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Search and Close Call Options

Setting the Delay Time

Srch/CloCall Opt

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.

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

Summary of Contents for Bearcat BCD396T

Page 1: ...BCD396T OWNER S MANUAL OWNER S MANUAL...

Page 2: ...hanges 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 thi...

Page 3: ...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...

Page 4: ...ernal Batteries 32 Using Rechargeable Batteries 33 Removing the Display Sticker 34 Using AC Power 34 Connecting the Antenna 35 Connecting an Optional Antenna 35 Connecting an Earphone Headphone 35 Con...

Page 5: ...els 69 Programming LTR Systems 70 Setting System Frequencies 71 Entering Editing LTR Channel Groups 71 Entering Editing LTR Channels Talkgroups 72 Programming Editing Optional Settings 74 System Level...

Page 6: ...Trunked System 101 Optimizing P25 Performance 102 Using the Close Call Feature 103 Setting Close Call Options 104 Close Call Hits 106 Search and Close Call Options 107 Managing Locked Out Frequencies...

Page 7: ...SS DCS 135 Filling Out The Motorola Worksheet 136 System Name and Quick Key 136 System Type 136 System Frequencies 137 Fleet Map Type I or Type I Type II Hybrid Only 137 Band Plan VHF or UHF Only 137...

Page 8: ...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 receiver This device complies w...

Page 9: ...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...

Page 10: ...radio bands Air band Railroad Your scanner can monitor the following bands Motorola Astro SMARTNET SMARTZONE and PRIVACY PLUS M A COM Private Radio Systems Inc EDACS Wide Narrow and SCAT and E F Johns...

Page 11: ...r s preprogrammed systems is in Preprogrammed Sys tems on Page 144 100 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...

Page 12: ...ssion 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...

Page 13: ...e 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 bir...

Page 14: ...nner also displays the transmitted alert type This helps you quickly find out about severe weather in your area and lets you avoid false alarms WX Priority Lets your scanner alert you when a SAME weat...

Page 15: ...r 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 Controls Key Lock You...

Page 16: ...tings 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...

Page 17: ...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 scr...

Page 18: ...L LTR C 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...

Page 19: ...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...

Page 20: ...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 Ton...

Page 21: ...TCSS 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...

Page 22: ...RS 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 convent...

Page 23: ...uilding 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 f...

Page 24: ...o meet their needs creating a serious problem Trunking radio systems help solve this problem Trunked Scanning While conventional scanning worked great while there were only a few groups wanting to use...

Page 25: ...g 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 Pa...

Page 26: ...re included in Preset Fleet Maps on Page 129 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 centr...

Page 27: ...ogram 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...

Page 28: ...vices 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...

Page 29: ...urrent 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...

Page 30: ...ttp groups yahoo com group BCD396T a group for people interested in discussing the BCD396T These web sites are not affiliated with Uniden Corporation For more information about Uniden and our products...

Page 31: ...diately 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 Scanner AC Adapter Belt Clip Manual Wrist Strap Batteries Co...

Page 32: ...ono headset with proper impedance 32 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...

Page 33: ...lt in circuit that lets you recharge batteries while they are in the scanner To charge the batteries set ALKALINE Ni MH inside the battery compartment to NI MH install the batteries in the scanner and...

Page 34: ...es but ALKALINE Ni MH is set to ALKALINE Charge Off appears and the scanner does not charge the batteries Removing the Display Sticker Before you use the scanner remove the protective plastic sticker...

Page 35: ...able loss increases with higher frequency Connecting an Earphone Headphone For private listening you can plug a 1 8 inch 3 5 mm mini plug earphone or headphones not supplied into the headphone jack on...

Page 36: ...lip Attaching the Wrist Strap To keep your scanner safely close at hand use the supplied wrist strap Push the small loop on one end of the wrist strap through the lug on the right side of the scanner...

Page 37: ...n or off see Setting Close Call Options on Page 104 Scan srch Scan Scans the stored channels srch Starts quick search or quickly accesses the search menu L O L O Lets you lock out a selected channel o...

Page 38: ...n 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 2 wx 2 Enters a 2 wx Se...

Page 39: ...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 or selects an extended 2 digi...

Page 40: ...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 Cl...

Page 41: ...the scanner to enter the menu See Using the Menu on Page 49 for more information about the scanner s menu options Using Func To select the function labeled below a key on the front of the scanner hold...

Page 42: ...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 on the left side of t...

Page 43: ...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...

Page 44: ...ou can Lock out the system see Locking Unlocking Sys tems on Page 45 Reassign the system to another quick key so you can easily enable disable it independently of other systems see Editing the System...

Page 45: ...system 2 Continue to hold and press the number key corresponding to the channel group you want to activate or deactivate Locking Unlocking Systems Follow these steps to lock out a system so that it d...

Page 46: ...earch press then press Scan within 2 seconds while the scanner is scanning the system If the scanner does not scan the system long enough for you to easily do this press while the scanner is scanning...

Page 47: ...frequency or talk group ID you want to store press twice to enter hyphens in talk group ID s 3 To quick store the channel or talk group ID press E Otherwise press If you enter a frequency then press...

Page 48: ...canner 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 Activity To monitor trunking activity press Hold then...

Page 49: ...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 Submenu Menu Menu Menu M E N...

Page 50: ...Operation Srch CloCall Opt Weather Alert Program SAME Set Delay Time Set Attenuator WX Alt Priority 113 113 114 112 110 115 Weather Scan M E N U Set Priority WX Operation Tone Out for Tone Out for h...

Page 51: ...ys Type Srch CloCall Op MOT EDCS LT Conventional System 1 C Srch CloCall Opt Edit Sys Option Edit Group Delete System Copy System Edit Name Select Sys Type Srch CloCall Op EDCS LT Conventional MOT Sys...

Page 52: ...t Sys Type Srch CloCall Op Conventional MOT EDCS LT System 1 L Srch CloCall Opt Edit Sys Option Set Frequencies Set Attenuator Edit Name Edit Group Delete System Copy System Set Modulation Programming...

Page 53: ...Settings Adjust Key Beep Auto the scanner automatically sets the key beep to match the master volume setting level you select Level 1 15 the scanner lets you select a key beep level You can choose any...

Page 54: ...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 mo...

Page 55: ...listen to an audio source that has natural changes in audio level for which you want to compensate Analog Rotate the scroll control to select This setting lets you set the audio AGC for receiving anal...

Page 56: ...mmed data when you next see Restore Preprogram List Press E yes for Yes or for No Connecting Your Scanner to a Personal Computer To connect your scanner to a personal computer you must first set the s...

Page 57: ...gramming to or from another BCD396T scanner See Wired Clon ing on Page 57 and On Air Cloning on Page 58 Wired Cloning Xfer Information Wired Clone Master Sets the scanner to be the source scanner Slav...

Page 58: ...Cloning You can clone copy data from a PC to a BCD396T scanner This is useful if you want to quickly program 20 or more BCD396T scanners at the same time Note On air cloning is practical if you are pr...

Page 59: ...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 tra...

Page 60: ...he 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 progra...

Page 61: ...74 See Editing the System Quick Key on Page 75 See Setting System Lockout on Page 75 See Setting the System Hold Time on Page 76 See Setting the Channel Delay Time on Page 76 See Deleting Systems on P...

Page 62: ...ge 75 See Entering Editing Conventional Channels on Page 62 Entering Editing Conventional Channels Program System Select the system Edit Group Select the group Edit Channel New Channel Refer to the ap...

Page 63: ...50 would be the frequency of a splinter system 900MHz Band Use for 900 MHz systems VHF band Use for VHF systems UHF band Use for UHF systems Confirm Yes E No Next refer to the appropriate section to s...

Page 64: ...Page 107 See Setting System Attenuation Trunked Sys tems Only on Page 83 See Deleting Systems on Page 83 See Copying Systems on Page 83 See Setting System Frequencies on Page 64 See Entering Editing...

Page 65: ...ols 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 Setti...

Page 66: ...anner 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 Ed...

Page 67: ...ing Channels on Page 92 To 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 Enterin...

Page 68: ...Page 76 See Setting the Channel Delay Time on Page 76 See Setting ID Scan Search Trunked Systems Only on Page 77 See Setting I Call Motorola and EDACS Sys tems Only on Page 79 See Adjusting the P25 L...

Page 69: ...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 create...

Page 70: ...r 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 69...

Page 71: ...ies on Page 71 See Entering Editing LTR Channel Groups on Page 71 Setting System Frequencies Program System Select the system Set Frequencies New Frequency Input a system frequency then press the scro...

Page 72: ...on Page 85 See Setting Group Lockout on Page 85 See Deleting Groups on Page 85 See Entering Editing LTR Channels Talkgroups on Page 72 Entering Editing LTR Channels Talkgroups Program System Select th...

Page 73: ...p 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 72 To direct enter LTR talkgroups follow the...

Page 74: ...l until the character you want appears To enter a decimal point press To move the cursor to the left press 4 or hold and rotate the scroll control to the left To move the cursor to the right press 6 o...

Page 75: ...eys by pressing then both digits You can assign as many systems to the same quick key as you want To be scanned a system s quick key must be activated and the system must be unlocked Setting System Lo...

Page 76: ...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...

Page 77: ...n 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 sett...

Page 78: ...re 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...

Page 79: ...t 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 and EDACS Systems Only Program System S...

Page 80: ...Set Level Auto the scanner automatically sets the emergency alert beep to the master volume level Level 1 15 the scanner adjusts the volume you hear to the level you select Setting Control Channel Onl...

Page 81: ...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 IDs in the selected system press E Otherwise to cancel press Adjustin...

Page 82: ...usted the value to a setting that prevents proper decoding Note This setting has no effect on how these systems are received Setting the EDACS ID Format EDACS Systems Only Program System Select the sy...

Page 83: ...tting 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 sys...

Page 84: ...r 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 e...

Page 85: ...sign as many groups to the same quick key as you want A group s quick key must be activated to be scanned Setting Group Lockout Program System Select the system Edit Group Select the group Set Lockout...

Page 86: ...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...

Page 87: ...Select the system Edit Group Select the group Edit Channel Select the channel Input Frequency Input the frequency then press the scroll control To change the frequency you entered turn the scroll con...

Page 88: ...e 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 differe...

Page 89: ...ny signal opens squelch Search the scanner searches for and displays any CTCSS or DCS tone that accompanies the transmis sion CTCSS the scanner only opens squelch if the CTCSS tone you select is also...

Page 90: ...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 i...

Page 91: ...or 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 Channel Lockout Program System E Select the system E...

Page 92: ...he channel Delete Channel The scanner prompts you to confirm deletion To confirm press E To cancel press Note Deleted channels cannot be restored You must re enter them Copying Pasting Channels To cop...

Page 93: ...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 ch...

Page 94: ...ds appear Public Safety News HAM Radio Marine Railroad Air CB Radio FRS GMRS Racing TV Broadcast FM Broadcast Special The scanner searches the service you selected stopping on any transmission it find...

Page 95: ...ick 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 Search CTCSS DCS Search lets you search for CT...

Page 96: ...s custom search of the custom search range you selected stopping on any transmission it finds and displaying the frequency Turn the scroll control to change the search direction An arrow appears showi...

Page 97: ...scanner will delay before continuing to search after a transmission ends Set Modulation lets you set the custom search range s modulation type Set Attenuator lets you set whether the scanner will atte...

Page 98: ...tion 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 befor...

Page 99: ...rom 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 current system activity The default setti...

Page 100: ...1 3 under Selecting a System on Page 100 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 I...

Page 101: ...in Max Auto Store To store a trunked system follow Steps 1 3 under Selecting a System on Page 100 The scanner enters ID Search and Store mode If all systems are locked out All Locked appears and the s...

Page 102: ...l channel on the system 3 While holding down briefly press the scroll control twice The next to last line on the display now shows the digital error rate and the AUTO decode threshold start level 0 20...

Page 103: ...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 a...

Page 104: ...hits than 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 o...

Page 105: ...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 Ale...

Page 106: ...Turning off undesired bands speeds up Close Call operation works for all frequencies listed above Close Call Hits When the scanner detects a Close Call hit it alerts you according to the Override and...

Page 107: ...ock All The scanner prompts you to confirm deletion To confirm and delete all locked out frequencies press the scroll control Otherwise to cancel press Reviewing Locked Out Frequencies Srch CloCall Op...

Page 108: ...ommon 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 Ban...

Page 109: ...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 Cus...

Page 110: ...rol 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...

Page 111: ...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 se...

Page 112: ...canner 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 f...

Page 113: ...e 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 statio...

Page 114: ...code you have programmed into the specified SAME group Programming a SAME Group You can edit any of the 5 SAME groups in your scan ner Each group can have up to 8 FIPS codes SAME Specific Area Messag...

Page 115: ...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 the...

Page 116: ...croll control to select the tone out to monitor All tone outs that have the same frequency modula tion and attenuation setting as the one you select are also monitored In standby mode the display cycl...

Page 117: ...tion operates as FM FM The scanner uses FM for the frequency band This is the default setting NFM The scanner uses NFM modulation Set Attenuaton Turn the scroll control to select On or Off Set Tone Se...

Page 118: ...standby as soon as the carrier drops after a page Set Alert Sets the alert the scanner uses when it receives an alert Alert 1 9 Off scroll to select the alert tone pattern The scanner sounds each ale...

Page 119: ...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 ti...

Page 120: ...mer Service Center or take it to a qualified repair technician Birdies All radios can receive birdies undesired signals If your scanner stops during Scan mode and no sound is heard it might be receivi...

Page 121: ...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 t...

Page 122: ...rk The squelch might need to be adjusted Adjust the squelch threshold See Turning On the Scanner and Setting the Squelch on Page 42 The antenna might need to be adjusted Check the antenna connection T...

Page 123: ...the squelch threshold See Turning On the Scanner and Setting the Squelch on Page 42 The frequency used for the data channel might be missing Check your frequency list for the data channel Missing rep...

Page 124: ...mation 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...

Page 125: ...and 26 965 27 405 Citizens Band Class D 27 410 27 995 Business Forest Prods 72 0 75 995 Intersystem and Astronomy 144 0 147 995 2 Meter Amateur Band 150 8 161 9950 VHF High Band Above bands in 5 kHz s...

Page 126: ...ands in 20 kHz steps 108 0 136 9750 Aircraft 1240 0 1300 0 25 cm Amateur Band Above bands in 25 kHz steps 54 0 71 95 VHF TV Broadcast 2 4 76 0 87 95 VHF TV Broadcast 5 6 174 0 215 95 TV Broadcast 7 13...

Page 127: ...ies 3 6V DC or AC Adapter 6 VDC 800mA AD 1001 Antenna 50 Impedance External Jacks Antenna Jack SMA Type Headphone Jack 3 5mm DC Power Jack EIAJ TYPE 2 Center Positive 4 mm Remote Jack 4 Pin Mini Size...

Page 128: ...s Contact your local Uniden Dealer or call the Uniden Parts Center at 800 554 3988 8 00AM to 5 00PM EST Monday through Friday for information about ordering these optional accessories fi External Ampl...

Page 129: ...Size Code 4 2 Size Code 4 3 Size Code 4 3 Size Code 4 4 Size Code 4 4 Size Code 4 5 Size Code 4 5 Size Code 4 6 Size Code 12 6 Size Code 4 7 Size Code 12 7 Size Code 4 Block Size Code Block Size Code...

Page 130: ...0 2 Size Code 0 3 Size Code 0 3 Size Code 0 4 Size Code 0 4 Size Code 0 5 Size Code 0 5 Size Code 0 6 Size Code 0 6 Size Code 0 7 Size Code 0 7 Size Code 4 Block Size Code Block Size Code 0 Size Code...

Page 131: ...ner 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 t...

Page 132: ...n 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 t...

Page 133: ...rnet 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...

Page 134: ...tional System Work sheet on Page 135 to organize info about conven tional frequencies Use Filling Out The Motorola Worksheet on Page 136 to organize information about Motorola frequencies Use LTR EDAC...

Page 135: ...quick key to multiple systems Group Name and Quick Key Each 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 ca...

Page 136: ...scanning Type 1 A fleet map is supplied for this type of system Type 2 800 MHz Standard Used for most 800 MHz systems No fleet map is supplied for this type of system Type 2 800 MHz Splinter Used for...

Page 137: ...l offset You can enter up to three band plans Group Name and Quick Key Each Motorola System Worksheet 2 documents the settings for one channel group within a system If you have fewer channels in the g...

Page 138: ...Logi cal Channel Number LCN Group Name and Quick Key Each 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...

Page 139: ...139 Planning Conventional System Worksheet System Name Group Name System Quick Key Group Quick Key Frequency Alpha Tag Priority CTCSS DCS Conventional System Worksheet...

Page 140: ...Block 4 Block 5 Block 6 Block 7 Band Plan A Base Frequency Step Frequency Offset Band Plan B Base Frequency Step Frequency Offset Band Plan C Base Frequency Step Frequency Offset Type I Type II 800 M...

Page 141: ...141 Planning System Name Group Name Group Quick Key Talk Group ID Alpha Tag Alert Motorola System Worksheet 2...

Page 142: ...142 Planning System Name System Quick Key System Frequency Logical Channel LTR EDACS System Worksheet 1 LTR EDACS System Worksheet...

Page 143: ...143 Planning System Name Group Name System Quick Key Group Quick Key Talk Group ID Alpha Tag Alert LTR EDACS System Worksheet 2...

Page 144: ...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 programming to b...

Page 145: ...Los Angeles Palm Springs MOT 25 CA Los Angeles Riverside Conv 25 CA Los Angeles SanBernadinoA MOT 25 CA Los Angeles SanBernadinoB MOT 25 CA Los Angeles SanBernadinoC MOT 25 CA Los Angeles SanBernadin...

Page 146: ...tlanta Fulton County 30 GA Atlanta Gwinnett County 30 GA Atlanta Rockdale County 30 GA Houston County Houston County 31 IL Chicago Chicago Area 32 IL Chicago Cook Conv 32 IL Chicago NW Central MOT 32...

Page 147: ...anta Fe Santa Fe County 44 NV Las Vegas Clark County MOT 59 NY New York City East Fishkill 45 NY New York City New York Conv 45 NY New York City NY Area Conv 45 NY New York City SuffolkCountyMOT 45 OH...

Page 148: ...Austin LCRA Flatonia 51 TX Austin LCRA Gonzales 51 TX Austin LCRA Haletsville 51 TX Austin LCRA Kendall 51 TX Austin LCRA Kerrville 51 TX Austin LCRA Kingsbury 51 TX Austin LCRA Lago Vista 51 TX Austi...

Page 149: ...OT 52 TX Dallas Fort Worth Irving EDACS 52 TX Dallas Fort Worth Lewisville MOT 52 TX Dallas Fort Worth Mesquite MOT 52 TX Dallas Fort Worth NE Tarrant MOT 52 TX Dallas Fort Worth Richardson EDACS 52 T...

Page 150: ...e 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 Uni...

Page 151: ...to state This warranty is void outside the United States of America PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OF WARRANTY If after following the instructions in this Operating Guide you are certain that the...

Page 152: ...152 One Year Limited Warranty...

Page 153: ...153 One Year Limited Warranty...

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