Uniden BCD396T manual

BCD396T OWNER’S MANUAL O WNER’S MANU AL (INDICA TES INFORMA TION SUBJECT TO * * AND/OR DELETION) CHANGE Revision 1; 031005[...]

2 Precautions Precautions Before you use this scanner , please read and observe the following. IMPORT ANT! This scanning radio has been manufa c tured so that it will not tune to the radio fr equencies assigned by the FCC for cellular telephone usage. The Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986, as amended, makes it a federal crime to intenti[...]

3 Precautions W ARNIN G! Uniden does not represent this unit to be waterproof. T o reduce the ri sk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. Astro ® , DPL ® , Digital Private Line ® , Motorola ® , PL ® , PRIV A CY PLUS ® , Private Line ® , SMARTNET ® ,and SMAR TZONE ® ar e registere d trademarks of Motorola[...]

4 Contents Contents Precautions 2 Content s 4 The FCC Wants Yo u to Know 8 Scanning Legall y 8 Introductio n 10 Feature Highlights 11 About This Manual 16 Using the Multifuncti on Scroll Control 16 Entering Text 16 How the Scanner’s Controls Are Represente d in T his Manual 17 Understanding Scannin g 19 Understanding the Scanner’s Memor y 19 Wh[...]

5 Contents Viewing Memory Used 53 Viewing the Firmware Version 53 Adjusting the Key Be ep 53 Locking/Unlocking the Keyp ad 53 Turning Power Save On or Off 54 Priority Scan 54 Other Setting s 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 Person[...]

6 Contents Setting Channel Priority (Conventional Channels Only) 85 Setting Channel Alert 85 Setting CTCSS/DCS (Conventi onal Channels Only) 86 Setting the System Frequen cy Modulation 87 Setting Channel Attenuation (Conventional Channels O nly) 88 Setting the Freq uency Step (Conventional Channels On ly) 88 Setting Channel Lockout 89 Deleting Chan[...]

7 Contents 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 Ou[...]

8 The FCC Wants You to Know The FCC W ants Y ou to Know This scanner has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a scanning re ceiver , pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules . These limits are de signed to pro vid e r eas ona bl e protection against harmful interference in a residential inst allation. This scanner generates, use s, a nd [...]

9 The FCC Wants You to Know • T elephone conversations (cellular , co rdless, or other private mea n s of telephone sign al transmis- sion) • Pager tran smissions • Any scramb led or enc rypted tran smissions According to the Electroni c Communications Privacy Act (ECP A), you are subject to fines a nd possible imprisonment for intentionally [...]

10 Introduction Introduction Y our BCD396T scanner is a state-of-the -art scanner radio with T runkT racker IV™ and automatic scanning capabilities. Y o u can store frequencies such as police, fire/emergency , marine, air , amateur , and other communications into the scann er . Y ou can carry it with you wherever you go, use it at home as a base [...]

11 Feature Highlights Feature Highlight s General Close Call TM RF Capture T echnology - you can set the scanner so it detect s and provides information about nearby radio transmissions. See “Using the Close Call Feature” on Page 100 for more information. Dynamically Alloca ted Channel Memory - you r scanner ’s memory is organized so that it [...]

12 Feature Highlights CTCSS and DCS Squelch Modes – prevent interference from st ations not using the mode you select. Audio AGC – Helps automatically balance the volume level between dif ferent radio systems. Fire T one-Out St andby – Lets you set the scanner to alert you if a two-tone sequen tial p age is transmitted. Y ou can set up to 10 [...]

13 Feature Highlights can select from 9 dif ferent tone patterns and also se t the alert volume level independe ntly from the main volume level. Automatic Channel S tep – Accepts frequencies on any valid channel step, even if it does not fall within the band plan’ s default step. Frequency S tep – Lets you select a frequen cy step (5, 6.25, 7[...]

14 Feature Highlights systems. The scanner can scan both co nventional and trunked systems at the same time. Control Channel Only Scanning – If the scanner is set to scan Motorola trunking fr equencies, you can set it so it scans using only control channel data. Y ou do n o t h a v e t o program voice channel freque ncies into memory in this mode[...]

15 Feature Highlights 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 – Y ou can set the scanner so it scans only the priority channels Backlight and Power Display and Keyp ad Backlight – Makes the display and keypad ea[...]

16 Feature Highlights BCD 396 T scanner using a personal computer and a radio transmitter . About This Manual The screen displays used in this manual are representations of what mi ght appea r when you use your scanner . Since what you see depends on the frequencies and user IDs for your area and the setting s you select, you migh t notice some dif[...]

17 Feature Highlights /4 or rotate the scr o ll control to the left . T o move the cursor to the right, hold th e n press 6/ or rotate the scroll control to the right . T o clear a charac ter , press No twice. T o clear all characters, press No 3 times. T o accept an entry , press down on the scroll control or press E . How the Scanner ’s Control[...]

18 Feature Highlights 3. Repeat S teps 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 defa ult system na mes include the following letter in the 16th position to indica te the syste[...]

19 Understanding Scanning Underst anding Scanning This section prov ides you with back ground on how scanning works. Y ou don’t really need to know all of this to use your scanner , but some background knowledge will he lp you get the most from your BCD396T . Underst anding the Scanner ’ s Memory Y our scanner ’s memory is organized in an arc[...]

20 Understanding Scanning 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 scan ner receives another transmission. What is Searching? The BCD396T can se arch each of its 21 bands an d up to 10 bands together to[...]

21 Understanding Scanning units, which transmit the correct tone along with their signal can “talk” to th e repeater . CTCSS and DCS are also used in areas that receive interference where there are se veral stations with output freq uencies clos e to each o ther . When this occurs, you might hear multip le communications on the same fr equency [...]

22 Understanding Scanning 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 syste ms) . A ny t ime on e of them transmits, their transmission always goe s out on the same frequency . Up until t[...]

23 Understanding Scanning 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-sigh t operation. This type of radio is frequently used at construction job sites, and with inexpensive con s umer radios such as GMRS/FRS radios. The range is typically 1-[...]

24 Understanding Scanning When tracking these types of systems , you might want to remember these import ant points: • Y our scanner can track more th an one trunking system at a time and scan conventio nal and trunked systems at the same time. • The frequencies for many of the 800 MHz public safety systems are listed in the National Public Saf[...]

25 Understanding Scanning system with a lot of user s, only a few users are ev er transmitting at any one time. Instead of being assigned a frequency , as with conventional systems, each group is assig ned a talk group ID. A central computer controls th e frequency each group operates on...a nd this frequency selection is made each time a user tran[...]

26 Understanding Scanning many as 4 per system), plus one or mor e voice channels (typically 10, 20, or 28 to tal channels). When a user presses Push T o T alk (PTT) to transmit, their radio first sends their t alk group information to the control channel. The compu ter then assigns that talk group to a specific voice channel and transmits that dat[...]

27 Understanding Scanning EDACS T runking EDACS trunking works in much the same way as Motorola trunking with a couple o f major dif ferences. In an EDACS system, each frequency used by the system is assigne d a Logical Channel N umber (LCN) so that less data ne eds to be transmitted by the control channel. Also, t alk groups are assigned in an Age[...]

28 Understanding Scanning 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 SCA T – EDACS SCA T (Single Channel Autonomous T runking) systems operate on a single channel and alternate control dat a with analog voice traf fic. While yo[...]

29 Understanding Scanning I-Call (Motorola/EDACS) I-calls are direct unit-to - unit transmissions that are n ot heard by other system users . Y our BCD396T can receive I-call transmission s. See “Setting I-Call (Motorola Analog and EDACS Systems On ly)” on Page 77 for more information about mo nitoring I-call transmissions. Where T o Get More I[...]

30 Understanding Scanning • 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 i nterested in discussing the BCD396T . * - These web sites are not affiliated with Uniden Corporation . T o purchase another copy of the c[...]

31 Included With Your Scanner Included With Y our Scanner If any of these items are missing or damage d, immediately cont act your place of purchase or Uniden Customer Service at: (800) 297-1023, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Centra l, Monday through Friday . Owners Scanner AC Adapter Frequency Guide National Public Safet y T runked System Frequency Guid[...]

32 Setting Up Your Scanner Setting Up Y our Scanner These guidelines will help yo u install and set up your new scanner: • If your sc anner receive s interferen ce or electr ical noise, move the scanner or it s antenna away from the source. • T o improve the scanner ’s reception, use an optional external anten na designed for multi-band cover[...]

33 Setting Up Your Scanner Before installing batt eries, set the swit ch in the batter y compartment to match the type of batteries you will use. Select REG . ALK. BA TT . for non-recha rgeable battery types and N I-MH. BA TT . fo r recharge able battery types. See also “Using Rechargea ble Batter- ies” on Page 34 when you use re chargeable bat[...]

34 Setting Up Your Scanner 3. Replace the cover . When flashes and the scann er beeps every 15 seconds, replace both batteries. Using Rechargeable Batteries Y ou can also use two rechargeable batteries to power your scanne r . Before you us e recharge able batte ries, you must charge them. The scanner has a built-in circuit that lets you recharge b[...]

35 Setting Up Your Scanner Removing the Display Sticker Before you use the scanner , use your thumb and forefinger to rem ove the protective plastic sticker over the display . Using AC Power Y ou can power the scanner using th e supplied 6V , 800 mA AC adapter . T o use the scanner on AC power , plug the AC adapter into a standard AC outlet. If rec[...]

36 Setting Up Your Scanner Connecting an Earphone/ Head phone For private listening, you can plug a 1 / 8 -inch ( 3.5 mm) mini-plug earphone or headphones (not supplied) in to the headphone jack on top of your scanner . This automatically disconnect s the internal speaker . See “Earphone W arning” at the front of the manual for importan t infor[...]

37 Setting Up Your Scanner A Look At The Keyp ad Y our scanner's keys have variou s functions labeled on the key tops and be low the keys. T o select the function labeled on a key , simply press the key . T o sele ct the funct ion labele d below a ke y , hold down on the left side of the sca nner then press the key . appears on the display . I[...]

38 Setting Up Your Scanner L/O L/O – Lets you lock out a selected channel or skip a specified frequency . + L/O – Press quic kly 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. /[...]

39 Setting Up Your Scanner 2/Wx 2 – Enters a 2. + WX – Selects the weathe r function in the menu in the Hold mode. /4 4 – Enters a 4. + – Moves the active character to the lef t while editing dat a. 6/ 6 – Enters a 6. + – Moves the active character to the right while editing data. 7/Rcl 7 – Enters a 7. + Rcl – Displays a series of p[...]

40 Setting Up Your Scanner E/Y es/Att E – Press to select input and menu items, to quickly edit a channel in Scan Hold Mode, and store a fre- quency into memory in Scan Hold mode. At a prompt, answ ers “Y es. ” + Att – T urns the scanner ’s attenuator on or of f for the current channel (for conventional systems) or system (for trunked sys[...]

41 Setting Up Your Scanner A Look At The Display The display has indicators that show the scanner's current opera ting status. The display inf ormation helps you underst and how your scanner operates. The dark area shown above the icons in this illustr ation is the text display area. Information about th e currently tuned frequency appears her[...]

42 Setting Up Your Scanner Using Menu Press on the lef t side of the scanner to enter the menu. See “Using the Me nu” on Page 49 for more information about the scann er ’s menu op tions. Using Func T o select the function labeled below a key on the front of the scanner , hold down on the left side of the scanner , then press that ke y . T o h[...]

43 Basic Operation Basic Operation T urning On the Scanner and Setting the Squelch Note: Make sure the scanner's antenna is conn ected before you turn it on. 1. Press and hold for about 2 seconds to turn on the scanner . 2. Briefly press the scroll control once. VOLUME LEVEL and a number appear on the display . 3. While VOLUME LEVEL appears, r[...]

44 Basic Operation 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. Syst ems not assig[...]

45 Basic Operation Y ou can scan preprogrammed systems mor e efficiently by preven ting the B CD396T from scanning systems that are not in your area . There are three ways to do this: • Lock out the faraway sy stems (see “Locking/ Unlocking Systems” on Page 46). • Reassign your local syste ms to another quick key (see “Editing the System [...]

46 Basic Operation 1. Press to hold on the system (or hold down then rotate the scroll control to select the system). 2. Continue to hold and press the number key corresponding to the channe l group you want to activate or de activate. Locking/Unlocking Systems Follow these step s to lock out a system so that it does not scan even if its quick key [...]

47 Basic Operation • ID Scan – the scanner on ly stops on talk g roup ID’s th at you have programmed into the system • ID Search – the scanner stop s on any unlocked talk group that becomes active. T o toggle between ID Scan and ID Search, press Scan while the scanner is scanning the system. T e mporarily Holding On a System T o tem porar[...]

48 Basic Operation 3. T o 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 cre ated if they do not exist. Then, the scanner prompt s you to save other channel settings. If you enter a ta lk[...]

49 Using the Menu Using the Menu The scanner’s menu let s you select options that let you set up and use the scanner . T o use the menu, press on the left sid e of the scanner . T o select a menu it em, rotate the scroll control clockwise or counterclockwis e. The currently-selected menu item is highlighted with a bar on the display . When the me[...]

50 Using the Menu Menu Item Submenu -- M E N U -- Srch/CloCall Opt Search for ... Close Call Close Call CC Auto Store Set CC Mode Set CC Override Set CC Alert Set CC Bands Close Call Only (101) (101) (101) (101) (101) (101) -- M E N U -- Search for ... Close Call Set Priority Set Priority Srch/CloCall Opt On Plus On (54) Off (54) (54) (54) -- M E N[...]

51 Using the Menu Programming Systems Menu This table shows the scanner’s systems menu structure. This menu let s you program new systems or change existing systems. T o find information about a particular menu setting in this manual, go to the p age number shown under or next to the setting. T o use the systems menu, press then briefly press the[...]

52 Using the Menu Menu/ Submenu Option Men u Select Sys Type Srch/CloCall O p Conventional MOT EDCS LT System 1 L Srch/CloCall Opt Edit Sys Option Set Frequencies Set Attenuator Edit Name Edit Group Delete System Copy System Set Modulation “Programming L TR Systems” on Page 69 (72) (73) (70) (64) (81) (70) (81) (81)[...]

53 Other Settings Other Settings Displaying Sys tem Information V iewing Memory Used   Settings    See Scanner Info   % Memory Used  A bar showing the per cent of memory us ed appears. Press any key to return to the previous menu, then press Scan or Hold . V iewing the Firmware V ersion   Settings    See Scann[...]

54 Other Settings T urning Power Save On or Off   Settings    Set Battery Save   • On The scanner goes into low-power mode when you monitor a conv entional channel that has no activity . • Off Power save is off. Priority Scan   Set Priority   Or , while holding on any channel, press + 1/Pri to select one of thes[...]

55 Other Settings • Keypress The backlight turns on when any key is pressed then sta y s 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 A[...]

56 Other Settings Connecting Y o ur Scanner to a Personal Computer T o 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 (bp s )). Hint: If you have trouble tran sferring data between your scanne r and you r com[...]

57 Other Settings Wired Cloning   Xfer Information    Wired Clone  • Master Sets the scan ner to be the source scanner . • Slave Set s the scanner to be the recipient scanner . T o clone (copy) data dire ctly from one BCD396T scanner to another BCD3 96 T sc an ner , yo u m ust fir st connect the scan ners to each other using t[...]

58 Other Settings On-Air Cloning   Xfer Information    On-Air Clone  • Start Cloning S tart on-air cloning. • Set Frequency Lets you set the freq uency where your scanner receives the cloning broadcast. • Set Modulation Lets you set the clon ing broadcast’ s modulation type. T o clone (copy) data from a transceiver to a BC[...]

59 Programming Radio Systems Programming Radio Systems Y our BCD396T comes prepro grammed with the major analog systems used in the 25 most populous counties in the US. Howe ver , to get the most enjoyment fro m your scan ner (especia lly if you do n ot live near on e of these counties), yo u must cust omize the program ming for your area. T o edit[...]

60 Programming Radio Systems • T otal channels are limited to abo ut 5500. • Channels that have text t ags use more memory than those that d o not. If you use a text tag for every channel, tot al channels are reduced from 5500 (2500 is typical). Programming Conventional Systems  Program System    New System   Conventional  [...]

61 Programming Radio Systems Th e n , e nter the channel and channel parameters in th e group(s). Setting Up a Channel Group  Program System    Select the system    Edit Group   New Group  The scann er creates a group wit h a default name of Group n . n increments by one for each n ew group you create within a system. [...]

62 Programming Radio Systems • See “Deleting Channels” on Page 89 • See “Copying/Pasting Channels” on Page 90 T o create an other chan nel group and enter more channels, press four times, then proceed from “Setting Up a Chan nel Group” on Page 61 . Programming Motorola Systems  Program System    New System   MOT ?[...]

63 Programming Radio Systems • See “Settin g the Channel D elay T ime ” on Page 7 4 • See “Setting ID Sca n/Search (Trunked Systems Only)” on Page 7 5 • See “Editing the Flee t Map (Motor ola Systems Only)” on Page 7 5 ( must be set up f or T ype I systems ) • See“Setting the Moto rola S tatus Bit (Motorola Sys- tems Only)” [...]

64 Programming Radio Systems T o enter additional frequencies, press , 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[...]

65 Programming Radio Systems This setting controls whet her the attenuator will be on or off for the current system . Select your setting then press the scroll control. Off - the attenuator is of f. On - system frequencies are attenuated by ab out 18 dB. Notes: • T urn on this setting if you are near strong signal sources. Attenuation can help re[...]

66 Programming Radio Systems • See “Entering/Editing Motorola Channe ls” on Page 66 • See “Setting I-Call (Motor ola Analog and EDACS Systems Only)” on Page 77 Entering/Editing Motorola Channels Refer to the approp riate section to change a channel setting: • See “Setting the Digit al Decode Threshold (Motor- ola and Conventio nal S[...]

67 Programming Radio Systems The scanner crea tes an empty EDACS system, with a default name of Syste m n E . n is a number that increment s as you add new systems. E indicates that this is an EDACS syst em. Next, refer to the appropr iate section to set system- wide options. For most settings, you can accept the default. However , for the items in[...]

68 Programming Radio Systems Setting System Frequencies  Program System    Select the system    Set Frequencies   New Frequency  Input a system frequency , then press the scroll control. The scanner then prompt s you to enter the LCN for the entered freq uency . Enter the LCN, then press the scroll control. T o enter a[...]

69 Programming Radio Systems • See “Deleting Group s” on Page 83 • See “Editing the Channel Name” on Page 84 • See “Setting Group Lockou t ” on Page 83 Entering/Editing EDACS Channels Refer to the approp riate section to change a channel setting: • See “Editing the Channel Name” on Page 84 • See “Setting Channel Lockout?[...]

70 Programming Radio Systems • See “Settin g the Channel D elay T ime ” on Page 7 4 • See “Setting ID Sca n/Search (Trunked Systems Only)” on Page 7 5 • See “Reviewing Locked Out Frequencies” on Page 104 • See “Setting Channel Attenuation (Conve ntional Channels Only)” on Page 8 8 • See “Deleting Systems” on Page 81 ?[...]

71 Programming Radio Systems The scanner creates a group with a default name of Group nn . nn increment s by one for each new gro up you create within a system. Next, refer to the ap propriate section to set group-wide options: • See “Entering/Ed iting the Group Name” on Page 82 • See “Setting th e Group Quick Key” on Pag e 83 • See ?[...]

72 Programming/Editing Optional Settings Programming/Editing Optional Set- tings This section details the in structio ns for each of the optional programmi ng steps referred to in “Program- ming Radio Systems” on Page 59. Use the instructions in the appropri ate section to enter or edit a setting. System-Level Settings These settings apply to t[...]

73 Programming/Editing Optional Settings • Press twice to delete the current character . • Press three times to clear the entire alpha t ag. Editing the System Quick Key  Program System    Select the system    Edit Sys Option  Set Quick Key  After selecting this option , select any number from 0-99 to assign the syste[...]

74 Programming/Editing Optional Settings Note: Y ou can also lock or unlock a system by pr ess- ing , selecting the system, then pressing + L/O . Setting the System Hold Time  Program System    Select the system    Edit Sys Option   Set Hold Time  This setting controls how many seconds the scanner scans a system before[...]

75 Programming/Editing Optional Settings Notes: • The default setting is 2 seconds for each system. • This setting applies to all channels within th e system. Setting ID Scan/Search (Trunked Systems Only)  Program System    Select the system    Edit Sys Option   ID Scan/Search  This setting controls how the system [...]

76 Programming/Editing Optional Settings Preset - select from the 16 most common fleet ma ps (see “Preset Fleet Map s” on Page 125). Press E to select. Custom - allows you to enter a cu stom fleet map. Enter the size code for each block. Pres s E to select. Notes: • If you don't know the flee t map for your Motorola T ype I system, check[...]

77 Programming/Editing Optional Settings Setting the End Code Operation (Motorola Systems Only)  Program System    Select the system    Edit Sys Option   Set End Code  This setting determines how the sca nner handles the transmission end code sent by most Motorola sys- tems. Select your setting then press E . Yes - the[...]

78 Programming/Editing Optional Settings Setting Emergency Alert (Motorola and EDACS Systems Only)  Program System    Select the system    Edit Sys Option   Emergency Alert  Off - the scanner does not alert you to emer gency transmissions. Alert 1 - 9 the scanne r sounds an alert beep to notify you of the emergency tra[...]

79 Programming/Editing Optional Settings Reviewing Locked Out Frequencies  Program System    Select the system    Edit Sys Option   Rvw ID: Srch L/O  The scanner displays the first lo cked-out frequency and prompt s you to unlock the frequency . Press E to unlock the frequency . Or , rotate the scroll control or press [...]

80 Programming/Editing Optional Settings Auto - the scanner automatically ad justs the digital decode threshold to ma tch the transmission you are hearing whe n it receives a strong s ignal and ha s a high decode rate. Manual - lets you manually adju st the digital decode threshold. Default - sets the di gital decode threshold to the default value.[...]

81 Programming/Editing Optional Settings Setting System Attenuation (Trunked Systems Only)  Program System   Select the system   Set Attenuator  This setting controls whet her the attenuator will be on or off for the current system . Select your setting then press E . Off - the attenuator is of f. On - system frequencies are atten[...]

82 Programming/Editing Optional Settings  Program System   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   Select th[...]

83 Programming/Editing Optional Settings Setting the Group Quick Key  Program System   Select the system   Edit Group  Select the gr oup    Set Quick Key   After selectin g this option, press 0 - 9 to assign the group to a quick key or press No to ass ign the system to no quick key , then press E . Hints: • Y ou c[...]

84 Programming/Editing Optional Settings Select the group    Delete Group   The scanner prompt s you to confirm deletion. T o con- firm, press E . T o canc el, press No . Note: Deleted groups cann ot be restored. Y ou must re-enter them. Channel-Level Settings These set tings affect only the channel yo u are pro- gramming. Editing th[...]

85 Programming/Editing Optional Settings • If you do not enter a channel na me, the scanner displays the frequency (for conventio nal systems) or the tal k group ID (for trunke d systems) when it stops on a channel. • Press twice to delete the current character . • Press three times to clear the entire alpha t ag. • Channel names t ake up e[...]

86 Programming/Editing Optional Settings Select the group    Edit Channel   Select the channel    Set Alert   Off - the scanner does not alert you to emer gency transmissions. Alert 1 - 9 the scanner sounds an alert beep to notify you of the emerge ncy transmission. Y o u can choose any of 9 different be ep types.  [...]

87 Programming/Editing Optional Settings CTCSS - the scanner only opens squelch if the CTCSS tone you se le ct i s a lso pr ese nt wit h t he s ig nal . T he scanner then prom pts 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 prompt s you[...]

88 Programming/Editing Optional Settings correct modulation type for the system yo u are programming. Setting Channel Attenuation (Conventional Channels Only)  Program System   Select the system   Edit Group  Select the group    Edit Channel   Select the channel    Set Attenuator   This setting contro[...]

89 Programming/Editing Optional Settings  Set Step   This setting selects the frequ ency step use d for setting the channel's. Select your setting, then press E . Auto - the step is base d on the band (see the t able 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, 10 [...]

90 Programming/Editing Optional Settings Select the gr oup    Edit Channel   Select the channel    Delete Channel   The scanner prompt s you to confirm deletion. T o co nfirm, pr ess E . T o cancel, press No . Note: Deleted channels ca nnot be restored. Y ou must re-enter t hem. Copying/Pasting Channels T o copy a chan[...]

91 Searching and Storing Sear ching and S toring Service Search Service Search lets you quickly select and search the scanner ’s prep rogrammed search ranges. During service search, the scan ner searches starting with the lowest frequency in the sear ch range you select to the highest frequency in the range. 1. Press then turn the scroll control [...]

92 Searching and Storing Notes: • If all frequencies in the search ban d you selected are locked out, All Locked! appears and the scanner does not sea rch the band. • If the service you select uses channels (such as CB radio or marine), the scanne r displays the service channel number . Quick Search Quick Search let s you search from the cu rre[...]

93 Searching and Storing Custom Search Custom Search lets you pr ogram and search 10 custom search ranges. Y ou can search any of these ranges simult aneously and select each custom search range you set. During cust om search, the scanner searches starting with the lowest frequency in the search range you select to the highest freque ncy in the ran[...]

94 Searching and Storing Note: If all frequencies in all active custom search ranges are locked out, All Locked! appe ars and the scanner does not stop. Editing a Custom Search Range Y ou can edit up to 1 0 custom s earch rang es. The names of the custom search ranges ap pear on the display . Th e default cu stom searc h range na mes appear as Cust[...]

95 Searching and Storing Set C-Ch Only - let s you search for a Motorola con- trol channel. If it finds one, the scanner scans the sys- tem. Adjust P25 Level - adjusts the digi tal decode threshold to match the transm ission you are hearing when it receives a strong signal an d has a high decode rate. Search With Scan - sets whether the scanne r in[...]

96 Searching and Storing 1 - 5 sec The scanner wait s 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 sear ch operation. Select your setting, then press the scroll control. Off The atte nuator is off. On Reception is attenuated by ab[...]

97 Searching and Storing • For conventional systems, all unlocke d channels will be scanned at least on ce regardless of this setting. • The scanner moves to the next system af ter the hold time expires, any current transmission en ds, and the channel de lay time expires . Auto Search and St ore Y our sc anner ’s Auto S tore fe ature lets you[...]

98 Searching and Storing 2. T urn the scroll control until the type of search you want appears, then press the scroll control to select it. A search band app ears. If all systems are locked out, All Locked! appears and the sca nner does not store any fre- quencies. When you select a search range, th e scanner looks for active freque ncies within th[...]

99 Searching and Storing 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 disp lay’s lower line and the syste m name and search range name appear on the display’ s upper line. When the scanner finds an active talk gr oup ID, it checks if the talk group ID ha[...]

100 Using the Close Call Feature Using the Close Call Featur e Y our scanner's Close Call TM feature lets you set t he scanner so it detect s, displays the frequency of, a nd lets you hear a nea rby strong radio transmission. Y ou can set the scanner so the Clo se Call feature works "in the background" while you are sca nning other f[...]

101 Using the Close Call Feature Setting Close Call Options 1. Press then turn the scroll control until Close Call appears. Then press the scro ll control. Close Call feature options appear . 2. T urn the scroll control to select an option. • Close Call Only : Lets you set the scanne r only for Close Call s earching. The scanner does not scan fre[...]

102 Using the Close Call Feature If this option is turned on, the scanner overrides the current channel and goes to the Close Call hit. The scanner di splays CC Found Press Any Key. When you press a key , the frequency appear s. T urn the scroll control to display an option, then press the scroll control. • Set CC Alert : Lets you select how the [...]

103 Using the Close Call Feature • Set CC Bands : Lets you select the Close Call band setting s. Y ou ca n turn the f ollowing bands on or off. VHF Low 1 (25.00 00 MHz) VHF Low 2 (54.00 00 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 [...]

104 Search and Close Call Options Sear ch and Close Call Options The settings in this secti on affect custom searches, service searches, and Close Call ope ration. Managing Locked-Out Frequencies While searching or dur ing Close Call operation, if you press L/O while the scanner is stopped on a frequency , that freque ncy is locked out of thes e mo[...]

105 Search and Close Call Options Off The scanner does not search for subaudible tones. On The scanner searches for and displa ys any subaudible tone found. Note: This feature does no t operate when the scanner is in AM modu lation m ode. Screening Out Broadcast Sources    Srch/CloCall Opt   Broadcast Screen   This setting dete[...]

106 Search and Close Call Options • NOAA WX - the scanner skips kn own NOAA weather frequencies. • Band 1-10 - select the band where you want to screen out broadcast sources. Program Band - lets you program a specific b and for broadcast screen. T urn the scroll control to select an option then press the scro ll control to change the setting. ?[...]

107 Search and Close Call Options Off The scanner does not try to find the output frequency . Setting the Maximum Auto Store Va l u e    Srch/CloCall Opt   Max Auto Store   This value set s how many hits the scanner w ill automatically store when it is in either Search a nd S tore or Close Call Auto Store mode. Use the nu mber [...]

108 Search and Close Call Options This setting controls the attenuator for quick sear ch and Close Call operation. Select your setting, then press the scroll control. Off The atte nuator is off. On Reception is attenuated by about 18 dB. Note: T urn on this setting if you are near other str ong signal sources. Attenuation sometimes helps to redu ce[...]

109 Search and Close Call Options This setting determines ho w long the scanner waits after a transmiss ion ends be fore resum ing quick search or C lose Call oper ation. Select yo ur setting, then press the scroll control. Off The scanner resumes immed iately when the transmission ends. 1 - 5 sec The scanner wait s the set amount of time afte r th[...]

11 0 Using Weather Alert (SAME) Using W eather Alert (SAME) Y our scanner has been primarily design ed to be a radio scanner . While it incorporates weather alert as one of its features, we strong ly recommend that you not use the scanner as yo ur sole means for receiving emergency alert s. Y our local electronics retailer carries several weat her [...]

111 Using Weather Alert (SAME) Y ou need tone-out setup infor mation from the agency you want to be alerted for or from online source s. Uniden America Corporation does not have information for local to ne-out systems. Setting T one-Out Standby    Tone-Out for ...  Tone-Out Standby  T urn the scroll control un til the tone-out st and[...]

11 2 Using Weather Alert (SAME) • Set Tone Lets you set the tone-o ut type. Edit Tone A - Enter the frequency (in Hz) for T one A Edit Duration A - Enter th e duration (in ns) for Duration A. 500 ns is the default. Edit Tone B - Enter the frequency (in Hz) for T one B Edit Duration B - Enter th e duration (in ns) for Duration B. 500 ns is the def[...]

11 3 Using Weather Alert (SAME) All FIPS - the scanner alert s and displays information about the weather ale rt when it receives any FIPS code (see “Progr amming a SAME G roup” on Page 1 13). SAME 1-5 - the scanner alert s and displays information about the weath er alert when it receives a weather alert signal that includes any FIPS code you [...]

11 4 Using Weather Alert (SAME) T o ge t the FIPS co de for your county , visit the National Weather Service web site at http://www .nws.noaa.gov and search fo r “FIPS Lis ting”.    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 [...]

11 5 Care and Maintenance Care and Mainte- nance General Use • T urn the scanner of f before disconnecting the power . • Always write down the programmed fre quencies in the event of memory loss. • If memory is lost, simply reprogram each channel. • Always press each button firmly u n til you hear the entry tone for that key entry . Locatio[...]

11 6 Care and Maintenance Rep airs Do not attempt an y repair . The scann er contains no user serviceable part s. Contact the Uniden Customer Service Center or take it to a qualified repair techni- cian. Birdies All radios can receive “birdies” (undesire d signals). If your scanner stop s during Scan mode and no soun d is heard, it might be rec[...]

11 7 Troubleshooting T roubleshooting 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 . Make sure the AC adapter i s c o n n e c t e d t o an AC outlet and the scanner . If there is a wall switch that controls power to the AC out[...]

11 8 Troubleshooting If you experience difficulty while in TrunkT r acker™ mode, try the following step s. The squelch might need to be adjusted. Adjust the squelch threshold. See “Turning On the Scanner and Setting the Squelch” on Page 43. One or more channels might be locked out. Make sure the channels you want to scan are not locked out. T[...]

11 9 Troubleshooting Scanner won’t track a trunked system. (continued) The system you are trying to scan might be L TR or EDAC S. Set the scanner to scan L TR or EDACS systems. Review “Programming L TR Systems” on Page 69 and “Programming EDACS Systems” on Page 66. Scanner won’t stop scanning a trunked system. No ID’s have been progra[...]

120 Troubleshooting If you still cannot get satisf actory results while using your scanne r or if you want additio nal informat ion, please call or write the Uniden Parts and Service Divi- sion. The addre ss and phone number are listed in the W arranty at the end of this manual. If you would like immediate assist ance, please call Customer Service [...]

121 Specifications S pecifications Certified in accordance with FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15, Subp art C, as of date of manufacture. Dynamic Allocation Capacity (with Name Assigned T o Each System, Group, and Channel): Systems: 200 max Groups: 20 per system Channels: up to 250 0 Channels per T runked System: up to 200 Attenuation: 18 dB (nomin[...]

122 Specifications 806.0 - 823.9875 Public Service Band 849.0125 - 868.9875 Public Ser vice Band 894.0125 - 956.0 Public Service Band Above bands in 12.5 kHz step s 28.0 - 29 .680 10 M eter Amateu r Band 50.0 - 54 .0 6 Meter Am ateur Band 216.0 - 224.980 1.25 Me ter Amateur Band Above bands in 20 kHz step s 108.0 - 136.9750 Aircraf t 1240.0 - 1300.[...]

123 Specifications External Jacks: Antenna Jack SMA T ype Ext. S peaker Jack 3.5mm DC Power Jack (EIAJ T YPE-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, an d availability of optional accessories are all subject to change without notice.[...]

124 Optional Accessories Optional Accessories Contact your local Uniden De aler or call the Uniden Parts Center at: (800) 554-3988, 8:0 0 AM to 5:00PM EST , Monday through Friday , for information a bout ordering these optional accesso r ies. Betty Bearcat Freque ncy Directory/ Local Directories fi External Amplified S peaker Earphone Optional Acc[...]

125 Appendix Appendix Preset Fleet Map s Preset Map 1Preset Map 2 Preset Map 3Preset Map 4 Preset Map 5Preset Map 6 Preset Map 7Preset Map 8 Block Size Code Block Size Code 0 Size Code 1 1 0 Size Code 4 1 Size Code 1 1 1 Size Code 4 2 Size Code 1 1 2 Size Code 4 3 Size Code 1 1 3 Size Code 4 4 Size Code 1 1 4 Size Code 4 5 Size Code 1 1 5 Size Code[...]

126 Appendix Preset Map 9Preset Map 10 Preset Map 1 1Preset Map 12 Preset Map 13Pres et Map 14 Preset Map 15Pres et Map 16 Block Size Code Block Size Code 0 Size Code 4 0 Size Code 0 1 Size Code 4 1 Size Code 0 2 Size Code 0 2 Size Code 0 3 Size Code 0 3 Size Code 0 4 Size Code 0 4 Size Code 0 5 Size Code 0 5 Size Code 0 6 Size Code 0 6 Size Code 4[...]

127 Appendix User Defined Fleet Map s T ype I Programming Information When a T ype I system is designed, the addres s information for all the ID’s is divided into 8 equal sized blocks, numbered 0–7. When you prog ram your scanner to track a T ype I system, you must select a size code for each of these blocks. When you have assigned a size code [...]

128 Appendix seems. Select a size code fo r a block, and then press Scan . Now listen to the communications. If you decide you are receiving most of the replies to th e conversa- tions with ID’s assigned to the block you just pro- grammed, then you’ve prob ably selected the right size code and can work o n the next block of the map. Finally , f[...]

129 Planning Planning Collecting Information Getting your scan ner programmed and scannin g takes a few steps. This help guid es you through these steps that will make it easier fo r you to start scanning. 1. Collect information about the system(s) you want to monitor . Do you want to listen to your local police and fire departments? How about the [...]

130 Planning • Before you start to pro gram your scanne r , de cide how you want to organize the fr equencies you want to scan. For example, some area s are best organized by geographic location (east, n orth, south, west, central, etc) , while others are be st organized by agency (police, sherif f, ambulance, fire, etc.). Y ou might even find it[...]

131 Planning Filling Out The Conventional System Wo rksheet 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[...]

132 Planning Fill in the key you want to press to quic kly activate/ deactivate the system. Y ou can assign the same quick key to multiple systems. System T ype Circle in the type of Motorola system you are scan- ning. • T ype 1. A fleet map is supplied for this type of system. • T ype 2 800 MHz S tanda rd. Used for most 800 MHz systems. No fle[...]

133 Planning Band Plan (VHF or UHF Only) A band plan is required so the scanner ca n correctly determine the vo ice channel frequency . Fill in the band plan used by this agen cy , consistin g of: • Base frequency • S tep frequency • Channel offset Y ou can enter up to three band plans. Group Name and Quick Key Each “Motorola System W o rks[...]

134 Planning Fill in the key you want to press to quic kly activate/ deactivate the system. Y ou can assign the same quick key to multiple systems. System Frequencies and LCN Fill in each system freque ncy and its associated Logi- cal Channel Number (LCN). Group Name and Quick Key Each “L TR/EDACS System Worksheet 2” documents the settings for [...]

135 Planning Conventional Sy stem W orksheet S y s te m Nam e G roup Nam e Syste m Qu i ck Ke y Gr o u p Qu i ck K e y F r equ enc y A lpha T ag P ri ori t y CT CS S / DCS C o n v en t i o n al Sy s t em W o r k s h eet[...]

136 Planning Syste m N a me Syste m Qu i ck Key Syste m Frequenc ies Fl eet M ap Bl o ck 0 Bl o ck 1 Bl o ck 2 Bl o ck 3 Bl o ck 4 Bl o ck 5 Bl o ck 6 Bl o ck 7 B and P lan A B as e F requenc y S t ep F requenc y O ffs e t B and P lan B B as e F requenc y S t ep F requenc y O ffs e t B and P lan C B as e F requenc y S t ep F requenc y O ffs e t T y[...]

137 Planning Sy s t em Name Group N ame Group Quic k K ey T al k Group ID Al pha T ag A l ert M o t o ro la S y s t em Wo rk s heet 2[...]

138 Planning Syste m N a me Syste m Q u ick Ke y Syste m Frequenc y Logic al Channel LT R/E D AC S S y s t e m W or ks hee t 1 L TR/EDACS System Worksheet[...]

139 Planning S y s t em Nam e G roup Nam e Syst e m Qu i ck Ke y G r o u p Q u i ck Ke y T alk G roup I D A lpha T ag A lert L T R/ EDACS S ys te m W o rks h e e t 2[...]

140 Preprogrammed Systems Preprogrammed Systems Y our scanner is prepro grammed with over 400 channels covering police, fire, and ambulan c e operations in the 25 m ost populat ed counties in the US. The following list deta ils the preprogr ammed information. By default, all of the preprogra mmed systems are unlocked, and your scanner begins to sca[...]

141 Preprogrammed Systems . St ate Coun ty City S ystem Arizona Arizona Maricopa Avondale Maricopa Conv Arizona Maricopa Capitol Maricopa Conv Arizona Maricopa Chandler Chandler MOT Arizona Maricopa Chandler Maricop a Co nv Arizona Maricopa El Mirage Maricopa Conv Arizona Maricopa Fort McDowell Indian Community Maricopa Conv Arizona Maricopa Goodye[...]

142 Preprogrammed Systems California Los Angeles Century Los Angeles Conv California Los Angeles Claremont Los Angeles Conv California Los Angeles College/Transit Los Angeles Conv California Los Angeles Compton Los Angeles Conv California Los Angeles Covina Los Angeles Conv California Los Angeles Crescenta Los Angeles Conv California Los Angeles Cu[...]

143 Preprogrammed Systems California Los Angeles Lomita Los Angeles C onv California Los Angeles Long Beach Los Angeles C onv California Los Angeles Lost Hills Los Angeles Conv California Los Angeles Manhattan Beach Los Angeles Conv California Los Angeles Marina Del Rey Los Angeles Conv California Los Angeles Maywood Los Angeles Conv California Los[...]

144 Preprogrammed Systems California Los Angeles West Hollywood Los Ang eles Conv California Los Angeles Whittier Los Angeles Conv California Orange Brea Orange MOT California Orange Costa Mesa Orange MOT California Orange La Habra Orange MOT California Orange Lag una Beach Orange MOT California Orange Oran ge County Orange MOT California Orange Sa[...]

145 Preprogrammed Systems California San Bernadino Redlands SanBernadinoB MOT California San Bernadino Rialto SanBernadinoB MOT California San Bernadino San Bernadino SanBernadinoA MOT California San Bernadino T win Peaks SanBernadinoA MOT California San Bernadino Upland SanBernadinoA MOT California San Bernadino Wrightwood SanBernadinoA MOT Califo[...]

146 Preprogrammed Systems Florida Broward Pompano Beach Ft.Lauderdale MOT Florida Browa rd Sunrise Broward Conv Florida Dade Carol City Dade EDACS Florida Dade Cutler Ridge Dade EDACS Florida Dade Dade Dade Conv Florida Dade Dade Dade Fire EDACS Florida Dade Doral Dade EDACS Florida Dade Hammocks Dade EDACS Florida Dade Homestead Dade Con v Florida[...]

147 Preprogrammed Systems Michigan Wayne Redford W ayne Conv Michigan Wayne Romulus W ayne Conv Michigan Wayne Sumpter W ayne Conv Michigan Wayne V an Buren W ayne Conv Michigan Wayne WSU W ayne Conv Nevada Nevada Clark Clark County Clark County MOT Nevada Clark Henderson Clark County MOT Nevada Clark Las V egas Clark County MOT Nevada Clark North [...]

148 Preprogrammed Systems Ohio Cuyahoga Brookpark Brook Park MOT Ohio Cuyahoga Chagrin Falls Cuyahoga Conv Ohio Cuyahoga Cleveland Height s Cuyahoga Conv Ohio Cuyahoga Cuyahoga Cuyahoga Conv Ohio Cuyahoga Cuyahoga Heights Cuyahoga Conv Ohio Cuyahoga East Cleveland Cuyahoga Conv Ohio Cuyahoga Euclid Cuyahoga Conv Ohio Cuyahoga Fairview Park Cuyahoga[...]

149 Preprogrammed Systems Ohio Cuyahoga Woodmere Cuyahoga Conv Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Philadlphia T emple PD Philadelphia Conv T exas T exas Bexar Alamo Heights Bexar Conv T exas Bexar Balcones Heights Bexar Conv T exas Bexar Bexar County Bexar Conv T exas Bexar Castle Hills Bexar Conv T exas Bexar Hollywood Park Bexar Conv T exas Bexar Kirby Be[...]

150 Preprogrammed Systems T exas Harris Ft Bend Coun ty S tarnet MOT T exas Harris F ulshar St arnet MOT T exas Harris Galena Park St arnet MOT T exas Harris Harris County S tarnet MOT T exas Harris H umble S tarnet MOT T exas Harris Jersey Village S tarnet MOT T exas Harris Katy S tarnet MOT T exas Harris Kendleton S tarnet MOT T exas Harris Mea d[...]

151 Preprogrammed Systems T exas T arrant White Settlement T arrant Conv W ashin gton W ashington King Airport PortOfSeattle MOT W ashington King Algona Seattle MOT W ashington King Auburn Seattle MOT W ashington King Bellevue Seattle MOT W ashington King Bothell Seattle MOT W ashington King Des Moines Seattle MOT W ashington King Eastside Seattle [...]

152 One-Year Limited Warranty One-Y ear Limited W arranty Import ant : Evidence of original purcha se is required for warranty service. W ARR ANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORA TION (“Uniden”) ELEMENTS OF W ARRANTY : Uniden warrants, fo r one year , to the original retail owner , this Uniden Product to be free from defect s in materials and craftsma[...]

153 One-Year Limited Warranty W ARRANTIES OF ME RCHANT ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A P ARTICULAR PURPOSE. THIS W ARRANTY DOES NOT COVER OR PROVIDE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OR P A YMENT OF INCIDENT AL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow this exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion mi[...]

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