I just picked up a BCD996XT, I downloaded FreeSCAN and do not have a clue on how to get it set-up. Does anyone have a file I can use that has the MN systems?
I use Freescan w/ a 996XT and have it setup by agency (QK 4 County Sheriff/ Fire, QK 5 State Patrol, QK 2 MNDoT plows, QK 9 EMS). I normally use "ID SCAN".
for trunking systems you have two options on how to scan, you have 1) ID SCAN and 2) ID SEARCH
ID SCAN: is basically you are only scanning what you have programmed on your scanner,
ID SEARCH: is the scanner listens to the Control Channel and goes to directly to the channel that is currently talking.
** I recommend you use the ID SCAN feature for MN because it is a state wide system and everyone uses that system Police/Fire/Public Works etc...
Normally my Quick Key #4 is for the County Sheriff/ Fire/ EMS talkgroups (using ID SCAN). Let's say it is opening of deer season and I want to see if the DNR is in the area, so I opt for "ID SEARCH" mode. Then *any* transmitter on the three local towers I scan will show up on my log.
ID SCAN = specific TG's
ID SEARCH = any TG"s
Yes, it takes some fine-tuning to figure it all out, but eventually you will get it.