I-Call (Motorola/EDACS)

I-calls are direct unit-to-unit transmissions that are not heard by other system users. Your BCD996T can receive I-call transmissions. See “Setting I-Call (Motorola and EDACS Systems Only)” on Page 72 for more information about monitoring I-call transmissions.

Where To Get More Information

By itself, this manual only provides part of what you need to know to have fun scanning — how to program and use the scanner. Other sources provide additional information.

Information On The Internet

The Internet is the best source for current frequencies and information about scanning. Many web sites are dedicated to providing lists of frequencies for your area. Many have built-in database search engines to assist you.

Make a list of the agencies you want to listen to, then look up the frequencies and systems used by those agencies. Here are a few useful sites:

http://www.scannermaster.com * — frequency resources.

You can also call them at 1 800 SCANNER (hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time Monday through Friday).

http://www.radioreference.com * — the Internet’s premier source for user-supported radio system information.

http://www.bearcat1.com — frequency information from National Communications.

http://svartifoss2.fcc.gov/reports/index.cfm * — conventional frequency information on file with the US Government

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BCD996T * — a group for people interested in discussing the BCD996T.

* - These web sites are not affiliated with Uniden Corporation.

For more information about Uniden and our products, visit http://www.uniden.com.

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