RANGE AND ZIP PROBLEM

[LMHODNETT]

Each time I restart my BCD536 I have to reinput the range and zip code. Is this normal or is there a way to save it permantely

 

[Whiskey3JMC]

Far as I know it should keep the settings after shut down. Do you use the power button to turn the scanner off and on? If not there may be writing issues to the SD card if power is cut abruptly

 

[LMHODNETT]

I turn on /off knob off.

 

[Whiskey3JMC]

Do you have anything programmed into memory / favorites lists? Are these entries kept?

 

[LMHODNETT]

I do have favorites and they are stored.

 

[Whiskey3JMC]

So the menu options Set Scan Selection > Select Lists To Monitor > Full Database gets changed to "Off" after powering down the scanner and you have to turn it back on each time?

 

[LMHODNETT]

No I have to turn off the full database. I have my favorites programmed and that is what I listen to.

 

[Whiskey3JMC]

No I have to turn off the full database. I have my favorites programmed and that is what I listen to.

Then you shouldn't have the need to enter your zip code at all if you're monitoring FLs only

 

[LMHODNETT]

I know, but it happens. It is not a big deal, but it would be nice not to have to.

 

[dave3825]

If your having to enter a zip code to hear stuff then your not scanning your favorites lists.

 

[LMHODNETT]

I do not understand the zip and range feature I guess. I do only scan my favorites list and on occasion run discovery. Thank for your time and input.

 

[RandyKuff]

Zip Code function uses the Database in the scanner... Not Favorite Lists...
Shouldn't need to enter a Zip code to scan Favorite Lists...

 

[LMHODNETT]

I got it Randy. Thanks

 

[Whiskey3JMC]

I do not understand the zip and range feature I guess.

The Easier to Read manual gives a pretty good synopsis on the zip code / full database functions here

 

[dave3825]

If your favorite list has its location set to on, then that's when you would adjust range if you wanted to reduce things further away. It does the same with full database also.

I do not understand the zip and range feature I guess.

Have a read here. Easier to Read BCD436/536HP Digital Scanner Manual

But if your having to enter a zip code to listen to your favorites list, then something is wrong.

 

[LMHODNETT]

I will reread the easier to read manual again. Thanks everybody.

 

[hiegtx]

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Dupe of what Dave posted

 

[RandyKuff]

Yep... That is true too... Forgot about that...
Thanks Steve... And Thanks Dave...

I don't use or need location control on mine... Thats why I forgot about that...