i have a bcd996p2 and this is how you switch back and forth between " id number " and " name of broadcaster. this might not work since you " froze " the programming of the scanner, but here goes: turn scanner on, wait for it to start scanning, push function button once, turn the large knob, do not push, counter clock wise one notch, highlight should be on "settings". this time push in the large knob once. "set backlight" should be highlighted at this time. turn knob counter clockwise two notches. highlight should be on "disp., unit id". push large button once, you have two selections on and off select off by turning large knob clockwise until highlite is on " off ". push large knob once, turn radio off, turn back on. done. imm hopeing that when you froze the scanner, the explanation beside the button, was not in red ink. if it was you have frozen the scanner for eternaty, it can not be reversed.