Mecklenburg County: Help regarding monitoring specific channels

[wwhite1999]

Howdy folks. New to the scanning game. Purchased a Uniden BCD996P2 a few months back, and still trying to get it to work. Give up on it every couple weeks and always come running back to scanning.

Anyway, cut down to the point here. I've inserted all the frequencies into my scanner, which I can show you here;



However, I am only interested in getting specific channels INSIDE Mecklenburg County.

I tried to only setup channels to monitor;

Matthews PD
South Division
Independence Division

But instead, I'm getting all the channels for my scanner. That includes Airport, Fire, etc. I can't seem to figure out how to specifically lock onto the specific channels I want. I've set them up in FreeScan like this;



I'm probably missing something here. If anyone would mind helping. I can always send over more pictures to help.

 

[jake_Braker]

Make sure ID search is turned off. The screen on the until should be showing "ID SCAN"

 

[jake_Braker]

So click on where is says "Meck Simulcast" and the check box should be in that screen

 

[wwhite1999]

ID Scan has been enabled. Everything here look correct for Charlotte? Just want to be sure. Thank you for the quick response!

 

[jake_Braker]

Go ahead and disable both of the AGCs, they don't matter on Project 25 as they do on Motorola systems.
Other than that, everything else looks good to go!

 

[jake_Braker]

Looking at it now, also make sure your Pineville system is a P25 system as well, I see it's setup as Motorola Type II

 

[jake_Braker]

Pineville Trunking System, Pineville, North Carolina

Pineville Trunking System Profile

www.radioreference.com

 

[wwhite1999]

I really do appreciate the help. Thank you! Any other concerns I have I'll post here for help. Seems like the channels I'm scanning they rarely talk. Might be a slow night, lol.

 

[jake_Braker]

Yeah just give it a couple of days and it should be working no issue!

 

[jake_Braker]

Yeah if you need help with anything or have any questions, just ask away on the thread!

 

[hamstang]

I really do appreciate the help. Thank you! Any other concerns I have I'll post here for help. Seems like the channels I'm scanning they rarely talk. Might be a slow night, lol.

I'll be the first to mention this I guess. I monitored Char-Meck UASI for several years in south Charlotte using a BCD996XT. I knew I was missing a lot of traffic even with an outdoor yagi antenna. Two years ago I acquired an SDS 200 and BOOM! The SDS 200 scans the USAI system great, and I hear nearly constant traffic on the talkgroups I'm interested in. All this using the stock antenna. Yes, the SDS 200 is a little pricey for some, but it just works!

 

[wwhite1999]

I'll be the first to mention this I guess. I monitored Char-Meck UASI for several years in south Charlotte using a BCD996XT. I knew I was missing a lot of traffic even with an outdoor yagi antenna. Two years ago I acquired an SDS 200 and BOOM! The SDS 200 scans the USAI system great, and I hear nearly constant traffic on the talkgroups I'm interested in. All this using the stock antenna. Yes, the SDS 200 is a little pricey for some, but it just works!

Yes, that is pricy for me. I'd have to look into other options. Right now, I'm not picking up any radio traffic. I listened for about 4 hours last night and only heard one transmission. Any suggestions apart from getting a new scanner? Really don't have the money to spend on a new one right now.

 

[kg4pbd]

I really do appreciate the help. Thank you! Any other concerns I have I'll post here for help. Seems like the channels I'm scanning they rarely talk. Might be a slow night, lol.

Keep in mind that South Division is often patched with Providence Division, and Independence Division is often patched with Hickory Grove. You may want to add both of those division main talkgroups to your list.

 

[RaleighGuy]

Yes, that is pricy for me. I'd have to look into other options. Right now, I'm not picking up any radio traffic. I listened for about 4 hours last night and only heard one transmission. Any suggestions apart from getting a new scanner? Really don't have the money to spend on a new one right now.

Smaller antenna for one. Other great tips were mentioned on the Scanner Guys recently. watch this YouTube video for those tips.