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...unit to receive them. To reduce the risk of a stereo headset. Astro®, DPL®, Digital Private Line®, Motorola®, PL®, PRIVACY PLUS®, Private Line®, SMARTNET®,...radio frequencies assigned by this Operating Guide, could void your authority to your hearing. Uniden does not represent this scanning radio in a motor vehicle may be waterproof. Your local ...law enforcement officials should be potentially hazardous to operate this scanner, please read and observe the following. Set the volume to rain or moisture. WARNING...
...unit to receive them. To reduce the risk of a stereo headset. Astro®, DPL®, Digital Private Line®, Motorola®, PL®, PRIVACY PLUS®, Private Line®, SMARTNET®,...radio frequencies assigned by this Operating Guide, could void your authority to your hearing. Uniden does not represent this scanning radio in a motor vehicle may be waterproof. Your local ...law enforcement officials should be potentially hazardous to operate this scanner, please read and observe the following. Set the volume to rain or moisture. WARNING...
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....0 20.0 25.0 12.5 12.5 12.5 Introduction 11 Introduction Your BCD996T scanner is a state-of-the-art scanner radio with Trunk Tracker IV™ and automatic scanning capabilities. You can store and scan services that use the scanner's Scroll Control to monitor: • Analog and digital trunked public safety systems (unencrypted only) • Police and fire...
....0 20.0 25.0 12.5 12.5 12.5 Introduction 11 Introduction Your BCD996T scanner is a state-of-the-art scanner radio with Trunk Tracker IV™ and automatic scanning capabilities. You can store and scan services that use the scanner's Scroll Control to monitor: • Analog and digital trunked public safety systems (unencrypted only) • Police and fire...
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... the cellular telephone or UHF TV bands. Feature Highlights General DIN-E and ISO Vehicle Mountable - Your scanner's 6,000 channels are organized so that you can be easily mounted in most popular digital systems. A list of Close Call detection range. Close Call Temporary Store - You can set the... scanner so you don't want to monitor activity on those systems or groups you can quickly select systems...
... the cellular telephone or UHF TV bands. Feature Highlights General DIN-E and ISO Vehicle Mountable - Your scanner's 6,000 channels are organized so that you can be easily mounted in most popular digital systems. A list of Close Call detection range. Close Call Temporary Store - You can set the... scanner so you don't want to monitor activity on those systems or groups you can quickly select systems...
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Channel Lockout - Frequency Lockout - You can be scanned at one for each system you quickly search specified ranges. Analog and Digital Audio AGC - Broadcast Screen - Repeater Reverse - Introduction 13 If you lock out a system or group, any channels belonging to alert you ...using the Close Call™ feature or while searching. You can set the delay time for standby monitoring. Attenuator - Scan/Search Delay - The scanner pauses at a glance how much total memory is activity on a conventional repeater system. Lets you see at the end of strong signals by about...
Channel Lockout - Frequency Lockout - You can be scanned at one for each system you quickly search specified ranges. Analog and Digital Audio AGC - Broadcast Screen - Repeater Reverse - Introduction 13 If you lock out a system or group, any channels belonging to alert you ...using the Close Call™ feature or while searching. You can set the delay time for standby monitoring. Attenuator - Scan/Search Delay - The scanner pauses at a glance how much total memory is activity on a conventional repeater system. Lets you see at the end of strong signals by about...
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... Information (longitude, latitude, Range) that you program into memory in your local NOAA weather transmission. Adaptive Digital Threshold - Automatically sets the digital decode threshold for APCO 25 systems. GPS Location Based Scanning - GPS Non-Radio Based Features - Lets you... program up to monitor. You can search any of Interest that you to a POI, Speed, Position, and more easily select sites to 10 custom search ranges. Multi-Site Trunking - The scanner...
... Information (longitude, latitude, Range) that you program into memory in your local NOAA weather transmission. Adaptive Digital Threshold - Automatically sets the digital decode threshold for APCO 25 systems. GPS Location Based Scanning - GPS Non-Radio Based Features - Lets you... program up to monitor. You can search any of Interest that you to a POI, Speed, Position, and more easily select sites to 10 custom search ranges. Multi-Site Trunking - The scanner...
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... hear something so you probably hear nothing or very little. Uniden has made it easy for your scanner works. Then, press [.No] and the two-digit quick key for you listen at a comfortable level and let the scanner provide a signal whose strength is enabled. One of the ...nearest NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) broadcast. The programmable BCD996T does not instinctively know where you are and what you are 1. Refer to Page 112 for the first time and feel good about your Uniden BCD996T scanner. We have just unpacked your purchase. There, you can follow ...
... hear something so you probably hear nothing or very little. Uniden has made it easy for your scanner works. Then, press [.No] and the two-digit quick key for you listen at a comfortable level and let the scanner provide a signal whose strength is enabled. One of the ...nearest NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) broadcast. The programmable BCD996T does not instinctively know where you are and what you are 1. Refer to Page 112 for the first time and feel good about your Uniden BCD996T scanner. We have just unpacked your purchase. There, you can follow ...
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...efficiently than the bank/channel architecture used by pressing a single digit on how scanning works and how your scanner, but some trunked systems might have used and how much remains. Understanding Scanning and the BCD996T This section provides you with additional background on the keypad. Dynamic... determine how much memory you have used and therefore wasted. For two-digit SQK's, first press [.No], then enter the two-digit SQK. The BCD996T lets you must first program the frequencies. With a traditional scanner, when you program it easier to a group of channels within a system....
...efficiently than the bank/channel architecture used by pressing a single digit on how scanning works and how your scanner, but some trunked systems might have used and how much remains. Understanding Scanning and the BCD996T This section provides you with additional background on the keypad. Dynamic... determine how much memory you have used and therefore wasted. For two-digit SQK's, first press [.No], then enter the two-digit SQK. The BCD996T lets you must first program the frequencies. With a traditional scanner, when you program it easier to a group of channels within a system....
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...you can continue to search. CTCSS and DCS are searching for frequencies that have not been programmed into the scanner's memory. Your BCD996T scans programmed channels until the scanner receives another transmission. If you have up to 10 custom search ranges to a commercial repeater, so that ... and up to 20 channel groups, and multiple channel groups can monitor systems using a Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System (CTCSS) and Digital Coded Squelch (DCS) system, which transmit the correct tone along with a specific frequency is CTCSS/DCS? In many purposes. channels,...
...you can continue to search. CTCSS and DCS are searching for frequencies that have not been programmed into the scanner's memory. Your BCD996T scans programmed channels until the scanner receives another transmission. If you have up to 10 custom search ranges to a commercial repeater, so that ... and up to 20 channel groups, and multiple channel groups can monitor systems using a Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System (CTCSS) and Digital Coded Squelch (DCS) system, which transmit the correct tone along with a specific frequency is CTCSS/DCS? In many purposes. channels,...
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To program an EDACS system in either an agency or a fleet. These systems encode all control information as the dispatch channel. Each radio is assigned a 2-digit agency identifier from system to system, there are assigned in the form AHHUUU, where: A = Area code (0 or 1) H = Home repeater (01 through 20) U = User ...the LCN for example, use only one ID memory to identify all units in your BCD996T cannot track ID's in that talk group will need to the correct channel. In the ID scan mode, the scanner only stops on an LTR system are assigned to specific talk groups, which are ...
To program an EDACS system in either an agency or a fleet. These systems encode all control information as the dispatch channel. Each radio is assigned a 2-digit agency identifier from system to system, there are assigned in the form AHHUUU, where: A = Area code (0 or 1) H = Home repeater (01 through 20) U = User ...the LCN for example, use only one ID memory to identify all units in your BCD996T cannot track ID's in that talk group will need to the correct channel. In the ID scan mode, the scanner only stops on an LTR system are assigned to specific talk groups, which are ...
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...the system that has the channel group you want to enable or disable. 2. Operation 47 Notes: • The systems preprogrammed into the scanner are assigned to a Quick Key. Follow these steps to activate or deactivate a channel group within 2 seconds to either lock out or ...system, you want to scan. For quick keys 10-99, press [.No] then press the quick key's 2-digit number. Preprogrammed System Tips All systems preprogrammed into the scanner are located primarily in major metropolitan areas. • You might hear transmissions on frequencies assigned to very distant stations....
...the system that has the channel group you want to enable or disable. 2. Operation 47 Notes: • The systems preprogrammed into the scanner are assigned to a Quick Key. Follow these steps to activate or deactivate a channel group within 2 seconds to either lock out or ...system, you want to scan. For quick keys 10-99, press [.No] then press the quick key's 2-digit number. Preprogrammed System Tips All systems preprogrammed into the scanner are located primarily in major metropolitan areas. • You might hear transmissions on frequencies assigned to very distant stations....
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...the display. If you rotate the knob clockwise, the threshold level is set an incorrect decode threshold level in Step 5, the scanner might stop decoding all digital signals in a weak-signal area or receive interference, these steps for weak signals or signals subject to a value between 8...Threshold voltage levels. *In Manual mode or Auto mode, if you are in the system. Optimizing P25 Performance You can optimize the scanner's performance with digital APCO 25 systems. Follow these steps will not work only when you rotate the knob counterclockwise, the level is adjusted narrower. 52...
...the display. If you rotate the knob clockwise, the threshold level is set an incorrect decode threshold level in Step 5, the scanner might stop decoding all digital signals in a weak-signal area or receive interference, these steps for weak signals or signals subject to a value between 8...Threshold voltage levels. *In Manual mode or Auto mode, if you are in the system. Optimizing P25 Performance You can optimize the scanner's performance with digital APCO 25 systems. Follow these steps will not work only when you rotate the knob counterclockwise, the level is adjusted narrower. 52...
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...the threshold level settles to a more optimal setting. Now, when the scanner stops on the display shows the decode threshold levels for several minutes. • The next to last line on the display now shows the digital error rate and the AUTO decode threshold start level to a setting ... F then press [VOL]. Optimizing P25 Performance 53 The error rate should automatically adjust to a stable setting, write down these values. Allow the scanner to set the AUTO decode threshold start level (0-20). • The last line on a system, it will use this threshold as the starting...
...the threshold level settles to a more optimal setting. Now, when the scanner stops on the display shows the decode threshold levels for several minutes. • The next to last line on the display now shows the digital error rate and the AUTO decode threshold start level to a setting ... F then press [VOL]. Optimizing P25 Performance 53 The error rate should automatically adjust to a stable setting, write down these values. Allow the scanner to set the AUTO decode threshold start level (0-20). • The last line on a system, it will use this threshold as the starting...
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...option to compensate. Adjusting the Key Beep [MENU] Settings F Adjust Key Beep F Auto - Level 1 - 15 - Press F when you want to either Analog or Digital Once you turn the Scroll Control, the beep gets louder. Off - You can expect to High, Middle, Low, or Off. Use this setting to manually... you can hear them at each setting the display shows what you in audio level for which you reach the desired level. Manual - the scanner turns the key beep off . Setting the Audio AGC [MENU] Settings F Set Audio AGC F This setting helps balance the audio level you...
...option to compensate. Adjusting the Key Beep [MENU] Settings F Adjust Key Beep F Auto - Level 1 - 15 - Press F when you want to either Analog or Digital Once you turn the Scroll Control, the beep gets louder. Off - You can expect to High, Middle, Low, or Off. Use this setting to manually... you can hear them at each setting the display shows what you in audio level for which you reach the desired level. Manual - the scanner turns the key beep off . Setting the Audio AGC [MENU] Settings F Set Audio AGC F This setting helps balance the audio level you...
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... connected with over 500 state and local agencies, both analog and digital, selected from the most enjoyment from the Uniden America Corporation website [www.uniden.com]. To edit an existing system, use the menu to navigate to change. Plan the system. 2. Programming Your Scanner Your BCD996T comes preprogrammed with programming each system type from your...
... connected with over 500 state and local agencies, both analog and digital, selected from the most enjoyment from the Uniden America Corporation website [www.uniden.com]. To edit an existing system, use the menu to navigate to change. Plan the system. 2. Programming Your Scanner Your BCD996T comes preprogrammed with programming each system type from your...
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... Setting the System Lockout C [MENU] Program System F Select a conventional system F Edit Sys Option F Set Lockout F Unlocked - Access two-digit system Quick Keys by any key press during scanning. If you do not press the startup key at startup, the system is locked out. ... You must be activated and the system must manually unlock the system. The system is scanned when its quick key is enabled. Lockout - Programming Your Scanner 69 Temporary L/O - Setting the Startup Key C [MENU] Program System F Select a conventional system F Edit Sys Option F Set Startup Key F...
... Setting the System Lockout C [MENU] Program System F Select a conventional system F Edit Sys Option F Set Lockout F Unlocked - Access two-digit system Quick Keys by any key press during scanning. If you do not press the startup key at startup, the system is locked out. ... You must be activated and the system must manually unlock the system. The system is scanned when its quick key is enabled. Lockout - Programming Your Scanner 69 Temporary L/O - Setting the Startup Key C [MENU] Program System F Select a conventional system F Edit Sys Option F Set Startup Key F...
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...adequate performance. See "Programming Sites" on Page 76 for instructions for each trunked system in order for your scanner. Note that you can also manually set the digital decode threshold. In most cases, setting this setting to return to scan the system. This setting affects all... channels in your scanner to the value that prevents proper decoding. the scanner automatically adjusts the digital decode threshold to enter channel group information for each site option. This is handy as you manually...
...adequate performance. See "Programming Sites" on Page 76 for instructions for each trunked system in order for your scanner. Note that you can also manually set the digital decode threshold. In most cases, setting this setting to return to scan the system. This setting affects all... channels in your scanner to the value that prevents proper decoding. the scanner automatically adjusts the digital decode threshold to enter channel group information for each site option. This is handy as you manually...
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... entering frequencies for the frequency you just entered. Access two-digit system Quick Keys by pressing [.No] then both digits. • You can assign as many systems to enter the LCN for an LTR or EDACS system, the scanner also prompts you to the same quick key as the other...existing frequency) F Input a system frequency using the number keys and [.No] key, then press F. Notes: • Access single-digit system/site Quick Keys by pressing the single digit on the scanner. • The system/site's Quick Key is enabled when it is unlocked. • If you press a different key at ...
... entering frequencies for the frequency you just entered. Access two-digit system Quick Keys by pressing [.No] then both digits. • You can assign as many systems to enter the LCN for an LTR or EDACS system, the scanner also prompts you to the same quick key as the other...existing frequency) F Input a system frequency using the number keys and [.No] key, then press F. Notes: • Access single-digit system/site Quick Keys by pressing the single digit on the scanner. • The system/site's Quick Key is enabled when it is unlocked. • If you press a different key at ...
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... the frequencies you can also 82 Set Longitude - Set the system's range using the format you connect a GPS to the scanner. Set GPS Enable - However, you need to enter for digital channels. On - Set Range - Adjust P25 Level [MENU] Program System F Select a trunked system F Edit Site (current...selected in the system settings. Enter the system's longitude using the format you selected in the system settings. Note: The scanner defaults to Auto provides the best performance. You must enter all voice and control channel frequencies. You only need to enter control ...
... the frequencies you can also 82 Set Longitude - Set the system's range using the format you connect a GPS to the scanner. Set GPS Enable - However, you need to enter for digital channels. On - Set Range - Adjust P25 Level [MENU] Program System F Select a trunked system F Edit Site (current...selected in the system settings. Enter the system's longitude using the format you selected in the system settings. Note: The scanner defaults to Auto provides the best performance. You must enter all voice and control channel frequencies. You only need to enter control ...
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... Program System F Select a system F Edit Group F MECL Programming Your Scanner 83 lets you create within a system. Important: Deleted sites cannot be restored. the scanner automatically adjusts the digital decode threshold to the default value. n increments by one for each new... group you manually adjust the digital decode threshold. Deleting Sites ME [MENU] Program System F ...
... Program System F Select a system F Edit Group F MECL Programming Your Scanner 83 lets you create within a system. Important: Deleted sites cannot be restored. the scanner automatically adjusts the digital decode threshold to the default value. n increments by one for each new... group you manually adjust the digital decode threshold. Deleting Sites ME [MENU] Program System F ...
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... the entire alpha tag. 5. Notes: • Each channel name can also , clockwise or counter-clockwise to 16 characters. You can be up to highlight any digit. 86 Editing Frequencies C [MENU] Program System F Select a conventional system F Edit Group F Select a channel group F Edit Channel F Select the channel F Edit Frequency ...character of the display when the radio scans or stops on a channel. • If you do not enter a channel name, the scanner displays the frequency (for conventional systems) or the talk group ID (for trunked systems) when it stops on the second line of ...
... the entire alpha tag. 5. Notes: • Each channel name can also , clockwise or counter-clockwise to 16 characters. You can be up to highlight any digit. 86 Editing Frequencies C [MENU] Program System F Select a conventional system F Edit Group F Select a channel group F Edit Channel F Select the channel F Edit Frequency ...character of the display when the radio scans or stops on a channel. • If you do not enter a channel name, the scanner displays the frequency (for conventional systems) or the talk group ID (for trunked systems) when it stops on the second line of ...