Easier to Read BCD396T/UBCD396T Digital Scanner Manual
Trunkscanning (ID scan mode)-
the process of
scanning
for active
programmed talk group IDs
in ID groups, in programmed 'systems'.
You
search
for
frequencies
in frequency bands.
You
scan
programmed
channels
in groups (in programmed 'systems').
You
trunktrack IDs
in programmed trunking 'systems'.
You
trunkscan
programmed
IDs
in ID groups (in programmed trunking 'systems').
Function Mode-
the mode the radio is in when it's waiting for another key press or scroll.
Hold Mode-
the mode the radio is in when it’s just on, holding on a system, channel, or search.
Menu Mode-
used for programming frequencies, IDs, trunking frequencies/systems/groups/locations/fleet maps, and other 'system' settings.
Scan Mode-
the mode the radio is in when scanning and/or trunktracking/trunkscanning.
Search Mode-
the mode the radio is in while doing a quick search, service search, custom search, Close Call search, auto search and store, or close call auto store.
Tone-Out Mode-
the mode the radio is in when it's waiting for paging tones.
Turning on the Scanner/Setting the Squelch/Volume
Note:
this applies to a fresh scanner right out of the box or one that has been reset.
Press and hold
for about 2 seconds to turn on the scanner. The scanner should start scanning one of the preprogrammed systems after the welcome screen
disappears. If the screen is too dark, press
. Press
Hold
. Press the scroll control to display the volume level. Turn the scroll control (within 10
seconds) to adjust the volume. Press the scroll control again to close the volume level (or let it disappear after 10 seconds).
Press and hold
Func
then press the scroll
control to display the squelch level. Turn the scroll control counter-clockwise all the way then clockwise until the noise stops, then one notch more. Press the scroll control
to close the squelch level.
Right away you may want to check these settings in the '
Set Backlight
,
Adjust Key Beep
,
Adjust Contrast
, and
Set Serial Port
(if you plan to
upload/download).
The only things you will be able to scan right out of the box are the
in the scanner. You will also be able to do a
,
Keypad and Knob Controls
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