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BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 2 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM 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.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 3 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM 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.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 4 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM Contents Contents The FCC Wants You to Know ..................................................................... 8 Scanning Legally ........................................................................................ 8 Introduction ............................................................................................... 10 Feature Highlights .....................................................................................
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 5 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM Other Settings ............................................................................................ 53 Displaying System Information ................................................................. 53 Viewing Memory Used ............................................................................53 Viewing the Firmware Version ................................................................53 Adjusting the Key Beep ......................
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 6 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM Channel-Level Settings ............................................................................. 84 Editing the Channel Name ..................................................................... 84 Editing Frequencies (Conventional Channels Only) .............................. 85 Setting Channel Priority (Conventional Channels Only) ........................ 85 Setting Channel Alert .............................................................
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 7 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM Optional Accessories .............................................................................. 124 Appendix .................................................................................................. 125 Preset Fleet Maps ................................................................................... 125 User Defined Fleet Maps ........................................................................
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 8 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM 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.
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BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 10 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM 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.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 11 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM 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.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 12 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM CTCSS and DCS Squelch Modes – prevent interference from stations not using the mode you select. Analog and Digital 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) then select one for standby monitoring.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 13 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM 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.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 14 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM and 900 MHz bands. 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.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 15 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM Talk Group ID AutoStore – Automatically stores all new talk group ID’s into a channel group you select. 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.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 16 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM On-Air Cloning – You can clone all programmed data over the air from a PC to one or more BCD396T scanners. 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.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 17 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM To move the cursor to the left, press cursor to the right, press 6/ . /4. To move the 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.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 18 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM 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.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 19 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM 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.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 20 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM 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 12 bands and up to 10 bands together to find active frequencies.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 21 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM 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.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 22 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM 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.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 23 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM 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.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 24 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM When tracking these types of systems, you might want to remember that your scanner can track more than one trunking system at a time and scan conventional and trunked systems at the same time. Conventional scanning is a simple concept. You enter a frequency used by someone you want to monitor into your scanner’s memory. For example, the police in your area might transmit on 460.500 MHz, the fire department on 154.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 25 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM 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. This semi-random frequency assignment made monitoring such a system impossible prior to Uniden’s invention of the TrunkTracker IV scanner.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 26 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM 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...the person transmitting hears a beep from their radio when the channel is assigned and then it is OK to start talking.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 27 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM 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.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 28 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM 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.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 29 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM 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 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.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 30 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM • 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.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 31 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM Included With Your Scanner Included With Your Scanner Connection Cable Wrist Strap AC Adapter Batteries Scanner (with antenna attached) Belt Clip BNC/SMA Adapter Owners Manual and other printed material 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.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 32 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM 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).
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 33 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM 2. Install 3 AA batteries, matching the polarity symbols (+ -). WARNING! Set ALKALINE/Ni-MH to Ni-MH for use only with rechargeable batteries. Never attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries. Non-rechargeable batteries can get hot and can even burst if you try to recharge them. 3. Replace the cover. When flashes and the scanner beeps every 15 seconds, replace the batteries.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 34 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM If an AC adapter is connected to the scanner, the scanner checks the condition of the installed batteries. If the scanner is turned off and the batteries require a full charge, Pre-Charging appears on the display. Then, Normal Charging appears as the batteries are recharged. When the batteries are fully charged, Charge Complete appears. If no batteries are installed in the scanner, No Battery appears.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 35 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM Connecting the Antenna To attach the supplied flexible antenna to the connector on the top of your scanner, simply screw it onto the scanner's SMA connector. Connecting an Optional Antenna The scanner's SMA connector makes it easy to connect a variety of optional antennas, including an external mobile antenna or outdoor base station antenna.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 36 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM Attaching the Belt Clip To make your scanner easier to carry when you are on the go, use the supplied belt clip. Attaching the Wrist Strap To keep your scanner safely close at hand, use the supplied wrist strap. Push the small loop on one end of the wrist strap through the lug on the right side of the scanner, then thread the other end of the wrist strap back through the small loop to secure it.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 37 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM If your scanner's keys seem confusing at first, the following information should help you understand each key's function. Key Name Description Hold/ Hold – Holds the scan or the frequency search when pressed. Resumes the scan or the frequency search when pressed again. Func + – Quickly turns the Close Call feature on or off (see “Setting Close Call Options” on Page 101). Scan/Srch Scan – Scans the stored channels.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 38 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM Key Name Description 1-9, 0 1-9, 0 – Enters a frequency, enters quick key numbers, and selects a custom search range in Custom Search mode. Selects systems by quick key in scan mode. Func + 1-9, 0 – Selects groups by quick key in scan mode. 1/Pri 1 – Enters a 1. Func + Pri – Selects the priority mode in scan hold mode. 2/Wx 2 – Enters a 2. Func + WX – Selects the weather function in the menu in the Hold mode. /4 4 – Enters a 4.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 39 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM Key Name No/Rev Description – Enters a decimal point or dash in a frequency or talk group ID,enters an extended 2-digit Quick Key, enters an “i” for I-Call input. At a prompt, answers “No.” Func + Rev – Monitors the currently-tuned frequency’s reverse frequency. 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.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 40 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM PRI - appears when the priority feature is turned on (see “Priority Scan” on Page 54). - appears when you lock the keypad (see “Locking/Unlocking the Keypad and Scroll” on Page 53). - alerts you when the battery power gets low. GRP - shows the currently activated group, appears with numbers (0-9). The currently active group indicator flashes. AM/FM/NFM/WFM - appears to show the type of transmission.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 41 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM LNK - appears when data on a voice channel is being received. DAT - appears when data on a control channel is being received. ENC - appears when APCO P25 encrypted data is being received on a voice channel. Using Menu Func 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.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 42 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM Basic Operation Basic Operation Turning On the Scanner and Setting the Squelch Scroll Control 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.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 43 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM Scanning Systems To begin scanning programmed systems, press Scan. The BCD396T scans all unlocked systems in all activated quick-key groups and any searches unlocked for search and scan. 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.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 44 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM Notes: • The systems preprogrammed into the scanner are located primarily in major metropolitan areas. • You might hear transmissions on frequencies assigned to very distant stations. This will happen if a local system also uses the same frequency. You can scan the preprogrammed systems more efficiently by preventing the BCD396T from trying to scan systems that are not in your area.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 45 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM To select or lock out a system that is not assigned to a key, press and hold Func while you rotate the scroll control until the desired system is selected. Then, continue to hold Func and press L/O to either lock out or unlock the system. Selecting System Channel Groups Within a system, you can assign groups of channels to a group quick key (see “Setting the Group Quick Key” on Page 83).
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 46 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM 2. Release Func then press Hold within 2 seconds to hold on the system. 3. Rotate the scroll control to select the channel you want to lock or unlock. 4. Press L/O to lock or unlock the channel. You can also lock out an active channel by pressing L/O while the scanner is stopped on the channel.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 47 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM Quickly Storing an ID During ID Search To quickly store an active talk group ID during ID search, press E. You see: Quick TGID Save? To save the ID into a channel, press E. Otherwise, press No. If you press E, the scanner stores the ID into a channel group called Qck Save Grp in the current system. Quick-Storing Channels or Talk Group ID’s 1. Hold on an existing channel in any system. 2.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 48 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM Quickly Recalling Channels 1. Press Hold to hold on any channel. 2. Press Func + Rcl. The scanner prompts you to select the system where the channel is stored. 3. Rotate the scroll control to select the system, then press E. The scanner prompts you to select the channel group where the channel is stored. 4. Rotate the scroll control to select the group, then press E. The scanner prompts you to select a channel. 5.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 49 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM 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.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 50 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM 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 ...
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 51 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM 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.
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BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 53 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM 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.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 54 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM 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.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 55 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM • 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.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 56 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM This setting controls the display’s contrast (how light or dark it appears). Use this setting to change the contrast for different viewing conditions. There are 15 contrast settings. You see the change in contrast as you scroll through the settings. Initializing the Scanner’s Memory Important! This deletes all preprogrammed data. You cannot restore preprogrammed data that has been deleted.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 57 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM PC Control Lets you set the baud rate your scanner uses to communicate with a personal computer. • • • • • • Off The baud rate is not set. 9600 bps The baud rate is set to 9600 bps. 19200 bps The baud rate is set to 19,200 bps. 38400 bps The baud rate is set to 38,400 bps. 57600 bps The baud rate is set to 57,600 bps. 115200 bps The baud rate is set to 115,200 bps.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 58 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM (Master scanner) Clone Master Press SCAN Key Scan (Slave scanner) Clone Slave Press SCAN Key Scan When you are ready to clone the scanner, press Scan on the slave scanner first, then on the master scanner. The master scanner checks the connection between the two scanners, then transfers its data to the slave scanner. When the transfer is complete, Complete appears on both scanners.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 59 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM Programming Radio Systems Your BCD396T comes preprogrammed Programming Radio Systemswith the major analog systems used in the 25 most populous counties in the US, as well as the most popular digital systems. 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.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 60 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM 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.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 61 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM 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.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 62 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM 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.
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BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 64 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM Setting Modulation Menu Program System Select the system Set Modulation Auto - the scanner uses the default modulation for the frequency band. FM - the scanner uses FM (frequency modulation) for the frequency band. NFM - the scanner uses narrowband FM for the frequency band. Note: The default setting is Auto. This setting controls the modulation method used for the frequency band.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 65 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM Entering/Editing Motorola Channel Groups To enter channels in a system, first set up a channel group (or groups) to hold the channels. Then, enter the channel and channel parameters in the group(s). Setting Up a Channel Group Menu Program System Select the system Edit Group 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.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 66 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM • See “Adjusting the P25 Level (Motorola and Conventional Systems Only)” on Page 79 • See “Editing the Channel Name” on Page 84 • See “Editing the Talk Group ID” on Page 86 • 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.
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BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 68 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM Note: The scanner only accepts a single frequency and no LCN for SCAT systems. Entering/Editing EDACS Channel Groups To enter channels in a system, first set up a channel group (or groups) to hold the channels. Then, enter the channel and channel parameters in the group(s). Setting Up a Channel Group Menu Program System Select the system Edit Group The scanner creates a group with a default name of Group nn.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 69 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM • • • • • See “Editing the Channel Name” on Page 84 See “Setting Channel Lockout” on Page 89 See “Editing the Talk Group ID” on Page 86 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.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 70 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM • 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 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.
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BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 72 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM 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.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 73 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM 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. Access two-digit system Quick Keys by pressing then both digits.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 74 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM 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: • This setting is available only when a control channel exists in a trunked system.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 75 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM scanning. Enter a value from 1-5 or Off, then press the scroll control. 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.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 76 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM Rotate the scroll control to select the fleet map: 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.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 77 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM 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.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 78 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM 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.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 79 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM 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 .
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 80 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM 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. To manually adjust the P25 level, select Manual. Default - sets the digital decode threshold to the default value. Use this setting to return to the value that usually provides adequate performance.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 81 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM 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.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 82 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM 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.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 83 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM 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. • A group’s quick key must be activated to be scanned.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 84 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM 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.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 85 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM • 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. Editing Frequencies (Conventional Channels Only) Menu Program System Select the system Edit Group Select the group Edit Channel Select the channel Input Frequency Input the frequency, then press the scroll control.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 86 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM On - when you turn on the Priority feature, the channel will be scanned every 2 seconds. P appears. Off - the channel will not be treated with priority. Note: The default setting is Off. Setting Channel Alert Menu Program System Select the system Edit Group Select the group Edit Channel Select the channel Set Alert Off - the scanner does not alert you to emergency transmissions.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 87 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM To edit the talk group ID, enter the talk group ID you want using the number keys on the keypad. Then press down on the scroll control to accept it. Setting CTCSS/DCS (Conventional Channels Only) Program System Menu Select the system Edit Group Select the group Edit Channel Select the channel Set CTCSS/DCS This setting controls how a subaudible CTCSS or DCS is used for the channel. Select your setting, then press E.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 88 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM Setting the System Frequency Modulation Menu Srch/CloCall Opt Set Modulation Auto - the scanner uses the default modulation for the frequency band. AM - the scanner uses AM (amplitude modulation) for the frequency band. FM - the scanner uses FM (frequency modulation) for the frequency band. NFM - the scanner uses narrowband FM for the frequency band. WFM - the scanner uses wideband FM for the frequency band. Note: The default setting is Auto.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 89 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM On - the channel is attenuated by about 18 dB. Off - the channel is not attenuated. Notes: • The default setting is Off. • For trunked systems, the attenuation is a systemlevel setting. • You can also toggle this setting by holding on the channel and pressing Func and E.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 90 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM 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.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 91 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM 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.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 92 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM 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.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 93 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM 3. Turn the scroll control until On appears to turn on CTCSS/DCS search or until Off appears to turn it off, then press the scroll control. 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.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 94 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM 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.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 95 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM 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.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 96 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM 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.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 97 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM • 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.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 98 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM 1. Follow Steps 1-3 under “Selecting a System” on Page 97. A search option appears. 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.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 99 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM 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 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.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 100 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM 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.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 101 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM 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.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 102 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM 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.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 103 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM • Set CC Bands: Lets you select the Close Call band settings. You can turn the following bands on or off. VHF Low 1 (25.0000-53.9800 MHz) VHF Low 2 (54.0000-107.9000 MHz) Air Band (108.0000 - 136.9750 MHz) VHF High1 (137.0000-224.9800 MHz) VHF High2 (225.0000-319.9500 MHz) UHF (320.0000 - 512.0000 MHz) 800MHz+ (764.0000 - 775.9875 MHz, 794.0000 - 823.9875 MHz, 849.0125 - 868.9875 MHz, 894.0125 - 956.0000 MHz, 1240.000 - 1300.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 104 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM 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.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 105 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM 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/WFM modulation mode.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 106 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM • NOAA WX - the scanner skips known NOAA weather frequencies. • Band 1-10 - select the custom band where you want to screen out broadcast sources. Program Band - lets you program a custom frequency range 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 group where you want to screen out broadcast sources.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 107 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM 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.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 108 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM 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.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 109 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM 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.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 110 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM 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.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 111 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM about the weather alert, and turns on the audio so you can hear the weather broadcast. Menu WX Operation Weather Alert This setting determines which types of signals will trigger an alert. Select your setting, then press the scroll control. Alert Only - the scanner alerts when it detects the 1050 Hz tone that accompanies all weather alerts.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 112 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM FIPS codes are in the format nSSCCC: n: A special subcounty designator. For an entire county, use 0. SS: The state code. CCC: The county code. For example, Tarrant County in Texas is assigned to FIPS code 048439. 0 indicates the entire county 48 indicates the state of Texas 439 indicates Tarrant County 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”.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 113 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM Using Tone-Out UsingTone-Out Tone-OutOperation Fire Menu Tone-Out for ... Your scanner can be set up to respond to fire tone-outs that use standard two-tone sequential paging. You can save up to 10 tone-out settings. The scanner continuously monitors the setting you select and alerts you if a transmission is received that matches it. You need tone-out setup information from the agency you want to be alerted for or from online sources.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 114 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM • FM - the scanner uses FM (frequency modulation) for the frequency band. • NFM - the scanner uses narrowband FM for the frequency band. Note: The default setting is Auto. Set Attenuator Turn the scroll control to select On or Off. • 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 ms) for Duration A. 500 ms is the default.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 115 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM 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.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 116 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM 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.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 117 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM 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.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 118 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM Scan won’t start. The squelch might need to be adjusted. (continued) 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 42.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 119 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM 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.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 120 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM 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.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 121 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM 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: 400 max Groups: 20 per system Channels: up to 6000 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.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 122 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM 470.0 - 512.0 UHF TV Band 764.0 - 775.9875 Public Service Band 794.0 - 805.9875 Public Service Band 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 - 53.98 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.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 123 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM Search Rate: 300 steps per second (5 kHz step only) Scan Delay: 0-5 seconds Audio Output: 400mW nominal into 24Ω internal speaker 30 mW nominal into 32Ω headphone 6 mW nominal into 64Ω earphone Power Requirements: 3 AA Alkaline Batteries (4.5V DC), or 3 AA Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries (3.6V DC), or AC Adapter (6 VDC 800mA) (AD-1001) Antenna: 50 Ω (Impedance) External Jacks: Antenna Jack SMA Type Ext. Speaker Jack 3.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 124 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM 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.
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BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 127 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM 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.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 128 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM 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.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 129 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM 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.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 130 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM • 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).
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 131 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM 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.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 132 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM 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.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 133 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM 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.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 134 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM 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.
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BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 140 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM 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.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 141 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM Table 1: State Area System Quick Key -- Nationwide Nationwide.usd 20 AK All Alaska.usd 21 22 AZ Phoenix Chandler MOT.usd AZ Phoenix Maricopa Conv.usd 22 AZ Phoenix Phoenix-Mesa.usd 22 AZ Phoenix Tempe MOT.usd 22 AZ Tucson Marana.usd 23 AZ Tucson Tucson.usd 23 CA Alameda Alameda Conv.usd 24 CA Alameda Alameda MOT.usd 24 CA Los Angeles Culver City MOT.usd 25 CA Los Angeles Glendale.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 142 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM Table 1: State Area System Quick Key FL Miami Coral SpringsMOT.usd FL Miami Dade Conv.usd 29 29 FL Miami Dade EDACS.usd 29 FL Miami Dade Fire EDACS.usd 29 FL Miami Ft.LauderdaleMOT.usd 29 FL Miami Miami Beach MOT.usd 29 FL Miami Miami MOT.usd 29 FL Miami Plantation MOT.usd 29 GA Atlanta Atlanta.usd 30 GA Atlanta Cherokee County.usd 30 GA Atlanta DeKalb County.usd 30 GA Atlanta Fayette County.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 143 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM Table 1: State NJ Area Newark System East Brunswick.usd Quick Key 42 NJ Newark East Hampton MOT.usd 42 NJ Newark Edison.usd 42 NJ Newark Monroe.usd 42 NJ Newark Old Bridge.usd 42 NJ Newark Piscataway.usd 42 NJ Newark Sayreville.usd 42 NJ Newark Union City.usd 42 NM Albuquerque BernalilloCounty.usd 43 43 NM Albuquerque LosAlamos County.usd NM Albuquerque Sandoval County.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 144 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM Table 1: State Area System Quick Key TX Austin LCRA Austin.usd 51 TX Austin LCRA Bastrop.usd 51 TX Austin LCRA BlancoNorth.usd 51 TX Austin LCRA BlancoSouth.usd 51 TX Austin LCRA Boerne.usd 51 TX Austin LCRA Brenham.usd 51 TX Austin LCRA ComalCounty.usd 51 TX Austin LCRA Creedmoor.usd 51 TX Austin LCRA Doss.usd 51 TX Austin LCRA Elgin.usd 51 TX Austin LCRA Flatonia.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 145 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM Table 1: State Area System Quick Key TX Dallas-Fort Worth Fort Worth MOT.usd 52 TX Dallas-Fort Worth Garland MOT.usd 52 TX Dallas-Fort Worth GrandPrairie MOT.usd 52 TX Dallas-Fort Worth Irving EDACS.usd 52 TX Dallas-Fort Worth Lewisville MOT.usd 52 52 TX Dallas-Fort Worth Mesquite MOT.usd TX Dallas-Fort Worth NE Tarrant MOT.usd 52 TX Dallas-Fort Worth Richardson EDACS.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 146 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM One-Year Limited Warranty Important: Evidence of original purchase is required Warranty One-Year for warranty service. Limited WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION (“Uniden”) ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for one year, to the original retail owner, this Uniden Product to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below.
BCD396T Paper OM.fm Page 147 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:36 PM WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER OR PROVIDE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OR PAYMENT OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow this exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion might not apply to you.
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