Greetings, I am a novice to scanners. I live in Daleville, AL. I was gifted the BCT15X & Centerfire Delux Discone antenna for Christmas, I have a few questions I can not find clear solutions anywhere to help. I have reviewed the You Tube Freescan, I have read the 'Easier to read 15x manual', I have reviewed the Freescan wiki. I need some clarifications, please.
Setup:
1- *'State (BCT15/15X only) - Selects the state-by-state programming in these 2 radios. If it isn't desired, be sure to select OFF. FreeScan will use this to disable the BearTracker function'.
Ok, I want to KEEP Bear Tracker function ON. Do I choose Alabama for state or leave it OFF? I know, I know... it's suppose to be simple, but it's not to me.
I left all other options default except the choices for anything to do with Digital, which I unchecked.
Any advice on HOLD, DELAY, THRESH HOLD, ETC for my system. Seems EVERYTHING I read gives you an ON/OFF choice with no real explanation as to why one is used verses the other. For a novice, it is frustrating. I have read what the sw and scanner wiki's have to say. They all assume you already know what they are talking about and referring to. For a lot of the items, it is not.
2-. **If I choose ‘Erase all Systems and Settings’ on the upload menu, will it affect the factory preprogrammed 'State' files? Or will they remain safe?
3- ***Can/should I load the Trunking program I set up AND the Conventional program? I gave them all different Quick Keys.
Thanks to anyone taking time to assist. I am a retired computer tech & DAV retired Army NCO, I can follow instructions and concepts fairly well. I find this experience a bit frustrating. (1 Example of many, Delays. I’ve read what it is and does, but nothing suggesting why or what I should choose. So I have no idea if 2 seconds is good or not. (?) )
Again, thanks for any assistance offered, short of rebox & return. NOT gonna happin'. I assure you it will be very much appreciated. Jerry
Setup:
1- *'State (BCT15/15X only) - Selects the state-by-state programming in these 2 radios. If it isn't desired, be sure to select OFF. FreeScan will use this to disable the BearTracker function'.
Ok, I want to KEEP Bear Tracker function ON. Do I choose Alabama for state or leave it OFF? I know, I know... it's suppose to be simple, but it's not to me.
I left all other options default except the choices for anything to do with Digital, which I unchecked.
Any advice on HOLD, DELAY, THRESH HOLD, ETC for my system. Seems EVERYTHING I read gives you an ON/OFF choice with no real explanation as to why one is used verses the other. For a novice, it is frustrating. I have read what the sw and scanner wiki's have to say. They all assume you already know what they are talking about and referring to. For a lot of the items, it is not.
2-. **If I choose ‘Erase all Systems and Settings’ on the upload menu, will it affect the factory preprogrammed 'State' files? Or will they remain safe?
3- ***Can/should I load the Trunking program I set up AND the Conventional program? I gave them all different Quick Keys.
Thanks to anyone taking time to assist. I am a retired computer tech & DAV retired Army NCO, I can follow instructions and concepts fairly well. I find this experience a bit frustrating. (1 Example of many, Delays. I’ve read what it is and does, but nothing suggesting why or what I should choose. So I have no idea if 2 seconds is good or not. (?) )
Again, thanks for any assistance offered, short of rebox & return. NOT gonna happin'. I assure you it will be very much appreciated. Jerry