GPS mode
This page applies only to the BCD396XT and BC346XT. For other models see:
● BCD996XT GPS Mode
● BCT15X GPS Mode
You must have a compatible GPS receiver connected!
● See Also
● Reading the display in GPS mode
❍ Main GPS display
❍ Location alert display
❍ Location review display
● Key operation in GPS mode
See Also
GPS mode is only one small part of location-based scanning. For more information on using your scanner with a GPS
receiver, see the following links:
Location-based Scanning contains
● an overview of why you might want to use a GPS receiver with your scanner
● an explanation of two different approaches to location-based scanning
● some information on finding antenna locations
Programming locations contains
● details on how to program locations for systems, sites, and channels
● details on how to program Points of Interest ( POI ), Dangerous Roads, and Dangerous Intersections ( Dangerous
Xing )
● information on reviewing and editing locations
Connecting a GPS receiver contains
● details on which GPS receivers are compatible
● instructions on connecting a GPS receiver
● troubleshooting tips if you can't the receiver working with the scanner
Reading the display in GPS mode
There are several displays available in GPS mode.
Main GPS display
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