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Table of Contents

Precautions ...................................................................................................................................2

Introduction .................................................................................................................................11

A Short User’s Guide to Assist the First-Time Scanner Enthusiast and Glossary ...............19

Understanding Scanning and the UBCD996T ..........................................................................21

Power Related Issues ................................................................................................................3

Feature Highlights ......................................................................................................................12

General .....................................................................................................................................12

GPS ..........................................................................................................................................14

Search ......................................................................................................................................15

Auto Store .................................................................................................................................15

Priority ......................................................................................................................................15

PC Control and Cloning ............................................................................................................15

Memory Storage Limits ...............................................................................................................16

Search Lockout Limits ................................................................................................................17

About This Manual ......................................................................................................................17

Using the Scroll Control [FUNC] ...............................................................................................17

How the Scanner’s Controls Are Represented in This Manual ................................................18

Entering Text Within A Menu Option .........................................................................................18

Understanding the Scanner’s Memory .......................................................................................21

Understanding Quick Keys .........................................................................................................21

What is Scanning? ......................................................................................................................22

What is Searching? ....................................................................................................................22

What is CTCSS/DCS? ................................................................................................................22

Conventional Scanning ...............................................................................................................23

Simplex Operation ......................................................................................................................23

Repeater Operation ....................................................................................................................24

What is Trunk Tracking? .............................................................................................................24

Trunked Scanning ......................................................................................................................25

Types of Trunking Systems ........................................................................................................25

Motorola Trunking .....................................................................................................................25

EDACS Trunking ......................................................................................................................26

LTR Trunking ............................................................................................................................27

Startup Configuration ..................................................................................................................28

Setup/Operation .......................................................................................................................28

Multi-Site Trunking ......................................................................................................................28

I-Call (Motorola/EDACS) ............................................................................................................29

Where To Get More Information .................................................................................................29

Information On The Internet .....................................................................................................29

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Page 1: ...Owner s Manual OWNER S MANUAL UBCD996T...

Page 2: ...omfort 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 place...

Page 3: ...gain If the scanner loses power as when you turn off your car s ignition with the scanner s power switch on it can lose some system settings such as display color and backlight To ensure that such set...

Page 4: ...ol FUNC 17 How the Scanner s Controls Are Represented in This Manual 18 Entering Text Within A Menu Option 18 Understanding the Scanner s Memory 21 Understanding Quick Keys 21 What is Scanning 22 What...

Page 5: ...ng an Extension Speaker 38 Turning On the Scanner and Setting the Squelch 45 Startup Key Operation 45 Conventional 45 Trunked 45 Search Range 45 Scanning Systems 46 Selecting Systems to Scan 47 Select...

Page 6: ...Trunked Radio Systems 67 Programming System Settings 67 Editing the System Name 67 Specifying the Correct System Type 68 Programming System Options 68 Programming Sites 76 Programming Channel Groups...

Page 7: ...ose Call Hits with Scan 102 Managing Locked Out Frequencies 104 Unlocking All Frequencies 105 Reviewing Locked Out Frequencies 105 Searching for Subaudible Tones 105 Screening Out Broadcast Sources 10...

Page 8: ...eprogrammed Systems with Quick Keys 137 Index 140 One Year Limited Warranty 144 General Use 125 Location 125 Cleaning 125 Birdies 125 Preset Fleet Maps 132 User Defined Fleet Maps 134 Type I Programmi...

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Page 11: ...scanner s Scroll Control to quickly select channels and frequencies and you can automatically program channels in a system using the Auto Store feature Use your scanner to monitor Analog and digital t...

Page 12: ...how much memory you have used and how much you have left Your UBCD996T may come pre programmed with local systems for Australian and NZ Emergency Services for example as a complementary start You can...

Page 13: ...input strength of strong signals by about 20 dB Automatically switches to the input frequency on a conventional repeater system Alerts you when there is activity on any channel you specify using your...

Page 14: ...light using two color options and six light levels plus off Lets you connect to your vehicle s dimmer circuit to also dim the scanner s display with the vehicle s dimmer control Follows unencrypted co...

Page 15: ...on your most important conventional channel s while monitoring transmissions on other channels You can set the scanner so it scans only the priority channels You can transfer programming data to and...

Page 16: ...Memory Storage Limits depending on the number of TGID in the system 16...

Page 17: ...control channel selection plus Normal and Function Modes as well as how most of the information appears on the display Simply turn the To use tap the This action is written in shorthand as which is fu...

Page 18: ...the LCD in Boldface Courier type when you press It also instructs you to turn the shown as to view a series of choices then or the the shorthand action shown as to a choice such as Select the system T...

Page 19: ...Always be sure to connect the provided antenna Uniden has made it easy for you to start scanning We have preprogrammed the UBCD996T with local systems for Australia and New Zealand Emergency Services...

Page 20: ...our immediate area who has programmed the same model scanner in your area Then by using the Clone feature or by exchanging files that you each have transferred to a computer using the Uniden Advanced...

Page 21: ...program one trunking system per bank in a traditional scanner if there were for example 30 frequencies the remaining channels in the bank are not used and therefore wasted Also since some trunked syst...

Page 22: ...transmission CTCSS and DCS are sub audible tone signaling systems sometimes referred to as PL or DPL Motorola s trademarked terms for Private Line and Digital Private Line respectively CTCSS and DCS...

Page 23: ...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 briefl...

Page 24: ...la 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 tr...

Page 25: ...ntion of the TrunkTracker scanner Not only does your UBCD996T scan channels like a conventional scanner it actually follows the users of a trunked radio system Once you know and program a talk group s...

Page 26: ...channel code to the control channel transmitting voice in digital form EDACS trunking works in much the same way as Motorola trunking with a couple of major differences In an EDACS system each frequen...

Page 27: ...ou hear is the voice transmissions when you monitor this type of system LTR Logic Trunked Radio systems are trunking systems used primarily by business or private communications service providers such...

Page 28: ...t Worth area press while turning on the scanner System Quick Keys and then allow you to select between the local systems When you travel to the Phoenix area hold while turning on the scanner Now the F...

Page 29: ...re dedicated to providing lists of frequencies for your area Many have built in database search engines to assist you Make a list of the agencies you want to listen to then look up the frequencies and...

Page 30: ...30 Included With Your Scanner If any of these items are missing or damaged immediately contact your place of purchase Owner s Manual OWNER S MANUAL UBCD996T UBCD996T P N AAD 996S...

Page 31: ...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...

Page 32: ...acket as a template to mark positions for the two mounting screws 3 At the marked positions drill holes slightly smaller than the screws 4 Align the bracket with the threaded holes on the sides of the...

Page 33: ...esent You can also connect the cable to the appropriate input jack on your PC so that with controlling software you can record to your hard disc In order for the function to operate you must set the c...

Page 34: ...2V DC socket 4 Attach a suitable mounted mobile antenna to the antenna jack on the back of the scanner If you are unsure about how to install your scanner in your vehicle using the DIN E sleeve consul...

Page 35: ...positive connection on your fuse block while BLACK connects to the vehicles chassis ground 6 Connect the ORANGE lead to one side of the headlamp switch so that when you activate the headlights the sca...

Page 36: ...dvantage of another approach to mounting a radio in a vehicle called the ISO technique However this technique requires a very detailed and thorough knowledge of the technique Therefore we strongly sug...

Page 37: ...display The scanner s BNC connector makes it easy to connect a variety of optional antennas including an external mobile antenna or outdoor base station antenna Always use 50 or 75 ohm RG 58 or RG 8...

Page 38: ...mplified extension speaker positioned in the right place might provide more comfortable listening Plug the speaker cable s inch 3 5 mm mini plug into your scanner s back panel Never connect any part o...

Page 39: ...a key gives a different result Finally many controls and keys behave differently depending on the mode your radio is in when you use the key or control Carefully examine the following table to separa...

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Page 41: ...41 SRVC All Opens Service Search Select menu Press...

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Page 44: ...hat you will see while in different modes The ones we show here are more common and will assist you to get started 1 Group Quick Key 2 Site Quick Key 3 Channel group Name 4 System Name 5 Hold indicato...

Page 45: ...artup Key Configuration so that the scanner can change the lockout for each system or each site by pressing an assigned key while you power up the scanner or an opening screen is displayed Navigate to...

Page 46: ...the assigned quick key Systems assigned to quick key 1 is scanned first then 2 3 4 etc Systems not assigned to a quick key are scanned last then unlocked searches Within a quick key systems are scann...

Page 47: ...ently selected To select or lock out a system that is not assigned to a key press then rotate the Scroll Control until the desired system is selected Then press within 2 seconds to either lock out or...

Page 48: ...t Cycling power off on automatically unlocks temporarily locked out channels To lockout a channel when the scanner has not stopped on the channel or to unlock a permanently locked out channel 1 Press...

Page 49: ...ess To hold on a channel press while the channel is active To select a different channel turn the If you scroll past the beginning or end of the current system the scanner selects channels in the prev...

Page 50: ...y or talk group ID The scanner will warn you if you try to store two channels in the same system that have the same frequency or Talk Group ID or if you try to store two systems with the same name To...

Page 51: ...ncy or Talk Group ID appear instead of extended channel information hold on any channel then press The scanner displays To return to Mode 1 press Mode1 indicates the under the Channel Name Mode2 indic...

Page 52: ...tting to a value between 8 and 12 then repeat these steps Select the system Select the system Select the site Make sure the system s P25 Level option is set to Press on an active digital channel on th...

Page 53: ...threshold levels should automatically adjust to a more optimal setting Then once the threshold level settles to a stable setting write down these values This is the system s optimum decode threshold R...

Page 54: ...display the menu title at the top and three of ten menu options beneath Using the Multifunction Scroll Control you can rotate the control left or right to quickly review all ten listings The depth of...

Page 55: ...lly dim the display when you turn on the headlights If you have not connected the orange wire set Dimmer to Manual and manually select the dimmer level If you have connected the orange wire set Dimmer...

Page 56: ...level you select the scanner lets you manually select one of fifteen key beep levels As you turn the the beep gets louder Press when you reach the desired level the scanner turns the key beep off Thi...

Page 57: ...u scroll from level 1 to 15 you see the contrast change Press the to lock the desired level until the time you desire to change it Select a level to These settings control how the scanner handles GPS...

Page 58: ...ocal time Set your local time s from UTC formally known as GMT This setting controls the distance units shown in the GPS data screens and used for entering distance for POI s The scanner uses miles Th...

Page 59: ...rcent of systems sites and channels that are created Press any key to return to the previous menu then press any key to exit the menu Press any key to return to the previous menu then press any key Th...

Page 60: ...start again until you get reliable complete transfer of data If you use a PC to control the scanner and you change the scanner s volume or squelch setting using the PC the scanner ignores the front pa...

Page 61: ...Select the Rear Port for the Slave or vice versa 2 Plug the 9 pin serial connector into the unit designated as the Rear Port 3 Plug the smaller connector into the front port of the unit designated as...

Page 62: ...o 20 channel groups The following table provides you the information to successfully perform various steps connected with programming each of the systems Conventional Motorola EDACS and LTR Some opera...

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Page 66: ...stems The on the right side of the display indicates that this is a conventional system After creating the system 1 Set system level settings that apply to conventional systems in Programming System S...

Page 67: ...p at least one site for the system as described in Programming Sites on Page76 3 To scan specific channels create one or more channel groups with channels as described in Programming Channel Groups Ea...

Page 68: ...e are many Motorola 800 Standard systems that have some digital channels These should be entered as Motorola 800 Standard and not P25 EDACS Wide is the same as EDAC Standard EDACS Networked sites are...

Page 69: ...hile you apply power If you do not press the startup key at the time you turn on power you can still act while the opening screens are displayed The system Quick Key is also enabled If you press a dif...

Page 70: ...channel ID Search Select a system This setting controls how many seconds the scanner waits after a transmission ends before resuming scanning Enter a value from to or then press The default setting is...

Page 71: ...is automatically controlled by receiving data from GPS Select a Motorola Type I system select from the 16 most common fleet maps allows you to enter a custom fleet map Enter the size code 0 to 14 for...

Page 72: ...16 Select your setting then press Select a Motorola Type I or II system This setting determines how the scanner handles the transmission end code sent by most Motorola systems Select your setting the...

Page 73: ...ency transmission The default alert is You can choose any of 9 different beep types Once you choose an alert tone next the scanner automatically sets the emergency alert beep to the master volume leve...

Page 74: ...der for the function to work you must set the channel to record You must also set the system s record option to either which will record all channels regardless of the channel s record setting or whic...

Page 75: ...to the value that usually provides adequate performance This is handy as you have manually adjusted the value to a setting that prevents proper decoding This setting has no effect on how these systems...

Page 76: ...nnot be restored You must re enter them This section covers settings that apply to trunked radio site You must program at least one site for each trunked radio system When you program multiple sites a...

Page 77: ...ame Select a trunked system Select a Site To enter a letter turn the until the character you want appears To enter a decimal point press To move the cursor to the left press To move the cursor to the...

Page 78: ...ess a different key at startup the system is locked out If you do not assign the system a startup key the system is not affected by any key press during startup Select a trunked system Select the site...

Page 79: ...ault setting is This setting controls the modulation method used for the frequency band In most cases if you leave this set to the scanner automatically selects the correct modulation type for the sys...

Page 80: ...ect 0 and the control channel is received the scanner stays on the system for a minimal time only long enough to check current system activity The default setting is 2 seconds for each system The scan...

Page 81: ...steps the Band Plan table entry you want to edit and Enter the base frequency for the table entry and Enter the spacing for the table entry in kHz and Repeat 1 3 for additional table entries For Expli...

Page 82: ...ystem settings Enter the system s longitude using the format you selected in the system settings Set the system s range using the units you selected in the system settings Depending on the data receiv...

Page 83: ...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 This setting h...

Page 84: ...S systems 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 To assign a Quic...

Page 85: ...new channel When you create a new channel you are prompted to enter the frequency for conventional systems or Talk Group ID for Trunked systems Enter the information for the channel then press to proc...

Page 86: ...s on the second line of the display when the radio scans or stops on a channel If you do not enter a channel name the scanner displays the frequency for conventional systems or the talk group ID for t...

Page 87: ...APCO 25 digital audio The scanner only remains on the channel if it is carrying analog audio If you are programming a conventional system and select Analog Only the scanner prompts you to select the C...

Page 88: ...esent with the signal The scanner then prompts you to enter or scroll to the desired tone the scanner does not stop on the channel if the tone you select is present The scanner prompts you to select a...

Page 89: ...od used for the channel In most cases if you leave this set to the scanner automatically selects the correct modulation type for the channel you are programming Select a conventional system existing s...

Page 90: ...l has become active You can choose any of 9 different beep types Once you choose an alert tone then the scanner automatically sets the channel alert beep to match the master volume level the scanner a...

Page 91: ...u see as the last list item At this point you can paste that channel information to another group or compatible system Select a system Select a channel group Select a channel You see Select one to del...

Page 92: ...then to select The following search ranges appear as you scroll The scanner searches the service you selected stopping on any transmission it finds and displaying the frequency Turn the Scroll Control...

Page 93: ...k search hold Press to start quick search or to go to the search menu Custom Search lets you program and search 10 custom search ranges You can search any of these ranges simultaneously and select eac...

Page 94: ...tinues searching If all frequencies in all active custom search ranges are locked out appears and the scanner does not stop You can edit up to 10 custom search ranges The names of the custom search ra...

Page 95: ...rding device adjusts the digital decode threshold to match the transmission you are hearing when it receives a strong signal and has a high decode rate sets whether the scanner includes the custom sea...

Page 96: ...ay service search works for each service There are also two methods to reach the point of editing Select a service range Press to At this point you can edit each of the settings that comprise each cus...

Page 97: ...Select the key to assign Select a search range Now to access that search hold on any channel then press and the number key to corresponding to the search range The default settings are SRCH 1 Custom 1...

Page 98: ...l locked out appears and the scanner does not store any frequencies When you select a search range the scanner looks for active frequencies within that range The top line of the display alternates bet...

Page 99: ...he beginning steps in Selecting A System above When you select a Trunked System and press the scanner enters TGID Search and Store mode When you select a trunked system the scanner looks for active ta...

Page 100: ...nce 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...

Page 101: ...ime you set in Press when this appears to jump to and hold on the frequency If this option is turned on the scanner overrides the current channel and goes to the Close Call hit The scanner displays Wh...

Page 102: ...ck 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...

Page 103: ...option as you would for other menu items This special channel group is automatically cleared whenever you cycle the scanner s power To permanently save one of the channels press when the scanner is s...

Page 104: ...ng Close Call operation if you press L O while the scanner is stopped on a frequency that frequency is locked out of these modes The temporary L O frequency limit is 250 The permanent L O frequency nu...

Page 105: ...uency If there are no frequencies to review you see Otherwise to exit press any key to backstep or This setting controls whether the scanner will search for a subaudible tone when it stops on a transm...

Page 106: ...skips known VHF TV frequencies select the custom band where you want to screen out broadcast sources brings you to a menu setting to let you program a custom frequency range for broadcast screen Turn...

Page 107: ...mission on the output frequency it remains on the original frequency The scanner does not try to find the output frequency This value sets how many hits the scanner will automatically store when it is...

Page 108: ...earch and Close Call operation Select your setting then press Reception is attenuated by about 20 dB The attenuator is off This setting controls how the scanner behaves when it stops on a channel that...

Page 109: ...ng the channels The step is based on the band see the table at the front of the manual This is also the default setting You can set the RECord Output jack to provide an audio signal to a sound recordi...

Page 110: ...ls The scanner scans all unlocked channels and also checks those designated as Priority While scanning a conventional system the scanner interrupts every 2 seconds and checks the priority channels in...

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Page 114: ...tone outs that have the same frequency modulation and attenuation setting as the one you select are also monitored In standby mode the display cycles through all monitored tone out settings Regardles...

Page 115: ...se the Tone setting Set the audio frequency for Tone A Set the audio frequency for Tone B For two tone pages enter a value for A and B For one tone pages using short tones of less than 3 75 seconds en...

Page 116: ...to the same frequency modulation and attenuation For example the scanner checks tone combinations for channel 1 to channel 3 for the following settings Although set to Auto if the band default is any...

Page 117: ...gh the system actually has one site and use different location settings for each of those additional sites See the programming section for specific steps required to apply location data to a radio sys...

Page 118: ...if you move into or out of an area covered by a radio site the scanner beeps and displays the name of the system and whether it is being locked or unlocked The GPS function temporarily locks out site...

Page 119: ...OI Stores location and range If you approach the set location the radio sounds an alert In general an alert based on location is comprised of the following data Latitude Longitude Speed optional setti...

Page 120: ...ormation that follows to set those specific attributes Select a location type POI Dangerous Xing or Dangerous Road The scanner assigns a sequentially created number to the location Use the Scroll Cont...

Page 121: ...ar any others that occasion simply press to disable the operation while keeping all the data for another time You can use the menu option as well When you set the location system to and move away more...

Page 122: ...e which is not a fairly straight line to that site choose which will trigger the alert regardless of direction as long as the other requirements range speed are met If you travel in a Northeast direct...

Page 123: ...ata is put into memory and you are given the opportunity to designate the location as POI Dangerous Xing or Dangerous Road However if you are in Review Mode and press and hold the data of the new poin...

Page 124: ...hin each category the data is stored by the programmed name 1 POI Indicates a Point of Interest location 2 DXG Indicates a Dangerous Crossing location 3 DRD Indicates a Dangerous Road location 4 Range...

Page 125: ...on might provide better reception Also try changing the height or angle of the antenna Disconnect the power to the unit before cleaning Clean the outside of the scanner with a mild detergent To preven...

Page 126: ...ied by you using the supplied PC cable and the software that we will provide Please note that firmware data must be input by means of the front panel serial cable connection not the rear connector We...

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Page 128: ...itional information please call or write the Uniden Parts and Service Division The address and contact number are listed in the Warranty at the end of this manual If you have Internet access you can v...

Page 129: ...Bands Frequency Range Frequency Range MHz 25 0 27 995 137 0 147 995 Above bands in 5 kHz steps 400 0 512 0 Above band in 6 25 kHz steps 28 0 69 990 Above band in 10 kHz steps 70 0 87 9875 108 0 136 98...

Page 130: ...32 stereo headphone Power Requirements DC 11 0V to 16 6V AC Adapter AAD 996S or Cigarette Lighter Cord or DC Cord with Orange Wire External Jacks Antenna Jack BNC Type Phone Jack 3 5mm Stereo Type Ex...

Page 131: ...Power ORNG Wire Jack 3pin Center Orange Wire Operating Temperature Nominal 20 C to 60 C Close Call 10 C to 60 C Size 7 2 in W x 5 9 in D x 2 2 in H Weight 3 46 lbs without Mounting Bracket Features sp...

Page 132: ...132 Reference Preset Fleet Maps Note Size Codes in parenthesis indicates that the Size Code spans more than one block...

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Page 134: ...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 l...

Page 135: ...d by S 10 S 11 and S 12 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 onl...

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Page 140: ...nnel 15 79 16 23 24 45 46 52 62 66 67 68 70 71 98 Copy 54 63 66 76 91 CTCSS 13 15 22 23 44 87 88 138 Custom 13 15 40 42 46 71 93 94 97 98 104 106 107 119 120 121 122 123 124 Dangerous Xing 119 120 121...

Page 141: ...1 74 80 82 85 91 94 95 104 105 121 LCN 26 27 78 Location 15 54 71 82 117 119 120 121 123 125 Lockout 13 14 17 41 63 65 66 69 79 80 84 85 88 91 93 95 103 120 121 136 LTR 3 14 24 25 27 28 62 63 66 67 68...

Page 142: ...97 98 104 106 107 Delay 13 63 70 95 96 104 109 115 Frequency 11 13 14 16 17 44 66 78 81 86 109 114 115 116 129 Hold 17 40 41 42 43 44 46 49 63 65 70 80 95 96 103 110 116 123 124 Lockouts 74 104 105 R...

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Page 144: ...by this warranty E Used in conjunction with any equipment or parts or as part of a system not manufactured by Uniden or F Where the Serial Number label of the product has been removed or damaged beyon...

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Page 148: ...2007 Uniden Australia Pty Limited Uniden New Zealand Limited Printed in China UBZZ01335AA 0...

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