Brubakewnbret2022
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- Jul 30, 2022
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Hello, I am wondering if someone can help me? I just purchased the above scanner BCD536HP. I have managed to program the P25 EMS/FIRE/PD frequencies into it. I did not do the programming with zip code as it loaded way too many areas that are far from me.
Here is my question. I just retired from our local school system as a school bus driver. I want to remain in contact with my fellow drivers by listening to their 2 way transmissions. Our system is the NXDN so after research I am seeing that this scanner cannot receive this without an upgrade. It is $75 on the Uniden site. Is this the only way I can receive my school bus friends? I can purchase it but with the new retirement income I don't want to unless there is no other way to get the school transmissions.
My other questions, which I am famous for putting the cart before the horse, if I do get the upgrade will I be able to program it myself? Am I better off to send the scanner to them to do it? I am pretty savvy with tech and I also have a co worker who is the one who programmed the P25s so we are fairly competent. Anyway, thanks so much to anyone who can help me out. It's kind of crazy but I feel so much withdrawal after driving the school bus for 20 years and for being a scanner junkie for over 22 years.
Thank you!!!
Beth
Retired Bus Driver, WaNee Community Schools, Nappanee, IN
Here is my question. I just retired from our local school system as a school bus driver. I want to remain in contact with my fellow drivers by listening to their 2 way transmissions. Our system is the NXDN so after research I am seeing that this scanner cannot receive this without an upgrade. It is $75 on the Uniden site. Is this the only way I can receive my school bus friends? I can purchase it but with the new retirement income I don't want to unless there is no other way to get the school transmissions.
My other questions, which I am famous for putting the cart before the horse, if I do get the upgrade will I be able to program it myself? Am I better off to send the scanner to them to do it? I am pretty savvy with tech and I also have a co worker who is the one who programmed the P25s so we are fairly competent. Anyway, thanks so much to anyone who can help me out. It's kind of crazy but I feel so much withdrawal after driving the school bus for 20 years and for being a scanner junkie for over 22 years.
Thank you!!!
Beth
Retired Bus Driver, WaNee Community Schools, Nappanee, IN