Announcing the BCD396XT and BC346XT Scanners

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Clone?

Rumor has it Freescan will support importing UASD files then massage them so they can work with the 396xt. I have heard that there are a few differences in the data between the 396D/996/396xt so there is a little converting that needs to done.
And I have also heard that xt support was being worked on in the UASD software but I will defer to UPMan and let him discuss that part of the deal.
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Now I wonder if there will be a Butel ARC update/upgrade or will it be a new product you have to buy. Would be nice to be able to clone the data from a 396 to a 396XT.
 

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Now I wonder if there will be a Butel ARC update/upgrade or will it be a new product you have to buy. Would be nice to be able to clone the data from a 396 to a 396XT.

It looks like Butel has betas in process of the existing ARC396 from the ARC Yahoo group, but the ARC346 would be something new.
 
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Maybe some third party could create aftermarket case "skins" for people who prefer black or other colors for their existing scanners. They do it for cellphones, iPods, etc.
 

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That 346XT is looking good. Many thanks to Uniden for bringing these new scanners to market. I guess my recently acquired BR330T will have a buddy soon. :)
 

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I drive all over Northern,Central California average 4,000 miles a month. If Uniden wants to send me a unit, I am setup to run with a mobile laptop, and can really help with even real time reporting. PM me if anyone is interested.
 

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If Uniden wants to send me a unit,

If Uniden wants to send me a unit, I'll test it to.
 

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Since I know that because I didn't eat my vegetables when I was little I'll NEVER get to be included on a beta for the new scanners, I'm wondering if Paul might have a firmer release date? Just once I'd like to be the cool kid who gets to buy the new toy when it first comes out.

(I need the release date so I know how much money I have to hide towards the expense, and how much time I have to squirrel it away)

-AZ
 

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Whether or not you eat veggies - I'm sure that when he is allowed to post a release date, he'll post. He's not the type to hide info that he's allowed to release ;)
 

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Such slots are only reserved for meatatarians.

So.. hey wait, BECAUSE I didn't eat my veggies as a kid I should automatically qualify! Where's my beta scanner?!

;)

I was just askin' if we had a more firm release date yet. With Tempe PD switching to 700 Megs and others in my area threatening to follow suit, a scanner upgrade is in order and the 396XT sounds like a good bet for the future of scanning in my area.

Since... sniff... I didn't get in on the beta and all... sniffle...
-AZ

ETA: I also vote for an all black case on the new 396 - that looks darned snazzy.
 
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(I need the release date so I know how much money I have to hide towards the expense, and how much time I have to squirrel it away)

-AZ

I'm getting there to with my tax return due to be in Friday and have a week long conference in Atlanta in the 1st week of March to end up on my birthday on the 2nd week of March. After those metting I am sure I will need a 2nd unit to play with while I listed to my old one.
 

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2nd vote for the 396T in full BLACK

Oh Uniden didnt you read the posts from the BCT15/996 - most users (not all) prefer the higher end scanner in full BLACK. The silver front is looking a little "low end"
 

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I'd say Uniden did good considering the 396XT display has user selectable colors. Before all that we heard was why oh why would you use a blue backlight, or the stenciling is coming off my case, or the lettering is rubbing off my keypad, or why did you use SMA.:twisted:
 

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2nd vote for the 396T in full BLACK

Oh Uniden didnt you read the posts from the BCT15/996 - most users (not all) prefer the higher end scanner in full BLACK. The silver front is looking a little "low end"

Rumor has it that the silver is not as bad as it first seems and grows on you after a little while.
Marshall KE4ZNR
 
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