Can this scanner be used without connecting it to a computer?
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Yes it can, but my husband has had a lot of problems with he one I bought him for Fathers day...been sent back to Uniden service twice and both times came back as "works to factory specs"...which it does not....he calls it a high priced piece of junk..FYI
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Yes. It is a stand alone device capable of operating out of the box. You can operate it a. Independently from a computer. b. Control the scanner from a computer or c. Use the computer only to program the scanner. Personally, I wouldn't dream of attempting to program all 25,000 memory locations manually but it is possible to manually input some individual channels if you're happy with the system defaults. I use a 3rd party program "FreeScan" (www.sixspotsoftware.com that links with radioreference.com and imports the data directly into a program that can be uploaded into the scanner. Good luck. 73 Yes. It is a stand alone device capable of operating out of the box. You can operate it a. Independently from a computer. b. Control the scanner from a computer or c. Use the computer only to program the scanner. Personally, I wouldn't dream of attempting to program all 25,000 memory locations manually but it is possible to manually input some individual channels if you're happy with the system defaults. I use a 3rd party program "FreeScan" (www.sixspotsoftware.com that links with radioreference.com and imports the data directly into a program... » Read More Yes. It is a stand alone device capable of operating out of the box. You can operate it a. Independently from a computer. b. Control the scanner from a computer or c. Use the computer only to program the scanner. Personally, I wouldn't dream of attempting to program all 25,000 memory locations manually but it is possible to manually input some individual channels if you're happy with the system defaults. I use a 3rd party program "FreeScan" (www.sixspotsoftware.com that links with radioreference.com and imports the data directly into a program that can be uploaded into the scanner. Good luck. 73 « Show Less
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Yes. It takes a while, but if you have the frequencies and sub-fleets you can manually program it. If you live in an area that is pre-programmed, you can just turn it on and hit that state system and it will start receiving. If you know someone who has already done all that on the same scanner it it a simple job to just clone their programming to yours.
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YE but it will be much more difficlut. I grew up with crystal controlled system. This is a very 'smart' scanner with systems, groups, channels etc. Software allows for you do download your state, co8unty, city, copy and paste or whatever with a few key strokes.if you don't have a computer, find a cheapo one, used.I have over 600 channels programmed. Hope this helpsDoug
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Yes the BCD996XT does not require a computer. However, it require extensive programming, especially if you are monitoring a trunking system. It is much easier and faster to do this programming on a computer then upload it to the scanner rather than use the keypad to enter the data. A computer interface cable is provided with the scanner.
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Yes. You will have to manually program it for any channels. Others have indicated that the manual is pretty sketchy with details on how to manually do that. The computer minimizes the programing down to about 3 minutes total. After programming, a computer is no longer necessary. I have zero scanner experience and I love this scanner!
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I am not sure what you mean by connecting to a computer. If you mean to operate it, I do not believe so. If you mean as far as programming, I was unable to find a way to program it. I finally admitted defeat and sent it to Uniden in Texas for programming and am waiting for it to be returned to me. From everything I read, and encountered on my own attempts, I feel it is probably the only way to have it programmed. Do not expect it to work right from the box. It appears to be a very sturdy, durable unit I am still waiting to hear it for myself. I hope this helps.
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You can use the keyboard and scanner simultaneously. No need to disconnect.
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We use ours strickly without a computer. It's only an option to link it to a computer.
787970
I scan all the time without the PC... the files are saved on a jump drive that you plug into the printer
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You have to plug it into your computer or it won't work, you can save it on your computer but cannot save it to the scanner.
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I have mine connected to computer with USB cable............ but it can scan, copy, print without the computer on. There is an SD card slot that you can use to print from if your smart phone or tablet has MS, MS Duo, SD card (or even micro SD with adapter). Since it also can be setup wirelessly, I would assume you could print from smartphone or tablet with appropriate app.
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I got this device to use as a printer. I haven't noticed any way to use it as a scanner.
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There's a standard USB socket on the tail end of the scanner. You can fit your own cables to this socket. None are provided with the scanner.
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No. The scanner is handheld not attached to computer. You scan what you want, then hook the scanner to the computer via usb cable and download data to a file.
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USB connection - yes. Scans to computer - yes. Scans to a USB drive without a computer connection.
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You need a usb connection, no blue tooth is needed. The scanner might need formatting to work with your system. Talk to the software company to help you to figure it out. That's what I had to do.
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Not directly. You scan first to a mini smart card, then connect the scanner to the computer via USB and import the images.
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you have to plug it directly into your computer when you scan, not into the router
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should not be a problem as long as your scanner program is loaded on both computers or a program that will control your scanner is loaded!
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Yes - it can. BTW - if you're buying a used scanner, be aware of the lack of support for Windows 7. With XP it works well.
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Since Ford Man's answer was ambiguous, it does NOT need to be connected via USB to scan, and it CAN scan to any computer on the network so long as it has the software installed. Alternatively, you can scan to email, scan to a shared network folder, scan to a USB flash drive, or (I believe) scan to some Internet locations.
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i do not know. i used the disc that came with and could not get it work on either of my computers. I tried the online software and could not get it to work either. I was able to see the scanners control panel but the controls would not respond. I did not bother to research because my problem may have been the pin cord, I bought a cheap one. my recommendation is to use the high dollar pin connector to usb. Radio shack has one for around 60 bucks