Uniden bcd325p2 scanners, bcd325p2 ham radio outlet. They can be directed by the software to a voice channel. Driver install for the uniden bearcat scanner master. Arcxt does not work with the bcd996t bct15 bc246t models. I just did the bc895xlt discriminator mod and it works. Im pretty well convinced its just another 996 with some dsp code modifications and a few added features. By connecting an optional gps antenna 2 your scanner will automatically turn systems and.
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The bcd396xt uses the data, supplied by an optional attached gps unit, that allows the radio to automatically unlock and lockout sitesgroups based on latitude and longitude. This site has an extensive listing of scanner frequencies for the entire usa, canada and many other. It uses the programmed center of the sitegroup, and the programmed range the radius of a circle around the latitude and longitude up to 125 miles from that center. Only a few scannershave a discriminator output as a standard feature. 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. 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.
If you have c inside of a bullseye icon in the screen or the radio. This gives you quick access to the frequencies you want to hear. Compact handheld scanner uniden america corporation. Turning off close call feature on your uniden bcd396xt scanner. You can carefully solder a wire if you prefer, but it is more likely to void the warranty. If the screen happens to change to show a custom search or a service search. 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. If your receiver also has a discriminator tap, it can operate in a signal role. When you register a scanner, the latest firmware version available for that scanner is linked in the latest firmware column. Discriminator tap post by vk3mhz sun apr 30, 2017 7. 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. The web service provides users the ability to download scanner frequency and trunked radio system information directly from the database to their scanners. Accessories for uniden bearcat bcd396xt police scanner. It is based on the oper ation spe cification that i s u.
This ic can be found on a vertically mounted pcb, called if unit. According to a web page i found, this is not the right place to get at the true discriminator. Page 1 bcd396t owners manual owners manual page 2 changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by uniden, or operation of this product in any way other than as detailed by this operating guide, could void your authority to operate this product page 3 warning. The bcd396xt comes equipped with uniden exclusive features like advanced dynamic memory system, close call rf capture technology, and gps compatibility. Uniden bcd396xt, bc346xt, bcd996xt and bct15x scanner. T ap the func key silver knob on the front of the radio and tap the lo key twice 2. Uniden bcd396xt nonstandard usb cable and a source of. Arcxt 346xt396xt software for police scanner radios. Make sure the check boxes next to save configuration, save location alert systems, save selected systems, and replace existing files with same names are checked, then enter a name. Tap, do not hold, the squelch knob into the radio until the icon disappears from the display window. Websites exist for the radio itself, regional and local scanner groups and software support. Product overview trunktracker iv motorola apco 25 digital, motorola, edacs, ltr lets you monitor all of the major types of communications systems used by public sa. Windows xp2000vista, minimum 1024x800 video, 512 ram, free serial or usb port usb requires uniden usb1 cable. Repeat if another custom or service search appears in the screen during your scan.
Hold the func key on the side of the radio and tap the lo key twice 2. Only a few scanners have a discriminator output as a standard. The web service works by providing scanner programming software applications direct access to the database through a set of common, documented communications standards. The ubcd396xt is equipped with a host of new features including gps support for location based scanning, location alerts, and crows flight navigation. You must be a member of the bcd396t yahoo group to view this message. Test point 3 tp3 contains a signal coming rather straight from the discriminator, but it. The jpeg for the discriminator tap can be viewed here. Featuring apco 25 capability, unidens bcd396xt improves interoperability between.
Bcd396xt october 22nd, 2012 by monitor long island, inc. Solder a 10 k resistor to the signal lug of the socket. Scannermaster sells uniden, gre and radioshack scanners, accessories such as antennas, cases and power cords as well as a range of programming software from butel. But you have to physically open the scanner, find the discriminator tap, then follow the steps on the wiki page here in rr on making it external so you have access to it from outside of the scanner. Marks scanners is an excellent website which has a very detailed digital owners guides for all police scanner radios including the bcd325p2. 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. Prosthe 436hp is a handheld version of a combination of the bcd396xt and the hp1 with better fm filtering. This discriminator source is required for applications such as trunker, t4win, unitrunker, and dsd.
I have a bcd996xt and on the motherboard i picked out point disc for the signal discriminator output, with a shielded cable by plugging it into a jack on the rear panel. Car chargeradapter for uniden bcd396t, bcd396t, bcd396xt, bcd396xt radio scanner. Power adapters free delivery possible on eligible purchases. A security analysis of the apco project 25 twoway radio system duration. Downloads software for uniden whistler home patrol hp1. Uk radio scanning forum view topic dmr digital scanners. When uniden introduced the bcd396xt, this issue was addressed and. Driver install instructions or the uniden bearcat bc75xlt, bc125at, bcd325p2, and bcd996p2. The outer sleeves come apart on the top and the bottom. Easier to convert from banks and channels to dma than object oriented scanning. Car chargeradapter for uniden bcd396t, bcd396t, bcd396xt. Buy uniden bearcat bcd396xt digital handheld scanner with close call rf technology, multicolored backlight display and 25000 dynamically allocated channels.
Uniden bc890xlt discriminator tap last week i bought a used uniden bc890xlt scanner and added a discriminator audio tap. Ive seen numerous complaints from those who have had trouble getting applications working that need unfiltered baseband audio from the bc895 discriminator. Trunktracker iv motorola apco 25 digital, motorola, edacs, ltr lets you monitor all of the major types of communications systems used by public safety, local government, amateur radio operators. There is a wealth of information available for the bcd396xt scanner.
Follow the next steps to make a discriminator output. Visit quadrant software for spool file modernization and business intelligence solutions. The discriminator ic in the uniden bearcat 100xlt and 200xlt is a tk10421. If you want to decode and monitor digital fsk and psk systems seriously, a discriminator tap is an absolute prerequisite. Co is well known for its great products and service. Arc396 for uniden bcd396t free version download for pc. For customers with special needs, we have provided a customer support phone number reachable 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The bcd325p2 police scanner radio builds on the solid technical prowess of the bcd396xt by adding apco project 25 phase ii support and a usb front port for updates and programming. May 22, 2010 uniden bearcat bcd396xt digital scanner. One of the most exhaustive sources is the radioreference website. How to program, change vfolders, use weather functions, signal stalker, scan lists, and comparison to the bc996t. 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. Prosobject oriented memory with 22 scan lists 20 regular lists, a favorites list, and skywarn list, 5 way navigation key to access special modes and programming options, virtual scanner memory management system.
Unzip the contents to a temporary location then doubleclick setup. Bcd396xt complete reference programming software and. Works great, im using it with a cpus03 usb to serial adapter, and this is on windows 7, 64bit. The bearcat bcd396xt also offers close call rf capture technology, dynamic memory management, fire toneout as well as 5,500 channels. The most popular version of the arc396 for uniden bcd396t is 3. Uniden bearcat bcd396xt handheld digital scanner radio.
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Interesting discriminator tap, but not seeing any i and q branches so labelled, nor an if tap. I never knew uniden bcd396xt scanning could be so much fun. Receivers discriminator output tap resource detail the. When uasd finishes reading from the scanner, select save to data base from the top function bar. I just did a discriminator mod on the bc895xlt using the correct point for the tap. Compact size radio scanners free delivery possible on. The original batteries were replaced with 2500 mah nimh batteries. Unidens bcd396xt will not permit users to monitor encrypted signals from national and local security organizations. Find quality network accessory products at discounted prices. Usually youll need a 10k resister, and some hookup wire and a 14 mono or stereo jack, a solder iron and solder. This is connected to pin 9 of the 3361 chip which is the discriminator output.
View online or download uniden bcd396xt user manual. It is also equipped with band scope which is ideal to see a graphic repesentation of signal activity. The pro197 is functionally the same scanner as the. Trunktracker iv motorola apco 25 digital, motorola, edacs, ltr 25,000. For the software side im using the uniden bc95xlt ss.
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