need help programing BCD396T for upcoming road trip

xalaskan · #1 (**permalink**) 08-11-2009, 11:44 PM

Hello All,

I have had my bcd396t for the last 11 months. I have been frustrated several times trying to program it. I'm giving it one more shot. If anyone is willing to help me out I would be happy to pay them for their time.

I'm taking a long road trip this weekend to southern cal and palm springs and wanted to program my scanner with CHP freq's to listen to on the way down and back.... I am located in Roseville, CA. Is anyone available to help me out?

Thanks in advance,

TB

kma371 · #2 (**permalink**) 08-12-2009, 01:35 AM

are you using any kind of software to do it, or manual method?

sfdf · #3 (**permalink**) 08-12-2009, 02:03 AM

Here is a file I had for a while for the entire State.
You need to lock unlock what you need from the file.It may not be current or complete but should get you started.

You can use freeScann to download the section the way you like it quite easy and next time you may want to give more then a week notice.

xalaskan · #4 (**permalink**) 08-12-2009, 12:36 PM

kma371

Yes I am currently using freescan........

TB

xalaskan · #5 (**permalink**) 08-12-2009, 12:46 PM

sfdf,

Thanks for the list of freq's. I currently use Freescan, I think I need someone with a little more knowledge than I currently have?! I would be willing to drop off my scanner for a couple of weeks with someone if they were willing to program it for me with CHP and maybe a few other local sheriff's and PD's in the area's that I travel. Also I would be willing to pay them for their time. I had my scanner sitting in the closet and really forgot about it becasue the last couple of times I tried to upload data to it I couldn't figure it out.

Thanks again,

TB

gmclam · #6 (**permalink**) 08-12-2009, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xalaskan

sfdf,

Thanks for the list of freq's. I currently use Freescan, I think I need someone with a little more knowledge than I currently have?! I would be willing to drop off my scanner for a couple of weeks with someone if they were willing to program it for me with CHP and maybe a few other local sheriff's and PD's in the area's that I travel. Also I would be willing to pay them for their time. I had my scanner sitting in the closet and really forgot about it becasue the last couple of times I tried to upload data to it I couldn't figure it out.

I am not a Uniden scanner user, but I am a programmer and understand CHP radio quite well. I just got back from a road trip myself to southern California that included I5, hwy99, US101 and many other major highways. I monitored with ease from county to county. I also programmed county sheriffs and other law enforcement, but that is a TON of work.

I am in Fair Oaks.

xalaskan · #7 (**permalink**) 08-12-2009, 01:48 PM

gmclam,

Thanks for the input, would you be interested in programing my scanner with CHP and select local county sheriffs and PD?!

Thanks,

Todd
Roseville

sfdf · #8 (**permalink**) 08-12-2009, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xalaskan

sfdf,

Thanks for the list of freq's. I currently use Freescan, I think I need someone with a little more knowledge than I currently have?! I would be willing to drop off my scanner for a couple of weeks with someone if they were willing to program it for me with CHP and maybe a few other local sheriff's and PD's in the area's that I travel. Also I would be willing to pay them for their time. I had my scanner sitting in the closet and really forgot about it becasue the last couple of times I tried to upload data to it I couldn't figure it out.

Thanks again,

TB

Go to Uniden Website and download there Software you then load it with it or use freeScann "File, Import and select from UASD

gmclam · #9 (**permalink**) 08-13-2009, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xalaskan

gmclam,

Thanks for the input, would you be interested in programing my scanner with CHP and select local county sheriffs and PD?!

Thanks,

Todd
Roseville

I sent you a PM.

mattfox27 · #10 (**permalink**) 08-13-2009, 05:26 PM

Where do you live? I live in West Valley, Los angeles i can help you program...i work in culver city...i also do network repair so i can connect remotely to your computer and program it from there...i have the same scanner...mattfox27@gmail.com

Let me know...i know how frustrating it can be when i first started with this scanner i was ready to pull my hair out but now i got it down and its easy once you get the basics...

xalaskan · #11 (**permalink**) 08-13-2009, 11:35 PM

Matt

Thanks so much for the post, I have had it with this scanner. I'm ready to kick it to the curb....... I think I just need someone to sit down and show me what I need to know and what I dont. I appreciate the offer, a local guy has offered to help me program it however he doesnt have the same make and model that we do. If you wouldn't mind if he is able to program it for me. I would like to meet up at some point in the near future while I'm in your neck of the woods and have you show me the basics?!

Thanks,

Todd
916 759-3035

sfdf · #12 (**permalink**) 08-14-2009, 12:03 AM

Easier to Read BCD396T/UBCD396T Manual

xalaskan · #13 (**permalink**) 08-14-2009, 01:20 AM

sfdf,

Thanks!

TB

scannerboy02 · #14 (**permalink**) 08-14-2009, 01:39 AM

I have several 396T's and can clone one for you if you would like. I can also teach you how to use it. I am in Natomas but can go anywhere in the Sacramento/Placer area.

mattfox27 · #15 (**permalink**) 08-14-2009, 05:31 PM

Ya dude no problem...i know it can be frustrating, i'll PM you my info if you need any help let me know...