Uniden BCD325P2 how to program PROSCAN?

[MichaelC34]

Hi everyone new here to the scanning world, so I am planning on purchasing the BCD325P2. I just dont know how to set up that software into the scanner? Do I have to plug in the scanner into the computer? Then what? Thanks for your help everyone!

 

[fxdscon]

Hi everyone new here to the scanning world, so I am planning on purchasing the BCD325P2. I just dont know how to set up that software into the scanner? Do I have to plug in the scanner into the computer? Then what? Thanks for your help everyone!

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Welcome to Radio Reference!

The Proscan software (or any programming software for that matter) is installed on your computer (PC only), not in the scanner. Install the software in your computer and then connect the scanner to the computer. There is an extensive help document in Proscan... from the top toolbar in Proscan once it's installed on your computer click "support", then "manual". There are also many, many videos on Youtube.

Also, check here and read through all the links given there:

Programming Your Scanner With the Web service

www.radioreference.com

 

[ka3jjz]

I have found that Bing tends to give more focused answers than YouTube, and it seems there isn't very much for the 325P2. However understanding how to program it - even manually - would help teach you what the scanner can do. Also note that the 996P2 is the 325's big brother, And of course we have a wiki article that will help get you started....

Uniden DMA FAQ - The RadioReference Wiki

wiki.radioreference.com

Bcd325p2 Programming - Bing

Intelligent search from Bing makes it easier to quickly find what you’re looking for and rewards you.

www.bing.com

Mike

 

[MichaelC34]

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Welcome to Radio Reference!

The Proscan software (or any programming software for that matter) is installed on your computer (PC only), not in the scanner. Install the software in your computer and then connect the scanner to the computer. There is an extensive help document in Proscan... from the top toolbar in Proscan once it's installed on your computer click "support", then "manual". There are also many, many videos on Youtube.

Also, check here and read through all the links given there:

Programming Your Scanner With the Web service

www.radioreference.com

Thank you I appreciate that! I know right now they are offering a free 30 day trial so it will be automatically installed do you know what happens when time is up will they ask me if I want to renew for a subscription or something?

 

[MichaelC34]

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Welcome to Radio Reference!

The Proscan software (or any programming software for that matter) is installed on your computer (PC only), not in the scanner. Install the software in your computer and then connect the scanner to the computer. There is an extensive help document in Proscan... from the top toolbar in Proscan once it's installed on your computer click "support", then "manual". There are also many, many videos on Youtube.

Also, check here and read through all the links given there:

Programming Your Scanner With the Web service

www.radioreference.com

The other question I had was can I be disconnected from the computer to get the names of the PD's and other frequencies to show up on the scanner? I am looking to get a software where I will be able to see the names of the frequencies listed on the scanner. Thank's a lot man! Appreciate it all your help!

 

[fxdscon]

Thank you I appreciate that! I know right now they are offering a free 30 day trial so it will be automatically installed do you know what happens when time is up will they ask me if I want to renew for a subscription or something?

As described on the Proscan website, you get a fully functional demo of the software for 30 days. When that time is up, you will be prompted to purchase registration keys to be able to continue using the software.

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 SDS150 SDS200 SDS200E UBC125XLT UBC126AT UBCD160DN UBCD260DN...

www.proscan.org

 

[fxdscon]

The other question I had was can I be disconnected from the computer to get the names of the PD's and other frequencies to show up on the scanner? I am looking to get a software where I will be able to see the names of the frequencies listed on the scanner. Thank's a lot man! Appreciate it all your help!

The scanner is capable of what you ask, it doesn't matter what software you use to program it, or by programming it manually without using any software at all.

Have you looked at any of the videos linked above?

 

[ProScan]

The other question I had was can I be disconnected from the computer to get the names of the PD's and other frequencies to show up on the scanner? I am looking to get a software where I will be able to see the names of the frequencies listed on the scanner. Thank's a lot man! Appreciate it all your help!

The scanner needs to be connected to the computer so my ProScan or any other software can upload the systems to the scanner. You can try ProScan without the scanner but the 30 day fully functional demo/trial clock will run down.

Do you already have a list of frequencies and are they conventional or trunking frequencies?

 

[MichaelC34]

The scanner is capable of what you ask, it doesn't matter what software you use to program it, or by programming it manually without using any software at all.

Have you looked at any of the videos linked above?

Yes I been doing a ton of research but I am still a bit confused. I thought that when its programmed manually it can be a bit of a headache and the names of the frequencies dont pop up like for instance "Boston Police" will show up written on the scanner if I am tuning in that frequency that is what im talking about. did not really understand what you meant by the scanner is capable of what you ask? Will the names of the frequencies still show up if I am not connected to the computer? Thanks man!

 

[MichaelC34]

The scanner needs to be connected to the computer so my ProScan or any other software can upload the systems to the scanner. You can try ProScan without the scanner but the 30 day fully functional demo/trial clock will run down.

Do you already have a list of frequencies and are they conventional or trunking frequencies?

I do have a list of frequencies yes mostly police and fire departments, some are conventional and the others run on the P25

 

[tvengr]

You will need to install the Uniden USB driver to communicate with the scanner. Click on this link and go to near the bottom of the page. The instructions will be under Supporting Software and Driver. BCD325P2 - The RadioReference Wiki

 

[fxdscon]

Will the names of the frequencies still show up if I am not connected to the computer?

Yes they will. Having the names and frequencies appear on the screen when scanning and not connected to a computer is not a function of the software. That is how the scanner works regardless of how you program it (with software or manually).

Again.... If you watch the videos, some of those videos will show the scanner running without being connected to a computer.

Click here:

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=using+bcd325p2

 

[MichaelC34]

You will need to install the Uniden USB driver to communicate with the scanner. Click on this link and go to near the bottom of the page. The instructions will be under Supporting Software and Driver. BCD325P2 - The RadioReference Wiki

oh ok thank you, im just a bit confused like all im trying to figure out is a software to download that will give me the listings of my counties while I am out and about i dont want to have to connect to my computer all the time. i want to be able to see the names of what the frequencies are at the top of the scanner just like how it shows on the Uniden website stock photo thanks man!

 

[ProScan]

Will the names of the frequencies still show up if I am not connected to the computer? Thanks man!

Yes, provided the scanner is already programmed.

I do have a list of frequencies yes mostly police and fire departments, some are conventional and the others run on the P25

Are the P25 frequencies conventional or trunking?
ProScan programming is the same as the scanner and all other software, you start with creating a system then group and so on like this.

Conventional System
System
-- Group
---- Frequencies

Trunking System
System
-- Group
---- Talk Groups
-- Site
---- Frequencies

{edit} Watch the videos as fxdscon is advising. Your questions may be answered
{edit2} ProScan has a 'Get Clipboard' function that will import conventional frequencies, trunking frequencies, & trunking talkgroups. The system, groups, & sites needs to be created first then using the 'Get Clipboard funcion, it's relatively easy to import from a document or web page.

 

[MichaelC34]

Yes they will. Having the names and frequencies appear on the screen when scanning and not connected to a computer is not a function of the software. That is how the scanner works regardless of how you program it (with software or manually).

Again.... If you watch the videos linked above, some of those videos will show the scanner running without being connected to a computer.

Oh I did not know that, I watched some tutorials and it shows that when some people entered it manually the name of that frequency does not show up

Yes, provided the scanner is already programmed.


Are the P25 frequencies conventional or trunking?
ProScan programming is the same as the scanner and all other software, you start with creating a system then group and so on like this.

Conventional System
System
-- Group
---- Frequencies

Trunking System
System
-- Group
---- Talk Groups
-- Site
---- Frequencies

{edit} Watch the videos as fxdscon is advising. Your questions may be answered
{edit2} ProScan has a 'Get Clipboard' function that will import conventional frequencies, trunking frequencies, & trunking talkgroups. The system, groups, & sites needs to be created first then using the 'Get Clipboard funcion, it's relatively easy to import from a document or web page.

not really sure what they are i dont know how to find that out

Yes, provided the scanner is already programmed.


Are the P25 frequencies conventional or trunking?
ProScan programming is the same as the scanner and all other software, you start with creating a system then group and so on like this.

Conventional System
System
-- Group
---- Frequencies

Trunking System
System
-- Group
---- Talk Groups
-- Site
---- Frequencies

{edit} Watch the videos as fxdscon is advising. Your questions may be answered
{edit2} ProScan has a 'Get Clipboard' function that will import conventional frequencies, trunking frequencies, & trunking talkgroups. The system, groups, & sites needs to be created first then using the 'Get Clipboard funcion, it's relatively easy to import from a document or web page.

they are assigned frequencies, so i am guessing conventional? I am in the Boston area so that is what I go for

 

[ka3aaa]

you need to program all the uid's or alias, ie "boston police" into the scanner as you program the system that they belong to, the scanner doesnt do that for you.

 

[MichaelC34]

you need to program all the uid's or alias, ie "boston police" into the scanner as you program the system that they belong to, the scanner doesnt do that for you.

oh ok thank you i was under the impression that when I had seen the stock photo on the UNIDEN WEBSITE IT SHOWS the scanner displaying the name of "IRVING POLICE" so I have to manually put that in my self or does the software do that?

Thanks for all your help guys!

SCAN ON!

~mc

 

[ProScan]

oh ok thank you i was under the impression that when I had seen the stock photo on the UNIDEN WEBSITE IT SHOWS the scanner displaying the name of "IRVING POLICE" so I have to manually put that in my self or does the software do that?

Thanks for all your help guys!

SCAN ON!

~mc

"IRVING POLICE" is a text tag (or channel name). It needs to be in the software so it will be in the scanner after uploading the data from the software to the scanner. To get it in the software, you can type it in, or if you have a document that contains the frequencies and text tags then it will be in the software after you use the Get Clipboard function. If you have a RadioReference subscription then it will make the whole importing process that much easier.

 

[MichaelC34]

"IRVING POLICE" is a text tag (or channel name). It needs to be in the software so it will be in the scanner after uploading the data from the software to the scanner. To get it in the software, you can type it in, or if you have a document that contains the frequencies and text tags then it will be in the software after you use the Get Clipboard function. If you have a RadioReference subscription then it will make the whole importing process that much easier.

I will get a radio reference subscription, I am ordering the 325P today, so do I import from the radioreference website? Thanks a lot man! Appreciate all your help!

 

[ProScan]

Using the RadioReference Import function. It located in the Database - Import menu. A database file must be open first. Your questions may be answered by trying the 30 day fully functional demo/trial.