ProScan: Can I program my BCD996P2

[Ishmole]

I have tried, but have not had any luck. I can program my BCD536HP fine, and can control the 996P2, but have not had any luck programming the scanner.

Mike

 

[Ishmole]

Can I program my BCD996P2?

I have no problem prgramming the BCD536, but can I program the BCD996P2?

Mike

 

[cg]

From ProScan's webpage....
ProScan supports the BCT15, BCT15X, BC250D, BC296D, BR330T, BC346XT, BC346XTC, BCD325P2, BCD396T, BCD396XT, BCD436HP, BCD536HP, BC780XLT, BC785D, BC796D, BCD996T, BCD996XT, & BCD996P2 scanners.

chris

 

[jonwienke]

You didn't notice that the 996 is listed in ProScan's Scanner Type list?

 

[ka3aaa]

how are you trying to program it and with what system etc?????

 

[Ishmole]

Actually I am trying to read the scanner. It was already programmed with Freescan. I do see it listed on the list of scanners covered by the software, I just can't get it to read the scanner.
Am I doing something wrong? I am using the USB port connected to the scanner.

 

[Ishmole]

You didn't notice that the 996 is listed in ProScan's Scanner Type list?

Yes, of course. I thought maybe that just meant you can use Proscan to control the scanner from the computer which it does. I just cannot get it to read the systems and frequencies already in the radio. Perhaps I should have explained it more clearly. I connect the USB and all I get is the computer control screen, not the programming window.

 

[Ishmole]

I am getting "Unable to open Comm Port. Check if other software is using port 3. There is no other software running on the computer =. I restarted it just to be sure.

 

[ka3aaa]

did you download and install the special driver software that is required for the 996p2.

 

[buddrousa]

Did you set the baud speed in the GPS port to match the usb port comport speed?

 

[ProScan]

Ishmole,

Are you using the front port?
Did you install the serial driver? Instructions here -> BCD996P2 < UnidenMan4 < TWiki

After that, use the ProScan Comm. Port Auto Detect. Advise if it works or not

 

[Ishmole]

did you download and install the special driver software that is required for the 996p2.

No. Maybe that is the problem. Where can I download it?
Thanks
Mike

Disregard! I just saw PROSCANS post.
Thanks

 

[Ishmole]

Ishmole,

Are you using the front port?
Did you install the serial driver? Instructions here -> BCD996P2 < UnidenMan4 < TWiki

After that, use the ProScan Comm. Port Auto Detect. Advise if it works or not

Thank You! I have got it up and running and able to program! I was looking for a separate programming window to open up like it does with the 536.

Very nice. The more I use it, the more I like it. I am glad I bought it.

Thank you for your support! Great program!
Mike