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Uniden UBCD396XT User Manual

Uniden UBCD396XT
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UBCD396XT
OWNER’S MANUAL

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Uniden UBCD396XT Specifications

General IconGeneral
Weather AlertYes
PC ConnectivityUSB
TypeHandheld Scanner
ModulationAM, FM
MemoryDynamic Memory Allocation
DisplayBacklit LCD
Battery TypeAA Alkaline or Rechargeable Ni-MH
BandsVHF, UHF, 700 MHz, 800 MHz
GPSYes
TrunkingAPCO 25 Digital Trunking, Motorola, EDACS, LTR
Frequency Range25-512 MHz

Summary

General Precautions

Setting Up the Hardware

Install the Batteries

Detailed steps for correctly installing alkaline or NiMH batteries into the scanner.

Connect the Antenna

Instructions on how to connect the scanner's internal or external antenna.

Attach the Belt Clip

Guide on how to attach and remove the belt clip for portable use.

Connecting a GPS Receiver

Connecting the receiver

Diagram and instructions for physically connecting a GPS receiver to the scanner.

Available Operation Modes

Scan mode

Scanner operation for checking programmed frequencies or Talk Group IDs.

Search mode

Scanner operation for checking frequencies within a programmed range.

Hold mode

Scanner stays on the current channel, enabling save and edit options.

Close Call Priority mode

Scanner interrupts operation to check for strong nearby signals.

Close Call Only mode

Scanner performs only Close Call checks, stopping all other scanning.

Close Call Do Not Disturb mode

Scanner performs Close Call checks without interrupting audio.

Priority Scan mode

Scanner pauses operation at intervals to check priority channels.

Priority Plus Scan mode

Scanner stops operation to check only priority channels.

GPS mode

Scanner displays longitude, latitude, and heading information.

Tone Out mode

Scanner checks channels for specific paging tones.

Band Scope mode

Scanner searches frequency ranges and displays signal strength visually.

Keys and Their Functions

Operating the controls

Explanation of basic key press actions: tap, double tap, press & hold, and FUNCTION combinations.

Menu Tree

Using the menu

Instructions on navigating and selecting options within the scanner's menu system.

Reading the Display

Conventional Systems

Programming a Conventional System

Step-by-step guide to creating and configuring a conventional radio system.

EDACS SCAT Systems

Programming an EDACS SCAT System

Guide to programming an EDACS SCAT type system.

Create a site

Instructions to create a site for an EDACS SCAT system.

Create at least 1 frequency

Steps to add at least one frequency to an EDACS SCAT system's site.

EDACS Trunked Systems

Programming an EDACS System

Guide to programming EDACS Wide or Narrow trunked systems.

Create at least 1 channel group

Instructions to create a channel group for scanning in an EDACS system.

Create at least 1 channel in each group

Steps to add channels to a channel group in an EDACS system.

LTR Trunked Systems

Programming an LTR System

Guide to programming an LTR trunked system.

Create a channel in each group

Steps to add channels to a channel group in an LTR system.

Motorola Trunked Systems

Programming a Motorola System

Guide to programming Motorola trunked systems (VHF, UHF, 800 MHz).

Motorola Fleet Maps

Preset Fleet Maps

Description of the 16 pre-programmed fleet maps available for selection.

Custom Fleet Maps

Guide to programming a custom fleet map by selecting size codes for blocks.

Standard P25 Trunked Systems

Programming a P25 System

Guide to programming standard Project 25 (P25) trunked systems.

Create at least 1 site

Instructions to create a site for a P25 trunked system.

Create at least 1 frequency in each site

Steps to add frequencies to a P25 trunked system's site.

Create a channel in a group

Steps to add channels to a channel group in a P25 system.

Single-Frequency P25 Trunked Systems

Programming a Single-Frequency P25 System

Guide to programming single-frequency P25 systems.

Create exactly 1 site

Instructions to create the single site for a P25 system.

Programming a system for Scanning

Steps required to program a system for scanning.

Create a channel group

Instructions to create a channel group for scanning in a P25 system.

Create a channel

Steps to add channels to a channel group in a P25 system.

Radio Systems Overview

How a trunked system works

Describes the typical communication process in a trunked radio system.

Deciphering Trunked Systems

Location-based Scanning

The Geopolitical Approach

Method for setting location centers based on jurisdictional boundaries.

The Antenna-Centric Approach

Method for setting location centers based on physical antenna locations.

Combining for Efficiency

Strategy to combine geopolitical and antenna-centric approaches for optimal scanning.

Number Tags

Programming Number Tags

Instructions for assigning number tags at system or channel levels.

Assigning an SNT

Details on assigning System Number Tags (SNTs) from 0 to 999.

Assigning a CHNT

Details on assigning Channel Number Tags (CHNTs) from 0 to 999.

Using Number Tags

Guide on how to use number tags for direct navigation to systems or channels.

Quick Keys

Programming Quick Keys

Instructions for programming Quick Keys (SQK, GQK) to enable/disable systems/groups.

Assigning an SQK

Details on assigning System/Site Quick Keys (SQKs) from 0 to 99.

Assigning a GQK

Details on assigning Group Quick Keys (GQKs) from 0 to 9.

Using Quick Keys

Instructions on how to use Quick Keys in Scan mode.

Search Keys

Programming Search Keys

Guide to assigning search ranges (service, custom, tone-out, band scope) to keys.

Using Search Keys

Instructions on activating a search by pressing a programmed Search Key.

Programming Locations

Programming a location for a site

Steps to configure geographic information for a system site.

Programming a location for a channel group

Steps to configure geographic information for a channel group.

Programming general locations

Instructions for programming points of interest, roads, and intersections.

To create a new location

Detailed steps to create a new location (POI, Xing, Road) with name, coordinates, and alerts.

Dangerous Xing and Dangerous Roads menus

Explains settings for dangerous crossings and roads, including heading and speed limits.

Edit an existing location

Instructions for modifying the settings of a previously programmed location.

Setting Alerts

An active Talk Group on a system contains an emergency flag

How to configure system-level alerts for emergency flags.

The scanner detects a Close Call hit

How to configure alerts for Close Call hits.

The scanner gets a hit on a Tone-Out channel

How to configure alerts for hits on Tone-Out channels.

You approach a particular location

How to configure alerts for approaching programmed locations.

Using Quick Keys, Startup Keys, and Search Keys

Quick Keys

Explanation of Quick Keys for enabling/disabling systems and groups during scans.

Startup Keys

Explanation of Startup Keys for locking/unlocking systems, sites, and searches at power-up.

Search Keys

Explanation of Search Keys for quickly starting programmed searches.

Tone Out Mode

Configuring Tone Out channels

Steps to configure up to 10 channels for paging tone monitoring.

Using Tone-Out Mode

Instructions on how to start and use the Tone-Out search feature.

Key operation in Tone Out Mode

Details key operations for navigating and controlling Tone Out mode.

Close Call Mode

Key operation in Close Call Only mode

Details key operations specific to Close Call Only mode.

Band Scope Mode

To turn on Band Scope mode:

Instructions on how to activate Band Scope mode using Search Key 3.

Key operation in Band Scope mode

Details key operations for navigating and controlling Band Scope mode.

GPS Mode

Key operation in GPS mode

Details key operations for navigating and controlling GPS mode.

Program System

Edit Sys Option

Menu to set various options for each system.

Edit Site

Menu to create or edit sites within trunked systems.

Edit Group

Menu to create or edit channel groups within a system.

Edit Sys Option

ID Scan/Search

Sets whether to scan programmed IDs or all found IDs.

Priority ID Scan

Enables or disables checking priority channels in Priority ID Scan mode.

Emergency Alert

Configures scanner alerts for detected emergency flags in Talk Groups.

Set ID Format (DEC/HEX) or (AFS/DEC)

Selects the Talk Group ID format (Decimal, Hexadecimal, or AFS).

Edit Fleet Map

Allows selection or programming of Motorola fleet maps.

Set Status Bit

Determines whether to check or ignore the status bit in Talk Group IDs.

Set End Code

Configures end transmission code recognition for channel leaving.

Edit Group

Edit Channel

Menu to program channel information for this group.

Set LocationInfo

Edit Channel

P25 NAC Option

Limits reception to transmissions with a specific Network Access Code (NAC).

Edit Site

Set Frequencies

Scan Mode

Hold Mode

Edit Talk Group ID

Edit Band Plan

Close Call

Priority Scan

Program Location

Search and Store

Search For...

P25 Waiting Time

Configures P25 wait time to prevent false decodes on mixed signals.

Search with Scan

Set Quick Key

Assigns a Quick Key to enable/disable the search range during scanning.

Set Startup Key

Assigns a Startup Key to lock/unlock the search range at power-up.

Set Number Tag

Assigns a number tag for quick access to the search range.

Set Lockout

Determines if the search range should be ignored during Scan/Search modes.

Set Hold Time

Sets how long the scanner checks the search range before moving to the next.

Set Alert Tone

Srch/CloCall Opt

Startup Keys

ASSIGNING STARTUP KEYS

Instructions for assigning Startup Keys (0-9) to systems, sites, or search ranges.

Tone A and Tone B Settings

Tone-Out For...

Tone-Out Setup

Configures the 10 tone-out channels with frequency, tone, and options.

Edit Name

Option to enter or edit the name of a tone-out channel.

Set Delay Time

Sets the wait time before moving to the next channel after a transmission ends.

Set Audio AGC

Configures Automatic Gain Control for the Tone-Out channel.

Key Safe Mode

Settings

Wired Clone

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