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 1.10.02 - Released 7/13/22

  • 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.

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