Setting up the hardware | Uniden UBCD396XT instruction

UBCD396XT

2.Setting up the hardware

What's included inside the box?

• UBCD396XT • SMA	• NiMH rechargeable	• AC adaptor
antenna	batteries (3)

• SMA-to-BNC	• Data transfer	• Beltclip	• Wrist strap
adaptor for	cable
external
antennas

•Owner’s Manual CD-ROM

•Quick Start Guide Sheet

The cover for the battery compartment might be packed separately, also.

Note! If any of these pieces are missing or damaged, contact your place of purchase immediately. Never used damaged equipment!

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Uniden UBCD396XT owner manual Setting up the hardware, Whats included inside the box?

Contents

UBCD396XT Page Table of Contents UBCD396XT UBCD396XT Using Quick KEYS, Startup KEYS, and Search Keys 105 UBCD396XT Vii Viii 149 163 167 Xii General Precautions Power Disconnection CautionEarphone Warning Liquid Exposure Warning Setting up the hardware Whats included inside the box? Install the batteries Connect the antenna Attach the belt clip To remove the belt clip Connecting a GPS receiver Configuring your scannerConnecting the receiver Compatible GPS receivers Troubleshooting Using Preloaded Systems Preloaded Systems Scan mode Search modeHold mode Close Call Priority mode Close Call Only mode Close Call Do Not Disturb modePriority Scan mode Function + tap no Priority Plus Scan mode GPS modeTone Out mode Band Scope mode Keys and their functions Key Overview Operating the controls Using the Function buttonKey functions in different operation modes Locking the Keypad Menu tree Using the menuMain menu Reading the display Handheld models only As a voice channel, but the scanner is WFM System number line Sx Special displays Conventional Systems Programming a Conventional SystemCreate a system System properties Channel group properties Create at least 1 channel groupCreate at least 1 channel in each group NAC UBCD396XT UBCD396XT Programming an Edacs Scat System Edacs Scat SystemsOperations Site properties Create a siteCreate at least 1 frequency Frequency properties UBCD396XT Programming an Edacs System Edacs Trunked SystemsNumber tag Create at least 1 site Create at least 1 frequency in each site Programming a system for Scanning Channel properties UBCD396XT UBCD396XT UBCD396XT LTR Trunked Systems Programming an LTR System Create at least 1 site Set Lockout Create a channel group Create a channel in each group Channel properties UBCD396XT Programming a Motorola System Motorola Trunked SystemsSystems only Status bit ID formatAttenuator Hold time Available Create a channel Tgid Edit Tgid UBCD396XT UBCD396XT UBCD396XT Preset Fleet Maps Motorola fleet mapsCustom Fleet Maps Number Blocks How Fleet Maps WorkEnding Size Codes Size Standard P25 Trunked Systems Programming a P25 System Edit Band Plan Programming a system for Scanning Create a channel in a group Edit Name UBCD396XT Single-Frequency P25 Trunked Systems Programming a Single-Frequency P25 System Create exactly 1 site Create a channel group Tgid Edit Tgid Conventional radio systems Radio Systems OverviewTrunked radio systems Trunked system basics System ControllerVoice Frequency Pool Talk Group IDs Real life example Deciphering Trunked Systems Before you program a trunked system Edacs Systems Conventional SystemsNon-scannable Systems System Voice System Frequencies Talk Group IDs Channels Location-based Scanning Geopolitical Approach UBCD396XT UBCD396XT Antenna-Centric Approach Combining for Efficiency See Also Programming Number Tags Number TagsAssigning an SNT To a custom search range Assigning a Chnt Using Number Tags Quick Keys Programming Quick KeysAssigning an SQK To a conventional system Using Quick Keys Assigning a GQK To use SQK 10 through To use SQK 0 throughTo use a GQK Search Keys Using Search KeysProgramming Search Keys Programming locations Programming a location for a siteProgramming a location for a channel group Programming general locations ∙ roads Dangerous Road To create a new location For Dangerous Xing and Dangerous Roads only Edit an existing location Setting alerts To sound an alert when Follow these steps Choose the Alert Tone and Alert Light you Using Quick Keys, Startup Keys, and Search Keys Quick KeysStartup Keys Search Keys Configuring Tone Out channels Tone Out modeUsing Tone-Out Mode Key operation in Tone Out Mode GPS Close Call mode Key operation in Close Call Only mode Quick Search Intermediate Screen enter Frequency Band Scope mode To turn on Band Scope mode Key operation in Band Scope mode Change Switch LCD See Also GPS modeYou must have a compatible GPS receiver connected Reading the display in GPS mode Main GPS display Location alert display Location review display Key operation in GPS mode Exchange Offset Mode2nd Action on Attenuation Freq Modulation Priority LCD Program System Edit NameEdit Sys Option Edit Site Edit Group Copy SystemDelete System New System Global system options Edit Sys OptionConventional system options Set Startup Key Set LockoutSet Hold Time P25 Waiting Time Trunked system options ID Scan/SearchPriority ID Scan Emergency Alert Motorola system options P25 System options P25 NAC Option Edit Group Options available for all groupsEdit Name Edit Channel Delete Group New Group Set GPS Enable Set LocationInfoSet Latitude and Set Longitude Set Range 115 Edit Frequency conventional systems Edit ChannelSet Audio Type Set Modulation Set AttenuatorSet Priority Set Alert Analog channel options Digital channel options Set Lockout Edit Site Options available for all sites Set Frequencies Auto Options available for Motorola systems Options available for P25 systemsDelete Site New Site Options available for Edacs systems Volume Offset Edacs Scat OnlySet Site Type Set Frequencies LTR and Edacs system optionsEdit Frequency Delete Frequency Edacs Scat system options LCN Logical Channel Number Scan mode Default Scan ModeScanning vs. Searching Scanning trunked systems Locked Items Key operation in Scan modeSpecial keys Scan Search Volume Display Exchange Keypad controls Reverse Modulation Backlight No Decimal Yes Enter Key operation in Search mode Reverse Attenuation Freq Modulation Message Assigned to this Frequency Cancel Hold mode Key operation in Hold mode Frequency into Reading the displays in Hold mode Conventional system display Trunked system display Service search with scan hold display Edit Talk Group ID Motorola Type I SystemsMotorola Type II Systems P25 Single Frequency Systems or Standard System Trunk Site Call channel Motorola, P25 or Edacs LTR systems Edit Band Plan Creating a custom band plan Calculating upper base frequencies For sites with a single band planFor sites with multiple band plans Custom Frequency Table 156.240 MHz 162.045 MHz Close Call Close Call OnlyCC Auto Store Hits with Scan Set CC Override Set CC ModeSet CC Alert Set Alert Tone Set Alert Light Set CC Pause Set CC BandsBand Frequencies 800 MHz Priority Scan menu Priority ScanSet Interval MaxCHs/Pri-Scan Set Type Program LocationSet Alert Tone Set Location Info Set Range Delete Location Set Alert VolumeNew Location Set Heading Set Speed Limit Create a new location Search and Store Edit Service Service SearchSearch for Custom Search Edit CustomSearch with Scan Edit Srch Limit Set Step Set C-Ch Only Search and Store Set MOT Band Plan Set Search Key Search with Scan Set Alert Tone Alert Freq Lockouts Srch/CloCall OptBroadcast Screen Set Delay Time Tone/Code SearchRepeater Find Max Auto Store Set Audio AGC Set AttenuatorP25 Waiting Time Startup Keys Assigning Startup Keys Using Startup Keys Assigned Startup State Key Locked None Unlocked Unlocked no change Locked no change Tone a and Tone B Settings Tone B Setting 171 Tone-Out for Tone-Out SetupTone-Out Standby Tone-Out Search Set Alert Tone Set Alert Light Set Audio AGC Key Safe Mode To turn Key Safe mode on or off Modes, this key is Disabled. Search mode, this Normal operation Disabled Settings Adjust Key BeepBattery Option Set Backlight Adjust Contrast Adjust Audio AGCSet Charge Time Set GPS Format Set C-CH OutputSet Serial Port P25 LP Filter Band DefaultsDisplay Unit ID Memory Used See Scanner InfoFirmware Version Wired Clone General UBCD396XT SpecificationsSensitivity nominal 12dB Sinad Close Call Sensitivity Signal Noise Ratio nominalNominal Frequency Range Special FunctionsSupported trunking systems Band Scope Function Dynamic memory allocation capacity Heterodyne SystemCtcss and DCS Tones Ctcss Tone Frequencies 50 frequencies total Hz 187 Warranty Procedure for obtaining warranty service