996P2 DMR upgrade

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Mike Alpha
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996P2 DMR upgrade

Post by Mike Alpha » Wed Nov 28, 2018 4:36 pm

Just wondering if anyone has unlocked the DMR option on a 996P2? I'm reading that it is basically a paid unlocking of an already installed feature.

And once done, which software will program the scanner with the DMR option?

Mike

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Re: 996P2 DMR upgrade

Post by OnAir » Sun Dec 02, 2018 2:46 pm

correct. I upgraded my unit a while ago. You purchase an unlock code unique to the hardware. Once entered it enables DMR. You do need to ensure you are running the applicable FW version (can't remember the version, check google) before you can unlock.

I hope that helps.

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Re: 996P2 DMR upgrade

Post by commsmc » Sun Dec 02, 2018 8:21 pm

Basically you purchase an unlock code linked to the serial number of the unit - you will need to enter the serial number of the unit during registration/ordering. You will also need firmware version 1.07.06 or newer (current version is 1.07.09). http://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/U ... wareUpdate

FreeScan 2.19 (beta - untested) will program DMR but does appear to have a bug when programming - it doesn't actually skip unselected systems but rather just reprograms the last selected system otherwise it works well. It's available on the FreeScan forum (not the website) http://scannow.org/forum/index.php/topic,1379.0.html

Hope this helps!

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Re: 996P2 DMR upgrade

Post by Mike Alpha » Sun Dec 02, 2018 9:57 pm

Thankyou both.

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Re: 996P2 DMR upgrade

Post by Mike Alpha » Sat Dec 08, 2018 3:13 pm

I've updated a 996P2's firmware and now trying to buy the DMR upgrade. Although Uniden USA's payment page allows for "other" countries, it still wants a valid zipcode for my Australian Visa card :?: It won't accept an Australian state or postcode.

Any simple workarounds??

Mike

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Re: 996P2 DMR upgrade

Post by rustynswrail » Sat Dec 08, 2018 5:15 pm

Mike Alpha wrote:I've updated a 996P2's firmware and now trying to buy the DMR upgrade. Although Uniden USA's payment page allows for "other" countries, it still wants a valid zipcode for my Australian Visa card :?: It won't accept an Australian state or postcode. Any simple workarounds?? Mike
It won't (or has not in the past) accept an overseas credit card even if you have a valid zip code. The only way is to have a credit card issued by an American bank.

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Re: 996P2 DMR upgrade

Post by Mike Alpha » Sat Dec 08, 2018 10:55 pm

rustynswrail wrote:
Mike Alpha wrote:I've updated a 996P2's firmware and now trying to buy the DMR upgrade. Although Uniden USA's payment page allows for "other" countries, it still wants a valid zipcode for my Australian Visa card :?: It won't accept an Australian state or postcode. Any simple workarounds?? Mike
It won't (or has not in the past) accept an overseas credit card even if you have a valid zip code. The only way is to have a credit card issued by an American bank.

Brick wall and head hitting time.
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Great!! Might have to call them. They love Australian accents...

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Re: 996P2 DMR upgrade

Post by astro_boy » Mon Dec 10, 2018 7:53 am

It will work with a American Express card issued by an Australian bank, That's how I've done it in the past.

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996P2 DMR upgrade

Post by Scotty » Tue Dec 11, 2018 7:00 am

I understand Australians can purchase the upgrades through US scanner retailers instead of through Uniden America directly.

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Re: 996P2 DMR upgrade

Post by Mike Alpha » Tue Dec 11, 2018 10:08 pm

Scotty wrote:I understand Australians can purchase the upgrades through US scanner retailers instead of through Uniden America directly.
That's right Scotty. I've ordered the upgrade from Scannermaster. At a much higher price I might add!!

Mike

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