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How to Download and Install Software for Uniden Bc796d Scanner

The Uniden Bc796d is a digital trunking scanner that can receive conventional and trunked radio systems. It has a large display, 1000 channels, 10 banks, and 10 priority channels. It also supports APCO 25 digital voice decoding, CTCSS/DCS tone codes, and close call RF capture.

If you want to update the firmware, program the scanner, or control it from your computer, you will need to download and install some software for the Uniden Bc796d scanner. Here are the steps to do that:

Go to the official Uniden website[^1^] [^2^] [^3^] and find the Downloads section for the Bc796d scanner. You will see a list of files with different versions, descriptions, sizes, and release dates.

Download the file that matches your needs. For example, if you want to update the firmware to version 1.3, download the file BCi96DVUP_V1_03.zip[^1^] [^2^]. If you want to program or control the scanner from your computer, download the file BC796D_SS.zip[^1^] [^2^]. If you want to see the control codes for the scanner, download the file PCi_bc796_v105.pdf[^1^] [^2^]. Make sure you save the file in a location that you can easily access later.

Extract the zip file if you downloaded one. You will need a program like WinZip or 7-Zip to do that. You should see a folder with some files inside.

Run the setup.exe file if you downloaded the software for programming or controlling the scanner. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the software on your computer. You may need to restart your computer after the installation is complete.

Connect your scanner to your computer using a USB cable or a serial cable. Make sure you have the correct drivers installed for your cable. You can find them on the Uniden website[^1^] [^2^] [^3^] or on the CD that came with your scanner.

Run the software that you installed or extracted. You should see a window with some options and buttons. Depending on what you want to do, you can update the firmware, program the scanner, control it remotely, log hits, or print out systems and groups.

Follow the instructions on the software window to perform the desired task. For example, if you want to update the firmware, click on Update Firmware and select the file that you downloaded earlier. If you want to program the scanner, click on Program Scanner and select a file that contains your desired settings. If you want to control it remotely, click on Remote Control and use your mouse and keyboard to operate it.

Congratulations! You have successfully downloaded and installed software for your Uniden Bc796d scanner. You can now enjoy its features and functions more easily and conveniently.

Tips for Using Uniden Bc796d Scanner

The Uniden Bc796d scanner is a versatile device that can help you monitor various radio communications. However, to get the most out of it, you need to know some tips and tricks that can enhance your scanning experience. Here are some of them:

Use the alpha tagging feature to label your channels and talkgroups with descriptive names. This will make it easier to identify them and remember what they are for. You can use up to 16 characters for each tag. To enter alpha tags, press FUNC then TEXT while on a channel or talkgroup, then use the keypad to enter the letters and symbols.

Use the priority feature to scan the channels or talkgroups that are most important to you more frequently. You can assign up to 10 priority channels and 10 priority talkgroups in each bank. To set a channel or talkgroup as priority, press FUNC then PRI while on it. To activate the priority scan, press PRI. The scanner will check the priority channels and talkgroups every 2 seconds while scanning.

Use the close call feature to detect and tune in to nearby transmissions that are not programmed in your scanner. This can help you discover new frequencies or catch some interesting activity. To activate the close call feature, press FUNC then HOLD/RESUME. The scanner will display CC on the screen and beep when it finds a close call hit. You can then press HOLD/RESUME to hold on the frequency or press SCAN to resume scanning.

Use the weather alert feature to receive alerts from the NOAA weather radio stations when there is severe weather or emergency in your area. To activate the weather alert feature, press WX while scanning. The scanner will display WX on the screen and scan the weather channels. When it receives a SAME alert code for your area, it will sound an alarm and display the alert message.

Use the data skip feature to skip over unwanted data transmissions that can interfere with your scanning. Data transmissions are usually digital signals that sound like noise or tones on analog scanners. To activate the data skip feature, press FUNC then SKIP while scanning. The scanner will display DS on the screen and ignore any data transmissions.

These are some of the tips that can help you use your Uniden Bc796d scanner more effectively and enjoyably. For more information, refer to the owner's manual[^1^] [^2^] or visit the online forums[^4^] where you can ask questions and share your experiences with other users.