Software for BC246T

[FastEddieRides]

I am sure this has been answered many times before. Could someone please tell me about the software or firmware or whatever it is called. What does it do exactly ? Is it difficult to install ? Would it be in my best interest to get this or not ? And is it difficult to download ? And what is the cost? Thanks to you all. I appreciate any info that anyone can give me. Thanks.

Mark

 

[BoxAlarm187]

Software and firmware are actually two totally different things. Software describes a program that you're able to load on your PC to program your scanner which keeps you from having to do it my hand. Firmware is how the "brains" of your scanner is configured at the factory.

For the software, there are a couple of options. One is USAD, which is available off the Uniden website. The other, and the one that is generally recommended to everyone, it ARC246 from Butel (www.butel.nl). The Butel programs are very user friendly and easy to use.

As for the firmware, if your scanner is new, then you shouldn't have to worry about upgrading your firmware. However, if you've had it a while, or got it used, you might consider downloading the firmware upgrades from the Uniden website. The firmware upgrade will fix known "bugs" the scanner has.

Good luck...

 

[FastEddieRides]

software bc246t

Thank you very much. I appreciate your response.

 

[ka3jjz]

You can also find other free software (including the well regarded Scannerbase packages, which are more for control than programming) on the 246 Wiki page (just click on the word 'page' and you'll be taken there). The link for the firmware upgrades (essentially the brains of the radio) is also there. 73s Mike