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Uniden BCD396T owner manual Precautions

Models: BCD396T

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WARNING!

Uniden does not represent this unit to be waterproof. To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture.

Astro®, DPL®, Digital Private Line®, Motorola®, PL®, PRIVACY PLUS®, Private Line®, SMARTNET®,and SMARTZONE® are registered trademarks of Motorola, Inc.

LTR® is a registered trademark of E.F. Johnson Co.

EDACS® is a registered trademark of M/A-COM Private Radio Systems Inc.

Uniden® and Bearcat® are registered trademarks of Uniden America Corporation.

TrunkTracker™, Trunk Tracking™, and Close Call™ are proprietary trademarks of Uniden America Corporation.

Other trademarks used throughout this manual are the property of their respective holders.

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Contents

BCD396T OWNER’S Manual Precautions PrecautionsPrecautions Contents Contents Contents Contents FCC Wants You to Know Scanning LegallyFCC Wants You to Know FCC Wants You to Know Introduction IntroductionFeature Highlights Feature HighlightsFeature Highlights Trunk Tracking Weather Priority Using the Multifunction Scroll Control About This ManualEntering Text Select the system How the Scanner’s Controls Are Represented in This ManualOr rotate the scroll control to the left. To move Menu Program System= Edacs = LTR Understanding Scanning What is Scanning?Understanding Scanning Understanding the Scanner’s MemoryWhat is CTCSS/DCS? What is Searching?Ctcss Frequencies Hz Conventional Scanning What is Trunk Tracking? Simplex OperationRepeater Operation Trunked Scanning Motorola Trunking Types of Trunking SystemsUnderstanding Scanning Edacs Trunking LTR Trunking Where To Get More Information Call Motorola/EDACSInformation On The Internet Understanding Scanning Included With Your Scanner Included With Your ScannerSetting Up Your Scanner Using Internal BatteriesSetting Up Your Scanner Install 3 AA batteries, matching the polarity sym- bols + Illus show batteries being installed in batt compartmentReplace the cover Using Rechargeable BatteriesRemoving the Display Sticker Using AC PowerConnecting the Antenna Connecting an Optional AntennaAttaching the Wrist Strap Connecting an Earphone HeadphoneConnecting an Extension Speaker Attaching the Belt ClipLook At The Keypad Quick key in scan mode Scan or Scan Hold modeSearch or Search Hold mode Or off. Press quickly to cancel aFunction in the menu in the Hold Mode Enters a Moves the activeChannel in the scan hold mode Key Name Description Enters a + WX Selects the weatherScan Hold Mode, and store a fre Key Name DescriptionPress to select input and menu Items, to quickly edit a channelIllus show display Look At The DisplayUsing Func Using MenuBasic Operation Turning On the Scanner and Setting the SquelchBasic Operation Scanning SystemsPreprogrammed System Tips Selecting System Channel Groups Selecting Systems to ScanID Scan/ID Search Mode Locking/Unlocking SystemsLocking/Unlocking Channels Quick-Storing Channels or Talk Group ID’s Temporarily Holding On a SystemHolding On a Channel Quickly Storing an ID During ID SearchMonitoring Trunking Activity Quickly Recalling ChannelsUsing the Menu Using the MenuMenu Item Menu Option Menu Submenu Programming Systems MenuSet Frequencies Set Modulation Set Attenuator Locking/Unlocking the Keypad Other SettingsAdjusting the Key Beep Displaying System InformationTurning Power Save On or Off Using the BacklightPriority Scan Settings Adjust Contrast Setting the Audio AGCAdjusting the Display Contrast Settings Set Audio AGCConnecting Your Scanner to a Personal Computer Using the Cloning OptionsSettings PC Control Master scanner Clone Slave Press Scan Key Wired CloningXfer Information Wired Clone Master scanner Clone Master Press Scan KeyMenu Xfer Information On-Air Clone On-Air CloningProgramming Radio Systems Programming Radio SystemsProgramming Conventional Systems Entering/Editing Conventional Channel GroupsProgram System New System Conventional Confirm? Yes=E / No= New System Conventional Confirm? Yes=E / No= Entering/Editing Conventional ChannelsProgram System Edit Group New GroupProgram System New System Programming Motorola SystemsSetting System Frequencies Set FrequenciesInput a system frequency, then press the scroll control Set Attenuator Setting ModulationSetting Attenuation Set ModulationEdit Group Entering/Editing Motorola Channel GroupsEntering/Editing Motorola Channels Programming Edacs SystemsProgramming Radio Systems Set Frequencies New Frequency Entering/Editing Edacs Channel GroupsProgramming LTR Systems Entering/Editing Edacs ChannelsProgram System New System Confirm? Yes=E / No= Entering/Editing LTR Channel Groups Entering/Editing LTR Channels/ Talkgroups Editing the System Name System-Level SettingsProgramming/Editing Optional Settings These settings apply to the entire systemEdit Sys Option Set Lockout Setting System LockoutEditing the System Quick Key Edit Sys Option Set Quick KeyEdit Sys Option Set Hold Time Setting the System Hold TimeSetting the Channel Delay Time Edit Sys Option Set Delay TimeEdit Sys Option Edit Fleet Map Setting ID Scan/Search Trunked Systems OnlyEditing the Fleet Map Motorola Systems Only Edit Sys Option ID Scan/SearchEdit Sys Option Set Status Bit Setting the Motorola Status Bit Motorola Systems OnlyEdit Sys Option Set I-Call Setting the End Code Operation Motorola Systems OnlySetting I-Call Motorola Analog and Edacs Systems Only Edit Sys Option Set End CodeSet Level Setting Emergency Alert Motorola and Edacs Systems OnlySetting Control-Channel Only Motorola Systems Only Edit Sys Option Emergency AlertEdit Sys Option Rvw ID Srch L/O Edit Sys Option Adjust P25 LevelReviewing Locked Out Frequencies Clearing All Locked-Out IDsEdit Sys Option Edcs ID Format Setting the Edacs ID Format Edacs Systems OnlyDelete System Setting System Attenuation Trunked Systems OnlyDeleting Systems Copying SystemsEnter a name for the copied system, then press E Group-Level SettingsEntering/Editing the Group Name Copy System New Sys Name?Setting the Group Quick Key Setting Group LockoutDeleting Groups Edit Channel Channel-Level SettingsEditing the Channel Name Delete GroupSetting Channel Alert Setting Channel Priority Conventional Channels OnlySetting CTCSS/DCS Conventional Channels Only Set AlertSet CTCSS/DCS Srch/CloCall Opt Set Modulation Setting the System Frequency ModulationSetting Channel Attenuation Conventional Channels Only Setting the Frequency Step Conventional Channels OnlyCorrect modulation type for the system you are programming Setting Channel Lockout Deleting ChannelsSet Step Copy Channel To copy a channel including all settingsCopying/Pasting Channels Delete ChannelService Search Searching and StoringSearching and Storing CTCSS/DCS Search Quick SearchCustom Search Editing a Custom Search Range Editing a Service Search Searching and Storing Auto Search and Store Selecting a SystemStoring a Conventional System Storing a Trunked System Searching and Storing Using the Close Call Feature Using the Close Call Feature100 101 Setting Close Call Options102 Select ModeSelect Beep Set CC Pause103 Close Call HitsUnlocking All Frequencies Search and Close Call OptionsManaging Locked-Out Frequencies Searching for Subaudible TonesScreening Out Broadcast Sources Srch/CloCall Opt Broadcast Screen105 Finding Repeater Output Frequencies Srch/CloCall Opt Repeater Find106 Srch/CloCall Opt Max Auto Store Setting the Maximum Auto Store ValueSetting the Modulation Type Setting AttenuationSrch/CloCall Opt Set Data Skip Setting Data SkipSetting the Delay Time Srch/CloCall Opt Set Delay Time109 Setting the Search Frequency StepMenuSrch/CloCall Opt Set Step 50.0 kHz, 100.0 kHz The scanner uses the selected stepFire Tone Out Operation Using Weather Alert SameUsing Weather Alert Same Searching For a Weather BroadcastTone-Out for Tone-Out Standby Setting Tone-Out StandbySetting up Tone-Out MenuTone-Out for Tone-Out SetupTurning Weather Alert On/Off WX Operation Weather Alert112 113 Programming a Same Group114 Setting WX Alert PriorityWX Operation Program Same WX Operation WX Alt PriorityGeneral Use Care and MaintenanceCleaning Care and MaintenanceRepairs Birdies116 117 TroubleshootingTroubleshooting If your BCD396T is not performing properly, try these steps118 Edacs 119120 Specifications Specifications121 122 123 Optional Accessories Optional Accessories124 Preset Fleet Maps AppendixAppendix Preset Map 15Preset Map Preset Map 9Preset MapPreset Map 11Preset Map Preset Map 13Preset MapUser Defined Fleet Maps Type I Programming Information127 128 Size Code RestrictionsTips PlanningCollecting Information Planning130 Frequency-Alpha Tag-Priority Filling Out The Motorola WorksheetSystem Name and Quick Key Group Name and Quick KeyFill in the fleet map used by this agency System TypeSystem Frequencies Fleet Map Type I or Type I/Type II Hybrid Only133 Filling Out the LTR and Edacs WorksheetBand Plan VHF or UHF Only Talk Group ID-Alpha Tag-Alert134 System Frequencies and LCN135 Conventional System Worksheet136 Motorola System Worksheet137 138 LTR/EDACS System Worksheet139 Preprogrammed Systems Preprogrammed Systems140 State County City System Arizona 141State County City System 142143 144 Florida 145Michigan 146New York 147148 Texas 149150 151 One-Year Limited Warranty One-Year Limited Warranty152 153 154 155 Register Online Today