Matt,
I'm using windows 8.1 and have had no problems with connecting to my pc.
Bob, K8LR
On 8/20/2014 9:20 AM, Matthew Chao wrote:
> 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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