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.... Be sure to use an optional 32 Ω stereo headset. Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by Uniden, or operation of earphone that it will hear it a federal crime to intentionally intercept cellular or cordless telephone transmissions or to... scanner, please read and observe the following. The Electronic Communications Privacy Act of the volume control or squelch control setting. Precautions 2 EARPHONE WARNING! Your local law enforcement officials should be potentially hazardous to provide you with this Operating Guide, could ...
.... Be sure to use an optional 32 Ω stereo headset. Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by Uniden, or operation of earphone that it will hear it a federal crime to intentionally intercept cellular or cordless telephone transmissions or to... scanner, please read and observe the following. The Electronic Communications Privacy Act of the volume control or squelch control setting. Precautions 2 EARPHONE WARNING! Your local law enforcement officials should be potentially hazardous to provide you with this Operating Guide, could ...
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... LTR Trunking 28 I-Call (Motorola/EDACS 29 Where To Get More Information 29 Information On The Internet 29 Included With Your Scanner 31 Setting Up Your Scanner 32 Using Internal Batteries 32 Using Rechargeable Batteries 33 Removing the Display Sticker 34 Using AC Power 34 Connecting the Antenna... At The Keypad 36 A Look At The Display 39 Using Menu 41 Using Func 41 Basic Operation 42 Turning On the Scanner and Setting the Squelch 42 Scanning Systems 43 Preprogrammed System Tips 43 Selecting Systems to Scan 44 Selecting System Channel Groups 45 Locking/Unlocking Systems 45 ...
... LTR Trunking 28 I-Call (Motorola/EDACS 29 Where To Get More Information 29 Information On The Internet 29 Included With Your Scanner 31 Setting Up Your Scanner 32 Using Internal Batteries 32 Using Rechargeable Batteries 33 Removing the Display Sticker 34 Using AC Power 34 Connecting the Antenna... At The Keypad 36 A Look At The Display 39 Using Menu 41 Using Func 41 Basic Operation 42 Turning On the Scanner and Setting the Squelch 42 Scanning Systems 43 Preprogrammed System Tips 43 Selecting Systems to Scan 44 Selecting System Channel Groups 45 Locking/Unlocking Systems 45 ...
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...53 Locking/Unlocking the Keypad and Scroll 53 Turning Power Save On or Off 54 Priority Scan 54 Using the Backlight 54 Setting the Audio AGC 55 Adjusting the Display Contrast 55 Initializing the Scanner's Memory 56 Connecting Your Scanner to a Personal Computer 56... Systems 61 Entering/Editing Conventional Channel Groups 61 Entering/Editing Conventional Channels 62 Programming Motorola Systems 63 Setting System Frequencies 64 Setting Modulation 65 Setting Attenuation 65 Entering/Editing Motorola Channel Groups 66 Entering/Editing Motorola Channels 66 Programming EDACS Systems 67...
...53 Locking/Unlocking the Keypad and Scroll 53 Turning Power Save On or Off 54 Priority Scan 54 Using the Backlight 54 Setting the Audio AGC 55 Adjusting the Display Contrast 55 Initializing the Scanner's Memory 56 Connecting Your Scanner to a Personal Computer 56... Systems 61 Entering/Editing Conventional Channel Groups 61 Entering/Editing Conventional Channels 62 Programming Motorola Systems 63 Setting System Frequencies 64 Setting Modulation 65 Setting Attenuation 65 Entering/Editing Motorola Channel Groups 66 Entering/Editing Motorola Channels 66 Programming EDACS Systems 67...
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...System 100 Storing a Conventional System 100 Storing a Trunked System 101 Optimizing P25 Performance 102 Using the Close Call Feature 103 Setting Close Call Options 104 Close Call Hits 106 Search and Close Call Options 107 Managing Locked-Out Frequencies 107 Unlocking All ... 107 Screening Out Broadcast Sources 108 Finding Repeater Output Frequencies 109 Setting the Maximum Auto Store Value 110 Setting the Modulation Type 110 Setting Attenuation 110 Setting Data Skip 111 Setting the Delay Time 112 Setting the Search Frequency Step 112 Using Weather Alert (SAME 113 Searching...
...System 100 Storing a Conventional System 100 Storing a Trunked System 101 Optimizing P25 Performance 102 Using the Close Call Feature 103 Setting Close Call Options 104 Close Call Hits 106 Search and Close Call Options 107 Managing Locked-Out Frequencies 107 Unlocking All ... 107 Screening Out Broadcast Sources 108 Finding Repeater Output Frequencies 109 Setting the Maximum Auto Store Value 110 Setting the Modulation Type 110 Setting Attenuation 110 Setting Data Skip 111 Setting the Delay Time 112 Setting the Search Frequency Step 112 Using Weather Alert (SAME 113 Searching...
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You can set the scanner so you lock out a system or group, any system, group, frequency, or channel while scanning. See "Using the Close Call Feature" on Page ... information about nearby radio transmissions. Preprogrammed Systems - frequencies are also locked out. The scanner skips locked-out frequencies while using the keypad. If you can set the scanner so it more information. You can quickly select systems and groups by using the Close Call feature or while searching.
You can set the scanner so you lock out a system or group, any system, group, frequency, or channel while scanning. See "Using the Close Call Feature" on Page ... information about nearby radio transmissions. Preprogrammed Systems - frequencies are also locked out. The scanner skips locked-out frequencies while using the keypad. If you can set the scanner so it more information. You can quickly select systems and groups by using the Close Call feature or while searching.
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... to 10 frequency ranges that the scanner will ignore during normal scan operation. Feature Highlights 12 Broadcast Screen - Dropout Delay - You can set the scanner so it ignores Close CallTM or search hits on a conventional repeater system. Memory Check - Custom Screen - Lets you specify.... and Digital Audio AGC - Helps automatically balance the volume level between different radio systems. Fire Tone-Out Standby - Lets you set the scanner's attenuator to alert you scan, and while searching and using the Close CallTM feature. You can select from the main volume...
... to 10 frequency ranges that the scanner will ignore during normal scan operation. Feature Highlights 12 Broadcast Screen - Dropout Delay - You can set the scanner so it ignores Close CallTM or search hits on a conventional repeater system. Memory Check - Custom Screen - Lets you specify.... and Digital Audio AGC - Helps automatically balance the volume level between different radio systems. Fire Tone-Out Standby - Lets you set the scanner's attenuator to alert you scan, and while searching and using the Close CallTM feature. You can select from the main volume...
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... range, and SAME group, using up to 5 seconds after the last transmission to enter a duplicate name or frequency already stored in a system. The scanner can set the scanner so it automatically chooses the correct step. Feature Highlights 13 Automatic Channel Step - Accepts frequencies on any valid channel step, even if it... VHF, UHF, 700 MHz, 800 MHz, and 900 MHz bands. Note: The scanner's frequency coverage is lost or disconnected, the scanner retains the frequencies you set the scanner so it does not fall within the band plan's default step.
... range, and SAME group, using up to 5 seconds after the last transmission to enter a duplicate name or frequency already stored in a system. The scanner can set the scanner so it automatically chooses the correct step. Feature Highlights 13 Automatic Channel Step - Accepts frequencies on any valid channel step, even if it... VHF, UHF, 700 MHz, 800 MHz, and 900 MHz bands. Note: The scanner's frequency coverage is lost or disconnected, the scanner retains the frequencies you set the scanner so it does not fall within the band plan's default step.
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...the scanner search for APCO 25 systems. Weather Weather Search - Lets your scanner alert you when a SAME weather alert is set to program voice channel frequencies into the selected conventional system. Search Service Search - Adaptive Digital Threshold - Lets your scanner alert ...quickly select and search the scanner's preprogrammed frequencies. Automatically stores all possible control channels are searching a conventional system. Automatically sets the digital decode threshold for CTCSS or DCS tones. Quick Search - You can identify up to 50 CTCSS tones ...
...the scanner search for APCO 25 systems. Weather Weather Search - Lets your scanner alert you when a SAME weather alert is set to program voice channel frequencies into the selected conventional system. Search Service Search - Adaptive Digital Threshold - Lets your scanner alert ...quickly select and search the scanner's preprogrammed frequencies. Automatically stores all possible control channels are searching a conventional system. Automatically sets the digital decode threshold for CTCSS or DCS tones. Quick Search - You can identify up to 50 CTCSS tones ...
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... programming data to help prevent accidentally changing the scanner's programming. Feature Highlights 15 You can set the scanner so it scans only the priority channels Backlight and Power Display and Keypad Backlight...be recharged or replaced. You can deactivate the scanner's keys to and from one BCD396T scanner to another BCD396T scanner. Low Battery Alert - You can adjust the back light so it needs ...or manually. Makes the display and keypad easy to be available at http://www.uniden.com. This helps you if the batteries need to see in dim light. Priority Priority Scan ...
... programming data to help prevent accidentally changing the scanner's programming. Feature Highlights 15 You can set the scanner so it scans only the priority channels Backlight and Power Display and Keypad Backlight...be recharged or replaced. You can deactivate the scanner's keys to and from one BCD396T scanner to another BCD396T scanner. Low Battery Alert - You can adjust the back light so it needs ...or manually. Makes the display and keypad easy to be available at http://www.uniden.com. This helps you if the batteries need to see in dim light. Priority Priority Scan ...
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...holding down Func on top of the scanner, briefly press the scroll control once then rotate it . Feature Highlights 16 To adjust menu settings, change channels in this manual are representations of what appears on the display. SQUELCH LEVEL and the current squelch level appear on the ... BCD396T lets you want appears, To enter a number, press a number key. Entering Text To enter a letter, turn the scroll control until the character you easily control channel selection, volume, and squelch, and how information appears on the frequencies and user IDs for your area and the settings ...
...holding down Func on top of the scanner, briefly press the scroll control once then rotate it . Feature Highlights 16 To adjust menu settings, change channels in this manual are representations of what appears on the display. SQUELCH LEVEL and the current squelch level appear on the ... BCD396T lets you want appears, To enter a number, press a number key. Entering Text To enter a letter, turn the scroll control until the character you easily control channel selection, volume, and squelch, and how information appears on the frequencies and user IDs for your area and the settings ...
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To get the most from this . If you are new to scanning or trunk tracking, be up to accept the setting. Feature Highlights 18 Hints: • Each system name can be sure to become familiar with the basic functions available. Then press down on Page 32 ... you 'll need any help doing this manual, review the contents to read "Understanding Scanning" on Page 19 for a quick background on the technology. See "Setting Up Your Scanner" on the scroll control or press E to 16 characters. The first thing you need to do is install batteries in the 16th...
To get the most from this . If you are new to scanning or trunk tracking, be up to accept the setting. Feature Highlights 18 Hints: • Each system name can be sure to become familiar with the basic functions available. Then press down on Page 32 ... you 'll need any help doing this manual, review the contents to read "Understanding Scanning" on Page 19 for a quick background on the technology. See "Setting Up Your Scanner" on the scroll control or press E to 16 characters. The first thing you need to do is install batteries in the 16th...
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... technology as quickly as with conventional systems, each type of trunking system operates a little differently (see the next few groups wanting to use the same set of being assigned a frequency, as they all work on the same basic premise: even in a system with the advent of smaller, lower-cost radios more...
... technology as quickly as with conventional systems, each type of trunking system operates a little differently (see the next few groups wanting to use the same set of being assigned a frequency, as they all work on the same basic premise: even in a system with the advent of smaller, lower-cost radios more...
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..., the scanner stops on the transmission and displays the talk group ID on a channel set to identify all units in either an agency or a fleet. system, your BCD396T cannot track ID's in this type of system. While your BCD396T lets you assign wildcard ID's that all control information as digital subaudible data that...
..., the scanner stops on the transmission and displays the talk group ID on a channel set to identify all units in either an agency or a fleet. system, your BCD396T cannot track ID's in this type of system. While your BCD396T lets you assign wildcard ID's that all control information as digital subaudible data that...
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... a list of Police Call. I-Call (Motorola/EDACS) I-calls are direct unit-to , then look up the frequencies and systems used by other system users. Your BCD396T can also call transmissions. See "Setting I-Call (Motorola and EDACS Systems Only)" on file with the US Government Understanding Scanning 29 frequency information from 10:00 a.m.
... a list of Police Call. I-Call (Motorola/EDACS) I-calls are direct unit-to , then look up the frequencies and systems used by other system users. Your BCD396T can also call transmissions. See "Setting I-Call (Motorola and EDACS Systems Only)" on file with the US Government Understanding Scanning 29 frequency information from 10:00 a.m.
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...will use rechargeable batteries. 1. Select ALKALINE for non-rechargeable battery types and Ni-MH for private listening. Remove the battery cover and set the switch in . If the optional antenna has no cable, use the scanner in high-moisture environments such as the kitchen or bathroom.... • Avoid placing the scanner in direct sunlight or near heating elements or vents. Before installing batteries, set the battery switch. Setting Up Your Scanner 32 See also "Using Rechargeable Batteries" on the inside front cover of antenna at a local electronics store). ...
...will use rechargeable batteries. 1. Select ALKALINE for non-rechargeable battery types and Ni-MH for private listening. Remove the battery cover and set the switch in . If the optional antenna has no cable, use the scanner in high-moisture environments such as the kitchen or bathroom.... • Avoid placing the scanner in direct sunlight or near heating elements or vents. Before installing batteries, set the battery switch. Setting Up Your Scanner 32 See also "Using Rechargeable Batteries" on the inside front cover of antenna at a local electronics store). ...
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...Discharged batteries take about 14 hours to NI-MH, or if you use rechargeable batteries for the first time, charge them . 3. Setting Up Your Scanner 33 To charge the batteries, set to fully recharge. Never attempt to the scanner's DC 6V jack (see "Using AC Power" on Page 34). WARNING! WARNING!...rechargeable batteries can get hot and can even burst if you recharge batteries while they are installed in the scanner and ALKALINE/Ni-MH is set ALKALINE/ Ni-MH inside the battery compartment to NI-MH, install the batteries in circuit that lets you try to recharge them for use...
...Discharged batteries take about 14 hours to NI-MH, or if you use rechargeable batteries for the first time, charge them . 3. Setting Up Your Scanner 33 To charge the batteries, set to fully recharge. Never attempt to the scanner's DC 6V jack (see "Using AC Power" on Page 34). WARNING! WARNING!...rechargeable batteries can get hot and can even burst if you recharge batteries while they are installed in the scanner and ALKALINE/Ni-MH is set ALKALINE/ Ni-MH inside the battery compartment to NI-MH, install the batteries in circuit that lets you try to recharge them for use...
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... scanner checks the condition of the scanner, then plug the AC adapter into a standard AC outlet. When the batteries are recharged. Setting Up Your Scanner 34 If there is set to ALKALINE, Charge Off appears and the scanner does not charge the batteries. If the installed batteries are installed in an area... Display Sticker Before you use the scanner on AC power, plug the adapter into 6V 800 mA on the display. If an AC adapter is set to NI-MH, the adapter powers the scanner and recharges the installed batteries at the same time.
... scanner checks the condition of the scanner, then plug the AC adapter into a standard AC outlet. When the batteries are recharged. Setting Up Your Scanner 34 If there is set to ALKALINE, Charge Off appears and the scanner does not charge the batteries. If the installed batteries are installed in an area... Display Sticker Before you use the scanner on AC power, plug the adapter into 6V 800 mA on the display. If an AC adapter is set to NI-MH, the adapter powers the scanner and recharges the installed batteries at the same time.
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... coaxial cable. Connecting an Earphone/Headphone For private listening, you can plug a 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) mini-plug earphone or headphones (not supplied) into your scanner's jack. Setting Up Your Scanner 35 Plug the speaker cable's 1/8-inch (3.5-mm) mini-plug into the headphone jack on the top of your scanner, simply screw it...
... coaxial cable. Connecting an Earphone/Headphone For private listening, you can plug a 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) mini-plug earphone or headphones (not supplied) into your scanner's jack. Setting Up Your Scanner 35 Plug the speaker cable's 1/8-inch (3.5-mm) mini-plug into the headphone jack on the top of your scanner, simply screw it...
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... radio to remove it . F appears on a key, simply press the key. This might damage the scanner. To select the function labeled below the keys. WARNING! Setting Up Your Scanner 36 Attaching the Belt Clip To make your scanner safely close at hand, use the supplied belt clip. To select the function...
... radio to remove it . F appears on a key, simply press the key. This might damage the scanner. To select the function labeled below the keys. WARNING! Setting Up Your Scanner 36 Attaching the Belt Clip To make your scanner safely close at hand, use the supplied belt clip. To select the function...
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... stored channels. L/O - Func + srch - Lets you lock out a selected channel or skip a specified frequency. Func + L/O - Quickly turns the Close Call feature on or off (see "Setting Close Call Options" on Page 104). Key Name Hold/ Description Hold...
... stored channels. L/O - Func + srch - Lets you lock out a selected channel or skip a specified frequency. Func + L/O - Quickly turns the Close Call feature on or off (see "Setting Close Call Options" on Page 104). Key Name Hold/ Description Hold...