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Uniden BCD996T manual Table of Contents

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Table of Contents
Precautions	2
Power Related Issues	3
Table of Contents	4
The FCC Wants You To Know	9
Scanning Legally	9
Introduction	11
Feature Highlights	12
General	12
GPS	15
Weather	15
Search	15
Auto Store 16
Priority	16
PC Control and Cloning 16
Memory Storage Limits	16
Search Lockout Limits	17
About This Manual	17
Using the Scroll Control [FUNC]	17
How the Scanner’s Controls Are Represented in This Manual	18
Entering Text Within A Menu Option	18
A Short User’s Guide to Assist the First-Time Scanner Enthusiast	19
Understanding Scanning and the BCD996T	21
Understanding the Scanner’s Memory	21
Understanding Quick Keys	21
What is Scanning?	22
What is Searching?	22
What is CTCSS/DCS?	22
Conventional Scanning	23
Simplex Operation	23
Repeater Operation	24
What is Trunk Tracking?	24
Trunked Scanning	25
Types of Trunking Systems	25
Motorola Trunking	25
EDACS Trunking	26
LTR Trunking	27
Startup Configuration	28
Setup/Operation	28
Multi-Site Trunking	28
I-Call (Motorola/EDACS)	29
Where To Get More Information	29
Information On The Internet	29
Included With Your Scanner	30
Setting Up Your Scanner	31
Base Station	31

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Uniden BCD996T manual Table of Contents

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Page Precautions Earphone WarningPower Related Issues PrecautionsTable of Contents Table of Contents Programming Your Scanner Table of Contents 128 129132 135Scanning Legally FCC Wants You To KnowFCC Wants You To Know Page Introduction IntroductionFrequency MHz Lower Edge Upper Edge Modulation Step kHz Feature Highlights GeneralIntroduction Page Weather SearchMemory Storage Limits Auto StorePriority PC Control and CloningUsing the Scroll Control Search Lockout LimitsAbout This Manual Frequencies Temporary L/O Permanent L/O Skipped ReviewEntering Text Within a Menu Option How the Scanner’s Controls Are Represented in This ManualMenu Program System F Select the system F Page Page Understanding Scanning and the BCD996T Understanding the Scanner’s MemoryUnderstanding Quick Keys Understanding Scanning and the BCD996TWhat is Searching? What is Scanning?What is CTCSS/DCS? Conventional Scanning Simplex OperationWhat is Trunk Tracking? Repeater OperationTypes of Trunking Systems Trunked ScanningMotorola Trunking Edacs Trunking LTR Trunking Startup Configuration Setup/OperationConfiguration Multi-Site TrunkingCall Motorola/EDACS Where To Get More InformationInformation On The Internet Included With Your Scanner BCD996TSetting Up Your Scanner Setting Up Your ScannerBase Station BCD996T Vehicle Installation Setting Up an Audio Recording Device or Computer RecordingMounting Using the Bracket Mounting Using the DIN-E Sleeve DIN-E Mounting Using ISO Technique Removing the Scanner from the DIN-E SleeveConnecting an Earphone/Headphone Connecting an Optional AntennaRemoving the Display Sticker Connecting an Extension Speaker Controls, Keys, and Functions Controls, Keys, and FunctionsControl/Key Label Mode Action Result Power/VOL ControlControl/Key Label Mode Action Result GPS + F+ .No Eyes Look At The Display 㪚㪪㪠㩷㪦㫇㪼㫉Operation Turning On the Scanner and Setting the SquelchStartup Key Operation Menu Search for… F Edit Custom F Scanning SystemsSearch with Scan F Set Startup Key F Selecting Systems to Scan Preprogrammed System TipsSelecting System Channel Groups Locking/Unlocking Systems ID Scan/ID Search ModeLocking/Unlocking Channels Holding On a System Holding On a ChannelQuickly Storing an ID During ID Search Quick-Storing Channels or Talk Group ID’s TgidTrunking Activity Indicators Toggling the Display Mode Conventional System Optimizing P25 PerformanceTrunked 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 F Set Backlight F Set Dimmer FSetting the Audio AGC Adjusting the Key BeepSetting the Backlight Color Setting the Display Orientation Adjusting the Display ContrastSetting the GPS Format Setting the Position FormatSetting the Serial Port Speed Setting the Time FormatSetting the Time Zone Setting the Distance UnitsDisplaying Scanner Information Initializing the Scanner’s MemoryViewing Memory Used Viewing the Firmware Version and Electronic Serial NumberConnecting Your Scanner to a Personal Computer Wired CloningVolume/Squelch with PC Control Restore Preprogram List? Yes=E/No=Programming General Settings Programming Your Scanner General NotesSystem Options System SettingsProgramming Your Scanner Edcs ID Site Settings Site SettingChannel Setting Channel SettingsProgramming Conventional Systems Programming System Settings Programming Trunked Radio SystemsEditing the System Name Menu Program System F New System FProgramming System Options Specifying the Correct System TypeEditing the System Quick Key Setting the System Lockout Setting the Startup KeyEdit Sys Option F Set Lockout F Setting the System Hold Time Setting ID Scan/ID SearchSetting Channel Delay Time Setting Data SkipSetting Location Information Setting the Fleet Map Type I OnlyEdit Sys Option Set LocationInfo Edit Sys Option Edit Fleet MapSetting End Code Operation Setting the Status BitSetting I-Call Operation Setting the Emergency Alert Option Setting the Edacs ID FormatEdit Sys Option Emergency Alert Set Level FReviewing ID Search Lockouts Setting the System Record OptionClearing All Locked Out ID’s Adjust the P25 Decode Threshold Edit Sys Option Adjust P25 LevelEditing Sites Editing Channel GroupsSetting the Site Name Programming SitesCopying Systems Deleting SystemsEdit Name Setting the Site Quick KeySet Quick Key F Setting Site Frequencies Setting the Site Startup KeySet Frequencies F Setting Site Modulation Setting Site AttenuationSetting Site Lockout Set Modulation FSetting Site Hold Time Editing the Band Plan VHF and UHF onlyEdit Site F Set LockoutSetting P25 Band Plans P25 Only Setting Control-Channel Only Mode Except for P25Setting Site Location Information Adjust P25 LevelSetting Up a Channel Group Programming Channel GroupsEditing a Channel Group Name Deleting SitesSetting the Group Quick Key Editing ChannelsLocking Out Channel Groups Edit Group FProgramming Channels Deleting Channel GroupsCreating a Channel Editing the Channel Name Alpha TagEditing the Talk Group ID Editing FrequenciesEdit Frequency Setting the Audio Type Selecting CTCSS/DCS TonesEdit Set Audio Type Select from All, Digital Only, Analog Only FSetting Channel Modulation Method Quick CTCSS/DCS SaveSet Audio Type F Analog Only F Ctcss or DCS FSetting Channel Attenuation Setting Channel PrioritySet Attenuator Set PrioritySet Record Setting Channel AlertSet Alert Setting Lockout Copying a ChannelDeleting a Channel Edit Group Edit ChannelSelect a channel Service Search Searching and StoringQuick Search Custom SearchMenu Search for ... F Custom Search ... F Quick Search? Yes=E / No= Press .No then To Custom Search FEditing a Custom Search Range Quick Search? Yes=E / No= Press .No then To Edit Custom FSearch With Scan Editing a Service Search Menu Search for ... F Edit Service FQuick Search? Yes=E / No= Press .No then To Edit Service F Method OneSet Delay Time Set AttenuatorAssigning a Search Range to a Search Key Search for Set Search Key FSaving a Found Channel Quick Save Auto Search and StoreSelecting a System to use for Storing Conventional Search and StoreTrunked Search and Store Using the Close Call Feature Setting Close Call OptionsUsing the Close Call Feature Menu Close Call F10/15/30/45/60 sec Close Call Hits Close Call Hits with ScanClose Call F Search and Close Call Options Managing Locked-Out FrequenciesSearch and Close Call Options StoreUnlocking All Frequencies Reviewing Locked-Out FrequenciesSearching for Subaudible Tones Screening Out Broadcast SourcesFinding Repeater Output Frequencies Setting the Maximum Auto Store Value Setting the Modulation TypeRepeater Find F On or Off F Menu Srch/CloCall Opt F Max Auto Store FSetting Attenuation Setting Data SkipMenu Srch/CloCall Opt F Set Attenuator F Menu Srch/CloCall Opt F Set Data Skip FSetting the Search Frequency Step Setting the Delay TimeSetting Record Menu Srch/CloCall Opt F Adjust P25 Level F Adjust P25 LevelPriority Scan Set Priority F Off, On, or Plus On FUsing Weather Alert Same Using Weather Alert SameSearching For a Weather Broadcast Menu WX Operation F Weather Scan FProgramming a Same Group Turning Weather Alert On/OffMenu WX Operation F Weather Alert F WX Operation Program Same F Setting WX Alert PriorityMenu WX Operation F WX Alt Priority F Setting Tone-Out Standby Setting Up Tone-OutMenu Tone-Out for... F Tone-Out Setup F Fire Tone-OutFire Tone-Out Tone-Out Multi-Channel Monitoring Frequency MHz Modulation Attenuator Tone a Hz Tone B HzUsing the BCD996T with a GPS Connecting Your Scanner to a GPS DeviceUsing the BCD996T with a GPS Device CompatibilityLocation-Based GPS Scanning Figure aNon-Radio Location Based GPS Features Another Example of Multiple Site CreationSetting the Options Menu Program Location FMenu Option RoadFor Dangerous Xing, and Dangerous Road Only For POI OnlyDeleting a Location An Example of a POI AlertGPS Display Mode Delete Location Confirm Delete? Yes=E / No=. FGPS Review Location Mode 127 Care and Maintenance CleaningGeneral Use LocationTroubleshooting TroubleshootingProblem Possible Cause Suggestion Press SCAN/SEARCH SCAN/SEARCH to scan131 Specifications Range MHz Step kHz ModeSpecifications 133+14F to +140F Reference Preset Fleet MapsReference 136 User Defined Fleet Maps Type I Programming InformationSize Code Restrictions Preprogrammed Systems and Lockout Options Preprogrammed Systems and Lockout OptionsPreprogrammed Systems with Quick Keys State, or City Area Quick KeyDCS Codes Ctcss FrequenciesPreprogrammed Systems with Quick Keys 142 Index IndexCtcss LTR Weather One-Year Limited Warranty One-Year Limited WarrantyPage Memo 150 151 Outside Back Cover