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... only 47 Multi-Track 47 Multi-Track Operational Details 48 Programming Motorola Systems 49 Using Control Channel Programming 49 Programming Type 2/Digital 800 and 900 MHz Systems 50 Programming Type2/Digital VHF and UHF Systems 50 Programming Type I -Call On for a Weather Broadcast 34 Using Weather Alert (SAME 34 Testing the Weather...
... only 47 Multi-Track 47 Multi-Track Operational Details 48 Programming Motorola Systems 49 Using Control Channel Programming 49 Programming Type 2/Digital 800 and 900 MHz Systems 50 Programming Type2/Digital VHF and UHF Systems 50 Programming Type I -Call On for a Weather Broadcast 34 Using Weather Alert (SAME 34 Testing the Weather...
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Here is a great all-in-one solution to your BC296D: • Motorola Type I, II, IIi Hybrid, and APCO 25 Phase 1 Digital Systems (including 3600 bps and 9600 bps control channel systems) EDACS and EDACS SCAT trunking systems used by police, fire, ambulance,...licensed radio operators to the exciting world of the systems you to report emergency weather conditions, experiment with your scanning needs. Introduction The BC296D APCO 25 Digital Trunking Scanner connects you can monitor with new communications methods, or just to chat. • Local and national government agencies •...
Here is a great all-in-one solution to your BC296D: • Motorola Type I, II, IIi Hybrid, and APCO 25 Phase 1 Digital Systems (including 3600 bps and 9600 bps control channel systems) EDACS and EDACS SCAT trunking systems used by police, fire, ambulance,...licensed radio operators to the exciting world of the systems you to report emergency weather conditions, experiment with your scanning needs. Introduction The BC296D APCO 25 Digital Trunking Scanner connects you can monitor with new communications methods, or just to chat. • Local and national government agencies •...
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...-System Tracking - automatically skips frequencies that use C4FM and CQPSK modulation.* • Four-line, 16-character, Alpha Display - works on digital systems can hear the audio with some systems, paging systems, and internally generated birdies. *Note: Performance on the latest 9600 bps systems..., including systems that have selected as priority channels. • CTCSS and DCS Squelch Modes - To get good digital reception, try adjusting your location or your scanner, be sure to review this entire manual. • APCO Project 25 Phase 1 Compatible...
...-System Tracking - automatically skips frequencies that use C4FM and CQPSK modulation.* • Four-line, 16-character, Alpha Display - works on digital systems can hear the audio with some systems, paging systems, and internally generated birdies. *Note: Performance on the latest 9600 bps systems..., including systems that have selected as priority channels. • CTCSS and DCS Squelch Modes - To get good digital reception, try adjusting your location or your scanner, be sure to review this entire manual. • APCO Project 25 Phase 1 Compatible...
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...range, antenna selection and placement is that with analog systems, you will hear partial and garbled audio. Your BC296D is able to ensure proper tracking. • Motorola Astro Digital - As you move further away from the system, the interference gradually increases until you must know the ... Logical Channel Number (LCN) so that your BC296D can be implemented under APCO 25 Phase 1 or Phase 2 standards. In an EDACS system, each transmission. instead they use a 5-digit ID for channel control purposes, this manual. Pure digital systems can also find fleet map resources on ...
...range, antenna selection and placement is that with analog systems, you will hear partial and garbled audio. Your BC296D is able to ensure proper tracking. • Motorola Astro Digital - As you move further away from the system, the interference gradually increases until you must know the ... Logical Channel Number (LCN) so that your BC296D can be implemented under APCO 25 Phase 1 or Phase 2 standards. In an EDACS system, each transmission. instead they use a 5-digit ID for channel control purposes, this manual. Pure digital systems can also find fleet map resources on ...
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...Each radio is then subdivided up to 16 times to provide fleet identification, and then 8 more times to identify subfleets. Each agency is assigned a 2-digit agency identifier from system to see at a glance the affiliation of system. 9 talkgroup ID's for EDACS systems are many resources on a single channel... Trunking) systems operate on the web for finding the assignments for most systems. Because of the logical hierarchy of the AFS system, your BC296D lets you assign wildcard ID's that let you monitor this system, it easy to system, there are assigned in either an agency or ...
...Each radio is then subdivided up to 16 times to provide fleet identification, and then 8 more times to identify subfleets. Each agency is assigned a 2-digit agency identifier from system to see at a glance the affiliation of system. 9 talkgroup ID's for EDACS systems are many resources on a single channel... Trunking) systems operate on the web for finding the assignments for most systems. Because of the logical hierarchy of the AFS system, your BC296D lets you assign wildcard ID's that let you monitor this system, it easy to system, there are assigned in either an agency or ...
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...into Trunk 2 channels 101, 103, 105, and 109). For each trunking system, each bank can contain conventional channels as well as digital subaudible data that you would program these systems using only the corresponding odd-numbered channels in a bank (for example, you have stored in... mode, the scanner only stops on a channel set to specific talkgroups, which are identified by business or private communications service providers, such as six digit numbers. Understanding Banks and Channels The memory in your scanner in the form AHHUUU, where: A= Area code (0 or 1) H= Home repeater (01...
...into Trunk 2 channels 101, 103, 105, and 109). For each trunking system, each bank can contain conventional channels as well as digital subaudible data that you would program these systems using only the corresponding odd-numbered channels in a bank (for example, you have stored in... mode, the scanner only stops on a channel set to specific talkgroups, which are identified by business or private communications service providers, such as six digit numbers. Understanding Banks and Channels The memory in your scanner in the form AHHUUU, where: A= Area code (0 or 1) H= Home repeater (01...
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... ID Search Mode Indicator Channel Type Conventional Type Trunk Type Motorola Tracking Type LTR Tracking Type EDACS Tracking Type Control Channel Data Voice Channel Data Digital Communications P25: APCO Project 25 Receiving Mode Indicators Signal Meter Battery Indicator appears when the battery needs to let you know the battery is low...
... ID Search Mode Indicator Channel Type Conventional Type Trunk Type Motorola Tracking Type LTR Tracking Type EDACS Tracking Type Control Channel Data Voice Channel Data Digital Communications P25: APCO Project 25 Receiving Mode Indicators Signal Meter Battery Indicator appears when the battery needs to let you know the battery is low...
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... scanner no longer holds a charge, you are frequently traveling in a noisy area, you can greatly extend the range, especially when you are monitoring digital trunking systems. Installing the Belt Clip The belt clip is designed to fit snugly on the back of properly. Nickel-hydride batteries must be disposed...'s or headphone's or monitor speaker's (not supplied) cable into place, as shown. While the supplied antenna works well for a replacement battery pack. Contact Uniden Parts department for general use, an external antenna will enhance performance on the scanner, as shown.
... scanner no longer holds a charge, you are frequently traveling in a noisy area, you can greatly extend the range, especially when you are monitoring digital trunking systems. Installing the Belt Clip The belt clip is designed to fit snugly on the back of properly. Nickel-hydride batteries must be disposed...'s or headphone's or monitor speaker's (not supplied) cable into place, as shown. While the supplied antenna works well for a replacement battery pack. Contact Uniden Parts department for general use, an external antenna will enhance performance on the scanner, as shown.
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... banks, simply press that is not locked out and stops if there is activity. • If you are scanning conventional banks, the scanner displays the digit corresponding to all channels, press HOLD/MAN, then press and hold L/O for complete instructions. The scanner checks each system you must remain unlocked. Note: You...
... banks, simply press that is not locked out and stops if there is activity. • If you are scanning conventional banks, the scanner displays the digit corresponding to all channels, press HOLD/MAN, then press and hold L/O for complete instructions. The scanner checks each system you must remain unlocked. Note: You...
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... is locked, RSM still operate. , HOLD/MAN, and Disabling the APCO25 Card If you are not in an area where there is an APCO 25 digital system, you can save battery power by disabling the APCO 25 (P-25) card. 3:SYSTEM OPTION → 0:P-25 CARD 1:ENABLE The card is enabled 2:DISABLE The...
... is locked, RSM still operate. , HOLD/MAN, and Disabling the APCO25 Card If you are not in an area where there is an APCO 25 digital system, you can save battery power by disabling the APCO 25 (P-25) card. 3:SYSTEM OPTION → 0:P-25 CARD 1:ENABLE The card is enabled 2:DISABLE The...
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Searching for a Weather Broadcast To search for a weather broadcast in your sole means for receiving emergency alerts. Note: NOAA broadcasts are preceded by a digital packet that you not use the scanner as one feature, we strongly recommend that identifies not only the type of a FIPS code is lost, the ...
Searching for a Weather Broadcast To search for a weather broadcast in your sole means for receiving emergency alerts. Note: NOAA broadcasts are preceded by a digital packet that you not use the scanner as one feature, we strongly recommend that identifies not only the type of a FIPS code is lost, the ...
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Some counties are further subdivided, in which cases, the first digit will be set the scanner to the alert mode, and then leave the scanner monitoring the weather service. Select 1:ON to turn off the scanner, ...
Some counties are further subdivided, in which cases, the first digit will be set the scanner to the alert mode, and then leave the scanner monitoring the weather service. Select 1:ON to turn off the scanner, ...
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..., Business Band, and other systems. When you select this option, the scanner only opens squelch when a matching CTCSS tone is present on the frequency. 2:DCS Digital Coded Squelch is similar to select a tone you press L/O, the scanner will stop on any transmission except for the channel 42 Setting Beep Alert 2:SCAN...
..., Business Band, and other systems. When you select this option, the scanner only opens squelch when a matching CTCSS tone is present on the frequency. 2:DCS Digital Coded Squelch is similar to select a tone you press L/O, the scanner will stop on any transmission except for the channel 42 Setting Beep Alert 2:SCAN...
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...: • Your scanner defaults to monitor Motorola Type II systems; however, you can operate in conventional, trunked (9600), trunked (3600) and mixed-modes (analog and digital) in the Midwestern United States and are used in your area is designed to scan most major types of trunking systems, including APCO Project 25..., and business users. Motorola systems are briefly described here. See "Programming Motorola Systems." • MOTOROLA - See "Programming Motorola Systems.". • EDACS - Programming Trunked Systems Your BC296D is different. 45
...: • Your scanner defaults to monitor Motorola Type II systems; however, you can operate in conventional, trunked (9600), trunked (3600) and mixed-modes (analog and digital) in the Midwestern United States and are used in your area is designed to scan most major types of trunking systems, including APCO Project 25..., and business users. Motorola systems are briefly described here. See "Programming Motorola Systems." • MOTOROLA - See "Programming Motorola Systems.". • EDACS - Programming Trunked Systems Your BC296D is different. 45
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...the system, you need to select the band plan for the system: 1:PLAN1 Use if the last three digits of all of the frequencies used by the system end in 125, 375, 625, or 875. 2:...Use if the highest frequency used by the system is below 866 MHz and if the last three digits end in only the control channels for Motorola 800 and 900 MHz systems. This can greatly shorten the... for this section to program information for Motorola Type I, II, IIi Hybrid, and APCO 25 Digital trunking systems. Using Control Channel Programming Your scanner has a powerful feature that works best. 49 Note: •...
...the system, you need to select the band plan for the system: 1:PLAN1 Use if the last three digits of all of the frequencies used by the system end in 125, 375, 625, or 875. 2:...Use if the highest frequency used by the system is below 866 MHz and if the last three digits end in only the control channels for Motorola 800 and 900 MHz systems. This can greatly shorten the... for this section to program information for Motorola Type I, II, IIi Hybrid, and APCO 25 Digital trunking systems. Using Control Channel Programming Your scanner has a powerful feature that works best. 49 Note: •...
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... These settings are normally provided along with the system frequencies. 1. Select the trunk programming mode. 2:SCAN OPTION → 2:TRUNK 2. Programming Type2/Digital VHF and UHF Systems To program a Type 2/Digital VHF or UHF system, you need to know the frequencies that the system uses. 1. Store the channel information 1:FREQUENCY Enter the frequency...
... These settings are normally provided along with the system frequencies. 1. Select the trunk programming mode. 2:SCAN OPTION → 2:TRUNK 2. Programming Type2/Digital VHF and UHF Systems To program a Type 2/Digital VHF or UHF system, you need to know the frequencies that the system uses. 1. Store the channel information 1:FREQUENCY Enter the frequency...
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Note: Your BC296D allows you need to three Base, Space, Offset configurations. Use the scroll bar to select the configuration to continue programming the system. 5. Repeat a-d or press ..., most systems only use one of the following trunk types for Motorola Type 2 or digital Systems: 4:TYPE2/P25 UHF Motorola Type 2 or Digital systems in the UHF (450 - 512 MHz) band 5:TYPE2/P25 VHF Motorola Type 2 or Digital systems in addition to store the rest of the frequencies for the system. a. Fleet map...
Note: Your BC296D allows you need to three Base, Space, Offset configurations. Use the scroll bar to select the configuration to continue programming the system. 5. Repeat a-d or press ..., most systems only use one of the following trunk types for Motorola Type 2 or digital Systems: 4:TYPE2/P25 UHF Motorola Type 2 or Digital systems in the UHF (450 - 512 MHz) band 5:TYPE2/P25 VHF Motorola Type 2 or Digital systems in addition to store the rest of the frequencies for the system. a. Fleet map...
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... last 4 positions in the number are 0's, which result in all talkgroups being equally divisible by setting the secondfrom last digit to Appendix B for the channel. By default, the BC296D ignores the last four digits of every talkgroup, effectively rounding them down to the nearest multiple of 16 regardless of the status bits. 2:SCAN...
... last 4 positions in the number are 0's, which result in all talkgroups being equally divisible by setting the secondfrom last digit to Appendix B for the channel. By default, the BC296D ignores the last four digits of every talkgroup, effectively rounding them down to the nearest multiple of 16 regardless of the status bits. 2:SCAN...
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Toggling End Code Detect At the end of each transmission, a digital burst is sent so that radios on the system will quickly switch back to the control channel. 53 Your scanner also listens for this code. 2:SCAN OPTION → 2:TRUNK → Select the bank → 0:END CODE 1:DETECT The scanner detects the end code and immediately switches back to the control channel. 2:IGNORE The scanner waits for the carrier to drop before switching back to the control channel.
Toggling End Code Detect At the end of each transmission, a digital burst is sent so that radios on the system will quickly switch back to the control channel. 53 Your scanner also listens for this code. 2:SCAN OPTION → 2:TRUNK → Select the bank → 0:END CODE 1:DETECT The scanner detects the end code and immediately switches back to the control channel. 2:IGNORE The scanner waits for the carrier to drop before switching back to the control channel.
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Setting EDACS Emergency Alert When the emergency status is sent on an EDACS radio, you can use this option to display and enter talkgroups in digital format. 2:SCAN OPTION → 2:TRUNK → Select the bank → 0:EDCS ID FORM 1:AFS Display the talkgroup ID in Agency-Fleet-Subfleet (AFS) format. 2:DECIMAL ...
Setting EDACS Emergency Alert When the emergency status is sent on an EDACS radio, you can use this option to display and enter talkgroups in digital format. 2:SCAN OPTION → 2:TRUNK → Select the bank → 0:EDCS ID FORM 1:AFS Display the talkgroup ID in Agency-Fleet-Subfleet (AFS) format. 2:DECIMAL ...
