Which is the better scanner

[Bonkk083]

If you have a GPS unit then you could use location based scanning that will automatically turn off the sites you are not in range of. If you don't then I think it is the amount of sites you have. In that case, assign a SQK (Site Quick Key) to each site. That way you could turn off the sites you are not in range of.

How can the Noaa be set to push a button instead of going through the menu

 

[ProScan]

How can the Noaa be set to push a button instead of going through the menu

On the 996P2, use the WX button

Per the
Easier to Read BCD996P2/XT Digital Scanner Manual
You can also turn on weather alert in scan or search modes by pressing and holding the WX button.

 

[Bonkk083]

On the 996P2, there's a button 'WX'.

Per the
Easier to Read BCD996P2/XT Digital Scanner Manual
You can also turn on weather alert in scan or search modes by pressing and holding the WX button.

When I push the WX it starts scanning them

 

[ProScan]

When I push the WX it starts scanning them

Read the instructions and keep trying.

 

[wtp]

and it will not make waffles....

 

[Bonkk083]

I found out what was causing the slow scanning it was one frequency it kept stopping on

 

[wtp]

scanners have been known to stop on frequencies...

 

[Bonkk083]

Is the 996 more sensitive at receiving weak than the 536

 

[iMONITOR]

Is the 996 more sensitive at receiving weak than the 536

No I don't believe so.

 

[Bonkk083]

No I don't believe so.

Would you say their the same as for receiving, the reason I asked I saw something that it more sensitive on weak signals didn't know if that's true

 

[GlobalNorth]

Bench testing or real world testing using a single external antenna?

 

[Whiskey3JMC]

Would you say their the same as for receiving

Not all RF environments and bands are equal. Ask different people & you'll receive different answers

 

[iMONITOR]

Would you say their the same as for receiving, the reason I asked I saw something that it more sensitive on weak signals didn't know if that's true

You're splitting hairs. There would most likely never be a difference that you would be able to notice simply by listening.

 

[lamarrsy]

If these scanners are anything like the BCD436HP and BCD325P2 handheld ones, it’s night and day on analogue VHF / UHF : the 436 is deaf as a brick on analog while the 325 runs circles around it —same frequencies, same stock antennas, etc.—

 

[Bonkk083]

Does the 996P2 have a handheld version

 

[buddrousa]

There is no difference in the 436 or 325p2 using the same antenna at the same time. As I have both in the car sharing the same antenna on a Stridsberg Multi-Coupler.
To answer the OP guesting ther is no difference in the 536 or 996p2 programmed the same on the same antenna system at the same time.

 

[ka3aaa]

there are way too many variables to answer your question.

 

[wtp]

the 325 is the handheld version of the 996.
buy one of each and then figure it out for yourself.
asking everyone their opinion of every radio will generate a difference of opinion based on their hearing.

 

[Bonkk083]

I tried both with the same outside antenna and the 996 had 4 bars and the 536 had 2 from a frequency 60 miles

 

[iMONITOR]

I tried both with the same outside antenna and the 996 had 4 bars and the 536 had 2 from a frequency 60 miles

I'm confused. If you have both, then why did you start this thread and ask this question to begin with?

Your Post #1:
"Is the 996 more sensitive at receiving weak than the 536"?

Who would know the answer to that better than you for what you monitor at your location?