Why are Channel Activity Indicators flashing but no sound is heard on my Uniden Scanner?
If Channel Activity Indicators are flashing but no sound is heard on your Uniden Scanner, it may be a telephone interconnect call, which are intentionally blocked by your scanner. Also, the ID on your display may not be active.
Why does Weather Scan not work on my Uniden BC296D Scanner?
If Weather Scan won't work on your Uniden Scanner, adjust the squelch threshold. Check the antenna.
Why won't my Uniden BC296D Scanner track?
If your Uniden Scanner won't track, it might be missing the Data Frequency. Try to change to a Type 1 Scanner setup.
General| Banks | 10 Banks |
|---|---|
| Memory Backup | Yes |
| Modulation Types | AM, FM |
| Trunking | Yes (Motorola, EDACS, LTR) |
| Display | Alphanumeric LCD |
| Power Supply | AC adapter |
| Battery | 6 AA Batteries |
| Bands | VHF, UHF |
| Features | PC Programmable |
| Type | Handheld Scanner |
| Frequency Range | 25-1300 MHz |
Steps for installing and charging the Ni-MH battery pack.
How to turn on the scanner and adjust squelch for clear reception.
Finding and monitoring active talkgroup IDs on trunked systems.
Setting up custom search ranges with frequency limits and steps.
Configuring alerts for specific weather emergencies using SAME codes.
Steps for selecting channels and entering frequencies.
Programming APCO P25 digital trunking systems.
Programming Motorola Type I, II, and Hybrid systems.
Programming EDACS Wide, Narrow, and SCAT trunking systems.
Programming Logic Trunked Radio (LTR) systems.
Efficiently programming Motorola 800/900 MHz systems using control channels.
Programming Type 2/Digital systems in the 800 and 900 MHz bands.
Programming Type 2/Digital systems in VHF and UHF frequency bands.
Programming EDACS Wide, Narrow, and SCAT trunking channel data.
Adjusting sound quality settings for optimal APCO 25 digital audio.
Adding known talkgroup IDs and saving active ones during searches.
Connecting the scanner to a PC for control and programming.
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