Aloha, I cannot get my Baofeng DM-1701 to scan. I have programmed frequencies and assigned functions to the buttons (including scanning of course) but it will not scan. I can change channels with the top knob but no scanning. I don't know what I am doing wrong but any help would be greatly appreciated...Jim
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Baofeng DM-1701 Scanning (or lack of) issues
- Thread starter jimbr1
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Did you create a scan list within the software.
After creating the scan list you need put the channels you wish to scan into it.
After creating the scan list you need put the channels you wish to scan into it.
Looking online this radio supports 250 scan lists with a maximum of 32 channels to scan in each one.
The scan lists can contain both digital and analog channels in the same list.
The scan lists can contain both digital and analog channels in the same list.
I'm having the same issue with scanning on the DM-1701. I have created a scan list within the software and added the desired channels to the list. I've programmed SK3 short post to start the scan but nothing happens. Also when I go to SCAN in the menu nothing happens.
holyskeeter89d
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So I know this may be late, but as a new user, I figured out how to scan channels that I have created. So not only in the scan menu do you have to add all the channels you created that you want scanned, but you also have to go to channel list and manually set the scan setting to whichever scan list you made. Hope this helps!
GregOH
Member
Once you've done those steps in the software, is it possible to program one of the side keys to navigate to select which list you want to scan?
Hi!
Make yourself a new year’s present, install OpenDM1701 alternate firmware on your radio and say goodbye to complex scan lists programming (and say hello to a myriad of new functionalities too!).
With this excellent free firmware and CPS software, the programming is simply, …simpler.
For more info and access to the programming software and latest firmware, take a look at :
Instructions can be found here :
github.com
Make yourself a new year’s present, install OpenDM1701 alternate firmware on your radio and say goodbye to complex scan lists programming (and say hello to a myriad of new functionalities too!).
With this excellent free firmware and CPS software, the programming is simply, …simpler.
For more info and access to the programming software and latest firmware, take a look at :
Instructions can be found here :
OpenGD77_UserGuide/OpenGD77_User_Guide.md at master · LibreDMR/OpenGD77_UserGuide
Contribute to LibreDMR/OpenGD77_UserGuide development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
GregOH
Member
Thanks. I was rather reluctant to upgrade the firmware, because I wonder if it's a bit buggy.Hi!
Make yourself a new year’s present, install OpenDM1701 alternate firmware on your radio and say goodbye to complex scan lists programming (and say hello to a myriad of new functionalities too!).
With this excellent free firmware and CPS software, the programming is simply, …simpler.
For more info and access to the programming software and latest firmware, take a look at :
Instructions can be found here :
OpenGD77_UserGuide/OpenGD77_User_Guide.md at master · LibreDMR/OpenGD77_UserGuide
Contribute to LibreDMR/OpenGD77_UserGuide development by creating an account on GitHub.
I've read that some consumers have had issues after updating and some actually want to revert back to original.
