I don't think this one will do it with zip code, this isn't the patrol 
model.  Oddly enough, mine did not come with a cd, don't know why, it 
has a printed manual.
73
Butch
WA0VJR
Node 3148
Wallace, ks.


On Sun, 14 Jun 2015, Don Breda wrote:

> With radio reference its not hard.
>
> You do need to use programming software to talk to the rr database.
>
> Get your hands on scan control which I believe is on the CD  in the box
> and use that.
>
> It leaves alot to complain about with accessibility but it works.
>
> I have a friend who has the same scanner and I will get you in touch
> with him and yhe can help you get it up and running.
>
> Of course you can enter your zipcode and let the radio program itself.
>
>
> A Aftewards you can trim things down wit scan control.
>
> Don
>
>
>
> On 6/13/2015 7:00 PM, Butch Bussen wrote:
>> Well, I'm a member of radio reference, but that page is a real pain in
>> the rear with speech.  doesn't talk well at all.  I've had sighted
>> friends look at it and they can't figure it out either, so I'll keep
>> plugging away I buess.
>> 73
>> Butch
>> WA0VJR
>> Node 3148
>> Wallace, ks.
>>
>>
>> On Sat, 13 Jun 2015, Colin McDonald wrote:
>>
>>> true, but at least you can have radio reference program the radio for
>>> you...then it's just a matter of getting a key chart for it.
>>> Either someone on this list could help with a key chart, or, if you jump on
>>> the 996 yahoo group and make a request that someone give you some
>>> assistance, I'm sure one of those crazy scanner enthusiasts will help out.
>>>
>>>
>>> 73
>>> Colin, V A6BKX
>>> Sent: Saturday, June 13, 2015 7:46 AM
>>> To: [log in to unmask]
>>> Subject: Re: police scanner software
>>>
>>> Takes a lot of the fun out of it, doesn't it!
>>> pat, K9JAUAt 10:40 PM 6/12/2015, you wrote:
>>>> I am wondering what any of you have for programming software tht sort of
>>>> works with speech.  I just got a uniden bcd996p2 scanner and it sure looks
>>>> complicated.  A little pricy, but lots of digital trunking around here
>>>> these days.  I tried the butel software but it doesn't look promising at
>>>> all.  I did find an on line manual and I quote for example,
>>>> Press and hold to turn on Close Call Only in Any Mode except GPS.
>>>> Press
>>>>    then SQ to start Fire Tone-Out in Any Mode except GPS.
>>>> the press  something then sq doesn't tell me what tthe something is, must
>>>> be a picture or something.
>>>>
>>>> I was under the impression the scanner came with a cd, but this one did
>>>> not, came with a print manual.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks.
>>>> 73
>>>> Butch
>>>> WA0VJR
>>>> Node 3148
>>>> Wallace, ks.
>>>
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