NXDN Comes to BCD325P2 and BCD996P2

[kc5igh]

Then you're up and rolling!

All you need to do is program some NXDN systems/frequencies into your radio,get comfortable, and listen.

 

[ka3jjz]

Does this cover NXDN trunking too, or is it strictly NXDN conventional only? The release notes are not clear on this point. Mike

 

[kc5igh]

Thanks to Paul and the Uniden team For the NXDN upgrade!

There are more NXDN than there are DMR systems in my neighborhood, and this package breathed new life into my BCD325P2.

My beloved SDS100 is still my primary scanner, but it's nice to also have the NXDN functionality in the '325 now! The '325 is a little more sensitive than the SDS100, which helps once in a while. My only complaint about the '325 is the short battery life, but you can't have everything.

Thanks again, Paul!

 

[milcom_chaser]

Just upgraded firmware.
-The improvement in Digital audio alone is worth upgrading to this version of firmware. The muffled bass sounding audio is gone, more high end, very clear. Quite noticeable, a game changer in a mobile environment. Good job UPMan. Did notice some very slight distortion on Digital audio voice peaks. Might be the specific system we are monitoring...

 

[HJCF0520]

Awesome!!! Thank you very much, Uniden!

 

[iMONITOR]

I was so excited about this announcement I just ordered another BCD996P2 for my shack. So now I have two 996P2's and a BCD325P2...again!

 

[oldtimeradio]

NO Luck after firmware up.
BCD996P2 manual build, Proscan or ARCXT on Connecticut 700MHz System. All info from Radioreference database.
Nothing works, out of ideas.
My SDS200 working fine on 700MHz.

Sent from my keyboard using my own fingers.

 

[ChrisABQ]

Provoice audio also sounds better on the new firmware

 

[phask]

NO Luck after firmware up.
BCD996P2 manual build, Proscan or ARCXT on Connecticut 700MHz System. All info from Radioreference database.
Nothing works, out of ideas.
My SDS200 working fine on 700MHz.

Sent from my keyboard using my own fingers.

Nothing works? Care to explain? Bricked? Programming? Pretty vague post

 

[RRR]

Does this cover NXDN trunking too, or is it strictly NXDN conventional only? The release notes are not clear on this point. Mike

Well, honestly, it wouldn't do much good for NXDN (or DMR) trunking systems, as the display on the 'P2 won't show relevant info (TG's) needed to determine who you're listening to.

There are several "IP site connect" and "NXDN single freq" radio systems that I can monitor with it, and it works perfectly, as one agency is using the same freq, or if IP connect, the same connected freqs. For trunking systems, I defer to my TRX's

 

[GTR8000]

Well, honestly, it wouldn't do much good for NXDN (or DMR) trunking systems, as the display on the 'P2 won't show relevant info (TG's) needed to determine who you're listening to.

There are several "IP site connect" and "NXDN single freq" radio systems that I can monitor with it, and it works perfectly, as one agency is using the same freq, or if IP connect, the same connected freqs. For trunking systems, I defer to my TRX's

That's not true at all. The scanner must be in Display Mode 2, then it will most certainly show the TGID for DMR trunked systems like Connect Plus. If you have the talkgroups aliased, it will show that as well.

 

[RRR]

*Correction, for trunking, I prefer my SDS/P2's.

"Display mode 2" ??

 

[milcom_chaser]

NO Luck after firmware up.
BCD996P2 manual build, Proscan or ARCXT on Connecticut 700MHz System. All info from Radioreference database.
Nothing works, out of ideas.
My SDS200 working fine on 700MHz.

Sent from my keyboard using my own fingers.

Just upgraded ours a few hours ago flawlessly. Can you be more specific? Your rant is just too vague to diagnose. Get it?

 

[milcom_chaser]

That's not true at all. The scanner must be in Display Mode 2, then it will most certainly show the TGID for DMR trunked systems like Connect Plus. If you have the talkgroups aliased, it will show that as well.

Will concur on that one.

 

[GTR8000]

*Correction, for trunking, I prefer my SDS/P2's.

"Display mode 2" ??

Easier to Read BCD996P2/XT Digital Scanner Manual
Easier to Read BCD996P2/XT Digital Scanner Manual

 

[daniel18522]

Hold on a channel then hit the function key then 6 to change display modes.

 

[wbswetnam]

Just last week I was thinking "Why hasn't Uniden made NXDN available for the 996 & 325 yet?" Lo and behold, my question is answered! I loaded in NXDN into my 325P2... many thanks!

 

[phillydjdan]

I'll wait for a few people to report back before I waste my time and money

 

[buddrousa]

Dan I have 4 996P2's Sharing the same antenna system ST2 to Stridesberg 4 port feeding 2 8 port Stridesbergs for 18 equal ports with my 5 536's and my SDS200 and the 4 996p2's have more NXDN range than my 536's and SDS200. This is just quick info as I setup the 996p2's Thursday night and work 24 shift Friday so today I get to play more.

 

[tumegpc]

I'll wait for a few people to report back before I waste my time and money

You won't be wasting your time or money. It's all good.