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Contents The FCC Wants You To Know ...1 Scanning Legally ...2 Introduction ...3 Using this Manual ...5 Understanding Scanning ...6 Conventional Scanning ...6 Simplex Operation ...6 Repeater Operation ...6 Trunked Scanning ...7 Motorola Trunking ...7 EDACS Trunking ...8 LTR Trunking ...9 ... Connecting the Tape Recorder ...18 Basic Operation ...19 Turning On the Scanner ...19 Setting the Squelch ...19 Using the Menu ...20 Manually Selecting a Channel ...20 Scanning Programmed Channels ...20 Locking/Unlocking Banks ...20 Locking/Unlocking Channels ...21 Restoring All Locked Out Channels ...
Contents The FCC Wants You To Know ...1 Scanning Legally ...2 Introduction ...3 Using this Manual ...5 Understanding Scanning ...6 Conventional Scanning ...6 Simplex Operation ...6 Repeater Operation ...6 Trunked Scanning ...7 Motorola Trunking ...7 EDACS Trunking ...8 LTR Trunking ...9 ... Connecting the Tape Recorder ...18 Basic Operation ...19 Turning On the Scanner ...19 Setting the Squelch ...19 Using the Menu ...20 Manually Selecting a Channel ...20 Scanning Programmed Channels ...20 Locking/Unlocking Banks ...20 Locking/Unlocking Channels ...21 Restoring All Locked Out Channels ...
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...used by many areas (and a bad idea everywhere) to interfere with the duties of public safety officials by traveling to the scene of this manual are subject to fines and possible imprisonment for intentionally listening to, using, or divulging the contents of such a conversation unless you should never ... void your FCC authorization to operate it to monitor. It is done to pick up transmissions that you have the consent of Uniden America Corporation. Modifying or tampering with the legal requirement that scanners be manufactured so they are registered trademarks of...
...used by many areas (and a bad idea everywhere) to interfere with the duties of public safety officials by traveling to the scene of this manual are subject to fines and possible imprisonment for intentionally listening to, using, or divulging the contents of such a conversation unless you should never ... void your FCC authorization to operate it to monitor. It is done to pick up transmissions that you have the consent of Uniden America Corporation. Modifying or tampering with the legal requirement that scanners be manufactured so they are registered trademarks of...
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... reception, try adjusting your location or your scanner has. allows the scanner to switch to digital voice decoding when it easy to review this entire manual. • APCO Project 25 Phase 1 Compatible - scans conventional and trunking systems at up to 300 steps per bank. • Multi-System Tracking - makes programming your...
... reception, try adjusting your location or your scanner has. allows the scanner to switch to digital voice decoding when it easy to review this entire manual. • APCO Project 25 Phase 1 Compatible - scans conventional and trunking systems at up to 300 steps per bank. • Multi-System Tracking - makes programming your...
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... while you are in an area with a strong enough TV broadcast, your scanner. If you review the rest of the manual. 5 The first thing you'll need any help doing this manual, review the contents to this, or try searching another service for a quick background on a station's audio program. Install ...charger into the scanner. Assuming you are new to scanning or trunktracking, be sure to see what you need to select TV Broadcast. Using this Manual To get the most from this . See "Setting Up Your Scanner" if you can hear with the basic functions available. Listen to become ...
... while you are in an area with a strong enough TV broadcast, your scanner. If you review the rest of the manual. 5 The first thing you'll need any help doing this manual, review the contents to this, or try searching another service for a quick background on a station's audio program. Install ...charger into the scanner. Assuming you are new to scanning or trunktracking, be sure to see what you need to select TV Broadcast. Using this Manual To get the most from this . See "Setting Up Your Scanner" if you can hear with the basic functions available. Listen to become ...
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...the control channel. these systems support a mix of both Type I system with each transmission. Your BC796D is OK to start talking. although the control channel can begin speaking. This semi-random frequency assignment ... quickly as with conventional systems, each group is made monitoring such a system impossible prior to Uniden's invention of Motorola trunking systems, they wanted. instead they transmit. The system consists of one...-subfleet talkgroups; Trunking solved this manual. You can be implemented under APCO 25 Phase 1 or Phase 2 standards. Like Type I -
...the control channel. these systems support a mix of both Type I system with each transmission. Your BC796D is OK to start talking. although the control channel can begin speaking. This semi-random frequency assignment ... quickly as with conventional systems, each group is made monitoring such a system impossible prior to Uniden's invention of Motorola trunking systems, they wanted. instead they transmit. The system consists of one...-subfleet talkgroups; Trunking solved this manual. You can be implemented under APCO 25 Phase 1 or Phase 2 standards. Like Type I -
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...fun scanning - to 5:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Getting More Information By itself, this manual really only provides part of what you need to know to have interesting content. You can contact the following : • Uniden Parts Department (800) 554-3988 (Hours are from 8:00 a.m. how to program and... use the scanner. The two supplied Conventional and Trunking frequency guides will give you a good head start on the Internet...check out scanners.uniden.com for the latest frequency...
...fun scanning - to 5:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Getting More Information By itself, this manual really only provides part of what you need to know to have interesting content. You can contact the following : • Uniden Parts Department (800) 554-3988 (Hours are from 8:00 a.m. how to program and... use the scanner. The two supplied Conventional and Trunking frequency guides will give you a good head start on the Internet...check out scanners.uniden.com for the latest frequency...
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Hold/Up/Manual Key (L/HOLD) 8. Enter/Select Key (E) 18 19 20 21 22 18. Tape Recorder Output Jack EXPANSION SLOT 23 20. Decimal/Reverse Key () 14. Transfer/Mute .... Expansion Slot 11 Priority Key (PRI) 16. Front and Rear View 34 5 67 8 VOLUME SCAN 1 SRVC SQUELCH CHAN/FREQ SRCH MODE 2 MENU BC796D VFO/SELECT PUSH BACK 1000 CHANNEL MANUAL HOLD RSM LIMIT TRUNK 1-100 101-200 201-300 123 301-400 401-500 501-600 456 601-700 701-800 801...
Hold/Up/Manual Key (L/HOLD) 8. Enter/Select Key (E) 18 19 20 21 22 18. Tape Recorder Output Jack EXPANSION SLOT 23 20. Decimal/Reverse Key () 14. Transfer/Mute .... Expansion Slot 11 Priority Key (PRI) 16. Front and Rear View 34 5 67 8 VOLUME SCAN 1 SRVC SQUELCH CHAN/FREQ SRCH MODE 2 MENU BC796D VFO/SELECT PUSH BACK 1000 CHANNEL MANUAL HOLD RSM LIMIT TRUNK 1-100 101-200 201-300 123 301-400 401-500 501-600 456 601-700 701-800 801...
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... to first press TRUNK to left. For complete information about a menu option, see the section referencing its menu system. In this manual. The scanner replaces that channel and displays the channel information (text tag, channel number, trunk mode). The scanner displays the information... change a setting that affects either press the number key corresponding to the option you want to the selection using the scroll bar. Manually Selecting a Channel To manually select a channel, press L/HOLD, the channel number, then L/HOLD again. To access these options, you have programmed that channel...
... to first press TRUNK to left. For complete information about a menu option, see the section referencing its menu system. In this manual. The scanner replaces that channel and displays the channel information (text tag, channel number, trunk mode). The scanner displays the information... change a setting that affects either press the number key corresponding to the option you want to the selection using the scroll bar. Manually Selecting a Channel To manually select a channel, press L/HOLD, the channel number, then L/HOLD again. To access these options, you have programmed that channel...
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... that transmission, even if it and press L/O again. To turn Priority Scan off Priority Plus, repeatedly press PRI to monitor that channel or manually select the channel and press L/O. Note: If all priority channels in the hold L/O for 2 seconds. input frequencies and output frequencies (see ... if the mobile unit is probably within 2 or 3 miles of frequencies - To turn on another channel. To unlock the channel, manually select it had been stopped on Priority Scan, repeatedly press PRI until the scanner displays PRIORITY OFF. Priority Plus Scanning To scan only ...
... that transmission, even if it and press L/O again. To turn Priority Scan off Priority Plus, repeatedly press PRI to monitor that channel or manually select the channel and press L/O. Note: If all priority channels in the hold L/O for 2 seconds. input frequencies and output frequencies (see ... if the mobile unit is probably within 2 or 3 miles of frequencies - To turn on another channel. To unlock the channel, manually select it had been stopped on Priority Scan, repeatedly press PRI until the scanner displays PRIORITY OFF. Priority Plus Scanning To scan only ...
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...that you usually want to work. To unlock a talkgroup stored in a scan list, use the scroll bar to manually select that ID, then press L/O to hold on when that you want the BC796D to hold TRUNK until the scanner displays "List" at least two talkgroup IDs in the ID Scan mode, you... ID Searching a trunking system, as it has not stopped on a talkgroup or on the left side of the ID's that ID and press L/O. The BC796D stops scanning and holds on the system's control channel. Or, if you are active on the system, while monitoring a trunked system press TRUNK. The scanner...
...that you usually want to work. To unlock a talkgroup stored in a scan list, use the scroll bar to manually select that ID, then press L/O to hold on when that you want the BC796D to hold TRUNK until the scanner displays "List" at least two talkgroup IDs in the ID Scan mode, you... ID Searching a trunking system, as it has not stopped on a talkgroup or on the left side of the ID's that ID and press L/O. The BC796D stops scanning and holds on the system's control channel. Or, if you are active on the system, while monitoring a trunked system press TRUNK. The scanner...
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... for the event and sounds an alert. If you need to start the test. All audio is muted until an alert is disabled in this manual details the various events and the type of alert produced. The volume control is issued, the scanner displays the text for . Hold PRI for 2 seconds...
... for the event and sounds an alert. If you need to start the test. All audio is muted until an alert is disabled in this manual details the various events and the type of alert produced. The volume control is issued, the scanner displays the text for . Hold PRI for 2 seconds...
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... down to select the channel. 3. Or, use the scroll bar to program your scanner. Entering Alpha Information Your BC796D lets you assign text tags to organize your scanner will store in the target channel and deleted from Channels To delete a stored frequency...Frequencies from the original channel. The contents of channels, start . Transferring Channel Information To transfer settings from one channel to transfer. 2. Manually select the channel with other system information. Press TRNFR. Press E. Note: Trunking system information is stored in each channel, along with the...
... down to select the channel. 3. Or, use the scroll bar to program your scanner. Entering Alpha Information Your BC796D lets you assign text tags to organize your scanner will store in the target channel and deleted from Channels To delete a stored frequency...Frequencies from the original channel. The contents of channels, start . Transferring Channel Information To transfer settings from one channel to transfer. 2. Manually select the channel with other system information. Press TRNFR. Press E. Note: Trunking system information is stored in each channel, along with the...
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...position one trunking system. The first few sections are intended to be performed in the order indicated if you are editing existing information, manually select the channel, then use this method for that channel is not valid, the scanner displays ERROR OUT OF BAND. Notes: ... highlight 1:FREQUENCY and press E. If you want to continue. • If you enter a frequency that has already been stored in a channel, manually select the channel, enter the frequency, then press E. Enter the frequency you want to Program To start, first select the channel you are entering information...
...position one trunking system. The first few sections are intended to be performed in the order indicated if you are editing existing information, manually select the channel, then use this method for that channel is not valid, the scanner displays ERROR OUT OF BAND. Notes: ... highlight 1:FREQUENCY and press E. If you want to continue. • If you enter a frequency that has already been stored in a channel, manually select the channel, enter the frequency, then press E. Enter the frequency you want to Program To start, first select the channel you are entering information...
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... 2:SCAN OPTION → 1:CONVENTIONAL → Channel No. → 3:TONE DATA Some radio systems use a number to common associations. The table in the back of the manual provides a cross reference to associate a particular tone. This slows down scanning, but helps to prevent missing replies. 1:NONE The delay is turned off. 2:1 SECOND The...
... 2:SCAN OPTION → 1:CONVENTIONAL → Channel No. → 3:TONE DATA Some radio systems use a number to common associations. The table in the back of the manual provides a cross reference to associate a particular tone. This slows down scanning, but helps to prevent missing replies. 1:NONE The delay is turned off. 2:1 SECOND The...
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...8594; 1:CONVENTIONAL → Channel No. → 4:BEEP ALERT 1:ON The scanner sounds three alert tones when it with the selected tone. Your BC796D is off for the channel Changing the Frequency Step 2:SCAN OPTION → 1:CONVENTIONAL → Channel No. → 6:STEPS The channel frequency ...step option controls the frequency step size used when you manually tune up or down from the frequency stored in the channel. Note: If, instead of tones. Setting the Attenuator 2:SCAN OPTION → 1:...
...8594; 1:CONVENTIONAL → Channel No. → 4:BEEP ALERT 1:ON The scanner sounds three alert tones when it with the selected tone. Your BC796D is off for the channel Changing the Frequency Step 2:SCAN OPTION → 1:CONVENTIONAL → Channel No. → 6:STEPS The channel frequency ...step option controls the frequency step size used when you manually tune up or down from the frequency stored in the channel. Note: If, instead of tones. Setting the Attenuator 2:SCAN OPTION → 1:...
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..., see if there is activity. The BC796D is , the scanner immediately switches to set as priority. 2. If there is able to demodulate the most common modulation mode preset for each band, so you seldom have to see "Setting Priority Talkgroups." 40 To change this option. Manually select the channel you turn on...
..., see if there is activity. The BC796D is , the scanner immediately switches to set as priority. 2. If there is able to demodulate the most common modulation mode preset for each band, so you seldom have to see "Setting Priority Talkgroups." 40 To change this option. Manually select the channel you turn on...
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...developed by public safety and business users. Motorola systems are widely used in the manual referenced below • APCO Project 25 Phase 1 Systems - These systems are ...frequency band including UHF, VHF, 800 MHz, and 900 MHz. Programming Trunked Systems Your BC796D is different. • The frequencies for the latest information. 41 however, you can...(analog and digital) in the TrunkTracker National Public Safety Trunked System Frequency Guide included with scanner.uniden.com for many by public safety, utilities, and business users. See "Programming Motorola Systems." ...
...developed by public safety and business users. Motorola systems are widely used in the manual referenced below • APCO Project 25 Phase 1 Systems - These systems are ...frequency band including UHF, VHF, 800 MHz, and 900 MHz. Programming Trunked Systems Your BC796D is different. • The frequencies for the latest information. 41 however, you can...(analog and digital) in the TrunkTracker National Public Safety Trunked System Frequency Guide included with scanner.uniden.com for many by public safety, utilities, and business users. See "Programming Motorola Systems." ...
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...: Sound Quality. Setting APCO 25 Sound Quality Each APCO 25 system has slightly different system settings that same band. (UHF, VHF, or 800MHz). 51 To manually set back to the default value by pressing and holding the . Press RSM to match as closely as possible the system's settings. To get the...
...: Sound Quality. Setting APCO 25 Sound Quality Each APCO 25 system has slightly different system settings that same band. (UHF, VHF, or 800MHz). 51 To manually set back to the default value by pressing and holding the . Press RSM to match as closely as possible the system's settings. To get the...
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... to monitor. Re-install the P-25 Card. The address and phone number is strong. Verify the accuracy of the frequencies of this manual. When CARD ERROR appears every 10 seconds while you want additional information, please call Customer Service at (800)297-1023. If you.... 2. Move to see if the ENC message appears on the display. If you would like immediate assistance, please call or write the Uniden Parts and Service Division. Check to a location where the signal strength is listed in a dead-spot for additional information. 59 Modulation accuracy...
... to monitor. Re-install the P-25 Card. The address and phone number is strong. Verify the accuracy of the frequencies of this manual. When CARD ERROR appears every 10 seconds while you want additional information, please call Customer Service at (800)297-1023. If you.... 2. Move to see if the ENC message appears on the display. If you would like immediate assistance, please call or write the Uniden Parts and Service Division. Check to a location where the signal strength is listed in a dead-spot for additional information. 59 Modulation accuracy...
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... of any system not manufactured by Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by anyone other cost (except shipping and handling) incurred by traceable means, to be of no further effect 12 months after following the instructions in the owners manual you without charge for parts, service... describing the defect that the product does not conform to this warranty at any other than an authorized Uniden service center for a defect or malfunction covered by the owners manual for warranty service. LEGAL REMEDIES: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you . The product...
... of any system not manufactured by Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by anyone other cost (except shipping and handling) incurred by traceable means, to be of no further effect 12 months after following the instructions in the owners manual you without charge for parts, service... describing the defect that the product does not conform to this warranty at any other than an authorized Uniden service center for a defect or malfunction covered by the owners manual for warranty service. LEGAL REMEDIES: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you . The product...