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Old 04-06-2007, 02:33 AM
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I have just today after two years of putting it off figured out how to hook up my Uniden BC796D to my computer and am trying to learn how to use the provided software. I know there are lots of other software choices out there but want to be able to learn this one first. I can't figure out how to load the RR .pfd files into the Reference Database. If there is a more appropriate forum, let me know.
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[Lou please shift this to the software forum]

Bearcat?? Boy, there's a name you don't hear too much anymore...

Anyway many folks found that the supplied software worked better as a cupholder rather than anything that worked (others did manage to get it working). In addition, the PDF files supplied here are just for printouts - you can't download files from it.

What you need to do is 2 things;

a. Become a Paid Subscriber (anything in blue is a link) That will give you the ability to download data directly from the databases here;

b. Get a copy of ARC250 as made by BuTel and sold here in the US by Scanner Master

You can also see if someone in your state's forum here on RR has a .mem file (that's the extension ARC250 uses) already built for your area. Alternatively there are many Yahoo groups for scannists in various states/regions that might also have files in their areas.

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Done!

I will echo Mike's suggestion, the supplied software leaves a lot to be desired. Since you are a premium subscriber for the site, your best bet is ARC250 as Mike suggests. Yes, there are other software packages that work with BC796D, there are also some that claim to work but as the old saying goes, don't believe everything you read.
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How do I download data directly from the databases. All I have gotten is print (.pdf). I will be getting the ARC250.
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How do I download data directly from the databases. All I have gotten is print (.pdf). I will be getting the ARC250.
When you get ARC250 you will be able to from within the program...

Gommert, has this been rolled into the distribution version or is it still in the beta?
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The ARC250 beta supports the radioref. imports.

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