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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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...you program into memory in your local NOAA weather transmission. Custom Search - Lets you display extended GPS information such as all possible control channels are programmed. If the scanner is transmitted on a NOAA weather channel. Automatically sets the digital decode threshold for APCO 25 systems.... GPS Location Based Scanning - GPS Display Mode - Lets you program up to monitor. SAME Weather Alert - Introduction 15 If you provide. The scanner alerts you to the scanner it scans using only control channel data. The scanner also displays the transmitted...
...you program into memory in your local NOAA weather transmission. Custom Search - Lets you display extended GPS information such as all possible control channels are programmed. If the scanner is transmitted on a NOAA weather channel. Automatically sets the digital decode threshold for APCO 25 systems.... GPS Location Based Scanning - GPS Display Mode - Lets you program up to monitor. SAME Weather Alert - Introduction 15 If you provide. The scanner alerts you to the scanner it scans using only control channel data. The scanner also displays the transmitted...
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... sleeve until it locks in place. 8. Note: if you activate the headlights, the scanners LCD backlight dimmer level changes color and intensity. Opening in dash DIN-E Sleeve BCD996T with care. 3. Slowly slide the scanner into the opening in your fuse block while BLACK connects to the vehicle's chassis ground... to a positive (+) connection on the rear that when you plan to connect a GPS unit or external speaker at a later time, expect to one side of making those connections. Before inserting the scanner in place. 5. RED goes to hold the sleeve firmly in the sleeve, attach ...
... sleeve until it locks in place. 8. Note: if you activate the headlights, the scanners LCD backlight dimmer level changes color and intensity. Opening in dash DIN-E Sleeve BCD996T with care. 3. Slowly slide the scanner into the opening in your fuse block while BLACK connects to the vehicle's chassis ground... to a positive (+) connection on the rear that when you plan to connect a GPS unit or external speaker at a later time, expect to one side of making those connections. Before inserting the scanner in place. 5. RED goes to hold the sleeve firmly in the sleeve, attach ...
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...professional installer who is first necessary to remove the scanner from the DIN-E sleeve. Uniden does not supply these screws. Their diameter, length, and screw type should plan to remove the scanner's outer metal sleeve from the inner chassis. 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...
...professional installer who is first necessary to remove the scanner from the DIN-E sleeve. Uniden does not supply these screws. Their diameter, length, and screw type should plan to remove the scanner's outer metal sleeve from the inner chassis. 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...
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...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...while pressing and holding, gives a different result. Carefully examine the following table to put the scanner into Function mode then press the key under discussion. Note: "Press" means press and ... the Scroll Control to separate those actions. Many controls and keys behave differently depending on the BCD996T produce several different actions. Pressing a key briefly can , for at least 2-seconds. "Press...
...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...while pressing and holding, gives a different result. Carefully examine the following table to put the scanner into Function mode then press the key under discussion. Note: "Press" means press and ... the Scroll Control to separate those actions. Many controls and keys behave differently depending on the BCD996T produce several different actions. Pressing a key briefly can , for at least 2-seconds. "Press...
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... [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 & UASD...wired clone mode or create/edit settings with Scroll Control to select menu settings Connect supplied serial cable to scanner LCD Toggle ID Search and ID Scan. Use with UASD software. Toggles HOLD on or off; In ...
... [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 & UASD...wired clone mode or create/edit settings with Scroll Control to select menu settings Connect supplied serial cable to scanner LCD Toggle ID Search and ID Scan. Use with UASD software. Toggles HOLD on or off; In ...
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... Close Call operation Choose and search programmed See "Searching and Storing" 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]. Menu Item Program System Program Location Srch/CloCall Opt Search ... menu selection, the purpose of each but convenient options. Close Call Set Priority WX Operation Tone-Out for ... already programmed. Choose GPS related locations for data to the page or pages that selection, and a reference to alert, confirm location, and provide you scan ...
... Close Call operation Choose and search programmed See "Searching and Storing" 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]. Menu Item Program System Program Location Srch/CloCall Opt Search ... menu selection, the purpose of each but convenient options. Close Call Set Priority WX Operation Tone-Out for ... already programmed. Choose GPS related locations for data to the page or pages that selection, and a reference to alert, confirm location, and provide you scan ...
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...Control to lock the desired level until the time you desire 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 set Upside-down F This setting controls the orientation of the display. 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. DEG: DDD.dddddd - Setting the Time Format [MENU] Settings F Set GPS Format F Set Time Format F Programming General Settings 57...
...Control to lock the desired level until the time you desire 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 set Upside-down F This setting controls the orientation of the display. 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. DEG: DDD.dddddd - Setting the Time Format [MENU] Settings F Set GPS Format F Set Time Format F Programming General Settings 57...
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... to the speed used to local time. You typically set the front port to match the speed used to communicate with an attached GPS (default 4800 bps). the scanner displays time in 24-hour format using am for mornings and pm for evening times. 24H - Setting the Distance Units [MENU] ...and back panel serial ports. km - Note that the back port is male. the scanner displays time in the GPS data screens and used for displaying the time on the GPS data screens. 12H - The scanner uses kilometers. The scanner uses miles. You may need a gender changer and a null modem adapter to control...
... to the speed used to local time. You typically set the front port to match the speed used to communicate with an attached GPS (default 4800 bps). the scanner displays time in 24-hour format using am for mornings and pm for evening times. 24H - Setting the Distance Units [MENU] ...and back panel serial ports. km - Note that the back port is male. the scanner displays time in the GPS data screens and used for displaying the time on the GPS data screens. 12H - The scanner uses kilometers. The scanner uses miles. You may need a gender changer and a null modem adapter to control...
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... - Enter the system's latitude using the format you must enter a system fleet map in order for the scanner to the scanner. For Motorola Type I Only) Preset - allows you connect a GPS to properly track and display talk group ID's. Setting Location Information C [MENU] Program System F Select a ...: If you selected in the system settings. This setting controls whether the scanner automatically skips channels it detects the data signal. Press F to enter a custom fleet map. Programming Your Scanner 71 Set GPS Enable - Set the system's range using the format you don't know ...
... - Enter the system's latitude using the format you must enter a system fleet map in order for the scanner to the scanner. For Motorola Type I Only) Preset - allows you connect a GPS to properly track and display talk group ID's. Setting Location Information C [MENU] Program System F Select a ...: If you selected in the system settings. This setting controls whether the scanner automatically skips channels it detects the data signal. Press F to enter a custom fleet map. Programming Your Scanner 71 Set GPS Enable - Set the system's range using the format you don't know ...
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... - You only need to enter for digital channels. Enter the system's latitude using the format you connect a GPS to the scanner. Adjust P25 Level [MENU] Program System F Select a trunked system F Edit Site (current) F Select a site F Adjust P25 Level F MEL This setting determines some site-specific parameters ...
... - You only need to enter for digital channels. Enter the system's latitude using the format you connect a GPS to the scanner. Adjust P25 Level [MENU] Program System F Select a trunked system F Edit Site (current) F Select a site F Adjust P25 Level F MEL This setting determines some site-specific parameters ...
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... into the system you selected in a new group it . appears and the scanner does not store any frequencies. The alpha data is saved and becomes the name of the search ranges appears. If a GPS unit is attached, the longitude and latitude data is also stored. A search ...option appears that channel. Otherwise, the scanner stores frequencies in "Selecting a System" above. One of that lets you choose from a...
... into the system you selected in a new group it . appears and the scanner does not store any frequencies. The alpha data is saved and becomes the name of the search ranges appears. If a GPS unit is attached, the longitude and latitude data is also stored. A search ...option appears that channel. Otherwise, the scanner stores frequencies in "Selecting a System" above. One of that lets you choose from a...
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... the following sections dealing with inputting selections to enable location based feature operation. Insert that their range. Once the GPS is enabled according to your scanner. Using the BCD996T with a GPS The scanner lets you connect a compatible GPS device to it to provide two very convenient operation features: • automatically locks and unlocks systems and sites...
... the following sections dealing with inputting selections to enable location based feature operation. Insert that their range. Once the GPS is enabled according to your scanner. Using the BCD996T with a GPS The scanner lets you connect a compatible GPS device to it to provide two very convenient operation features: • automatically locks and unlocks systems and sites...
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...You create multiple sites for each of the three sites to 50 miles from that center). Figure A Figure B Figure C Using the BCD996T with a GPS 119 All geopolitical areas are rarely perfect circles. Then set the longitude and latitude to approximate the center of a geographic entity such as ... those additional sites. By doing so the scanner automatically locks out reception of a circle around the latitude and longitude coordinates selected from up to more like the real world. You can accommodate these variations by an attached GPS unit, that lets the radio automatically unlock and...
...You create multiple sites for each of the three sites to 50 miles from that center). Figure A Figure B Figure C Using the BCD996T with a GPS 119 All geopolitical areas are rarely perfect circles. Then set the longitude and latitude to approximate the center of a geographic entity such as ... those additional sites. By doing so the scanner automatically locks out reception of a circle around the latitude and longitude coordinates selected from up to more like the real world. You can accommodate these variations by an attached GPS unit, that lets the radio automatically unlock and...
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...scanner becomes an extension of travel , and speed. Stores location and range. If you might find valuable while traveling. Use the menu (begin with Program Location) to input the necessary data to choose a setting for Dangerous Xing, Dangerous Road, or POI. 120 Stores location, direction of travel . Press F + [GPS...direction specified, and if you are typical of use you approach the set location, the scanner sounds an alert at 0.5, 0.25, and 0.1 miles (radius of a circle) from the scanner. The following geographical values are within range of Interest (POI) - If you can ...
...scanner becomes an extension of travel , and speed. Stores location and range. If you might find valuable while traveling. Use the menu (begin with Program Location) to input the necessary data to choose a setting for Dangerous Xing, Dangerous Road, or POI. 120 Stores location, direction of travel . Press F + [GPS...direction specified, and if you are typical of use you approach the set location, the scanner sounds an alert at 0.5, 0.25, and 0.1 miles (radius of a circle) from the scanner. The following geographical values are within range of Interest (POI) - If you can ...
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... data at 10:25:54 The data is stored. When you are prompted to store your current location, press and hold [GPS] for about 2 seconds. The scanner opens a dialog to enter the type of the new point will overwrite the currently displayed data. The following table shows the attributes... • • • • • • • • • • • Dangerous Road • • • • • • • • Using the BCD996T with a GPS 121 While you set those specific attributes. To store your current location.
... data at 10:25:54 The data is stored. When you are prompted to store your current location, press and hold [GPS] for about 2 seconds. The scanner opens a dialog to enter the type of the new point will overwrite the currently displayed data. The following table shows the attributes... • • • • • • • • • • • Dangerous Road • • • • • • • • Using the BCD996T with a GPS 121 While you set those specific attributes. To store your current location.
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...is selected. Programmed Settings 41° 17' 58.64" N 74°11' 10.30" W Heading South GPS Display Mode Press [GPS], to switch the scanner to 0 MPH, the alert beeps every time the scanner exceeds the range. In this mode, you can see location information as well as information about your position... equivalent in a Northeast direction and do not travel in KPH for metric usage. Car Two is driving south. GPS DATA Display ETA Display Clock Display 124 Car Two Car One The BCD996T, a GPS, and a Dangerous Road Car One is driving east. When all three data sets are met. For example:...
...is selected. Programmed Settings 41° 17' 58.64" N 74°11' 10.30" W Heading South GPS Display Mode Press [GPS], to switch the scanner to 0 MPH, the alert beeps every time the scanner exceeds the range. In this mode, you can see location information as well as information about your position... equivalent in a Northeast direction and do not travel in KPH for metric usage. Car Two is driving south. GPS DATA Display ETA Display Clock Display 124 Car Two Car One The BCD996T, a GPS, and a Dangerous Road Car One is driving east. When all three data sets are met. For example:...
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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...