Great idea Joe. I've used NOAA WX to set a reference oscillator in an old
Yupiteru handheld...


On Feb 16, 2013, at 1:51 AM, MCH wrote:

> On VHF you can use a NOAA transmitter. On VHF/UHF you can use a paging
> transmitter. On most bands you can use a trunking control channel.
>
> Or, you can simply use a marginal dispatch channel and listen
> for a while. But, conditions can affect this setup more.
>
> Of course, being a portable antenna is tough to test because an
> inch may make more of a difference in capture area than the antenna.
>
> Joe M.
>
> John L Waller wrote:
> > I have a couple of different antennas for handhelds, is there a good way to
> > test them out to determine which might have the best reception?? Trying to
> > keep track of specific frequencies while testing these antennas is tricky as
> > there is no guarantee as to when they will be transmitting. BTW, I am using
> > Arc-xt Pro software, although I do have freescan if it would help in testing
> > these antennas.
> >
> >
> >
> > Thanks, for any suggestions,
> >
> >
> >
> > John Waller
> >
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------------
> >
> > Yahoo! Groups Links
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ----------------------------------------------------------
> >
> >
> > No virus found in this incoming message.
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02:36:00
> >
>



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Thanks for the ideas.  What is needed is  a transmitter the broadcasts at a
consistent power, and either 24/7 or fixed predictable intervals. I suppose
the ideal would be a  transmitter in each of several bands.  One problem
with dispatch channels, if I am thinking of the same thing, is that
different agencies in our operate on the same frequencies so signal strength
will vary depending on the location. Of course, the ideal setup would be to
use a mast mounted antenna, but I have to clear that with the landlord, plus
find a local supplier of mastsJ



JohnW



From: BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com [mailto:BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf
Of MCH
Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2013 12:52 AM
To: BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BCD396XT] Testing antennas





On VHF you can use a NOAA transmitter. On VHF/UHF you can use a paging
transmitter. On most bands you can use a trunking control channel.

Or, you can simply use a marginal dispatch channel and listen
for a while. But, conditions can affect this setup more.

Of course, being a portable antenna is tough to test because an
inch may make more of a difference in capture area than the antenna.

Joe M.

John L Waller wrote:
> I have a couple of different antennas for handhelds, is there a good way
to
> test them out to determine which might have the best reception?? Trying to
> keep track of specific frequencies while testing these antennas is tricky
as
> there is no guarantee as to when they will be transmitting. BTW, I am
using
> Arc-xt Pro software, although I do have freescan if it would help in
testing
> these antennas.
>
>
>
> Thanks, for any suggestions,
>
>
>
> John Waller
>
>
>
> [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: 9.0.932 / Virus Database: 2639.1.1/5605 - Release Date: 02/15/13
02:36:00
>





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Actually, if they are all operating through the same repeater, the output
power will be the same no matter what agency is currently transmitting.


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


>________________________________
> From: John L Waller <johnlwaller@...>
>To: BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com
>Sent: Monday, February 18, 2013 3:37 PM
>Subject: RE: [BCD396XT] Testing antennas
>
>
> 
>
>Thanks for the ideas.  What is needed is  a transmitter the broadcasts at a
>consistent power, and either 24/7 or fixed predictable intervals. I suppose
>the ideal would be a  transmitter in each of several bands.  One problem
>with dispatch channels, if I am thinking of the same thing, is that
>different agencies in our operate on the same frequencies so signal strength
>will vary depending on the location. Of course, the ideal setup would be to
>use a mast mounted antenna, but I have to clear that with the landlord, plus
>find a local supplier of mastsJ
>
>JohnW
>
>From: mailto:BCD396XT%40yahoogroups.com
[mailto:mailto:BCD396XT%40yahoogroups.com] On Behalf
>Of MCH
>Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2013 12:52 AM
>To: mailto:BCD396XT%40yahoogroups.com
>Subject: Re: [BCD396XT] Testing antennas
>
>On VHF you can use a NOAA transmitter. On VHF/UHF you can use a paging
>transmitter. On most bands you can use a trunking control channel.
>
>Or, you can simply use a marginal dispatch channel and listen
>for a while. But, conditions can affect this setup more.
>
>Of course, being a portable antenna is tough to test because an
>inch may make more of a difference in capture area than the antenna.
>
>Joe M.
>
>John L Waller wrote:
>> I have a couple of different antennas for handhelds, is there a good way
>to
>> test them out to determine which might have the best reception?? Trying to
>> keep track of specific frequencies while testing these antennas is tricky
>as
>> there is no guarantee as to when they will be transmitting. BTW, I am
>using
>> Arc-xt Pro software, although I do have freescan if it would help in
>testing
>> these antennas.
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks, for any suggestions,
>>
>>
>>
>> John Waller
>>
>>
>>
>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>>
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------------
>>
>> Yahoo! Groups Links
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ----------------------------------------------------------
>>
>>
>> No virus found in this incoming message.
>> Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com/
>> Version: 9.0.932 / Virus Database: 2639.1.1/5605 - Release Date: 02/15/13
>02:36:00
>>
>
>[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>

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

If the frequency is a repeater output then there will be no difference in signal
strength no matter who is using the frequency

Sent from my iPhone

On 19/02/2013, at 7:37 AM, "John L Waller" <johnlwaller@...> wrote:

> Thanks for the ideas. What is needed is a transmitter the broadcasts at a
> consistent power, and either 24/7 or fixed predictable intervals. I suppose
> the ideal would be a transmitter in each of several bands. One problem
> with dispatch channels, if I am thinking of the same thing, is that
> different agencies in our operate on the same frequencies so signal strength
> will vary depending on the location. Of course, the ideal setup would be to
> use a mast mounted antenna, but I have to clear that with the landlord, plus
> find a local supplier of mastsJ
>
> JohnW
>
> From: BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com [mailto:BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf
> Of MCH
> Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2013 12:52 AM
> To: BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [BCD396XT] Testing antennas
>
> On VHF you can use a NOAA transmitter. On VHF/UHF you can use a paging
> transmitter. On most bands you can use a trunking control channel.
>
> Or, you can simply use a marginal dispatch channel and listen
> for a while. But, conditions can affect this setup more.
>
> Of course, being a portable antenna is tough to test because an
> inch may make more of a difference in capture area than the antenna.
>
> Joe M.
>
> John L Waller wrote:
> > I have a couple of different antennas for handhelds, is there a good way
> to
> > test them out to determine which might have the best reception?? Trying to
> > keep track of specific frequencies while testing these antennas is tricky
> as
> > there is no guarantee as to when they will be transmitting. BTW, I am
> using
> > Arc-xt Pro software, although I do have freescan if it would help in
> testing
> > these antennas.
> >
> >
> >
> > Thanks, for any suggestions,
> >
> >
> >
> > John Waller
> >
> >
> >
> > [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: 9.0.932 / Virus Database: 2639.1.1/5605 - Release Date: 02/15/13
> 02:36:00
> >
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>


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

And even if they use different transmitters, just make
sure your comparison is based on the same agency.

Joe M.

Uniden UPMan wrote:
> Actually, if they are all operating through the same repeater, the output
power will be the same no matter what agency is currently transmitting.
>
>
> UpMan
> UpMan FAQ: http://info.uniden.com/UnidenMan4/UpMan -- Please read before
emailing me directly
>
>
>> ________________________________
>> From: John L Waller <johnlwaller@...>
>> To: BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com
>> Sent: Monday, February 18, 2013 3:37 PM
>> Subject: RE: [BCD396XT] Testing antennas
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks for the ideas.  What is needed is  a transmitter the broadcasts at a
>> consistent power, and either 24/7 or fixed predictable intervals. I suppose
>> the ideal would be a  transmitter in each of several bands.  One problem
>> with dispatch channels, if I am thinking of the same thing, is that
>> different agencies in our operate on the same frequencies so signal strength
>> will vary depending on the location. Of course, the ideal setup would be to
>> use a mast mounted antenna, but I have to clear that with the landlord, plus
>> find a local supplier of mastsJ
>>
>> JohnW
>>
>> From: mailto:BCD396XT%40yahoogroups.com
[mailto:mailto:BCD396XT%40yahoogroups.com] On Behalf
>> Of MCH
>> Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2013 12:52 AM
>> To: mailto:BCD396XT%40yahoogroups.com
>> Subject: Re: [BCD396XT] Testing antennas
>>
>> On VHF you can use a NOAA transmitter. On VHF/UHF you can use a paging
>> transmitter. On most bands you can use a trunking control channel.
>>
>> Or, you can simply use a marginal dispatch channel and listen
>> for a while. But, conditions can affect this setup more.
>>
>> Of course, being a portable antenna is tough to test because an
>> inch may make more of a difference in capture area than the antenna.
>>
>> Joe M.
>>
>> John L Waller wrote:
>>> I have a couple of different antennas for handhelds, is there a good way
>> to
>>> test them out to determine which might have the best reception?? Trying to
>>> keep track of specific frequencies while testing these antennas is tricky
>> as
>>> there is no guarantee as to when they will be transmitting. BTW, I am
>> using
>>> Arc-xt Pro software, although I do have freescan if it would help in
>> testing
>>> these antennas.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Thanks, for any suggestions,
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> John Waller
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------------
>>>
>>> Yahoo! Groups Links
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ----------------------------------------------------------
>>>
>>>
>>> No virus found in this incoming message.
>>> Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com/
>>> Version: 9.0.932 / Virus Database: 2639.1.1/5605 - Release Date: 02/15/13
>> 02:36:00
>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>>
>>
>>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>
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>
>
> No virus found in this incoming message.
> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com
> Version: 9.0.932 / Virus Database: 2639.1.1/5613 - Release Date: 02/18/13
02:34:00
>

Different transmitters means different repeaters... although both may be on the
same repeater site and the antennas may be on the same tower.


Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4GLTE smartphone



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Hi all and thanks for the helpful replies.

When I first powered up the 396 and had only half a day to get it ready for an
interstate trip I thought I'd never work it out. However its actually very
logical to use and worked very well over my 4000km drive.

Thanks again,

Ross

--- In BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com, Lance <milcom_chaser@...> wrote:
>
> I do the same for a trunked system, arrange the TG's into groups:
>
> 1 Police
> 2 Fire
> 3 City Services
>
> All my systems whether conventional or trunked have a number that proceeds
them in the label field:
>
> 1 LA County
> 2 LA City
> 3 Palm Springs
>  1 Police
>  2 Fire
>         3 City Services
>
> Same with groups as well.  That way when I hit the menu key, and select
Program System,  the system
> list is ordered numerically for fast reference, and trains my mind to call
which number I wanted for a specific system
> for quick key assignment...
>
> I'm a nerd, your experience may be different (I doubt it) LOL.
>
> Enjoy,
>
> -Lance
>
>
>
>
>
> On Feb 13, 2013, at 7:46 AM, john szalay wrote:
>
> > I do it with the talkgroups.   I quick-key the fire talkgroups in key 2 and
police talkgroups on key 3
> > they are all on the same trunked system,   so Police talkgroups are locked
out on key 2  and fire locked out on key 3
> > just have to enter all the talkgroups in each quick-key
> >
> >                                              "Your mileage may vary "
> >
> >                                  John in Ky
> >
> > ________________________________
> > From: rossmutz rossmutz@...>
> > To: BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2013 7:03 AM
> > Subject: [BCD396XT] Locking out a trunked system
> >
> >
> >
> > Hi all. Just got my 396.
> >
> > I have a trunked system in it that I would like to look out. Have figured
out how to look out a conventional system, but not trunked.
> >
> > Any advice?
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Ross VK4IY
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
> >
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

Hi all.

Is there a way to import info from a CSV file into Freescan?

Thanks,

Ross

Sent from my iPad

Import your CSV file into the Windows Clipboard using CTRL-C, then click
the EZ-Grab! button, click COPY FROM CLIPBOARD, select the proper column
items, then click the IMPORT INTO FREESCAN button.

Joe M.


Ross wrote:
> Hi all.
>
> Is there a way to import info from a CSV file into Freescan?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Ross
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>

On 22/02/13 11:10 PM, MCH wrote:
> Import your CSV file into the Windows Clipboard using CTRL-C, then click
> the EZ-Grab! button, click COPY FROM CLIPBOARD, select the proper column
> items, then click the IMPORT INTO FREESCAN button.
I was going to suggest the same thing.  Works very well.

--
73 de Tony VK3JED
http://vkradio.com

Thanks for that. Will be very useful.

Sent from my iPad

On 23/02/2013, at 11:08, Tony Langdon <vk3jed@...> wrote:

> On 22/02/13 11:10 PM, MCH wrote:
> > Import your CSV file into the Windows Clipboard using CTRL-C, then click
> > the EZ-Grab! button, click COPY FROM CLIPBOARD, select the proper column
> > items, then click the IMPORT INTO FREESCAN button.
> I was going to suggest the same thing. Works very well.
>
> --
> 73 de Tony VK3JED
> http://vkradio.com
>
>


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So, I'm scanning an EDACS system.  Well, actually I have it searching (ID
Search).
Now if I put the radio on hold on a programmed TGID, and then go to do a direct
entry, the radio asks me what system I want to put it in, but my system is not
listed.

Why is that?  I shouldn't have to jump out of the system to add a TG on the
fly...

Thanks.

-Lance

Doesn't it ask you what "GROUP" you want to store it in?

<http://marksscanners.com/396XT/396xt.shtml#program%20displayed%20ID>

Storing a Displayed ID (in ID Search Mode)  Contents
  	 To store a displayed ID into an existing group during ID Search mode, press
E/yes.
You will see 'Quick TGID Save?' in the display then press (.)no.
At the 'Select Group' prompt, scroll to the group where you want to store the ID
and press E/yes.
After storing the ID, you will be at the 'Edit Channel' menu to complete the
settings for the new channel.
If you don't want to edit the channel settings or are done editing the channel,
press Scan/Srch to return to scanning.
  	 To store a displayed ID into a 'Quick Save Group' during ID Search, press
E/yes.
You will see 'Quick TGID Save?' in the display then press E/yes again.
The scanner stores the ID into a (created) channel group called 'Qck Save Grp'
and you will be at the 'Edit Channel' menu to complete the settings for the new
channel.
If you don't want to edit the channel settings or are done editing the channel,
press Scan/Srch to return to scanning.

  	 Note: If the ID is already stored in the group, 'TGID Exists' Accept? (Y/N)'
appears. Press (.)no to return to searching (or search hold) or E/yes to go to
the 'Edit Channel' menu.

--- In BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com, Lance <milcom_chaser@...> wrote:
>
> So, I'm scanning an EDACS system.  Well, actually I have it searching (ID
Search).
> Now if I put the radio on hold on a programmed TGID, and then go to do a
direct
> entry, the radio asks me what system I want to put it in, but my system is not
listed.
>
> Why is that?  I shouldn't have to jump out of the system to add a TG on the
fly...
>
> Thanks.
>
> -Lance
>

If u hold on a TG in the System, press "E", the menu for the TG is available,
scroll counterclockwise one notch and it says "NEW CHANNEL", u can now add a new
TG quickly to the system, then name it etc....Then press scan and it will
continue on the system with the new TG....

--- In BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com, Lance <milcom_chaser@...> wrote:
>
> So, I'm scanning an EDACS system.  Well, actually I have it searching (ID
Search).
> Now if I put the radio on hold on a programmed TGID, and then go to do a
direct
> entry, the radio asks me what system I want to put it in, but my system is not
listed.
>
> Why is that?  I shouldn't have to jump out of the system to add a TG on the
fly...
>
> Thanks.
>
> -Lance
>

Let me be more specific.  I have a EDACS single site system with plenty of
TGID's in it.
I put the radio in HOLD, and then I entered a TGID, the radio of course wants to
know if
it should be Quick Saved, I say NO, then when it presents me a menu of trunked
systems, the
one I have been listening to does not appear.  So, I can't pop the TGID into
it...

Bizarre...

-Lance
On Feb 22, 2013, at 10:38 PM, Lance wrote:

> So, I'm scanning an EDACS system. Well, actually I have it searching (ID
Search).
> Now if I put the radio on hold on a programmed TGID, and then go to do a
direct
> entry, the radio asks me what system I want to put it in, but my system is not
listed.
>
> Why is that? I shouldn't have to jump out of the system to add a TG on the
fly...
>
> Thanks.
>
> -Lance
>
>



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

When it asks if you want to save it to the Quick Save group say Yes otherwise it
thinks you want it saved to another system which is what its trying to do.
  The reason is that there are many trunked systems that TGID's can be used by
multiple systems and some only want that ID in one of the shstems.



Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID

Lance <milcom_chaser@...> wrote:

>Let me be more specific.  I have a EDACS single site system with plenty of
TGID's in it.
>I put the radio in HOLD, and then I entered a TGID, the radio of course wants
to know if
>it should be Quick Saved, I say NO, then when it presents me a menu of trunked
systems, the
>one I have been listening to does not appear.  So, I can't pop the TGID into
it...
>
>Bizarre...
>
>-Lance
>On Feb 22, 2013, at 10:38 PM, Lance wrote:
>
>> So, I'm scanning an EDACS system. Well, actually I have it searching (ID
Search).
>> Now if I put the radio on hold on a programmed TGID, and then go to do a
direct
>> entry, the radio asks me what system I want to put it in, but my system is
not listed.
>>
>> Why is that? I shouldn't have to jump out of the system to add a TG on the
fly...
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>> -Lance
>>
>>
>
>
>
>[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>
>------------------------------------
>
>Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>


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

You must not have the "Trunk System in question assigned to a SQK, and no GQKeys
as when i do what i posted in post #7303 i just say NO to the "Quick Save" and
it gives me a selection of what "GROUP" under the "Trunk System " i want the new
TG placed?....

--- In BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com, Lance <milcom_chaser@...> wrote:
>
> Let me be more specific.  I have a EDACS single site system with plenty of
TGID's in it.
> I put the radio in HOLD, and then I entered a TGID, the radio of course wants
to know if
> it should be Quick Saved, I say NO, then when it presents me a menu of trunked
systems, the
> one I have been listening to does not appear.  So, I can't pop the TGID into
it...
>
> Bizarre...
>
> -Lance
> On Feb 22, 2013, at 10:38 PM, Lance wrote:
>
> > So, I'm scanning an EDACS system. Well, actually I have it searching (ID
Search).
> > Now if I put the radio on hold on a programmed TGID, and then go to do a
direct
> > entry, the radio asks me what system I want to put it in, but my system is
not listed.
> >
> > Why is that? I shouldn't have to jump out of the system to add a TG on the
fly...
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > -Lance
> >
> >
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

Thanks Dataman,

I do have a SQK, and 7 GQKeys.  I think when I enter the TG, it lacked the space
between
the first to digits, in following the Uniden AFS format.

Scan and Learn.

Thanks to the rest of the group for your input.

-Lance


On Feb 25, 2013, at 1:02 PM, dataman60435 wrote:

> You must not have the "Trunk System in question assigned to a SQK, and no
GQKeys as when i do what i posted in post #7303 i just say NO to the "Quick
Save" and it gives me a selection of what "GROUP" under the "Trunk System " i
want the new TG placed?....
>
> --- In BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com, Lance wrote:
> >
> > Let me be more specific. I have a EDACS single site system with plenty of
TGID's in it.
> > I put the radio in HOLD, and then I entered a TGID, the radio of course
wants to know if
> > it should be Quick Saved, I say NO, then when it presents me a menu of
trunked systems, the
> > one I have been listening to does not appear. So, I can't pop the TGID into
it...
> >
> > Bizarre...
> >
> > -Lance
> > On Feb 22, 2013, at 10:38 PM, Lance wrote:
> >
> > > So, I'm scanning an EDACS system. Well, actually I have it searching (ID
Search).
> > > Now if I put the radio on hold on a programmed TGID, and then go to do a
direct
> > > entry, the radio asks me what system I want to put it in, but my system is
not listed.
> > >
> > > Why is that? I shouldn't have to jump out of the system to add a TG on the
fly...
> > >
> > > Thanks.
> > >
> > > -Lance
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
>
>



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

How do I insert the dash separator when doing a direct entry of an
EDACS TGID.  Hitting the (.) does not work when entering the TG
in direct entry mode... I simply want to monitor a TG in the same
way you would monitor a single frequency by entering it in, and
pressing HOLD.


Thanks.

Press HOLD, enter the TGID using [.][.] as the seperator (two dots = dash),
then HOLD again.


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


>________________________________
> From: Lance <milcom_chaser@...>
>To: BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com
>Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2013 2:05 PM
>Subject: [BCD396XT] Entering EDACS TGID Directly
>
>
> 
>
>How do I insert the dash separator when doing a direct entry of an
>EDACS TGID.  Hitting the (.) does not work when entering the TG
>in direct entry mode... I simply want to monitor a TG in the same
>way you would monitor a single frequency by entering it in, and
>pressing HOLD.
>
>Thanks.
>
>

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

Thank you, that worked.


On Feb 26, 2013, at 2:26 PM, Uniden UPMan wrote:

> Press HOLD, enter the TGID using [.][.] as the seperator (two dots = dash),
then HOLD again.
>
> UpMan
> UpMan FAQ: http://info.uniden.com/UnidenMan4/UpMan -- Please read before
emailing me directly
>
> >________________________________
> > From: Lance milcom_chaser@...>
> >To: BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com
> >Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2013 2:05 PM
> >Subject: [BCD396XT] Entering EDACS TGID Directly
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >How do I insert the dash separator when doing a direct entry of an
> >EDACS TGID. Hitting the (.) does not work when entering the TG
> >in direct entry mode... I simply want to monitor a TG in the same
> >way you would monitor a single frequency by entering it in, and
> >pressing HOLD.
> >
> >Thanks.
> >
> >
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>



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Nice, I can do TG Wildcards from this mode.

Thanks again.


On Feb 26, 2013, at 2:26 PM, Uniden UPMan wrote:

> Press HOLD, enter the TGID using [.][.] as the seperator (two dots = dash),
then HOLD again.
>
> UpMan
> UpMan FAQ: http://info.uniden.com/UnidenMan4/UpMan -- Please read before
emailing me directly
>
> >________________________________
> > From: Lance milcom_chaser@...>
> >To: BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com
> >Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2013 2:05 PM
> >Subject: [BCD396XT] Entering EDACS TGID Directly
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >How do I insert the dash separator when doing a direct entry of an
> >EDACS TGID. Hitting the (.) does not work when entering the TG
> >in direct entry mode... I simply want to monitor a TG in the same
> >way you would monitor a single frequency by entering it in, and
> >pressing HOLD.
> >
> >Thanks.
> >
> >
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>



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Just got a BCD396XT, trying to get used to the programming. I downloaded
freescan to program it, but not sure if I did it correctly. I liv in California
so what I did is the following:
I made up a new system, named it Cities. I then added groups to that system and
named them after each City that I wanted to monitor. I then placed all the
conventional freqs for each city under its respective group and then assigned
that group a quick key so that I could monitor,un monitor as needed. I then
downloaded some trunked systems but not sure how to assign a quick key to them.
Can anyone give me some direction please.
I can upload the file for you so that you can see if correct or where I need to
fix.
Thanks!!

The System Quick Key is assigned in each Site for trunked systems.

The Group Quick Key is assigned the same way it is for conventional.

Joe M.

salrios_25 wrote:
> Just got a BCD396XT, trying to get used to the programming. I downloaded
freescan to program it, but not sure if I did it correctly. I liv in California
so what I did is the following:
> I made up a new system, named it Cities. I then added groups to that system
and named them after each City that I wanted to monitor. I then placed all the
conventional freqs for each city under its respective group and then assigned
that group a quick key so that I could monitor,un monitor as needed. I then
downloaded some trunked systems but not sure how to assign a quick key to them.
Can anyone give me some direction please.
> I can upload the file for you so that you can see if correct or where I need
to fix.
> Thanks!!
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>

What I do for all Systems and Groups is put a number before the name like this:

1 LACOFD
	 1 Dispatch
	 2 Tactical
	 3 Mutual Aid
	 4 "Your Group name here"

2 LAX
	 1 Airline Ops
	 2 APP/DEP
	 3 "Your Group name here"

So, if you forget which system uses what quick key, now you can assign the Quick
Key to the System number.  Same with Groups as well.


On Feb 27, 2013, at 2:30 PM, salrios_25 wrote:

> Just got a BCD396XT, trying to get used to the programming. I downloaded
freescan to program it, but not sure if I did it correctly. I liv in California
so what I did is the following:
> I made up a new system, named it Cities. I then added groups to that system
and named them after each City that I wanted to monitor. I then placed all the
conventional freqs for each city under its respective group and then assigned
that group a quick key so that I could monitor,un monitor as needed. I then
downloaded some trunked systems but not sure how to assign a quick key to them.
Can anyone give me some direction please.
> I can upload the file for you so that you can see if correct or where I need
to fix.
> Thanks!!
>
>



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With the BCD396XT, System Quick Keys (SQK ) for Trunk systems are assigned
at the "Site" level.
Clark


At 01:30 PM 2/27/2013, you wrote:

>Just got a BCD396XT, trying to get used to the programming. I downloaded
>freescan to program it, but not sure if I did it correctly. I liv in
>California so what I did is the following:
>I made up a new system, named it Cities. I then added groups to that
>system and named them after each City that I wanted to monitor. I then
>placed all the conventional freqs for each city under its respective group
>and then assigned that group a quick key so that I could monitor,un
>monitor as needed. I then downloaded some trunked systems but not sure how
>to assign a quick key to them. Can anyone give me some direction please.
>I can upload the file for you so that you can see if correct or where I
>need to fix.
>Thanks!!

Anyone have any Las Vegas 396XT files they can share or upload to the files
section?  I'm heading to IWCE in a few weeks.

Thank you,



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That is true "Clark", but when i create a "New System", i also # that so when u
press "menu"and "scroll" ur Systems u can also see ur #ing...Then i made a cheat
sheet with #ing starting at (1) etc just to keep tabs on my 52 systems
programmed in the scanner....Just my thoughts!....

--- In BCD396XT@yahoogroups.com, Clark Rennie <c.rennie1@...> wrote:
>
> With the BCD396XT, System Quick Keys (SQK ) for Trunk systems are assigned
> at the "Site" level.
> Clark
>
>
> At 01:30 PM 2/27/2013, you wrote:
>
> >Just got a BCD396XT, trying to get used to the programming. I downloaded
> >freescan to program it, but not sure if I did it correctly. I liv in
> >California so what I did is the following:
> >I made up a new system, named it Cities. I then added groups to that
> >system and named them after each City that I wanted to monitor. I then
> >placed all the conventional freqs for each city under its respective group
> >and then assigned that group a quick key so that I could monitor,un
> >monitor as needed. I then downloaded some trunked systems but not sure how
> >to assign a quick key to them. Can anyone give me some direction please.
> >I can upload the file for you so that you can see if correct or where I
> >need to fix.
> >Thanks!!
>

check out radioreference.com. I found goodies last there for a recent trip.

73

-Brian n8wrl

On Thu, Feb 28, 2013 at 2:09 PM, Jeremy M. <n7ryy70@...> wrote:

> Anyone have any Las Vegas 396XT files they can share or upload to the files
> section?  I'm heading to IWCE in a few weeks.
>
> Thank you,
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>


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On 2/28/2013 11:46 AM, dataman60435 wrote:

> That is true "Clark", but when i create a "New System", i also # that so
> when u press "menu"and "scroll" ur Systems u can also see ur #ing...Then
> i made a cheat sheet with #ing starting at (1) etc just to keep tabs on
> my 52 systems programmed in the scanner....Just my thoughts!....

Hint: Not everyone speaks "Tweet." Try plain old English. We aren't
character limited here.