BCD325P2/BCD996P2: Bcd996p2 scanning

[ffdtruck1]

I just purchased a bcd996p2 and I’m new to programming I have successfully programmed the system linked below in the scanner and I’m receiving everything fine but what I’m trying to do is set 4 selected channels that I just want to scan and not hear everything els at times. what is happening when I have set up the system quick keys and group quick keys and shut them off so they don’t scan all the other stuff and just scan my 4 channels I want it’s still picking up the stuff from id scan and still searching for ids if that makes sense. Is there a way around this ? The system is p25 phase ll if that helps any. Like I said I’m new to this so any advice is appreciated

Suffolk County Trunking System, Suffolk County, New York

Suffolk County Trunking System Profile

www.radioreference.com

 

[pfdradio]

When you say 4 channels - Are they channels or talk groups on that system?

 

[ffdtruck1]

4 talkgroups sorry

 

[doctordialtone]

just scan my 4 channels I want it’s still picking up the stuff from id scan and still searching for ids if that makes sense.

It sounds like you are in "ID Search" mode instead of "ID Scan" mode.

The display will tell you which mode you're in.

This explains how to use ID Scan and ID Search.

Let us know if you get it figured out.

 

[doctordialtone]

One more thing.

Here is a free program for your 996P2.

Baton Rouge Area Scanning - ID Tracker

It shows a detailed view of your display on your monitor.

Enjoy!

 

[Whiskey3JMC]

Welcome to the RR forums ffdtruck1:
If you still want other talkgroups to be heard at some point, consider assigning the 4 you're most interested in hearing their own group quick key & assign everything else to another QK
Understanding Quick Keys
Turning Group Quick Keys On/Off

Otherwise if you have no intentions of ever monitoring other talkgroups simply omit them from your programming and turn off ID Search if enabled

 

[ffdtruck1]

Welcome to the RR forums ffdtruck1:
If you still want other talkgroups to be heard at some point, consider assigning the 4 you're most interested in hearing their own group quick key & assign everything else to another QK
Understanding Quick Keys
Turning Group Quick Keys On/Off

Otherwise if you have no intentions of ever monitoring other talkgroups simply omit them from your programming and turn off ID Search if enabled

Yes this worked thank you very much I appreciate the help

 

[tvengr]

Here is a PDF file which will answer all of your questions about using quick keys:

 

[ffdtruck1]

Here is a PDF file which will answer all of your questions about using quick keys:

Thank you appreciate it

 

[tvengr]

You can assign a different system quick key to each site and easily select the site or sites you wish to scan by pressing their quick key numbers on the keypad.

 

[ffdtruck1]

So everything was working correctly yesterday with this scanner came home today turned it out and it won’t reach any of the sites keeps giving the finding ctr Chan message on all the sites and shows bars up and down on one of the sites but not receiving anything on any of the talkgroups any ideas what’s going on? I tired taking out everything and reloading with same issue

 

[wtp]

let me guess that you are trying to listen to a simulcast site...

 

[ffdtruck1]

let me guess that you are trying to listen to a simulcast site...

Correct

 

[wtp]

you will want to buy a radio that handles simulcast better.
you could try moving the radio around a bit.
but the real fix is the uniden SDS series of radios.
i know because i will have to buy one myself as my counties 700 simulcast system does poorly on my 325P2 at home.

 

[ffdtruck1]

you will want to buy a radio that handles simulcast better.
you could try moving the radio around a bit.
but the real fix is the uniden SDS series of radios.
i know because i will have to buy one myself as my counties 700 simulcast system does poorly on my 325P2 at home.

Could bad weather cause this issue ? And Any chance a better antenna could help this situation in general?

 

[wtp]

simulcast problems are kind of caused by better antennas.
you want to only 'hear' one tower, so a worse antenna is what you want, try a paperclip (i am not kidding)
or go directional, like a yagi or if you can, lay your antenna down and rotate the radio.
and yes, weather does weird things to radio signals.

 

[ffdtruck1]

simulcast problems are kind of caused by better antennas.
you want to only 'hear' one tower, so a worse antenna is what you want, try a paperclip (i am not kidding)
or go directional, like a yagi or if you can, lay your antenna down and rotate the radio.
and yes, weather does weird things to radio signals.

good to know i will give this a try with hopes of success i apprecate you getting to me with this info

 

[wtp]

Simulcast Distortion - The RadioReference Wiki

wiki.radioreference.com

a good read.