
Basic Operation
Turning On the Scanner and Setting the Squelch
Vol | Scroll |
Sql | Control |
(illus - show top of scanner)
Note: Make sure the scanner's antenna is connected before you turn it on.
1.Press and hold for about 2 seconds to turn on the scanner.
2.Briefly press the scroll control once. VOLUME LEVEL and a number appear on the display.
3.While VOLUME LEVEL appears, rotate the scroll control to set the volume to a comfortable listening level.
Note: If you do not press any key or turn the scroll control within about 10 seconds, VOLUME LEVEL disappears. If this happens, simply press the scroll control again.
4.While holding down Func on the left side of the scanner, briefly press the scroll control once. SQUELCH LEVEL and a number appear on the display.
5.While SQUELCH LEVEL appears, rotate the scroll control to set the squelch to the level you want.
Note: If you do not press any key or turn the scroll control within about 10 seconds, SQUELCH LEVEL disappears. If this happens, simply press the scroll control again.
Scanning Systems
To begin scanning programmed systems, press Scan. The BCD396T scans all unlocked systems in all activated
Basic Operation
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