BCD325P2/BCD996P2: BCD325P2 band scope mode question

[Ekim1212]

I recently got one of these scanners for my birthday, it is a big difference from the Realistic Pro 31 from 30 years ago! The band scope mode doesn't work like expected. From what I learned on a You tube video, I went to MENU, SEARCH FOR, SERVICE SEARCH, then selected PUBLIC SAFETY, then the scanner found an active frequency and I pressed HOLD. Then pressed FUNC, then pressed 3(sr3). On the video the scope mode started, in my case I get three quick beeps. I updated to firmware version 1.11.07. I'm sure I'm doing something wrong but can't figure it out. Does anyone know what I'm doing wrong? Thanks in advance!

 

[BinaryMode]

Go to Menu.

Search for...

Scroll down to Set Search key.

Select a search key for band scope. 1 though 3.

Select band scope. So, say you want the band scope for search key 1.

Now scan and hold onto a frequency. Press Hold then Func and the search key you ASSIGNED to the band scope. In this case 1. Again, there are three search keys: 1 though 3. They are sr1, sr2 and sr3 in the Func mode.

You can also do what you did in the Public Safety band. Hold onto a frequency and press Fun then the search key you assigned as Band scope. In this case 1.

Example: Search key 1 (sr1) can be the band scope. Search key 2 (sr2) can be Mil Air, and search key 3 (sr3) could be Public safety. YOu can even use up to 10 custom search ranges for a search key.

 

[doctordialtone]

Does anyone know what I'm doing wrong?

This explains how to properly use Service Search.

Enjoy!