Hello, Yes I have my backlight set to squelch, but when a P25 signal comes through the backlight is not lit. Also when the backlight does come on it only stays...
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Milton Engle
n3ltq
Jan 12, 2013 11:34 am
Overall I'm impressed with the improvement that the latest firmware provides. It is a noticable improvement when the unit is used in fixed locations and makes...
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kc9vzv
Jan 12, 2013 11:35 am
Ok, I did update my prolific driver and still nothing. Any other ideas? <br/>Thanks for your help!<br/><br/>Dan<br/><br/>Sent from Yahoo! Mail for iPhone<br/> ...
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kc9vzv
Jan 12, 2013 11:36 am
Well I have been trying to update my drivers for a few hours tonight and it does not seem to be working... :( Should I try to get a whole new serial-to-usb...
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MCH
NCC74656_USS...
Jan 12, 2013 11:44 am
Are you sure the P25 transmission is not triggering the backlight? Is it possible that you are monitoring a trunked system and it's simply that the replies are...
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MCH
NCC74656_USS...
Jan 12, 2013 11:47 am
It's possible your adapter went bad. Is there someone else in your area you can borrow an adapter from to try? Joe M....
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Dan Simon
kc9vzv
Jan 12, 2013 2:08 pm
That's what I was wondering. I can't think of anyone that would have one, so I may just order one online for $10. We'll see. Thanks for the input. -Dan ... ...
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Dan Simon
kc9vzv
Jan 12, 2013 2:08 pm
Joe- I was just thinking, like I said, this serial adapter has always worked when I have been working with FreeScan. Could this somehow be different and I...
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Robert Terzi
rct
Jan 12, 2013 4:27 pm
... I didn't see a mention what OS your are running and a few other details that would help determine if this is your problem or not. However, many people have...
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Dan Simon
kc9vzv
Jan 13, 2013 12:46 am
Thanks Rob. I am running Windows XP on the main computer I have been trying this on. I do think that what you mentioned is my problem. My adapter is made by...
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Boykiin Roseborough
kd4ajj
Jan 13, 2013 12:48 am
Just updated the BCD396XT firmware without any problem. I am using Windows 7 Home Premium and the USB to Scanner cable that came with my BCD996XT. Boykin ...
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wolobmp
Jan 13, 2013 1:14 am
Joe, The P25 does trigger the backlight, however only stays on few short period of time, even while the signal is still present. Mike...
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MCH
NCC74656_USS...
Jan 13, 2013 1:16 am
The same should be true for conventional operation. I too would like to see an option where the backlight stays on for the duration of the signal, optionally...
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John Stark
inscan43
Jan 13, 2013 1:28 am
Using FreeScan you can select various colors for each TGID. You need to unselect the check box next to SIMPLE VIEW and then you will see the choices. I thought...
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MCH
NCC74656_USS...
Jan 13, 2013 1:38 am
All true, but still the color (alert) backlight will only stay on a few seconds. The standard backlight is the same way if set to SQUELCH, and will only stay...
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wolobmp
Jan 13, 2013 11:31 am
Hello, Well, I am glad a few others have been able to understand what my question was about. My GRE and Rad.Shack(GRE-clone) had the ability to have the...
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JKS
kla47472
Jan 13, 2013 6:10 pm
To: Upman, Joe and the resident geniuses I have encountered an unusual problem during working with the software. Download was successful as was unzipping....
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MCH
NCC74656_USS...
Jan 13, 2013 6:12 pm
One thing you could try is disabling (temporarily) your firewall and see if that is the issue. If nothing else, and if the old updater is available, you should...
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Lance
milcom_chaser
Jan 13, 2013 10:02 pm
That gets my rally of support for a helpful change to the current firmware for the 396XT... ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Ron Aubry
trknrvlvr2
Jan 13, 2013 10:29 pm
You can set the Back light to any color full time in the settings. The alert will only stay on for as long as the squelch is active, or the time you set . You...
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Lance
milcom_chaser
Jan 13, 2013 10:34 pm
Ron, If you observe the Backlight when set to squelch, it will trigger, but will not stay on for the duration of the transmission. This is the distinction MCH...
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Ron Aubry
trknrvlvr2
Jan 13, 2013 11:04 pm
I set my Back light to White/ Squelch on my 396xt, and white/ indefinate on the 996xt, and my alert colors are all set to squelch and what ever color i choose...
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Scannerman
charlesiiii
Jan 14, 2013 11:07 am
If you are in need of a usb to serial adapter I would suggest the usb to serial adapter at sewell direct SW-1301. I havd been using it with Windows 7 with no...
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Mike Dziadus
mdflys4fun
Jan 14, 2013 11:24 am
I had no luck as well on a windows 7 platform but when I ran freescan it worked fine. So I went to a older PC running XP and it worked fine. My thinking is I...
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Mike Dziadus
mdflys4fun
Jan 14, 2013 1:56 pm
Oops see your on XP. Sorry it's early Sent from a secret location deep within United States of America ... [Non-text portions of this message have been...
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kc9vzv
Jan 14, 2013 1:56 pm
Ok. Well I am running Windows XP and still having this issue. I just ordered a new serial-USB cable from amazon. (http://amzn.com/B007NN5LB0) so we'll hope it...
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Fred Halley
medic042703
Jan 14, 2013 6:26 pm
I upgraded my 396XT over the weekend, very easy to do and the audio is 1000% better. Medic128 ... This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the...
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pitboss1
Jan 14, 2013 6:41 pm
Yes mine went very fast and easy..thank u uniden Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Smartphone ... From: Fred Halley <fhalley@...> Date: 01/14/2013...
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David Johnson
gunzel412
Jan 14, 2013 11:45 pm
I had a cheap HL-340 USB-RS232 adaptor, but when I upgraded to windows 7 it stopped working, even with the new drivers from the web page. I bought a new...
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John Stark
inscan43
Jan 15, 2013 2:45 am
That depends on the chip set used in the cable. I still use one of the oldest cables and it's fine for any platform as long as they keep updating the driver's...
