BCD325P2/BCD996P2: bearcat BCD996P2

[tvengr]

Yes, when I bought it they programmed in DMRKEY update key.

You can still use the above procedure to make sure the upgrade is actually installed to remove the possibility it isn't.

 

[onetimephil]

After following the instructions above, it does not ask for a key. But after programming in the PGE frequencies, I'm hearing PGE. It says group 7 and slot 2. Seems to stay on the frequency that had the last conversation on it. Can I get this group7 on a priority of some kind.

 

[onetimephil]

I want to thank everyone here who helped me with this way too complicated scanner. I actually programmed in the PGE frequencies that I got from here and I could listen to them today. The thing just stays on one frequency, but there are only really 2 that effect my area. I can live with it.
I'll keep reading up to figure out the rest. Thanks, Phil

 

[onetimephil]

Especially WTP. Thanks

 

[Craigmoe]

In this scanner (and other Uniden scanners) what constitutes the 'channels'? In technical it states groups, systems, channels, etc. I know what they are but in my programming I am under the group limit, under the systems limit and maximum talk-group limits are either at or below the limit. I have reached or exceeded the 'channel' limit. So I guess what I'm asking are channels talk-groups, analog frequencies, etc.? Thanks in advance for the help. (Just need to understand)...

 

[onetimephil]

What does slot2 mean on my scanner. Once I hit some frequencies it locks on them and says SLOT 2. Then I have to manually start the scan again. What gives? Thanks.

 

[doctordialtone]

What does slot2 mean on my scanner. Once I hit some frequencies it locks on them and says SLOT 2. Then I have to manually start the scan again. What gives? Thanks.

FAQ | DMR For Dummies

www.dmrfordummies.com

 

[Ubbe]

So I guess what I'm asking are channels talk-groups, analog frequencies, etc.?

Uniden says "channels" when they talk about talk groups but also when they mention conventional frequency channels, it's very confusing to a lot of us. You can see that in Sentinel when you look at conventional frequencies and at TG's.

/Ubbe

 

[Ubbe]

What gives?

You have found a control channel that either continuously sends data or just in short bursts. You will have to move those frequencies to a OFT system, one for each frequency if they happens to use the same TG numbers.

/Ubbe

 

[JoeBearcat]

When talking about a conventional system it means frequency.

When talking about a trunked system it means talkgroup.

 

[onetimephil]

Hi,Everyone. I still have this lingering question that nobody really answered. I,ve got the frequencies for Portland General Electric logged in the scanner but every time it hits on a frequency that I want to scan, the readout says Group 7, slot 2. Then the thing won't scan any farther. . How do I get it to keep going after this. So far all the help got me to hear PGE people out working on outages, so I know I'm on the right "something". Is there a way to put these in a bank to scan by themselves.. I can live with this where I live since only 2 frequencies are used in my area. Any suggestions? Thanks, Phil

 

[hiegtx]

Hi,Everyone. I still have this lingering question that nobody really answered. I,ve got the frequencies for Portland General Electric logged in the scanner but every time it hits on a frequency that I want to scan, the readout says Group 7, slot 2. Then the thing won't scan any farther. . How do I get it to keep going after this. So far all the help got me to hear PGE people out working on outages, so I know I'm on the right "something". Is there a way to put these in a bank to scan by themselves.. I can live with this where I live since only 2 frequencies are used in my area. Any suggestions? Thanks, Phil

Which software have you ended up using?

If you can post your programming file, maybe we can make suggestions.

By "Group 7", are you referring to a group in your programming file? And, by "Slot 2", I presume you mean the slot that specific transmission is on?

What talkgroup are you seeing?

 

[Ubbe]

the readout says Group 7, slot 2. Then the thing won't scan any farther.

It's probably control channel data being sent on that slot. In your programming of the Group 7 talk group you will find an option to select DMR Slot. Set that to Slot 1.

/Ubbe

 

[onetimephil]

I really did not use any software . I used the info from this forum to put the frequencies in the computer. . I really am not up on most of these terms so I think I will just go with what I have. Thanks