In the vc panel it asks for port in a drop down box you select port hit start and off it goes. Uniden bcd396xt, bc346xt, bcd996xt and bct15x scanner. Our goal is to build a software defined analyzer for apco p25 signals that is available under the gnu public license gpl. This base scanner has amazing features and is capable of 6000 channels of memory storage. Program bcd396t with butel arc396 software youtube. Butel arc996 pro scanner programming and control software for uniden bcd996t police scanner radios. The scanner is able to tune trunked digital radio systems using its trunktracker iv technology. B1915 is a diagnostic trouble code dtc for air bag driver circuit failure. Since 1978 the nations most experienced dealer of all brands of new police scanners, software, accessories and programming. When you register a scanner, the latest firmware version available for that scanner is linked in the latest firmware column. 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. Windows xp2000vista7, minimum 800x600 video, 512 ram, free serial.
Homepatrol programming makes it the easiesttoprogram mobile professional scanner weve ever made. I checked butel website and noticed a newer version. If you have an older radio with a usbserial adaptor cable, such as a bcd996xt, bcd396xt. I programed the radio back in february and am trying to remember how to do it again. Discovery mode has also been brought over from the hp1. 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.
The bc125at uses regular or rechargeable aa batteries and can charge with the usb cable. Arc996 basic bcd996t software for police scanner radios. 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. Scanner master diy updating the firmware on the uniden. Butel arc996 basic police scanner radio programming. Easier to read bcd996tubcd996t manualprinted manualplanned. The bcd996xt comes equipped with uniden exclusive features like advanced dynamic. Many software developers have written software that can program a scanner using data directly from the database. 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. Software products overview, please select your scanner model. Uniden bcd396xt, bc346xt, bcd996xt and bct15x plus get the rts software as a bonus, see how below. This can happen for multiple reasons and a mechanic needs to diagnose the specific cause for this code to be triggered in your situation. Radiolabs is proud to offer the uniden bcd996xt digital scanner.
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Here i demonstrate how to program a uniden bcd396t scanner using butel s arc396 software and frequencies from. You can still use the system as you would normally systemchannel lockoutsunlock, volume offset, attenuate, etc, you. Ive been dealing with scanner master for over 25 years. Easier to read bcd996t ubcd996t manualprinted manualplanned. If you use the uniden usb1 cable you must install this specific uniden usb1 driver else the software. Powered by butel software that is exclusively distributed by scanner master, the uniden bcd996tx and bct15x scanners can be remotely located and. Arc396 for uniden bcd396t free version download for pc. The bcd996t is a radio frequency scanner produced by uniden.
Arc996 is programming software for the uniden bcd996t scanner. Hp1, psr310 arc patrol, arc310, arc xt for uniden xt series. Uniden legacy software support the radioreference wiki. Arc996series is the programming software for the uniden bcd996t, arc996pro adds powerful data logging, digital audio recording and a fantastic. Scanner master diy programming with the butel arcxt software duration. Bcd996p2 police scanner digital p25 base uniden scanner radio. Welcome to the uniden legacy software support article. The bcd996t can store thousands of programmed frequencies, which are.
When you put in exactly what you want to listen to. For software for the newer bcd996xt the program arcxt pro is required. Scancontrol requires that the radio be in remote mode with pc control active. This video applies to the bcdx36hp sentinel software, you can also apply this to the homepatrol sentinel software version. Uniden bearcat bcd996p2 police scanner scanner master.
The bcd536hp continues unidens tradition of leading innovation. Like the hp1, we can hold on any channel, department, system, and now even a site. Get support for your uniden bcd396t scanner at uniden customer support. For support in case of usb communication problems you can contact uniden customer. Voice traffic will be heard on the receivers speaker or headphone jack not your computer speakers. Private systems you can flag a system only in the software so that it cannot be read out of the scanner, modified, or deleted. Easier to read bcd996tubcd996t digital scanner manual. Remotely control and program your police scanner with the best police scanner programming software. Updating the firmware in uniden dma scanners from the radioreference wiki.
While its a great scanner that has awesome features like gps, we only recommend for scanner pros. Arc xt for uniden software info setting the new standard in multi scanner software. Im getting the message init not ok, cant read user data when trying to connect to rr butel programs. 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. Uniden bcd996p2 digital mobile trunktracker v scanner, 25,000 dynamically allocated channels, close call rf capture technology, 4line alpha display, basemobile design, phase 2, locationbased scanning. Arc996 v3 includes the most versatile memory editor available on the market. Arcxt includes the most versatile and most feature rich editor available on the market. Think of yourself as david and this scanner goliath, except in this version david doesnt win. Uniden bcd996t 6000 channel mobile trunking scanner with gps support and apco25 uniden bcgpsk serial gps receiver for scanner and marine products.
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. Importing from the radio reference database only works if you are a premium subscriber to the radio reference web site. Windows xp2000vista7, minimum 800x600 video, 512 ram, free serial or usb port usb requires uniden usb1 cable. 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. Shop online or call for the perfect scanner ready for your area. Free download and information on arc patrol with arc patrol you expand the functionality of your.
Arc996series is the programming software for the uniden bcd996t, arc996pro adds powerful data logging, digital audio recording and a fantastic bandscope. Butel software for all models, programitolder gre radio interface. The uniden bearcat bcd996t is basically at your service. Tune in and stay informed with the homepatrol2 simple program scanner from uniden. You can store in the dynamic memory conventional frequencies such as police, fireemergency, marine, air, amateur, and other communications. 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. For questions about unidens sentinel software there are 2 distinct versions one for the.
I figured out i needed software and since i dont have a serial port on my computer. With a mission to make life better, uniden is creating easytouse, affordable, cuttingedge technology you trust. This video is a walkthrough of our arcxt pro software with virtual control. Butel arc996 basic scanner programming software for uniden bcd996t police scanner radios. The most popular version of the arc396 for uniden bcd396t is 3. Arcxt does not work with the bcd996t bct15 bc246t models. 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. Com port and communication issues are the biggest problem faced with. The most frequent installation filenames for the program include. But there are also many third party programs arc996 from.
Describe your experience with the uniden bearcat bcd996xt and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. Scanner master diy updating the firmware on the uniden bearcat. Whistler,uniden radioshack gre pro96 pro2096 pro106 pro197 scanner scanners software for pro5, pro6, pro7,bcd996t, bct15. Similar to auto store, you can also record transmissions, log information, and compare hits to the database. Do not use this software if you are new to scanners and have no idea what you are doing. 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. Just enter your zip code or city on the easytouse touch scree. Butel arc500 scanner programming and control software for gre psr 600, psr 500, radioshack pro106 and radioshack pro197 police scanner radios. Arc996 pro police scanner software download scanner master. Arc996 for bcd996t draft user manual scanner master.
You really have to know how trunking works in order to program a trunking system. Firmware updates for the bcd996t scanner are now located here. Remotely control and program your police scanner with the best police scanner programming services. Please use this article to document issues, problems and resolutions regarding updating the firmware in the uniden dma scanners. Arc996series is the programming software for the uniden bcd996t, arc996 pro adds powerful data logging, digital audio recording and a fantastic. The answer to that depends on a few things, including what kind of scanner you have, the resources available to you computer, software etc. The bcd996p2 is the only digital phase 2 base and mobile police scanner that comes without software and frequencies. The included sentinel software has the same look and feel as the old hp1 software.
It is much easier to use the a free software from uniden or the b pay software from butel to either a key in. Mar 28, 2011 op25 is a notforprofit project to bring together folks that are interested in implementing apco p25 using a software defined radio. 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. Free programming software is available from uniden or you can use the awesome arc125 software from butel for an even better experience. Org a great program for programming uniden scanners, also streaming live via radio reference and icecast. If you use the uniden usb1 cable you must install this specific uniden usb1 driver else the software may not communicate with your scanner.
Butel arc996 scanner programming and control software for uniden bcd996t police scanner radios. Your best choice for software is the butel program. With arcxt you can directly access the database and import over 0. Butel arc996 pro police scanner radio programming software. Oct 28, 2011 here i demonstrate how to program a uniden bcd396t scanner using butel s arc396 software and frequencies from. 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. Butel download files arc software uniden scanners off all types. In the arc996 software, click on the bcd996t pulldown menu, then click on rs232 communication setup, then click on autodetect scanner. Butel arc500 police scanner radio programming software. Aug 23, 2018 this video applies to the bcdx36hp sentinel software, you can also apply this to the homepatrol sentinel software version. This tool was originally created by butel software. Aug 02, 2007 i just got my 996 back from repair after 30 days.
This allows newer radios in use by police and emergency agencies to be monitored. 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. Uniden usb1 programming cable bc2463963302309599615xt. 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. Uniden bcd996t police scanner goes head to head against comparable radio shack scanner. 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. All that will help, but scanners work best when you program them. 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. Arc xt v2 is the first software compatible with the new p2 scanners.