BCD396T OWNER’S MANUAL * (INDICATES INFORMATION SUBJECT TO * CHANGE AND/OR DELETION) Revision 1; 031005 OWNER’S MANUAL
Precautions Before you use this scanner, please read and observe Precautions the following. IMPORTANT! This scanning radio has been manufactured so that it will not tune to the radio frequencies assigned by the FCC for cellular telephone usage. The Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986, as amended, makes it a federal crime to intentionally intercept cellular or cordless telephone transmissions or to market this radio when altered to receive them.
WARNING! Uniden does not represent this unit to be waterproof. To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. Astro®, DPL®, Digital Private Line®, Motorola®, PL®, PRIVACY PLUS®, Private Line®, SMARTNET®,and SMARTZONE® are registered trademarks of Motorola, Inc. LTR® is a registered trademark of E.F. Johnson Co. EDACS® is a registered trademark of M/A-COM Private Radio Systems Inc. Uniden® and Bearcat® are registered trademarks of Uniden America Corporation.
Contents Contents Precautions 2 Contents 4 The FCC Wants You to Know 8 Scanning Legally 8 Introduction 10 Feature Highlights 11 About This Manual 16 Using the Multifunction Scroll Control 16 Entering Text 16 How the Scanner’s Controls Are Represented in This Manual 17 Understanding Scanning 19 Understanding the Scanner’s Memory 19 What is Scanning? 19 What is Searching? 20 What is CTCSS/DCS? 20 Conventional Scanning 22 Simplex Operation 23 Repeater Operation 23 What is Trunk Tracking? 23 Trunked Scanning 2
Viewing Memory Used 53 Viewing the Firmware Version 53 Adjusting the Key Beep 53 Locking/Unlocking the Keypad 53 Turning Power Save On or Off 54 Priority Scan 54 Other Settings 54 Using the Backlight 54 Setting the Audio AGC 55 Adjusting the Display Contrast 55 Initializing the Scanner’s Memory 55 Connecting Your Scanner to a Personal Computer 56 Using the Cloning Options 56 Wired Cloning 57 On-Air Cloning 58 Programming Radio Systems 59 Programming Conventional Systems 60 Entering/Editing Conventional Chan
Setting Channel Priority (Conventional Channels Only) 85 Setting Channel Alert 85 Setting CTCSS/DCS (Conventional Channels Only) 86 Setting the System Frequency Modulation 87 Setting Channel Attenuation (Conventional Channels Only) 88 Setting the Frequency Step (Conventional Channels Only) 88 Setting Channel Lockout 89 Deleting Channels 89 Copying/Pasting Channels 90 Searching and Storing 91 Service Search 91 Quick Search 92 CTCSS/DCS Search 92 Custom Search 93 Editing a Custom Search Range 94 Editing a Ser
Group Name and Quick Key 131 Frequency-Alpha Tag-Priority-CTCSS/DCS 131 Filling Out The Motorola Worksheet 131 System Name and Quick Key 131 System Type 132 System Frequencies 132 Fleet Map (Type I or Type I/Type II Hybrid Only) 132 Band Plan (VHF or UHF Only) 133 Group Name and Quick Key 133 Talk Group ID-Alpha Tag-Alert 133 Filling Out the LTR and EDACS Worksheet 133 System Name and Quick Key 133 System Frequencies and LCN 134 Group Name and Quick Key 134 Talk Group ID-Alpha Tag-Alert 134 Conventional Sys
The FCC Wants You to Know This has been and found to comply The scanner FCC Wants Youtested to Know with the limits for a scanning receiver, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This scanner generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
• Telephone conversations (cellular, cordless, or other private means of telephone signal transmission) • Pager transmissions • Any scrambled or encrypted transmissions According to the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA), you are subject to fines and possible imprisonment for intentionally listening to, using, or divulging the contents of such a conversation unless you have the consent of a party to the conversation (unless such activity is otherwise illegal).
Introduction Introduction Your BCD396T scanner is a state-of-the-art scanner radio with TrunkTracker IV™ and automatic scanning capabilities. You can store frequencies such as police, fire/emergency, marine, air, amateur, and other communications into the scanner. You can carry it with you wherever you go, use it at home as a base unit, or install it in your vehicle as a mobile unit.
Feature Highlights Feature Highlights General Close CallTM RF Capture Technology - you can set the scanner so it detects and provides information about nearby radio transmissions. See “Using the Close Call Feature” on Page 100 for more information. Dynamically Allocated Channel Memory - your scanner’s memory is organized so that it more closely matches how radio systems actually work, making it easier to program and use your scanner and determine how much memory you have used and how much you have left.
CTCSS and DCS Squelch Modes – prevent interference from stations not using the mode you select. Audio AGC – Helps automatically balance the volume level between different radio systems. Fire Tone-Out Standby – Lets you set the scanner to alert you if a two-tone sequential page is transmitted. You can set up to 10 settings (transmit frequency, tone frequencies) for standby monitoring. Broadcast Screen – Sets the scanner so it ignores Close CallTM or search hits on known broadcast frequencies.
can select from 9 different tone patterns and also set the alert volume level independently from the main volume level. Automatic Channel Step – Accepts frequencies on any valid channel step, even if it does not fall within the band plan’s default step. Frequency Step – Lets you select a frequency step (5, 6.25, 7.5, 8.33, 10, 12.5,15, 20, 25, 50 or 100 kHz) for manual mode and chain search mode. The scanner’s auto step feature lets you set the scanner so it automatically chooses the correct step.
systems. The scanner can scan both conventional and trunked systems at the same time. Control Channel Only Scanning – If the scanner is set to scan Motorola trunking frequencies, you can set it so it scans using only control channel data. You do not have to program voice channel frequencies into memory in this mode. Adaptive Digital Threshold – Automatically sets the digital decode threshold for APCO 25 systems. Weather Weather Search – Lets your scanner receive your local NOAA weather transmission.
Priority Priority Scan – Priority channels let you keep track of activity on your most important channel(s) while monitoring other channels for transmissions. Priority Plus – You can set the scanner so it scans only the priority channels Backlight and Power Display and Keypad Backlight – Makes the display and keypad easy to see in dim light. You can adjust the back light so it turns on when you press a key, when squelch breaks during a transmission, or manually.
BCD396T scanner using a personal computer and a radio transmitter. About This Manual The screen displays used in this manual are representations of what might appear when you use your scanner. Since what you see depends on the frequencies and user IDs for your area and the settings you select, you might notice some differences between what is in this manual and what appears on your scanner.
/4 or rotate the scroll control to the left. To move the cursor to the right, hold Func then press 6/ or rotate the scroll control to the right. To clear a character, press No twice. To clear all characters, press No 3 times. To accept an entry, press down on the scroll control or press E.
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 until you have entered the system name. Then press down on the scroll control or press E to accept the setting. Hints: • Each system name can be up to 16 characters. Abbreviate as necessary to fit. • The default system names include the following letter in the 16th position to indicate the system type: M = Motorola E = EDACS L = LTR C = Conventional • Press twice to delete the current character. • Press three times to clear the entire alpha tag.
Understanding Scanning This section provides you with background on how Understanding Scanning scanning works. You don’t really need to know all of this to use your scanner, but some background knowledge will help you get the most from your BCD396T. Understanding the Scanner’s Memory Your scanner’s memory is organized in an architecture called Dynamic Allocated Channel memory. This type of memory is organized differently and more efficiently than the bank/channel architecture used by traditional scanners.
finds an active frequency, then stops on that frequency and remains on that channel as long as the transmission continues. When the transmission ends, the scanning cycle resumes until the scanner receives another transmission. What is Searching? The BCD396T can search each of its 21 bands and up to 10 bands together to find active frequencies. This is different from scanning because you are searching for frequencies that have not been programmed into the scanner.
units, which transmit the correct tone along with their signal can “talk” to the repeater. CTCSS and DCS are also used in areas that receive interference where there are several stations with output frequencies close to each other. When this occurs, you might hear multiple communications on the same frequency. The stations might even interfere with each other to the point where it is impossible to clearly receive any of the stations.
174 245 266 332 411 452 506 612 703 205 246 271 343 412 454 516 624 712 212 251 274 346 413 455 523 627 723 223 252 306 351 423 462 526 631 731 225 255 311 356 431 464 532 632 732 226 261 315 364 432 465 546 654 734 243 263 325 365 445 466 565 662 743 244 265 331 371 446 503 606 664 754 Conventional Scanning Conventional scanning is a relatively simple concept. Each group of users in a conventional system is assigned a single frequency (for simplex systems) or two frequencies (for repeater systems).
Simplex Operation Simplex systems use a single frequency for both transmit and receive. Most radios using this type of operation are limited to line-of-sight operation. This type of radio is frequently used at construction job sites, and with inexpensive consumer radios such as GMRS/FRS radios. The range is typically 1-8 miles, depending upon the terrain and many other factors.
When tracking these types of systems, you might want to remember these important points: • Your scanner can track more than one trunking system at a time and scan conventional and trunked systems at the same time. • The frequencies for many of the 800 MHz public safety systems are listed in the National Public Safety Trunked System Frequency Guide included with your BCD396T scanner. Conventional scanning is a simple concept.
system with a lot of users, only a few users are ever transmitting at any one time. Instead of being assigned a frequency, as with conventional systems, each group is assigned a talk group ID. A central computer controls the frequency each group operates on...and this frequency selection is made each time a user transmits. So, while on a conventional system queries, replies, and follow-ups are all on a single frequency, they could each be on completely different frequencies on a trunked system.
many as 4 per system), plus one or more voice channels (typically 10, 20, or 28 total channels). When a user presses Push To Talk (PTT) to transmit, their radio first sends their talk group information to the control channel. The computer then assigns that talk group to a specific voice channel and transmits that data over the control channel. All radios in that talk group switch over to the assigned voice channel and the user can begin speaking. This all typically takes place in about a second...
EDACS Trunking EDACS trunking works in much the same way as Motorola trunking with a couple of major differences. In an EDACS system, each frequency used by the system is assigned a Logical Channel Number (LCN) so that less data needs to be transmitted by the control channel. Also, talk groups are assigned in an Agency-Fleet-Subfleet (AFS) hierarchy. Also, there is one variation of EDACS called SCAT that your BCD396T can monitor.
system, your BCD396T lets you assign wildcard ID’s that let you, for example, use only one ID memory to identify all units in either an agency or a fleet. EDACS SCAT – EDACS SCAT (Single Channel Autonomous Trunking) systems operate on a single channel and alternate control data with analog voice traffic. While your BCD396T cannot track ID’s in this system, it can eliminate the control data so that all you hear is the voice transmissions when you monitor this type of system.
I-Call (Motorola/EDACS) I-calls are direct unit-to-unit transmissions that are not heard by other system users. Your BCD396T can receive I-call transmissions. See “Setting I-Call (Motorola Analog and EDACS Systems Only)” on Page 77 for more information about monitoring I-call transmissions. Where To Get More Information By itself, this manual really only provides part of what you need to know to have fun scanning – how to program and use the scanner.
• http://svartifoss2.fcc.gov/reports/index.cfm * conventional frequency information on file with the US Government • http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BCD396T * - a group for people interested in discussing the BCD396T. * - These web sites are not affiliated with Uniden Corporation. To purchase another copy of the conventional or trunking frequency guide, contact your local dealer or: Uniden Parts Department (800) 554-3988 (Hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Central Time Monday through Friday.
Included With Your Scanner Included With Your Scanner Connection Cable (illus) Wrist Strap AC Adapter Scanner (illus) Batteries (illus) Antenna Belt Clip Owners Manual Frequency Guide National Public Safety Trunked System Frequency Guide If any of these items are missing or damaged, immediately contact your place of purchase or Uniden Customer Service at: (800) 297-1023, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Central, Monday through Friday.
Setting Up Your Scanner These guidelines will help you install and set up your Setting Up Your Scanner new scanner: • If your scanner receives interference or electrical noise, move the scanner or its antenna away from the source. • To improve the scanner’s reception, use an optional external antenna designed for multi-band coverage. (You can purchase this type of antenna at a local electronics store). If the optional antenna has no cable, use 50-70 Ω coaxial cable for lead-in.
Before installing batteries, set the switch in the battery compartment to match the type of batteries you will use. Select REG. ALK. BATT. for non-rechargeable battery types and NI-MH. BATT. for rechargeable battery types. See also “Using Rechargeable Batteries” on Page 34 when you use rechargeable batteries. 1. Remove the battery cover and set the battery switch. (illus - show battery compartment open and stylus pointing to battery switch) 2. Install 3 AA batteries, matching the polarity symbols (+ -).
3. Replace the cover. (illus - show back of scanner with battery compartment in place) When flashes and the scanner beeps every 15 seconds, replace both batteries. Using Rechargeable Batteries You can also use two rechargeable batteries to power your scanner. Before you use rechargeable batteries, you must charge them. The scanner has a built-in circuit that lets you recharge batteries while they are in the scanner. To charge the batteries, set REG. ALK. BATT./NI-MH. BATT.
Removing the Display Sticker Before you use the scanner, use your thumb and forefinger to remove the protective plastic sticker over the display. Using AC Power You can power the scanner using the supplied 6V, 800 mA AC adapter. To use the scanner on AC power, plug the AC adapter into a standard AC outlet. If rechargeable batteries are installed and REG. ALK. BATT./NI-MH. BATT. is set to NI-MH. BATT., the adapter powers the scanner and recharges the installed batteries at the same time.
Connecting an Earphone/ Headphone For private listening, you can plug a 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) mini-plug earphone or headphones (not supplied) into the headphone jack on top of your scanner. This automatically disconnects the internal speaker. See “Earphone Warning” at the front of the manual for important information about using an earphone/ headphone.
A Look At The Keypad (illus - show keypad) Your scanner's keys have various functions labeled on the key tops and below the keys. To select the function labeled on a key, simply press the key. To select the function labeled below a key, hold down Func on the left side of the scanner then press the key. F appears on the display. If your scanner's keys seem confusing at first, the following information should help you understand each key's function.
Key Name Description L/O L/O – Lets you lock out a selected channel or skip a specified frequency. + L/O – Press quickly to lock and unlock a selected system in Scan or Scan Hold mode and review search lockout frequencies in Search or Search Hold mode. Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to lock all groups and channels in a system. Func / / – Turns the display backlight on or off. Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to turn the scanner on or off. Press quickly to cancel a prompt.
Key Name Description 2/Wx 2 – Enters a 2. + WX – Selects the weather function in the menu in the Hold mode. Func /4 4 – Enters a 4. Func + – Moves the active character to the left while editing data. 6 – Enters a 6. 6/ Func + – Moves the active character to the right while editing data. 7/Rcl 7 – Enters a 7. Func + Rcl – Displays a series of prompts to quickly select a specific channel in the scan hold mode.
Key Name Description E/Yes/Att E – Press to select input and menu items, to quickly edit a channel in Scan Hold Mode, and store a frequency into memory in Scan Hold mode. At a prompt, answers “Yes.” Func + Att – Turns the scanner’s attenuator on or off for the current channel (for conventional systems) or system (for trunked systems).
A Look At The Display (illus - show display) The display has indicators that show the scanner's current operating status. The display information helps you understand how your scanner operates. The dark area shown above the icons in this illustration is the text display area. Information about the currently tuned frequency appears here. SYS - shows the currently activated system, appears with numbers (0-9). The currently active system indicator flashes.
Using Menu (illus - show left side of scanner) Menu Press Menu on the left side of the scanner to enter the menu. See “Using the Menu” on Page 49 for more information about the scanner’s menu options. Using Func Func (illus - show left side of scanner) To select the function labeled below a key on the front of the scanner, hold down Func on the left side of the scanner, then press that key. To hold on a system while scanning or temporarily stop on a channel while searching, press Func .
Basic Operation Basic Operation Turning On the Scanner and Setting the Squelch Scroll Control Vol Sql (illus - show top of scanner) Note: Make sure the scanner's antenna is connected before you turn it on. 1. Press and hold the scanner. for about 2 seconds to turn on 2. Briefly press the scroll control once. VOLUME LEVEL and a number appear on the display. 3. While VOLUME LEVEL appears, rotate the scroll control to set the volume to a comfortable listening level.
Notes: • If no systems are programmed, or all systems are locked out, an error message appears. Program a system or select a system to scan. • When scanning multiple systems, the BCD396T scans systems according to the assigned quick key. Systems assigned to quick key 1 are scanned first, then 2, 3, 4, etc. Systems not assigned to a quick key are scanned last. Within a quick key, systems are scanned in the order they were assigned.
You can scan preprogrammed systems more efficiently by preventing the BCD396T from scanning systems that are not in your area. There are three ways to do this: • Lock out the faraway systems (see “Locking/ Unlocking Systems” on Page 46). • Reassign your local systems to another quick key (see “Editing the System Quick Key” on Page 73). • Delete the faraway systems (see “Deleting Systems” on Page 81). Important! You cannot restore preprogrammed systems if you delete them.
1. Press Func to hold on the system (or hold down Func then rotate the scroll control to select the system). 2. Continue to hold Func and press the number key corresponding to the channel group you want to activate or deactivate. Locking/Unlocking Systems Follow these steps to lock out a system so that it does not scan even if its quick key is selected. 1. While holding down Func , rotate the scroll control to select the system. 2. Continue to hold down Func and press L/O to lock out the system.
• ID Scan – the scanner only stops on talk group ID’s that you have programmed into the system • ID Search – the scanner stops on any unlocked talk group that becomes active. To toggle between ID Scan and ID Search, press Scan while the scanner is scanning the system. Temporarily Holding On a System To temporarily hold on a system, press and hold Func . To hold on a different system, continue to hold Func and rotate the scroll control to select the system.
3. To quick-store the channel or talk group ID, press E. Otherwise, press No. If you enter a frequency then press E, the scanner stores it in the Qck Save Grp group in a system called Qck Save Cnv Sys. These are created if they do not exist. Then, the scanner prompts you to save other channel settings. If you enter a talk group ID then press E, the scanner prompts you to rotate the scroll control to select the system where you want to store the ID.
Using the Menu The scanner’s menu lets you select options that let you Using the Menu set up and use the scanner. To use the menu, press Menu on the left side of the scanner. To select a menu item, rotate the scroll control clockwise or counterclockwise. The currently-selected menu item is highlighted with a bar on the display. When the menu item you want to select is highlighted, briefly press the scroll control to select it. To back up a level, press Menu . To exit the menu mode, press Menu again.
Menu Item -- M E N U -Srch/CloCall Opt Search for ... Close Call -- M E N U -Search for ... Close Call Set Priority -- M E N U -Close Call Set Priority WX Operation -- M E N U -Set Priority WX Operation Tone-Out for ... -- M E N U -WX Operation Tone-Out for ... Xfer Information -- M E N U -Tone-Out for ...
Programming Systems Menu This table shows the scanner’s systems menu structure. This menu lets you program new systems or change existing systems. To find information about a particular menu setting in this manual, go to the page number shown under or next to the setting. To use the systems menu, press Menu then briefly press the scroll control. To back up a level, press Menu . To exit the menu mode, press Menu again. Note: Not all of the options shown in this table may appear at the same time.
Menu/ Submenu Option Menu Select Sys Type System 1 Conventional MOT EDCS Srch/CloCall Op LT Edit Name Edit Sys Option Set Frequencies Opt Srch/CloCall Set Modulation Set Attenuator Edit Group Delete System Copy System “Programming LTR Systems” on Page 69 L (72) (73) (70) (64) (81) (70) (81) (81) Using the Menu 52
Other Settings Other Settings Displaying System Information Viewing Memory Used Menu Settings See Scanner Info % Memory Used A bar showing the percent of memory used appears. Press any key to return to the previous menu, then press Scan or Hold. Viewing the Firmware Version Menu Settings See Scanner Info Firmware Version Press any key to return to the previous menu, then press Scan or Hold.
Turning Power Save On or Off Menu Settings Set Battery Save • On The scanner goes into low-power mode when you monitor a conventional channel that has no activity. • Off Power save is off. Priority Scan Menu Set Priority Or, while holding on any channel, press to select one of these priority modes: Func + 1/Pri • Off Normal scanning • On While scanning a conventional system, the scanner interrupts every 2 seconds and checks the priority channels in each unlocked conventional system.
• Keypress The backlight turns on when any key is pressed then stays on for 10 seconds. • Infinite The backlight turns on when you press then stays on until you press again. Pressing any key while the backlight is on extends the backlight period. Pressing while the backlight is on turns off the backlight. Setting the Audio AGC Menu Settings Set Audio AGC • On Audio AGC is turned on. • Off Audio AGC is turned off.
Connecting Your Scanner to a Personal Computer To connect your scanner to a personal computer, you must first set the scanner’s baud rate (the rate at which data is transferred between the scanner and the computer, in bits per second (bps)). Hint: If you have trouble transferring data between your scanner and your computer, try setting the baud rate to a slower setting. Use the included connection cable to connect your scanner to another BCD396T scanner or your personal computer.
Wired Cloning Menu Xfer Information Wired Clone • Master Sets the scanner to be the source scanner. • Slave Sets the scanner to be the recipient scanner. To clone (copy) data directly from one BCD396T scanner to another BCD396T scanner, you must first connect the scanners to each other using the included connection cables and a DB9 null modem adapter and DB9 gender changer (neither included), available at most computer stores. Then you must set one scanner as the source and the other as the destination.
On-Air Cloning Menu Xfer Information On-Air Clone • Start Cloning Start on-air cloning. • Set Frequency Lets you set the frequency where your scanner receives the cloning broadcast. • Set Modulation Lets you set the cloning broadcast’s modulation type. To clone (copy) data from a transceiver to a BCD396T scanner, you need a transceiver, a PC that has an audio input, and a cable to connect your PC’s sound card to the transceiver.
Programming Radio Systems Your BCD396T comes preprogrammed Programming Radio Systemswith the major analog systems used in the 25 most populous counties in the US. However, to get the most enjoyment from your scanner (especially if you do not live near one of these counties), you must customize the programming for your area. To edit an existing system, use the menu to navigate to the system setting you want to change. This section assumes you are programming a new system.
• Total channels are limited to about 5500. • Channels that have text tags use more memory than those that do not. If you use a text tag for every channel, total channels are reduced from 5500 (2500 is typical). Programming Conventional Systems Menu Program System New System Conventional Confirm? Yes=”E” / No=”.” The scanner creates an empty conventional system, with a default name of System n C. n is a number that increments as you add new systems. C indicates that this is a conventional system.
Then, enter the channel and channel parameters in the group(s). Setting Up a Channel Group Menu Program System Select the system Edit Group New Group The scanner creates a group with a default name of Group n. n increments by one for each new group you create within a system.
• See “Deleting Channels” on Page 89 • See “Copying/Pasting Channels” on Page 90 To create another channel group and enter more channels, press Menu four times, then proceed from “Setting Up a Channel Group” on Page 61. Programming Motorola Systems Menu Program System New System MOT Next, rotate the scroll control to select the type of Motorola system you want to program, then briefly press the scroll control to select it.
• See “Setting the Channel Delay Time” on Page 74 • See “Setting ID Scan/Search (Trunked Systems Only)” on Page 75 • See “Editing the Fleet Map (Motorola Systems Only)” on Page 75 (must be set up for Type I systems) • See“Setting the Motorola Status Bit (Motorola Systems Only)” on Page 76 • See “Setting the End Code Operation (Motorola Systems Only)” on Page 77 • See “Setting I-Call (Motorola Analog and EDACS Systems Only)” on Page 77 • See “Setting the Digital Decode Threshold (Motorola and Conventional Sy
To enter additional frequencies, press Menu , use the scroll control to select New Frequency, then repeat the above. Note: If you select Control Channel Only mode (see “Setting Control-Channel Only (Motorola Systems Only)” on Page 78), you only need to enter the frequency(s) that can be assigned as the control channel. Most frequency lists usually indicate which of the frequencies are the control channel frequencies. Otherwise, you must enter all of the frequencies.
This setting controls whether the attenuator will be on or off for the current system. Select your setting then press the scroll control. Off - the attenuator is off. On - system frequencies are attenuated by about 18 dB. Notes: • Turn on this setting if you are near strong signal sources. Attenuation can help reduce interference and desensitization that strong signals create. • You can also turn this setting on or off by holding on a trunked system, then pressing Func + E.
• See “Entering/Editing Motorola Channels” on Page 66 • See “Setting I-Call (Motorola Analog and EDACS Systems Only)” on Page 77 Entering/Editing Motorola Channels Refer to the appropriate section to change a channel setting: • See “Setting the Digital Decode Threshold (Motorola and Conventional Systems Only)” on Page 79 • See “Editing the Channel Name” on Page 84 • See “Setting Channel Lockout” on Page 89 • See “Deleting Channels” on Page 89 • See “Copying/Pasting Channels” on Page 90 To program another c
The scanner creates an empty EDACS system, with a default name of System n E. n is a number that increments as you add new systems. E indicates that this is an EDACS system. Next, refer to the appropriate section to set systemwide options. For most settings, you can accept the default. However, for the items in bold, you must enter information in order for your scanner to scan the system.
Setting System Frequencies Menu Program System Select the system Set Frequencies New Frequency Input a system frequency, then press the scroll control. The scanner then prompts you to enter the LCN for the entered frequency. Enter the LCN, then press the scroll control. To enter additional frequencies, press Menu , use the scroll control to select New Frequency, then repeat the above. Note: The scanner only accepts a single frequency and no LCN for SCAT systems.
• See “Deleting Groups” on Page 83 • See “Editing the Channel Name” on Page 84 • See “Setting Group Lockout” on Page 83 Entering/Editing EDACS Channels Refer to the appropriate section to change a channel setting: • See “Editing the Channel Name” on Page 84 • See “Setting Channel Lockout” on Page 89 • See “Deleting Channels” on Page 89 • See “Copying/Pasting Channels” on Page 90 To program another channel within the same group, press Menu , then repeat the above.
• See “Setting the Channel Delay Time” on Page 74 • See “Setting ID Scan/Search (Trunked Systems Only)” on Page 75 • See “Reviewing Locked Out Frequencies” on Page 104 • See “Setting Channel Attenuation (Conventional Channels Only)” on Page 88 • See “Deleting Systems” on Page 81 • See “Copying Systems” on Page 81 • See “Setting System Frequencies” on Page 70 • See “Entering/Editing LTR Channel Groups” on Page 70 Setting System Frequencies Menu Program System Select the system Set Frequencies New Frequenc
The scanner creates a group with a default name of Group nn. nn increments by one for each new group you create within a system.
Programming/Editing Optional Settings This section details the instructions for eachSetof the Programming/Editing tings Optional optional programming steps referred to in “Programming Radio Systems” on Page 59. Use the instructions in the appropriate section to enter or edit a setting. System-Level Settings These settings apply to the entire system.
• Press twice to delete the current character. • Press three times to clear the entire alpha tag. Editing the System Quick Key Menu Program System Select the system Edit Sys Option Set Quick Key After selecting this option, select any number from 0-99 to assign the system to a quick key or press No to assign the system to no quick key, then press E. Hints: • Access single-digit system Quick Keys by pressing the single digit on the keypad during scanning.
Note: You can also lock or unlock a system by pressing Func , selecting the system, then pressing Func + L/O. Setting the System Hold Time Menu Program System Select the system Edit Sys Option Set Hold Time This setting controls how many seconds the scanner scans a system before moving to the next unlocked system. Enter a value from 0-255, then press E to save the setting. Notes: • If you select 0, the scanner stays on the system for a minimal time (only long enough to check current system activity).
Notes: • The default setting is 2 seconds for each system. • This setting applies to all channels within the system. Setting ID Scan/Search (Trunked Systems Only) Menu Program System Select the system Edit Sys Option ID Scan/Search This setting controls how the system will be scanned. Select your setting, then press E. ID Scan - the scanner only stops on channels you have programmed into the system. ID Search - the scanner stops on any transmission for unlocked talk group ID's.
Preset - select from the 16 most common fleet maps (see “Preset Fleet Maps” on Page 125). Press E to select. Custom - allows you to enter a custom fleet map. Enter the size code for each block. Press E to select. Notes: • If you don't know the fleet map for your Motorola Type I system, check the Internet. This information is commonly posted on sites such as those we reference in “Where To Get More Information” on Page 29.
Setting the End Code Operation (Motorola Systems Only) Menu Program System Select the system Edit Sys Option Set End Code This setting determines how the scanner handles the transmission end code sent by most Motorola systems. Select your setting then press E. Yes - the scanner immediately returns to the control channel when it detects the end code. Ignore - the scanner does not return to the control channel until the carrier drops. Note: The default setting is Yes.
Setting Emergency Alert (Motorola and EDACS Systems Only) Menu Program System Select the system Edit Sys Option Emergency Alert Off - the scanner does not alert you to emergency transmissions. Alert 1 - 9 the scanner sounds an alert beep to notify you of the emergency transmission. You can choose any of 9 different beep types. Set Level Auto - the scanner automatically sets the emergency alert beep to the master volume level. Level 1 - 15 - the scanner adjusts the volume you hear to the level you select.
Reviewing Locked Out Frequencies Menu Program System Select the system Edit Sys Option Rvw ID: Srch L/O The scanner displays the first locked-out frequency and prompts you to unlock the frequency. Press E to unlock the frequency. Or, rotate the scroll control or press No to select a different frequency. To exit the review, press Menu . Clearing All Locked-Out IDs Menu Program System Select the system Edit Sys Option Clr All L/O IDs The scanner prompts you to confirm deletion.
Auto - the scanner automatically adjusts the digital decode threshold to match the transmission you are hearing when it receives a strong signal and has a high decode rate. Manual - lets you manually adjust the digital decode threshold. Default - sets the digital decode threshold to the default value. Use this setting to return to the value that usually provides adequate performance. This is handy is you have manually adjusted the value to a setting that prevents proper decoding.
Setting System Attenuation (Trunked Systems Only) Program System Menu Select the system Set Attenuator This setting controls whether the attenuator will be on or off for the current system. Select your setting then press E. Off - the attenuator is off. On - system frequencies are attenuated by about 18 dB. Notes: • Turn on this setting if you are near strong signal sources. Attenuation can help reduce interference and desensitization that strong signals create.
Program System Menu Select the system Copy System New Sys Name? Enter a name for the copied system, then press E. Group-Level Settings The settings in this section apply to all of the channels stored in the current group. Entering/Editing the Group Name Program System Menu Select the system Edit Group Select the group Edit Name Follow these steps to enter/edit the group name. 1. Rotate the scroll control to select the first letter. 2.
Setting the Group Quick Key Program System Menu Select the system Edit Group Select the group Set Quick Key After selecting this option, press 0-9 to assign the group to a quick key or press No to assign the system to no quick key, then press E. Hints: • You can assign as many groups to the same quick key as you want. • To be scanned, a group’s quick key must be activated.
Select the group Delete Group The scanner prompts you to confirm deletion. To confirm, press E. To cancel, press No. Note: Deleted groups cannot be restored. You must re-enter them. Channel-Level Settings These settings affect only the channel you are programming. Editing the Channel Name Program System Menu Select the system Edit Group Select the group Edit Channel Select the channel Edit Name Follow these steps to enter/edit the channel name. 1. Rotate the scroll control to select the first letter. 2.
• 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 a channel. • Press twice to delete the current character. • Press three times to clear the entire alpha tag. • Channel names take up extra memory. To maximize channels, use channel names only where necessary.
Select the group Edit Channel Select the channel Set Alert Off - the scanner does not alert you to emergency transmissions. Alert 1 - 9 the scanner sounds an alert beep to notify you of the emergency transmission. You can choose any of 9 different beep types. Set Level Auto - the scanner automatically sets the emergency alert beep to the master volume level. Level 1 - 15 - the scanner adjusts the volume you hear to the level you select.
CTCSS - the scanner only opens squelch if the CTCSS tone you select is also present with the signal. The scanner then prompts you to enter or scroll to the desired tone. DCS - the scanner only opens squelch if the DCS tone you select is also present with the signal. The scanner then prompts you to enter or scroll to the desired tone. Set Lockout - the scanner does not stop on the channel if the tone you select is present. The scanner prompts you to select a CTCSS or DCS tone.
correct modulation type for the system you are programming. Setting Channel Attenuation (Conventional Channels Only) Program System Menu Select the system Edit Group Select the group Edit Channel Select the channel Set Attenuator This setting controls whether the scanner attenuates signals on this channel. Select your setting, then press E. On - the channel is attenuated by about 18 dB. Off - the channel is not attenuated. Notes: • The default setting is Off.
Set Step This setting selects the frequency step used for setting the channel's. Select your setting, then press E. Auto - the step is based on the band (see the table at the front of the manual) 5.0 kHz, 6.25 kHz, 7.5 kHz, 10.0 kHz, 12.5 kHz, 15.0 kHz, 20.0 kHz, 25.0 kHz, 50.0 kHz, 100.0 kHz - The scanner uses the selected step. Note: The scanner defaults to Auto.
Select the group Edit Channel Select the channel Delete Channel The scanner prompts you to confirm deletion. To confirm, press E. To cancel, press No. Note: Deleted channels cannot be restored. You must re-enter them. Copying/Pasting Channels To copy a channel including all settings: Menu Program System Select the system Edit Group Select the group Edit Channel Select the channel Copy Channel The scanner copies the channel into a copy buffer.
Searching and Storing SearchingSearch and Storing Service Service Search lets you quickly select and search the scanner’s preprogrammed search ranges. During service search, the scanner searches starting with the lowest frequency in the search range you select to the highest frequency in the range. 1. Press Menu then turn the scroll control until Search for . . . appears. Then press down on the scroll control. The search feature options appear. 2. Press down on the scroll control to select Service Search.
Notes: • If all frequencies in the search band you selected are locked out, All Locked! appears and the scanner does not search the band. • If the service you select uses channels (such as CB radio or marine), the scanner displays the service channel number. Quick Search Quick Search lets you search from the currently-tuned frequency if you are scanning a conventional system or sets the system to ID search if you are scanning a trunked system.
Custom Search Custom Search lets you program and search 10 custom search ranges. You can search any of these ranges simultaneously and select each custom search range you set. During custom search, the scanner searches starting with the lowest frequency in the search range you select to the highest frequency in the range. Notes: • Search ranges are preset. See “Editing a Custom Search Range” on Page 94 to change the range. • You cannot turn off all custom search ranges. 1.
Note: If all frequencies in all active custom search ranges are locked out, All Locked! appears and the scanner does not stop. Editing a Custom Search Range You can edit up to 10 custom search ranges. The names of the custom search ranges appear on the display. The default custom search range names appear as Custom 1, Custom 2, and so on. 1. Press Menu then turn the scroll control until Search for ... appears. Then press the scroll control. Or press Func and Srch, then No.
Set C-Ch Only - lets you search for a Motorola control channel. If it finds one, the scanner scans the system. Adjust P25 Level - adjusts the digital decode threshold to match the transmission you are hearing when it receives a strong signal and has a high decode rate. Search With Scan - sets whether the scanner includes the custom search during scanning. If unlocked, the scanner first scans all selected systems, then searches the selected service searches for the selected hold time (0-255 seconds). 4.
1-5 sec The scanner waits the set amount of time after the transmission ends before resuming. Note: The default setting is 2 sec. • Set Attenuator This setting controls the attenuator for search operation. Select your setting, then press the scroll control. Off The attenuator is off. On Reception is attenuated by about 18 dB. Note: Turn on this setting if you are near other strong signal sources. Attenuation sometimes helps to reduce interference and desensitization that strong signals create.
• For conventional systems, all unlocked channels will be scanned at least once regardless of this setting. • The scanner moves to the next system after the hold time expires, any current transmission ends, and the channel delay time expires. Auto Search and Store Your scanner’s Auto Store feature lets you search for new frequencies in custom search ranges or within a service search range on a conventional system, or new talk group ID’s on a trunked system.
2. Turn the scroll control until the type of search you want appears, then press the scroll control to select it. A search band appears. If all systems are locked out, All Locked! appears and the scanner does not store any frequencies. When you select a search range, the scanner looks for active frequencies within that range and Search and Store appears on the display’s lower line and the system name and search range name appear on the display’s upper line.
When you select a search range, the scanner looks for active talk group ID’s within that range and ID Search and Store appears on the display’s lower line and the system name and search range name appear on the display’s upper line. When the scanner finds an active talk group ID, it checks if the talk group ID has already been stored in the system. If it has, the scanner continues to search.
Using the Close Call Feature Your scanner's Close Call CallTM Feature feature lets you set the Using the Close scanner so it detects, displays the frequency of, and lets you hear a nearby strong radio transmission. You can set the scanner so the Close Call feature works "in the background" while you are scanning other frequencies, turn off normal scanning while the Close Call feature is working, or turn off the Close Call feature and use the scanner normally.
Setting Close Call Options 1. Press Menu then turn the scroll control until Close Call appears. Then press the scroll control. Close Call feature options appear. 2. Turn the scroll control to select an option. • Close Call Only: Lets you set the scanner only for Close Call searching. The scanner does not scan frequencies or channels when this option is turned on. To select this option, press E. • CC Auto Store: Lets you select whether the scanner automatically stores Close Call hits into channels.
If this option is turned on, the scanner overrides the current channel and goes to the Close Call hit. The scanner displays CC Found Press Any Key. When you press a key, the frequency appears. Turn the scroll control to display an option, then press the scroll control. • Set CC Alert: Lets you select how the scanner alerts you when it receives a Close Call signal. You can select any of the following options.
• Set CC Bands: Lets you select the Close Call band settings. You can turn the following bands on or off. VHF Low 1 (25.0000 MHz) VHF Low 2 (54.0000 MHz) Air Band (108.0000 - 136.9750 MHz) VHF High1 (137.0000 MHz) VHF High2 (224.9950 MHz) UHF (400.0000 - 512.0000 MHz) 800MHz+ (806.0000 - 956.0000 MHz) Use the scroll control to select a band, press the scroll control, then use the scroll control to select On or Off and press the scroll control. Turning off undesired bands speeds up Close Call operation.
Search and Close Call Options The settings in this section affect custom searches, Search and Close Call Options service searches, and Close Call operation. Managing Locked-Out Frequencies While searching or during Close Call operation, if you press L/O while the scanner is stopped on a frequency, that frequency is locked out of these modes. You can lock out up to 200 frequencies. Note: Locking out a frequency does not lock out a channel that contains that frequency.
Off The scanner does not search for subaudible tones. On The scanner searches for and displays any subaudible tone found. Note: This feature does not operate when the scanner is in AM modulation mode. Screening Out Broadcast Sources Menu Srch/CloCall Opt Broadcast Screen This setting determines whether the scanner automatically ignores transmissions found during searching or Close Call operation that are on common broadcasts, paging systems, and other annoyance radio sources.
• NOAA WX - the scanner skips known NOAA weather frequencies. • Band 1-10 - select the band where you want to screen out broadcast sources. Program Band - lets you program a specific band for broadcast screen. Turn the scroll control to select an option then press the scroll control to change the setting. • Band 1-10 - select the band where you want to screen out broadcast sources.
Off The scanner does not try to find the output frequency. Setting the Maximum Auto Store Value Menu Srch/CloCall Opt Max Auto Store This value sets how many hits the scanner will automatically store when it is in either Search and Store or Close Call Auto Store mode. Use the number keys to enter a value from 1 - 256, then press the scroll control. When the scanner reaches the maximum number of hits you set, it stops the auto-store operation.
This setting controls the attenuator for quick search and Close Call operation. Select your setting, then press the scroll control. Off The attenuator is off. Reception is attenuated by about 18 dB. On Note: Turn on this setting if you are near other strong signal sources. Attenuation sometimes helps to reduce interference and desensitization that strong signals create.
This setting determines how long the scanner waits after a transmission ends before resuming quick search or Close Call operation. Select your setting, then press the scroll control. Off The scanner resumes immediately when the transmission ends. 1-5 sec The scanner waits the set amount of time after the transmission ends before resuming. Note: The default setting is 2 sec.
Using Weather Alert (SAME) Using Weather Alert (SAME) Your scanner has been primarily designed to be a radio scanner. While it incorporates weather alert as one of its features, we strongly recommend that you not use the scanner as your sole means for receiving emergency alerts. Your local electronics retailer carries several weather radios specifically designed for this function.
You need tone-out setup information from the agency you want to be alerted for or from online sources. Uniden America Corporation does not have information for local tone-out systems. Setting Tone-Out Standby Menu Tone-Out for ... Tone-Out Standby Turn the scroll control until the tone-out standby mode you want to select appears. Then press the scroll control to select it. Setting up Tone-Out Menu Tone-Out for ... Tone-Out Setup Tone-Out 1 - 10 select the tone-out you want to work with.
• Set Tone Lets you set the tone-out type. Edit Tone A - Enter the frequency (in Hz) for Tone A Edit Duration A - Enter the duration (in ns) for Duration A. 500 ns is the default. Edit Tone B - Enter the frequency (in Hz) for Tone B Edit Duration B - Enter the duration (in ns) for Duration B. 500 ns is the default. Tone Gap - Enter the tone gap (in ns). 100 ns is the default. Set Delay Time Enter a value from 1-5 or Off, then press the scroll control.
All FIPS - the scanner alerts and displays information about the weather alert when it receives any FIPS code (see “Programming a SAME Group” on Page 113). SAME 1-5 - the scanner alerts and displays information about the weather alert when it receives a weather alert signal that includes any FIPS code you have programmed into the specified SAME group. Programming a SAME Group You can edit any of the 5 SAME groups in your scanner. Each group can have up to 8 FIPS codes.
To get the FIPS code for your county, visit the National Weather Service web site at http://www.nws.noaa.gov and search for “FIPS Listing”. Menu WX Operation Program SAME Select the SAME group to edit Edit Name - enter the name you want to assign to the SAME group you selected. Edit County - select the position you want to store the FIPS code into, then press the scroll control, enter the FIPS code, and press the scroll control again.
Care and Maintenance Care nance and Mainte• Turn the scanner off before disconnecting the General Use power. • Always write down the programmed frequencies in the event of memory loss. • If memory is lost, simply reprogram each channel. • Always press each button firmly until you hear the entry tone for that key entry. Location • Do not use the scanner in high-moisture environments such as the kitchen or bathroom. • Avoid placing the unit in direct sunlight or near heating elements or vents.
Repairs Do not attempt any repair. The scanner contains no user serviceable parts. Contact the Uniden Customer Service Center or take it to a qualified repair technician. Birdies All radios can receive “birdies” (undesired signals). If your scanner stops during Scan mode and no sound is heard, it might be receiving a birdie. Birdies are internally generated signals inherent in the electronics of the scanner. Press L/O to lock out the channel.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If your BCD396T is not performing properly, try these steps. Problem Possible Cause Suggestion The scanner doesn’t work. The scanner might not be receiving any power. Improper reception. The antenna might need to be adjusted. Scan won’t stop. The squelch might need to be adjusted. Make sure the AC adapter is connected to an AC outlet and the scanner.
The squelch might need to be adjusted. One or more channels might be locked out. Weather scan doesn’t work. The antenna might need to be adjusted. The squelch might need to be adjusted. The antenna might need to be adjusted. There might not be a NOAA weather broadcast in your area. Adjust the squelch threshold. See “Turning On the Scanner and Setting the Squelch” on Page 43. Make sure the channels you want to scan are not locked out. Check the antenna connection. Adjust the squelch threshold.
Scanner won’t track a trunked system. The system you are trying to scan might be LTR or EDACS. (continued) Scanner won’t stop scanning a trunked system. Scanner won’t acquire the data channel. Missing replies to conversations. No ID’s have been programmed. The ID’s you have stored are not active. The squelch might need to be adjusted. The frequency used for the data channel might be missing. The scanner might need to be changed to a Type 1 scanner setup. The fleet map might be incorrect.
If you still cannot get satisfactory results while using your scanner or if you want additional information, please call or write the Uniden Parts and Service Division. The address and phone number are listed in the Warranty at the end of this manual. If you would like immediate assistance, please call Customer Service at (800) 297-1023. If you have Internet access, you can visit http://www.uniden.com for additional information.
Specifications Specifications Certified in accordance with FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15, Subpart C, as of date of manufacture. Dynamic Allocation Capacity (with Name Assigned To Each System, Group, and Channel): Systems: 200 max Groups: 20 per system Channels: up to 2500 Channels per Trunked System: up to 200 Attenuation: 18 dB (nominal), 10 dB (limit) Frequency Range (MHz): 25.0 - 26.960 Petroleum Prods/Bcst Pinch Band 26.965 - 27.405 Citizens Band Class D 27.410 - 27.995 Business/Forest Prods 144.
806.0 - 823.9875 Public Service Band 849.0125 - 868.9875 Public Service Band 894.0125 - 956.0 Public Service Band Above bands in 12.5 kHz steps 28.0 - 29.680 10 Meter Amateur Band 50.0 - 54.0 6 Meter Amateur Band 216.0 - 224.980 1.25 Meter Amateur Band Above bands in 20 kHz steps 108.0 - 136.9750 Aircraft 1240.0 - 1300.
External Jacks: Antenna Jack SMA Type Ext. Speaker Jack 3.5mm DC Power Jack (EIAJ TYPE-2 Center Positive) 5.5mm Remote Jack 4 Pin Mini Size: 2.72 in. (W) x 1.26 in. (D) x 4.6 in. (H) Weight: 0.48 lbs Features, specifications, and availability of optional accessories are all subject to change without notice.
Optional Accessories Optional Accessories Contact your local Uniden Dealer or call the Uniden Parts Center at: (800) 554-3988, 8:00AM to 5:00PM EST, Monday through Friday, for information about ordering these optional accessories.
Appendix Appendix Preset Map 1Preset Map 2 Preset Fleet Maps Block 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Size Code Size Code 11 Size Code 11 Size Code 11 Size Code 11 Size Code 11 Size Code 11 Size Code 11 Size Code 11 Block 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Size Code Size Code 4 Size Code 4 Size Code 4 Size Code 4 Size Code 4 Size Code 4 Size Code 4 Size Code 4 Block 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Size Code Size Code 12 (Size Code 12) Size Code 4 Size Code 4 Size Code 4 Size Code 4 Size Code 4 Size Code 4 Preset Map 3Preset Map 4 Block 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Preset Map 9Preset Map 10 Block 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Size Code Size Code 4 Size Code 4 Size Code 0 Size Code 0 Size Code 0 Size Code 0 Size Code 0 Size Code 0 Block 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Size Code Size Code 0 Size Code 0 Size Code 0 Size Code 0 Size Code 0 Size Code 0 Size Code 4 Size Code 4 Preset Map 11Preset Map 12 Block 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Size Code Size Code 4 Size Code 0 Size Code 0 Size Code 0 Size Code 0 Size Code 0 Size Code 0 Size Code 0 Block 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Size Code Size Code 0 Size Code 0 Size Code 0
User Defined Fleet Maps Type I Programming Information When a Type I system is designed, the address information for all the ID’s is divided into 8 equal sized blocks, numbered 0–7. When you program your scanner to track a Type I system, you must select a size code for each of these blocks. When you have assigned a size code to all 8 blocks, you’ll have defined the fleet map for the system you are tracking. Each size code determines the number of fleets, subfleets, and ID’s each block will have.
seems. Select a size code for a block, and then press Scan. Now listen to the communications. If you decide you are receiving most of the replies to the conversations with ID’s assigned to the block you just programmed, then you’ve probably selected the right size code and can work on the next block of the map. Finally, for most public safety systems there are some size codes which are more common. S-3 and S-4 are probably the most common, followed by S-10, S-11, and S-12.
Planning Planning Getting your scanner programmed and scanning takes Collecting Information a few steps. This help guides you through these steps that will make it easier for you to start scanning. 1. Collect information about the system(s) you want to monitor.
• Before you start to program your scanner, decide how you want to organize the frequencies you want to scan. For example, some areas are best organized by geographic location (east, north, south, west, central, etc), while others are best organized by agency (police, sheriff, ambulance, fire, etc.). You might even find it easier to organize a mixture of frequencies (north, southeast, and west for police but fire all in one group for example). 2.
Filling Out The Conventional System Worksheet System Name and Quick Key Fill in a name that describes the system you want to create. For example, you can enter "Dallas Police" or "Amateur Radio" here. If you want to store more than one type of frequency, you can enter "Mixed." Fill in the key you want to press to quickly activate/ deactivate the system. You can assign the same quick key to multiple systems.
Fill in the key you want to press to quickly activate/ deactivate the system. You can assign the same quick key to multiple systems. System Type Circle in the type of Motorola system you are scanning. • Type 1. A fleet map is supplied for this type of system. • Type 2 800 MHz Standard. Used for most 800 MHz systems. No fleet map is supplied for this type of system. • Type 2 800 MHz Splinter. Used for some 800 MHz systems near border areas. • Type 2 900 MHz. The supplied frequencies are between 935.
Band Plan (VHF or UHF Only) A band plan is required so the scanner can correctly determine the voice channel frequency. Fill in the band plan used by this agency, consisting of: • Base frequency • Step frequency • Channel offset You can enter up to three band plans. Group Name and Quick Key Each “Motorola System Worksheet 2” documents the settings for one channel group within a system.
Fill in the key you want to press to quickly activate/ deactivate the system. You can assign the same quick key to multiple systems. System Frequencies and LCN Fill in each system frequency and its associated Logical Channel Number (LCN). Group Name and Quick Key Each “LTR/EDACS System Worksheet 2” documents the settings for one channel group within a system.
Conventional System Worksheet Conve ntiona l S yste m W orkshe e t S y s tem Nam e G roup Nam e S y s tem Quic k K ey G roup Q uic k K ey Frequenc y P riority CTCS S /DCS A lpha Tag Planning 135
Motorola System Worksheet Motorola System W orksheet 1 System Name System Quick Key System Frequencies Type I Type II 800 MHz: Standard Splinter Type II UHF Type II VHF Fleet Map Block 0 Block 1 Block 2 Block 3 Block 4 Block 5 Block 6 Block 7 Band Plan A Base Frequency Step Frequency Offset Band Plan B Base Frequency Step Frequency Offset Band Plan C Base Frequency Step Frequency Offset Planning 136
Motorola System Worksheet 2 System Name Group Name Group Quick Key Talk Group ID Alpha Tag Alert Planning 137
LTR/EDACS System Worksheet LTR/EDACS System Worksheet 1 System Name System Quick Key System Frequency Logical Channel Planning 138
LTR/EDACS System W orkshee t 2 System Name Group Name System Quick Key Group Quick Key Talk Group ID Alpha Tag Alert Planning 139
Preprogrammed Systems Your scanner is preprogrammed Preprogrammed Systems with over 400 channels covering police, fire, and ambulance operations in the 25 most populated counties in the US. The following list details the preprogrammed information. By default, all of the preprogrammed systems are unlocked, and your scanner begins to scan them when you turn it on. To speed up scanning, you can lock out systems that are beyond your reception area (typically no more than 25 miles using the supplied antenna).
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