Uniden BCD396T specs

Before installing batteries, set the switch in the battery compartment to match the type of batteries you will use. Select REG. ALK. BATT. for non-rechargeable battery types and NI-MH. BATT. for rechargeable battery types. See also “Using Rechargeable Batter- ies” on Page 34 when you use rechargeable batteries.

1.Remove the battery cover and set the battery switch.

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2.Install 3 AA batteries, matching the polarity sym- bols (+ -).

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WARNING!

Set REG. ALK. BATT./NI-MH. BATT. to NI-MH. BATT. for use only with rechargeable batteries. Never attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries. Non-rechargeable batteries can get hot and can even burst if you try to recharge them.

Setting Up Your Scanner

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Contents

BCD396T OWNER’S Manual Precautions Precautions Precautions Contents Contents Contents Contents FCC Wants You to Know Scanning LegallyFCC Wants You to Know FCC Wants You to Know Introduction Introduction Feature Highlights Feature Highlights Feature Highlights Trunk Tracking Weather Priority Using the Multifunction Scroll Control About This ManualEntering Text Or rotate the scroll control to the left. To move How the Scanner’s Controls Are Represented in This ManualMenu Program System Select the system = Edacs = LTR Understanding Scanning What is Scanning?Understanding the Scanner’s Memory Understanding Scanning What 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 Systems Understanding 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 Scanner Setting 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 compartment Replace the cover Using Rechargeable Batteries Connecting the Antenna Using AC PowerConnecting an Optional Antenna Removing the Display Sticker Connecting an Extension Speaker Connecting an Earphone HeadphoneAttaching the Belt Clip Attaching the Wrist Strap Look At The Keypad Search or Search Hold mode Scan or Scan Hold modeOr off. Press quickly to cancel a Quick key in scan mode Channel in the scan hold mode Mode Enters a Moves the activeKey Name Description Enters a + WX Selects the weather Function in the menu in the Hold Press to select input and menu Key Name DescriptionItems, to quickly edit a channel Scan Hold Mode, and store a fre Illus show display Look At The Display Using Func Using Menu Basic Operation Turning On the Scanner and Setting the SquelchScanning Systems Basic Operation Preprogrammed System Tips Selecting System Channel Groups Selecting Systems to Scan ID Scan/ID Search Mode Locking/Unlocking SystemsLocking/Unlocking Channels Holding On a Channel Temporarily Holding On a SystemQuickly Storing an ID During ID Search Quick-Storing Channels or Talk Group ID’s Monitoring Trunking Activity Quickly Recalling Channels Using the Menu Using the Menu Menu Item Menu Option Menu Submenu Programming Systems Menu Set Frequencies Set Modulation Set Attenuator Adjusting the Key Beep Other SettingsDisplaying System Information Locking/Unlocking the Keypad Turning Power Save On or Off Using the BacklightPriority Scan Adjusting the Display Contrast Setting the Audio AGCSettings Set Audio AGC Settings Adjust Contrast Connecting Your Scanner to a Personal Computer Using the Cloning OptionsSettings PC Control Xfer Information Wired Clone Wired CloningMaster scanner Clone Master Press Scan Key Master scanner Clone Slave Press Scan Key Menu Xfer Information On-Air Clone On-Air Cloning Programming Radio Systems Programming Radio Systems Programming Conventional Systems Entering/Editing Conventional Channel GroupsProgram System New System Conventional Confirm? Yes=E / No= Program System Entering/Editing Conventional ChannelsEdit Group New Group New System Conventional Confirm? Yes=E / No= Program System New System Programming Motorola Systems Setting System Frequencies Set FrequenciesInput a system frequency, then press the scroll control Setting Attenuation Setting ModulationSet Modulation Set Attenuator Edit Group Entering/Editing Motorola Channel Groups Entering/Editing Motorola Channels Programming Edacs Systems Programming Radio Systems Set Frequencies New Frequency Entering/Editing Edacs Channel Groups Programming LTR Systems Entering/Editing Edacs ChannelsProgram System New System Confirm? Yes=E / No= Entering/Editing LTR Channel Groups Entering/Editing LTR Channels/ Talkgroups Programming/Editing Optional Settings System-Level SettingsThese settings apply to the entire system Editing the System Name Editing the System Quick Key Setting System LockoutEdit Sys Option Set Quick Key Edit Sys Option Set Lockout Setting the Channel Delay Time Setting the System Hold TimeEdit Sys Option Set Delay Time Edit Sys Option Set Hold Time Editing the Fleet Map Motorola Systems Only Setting ID Scan/Search Trunked Systems OnlyEdit Sys Option ID Scan/Search Edit Sys Option Edit Fleet Map Edit Sys Option Set Status Bit Setting the Motorola Status Bit Motorola Systems Only Setting I-Call Motorola Analog and Edacs Systems Only Setting the End Code Operation Motorola Systems OnlyEdit Sys Option Set End Code Edit Sys Option Set I-Call Setting Control-Channel Only Motorola Systems Only Setting Emergency Alert Motorola and Edacs Systems OnlyEdit Sys Option Emergency Alert Set Level Reviewing Locked Out Frequencies Edit Sys Option Adjust P25 LevelClearing All Locked-Out IDs Edit Sys Option Rvw ID Srch L/O Edit Sys Option Edcs ID Format Setting the Edacs ID Format Edacs Systems Only Deleting Systems Setting System Attenuation Trunked Systems OnlyCopying Systems Delete System Entering/Editing the Group Name Group-Level SettingsCopy System New Sys Name? Enter a name for the copied system, then press E Setting the Group Quick Key Setting Group LockoutDeleting Groups Editing the Channel Name Channel-Level SettingsDelete Group Edit Channel Setting Channel Alert Setting Channel Priority Conventional Channels Only Setting CTCSS/DCS Conventional Channels Only Set AlertSet CTCSS/DCS Srch/CloCall Opt Set Modulation Setting the System Frequency Modulation Setting 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 Copying/Pasting Channels To copy a channel including all settingsDelete Channel Copy Channel Service Search Searching and StoringSearching and Storing CTCSS/DCS Search Quick Search Custom 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 Options Select Beep Select ModeSet CC Pause 102 103 Close Call Hits Managing Locked-Out Frequencies Search and Close Call OptionsSearching for Subaudible Tones Unlocking All Frequencies Screening Out Broadcast Sources Srch/CloCall Opt Broadcast Screen105 Finding Repeater Output Frequencies Srch/CloCall Opt Repeater Find106 Setting the Modulation Type Setting the Maximum Auto Store ValueSetting Attenuation Srch/CloCall Opt Max Auto Store Setting the Delay Time Setting Data SkipSrch/CloCall Opt Set Delay Time Srch/CloCall Opt Set Data Skip MenuSrch/CloCall Opt Set Step Setting the Search Frequency Step50.0 kHz, 100.0 kHz The scanner uses the selected step 109 Using Weather Alert Same Using Weather Alert SameSearching For a Weather Broadcast Fire Tone Out Operation Setting up Tone-Out Setting Tone-Out StandbyMenuTone-Out for Tone-Out Setup Tone-Out for Tone-Out Standby Turning Weather Alert On/Off WX Operation Weather Alert112 113 Programming a Same Group WX Operation Program Same Setting WX Alert PriorityWX Operation WX Alt Priority 114 Cleaning Care and MaintenanceCare and Maintenance General Use Repairs Birdies116 Troubleshooting TroubleshootingIf your BCD396T is not performing properly, try these steps 117 118 Edacs 119 120 Specifications Specifications121 122 123 Optional Accessories Optional Accessories124 Preset Fleet Maps AppendixAppendix Preset Map 11Preset Map Preset Map 9Preset MapPreset Map 13Preset Map Preset Map 15Preset Map User Defined Fleet Maps Type I Programming Information127 128 Size Code Restrictions Collecting Information PlanningPlanning Tips 130 System Name and Quick Key Filling Out The Motorola WorksheetGroup Name and Quick Key Frequency-Alpha Tag-Priority System Frequencies System TypeFleet Map Type I or Type I/Type II Hybrid Only Fill in the fleet map used by this agency Band Plan VHF or UHF Only Filling Out the LTR and Edacs WorksheetTalk Group ID-Alpha Tag-Alert 133 134 System Frequencies and LCN 135 Conventional System Worksheet 136 Motorola System Worksheet 137 138 LTR/EDACS System Worksheet 139 Preprogrammed Systems Preprogrammed Systems140 State County City System Arizona 141 State County City System 142 143 144 Florida 145 Michigan 146 New York 147 148 Texas 149 150 151 One-Year Limited Warranty One-Year Limited Warranty152 153 154 155 Register Online Today