PC control of BCD996XT Scanner

[W6SDF]

I'm wondering how this works. Can I use the voice control output of Trunker or other variants to control this unit? I've used the control channel OUTPUT to do external things, but I want to go the other way.

 

[W6SDF]

Hello?

I think this IS possible, yes? Is there a pin out of the connector available anywhere? how about a command reference?

Hello?

 

[DaveIN]

You can with two radios, but you may want to post this question in the trunked control channel decoding forum: Trunking Control Channel Decoding - The RadioReference.com Forums

UniTrunker has settings for just this option with a separate radio for voice and input signal.
Trunked Radio Decoders - The RadioReference Wiki

 

[W6SDF]

Thanks for the info, I'll check 'em out & maybe repost

I am using 2 radios, I have a RS2006 as the control channel receiver (A sad finale for a noble receiver, kind of like the Army Air Core & USAF use of B-17s for drones and remote controlled bombs)

 

[W6SDF]

Actually, I'm more interested in how to set up the Uniden radio than getting Trunker to work (I've done that). I used to control a second RS 2006 as the voice radio (with an Opto board), but can't find any info on controlling the Uniden in their "All in one" users manual (I wonder who's brilliant idea THAT was, it adds further confusion to an already confusing concept!) or the simplified manual.

 

[ICP963]

Actually, I'm more interested in how to set up the Uniden radio than getting Trunker to work (I've done that). I used to control a second RS 2006 as the voice radio (with an Opto board), but can't find any info on controlling the Uniden in their "All in one" users manual (I wonder who's brilliant idea THAT was, it adds further confusion to an already confusing concept!) or the simplified manual.

Sounds like you are looking more for a single scanner control program to just remotely control your 996. Take a look at ProScan. I think that might just do the trick for you. I use and love the program, and it has a 30 day free trial just to let you make sure before you put your 50 bucks down on it.

 

[UPMan]

The protocol is published with the latest firmware update (as firmware updates have been affecting the protocol). See BCD996XTFirmwareUpdate < UnidenMan4 < TWiki.