Describe your experience with the uniden bearcat bcd996xt and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. Butel arc996 scanner programming and control software for uniden bcd996t police scanner radios. Free programming software is available from uniden or you can use the awesome arc125 software from butel for an even better experience. Think of yourself as david and this scanner goliath, except in this version david doesnt win. It came back with no description of the problem or fix and all my programing erased.
One of the questions we get here at scanner master is how often one should update the programming on their scanner. This tool was originally created by butel software. Com port and communication issues are the biggest problem faced with. Remotely control and program your police scanner with the best police scanner programming software. Marks scanners im moving my pages to a new server so if you ended up here you need to update your bookmarks mobile usersbest viewed in landscape mode. Our goal is to build a software defined analyzer for apco p25 signals that is available under the gnu public license gpl. Many software developers have written software that can program a scanner using data directly from the database. The official uniden software for the eu scanners is developed by butel software. For those of you who are new to trunking, dynamic memory, or havent had a scanner in the last 10 years it is a good idea to read the respective sections on those topics. The key to unlock the utility for importing systems, talkgroups, andor conventional frequencies from the database is the premium subscription.
The bcd996t can store thousands of programmed frequencies, which are. Scanner master sells programming software for almost all the current scanners and. Similar to auto store, you can also record transmissions, log information, and compare hits to the database. Your best choice for software is the butel program. Arc996series is the programming software for the uniden bcd996t, arc996pro adds powerful data logging, digital audio recording and a fantastic bandscope. If you have an older radio with a usbserial adaptor cable, such as a bcd996xt, bcd396xt. You really have to know how trunking works in order to program a trunking system. Software piracy is theft, using crack, password, serial numbers, registration codes, key generators, cd key, hacks is illegal and prevent future development of bctool v. This allows newer radios in use by police and emergency agencies to be monitored. This base scanner has amazing features and is capable of 6000 channels of memory storage. Private systems you can flag a system only in the software so that it cannot be read out of the scanner, modified, or deleted. Im getting the message init not ok, cant read user data when trying to connect to rr butel programs.
Please use this article to document issues, problems and resolutions regarding updating the firmware in the uniden dma scanners. B2102 is a diagnostic trouble code dtc for antenna circuit short to ground. Firmware updates for the bcd996t scanner are now located here. Mar 28, 2011 op25 is a notforprofit project to bring together folks that are interested in implementing apco p25 using a software defined radio. Uniden usb1 cable important windows 8 and 10 information the current prolific driver, as delivered through their web site and through windows update for windows 8 and 10, will not work with older usb1 cables that use the pl2303hxa chipset. Most update problems are caused by serial port issues. Im moving my pages to a new server so if you ended up here you need to update your bookmarks mobile usersbest viewed in landscape mode. Arc396 for uniden bcd396t free version download for pc. A look at how to add a statewide p25 system to your uniden scanner using the freescan software. The answer to that depends on a few things, including what kind of scanner you have, the resources available to you computer, software etc.
Uniden bcd996t police scanner goes head to head against comparable radio shack scanner. Hp1, psr310 arc patrol, arc310, arc xt for uniden xt series. Org a great program for programming uniden scanners, also streaming live via radio reference and icecast. But there are also many third party programs arc996 from. The bcd536hp continues unidens tradition of leading innovation. Ive been dealing with scanner master for over 25 years. Butel arc500 scanner programming and control software for gre psr 600, psr 500, radioshack pro106 and radioshack pro197 police scanner radios. Windows xp2000vista7, minimum 800x600 video, 512 ram, free serial or usb port usb requires uniden usb1 cable.
Oct 28, 2011 here i demonstrate how to program a uniden bcd396t scanner using butel s arc396 software and frequencies from. Shareware junction periodically updates pricing and software information of bctool v. Do not use this software if you are new to scanners and have no idea what you are doing. Aug 23, 2018 this video applies to the bcdx36hp sentinel software, you can also apply this to the homepatrol sentinel software version. Arc996 is programming software for the uniden bcd996t scanner. While the beartracker 885 is not yet available for sale pending fcc approvals, you can see it in person exclusively at the scanner master booth. The bcd996t is a radio frequency scanner produced by uniden. View and download uniden bcd996t owners manual online. In the arc996 software, click on the bcd996t pulldown menu, then click on rs232 communication setup, then click on autodetect scanner.
Arc996series is the programming software for the uniden bcd996t, arc996 pro adds powerful data logging, digital audio recording and a fantastic. You can still use the system as you would normally systemchannel lockoutsunlock, volume offset, attenuate, etc, you. This receiver is packed full with all of the latest technology that uniden has to offer, ranging from the locationbased scanning feature to the dynamically allocated memory of the whopping 6000 channels. Software products overview, please select your scanner model. The type of scanner you have is the first question we always ask. Uniden legacy software support the radioreference wiki. The uniden bearcat bcd996xt is a stateoftheart scanner radio with trunk tracker iv and automatic scanning capabilities. Welcome to the uniden legacy software support article. Arcxt scanner radio software walkthroughpart 2 youtube.
Arc996 for bcd996t draft user manual scanner master. For software for the newer bcd996xt the program arcxt pro is required. If you use the uniden usb1 cable you must install this specific uniden usb1 driver else the software may not communicate with your scanner. I figured out i needed software and since i dont have a serial port on my computer. Homepatrol programming makes it the easiesttoprogram mobile professional scanner weve ever made. The scanner is able to tune trunked digital radio systems using its trunktracker iv technology. Scanner master diy updating the firmware on the uniden bearcat. The uniden bearcat bcd996t is basically at your service. Uniden bcd396xt, bc346xt, bcd996xt and bct15x scanner. Easier to read bcd996t ubcd996t manualprinted manualplanned.
When you register a scanner, the latest firmware version available for that scanner is linked in the latest firmware column. Like the hp1, we can hold on any channel, department, system, and now even a site. While its a great scanner that has awesome features like gps, we only recommend for scanner pros. Arcxt does not work with the bcd996t bct15 bc246t models. The most popular version of the arc396 for uniden bcd396t is 3. Scancontrol requires that the radio be in remote mode with pc control active. Aug 02, 2007 i just got my 996 back from repair after 30 days.
If you have many scanners, its sometimes to your advantage to have a single software package that works with all of them, particularly if theres a way to move data in between scanners within the program. Arc996 basic bcd996t software for police scanner radios. Whistler,uniden radioshack gre pro96 pro2096 pro106 pro197 scanner scanners software for pro5, pro6, pro7,bcd996t, bct15. When you put in exactly what you want to listen to. Powered by butel software that is exclusively distributed by scanner master, the uniden bcd996tx and bct15x scanners can be remotely located and. Since 1978 the nations most experienced dealer of all brands of new police scanners, software, accessories and programming. B1915 is a diagnostic trouble code dtc for air bag driver circuit failure. This video is a walkthrough of our arcxt pro software with virtual control.
The primary benefit to this web service is the ability for software developers to write applications that can support this standard process for accessing the data. I checked butel website and noticed a newer version. The bc125at uses regular or rechargeable aa batteries and can charge with the usb cable. Free download and information on arc patrol with arc patrol you expand the functionality of your. Your radio may require you to perform a few initial setup steps to allow it to communicate with scancontrol. These downloads are no longer kept in the my downloads area. Butel arc996 pro police scanner radio programming software.
Here i demonstrate how to program a uniden bcd396t scanner using butel s arc396 software and frequencies from. To a certain extent, the answer to this question depends on whether you want the software just for programming, programming and control, or to use as a quick way to record and log your hits as you listen. Other useful information would include your experience with similar products, infomation on a product that you would purchase instead of this one, and so on. Arc996 v3 includes the most versatile memory editor available on the market. Voice traffic will be heard on the receivers speaker or headphone jack not your computer speakers. The bcd996xt comes equipped with uniden exclusive features like advanced dynamic. The included sentinel software has the same look and feel as the old hp1 software. Updating the firmware in uniden dma scanners from the radioreference wiki. They can be directed by the software to a voice channel. Tune in and stay informed with the homepatrol2 simple program scanner from uniden. Scanner master diy updating the firmware on the uniden. Get support for your uniden bcd396t scanner at uniden customer support. For questions about unidens sentinel software there are 2 distinct versions one for the.
You can store in the dynamic memory conventional frequencies such as police, fireemergency, marine, air, amateur, and other communications. Butel software for all models, programitolder gre radio interface. Im thinking about getting a uniden bcd996t but the only thing that is holding me back is that ive heard that these are hard to program. Bcd996p2 police scanner digital p25 base uniden scanner radio. Butel arc996 basic police scanner radio programming. Dec 25, 2006 uniden provides software on their website, for free that will allow you to adequately program the radio and the information in the radioreference database is a must. In the vc panel it asks for port in a drop down box you select port hit start and off it goes. Uniden bcd996t 6000 channel mobile trunking scanner with gps support and apco25 uniden bcgpsk serial gps receiver for scanner and marine products.
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Butel arc996 pro scanner programming and control software for uniden bcd996t police scanner radios. Uniden bcd396xt, bc346xt, bcd996xt and bct15x plus get the rts software as a bonus, see how below. If you use the uniden usb1 cable you must install this specific uniden usb1 driver else the software. Uniden bearcat bcd996p2 police scanner scanner master. For support in case of usb communication problems you can contact uniden customer. Easier to read bcd996tubcd996t digital scanner manual. It is much easier to use the a free software from uniden or the b pay software from butel to either a key in. Butel arc500 police scanner radio programming software.
Discovery mode has also been brought over from the hp1. So my advice is to take the time to learn how to program the radio properly with sentinel, or with the butel software a subscription at radio reference will help if you use butel. I programed the radio back in february and am trying to remember how to do it again. As technology increases, so do the standards of communications. Arc xt is the preferred and best selling programming software for the uniden xt, p2 and au series, arcxtpro adds powerful data logging, digital audio recording and a fantastic bandscope. Arcxt includes the most versatile and most feature rich editor available on the market. Program bcd396t with butel arc396 software youtube. It wont do you any good to try to program a trunking system unless you know what the radio needs and is going to do with the data control. This can happen for multiple reasons and a mechanic needs to diagnose the specific cause for this code to be triggered in your situation.
This video applies to the bcdx36hp sentinel software, you can also apply this to the homepatrol sentinel software version. Importing from the radio reference database only works if you are a premium subscriber to the radio reference web site. Join scanner masters rich barnett and butel s gommert buijsen as they demonstrate current radios, accessories and software as well as the new beartracker 885. Butel arc996 basic scanner programming software for uniden bcd996t police scanner radios. The bcd996p2 is the only digital phase 2 base and mobile police scanner that comes without software and frequencies. Arc xt v2 is the first software compatible with the new p2 scanners. Arc996series is the programming software for the uniden bcd996t, arc996pro adds powerful data logging, digital audio recording and a fantastic. The most frequent installation filenames for the program include. With a mission to make life better, uniden is creating easytouse, affordable, cuttingedge technology you trust. Uniden usb1 programming cable bc2463963302309599615xt. Butel download files arc software uniden scanners off all types. Arc996 pro police scanner software download scanner master. Windows xp2000vista7, minimum 800x600 video, 512 ram, free serial. With arcxt you can directly access the database and import over 0.
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