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Uniden BCD396T owner manual Understanding Scanning

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•http://svartifoss2.fcc.gov/reports/index.cfm * - conventional frequency information on file with the US Government

•http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BCD396T * - a group for people interested in discussing the BCD396T.

*- These web sites are not affiliated with Uniden Corporation.

To purchase another copy of the conventional or trunking frequency guide, contact your local dealer or:

Uniden Parts Department (800) 554-3988

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Uniden BCD396T owner manual Understanding Scanning

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 Menu Program System How the Scanner’s Controls Are Represented in This ManualOr rotate the scroll control to the left. To move Select the system= Edacs = LTR Understanding the Scanner’s Memory What is Scanning?Understanding Scanning Understanding ScanningWhat is Searching? What is CTCSS/DCS?Ctcss Frequencies Hz Conventional Scanning What is Trunk Tracking? Simplex OperationRepeater Operation Trunked Scanning Types of Trunking Systems Motorola TrunkingUnderstanding 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 Illus show batteries being installed in batt compartment Install 3 AA batteries, matching the polarity sym- bols +Using Rechargeable Batteries Replace the coverConnecting an Optional Antenna Using AC PowerConnecting the Antenna Removing the Display StickerAttaching the Belt Clip Connecting an Earphone HeadphoneConnecting an Extension Speaker Attaching the Wrist StrapLook At The Keypad Or off. Press quickly to cancel a Scan or Scan Hold modeSearch or Search Hold mode Quick key in scan modeKey Name Description Enters a + WX Selects the weather Mode Enters a Moves the activeChannel in the scan hold mode Function in the menu in the HoldItems, to quickly edit a channel Key Name DescriptionPress to select input and menu Scan Hold Mode, and store a freLook At The Display Illus show displayUsing Menu Using FuncScanning Systems Turning On the Scanner and Setting the SquelchBasic Operation Basic OperationPreprogrammed System Tips Selecting Systems to Scan Selecting System Channel GroupsID Scan/ID Search Mode Locking/Unlocking SystemsLocking/Unlocking Channels Quickly Storing an ID During ID Search Temporarily Holding On a SystemHolding On a Channel Quick-Storing Channels or Talk Group ID’sQuickly Recalling Channels Monitoring Trunking ActivityUsing the Menu Using the MenuMenu Item Programming Systems Menu Menu Option Menu SubmenuSet Frequencies Set Modulation Set Attenuator Displaying System Information Other SettingsAdjusting the Key Beep Locking/Unlocking the KeypadTurning Power Save On or Off Using the BacklightPriority Scan Settings Set Audio AGC Setting the Audio AGCAdjusting the Display Contrast Settings Adjust ContrastConnecting Your Scanner to a Personal Computer Using the Cloning OptionsSettings PC Control Master scanner Clone Master Press Scan Key Wired CloningXfer Information Wired Clone Master scanner Clone Slave Press Scan KeyOn-Air Cloning Menu Xfer Information On-Air CloneProgramming Radio Systems Programming Radio SystemsProgramming Conventional Systems Entering/Editing Conventional Channel GroupsProgram System New System Conventional Confirm? Yes=E / No= Edit Group New Group Entering/Editing Conventional ChannelsProgram System New System Conventional Confirm? Yes=E / No=Programming Motorola Systems Program System New SystemSetting System Frequencies Set FrequenciesInput a system frequency, then press the scroll control Set Modulation Setting ModulationSetting Attenuation Set AttenuatorEntering/Editing Motorola Channel Groups Edit GroupProgramming Edacs Systems Entering/Editing Motorola ChannelsProgramming Radio Systems Entering/Editing Edacs Channel Groups Set Frequencies New FrequencyProgramming LTR Systems Entering/Editing Edacs ChannelsProgram System New System Confirm? Yes=E / No= Entering/Editing LTR Channel Groups Entering/Editing LTR Channels/ Talkgroups These settings apply to the entire system System-Level SettingsProgramming/Editing Optional Settings Editing the System NameEdit Sys Option Set Quick Key Setting System LockoutEditing the System Quick Key Edit Sys Option Set LockoutEdit Sys Option Set Delay Time Setting the System Hold TimeSetting the Channel Delay Time Edit Sys Option Set Hold TimeEdit Sys Option ID Scan/Search Setting ID Scan/Search Trunked Systems OnlyEditing the Fleet Map Motorola Systems Only Edit Sys Option Edit Fleet MapSetting the Motorola Status Bit Motorola Systems Only Edit Sys Option Set Status BitEdit Sys Option Set End Code Setting the End Code Operation Motorola Systems OnlySetting I-Call Motorola Analog and Edacs Systems Only Edit Sys Option Set I-CallEdit Sys Option Emergency Alert Setting Emergency Alert Motorola and Edacs Systems OnlySetting Control-Channel Only Motorola Systems Only Set LevelClearing All Locked-Out IDs Edit Sys Option Adjust P25 LevelReviewing Locked Out Frequencies Edit Sys Option Rvw ID Srch L/OSetting the Edacs ID Format Edacs Systems Only Edit Sys Option Edcs ID FormatCopying Systems Setting System Attenuation Trunked Systems OnlyDeleting Systems Delete SystemCopy System New Sys Name? Group-Level SettingsEntering/Editing the Group Name Enter a name for the copied system, then press ESetting the Group Quick Key Setting Group LockoutDeleting Groups Delete Group Channel-Level SettingsEditing the Channel Name Edit ChannelSetting Channel Priority Conventional Channels Only Setting Channel AlertSetting CTCSS/DCS Conventional Channels Only Set AlertSet CTCSS/DCS Setting the System Frequency Modulation Srch/CloCall Opt Set 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 Delete Channel To copy a channel including all settingsCopying/Pasting Channels Copy ChannelService Search Searching and StoringSearching and Storing Quick Search CTCSS/DCS 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 Setting Close Call Options 101Set CC Pause Select ModeSelect Beep 102Close Call Hits 103Searching for Subaudible Tones Search and Close Call OptionsManaging Locked-Out Frequencies Unlocking All FrequenciesScreening Out Broadcast Sources Srch/CloCall Opt Broadcast Screen105 Finding Repeater Output Frequencies Srch/CloCall Opt Repeater Find106 Setting Attenuation Setting the Maximum Auto Store ValueSetting the Modulation Type Srch/CloCall Opt Max Auto StoreSrch/CloCall Opt Set Delay Time Setting Data SkipSetting the Delay Time Srch/CloCall Opt Set Data Skip50.0 kHz, 100.0 kHz The scanner uses the selected step Setting the Search Frequency StepMenuSrch/CloCall Opt Set Step 109Searching For a Weather Broadcast Using Weather Alert SameUsing Weather Alert Same Fire Tone Out OperationMenuTone-Out for Tone-Out Setup Setting Tone-Out StandbySetting up Tone-Out Tone-Out for Tone-Out StandbyTurning Weather Alert On/Off WX Operation Weather Alert112 Programming a Same Group 113WX Operation WX Alt Priority Setting WX Alert PriorityWX Operation Program Same 114Care and Maintenance Care and MaintenanceCleaning General UseRepairs Birdies116 If your BCD396T is not performing properly, try these steps TroubleshootingTroubleshooting 117118 119 Edacs120 Specifications Specifications121 122 123 Optional Accessories Optional Accessories124 Preset Fleet Maps AppendixAppendix Preset Map 13Preset Map Preset Map 9Preset MapPreset Map 11Preset Map Preset Map 15Preset MapUser Defined Fleet Maps Type I Programming Information127 Size Code Restrictions 128Planning PlanningCollecting Information Tips130 Group Name and Quick Key Filling Out The Motorola WorksheetSystem Name and Quick Key Frequency-Alpha Tag-PriorityFleet Map Type I or Type I/Type II Hybrid Only System TypeSystem Frequencies Fill in the fleet map used by this agencyTalk Group ID-Alpha Tag-Alert Filling Out the LTR and Edacs WorksheetBand Plan VHF or UHF Only 133System Frequencies and LCN 134Conventional System Worksheet 135Motorola System Worksheet 136137 LTR/EDACS System Worksheet 138139 Preprogrammed Systems Preprogrammed Systems140 141 State County City System Arizona142 State County City System143 144 145 Florida146 Michigan147 New York148 149 Texas150 151 One-Year Limited Warranty One-Year Limited Warranty152 153 154 155 Register Online Today