Help with Bearcat BCD436HP and Richmond area frequencies

[waynes]

Hi, I just purchased a 436HP and am in the Richmond area. I set the ZIP code and the database loads, but I can't receive the Richmond/Henrico/Chesterfield frequencies. I have tried changing the distance. Unfortunately I don't have a Windows machine and can't currently update the software or the database. Does anyone have any suggestions (besides sending it back)? Thanks.

 

[freqhopping]

Start by enabling all the service types.

 

[waynes]

Done. Unfortunately, no improvement.

 

[freqhopping]

Since you haven't updated the database it likely still has the frequencies used prior to rebanding which occurred earlier this year.

 

[freqhopping]

If you have a way of accessing the SD card, either via USB or a card reader, then I can attach a few files that you can put on the SD card that will allow you to scan the system as a favorite.

I could also attach the master database file that contains the system and you could replace the one on the SD card with it.

 

[waynes]

That would be great. I think I can access the card.

 

[bpckty1]

I'm thinking about purchasing one. Can it be programmed manually, or does one need a computer to "do the deed"?

 

[freqhopping]

s_000051.txt in the zip replaces the file in the HPDB folder.

For the others remove the txt extension. Copy the f_list.cfg file to both the FavoriteLists and Profile folders.

 

[waynes]

Thanks for the files. I will let you know how they work.

As for the question about manual programming, it's certainly not as easy to program as an old analog scanner. I think the computer is necessary to program in all the talk groups that are part of the digital systems. I haven't attempted to program it manually. I think any digital scanner will have similar issues, but I'm not an expert by any means.

waynes

 

[bpckty1]

Thanks for the not very optimistic news. Looks like I will have to go to a computer class to learn how to program a scanner.

;^<

 

[waynes]

Unfortunately, while I was able to use a computer to get to the file structure in the scanner once, I can't seem to repeat the feat. But tomorrow I will have access to a Windows machine where I can install software.

Regarding the scanner, I think it will be a good one once I have a computer to work with it. Hoping that is the case.