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Uniden BCD996T manual Turning On the Scanner and Setting the Squelch, Startup Key Operation

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Operation

Turning On the Scanner and Setting the Squelch

To turn the scanner on, rotate [VOL] clockwise. Turn the knob to a comfortable sound level.

Rotate the squelch control [SQ] clockwise until you either hear a broadcast or noise just stops. The control is now set for strong signals. If you desire to hear a weaker signal, turn it counter clockwise from that point until you hear background noise once more.

Startup Key Operation

You can setup a Startup Key Configuration so that the scanner can change the lockout for each system or each site by pressing an assigned key while you power up the scanner or an opening screen is displayed. Navigate to Set Startup Key there are differences in the menu structure for Trunked and Conventional systems.

Conventional


[MENU]	Program System		F
Select the conventional system			F
Edit Sys Option		F
Set Startup Key		Ffor each system.

Trunked


[MENU]	Program System F
Select the trunked system			F
Edit Site		F
Select the site		F
Set Startup Key			F for each system or site.

Search Range


[MENU]	Search for… F
Edit Service		F
Select a Service Range F
Search with		Scan	F
Set Startup		Key	F

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Uniden BCD996T manual Turning On the Scanner and Setting the Squelch, Startup Key Operation

Contents

Page Earphone Warning PrecautionsPrecautions Power Related IssuesTable of Contents Table of Contents Programming Your Scanner Table of Contents 129 128132 135FCC Wants You To Know Scanning LegallyFCC Wants You To Know Page Introduction IntroductionFrequency MHz Lower Edge Upper Edge Modulation Step kHz General Feature HighlightsIntroduction Page Search WeatherAuto Store Memory Storage LimitsPriority PC Control and CloningSearch Lockout Limits Using the Scroll ControlAbout This Manual Frequencies Temporary L/O Permanent L/O Skipped ReviewHow the Scanner’s Controls Are Represented in This Manual Entering Text Within a Menu OptionMenu Program System F Select the system F Page Page Understanding the Scanner’s Memory Understanding Scanning and the BCD996TUnderstanding Quick Keys Understanding Scanning and the BCD996TWhat is Scanning? What is Searching?What is CTCSS/DCS? Simplex Operation Conventional ScanningRepeater Operation What is Trunk Tracking?Trunked Scanning Types of Trunking SystemsMotorola Trunking Edacs Trunking LTR Trunking Setup/Operation Startup ConfigurationConfiguration Multi-Site TrunkingWhere To Get More Information Call Motorola/EDACSInformation On The Internet BCD996T Included With Your ScannerSetting Up Your Scanner Setting Up Your ScannerBase Station BCD996T Setting Up an Audio Recording Device or Computer Recording Vehicle InstallationMounting Using the Bracket Mounting Using the DIN-E Sleeve DIN-E Removing the Scanner from the DIN-E Sleeve Mounting Using ISO TechniqueConnecting an Optional Antenna Connecting an Earphone/HeadphoneRemoving the Display Sticker Connecting an Extension Speaker Controls, Keys, and Functions Controls, Keys, and FunctionsControl Control/Key Label Mode Action Result Power/VOLGPS + F Control/Key Label Mode Action Result+ .No Eyes 㪚㪪㪠㩷㪦㫇㪼㫉 Look At The DisplayTurning On the Scanner and Setting the Squelch OperationStartup Key Operation Scanning Systems Menu Search for… F Edit Custom FSearch with Scan F Set Startup Key F Preprogrammed System Tips Selecting Systems to ScanSelecting System Channel Groups ID Scan/ID Search Mode Locking/Unlocking SystemsLocking/Unlocking Channels Holding On a Channel Holding On a SystemQuickly Storing an ID During ID Search Quick-Storing Channels or Talk Group ID’s TgidTrunking Activity Indicators Toggling the Display Mode Optimizing P25 Performance Conventional SystemTrunked System Optimizing P25 Performance Menu Item Let’s You… For Detail, See… Using the MenuSetting and Using the Backlight Programming General SettingsSetting the Dimmer Menu Settings F Set Backlight F Set Dimmer FAdjusting the Key Beep Setting the Audio AGCSetting the Backlight Color Adjusting the Display Contrast Setting the Display OrientationSetting the GPS Format Setting the Position FormatSetting the Time Format Setting the Serial Port SpeedSetting the Time Zone Setting the Distance UnitsInitializing the Scanner’s Memory Displaying Scanner InformationViewing Memory Used Viewing the Firmware Version and Electronic Serial NumberWired Cloning Connecting Your Scanner to a Personal ComputerVolume/Squelch with PC Control Restore Preprogram List? Yes=E/No=Programming General Settings General Notes Programming Your ScannerSystem Settings System OptionsProgramming Your Scanner Edcs ID Site Setting Site SettingsChannel Settings Channel SettingProgramming Conventional Systems Programming Trunked Radio Systems Programming System SettingsEditing the System Name Menu Program System F New System FSpecifying the Correct System Type Programming System OptionsEditing the System Quick Key Setting the Startup Key Setting the System LockoutEdit Sys Option F Set Lockout F Setting ID Scan/ID Search Setting the System Hold TimeSetting Channel Delay Time Setting Data SkipSetting the Fleet Map Type I Only Setting Location InformationEdit Sys Option Set LocationInfo Edit Sys Option Edit Fleet MapSetting the Status Bit Setting End Code OperationSetting I-Call Operation Setting the Edacs ID Format Setting the Emergency Alert OptionEdit Sys Option Emergency Alert Set Level FSetting the System Record Option Reviewing ID Search LockoutsClearing All Locked Out ID’s Edit Sys Option Adjust P25 Level Adjust the P25 Decode ThresholdEditing Sites Editing Channel GroupsProgramming Sites Setting the Site NameCopying Systems Deleting SystemsSetting the Site Quick Key Edit NameSet Quick Key F Setting the Site Startup Key Setting Site FrequenciesSet Frequencies F Setting Site Attenuation Setting Site ModulationSetting Site Lockout Set Modulation FEditing the Band Plan VHF and UHF only Setting Site Hold TimeEdit Site F Set LockoutSetting Control-Channel Only Mode Except for P25 Setting P25 Band Plans P25 OnlyAdjust P25 Level Setting Site Location InformationProgramming Channel Groups Setting Up a Channel GroupEditing a Channel Group Name Deleting SitesEditing Channels Setting the Group Quick KeyLocking Out Channel Groups Edit Group FDeleting Channel Groups Programming ChannelsCreating a Channel Editing the Channel Name Alpha TagEditing Frequencies Editing the Talk Group IDEdit Frequency Selecting CTCSS/DCS Tones Setting the Audio TypeEdit Set Audio Type Select from All, Digital Only, Analog Only FQuick CTCSS/DCS Save Setting Channel Modulation MethodSet Audio Type F Analog Only F Ctcss or DCS FSetting Channel Priority Setting Channel AttenuationSet Attenuator Set PrioritySetting Channel Alert Set RecordSet Alert Copying a Channel Setting LockoutDeleting a Channel Edit Group Edit ChannelSelect a channel Searching and Storing Service SearchCustom Search Quick SearchMenu Search for ... F Custom Search ... F Quick Search? Yes=E / No= Press .No then To Custom Search FQuick Search? Yes=E / No= Press .No then To Edit Custom F Editing a Custom Search RangeSearch With Scan Menu Search for ... F Edit Service F Editing a Service SearchQuick Search? Yes=E / No= Press .No then To Edit Service F Method OneSet Attenuator Set Delay TimeAssigning a Search Range to a Search Key Search for Set Search Key FAuto Search and Store Saving a Found Channel Quick SaveSelecting a System to use for Storing Conventional Search and StoreTrunked Search and Store Setting Close Call Options Using the Close Call FeatureUsing the Close Call Feature Menu Close Call F10/15/30/45/60 sec Close Call Hits with Scan Close Call HitsClose Call F Managing Locked-Out Frequencies Search and Close Call OptionsSearch and Close Call Options StoreReviewing Locked-Out Frequencies Unlocking All FrequenciesSearching for Subaudible Tones Screening Out Broadcast SourcesFinding Repeater Output Frequencies Setting the Modulation Type Setting the Maximum Auto Store ValueRepeater Find F On or Off F Menu Srch/CloCall Opt F Max Auto Store FSetting Data Skip Setting AttenuationMenu Srch/CloCall Opt F Set Attenuator F Menu Srch/CloCall Opt F Set Data Skip FSetting the Delay Time Setting the Search Frequency StepSetting Record Adjust P25 Level Menu Srch/CloCall Opt F Adjust P25 Level FPriority Scan Off, On, or Plus On F Set Priority FUsing Weather Alert Same Using Weather Alert SameSearching For a Weather Broadcast Menu WX Operation F Weather Scan FTurning Weather Alert On/Off Programming a Same GroupMenu WX Operation F Weather Alert F Setting WX Alert Priority WX Operation Program Same FMenu WX Operation F WX Alt Priority F Setting Up Tone-Out Setting Tone-Out StandbyMenu Tone-Out for... F Tone-Out Setup F Fire Tone-OutFire Tone-Out Frequency MHz Modulation Attenuator Tone a Hz Tone B Hz Tone-Out Multi-Channel MonitoringConnecting Your Scanner to a GPS Device Using the BCD996T with a GPSUsing the BCD996T with a GPS Device CompatibilityFigure a Location-Based GPS ScanningAnother Example of Multiple Site Creation Non-Radio Location Based GPS FeaturesMenu Program Location F Setting the OptionsMenu Option RoadFor POI Only For Dangerous Xing, and Dangerous Road OnlyAn Example of a POI Alert Deleting a LocationDelete Location Confirm Delete? Yes=E / No=. F GPS Display ModeGPS Review Location Mode 127 Cleaning Care and MaintenanceGeneral Use LocationTroubleshooting TroubleshootingProblem Possible Cause Suggestion SCAN/SEARCH to scan Press SCAN/SEARCH131 Range MHz Step kHz Mode Specifications133 Specifications+14F to +140F Preset Fleet Maps ReferenceReference 136 Type I Programming Information User Defined Fleet MapsSize Code Restrictions Preprogrammed Systems and Lockout Options Preprogrammed Systems and Lockout OptionsState, or City Area Quick Key Preprogrammed Systems with Quick KeysCtcss Frequencies DCS CodesPreprogrammed Systems with Quick Keys 142 Index IndexCtcss LTR Weather One-Year Limited Warranty One-Year Limited WarrantyPage Memo 150 151 Outside Back Cover