hello guy's, i ordered my 396t today and the sales person asked if i wanted the software.i told him a few people on this website said they would help me program it.he said if that was so, then i probabally don't need it.what do you guy's think? i appreciate any of your help.i'm going from a pro51 radio shack to the uniden 396t. i know things have changed scanner wise since i bought my last one in 1995.thanks