free programming software for bcd325p2
- Thread starter StanBud
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You can try FreeScan, but it's no longer supported. Just pony up the money for ProScan in my opinion, current product, updated as needed and the author is very active on the forums here.
not paying $50 just to update scanner
Ok, then unsupported FreeScan it is. Oh and hopefully you don't have any DMR stuff as FreeScan doesn't support DMR.
Sell the scanner and use Broadcastify on your phone.
wtp
Member
learn how to manually program it ?!
tvengr
Well Known Member
FreeSCAN doesn't support NXDN either. For P25, it is fine. Downloads - Sixspot Software
are you updating the DB in the scanner or actually programming it?
ka3jjz
Wiki Admin Emeritus
The 325P2 doesn't have a built in database like the HP scanners do...
Before you jump into programming you need to understand what Dynamic Memory Allocation or DMA works in these scanners. Our FAQ will give you lots of help on this, and there is also a page with LOTS of linked resources to help. You can also find the link for the 325 serial driver (which you will need to install to connect your PC and scanner) here....
wiki.radioreference.com
Mike
Before you jump into programming you need to understand what Dynamic Memory Allocation or DMA works in these scanners. Our FAQ will give you lots of help on this, and there is also a page with LOTS of linked resources to help. You can also find the link for the 325 serial driver (which you will need to install to connect your PC and scanner) here....
Uniden DMA FAQ - The RadioReference Wiki
Mike
tvengr
Well Known Member
Here is a PDF file which will answer all of your questions about using quick keys and also meets your price requirements (FREE)!
Oh you don't know what you're missing. Proscan does more than just update the frequencies. Read up on it, it's the best $50 I've spent. I just spent $60.00 on renewing my RR membership, also money well spent. The hobby isn't cheap, either is a Big Mac & Fries...which reminds me...
ka3jjz
Wiki Admin Emeritus
Under the relevant resources page of the above wiki are links to videos on YouTube and others that should help. But yes, it takes a bit of thought and study to program these kind of scanners correctly. Prepare your favorite beer and chips, and start reading. You'll learn more by doing, making mistakes and fixing it then sending it to someone. And what if you want to make changes?
Mike
Mike
Lets help him out. Stanbud just use freescan. Here is a wiki link that includes helpful videos.
wiki.radioreference.com
Everyone keeps saying the same the thing of freescan this one and elsewhere, unless the OP wants/needs dmr/nxdn and I can relate that majority really dont at least in my local area, freescan works perfectly well and I still use it.
FreeScan User Guide - The RadioReference Wiki
Everyone keeps saying the same the thing of freescan this one and elsewhere, unless the OP wants/needs dmr/nxdn and I can relate that majority really dont at least in my local area, freescan works perfectly well and I still use it.
Did the bugs you reported ever get fixed?Lets help him out. Stanbud just use freescan. Here is a wiki link that includes helpful videos.
FreeScan User Guide - The RadioReference Wiki
Everyone keeps saying the same the thing of freescan this one and elsewhere, unless the OP wants/needs dmr/nxdn and I can relate that majority really dont at least in my local area, freescan works perfectly well and I still use it.
Google maps broke, system and site types may not match the scanner, options may not apply to the scanner using. Other then that, "freescan works perfectly well"
Yep saying 'perfectly' on freescan wasn't the best usage there for sure! Still is usable, temperamental though, has the 2.19 offshoot too.
Yeah I always laugh at so many software products out there over the years that say award winning, cracks me up. Where's the academy award?
Still is usable, temperamental though, has the 2.19 offshoot too.Yeah I always laugh at so many software products out there over the years that say award winning, cracks me up. Where's the academy award?
tvengr
Well Known Member
You haven't heard of the Scanny Awards? I watch it every year.
When I was on FIDOnet, a SysOp claimed their BBS was voted the best in that area. Come to find out the voters were his wife, newborn son and neighbor.
