BCD325P2/BCD996P2: BCD996P2..GPS

[arcanemirage]

Do I still need an antenna if I'm using a GPS? I'm hoping the GPS will do a better job of finding channels here in Portland, Oregon for PORTLAND POLICE BUREAU.

 

[ka3aaa]

the antenna and gps are two separate things

 

[tvengr]

A GPS will only control which systems you receive as you travel if location control is enabled on the scanner. It has absolutely nothing to do with what you are able to receive in your local area if location control is disabled. If the scanner is in ID Scan, try switching to ID Search. It will receive every talkgroup on a trunked system whether it is programmed or not. While scanning the Portland trunked system, press the Scroll knob and then SCAN/SEARCH to toggle between ID Search and ID Scan.

 

[N9JIG]

Yes. The GPS receiver ONLY tells the radio where it is and does not act as an antenna for the radio.

With the 996P2 you still need to program the proper frequencies, it does not have a database like the HomePatrol, SDS or x36 scanners.

 

[arcanemirage]

Thank you for your responses! Very much appreciated!

 

[ofd8001]

Also, an NMO type antenna is best for mobile use, (where you can get a ground plane). Window mounts are so-so. Anything inside a vehicle isn't good at all (the metal on the car acts as a barrier to RF).

 

[twjr80]

Also, an NMO type antenna is best for mobile use, (where you can get a ground plane). Window mounts are so-so. Anything inside a vehicle isn't good at all (the metal on the car acts as a barrier to RF).

My 436HP does pretty well with a Remtronix antenna inside the van.

 

[broadcast23]

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