[Scan-DC] i-calls on Digital systems - Howard and Montgomerycounties

[john wilson]

  Go to <www.butel.nl> and purchase the ARC250 software and locally buy a RS232
serial data cable.  99% of your 796D programing problems will be eliminated.
The Uniden supplied software is pathetic.  I spent two weeks of frustration
trying to program the 796D.  Fortunately I was told about the ARC250 software.
Programing the 796D now is no problem.

"Doug K." wrote:

> Rick, for what it's worth in choosing between the two - I have recently
> purchased a BC 796 - some non-technical friends have a Pro that they bought
> in the RS store (not online) and I suspect that the Pro is more
> user-friendly - apparently it was pre-programmed.  I'm hearing what I want
> to on the 796, but am still having a time figuring out how to use and
> program it, and am sure that I'm not yet using it to anywhere near its full
> capability.
>
> The other side of the coin is that the Uniden radios may be a little more
> versatile (or "customizable", maybe - although I guess the Pro can be
> reprogrammed too), and I believe that it covers one military or government
> band that the Pro does not pick up (not sure about this tho).
>
> My point is that the 796 is not at all a plug-and play or turn-key operation
> by any means.  If you enjoy fiddling with this stuff, then it's great (by
> the way it appears to be very well made).  If you want immediate plug and
> play,check the radio shack one.  I've had my 796 for about 3 weeks now, and
> I found the first week or so extremely frustrating, especially because I
> don't have a lot of time to play around with the thing.  Am getting better
> with it, but haven't fiddled with it in about 10 days now - am about due for
> another round with the software.
>
> Incidentally, some of the guys on this list have been very helpful and
> supportive (Y'all know who you are, thanks!)
>
> Hope you and others find this useful!
>
> Regards,
>
> Doug
>
> >From: "Rick Hansen" <Rick.Hansen at Arctic.com>
>
> >I'm trying to choose a scanner (pro 96 or bc296d) as a "gift" suggestion.
>
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