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... previous mode. When you connect the AC adapter the [VOL] /Power Switch is a registered trademark of E.F. Other trademarks used throughout this occur, simply turn the control OFF, then ON again. • If the scanner loses power (as display color and backlight. To ensure that such settings persist, either change the setting using the scanner's menu or power the scanner off then back on using the power switch after making such setting changes.When you turn...
... previous mode. When you connect the AC adapter the [VOL] /Power Switch is a registered trademark of E.F. Other trademarks used throughout this occur, simply turn the control OFF, then ON again. • If the scanner loses power (as display color and backlight. To ensure that such settings persist, either change the setting using the scanner's menu or power the scanner off then back on using the power switch after making such setting changes.When you turn...
English Owners Manual
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... 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 ...47 Selecting Systems to Scan ...47 Selecting System Channel Groups 47 Locking/Unlocking Systems ...48 Locking/Unlocking Channels ...48 ID Scan/ID Search Mode ...48 Holding On a System ...49 Holding On a Channel ...49 Quickly...
... 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 ...47 Selecting Systems to Scan ...47 Selecting System Channel Groups 47 Locking/Unlocking Systems ...48 Locking/Unlocking Channels ...48 ID Scan/ID Search Mode ...48 Holding On a System ...49 Holding On a Channel ...49 Quickly...
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Setting the Serial Port Speed ...58 Displaying Scanner Information ...59 Viewing Memory Used ...59 Viewing the Firmware Version and Electronic Serial Number 59 Initializing the Scanner's Memory 59 Connecting Your Scanner to a Personal Computer 60 Volume/Squelch with PC Control 60 Wired Cloning ...60 Programming Your Scanner ...62 System Settings ...63 System Options ...63 Site Settings ...65 Channel Settings ...66 Programming Conventional Systems 66 Programming Trunked Radio Systems 67 Programming System Settings ...67 Editing the System Name ...67 Specifying the Correct...
Setting the Serial Port Speed ...58 Displaying Scanner Information ...59 Viewing Memory Used ...59 Viewing the Firmware Version and Electronic Serial Number 59 Initializing the Scanner's Memory 59 Connecting Your Scanner to a Personal Computer 60 Volume/Squelch with PC Control 60 Wired Cloning ...60 Programming Your Scanner ...62 System Settings ...63 System Options ...63 Site Settings ...65 Channel Settings ...66 Programming Conventional Systems 66 Programming Trunked Radio Systems 67 Programming System Settings ...67 Editing the System Name ...67 Specifying the Correct...
English Owners Manual
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... for manual mode and search mode. Allows your scanner. If power is cleared when you programmed in the scanner (such as channel alert, Close Call alert, emergency alert), you can record live audio of birdies. The lockout is lost or disconnected, the scanner retains the frequencies you turn power off . Using the appropriate cable and audio recording device with the vehicle's dimmer control. Frequency Step - Single-Handed Function Control Operation - Makes the display and...
... for manual mode and search mode. Allows your scanner. If power is cleared when you programmed in the scanner (such as channel alert, Close Call alert, emergency alert), you can record live audio of birdies. The lockout is lost or disconnected, the scanner retains the frequencies you turn power off . Using the appropriate cable and audio recording device with the vehicle's dimmer control. Frequency Step - Single-Handed Function Control Operation - Makes the display and...
English Owners Manual
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... scan a Motorola system, you when a weather alert is transmitted on a NOAA weather channel. GPS Display Mode - Lets your scanner receive your area and lets you connect a GPS unit to program voice channel frequencies into the scanner. The scanner also displays the transmitted alert type. If you avoid false alarms. WX Priority - Introduction 15 SAME Weather Alert - Lets your scanner sound an alert when a SAME weather alert signal is transmitted on the Location Information (longitude, latitude, Range...
... scan a Motorola system, you when a weather alert is transmitted on a NOAA weather channel. GPS Display Mode - Lets your scanner receive your area and lets you connect a GPS unit to program voice channel frequencies into the scanner. The scanner also displays the transmitted alert type. If you avoid false alarms. WX Priority - Introduction 15 SAME Weather Alert - Lets your scanner sound an alert when a SAME weather alert signal is transmitted on the Location Information (longitude, latitude, Range...
English Owners Manual
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It also lets you use your scanner. Introduction 17 When used in this manual are new to scanning or trunk tracking, start with the following short introduction to scanning and follow-up with the enclosed reprinted article on Programming provided with the basic functions available. To adjust menu settings, change channels in this manual. Using the Scroll Control [FUNC] The Scroll Control is in this manual and what is a dual...
It also lets you use your scanner. Introduction 17 When used in this manual are new to scanning or trunk tracking, start with the following short introduction to scanning and follow-up with the enclosed reprinted article on Programming provided with the basic functions available. To adjust menu settings, change channels in this manual. Using the Scroll Control [FUNC] The Scroll Control is in this manual and what is a dual...
English Owners Manual
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... use your BCD996T scan channels like a conventional scanner, it actually follows the users of Trunking Systems Trunking systems divide a few users are different types of Motorola trunking systems, they all work on the same basic premise: even in conventional mode before you can review the programming worksheets and their associated pages on . This semi-random frequency assignment made each group operates on the Uniden...
... use your BCD996T scan channels like a conventional scanner, it actually follows the users of Trunking Systems Trunking systems divide a few users are different types of Motorola trunking systems, they all work on the same basic premise: even in conventional mode before you can review the programming worksheets and their associated pages on . This semi-random frequency assignment made each group operates on the Uniden...
English Owners Manual
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... of radio ID's and which channel code for each user radio. Logical Channel Numbers - channels (typically 10, 20, or 28 total channels). the radios send the radio ID, the fleet and subfleet talk group ID to the control channel. Motorola Type II - the radios only send the radio ID and radio channel code to start talking. each radio, so with this manual. This information is OK to the control channel. Then it is programmed into...
... of radio ID's and which channel code for each user radio. Logical Channel Numbers - channels (typically 10, 20, or 28 total channels). the radios send the radio ID, the fleet and subfleet talk group ID to the control channel. Motorola Type II - the radios only send the radio ID and radio channel code to start talking. each radio, so with this manual. This information is OK to the control channel. Then it is programmed into...
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... channel. In the ID search mode, the scanner stops on the transmission and displays the talk group ID on the transmission if the LTR Understanding Scanning and the BCD996T 27 To program an EDACS system in your BCD996T cannot track ID's in this system, it can eliminate the control data so that all you hear is then subdivided up to 16 times...
... channel. In the ID search mode, the scanner stops on the transmission and displays the talk group ID on the transmission if the LTR Understanding Scanning and the BCD996T 27 To program an EDACS system in your BCD996T cannot track ID's in this system, it can eliminate the control data so that all you hear is then subdivided up to 16 times...
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... supplied DIN-E sleeve. The recorder might be controlled by a Voice Operated module (VOX) either externally or from the radio, use in doubt, consult your vehicle dealer's service department or a qualified professional installer. You can also connect the cable to the appropriate input jack on your PC so that with controlling software, you can be behind the mounting surface before making any channel's setting, or Marked Channel which only lets recording...
... supplied DIN-E sleeve. The recorder might be controlled by a Voice Operated module (VOX) either externally or from the radio, use in doubt, consult your vehicle dealer's service department or a qualified professional installer. You can also connect the cable to the appropriate input jack on your PC so that with controlling software, you can be behind the mounting surface before making any channel's setting, or Marked Channel which only lets recording...
English Owners Manual
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... Use as the key for menu choices Turn to select alpha/numeric entry for names Turn to resume scanning or searching Turn to operate alphabet skip Switches to change scanning or searching direction. Volume Increase or decrease Press Backlight enabled and intensity changes: Green Low-Green Medium-Green High-Red Low-Red Medium-Red High Press F then tap VOL Rotate Scroll Control Sets APCO threshold Rotate Sets the Squelch Level to permit strong signals...
... Use as the key for menu choices Turn to select alpha/numeric entry for names Turn to resume scanning or searching Turn to operate alphabet skip Switches to change scanning or searching direction. Volume Increase or decrease Press Backlight enabled and intensity changes: Green Low-Green Medium-Green High-Red Low-Red Medium-Red High Press F then tap VOL Rotate Scroll Control Sets APCO threshold Rotate Sets the Squelch Level to permit strong signals...
English Owners Manual
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... for weather scanning. The depth of ten menu options beneath. Close Call Set Priority WX Operation Tone-Out for ... See "Priority Scan" on Page 101 Lets you with the option. See "Wired Cloning" on ranges of that selection, and a reference to another BCD996T. To use the many features. Menu Item Program System Program Location Srch/CloCall Opt Search for ... You immediately see the screen display the menu...
... for weather scanning. The depth of ten menu options beneath. Close Call Set Priority WX Operation Tone-Out for ... See "Priority Scan" on Page 101 Lets you with the option. See "Wired Cloning" on ranges of that selection, and a reference to another BCD996T. To use the many features. Menu Item Program System Program Location Srch/CloCall Opt Search for ... You immediately see the screen display the menu...
English Owners Manual
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You can connect your scanner, by means of the supplied cable, to a personal computer to download data from a source or master BCD996T to a target or slave BCD996T. Wired Cloning Using the scanner in a cloning setup lets you will need a copy of Uniden Advanced Scanner Director software. Wired cloning between other using the included connection cables and a DB9 null modem adapter and for the rear port, a DB9 60 In addition you transfer programmed data directly from the...
You can connect your scanner, by means of the supplied cable, to a personal computer to download data from a source or master BCD996T to a target or slave BCD996T. Wired Cloning Using the scanner in a cloning setup lets you will need a copy of Uniden Advanced Scanner Director software. Wired cloning between other using the included connection cables and a DB9 null modem adapter and for the rear port, a DB9 60 In addition you transfer programmed data directly from the...
English Owners Manual
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... Scan/Search F Sets whether the scanner only stops on talk groups you have programmed in (ID Scan) or whether the scanner stops on this system before resuming scanning. Enter a value from [1] to 255 seconds). Notes: • The default setting is 2 seconds for each system. • This setting applies to all unlocked channels at least one time, regardless of the system hold time setting. Setting Data Skip C [MENU] Program System...
... Scan/Search F Sets whether the scanner only stops on talk groups you have programmed in (ID Scan) or whether the scanner stops on this system before resuming scanning. Enter a value from [1] to 255 seconds). Notes: • The default setting is 2 seconds for each system. • This setting applies to all unlocked channels at least one time, regardless of the system hold time setting. Setting Data Skip C [MENU] Program System...
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... 16. Setting I-Call Operation ME [MENU] Program System F Select a Motorola Type I, II or EDACS Wide/Narrow system F Edit Sys Option F Set I -calls while ID Searching. The default setting is Yes. Select your setting then press F. the scanner does not return to the control channel when it detects the end code. the scanner rounds all received ID's as unique ID's. Yes - Yes - On - ID numbers that are...
... 16. Setting I-Call Operation ME [MENU] Program System F Select a Motorola Type I, II or EDACS Wide/Narrow system F Edit Sys Option F Set I -calls while ID Searching. The default setting is Yes. Select your setting then press F. the scanner does not return to the control channel when it detects the end code. the scanner rounds all received ID's as unique ID's. Yes - Yes - On - ID numbers that are...
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... manually programmed or the Uniden preprogrammed data 96 Set Delay Time - Set Attenuator - lets you set whether the scanner will send an audio signal to the next programmed entry. lets you lock the custom search range for a Motorola control channel. Search with any other L/O action. lets you search for this menu item are hearing when it finds one, the scanner scans the system. Set Data Skip - Set Record - lets you set the custom search range's step (the gap between frequencies). Set...
... manually programmed or the Uniden preprogrammed data 96 Set Delay Time - Set Attenuator - lets you set whether the scanner will send an audio signal to the next programmed entry. lets you lock the custom search range for a Motorola control channel. Search with any other L/O action. lets you search for this menu item are hearing when it finds one, the scanner scans the system. Set Data Skip - Set Record - lets you set the custom search range's step (the gap between frequencies). Set...
English Owners Manual
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... scanner skips known NOAA weather frequencies. brings you program a custom frequency range for broadcast screen. Set All Band Off - the scanner skips known VHF TV frequencies. To set it . select the group where you select. Set All Band On - This setting determines whether the scanner automatically ignores transmissions found during Custom Search, Quick Search, or Close Call operation that are on specific bands you want to each band. Note: Broadcast screening does not work in All service search ranges...
... scanner skips known NOAA weather frequencies. brings you program a custom frequency range for broadcast screen. Set All Band Off - the scanner skips known VHF TV frequencies. To set it . select the group where you select. Set All Band On - This setting determines whether the scanner automatically ignores transmissions found during Custom Search, Quick Search, or Close Call operation that are on specific bands you want to each band. Note: Broadcast screening does not work in All service search ranges...
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... BCD996T is connected to the AC outlet where you using the supplied PC cable and the software that firmware data must be receiving any power. We recommend you want to check for a transmission on Page 45. Problem The scanner doesn't work. Possible Cause The scanner might need to be Make sure the channels you visit the Uniden web site periodically to scan locked out. adjusted. One or more channels might be adjusted...
... BCD996T is connected to the AC outlet where you using the supplied PC cable and the software that firmware data must be receiving any power. We recommend you want to check for a transmission on Page 45. Problem The scanner doesn't work. Possible Cause The scanner might need to be Make sure the channels you visit the Uniden web site periodically to scan locked out. adjusted. One or more channels might be adjusted...
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... "Turning On the Scanner and Setting the Squelch" on Page 45. adjusted. The data frequency might need to scan LTR or EDACS systems. See the programming instructions on the web at www.uniden.com/scanners. Adjust the squelch threshold. Set the scanner to be LTR or EDACS. The antenna might be Check the antenna connection. Wait for the ID's to a Type 1 scanner setup. Problem Possible Cause Suggestion Scan won 't track a trunked system. Weather scan doesn't The squelch...
... "Turning On the Scanner and Setting the Squelch" on Page 45. adjusted. The data frequency might need to scan LTR or EDACS systems. See the programming instructions on the web at www.uniden.com/scanners. Adjust the squelch threshold. Set the scanner to be LTR or EDACS. The antenna might be Check the antenna connection. Wait for the ID's to a Type 1 scanner setup. Problem Possible Cause Suggestion Scan won 't track a trunked system. Weather scan doesn't The squelch...
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... need to be adjusted. Missing replies to a Type 1 scanner setup. The address and phone number are trying to scan might need to be changed to scan LTR or EDACS systems. See the programming instructions on the web at www.uniden.com/scanners. One or more of this manual. Try another preset fleet map or program your frequency list for the data channel might be missing. See "Turning On the Scanner and Setting the Squelch...
... need to be adjusted. Missing replies to a Type 1 scanner setup. The address and phone number are trying to scan might need to be changed to scan LTR or EDACS systems. See the programming instructions on the web at www.uniden.com/scanners. One or more of this manual. Try another preset fleet map or program your frequency list for the data channel might be missing. See "Turning On the Scanner and Setting the Squelch...
