I'll check into it. In the meantime, what OS are you using? I heard
that some of the Uniden chipsets for USB don't work well with Windows
XP or Windows 7.
Also, once I key in the Zip Code, how do I adjust the volume?
Finally, aside from the keypad/numbers, do you have a cheat sheet of
the other keys and buttons? Thanks in advance.--Matt, N1IBB.
At 08:00 AM 8/20/2014, Bob, K8LR wrote:
>Matt,
>
>I don't know. Call your dealer.
>
>
>
>Bob, K8LR, [log in to unmask]
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Matthew Chao
>Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2014 5:48 PM
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Re: New Scanner
>
>Hi, Bob. The PC doesn't seem to recognize the scanner when it's
>hooked up. I get a few beeps from the scanner. Any ideas? Thanks.--Matt.
>
>At 01:21 PM 8/19/2014, Bob, K8LR wrote:
> >Hi,
> >
> >The BCD436HP comes with a USB cable that you use for data transfers and
> >charging. It comes with three rechargeable batteries and the scanner won't
> >recharge those batteries until you turn on the recharging circuit in the
> >menus.
> >
> >When you first hook up your 436 to your computer, you will be asked to
> >install software to your computer that will update the scanner. Both the
> >436 and 536 work the same way regarding installation and they are not touch
> >screen scanners. The home patrol 1 was completely touch screen operated
> >and
> >that scanner will not do phase 2 digital p25.
> >
> >Matt, I haven't had a chance to do much with the menus yet, but that's on
> >my
> >bucket list!
> >
> >Bob, K8LR, [log in to unmask]
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: Matthew Chao
> >Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2014 9:08 AM
> >To: [log in to unmask]
> >Subject: Re: New Scanner
> >
> >The BCD436HP is made by Uniden/Bearcat, and costs about $500, though
> >you might be able to get it for less on Amazon. Funny thing: It
> >doesn't come with a wall charger.--Matt.
> >
> >At 01:15 AM 8/19/2014, Butch Bussen wrote:
> > >Perhaps I missed it, who makes the 436 and what does it cost?
> > >73
> > >Butch
> > >WA0VJR
> > >Node 3148
> > >Wallace, ks.
> > >
> > >
> > >On Tue, 19
> > >Aug 2014, Bob, K8LR wrote:
> > >
> > > > Hi Matt,
> > > >
> > > > I have the 436 scanner and it works very well. No touch screen, but
> > > > everything is menu driven and you do get a long beep at the
> > > default setting.
> > > > I just haven't had time to do a lot of work with the scanner as my
> > > > wife
> > > > needs a lot of help and I'm doing most of the house work or KP
> > > work, but All
> > > > you have to do is type in your zip code and the 436 will start
> > > > scanning.
> > > > Picking other stuff you want to copy is menu driven and I haven't
> > > > gotten
> > > > in
> > > > to that yet. You can also update the built in nation wide data base
> > > > over
> > > > the internet using a U S B cable.
> > > >
> > > > Bob, K8LR, [log in to unmask]
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: Matthew Chao
> > > > Sent: Monday, August 18, 2014 7:36 PM
> > > > To: [log in to unmask]
> > > > Subject: New Scanner
> > > >
> > > > Hi, Folks. Well, I broke down and bought a BCD436HP scanner. One is
> > > > supposed to be able to key in a Zip Code and then get all the local
> > > > frequencies. Also, one can in theory program from the PC. Does
> > > > anyone have experience with this rig, or do you know where I might
> > > > link up with blind users familiar with this rig? Thanks in advance
> > > > for your help.--Matt, N1IBB.
> > > >
> > > >
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