Main
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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
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The FCC Wants You To Know
Scanning Legally
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Introduction
Feature Highlights
General
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GPS
Weather
Search
Auto Store
Priority
Memory Storage Limits
Search Lockout Limits About This Manual
Using the Scroll Control
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A Short Users Guide to Assist the First-Time Scanner Enthusiast and Glossary
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Understanding Scanning and the BCD996T
Understanding the Scanners Memory
Understanding Quick Keys
What is Scanning?
What is Searching?
What is CTCSS/DCS?
Conventional Scanning
Simplex Operation
Repeater Operation
What is Trunk Tracking?
Trunked Scanning
Types of Trunking Systems
Motorola Trunking
EDACS Trunking
LTR Trunking
Startup Configuration
Setup/Operation
Multi-Site Trunking
I-Call (Motorola/EDACS)
Where To Get More Information
Information On The Internet
Included With Your Scanner
Setting Up Your Scanner
Base Station
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Setting Up an Audio Recording Device or Computer Recording
Vehicle Installation
Mounting Using the Bracket
Mounting Using the DIN-E Sleeve
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Removing the Scanner from the DIN-E Sleeve
Mounting Using ISO Technique
Removing the Display Sticker
Connecting an Optional Antenna
Connecting an Earphone/Headphone
Connecting an Extension Speaker
Controls, Keys, and Functions
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Controls, Keys, and Functions
A Look At The Display
Operation
Turning On the Scanner and Setting the Squelch
Startup Key Operation
Edit Custom Select a Custom Range Search with Scan Set Startup Key
Scanning Systems
Preprogrammed System Tips
Selecting Systems to Scan
Selecting System Channel Groups
Locking/Unlocking Systems
Locking/Unlocking Channels
ID Scan/ID Search Mode
Holding On a System
Holding On a Channel
Quickly Storing an ID During ID Search
Quick-Storing Channels or Talk Group IDs (TGID)
Trunking Activity Indicators
Toggling the Display Mode
Optimizing P25 Performance
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Using the Menu
Programming General Settings
Setting and Using the Backlight
Setting the Dimmer
Adjusting the Key Beep
Setting the Audio AGC
Setting the Display Orientation
Adjusting the Display Contrast
Setting the GPS Format
Setting the Serial Port Speed
Displaying Scanner Information
Initializing the Scanners Memory
Connecting Your Scanner to a Personal Computer
Volume/Squelch with PC Control
Wired Cloning
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Programming Your Scanner
General Notes
System Settings
System Options
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Site Settings
Channel Settings
Programming Conventional Systems
New System Conventional
Programming Trunked Radio Systems
Editing the System Name MECL
Programming System Settings
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Select a conventional system Edit Sys Option
Adjust the P25 Decode Threshold C
Editing Sites MESL Editing Channel Groups MECL
Select the existing system Copy System
Select the existing system Delete System
Programming Sites MESL
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Programming Channel Groups MECL
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Programming Channels MECL
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Set Record
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Searching and Storing
Service Search
Quick Search
Custom Search
Custom Search ...
Editing a Custom Search Range
Edit Custom
Search With Scan
Set Delay Time
Set Attenuator
Set Record
Assigning a Search Range to a Search Key
Saving a Found Channel (Quick Save)
Auto Search and Store
Trunked Search and Store
Using the Close Call Feature
Setting Close Call Options
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Close Call Hits
Close Call Hits with Scan
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Search and Close Call Options
Managing Locked-Out Frequencies
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Finding Repeater Output Frequencies
Srch/CloCall Opt
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Priority Scan
Using Weather Alert (SAME)
Searching For a Weather Broadcast
Turning Weather Alert On/Off
Programming a SAME Group
Program SAME
Setting WX Alert Priority
Fire Tone-Out
Setting Tone-Out Standby
Setting Up Tone-Out
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Tone-Out Multi-Channel Monitoring
Location-Based (GPS) Scanning
GPS Compatibility
Connecting Your Scanner to a GPS Device
Initial GPS Operation
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Non-Radio Location Based GPS Features
Setting the Options
Select a location type (POI, Dangerous Xing, or Dangerous Road). New Location
Edit Name
Deleting a Location
Set Range Input how far away the alert sounds for the site (only
For Dangerous Xing, and Dangerous Road Only
Set Alert Volume select from 15 sound levels, plus Auto and Off.
Set Heading You can input the compass direction to the site from
GPS Display Mode
GPS Review Location Mode
select a programmed location from all stored locations. The loc ation data is
Care and Maintenance
General Use
Location
Cleaning
Repairs
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
If you experience difficulty while in TrunkTracker mode, try the following steps.
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Reference
Preset Fleet Maps
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Preset Map 7 Preset Map 8
Preset Map 13 Preset Map 14
Preset Map 9 Preset Map 10
Preset Map 11 Preset Map 12
User Defined Fleet Maps
Type I Programming Information
Size Code Restrictions
Preprogrammed Systems and Lockout Options
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Preprogrammed Systems with Quick Keys
State, or City Area Quick Key
CTCSS Frequencies
DCS Codes
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Index
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One-Year Limited Warranty