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Introduction

Your Bearcat BC-RH96 Remote Head helps you get 
more out of your Uniden BCD396T, BR330T, BCT15, 
or BCD996T scanner.

The BC-RH96 provides the following features:

It controls all the functions of your Uniden mobile or 
handy scanner (with the exception of the scanner’s 
power control.)

It gives you three shortcut keys that you can assign 
to your scanner’s most often used operations.

It serves as a large LCD with your handy scanner.

It recognizes the scanner baud rate for reliable 
communications between units.

Its Volume and Squelch controls emulate those on 
the scanner.

It provides a large, easy to read LCD display with 
adjustable backligh and contrast levels.

It emulates your mobile scanner’s Close Call and 
Alert LED signals.

Please read the entire manual to familiarize yourself 
with installation and operation for maximum 
enjoyment.

Summary of Contents for Bearcat BC-RH96

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Page 2: ...4 The BCD396T Key Configuration 14 The BCT15 Key Configuration 15 The BCD996T Key Configuration 15 Operation 16 Setting the BC RH96 Backlight 17 Configuration Menu Mode 18 Setting the BC RH96 LCD Cont...

Page 3: ...s that you can assign to your scanner s most often used operations It serves as a large LCD with your handy scanner It recognizes the scanner baud rate for reliable communications between units Its Vo...

Page 4: ...o radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception wh...

Page 5: ...device may not cause harmful interference and this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 1 IC Statement This Class B digital apparatus...

Page 6: ...to allow mounting the Remote Head quickly to the bracket Remote connection cable 10 feet in length A correctly polarized vehicle DC adapter to let you connect the Remote Head to a convenience outlet i...

Page 7: ...be behind the mounting surface before making any holes be it above or below or in front of your dash armrest console or other location If you drill carelessly expensive damage can result If in doubt c...

Page 8: ...ad in position Attach the provided Cigarette Lighter Power Cord to the rear power jack marked DC IN 13 8V Then plug the adapter end into a dash mounted 12V DC socket Insert the 3 Conductor Mini Plug o...

Page 9: ...s generally available from electronic supply stores and hardware stores Do not apply the tape to the rear until all cables are installed and routed correctly Do not cover the slotted guide with the ta...

Page 10: ...Cable Mini Plug Cable Routing Guides Data Port for firm ware updates 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Always route both cables through the channel Note Connect the Remote Cable and route it through the cable channel a...

Page 11: ...lead permanently obtain a barrel connector 5 5 mm diameter with a center pin 2 mm diameter and wire it with the center positive using at least 18 gauge wire to an extra fuse block terminal of your ve...

Page 12: ...BCD996T mobile scanner or the side port of the BR330T BCD396T handy scanner Data Port Cable Firmware Updates The Remote Head has a data port see BC RH96 Connections so you can update the firmware usi...

Page 13: ...you connect the BC RH96 to the scanner the Remote Head automatically changes the functionality of its controls to match the operation of the target scanner Important If you have more than one scanner...

Page 14: ...14 F1 F2 F3 MENU L O pri LIGHT FUNC rcl rev att car race wx BR330T F1 F2 F3 The BR330T Key Configuration F1 F2 F3 MENU L O LIGHT FUNC pri wx rcl rev att BCD396T F1 F2 F3 The BCD396T Key Configuration...

Page 15: ...uration The BCD996T Key Configuration F1 F2 F3 MENU L O BCD996T LIGHT SRCH1 SRCH2 SRCH3 SRCH4 SRCH5 SRCH6 REV ATT F1 F2 F3 FUNC F1 F2 F3 MENU L O SRCH1 STATE MUTE F LIGHT SRCH2 SRCH3 ALERT PRI WX REV...

Page 16: ...ast OFF until it clicks The LCD displays the following screens your version number may be different than the screen shown here If you have not connected a target scanner you see the screen below If th...

Page 17: ...evel 2QYGTKPI FQYP VJG TGOQVG JGCF QHH VJG 5ECPPGT FQGU PQV VWTP Brightness Auto Adjust mobile scanners only When you connect a mobile scanner the Remote Head automatically adjusts its backlight brigh...

Page 18: ...ob To step back to a previous menu press MENU To exit from the Menu Mode press SCAN HOLD or L O To re enter the Menu Mode turn the Remote head off then on while holding in MENU Setting the BC RH96 LCD...

Page 19: ...rotary knob to select it For each F Key you can select a function from the Select Action menu screen 1 3 4 The Default selection associates the F Keys on the Remote Head exactly the same as the corres...

Page 20: ...enu Service Search Range Menu WX Scan Menu WX Operation Menu Goto Custom Custom Search Mode Goto CC Only Close Call Only Mode Goto Tone Out Tone Out Standby Mode CC Band Menu Close Call Band Setting M...

Page 21: ...ect it For each F Key select a function from the Select Action menu screen 1 3 4 The Default selection associates the F Keys on the Remote Head exactly the same as the corresponding F Key on a Mobile...

Page 22: ...FUNC control is enabled each time you press it if you do nothing else The five settings are Off Function mode is continuously enabled only while pressing the Control or SQ knob 3 sec Function mode is...

Page 23: ...No other key has any effect Miscellaneous Volume Settings For Handy Scanner While it is possible to configure the BC RH96 rotary FUNC control as your VOL control we suggest not doing so The VOL contro...

Page 24: ...t LED Handy Serial Operation Precautions The BCT15 and the BCD996T have a 9 pin serial connection in the back designed for use with serial operations in addition to the special serial jack on the fron...

Page 25: ...ow If you turn off power during reset the process starts again when you next turn on the unit NN GOQT NGCT 2NGCUG 9CKV Using the Cable Clamp A self adhesive clamp guide is provided to assist you to sa...

Page 26: ...his 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...

Page 27: ...TED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER OR PROVIDE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OR PAYMENT OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Som...

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