There was a download of ARC996 4.0 on the developer's website when we last checked. We cannot confirm if there is a free download of this software available. The actual developer of the free program is BuTel software. The most popular version among ARC996 users is 4.0.
ARC996.exe is the most common filename for this program's installer. ARC996 lies within Internet & Network Tools, more precisely Network Tools. We cannot guarantee that the program is safe to download as it will be downloaded from the developer's website. Before launching the program, check it with any free antivirus software.
From the developer:
ARC996 is a Windows software package for easy programming and controlling the Uniden BCD996T.ARC996 can open 500 systems at the same time. Per system you can open 20 groups. Per conventional system you can store 5000 frequencies. The scanner must be connected to a free serial port. This is normally a 9-pin connector at the back of your PC. Refer to your PC and scanner manual for information.
You may want to check out more software, such as Remote Asset Tracker, distributed.net client or NTToolkit, which might be similar to ARC996.