[Scan-DC] Need scanner suggestion

[Doug Kitchener]

We'll need some more information here... such as:

What programming software are you using?
What system are you trying to listen to?
How are you connecting the radio to the computer - through the serial port, or the USB port, or some other way?

That's for starters...

I believe the BCT8 will not receive an Apco-25 digital system such as Montgomery County is now on... I'm not sure what other jurisdictions are using what, but you can find that on radioreference.com.

As for connecting the radio and the computer, usually you will have to set up a comm port with whatever programming software you're using to connect the two.

Post your answers/information here and I'll try to help as time permits...

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> Subject: Re: [Scan-DC] Need scanner suggestion
> To: oldsdoug at hotmail.com
> From: pgeng50 at aol.com
> Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2010 15:18:29 +0000
>
> I know this is kinda off topic but you guys seem to be good with scanners....I have a BCT8 and I can't get it to trunk nor hook up to my computer. Thanks guys
> ------Original Message------
> From: Doug Kitchener
> Sender: scan-dc-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> To: Ed Tobias
> To: scan-dc at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Scan-DC] Need scanner suggestion
> Sent: Oct 14, 2010 10:37
>
>
> The newest one I have is the Radio Shack PRO-197 - have been delighted with the performance and it's a good value when on sale.  But I think some of the newer radios mentioned by the guys who have already answered are probably quite a lot more user-friendly!  So, if that's at the top of the list, I'd be tempted on the Uniden HomePatrol too from what folks are saying... Dave Schoenberger just got one, I imagine he'll be weighing in on this discussion soon.  http://www.bearcatoutlet.com/ seems to have a really good price on it too...  Let us know how this works out, Ed.
>
> Regards to all,
>
> Doug
>
> ----------------------------------------
> > From: edtobias at comcast.net
> > To: scan-dc at mailman.qth.net
> > Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2010 09:00:00 -0400
> > Subject: [Scan-DC] Need scanner suggestion
> >
> > Scanner gang:
> >
> > I need to find a desk-top scanner for someone that covers digital trunked systems + analog and is very user-friendly (once I get it programmed for them).
> >
> > All I've ever used is my old Pro-96 so I'd appreciate suggestions for a desktop unit with similar capabilities.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> >
> > Ed, KR3E
>
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