012 at 7:40 PM, Ron Aubry <trkntrlrman@...
<mailto:trkntrlrman%40hotmail.com> > wrote:

>

> Ah Robert, ....That's not the update....That's just the adjustment after
the Update....You need the cable to put the new firmwear change into the
scanner......Sorry, back to Square one.....

>

> "Ask not of your friends , That which your friends could not ask of you."

> God Bless....Ronald E Aubry

>

>

>

> To: BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com <mailto:BCD396XT%40yahoogroups.com>

> From: RobertKlamp@... <mailto:RobertKlamp%40aol.com>

> Date: Sat, 25 Feb 2012 01:32:27 -0600

> Subject: RE: [BCD396XT] Firmware Update Released

>

>

>

> I know it's not basic procedure for updating the 396XT firmware but I got

> stuck at my office today and didn't have the power cable, I put 3 brand
new

> doubles A's in the radio and held down L/O and 6 while I powered it on
using

> the power button and the radio updated just fine so while the preferred
and

> recommended way to update it is to insert the power cable while holding

> those keys my method seemed to work as well. Just wanted to let others
know

> that there appears to be another option for the updating process if you do

> not have a power cable when you have to update the radio.

>

> Hope this helps,

>

> Bob

>

--

Rich Carlson, N9JIG



[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]





[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

So for the rest of us,  there's Apple...

Get stuff done, so you can go outside...


On Feb 26, 2012, at 2:17 PM, MCH wrote:

> A wise man (ok, movie character engineer) once said: "The more they
> overhaul the plumbing the easier it is to stop up the pipes".
>
> Translation: The more complex Windows gets the more people who will have
> issues with their particular configuration.
>
> Joe M.
>
> Paul Opitz wrote:
> > Been using it on 64-bit W7 since it came out. Never an issue.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ________________________________
> > From: Levi <txlevi@...>
> > To: BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Sun, February 26, 2012 12:46:54 PM
> > Subject: RE: [BCD396XT] New Update Troubles
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> > Try it on a 32bit Win7 machine. I have not had much luck on 64bit machines
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> > I down loaded Ver 1-10 to replace my 1-08. downloaded the installer using
> > win 7. It will not transfer. Says not for this application.
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Just curious, has anyone been able to get into the freescan site? I've gtten to
the new site but van't log in or download anything...Is the site down? is an
update in progress???Just wondering...

"Ask not of your friends , That which your friends could not ask of you."
God Bless....Ronald E Aubry



  To: BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com
From: mch@...
Date: Sun, 26 Feb 2012 16:13:59 -0500
Subject: Re: [BCD396XT] Firmware Update Released




























       Just a note of caution using this method. You should only attempt this

using known good cells and cells that are well charged. If the cells go

low during the update, 'bad things' can happen.



Joe M.



Rich Carlson wrote:

> Robert had the **programming** cable, he used that to update the

> firmware, what he said he didn't have was the **power** cable. Instead

> of using the wall-wart as prescribed in the directions, he improvised

> and got it to work without the power supply.

>

> On Sat, Feb 25, 2012 at 7:40 PM, Ron Aubry <trkntrlrman@...> wrote:

>> Ah Robert, ....That's not the update....That's just the adjustment after the
Update....You need the cable to put the new firmwear change into the
scanner......Sorry, back to Square one.....

>>

>> "Ask not of your friends , That which your friends could not ask of you."

>> God Bless....Ronald E Aubry

>>

>>

>>

>>  To: BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com

>> From: RobertKlamp@...

>> Date: Sat, 25 Feb 2012 01:32:27 -0600

>> Subject: RE: [BCD396XT] Firmware Update Released

>>

>>

>>

>>      I know it's not basic procedure for updating the 396XT firmware but I
got

>> stuck at my office today and didn't have the power cable, I put 3 brand new

>> doubles A's in the radio and held down L/O and 6 while I powered it on using

>> the power button and the radio updated just fine so while the preferred and

>> recommended way to update it is to insert the power cable while holding

>> those keys my method seemed to work as well. Just wanted to let others know

>> that there appears to be another option for the updating process if you do

>> not have a power cable when you have to update the radio.

>>

>> Hope this helps,

>>

>> Bob

>>

>

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I'm running win-7 ultimate, and it ran perfect....except for the
unzipping...finally used 7-zip...

"Ask not of your friends , That which your friends could not ask of you."
God Bless....Ronald E Aubry



  To: BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com
From: txlevi@...
Date: Sun, 26 Feb 2012 13:46:54 -0500
Subject: RE: [BCD396XT] New Update Troubles




























       Try it on a 32bit Win7 machine.  I have not had much luck on 64bit
machines

and the provided loader.



From: BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com [mailto:BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf

Of Rich3784

Sent: Sunday, February 26, 2012 8:35 AM

To: BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com

Subject: [BCD396XT] New Update Troubles



I down loaded Ver 1-10 to replace my 1-08. downloaded the installer using

win 7. It will not transfer. Says not for this application.



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Working fine for me, downloading and all.

Mike

--- In BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com, Ron Aubry <trkntrlrman@...> wrote:
>
>
> Just curious, has anyone been able to get into the freescan site? I've gtten
to the new site but van't log in or download anything...Is the site down? is an
update in progress???Just wondering...