We have preprogrammed the bcd996t with more than 500 agencies across the u. Type in your frequency including the decimal point, when finished push in the e key and let go. It is all but impossible to program the scanner by hand due to the complexity and number of options. Programming software for uniden bearcat bcd996t trunktracker iv bcd 996 t trunktracker iv bcd996ttrunktrackeriv. The uniden bearcat bcd996t is a stateoftheart scanner radio with trunk tracker iv and automatic scanning capabilities. There is no charge for the full version of this software. Uniden creates another first with the sds100 true iq scanner and digital trunktracker communications receiver. Arc996series is the programming software for the uniden bcd996t, arc996 pro adds powerful data logging, digital audio recording and a fantastic. Computer aided scanning software for the uniden bct15 bct15x bc250d bc296d br330t bc346xt bc346xtc bcd325p2 bcd396t bcd396xt bcd436hp bcd536hp bc780xlt bc785d bc796d bcd996t bcd996xt bcd996p2 radiofeed streaming audio.
Freescan, the awardwinning freeware program for programming the uniden sc230, bc246t, ubc3500xlt, br330t, bcd396t, bc346xt c, bcd396xt, bct15x, bcd996xt, bct15 and bcd996t, bcd996p2 premium subscriber. Dont miss this 2 software deal for the price of one. Any updates or notices for id tracker will be posted to the radio reference scanner programming software forum. Microprocessors are controlled by firmware that enables the device to do the job it was purchased for. If you enjoy id tracker, donations are graciously accepted. You can store in the dynamic memory conventional frequencies such as police, fireemergency, marine, air, amateur, and other communications. View and download uniden bcd996t owners manual online. Programming software and scanner frequencies for uniden.
Tune in and stay informed with the homepatrol2 simple program scanner from uniden. Programming uniden scanners using freescan software youtube. Hperc hperc is a commandline utility for the uniden homepatrol scanner with the extreme upgrade. The uniden bearcat bcd996t is basically at your service. Uasd software you can install the programmed data into your scanner.
Uniden bcd996t firmware full guides for download and. If you live in one of the preprogrammed areas, simply press scan to start scanning. Any funds received will be used to support the continued development of id tracker through the purchase of updated scanners, etc. Pay to have your scanner programmed uniden support. 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 site will stand above all other ham radio sites by employing the latest technology and professional design programming standards, developed by a team of community programmers who contribute their skills to the effort. 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. Software for controling and programming the sc230 uniden handheld scanner with remote managment support, for personal use and webbased control. This product is nonreturnable for credit arc996 is programming software for the uniden bcd996t. Added support for unden bcd536hp and bcd436hp unidens new home patrol units. The ubcd396xt is equipped with a host of new features including gps support for location based scanning, location alerts, and crows flight navigation. The bcd996t is a radio frequency scanner produced by uniden. Program and control your bcd996t uniden bearcat scanner.
A look at how to add a statewide p25 system to your uniden scanner using the freescan software. Uniden bcd996t p25 digital scanner for sale online ebay. The best part to me is the same software works on all the newer xt series scanners. A qt gui and perl server to control a uniden bcd396t scanner. Skip all of this and have your scanner professionally programmed here. Locationbased scanning connect an optional gps for automatic channel selection. Programming the uniden bearcat bcd996p2 with freescan software. Bcd996t digital trunking scanner uniden america corporation. Main purpose was to test the online control and glad to say it works and also able to. To use these drivers you must have a current usb1 cable that uses the pl2303hxd chipset. The site will be something that everyone involved can be proud to say they were a. By connecting an optional gps antenna 2 your scanner will automatically turn systems and. You will then see a black box with pgm in it in the top right corner of screen, this means you are in program mode.
Please take a few minutes to read all of these instructions before. The bcd996xt comes equipped with uniden exclusive features like advanced dynamic memory system, close call rf capture technology, and gps compatibility. For software for the newer bcd996xt the program arcxt is required. Firmware updates for the bcd996t scanner are now located here. Arc xt is the preferred and best selling programming software for the uniden xt series, arcxtpro adds powerful data logging, digital audio recording and a fantastic bandscope. When you register a scanner, the latest firmware version available for that scanner is linked in the latest firmware column. Adaptive digital threshold automatically sets the digital decode threshold for apco 25 systems. While its a great scanner that has awesome features like gps, we only recommend for scanner pros. You really have to know how trunking works in order to program a trunking system. Ive been programming unidens since 1978 but this 996t is so far over my head.
Fully integraded frequency database, includes our virtual radio select models only, and all the necessary programming tools to program over 50 scanners from uniden, radioshack, whistler, gre and aor. Ep01 howto program a trunk tracking scanner youtube. To program your frequency in you will push in the orange function key and then let go. You might even want a 3rd party software package which allows importing frequencies from a. Linux has free software for programming my scanner.
Trunktracker iv motorola apco 25 digital, motorola, edacs, ltr lets you monitor all of the major types of communications systems used by public safety, local government, amateur radio. The new uniden bcd996xt may look the same as its similarly named predecessor, the 996t, but inside its a whole lot different. If you have c inside of a bullseye icon in the screen or the radio. Uniden will be happy to program your scanner for you. To enter in another frequency turn the knob at the top right one click to the right and this will bring you to the next available channel. How to download and update firmware uniden bcd996t firmware download digital photo cameras firmware. Click on the uasd link and the program will download. I also upgraded to a bcd 996xt which is the basemobile version of this scanner. In this video you will be shown howto program a basic system in a uniden bearcat bc996t frequency scanner, using your pc. The bcd996p2 is the only digital phase 2 base and mobile police scanner that comes without software and frequencies. This allows newer radios in use by police and emergency agencies to be monitored. Arc996 is programming software for the uniden bcd996t 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. See the updating the firmware in uniden dma scanners article for the firmware link.
A box will open so that you can enter the number that was emailed to you. The scanner is able to tune trunked digital radio systems using its trunktracker iv technology. Arc996 basic police scanner software download scanner master. I want to scan all 36 groups back to back but so far the 996t wont scan my first 2 groups so im missing something. When finished entering in all of your frequencies you. For programming software for the newer 996xt scanner see arcxt software. Arc996 basic bcd996t software for police scanner radios.
All radios supported in one single software product. Turning off close call feature on your uniden bcd996xt scanner. 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. A very quick and dirty guide to setup a uniden 996t scanner for trunking an 800mhz mot type 2 system. This update contains major enhancements to the bcd996t that directly reflect requests from our customers. Soft search keys let you program the keypads secondary functions to turn onoff specified search ranges. Trunktracker iv with motorola control channel only trunking and icall. Uniden apco 25 handheld scanner for sale online ebay. Uniden creates another first with its new highly engineered digital scanner usds100 true iq scanner, the first digital scanner to incorporate software defined radio technology to provide incredible digital performance in even the most challenging rf environments. See the updating the firmware in uniden dma scanners article for the. I have an excel spreadsheet that i was hoping would be able to quickly copy and paste but freescan does not make for a quick download. Think of yourself as david and this scanner goliath, except in this version david doesnt win. If your cable was bought before 20 you need to buy a new cable. Download sctl bearcat scanner control program for free.
It receives a little better, and has some great upgraded features. The uniden bearcat bcd996t is a stateoftheart scanner radio with trunk tracker. The bcd996t can store thousands of programmed frequencies. The scanner includes a programming cable and free software from uniden. It is also equipped with band scope which is ideal to see a graphic repesentation of signal activity. Uniden bcd996t software software for uniden whistler.
Uniden 996t 800mhz trunking basic setup alex mccreath. For software for the newer bcd996xt the program arcxt software is required. Arc996 v3 includes the most versatile memory editor available on the market. Digital trunking scanner with 6000 dynamically allocated channels. Uniden bearcat bcd996t trunktracker iv bcd 996 t trunktracker iv bcd996ttrunktrackeriv programming interface schematics for uniden bearcat.