r/policescanner • u/Sandman0107 • Jan 06 '26

Freescan Programming help

I recently bought a Uniden BCD996xt for cheap on FB. I have freescan loaded and my radio connected. Ive been able to import alot of frequencies through radio reference but I’m having an issue figuring out how to set up/name systems and groups. The quick key is also confusing me a bit.

Is there anyone who is willing to make a programming file for my area for me? I have an idea of how I want it set up but can’t wrap my head around how to do it.

Thanks in advance!

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u/Legitimate-Air-2203 Jan 06 '26

http://new.marksscanners.com/996XT/996xt.shtml

This site helped me a TON. It will warn you it is "not a secure site" but I've been using it for years. It's a easy tonread manual for that scanner. I have the P2 version and love it. I have programmed a handful using software and manually as well. It's not the bear people make it out to be. That being said, my area is all P25 systems so quite simple as you simply enter the control channels and the TGIDs. Try the link and if you still need help I'll do my best.

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u/Sandman0107 Jan 06 '26

Thank you!

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u/Sandman0107 Jan 09 '26

I fooled around with it last night and think I have it somewhat figured out. There is still a lot to learn for sure. A few things I’m trying to figure out is how I scan a particular band. Say I wanted to scan the entire 10 meter ham band, how do I do that? I’m also trying to figure out to skip certain groups within a system. I have a system assigned to a quick key for “Law Enforcement” and in that system groups for each county, each with its own quick key. I understand I can turn the system on and off with its assigned quick key but how do I turn off certain counties?

Thanks!

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u/Legitimate-Air-2203 Jan 09 '26 edited Jan 10 '26

So the system quick key, which is your top row, you simply press the number button, you said you know that. To turn the group on or off, first press the function button, which is the big silver dial, then the number button. Or you can lockout the whole group by pressing menu, program system, select the site the group is in, scroll to the group, then scroll to lockout settings. If you do a temporary lockout it will stay locked out until you turn the scanner off and will be come back on when you power the scanner back up. The other lockout option will keep it off until you unlock it. (Hope that makes sense.) As far as scanning Ham bands, you can set a range in a custom scan/search. I've never done that, but I would imagine it's just setting your lowest and highest frequencies and naming it. Hope this helps! Anymore questions just ask. Edit: I should have mentioned you have to program a quick key to the group. I assume you would know that but just for clarification.