[ScanIndiana] BC 796D?

[Rob Dale]

> to get it work in Indiana.  Apparently the  796D works well in other
> places that have the older digital systems like  Calif. and other
> states.  From what I've read is that Ind., Ill. and Mich.  have a newer
> version of the Motorola APCO radio systems that the 796D is not
> compatible with.  

I will repeat once again... The 796D in your possession CAN monitor the
IN/IL/MI radio systems. The scanner before (BC785D) was not capable of
receiving the Michigan system because it was completely digital (9600 baud
control channel.) The IN system is not, therefore the original digital
scanner (785) could get it, the 796 can get it, and the 996 can get it.

> That maybe why it's been discontinued in favor of the 
> newer BC 996T that comes out in June, that radio is compatible with the
> newer  versions and even has the 3 above mentioned state
> preprogrammed into them.

That is again incorrect. The 996 was simply introduced because it has many
many more features, and the 796 is two years old now. If you can't pick it
up on the 796D you will not be able to pick it up on the 996 (and not the
Pro96 or Pro2096 either.)

> I
> guess that I  jumped the gun and should have waited a few more months
> before I wasted my  money.

I hate to be rude - but did you read any of the posts? You scanner WILL WORK
with Safe-T. You must have programmed it wrong.

 - Rob