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Contents The FCC Wants You To Know ............................................................1 Scanning Legally .................................................................................2 Introduction .........................................
Holding on a Single Talkgroup ..................................................26 Locking Out Talkgroups .............................................................26 EDACS Blockout ..................................................................
Toggling End Code Detect ............................................................53 Programming EDACS Systems .........................................................54 Programming EDACS Channels ..................................................
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1 The FCC W ants Y ou To Know This scanner has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a scanning receiver, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Scanning Legally Your scanner covers frequencies used by many different groups, including police and fire departments, ambulance services, government agencies, private companies, amateur radio services, military operations, pager services, and wire line (telephone and telegraph) service providers.
Introduction The BC296D APCO 25 Digital Trunking Scanner connects you to the exciting world of scanning. Capable of scanning conventional frequencies, analog trunking systems, and the most popular digital trunking systems, it is a great all-in-one solution to your scanning needs.
In addition, here are a few more of the many features your scanner has. To get the most from your scanner, be sure to review this entire manual. • APCO Project 25 Phase 1 Compatible – works on the latest 9600 bps systems, including systems that use C4FM and CQPSK modulation.
• SAME Weather Alert with FIPS – lets you set your scanner to listen for a SAME event code from the local weather service; sounds an alert and displays the text description for any alert received. FIPS programming lets you restrict the alerts to one county.
Understanding Scanning This section provides you with the background on how scanning works. You don’t really need to know all of this to use your scanner, but some background knowledge will help you to get the most from your BC296D. Conventional Scanning Conventional scanning is a relatively simple concept.
operation. When a user transmits (on an input frequency ), the signal is picked up by the repeater and retransmitted (on an output frequency ). The user’s radios always listen for activity on the output frequency and transmit on the input frequency.
The four systems in use are: • Motorola Type I – the radios send the radio ID, the fleet and subfleet talkgroup ID to the control channel each time they transmit. To program a Type I system, you need to know the system’s fleet map. The most common fleet maps are included at the back of this manual.
• Logical Channel Numbers – each frequency used by the system is assigned an LCN. This information is programmed into each user radio. When a user presses PTT , their radio sends their AFS information to the control channel.
LTR Trunking LTR ® (Logic Trunked Radio) systems are trunking systems used primarily by business or private communications service providers, such as taxicabs, delivery trucks, and repair services. These systems encode all control information as digital subaudible data that accompanies each transmission, so there is no separate control channel.
Getting More Information By itself, this manual really only provides part of what you need to know to have fun scanning – how to program and use the scanner. The two supplied Conventional and Trunking frequency guides will give you a good head start on the other part of what you need to know – what frequencies have interesting content.
A Quick Look at Y our Scanner Buttons and Controls 1. Antenna Connector 2. Speaker 3. Display 4. DC Power Jack 5. Hold/Manual/Channel/Frequency Key ( HOLD/MAN ) 6. Scan Key ( SCAN ) 7. Menu/Back Key ( MENU/BACK ) 8. Lockout Key ( L/O ) 9. Light/Keypad Lock Key (/ ) 10.
Display Icons 13 DESCRIPTION Priority Channel Indicator Lock Out Mode Indicator Scan/Search Direction Indicator Chain Search Mode Indicator Service Search Mode Indicator Scan Mode Indicator ID Scan Mo.
Included With Y our Scanner If any of these items are missing or damaged, immediately contact your place of purchase or call Uniden Parts Department at: 800-554-3988, 8:00 to 11:30 a.
Setting Up Y our Scanner Installing the Battery Pack 1. Open the cover. 2. Connect the battery pack connector observing the correct polarity. 3. Replace the cover and press down until it clicks into place. Charging the Battery Pack Use the AC Adapter/Charger to power the BC296D from an AC outlet and charge its battery pack.
Nickel-Metal Hydride Battery Disposal When the battery supplied with your scanner no longer holds a charge, you need to replace it. Contact Uniden Parts department for a replacement battery pack. Nickel-hydride batteries must be disposed of properly. Minnesota requires you to recycle nickel-metal hydride batteries.
Listening Safely To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines when you use an earphone or headphones. • Do not use an earphone to listen to the WX alert siren test or when in SAME Alert mode. The alert tone’s vol- ume is not adjustable and damage to your hearing could occur.
Basic Operation This section is your main reference for using the scanner once you have programmed conventional and trunked systems. Note that there are some slight differences to some functions depending on whether you are trying to affect conventional operation or trunked operation.
5. Turn SQUELCH back counter-clockwise just until the hiss stops. Now the “Squelch Gate” allows only clear signals through. Note: For Trunk Scanning , a good squelch setting is critical. The recommended setting is midpoint. If you set the squelch too high, the scanner might not reliably stop on the control channel.
• If you are trunk scanning, you need to first press TRUNK to exit the trunking mode. Scanning Programmed Channels Before you can scan, you must first program channels. See the appropriate programming section for complete instructions. To begin scanning, simply turn on your scanner or, if the scanner is not currently scanning, press SCAN .
Priority Scanning When Priority Scan is turned on, the scanner checks the conventional priority channels in the unlocked banks every 2 seconds or the priority ID’s in trunked systems every 4 seconds between transmissions.
Using the Backlight To turn on the backlight, press . The next two sections describe how to change the backlight options. Dimmer Light Setting The Dimmer Light setting sets the brightness of the display backlight.
Tu rning the Key Beep On/Off When Key Tone is turned on, the scanner beeps each time you press a key. 3:SYSTEM OPTION → 3:KEY BEEP 1:ON Turn on the key beep 2:OFF Turn off the key beep Locking the ENTER key To prevent accidentally changing channel settings, you can lock the ENTER key.
T urning Battery Save On/Off The battery save features extends battery life by setting the scanner in a low-power mode when it is held on a single channel or frequency (in the search mode) and there is no transmission. 3:SYSTEM OPTION → :BATTERY SAVE 1:ON The battery save feature is on.
Tr unk Scanning Options When you are scanning a trunked system, there are several trunking-only options available to you. This section outlines these options. Searching for Active Talkgroups (ID Search) If you want to hear all activity on a system, use the ID Search mode.
Holding on a Single Talkgroup To hold on an active talkgroup when scanning or searching, press HOLD/MAN . The BC296D stops scanning and holds on the current trunking system. It only receives transmissions on the talkgroup that was active when you pressed HOLD/MAN .
Unlocking All Talkgroups To unlock all talkgroups for a system: 2:SCAN OPTION → 2:TRUNK → Select the Bank → 6:L/O ID REVIEW Then, use the scroll bar to select the ID you want to unlock and press L/O . Or, press HOLD/MAN then press L/O for 2 seconds to clear all the lockouts from the system.
28 Searching Your BC296D includes powerful search features that let you discover new active frequencies in your area. You can save up to 10 custom search ranges in your scanner. This section details how to use custom search ranges and also details the various settings that affect search operation.
3:SYSTEM OPTION → 7:DATA SKIP 1:ON The scanner skips data frequencies. 2:OFF Data skip is turned off. Note: Even with this option turned on, the scanner might pause for a couple of seconds on data transmissions before resuming.
Automatically Storing Frequencies During searching, you can have the scanner automatically store active frequencies into a bank you choose. 1:SERVICE OPTION → :CHAIN SEARCH → 6:AUTO STORE → 1:ON 1. Press the numbers corresponding to the banks you want the scanner to store found frequencies into.
Attenuating All Search Ranges If you are near a strong RF source, you might need to attenuate the input signal in order to search properly. To turn on this option for all search ranges: 1:SERVICE OPTION → :CHAIN SEARCH → 4:ATTENUATOR 1:ON The attenuator is turned on.
3:MODE Select, then set the modulation mode to use while searching the custom range. If you select 5:AUTO , the scanner will use the modulation mode most often used for each band. 4:ALPHA TAG Select, then assign an alpha tag to the search range. 5:TRUNK See “Searching for Trunk Systems.
33 Service Search The Service Search feature lets you scroll through the following twelve preprogrammed services. The frequencies selected for these services are the most commonly used around the U.
Notes: • You can not skip frequencies in the Weather Service mode. • If you start Service Searching for a service that has all frequencies locked out, you hear a beep and the scanner moves to the Hold mode.
DSSCCC Where D = area subdivision (0=entire area) SS = State code (00=all states) CCC = County code (000=all counties) For example, the FIPS code for Tarrant County, Texas is: 048439 (48=Texas; 439=Tarrant County).
Warning: Never listen to the scanner using a headphone or earphone when you have put the scanner in the weather alert mode. The volume control is dis- abled in this mode, and the loud alert sound could damage your hearing. If an event is issued, the scanner displays the text for the event and sounds an alert.
37 Programming Bank Information In addition to channel and trunking system information you program into each bank (covered in the following sections), this section covers general bank information. Bank Configuration Each of your scanner’s banks holds 100 channels that can be a mix of conventional (non-trunked) channels and one trunking system.
38 General Programming This section includes procedures that apply regardless of whether you are programming conventional or trunked channels. Deleting Frequencies from Channels To delete a stored frequency, manually select the channel, then press 0 and E .
• To quickly program a series of channels, start with the low- est-numbered channel. The scanner automatically advances to the next channel by default when you complete programming a channel. • Make a programming plan before you sit down to program your scanner.
40 Programming Conventional Channels Each bank can hold a mix of conventional channels plus one trunking system. This section describes how to store known frequencies into conventional channels. The first few sections are intended to be performed in the order indicated if you are entering information the first time.
3. Assigning a T ext T ag a. Use the scroll bar to select the channel you want to tag, then press E . b. Use the scroll bar to select the letter, then press RSM to move the entry position one space to the right or press HOLD/MAN to move the entry position one space to the left.
1:CTCSS Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System (CTCSS) is used with Amateur Radio, FRS, GMRS, Business Band, and other systems. When you select this option, the scanner only opens squelch when a matching CTCSS tone is present on the frequency.
Changing the Frequency Step 2:SCAN OPTION → 1:CONVENTIONAL → Channel No. → 6:STEPS The channel frequency step option controls the frequency step size used when you manually tune up or down from the frequency stored in the channel.
4:NFM Narrowband FM Setting Priority Channels You can set one conventional channel in each bank as a priority channel. When you turn on the Priority Scan option (see “Priority Scanning”), the scanner automatically checks these channels every 2 seconds to see if there is activity.
45 Programming T runked Systems Your BC296D is designed to scan most major types of trunking systems, including APCO Project 25 Phase 1 digital communication systems. These systems are briefly described here. For a more technical description of each system, see “Understanding Scanning.
• The frequencies for many of the trunked public safety sys- tems are listed in the TrunkTracker National Public Safety Trunked System Frequency Guide included with your BC296D scanner. Frequencies sometimes change, check with scanner.uniden.com for the latest information.
3:ONLY The scanner only stops on I-Calls. Turning I-Call On for ID Scan To receive I-Calls for ID Scan, simply store the radio unit number as ( ) plus the unit number in place of the talkgroup. To receive any I-Call while scanning, enter the I- Call wildcard ( ) 0.
Note : To switch ID Scan or ID Search, press and hold TRUNK or, press SCAN or SEARCH while scanning. Multi-Track Operational Details When more than one trunk system is active (for example two or more .
49 Programming Motorola Systems Follow the instructions in this section to program information for Motorola Type I, II, IIi Hybrid, and APCO 25 Digital trunking systems. Using Control Channel Programming Your scanner has a powerful feature that lets you program in only the control channels for Motorola 800 and 900 MHz systems.
Programming T ype 2/Digital 800 and 900 MHz Systems To program a Type 2/Digital 800 or 900 MHz system, you need to know the frequencies that the system uses. 1. Select the trunk programming mode. 2:SCAN OPTION → 2:TRUNK 2. Use the scroll bar to select the bank you want to program, then press E .
3. Select one of the following trunk types for Motorola Type 2 or digital Systems: 4:TYPE2/P25 UHF Motorola Type 2 or Digital systems in the UHF (450 – 512 MHz) band 5:TYPE2/P25 VHF Motorola Type 2 or Digital systems in the VHF (148 – 406 MHz) band 4.
3. Select the following trunk type for Motorola Type I Systems: 2:TYPE1 Motorola Type I and IIi Hybrid Systems 4. Enter the fleet map information. Your scanner has the most common fleet maps preprogrammed. Refer to Appendix B for a complete list of these fleet maps.
T oggling End Code Detect At the end of each transmission, a digital burst is sent so that radios on the system will quickly switch back to the control channel.
54 Programming EDACS Systems Follow the instructions in this section to program information for EDACS Wide, EDACS Narrow, and EDACS SCAT trunking systems. Note that to program these systems, in addition to knowing the system type and frequencies used, you must know the logical channel numbers (LCN) for the system’s frequencies.
Setting EDACS Emergency Alert When the emergency status is sent on an EDACS radio, you can have your scanner alert you to the transmission. 2:SCAN OPTION → 2:TRUNK → Select the bank → 9:EMERGENCY ALT 1:ON The scanner beeps three times to alert you and flashes EMERGENCY during emergency transmissions.
56 Programming APCO 25 Systems To program an APCO 25 system, follow the steps in the appropriate section for conventional or Motorola Trunking. APCO 25 systems require only 1 additional setting: Sound Quality. Setting APCO 25 Sound Quality Each APCO 25 system has slightly different system settings that control how the audio is digitized.
Notes: • To cancel the adjusted threshold level, press key. • The adjusted threshold level for the current frequency can be set back to the default value by pressing and holding the key. • When you change the Sound Quality it affects all other APCO 25 signals in that same band.
58 Programming L TR Systems Follow the instructions in this section to program information for LTR trunking systems. For more information about LTR systems, refer to “Understanding Scanning.” 2:SCAN OPTION → 2:TRUNK → Enter the bank → 1:TRUNK TYPE → 1:ON → 9:LT → 2:TRUNK CHANNEL 1.
59 Programming T alkgroups For many of the trunk scanning features to operate, you need to program the scanner with the talkgroup ID’s. Each bank can store up to 100 talkgroups in 10 ID groups of 10 talkgroups each. Group similar talkgroups together in the same ID group.
1. While the scanner is receiving the talkgroup, press HOLD/MAN to hold on that talkgroup. 2. Press TRNSFR . The scanner displays the lowest numbered empty ID group memory. 3. Use the scroll bar to select the memory you want to store the ID into, then press E .
61 Using the Remote Interface You can connect your scanner to either a PC or another BC296D using the remote interface cable port. This allows you to either control and program your scanner using a PC and the supplied software and cable or clone the memory from one BC296D into another BC296D (gender changer/coupler required, not supplied).
3:SYSTEM OPTION → 6:CLONE on both scanners. Then, on the scanner that has the data you want to transfer, select MASTER and press E . On the scanner that you want to transfer the data into, select SLAVE and press E . Then, press SCAN on both scanner to start the transfer.
63 Care and Maintenance General Use • Turn the scanner OFF before disconnecting the power. • Always write down the programmed frequencies in the event of memory loss. • If memory is lost, simply reprogram each channel. The display shows 000.0000 in all channels when there has been a memory loss.
T roubleshooting If your BC296D is not performing properly, try the following steps. If you experience difficulty while in TrunkTracker mode, try the following steps. 64 Problem Suggestion Scanner won't work. 1. Check the connections at both ends of the AC Adapter .
If you still cannot get satisfactory results while using your scanner or if you want additional information, please call or write the Uniden Parts and Service Division. The address and phone number is listed in the warranty at the end of this manual. If you would like immediate assistance, please call Customer Service at (800)297-1023.
Specifications Certified in accordance with FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15, Subpart C, as of date of manufacture. Channel: 1000 Banks: 10 (100 channels each) Service Bands: 12 preprogrammed search bands (including the NOAA Weather Service band) Frequency Range: 25.
Glossary of T erms Alpha tag - This term refers to an alphanumeric text tag that you can enter to describe the individual frequencies that you have programmed. Rather than having to associate a specific frequency to the individuals that are using it, you can enter the actual name of the group.
with specific data burst is received. This method may be used to restrict access to the repeater or receiver, or reduce interference where several stations with output frequencies in close proximity of each other make it difficult to hear the conversation you are interested in.
Key Beep - This is another term for the tone you hear as a keypad acknowledgement beep. The default setting is on. If you have turned the Key Beep off, you now have a silent keypad.
worry what the rest of the groups numbers are. The topic of interest will be picked up. Talkgroup - A group of users within a trunked system that communicates with one another.
Appendix Preset Fleet Maps 71 Preset Map 1 Size Code SIZE CODE 11 SIZE CODE 11 SIZE CODE 11 SIZE CODE 11 SIZE CODE 11 SIZE CODE 11 SIZE CODE 11 SIZE CODE 11 Block 1 0 2 3 4 5 6 7 Preset Map 2 Size Cod.
72 Preset Map 9 Preset Map 11 Preset Map 13 Preset Map 15 Preset Map 16 Preset Map 14 Preset Map 12 Preset Map 10 Size Code SIZE CODE 4 SIZE CODE 4 SIZE CODE 0 SIZE CODE 0 SIZE CODE 0 SIZE CODE 0 SIZE.
User Defined Fleet Maps Type I Programming Information When a Type I system is designed, the address information for all the IDs are divided into 8 equal sized blocks. When you program your scanner to track a Type I system, you must select a size code for each of these blocks.
Finally, for most public safety systems there are some size codes which are more common. SIZE CODE 3 and SIZE CODE 4 are probably the most common, followed by SIZE CODE 10, SIZE CODE 11, and SIZE CODE 12.
75 Hurricane/Tropical Storm Warning HUW 0 HURRICANE Tsunami Warning TSW 0 TSUNAMI Coastal Flood Warning CFW 0 COASTAL FLOOD Special Marine Warning SMW 0 SPECIAL MARINE Avalanche Warning AVW 0 AVALANCH.
76 Event Code Standard Event Level (Siren Type) LCD Display Warning Watch Statement Test Severe Weather Statement SVS 0 SEVERE WX Special Weather Statement SPS 0 SPECIAL WX Flash Flood Statement FFS 0.
77 CTCSS Frequency List (Hz) DCS T one Code 67.0 91.5 118.8 156.7 210.7 71.9 94.8 123.0 162.2 218.1 74.4 97.4 127.3 167.9 225.7 77.0 100.0 131.8 173.8 233.6 79.7 103.5 136.5 179.9 241.8 82.5 107.2 141.3 186.2 250.3 85.4 110.9 146.2 192.8 88.5 114.8 151.
78 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 WEA THER PUBLIC SAFETY NEWS TV BROADCAST HAM RADIO MARINE RAILROAD AIR CB RADIO FRS & GMRS RACING SPECIAL CHAIN SEARCH 1 2 MONITOR ALERT 1: ON FIPS CODE 1 : : FIPS CODE15 ALL FILPS CODE 1 2 3 4 5 6 CHAIN SEARCH SEARCH RANGE (RANGE NO.
79 1 2 CONVENTIONAL (CHANNEL SELECT) TRUNK (BANK SELECT) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 FREQUENCY DELA Y T ONE D A T A BEEP ALERT A TTENUA TOR STEPS MODE FREQUENCY 1: ON/ 2:OFF 1: CTCSS/2: DCS/ 3: OFF 1: ON/ 2:OFF 1: ON/ 2:OFF 1: 5KHz/ 2: 6.25KHz/ 3: 7.5KHz/ 4: 10 KHz/ 5: 12.
80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 DIMMER SCREEN MASK KEY BEEP ENTER LOCK PC CONTROL CLONE D ATA S K I P SQ MODE BANK T AG (SELECT BANK) P-25 CARD BA TTERY SA VE DIMMER LIGHT DIMMER TIME 1: ON/ 2:OFF 1: ON/ 2:OFF.
81 One Y ear Limited W arranty Important : Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service. WARRANTOR : UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION (Uniden) ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY : Uniden warrants, for o.
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