Uniden America UB328 PORTABLE TYPE SCANNER User Manual BCD396T Paper OM

Uniden America Corporation PORTABLE TYPE SCANNER BCD396T Paper OM

USERS MANUAL

BCD396TOWNER’SMANUALOWNER’S MANUAL(INDICATES INFORMATION SUBJECT TO **AND/OR DELETION)CHANGERevision 1; 031005
2PrecautionsPrecautionsBefore you use this scanner, please read and observe the following. IMPORTANT!This scanning radio has been manufactured so that it will not tune to the radio frequencies assigned by the FCC for cellular telephone usage. The Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986, as amended, makes it a federal crime to intentionally intercept cellular or cordless telephone transmissions or to market this radio when altered to receive them. The installation, possession, or use of this scanning radio in a motor vehicle may be prohibited, regulated, or require a permit in certain states, cities, and/or local jurisdictions. Your local law enforcement officials should be able to provide you with information regarding the laws in your community. Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by Uniden, or operation of this product in any way other than as detailed by this Operating Guide, could void your authority to operate this product. EARPHONE WARNING!Be sure to use only a monaural earphone with this scanner. You can also use an optional 32 Ω stereo headset. Use of an incorrect earphone or stereo headset might be potentially hazardous to your hearing. The output of the phone jack is monaural, but you will hear it in both headphones of a stereo headset. Set the volume to a comfortable audio level coming from the speaker before plugging in the monaural earphone or a stereo headset of the proper impedance (32 Ω). Otherwise, you might experience some discomfort or possible hearing damage if the volume suddenly becomes too loud because of the volume control or squelch control setting. This might be particularly true of the type of earphone that is placed in the ear canal. Precautions
3PrecautionsWARNING! Uniden does not represent this unit to be waterproof. To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. Astro®, DPL®, Digital Private Line®, Motorola®, PL®, PRIVACY PLUS®, Private Line®, SMARTNET®,and SMARTZONE® are registered trademarks of Motorola, Inc.LTR® is a registered trademark of E.F. Johnson Co.EDACS® is a registered trademark of M/A-COM Private Radio Systems Inc.Uniden® and Bearcat® are registered trademarks of Uniden America Corporation.TrunkTracker™, Trunk Tracking™, and Close Call™ are proprietary trademarks of Uniden America Corporation.Other trademarks used throughout this manual are the property of their respective holders.
4ContentsContentsPrecautions 2Contents 4The FCC Wants You to Know 8Scanning Legally 8Introduction 10Feature Highlights 11About This Manual 16Using the Multifunction Scroll Control 16Entering Text 16How the Scanner’s Controls Are Represented in This Manual 17Understanding Scanning 19Understanding the Scanner’s Memory 19What is Scanning? 19What is Searching? 20What is CTCSS/DCS? 20Conventional Scanning 22Simplex Operation 23Repeater Operation 23What is Trunk Tracking? 23Trunked Scanning 24Types of Trunking Systems 25Motorola Trunking 25EDACS Trunking 27LTR Trunking 28I-Call (Motorola/EDACS) 29Where To Get More Information 29Information On The Internet 29Included With Your Scanner 31Setting Up Your Scanner 32Using Internal Batteries 32Using Rechargeable Batteries 34Removing the Display Sticker 35Using AC Power 35Connecting the Antenna 35Connecting an Optional Antenna 35Connecting an Earphone/Headphone 36Connecting an Extension Speaker 36Attaching the Belt Clip 36Attaching the Wrist Strap 36A Look At The Keypad 37A Look At The Display 41Using Menu 42Using Func 42Basic Operation 43Turning On the Scanner and Setting the Squelch 43Scanning Systems 43Preprogrammed System Tips 44Selecting Systems to Scan 45Selecting System Channel Groups 45Locking/Unlocking Systems 46Locking/Unlocking Channels 46ID Scan/ID Search Mode 46Temporarily Holding On a System 47Holding On a Channel 47Quickly Storing an ID During ID Search 47Quick-Storing Channels or Talk Group ID’s 47Quickly Recalling Channels 48Monitoring Trunking Activity 48Using the Menu 49Programming Systems Menu 51Other Settings 53Displaying System Information 53Contents
5ContentsViewing Memory Used 53Viewing the Firmware Version 53Adjusting the Key Beep 53Locking/Unlocking the Keypad 53Turning Power Save On or Off 54Priority Scan 54Other Settings 54Using the Backlight 54Setting the Audio AGC 55Adjusting the Display Contrast 55Initializing the Scanner’s Memory 55Connecting Your Scanner to a Personal Computer 56Using the Cloning Options 56Wired Cloning 57On-Air Cloning 58Programming Radio Systems 59Programming Conventional Systems 60Entering/Editing Conventional Channel Groups 60Entering/Editing Conventional Channels 61Programming Motorola Systems 62Setting System Frequencies 63Setting Modulation 64Setting Attenuation 64Entering/Editing Motorola Channel Groups 65Entering/Editing Motorola Channels 66Programming EDACS Systems 66Setting System Frequencies 68Entering/Editing EDACS Channel Groups 68Entering/Editing EDACS Channels 69Programming LTR Systems 69Setting System Frequencies 70Entering/Editing LTR Channel Groups 70Entering/Editing LTR Channels/Talkgroups 71Programming/Editing Optional Settings 72System-Level Settings 72Editing the System Name 72Editing the System Quick Key 73Setting System Lockout 73Setting the System Hold Time 74Setting the Channel Delay Time 74Setting ID Scan/Search (Trunked Systems Only) 75Editing the Fleet Map (Motorola Systems Only) 75Setting the Motorola Status Bit (Motorola Systems Only) 76Setting the End Code Operation (Motorola Systems Only) 77Setting I-Call (Motorola Analog and EDACS Systems Only) 77Setting Emergency Alert (Motorola and EDACS Systems Only) 78Setting Control-Channel Only (Motorola Systems Only) 78Reviewing Locked Out Frequencies 79Clearing All Locked-Out IDs 79Setting the Digital Decode Threshold (Motorola and Conventional Systems Only) 79Setting the EDACS ID Format (EDACS Systems Only) 80Setting System Attenuation (Trunked Systems Only) 81Deleting Systems 81Copying Systems 81Group-Level Settings 82Entering/Editing the Group Name 82Setting the Group Quick Key 83Setting Group Lockout 83Deleting Groups 83Channel-Level Settings 84Editing the Channel Name 84
6ContentsSetting Channel Priority (Conventional Channels Only) 85Setting Channel Alert 85Setting CTCSS/DCS (Conventional Channels Only) 86Setting the System Frequency Modulation 87Setting Channel Attenuation (Conventional Channels Only) 88Setting the Frequency Step (Conventional Channels Only) 88Setting Channel Lockout 89Deleting Channels 89Copying/Pasting Channels 90Searching and Storing 91Service Search 91Quick Search 92CTCSS/DCS Search 92Custom Search 93Editing a Custom Search Range 94Editing a Service Search 95Auto Search and Store 97Selecting a System 97Storing a Conventional System 97Storing a Trunked System 98Using the Close Call Feature 100Setting Close Call Options 101Close Call Hits 103Search and Close Call Options 104Managing Locked-Out Frequencies 104Unlocking All Frequencies 104Reviewing Locked Out Frequencies 104Searching for Subaudible Tones 104Screening Out Broadcast Sources 105Finding Repeater Output Frequencies 106Setting the Maximum Auto Store Value 107Setting the Modulation Type 107Setting Attenuation 107Setting Data Skip 108Setting the Delay Time 108Setting the Search Frequency Step 109Using Weather Alert (SAME) 110Searching For a Weather Broadcast 110Fire Tone Out Operation 110Setting Tone-Out Standby 111Setting up Tone-Out 111Turning Weather Alert On/Off 112Programming a SAME Group 113Setting WX Alert Priority 114Care and Maintenance 115General Use 115Location 115Cleaning 115Repairs 116Birdies 116Troubleshooting 117Specifications 121Optional Accessories 124Appendix 125Preset Fleet Maps 125User Defined Fleet Maps 127Type I Programming Information 127Size Code Restrictions 128Planning 129Collecting Information 129Filling Out The Conventional System Worksheet 131System Name and Quick Key 131
7ContentsGroup Name and Quick Key 131Frequency-Alpha Tag-Priority-CTCSS/DCS 131Filling Out The Motorola Worksheet 131System Name and Quick Key 131System Type 132System Frequencies 132Fleet Map (Type I or Type I/Type II Hybrid Only) 132Band Plan (VHF or UHF Only) 133Group Name and Quick Key 133Talk Group ID-Alpha Tag-Alert 133Filling Out the LTR and EDACS Worksheet 133System Name and Quick Key 133System Frequencies and LCN 134Group Name and Quick Key 134Talk Group ID-Alpha Tag-Alert 134Conventional System Worksheet 135Motorola System Worksheet 136LTR/EDACS System Worksheet 138Preprogrammed Systems 140One-Year Limited Warranty 152
8The FCC Wants You to KnowThe FCC Wants You to KnowThis scanner has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a scanning receiver, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This scanner generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this scanner does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the scanner on and off, you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna• Increase the separation between the scanner and the receiverThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.Scanning LegallyYour scanner covers frequencies used by many different groups, including police and fire departments, ambulance services, government agencies, private companies, amateur radio services, military operations, pager services, and wireline (telephone and telegraph) service providers. It is legal to listen to almost every transmission your scanner can receive. However, there are some transmissions that you should never intentionally listen to. These include: The FCC Wants You to Know
9The FCC Wants You to Know• Telephone conversations (cellular, cordless, or other private means of telephone signal transmis-sion) • Pager transmissions • Any scrambled or encrypted transmissions According to the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA), you are subject to fines and possible imprisonment for intentionally listening to, using, or divulging the contents of such a conversation unless you have the consent of a party to the conversation (unless such activity is otherwise illegal). This scanner has been designed to prevent the reception of cellular telephone transmissions and the decoding of scrambled transmissions. This is done to comply with the legal requirement that scanners be manufactured so they are not easy to modify to pick up these transmissions. Do not open your scanner’s case to make any modifications that could allow it to pick up transmissions that are illegal to monitor. Modifying or tampering with your scanner’s internal components or using it in a way other than as described in this manual could invalidate your warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it. In some areas, mobile use of this scanner is unlawful or requires a permit. Check the laws in your area. It is also illegal in many areas (and a bad idea everywhere) to interfere with the duties of public safety officials by traveling to the scene of an incident without authorization.
10IntroductionIntroductionYour BCD396T scanner is a state-of-the-art scanner radio with TrunkTracker IV™ and automatic scanning capabilities. You can store frequencies such as police,fire/emergency, marine, air, amateur, and other communications into the scanner. You can carry it with you wherever you go, use it at home as a base unit, or install it in your vehicle as a mobile unit. You can use the scanner’s scroll control to quickly select channels and frequencies, and you can automatically program channels in a system using the AutoStore feature. Use your scanner to monitor: • Analog and digital trunked public safety systems *• Police and fire departments (including rescue and paramedics) • NOAA weather transmissions • Business/Industrial radio • Utilities • Marine and amateur (ham radio) bands • Air band• Railroad* Motorola® Astro®, SMARTNET®,SMARTZONE®, and PRIVACY PLUS®, M/A-COM Private Radio Systems Inc. EDACS® Wide, Narrow, and SCAT, and E.F. Johnson Co. LTR systems.Introduction
11Feature HighlightsFeature HighlightsGeneralClose CallTM RF Capture Technology - you can set the scanner so it detects and provides information about nearby radio transmissions. See “Using the Close Call Feature” on Page 100 for more information.Dynamically Allocated Channel Memory - your scanner’s memory is organized so that it more closely matches how radio systems actually work, making it easier to program and use your scanner and determine how much memory you have used and how much you have left.Preprogrammed Systems - your scanner is preprogrammed with over 400 channels covering police, fire, and ambulance operations in the 25 most populated counties in the US. A complete list of the scanner’s preprogrammed systems is in “Prepro-grammed Systems” on Page 140.Quick Keys – You can set the scanner so you can quickly select systems and groups by using the keypad. This makes it easy to listen to or quickly lock out those systems or groups you don’t want to scan.Pager Screen – You can set the scanner so it ignores hits generated by common pager frequencies while using the Close Call or search features.12 Service Searches - frequencies are preset in separate public safety, news, amateur radio, marine, railroad, air, CB radio, FRS/GMRS, racing, TV broad-cast, FM broadcast, and special searches, to make it easy to find specific transmissions.Lockout – You can lock out any system, group, frequency, or channel while scanning. If you lock out a system or group, any channels belonging to that sys-tem or group are also locked out.You can lock out up to 200 frequencies. The scanner skips locked-out frequencies while using the Close Call feature or while searching.Feature Highlights
12Feature HighlightsCTCSS and DCS Squelch Modes – prevent interference from stations not using the mode you select.Audio AGC – Helps automatically balance the volume level between different radio systems.Fire Tone-Out Standby – Lets you set the scanner to alert you if a two-tone sequential page is transmitted. You can set up to 10 settings (transmit frequency, tone frequencies) for standby monitoring.Broadcast Screen – Sets the scanner so it ignores Close CallTM or search hits on known broadcast frequencies.Custom Screen – Lets you input up to 10 frequency ranges that the scanner will ignore during Close CallTM or search operation.Dropout Delay – You can set whether the scanner pauses at the end of a transmission to wait for a reply. You can set the delay time for each system you scan, and while searching and using the Close CallTM feature.Attenuator – You can set the scanner’s attenuator to reduce the input strength of strong signals by about 18 dB received by the scanner.Repeater Reverse – You can set the scanner so it switches to the input frequency on a conventional repeater system.Channel Alert – You can set the scanner so it alerts you when there is activity on any channel you specify.Memory Check – Lets you see at a glance how much total memory is left.Scan and Search Operation – Lets you include selected service searches or custom search ranges during normal scan operation.Custom Alerts – For each alert in the scanner (such as channel alert, Close Call alert, emergency alert), you
13Feature Highlightscan select from 9 different tone patterns and also set the alert volume level independently from the main volume level.Automatic Channel Step – Accepts frequencies on any valid channel step, even if it does not fall within the band plan’s default step.Frequency Step – Lets you select a frequency step (5, 6.25, 7.5, 8.33, 10, 12.5,15, 20, 25, 50 or 100 kHz) for manual mode and chain search mode. The scan-ner’s auto step feature lets you set the scanner so it automatically chooses the correct step.Quick Recall – Lets you quickly select a specific channel by choosing the system, group, and channel.Scan/Search Delay – You can set the scanner so it remains on a frequency up to 5 seconds after the last transmission to wait for a possible reply. Text Tagging – You can name each system, group, channel, talk group ID, custom search range, and SAME group, using up to 16 characters per name.Unique Data Skip – Allows your scanner to skip unwanted data transmissions and reduces birdies. Duplicate Frequency Alert – Alerts you if you try to enter a duplicate name or frequency already stored in a system.Memory Backup – If power is lost or disconnected, the scanner retains the frequencies you programmed in its memory. Note: The scanner’s frequency coverage is not continuous and does not include the cellular telephone band. Trunk TrackingTrunk Tracker IV™ Operation – Follows conversa-tions on analog Motorola, Motorola Astro (APCO 25), EDACS, EDACS SCAT, and LTR trunked radio
14Feature Highlightssystems. 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.WeatherWeather Search – Lets your scanner receive your local NOAA weather transmission.SAME Weather Alert – Lets your scanner alert you when a SAME weather alert is transmitted on a NOAA weather channel. The scanner also displays the transmitted alert type. This helps you quickly find out about severe weather in your area and lets you avoid false alarms.SearchService Search – Lets you quickly select and search the scanner’s preprogrammed frequencies.Custom Search – Lets you program up to 10 custom search ranges. You can search any of these ranges simultaneously.CTCSS/DCS Search – Lets the scanner search for CTCSS or DCS tones. You can identify up to 50 CTCSS tones and 104 DCS tones. Quick Search – Lets you search from the currently-tuned frequency if you are searching a conventional system.Auto StoreFrequency AutoStore – Automatically stores all active frequencies within a system you select. Talk Group ID AutoStore – Automatically stores all new talk group ID’s into a system you select.
15Feature HighlightsPriorityPriority 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 PowerDisplay and Keypad Backlight – Makes the display and keypad easy to see in dim light. You can adjust the back light so it turns on when you press a key, when squelch breaks during a transmission, or manually.Low Battery Alert – The scanner alerts you if the batteries need to be recharged or replaced.Battery Save – You can set the scanner so it reduces the amount of power it needs if there are no transmis-sions.Key ControlsKey Lock – You can deactivate the scanner’s keys to help prevent accidentally changing the scanner’s programming.PC Control and CloningPC Control – You can transfer programming data to and from your scanner and your personal computer, and control the scanner using a computer. This helps you find frequencies listed on the Internet and load them into the scanner. Free PC control and programming software will be available at http://www.uniden.com.Clone Mode – You can clone all programmed data, including the contents of the scanner’s memory, menu settings, and other parameters from one BCD396T scanner to another BCD396T scanner.On-Air Cloning – You can clone all programmed data over the air from one BCD396T scanner to another
16Feature HighlightsBCD396T scanner using a personal computer and a radio transmitter.About This ManualThe 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. Using the Multifunction Scroll ControlThe scroll control on top of the BCD396T lets you easily control channel selection, volume, and squelch, and how information appears on the display.To adjust menu settings, change channels in Hold mode, and resume scanning: Simply rotate the scroll control.To change the scanner’s volume: Briefly press the scroll control once, then rotate it. VOLUME LEVEL and the current volume level appear on the display.To adjust the squelch: While holding down Func on the left side of the scanner, briefly press the scroll control once then rotate it. SQUELCH LEVEL and the current squelch level appear on the display.To change the display mode: While holding down Func, briefly press the scroll control twice. Extended receive information, usually applicable to digital scanning, appears on the display. Then briefly press the scroll control again to return to the original display.Entering TextTo enter a letter, turn the scroll control until the character you want appears, To enter a number, press a number key. To enter a decimal point, press . To move the cursor to the left, hold then pressFunc
17Feature Highlights/4 or rotate the scroll control to the left. To move the cursor to the right, hold then press 6/ or rotate the scroll control to the right.To clear a character, press No twice. To clear all characters, press No 3 times.To accept an entry, press down on the scroll control or press E.How the Scanner’s Controls Are Represented in This ManualTo help navigate the scanner’s menus, the steps shown in this manual show the displays you see and the keys you press or control you operate to get a desired result.This example shows you how to use the scanner’s menu to edit an existing system name. It shows you the key to press ( ) to select a menu option and the option you see (Program System) when you press . It also instructs you to turn the scroll control (shown as ) to view a series of choices then press the scroll control (shown as ) to select a choice (Edit Name).  Program System   Select the system   Edit Name  Follow these steps to enter/edit the system name.1. The first character of the system name is covered by a cursor. Rotate the scroll control to select the character you want.2. Press 6/ on the keypad to select the next character. The cursor moves to the next character. To move the cursor to a previous character, press /4.FuncMenuMenuMenu
18Feature Highlights3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 until you have entered thesystem 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 = MotorolaE = EDACSL = LTRC = Conventional• Press twice to delete the current character.• Press three times to clear the entire alpha tag.To get the most from this manual, review the contents to become familiar with the basic functions available. If you are new to scanning or trunk tracking, be sure to read “Understanding Scanning” on Page 19 for a quick background on the technology. The first thing you’ll need to do is install batteries in the scanner. Then you need to connect the included antenna to the scanner. See “Setting Up Your Scanner” on Page 30 if you need any help doing this.
19Understanding ScanningUnderstanding ScanningThis section provides you with background on how 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 MemoryYour scanner’s memory is organized in an architecture called Dynamic Allocated Channel memory. This type of memory is organized differently and more efficiently than the bank/channel architecture used by traditional scanners. Dynamic Allocated design matches how radio systems actually work much more closely, making it easier to program and use your scanner and deter-mine how much memory you have used and how much you have left.Instead of being organized into separate banks and channels, your scanner’s memory is contained in a pool. You simply use as much memory as you need in the pool to store as many frequencies, talk group ID’s, and alpha tags as you need. No memory space is wasted, and you can tell at a glance how much memory you have used and how much remains.With a traditional scanner, when you program it to track a trunked system, you must first program the frequencies. Since you can only program one trunking system per bank in a traditional scanner, if there were (for example) 30 frequencies, the remaining 70 or so channels in the bank are not used and therefore wasted. Also, since some trunked systems might have hundreds of talk groups, you would have had to enter those types of systems into multiple banks in order to monitor and track all the ID’s.What is Scanning?Unlike standard AM or FM radio stations, most two-way communications do not transmit continuously. Your BCD396T scans programmed channels until it Understanding Scanning
20Understanding Scanningfinds an active frequency, then stops on that frequency and remains on that channel as long as the transmission continues. When the transmission ends, the scanning cycle resumes until the scanner receives another transmission. What is Searching?The BCD396T can search each of its 21 bands and up to 10 bands together to find active frequencies. This is different from scanning because you are searching for frequencies that have not been programmed into the scanner. When you select frequency bands to search, the scanner searches for any active frequency within the lower and upper limits you specify. When the scan-ner finds an active frequency, it stops on that fre-quency as long as the transmission lasts. If you think the frequency is interesting, you can program it into the scanner’s memory. If not, you can continue to search.What is CTCSS/DCS?Your scanner can monitor systems using a Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System (CTCSS) and Digital Coded Squelch (DCS) system, which allow squelch to open only when the tone you have programmed with a specific frequency is received along with a transmission. CTCSS and DCS are subaudible tone signalingsystems sometimes referred to as PL or DPL (Motorola’s trademarked terms for Private Line and Digital Private Line respectively). CTCSS and DCS are used only for FM signals and are usually associated with both amateur and commercial two-way frequencies. These systems make use of a special subaudible tone that accompanies a transmitted signal.CTCSS and DCS are used for many purposes. In many cases, CTCSS and DCS are used to restrict access to a commercial repeater, so that only those
21Understanding Scanningunits, 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. A scanner equipped with CTCSS and DCS (like your scanner) can code each received frequency with a specific CTCSS or DCS frequency. Then, when you receive multiple signals, you only hear the transmission with the CTCSS or DCS tone you programmed. If you do not receive the correct tone with a signal, the scanner’s squelch remains closed and you hear nothing. You can search for the following CTCSS frequencies and DCS codes.CTCSS Frequencies (Hz)DCS Codes (Octal) 67.0 69.3 71.9 74.4 77.0 79.7 82.5 85.4 88.5 91.5 94.8 97.4100.0 103.5 107.2 110.9 114.8 118.8123.0 127.3 131.8 136.5 141.3 146.2151.4 156.7 159.8 162.2 165.5 167.9171.3 173.8 177.3 179.9 183.5 186.2189.9 192.8 196.6 199.5 203.5 206.5210.7 218.1 225.7 229.1 233.6 241.8250.3 254.1023 025 026 031 032 036 043 047051 053 054 065 071 072 073 074114 115 116 122 125 131 132 134143 145 152 155 156 162 165 172
22Understanding ScanningConventional ScanningConventional scanning is a relatively simple concept. Each group of users in a conventional system is assigned a single frequency (for simplex systems) or two frequencies (for repeater systems). Any time one of them transmits, their transmission always goes out on the same frequency. Up until the late 1980s, this was the primary way that radio systems operated. Even today, there are many 2-way radio users who operate using a conventional system: •Aircraft• Amateur radio • FRS/GMRS users • Broadcast AM/FM/TV stations • Many business radio users When you want to store a conventional system, all you need to know is the frequencies they operate on. When you are scanning a conventional system, the scanner stops very briefly on each channel to see if there is activity. If there isn’t, the scanner quickly moves to the next channel. If there is, then the scanner pauses on the transmission until it is over. 174 205 212 223 225 226 243 244245 246 251 252 255 261 263 265266 271 274 306 311 315 325 331332 343 346 351 356 364 365 371411 412 413 423 431 432 445 446452 454 455 462 464 465 466 503506 516 523 526 532 546 565 606612 624 627 631 632 654 662 664703 712 723 731 732 734 743 754
23Understanding ScanningSimplex OperationSimplex 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. Repeater OperationRepeater systems use two frequencies: one transmits from the radio to a central repeater; the other transmits from the repeater to other radios in the system. With a repeater-based system, the repeater is located on top of a tall building or on a radio tower that provides great visibility to the area of operation. When a user transmits (on an input frequency), the signal is picked up by the repeater and retransmitted (on an output frequency). The user’s radios always listen for activity on the output frequency and transmit on the input frequency. Since the repeater is located very high, there is a very large line of sight. Typical repeater systems provide coverage out to about a 25-mile radius from the repeater location. What is Trunk Tracking?Your BCD396T is designed to track the following types of trunking systems.• Motorola Astro (APCO 25) trunking systems. • Motorola Type I, Type II, Type IIi hybrid, SMARTNET, and PRIVACYPLUS analog trunking systems, which are extensively used in 800 MHz communication systems. • LTR trunking systems• EDACS SCAT trunking systems• EDACS trunking systems
24Understanding ScanningWhen tracking these types of systems, you might want to remember these important points: • Your scanner can track more than one trunking system at a time and scan conventional and trunked systems at the same time. • The frequencies for many of the 800 MHz public safety systems are listed in the National Public Safety Trunked System Frequency Guide included with your BCD396T scanner.Conventional scanning is a simple concept. 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 154.445 MHz, the highway department on 37.900 MHz, etc. So when your scanner stops on a frequency, you usually know who it is, and more importantly, you can stop on a channel and listen to an entire conversation. This type of scanning is easy and fun. However, as the demand for public communications has increased, many public radio users do not have enough frequencies to meet their needs, creating a serious problem. Trunking radio systems help solve this problem. Trunked ScanningWhile conventional scanning worked great while there were only a few groups wanting to use the frequencies, with the advent of smaller, lower-cost radios more and more agencies and businesses wanted to take advantage of the utility of 2-way radio. As a result, the bands that were used most became full, so new users were not able to take advantage of the technology as quickly as they wanted. Trunking solved this frequency shortage by allowing multiple groups to use the same set of frequencies in a very efficient way. While each type of trunking system operates a little differently (see the next few sections), they all work on the same basic premise: even in a
25Understanding Scanningsystem with a lot of users, only a few users are ever transmitting at any one time. Instead of being assigned a frequency, as with conventional systems, each group is assigned a talk group ID. A central computer controls the frequency each group operates on...and this frequency selection is made each time a user transmits. So, while on a conventional system queries, replies, and follow-ups are all on a single frequency, they could each be on completely different frequencies on a trunked system. This semi-random frequency assignment made monitoring such a system impossible prior to Uniden’s invention of the TrunkTracker IV scanner. Not only does your BCD396T scan channels like a conventional scanner, it actually follows the users of a trunked radio system. Once you know a talk group’s ID, you won’t miss any of the action. If you are a new scanner enthusiast, you might want to read the first part of this manual and use your scanner in conventional mode before you begin trunk tracking. Understanding scanning fundamentals and terminology will make trunk tracking much easier. If you are already an experienced scanner operator, you might want to go to “Programming Motorola Systems” on Page 62, “Programming EDACS Systems” on Page 66, or “Programming LTR Systems” on Page 69 now.Types of Trunking SystemsTrunking systems divide a few frequencies among many different users, but the way that each system does this is slightly different. This section describes some of the technical data behind Motorola, EDACS, and LTR trunked radio systems.Motorola TrunkingWhile there are different types of Motorola trunking systems, they all use the same basic trunking method. The system consists of one control channel (or as
26Understanding Scanningmany as 4 per system), plus one or more voice channels (typically 10, 20, or 28 total channels). When a user presses Push To Talk (PTT) to transmit, their radio first sends their talk group information to the control channel. The computer then assigns that talk group to a specific voice channel and transmits that data over the control channel. All radios in that talk group switch over to the assigned voice channel and the user can begin speaking. This all typically takes place in about a second...the person transmitting hears a beep from their radio when the channel is assigned and then it is OK to start talking. The systems in use are: Motorola Type I – the radios send the radio ID, the fleet and subfleet talk group ID to the control channel each time they transmit. To program a Type I system, you need to know the system’s fleet map. The most common fleet maps are included in “Preset Fleet Maps” on Page 125. You can also find fleet map resources on the web. Motorola Type II – the radios only send the radio ID and radio channel code to the control channel. The central computer keeps a database of radio ID’s and which talk group is assigned to which channel code for each radio, so with this system the user’s radio sends only about 1/3 the data as a Type I system with each transmission. Type II systems do not use Fleet-subfleet talk groups; instead they use a 5-digit ID for each talk group. Type IIi Hybrid — these systems support a mix of both Type I and Type II users. Like Type I systems, you must know the system’s fleet map to ensure proper tracking.Motorola ASTRO (APCO 25) – these radios are similar to Type II systems, but send only the radio ID and radio channel code to the control channel, trans-mitting voice in digital form.
27Understanding ScanningEDACS TrunkingEDACS 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. Logical Channel Numbers – each frequency used by the system is assigned an LCN. This information is programmed into each user radio. When a user presses PTT, their radio sends their AFS information to the control channel. The computer then assigns that talk group to a channel and sends the LCN so that all other radios in that talk group will switch to the correct channel. To program an EDACS system in your scanner, you will need to know both the frequencies used by the system and the LCN for each frequency. Agency-Fleet-Subfleet – talk group ID’s for EDACS systems are assigned in a way that makes it easy to see at a glance the affiliation of the user. Each radio is assigned a 2-digit agency identifier from 00 – 15. For example, 01 might be used by the police, 02 by ambulance service, 03 by the fire department, and so on. Each agency is then subdivided up to 16 times to provide fleet identification, and then 8 more times to identify subfleets. For example, the complete AFS for the Police Department West District’s dispatch channel might be 01-062. 01 identifies the agency as the police department, 06 identifies the fleet as the West district, and 2 identifies the subfleet as the dispatch channel. While these assignments are somewhat arbitrary and vary from system to system, there are many resources on the web for finding the assignments for most systems. Because of the logical hierarchy of the AFS
28Understanding Scanningsystem, your BCD396T lets you assign wildcard ID’s that let you, for example, use only one ID memory to identify all units in either an agency or a fleet.EDACS SCAT – EDACS SCAT (Single Channel Autonomous Trunking) systems operate on a single channel and alternate control data with analog voice traffic. While your BCD396T cannot track ID’s in this system, it can eliminate the control data so that all you hear is the voice transmissions when you monitor this type of system. LTR TrunkingLTR (Logic Trunked Radio) systems are trunking systems used primarily by business or private communications service providers, such as taxicabs, delivery trucks, and repair services. These systems encode all control information as digital subaudible data that accompanies each transmission, so there is no separate control channel. Users on an LTR system are assigned to specific talk groups, which are identi-fied by the radio as six digit numbers. These numbers are in the form AHHUUU, where: A = Area code (0 or 1) H = Home repeater (01 through 20) U = User ID (000 through 254) When the scanner receives a transmission on a channel set to the LTR mode, it first decodes the LTR data included with the transmission. In the ID search mode, the scanner stops on the transmission and displays the talk group ID on the display. In the ID scan mode, the scanner only stops on the transmission if the LTR data matches a talk group ID that you have stored in the talk group ID list and have not locked out. LTR systems are frequently programmed so that each radio has a unique user ID.
29Understanding ScanningI-Call (Motorola/EDACS)I-calls are direct unit-to-unit transmissions that are not heard by other system users. Your BCD396T can receive I-call transmissions. See “Setting I-Call (Motorola Analog and EDACS Systems Only)” on Page 77 for more information about monitoring I-call transmissions.Where To Get More InformationBy itself, this manual really only provides part of what you need to know to have fun scanning – how to program and use the scanner. The two included conventional and trunking frequency guides will give you a good head start on the other part of what you need to know – what frequencies have interesting content. Information On The InternetThe Internet is a great source for current frequencies and information about scanning. Many web sites have lists of frequencies for your area. You can use a search engine to find and use them. Make a list of the agencies you want to listen to, then look up the frequencies and systems used by those agencies. Here are a few useful sites:•http://www.scannermaster.com * - frequency resources and home of Police Call.You can also call them at 1 800 SCANNER (hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time Monday through Friday).•http://www.radioreference.com * - the Internet's premier source for user-supported radio systeminformation.•http://www.bearcat1.com - frequency information from National Communications.
30Understanding 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 interested in discussing the BCD396T.* - These web sites are not affiliated with Uniden Corporation.To purchase another copy of the conventional or trunking frequency guide, contact your local dealer or:Uniden Parts Department(800) 554-3988 (Hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Central Time Monday through Friday.)For more information about Uniden and our other products, visit http://www.uniden.com.
31Included With Your ScannerIncluded With Your ScannerIf 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. Owners ScannerAC AdapterFrequency GuideNational Public SafetyTrunked SystemFrequency GuideBelt ClipManualAntennaWrist StrapBatteriesConnectionCable(illus)(illus)(illus)Included With Your Scanner
32Setting Up Your ScannerSetting Up Your ScannerThese guidelines will help you install and set up your new scanner: • If your scanner receives interference or electrical noise, move the scanner or its antenna away from the source.• To improve the scanner’s reception, use an optional external antenna designed for multi-band coverage. (You can purchase this type of antenna at a local electronics store). If the optional antenna has no cable, use 50-70 Ω coaxial cable for lead-in. A mating plug might be necessary for the optional antennas. • Use an optional mono earphone or mono headset with proper impedance (32 Ω) for private listening. Read the precautions on the inside front cover of this Owners Manual. • Do not use the scanner in high-moisture environments such as the kitchen or bathroom. • Avoid placing the scanner in direct sunlight or near heating elements or vents. Using Internal BatteriesYou can power your scanner using three alkaline, or rechargeable AA batteries.(illus - show AC adapterbeing conn to scanner)Setting Up Your Scanner
33Setting Up Your ScannerBefore installing batteries, set the switch in the battery compartment to match the type of batteries you will use. Select REG. ALK. BATT. for non-rechargeable battery types and NI-MH. BATT. for rechargeable battery types. See also “Using Rechargeable Batter-ies” on Page 34 when you use rechargeable batteries.1. Remove the battery cover and set the battery switch.2. Install 3 AA batteries, matching the polarity sym-bols (+ -). WARNING! Set REG. ALK. BATT./NI-MH. BATT. to NI-MH. BATT. 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.(illus - show battery compartmentopen and stylus pointing tobattery switch)(illus - show batteries beinginstalled in batt compartment)
34Setting Up Your Scanner3. Replace the cover.When flashes and the scanner beeps every 15 seconds, replace both batteries.Using Rechargeable BatteriesYou can also use two rechargeable batteries to power your scanner. Before you use rechargeable batteries, you must charge them.The scanner has a built-in circuit that lets you recharge batteries while they are in the scanner. To charge the batteries, set REG. ALK. BATT./NI-MH. BATT. inside the battery compartment to NI-MH. BATT., install the batteries in the scanner, and connect the supplied AC adapter to the scanner's DC 6V jack (see “Using AC Power” on Page 35). WARNING! Do not connect the AC adapter to the scanner if non-rechargeable batteries (such as alkaline batteries) are installed in the scanner and REG. ALK. BATT./NI-MH. BATT. is set to NI-MH. BATT. , or if you are unsure of the switch's position. Non-rechargeable batteries can get hot and can even burst if you try to recharge them.Before you use rechargeable batteries for the first time, charge them for 14 hours to bring them to a full charge. Discharged batteries take about 14 hours to fully recharge.(illus - show back of scannerwith battery compartment in place)
35Setting Up Your ScannerRemoving the Display StickerBefore you use the scanner, use your thumb and forefinger to remove the protective plastic sticker over the display.Using AC PowerYou can power the scanner using the supplied 6V, 800 mA AC adapter.To use the scanner on AC power, plug the AC adapter into a standard AC outlet.If rechargeable batteries are installed and REG. ALK. BATT./NI-MH. BATT. is set to NI-MH. BATT., the adapter powers the scanner and recharges the installed batteries at the same time.Connecting the AntennaTo 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 AntennaThe scanner's SMA connector makes it easy to connect a variety of optional antennas, including an external mobile antenna or outdoor base station antenna.Note: Always use 50-ohm, RG-58, or RG-8, coaxial cable to connect an outdoor antenna. If the antenna is over 50 feet from the scanner, use RG-8 low-loss dielectric coaxial cable. You can get an SMA adapter at your local electronics store.
36Setting Up Your ScannerConnecting an Earphone/HeadphoneFor private listening, you can plug a 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) mini-plug earphone or headphones (not supplied) into the headphone jack on top of your scanner. This automatically disconnects the internal speaker. See “Earphone Warning” at the front of the manual for important information about using an earphone/headphone.Connecting an Extension SpeakerIn a noisy area, an optional amplified extension speaker, positioned in the right place, might provide more comfortable listening. Plug the speaker cable's1/8-inch (3.5-mm) mini-plug into your scanner's jack. WARNING! Never connect anything other than an earphone or the recommended amplified extension speaker to the scanner’s headphone jack. This might damage the scanner.Attaching the Belt ClipTo make your scanner easier to carry when you are on the go, use the supplied belt clip. Use a Phillips screwdriver and the supplied screw to attach the clip to the scanner.Attaching the Wrist StrapTo 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.
37Setting Up Your ScannerA Look At The KeypadYour scanner's keys have various functions labeled on the key tops and below the keys. To select the function labeled on a key, simply press the key. To select the function labeled below a key, hold down on the left side of the scanner then press the key. appears on the display.If your scanner's keys seem confusing at first, the fol-lowing information should help you understand each key's function.Key Name DescriptionHold/ Hold – Holds the scan or the frequency search when pressed. Resumes the scan or the frequency search when pressed again. + – Quickly turns the Close Call feature on or off (see “Setting Close Call Options” on Page 101).Scan/Srch Scan – Scans the stored channels. + Srch – Starts quick search or quickly accesses the search menu.(illus - show keypad)FuncFFuncFunc
38Setting Up Your ScannerL/O L/O – Lets you lock out a selected channel or skip a specified frequency. + L/O – Press quickly to lock and unlock a selected system in Scan or Scan Hold mode and review search lockout frequencies in Search or Search Hold mode. Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to lock all groups and channels in a system./ / – Turns the display backlight on or off.Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to turn the scanner on or off. Press quickly to cancel a prompt. + – Locks and unlocks the keypad.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. + 1-9, 0 – Selects groups by quick key in scan mode.1/Pri 1 – Enters a 1. + Pri – Selects the priority mode in scan hold mode.Key Name DescriptionFuncFuncFuncFunc
39Setting Up Your Scanner2/Wx 2 – Enters a 2. + WX – Selects the weather function in the menu in the Hold mode./4 4 – Enters a 4. + – Moves the active character to the left while editing data.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 prompts to quickly select a specific channel in the scan hold mode. No/Rev – Enters a decimal point or dash in a frequency or talk group ID, enters an “i” for I-Call input.At a prompt, answers “No.” + Rev – Monitors the currently-tuned frequency’s reverse frequency.Key Name DescriptionFuncFuncFuncFuncFunc
40Setting Up Your ScannerE/Yes/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, answers “Yes.” + Att – Turns the scanner’s attenuator on or off for the current channel (for conventional systems) or system (for trunked systems).Key Name DescriptionFunc
41Setting Up Your ScannerA Look At The DisplayThe display has indicators that show the scanner's current operating status. The display information helps you understand how your scanner operates. The dark area shown above the icons in this illustration is the text display area. Information about the currently tuned frequency appears here.SYS - shows the currently activated system, appears with numbers (0-9). The currently active system indicator flashes.ATT - appears when the attenuation feature is turned on (see “Setting System Attenuation (Trunked Sys-tems Only)” on Page 81).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” on Page 53). - alerts you when the battery power gets low.GRP - shows the currently activated group, appears with numbers ( - ). The currently active group indicator flashes.AM/FM/NFM - appears to show the type of transmission.L/O - appears when you manually select a channel you locked out or a skip frequency. - appears when you hold down to select a function. - appears when the scanner is set to a Close Call feature mode (see “Using the Close Call Feature” on Page 100).(illus - show display)0 9FFunc
42Setting Up Your ScannerUsing MenuPress on the left side of the scanner to enter the menu. See “Using the Menu” on Page 49 for more information about the scanner’s menu options.Using FuncTo 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 key. To hold on a system while scanning or temporarily stop on a channel while searching, press . To select a system in Scan or Scan Hold mode, hold down and rotate the scroll control.Menu(illus - show left sideof scanner)MenuFunc(illus - show left sideof scanner)FuncFuncFunc
43Basic OperationBasic OperationTurning On the Scanner and Setting the SquelchNote: Make sure the scanner's antenna is connected 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, rotate the scroll control to set the volume to a comfortable listening level.Note: If you do not press any key or turn the scroll control within about 10 seconds, VOLUME LEVEL disappears. If this happens, simply press the scroll control again.4. While holding down Func on the left side of the scanner, briefly press the scroll control once. SQUELCH LEVEL and a number appear on the display.5. While SQUELCH LEVEL appears, rotate the scroll control to set the squelch to the level you want.Note: If you do not press any key or turn the scroll control within about 10 seconds, SQUELCH LEVEL disappears. If this happens, simply press the scroll control again.Scanning SystemsTo begin scanning programmed systems, press Scan. The BCD396T scans all unlocked systems in all activated quick-key groups.SqlVol ScrollControl(illus - show topof scanner)Basic Operation
44Basic OperationNotes: • If no systems are programmed, or all systems are locked out, an error message appears. Program a system or select a system to scan.• When scanning multiple systems, the BCD396T scans systems according to the assigned quick key. Systems assigned to quick key 1 are scanned first, then 2, 3, 4, etc. Systems not assigned to a quick key are scanned last. Within a quick key, systems are scanned in the order they were assigned.• Within a system, channels are scanned according to the assigned channel group, with the same priority as described above for systems.• The BCD396T scans a system for the duration you set using the System Hold Time option (see “Setting the System Hold Time” on Page 74). For trunked systems, the scanner moves to the next system after the hold time expires, the current transmission ends, and the channel delay expires. Conventional systems operate similarly, but all unlocked channels are scanned at least one time regardless of the hold time setting.Preprogrammed System TipsAll systems preprogrammed into the scanner are assigned to quick key 9. To turn the preprogrammed systems on or off, simply press 9 while scanning.Notes: • The systems preprogrammed into the scanner are located primarily in major metropolitan areas. You might not be able to receive one or more of these preprogrammed systems.• You might hear transmissions on frequencies assigned to very distant stations. This will happen if a local system also uses the same frequency.
45Basic OperationYou can scan preprogrammed systems more efficiently by preventing the BCD396T from scanning systems that are not in your area. There are three ways to do this:• Lock out the faraway systems (see “Locking/Unlocking Systems” on Page 46).• Reassign your local systems to another quick key (see “Editing the System Quick Key” on Page 73).• Delete the faraway systems (see “Deleting Sys-tems” on Page 81).Important! You cannot restore preprogrammed systems if you delete them.Selecting Systems to ScanTo select systems to scan, press Scan then press the quick key assigned to the system or systems you want to scan. For quick keys 0-9, press the quick key’s number. For quick keys 11-99, press then press the quick key’s 2-digit number. To stop scanning the system(s), press (if the quick key is a 2-digit quick key) then the number button or buttons again.The SYS indicators on the display show the systems that are currently selected.To select or lock out a system that is not assigned to a key, press and hold while you rotate the scroll control until the desired system is selected. Then, continue to hold and press L/O to either lock out or unlock the system.Selecting System Channel GroupsWithin a system, you can assign groups of channels to a group quick key (see “Setting the Group Quick Key” on Page 83). Follow these steps to activate or deactivate a channel group within a system while scanning.FUNCFUNC
46Basic Operation1. 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 channel group you want to activate or deactivate.Locking/Unlocking SystemsFollow these steps to lock out a system so that it does not scan even if its quick key is selected.1. While holding down , rotate the scroll control to select the system.2. Continue to hold down and press L/O to lock out the system. SYSTEM LOCKED appears.3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 to unlock a system you have previously locked.Locking/Unlocking ChannelsFollow these steps to lock out a channel so that it does not scan even if its system and channel group are selected.1. While holding down , rotate the scroll control to select the system where the channel is stored.2. Release 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.ID Scan/ID Search ModeWhile you are scanning a trunked system, the scanner can be in either ID Scan or ID Search mode:FuncFuncFuncFuncFuncFuncFunc
47Basic Operation• ID Scan – the scanner only stops on talk group ID’s that you have programmed into the system• ID Search – the scanner stops on any unlocked talk group that becomes active.To toggle between ID Scan and ID Search, press Scan while the scanner is scanning the system.Temporarily Holding On a SystemTo temporarily hold on a system, press and hold . To hold on a different system, continue to hold and rotate the scroll control to select the system. Normal scanning resumes 2 seconds after you release .Holding On a ChannelTo hold on a channel, press Hold while the channel is active. To select a different channel, rotate the scroll control. If you scroll past the beginning or end of the current system, the scanner selects channels in the previous or next system. To resume scanning, press Scan.Quickly Storing an ID During ID SearchTo 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 orTalk Group ID’s1. Hold on an existing channel in any system.2. Enter the frequency or talk group ID you want to store (press twice to enter hyphens in talk group ID’s). FuncFuncFunc
48Basic Operation3. To quick-store the channel or talk group ID, press E. Otherwise, press No.If you enter a frequency then press E, the scanner stores it in the Qck Save Grp group in a system called Qck Save Cnv Sys. These are created if they do not exist. Then, the scanner prompts you to save other channel settings.If you enter a talk group ID then press E, the scanner prompts you to rotate the scroll control to select the system where you want to store the ID. The ID is stored into a channel group named Qck Save Grp in the selected system. Only systems that match the ID type are shown.If you pressed No in Step 3, the scanner prompts you to select the system and the group where you want to store the frequency or talk group ID.Quickly Recalling Channels1. Press Hold to hold on any channel.2. Press + 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. Rotate the scroll control to select the channel, then press E to hold on that channel.Monitoring Trunking ActivityTo monitor trunking activity, press Hold then turn the scroll control to select the control channel frequency (for a Motorola or EDACS system) or any system frequency (for an LTR system). Active talk group ID’s appear on the second line of the display.Func
49Using the MenuUsing the MenuThe scanner’s menu lets you select options that let you set up and use the scanner. To use the menu, press on the left side of the scanner. To select a menu item, rotate the scroll control clockwise or counterclockwise. The currently-selected menu item is highlighted with a bar on the display. When the menu item you want to select is highlighted, briefly press the scroll control to select it. To back up a level, press . To exit the menu mode, press again.This table shows the scanner’s menu structure. To find information about a particular menu setting in this manual, go to the page number shown in parentheses next to the setting.Note: Not all of the options shown in this table may appear at the same time. To view all available options on any screen, rotate the scroll control. Menu Item SubmenuMenuMenu Menu-- M E N U --Srch/CloCall OptSearch for ...Program SystemSelect System Srch/CloCall OptNew System (51)-- M E N U --Srch/CloCall OptSearch for ...Program SystemSrch/CloCall OptSrch/CloCall OptBroadcast Screen CTCSS/DCS Search Repeater Find Max Auto Store Set Delay Time Set Modulation Set Attenuator Set Data Skip Set Step Adjust P25 Level (87) (107)Freq Lockouts (104)(105)(92)(106)(107)(108)(107)(108)(109)(77)-- M E N U --Search for ...Program SystemSrch/CloCall OptSearch for ...Srch/CloCall OptEdit Service Custom Search Edit Custom Search and Store Service Search (91)(95)(94)(93)(97)Using the Menu
50Using the MenuMenu Item Submenu-- M E N U --Srch/CloCall OptSearch for ...Close CallClose CallCC 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 CallSet PrioritySet PrioritySrch/CloCall OptOn Plus On (54)Off (54)(54)(54)-- M E N U --Close CallSet PriorityWX OperationWX OperationSrch/CloCall OptWeather Alert Program SAME Set Delay Time Weather Scan Set Attenuator WX Alt Priority (110)(112)(113)(108)(107)(114)-- M E N U --Set PriorityWX OperationTone-Out for ...Tone-Out for ...h/ l llTone-Out Setup Tone-Out Standby (111)(111)-- M E N U --WX OperationTone-Out for ...Xfer InformationXfer Informationh/ l llOn-Air Clone (57)Wired Clone -- M E N U --Tone-Out for ...Xfer InformationSettingsSettingsSrch/CloCall OptAdjust Key Beep Set Battery Save Set Audio AGC Adjust Contrast PC Control See Scanner Info Set Backlight (56)(58)(55)(55)(53)(53)(54)(54)
51Using the MenuProgramming Systems MenuThis 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 then briefly press the scroll control. To back up a level, press . To exit the menu mode, press again.Note: Not all of the options shown in this table may appear at the same time. To view all available options on any screen, rotate the scroll control Menu/SubmenuOption MenuMenuMenu MenuSelect Sys TypeSrch/CloCall OpMOTEDCS LT ConventionalSystem 1 CSrch/CloCall OptEdit Sys Option Edit Group Delete System Copy System Edit NameSelect Sys TypeSrch/CloCall OpEDCS LT ConventionalMOTSystem 1Srch/CloCall Op800MHz Splinter 900MHz band VHF Band UHF Band 800MHz StandardP25 System 1 MSrch/CloCall OptEdit Sys Option Set Frequencies Set Modulation Set Attenuator Edit NameEdit Group Delete System Copy System Select Sys TypeSrch/CloCall OpLT ConventionalMOTEDCS EDCSSrch/CloCall OpSCAT NARROWWIDESystem 1 ESrch/CloCall OptEdit Sys Option Set Frequencies Set Attenuator Edit NameEdit Group Delete System Copy System “Programming Conventional Systems” on Page 60“Programming EDACS Systems” on Page 66“Programming Motorola Systems” on Page 62(72)(73)(61)(81)(81)(72)(72)(73)(73)(70)(64)(81)(81)(65)(81)(81)(70)(65)(81)(81)
52Using the MenuMenu/SubmenuOption MenuSelect Sys TypeSrch/CloCall OpConventionalMOTEDCS LT System 1 LSrch/CloCall OptEdit Sys Option Set Frequencies Set Attenuator Edit NameEdit Group Delete System Copy System Set Modulation“Programming LTR Systems” on Page 69(72)(73)(70)(64)(81)(70)(81)(81)
53Other SettingsOther SettingsDisplaying System InformationViewing Memory Used   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   Settings    See Scanner Info   Firmware Version Press any key to return to the previous menu, then press Scan or Hold.Adjusting the Key Beep   Settings    Adjust Key Beep   Auto - the scanner automatically sets the emergency alert beep to the key beep level you select.Level 1 - 15 the scanner lets you select a key beep level. You can choose any of 15 different key beep lev-els.Off - the scanner turns the key beep off.Locking/Unlocking the KeypadPress and hold down then press / / to lock or unlock the keypad. Keypad Lock and On (if the keypad is locked) or Off (if the keypad is unlocked) appears.MenuMenuMenuFuncOther Settings
54Other SettingsTurning Power Save On or Off   Settings    Set Battery Save   •On The scanner goes into low-power mode when you monitor a conventional channel that has no activity.•Off Power save is off.Priority Scan   Set Priority   Or, while holding on any channel, press + 1/Pri to select one of these priority modes:•Off Normal scanning•On While scanning a conventional system, the scanner interrupts every 2 seconds and checks the priority channels in each unlocked conventional system. Priority channels in lower priority key numbered systems (starting from 1) have highest priority. Pri appears when you select this mode.•Plus On The scanner only scans priority channels in unlocked conventional systems. Pri flashes when you select this mode.Other SettingsUsing the Backlight   Settings    Set Backlight   •10 sec The backlight stays on for 10 seconds after you press . •30 sec The backlight stays on for 30 seconds after you press . •Squelch The backlight turns on when the squelch opens then stays on for 5 seconds.MenuMenuFuncMenu
55Other Settings•Keypress The backlight turns on when any key is pressed then stays on for 10 seconds.•Infinite The backlight turns on when you press then stays on until you press again.Pressing any key while the backlight is on extends the backlight period. Pressing while the backlight is on turns off the backlight.Setting the Audio AGC   Settings    Set Audio AGC  •On Audio AGC is turned on.•Off Audio AGC is turned off.This setting helps balance the audio level you hear as you listen to different radio sources so you can hear them at a similar volume. Use this setting if you listen to an audio source that has natural changes in audio level for which you want to compensate.Adjusting the Display Contrast   Settings    Adjust Contrast  Contrast 1 - 15 the scanner adjusts the display to the contrast level you select.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 MemoryImportant! This deletes all preprogrammed data. You cannot restore preprogrammed data that has been deleted.To initialize the scanner’s memory, turn off the scanner. Then, press 2, 9, and Hold while turning it on.MenuMenu
56Other SettingsConnecting Your Scanner to a Personal ComputerTo connect your scanner to a personal computer, you must first set the scanner’s baud rate (the rate at which data is transferred between the scanner and the computer, in bits per second (bps)). Hint: If you have trouble transferring data between your scanner and your computer, try setting the baud rate to a slower setting.Use the included connection cable to connect your scanner to another BCD396T scanner or your personal computer.   Settings    PC Control  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.Using the Cloning OptionsLets you set your scanner as a master (source) or slave (recipient), letting you transfer programming to or from another BCD396T scanner. See “Wired Clon-ing” on Page 57 and “On-Air Cloning” on Page 58.Menu
57Other SettingsWired Cloning   Xfer Information    Wired Clone  •Master Sets the scanner to be the source scanner.•Slave Sets the scanner to be the recipient scanner.To clone (copy) data directly from one BCD396T scanner to another BCD396T scanner, you must first connect the scanners to each other using the included connection cables and a DB9 null modem adapter and DB9 gender changer (neither included), available at most computer stores. Then you must set one scanner as the source and the other as the destination.Plug the smaller end of each of the included connection cables into Remote on the right side of each scanner. Then connect the other end of the cables together using the null modem connector and gender changer.Then set the scanner containing the programming you want to transfer as the master scanner, then set the other scanner as the slave scanner.(Master scanner) Clone Master Press SCAN Key  (Master scanner) Clone Slave Press SCAN Key  When you are ready to clone the scanner, press 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. If the transfer did not work, Error appears on the master scanner.MenuScanScanScan
58Other SettingsOn-Air Cloning   Xfer Information    On-Air Clone  •Start Cloning Start on-air cloning.•Set Frequency Lets you set the frequency where your scanner receives the cloning broadcast.•Set Modulation Lets you set the cloning broadcast’s modulation type.To clone (copy) data from a transceiver to a BCD396T scanner, you need a transceiver, a PC that has an audio input, and a cable to connect your PC’s sound card to the transceiver. Follow the directions supplied with the Uniden Advanced Scanner Director Software (available online at http://www.uniden.com) to construct a cable and use on-air cloning.When you are receiving the cloning broadcast and are ready to clone the scanner, select Start Cloning on the scanner. The scanner receives the data from the transmission When the transfer is complete, Complete appears. If the transfer did not work, Error appears.Menu
59Programming Radio SystemsProgramming Radio SystemsYour BCD396T comes preprogrammed with the major analog systems used in the 25 most populous counties in the US. However, to get the most enjoyment from your scanner (especially if you do not live near one of these counties), you must customize the programming for your area.To edit an existing system, use the menu to navigate to the system setting you want to change. This section assumes you are programming a new system.Programming radio systems is completed in two major steps. Don't skip either step!1. Plan the system.2. Program the system into your scanner according to the plan you prepared in Step 1.To make planning easier, planning worksheets are included in the back of this manual for each system type. Copy the worksheets (or download this manual from the Uniden America Corporation website and print extra sheets), then use them to plan out how you will program the scanner.Important! Before you start programming your scanner, make sure the batteries are fresh or fully charged. If the scanner loses power while you program it, its memory might be corrupted which will require you to reinitialize it (see “Initializing the Scan-ner’s Memory” on Page 55). All information programmed in the scanner, including preprogrammed systems, might be lost.General Notes• You can store up to 200 systems.• Trunking systems can have up to 200 channels each. The number of conventional system channels you can have is limited only by the amount of scanner memory remaining.• You can store up to 20 channel groups per system.Programming Radio Systems
60Programming Radio Systems• Total channels are limited to about 5500.• Channels that have text tags use more memory than those that do not. If you use a text tag for every channel, total channels are reduced from 5500 (2500 is typical).Programming Conventional Systems  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.Refer to the appropriate section to set system-wide options:• See “Editing the System Name” on Page 72• See “Editing the System Quick Key” on Page 73• See “Setting System Lockout” on Page 73• See “Setting the System Hold Time” on Page 74• See “Setting the Channel Delay Time” on Page 74• See “Deleting Systems” on Page 81• See “Copying Systems” on Page 81• See “Entering/Editing Conventional Channel Groups” on Page 60Entering/Editing Conventional Channel GroupsTo enter channels in a conventional system, first set up a channel group (or groups) to hold the channels. Menu
61Programming Radio SystemsThen, enter the channel and channel parameters in the group(s).Setting Up a Channel Group  Program System    Select the system    Edit Group   New Group  The scanner creates a group with a default name of Group n. n increments by one for each new group you create within a system.Refer to the appropriate section to set group-wide options:• See “Entering/Editing the Group Name” on Page 82• See “Setting the Group Quick Key” on Page 83• See “Deleting Groups” on Page 83• See “Setting System Lockout” on Page 73• See “Entering/Editing Conventional Channels” on Page 61Entering/Editing Conventional Channels  Program System    Select the system    New System   Conventional  Confirm? Yes=”E” / No=”.”Refer to the appropriate section to change a channel setting:• See “Editing the Channel Name” on Page 84• See “Setting Channel Priority (Conventional Channels Only)” on Page 85MenuMenu
62Programming Radio Systems• See “Deleting Channels” on Page 89• See “Copying/Pasting Channels” on Page 90To create another channel group and enter more channels, press four times, then proceed from “Setting Up a Channel Group” on Page 61.Programming Motorola Systems  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.•800MHz Standard - Use for 800 MHz systems that use the standard band plan•800MHz Splinter - Use for 800 MHz systems that use the splinter band plan (typically near international borders)•900MHz Band - Use for 900 MHz systems•VHF band - Use for VHF systems•UHF band - Use for UHF systems•P25 - Use for Motorola Astro APCO 25 Digital systems in any bandConfirm? Yes=”E” / No=”.”Next, refer to the appropriate section to set system-wide options. For most settings, you can accept the default. However, for the items in bold, you must enter information in order for your scanner to scan the system.• See “Editing the System Name” on Page 72• See “Editing the System Quick Key” on Page 73• See “Setting System Lockout” on Page 73• See “Setting the System Hold Time” on Page 74MenuMenu
63Programming Radio Systems• See “Setting the Channel Delay Time” on Page 74• See “Setting ID Scan/Search (Trunked Systems Only)” on Page 75• See “Editing the Fleet Map (Motorola Systems Only)” on Page 75 (must be set up for Type I systems)• See“Setting the Motorola Status Bit (Motorola Sys-tems Only)” on Page 76• See “Setting the End Code Operation (Motorola Systems Only)” on Page 77• See “Setting I-Call (Motorola Analog and EDACS Systems Only)” on Page 77• See “Setting the Digital Decode Threshold (Motor-ola and Conventional Systems Only)” on Page 79• See “Setting Control-Channel Only (Motorola Sys-tems Only)” on Page 78• See “Setting System Lockout” on Page 73• See “Reviewing Locked Out Frequencies” on Page 104• See “Setting System Attenuation (Trunked Sys-tems Only)” on Page 81• See “Deleting Systems” on Page 81• See “Copying Systems” on Page 81• See “Setting System Frequencies” on Page 63• See “Entering/Editing Motorola Channel Groups” on Page 65Setting System Frequencies  Program System    Select the system    Set Frequencies  Input a system frequency, then press the scroll control.Menu
64Programming Radio SystemsTo 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. Most frequency lists usually indicate which of the frequencies are the control channel frequencies. Otherwise, you must enter all of the frequencies.Setting Modulation  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. In most cases, if you leave this set to Auto, the scanner automatically selects the correct modulation type for the system you are programming.Setting Attenuation  Program System    Select the system    Set Attenuator  MenuMenuMenu
65Programming Radio SystemsThis setting controls whether the attenuator will be on or off for the current system. Select your setting then press the scroll control.Off - the attenuator is off.On - system frequencies are attenuated by about 18 dB.Notes:• Turn on this setting if you are near strong signal sources. Attenuation can help reduce interference and desensitization that strong signals create.• You can also turn this setting on or off by holding on a trunked system, then pressing + E.Entering/Editing Motorola Channel GroupsTo 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  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.Next, refer to the appropriate section to set group-wide options:• See “Entering/Editing the Group Name” on Page 82• See “Setting the Group Quick Key” on Page 83• See “Deleting Groups” on Page 83• See “Copying Systems” on Page 81FuncMenu
66Programming Radio Systems• See “Entering/Editing Motorola Channels” on Page 66• See “Setting I-Call (Motorola Analog and EDACS Systems Only)” on Page 77Entering/Editing Motorola ChannelsRefer to the appropriate section to change a channel setting:• See “Setting the Digital Decode Threshold (Motor-ola and Conventional Systems Only)” on Page 79• See “Editing the Channel Name” on Page 84• See “Setting Channel Lockout” on Page 89• See “Deleting Channels” on Page 89• See “Copying/Pasting Channels” on Page 90To program another channel within the same group, press , then repeat the above. To create another channel group and enter more channels, press three times, then proceed from “Entering/Editing Motorola Channel Groups” on Page 65.Programming EDACS Systems  Program System    New System   EDCS  Confirm? Yes=”E” / No=”.”Next, rotate the scroll control to select the type of EDACS system you want to program, then briefly press the scroll control to select it.•WIDE - Use for wideband EDACS systems•NARROW - Use for narrowband EDACS systems•SCAT - Use for EDACS SCAT (Single Channel Autonomous Trunking)Confirm? Yes=”E” / No=”.”MenuMenuMenu
67Programming Radio SystemsThe scanner creates an empty EDACS system, with a default name of System n E. n is a number that increments as you add new systems. E indicates that this is an EDACS system.Next, refer to the appropriate section to set system-wide options. For most settings, you can accept the default. However, for the items in bold, you must enter information in order for your scanner to scan the system.• See “Editing the System Name” on Page 72• See “Editing the System Quick Key” on Page 73• See “Setting System Lockout” on Page 73• See “Setting the System Hold Time” on Page 74• See “Setting the Channel Delay Time” on Page 74• See “Setting ID Scan/Search (Trunked Systems Only)” on Page 75• See “Setting I-Call (Motorola Analog and EDACS Systems Only)” on Page 77• See “Setting the Digital Decode Threshold (Motor-ola and Conventional Systems Only)” on Page 79• See “Setting the EDACS ID Format (EDACS Sys-tems Only)” on Page 80• See “Reviewing Locked Out Frequencies” on Page 104• See “Setting Channel Attenuation (Conventional Channels Only)” on Page 88• See “Deleting Systems” on Page 81• See “Copying Systems” on Page 81• See “Setting System Frequencies” on Page 68• See “Entering/Editing EDACS Channel Groups” on Page 68
68Programming Radio SystemsSetting System Frequencies  Program System    Select the system    Set Frequencies   New Frequency  Input a system frequency, then press the scroll control. The scanner then prompts you to enter the LCN for the entered frequency. Enter the LCN, then press the scroll control.To enter additional frequencies, press , use the scroll control to select New Frequency, then repeat the above.Note: The scanner only accepts a single frequency and no LCN for SCAT systems.Entering/Editing EDACS Channel GroupsTo 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  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.Next, refer to the appropriate section to set group-wide options:• See “Entering/Editing the Group Name” on Page 82• See “Setting the Group Quick Key” on Page 83MenuMenuMenu
69Programming Radio Systems• See “Deleting Groups” on Page 83• See “Editing the Channel Name” on Page 84• See “Setting Group Lockout” on Page 83Entering/Editing EDACS ChannelsRefer to the appropriate section to change a channel setting:• See “Editing the Channel Name” on Page 84• See “Setting Channel Lockout” on Page 89• See “Deleting Channels” on Page 89• See “Copying/Pasting Channels” on Page 90To program another channel within the same group, press , then repeat the above. To create another channel group and enter more channels, press three times, then proceed from “Entering/Editing EDACS Channel Groups” on Page 68.Programming LTR Systems  Program System    New System   LT  Confirm? Yes=”E” / No=”.”The scanner creates an empty LTR system, with a default name of System n L. n is a number that increments as you add new systems. L indicates that this is an LTR system.Next, refer to the appropriate section to set system-wide options. For most settings, you can accept the default. However, for the items in bold, you must enter information in order for your scanner to scan the system.• See “Editing the System Name” on Page 72• See “Setting the System Hold Time” on Page 74• See “Editing the System Quick Key” on Page 73MenuMenuMenu
70Programming Radio Systems• See “Setting the Channel Delay Time” on Page 74• See “Setting ID Scan/Search (Trunked Systems Only)” on Page 75• See “Reviewing Locked Out Frequencies” on Page 104• See “Setting Channel Attenuation (Conventional Channels Only)” on Page 88• See “Deleting Systems” on Page 81• See “Copying Systems” on Page 81• See “Setting System Frequencies” on Page 70• See “Entering/Editing LTR Channel Groups” on Page 70Setting System Frequencies  Program System    Select the system    Set Frequencies   New Frequency  Input a system frequency, then press the scroll control. The scanner then prompts you to enter the LCN for the entered frequency. Enter the LCN, then press the scroll control.To enter additional frequencies, press , use the scroll control to select New Frequency, then repeat the above.Entering/Editing LTR Channel GroupsTo 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  Program System    Select the system    Edit Group  MenuMenuMenu
71Programming Radio SystemsThe scanner creates a group with a default name of Group nn. nn increments by one for each new group you create within a system.Next, refer to the appropriate section to set group-wide options:• See “Entering/Editing the Group Name” on Page 82• See “Setting the Group Quick Key” on Page 83• See “Setting Group Lockout” on Page 83• See “Deleting Groups” on Page 83• See “Entering/Editing LTR Channels/ Talkgroups” on Page 71Entering/Editing LTR Channels/TalkgroupsRefer to the appropriate section to change a channel setting:• See “Editing the Channel Name” on Page 84• See “Setting Channel Lockout” on Page 89• See “Deleting Channels” on Page 89• See “Copying/Pasting Channels” on Page 90To program another channel within the same group, press , then repeat the above.To create another channel group and enter more channels, press four times, then proceed from “Setting Up a Channel Group” on Page 70.To direct-enter LTR talkgroups, follow the steps under “Quick-Storing Channels or Talk Group ID’s” on Page 47.MenuMenu
72Programming/Editing Optional SettingsProgramming/Editing Optional Set-tingsThis section details the instructions for each of the optional programming steps referred to in “Program-ming Radio Systems” on Page 59. Use the instructions in the appropriate section to enter or edit a setting.System-Level SettingsThese settings apply to the entire system.Editing the System Name  Program System    Select the system    Edit Name  To enter a letter, turn the scroll control until the character you want appears, To enter a number, press a number key. To enter a decimal point, press . To move the cursor to the left, hold then press/4 or rotate the scroll control to the left. To move the cursor to the right, hold then press 6/ or rotate the scroll control to the right.To clear a character, press No twice. To clear all characters, press No 3 times.To accept an entry, press E or press down on the scroll control.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 = MotorolaE = EDACSL = LTRC = ConventionalMenuFuncFuncProgramming/Editing Optional Settings
73Programming/Editing Optional Settings• Press twice to delete the current character.• Press three times to clear the entire alpha tag.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 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.• You can assign as many systems to the same quick key as you want.• Preprogrammed systems are set to quick key 9.• To be scanned, a system’s quick key must be activated and the system must be unlocked.Setting System Lockout  Program System    Select the system    Edit Sys Option   Set Lockout  This setting controls whether the system is scanned when its quick key is enabled. Rotate the scroll control to select your setting, then press E.Locked - the system is not scannedUnlocked - the system is scannedMenuMenu
74Programming/Editing Optional SettingsNote: You can also lock or unlock a system by press-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 moving to the next unlocked system. Enter a value from 0-255, then press E to save the setting.Notes: • If you select 0, the scanner stays on the system for a minimal time (only long enough to check cur-rent system activity).• The default setting is 2 seconds for each system.• 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.Setting the Channel Delay Time  Program System    Select the system    Edit Sys Option   Set Delay Time  This setting controls how many seconds the scanner waits after a transmission ends before resuming scanning. Enter a value from 1-5 or Off, then press the scroll control.Func FuncMenuMenu
75Programming/Editing Optional SettingsNotes:• 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)  Program System    Select the system    Edit Sys Option   ID Scan/Search  This setting controls how the system will be scanned. Select your setting, then press E.ID Scan - the scanner only stops on channels you have programmed into the system.ID Search - the scanner stops on any transmission for unlocked talk group ID's.Note: You can also change this setting by pressing Scan while scanning the system.Editing the Fleet Map (Motorola Systems Only)  Program System    Select the system    Edit Sys Option   Edit Fleet Map  For Motorola Type I systems, you must enter a system fleet map in order for the scanner to properly track and display talk group ID's. The fleet map is usually included in the same resource that provided system frequencies and talk group ID lists.Rotate the scroll control to select the fleet map:MenuMenu
76Programming/Editing Optional SettingsPreset - select from the 16 most common fleet maps (see “Preset Fleet Maps” on Page 125). Press E to select.Custom - allows you to enter a custom fleet map. Enter the size code for each block. Press E to select.Notes: • If you don't know the fleet map for your Motorola Type I system, check the Internet. This information is commonly posted on sites such as those we reference in “Where To Get More Information” on Page 29.• The default setting of no fleet map is the correct setting for Motorola Type II systems.Setting the Motorola Status Bit(Motorola Systems Only)  Program System    Select the system    Edit Sys Option   Set Status Bit  Motorola systems use talk group ID's in multiples of 16. ID numbers that fall between these ID's indicate special status flags for the system. This setting deter-mines how the scanner will handle ID's that are not multiples of 16. Select your setting then press E.Ignore - the scanner rounds all received ID's down to the next interval of 16.Yes - the scanner treats all received ID's as unique ID's.Note: The default setting is Ignore.Menu
77Programming/Editing Optional SettingsSetting the End Code Operation(Motorola Systems Only)  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 sys-tems. Select your setting then press E.Yes - the scanner immediately returns to the control channel when it detects the end code.Ignore - the scanner does not return to the control channel until the carrier drops.Note: The default setting is Yes.Setting I-Call (Motorola Analog and EDACS Systems Only)  Program System    Select the system    Edit Sys Option   Set I-Call This setting determines how your scanner treats I-calls while ID Searching.On - the scanner tracks I-calls. Press E to select.Off - the scanner ignores I-calls. Press E to select.Only - the scanner only tracks I-calls and ignores other radio traffic on the system. Press E to select.Note: The default setting is Off.MenuMenu
78Programming/Editing Optional SettingsSetting 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 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 LevelAuto - the scanner automatically sets the emergency alert beep to the master volume level.Level 1 - 15 - the scanner adjusts the volume you hear to the level you select.Setting Control-Channel Only (Motorola Systems Only)  Program System    Select the system    Edit Sys Option   Set C-Ch Only This setting determines the frequencies you need to enter for Motorola systems. Select your setting, then press E.Off - you must enter all voice and control channel frequencies.On - you only need to enter control channel frequencies.Note: The scanner defaults to Off.MenuMenu
79Programming/Editing Optional SettingsReviewing Locked Out Frequencies  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 .Clearing All Locked-Out IDs  Program System    Select the system    Edit Sys Option   Clr All L/O IDs  The scanner prompts you to confirm deletion. To confirm and delete all locked-out frequencies, press E. Otherwise, to cancel, press No.Setting the Digital Decode Threshold (Motorola and Conventional Systems Only)  Program System   Select the system   Edit Sys Option   Adjust P25 Level  This setting determines some system-specific parameters for digital channels. In most cases, setting this to Auto provides the best performance. However, you can also manually set the digital decode threshold. This setting affects all channels in the current system.MenuMenuMenuMenu
80Programming/Editing Optional SettingsAuto - the scanner automatically adjusts the digital decode threshold to match the transmission you are hearing when it receives a strong signal and has a high decode rate.Manual - lets you manually adjust the digital decode threshold.Default - sets the digital decode threshold to the default value. Use this setting to return to the value that usually provides adequate performance. This is handy is you have manually adjusted the value to a setting that prevents proper decoding.Setting the EDACS ID Format (EDACS Systems Only)  Program System   Select the system   Edit Sys Option   EDCS ID Format  EDACS talk group ID's are commonly provided in one of two formats: AFS and Decimal. This setting determines how you enter EDACS ID's and how the scanner displays them.AFS Format - the scanner uses AFS format for talk group ID'sDecimal Format - the scanner uses decimal format for talkgroup ID'sNotes:• The scanner defaults to AFS (agency, fleet, subfleet) format - the format used in most EDACS systems.• See “EDACS Trunking” on Page 27 for more information about the AFS format.Menu
81Programming/Editing Optional SettingsSetting System Attenuation (Trunked Systems Only)  Program System   Select the system   Set Attenuator  This setting controls whether the attenuator will be on or off for the current system. Select your setting then press E.Off - the attenuator is off.On - system frequencies are attenuated by about 18 dB.Notes:• Turn on this setting if you are near strong signal sources. Attenuation can help reduce interference and desensitization that strong signals create.• You can also turn this setting on or off by holding on a trunked system, then pressing + E.Deleting Systems  Program System   Select the system   Delete System  The scanner prompts you to confirm deletion. To confirm, press E. To cancel, press No.Notes:• Deleted systems cannot be restored. You must re-enter them.• You cannot restore preloaded systems.Copying SystemsTo copy a system including all settings, groups, and channels:MenuFuncMenu
82Programming/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 SettingsThe settings in this section apply to all of the channels stored in the current group.Entering/Editing the Group Name  Program System   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. Press and hold down then rotate the scroll control once to select the next letter.3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 until you have entered thesystem name. Then press E or press down on the scroll control to accept the setting.Hints:• Each group name can be up to 16 characters. Abbreviate as necessary to fit.• The group and system name alternate in the top line of the display when the scanner stops on a channel.• Press twice to delete the current character.• Press three times to clear the entire alpha tag.MenuMenuFunc
83Programming/Editing Optional SettingsSetting the Group Quick Key  Program System   Select the system   Edit Group  Select the group    Set Quick Key  After selecting this option, press 0-9 to assign the group to a quick key or press No to assign the system to no quick key, then press E.Hints:• You can assign as many groups to the same quick key as you want.• To be scanned, a group’s quick key must be activated.Setting Group Lockout  Program System   Select the system   Edit Group  Select the group    Set Lockout  This setting determines whether the scanner will scan this group when it is enabled. Select your setting, then press E.Lockout - the group is not scanned.Unlocked - the group is scanned.Note: The default setting is Unlocked.Deleting Groups  Program System   Select the system   Edit Group  MenuMenuMenu
84Programming/Editing Optional SettingsSelect the group    Delete Group  The scanner prompts you to confirm deletion. To con-firm, press E. To cancel, press No.Note: Deleted groups cannot be restored. You must re-enter them.Channel-Level SettingsThese settings affect only the channel you are pro-gramming.Editing the Channel Name  Program System   Select the system   Edit Group  Select the group    Edit Channel  Select the channel    Edit Name Follow these steps to enter/edit the channel name.1. Rotate the scroll control to select the first letter.2. Press and hold down then rotate the scroll control once to select the next letter.3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 until you have entered thechannel name. Then press E or press down on the scroll control to accept the setting.Hints:• Each channel name can be up to 16 characters. Abbreviate as necessary to fit.• The channel name appears on the second line of the display when the scanner stops on a channel.MenuFunc
85Programming/Editing Optional Settings• If you do not enter a channel name, the scanner displays the frequency (for conventional systems) or the talk group ID (for trunked systems) when it stops on a channel.• Press twice to delete the current character.• Press three times to clear the entire alpha tag.• Channel names take up extra memory. To maxi-mize channels, use channel names only where necessary.Setting Channel Priority (Conventional Channels Only)  Program System   Select the system   Edit Group  Select the group    Edit Channel  Select the channel    Set Priority This setting controls whether the scanner treats the channel as a priority channel while scanning. Select your setting, then press E.On - when you turn on the Priority feature, the channel will be scanned every 2 seconds. P appears at the end of the default name.Off - the channel will not be treated with priority.Note: The default setting is Off.Setting Channel Alert  Program System   Select the system   Edit Group  MenuMenu
86Programming/Editing Optional SettingsSelect the group    Edit Channel  Select the channel    Set Alert  Off - the scanner does not alert you to emergency transmissions.Alert 1 - 9 the scanner sounds an alert beep to notify you of the emergency transmission. You can choose any of 9 different beep types. Set LevelAuto - the scanner automatically sets the emergency alert beep to the master volume level.Level 1 - 15 - the scanner adjusts the volume you hear to the level you select.Setting CTCSS/DCS (Conventional Channels Only)  Program System   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.Off - any signal opens squelch.Search - the scanner searches for and displays any CTCSS or DCS tone that accompanies the transmis-sion.Menu
87Programming/Editing Optional SettingsCTCSS - the scanner only opens squelch if the CTCSS tone you select is also present with the signal. The scanner then prompts you to enter or scroll to the desired tone.DCS - the scanner only opens squelch if the DCS tone you select is also present with the signal. The scanner then prompts you to enter or scroll to the desired tone.Set Lockout - the scanner does not stop on the channel if the tone you select is present. The scanner prompts you to select a CTCSS or DCS tone.Notes:• The default setting is Off.• See “What is CTCSS/DCS?” on Page 20 for a complete list of CTCSS and DCS tones.Setting the System Frequency Modulation   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.This setting controls the modulation method used for the frequency band. In most cases, if you leave this set to Auto, the scanner automatically selects the Menu
88Programming/Editing Optional Settingscorrect modulation type for the system you 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 controls whether the scanner attenuates signals on this channel. Select your setting, then press E.On - the channel is attenuated by about 18 dB.Off - the channel is not attenuated.Notes: • The default setting is Off.• For trunked systems, the attenuation is a system-level setting.• You can also toggle this setting by holding on the channel and pressing and E.Setting the Frequency Step (Conventional Channels Only)  Program System   Select the system   Edit Group  Select the group    Edit Channel  Select the channel   MenuFuncMenu
89Programming/Editing Optional Settings Set Step  This setting selects the frequency step used for setting the channel's. Select your setting, then press E.Auto - the step is based on the band (see the table at the front of the manual)5.0 kHz, 6.25 kHz, 7.5 kHz, 10.0 kHz, 12.5 kHz, 15.0 kHz, 20.0 kHz, 25.0 kHz, 50.0 kHz, 100.0 kHz - The scanner uses the selected step.Note: The scanner defaults to Auto.Setting Channel Lockout  Program System  E  Select the system  E Edit Group  E Select the group  E  Edit Channel  Select the channel    Set Lockout  This setting determines whether the scanner will scan this channel when its system and group are enabled. Select your setting, then press E.Lockout - the channel is not scanned.Unlocked - the channel is scanned.Notes:• The default setting is Unlocked.• You can also lock or unlock a channel by selecting it while scanning or holding, then pressing L/O. See “Basic Operation” on Page 43.Deleting Channels  Program System   Select the system   Edit Group  MenuMenu
90Programming/Editing Optional SettingsSelect 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 ChannelsTo copy a channel including all settings:  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. To paste the channel into the same or another system:  Program System   Select the system   Edit Group  Select the group    Edit Channel  Select the channel    Paste Channel Then, if necessary, edit the channel you copied to give it a unique name and other settings.Note: The paste option appears only if you have previously copied a channel from a system of the same type you are currently editing.MenuMenu
91Searching and StoringSearching and StoringService SearchService 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 then turn the scroll control until Search for . . . appears. Then press down on the scroll control. The search feature options appear.2. Press down on the scroll control to select Service Search.3. Turn the scroll control until the type of service search you want appears, then press down on the scroll control to select it. The following search bands appear.• Public Safety• News• Ham Radio• Marine• Railroad• Air• CB Radio• FRS/GMRS• Racing• TV Broadcast• FM Broadcast• SpecialThe scanner searches the service you selected, stopping on any transmission it finds and displaying the frequency. Turn the scroll control to change the search direction. An arrow appears, showing the current search direction.To hold searching, press Hold. To resume searching, press then press Scan/Srch. Or, press Hold. To lock out a frequency found while searching, press L/O. Search Lockout? appears. Press E to lock out the frequency or No to continue monitoring.MenuFuncSearching and Storing
92Searching and StoringNotes: • 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 SearchQuick 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.If you are on a conventional system or channel, press and Scan/Srch to start quick search. Quick Search Yes = E / No = “.” appears. Qck Search Hold appears if you press Hold. Press E to start quick search or No to go to the search menu.CTCSS/DCS SearchCTCSS/DCS Search lets you search for CTCSS or DCS tones when it finds an active frequency in search and Close Call modes. You can identify up to 50 CTCSS tones and 104 DCS codes.Turning this option on lets the scanner search for CTCSS/DCS tones. If the scanner detects the tone, it displays the tone’s frequency and DCS code.1. Press then turn the scroll control until Srch/CloCall Opt appears. Then press the scroll control. One of the search feature options appear.2. Turn the scroll control until CTCSS/DCS Search appears, then press the scroll control to select it.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.FuncMenu
93Searching and StoringCustom SearchCustom Search lets you program and search 10 custom search ranges. You can search any of these ranges simultaneously and select each custom search range you set. During custom search, the scanner searches starting with the lowest frequency in the search range you select to the highest frequency in the range.Notes: • Search ranges are preset. See “Editing a Custom Search Range” on Page 94 to change the range.• You cannot turn off all custom search ranges.1. Press then turn the scroll control until Search for ... appears. Then press the scroll control. Or, press + Scan/Srch, then select No. One of the search feature options appear.2. Turn the scroll control until Custom Search appears, then press the scroll control to select it. The scanner starts custom search of the custom search range you selected, stopping on any trans-mission it finds and displaying the frequency. Turn the scroll control to change the search direction. An arrow appears, showing the current search direction.To turn search ranges on or off, press 0 and 1-9. To hold searching, press Hold. To resume searching, press then press Scan/Srch or Hold again. To lock out a frequency found while searching, press L/O. Search Lockout? appears. Press the scroll control to lock out the frequency or No to continue monitoring.If you turn off the active custom search range, the scanner skips to the next custom search range and continues searching.MenuFuncFunc
94Searching and StoringNote: 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 RangeYou 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 then turn the scroll control until Search for ... appears. Then press the scroll control. Or press and Srch, then No. One of the search feature options appear.2. Turn the scroll control until Edit Custom appears, then press the scroll control to select it.3. Turn the scroll control until the name of the custom search range you want to edit appears, then press the scroll control to select it. The following options appear as you turn the scroll control.Edit Name - lets you edit the custom search range’s nameEdit Srch Limit - lets you view and select the frequency ranges to search. The scanner prompts you to enter the upper and lower search limits.Set Delay Time - lets you set the amount of time the scanner will delay before continuing to search after a transmission endsSet Modulation - lets you set the custom search range’s modulation typeSet Attenuator - lets you set whether the scanner will attenuate reception by 18dB during searchSet Data Skip - lets you set whether the scanner will skip data transmissions during searchSet Step - lets you set the custom search range’s step (the gap between frequencies)MenuFunc
95Searching and StoringSet C-Ch Only - lets you search for a Motorola con-trol channel. If it finds one, the scanner scans the sys-tem.Adjust P25 Level - adjusts the digital decode threshold to match the transmission you are hearing when it receives a strong signal and has a high decode rate.Search With Scan - sets whether the scanner includes the custom search during scanning. If unlocked, the scanner first scans all selected sys-tems, then searches the selected service searches for the selected hold time (0-255 seconds).4. Select the option you want to change for the custom search range you selected, then press the scroll control.Editing a Service SearchYou can change the way service search works for each service.1. Press then turn the scroll control until Search for ... appears. Then press the scroll control. Or press and Srch, then No. One of the search feature options appear.2. Turn the scroll control until Edit Service appears, then press the scroll control to select it.3. Turn the scroll control to highlight the service search you want to edit, then press the scroll control to select it.•Set Delay Time 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.MenuFunc
96Searching and Storing1-5 sec The scanner waits the set amount of time after the transmission ends before resuming.Note: The default setting is 2 sec.• Set Attenuator This setting controls the attenuator for search operation. Select your setting, then press the scroll control.Off The attenuator is off.On Reception is attenuated by about 18 dB.Note: Turn on this setting if you are near other strong signal sources. Attenuation sometimes helps to reduce interference and desensitization that strong signals create.•Search with Scan This setting controls how search with scan works.•Set Lockout This setting controls whether the system is scanned when its quick key is enabled. Rotate the scroll control to select your setting, then press the scroll control.Locked - the system is not scannedUnlocked - the system is scannedNote: You can also lock or unlock a system by pressing , selecting the system, then pressing + L/O.•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 the scroll control to save the setting.Notes: • If you select 0, the scanner stays on the system for a minimal time (only long enough to check cur-rent system activity).• The default setting is 2 seconds for each system.FuncFunc
97Searching and Storing• For conventional systems, all unlocked channels will be scanned at least once regardless of this setting.• The scanner moves to the next system after the hold time expires, any current transmission ends, and the channel delay time expires.Auto Search and StoreYour scanner’s Auto Store feature lets you search for new frequencies in custom search ranges or within a service search range on a conventional system, or new talk group ID’s on a trunked system.Selecting a SystemTo store frequencies or talk group ID’s you find during Auto Store, you must first select a system where the frequencies or talk group ID’s will be stored.1. Press then turn the scroll control until Search for ... appears. Then press the scroll control. One of the search feature options appear.2. Turn the scroll control until Search and Store appears, then press the scroll control to select it. 3. Turn the scroll control until the system where you want to store the frequencies or talk group ID’s appears, then press the scroll control to select it. If no systems are programmed, or all systems are locked out, No System Stored appears. Storing a Conventional SystemYou can store frequencies into the system you selected in “Selecting a System”. Otherwise, the scan-ner stores frequencies in a new group it creates.1. Follow Steps 1-3 under “Selecting a System”. A search option appears.Menu
98Searching and Storing2. 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 fre-quencies.When you select a search range, the scanner looks for active frequencies within that range and Search and Store appears on the display’s lower line and the system name and search range name appear on the display’s upper line. When the scanner finds an active transmission, it checks to see if the frequency has already been stored in the system. If the frequency has already been stored, the scanner continues to search. If the frequency has not been stored, it stores the frequency into a group named Found Channels, then resumes searching. The scanner creates this group if it doesn’t already exist.Storing a Trunked SystemYou can store talk group ID’s into the system you selected in “Selecting a System”. Otherwise, the scan-ner stores talk group ID’s in a new group it creates.Note: Trunked system search and store does not work if an EDACS SCAT system is selected, a system with no frequency is selected, the selected system is locked out or the quick key for system to which the system belongs is turned off, and the group you selected to store found talk group ID’s contains more talk group ID’s than the maximum set in Max Auto Store.1. Follow Steps 1-3 under “Selecting a System”. 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 scan-ner does not store any frequencies.
99Searching and StoringWhen you select a search range, the scanner looks for active talk group ID’s within that range and ID Search and Store appears on the display’s lower line and the system name and search range name appear on the display’s upper line. When the scanner finds an active talk group ID, it checks if the talk group ID has already been stored in the system. If it has, the scanner continues to search. If the talk group ID has not been stored, it stores the talk group ID into a group named Found Channels, then resumes searching. The scanner creates this group if it does not already exist.
100Using the Close Call FeatureUsing the Close Call FeatureYour scanner's Close CallTM feature lets you set the scanner so it detects, displays the frequency of, and lets you hear a nearby strong radio transmission. You can set the scanner so the Close Call feature works "in the background" while you are scanning other fre-quencies, turn off normal scanning while the Close Call feature is working, or turn off the Close Call fea-ture and use the scanner normally. You can set the scanner so it alerts you when the Close Call feature finds a frequency. You can also set the frequency band where you want the scanner to look for transmissions.To turn Close Call detection on or off, press then . When the feature is on, appears on the display and normal operation is briefly interrupted about every 2 seconds.Notes: • The Close Call feature works well for locating the source of strong local transmissions such as mobile and handheld two-way radios in areas with no other strong transmission sources. Several factors affect Close Call performance, however. Performance is increased with higher transmit power, receive antenna tuned to the target band, and a low background RF level. Other than the antenna, you have no control over these factors, but they explain why performance might vary by both location and time.• The Close Call feature cannot detect satellite dishes or any transmitter with a frequency above or below the frequency ranges listed under “Set-ting Close Call Options” on Page 101.• The Close Call feature works better with some types of transmissions than others. It might not correctly display frequency information for trans-mitters using a highly directional antenna (such as an amateur radio beam antenna) or if there are many transmitters operating at the same time in the same area.FuncUsing the Close Call Feature
101Using the Close Call FeatureSetting Close Call Options1. Press then turn the scroll control until Close Call appears. Then press the scroll control. Close Call feature options appear.2. Turn the scroll control to select an option.•Close Call Only: Lets you set the scanner only for Close Call searching. The scanner does not scan frequencies or channels when this option is turned on. To select this option, press E.•CC Auto Store: Lets you select whether the scanner automatically stores Close Call hits into channels. If you turn this option on, the scanner starts Close Call mode and stores any Close Call hits, up to the maximum you specified in the Max Auto Store setting. If the scanner stores more hits this setting, it stops Autostore operation.Turn the scroll control to display an option, then press the scroll control.•Set CC Mode: Lets you select the Close Call mode. If you turn this option on, the scanner sets itself to its Close Call settings about once every 2 seconds.Turn the scroll control to display an option, then press the scroll control.You can also toggle this setting by pressing then •Set CC Override: Lets you select how the Close Call feature works with other scanning activities. If you turn this option off, when the scanner detects a Close Call signal, CC Found! and E to Listen appear for about 3 seconds. Press the scroll control when this appears to jump to and hold on the frequency.MenuFunc
102Using the Close Call FeatureIf this option is turned on, the scanner overrides the current channel and goes to the Close Call hit. The scanner displays CC Found Press Any Key. When you press a key, the frequency appears.Turn the scroll control to display an option, then press the scroll control.•Set CC Alert: Lets you select how the scanner alerts you when it receives a Close Call signal. You can select any of the following options.Select Mode• Beep (the scanner beeps when it receives a Close Call signal)• Light (the backlight turns on when it receives a Close Call signal)• Beep+Light (the scanner beeps and the backlight turns on when it receives a Close Call signal) • None (the scanner does not alert)Select Beep• Off (the scanner does not beep)• Alert 1-9 (the scanner sounds an alert beep to notify you of the emergency transmission. You can choose any of 9 different beep typesSet CC Pause• 3-60 sec (the scanner pauses for this amount of time before it notifies you of the emergency transmission). • Infinite (the scanner does not notify you of the emergency transmission).Turn the scroll control to display an option, then press the scroll control to select it.
103Using the Close Call Feature•Set CC Bands: Lets you select the Close Call band settings. You can turn the following bands on or off.VHF Low 1 (25.0000 MHz) VHF Low 2 (54.0000 MHz) Air Band (108.0000 - 136.9750 MHz)VHF High1 (137.0000 MHz)VHF High2 (224.9950 MHz)UHF (400.0000 - 512.0000 MHz)800MHz+ (806.0000 - 956.0000 MHz)Use the scroll control to select a band, press the scroll control, then use the scroll control to select On or Off and press the scroll control. Turning off undesired bands speeds up Close Call operation. (The Close Call feature does not work for frequencies greater than 956 MHz.)Close Call HitsWhen the scanner detects a Close Call hit, it alerts you according to the Override and Alert settings in the previous section. While listening to a Close Call hit, you can press Hold to hold on the hit frequency, press the scroll control to quickly save the frequency into memory, press L/O to lock out the frequency from Close Call and Search operation, or wait for the transmission to end. If you are in Close Call Only or Close Call Override mode, and you do not press any key, the scanner returns to its previous operation after the transmission ends and the set delay time expires.If you are holding on the frequency, press Hold again to resume the previous operation.
104Search and Close Call OptionsSearch and Close Call OptionsThe settings in this section affect custom searches, service searches, and Close Call operation.Managing Locked-Out FrequenciesWhile searching or during Close Call operation, if you press L/O while the scanner is stopped on a frequency, that frequency is locked out of these modes. You can lock out up to 200 frequencies.Note: Locking out a frequency does not lock out a channel that contains that frequency.Unlocking All Frequencies    Srch/CloCall Opt  Freq Lockouts  Unlock All  The scanner prompts you to confirm deletion. To confirm and delete all locked-out frequencies, press the scroll control. Otherwise, to cancel, press No.Reviewing Locked Out Frequencies    Srch/CloCall Opt  Freq Lockouts   Rvw Search L/O   The scanner displays the first locked-out frequency and prompts you to unlock the frequency. Press the scroll control to unlock the frequency. Or, rotate the scroll control or press No to select a different frequency. To exit the review, press .Searching for Subaudible Tones    Srch/CloCall Opt   CTCSS/DCS Search   This setting controls whether the scanner will search for a subaudible tone when it stops on a transmission during search or Close Call operation.MenuMenuMenuMenuSearch and Close Call Options
105Search and Close Call OptionsOff The scanner does not search for subaudible tones.On The scanner searches for and displays any subaudible tone found.Note: This feature does not operate when the scanner is in AM modulation mode.Screening Out Broadcast Sources    Srch/CloCall Opt   Broadcast Screen   This setting determines whether the scanner automatically ignores transmissions found during searching or Close Call operation that are on common broadcasts, paging systems, and other annoyance radio sources.Note: Broadcast screen is not effective during some service searches.Set All Band On - turns on broadcast screen on each band.Set All Band Off - turns off broadcast screen on each band.Set Each Band - lets you set broadcast screen only on specific bands you select. On or Off appears next to each option. Turn the scroll control to select an option then press the scroll control to change the setting.•Pager - the scanner skips known paging system frequencies.•FM - the scanner skips known FM frequencies.•UHF TV - the scanner skips known UHF TV frequencies.•VHF TV - the scanner skips known VHF TV frequencies.Menu
106Search and Close Call Options•NOAA WX - the scanner skips known NOAA weather frequencies.•Band 1-10 - select the band where you want to screen out broadcast sources.Program Band - lets you program a specific band for broadcast screen. Turn the scroll control to select an option then press the scroll control to change the setting.•Band 1-10 - select the band where you want to screen out broadcast sources.Set Lower Limit - turn the scroll control to enter the lower limit of the frequency range, then press the scroll control to set it.Set Upper Limit - turn the scroll control to enter the upper limit of the frequency range, then press the scroll control to set it.Finding Repeater Output Frequencies    Srch/CloCall Opt   Repeater Find   This feature sets whether the scanner tries to tune to a repeater output frequency during Close Call operation when it detects a transmission on a repeater input frequency. Since you can normally only hear one side of a conversation when you listen to an input frequency transmission, turning this feature on can let you hear both sides of the conversation.On The scanner automatically applies repeater reverse to detected transmissions. If the scanner detects the transmission on the output frequency, it beeps, Repeater Find appears, and it remains on the output frequency until transmissions end. If it does not detect a transmission on the output frequency, it remains on the original frequency.Menu
107Search and Close Call OptionsOff The scanner does not try to find the output frequency.Setting the Maximum Auto Store Value    Srch/CloCall Opt   Max Auto Store   This value sets how many hits the scanner will automatically store when it is in either Search and Store or Close Call Auto Store mode.Use the number keys to enter a value from 1 - 256, then press the scroll control.When the scanner reaches the maximum number of hits you set, it stops the auto-store operation.Setting the Modulation Type    Srch/CloCall Opt   Set Modulation   This setting controls the modulation type used for quick search and Close Call operations. Select your setting, then press the scroll control.Auto Uses the default setting for the current frequency (see the table at the front of the manual)AM Uses AM (amplitude modulation)FM Uses FM (frequency modulation)NFM Uses narrowband FMWFM Uses narrowband FMSetting Attenuation    Srch/CloCall Opt   Set Attenuator   MenuMenuMenu
108Search and Close Call OptionsThis setting controls the attenuator for quick search and Close Call operation. Select your setting, then press the scroll control.Off The attenuator is off.On Reception is attenuated by about 18 dB.Note: Turn on this setting if you are near other strong signal sources. Attenuation sometimes helps to reduce interference and desensitization that strong sig-nals create.Setting Data Skip    Srch/CloCall Opt   Set Data Skip   This setting controls how the scanner behaves when it stops on a channel that has a data signal.On - the scanner stops briefly on the channel, but then immediately resumes scanning automatically. Press E to select.Off - the scanner remains on the channel until the transmission stops. Press the scroll control to select.Notes:• If you are trying to test the Close Call feature with a nearby transmitter and you do not talk into the transmitter, the scanner will detect this as data and will skip the frequency when Data Skip is on. Turn the feature off or talk into the transmitter.• This setting is ignored for AM channels.• The default setting for this feature is On.Setting the Delay Time    Srch/CloCall Opt   Set Delay Time   MenuMenu
109Search and Close Call OptionsThis 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.Setting the Search Frequency Step    Srch/CloCall Opt   Set Step   This setting selects the frequency step used for setting the channels. Select your setting, then press the scroll control.Auto The step is based on the band (see the table at the front of the manual)5.0 kHz, 6.25kHz, 7.5 kHz, 8.33kHz, 10.0 kHz, 12.5 kHz, 15.0 kHz, 20.0 kHz, 25.0 kHz, 50.0 kHz, 100.0 kHz The scanner uses the selected step.Note: The scanner defaults to Auto.Menu
110Using 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.Your scanner allows you to search for a local NOAA weather broadcast and set it to alert when a SAME weather alert is broadcast on a NOAA channel. You can also program SAME codes into the scanner and set a weather channel as a priority channel.In the following sections, you can also access the weather menu from Hold mode by holding then pressing Wx.Searching For a Weather Broadcast    WX Operation  Weather Scan   The scanner starts scanning the preprogrammed weather frequencies, and stops on the first signal. If this station is weak, rotate the scroll control to check for other weather broadcasts in your area.Note: NOAA broadcasts are continuous broadcasts. You will only lose reception if you move out of a coverage area. If the signal is lost, the scanner resumes searching for a weather transmission. Fire Tone Out Operation    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.FuncMenuMenuUsing Weather Alert (SAME)
111Using Weather Alert (SAME)You need tone-out setup information from the agency you want to be alerted for or from online sources. Uniden America Corporation does not have information for local tone-out systems.Setting Tone-Out Standby    Tone-Out for ...  Tone-Out Standby  Turn the scroll control until the tone-out standby mode you want to select appears. Then press the scroll control to select it.Setting up Tone-Out    Tone-Out for ...  Tone-Out Setup  Tone-Out 1 - 10 select the tone-out you want to work with.•Edit Name - enter the name you want to assign to the tone-out you selected.•Set Frequency Lets you set the tone-out’s frequency.Edit Frequency Turn the scroll control to enter the tone-out’s frequency.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.Set Attenuator Turn the scroll control to select On or Off.MenuMenu
112Using Weather Alert (SAME)•Set Tone Lets you set the tone-out type.Edit Tone A - Enter the frequency (in Hz) for Tone AEdit Duration A - Enter the duration (in ns) for Duration A. 500 ns is the default.Edit Tone B - Enter the frequency (in Hz) for Tone BEdit Duration B - Enter the duration (in ns) for Duration B. 500 ns is the default.Tone Gap - Enter the tone gap (in ns). 100 ns is the default.Set Delay Time Enter a value from 1-5 or Off, then press the scroll control.Set Alert Enter a value from 1-9 or Off, then press the scroll control.Turning Weather Alert On/OffIn weather alert mode, your scanner functions as a severe weather warning radio. This is especially useful when your area is expecting severe weather conditions late at night. When you set the scanner to weather alert mode, it holds on the weather channel, but does not play the channel’s audio. If it detects a weather alert, it sounds a tone, displays information about the weather alert, and turns on the audio so you can hear the weather broadcast.    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.Menu
113Using Weather Alert (SAME)All FIPS - the scanner alerts and displays information about the weather alert when it receives any FIPS code (see “Programming a SAME Group” on Page 113).SAME 1-5 - the scanner alerts and displays information about the weather alert when it receives a weather alert signal that includes any FIPS code you have programmed into the specified SAME group.Programming a SAME GroupYou can edit any of the 5 SAME groups in your scan-ner. Each group can have up to 8 FIPS codes.SAME (Specific Area Messaging System) is a system developed by the National Weather Service to reduce the number of alerts received by consumers by allow-ing them to hear alerts only for the county(ies) they are interested in. Each alert contains information about the type and severity of the alert, as well as the specific geographic locations affected by the alert.The geographic locations are designated using FIPS codes. Each county or parish in the US and its territo-ries are assigned a FIPS code. In addition, certain special regions and wildcard settings can be assigned.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 county48 indicates the state of Texas439 indicates Tarrant County
114Using Weather Alert (SAME)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”.    WX Operation   Program SAME  Select the SAME group to edit  Edit Name - enter the name you want to assign to the SAME group you selected.Edit County - select the position you want to store the FIPS code into, then press the scroll control, enter the FIPS code, and press the scroll control again.Setting WX Alert Priority    WX Operation   WX Alt Priority  On - the scanner checks the weather channels every 5 seconds for a 1050 Hz weather alert signal. Press the scroll control to select.Off - the scanner does not check the weather channels. Press the scroll control to select.MenuMenu
115Care and MaintenanceCare and Mainte-nanceGeneral Use• Turn the scanner off before disconnecting the power. • Always write down the programmed frequencies in the event of memory loss. • If memory is lost, simply reprogram each channel.• Always press each button firmly until you hear the entry tone for that key entry. Location• Do not use the scanner in high-moisture environments such as the kitchen or bathroom. • Avoid placing the unit in direct sunlight or near heating elements or vents. • If the scanner receives strong interference or electrical noise, move it or its antenna away from the source of the noise. If possible, a higher eleva-tion might provide better reception. • Also try changing the height or angle of the antenna. Cleaning• Disconnect the power to the unit before cleaning. • Clean the outside of the scanner with a mild detergent. • To prevent scratches, do not use abrasive clean-ers or solvents. Be careful not to rub the LCD win-dow. • Do not use excessive amounts of water. Care and Maintenance
116Care and MaintenanceRepairsDo not attempt any repair. The scanner contains no user serviceable parts. Contact the Uniden Customer Service Center or take it to a qualified repair techni-cian. BirdiesAll 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 inter-nally generated signals inherent in the electronics of the scanner. Press L/O to lock out the channel.
117TroubleshootingTroubleshootingIf your BCD396T is not performing properly, try these steps. Problem Possible Cause SuggestionThe scanner doesn’t work.The scanner might not be receiving any power.Make sure the AC adapter is connected to an AC outlet and the scanner.If there is a wall switch that controls power to the AC outlet where you connected the AC adapter, make sure it is on.Improper reception.The antenna might need to be adjusted.Check the antenna connection or move or reposition the antenna.Move the scanner.You might be in a remote area that could require an optional multi-band antenna. Check with your dealer or local electronics store.Scan won’t stop.The squelch might need to be adjusted.Adjust the squelch threshold. See “Turning On the Scanner and Setting the Squelch” on Page 43.The antenna might need to be adjusted.Check the antenna connection.One or more channels might be locked out.Make sure the channels you want to scan are not locked out.The channel’s frequency might not be stored in memory.Make sure the channel’s frequency is stored in the scanner’s memory.The channel might not be active.Wait for a transmission on the channel.Scan won’t start.You must press Scan to scan.Press Scan.Troubleshooting
118TroubleshootingIf you experience difficulty while in TrunkTracker™ mode, try the following steps. 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.The antenna might need to be adjusted.Check the antenna connection.Weather scan doesn’t work.The squelch might need to be adjusted.Adjust the squelch threshold. See “Turning On the Scanner and Setting the Squelch” on Page 43.The antenna might need to be adjusted.Check the antenna connection.There might not be a NOAA weather broadcast in your area.Move to an area with a NOAA weather broadcast.Problem Possible Cause SuggestionScanner won’t track a trunked system.The system might not be one your scanner can scan.Scan another system.The data frequency might be missing.Enter the data frequency. The scanner might need to be changed to a Type 1 scanner setup.Change to a Type 1 scanner setup. Review “Programming Motorola Systems” on Page 62.
119TroubleshootingScanner won’t track a trunked system.(continued)The system you are trying to scan might be LTR or EDACS.Set the scanner to scan LTR or EDACS systems. Review “Programming LTR Systems” on Page 69 and “Programming EDACS Systems” on Page 66.Scanner won’t stop scanning a trunked system.No ID’s have been programmed.Program one or more ID’s or use the ID Search mode.The ID’s you have stored are not active.Wait for the ID’s to become active or scan another system.Scanner won’t acquire the data channel.The squelch might need to be adjusted.Adjust the squelch threshold. See “Turning On the Scanner and Setting the Squelch” on Page 43.The frequency used for the data channel might be missing.Check your frequency list for the data channel. Missing replies to conver-sations.The scanner might need to be changed to a Type 1 scanner setup.Change to a Type 1 scanner setup. See “Programming Motorola Systems” on Page 62.The fleet map might be incorrect.Try another preset fleet map or program your own fleet map.One or more of the system’s frequencies might not be entered.Make sure all the system’s frequencies have been entered.The system you are trying to scan might be LTR or EDACS.Set the scanner to scan LTR or EDACS systems. Review “Programming LTR Systems” on Page 69 and “Programming EDACS Systems” on Page 66.
120TroubleshootingIf 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 Divi-sion. 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.
121SpecificationsSpecificationsCertified in accordance with FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15, Subpart C, as of date of manufacture.Dynamic Allocation Capacity (with Name Assigned To Each System, Group, and Channel):Systems: 200 maxGroups: 20 per systemChannels: up to 2500Channels per Trunked System: up to 200Attenuation: 18 dB (nominal), 10 dB (limit)Frequency Range (MHz): 25.0 - 26.960 Petroleum Prods/Bcst Pinch Band 26.965 - 27.405 Citizens Band Class D 27.410 - 27.995 Business/Forest Prods144.0 - 147.995 2 Meter Amateur Band150.8 - 161.9950 VHF High BandAbove bands in 5 kHz steps 29.7 - 49.990 VHF Low BandAbove band in 10 kHz steps 137.0 - 143.9875 Military Land Mobile 148.0 - 150.7875 Military Land Mobile 162.0 - 174.0 Federal Government 400.0 - 405.9875 Miscellaneous 406.0 - 419.9875 Federal Land Mobile 420.0 - 449.9875 70 cm Amateur Band 450.0 - 469.9875 UHF Standard Band 470.0 - 512.0 UHF TV BandSpecifications
122Specifications 806.0 - 823.9875 Public Service Band 849.0125 - 868.9875 Public Service Band 894.0125 - 956.0 Public Service BandAbove bands in 12.5 kHz steps 28.0 - 29.680 10 Meter Amateur Band 50.0 - 54.0 6 Meter Amateur Band 216.0 - 224.980 1.25 Meter Amateur BandAbove bands in 20 kHz steps 108.0 - 136.9750 Aircraft1240.0 - 1300.0 25 cm Amateur BandAbove bands in 25 kHz steps Operating Temperature: Normal –20°C to +60°C Close Call –10°C to +60°CScan Rate: 100 channels per second(conventional mode) Search Rate: 300 steps per second (5 kHz step only)Scan Delay: 0-5 secondsAudio Output: 320mW nominal into 8Ω internal speaker30 mW nominal into 32Ω headphone6 mW nominal into 64Ω earphonePower Requirements: 2 AA Alkaline Batteries (3V DC), or 2 AA Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries (2.4V DC), or AC Adapter (6 VDC 500mA) (AD-0008)Antenna: 50 Ω (Impedance)
123SpecificationsExternal Jacks:Antenna Jack SMA TypeExt. Speaker Jack 3.5mmDC Power Jack (EIAJ TYPE-2 Center Positive) 5.5mmRemote Jack 4 Pin MiniSize: 2.72 in. (W) x 1.26 in. (D) x 4.6 in. (H)Weight: 0.48 lbsFeatures, specifications, and availability of optional accessories are all subject to change without notice.
124Optional AccessoriesOptional AccessoriesContact 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.Betty Bearcat Frequency Directory/Local DirectoriesfiExternal Amplified SpeakerEarphoneOptional Accessories
125AppendixAppendixPreset Fleet MapsPreset Map 1Preset Map 2Preset Map 3Preset Map 4Preset Map 5Preset Map 6Preset Map 7Preset Map 8Block Size Code Block Size Code0Size Code 11 0 Size Code 41Size Code 11 1 Size Code 42Size Code 11 2 Size Code 43Size Code 11 3 Size Code 44Size Code 11 4 Size Code 45Size Code 11 5 Size Code 46Size Code 11 6 Size Code 47Size Code 11 7 Size Code 4Block Size Code Block Size Code0 Size Code 4 0 Size Code 121 Size Code 4 1 (Size Code 12)2 Size Code 4 2 Size Code 43 Size Code 4 3 Size Code 44 Size Code 4 4 Size Code 45 Size Code 4 5 Size Code 46 Size Code 12 6 Size Code 47 (Size Code 12) 7 Size Code 4Block Size Code Block Size Code0 Size Code 4 0 Size Code 31 Size Code 4 1 Size Code 102 Size Code 12 2 Size Code 43 (Size Code 12) 3 Size Code 44 Size Code 4 4 Size Code 125 Size Code 4 5 (Size Code 12)6 Size Code 4 6 Size Code 127 Size Code 4 7 (Size Code 12)Block Size Code Block Size Code0 Size Code 10 0 Size Code 11 Size Code 10 1 Size Code 12 Size Code 11 2 Size Code 23 Size Code 4 3 Size Code 24 Size Code 4 4 Size Code 35 Size Code 4 5 Size Code 36 Size Code 4 6 Size Code 47 Size Code 4 7 Size Code 4Appendix
126AppendixPreset Map 9Preset Map 10Preset Map 11Preset Map 12Preset Map 13Preset Map 14Preset Map 15Preset Map 16Block Size Code Block Size Code0 Size Code 4 0 Size Code 01 Size Code 4 1 Size Code 02 Size Code 0 2 Size Code 03 Size Code 0 3 Size Code 04 Size Code 0 4 Size Code 05 Size Code 0 5 Size Code 06 Size Code 0 6 Size Code 47 Size Code 0 7 Size Code 4Block Size Code Block Size Code0 Size Code 4 0 Size Code 01 Size Code 0 1 Size Code 02 Size Code 0 2 Size Code 03 Size Code 0 3 Size Code 04 Size Code 0 4 Size Code 05 Size Code 0 5 Size Code 06 Size Code 0 6 Size Code 07 Size Code 0 7 Size Code 4Block Size Code Block Size Code0 Size Code 3 0 Size Code 41 Size Code 3 1 Size Code 32 Size Code 11 2 Size Code 103 Size Code 4 3 Size Code 44 Size Code 4 4 Size Code 45 Size Code 0 5 Size Code 46 Size Code 0 6 Size Code 127 Size Code 0 7 (Size Code 12)Block Size Code Block Size Code0 Size Code 4 0 Size Code 31 Size Code 4 1 Size Code 102 Size Code 4 2 Size Code 103 Size Code 11 3 Size Code 114 Size Code 11 4 Size Code 05 Size Code 0 5 Size Code 06 Size Code 12 6 Size Code 127 (Size Code 12) 7 (Size Code 12)
127AppendixUser Defined Fleet MapsType I Programming Information When a Type I system is designed, the address information for all the ID’s is divided into 8 equal sized blocks, numbered 0–7. When you program your scanner to track a Type I system, you must select a size code for each of these blocks. When you have assigned a size code to all 8 blocks, you’ll have defined the fleet map for the system you are tracking. Each size code determines the number of fleets, sub-fleets, and ID’s each block will have. For example, a size code of S-4 has one fleet, which is divided into 16 separate subfleets, and it has a total of 512 individual ID’s. When a block is assigned a size code, the fleet or fleets created within the block are assigned a Type I ID. The way these ID’s display on your scanner depend on the block number and the block’s size code. When a Type I ID appears, the leftmost digit represents the block which contains the ID. The next 2-3 digits identify which fleet is active, and the last digit(s) identifies the subfleet. The details concerning how the size codes are selected by a Type I System designer are highly dependent on the specific needs of the system’s users. Some organizations might want many subfleets with only a few radios each, while another organiza-tion might want only a few subfleets with many radios each. Your task is to program your fleet map with the same size code assignments as the trunked system. If you do this accurately, you’ll track all the Fleet-Sub-fleet combinations used by the system. In other words, you’ll hear complete communications while monitoring a trunked system. If you don’t already know the size codes used, you’ll have to guess at them. But since you don’t have to figure out all the blocks at once, this isn’t as hard as it
128Appendixseems. 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 conversa-tions with ID’s assigned to the block you just pro-grammed, then you’ve probably selected the right size code and can work on the next block of the map. Finally, for most public safety systems there are some size codes which are more common. S-3 and S-4 are probably the most common, followed by S-10, S-11, and S-12. Size Code Restrictions If you select size code S-12, S-13, or S-14, there are some restrictions as to which blocks can be used for these codes. S-12 can only be assigned to Blocks 0, 2, 4, or 6. S-13 can only be assigned to Blocks 0 and 4. S-14 can only be assigned to Block 0. Since these size codes require multiple blocks, you will be prompted for the next available block when pro-gramming a fleet map. For example, if you assign Block 0 as an S-12, you will be prompted for b2, the next block available, instead of b1. And if you assign Block 0 as an S-14, you would not see another prompt because it uses all available blocks.
129PlanningPlanningCollecting InformationGetting your scanner programmed and scanning takes 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. Do you want to listen to your local police and fire departments? How about the highway patrol, ambulance service, and aircraft? You might even want to listen to your local utility company as they track down a break in electri-cal service in your area.Make a list of the agencies you want to listen to, then look up the frequencies and systems used by those agencies. The Internet is a great source for current frequencies and information about scanning. Here are a few useful sites:•http://www.scannermaster.com/ - frequency resources and home of Police Call.You can also call them at 1 800 SCANNER (hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time Monday through Friday.)•http://www.radioreference.com/ - the Internet's premier source for user-supported radio system information.•http://www.bearcat1.com/ - frequency information from National Communications.•http://svartifoss2.fcc.gov/reports/index.cfm - conventional frequency information on file with the US GovernmentTips:• Scanners are designed to monitor complex radiosystems. That means that programming your scanner might seem like a daunting task at first. Be patient if you don't get it right the first time. You can also seek out help locally for the systems you want to scan by visiting the forums section of http://www.radioreference.com/forums.Planning
130Planning• 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 exam-ple).2. Organize the system information using these sys-tem worksheets included in this appendix.• Use “Conventional System Worksheet” on Page 135 to organize info about conventional fre-quencies.• Use “Motorola System Worksheet” on Page 136 to organize information about Motorola frequencies.• Use “LTR/EDACS System Worksheet” on Page 138 to organize information about LTR and EDACS frequencies.3. Follow the instructions in “Filling Out The Conven-tional System Worksheet” on Page 131, “Filling Out The Motorola Worksheet” on Page 131, and “Filling Out the LTR and EDACS Worksheet” on Page 133 to program your scanner.Tips:• Before you start, make as many copies of the worksheets as you think you'll need. You can also go to the download section of http://www.uniden.com/productsupport.cfm and download the worksheets there.• All worksheet instructions assume that you have completed the critical Step 1 (collecting the system information). Don't skip this step.• Use a pencil to fill out the worksheets. This lets you change information if necessary.
131PlanningFilling Out The ConventionalSystem WorksheetSystem Name and Quick KeyFill 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. Group Name and Quick KeyEach worksheet documents the settings for one chan-nel group within a system. If you have fewer channels in the group than fits on the page, you can skip a line and enter an additional group of channels (enter the group info in the line you skipped). If you have more channels for the group than will fit on the page, use additional pages.Fill in the key you want to press with to quickly activate/deactivate the channel group. You can assign the same quick key to multiple groups within a system.Frequency-Alpha Tag-Priority-CTCSS/DCSFill in the details for each channel you want to store in this channel group. Filling Out The Motorola WorksheetSystem Name and Quick KeyFill in a name that describes the system you want to cre-ate. 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."Func
132PlanningFill in the key you want to press to quickly activate/deactivate the system. You can assign the same quick key to multiple systems. System TypeCircle in the type of Motorola system you are scan-ning.• Type 1. A fleet map is supplied for this type of system.• Type 2 800 MHz Standard. Used for most 800 MHz systems. No fleet map is supplied for this type of system. • Type 2 800 MHz Splinter. Used for some 800 MHz systems near border areas.• Type 2 900 MHz. The supplied frequencies are between 935.0125 MHz and 939.9875 MHz. No fleet map is supplied for this type of system.• Type 2 UHF. The supplied frequencies are between 406 MHz and 512 MHz. No fleet map is supplied for this type of system.• Type 2 VHF. The supplied frequencies are between 136 MHz and 174 MHz. No fleet map is supplied for this type of system. System FrequenciesEnter the frequencies used by the system. Motorola systems can use up to 28 frequencies. Place an aster-isk or other mark next to frequencies identified as data channels.Fleet Map (Type I or Type I/Type II Hybrid Only)Fill in the fleet map used by this agency.
133PlanningBand 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 KeyEach “Motorola System Worksheet 2” documents the settings for one channel group within a system. If you have fewer channels in the group than fits on the page, you can skip a line and enter an additional group of channels (enter the group information in the line you skipped). If you have more channels for the group than will fit on the page, use additional pages.Fill in the key you want to press with to quickly activate/deactivate the channel group. You can assign the same quick key to multiple groups within a system.Talk Group ID-Alpha Tag-AlertFill in the details for each channel you want to store in this channel group. Filling Out the LTR and EDACSWorksheetSystem Name and Quick KeyFill 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."Func
134PlanningFill 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 LCNFill in each system frequency and its associated Logi-cal Channel Number (LCN).Group Name and Quick KeyEach “LTR/EDACS System Worksheet 2” documents the settings for one channel group within a system. If you have fewer channels in the group than fits on the page, you can skip a line and enter an additional group of channels (enter the group information in the line you skipped). If you have more channels for the group than will fit on the page, use additional pages.Fill in the key you want to press with to quickly activate/deactivate the channel group. You can assign the same quick key to multiple groups within a system.Talk Group ID-Alpha Tag-AlertFill in the details for each channel you want to store in this channel group. Func
135PlanningConventional System WorksheetSystem Name Group NameSystem Quick Key Group Quick KeyFrequency Alpha Tag Priority CTCSS/DCSConventional System Worksheet
136PlanningSystem Name System Quick KeySystem FrequenciesFleet MapBlock 0Block 1Block 2Block 3Block 4Block 5Block 6Block 7Band Plan ABase FrequencyStep FrequencyOffsetBand Plan BBase FrequencyStep FrequencyOffsetBand Plan CBase FrequencyStep FrequencyOffsetType IType II 800 MHz: Standard SplinterType II UHFType II VHFMotorola System Worksheet 1Motorola System Worksheet
137PlanningSystem Name Group NameGroup Quick KeyTalk Group ID Alpha Tag AlertMotorola System Worksheet 2
138PlanningSystem Name System Quick KeySystem FrequencyLogical Channel LTR/EDACS System Worksheet 1LTR/EDACS System Worksheet
139PlanningSystem Name Group NameSystem Quick Key Group Quick KeyTalk Group ID Alpha Tag AlertLTR/EDACS System W orksheet 2
140Preprogrammed SystemsPreprogrammed SystemsYour scanner is preprogrammed with over 400 channels covering police, fire, and ambulance operations in the 25 most populated counties in the US. The following list details the preprogrammed information.By default, all of the preprogrammed systems are unlocked, and your scanner begins to scan them when you turn it on. To speed up scanning, you can lock out systems that are beyond your reception area (typically no more than 25 miles using the supplied antenna). Follow these steps to lock out systems:.1. Press and hold .2. While continuing to hold , rotate the scroll control to select a system you want to lock out.3. While continuing to hold , press L/O to lock out the system.4. Repeat Steps 2, 3, and 4 to lock out additional systems.The preprogrammed systems provide a starting point; you will want to find out more information about your local radio systems so you can customize the pro-gramming to better suit your listening preferences.Notes:• You might hear transmissions on frequencies assigned to very distant stations. This will happen if a local system also uses the same frequency. Disregard the text tag for these transmissions (e.g. if you are in California, you aren’t really receiving Florida transmissions even if the scanner displays Dade County).• To free up memory, you can delete systems that you will not be monitoring. Refer to “Deleting Sys-tems” on Page 81.• Data used for the preprogrammed information was supplied courtesy of http://www.radioreference.com , the Internet’s premier scanning resource (RadioReference is not affiliated with Uniden America Corporation).FuncFuncFuncPreprogrammed Systems
141Preprogrammed Systems.State County City SystemArizonaArizona Maricopa Avondale Maricopa ConvArizona Maricopa Capitol Maricopa ConvArizona Maricopa Chandler Chandler MOTArizona Maricopa Chandler Maricopa ConvArizona Maricopa El Mirage Maricopa ConvArizona MaricopaFort McDowell Indian Community Maricopa ConvArizona Maricopa Goodyear Maricopa ConvArizona MaricopaSalt River Indian Community Maricopa ConvArizona Maricopa Scotsdale Maricopa ConvArizona Maricopa Tempe Tempe MOTArizona Maricopa Tolleson Maricopa ConvArizona Maricopa Tonopah Maricopa ConvArizona Maricopa Wickenberg Maricopa ConvCaliforniaCalifornia Alameda Alameda Alameda MOTCalifornia Alameda Albany Alameda ConvCalifornia Alameda East Bay Park Alameda ConvCalifornia Alameda Fremont Alameda MOTCalifornia Alameda Hayward Alameda MOTCalifornia Alameda Newark Alameda MOTCalifornia Alameda Oakland Oakland EDACSCalifornia Alameda Piedmont Oakland EDACSCalifornia Alameda San Leandro Alameda MOTCalifornia Alameda Union City Alameda MOTCalifornia Los Angeles Alhambra Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los AngelesAltaden Crest Valley Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Arcadia Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Avalon Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Baldwin Park Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Bell Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Bell Gardens Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Beverly Hills Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Burbank Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Carson Los Angeles Conv
142Preprogrammed SystemsCalifornia Los Angeles Century Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Claremont Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles College/Transit Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Compton Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Covina Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Crescenta Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Culver City Culver City MOTCalifornia Los Angeles Downey Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles El Segundo Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Gardena Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Glendora Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Hawthorn Los Angeles ConvState County City SystemCalifornia Los Angeles Hermosa Beach Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Huntington Park Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Industry Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Inglewood Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Irwindale Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles LA County Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles La Habra Heights Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles La Verne Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Lakewood Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Lancaster Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Lennox Los Angeles Conv
143Preprogrammed SystemsCalifornia Los Angeles Lomita Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Long Beach Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Lost Hills Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Manhattan Beach Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Marina Del Rey Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Maywood Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Monrovia Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Montebello Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Monterey Park Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Norwalk Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Pasadena Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Pico Rivera Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Pomona Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Redondo Beach Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles San Dimas Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles San Fernando Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Santa Clarita Valley Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Santa Monica Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Signal Hill Signal Hill MOTCalifornia Los Angeles South Bay Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Temple City Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Verdugo Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Walnut Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles West Covina Los Angeles Conv
144Preprogrammed SystemsCalifornia Los Angeles West Hollywood Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Whittier Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Orange Brea Orange MOTCalifornia Orange Costa Mesa Orange MOTCalifornia Orange La Habra Orange MOTCalifornia Orange Laguna Beach Orange MOTCalifornia Orange Orange County Orange MOTCalifornia Orange Santa Ana Orange MOTCalifornia Riverside Banning Riverside ConvCalifornia Riverside Beaumont Riverside ConvCalifornia Riverside Blythe Riverside ConvCalifornia Riverside Cathedral Riverside ConvCalifornia Riverside Corona Riverside ConvCalifornia Riverside Desert Hot Springs Riverside ConvCalifornia Riverside Hemet Riverside ConvState County City SystemCalifornia Riverside Murrietta Riverside ConvCalifornia Riverside Palm Springs Palm Springs MOTCalifornia Riverside Palm Springs Riverside ConvCalifornia Riverside Riverside Riverside ConvCalifornia Riverside San Jacinto Riverside ConvCalifornia San Bernadino AdelantoSanBernadinoE MOTCalifornia San Bernadino BarstowSanBernadinoD MOTCalifornia San Bernadino Big BearSanBernadinoA MOTCalifornia San Bernadino ChinoSanBernadinoA MOTCalifornia San Bernadino ChinoSanBernadinoB MOTCalifornia San Bernadino ColtonSanBernadinoA MOTCalifornia San Bernadino FontanaSanBernadinoB MOTCalifornia San Bernadino Greater HighlandSanBernadinoB MOTCalifornia San Bernadino Loma LindaSanBernadinoB MOTCalifornia San Bernadino Lucerne ValleySanBernadinoC MOTCalifornia San Bernadino MontclairSanBernadinoA MOTCalifornia San Bernadino OntarioSanBernadinoA MOTCalifornia San BernadinoRancho CucamongaSanBernadinoB MOT
145Preprogrammed SystemsCalifornia San Bernadino RedlandsSanBernadinoB MOTCalifornia San Bernadino RialtoSanBernadinoB MOTCalifornia San Bernadino San BernadinoSanBernadinoA MOTCalifornia San Bernadino Twin PeaksSanBernadinoA MOTCalifornia San Bernadino UplandSanBernadinoA MOTCalifornia San Bernadino WrightwoodSanBernadinoA MOTCalifornia San Bernadino YucaipaSanBernadinoB MOTCalifornia San Diego Camp Pendalton San Diego MOTCalifornia San Diego Del Mar San Diego MOTCalifornia San Diego Escondido San Diego MOTState County City SystemCalifornia San Diego Inland San Diego MOTCalifornia San Diego Monte Vista San Diego MOTCalifornia San Diego National City National City MOTCalifornia San Diego North County San Diego MOTCalifornia San Diego Rancho San Diego MOTCalifornia San Diego San Diego San Diego City MOTCalifornia San Diego San Diego County San Diego ConvCalifornia San Diego South Bay San Diego MOTCalifornia Santa Clara Gilroy Santa Clara ConvCalifornia Santa Clara Milpitas Santa Clara ConvCalifornia Santa Clara Mountain View Santa Clara ConvCalifornia Santa Clara Palo Alto Santa Clara ConvCalifornia Santa Clara San Jose Santa Clara ConvCalifornia Santa Clara Santa Clara Santa Clara ConvCalifornia Santa Clara Santa Clara Santa Clara MOTCalifornia Santa Clara Sunnyvale Santa Clara ConvFloridaFlorida Broward BrowardBroward County MOTFlorida Broward Coconut Creek Broward ConvFlorida Broward Coral Springs Coral Springs MOTFlorida Broward Dania Hollywood EDACSFlorida Broward Fort Lauderdale Ft.Lauderdale MOTFlorida Broward Hollywood Hollywood EDACSFlorida Broward Margate Coral Springs MOTFlorida Broward MiramarBroward County MOTFlorida Broward Oakland Park Ft.Lauderdale MOTFlorida Broward PembrokePines Broward ConvFlorida Broward Plantation Plantation MOTFlorida Broward Pompano Ft.Lauderdale MOT
146Preprogrammed SystemsFlorida Broward Pompano Beach Ft.Lauderdale MOTFlorida Broward Sunrise Broward ConvFlorida Dade Carol City Dade EDACSFlorida Dade Cutler Ridge Dade EDACSFlorida Dade Dade Dade ConvFlorida Dade Dade Dade Fire EDACSFlorida Dade Doral Dade EDACSFlorida Dade Hammocks Dade EDACSFlorida Dade Homestead Dade ConvFlorida Dade Intracostal Dade EDACSFlorida Dade Kendall Dade EDACSFlorida Dade Miami Miami MOTFlorida Dade Miami Beach Miami Beach MOTFlorida Dade Miami Lakes Dade EDACSFlorida Dade Miccosokuee Dade Fire EDACSFlorida Dade Municipal Dade EDACSFlorida Dade Northside Dade EDACSIllinoisIllinois Cook Alsip Cook ConvIllinois Cook Chicago Cook ConvState County City SystemIllinois Cook Englewood Cook ConvIllinois Cook Evergreen Park Cook ConvIllinois Cook Franklin Park Cook ConvIllinois Cook Hoffman NW Central MOTIllinois Cook Hometown Cook ConvIllinois Cook Merriont Park Cook ConvIllinois Cook Northlake Cook ConvIllinois Cook Northlake Cook ConvIllinois Cook Oak Lawn Cook ConvIllinois Cook Rosemont Cook ConvIllinois Cook Schaumburg Schaumburg MOTIllinois Cook Streamwood NW Central MOTIllinois Cook Veteran's Park Cook ConvMassachusettsMassachusetts Middlesex Ashby Middlesex ConvMassachusetts Middlesex Ayer Middlesex ConvMassachusetts Middlesex Belmont Cambridge MOTMassachusetts Middlesex Cambridge Cambridge MOTMassachusetts Middlesex Shirley Middlesex ConvMassachusetts Middlesex Townsend Middlesex ConvMichiganMichigan Wayne Allen Park Wayne ConvMichigan Wayne Belleville Wayne ConvMichigan Wayne Canton Wayne ConvMichigan Wayne Dearborn Wayne ConvMichigan Wayne Garden City Wayne ConvMichigan Wayne Huron Wayne ConvMichigan Wayne Northville Wayne ConvMichigan Wayne Plymouth Wayne Conv
147Preprogrammed SystemsMichigan Wayne Redford Wayne ConvMichigan Wayne Romulus Wayne ConvMichigan Wayne Sumpter Wayne ConvMichigan Wayne Van Buren Wayne ConvMichigan Wayne WSU Wayne ConvNevadaNevada Clark Clark County Clark County MOTNevada Clark Henderson Clark County MOTNevada Clark Las Vegas Clark County MOTNevada Clark North Las Vegas Clark County MOTNew YorkNew York New York Bronx New York ConvNew York New York Brooklyn New York ConvNew York New York Manhattan New York ConvNew York New York New York New York ConvNew York New York Queens New York ConvNew York New York Staten Island New York ConvNew York Suffolk Amangansett East Hampton MOTNew York Suffolk Amityville Village SuffolkCounty MOTNew York Suffolk Asharoken SuffolkCounty MOTState County City SystemNew York Suffolk Bridgehampton East Hampton MOTNew York Suffolk East Hampton East Hampton MOTNew York Suffolk East Hampton East Hampton MOTNew York SuffolkEast Hampton Village East Hampton MOTNew York Suffolk Islip Township SuffolkCounty MOTNew York Suffolk Lloyd Park SuffolkCounty MOTNew York Suffolk Montauk East Hampton MOTNew York Suffolk Northport SuffolkCounty MOTNew York Suffolk Ocean Beach SuffolkCounty MOTNew York Suffolk Riverhead SuffolkCounty MOTNew York Suffolk Sag Harbor East Hampton MOTNew York Suffolk Sag Harbor Village East Hampton MOTNew York Suffolk Smithtown SuffolkCounty MOTNew York Suffolk Springs East Hampton MOTNew York Suffolk Suffolk County SuffolkCounty MOTOhioOhio Cuyahoga Bay Village Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Beachwood Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Bedford Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Bedford Heights Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Bentleyville Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Berea Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Bratenhal Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Brecksville Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Broadview Heights Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Brooklyn Parma EDACSOhio Cuyahoga Brooklyn Heights Cuyahoga Conv
148Preprogrammed SystemsOhio Cuyahoga Brookpark Brook Park MOTOhio Cuyahoga Chagrin Falls Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Cleveland Heights Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Cuyahoga Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Cuyahoga Heights Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga East Cleveland Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Euclid Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Fairview Park Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Garfield Heights Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Gates Mills Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Glenwillow Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Highland Heights Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Highland Hills Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Hunting Valley Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Independence Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Lakewood Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Linndale Parma EDACSOhio Cuyahoga Lyndhurst Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Maple Heights Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Mayfield Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Middleburg Heights Brook Park MOTOhio Cuyahoga Middleburg Heights Cuyahoga ConvState County City SystemOhio Cuyahoga Moreland Hills Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Newburg Heights Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga North Olmsted Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga North Randall Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga North Royalton Brook Park MOTOhio Cuyahoga North Royalton Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Oakwood Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Olmstead Falls Brook Park MOTOhio Cuyahoga Olmsted Falls Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Olmsted Township Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Orange Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Parma Parma EDACSOhio Cuyahoga Parma Heights Brook Park MOTOhio Cuyahoga Pepper Pike Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Richmond Heights Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Rocky River Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Seven Hills Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Shaker Heights Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Solon Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga South Euclid Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Strongsville Brook Park MOTOhio Cuyahoga University Circle Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga University Heights Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Valley View Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Walton Hills Cuyahoga ConvOhio CuyahogaWarrensville Heights Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Westlake Cuyahoga Conv
149Preprogrammed SystemsOhio Cuyahoga Woodmere Cuyahoga ConvPennsylvaniaPennsylvania Philadlphia Temple PD Philadelphia ConvTexasTexas Bexar Alamo Heights Bexar ConvTexas Bexar Balcones Heights Bexar ConvTexas Bexar Bexar County Bexar ConvTexas Bexar Castle Hills Bexar ConvTexas Bexar Hollywood Park Bexar ConvTexas Bexar Kirby Bexar ConvTexas Bexar Leon Valley Bexar ConvTexas Bexar Live Oak Bexar ConvTexas Bexar Shavano Park Bexar ConvTexas Bexar Terrell Hills Bexar ConvTexas Bexar Universal City Bexar ConvTexas Bexar Windcrest Bexar ConvTexas Dallas Addison Carrolton MOTTexas Dallas Carrolton Carrolton MOTTexas Dallas Cockrell Hill Dallas MOTTexas Dallas Coppell Lewisville MOTTexas Dallas Dallas Dallas ConvTexas Dallas Dallas Dallas MOTTexas Dallas Desoto Dallas ConvState County City SystemTexas Dallas Duncanville Dallas ConvTexas Dallas Farmers Branch Carrolton MOTTexas Dallas Flower Mound Lewisville MOTTexas Dallas Garland Garland MOTTexas Dallas Grand Prairie Grand Prairie MOTTexas Dallas Highland Park Dallas ConvTexas Dallas Highland Village Lewisville MOTTexas Dallas Hutchins Dallas ConvTexas Dallas Irving Irving EDACSTexas Dallas Lake Cities Lewisville MOTTexas Dallas Lancaster Dallas ConvTexas Dallas Lewisville Lewisville MOTTexas Dallas Mesquite Mesquite MOTTexas Dallas Richardson Richardson EDACSTexas Dallas Rowlett Garland MOTTexas Dallas Sachse Garland MOTTexas Dallas Seagoville Dallas ConvTexas Dallas Sunnyvale Dallas ConvTexas Dallas University Park Dallas ConvTexas Dallas Wilmer Dallas ConvTexas Harris Arcola Starnet MOTTexas Harris Baytown Starnet MOTTexas Harris Brazoria County Starnet MOTTexas Harris Cy-Fair Harris ConvTexas Harris Cypress Creek Harris ConvTexas Harris Fresno Starnet MOT
150Preprogrammed SystemsTexas Harris Ft Bend County Starnet MOTTexas Harris Fulshar Starnet MOTTexas Harris Galena Park Starnet MOTTexas Harris Harris County Starnet MOTTexas Harris Humble Starnet MOTTexas Harris Jersey Village Starnet MOTTexas Harris Katy Starnet MOTTexas Harris Kendleton Starnet MOTTexas Harris Meadows Starnet MOTTexas Harris Needville Starnet MOTTexas Harris Pasadena Starnet MOTTexas Harris Pecan Grove Starnet MOTTexas Harris Richmond Starnet MOTTexas Harris Rosehill Harris ConvTexas Harris Rosenberg Starnet MOTTexas Harris Tomball Harris ConvTexas Harris Webster Starnet MOTTex a s Ha r ri sWest University Place Starnet MOTTexas Harris Willow Fork Starnet MOTTexas Tarrant Arlington Arlington MOTTexas Tarrant Azle Tarrant ConvTexas Tarrant Bedford NE Tarrant MOTTexas Tarrant Benbrook Tarrant ConvState County City SystemTexas Tarrant Burleson Tarrant ConvTexas Tarrant Colleyville NE Tarrant MOTTexas Tarrant Crowley Tarrant ConvTexas TarrantDalworthington Gardens Tarrant ConvTexas Tarrant Eagle Mount Tarrant ConvTexas Tarrant Euless NE Tarrant MOTTexas Tarrant Forest Hill Tarrant ConvTexas Tarrant Forest Hills Fort Worth MOTTexas Tarrant Fort Worth Fort Worth MOTTexas Tarrant Grapevine NE Tarrant MOTTexas Tarrant Haltom City Fort Worth MOTTexas Tarrant Haslet Tarrant ConvTexas Tarrant Hurst Tarrant ConvTexas Tarrant Keller NE Tarrant MOTTexas Tarrant Kennedale Fort Worth MOTTexas Tarrant Lake Worth Tarrant ConvTexas Tarrant North Richland Hills Fort Worth MOTTexas Tarrant Rendon Tarrant ConvTexas Tarrant Richland Hills Fort Worth MOTTexas Tarrant Saginaw Tarrant ConvTexas Tarrant Southlake Fort Worth MOTTexas Tarrant Southlake NE Tarrant MOTTexas Tarrant Watauga Tarrant ConvTexas Tarrant Westlake NE Tarrant MOT
151Preprogrammed SystemsTexas Tarrant White Settlement Tarrant ConvWashingtonWashington King Airport PortOfSeattle MOTWashington King Algona Seattle MOTWashington King Auburn Seattle MOTWashington King Bellevue Seattle MOTWashington King Bothell Seattle MOTWashington King Des Moines Seattle MOTWashington King Eastside Seattle MOTWashington King Enumclaw Seattle MOTWashington King Federal Way Seattle MOTWashington King Issaquah Seattle MOTWashington King Kent Seattle MOTWashington King King County Seattle MOTWashington King Kirkland Seattle MOTWashington King Mercer Island Seattle MOTWashington King Muckleshoot Seattle MOTWashington King Normandy Park Seattle MOTWashington King Port PortOfSeattle MOTWashington King Redmond Seattle MOTWashington King Seattle Seattle MOTWashington King Snoqualmie Seattle MOTWashington King Tukwilla Seattle MOTWashington King Waterfront PortOfSeattle MOT
152One-Year Limited WarrantyOne-Year Limited WarrantyImportant: Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service. 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. WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to the original user shall terminate and be of no further effect 12 months after the date of original retail sale. The warranty is invalid if the Product is (A) damaged or not maintained as reasonable or necessary, (B) modified, altered, or used as part of any conversion kits, subas-semblies, or any configurations not sold by Uniden, (C) improperly installed, (D) serviced or repaired by someone other than an authorized Uniden service center for a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty, (E) used in any conjunction with equipment or parts or as part of any system not manufactured by Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by anyone other than as detailed by the Operating Guide for this product. STATEMENT OF REMEDY: In the event that the product does not conform to this warranty at any time while this warranty is in effect, warrantor will repair the defect and return it to you without charge for parts, service, or any other cost (except shipping and handling) incurred by warrantor or its representatives in connection with the performance of this warranty. THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE IS THE SOLE AND ENTIRE WARRANTY PERTAINING TO THE PRODUCT AND IS IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR ARISING BY OPERATION OF LAW, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED One-Year Limited Warranty
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