Just some info on Freescan

[RS8]

I have grown tired of manually programming my BCD996T.I want to get software that will do the job
without a hassle.My computer skills are acceptable but I don't want to screw up the works.Saw Freescan
and of course the Arc series. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[davedaver1]

If all you are looking to do is program it, Freescan is your best choice because.... it's free. It's a great piece of software.

As for screwing it up - once you install the software, read the data from the radio and save a file - you'll then have your backup configuration. Each time I make changes to my configuration, I save a new file. That way, if I mess things up I can go back to the previous version of things.

 

[W6KRU]

Give Freescan a try. I had Arc for my 396T and switched to Freescan for my 396XT.

 

[lep]

Give Freescan a try. I had Arc for my 396T and switched to Freescan for my 396XT.

Sure, no reason NOT to try a free program. but, I use the ARC programs for all my scanners. (i have no connection with Butel software, I purchase all my ARC programs) I have ARC: for XT pro, ARC for the HP-1, ARC for the 250 etc etc. I like the customer service, the fact the owner is usually in Dayton and you can talk to him face to face at least once a year and, since I consider myself a professional person and expect to be paid I don't begrudge to fees to pay for a professionally done program. But that's just my opinion and your mileage may vary.

 

[Highpockets]

I use FreeScan, to me it's easier to use then ARC.