Scanner 101 – Understanding BuTel ARCXT Software

Last month Gommert Buysen, the owner and software developer of BuTel Software stopped in at our corporate headquarters in Holliston, MA. During his visit we shot two great videos about the ARCXT Software.

Products used in this Scanner 101:
ARCXT Basic
ARCXT PRO
Uniden USB Cable

The ARCXT Software works with the following Uniden scanners:
BCT15X
BC346XT
BCD396XT
BCD996XT

What are the differences between the ARCXT Basic and PRO?

Option
ARC-XT-BASIC
ARC-XT-PRO
Multi scanner support
Yes
Yes
Enhanced Editor for conv./trunk channels
Yes
Yes
Bandplan Editor
Yes
Yes
Multi Trunk site programming
Yes
Yes
Virtual Control
No
Yes
RadioRef Import
Yes
Yes
GPS US address lookup utility
Yes
Yes
Enhanced Virtual Control
No
Yes
Data logging/history
No
Yes
Bandscope
No
Yes
Waterfall Display
No
Yes
‘no loss’ Harddisk Audio Recording
No
Yes
Closecall/Subtone logging
No
Yes


Video 1 –
ARC-XT Scanner Radio Software Walkthrough

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mchtwl4ugbM&w=400&h=350]

Video 2 –
ARC-XT PRO Scanner Radio Software Virtual Console Walkthrough

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuoUJYVYk38&w=400&h=350]

New Product – ARC Patrol

By Jonathan Higgins

The Product: ARC Patrol Software
Price: $29.95
Works with: Uniden HomePatrol (HP-1)

The Uniden HomePatrol comes with software but the software has some limitations:

With ARC PATROL you expand the functionality of your HP-1:

  • Add a frequency that is not in the built-in database
  • Add a talkgroup that is not in the built-in database
  • Add a trunk system that is not in the built-in database
  • Add Nascar and other race frequencies
  • Change Alpha tags
  • Change or add subtones
  • Add Airband, CB, Marine, Railroad, FRS and GMRS frequencies
  • Change the service type of frequencies and/or talkgroups
  • Search a frequency range

    Links about the ARC Patrol:

  • Questions and Answers
  • Download the demo

    Introduction to the New BuTel ARC Patrol Software.
    Narrated By Gommert Buysen of Butel Software