Uniden UBCD996T - User Manual

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Owner's Manual

OWNER'S MANUAL

UBCD996T

Table of Contents

Precautions2
- Power Related Issues3
- Table of Contents4
Introduction11
- Feature Highlights12
- Memory Storage Limits16
- Search Lockout Limits17
- About this Manual17
A Short User's Guide to Assist the First-Time Scanner Enthusiast and Glossary19
Understanding Scanning and the UBCD996T21
- Understanding the Scanner's Memory21
- Understanding Quick Keys21
- What Is Scanning22
- What Is Searching22
- What Is CTCSS/DCS22
- Conventional Scanning23
- Simplex Operation23
- Repeater Operation24
- What Is Trunk Tracking24
- Trunked Scanning25
- Types of Trunking Systems25
- Startup Configuration28
  - Setup/Operation28
- Multi-Site Trunking28
- I-Call (Motorola/Edacs)29
- Where to Get more Information29
  - Information on the Internet29
Included with Your Scanner30
Setting up Your Scanner31
- Base Station31
- Setting up an Audio Recording Device or Computer Recording33
- Vehicle Installation33
- Connecting an Optional Antenna37
- Connecting an Earphone/Headphone37
- Connecting an Extension Speaker38
Controls, Keys, and Functions39
A Look at the Display44
Operation45
- Turning on the Scanner and Setting the Squelch45
- Startup Key Operation45
- Scanning Systems46
- Selecting Systems to Scan47
- Selecting System Channel Groups47
- Locking/Unlocking Systems48
- Locking/Unlocking Channels48
- ID Scan/ID Search Mode48
- Holding on a System49
- Holding on a Channel49
- Quickly Storing an ID During ID Search49
- Quick-Storing Channels or Talk Group ID's (TGID)49
- Trunking Activity Indicators50
- Toggling the Display Mode51
Optimizing P25 Performance52
- Conventional System52
- Trunked System52
Using the Menu54
Programming General Settings55
- Setting and Using the Backlight55
  - Setting the Dimmer55
  - Setting the Backlight Color56
- Adjusting the Key Beep56
- Setting the Audio AGC56
- Adjusting the Display Contrast57
- Setting the Display Orientation57
- Setting the GPS Format57
  - Setting the Position Format57
  - Setting the Time Format58
  - Setting the Time Zone58
  - Setting the Distance Units58
- Setting the Serial Port Speed58
- Displaying Scanner Information59
  - Viewing Memory Used59
  - Viewing the Firmware Version and Electronic Serial Number59
- Initializing the Scanner's Memory59
- Connecting Your Scanner to a Personal Computer60
  - Volume/Squelch with PC Control60
- Wired Cloning60
- General Notes62
- System Options63
- Site Settings65
- Channel Settings66
- Programming Conventional Systems66
- System Settings66
- Programming System Settings67
  - Editing the System Name67
  - Specifying the Correct System Type68
  - Programming System Options68
- Programming Trunked Radio Systems67
- Programming Sites76
  - Edit Site77
  - Set Frequencies78
  - Set Startup Key78
  - Setting Site Frequencies78
  - Set Modulation79
  - Setting Site Attenuation79
  - Setting Site Modulation79
  - Set Lockout80
- Programming Channel Groups83
  - Setting up a Channel Group83
  - Editing a Channel Group Name83
  - Setting the Group Quick Key84
  - Editing Channels84
  - Locking out Channel Groups84
  - Deleting Channel Groups85
- Programming Channels85
  - Creating a Channel85
  - Editing the Channel Name (Alpha Tag)85
  - Editing Frequencies86
  - Editing the Talk Group ID86
  - Setting the Audio Type87
  - Digital Only87
  - Selecting CTCSS/DCS Tones87
  - Quick CTCSS/DCS Save88
  - Setting Channel Modulation Method88
  - Setting Channel Attenuation89
  - Setting Channel Priority89
  - Set Priority89
  - Setting Channel Alert90
- Set Record90
- Setting Lockout91
Programming Your Scanner62
Searching and Storing92
- Service Search92
- Quick Search93
- Custom Search93
- Editing a Custom Search Range94
- Search with Scan95
  - Editing a Service Search96
  - Method Two96
- Set Delay Time96
- Set Attenuator97
- Set Record97
- Assigning a Search Range to a Search Key97
- Saving a Found Channel (Quick Save)97
- Auto Search and Store98
Using the Close Call Feature100
- Setting Close Call Options100
- Close Call Hits102
- Close Call Hits with Scan102
Search and Close Call Options104
- Managing Locked-Out Frequencies104
- Unlocking All Frequencies105
- Reviewing Locked-Out Frequencies105
- Searching for Subaudible Tones105
- Screening out Broadcast Sources105
- Finding Repeater Output Frequencies106
- Repeater Find107
- Setting the Maximum Auto Store Value107
- Setting the Modulation Type107
- Setting Attenuation108
- Setting Data Skip108
- Setting the Delay Time109
- Setting the Search Frequency Step109
- Setting Record109
- Adjust P25 Level109
- Priority Scan110
Fire Tone-Out114
- Setting Tone-Out Standby114
- Setting up Tone-Out114
  - Set Alert115
  - Edit Frequency115
- Tone-Out Multi-Channel Monitoring116
Location-Based (GPS) Scanning117
- GPS Compatibility117
- Connecting Your Scanner to a GPS Device117
- Initial GPS Operation117
Non-Radio Location Based GPS Features119
- Setting the Options120
- Deleting a Location121
  - For POI Only121
  - For Dangerous Xing, and Dangerous Road Only122
- GPS Display Mode122
- GPS Review Location Mode123
Care and Maintenance125
- General Use125
- Location125
- Cleaning125
- Birdies125
Troubleshooting126
Specifications129
Reference132
- Preset Fleet Maps132
- User Defined Fleet Maps134
  - Type I Programming Information134
  - Size Code Restrictions135
Preprogrammed Systems with Quick Keys137
- CTCSS Frequencies138
- DCS Codes138
Index140
One-Year Limited Warranty144

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Brand	Uniden
Model	UBCD996T
Category	Scanner
Language	English

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