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.