While it is a matter of personal opinion, we definitely prefer the uniden method. You must be a member of the bcd396t yahoo to view this message. I installed the latest firmware from uniden to get the latest features, address some p25 audio issues, enable compatibility with rebanded trunking systems, and then did a reset. Arc xt is the preferred and best selling programming software for the uniden xt series, arcxtpro adds powerful data logging, digital audio recording and a fantastic bandscope. Pro96com for monitoring p25 systems with a pro96 or psr500600. Works with all dmabased uniden bearcat scanners, including the bcd346xt, bcd396xt, bcd996xt, bct15x, bc246t, sc230, br330t, ubc3500xlt, bct15, bcd396t, ubc800xlt and bcd996t main features. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us.
The bearcat bcd396t with trunktracker iv technology, offers apco 25 digital capability, allowing users to monitor the activities and signals of city and government service departments, utilizing advanced scanner technology in. Uniden creates another first with the sds100 true iq scanner and digital trunktracker communications receiver. I am thinking of buying a uniden bcd996xt or a bcd396xt, which seems to me to have lots of advantages over trying to use decoding software with an analogue radio with a discriminator tap, and a computer. By connecting an optional gps antenna 2 your scanner will automatically turn systems and. Now uniden has released an updated version of the venerable 396 and it made a great scanner into a super scanner. The ubcd396xt is equipped with a host of new features including gps support for location based scanning, location alerts, and crows flight navigation. Bcd396xt the complete referenc e thi s do cumen t provide s a complete re feren ce to all menu s, fun ction s, and feature s o f the bcd396 xt digi tal trunk tra cker s canner from uniden. After the discriminator, audio filters and amplifiers follow that may heavily distort a digital signal. Uniden bcd396xt compact apco 25 handheld scanner scanner. Unidens bcd396xt will not permit users to monitor encrypted signals from national and local security organizations.
Repeat if another custom or service search appears in the screen during your scan. The most salient feature of this radio is its ability to decode apco25standard broadcasts, which now comprise the majority of public service frequencies like police, fire, etc. Featuring a dynamic memory system and infrared technology, this powerful device can turn your car into a safe space to keep track of weather and local events. Uniden bearcat bcd396xt handheld digital scanner radio. Uniden bcd396xt digital handheld scanner walcott radio. Does a good job of providing reception across all bands. Uniden stock replacement antenna with correct sma connector for the bcd436hp, bcd396t, bcd396xt, bc346xt and br330t. Not saying they arent there but if they are, theyre not labeled as nicely. Fully integraded frequency database, includes our virtual radio select models only, and all the necessary programming tools to program over 50 scanners from uniden, radioshack, whistler, gre and aor. Freescan, the awardwinning freeware program for programming the uniden sc230, bc246t, ubc3500xlt, br330t, bcd396t, bc346xtc, bcd396xt. The bearcat bcd396xt also offers close call rf capture technology, dynamic memory. Driver install for the uniden bearcat scanner master. Uniden bcd396xt compact apco 25 handheld scanner scanner batteries from batteries plus bulbs.
Radio shack pro96 radio shack pro2096 gre psr500 gre psr600 gre psr500c gre psr600c radio shack pro106. Only a few scannershave a discriminator output as a standard feature. Bcd325p2 police scanner uniden p25 digital handheld scanner. Interesting discriminator tap, but not seeing any i and q branches so labelled, nor an if tap. To use that scanner to monitordecode a control channel, youd have to add a discriminator tap and use unitrunker or similar software. It also provided a data source usable with software programs such as pro96com and has data. Uniden bcd396xt handheld trunktracker iv digital police. Other useful information would include your experience with similar products, infomation on a product that you would purchase instead of this one, and so on. Bcd396xt complete reference programming software and. Good luck modifying your scanner with a discriminator tap. Arcxt does not work with the bcd996t bct15 bc246t models. Replaces bcd396xt the uniden bcd325p2 digital handheld scanner comes equipped with uniden exclusive features like advanced dynamic memory system, close call rf capture technology, and gps compatibility.
Unitrunker will also work with the following uniden scanners. The pro96com software specifies what scanners it will work with, and the 296 isnt one of them. Software products overview, please select your scanner model. Due to the difference in methods use the uniden will pick up signals faster than the gre, but the gre will not be blocked as much as the uniden would in strong signal areas.
Case, controls and the antenna rebanding in the 800 mhz band, you wont the bcd396xt is a direct descendant of the popular bc396t handheld scanner. With the right software, you can plot the positions of ships received on a map. Hardwarepage op25 open source mobile communications. If the screen happens to change to show a custom search or a service search. Only a few scanners have a discriminator output as a standard. Uniden handheld trunktracker iv digital police scanner.
Tune to a desired signal and run the decoder software of your choice. All radios supported in one single software product. View online or download uniden bcd396xt user manual. Bc245 discriminator tap jpegs of bc246 discrim tap. System, site, state for the or search if current signal. Uk radio scanning forum view topic dmr digital scanners. I recently acquired a uniden bearcat bcd396xt, which is a remarkable radio. Preprogrammed coverage for over 400 cities is built in. Tapped the discriminator of a pro2006 scanner and piped that into the computer so i could decode the data into clear audiovoice. Tap, do not hold, the squelch knob into the radio until the icon disappears from the display window.
The discriminator output from a scanner is the raw, unfiltered signal that a scanner produces before it is sent to the audio stage for output through the speaker also called the baseband audio. Pro2006 p25 decoding with a descriminator tap youtube. Trunktracker iv motorola apco 25 digital, motorola, edacs, ltr. The uniden bcd396xt handheld trunk tracker iv digital scanner employs band scope to tune into signals from nearby transmitters.
Level up use uniscope to find the right recording levels. This discriminator source is required for applications such as. If you have c inside of a bullseye icon in the screen or the radio. Turning off close call feature on your uniden bcd396xt scanner. Pc programming and control no uniden software included or developed, 3rd party only system channel number tagging provides rapid access to a specific system or channel. Driver install instructions or the uniden bearcat bc75xlt, bc125at, bcd325p2, and bcd996p2. Therefore, it is necessary to tap the wider baseband audio directly at the output. Voice traffic will be heard on the receivers speaker or headphone jack not your computer speakers. If unlocked, single tap to temporarily lock or double tap to permanently lock the current channel or frequency. Uniden bcd396xt nonstandard usb cable and a source of. Bct15 10uf tantalum capacitor 5k to 10k resistor 3. The uniden trunktracker v handheld scanner makes it easy to tune in to the world around you.
Uniden bearcat scanners originated with the electra line back in the 1960s and 70s. My first new scanner in 15yrs or more ive always liked scanning receivers, radio of any type really but scanners are an addiction. Run the software and you will find the screen below to open first. Control channel data output allows the analysis of control channel data without a discriminator tap. Make sure this fits by entering your model number the bcd436hp is the first scanner to incorporate the homepatrol1 ease of use in a traditional handheld scanner. Programming software and scanner frequencies for uniden. The 536hp has all the features of the bcd436hp in a basemobile version that has the alert led ring around the scroll control and a wifi dongle that allows connectivity to your smartphone or tablet. Uniden bcd396xt programming a conventional channel duration. Programming uniden scanners using freescan software duration. Uniden bearcat ubc780xlt to make a discriminator output on a uniden bearcat 780xlt, there is no need to solder to an ic. It is also equipped with band scope which is ideal to see a graphic repesentation of signal activity. Uniden bcd396xt, bc346xt, bcd996xt and bct15x scanner. Also see the scandata faq q2 article for a list of older scanners tap points.
Unfollow uniden bcd396xt to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Prosthe 436hp is a handheld version of a combination of the bcd396xt and the hp1 with better fm filtering. They can be directed by the software to a voice channel. Car chargeradapter for uniden bcd396t, bcd396t, bcd396xt. The discriminator output from a scanner is the raw, unfiltered signal that a scanner. Describe your experience with the uniden bcd396t and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. Installing a discriminator tap on a uniden ubc 3500 xlt scanner, with some dmr decoding towards the end of the video. The radio features specific area message encoding, so during an noaa weather or emergency alert, a code for your specific location will alert you to severe conditions in the immediate area. Others can follow this guide but will have to make allowances for the type of scanner used which will provide the feed of the control channel data stream. I have to install a discriminator mod to a bcd396xt using the ringcollar side of the earphone socket as the output. Many of the primary features found in the earlier unit apply to this new handheld. To get more detailed info, go to unidens or radio shacks site and download the pdf manual for the scanner to see exactly what it does and. If you want to decode and monitor digital fsk and psk systems seriously, a discriminator tap is an absolute prerequisite.
For years, i have been the owner of the older uniden scanners that came out in 2003 and provided me with positive memories. If your using a scanner with a discriminator tap and you were using the retro version and want. For some reason id taken a break from running scanners for a number of years and recently i. T ap the func key silver knob on the front of the radio and tap the lo key twice 2. Unfollow uniden bcd396t to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Im pretty well convinced its just another 996 with some dsp code modifications and a few added features. The jpeg for the discriminator tap can be viewed here. Arcxt supports the following uniden scanner models. They both now have paid upgrades for dmr, nxdn, and proviceeach sold separately. It is based on the oper ation spe cification that i s u sed bo th as a g uide to the.
Battery packs for bar code scanners, portable printers and more. Accessories for uniden bearcat bcd396xt police scanner. Tune in and stay informed with the homepatrol2 simple program scanner from uniden. While those that own it love it, its the only digital phase 2 handheld scanner that does not come with software or.