Software Questions

[uncledenny48]

I have a Uniden 325P2 on the way, can I get the software.... help on which one, ( I live in Portland Or) before I get the scanner and program it and then upload it to the unit?
I am a supporter of RR (paid). Thank You.

 

[doctordialtone]

I have a Uniden 325P2 on the way, can I get the softwar

It doesn't come with software.

I use FREEScan to program my 325P2.

It's FREE

Sixspot Software - Downloads

FreeSCAN To install FreeSCAN, download and install the .MSI file. For differences between versions and important operating information, see the release notes. This version supports the the SC230, BC246T, BR330T, BCD396T, UBC3500XLT, BCT15, BCD996T, BC346XT(C), BCD396XT, BCT15X, and BCD996XT

sites.google.com

You can download frequencies from RadioReference

 

[SteveSimpkin]

There are several programming software choices available for the BCD325P2.

Programming Your Uniden Scanner From The RadioReference Wiki:

Programming Your Uniden Scanner - The RadioReference Wiki

wiki.radioreference.com

BCD325P2 From The RadioReference Wiki:

BCD325P2 - The RadioReference Wiki

wiki.radioreference.com

Easier to Read BCD325P2 Digital Scanner Manual:

Easier to Read BCD325P2 Digital Scanner Manual

 

[uncledenny48]

It doesn't come with software.

I use FREEScan to program my 325P2.

It's FREE

Sixspot Software - Downloads

FreeSCAN To install FreeSCAN, download and install the .MSI file. For differences between versions and important operating information, see the release notes. This version supports the the SC230, BC246T, BR330T, BCD396T, UBC3500XLT, BCT15, BCD996T, BC346XT(C), BCD396XT, BCT15X, and BCD996XT

sites.google.com

You can download frequencies from RadioReference

Yes I know it doesn't come with software, I guess my main question is can I program it and then download it to the scanner? Thanks

 

[hiegtx]

I have a Uniden 325P2 on the way, can I get the software.... help on which one, ( I live in Portland Or) before I get the scanner and program it and then upload it to the unit?
I am a supporter of RR (paid). Thank You.

FreeSCAN, ProScan, or ARC-XT are your three choices.

FreeSCAN does a decent job, but the author no longer supports it. Also, if you have the DMR or NXDN upgrades, or both, FreeSCAN does not support them. It will not import DMR correctly,, and you cannot enter needed information such as the Color Code. There is zero support in FreeSCAN for NXDN.

I prefer ProScan, since it supports a wide range of Uniden scanners, not just a few specific ones like ARC-XT does. Also, the base price for ProScan, $50, includes logging, recording, and remote control via your PC, To get the same things with ARC-XT, you have to go to the "Pro" version at $69.95. However, both have a free trial period, so try both, and buy the one you like best.

 

[doctordialtone]

can I program it and then download it to the scanner?

Yes you can download and create a file before you have the scanner.

 

[MisterLongwire]

Dont forget the cable for programming

 

[fxdscon]

Dont forget the cable for programming

The 325P2 comes with a cable.

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[sallen07]

Yes I know it doesn't come with software, I guess my main question is can I program it and then download it to the scanner? Thanks

Can you get all the programming done ahead of time and then upload it to the scanner once you have it? Absolutely.

Another vote for Proscan. Yes, Freescan is free, but the author stopped supporting it several years ago, it only somewhat works with DMR (using the last Beta version) and doesn't allow you to program NXDN at all, so if you plan to listen to those formats (after purchasing the upgrades), Freecan isn't going to cut it.

Proscan is worth every penny of the $50 cost. You can install it on two computers and run multiple instances and control numerous different Uniden scanners. Support is excellent and the author hangs out here on RR.

 

[eaf1956]

Proscan is worth every penny of the $50 cost. You can install it on two computers and run multiple instances and control numerous different Uniden scanners. Support is excellent and the author hangs out here on RR.

I use ProScan so much I got 2 licenses

 

[uncledenny48]

Great, thank you. Can I set it up before I get the scanner or do I have to wait and have the scanner here. ? Pro scan is the one I get thru RR correct?

 

[fxdscon]

Pro scan is the one I get thru RR correct?

No, Proscan is available here:

ProScan

Computer Aided Scanning Software for the Uniden BC125AT BC250D BC296D BC346XT BC346XTC BC780XLT BC785D BC796D BCD160DN BCD260DN BCD325P2 BCD396T BCD396XT BCD436HP BCD536HP BCD996P2 BCD996T BCD996XT BCT15 BCT15X BR330T SDS100 SDS100E SDS200 SDS200E UBC125XLT UBC126AT UBCD3600XLT UBCD436PT...

www.proscan.org

and yes, you can do programming before you get your scanner.

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[uncledenny48]

No, Proscan is available here:

ProScan

Computer Aided Scanning Software for the Uniden BC125AT BC250D BC296D BC346XT BC346XTC BC780XLT BC785D BC796D BCD160DN BCD260DN BCD325P2 BCD396T BCD396XT BCD436HP BCD536HP BCD996P2 BCD996T BCD996XT BCT15 BCT15X BR330T SDS100 SDS100E SDS200 SDS200E UBC125XLT UBC126AT UBCD3600XLT UBCD436PT...

www.proscan.org

and yes, you can do programming before you get your scanner.

.

Thank You

 

[uncledenny48]

No, Proscan is available here:

ProScan

Computer Aided Scanning Software for the Uniden BC125AT BC250D BC296D BC346XT BC346XTC BC780XLT BC785D BC796D BCD160DN BCD260DN BCD325P2 BCD396T BCD396XT BCD436HP BCD536HP BCD996P2 BCD996T BCD996XT BCT15 BCT15X BR330T SDS100 SDS100E SDS200 SDS200E UBC125XLT UBC126AT UBCD3600XLT UBCD436PT...

www.proscan.org

and yes, you can do programming before you get your scanner.

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is there a step by step instruction on how to download my city/county and how to instructions?

 

[fxdscon]

is there a step by step instruction on how to download my city/county and how to instructions?

When you have Proscan installed and running on your computer...

from the menu bar at the top of the Proscan window click "Support" --> "Manual".

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[ProScan]

is there a step by step instruction on how to download my city/county and how to instructions?

Basic steps are:
1. Install ProScan
2. Set the scanner type
3. Setup the serial port communications

4. Database
4a. Open or create a new database file
4b. Manually input data, or use the Get Clipboard, or import from the RadioReference Database
4c. Upload the data to the scanner

 

[uncledenny48]

Basic steps are:
1. Install ProScan
2. Set the scanner type
3. Setup the serial port communications

4. Database
4a. Open or create a new database file
4b. Manually input data, or use the Get Clipboard, or import from the RadioReference Database
4c. Upload the data to the scanner

Hey thanks, I have downloaded it, **I don't have the scanner yet** so I have created a new file, not quite sure on how to get the data from RR...I thought I could do part of this before I have the scanner...

 

[uncledenny48]

Basic steps are:
1. Install ProScan
2. Set the scanner type
3. Setup the serial port communications

4. Database
4a. Open or create a new database file
4b. Manually input data, or use the Get Clipboard, or import from the RadioReference Database
4c. Upload the data to the scanner

Ok is this where I need to download the database, which one do I select?

 

[fxdscon]

Ok is this where I need to download the database, which one do I select?

You access the RR download through Proscan, not the RR site itself.

When you have a database file open in Proscan, click on database --> import --> Radioreference.

 

[ProScan]

Hey thanks, I have downloaded it, **I don't have the scanner yet** so I have created a new file, not quite sure on how to get the data from RR...I thought I could do part of this before I have the scanner...

To import from the RRDB:
1. Go to the menu Database - > Import - RadioReference Web
2. Once the RRDB Import dialog comes up, enter your username and password then click the Connect button
3. Select your State, County, etc.
4. Once you see the system you want to import, click the Get Data button
5. All items are checked by default for importing. Uncheck the items you don't want imported.
6. Click the Import button
7. In the ProScan database, go through all the items to make sure the text tags and other parameters are the way you want them
8. Upload to the scanner