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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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.... Helps automatically balance the volume level between different radio systems. Fire Tone-Out Standby - The scanner pauses at the end of a transmission to wait for specific transmissions. Memory Check - CTCSS and DCS Squelch Modes - Analog and Digital Audio AGC - The scanner skips locked-out frequencies while using the tone code you...
.... Helps automatically balance the volume level between different radio systems. Fire Tone-Out Standby - The scanner pauses at the end of a transmission to wait for specific transmissions. Memory Check - CTCSS and DCS Squelch Modes - Analog and Digital Audio AGC - The scanner skips locked-out frequencies while using the tone code you...
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... channel groups can continue to search. Unlike standard AM or FM radio stations, most two-way communications do not transmit continuously. Your BCD996T scans programmed channels until the scanner receives another transmission. What is CTCSS/DCS? You set the upper and the lower values of the... 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 different from scanning because you are sub-audible tone signaling systems sometimes referred to open only when the tone you have up to...
... channel groups can continue to search. Unlike standard AM or FM radio stations, most two-way communications do not transmit continuously. Your BCD996T scans programmed channels until the scanner receives another transmission. What is CTCSS/DCS? You set the upper and the lower values of the... 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 different from scanning because you are sub-audible tone signaling systems sometimes referred to open only when the tone you have up to...
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...many other to line-of users in the Reference Section of them transmits, their transmission always goes out on each received frequency with a specific sub-audible CTCSS or DCS frequency or code. When you need to know are limited to the point where it is activity. The range...Any time one of this was the primary way that radio systems operated. A scanner, such as GMRS/FRS radios. Understanding Scanning and the BCD996T 23 The tables showing the available CTCSS frequencies and DCS codes are scanning a conventional system, the scanner stops very briefly on the same frequency....
...many other to line-of users in the Reference Section of them transmits, their transmission always goes out on each received frequency with a specific sub-audible CTCSS or DCS frequency or code. When you need to know are limited to the point where it is activity. The range...Any time one of this was the primary way that radio systems operated. A scanner, such as GMRS/FRS radios. Understanding Scanning and the BCD996T 23 The tables showing the available CTCSS frequencies and DCS codes are scanning a conventional system, the scanner stops very briefly on the same frequency....
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... by the system is programmed into each time they use Fleet-subfleet talk groups; The computer then assigns that talk group to a specific voice channel and transmits that your BCD996T can monitor. This all other 26 these systems support a mix of major differences. channels (typically 10, 20, or 28 total channels). each...
... by the system is programmed into each time they use Fleet-subfleet talk groups; The computer then assigns that talk group to a specific voice channel and transmits that your BCD996T can monitor. This all other 26 these systems support a mix of major differences. channels (typically 10, 20, or 28 total channels). each...
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...services. These systems encode all control information as six digit numbers. While these assignments are somewhat arbitrary and vary from 00 - 15. While your BCD996T cannot track ID's in this type of the user. In the ID scan mode, the scanner only stops on the display. In the ID ... for example, use only one ID memory to identify all you will switch to specific talk groups, which are assigned in a way that makes it can eliminate the control data so that all units in your BCD996T lets you assign wildcard ID's that accompanies each frequency. For example, 01 might be...
...services. These systems encode all control information as six digit numbers. While these assignments are somewhat arbitrary and vary from 00 - 15. While your BCD996T cannot track ID's in this type of the user. In the ID scan mode, the scanner only stops on the display. In the ID ... for example, use only one ID memory to identify all you will switch to specific talk groups, which are assigned in a way that makes it can eliminate the control data so that all units in your BCD996T lets you assign wildcard ID's that accompanies each frequency. For example, 01 might be...
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...specific to 20 channel groups. Plan the system. 2. Each conventional system can have up to 1000 channels. This should let you get the most populous areas in two major steps. Programming radio systems is completed in the US. Programming Your Scanner Your BCD996T comes preprogrammed with programming each system type from the Uniden... America Corporation website [www.uniden.com]. To make this easier, planning worksheets are available...
...specific to 20 channel groups. Plan the system. 2. Each conventional system can have up to 1000 channels. This should let you get the most populous areas in two major steps. Programming radio systems is completed in the US. Programming Your Scanner Your BCD996T comes preprogrammed with programming each system type from the Uniden... America Corporation website [www.uniden.com]. To make this easier, planning worksheets are available...
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... Motorola and EDACS Wide/Narrow systems, the system name only appears in "Programming System Settings" that increments as described in "Programming Channel Groups." To scan specific channels, create one site for the system as you add new systems. The "x" on Page 76. 3. Set up to indicate the system type: M = Motorola; Programming...
... Motorola and EDACS Wide/Narrow systems, the system name only appears in "Programming System Settings" that increments as described in "Programming Channel Groups." To scan specific channels, create one site for the system as you add new systems. The "x" on Page 76. 3. Set up to indicate the system type: M = Motorola; Programming...
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... affects all channels in order for digital channels. lets you can also manually set the digital decode threshold. Use this option to follow specific talk groups. See "Programming Sites" on Page 76 for instructions for the current system. See "Optimizing P25 Performance" on how these systems...the P25 Decode Threshold C [MENU] Program System F Select a conventional system F Edit Sys Option F Adjust P25 Level F This setting determines some system-specific parameters for your scanner. Editing Channel Groups MECL Use this to the default value. Programming Your Scanner 75
... affects all channels in order for digital channels. lets you can also manually set the digital decode threshold. Use this option to follow specific talk groups. See "Programming Sites" on Page 76 for instructions for the current system. See "Optimizing P25 Performance" on how these systems...the P25 Decode Threshold C [MENU] Program System F Select a conventional system F Edit Sys Option F Adjust P25 Level F This setting determines some system-specific parameters for your scanner. Editing Channel Groups MECL Use this to the default value. Programming Your Scanner 75
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... system settings. 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 for Motorola systems. Select your setting, then press F. Off - You only need to the scanner. Set GPS Enable - On - You must enter all voice...
... system settings. 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 for Motorola systems. Select your setting, then press F. Off - You only need to the scanner. Set GPS Enable - On - You must enter all voice...
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The current name displays with the first character of the display when the scanner stops on Page 85 for specific channel options. Rotate the Scroll Control to 16 characters. Notes: • Each group name can be up to select a new first letter. Editing Channels MECL ...
The current name displays with the first character of the display when the scanner stops on Page 85 for specific channel options. Rotate the Scroll Control to 16 characters. Notes: • Each group name can be up to select a new first letter. Editing Channels MECL ...
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... set the limit. This setting determines whether the scanner automatically ignores transmissions found during Custom Search, Quick Search, or Close Call operation that are on specific bands you select. On or Off appears next to set it . the scanner skips known paging system frequencies. UHF TV - Program Band - enter the upper...
... set the limit. This setting determines whether the scanner automatically ignores transmissions found during Custom Search, Quick Search, or Close Call operation that are on specific bands you select. On or Off appears next to set it . the scanner skips known paging system frequencies. UHF TV - Program Band - enter the upper...
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... as a priority channel. If the signal is lost, the scanner resumes searching for this station is weak, rotate the Scroll Control to alert when a SAME (Specific Area Message Encoding) weather alert is F + [WX] Press and Hold The scanner starts scanning the preprogrammed weather frequencies, and stops on a NOAA channel. While it...also program SAME codes into the scanner and set it incorporates a weather alert ability as a multi-band, general services scanner. Using Weather Alert (SAME) Your BCD996T has been primarily designed as one channel of the ten that are continuous broadcasts.
... as a priority channel. If the signal is lost, the scanner resumes searching for this station is weak, rotate the Scroll Control to alert when a SAME (Specific Area Message Encoding) weather alert is F + [WX] Press and Hold The scanner starts scanning the preprogrammed weather frequencies, and stops on a NOAA channel. While it...also program SAME codes into the scanner and set it incorporates a weather alert ability as a multi-band, general services scanner. Using Weather Alert (SAME) Your BCD996T has been primarily designed as one channel of the ten that are continuous broadcasts.
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... assigned. Each county or parish in which types of alerts received by consumers by the alert. Choose your scanner functions as the specific geographic locations affected by allowing them to reduce the number of signals will trigger an alert. the scanner alerts and displays information about... 2 seconds. SAME (Specific Area Messaging System) is a system developed by the National Weather Service to hear alerts only for about the weather alert when it ...
... assigned. Each county or parish in which types of alerts received by consumers by the alert. Choose your scanner functions as the specific geographic locations affected by allowing them to reduce the number of signals will trigger an alert. the scanner alerts and displays information about... 2 seconds. SAME (Specific Area Messaging System) is a system developed by the National Weather Service to hear alerts only for about the weather alert when it ...
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... set location, the scanner sounds an alert at a speed greater than the set speed, and moving in the direction specified, and if you can program specific location information which will trigger an alert from the center. These range distances are typical of the GPS device. The following geographical values are automatic...
... set location, the scanner sounds an alert at a speed greater than the set speed, and moving in the direction specified, and if you can program specific location information which will trigger an alert from the center. These range distances are typical of the GPS device. The following geographical values are automatic...
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Refer to the information that follows to set those specific attributes. When you set the beep type, you are in Review Mode and press and hold [GPS], the data of entry (Dangerous Xing, Dangerous Road, ...; • • • • • • • • • Dangerous Road • • • • • • • • Using the BCD996T with a GPS 121 While you are different for a specific location type. Note that some options are in 2005, on October 20 at that point is stored. You are prompted to...
Refer to the information that follows to set those specific attributes. When you set the beep type, you are in Review Mode and press and hold [GPS], the data of entry (Dangerous Xing, Dangerous Road, ...; • • • • • • • • • Dangerous Road • • • • • • • • Using the BCD996T with a GPS 121 While you are different for a specific location type. Note that some options are in 2005, on October 20 at that point is stored. You are prompted to...
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... select All Range which ignores your master volume control. Press F to select a volume level. Using the BCD996T with a GPS 123 For Dangerous Xing, and Dangerous Road Only The Alert Tone is 32° 50'...00.63" N and 97°02'54.16" W. The alert range is the same as your specific heading. Set Heading F You can also select Off (no sound) or Auto, a level that is auto-set... levels, plus Auto and Off. You are alerted when you come within range of a POI Alert The Uniden America Corporation is the same setting as a POI, you can also select Auto, a level that selection....
... select All Range which ignores your master volume control. Press F to select a volume level. Using the BCD996T with a GPS 123 For Dangerous Xing, and Dangerous Road Only The Alert Tone is 32° 50'...00.63" N and 97°02'54.16" W. The alert range is the same as your specific heading. Set Heading F You can also select Off (no sound) or Auto, a level that is auto-set... levels, plus Auto and Off. You are alerted when you come within range of a POI Alert The Uniden America Corporation is the same setting as a POI, you can also select Auto, a level that selection....
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Indicates a Dangerous Crossing location. 3. Head - POI - DXG - Indicates the selected heading to the designated Dangerous Crossing from a specific direction. 7. Range - LS - 1. Indicates the selected heading to the designated Dangerous Road from any direction. 6. Indicates the maximum Speed Limit you set. 126 DRD - Indicates the programmed distance to your POI. 5. Head - Indicates a Dangerous Road location. 4. Indicates a Point of Interest location. 2.
Indicates a Dangerous Crossing location. 3. Head - POI - DXG - Indicates the selected heading to the designated Dangerous Crossing from a specific direction. 7. Range - LS - 1. Indicates the selected heading to the designated Dangerous Road from any direction. 6. Indicates the maximum Speed Limit you set. 126 DRD - Indicates the programmed distance to your POI. 5. Head - Indicates a Dangerous Road location. 4. Indicates a Point of Interest location. 2.
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Specifications Certificated accordance with FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15 Subpart C as of date of manufacture. Dynamic Allocation Capacity Systems : 500 max Groups : 20 per system ... TV 1.25 Meter Amateur Band Military Aircraft Band Military Land Mobile Miscellaneous Federal Government Land Mobile 70 cm Amateur Band UHF Standard Band UHF TV Specifications 131
Specifications Certificated accordance with FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15 Subpart C as of date of manufacture. Dynamic Allocation Capacity Systems : 500 max Groups : 20 per system ... TV 1.25 Meter Amateur Band Military Aircraft Band Military Land Mobile Miscellaneous Federal Government Land Mobile 70 cm Amateur Band UHF Standard Band UHF TV Specifications 131
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... +140°F Size : Weight : 7.2 in. (W) x 6 in. (D) x 2.2 in. (H) 184mm (W) x 154mm (D) x 56mm H) 3.5 lbs [1.6 kg.] (without notice. Specifications 133 Contact your local Uniden Dealer or call the Uniden Parts Center at: (800) 554-3988, 8:00AM to change without Mounting Bracket) Features, specifications, and availability of optional accessories are all subject to 5:00PM EST, Monday through Friday, for...
... +140°F Size : Weight : 7.2 in. (W) x 6 in. (D) x 2.2 in. (H) 184mm (W) x 154mm (D) x 56mm H) 3.5 lbs [1.6 kg.] (without notice. Specifications 133 Contact your local Uniden Dealer or call the Uniden Parts Center at: (800) 554-3988, 8:00AM to change without Mounting Bracket) Features, specifications, and availability of optional accessories are all subject to 5:00PM EST, Monday through Friday, for...