do you program this like regular scanner
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Since you asked the question, you are not prepared to program this scanner. The comments made by Al Buterol on 4/7/2014 are right on target. Go one step further and purchase it from the vendor fully programmed for your area of use. Good luck.
251481
Not exactly. But trunking systems don't work in a way that "regular" scanners work. If you understand the way "systems" (think of them like banks in a regular scanner) work, it's not difficult at all.
251482
No, not even close. The best thing you can do for your sanity (and any family members around you) is to go to www.radioreference.com, get a premium membership for $20 and use FreeScan (Free) to program your scanner. If you don't do this I promise you , you will NEVER get that time spent back in your life struggling with manual programming. We're talking $20 to program, and reprogram the scanner an UNLIMITED number of times. Best money EVER spent.
251483
Regular scanner? I'm not sure what a regular scanner is to you. The best way to program this scanner is using the PC software that comes with it. You should not attemp to manually program this scanner, leave that to the regular users.
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The manual programming is difficult and I had to do a couple of weeks worth or internet research and reading the materials that came with the scanner. After some trial and error, I got it programmed and I left a review this past weekend which gives the step by step procedure I used. Check out radio reference to see if your area uses trunked frequencies. If it doesn't, programming the scanner will be easy. The BCD 396XT can get everything except Project 25 Phase II. If your area is EDACS, the steps I used should be a help.
868614
I don't know. We are using the scanner as a POS for retail sales and for inventory. We will try it on a QR bar code and let you know soon
2035481
I just plugged mine up and it automatically loaded the scanner software. I didn't have to add another program and it scanned bar codes into my current financial software. We were very pleased with them.
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Leslie,I've had many scanners over the years and was able to program them all after reading the manual carefully although I did find that the BC 95XLT manual to be a little more confusing and had to read it through a few times with the scanner in front of me before I was able to program most of the functions that were important to me but I still havn't programed in the "Close Call Radio Capture" Just sit down with the radio in front of you and read the manual carefully taking one programing step at a time.
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NO> NO> NO> that is why this scanner sucks. it does continuous mode, NOT auto mode.
2276182
The scanner is very portable, and this prevents it from having a sheet feeder. So yes, you do. Even at that, I found it much faster than using a printer/scanner and turning the sheets over, which makes a rather hard to use file.
958196
No. It is all manual and you must move each shot under the scanner opening to scan it. It is easy and works very well though.
539462
The best way to use this scanner, or most others, for that matter, is to search for the code on YouTube. I have almost always found a good solution, often times not the one I was expecting. Incidentally, this scanner worked very well for me.
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You can. However their can be some channels that are being used in your area that may not be in the data base. I programed my mothers scanner I just bought her, she didn't have some of the channels in the data base that I put in, others she didn't want. My advise is to install your own channels and you will be happy with what you get. For instance police, fire, railroads, sheriff, school busses, ect, some things programed can be quite boring and just take up space.
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As far as I know this scan tool has no bi directional controls. So it has no programming capabilities.
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I have mine programmed to scan by pressing "Menu" then "VM/Scan". Note that the channels have to have the scan function programmed in the software in order for them to be included in the scan list. Adding and deleting channels from the scan list can not be done from the keypad. That is one of the few weaknesses of the UV-B6.
2201109
Yes. I do it all the time. Just scanned in an 8 page document last night. That has more to do with software than the hardware and the software that comes with the scanner works well.
196334
Yes! I have been happy with this scanner. Has a reasonable price tag. Good luck!
899343
Yes. Once the driver is installed correctly, it acts the same as a keyboard wedge. I have found the configuration software can be a little tricky. Windows must setup the scanner completely before opening the software. Once you are in the configuration software, the scanner will not work until the software is closed. I tried to test my settings with the software running and while the scanner would beep as if it was scanning correctly, nothing was displayed. Only works after the software is exited. Makes testing a config change a little longer.
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I can't help you. My scanner continuously goes to LOC OUT mode and cant be programmed. By the time I got around to programming it, it had been too long to return it to Amazon. If you still have time, you better return yours. There is something wrong with this model, at least there is with mine.
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You can see an operators manual online or can order one at your local Radio Shack store. Off the top of my head I can not say with certainty how. I have had so many scanners and programable radios over the years and each has a different procedure. I know this scanner is one of the simpilier ones.
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Not a thing. Have not been able to control anything. It pretty much a basic scanner with some live data. I was hoping for a little more and got a lot less. I'm afraid the only option is to spend a lot more and get something like a otc genisis. If your looking for a basic scanner this is just a little better.