Firmware

[scannerman-996]

Go too bc Tool,I fine it to be the best one to use.

 

[ka3jjz]

There are 2 things wrong here - the title of the thread is 'firmware', and BCTool has nothing to do with it. BCTool, and packages like it, are software - that is, providing external control for the scanners it supports. Without firmware, the radio is nothing more than a bunch of expensive electronics and plastic.

The other thing is while it's good software for the initial firmware releases, BCTool will no longer work with the RR import (due to the XML web service shutdown) nor will it support rebanding. In addition, it doesn't completely support the XT line of scnners. Unfortunately it's never been updated in over a year. It's pretty decent for the Euro versions of the DMA scanners, but not much else.

FreeScan is superior, IMHO (OK, maybe not so humble). It has been updated for the new firmware, supports the XT scanners and works with the new SOAP RR Web interface.

Oh, did I forget to mention it's free? 73 Mike

 

[CStarr59]

+1 for Freescan, I've used it many times and it is an excellent program. Very simple to use and loaded with features, in fact the best feature is it's price "free".

 

[torontokris]

agreed as well about freescan
Hopefully bctool comes out with an upgrade.

 

[del1964]

FreeScan is awesome...I agree for the BCD396XT anyway....the coolest thing is the Import from RR feature for sure and the other Import options.

 

[MFD4305]

You guys make FreeScan sound great - I just wish I could afford it!! :lol:

 

[ka3jjz]

??? Afford it ??? It's Freeware - costs zilch, nada, nothing, nil....73 Mike

 

[rdale]

(I think that's why he put the smiley at the end)