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...Power 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 ...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 CTCSS/DCS...
...Power 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 ...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 CTCSS/DCS...
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... Backlight Color ...56 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 Table of Contents...
... Backlight Color ...56 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 Table of Contents...
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... 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 ...118 Location-Based (GPS) Scanning 119 Another Example of Multiple Site Creation 120 Non-Radio Location Based...
... 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 ...118 Location-Based (GPS) Scanning 119 Another Example of Multiple Site Creation 120 Non-Radio Location Based...
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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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... the digital decode threshold for APCO 25 systems. GPS Location Based Scanning - The scanner also displays the transmitted alert type. Custom Search - GPS Display Mode - Multi-Site Trunking - Introduction 15 Lets you display extended GPS information such as all possible control channels are programmed...to a POI, Speed, Position, and more easily select sites to program voice channel frequencies into the scanner. If you connect a GPS unit to the scanner it scans using only control channel data. Control Channel Only Scanning - You do not have to monitor. ...
... the digital decode threshold for APCO 25 systems. GPS Location Based Scanning - The scanner also displays the transmitted alert type. Custom Search - GPS Display Mode - Multi-Site Trunking - Introduction 15 Lets you display extended GPS information such as all possible control channels are programmed...to a POI, Speed, Position, and more easily select sites to program voice channel frequencies into the scanner. If you connect a GPS unit to the scanner it scans using only control channel data. Control Channel Only Scanning - You do not have to monitor. ...
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Connect the ORANGE lead to one side of making those connections. Slowly slide the scanner into the opening in dash DIN-E Sleeve BCD996T with care. 3. Push out the top and bottom tabs to the vehicle's chassis ground (-). 6. Before inserting the scanner in place. 8. RED goes to a positive (+) ... previously mounted antenna. Be sure all the connections are routed away from the DIN-E Sleeve" on the rear that when you plan to connect a GPS unit or external speaker at a later time, expect to remove the unit for ease of the headlamp switch so that secure the outer metal case...
Connect the ORANGE lead to one side of making those connections. Slowly slide the scanner into the opening in dash DIN-E Sleeve BCD996T with care. 3. Push out the top and bottom tabs to the vehicle's chassis ground (-). 6. Before inserting the scanner in place. 8. RED goes to a positive (+) ... previously mounted antenna. Be sure all the connections are routed away from the DIN-E Sleeve" on the rear that when you plan to connect a GPS unit or external speaker at a later time, expect to remove the unit for ease of the headlamp switch so that secure the outer metal case...
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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 a later time, you should be used in the rear of the chassis cabinet. Unthread the four screws in securing the scanner chassis. 36 ... have any doubt about your experience and abilities, please consult with a professional installer who is first necessary to remove the scanner from the sleeve possible. Uniden does not supply these screws. Fully insert both Removal Keys into the slots on either side of the unit. Press in fully and the radio...
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 a later time, you should be used in the rear of the chassis cabinet. Unthread the four screws in securing the scanner chassis. 36 ... have any doubt about your experience and abilities, please consult with a professional installer who is first necessary to remove the scanner from the sleeve possible. Uniden does not supply these screws. Fully insert both Removal Keys into the slots on either side of the unit. Press in fully and the radio...
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Many controls and keys behave differently depending on the BCD996T produce several different actions. Controls, Keys, and Functions 39 F means Tap or Press the Scroll Control to separate those actions. Pressing a key briefly can , for .... Controls, Keys, and Functions 15 2 6 54 3 11 16 1 13 7 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 a different result. "Press and hold" means press...
Many controls and keys behave differently depending on the BCD996T produce several different actions. Controls, Keys, and Functions 39 F means Tap or Press the Scroll Control to separate those actions. Pressing a key briefly can , for .... Controls, Keys, and Functions 15 2 6 54 3 11 16 1 13 7 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 a different result. "Press and hold" means press...
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.../Key [Power/VOL] Label Mode 1 All All Function Squelch 2 All Scroll Control and 3 Function F All Scan or Custom Search Hold Menu [PRI] Name Edit Monitor GPS Function 4 Scan Action Result Rotate Power ON - To latch Function Mode, press and hold Func Toggle Priority Mode (On-Plus On-Off) 40 Volume Increase...
.../Key [Power/VOL] Label Mode 1 All All Function Squelch 2 All Scroll Control and 3 Function F All Scan or Custom Search Hold Menu [PRI] Name Edit Monitor GPS Function 4 Scan Action Result Rotate Power ON - To latch Function Mode, press and hold Func Toggle Priority Mode (On-Plus On-Off) 40 Volume Increase...
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...a search frequency, or location data. Unlocks System, Group and Channel in the current system. Control/Key [WX] [GPS] [L/O] Label Mode Action 5 WX Scan or Press WX Alert Scan Other Press 6 All GPS 7 Scan Search Hold Press & Hold Press Press & Hold F + Press Press Press 2X Menu Scan/ Scan Hold... Toggle between WX Scan and WX Alert Scan Turn to toggle WX Alert Priority On and Off Starts WX Scan Changes to GPS Mode Stores current GPS data Change GPS Display Temporarily locks out a system channel, a search frequency, or location data. Remains locked after power cycle. Exit the menu...
...a search frequency, or location data. Unlocks System, Group and Channel in the current system. Control/Key [WX] [GPS] [L/O] Label Mode Action 5 WX Scan or Press WX Alert Scan Other Press 6 All GPS 7 Scan Search Hold Press & Hold Press Press & Hold F + Press Press Press 2X Menu Scan/ Scan Hold... Toggle between WX Scan and WX Alert Scan Turn to toggle WX Alert Priority On and Off Starts WX Scan Changes to GPS Mode Stores current GPS data Change GPS Display Temporarily locks out a system channel, a search frequency, or location data. Remains locked after power cycle. Exit the menu...
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... Press Directly enter frequencies or Talk Group IDs Scan F + Press Enable/Disable Group Quick Key Other than F + Press [7] [7/ATT] to toggle attenuator setting Scan or GPS All F + [0] Switches to start check of (SQK) System/Site Quick Key 42 Mode 1 default Scan/Scan F + [.No] Hold Enables Trunking activity Indicators Editing Name Press... "-" or "I" for Direct Entry Scan Scan Hold F + Press Toggle Active Channel Display On or Off Scan Press Starts two-digit of set search Scan or GPS to [6] range Other than F + Press [1] [1] to [6] to Display Mode-
... Press Directly enter frequencies or Talk Group IDs Scan F + Press Enable/Disable Group Quick Key Other than F + Press [7] [7/ATT] to toggle attenuator setting Scan or GPS All F + [0] Switches to start check of (SQK) System/Site Quick Key 42 Mode 1 default Scan/Scan F + [.No] Hold Enables Trunking activity Indicators Editing Name Press... "-" or "I" for Direct Entry Scan Scan Hold F + Press Toggle Active Channel Display On or Off Scan Press Starts two-digit of set search Scan or GPS to [6] range Other than F + Press [1] [1] to [6] to Display Mode-
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... Call Hold WX Scan WX Scan Hold Press Tone-Out Standby Press [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 Close Call Indicator 15 Alert Indicator 16 Headphone Jack 17 All Connect ...
... Call Hold WX Scan WX Scan Hold Press Tone-Out Standby Press [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 Close Call Indicator 15 Alert Indicator 16 Headphone Jack 17 All Connect ...
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... miscellaneous See the respective pages for ... 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]. See "Using Weather Alert (SAME)" on Page 101 ..." you can rotate the control left or right to quickly review all the necessary setting options required to another BCD996T. Wired Clone Settings Let's You... Close Call Set Priority WX Operation Tone-Out for data to the page ...menu title at the top and three of each but convenient options. Choose GPS related locations for ...
... miscellaneous See the respective pages for ... 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]. See "Using Weather Alert (SAME)" on Page 101 ..." you can rotate the control left or right to quickly review all the necessary setting options required to another BCD996T. Wired Clone Settings Let's You... Close Call Set Priority WX Operation Tone-Out for data to the page ...menu title at the top and three of each but convenient options. Choose GPS related locations for ...
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Adjusting the Display Contrast There are using the location-based functions. Setting the Time Format [MENU] Settings F Set GPS Format F Set Time Format F Programming General Settings 57 As you scroll from level 1 to 15 you are 15 contrast levels. Press the ...you desire to change it. [MENU] Settings F Adjust Contrast F Select a level Level 1 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 see the contrast change. Enter the location in Degree and fraction format. DEG: DDD.dddddd - If...
Adjusting the Display Contrast There are using the location-based functions. Setting the Time Format [MENU] Settings F Set GPS Format F Set Time Format F Programming General Settings 57 As you scroll from level 1 to 15 you are 15 contrast levels. Press the ...you desire to change it. [MENU] Settings F Adjust Contrast F Select a level Level 1 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 see the contrast change. Enter the location in Degree and fraction format. DEG: DDD.dddddd - If...
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...port to control the data rate used for entering distance for the front and back panel serial ports. Setting the Distance Units [MENU] Settings F Set GPS Format F Set Unit F This setting controls the distance units shown in 12-hour format using 0 for midnight and 23 for displaying the time on... the GPS data screens. 12H - You may need a gender changer and a null modem adapter to local time. The scanner uses miles. Setting the Time Zone [MENU] ...
...port to control the data rate used for entering distance for the front and back panel serial ports. Setting the Distance Units [MENU] Settings F Set GPS Format F Set Unit F This setting controls the distance units shown in 12-hour format using 0 for midnight and 23 for displaying the time on... the GPS data screens. 12H - You may need a gender changer and a null modem adapter to local time. The scanner uses miles. Setting the Time Zone [MENU] ...
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...- L/O status is automatically controlled by receiving data from the16 most common fleet maps Custom - select from GPS. The fleet map is automatically enabled and disabled when you connect a GPS to enter a custom fleet map. Set the system's range using the format you don't know the fleet...the system's longitude using the units you to the scanner. allows you selected in order for each block. Programming Your Scanner 71 Set GPS Enable - Enter the system's latitude using the format you must enter a system fleet map in the system settings. Setting the Fleet Map...
...- L/O status is automatically controlled by receiving data from the16 most common fleet maps Custom - select from GPS. The fleet map is automatically enabled and disabled when you connect a GPS to enter a custom fleet map. Set the system's range using the format you don't know the fleet...the system's longitude using the units you to the scanner. allows you selected in order for each block. Programming Your Scanner 71 Set GPS Enable - Enter the system's latitude using the format you must enter a system fleet map in the system settings. Setting the Fleet Map...
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...longitude using the format you selected in the system settings. Depending on the data received from the GPS, the L/O status of the site is automatically enabled and disabled when you connect a GPS to On. Enter the system's latitude using the units you can also 82 Set Longitude - ...Set the system's range using the format you selected in the system settings. Set GPS Enable - However, you selected in the system settings. In most cases, setting this to enter control channel frequencies. Adjust P25 Level [MENU] ...
...longitude using the format you selected in the system settings. Depending on the data received from the GPS, the L/O status of the site is automatically enabled and disabled when you connect a GPS to On. Enter the system's latitude using the units you can also 82 Set Longitude - ...Set the system's range using the format you selected in the system settings. Set GPS Enable - However, you selected in the system settings. In most cases, setting this to enter control channel frequencies. Adjust P25 Level [MENU] ...
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If a GPS unit is attached, the longitude and latitude data is 3257.33-09705.34. Otherwise, the scanner stores frequencies in "Selecting a System" above. A search option appears ...
If a GPS unit is attached, the longitude and latitude data is 3257.33-09705.34. Otherwise, the scanner stores frequencies in "Selecting a System" above. A search option appears ...
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... you move out of Interest, Dangerous Roads, and Dangerous Crossings. Using the BCD996T with a GPS The scanner lets you connect a compatible GPS device to it is being locked or unlocked. Device Compatibility The GPS must connect a GPS to the unit. Once the GPS is enabled according to enable location based feature operation. Use the cable provided...
... you move out of Interest, Dangerous Roads, and Dangerous Crossings. Using the BCD996T with a GPS The scanner lets you connect a compatible GPS device to it is being locked or unlocked. Device Compatibility The GPS must connect a GPS to the unit. Once the GPS is enabled according to enable location based feature operation. Use the cable provided...
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... Longitude (the center of the range or site) • Range (the radius of those additional sites. Figure A Figure B Figure C Using the BCD996T with a GPS 119 Figure A shows, schematically, an ideal reception situation. The area almost matches the site area. But Figure B is more closely match the geographic... area. You set the range to encircle that center point. Location-Based (GPS) Scanning The BCD996T uses data, supplied by entering multiple sites for the system, even though the system actually has only one site, and use ...
... Longitude (the center of the range or site) • Range (the radius of those additional sites. Figure A Figure B Figure C Using the BCD996T with a GPS 119 Figure A shows, schematically, an ideal reception situation. The area almost matches the site area. But Figure B is more closely match the geographic... area. You set the range to encircle that center point. Location-Based (GPS) Scanning The BCD996T uses data, supplied by entering multiple sites for the system, even though the system actually has only one site, and use ...