ARC XT is THE preferred and best selling programming software for the Uniden XT series, ARC-XT-PRO adds powerful data logging, digital audio recording and a fantastic bandscope!
ARC-XT Basic
ARC-XT PRO
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ARC-XT Basic
ARC-XT PRO
- ARC-XT supports the following scanner models: BCD396XT , BC346XT , BCD996XT and BCT15X.
- ARC-XT V 1.4 is also Windows 7 compatible.
- ARC-XT includes the most versatile and most feature rich editor available on the market.
- ARC-XT combines the best of 2 worlds! With ARC-XT you can directly access (*) the RadioReference.com Database and import over 9000(!) trunk and conventional systems directly into your scanner!
- QuickKey Overview: 'Drag and Drop' your systems/sites or groups in QuickKeys.
- Built in lookup utility to find Latitude & Longitude based on US address or zipcode
- ARC XT can import ARC246/ ARC996/ ARC396/ ARC15 system files.
- ARC-XT is fully compatible with the new Radioreference SOAP webservice.
- Built in decimal <> hexadecimal converter
- Bandplan Editor: change the default step and mode settings per band.
- Handy tools menu
- Copy/paste groups between systems, building new systems was never this easy!
- Read data directly from the RadioReference Database, 'browse' for local trunk systems and let ARC-XT do the programming!
- 'intelli upload': Replaces systems that are stored in your scanner without having to reset your scanner first! ARC-XT will never reset your scanner!
- ARC-XT-PRO also includes full PC Virtual Control and a very enhanced recorder with 'no loss' digital recording technology and data logging.
- ARC-XT-PRO Intelligent Data Storage recorder: wav files are automatically stored in folders based on system/group/date/time.
- ARC-XT-PRO wav files are stored per frequency or talkgroup for easy playback.
- ARC-XT-PRO includes a fantastic bandscope option.
- ARC-XT-PRO now includes a Tone Out frequency logger!
- Don't have a serial port? ARC-XT also works with the Uniden USB-1 cable.
- ARC-XT supports the following Uniden scanner models: BC346XT, BCD396XT, BCD996XT and the BCT15X.
- IMPORTANT: ARC-XT DOES NOT work with the BCD996T / BCT15 / BC246T models !
- IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR VISTA/WIN7 USERS: If you use the Uniden USB1 cable you must install this specific Uniden USB1 driver else the software may not communicate with your scanner!
- Windows XP/2000/Vista/Windows 7, minimum 1024x800 video, 512 RAM, free serial or USB port (USB requires Uniden USB-1 cable).
SCANNER PROGRAMMING. Uniden will be happy to program your scanner for you. Please see details below: Customer Provides: Scanner frequencies, cities, counties, and departments of frequencies. Payment should accompany request. Uniden accepts credit card, money order, personal check or cashier's check payable to Uniden America Corp.
Option | ARC-XT-BASIC | ARC-XT-PRO |
---|---|---|
Multi scanner support | Yes | Yes |
Enhanced Editor for conv./ trunk channels | Yes | Yes |
Import ARC246/396/996 files | Yes | Yes |
Bandplan Editor | Yes | Yes |
Multi Trunk site programming | Yes | Yes |
Virtual Control | No | Yes |
RadioRef 'SOAP' Import | Yes | Yes |
GPS US address lookup utility | Yes | Yes |
Enhanced Virtual Control | No | Yes |
Data logging/history | No | Yes |
Bandscope | No | Yes |
Waterfall Display | No | Yes |
'no loss' Harddisk Audio Recording | No | Yes |
Closecall/Subtone logging | No | Yes |
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Radio-frequency scanners, like the Uniden Bearcat Scanner, check for active radio communications in your immediate area. They're commonly purchased by hobbyists, but they also have many business applications. For example, warehousers can use them to monitor communications between warehouse staff, truckers and security guards. Frequencies can be added during scanning, but it's quicker and more effective to manually program known frequencies.
Programming a Base Model on the Uniden Bearcat Scanner
Connect the scanner to its supplied antenna, or use an external antenna for better reception. Plug in your scanner. Turn on your scanner and ensure that it's working.
Hold down the 'Prog' key on your scanner's keypad until the letters 'CH' begin blinking on its display.
Choose a storage bank for your first frequency. This can be either Private, Fire/EMG or Police, depending what the frequency is used for.
, use the numeric keypad to enter the first frequency from your list. For example, if the frequency is 123.4567, you'd press the 1, 2 and 3 keys, then the decimal, then the remaining digits.
Use the numeric keypad to enter the first frequency you want to monitor. For example, if the frequency is 123.4567, you would press the '1,' '2' and '3' keys, then the decimal and then the remaining digits.
Repeat the process to add any additional frequencies and press the 'Prog' key again to exit the programming mode.
Programming a Handheld Model of the Uniden Bearcat Scanner
Ensure the battery is fully charged, or plug in the AC adapter. Attach the flexible antenna, or connect your portable to an external antenna for better reception.
Press the 'Scan' button to put the handheld into scanning mode and press 'Manual' to enter manual programming mode. Your scanner will have a number of available channels that can be programmed. Enter the channel number you wish to use and press 'Manual' again.
Enter the frequency you wish to store, using the numeric keypad. For example, if the frequency is 123.4567, you would press the '1,' '2' and '3' keys, the decimal point and then the remaining digits.
Press the 'E' or 'Enter' key. The display will flash to show the frequency has been stored successfully. If the scanner beeps, that indicates you've already programmed that frequency into a different channel. Press 'E' again to store it anyway, or the asterisk if you want to enter a different frequency.
Press 'Scan' again to return to scanning mode.
Tip
- Uniden manufactures a wide range of Bearcat scanners. There may be some minor variation in the name of the programming keys.Your local Radio Shack typically has a list of frequencies for your area, or you can check on the Internet for radio hobbyist groups.
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Fred Decker is a trained chef and certified food-safety trainer. Decker wrote for the Saint John, New Brunswick Telegraph-Journal, and has been published in Canada's Hospitality and Foodservice magazine. He's held positions selling computers, insurance and mutual funds, and was educated at Memorial University of Newfoundland and the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology.
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