Is the Uniden BC346XTC a digital scanner? One place it says it is----another place says it is not. I want a digital so which one should i order?
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Buy the BCD436 HP it will reciesit will receive all non encrypted digital radio transmissions as well as new p 25 phase 2 systems I love mydigital radio transmissions as well as new p 25 phase 2 systems I love mine !
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My understanding is ~~No , It's NOT a Digital Scanner. If you want DIGITAL then get a BC 396XT. I have the 396XT. The scanner itself, is very different from scanners that let you program it just by adding freq's into by pressing a few 'key numbers' and presto , you've got freq's. Yes, you can download individual freq's by pressing the keys and adding them to the scanner. BUT why do that when you can use FRESCAN.com & RadioReference.com. I used 'Free Scan' web site in correlation with another site called 'RadioReference.com'. When you're ready to add freq's to the scanner, It's really worth it to become a paid member of Radio Reference for at least a 6 mo term for $15.00. Then you can VERY easily add the freq's you wish , using your 'puter. It takes a few minutes to select & download. I was amazed at how easy it was using it. I'd also suggest you go to YOU TUBE and review the various videos on using those sites before you load the scanner. If your 'puter is an APPLE (MAC) then you can't download the program of FREE SCAM .com. Don't even try. Find a friend who has a regular 'puter and use that to download Freescan. It's Free site. My brother has an Apple, could not download his scanner , so I used mine to download his freq's he wanted. No problem. You will also need a USB-1 Scanner interface Cable for 'puter to scanner download connection.(Not included in box). Hope this helps.
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I havent figured out how to scan .. I assume there has to be some programming between it and my laptop ... So only use it for printing and copying. Any advice?
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I am glade that it works on Mac now. I am thinking about buying one for my small office all-mac environment. You mentioned that the scanner only works with usb. Have you tried network to scan? Another thing I keep wondering, in general, that all the all-in-one should have an option to receive fax as a digital document instead of printing it out. If you find it, please do let me know.
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I purchased my Uniden Home Patrol a little over a year ago. At that time, it came with the firmware. It can be updated and there is no cost for the firmware or updates. I thoroughly enjoy the scanner. When I'm traveling outside of the Metro Milwaukee area, I use the optional GPS configuration. I find that very impressive. My only disappointment is that the firmware is NOT compatible with Apple IOS. I had to add Windows 7 to my iMac, which can be a challenge. I hope this was helpful to you.
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I need an ADF scanner that will be used mainly for business cards scanning. Which one do you recommend? Thanks!
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This scanner cannot decode digital systems. It can do 800mhz non-digital. You'll need to find out if they are digital or not. Jump on radioreference.com and check the database or register for the forum. There are forum sub groups by state and someone from your area may be able to help you pick a scanner.
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This is a CCD scanner, but unfortunately, it only returns digital information stored in barcodes. This is not a text-reader. Typically, any lined barcode, including UPC codes on store-bought items, ISBN or library book codes and others. This is not a scanner for images, faxing, text-reading for blind or OCR. Sorry.
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I was told that Epson scanners were the best for the money. I had difficulty with the software on my PC with Windows 64 bit Ultimate. Eventually I returned the scanner and stayed with the HP. Sorry I can't answer your question.
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I am glade that it works on Mac now. I am thinking about buying one for my small office all-mac environment.You mentioned that the scanner only works with usb. Have you tried network to scan?Another thing I keep wondering, in general, that all the all-in-one should have an option to receive fax as a digital document instead of printing it out. If you find it, please do let me know.
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The manual programming is difficult and I had to do a couple of weeks worth or internet research and reading the materials that came with the scanner. After some trial and error, I got it programmed and I left a review this past weekend which gives the step by step procedure I used. Check out radio reference to see if your area uses trunked frequencies. If it doesn't, programming the scanner will be easy. The BCD 396XT can get everything except Project 25 Phase II. If your area is EDACS, the steps I used should be a help.
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Yes! I have been happy with this scanner. Has a reasonable price tag. Good luck!
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You need a digital scanner. The BC355C 800MHz is not digital; it is analog. For digital capabilities you will need either of the multitude of scanners I will list: GRE PSR-800, GRE PSR-600, GRE PSR-500, Uniden HomePatrol, Uniden Beacat BCD996XT, Uniden Bearcat BCD396XT, or the RadioShack PRO-197.
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Yes it is a digital scanner. Yes it does pickup P25 crystal clear. Very good scanner.
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The digital is the one I purchased at least. I meant my review was for the digital model. I am not this seller so I can't confirm this particular item is digital.
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This scanner is analog. We're told that the new direction is digital, but this works for our purpose.
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My computer is a PC, but the scanner comes with drivers included in a cd. Also you can get the latest PC and MAC drivers from the Brother website. My recomendation is to verify, using the model number, directly on the Brother Website.
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Yes Christopher. This is exactly what we did. The Bearcat BC345CRS reception was significantly better! I connected it to the RG-6 cable and with an adapter connected it directly to the scanner via my wall plate cable connection being we don't have cable TV and use jacks anyway. Enjoy your scanner's better reception.