Uniden BCD996P2 - RISCON

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frankie811

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I've just purchased a new Uniden 996P2 scanner & need help programming the RISCON system. Between the supplied guidebook, Scanner Master's easy guide & YouTube video's I'm completely lost. I'm not really interested in software programs. I've managed to figure out how to input conventional channels & I'm only interested in Providence area police & fire non-encrypted frequencies. Thanks.
 
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I can second that. I got a new Whistler TRX-2 for Christmas. I love the scanner, but have been unable to get the right settings to be able to listen to RISCON. I am going to post a new thread shortly.
 
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What exactly do you need help with? It is quite complicated by the front panel but it can be done.

I know you mentioned you don't want software solutions but honestly, that would be the easiest way for you to program it. I mean exponentially easier.
 
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W1KNE said:
What exactly do you need help with? It is quite complicated by the front panel but it can be done.

I know you mentioned you don't want software solutions but honestly, that would be the easiest way for you to program it. I mean exponentially easier.
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It was actually quite simple, thanks to the info that wtp posted.
 
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I am not sure of the issues people are discussing with the 996P2. I used the 996XT for years monitoring RISCON, now a pair of 996P2 scanners are on RISCON, I have no simulcast issues.

I use the Butel software, it is by far the best way to program these radios.
 
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sefrischling said:
I am not sure of the issues people are discussing with the 996P2. I used the 996XT for years monitoring RISCON, now a pair of 996P2 scanners are on RISCON, I have no simulcast issues.

I use the Butel software, it is by far the best way to program these radios.
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Being from CT. Do you receive all the RISCON zones? How do you receive the CT system?
I am currently using PRO SCAN because of DMR in Bristol RI PD system.
 
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Nascar18 said:
Being from CT. Do you receive all the RISCON zones? How do you receive the CT system?
I am currently using PRO SCAN because of DMR in Bristol RI PD system.
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I easily monitor South County from my home, aside from that I am in Rhode Island often, so I monitor the Metro and North simulcast. I do not monitor East all that often, but I have at times. I've never had an issue with the 996XT or 996P2.
 
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