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Setting Channel Priority (Conventional Channels Only) 85 Setting Channel Alert 85

Setting CTCSS/DCS (Conventional Channels Only) 86 Setting the System Frequency Modulation 87

Setting Channel Attenuation (Conventional Channels Only) 88 Setting the Frequency Step (Conventional Channels Only) 88 Setting Channel Lockout 89

Deleting Channels 89 Copying/Pasting Channels 90 Searching and Storing 91 Service Search 91

Quick Search 92 CTCSS/DCS Search 92 Custom Search 93

Editing a Custom Search Range 94 Editing a Service Search 95

Auto Search and Store 97 Selecting a System 97

Storing a Conventional System 97 Storing a Trunked System 98 Using the Close Call Feature 100 Setting Close Call Options 101 Close Call Hits 103

Search and Close Call Options 104 Managing Locked-Out Frequencies 104 Unlocking All Frequencies 104 Reviewing Locked Out Frequencies 104 Searching for Subaudible Tones 104 Screening Out Broadcast Sources 105 Finding Repeater Output Frequencies 106 Setting the Maximum Auto Store Value 107 Setting the Modulation Type 107

Setting Attenuation 107

Setting Data Skip 108 Setting the Delay Time 108

Setting the Search Frequency Step 109 Using Weather Alert (SAME) 110 Searching For a Weather Broadcast 110 Fire Tone Out Operation 110

Setting Tone-Out Standby 111 Setting up Tone-Out 111 Turning Weather Alert On/Off 112 Programming a SAME Group 113 Setting WX Alert Priority 114 Care and Maintenance 115 General Use 115

Location 115

Cleaning 115

Repairs 116

Birdies 116 Troubleshooting 117 Specifications 121 Optional Accessories 124 Appendix 125

Preset Fleet Maps 125

User Defined Fleet Maps 127

Type I Programming Information 127 Size Code Restrictions 128 Planning 129

Collecting Information 129

Filling Out The Conventional System Worksheet 131 System Name and Quick Key 131

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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 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 Scanning What 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 Trunking 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 Illus show batteries being installed in batt compartment Install 3 AA batteries, matching the polarity sym- bols + Using Rechargeable Batteries Replace the cover Connecting an Optional Antenna Using AC PowerConnecting the Antenna Removing the Display Sticker Attaching the Belt Clip Connecting an Earphone HeadphoneConnecting an Extension Speaker Attaching the Wrist Strap Look At The Keypad Or off. Press quickly to cancel a Scan or Scan Hold modeSearch or Search Hold mode Quick key in scan mode Key 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 Hold Items, to quickly edit a channel Key Name DescriptionPress to select input and menu Scan Hold Mode, and store a fre Look At The Display Illus show display Using Menu Using Func Scanning Systems Turning On the Scanner and Setting the SquelchBasic Operation Basic Operation Preprogrammed System Tips Selecting Systems to Scan Selecting System Channel Groups ID 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’s Quickly Recalling Channels Monitoring Trunking Activity Using the Menu Using the Menu Menu Item Programming Systems Menu Menu Option Menu Submenu Set Frequencies Set Modulation Set Attenuator Displaying System Information Other SettingsAdjusting the Key Beep Locking/Unlocking the Keypad Turning Power Save On or Off Using the BacklightPriority Scan Settings Set Audio AGC Setting the Audio AGCAdjusting the Display Contrast Settings Adjust Contrast Connecting 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 Key On-Air Cloning Menu Xfer Information On-Air Clone Programming Radio Systems Programming Radio Systems Programming 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 System Setting System Frequencies Set FrequenciesInput a system frequency, then press the scroll control Set Modulation Setting ModulationSetting Attenuation Set Attenuator Entering/Editing Motorola Channel Groups Edit Group Programming Edacs Systems Entering/Editing Motorola Channels Programming Radio Systems Entering/Editing Edacs Channel Groups Set Frequencies New Frequency Programming 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 Name Edit Sys Option Set Quick Key Setting System LockoutEditing the System Quick Key Edit Sys Option Set Lockout Edit Sys Option Set Delay Time Setting the System Hold TimeSetting the Channel Delay Time Edit Sys Option Set Hold Time Edit Sys Option ID Scan/Search Setting ID Scan/Search Trunked Systems OnlyEditing the Fleet Map Motorola Systems Only Edit Sys Option Edit Fleet Map Setting the Motorola Status Bit Motorola Systems Only Edit Sys Option Set Status Bit Edit 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-Call Edit Sys Option Emergency Alert Setting Emergency Alert Motorola and Edacs Systems OnlySetting Control-Channel Only Motorola Systems Only Set Level Clearing All Locked-Out IDs Edit Sys Option Adjust P25 LevelReviewing Locked Out Frequencies Edit Sys Option Rvw ID Srch L/O Setting the Edacs ID Format Edacs Systems Only Edit Sys Option Edcs ID Format Copying Systems Setting System Attenuation Trunked Systems OnlyDeleting Systems Delete System Copy System New Sys Name? Group-Level SettingsEntering/Editing the Group Name Enter a name for the copied system, then press E Setting the Group Quick Key Setting Group LockoutDeleting Groups Delete Group Channel-Level SettingsEditing the Channel Name Edit Channel Setting Channel Priority Conventional Channels Only Setting Channel Alert Setting CTCSS/DCS Conventional Channels Only Set AlertSet CTCSS/DCS Setting the System Frequency Modulation Srch/CloCall Opt Set 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 Delete Channel To copy a channel including all settingsCopying/Pasting Channels Copy Channel Service Search Searching and StoringSearching and Storing Quick Search CTCSS/DCS 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 Setting Close Call Options 101 Set CC Pause Select ModeSelect Beep 102 Close Call Hits 103 Searching for Subaudible Tones Search and Close Call OptionsManaging Locked-Out Frequencies Unlocking All Frequencies Screening 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 Store Srch/CloCall Opt Set Delay Time Setting Data SkipSetting the Delay Time Srch/CloCall Opt Set Data Skip 50.0 kHz, 100.0 kHz The scanner uses the selected step Setting the Search Frequency StepMenuSrch/CloCall Opt Set Step 109 Searching For a Weather Broadcast Using Weather Alert SameUsing Weather Alert Same Fire Tone Out Operation MenuTone-Out for Tone-Out Setup Setting Tone-Out StandbySetting up Tone-Out Tone-Out for Tone-Out Standby Turning Weather Alert On/Off WX Operation Weather Alert112 Programming a Same Group 113 WX Operation WX Alt Priority Setting WX Alert PriorityWX Operation Program Same 114 Care and Maintenance Care and MaintenanceCleaning General Use Repairs Birdies116 If your BCD396T is not performing properly, try these steps TroubleshootingTroubleshooting 117 118 119 Edacs 120 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 Map User Defined Fleet Maps Type I Programming Information127 Size Code Restrictions 128 Planning PlanningCollecting Information Tips 130 Group Name and Quick Key Filling Out The Motorola WorksheetSystem Name and Quick Key Frequency-Alpha Tag-Priority Fleet Map Type I or Type I/Type II Hybrid Only System TypeSystem Frequencies Fill in the fleet map used by this agency Talk Group ID-Alpha Tag-Alert Filling Out the LTR and Edacs WorksheetBand Plan VHF or UHF Only 133 System Frequencies and LCN 134 Conventional System Worksheet 135 Motorola System Worksheet 136 137 LTR/EDACS System Worksheet 138 139 Preprogrammed Systems Preprogrammed Systems140 141 State County City System Arizona 142 State County City System 143 144 145 Florida 146 Michigan 147 New York 148 149 Texas 150 151 One-Year Limited Warranty One-Year Limited Warranty152 153 154 155 Register Online Today