GPS scanning with 396XT

[Junior08]

One more question regarding this subject and it's about programming Freescan software for proper GPS setup with this scanner. In a trunked system I need to enable GPS for all of my sites only, and in a conventional system I need to enable GPS for all of my groups within that system. Is this correct.


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[ofd8001]

Conventional Systems: You are correct - set GPS for each group that you wish to come on/go off based on your location.

Trunked Systems: Also correct with an "And". Set GPS for each site you wish to come on/go off based on your location. The "And"::groups within trunked systems also have the ability to be associated with a location if desired. There is a check box in the upper right hand corner of Freescan to enable location based scanning for groups within trunked systems.

A null modem is definitely needed. I found out the hard way that simple "gender changes" don't work. Another problem I had was that the baud rate in my scanner wasn't set correctly, so that's something to be mindful of.

 

[Junior08]

All needed parts are in place now and am happy to report GPS scanning with my 396xt is working just fine. Thanks to those who offered help, appreciate it.


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[KevinC]

Awesome!

Don't forget to update your Scan New England thread.

 

[Junior08]

Done!