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I'm getting the hang of it now. Got the BUTEL software today. Thought I would give it a try. Seems a bit easier than the Uniden software. I think in a couple of years I will figure the whole thing out. I at least got the conventional channels and the trunked system installed for the Sheriff and CHP ...

I am getting it down, I think. Seems to have taken the TAC channels OK. I guess (tell me if I am wrong) you do not need to mess with the "HEX" numbers. Seems like just the TG number in it seems to work on the 996. I see no where in the operators manual about the "HEX" numbers.

Don't know what I did different, but the adapter is working!!!!! One more question for now. If I want ti get the Sheriffs tac channel in the scaner, all I have to do is create a new channel and put the alph tag along with the TG. I will put it in the same bank as the rest of the N Sheriffs. Will the...

Another problem!!! I have spent the last 5 hours trying to get my computer hooked up to the 996. It seems like the serial to USB adapter from IOGEAR is not being seen by my laptop which is running Windows XP. I tried removing the installation CD 5 times to no avail!!! Maybe I need to get the cable m...

I just got back from HRO. Got the 996!! Seems like the rural east county sheriff is already in the scanner. I guess I will listen to it for a bit and see if its them. Anyone with some tips will be appreciated!!! Also, any one know how to listen to the CHP out in that area of Warner Springs/Ranchita?...

I am probably going to get one this week. I have never had a scanner for a trunked system before. Been just listening to the CHP on my old 200 XL. From what I have been reading you can get the north and south RCS just fine on the 996, but the East county RCS is not able to be monitored cause of all ...

I talked to HRO today. They have the 996 for $519.00.