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...
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...
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...
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. ...
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...
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...
The other day I tagged a Sheriff mobile unit via close call. Later I went to look up the licensing for the department and noticed they had a narrowband...
Hello. I have the 396xt and programmed it perfect with the new Phila. PD trunking sysyem. Scanner works great, has great signal, but call me crazy, on cloudy...
I am trying to monitor StarCom21 in ILL but I am still (after about 3 months of playing with settings) having issues with my scanner decoding the system. I...
I finally got around to trying firmware update 1.20.13. Upon starting the executable, and following the instructions (batteries out, hold down L/O and 6 when...
Analogue is fastley going by the way side not sure if this could have even been heard in the first place considering it's distance from any where but yet...
I'm sorry if this has been asked before but I couldn't find it in the archives. For quite a while now, I haven't been able to use FreeScan virtual control. I...
Im useing freescan and really trying to learn it but when i go to create new system a box will pop up asking for me to choose system type how do you know what...
If it's a Tait P25 system I-calls don't work on the 396XT. I have reported it a few times on here and on radio reference, with no response yet. The transit...
Hello folks. I've tried on free scan to enable ICall on a P25 system I'm using. I had 2 people standing in the same room as me using ICall or Private Call and...
Im not able to hear ODOT for belmont harrison county in OHIO i have them in my scanner (bcd396xt)I live in that local area but cant seem to get them anyone...
A Search and Rescue person was considering purchasing a 396XT after seeing mine. He asked what the case is made of as he is in harsh environments for his...
Just received my 396 back fom Uniden after four weeks for repair. I would like to know if anyone else has had issues. Uniden repaired/replaced the main...
List, Has anyone had any experience with supplying 12 VDC instead of 6 VDC to their 396XT? I think I fried the auto amp ( no volume but will scan). It was an...
first, kudos to uniden for the new firmware updater. ran 100% perfectly on my emulated win7/64bit system under mac osx lion. the only tweak i might suggest is...
This is probably a very simple question, but I am wondering what the signal strength indicator means when scanning the P25 digital systems. I know it...
There are systems in the Chicago area that are ramping up for phase II TDMA. Any plans for 2-slot TDMA firmware upgrades for the BCD396xt or 996xt? The...
I have programmed a number of conventional channels for which I know the frequency but not the CTCSS. I'd like to display the CTCSS (if any) when scan stops on...
