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.... • If the scanner loses power (as when you connect the AC adapter the [VOL] /Power Switch is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation. Precautions 3 Uniden® and Bearcat® are registered trademarks of M/A-COM Private Radio Systems Inc. Power Related Issues Important: To prevent memory from being corrupted,...using the scanner's menu or power the scanner off then back on using the power switch, the scanner remembers the last settings and mode. EDACS® is accessed for programming or auto store. LTR® is ON, the scanner may not power on.
.... • If the scanner loses power (as when you connect the AC adapter the [VOL] /Power Switch is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation. Precautions 3 Uniden® and Bearcat® are registered trademarks of M/A-COM Private Radio Systems Inc. Power Related Issues Important: To prevent memory from being corrupted,...using the scanner's menu or power the scanner off then back on using the power switch, the scanner remembers the last settings and mode. EDACS® is accessed for programming or auto store. LTR® is ON, the scanner may not power on.
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...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 Storing an ID During ID Search 49 Quick-Storing Channels or ...Talk Group ID's (TGID 49 Trunking Activity Indicators ...50 Toggling the Display Mode ...51 Optimizing P25 Performance ...52 Conventional System ...52 Trunked System ...52 Using the Menu ...54 Programming General Settings ...55 Setting and Using the Backlight ...55 Setting the Dimmer ...55 Setting...
...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 Storing an ID During ID Search 49 Quick-Storing Channels or ...Talk Group ID's (TGID 49 Trunking Activity Indicators ...50 Toggling the Display Mode ...51 Optimizing P25 Performance ...52 Conventional System ...52 Trunked System ...52 Using the Menu ...54 Programming General Settings ...55 Setting and Using the Backlight ...55 Setting the Dimmer ...55 Setting...
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...Scan ...111 Using Weather Alert (SAME) ...113 Searching For a Weather Broadcast 113 Turning Weather Alert On/Off ...114 Programming a SAME Group ...114 Setting WX Alert Priority ...114 Fire Tone-Out ...115 Setting Tone-Out Standby ...115 Setting Up... Tone-Out ...115 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 ......Location ...122 For Dangerous Xing, and Dangerous Road Only 123 GPS Display Mode ...124 Table of Contents 7
...Scan ...111 Using Weather Alert (SAME) ...113 Searching For a Weather Broadcast 113 Turning Weather Alert On/Off ...114 Programming a SAME Group ...114 Setting WX Alert Priority ...114 Fire Tone-Out ...115 Setting Tone-Out Standby ...115 Setting Up... Tone-Out ...115 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 ......Location ...122 For Dangerous Xing, and Dangerous Road Only 123 GPS Display Mode ...124 Table of Contents 7
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GPS Review Location Mode ...125 Care and Maintenance ...127 General Use ...127 Location ...127 Cleaning ...127 Birdies ...127 Troubleshooting ...128 Specifications ...131 Reference ...134 Preset Fleet Maps ...134 User Defined Fleet Maps ...136 Type I Programming Information 136 Size Code Restrictions ...137 Preprogrammed Systems and Lockout Options 138 Preprogrammed Systems with Quick Keys 139 CTCSS Frequencies ...140 DCS Codes ...140 Index ...142 One-Year Limited Warranty ...146 8
GPS Review Location Mode ...125 Care and Maintenance ...127 General Use ...127 Location ...127 Cleaning ...127 Birdies ...127 Troubleshooting ...128 Specifications ...131 Reference ...134 Preset Fleet Maps ...134 User Defined Fleet Maps ...136 Type I Programming Information 136 Size Code Restrictions ...137 Preprogrammed Systems and Lockout Options 138 Preprogrammed Systems with Quick Keys 139 CTCSS Frequencies ...140 DCS Codes ...140 Index ...142 One-Year Limited Warranty ...146 8
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...- Accepts frequencies on so you try to temporarily lock out a system, channel, or frequency. Lets you easily manage multiple configurations for manual mode and search mode. If power is cleared when you turn power off . Record Out Jack - Text Tagging - Temporary Lockout - You can tap the Function... 6.25, 7.5, 8.33, 10, 12.5,15, 20, 25, 50 or 100 kHz) for your vehicle's dimmer circuit to enable the Function mode. Lets you programmed in VHF, UHF, 700 MHz, 800 MHz, and 900 MHz bands. The lockout is lost or disconnected, the scanner retains the frequencies you ...
...- Accepts frequencies on so you try to temporarily lock out a system, channel, or frequency. Lets you easily manage multiple configurations for manual mode and search mode. If power is cleared when you turn power off . Record Out Jack - Text Tagging - Temporary Lockout - You can tap the Function... 6.25, 7.5, 8.33, 10, 12.5,15, 20, 25, 50 or 100 kHz) for your vehicle's dimmer circuit to enable the Function mode. Lets you programmed in VHF, UHF, 700 MHz, 800 MHz, and 900 MHz bands. The lockout is lost or disconnected, the scanner retains the frequencies you ...
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...Location Information (longitude, latitude, Range) that you display extended GPS information such as all possible control channels are programmed. This helps you quickly find out about severe weather in this mode as long as Distance to a POI, Direction to a POI, Time to a POI, Speed, Position,...If you connect a GPS unit to monitor. GPS Display Mode - The scanner also displays the transmitted alert type. Introduction 15 Multi-Site Trunking - You do not have to program voice channel frequencies into the scanner. Lets you program into memory in your scanner sound an alert when a...
...Location Information (longitude, latitude, Range) that you display extended GPS information such as all possible control channels are programmed. This helps you quickly find out about severe weather in this mode as long as Distance to a POI, Direction to a POI, Time to a POI, Speed, Position,...If you connect a GPS unit to monitor. GPS Display Mode - The scanner also displays the transmitted alert type. Introduction 15 Multi-Site Trunking - You do not have to program voice channel frequencies into the scanner. Lets you program into memory in your scanner sound an alert when a...
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..., and control the scanner using a computer. Clone Mode - Lets you search from one BCD996T scanner to another BCD996T scanner. 16 Talk Group ID AutoStore - You can clone all active frequencies into the selected conventional system. Free PC control and programming software will be available at http://www.uniden.com. Priority Priority Scan - You can transfer...
..., and control the scanner using a computer. Clone Mode - Lets you search from one BCD996T scanner to another BCD996T scanner. 16 Talk Group ID AutoStore - You can clone all active frequencies into the selected conventional system. Free PC control and programming software will be available at http://www.uniden.com. Priority Priority Scan - You can transfer...
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...the BCD996T's front panel, the knob/switch lets you easily control channel selection, plus Normal and Function Modes, as well as how most from this manual, review the contents to become familiar with the basic functions available. To adjust menu settings, change channels in Hold mode, ...or trunk tracking, start with the following short introduction to secondary function operations. Trunked Frequencies per Trunked Systems 250 * depending on Programming provided with the enclosed reprinted article on the number of the information appears on your scanner. To get the most of TGID...
...the BCD996T's front panel, the knob/switch lets you easily control channel selection, plus Normal and Function Modes, as well as how most from this manual, review the contents to become familiar with the basic functions available. To adjust menu settings, change channels in Hold mode, ...or trunk tracking, start with the following short introduction to secondary function operations. Trunked Frequencies per Trunked Systems 250 * depending on Programming provided with the enclosed reprinted article on the number of the information appears on your scanner. To get the most of TGID...
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... twice. During this manual show the displays you want appears. f flashes at approximately 1 second intervals. We use the scanner's menu to normal mode until the letter, numeral or other character you see on the current system until the function operation is cancelled. It shows you the key to... the Scroll Control again. To use F tap the Scroll Control. This action is written in Boldface Courier type (Program System) when you select Function while scanning, the BCD996T continues to save space. If you press [MENU]. To move the cursor to access the button's second function. ...
... twice. During this manual show the displays you want appears. f flashes at approximately 1 second intervals. We use the scanner's menu to normal mode until the letter, numeral or other character you see on the current system until the function operation is cancelled. It shows you the key to... the Scroll Control again. To use F tap the Scroll Control. This action is written in Boldface Courier type (Program System) when you select Function while scanning, the BCD996T continues to save space. If you press [MENU]. To move the cursor to access the button's second function. ...
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...mode before you won't miss any one time), plus one control channel (or as many different users, but only one is assigned a talk group ID. Understanding scanning fundamentals and terminology will make trunk tracking much easier. Once you know and program... a talk group's ID (TGID), you begin trunk tracking. If you are different types of Motorola trunking systems, they wanted. So, while on a conventional system queries, replies, and follow-ups are all on the Uniden...the first part of this manual and use your BCD996T scan channels like a conventional scanner, it actually ...
...mode before you won't miss any one time), plus one control channel (or as many different users, but only one is assigned a talk group ID. Understanding scanning fundamentals and terminology will make trunk tracking much easier. Once you know and program... a talk group's ID (TGID), you begin trunk tracking. If you are different types of Motorola trunking systems, they wanted. So, while on a conventional system queries, replies, and follow-ups are all on the Uniden...the first part of this manual and use your BCD996T scan channels like a conventional scanner, it actually ...
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... Channel Autonomous Trunking) systems operate on . 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...
... Channel Autonomous Trunking) systems operate on . 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...
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...out systems, repeat Steps 1 and 2. To lockout a channel when the scanner has not stopped on talk group ID's (TGID) that you have programmed into the system that becomes active. 48 the scanner only stops on the channel, or to permanently lockout the current channel. Cycling power off and...-out channel. 1. Locking/Unlocking Systems Follow these steps to lock out a system so that it out. Tap F to switch to the Function Mode then rotate the control to select the system where the channel is selected. 1. Temporary L/O appears. System Unlocked appears. Tap F to switch to the Function...
...out systems, repeat Steps 1 and 2. To lockout a channel when the scanner has not stopped on talk group ID's (TGID) that you have programmed into the system that becomes active. 48 the scanner only stops on the channel, or to permanently lockout the current channel. Cycling power off and...-out channel. 1. Locking/Unlocking Systems Follow these steps to lock out a system so that it out. Tap F to switch to the Function Mode then rotate the control to select the system where the channel is selected. 1. Temporary L/O appears. System Unlocked appears. Tap F to switch to the Function...
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... in a weak-signal area or receive interference, these steps. f disappears and APCO threshold Adjust Mode appears at the bottom of the display. Conventional System [MENU] Program System F Select the system F Edit Sys Option F Adjust P25 Level F Trunked System [MENU] Program System F Select the system F Edit Site F Select the site F Adjust P25 Level F Make...
... in a weak-signal area or receive interference, these steps. f disappears and APCO threshold Adjust Mode appears at the bottom of the display. Conventional System [MENU] Program System F Select the system F Edit Sys Option F Adjust P25 Level F Trunked System [MENU] Program System F Select the system F Edit Site F Select the site F Adjust P25 Level F Make...
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...channels you've set the channel to record. Clearing All Locked Out ID's [MENU] Program System F Select a trunked system F Edit Sys Option F Clr All L/O IDs F MEL To quickly unlock all channels in ID Search mode and gives you have the Record option turned on to the REC jack. Off - Reviewing... ID Search Lockouts [MENU] Program System F Select a trunked system F Edit Sys Option F Rvw ID:Srch L/O F MEL The scanner ...
...channels you've set the channel to record. Clearing All Locked Out ID's [MENU] Program System F Select a trunked system F Edit Sys Option F Clr All L/O IDs F MEL To quickly unlock all channels in ID Search mode and gives you have the Record option turned on to the REC jack. Off - Reviewing... ID Search Lockouts [MENU] Program System F Select a trunked system F Edit Sys Option F Rvw ID:Srch L/O F MEL The scanner ...
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... method used for the frequency band. FM - the scanner uses FM (frequency modulation) for the frequency band. Setting Site Modulation ML [MENU] Program System F Select a trunked system F Edit Site F Select a Site F Set Modulation F Auto - Setting Site Attenuation MESL Enable Attenuation if you...dB. the attenuator is Auto. Most frequency lists usually indicate which of the frequencies. Note: If you select Control Channel Only mode (see "Setting Control-Channel Only (Motorola Systems Only)" on Page 81), you only need to Auto, the scanner automatically selects...
... method used for the frequency band. FM - the scanner uses FM (frequency modulation) for the frequency band. Setting Site Modulation ML [MENU] Program System F Select a trunked system F Edit Site F Select a Site F Set Modulation F Auto - Setting Site Attenuation MESL Enable Attenuation if you...dB. the attenuator is Auto. Most frequency lists usually indicate which of the frequencies. Note: If you select Control Channel Only mode (see "Setting Control-Channel Only (Motorola Systems Only)" on Page 81), you only need to Auto, the scanner automatically selects...
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...BCD996T includes two operation modes for additional table entries. the Band Plan table entry you want to determine the correct entries using the scanner (other than trial and error). Notes: • For Explicit mode systems, leave all information needed to correctly determine voice frequencies. Uniden...all entries blank. • There is no way to edit and F. 2. Repeat 1-3 for P25 systems: explicit mode and implicit mode channel assignment. Setting Control-Channel Only Mode [MENU] Program System F Select a trunked system F Edit Site (current) F M (except for the table entry (in ...
...BCD996T includes two operation modes for additional table entries. the Band Plan table entry you want to determine the correct entries using the scanner (other than trial and error). Notes: • For Explicit mode systems, leave all information needed to correctly determine voice frequencies. Uniden...all entries blank. • There is no way to edit and F. 2. Repeat 1-3 for P25 systems: explicit mode and implicit mode channel assignment. Setting Control-Channel Only Mode [MENU] Program System F Select a trunked system F Edit Site (current) F M (except for the table entry (in ...
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... when it detects a transmission on the output frequency until transmissions end. The default value is in either Search and Store or Close Call Auto Store mode. Since you can normally only hear one side of a conversation when you leave this feature on the original frequency. Off - The scanner does not try... operation. the scanner uses the default modulation for the system you set, it remains on can let you hear both sides of hits you are programming. [MENU] Srch/CloCall Opt F Set Modulation F Auto - On -
... when it detects a transmission on the output frequency until transmissions end. The default value is in either Search and Store or Close Call Auto Store mode. Since you can normally only hear one side of a conversation when you leave this feature on the original frequency. Off - The scanner does not try... operation. the scanner uses the default modulation for the system you set, it remains on can let you hear both sides of hits you are programming. [MENU] Srch/CloCall Opt F Set Modulation F Auto - On -
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... expecting severe weather conditions late at night. Turning Weather Alert On/Off In weather alert mode, your scanner functions as the specific geographic locations affected by allowing them to weather alert mode, it holds on the audio so you can have up to reduce the number of ...the scanner to hear alerts only for about the weather alert when it receives any of signals will trigger an alert. Alert Only - SAME 1-5 - Programming a SAME Group You can be assigned. Each group can hear the weather broadcast. [MENU] WX Operation F Weather Alert F Or another approach is...
... expecting severe weather conditions late at night. Turning Weather Alert On/Off In weather alert mode, your scanner functions as the specific geographic locations affected by allowing them to weather alert mode, it holds on the audio so you can have up to reduce the number of ...the scanner to hear alerts only for about the weather alert when it receives any of signals will trigger an alert. Alert Only - SAME 1-5 - Programming a SAME Group You can be assigned. Each group can hear the weather broadcast. [MENU] WX Operation F Weather Alert F Or another approach is...
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... to quickly switch to Tone-Out Standby, then rotate scroll to select the settings to Fire Tone-Out mode, press F and then [SQ]. Setting Up Tone-Out [MENU] Tone-Out for ... Sets the ...Then you can scroll to any other setting that have stored. You can save up to program, then press F. Regardless of the current display, the scanner always alerts on that matches a stored... if a tone-out matches one you have the same frequency, modulation, and attenuation setting as Uniden America Corporation has no information regarding local tone-out systems. Setting Tone-Out Standby [MENU] Tone...
... to quickly switch to Tone-Out Standby, then rotate scroll to select the settings to Fire Tone-Out mode, press F and then [SQ]. Setting Up Tone-Out [MENU] Tone-Out for ... Sets the ...Then you can scroll to any other setting that have stored. You can save up to program, then press F. Regardless of the current display, the scanner always alerts on that matches a stored... if a tone-out matches one you have the same frequency, modulation, and attenuation setting as Uniden America Corporation has no information regarding local tone-out systems. Setting Tone-Out Standby [MENU] Tone...
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Car Two Car One The BCD996T, a GPS, and a Dangerous Road Car One is not met. Since Car Two is going east, no POI is toward the Northeast and you are driving ... shows OFF if no alert sounds as the other requirements (range, speed) are met, the alert 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. Car One is alerted since the Latitude and...
Car Two Car One The BCD996T, a GPS, and a Dangerous Road Car One is not met. Since Car Two is going east, no POI is toward the Northeast and you are driving ... shows OFF if no alert sounds as the other requirements (range, speed) are met, the alert 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. Car One is alerted since the Latitude and...