How do you scan the channels that I have programmed? I would like it to scan them like a police scanner.
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I have mine programmed to scan by pressing "Menu" then "VM/Scan". Note that the channels have to have the scan function programmed in the software in order for them to be included in the scan list. Adding and deleting channels from the scan list can not be done from the keypad. That is one of the few weaknesses of the UV-B6.
618273
As far as I know you can not scan any channels using the manual or key stroke mode. The only way you can is to reprogram the radio using Baofeng's provided software. I have done this many times and it's not that difficult once you get the hand of it.
618274
Well its not very good for being a "scanner" - is the scan rate/continue is very slow and buggy. But you do it by holding down the VM/scan button for 2.5s - hitting the menu button clears the scan mode and in the software you designat e an S for channels you want skipped during scan - there is no lock out.
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As far as I know you can not scan any channels using the manual or key stroke mode. The only way you can is to reprogram the radio using Baofeng's provided software. I have done this many times and it's not that difficultonce you get the hand of it.
994600
Good evening, first turn on device, insert in (ant) the jack cable it works like antena, press mode until you hear radio, press button right side to "repeat" it scan the station, if you want to select the station press again.
213650
Use the software that comes with the programming cable- it's decent. Be sure to get the right programming cable- it's the one that is around $12.
693638
At the present I'm using only 3-5 channels while scanning ,each of those has approx. 8-12 sub groups which I've programmed so I'm tuned into and scanning 60freqs. On average . I've got other groups programmed into channels wich are 50-55 freqs per channels. With 20 channels total. If you buy this please read the manual and go to radio reference for freqs.. I'm tuned into police /fire, sheriffs /jails , tactical/swat, DOT, state patrol., municipal workers, etc....
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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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Thanks for the kind response. Unfortunately, none of the efforts resulted in this TV to scan all digital and analog channels under the same "digital and analog channel search" function.Amazon.com support was excellent in sending a new replacement with just a simple phone call, as this unit apparently has a faulty tuner.
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Use the Source buttom and scroll to the diagram that looks like a satilite dish. Scroll over to Scan for channels.
378291
Yes, when programing channels leave CH 16 blank. Tune to CH 16 for it to scan CH 1- 15
706171
The scanner will scan "low band" police frequencies by selecting the police service function key. Unfortunately, most law enforcement in the USA has switched to encrypted frequencies and they can not be picked up by this or any other commercially available scanner. You probably will not be able to listen to Police communications.
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I don't have the owners manual easy at hand, but the easy answer is RTFOM - read the flipping owner manual. However, from memory, once you first connect the cable, then the power cord, then turn the unit on, go to menu, choose channels, choose the source (cable, antenna) then choose scan for channels. Please remember, I am responding from memory, without the manual, and without the TV in front of me with the remote in my hand. It really is not that hard. Again, RTFOM.
359208
Go to set up menu. Move to the top right to channels. Click on channels, and go down to air or cable. Click on scan and start scan, and allow scan to finish. Then press OK and you are done.
344607
From what I have found with mine, it will pick up just about anything other than scrambled transmissions. It is NOT very easy to program, however. It's an awesome scanner, but so good that it's a bit complex.
1531981
I did it on accident...had it on FM, pushed a button on the remote (I think channel scan) and it went through all found stations assigning them a number. Was last month, hope this helps..
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If I'm understanding you correctly, YES. I cover several communities for the news and put in the police and fire channels for all of them. If one is annoyingly dominant and constantly on air, I switch them off so the others can have a chance. It is a nice little scanner with a good range.
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Ed, Radio Reference has a good forum there, you should no doubt look up yokur state and local police frequencies. You can find atf also. I have a digital and an analog scanner-state police are digital out here. I need to update the digital acanner-a nice uniden bcd396t handheld-the broadcasts do get interesting. That scanner ran me right at $425 app, it works well.The analog is a radio shack handheld, for when the locals were still analog. Again, the broadcasts where I live could get very interesting, the funniest were cows geting loose from pastures and cops reporting about being next to the "alleged cow". Ed, Radio Reference has a good forum there, you should no doubt look up yokur state and local police frequencies. You can find atf also. I have a digital and an analog scanner-state police are digital out here. I need to update the digital acanner-a nice uniden bcd396t handheld-the broadcasts do get interesting. That scanner ran me right at $425 app, it works well.The analog is a radio shack handheld, for when the locals were still analog. Again, the broadcasts where I live could get very interesting, the funniest were cows geting loose from pastures and cops... » Read More Ed, Radio Reference has a good forum there, you should no doubt look up yokur state and local police frequencies. You can find atf also. I have a digital and an analog scanner-state police are digital out here. I need to update the digital acanner-a nice uniden bcd396t handheld-the broadcasts do get interesting. That scanner ran me right at $425 app, it works well.The analog is a radio shack handheld, for when the locals were still analog. Again, the broadcasts where I live could get very interesting, the funniest were cows geting loose from pastures and cops reporting about being next to the "alleged cow". « Show Less
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It is a digital trunking scanner. I can pick up some P-25 but not the scrambled/encrypted. Need to check what agencies in your area are using. Many law enforcement agencies are secure and cannot be received at all. Check Radioreference.com for frequencies. To program the radio you will probably have to buy software package (radio shack good for two free downloads) then additional software and membership with radioreference. This unit is good at picking up standard frequencies. I get reception from up to 3o miles. It is not real easy to program and the instructions not that great.
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It goes in the Coax port TV, the old-school cable TV or TV antenna port, like the other answers said. Then, you have to set your TV to over-the-air or antenna in the menu, then you have to do a scan. I'm thinking if your not pulling any channels, hopefully its just because you need to run the scan.