Uniden BC296D manual

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In addition, here are a few more of the many features your scanner has. To get the most from your scanner, be sure to review this entire manual.

APCO Project 25 Phase 1 Compatible – works on the latest 9600 bps systems, including systems that use C4FM and CQPSK modulation.*

Four-line, 16-character, Alpha Display – makes it easy for you to see who is talking by displaying the assigned text tag instead of just a frequency or talkgroup ID number.

Automatic Digital Detect – allows the scanner to switch to digital voice decoding when it detects valid APCO 25 data without any special programming.

1000 Channels – lets you store frequencies in 10 banks of 100 channels each.

1000 Talkgroup ID’s – lets you store 10 groups of 10 ID’s each per bank.

Multi-System Tracking – scans conventional and trunking systems at the same time.

Included PC Programming Software and Cable – makes programming your scanner much easier. Full-featured software included (no registration needed).

10 Priority Channels – switches to the channel you assign as priority if there is activity, so you won’t miss a thing.

Priority Talkgroups – increases the priority of selected talkgroups so the scanner is more likely to switch to them if there is activity.

Priority Plus Scanning – lets you scan only those channels you have selected as priority channels.

CTCSS and DCS Squelch Modes – prevents interference from stations not using the mode you select; search mode displays the CTCSS or DCS tone being used by the received station.

Preprogrammed Service Search – makes it easy to find interesting frequencies used by public safety, news media, TV broadcast, weather, amateur radio, FRS, GMRS, special low power, railroad, aircraft, marine, and racing services.

Data Skip – automatically skips frequencies that have a constant-level transmission such as used on data channels for some systems, paging systems, and internally generated birdies.

*Note: Performance on digital systems can vary due to signal quality, multipath interference, and cellular interference. Unlike analog trunking, where you can hear the audio with some interference mixed in, interference in a digital system completely blocks the signal. If you do not get good digital reception, try adjusting your location or your antenna until reception improves.

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Contents Page Page Contents Searching PC Control Mode Cloning Scanner Settings Page FCC Wants You To Know Scanning Legally Introduction Page Using this Manual Simplex Operation Understanding ScanningConventional Scanning Repeater OperationTrunked Scanning Edacs Trunking Page Understanding Banks and Channels LTR TrunkingGetting More Information Quick Look at Your Scanner Buttons and ControlsDisplay Icons Icon DescriptionIncluded With Your Scanner Installing the Battery Pack Setting Up Your ScannerCharging the Battery Pack Installing the Belt Clip Nickel-Metal Hydride Battery DisposalInstalling the Antenna Using Headphones or an External SpeakerListening Safely Basic Operation Setting the SquelchTurning On the Scanner Using the Menu Manually Selecting a ChannelLocking/Unlocking Channels Scanning Programmed ChannelsLocking/Unlocking Banks Restoring All Locked Out ChannelsPriority Plus Scanning Priority ScanningListening to the Input Channel Dimmer Time Setting Using the BacklightDimmer Light Setting Controlling How Much Information AppearsLocking the Keypad Turning the Key Beep On/OffLocking the Enter key Disabling the APCO25 CardSetting Squelch Mode Turning Battery Save On/OffMuting All Audio Scanning Only Stored Talkgroups ID Scan Trunk Scanning OptionsSearching for Active Talkgroups ID Search Monitoring Talkgroup ID’sLocking Out Talkgroups Holding on a Single TalkgroupEdacs Blockout Unlocking All Talkgroups Edacs Patch TrackingSearching Setting Chain SearchSetting Data Skip Holding on an Active FrequencySkipping Frequencies Storing Found FrequenciesAutomatically Storing Frequencies Setting Subaudible Tones for SearchingSearching for Subaudible Tones Setting a Search Range Setting Delay for All Search RangesAttenuating All Search Ranges Searching for Trunk Systems Service Search Service Search SkipUsing Weather Alert Same Using Weather Search and Weather Alert SameSearching for a Weather Broadcast Dssccc Testing the Weather Alert Programming Bank Information Bank ConfigurationAssigning Bank Names Transferring Channel Information General ProgrammingDeleting Frequencies from Channels Entering Alpha InformationPage Select a Channel to Program Programming Conventional ChannelsEnter the Frequency Setting the Subaudible Tone Option Setting the DelayAssigning a Text Tag Setting Beep Alert Setting the AttenuatorSetting the Modulation Mode Changing the Frequency StepSetting Priority Channels Programming Trunked Systems Using I-Call Motorola and Edacs only Setting Trunking DelayTurning I-Call On and Off for ID Search Multi-Track Setting Priority Talkgroups Motorola and Edacs onlyTurning I-Call On for ID Scan Multi-Track Operational Details Using Control Channel Programming Programming Motorola SystemsProgramming Type 2/Digital 800 and 900 MHz Systems Programming Type2/Digital VHF and UHF SystemsProgramming Type I and IIi Hybrid Systems Toggling the Status Bit Toggling End Code Detect Programming Edacs Systems Programming Edacs ChannelsSetting Edacs Emergency Alert Setting Edacs Decimal ModeSetting Apco 25 Sound Quality Programming Apco SystemsPage Programming LTR Systems Storing Found Talkgroups Programming TalkgroupsStoring Known Talkgroups Press MENU/BACKAdding a Text Tag to an ID List Deleting Stored Talkgroup ID’sSeeing Talkgroup Activity PC Control Mode Using the Remote InterfaceCloning Scanner Settings Clone Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting Problem Suggestion Specifications Glossary of Terms Page Page Page Preset Fleet Maps AppendixPreset Map Block User Defined Fleet Maps Type I Programming InformationFleet Map Size Codes NWR-SAME Event Code Reverse List 71.9 74.4 77.0 79.7 82.5 85.4 88.5 BC296D Flow Charts Scan Option Conventional System Option Dimmer Dimmer Light Dimmer Time Screen Mask One Year Limited Warranty Uniden America Corporation