I miss typed the last letter in the scanner's name.  Its BCD436HP.


The scanner supports same alerts from the NOAA weather stations, strong 
signal alerts and fire tone outs if you turn those features on.

Bob, K8LR, [log in to unmask]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Pat Byrne" <[log in to unmask]>
To: "Bob, K8LR" <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2014 11:50 AM
Subject: Re: BCD436HP progress


Thanks Bob.
Pat, K9JAUAt 10:30 AM 3/2/2014, you wrote:
>Hi,
>
>I've been quite busy helping my xyl and doing house work, but I finally got
>a chance to read a lot of the mamual yesterday.  The scanner can install
>software to your pc that manages the favorites lists and can update the
>scanner's firmware and the national frequency database through the USB 
>port.
>I finally figured out how to adjust the volume and squelch and that helps.
>Though everything is setup through a menu, sighted help would be very
>helpful in initial setup.  It is sure easier to use than the older home
>patrol1 that Uniden still sells.  The BCD436 is loaded with features, but
>they are not easy to access.  You change the menus by rotating the top dial
>and there are two beeps at the scanner options menu.  To get the scanner
>started, all you have to do is enter your zip code in the proper menu and
>the scanner will start receiving public service stations.  You can use the
>Sentinel software that the scanner installed on your PC to set up favorites
>and priorities.  That's all I know right now.
>
>
>Bob, K8LR, [log in to unmask]