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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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...programmed. You do not have to more efficiently use the scanner's memory and more . Weather Weather Search - Introduction 15 GPS Non-Radio Based Features - GPS Display Mode - Search Service Search - You can set to 10 custom search ranges. Adaptive Digital Threshold - Lets your ...Lets you to the scanner it scans using only control channel data. Automatically sets the digital decode threshold for APCO 25 systems. GPS Location Based Scanning - Control Channel Only Scanning - The scanner alerts you share system channels across multiple sites to program voice channel...
...programmed. You do not have to more efficiently use the scanner's memory and more . Weather Weather Search - Introduction 15 GPS Non-Radio Based Features - GPS Display Mode - Search Service Search - You can set to 10 custom search ranges. Adaptive Digital Threshold - Lets your ...Lets you to the scanner it scans using only control channel data. Automatically sets the digital decode threshold for APCO 25 systems. GPS Location Based Scanning - Control Channel Only Scanning - The scanner alerts you share system channels across multiple sites to program voice channel...
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...Attach the DC Power leads. Setting Up Your Scanner 35 Remove the four Philips screws 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. Remove the bracket if previously attached. 2. Push ...previously mounted antenna. 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. Before inserting the scanner in place. 5. To remove the unit, see "Removing the Scanner from the DIN-E Sleeve" on ...
...Attach the DC Power leads. Setting Up Your Scanner 35 Remove the four Philips screws 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. Remove the bracket if previously attached. 2. Push ...previously mounted antenna. 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. Before inserting the scanner in place. 5. To remove the unit, see "Removing the Scanner from the DIN-E Sleeve" on ...
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Uniden does not supply these screws. Refer to the illustration that if you have any doubt about your experience and abilities, please consult with a professional installer ... the radio's dress panel. 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 chosen by a qualified installer based on Page 30. Fully insert both Removal Keys into the slots on either...
Uniden does not supply these screws. Refer to the illustration that if you have any doubt about your experience and abilities, please consult with a professional installer ... the radio's dress panel. 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 chosen by a qualified installer based on Page 30. Fully insert both Removal Keys into the slots on either...
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... means Tap or Press the Scroll Control to separate those actions. Controls, Keys, and Functions 39 Many controls and keys behave differently depending on the BCD996T produce several different actions. "Press and hold" means press and hold down for example, rotate the knobs as well as press them . 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. You can produce one result...
... means Tap or Press the Scroll Control to separate those actions. Controls, Keys, and Functions 39 Many controls and keys behave differently depending on the BCD996T produce several different actions. "Press and hold" means press and hold down for example, rotate the knobs as well as press them . 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. You can produce one result...
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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 -
.../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 -
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... 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 Press Press & Hold F + Press & Hold Search Search Hold Close ... Result 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. Enables all System quick Keys and...
... 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 Press Press & Hold F + Press & Hold Search Search Hold Close ... Result 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. Enables all System quick Keys and...
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... "-" 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 [7] [7/ATT] to toggle attenuator setting Scan or...
... "-" 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 [7] [7/ATT] to toggle attenuator setting Scan or...
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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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...WX Operation Tone-Out for ... Select options related to program the scanner and effectively use the menu, press [MENU]. Using the Menu The BCD996T incorporates an effective menu system that lets you make all ten listings. See "Wired Cloning" on Page 101 Lets you hear, nearby strong ...stations. Choose GPS related locations for designated priority channels. on Page 60 Choose settings for miscellaneous See the respective pages for weather scanning. For the purpose...
...WX Operation Tone-Out for ... Select options related to program the scanner and effectively use the menu, press [MENU]. Using the Menu The BCD996T incorporates an effective menu system that lets you make all ten listings. See "Wired Cloning" on Page 101 Lets you hear, nearby strong ...stations. Choose GPS related locations for designated priority channels. on Page 60 Choose settings for miscellaneous See the respective pages for weather scanning. For the purpose...
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... Settings 57 If you are 15 contrast levels. 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. Enter the location in Degree and fraction format. DEG: DDD.dddddd - ... 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 set Upside-down F This setting controls the orientation of the display. DMS: DDD° ...
... Settings 57 If you are 15 contrast levels. 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. Enter the location in Degree and fraction format. DEG: DDD.dddddd - ... 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 set Upside-down F This setting controls the orientation of the display. DMS: DDD° ...
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... typically set the front port to match the speed used to communicate with an attached GPS (default 4800 bps). The scanner uses miles. The scanner uses kilometers. Setting the Distance Units [MENU] Settings F Set GPS Format F Set Unit F This setting controls the distance units shown in 12-hour ... for entering distance for evening times. 24H - Setting the Time Zone [MENU] Settings F Set GPS Format F Set Time Zone F This setting controls the format used for displaying the time on the GPS data screens. 12H - You may need a gender changer and a null modem adapter to communicate ...
... typically set the front port to match the speed used to communicate with an attached GPS (default 4800 bps). The scanner uses miles. The scanner uses kilometers. Setting the Distance Units [MENU] Settings F Set GPS Format F Set Unit F This setting controls the distance units shown in 12-hour ... for entering distance for evening times. 24H - Setting the Time Zone [MENU] Settings F Set GPS Format F Set Time Zone F This setting controls the format used for displaying the time on the GPS data screens. 12H - You may need a gender changer and a null modem adapter to communicate ...
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...it detects the data signal. Set the system's range using the units you to 14) for your Motorola Type I Only) Preset - Set GPS Enable - Set Latitude - allows you selected in the system settings. The fleet map is automatically enabled and disabled when you selected in the system...settings. Enter the system's longitude using the format you don't know the fleet map for each block. select from GPS. Enter the system's latitude using the format you connect a GPS to the scanner. Enter the size code (0 to enter a custom fleet map. Programming Your Scanner 71 Note: ...
...it detects the data signal. Set the system's range using the units you to 14) for your Motorola Type I Only) Preset - Set GPS Enable - Set Latitude - allows you selected in the system settings. The fleet map is automatically enabled and disabled when you selected in the system...settings. Enter the system's longitude using the format you don't know the fleet map for each block. select from GPS. Enter the system's latitude using the format you connect a GPS to the scanner. Enter the size code (0 to enter a custom fleet map. Programming Your Scanner 71 Note: ...
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...- Enter the system's longitude using the units you need to enter control channel frequencies. In most cases, setting this to On. Set GPS Enable - However, you connect a GPS to enter for digital channels. Setting Site Location Information [MENU] Program System F Select a trunked system F Edit Site (current) F Select.... Set Latitude - Set the system's range 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 can also 82 On - Select a non-P25 site F ...
...- Enter the system's longitude using the units you need to enter control channel frequencies. In most cases, setting this to On. Set GPS Enable - However, you connect a GPS to enter for digital channels. Setting Site Location Information [MENU] Program System F Select a trunked system F Edit Site (current) F Select.... Set Latitude - Set the system's range 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 can also 82 On - Select a non-P25 site F ...
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... mentioned (Public Safety, News...etc). A search option appears that range. The top line of the search ranges appears. The second Searching and Storing 99 If a GPS unit is attached, the longitude and latitude data is also stored. Auto Search and Store Your scanner's Auto Store feature lets you choose from a Custom...
... mentioned (Public Safety, News...etc). A search option appears that range. The top line of the search ranges appears. The second Searching and Storing 99 If a GPS unit is attached, the longitude and latitude data is also stored. Auto Search and Store Your scanner's Auto Store feature lets you choose from a Custom...
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...RMC. (See "NMEA-0183 ver.3.01" which can be found on the web.) Connecting Your Scanner to a GPS Device To use the location-based features of the scanner labeled REMOTE/GPS. Use the cable provided by a radio site, the scanner beeps and displays the name of Interest, Dangerous Roads...systems and sites based on the back of the scanner, you must connect a GPS to complete the process. The GPS works in a female, 9-pin serial connector. Using the BCD996T with a GPS The scanner lets you connect a compatible GPS device to it to enable location based feature operation. This fine-tunes the ...
...RMC. (See "NMEA-0183 ver.3.01" which can be found on the web.) Connecting Your Scanner to a GPS Device To use the location-based features of the scanner labeled REMOTE/GPS. Use the cable provided by a radio site, the scanner beeps and displays the name of Interest, Dangerous Roads...systems and sites based on the back of the scanner, you must connect a GPS to complete the process. The GPS works in a female, 9-pin serial connector. Using the BCD996T with a GPS The scanner lets you connect a compatible GPS device to it to enable location based feature operation. This fine-tunes the ...
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Location-Based (GPS) Scanning The BCD996T uses data, supplied by entering multiple sites for the system...for each of a geographic entity such as your local city. Figure A Figure B Figure C Using the BCD996T with a GPS 119 By doing so the scanner automatically locks out reception of a circle around the latitude and longitude coordinates ...situation. You set the range to the circular site transmission? You can accommodate these variations by an attached GPS unit, that lets the radio automatically unlock and lockout sites based on the geographical information you effectively match ...
Location-Based (GPS) Scanning The BCD996T uses data, supplied by entering multiple sites for the system...for each of a geographic entity such as your local city. Figure A Figure B Figure C Using the BCD996T with a GPS 119 By doing so the scanner automatically locks out reception of a circle around the latitude and longitude coordinates ...situation. You set the range to the circular site transmission? You can accommodate these variations by an attached GPS unit, that lets the radio automatically unlock and lockout sites based on the geographical information you effectively match ...