bcd996p2 issues

After trying to upload a new codeplug to my scanner yesterday, it went into a bootloop, and I believe its completly bricked now. The scanner shows the first start up screen of Uniden Bearcat, then goes to the copyright page, then crashes. Here's what I've tried: - Let the scanner sit unplugged...

Are anyone else's 996 screens also yellowed-looking and dimmer? I look at photos and videos of other 996s, and they seem to have a brighter screen, no color shifting outside of just how the light refracts on the lens. But on my 996, the colors are slightly yellowed and dim. I don't remember if...

So, I noticed a change in the amount of traffic/chatter the scanner picks up over time (since last power-up). For example, when first powered up the scanner functions (picks up chatter/traffic) as it always did since I've owned it; but now it seems that over time (from initial power up) the...

Yes, simulcast. I understand what it is and the struggles as I have them myself but I don't have the budget for a 650-700 dollar scanner or a 700-800 dollar pager. SO these scanners alone were what I could afford, including my BCT15X. I had finally bought myself a brand new 996 and I seem to be...