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 quick-key groups.

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Uniden BCD396T owner manual Basic Operation, Turning On the Scanner and Setting the Squelch, Scanning Systems