Cannot hear any radio traffic

[ScannerHead44]

I just received my BCD996P2 this morning. I am inputting frequencies by hand as I do not currently have a USB or a Windows computer. I live in Wake County and can hear the Town of Cary well(mainly public works, not much traffic on the fire channel before I left). I also programmed in Wake County Simulcast(control channels only) and VIPER Creedmoor site, but I can't hear anything on either. Scanner is at my bedroom window, stock antenna only. Can anyone help me with this? Thanks in advance.

 

[RaleighGuy]

From what I understand, programming rebanded systems (like Wake TRS) by hand is difficult. I do not have a Uniden and am not familiar with the programming of those units by hand. Also, I would suggest you try the West Raleigh VIPER tower and see if that works for you.

 

[ScannerHead44]

From what I understand, programming rebanded systems (like Wake TRS) by hand is difficult. I do not have a Uniden and am not familiar with the programming of those units by hand. Also, I would suggest you try the West Raleigh VIPER tower and see if that works for you.

Thanks! One more question, do you know what USB cable I need to get? Is it universal?

 

[doctordialtone]

Thanks! One more question, do you know what USB cable I need to get?

usb CABLE

IF YOU JUST ENTER THE CONTROL CHANNEL, you should receive the system if you are in range.

 

[doctordialtone]

Here's a link to FREEscan, which will help you program the system.

Sixspot Software - Downloads

FreeSCAN To install FreeSCAN, download and install the .MSI file. For differences between versions and important operating information, see the release notes. This version supports the the SC230, BC246T, BR330T, BCD396T, UBC3500XLT, BCT15, BCD996T, BC346XT(C), BCD396XT, BCT15X, and BCD996XT

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[ScannerHead44]

I was able to get my hands on a laptop with Windows, and was able to update my firmware from 1.06 to 1.08.01. I was also able to use the ARC XT software to upload all the talkgroups I want to listen to! Thanks fellas for all of your helpful assistance!!!

 

[tvengr]

Glad to hear you got the laptop and software. Just for your info, it isn't that difficult to program manually with a few basic talkgroups.. In the BCD996P2, program Wake Co as a MOT system with a Custom bandplan:
Lo Freq | Hi Freq | Step | Offset
851.0250 | 854.0000 | 25.0 | 440
851.0125 | 868.9875 | 25.0 | 0
I have ARC-XT. If you need any help, you can attach your programming files and I will take a look at them.