BCD325P2/BCD996P2: Can someone talk me through how to program a Uniden BCD996P2?

[firefighter30054]

Hello Everyone,
Is there someone who can talk me through programing a Uniden BCD996P2?. The manual is very hard fro me to reed so I would be very greatful if someone could talk me through it. I hope to hear from someone soon.

John

 

[dave3825]

Easier to Read BCD996P2/XT Digital Scanner Manual

 

[tvengr]

Hello Everyone,
Is there someone who can talk me through programing a Uniden BCD996P2?. The manual is very hard fro me to reed so I would be very greatful if someone could talk me through it. I hope to hear from someone soon.

It is far faster and easier to use programming software. I use Butel ARC-XT Basic for my BCD996P2. You can also use ProScan. Both have a free trial period for you to decide which one you like better. You can also use FreeSCAN which is free but doesn't support DMR or NXDN. I can supply a file for Marshall and Ohio Counties for you to program your scanner. I have it done in ARC-XT but can convert it to FreeSCAN or ProScan. I am attaching a PDF file which will answer all of your questions about using quick keys with your scanner,

 

[Whiskey3JMC]

Very hard if not impossible to "talk someone through" programming a scanner, particularly ones as advanced as what's on the market today. You'll need to take your time and learn the basics at your own pace. It'll be a learning curve if you have little to no experience with a DMA-based scanner. Plenty of resources & threads posted here on the forums asking questions about the scanner. You can also find videos on certain 996P2 topics on Youtube.

In addition to the easier to read manual provided in post #2, here's some more resources that are worth perusing:

BCD996P2 - The RadioReference Wiki

wiki.radioreference.com

Uniden DMA FAQ - The RadioReference Wiki

wiki.radioreference.com

 

[mass-man]

You might consider hitting the report button at the bottom left of your screen and moving your request to the WV forum. Not that we won't try to help you all we can, but someone more local might be able to hook up with ya and get you going quicker and easier! But DO use a programming software.

 

[mikewazowski]

Even if it is just using Sentinel and building favorites lists...and I speak from experience on this!

Sentinel won't work on a BCD996P2.

 

[mass-man]

Sentinel won't work on a BCD996P2.

OOPs my bad! Of course...tnx Mike

 

[ToddWilkinson]

Teamviewer? I'll teach ya!

 

[tvengr]

Hello Everyone,
Is there someone who can talk me through programing a Uniden BCD996P2?. The manual is very hard fro me to reed so I would be very greatful if someone could talk me through it. I hope to hear from someone soon.

Here is a FreeSCAN file to program your scanner. First, you will need to download and install FreeSCAN: Downloads - Sixspot Software
You will also need to install the driver for your scanner: Driver Install for the Uniden Bearcat | Scanner Master Instructions for using quick keys are in my previous post #3. Save the attached zipped file to your computer and extract. Open the extracted file (Marshall_Ohio WV.996) with FreeSCAN. Connect your computer to the scanner. Go to the Scanner tab and click on Upload Programming. Select Erase All Systems & Settings. Click on Start Upload. Quick keys as follows:

SYSTEM QUICK KEYS:
1. SIRN St Joseph (Site)
2. SIRN Ohio Co (Site)
GROUP QUICK KEYS:
1. Marshall Misc
2. Marshall Fire
3. Marshall Sheriff
4. Marshall Police
5. Ohio Co Misc
6. Ohio Co Fire
7. Ohio Co Sheriff
8. Wheeling Fire
9. Wheeling Police
0. WV State Police

 

[hamstang]

Here is a FreeSCAN file to program your scanner. First, you will need to download and install FreeSCAN: Downloads - Sixspot Software
You will also need to install the driver for your scanner: Driver Install for the Uniden Bearcat | Scanner Master Instructions for using quick keys are in my previous post #3. Save the attached zipped file to your computer and extract. Open the extracted file (Marshall_Ohio WV.996) with FreeSCAN. Connect your computer to the scanner. Go to the Scanner tab and click on Upload Programming. Select Erase All Systems & Settings. Click on Start Upload. Quick keys as follows:

SYSTEM QUICK KEYS:
1. SIRN St Joseph (Site)
2. SIRN Ohio Co (Site)
GROUP QUICK KEYS:
1. Marshall Misc
2. Marshall Fire
3. Marshall Sheriff
4. Marshall Police
5. Ohio Co Misc
6. Ohio Co Fire
7. Ohio Co Sheriff
8. Wheeling Fire
9. Wheeling Police
0. WV State Police

Driver download seems to be a dead link.

 

[doctordialtone]

Driver download seems to be a dead link.

The USBser link is a dead one.

One of these should work

 

[tvengr]

Driver download seems to be a dead link.

One of these should work

Thanks guys! Guess it's time to change the link. That one is in the BCD996P2 Radio Reference Wiki.

 

[hamstang]

Prolific driver from Dell works for my 996XT and Freescan using old Uniden programming cable

 

[phask]

Here is a FreeSCAN file to program your scanner. First, you will need to download and install FreeSCAN: Downloads - Sixspot Software
You will also need to install the driver for your scanner: Driver Install for the Uniden Bearcat | Scanner Master Instructions for using quick keys are in my previous post #3. Save the attached zipped file to your computer and extract. Open the extracted file (Marshall_Ohio WV.996) with FreeSCAN. Connect your computer to the scanner. Go to the Scanner tab and click on Upload Programming. Select Erase All Systems & Settings. Click on Start Upload. Quick keys as follows:

SYSTEM QUICK KEYS:
1. SIRN St Joseph (Site)
2. SIRN Ohio Co (Site)
GROUP QUICK KEYS:
1. Marshall Misc
2. Marshall Fire
3. Marshall Sheriff
4. Marshall Police
5. Ohio Co Misc
6. Ohio Co Fire
7. Ohio Co Sheriff
8. Wheeling Fire
9. Wheeling Police
0. WV State Police

Offhand, isn't Wheeling PD & maybe Fire still Enc?

 

[tvengr]

Offhand, isn't Wheeling PD & maybe Fire still Enc?

The database shows Wheeling PD Dispatch and all of Fire in the clear. I included only talkgroups not showing encrypted. I can only go by the info in the database since I am a little too far away to check for myself.

 

[phask]

The database shows Wheeling PD Dispatch and all of Fire in the clear. I included only talkgroups not showing encrypted. I can only go by the info in the database since I am a little too far away to check for myself.

Agree after looking. Seem to remember they were heavy into Enc. I live an hour away and spend little time there anymore. Way back when either LOw or VHF I could receive from my QTH at times.

 

[Bob1955]

Hello Everyone,
Is there someone who can talk me through programing a Uniden BCD996P2?. The manual is very hard fro me to reed so I would be very greatful if someone could talk me through it. I hope to hear from someone soon.

John

John- Contact Dan Bowman from The Uniden Bearcat Scanner Club on Facebook and he's very helpful. He'll get you up and running.