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I-Call (Motorola/EDACS)

I-calls are direct unit-to-unit transmissions that are not heard by other system users. Your UBCD996T 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.radioreference.com * — the Internet’s premier source for user- supported radio system information.

For Australia visit www.uniden.com.au, select any scanner product then click on "Scanner Frequency".

For New Zealand visit www.uniden.co.nz, select any scanner product then click on "Scanner Frequency".

* - This web site is not affiliated with Uniden Australia Pty Ltd or Uniden NZ Ltd.

For more information about Uniden and our products, visit www.uniden.com.au (Australia) or www.uniden.co.nz (New Zealand).

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Uniden UBCD996T manual Call Motorola/EDACS, Where To Get More Information, Information On The Internet

Contents

UBCD996T Earphone Warning Precautions Power Related Issues Table of Contents Optimizing P25 Performance Programming Your Scanner Using the Close Call Feature 100 Care and Maintenance 125 This page is intentionally blank This page is intentionally blank Introduction General Feature HighlightsPage GPS Auto Store SearchPriority PC Control and Cloning Memory Storage Limits Search Lockout Limits About This Manual Using the Scroll Control Menu Program System Select the system How the Scanner’s Controls Are Represented in This ManualEntering Text Within a Menu Option Page Page Understanding Quick Keys Understanding Scanning and the UBCD996TUnderstanding the Scanner’s Memory What is CTCSS/DCS? What is Scanning?What is Searching? Simplex Operation Conventional Scanning Repeater Operation What is Trunk Tracking? Motorola Trunking Trunked ScanningTypes of Trunking Systems Edacs Trunking LTR Trunking Multi-Site Trunking Startup ConfigurationSetup/Operation Information On The Internet Where To Get More InformationCall Motorola/EDACS Included With Your Scanner Base Station Setting Up Your Scanner UBCD996T Mounting Using the Bracket Setting Up an Audio Recording Device or Computer RecordingVehicle Installation Mounting Using the DIN-E Sleeve Page Removing the Scanner from the DIN-E Sleeve Mounting Using ISO Technique Removing the Display Sticker Connecting an Optional AntennaConnecting an Earphone/Headphone Connecting an Extension Speaker Controls, Keys, and Functions + Press Srvc Page Srvc Look At The Display Startup Key Operation Turning On the Scanner and Setting the SquelchOperation Menu Search for… Edit Custom Scanning Systems Selecting System Channel Groups Selecting Systems to Scan Locking/Unlocking Channels ID Scan/ID Search ModeLocking/Unlocking Systems Holding On a Channel Holding On a SystemQuickly Storing an ID During ID Search Quick-Storing Channels or Talk Group ID’s Tgid Trunking Activity Indicators Toggling the Display Mode Optimizing P25 Performance Edit Sys Option Adjust P25 LevelConventional System Trunked SystemPage Using the Menu Setting and Using the Backlight Programming General SettingsSetting the Dimmer Menu Settings Set Backlight Set Dimmer Setting the Backlight Color Adjusting the Key BeepSetting the Audio AGC Adjusting the Display Contrast Setting the Display OrientationSetting the GPS Format Setting the Position Format Setting the Time Format Setting the Serial Port SpeedSetting the Time Zone Setting the Distance Units Initializing the Scanner’s Memory Displaying Scanner InformationViewing Memory Used Viewing the Firmware Version and Electronic Serial Number Wired Cloning Connecting Your Scanner to a Personal ComputerVolume/Squelch with PC Control Restore Preprogram List? Yes=E/No=Page General Notes Programming Your ScannerPage Page Page Programming Conventional Systems Menu Program System New System Programming Trunked Radio SystemsEditing the System Name Programming System Options Specifying the Correct System TypeEditing the System Quick Key Edit Name Setting the System Lockout Setting the Startup Key Setting ID Scan/ID Search Setting the System Hold TimeSetting Channel Delay Time Setting Data Skip Setting the Fleet Map Setting Location InformationProgram System Edit Sys Option Edit Fleet Map Setting I-Call Operation Setting the Status BitSetting End Code Operation Setting the Edacs ID Format Setting the Emergency Alert OptionEdit Sys Option Emergency Alert Set Level Clearing All Locked Out ID’s Setting the System Record OptionReviewing ID Search Lockouts Editing Channel Groups Adjust the P25 Decode ThresholdEditing Sites Programming Sites Setting the Site NameCopying Systems Deleting Systems Menu Program System Select a trunked system Edit Site Setting the Site Quick Key Set Frequencies New Setting the Site Startup KeySetting Site Frequencies Setting Site Attenuation Setting Site ModulationSetting Site Lockout Set Modulation Editing the Band Plan VHF and UHF only Setting Site Hold Time Setting Control-Channel Only Mode Except for P25 Setting P25 Band PlansEdit Band Plan Edit Site current Adjust P25 Level Setting Site Location Information Programming Channel Groups Setting Up a Channel GroupEditing a Channel Group Name Deleting Sites Locking Out Channel Groups Setting the Group Quick KeyEditing Channels Creating a Channel Deleting Channel GroupsEditing the Channel Name Alpha Tag Delete Group Confirm Delete? Yes=E / No= Edit Frequency Editing FrequenciesEditing the Talk Group ID Selecting CTCSS/DCS Tones Setting the Audio TypeEdit Tgid Set Audio Type Select from All, Digital Only, Analog Only Set Audio Type Analog Only Setting Channel Modulation MethodQuick CTCSS/DCS Save Set Priority Setting Channel AttenuationSetting Channel Priority Set Alert Setting Channel Alert Copying a Channel Setting LockoutDeleting a Channel Edit Group Edit Channel Menu Search for Service Search Service SearchSearching and Storing Quick Search? Yes=E / No= Custom Search Quick SearchMenu Search for Custom Search Quick Search? Yes=E / No= Press .No then to Custom Search Quick Search? Yes=E / No= Press .No then to Edit Custom Editing a Custom Search RangeMenu Search for Edit Custom Custom 1, Custom 2 to Custom Search With Scan Editing a Service Search Set Delay TimeMethod One Method Two Set Record Set AttenuatorAssigning a Search Range to a Search Key Saving a Found Channel Quick Save Selecting a System Auto Search and StoreConventional Search and Store Menu Search for Search and Store Trunked Search and Store Menu Close Call Using the Close Call FeatureSetting Close Call Options 10/15/30/45/60 sec Close Call Hits with Scan Close Call Hits 103 Managing Locked-Out Frequencies Search and Close Call Options Reviewing Locked-Out Frequencies Unlocking All FrequenciesSearching for Subaudible Tones Screening Out Broadcast Sources Srch/CloCall Opt Finding Repeater Output Frequencies Setting the Modulation Type Setting the Maximum Auto Store ValueRepeater Find On or Off Menu Srch/CloCall Opt Max Auto Store Setting Data Skip Setting AttenuationMenu Srch/CloCall Opt Set Attenuator Menu Srch/CloCall Opt Set Data Skip Setting the Search Frequency Step Setting the Delay TimeSetting Record Adjust P25 Level Menu Set Priority Choose Off, On, or Plus On Menu Srch/CloCall Opt Adjust P25 LevelPriority Scan This page is intentionally blank 112 113 Setting Up Tone-Out Setting Tone-Out StandbyMenu Tone-Out for Tone-Out Setup Fire Tone-Out 115 Tone-Out Multi-Channel Monitoring Location-Based GPS Scanning Connecting Your Scanner to a GPS DeviceGPS Compatibility Initial GPS Operation 118 Non-Radio Location Based GPS Features New Location Setting the OptionsMenu Program Location Delete Location Deleting a Location GPS Display Mode GPS Review Location Mode 124 Cleaning Care and MaintenanceGeneral Use Location Troubleshooting 127 128 Frequency Range MHz Specifications NFM 131 Reference Preset Fleet Maps 133 Type I Programming Information User Defined Fleet Maps Size Code Restrictions 136 137 138 139 Index LTR CTCSS/DCS 143 Parts Covered 145 Memo 147