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Uniden BCD396T owner manual Setting CTCSS/DCS Conventional Channels Only, Set Alert, Set CTCSS/DCS

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Select the group

Edit Channel

Select the channel

Set Alert

Off - the scanner does not alert you to emergency transmissions.

Alert 1 - 9 the scanner sounds an alert beep to notify you of the emergency transmission. You can choose any of 9 different beep types.

Set Level

Auto - the scanner automatically sets the emergency alert beep to the master volume level.

Level 1 - 15 - the scanner adjusts the volume you hear to the level you select.

Setting CTCSS/DCS (Conventional Channels Only)

Program System

Select the system

Edit Group

Select the group

Edit Channel

Select the channel

Set CTCSS/DCS

This setting controls how a subaudible CTCSS or DCS is used for the channel. Select your setting, then press E.

Off - any signal opens squelch.

Search - the scanner searches for and displays any CTCSS or DCS tone that accompanies the transmis- sion.

Programming/Editing Optional Settings

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Uniden BCD396T owner manual Setting CTCSS/DCS Conventional Channels Only, Set Alert, Set CTCSS/DCS

Contents

BCD396T OWNER’S Manual Precautions PrecautionsPrecautions Contents Contents Contents Contents FCC Wants You to Know FCC Wants You to KnowScanning Legally FCC Wants You to Know Introduction IntroductionFeature Highlights Feature HighlightsFeature Highlights Trunk Tracking Weather Priority Entering Text Using the Multifunction Scroll ControlAbout This Manual 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 Repeater Operation What is Trunk Tracking?Simplex Operation Trunked Scanning Types of Trunking Systems Motorola TrunkingUnderstanding Scanning Edacs Trunking LTR Trunking Information On The Internet Where To Get More InformationCall Motorola/EDACS Understanding Scanning Included With Your Scanner Included With Your ScannerSetting Up Your Scanner Setting Up Your ScannerUsing Internal Batteries 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 GroupsLocking/Unlocking Channels ID Scan/ID Search ModeLocking/Unlocking Systems 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 KeypadPriority Scan Turning Power Save On or OffUsing the Backlight Settings Set Audio AGC Setting the Audio AGCAdjusting the Display Contrast Settings Adjust ContrastSettings PC Control Connecting Your Scanner to a Personal ComputerUsing the Cloning Options 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 SystemsProgram System New System Conventional Confirm? Yes=E / No= Programming Conventional SystemsEntering/Editing Conventional Channel Groups Edit Group New Group Entering/Editing Conventional ChannelsProgram System New System Conventional Confirm? Yes=E / No=Programming Motorola Systems Program System New SystemInput a system frequency, then press the scroll control Setting System FrequenciesSet Frequencies 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 FrequencyProgram System New System Confirm? Yes=E / No= Programming LTR SystemsEntering/Editing Edacs Channels 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 EDeleting Groups Setting the Group Quick KeySetting Group Lockout Delete Group Channel-Level SettingsEditing the Channel Name Edit ChannelSetting Channel Priority Conventional Channels Only Setting Channel AlertSet CTCSS/DCS Setting CTCSS/DCS Conventional Channels OnlySet Alert Setting the System Frequency Modulation Srch/CloCall Opt Set ModulationCorrect modulation type for the system you are programming Setting Channel Attenuation Conventional Channels OnlySetting the Frequency Step Conventional Channels Only Set Step Setting Channel LockoutDeleting Channels Delete Channel To copy a channel including all settingsCopying/Pasting Channels Copy ChannelSearching and Storing Service SearchSearching and Storing Quick Search CTCSS/DCS SearchCustom Search Editing a Custom Search Range Editing a Service Search Searching and Storing Storing a Conventional System Auto Search and StoreSelecting a System Storing a Trunked System Searching and Storing 100 Using the Close Call FeatureUsing the Close Call Feature 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 Frequencies105 Screening Out Broadcast SourcesSrch/CloCall Opt Broadcast Screen 106 Finding Repeater Output FrequenciesSrch/CloCall Opt Repeater Find 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 Standby112 Turning Weather Alert On/OffWX Operation Weather Alert Programming a Same Group 113WX Operation WX Alt Priority Setting WX Alert PriorityWX Operation Program Same 114Care and Maintenance Care and MaintenanceCleaning General Use116 RepairsBirdies If your BCD396T is not performing properly, try these steps TroubleshootingTroubleshooting 117118 119 Edacs120 121 SpecificationsSpecifications 122 123 124 Optional AccessoriesOptional Accessories Appendix Preset Fleet MapsAppendix Preset Map 13Preset Map Preset Map 9Preset MapPreset Map 11Preset Map Preset Map 15Preset Map127 User Defined Fleet MapsType I Programming Information 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 140 Preprogrammed SystemsPreprogrammed Systems 141 State County City System Arizona142 State County City System143 144 145 Florida146 Michigan147 New York148 149 Texas150 151 152 One-Year Limited WarrantyOne-Year Limited Warranty 153 154 155 Register Online Today