scanSydney

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

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.

Jeff
VK2AIR

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!

Thankyou both.

Mike

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

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.
R

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.
R

Great!! Might have to call them. They love Australian accents...

Mike

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

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

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