Fixed connection problem. Made an educated guess, and hit the Enter
key on the scanner. Scanner then reognized, and I installed the program.
Now, if only the scanner would not keep asking for the time after I
had my YL set it. Also, how do I adjust the volume and squelch? Rig
has great sound.--Matt.
At 11:29 AM 8/20/2014, Bob K8LR wrote:
> 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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