Look At The Display | Uniden BCD996T guide

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A Look At The Display

The display has indicators that show the scanner’s current operating status. The display information helps you understand how your scanner operates.

The LCD screens shown here are only a few of many that you will see while in different modes. The ones we show here are more common and will assist you to get started.

1.	Group Quick Key	8.	Talk group ID Number
2.	Site Quick Key	9.	Talk group Frequency
3.	Channel group Name	10.	System Type (M, C, E, L)
4.	System Name	11.	Modulation Type (Narrowband FM shown)
5.	Hold indicator	12.	Attenuation enabled
6.	Signal Strength indicator	13.	Priority ON
7.	Close Call enabled	14.	CTCSS or DCS Indicator

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Contents

Page Precautions Earphone Warning Power Related Issues Precautions Table of Contents Table of Contents Programming Your Scanner Searching and Storing 100 104111 114 Non-Radio Location Based GPS Features 119 Care and Maintenance 125Troubleshooting 126 Specifications 129 Reference 141 Index 149 One-Year Limited Warranty 151 FCC Wants You To Know FCC Wants You To KnowScanning Legally UB335ZH.book Page 10 Friday, March 17, 2006 435 PM Frequency MHz Lower Edge Upper Edge Modulation Step kHz IntroductionIntroduction Feature Highlights General UB335ZH.book Page 13 Friday, March 17, 2006 435 PM UB335ZH.book Page 14 Friday, March 17, 2006 435 PM Weather Search Memory Storage Limits Auto StorePriority PC Control and Cloning Using the Scroll Control Search Lockout LimitsAbout This Manual Frequency Temporary L/O Permanent L/O Skipped Review Menu Program System How the Scanner’s Controls Are Represented in This ManualEntering Text Within a Menu Option UB335ZH.book Page 19 Friday, March 17, 2006 435 PM UB335ZH.book Page 20 Friday, March 17, 2006 435 PM Understanding Scanning and the BCD996T Understanding the Scanner’s MemoryUnderstanding Quick Keys Understanding Scanning and the BCD996T What is CTCSS/DCS? What is Scanning?What is Searching? Conventional Scanning Simplex Operation What is Trunk Tracking? Repeater Operation Motorola Trunking Trunked ScanningTypes of Trunking Systems Edacs Trunking LTR Trunking Startup Configuration Setup/OperationConfiguration Multi-Site Trunking Information On The Internet Where To Get More InformationCall Motorola/EDACS Included With Your Scanner BCD996T Base Station Setting Up Your ScannerSetting Up Your Scanner BCD996T Mounting Using the Bracket Setting Up an Audio Recording Device or Computer RecordingVehicle Installation Mounting Using the DIN-E Sleeve Hole Dash DIN E Sleeve Remove Outer Case First Mounting Using ISO Technique Removing the Scanner from the DIN-E Sleeve Removing the Display Sticker Connecting an Optional AntennaConnecting an Earphone/Headphone Connecting an Extension Speaker Controls, Keys, and Functions Controls, Keys, and Functions Control/Key Label Mode Action Result Power/VOL Control Control/Key Label Mode Action Result GPS + .No Eyes Look At The Display Startup Key Operation Turning On the Scanner and Setting the SquelchOperation Scanning Systems Search for… Edit Custom Selecting System Channel Groups Preprogrammed System TipsSelecting Systems to Scan Locking/Unlocking Channels ID Scan/ID Search ModeLocking/Unlocking Systems Holding On a System Holding On a ChannelQuickly Storing an ID During ID Search Quick-Storing Channels or Talk Group ID’s Tgid Trunking Activity Indicators Toggling the Display Mode Edit Sys Option Adjust P25 Level Optimizing P25 PerformanceConventional System Trunked System Optimizing P25 Performance Using the Menu Menu Item Let’s You… For Detail, See… Programming General Settings Setting and Using the BacklightSetting the Dimmer Menu Settings Set Backlight Set Dimmer Setting the Backlight Color Adjusting the Key BeepSetting the Audio AGC Setting the Display Orientation Adjusting the Display ContrastSetting the GPS Format Setting the Position Format Setting the Serial Port Speed Setting the Time FormatSetting the Time Zone Setting the Distance Units Displaying Scanner Information Initializing the Scanner’s MemoryViewing Memory Used Viewing the Firmware Version and Electronic Serial Number Connecting Your Scanner to a Personal Computer Wired CloningVolume/Squelch with PC Control Restore Preprogram List? Yes=E/No= UB335ZH.book Page 61 Friday, March 17, 2006 435 PM Programming Your Scanner General Notes Programming Your Scanner System SettingsSystem Options CNV Site Settings Site Setting Programming Conventional Systems Channel SettingsChannel Setting Programming System Settings Programming Trunked Radio SystemsEditing the System Name Menu Program System New System Specifying the Correct System Type Programming System OptionsEditing the System Quick Key Edit Name Edit Sys Option Set Lockout Setting the Startup KeySetting the System Lockout Setting the System Hold Time Setting ID Scan/ID SearchSetting Channel Delay Time Setting Data Skip Setting Location Information Setting the Fleet Map Type I OnlyEdit Sys Option Set LocationInfo Edit Sys Option Edit Fleet Map Setting I-Call Operation Setting the Status BitSetting End Code Operation Setting the Emergency Alert Option Setting the Edacs ID FormatEdit Sys Option Emergency Alert Set Level Clearing All Locked Out ID’s Setting the System Record OptionReviewing ID Search Lockouts Editing Channel Groups Adjust the P25 Decode ThresholdEditing Sites Setting the Site Name Programming SitesCopying Systems Deleting Systems Setting the Site Quick Key Set Frequencies Setting the Site Startup KeySetting Site Frequencies Setting Site Modulation Setting Site AttenuationSetting Site Lockout Set Modulation Setting Site Hold Time Editing the Band Plan VHF and UHF only Setting P25 Band Plans P25 Only Setting Control-Channel Only Mode Except for P25 Setting Site Location Information Adjust P25 Level Deleting Sites Setting Up a Channel GroupEditing a Channel Group Name Menu Program System Select an existing system Edit Group Editing ChannelsLocking Out Channel Groups Programming Channels Deleting Channel GroupsCreating a Channel Editing the Channel Name Alpha Tag Editing FrequenciesC Editing the Talk Group IDEdit Frequency Edit Tgid Setting the Audio Type Selecting CTCSS/DCS TonesSet Audio Type Select from All, Digital Only, Analog Only Set Audio Type Analog Only Setting Channel Modulation Method Quick CTCSS/DCS Save Set Priority Setting Channel AttenuationSetting Channel Priority Setting Channel Alert Setting LockoutSet Record Set Alert Copying a Channel Deleting a ChannelCopy Channel You see Copy Channel Copied to Buffer Delete Channel You see Confirm Delete? Yes= E / No= Service Search Searching and Storing Quick Search Custom SearchMenu Search for Custom Search Quick Search? Yes=E / No= Press .No then To Custom Search Editing a Custom Search Range Quick Search? Yes=E / No= Press .No then To Edit Custom Search With Scan Set Delay Time Editing a Service SearchMethod One Method Two Set Attenuator Assigning a Search Range to a Search KeySaving a Found Channel Quick Save Menu Search for Set Search Key Auto Search and Store Selecting a SystemConventional Search and Store Menu Search for Search and Store Trunked Search and Store Menu Close Call Using the Close Call FeatureSetting Close Call Options Using the Close Call Feature 10/15/30/45/60 sec Close Call Hits Close Call Hits with Scan 103 Store Search and Close Call OptionsManaging Locked-Out Frequencies Unlocking All Frequencies Reviewing Locked-Out FrequenciesSearching for Subaudible Tones Screening Out Broadcast Sources Finding Repeater Output Frequencies Srch/CloCall Opt Setting the Maximum Auto Store Value Setting the Modulation TypeRepeater Find On or Off Menu Srch/CloCall Opt Max Auto Store Setting Attenuation Setting Data SkipMenu Srch/CloCall Opt Set Attenuator Menu Srch/CloCall Opt Set Data Skip Setting the Delay Time Setting the Search Frequency StepSetting Record Adjust P25 Level Menu Set Priority Choose Off, On, or Plus On Menu Srch/CloCall Opt Adjust P25 LevelPriority Scan Using Weather Alert Same Searching For a Weather BroadcastTurning Weather Alert On/Off Menu WX Operation Weather Scan Programming a Same Group Menu WX Operation Program Same Setting WX Alert Priority Menu WX Operation WX Alt Priority Setting Tone-Out Standby Setting Up Tone-OutMenu Tone-Out for Tone-Out Setup Fire Tone-Out Fire Tone-Out Tone-Out Multi-Channel Monitoring Modulation Attenuator Tone a Hz Tone B Hz Connecting Your Scanner to a GPS Device Location-Based GPS ScanningGPS Compatibility Initial GPS Operation UB335ZH.book Page 118 Friday, March 17, 2006 435 PM Non-Radio Location Based GPS Features Non-Radio Location Based GPS Features Setting the Options Menu Program LocationNew Location Menu Option Deleting a Location For POI Only GPS Display Mode For Dangerous Xing, and Dangerous Road Only GPS Review Location Mode UB335ZH.book Page 124 Friday, March 17, 2006 435 PM Care and Maintenance CleaningGeneral Use Location Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Suggestion SCAN/SEARCH to scan TroubleshootingPress SCAN/SEARCH UB335ZH.book Page 128 Friday, March 17, 2006 435 PM Reference Preset Fleet MapsReference 142 User Defined Fleet Maps Type I Programming Information Size Code Restrictions Preprogrammed Systems and Lockout Options Preprogrammed Systems and Lockout Options Preprogrammed Systems with Quick Keys State, or City Area Quick Key Preprogrammed Systems with Quick Keys Ctcss FrequenciesDCS Codes 148 Index Index Vehicle Volume One-Year Limited Warranty One-Year Limited Warranty UB335ZH.book Page 152 Friday, March 17, 2006 435 PM