A P25 simulcast capable scanner is essential for effective monitoring of Broome County now. There is very little conventional activity remaining other than rebroadcast of the Fire and EMS Dispatch Talk Groups or simplex on-site activity that can only be received in the immediate vicinity of the incident. The 996P2 reception of P25 simulcast is variable depending on location. Just moving to a different location in the house can make a difference, as
@Enforcer52 posted, but the "sweet spot" can vary with weather, season, and other factors. You may be lucky and in a non-critical location. If you are considering upgrading to a simulcast capable scanner, look at reviews of the SDS100/200 vs the Unication scanners and be aware of the issues before you make the big investment.
Also, don't try to scan both the East and West Simulcast sites or scan both trunked and conventional at the same time. Try one site at a time until you find a location that gives good reception of one of the sites.