>> Various Scanner Software <<

[steve_eg]

Does anyone know if there's anything along the lines of Win96 for the BCD396T? I was looking at the manual for it, and it seems like it can provide a lot of information on the system that you're scanning.

Thanks,

Steve

 

[Al42]

You can download Uniden's own program at the Uniden website.

 

[rick521]

ScanControl Version 5.0.5

I use Scan Control - site http://www.scannersoft.com/. This works on my BC 245, BC250, BC780, BC785. Software supports programming and control &amp; monitoring of my scanners. Really like this software.

Current version is 5.0.5, Add these scanners to the supported list. SC230, BC246T, BCD396T, BR330T Scanners and the Radio Shack PRO2052

 

[loumaag]

This is now unstuck. Subject should be covered in the wiki.

 

[madnachos]

Just to add a little info to this thread...

I have the Win95 and Win97 software and it works very well. I also have the Butel software for the Pro-2051 and the BCT15 and it is excellent. I have the ARC15 Pro for the BCT15 and really like it. Money well spent. The web import feature of the Butel and the Starrsoft software is great. Not always perfect but gets you 99% of the way there.

Now onto Scancat lite. I recently purchased that software and just hate it. Buggy, bloated, and just ugly. Nothing 'lite' about it...uses 80MB of RAM before you even open a profile. Worst. Scanner. Software. Ever. I would really suggest avoiding it if you can.

 

[gmclam]

Avoid ScanCat

I would avoid using ScanCat unless there is NO other option .. and that includes programming your scanner manually. Here's a review I recently wrote, which includes a link to a brief review by Lou Maag: http://www.radioreference.com/forums/showthread.php?t=63657

Your comment brings up an interesting question - what feature(s) are you specifically looking for in your software? I might understand selecting Scancat if the software supports multiple radios that you own, and you don't want the bother of transferring files from one radio to another thru some sort of translation process (such as exporting them to a csv file, then importing).

There is a Scancat egroup on Yahoo where specific questions about the software can be answered. Jim Springer (the author and owner) is a frequent visitor there.

73s Mike

 

[Firefinz]

Is any of this software Mac compatible?

 

[madnachos]

Is any of this software Mac compatible?

Nope....Windoze only.