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... Related Issues ...3 Table of Contents ...4 The FCC Wants You To Know ...9 Scanning Legally ...9 Introduction ...11 Feature Highlights ...12 General ...12 GPS ...15 Weather ...15 Search ...15 Auto Store ...16 Priority ...16 PC Control and Cloning ...16 Memory Storage Limits ...17 Search Lockout Limits...This Manual 18 Entering Text Within A Menu Option 18 A Short User's Guide to Assist the First-Time Scanner Enthusiast 19 Understanding Scanning and the BCD996T 21 Understanding the Scanner's Memory 21 Understanding Quick Keys ...21 What is Scanning? ...22 What is Searching? ...22 What is ...
... Related Issues ...3 Table of Contents ...4 The FCC Wants You To Know ...9 Scanning Legally ...9 Introduction ...11 Feature Highlights ...12 General ...12 GPS ...15 Weather ...15 Search ...15 Auto Store ...16 Priority ...16 PC Control and Cloning ...16 Memory Storage Limits ...17 Search Lockout Limits...This Manual 18 Entering Text Within A Menu Option 18 A Short User's Guide to Assist the First-Time Scanner Enthusiast 19 Understanding Scanning and the BCD996T 21 Understanding the Scanner's Memory 21 Understanding Quick Keys ...21 What is Scanning? ...22 What is Searching? ...22 What is ...
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...Headphone 37 Connecting an Extension Speaker 38 Controls, Keys, and Functions ...39 A Look At The Display ...44 Operation ...45 Turning On the Scanner and Setting the Squelch 45 Startup Key Operation ...45 Conventional ...45 Trunked ...45 Search Range ...45 Scanning Systems ...46 Preprogrammed System Tips ...... Adjusting the Key Beep ...56 Setting the Audio AGC ...56 Setting the Display Orientation ...57 Adjusting the Display Contrast ...57 Setting the GPS Format ...57 Setting the Position Format ...57 Setting the Time Format ...58 Setting the Time Zone ...58 Setting the Distance Units ...58...
...Headphone 37 Connecting an Extension Speaker 38 Controls, Keys, and Functions ...39 A Look At The Display ...44 Operation ...45 Turning On the Scanner and Setting the Squelch 45 Startup Key Operation ...45 Conventional ...45 Trunked ...45 Search Range ...45 Scanning Systems ...46 Preprogrammed System Tips ...... Adjusting the Key Beep ...56 Setting the Audio AGC ...56 Setting the Display Orientation ...57 Adjusting the Display Contrast ...57 Setting the GPS Format ...57 Setting the Position Format ...57 Setting the Time Format ...58 Setting the Time Zone ...58 Setting the Distance Units ...58...
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... Tone-Out Multi-Channel Monitoring 117 Set Record ...117 Using the BCD996T with a GPS 118 Device Compatibility ...118 Connecting Your Scanner to a GPS Device 118 Initial Scanner/GPS Operation ...118 Location-Based (GPS) Scanning 119 Another Example of Multiple Site Creation 120 Non-Radio Location Based GPS Features 120 Setting the Options ...122 For POI Only ...122 Deleting...
... Tone-Out Multi-Channel Monitoring 117 Set Record ...117 Using the BCD996T with a GPS 118 Device Compatibility ...118 Connecting Your Scanner to a GPS Device 118 Initial Scanner/GPS Operation ...118 Location-Based (GPS) Scanning 119 Another Example of Multiple Site Creation 120 Non-Radio Location Based GPS Features 120 Setting the Options ...122 For POI Only ...122 Deleting...
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... the digital decode threshold for APCO 25 systems. GPS Location Based Scanning - If you connect a GPS unit to 10 custom search ranges. You can set to more efficiently use the scanner's memory and more . Multi-Site Trunking - The scanner also displays the transmitted alert type. Lets your ...area and lets you program up to the scanner it scans using only control channel data. Lets you display extended GPS information such as all ...
... the digital decode threshold for APCO 25 systems. GPS Location Based Scanning - If you connect a GPS unit to 10 custom search ranges. You can set to more efficiently use the scanner's memory and more . Multi-Site Trunking - The scanner also displays the transmitted alert type. Lets your ...area and lets you program up to the scanner it scans using only control channel data. Lets you display extended GPS information such as all ...
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... tabs to one side of making those connections. Opening in dash DIN-E Sleeve BCD996T with care. 3. Remove the bracket if previously attached. 2. Remove the four Philips screws on the rear that when you plan to connect a GPS unit or external speaker at a later time, expect to a positive (+) connection...case and pull off the case with outer case removed 1. To remove the unit, see "Removing the Scanner from any potentially pinching or slicing sheet metal. 7. Setting Up Your Scanner 35 Connect the ORANGE lead to hold the sleeve firmly in the sleeve, attach the cable from the ...
... tabs to one side of making those connections. Opening in dash DIN-E Sleeve BCD996T with care. 3. Remove the bracket if previously attached. 2. Remove the four Philips screws on the rear that when you plan to connect a GPS unit or external speaker at a later time, expect to a positive (+) connection...case and pull off the case with outer case removed 1. To remove the unit, see "Removing the Scanner from any potentially pinching or slicing sheet metal. 7. Setting Up Your Scanner 35 Connect the ORANGE lead to hold the sleeve firmly in the sleeve, attach the cable from the ...
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Therefore, we strongly suggest that shows the removal key(s), on Page 30. Removing the Scanner from the DIN-E Sleeve If you plan to connect other devices or wires to the radio, such as a GPS unit, at a later time, you have any doubt about your experience and abilities, please consult with a...is easily done using the provided Removal Keys. Slide the cover toward the rear and off. Uniden does not supply these screws. Their diameter, length, and screw type should plan to remove the scanner's outer metal sleeve from the sleeve possible. Press in fully and the radio will unlock ...
Therefore, we strongly suggest that shows the removal key(s), on Page 30. Removing the Scanner from the DIN-E Sleeve If you plan to connect other devices or wires to the radio, such as a GPS unit, at a later time, you have any doubt about your experience and abilities, please consult with a...is easily done using the provided Removal Keys. Slide the cover toward the rear and off. Uniden does not supply these screws. Their diameter, length, and screw type should plan to remove the scanner's outer metal sleeve from the sleeve possible. Press in fully and the radio will unlock ...
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... Tap or Press the Scroll Control to separate those actions. Many controls and keys behave differently depending on the BCD996T produce several different actions. Carefully examine the following table to put the scanner into Function mode then press the key under discussion. Note: "Press" means press and release briefly. You ..., Keys, and Functions 15 2 6 54 3 11 16 1 13 7 9 8 10 14 12 17 Antenna Connector Record Out External Spkr DC Adapter DC Vehicle Power In GPS/Remote The knobs and keys on the mode your radio is in when you use them to achieve a different result.
... Tap or Press the Scroll Control to separate those actions. Many controls and keys behave differently depending on the BCD996T produce several different actions. Carefully examine the following table to put the scanner into Function mode then press the key under discussion. Note: "Press" means press and release briefly. You ..., Keys, and Functions 15 2 6 54 3 11 16 1 13 7 9 8 10 14 12 17 Antenna Connector Record Out External Spkr DC Adapter DC Vehicle Power In GPS/Remote The knobs and keys on the mode your radio is in when you use them to achieve a different result.
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...cable to listen privately. In Close Call mode, error tone sounds if no frequency is detected. Lights to scanner LCD Toggle ID Search and ID Scan. Lights for current system, current search range, or current location data... [SCAN/SEARCH] 11 Scan Hold Press Other than Scan or Scan Hold or GPS Press Search Hold F + Press GPS Press [HOLD/RESUME] 12 [MENU] 13 Trunking Scan Scan Search Close Call Only WX Scan... Scan Scan Hold GPS Menu All F + Press Press F + Press Press Press Front Serial Port 14 Clone & ...
...cable to listen privately. In Close Call mode, error tone sounds if no frequency is detected. Lights to scanner LCD Toggle ID Search and ID Scan. Lights for current system, current search range, or current location data... [SCAN/SEARCH] 11 Scan Hold Press Other than Scan or Scan Hold or GPS Press Search Hold F + Press GPS Press [HOLD/RESUME] 12 [MENU] 13 Trunking Scan Scan Search Close Call Only WX Scan... Scan Scan Hold GPS Menu All F + Press Press F + Press Press Press Front Serial Port 14 Clone & ...
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... scanning. See "Using Weather Alert (SAME)" on Page 112 Select up See "Scanner Programming" a new system or editing one BCD996T to program the scanner and effectively use the menu, press [MENU]. For Detail, See... Lets you hear, nearby strong stations. Choose GPS related locations for designated priority channels. See "Wired Cloning" on Page 111...
... scanning. See "Using Weather Alert (SAME)" on Page 112 Select up See "Scanner Programming" a new system or editing one BCD996T to program the scanner and effectively use the menu, press [MENU]. For Detail, See... Lets you hear, nearby strong stations. Choose GPS related locations for designated priority channels. See "Wired Cloning" on Page 111...
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... Degree, Minute, Second format. Setting the Position Format [MENU] Settings F Set GPS Format F Set Pos Format F This setting controls the format used for entering GPS coordinates into the scanner. Setting the Display Orientation [MENU] Settings F Set Upside-down to Level 15... F Setting the GPS Format [MENU] Settings F Set GPS Format F These settings control how the scanner handles GPS input when you are 15 contrast...
... Degree, Minute, Second format. Setting the Position Format [MENU] Settings F Set GPS Format F Set Pos Format F This setting controls the format used for entering GPS coordinates into the scanner. Setting the Display Orientation [MENU] Settings F Set Upside-down to Level 15... F Setting the GPS Format [MENU] Settings F Set GPS Format F These settings control how the scanner handles GPS input when you are 15 contrast...
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... port to match the speed used to communicate with an attached GPS (default 4800 bps). This setting controls the format used to communicate with your local time's offset from the rear port. 58 the scanner displays time in the GPS data screens and used for 11 pm. Setting the Time Zone... [MENU] Settings F Set GPS Format F Set Time Zone F This setting controls the format used for evening times. 24H -...
... port to match the speed used to communicate with an attached GPS (default 4800 bps). This setting controls the format used to communicate with your local time's offset from the rear port. 58 the scanner displays time in the GPS data screens and used for 11 pm. Setting the Time Zone... [MENU] Settings F Set GPS Format F Set Time Zone F This setting controls the format used for evening times. 24H -...
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... disabled when you don't know the fleet map for your Motorola Type I Only) Preset - Note: If you connect a GPS to the scanner. This setting controls whether the scanner automatically skips channels it detects the data signal. Setting the Fleet Map [MENU] Program System F Select a Motorola Type I ...data. For Motorola Type I and Type IIi Hybrid systems, you to properly track and display talk group ID's. Programming Your Scanner 71 Set Longitude - Set GPS Enable - allows you must enter a system fleet map in the system settings. Enter the system's latitude using the units...
... disabled when you don't know the fleet map for your Motorola Type I Only) Preset - Note: If you connect a GPS to the scanner. This setting controls whether the scanner automatically skips channels it detects the data signal. Setting the Fleet Map [MENU] Program System F Select a Motorola Type I ...data. For Motorola Type I and Type IIi Hybrid systems, you to properly track and display talk group ID's. Programming Your Scanner 71 Set Longitude - Set GPS Enable - allows you must enter a system fleet map in the system settings. Enter the system's latitude using the units...
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... P25 Level F MEL This setting determines some site-specific parameters for Motorola systems. Select your setting, then press F. However, you connect a GPS to Auto provides the best performance. Enter the system's longitude using the format you selected in the system settings. Set Range - In most cases..., setting this to the scanner. Off - Set Latitude - Set the system's range using the units you selected in the system settings. Select a non-P25 site F...
... P25 Level F MEL This setting determines some site-specific parameters for Motorola systems. Select your setting, then press F. However, you connect a GPS to Auto provides the best performance. Enter the system's longitude using the format you selected in the system settings. Set Range - In most cases..., setting this to the scanner. Off - Set Latitude - Set the system's range using the units you selected in the system settings. Select a non-P25 site F...
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... search range you want appears, then press F to the other service search ranges previously mentioned (Public Safety, News...etc). When you select a search range, the scanner looks for active frequencies within a service search range on a conventional system, or new talk group ID's on a channel or receive a desired channel, you can store... in a new group it . If frequencies in your selected search range are all locked out, All Locked! The top line of using Direct Entry. If a GPS unit is attached, the longitude and latitude data is selected, No System Stored appears.
... search range you want appears, then press F to the other service search ranges previously mentioned (Public Safety, News...etc). When you select a search range, the scanner looks for active frequencies within a service search range on a conventional system, or new talk group ID's on a channel or receive a desired channel, you can store... in a new group it . If frequencies in your selected search range are all locked out, All Locked! The top line of using Direct Entry. If a GPS unit is attached, the longitude and latitude data is selected, No System Stored appears.
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... very convenient operation features: • automatically locks and unlocks systems and sites based on the back of Interest, Dangerous Roads, and Dangerous Crossings. Using the BCD996T with a GPS The scanner lets you connect a compatible GPS device to it is being locked or unlocked.
... very convenient operation features: • automatically locks and unlocks systems and sites based on the back of Interest, Dangerous Roads, and Dangerous Crossings. Using the BCD996T with a GPS The scanner lets you connect a compatible GPS device to it is being locked or unlocked.
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By doing so the scanner automatically locks out reception of an area outside that center point. You can accommodate these variations by an attached GPS unit, that lets the radio automatically unlock and lockout sites based on the geographical information you effectively match the narrow ...geographical area to the circular site transmission? The area almost matches the site area. Figure A Figure B Figure C Using the BCD996T with a GPS 119 How do you provide. • Latitude (the center of the range or site) • Longitude (the center of the range or ...
By doing so the scanner automatically locks out reception of an area outside that center point. You can accommodate these variations by an attached GPS unit, that lets the radio automatically unlock and lockout sites based on the geographical information you effectively match the narrow ...geographical area to the circular site transmission? The area almost matches the site area. Figure A Figure B Figure C Using the BCD996T with a GPS 119 How do you provide. • Latitude (the center of the range or site) • Longitude (the center of the range or ...
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...to enable automatic lockout and unlock as one moves from area to a GPS, you can program specific location information which will trigger an alert from the scanner. If you are also automatic and fixed. • Points of the GPS device. If you are in the direction specified, and if you ...are traveling at 0.5, 0.25, and 0.1 miles (radius of a circle) from the center. The scanner becomes an extension of Interest (POI) ...
...to enable automatic lockout and unlock as one moves from area to a GPS, you can program specific location information which will trigger an alert from the scanner. If you are also automatic and fixed. • Points of the GPS device. If you are in the direction specified, and if you ...are traveling at 0.5, 0.25, and 0.1 miles (radius of a circle) from the center. The scanner becomes an extension of Interest (POI) ...
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The scanner opens a dialog to set the beep type, you can designate the location as POI, Dangerous Xing, or Dangerous Road. The default used is T YYMMDD hhmmss that point is put into memory and you are in Review Mode and press and hold [GPS], the ...• • • • • • • • Dangerous Road • • • • • • • • Using the BCD996T with a GPS 121 When you set those specific attributes. To store your current location. Refer to the information that some options are prompted to set the alert...
The scanner opens a dialog to set the beep type, you can designate the location as POI, Dangerous Xing, or Dangerous Road. The default used is T YYMMDD hhmmss that point is put into memory and you are in Review Mode and press and hold [GPS], the ...• • • • • • • • Dangerous Road • • • • • • • • Using the BCD996T with a GPS 121 When you set those specific attributes. To store your current location. Refer to the information that some options are prompted to set the alert...
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... Car Two is driving south. When all three data sets are met. Rotate the Scroll Control to a GPS display mode. GPS DATA Display ETA Display Clock Display 124 In this mode, you set it to 22 degrees, the alert system... sounds. Programmed Settings 41° 17' 58.64" N 74°11' 10.30" W Heading South GPS Display Mode Press [GPS], to switch the scanner to select different POI's. The third line of a northeast line by up to 0 MPH, the alert beeps ...Display mode in KPH for metric usage. Car Two Car One The BCD996T, a GPS, and a Dangerous Road Car One is driving east. Press...
... Car Two is driving south. When all three data sets are met. Rotate the Scroll Control to a GPS display mode. GPS DATA Display ETA Display Clock Display 124 In this mode, you set it to 22 degrees, the alert system... sounds. Programmed Settings 41° 17' 58.64" N 74°11' 10.30" W Heading South GPS Display Mode Press [GPS], to switch the scanner to select different POI's. The third line of a northeast line by up to 0 MPH, the alert beeps ...Display mode in KPH for metric usage. Car Two Car One The BCD996T, a GPS, and a Dangerous Road Car One is driving east. Press...
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Service Search 97 Sites 75 System Quick Key 68 Talk Group ID 85 End Code 72 F Fleet 26, 27, 71, 135, 137 G GPS Compatible 118 Connecting 118 Distance Units 58 Features 15 Initial Operation 118 Location Based Scanning 119 Location Information 71 Non-Location Based 120 Position Format ...57 Saving Longitude/Latitude 99 Setting Format 57 Time Format 57 Time Zone 58 Using the Scanner 119 I I-Call Feature 29 Operations 72 ID Scan 48, 49, 70 Indicators 44, 47, 50 ISO 31, 36, 37 L Lockout Automatic 120 Channel Groups 84...
Service Search 97 Sites 75 System Quick Key 68 Talk Group ID 85 End Code 72 F Fleet 26, 27, 71, 135, 137 G GPS Compatible 118 Connecting 118 Distance Units 58 Features 15 Initial Operation 118 Location Based Scanning 119 Location Information 71 Non-Location Based 120 Position Format ...57 Saving Longitude/Latitude 99 Setting Format 57 Time Format 57 Time Zone 58 Using the Scanner 119 I I-Call Feature 29 Operations 72 ID Scan 48, 49, 70 Indicators 44, 47, 50 ISO 31, 36, 37 L Lockout Automatic 120 Channel Groups 84...