BCD996P2 Firmware Updates

All firmware updates are applied using BC_VUP3. Download BC_VUP3 Firmware Updater for DMA Scanners, unzip the file, then run the installer to install this utility. Then, run the utility and follow the on-screen prompts to select the scanner model and firmware version to apply.

Firmware History

Version 1.11.06 Released 10/25/24

This update addresses the following improvements.
  1. Supports DMR Tier 3 Multi-Block VCH Grant.
  2. Improved to detect DMR Tier 3 Capacity Max late entry messages.

Version 1.11.04 Released 7/30/24

This update addresses the following issue.
  1. Does not track the DMR Tier III system properly.

Version 1.11.03 Released 6/12/24

The following fixes and improvements have been implemented.
  1. More than 16 NXDN RANs cannot be Quick Saved.
  2. When restarting in Service Search mode or Band Scope mode, NXDN4800 cannot be decoded.
  3. NXDN9600 Full rate cannot be decoded.
  4. The P25 Phase 2 NAC was not displayed correctly on voice channels.
  5. The P25 Phase 2 Unit ID was not displayed correctly.
  6. Extend the allowing time for receiving P25/DMR/NXDN OFT.

Version 1.10.02 Released 7/13/22

Release Notes:

1. Fixed an issue where the new radio hardware could not decode digital communications in the frequency range of 171.2250 – 173.9875MHz.

Version 1.10.01 Released 10/08/21

Warnings for V1.09.12 apply if updating from versions prior to that one.

Housekeeping update to accommodate revised hardware - No functional change from 1.09.12.

Version 1.09.12 Released 6/25/21

Before applying this update, you should use software to back up all settings. Color Code, RAN, and Area Code will probably be changed to Search.

Please check your scanner's serial number before updating.

If your scanner's serial number starts with 378A, be sure to use ONLY this (or newer) version. The scanner will stop working using earlier versions.

If your scanner's serial number starts with 378Z, you can update to this (or newer) versions.

Housekeeping update to accommodate revised hardware - No functional change from 1.08.01.

Version 1.08.01 Released 3/30/19

Before applying this update, you should use software to back up all settings. Color Code, RAN, and Area Code will probably be changed to Search. This update corrects an issue where these settings were not correctly registered in trunking mode. This primarily affected use with some 3rd-party software.

Version 1.08.00 Released 3/27/19

This update provides the following improvements and major features:
  • Support for NXDN systems through a paid upgrade
  • Support P25 patch ID
  • Support EA EDACS patch ID
  • Improved the decoding for DMR RAS
  • Support Late Entry Opcode of DMR CapMax
  • Modified the decoding for P25 Phase 2
  • Changed the operations for encryption
  • Improved the clarity of digital voice
  • Fixed muting issues on analog channels including trunking systems

Version 1.07.09 Released 9/26/17

This update provides the following improvements:
  • Support saving the P25 Threshold Setting
  • Improved DMR Simplex reception using Auto Threshold
  • Fixed DMR Slot Display
  • Fixed Control Channel Only Custom Search for Motorola analog systems

Version 1.07.07 Released 7/17/2017

This update provides the following improvements:

  • Support hang time after voice termination in trunking DMR systems
  • Support private voice grant message in Capacity Plus
  • Improved the reception sensitivity of all digital systems
  • Speed up scanning of DMR systems
  • Support RAS detection in Tier 3 (including Capacity MAX) and DMR One Frequency systems
  • Fixed the issue of P25 band plan
  • Modified to not display "LNK" by receiving terminator in staying on P25 control channel
  • Fixed the issue of displaying false DMR TGID
  • Modified detection criteria of encryption in Capacity Plus
  • Strengthen track of voice slot in DMR One Frequency systems
  • Added recovery processing for the missing of avoidance TGID in DMR One Frequency systems
  • Modified judgement criteria for Hytera XPT

    • Version 1.07.06 Released 12/19/2016

    This update provides for the following fixes and upgrades:
    • Support DMR/MotoTRBO System Upgrade
    • Support EDACS Extended Addressing System Upgrade
    • Support EDACS ProVoice Reception Upgrade
    • Support DMR/ProVoice Upgrade Setting Upgrade
    • Modified Motorola Patch/Multiselect False Detection

    Version 1.06.00 Released 9/3/2015

    This update addresses the following issue:
    • Fixes the display of custom opening messages

    Version 1.05.02 Released 5/1/2015

    This update addresses the following issues:
    • Fixes an issue where the scanner would jump to an incorrect frequency on APCO Project 25 Phase II systems
    • Improves an issue where the scanner would go to an APCO Project 25 channel and not produce audio

    Version 1.04.03 Released 3/31/2015

  • Fixed pop noise issue in Bandscope when setting Srch/CloCall Opt / P25 Waiting Time to 0 mS.
  • Fixed problem of the Windows of virtual COM crashing when sending 64 bytes of data.
  • Stopped APCO automatic threshold for Phase 2.
  • Fixed a band scope bug.

    • Communications Protocol

    BCD996P2 Remote Commands