Rescue1
Member
Hello all,
I recently had the opportunity to program and learn how to use the BCD436 for a friend. It was a steep learning curve but I mostly figured it all out. I currently have a GRE PSR-500 and have been running it since 2009. I can say the receive performance on the 436 was unmeasurably better and couldn't believe how much traffic I was missing, not to mention all the Phase 2 systems popping up in my area so it's time to upgrade..
I also purchased the ARC536 PRO to assist in programming. As a side note I am not impressed with this software nor it's ridiculous price. I do like the Proscan for virtual control way better, but I digress..
To the point, I am torn between the 436 and 536. I know the basic answer is weather or not one wants portable or mobile, so I will figure that all out. However I was curious if they both perform the same or if the 536 has better performance. Any help would be appreciated..
I recently had the opportunity to program and learn how to use the BCD436 for a friend. It was a steep learning curve but I mostly figured it all out. I currently have a GRE PSR-500 and have been running it since 2009. I can say the receive performance on the 436 was unmeasurably better and couldn't believe how much traffic I was missing, not to mention all the Phase 2 systems popping up in my area so it's time to upgrade..
I also purchased the ARC536 PRO to assist in programming. As a side note I am not impressed with this software nor it's ridiculous price. I do like the Proscan for virtual control way better, but I digress..
To the point, I am torn between the 436 and 536. I know the basic answer is weather or not one wants portable or mobile, so I will figure that all out. However I was curious if they both perform the same or if the 536 has better performance. Any help would be appreciated..