BCT15 doesn't show groups?

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kenisned

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While scanning, the BCT15 doesn't show groups while scanning? It only shows the system. If you press the function key then the groups show.

Is there someway to change that? I love that I can look at my 996 and tell what groups are scanning.

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I just bought a BCT15 and it doesn't show the groups while scanning. I wish it did but I can live with it.
 

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andrewccm said:
I believe that is normal.

I'm not sure what "normal" means, I imagine you mean that is the way the scanner is set up.

I understand that, and my question is actually is there a way to change that?

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I believe that particular function is the same both the BCT15 AND the BCT996. I have been having the same problem where one quickkey seems to turn off when I leave the radio off for a while. I have the quick key enabled but I always have to manually scroll through and unlock the system. Just one of the quirks I haven't firgured out yet
 

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Highpockets said:
Why didn't you go for the extra bucks and get the 996?

I don't have anything digital in my area, and living on SSD really doesn't lend me to buying a $500 scanner. I bought one od the "Like New" BCT15's from UnidenDirect with part of my $300 stimulus payment :)
 

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n2mdk said:
I don't have anything digital in my area, and living on SSD really doesn't lend me to buying a $500 scanner. I bought one od the "Like New" BCT15's from UnidenDirect with part of my $300 stimulus payment :)

Don't expect digital anytime soon near you? I'm waiting for my check, then I'll get either get the 996 or 600, still 50-50 on what I'll get, leaning to the 996, always had good luck with uniden scanners, not liking what I'm seeing with the upgrades though.
 

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Highpockets said:
Don't expect digital anytime soon near you? I'm waiting for my check, then I'll get either get the 996 or 600, still 50-50 on what I'll get, leaning to the 996, always had good luck with uniden scanners, not liking what I'm seeing with the upgrades though.

I really don't expect digital here anytime soon. The 2 trunked systems used by both Ames ans ISU are leased there is so much stuff on those systems it would mean a major infrastructure change.
 

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Highpockets said:
Don't expect digital anytime soon near you? I'm waiting for my check, then I'll get either get the 996 or 600, still 50-50 on what I'll get, leaning to the 996, always had good luck with uniden scanners, not liking what I'm seeing with the upgrades though.

For the record, I recently got a BCT15 and find it a great scanner. I have the 396T and find the BCT15 a heck of a scanner for the price if you don't require digital. My 396 does fine for the 2 digital sites here in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. For the hundreds of others..the BCT15 is excellent for $200.
 

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Highpockets said:
It would be a cold day in hell before anyone gave me anything for free, I even try praying, nothing works! :)

Actually, i'm a dispatcher for First Responder Wireless News and I accumulated enough points paging out jobs that I got a free scanner. I could've waited a few more months for a 996, but I'm too impatient.
 

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kenisned said:
Actually, i'm a dispatcher for First Responder Wireless News and I accumulated enough points paging out jobs that I got a free scanner. I could've waited a few more months for a 996, but I'm too impatient.

Good for you, no job I ever worked for gave me anything for nothing, if your still accumulating points, I guess the 996 is next! Sounds like a great job.
 

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Highpockets said:
Good for you, no job I ever worked for gave me anything for nothing, if your still accumulating points, I guess the 996 is next! Sounds like a great job.

It's really a hobby... i do it when I can. I'm listening to the scanner anyway, so why not get something out of it. yanno?
 
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