Uniden manual Using the BCD996T with a GPS, Device Compatibility, Initial Scanner/GPS Operation

Using the BCD996T with a GPS

The scanner lets you connect a compatible GPS device to it to provide two very convenient operation features:

•automatically locks and unlocks systems and sites based on data you input. This fine-tunes the scanning operation and makes it that much enjoyable.

•provides you with valuable displayed information and audio alerts for Points of Interest, Dangerous Roads, and Dangerous Crossings. The GPS works in close coordination with your scanner.

Device Compatibility

The GPS must have serial output, and capable of outputting standard NMEA sentences GGA and RMC. (See “NMEA-0183 ver.3.01” which can be found on the web.)

Connecting Your Scanner to a GPS Device

To use the location-based features of the scanner, you must connect a GPS to the unit. Use the cable provided by the GPS manufacturer. Make sure that their cable terminates in a female, 9-pin serial connector. Insert that plug into the male, 9-pin socket on the back of the scanner labeled REMOTE/GPS. Once the GPS is connected, refer to the following sections dealing with inputting selections to enable location based feature operation.

Initial Scanner/GPS Operation

When the scanner first starts receiving a signal from the GPS, it briefly displays GPS Connected and silently locks and unlocks all radio system and sites whose quick key is enabled according to your current location. If you have a lot of data programmed, it might take the scanner a couple of minutes to complete the process. Once the scanner completes the initial GPS review, if you move into or out of an area covered by a radio site, the scanner beeps and displays the name of the system and whether it is being locked or unlocked.

Note: The GPS function temporarily locks out sites and systems when you move out of their range. If you cycle power, all systems are unlocked until the scanner reacquires the GPS signal and completes the initial GPS review.

Using the BCD996T with a GPS

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