Uniden UBCD996T Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualOWNER'S MANUALUBCD996T

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100Using the Close Call FeatureYour scanner’s Close Call™ feature lets you set the scanner so it detects, displaysthe frequency of, and lets you hear

101Call mode and stores any Close Call hits, up to the maximum you specified in thesetting. If the scanner stores more hits than this setting, it stop

102Set CC BandsVHF Low 1VHF Low 2Air BandVHF High 1VHF High 2UHF800MHz+On Off— Lets you select the Close Call band settings. You can turn thefollowing

103resuming scan. This lets you continue to hear transmissions detected with the CloseCall feature, even after you are no longer close enough to recei

104Search and Close Call OptionsThe settings in this section affect custom searches, service searches, and CloseCall operation. The following table sh

105Unlocking All FrequenciesReviewing Locked-Out FrequenciesSearching for Subaudible TonesScreening Out Broadcast Sources[MENU][MENU][MENU]Note:[MENU]

106This setting determines whether the scanner automatically ignores transmissionsfound during Custom Search, Quick Search, or Close Call operation th

107QgQggQ gQggQ gQgorThis feature sets whether the scanner tries to tune to a repeater output frequencyduring Custom Search, Quick Search, or Close Ca

108AMFMNFMWFMWFMSrch/CloCall OptSet AttenuatorOnOffSrch/CloCall OptSet Data SkipOnOffOff— the scanner uses AM (amplitude modulation) for the frequency

109Setting the Delay TimeSetting the Search Frequency StepSetting RecordAdjust P25 Level[MENU][MENU][MENU]RECORD OUTThis setting determines how long t

IntroductionYour UBCD996T scanner is a state-of-the-art scanner radio with Trunk Tracker IV™and automatic scanning capabilities. You can store in the

110[MENU][PRI][MENU]— The automatic adjust feature is enabled.— you can set the threshold manuals depending on your circumstances.— sets the factory d

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114Fire Tone-OutYour scanner can be set to respond to fire tone-outs, a system comprised ofstandardized two-tone sequential paging, short one-tone pag

115!!!!!!!Edit FrequencySet ModulationAutoFMNFMSet Attenuation On OffSet ToneEdit Tone AEdit Tone BSet Delay Time1-5 secInfiniteOffSet AlertAlert 1 9O

116After you select an alert pattern, the scanner prompts for the alert level for areceived alert. Level options 1 to 15 sets a fixed audio level inde

117Location-Based (GPS) ScanningThe UBCD996T can make use of data transmitted from an attached GPS unit thatlets the radio automatically enable and di

118current location. If you have a lot of data programmed, it might take the scanner acouple of minutes to complete the process. Once the scanner comp

119Non-Radio Location Based GPS FeaturesWhen connected to a GPS, you can program specific location information which willtrigger an alert from the sca

Feature HighlightsGeneralClose Call™ RF Capture TechnologyClose Call Do-Not-DisturbClose Call Temporary StoreDynamically Allocated Channel MemoryPrepr

120By pressing & holding , you can select a location type and store currentlocation data.The following table shows the attributes available for ea

121QgQgQgggggggQggQQQQSet TypeSet LocationInfoSet LockoutLockoutTemporary L/OProgram LocationDangerous XingDelete LocationConfirm Delete? Yes=”E” / No

122QgQgQgQgInput how far away the alert sounds for the site (onlyavailable for POI’s)The Alert Tone is fixed.select from 15 sound levels, plus Auto an

123GPS Review Location ModeIf you have programmed data for a Point of Interest, Dangerous Crossing, and aDangerous Road, you can review each set on a

124[.No][E ][SCAN/SEARCH][HOLD/RESUME]— returns to GPS Mode.— lets you edit a location details— enter scan mode.— enter Scan Hold mode— enter Function

125Care and MaintenanceGeneral UseLocationCleaningBirdiesTurn the scanner off before disconnecting the power.If memory is lost, simply reprogram each

126TroubleshootingFrom time to time, Uniden might update the UBCD996T’s firmware to change thescanner’s performance or incorporate new features. These

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128If you still cannot get satisfactory results while using your scanner or if you wantadditional information, please call or write the Uniden Parts a

129SpecificationsCertificated accordance with FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15 Subpart C as ofdate of manufacture.Dynamic Allocation CapacitySystems

Fire Tone-Out StandbyBroadcast ScreenCustom ScreenScan/Search DelayAttenuatorRepeater ReverseChannel AlertMemory CheckSearch with Scan OperationCustom

Attenuation : 20dB nominalScan Rate : 100 channels per second (Conventional mode) maxSearch Rate : 300 steps per second (5 kHz step only) maxAudio Out

131Remote Interface Jack 4pin Mini TypeGPS / Remote Interface Jack D-sub 9pin Male TypeExt. DC Power / ORNG Wire Jack 3pin (Center Orange Wire)Operati

132ReferencePreset Fleet MapsNote: Size Codes in parenthesis indicates that the Size Code spans more than oneblock.

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134User Defined Fleet MapsType I Programming InformationWhen a Type I system is designed, the address information for all the ID’s is dividedinto 8 eq

135seems. Select a size code for a block, and then press . Now listen to thecommunications. If you decide you are receiving most of the replies to the

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Memory BackupTemporary LockoutStartup ConfigurationSingle-Handed Function Control OperationRecord Out JackDisplay and Keypad BacklightVehicle Power Co

140IndexABCDEAlert ... ... ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,... ,,,,,,,,,... ,,,,,,,,,... ,,,, , ,,Backlight ... ,

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One-Year Limited WarrantyUNIDEN UBCD996T Scanning ReceiverIMPORTANT:WARRANTOR:Warranty only available in original country of purchase.ELEMENT OF WARRA

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146MEMO

147MEMO

©2007 Uniden Australia Pty Limited, Uniden New Zealand Limited.Printed in China.UBZZ01335AA(0)

Distance to a POI, Direction to a POI, Time to a POI, Speed, Position, and more.— Lets you quickly select and search the scanner’spreprogrammed freque

Memory Storage Limits* depending on the number of TGID in the system.16

Search Lockout LimitsAbout This ManualThe screen displays used in this manual are representations of what might appearwhen you use your scanner. Since

18How the Scanner’s Controls Are Represented in ThisManualEntering Text Within A Menu OptionTo help navigate the scanner’s menus, the steps shown in t

A Short User’s Guide to Assist the First-TimeScanner Enthusiast and GlossaryWelcome to the family of Uniden scanner users. You have just unpacked your

2PrecautionsBefore you use this scanner, please read and observe the following.Be sure to use only a monaural earphone or 32 stereo headset. Use of an

be overwhelmed. Begin by choosing the Talkgroups of interest to you. Begin bytransferring the data from the Radio Reference website to the worksheets

Understanding Scanning and the UBCD996TThis section provides you with additional background on how scanning works andhow your scanner provides that fe

What is Scanning?What is Searching?What is CTCSS/DCS?Unlike standard AM or FM radio stations, most two-way communications do nottransmit continuously.

Conventional ScanningSimplex OperationConventional scanning is a relatively simple concept. Each group of users in aconventional system is assigned a

Repeater OperationWhat is Trunk Tracking?Repeater systems use two frequencies: one transmits from the radio to a centralrepeater; the other transmits

Trunked ScanningTypes of Trunking SystemsWhile conventional scanning worked great while there were only a few groupswanting to use the frequencies, wi

to the assigned voice channel and the user can begin speaking. This all typicallytakes place in about a second...the person transmitting hears a beep

agency is then subdivided up to 16 times to provide fleet identification, and then 8more times to identify subfleets.For example, the complete AFS for

28Startup ConfigurationMulti-Site TrunkingSetup/OperationThe Startup Configuration option lets you quickly and automatically lock and unlocksystems ba

29I-Call (Motorola/EDACS)Where To Get More InformationI-calls are direct unit-to-unit transmissions that are not heard by other system users.Your UBCD

Power Related IssuesImportant:Notes:[VOL] /Power Switch ONOFF ONTo prevent memory from being corrupted, do not unplug the AC adapterduring the time th

30Included With Your ScannerIf any of these items are missing or damaged, immediately contact your placeof purchase.Owner's ManualOWNER'S MA

31Setting Up Your ScannerThese guidelines will help you install and set up your new scanner:The UBCD996T can be placed on a convenient surface in your

32To secure the radio, by means of the mounting bracket, to a surface, follow the stepsbelow:1. Attach the four protective rubber feet to the mounting

33WARNING!BNC AntennaConnectorRECAll ChannelMarked ChannelUse only the Uniden-supplied AC adapter with this scanner.Insert the connector of the suppli

Important: AVOID AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT ZONES. Ignoring this installationconcern may result in bodily harm and the inability of the airbag to perform prope

351. Remove the bracket if previously attached.2. Remove the four Philips screws on the rear that secure the outer metal case andpull off the case wit

36Removing the Scanner from the DIN-E SleeveMounting Using ISO TechniqueIf you plan to connect other devices or wires to the radio, such as a GPS unit

37Once the original radio is removed from the vehicle dash and the fit of the scanner iscorrect, be sure to connect all the power, audio, antenna, and

38WARNING!Ext. Sp. JackWARNING!Never connect anything other than the recommended amplified extensionspeaker to the scanner’s headphone jack. Damage to

39Controls, Keys, and FunctionsEach of the knobs and keys on the UBCD996T produce several different actionsdepending upon how you activate them. You c

4Table of ContentsPrecautions ...

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41[SRVC]All Opens Service Search Select menuPress

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44A Look At The DisplayThe display has indicators that show the scanner’s current operating status. Thedisplay information helps you understand how yo

45OperationTurning On the Scanner and Setting the SquelchStartup Key OperationTo turn the scanner on, rotate clockwise. Turn the knob to a comfortable

46[MENU][0] [9][.No][SCAN/SEARCH]Notes:Select a Custom RangeAssign all the systems/sites that you want to scan at the same time. You can useone key to

47Selecting Systems to ScanSelecting System Channel GroupsTo select systems to scan, press then press the quick key assigned to thesystem or systems y

48Locking/Unlocking SystemsLocking/Unlocking ChannelsID Scan/ID Search ModeFollow these steps to lock out a system so that it does not scan even if it

49! ID Search — the scanner stops on any unlocked talk group that becomes active.To toggle between ID Scan and ID Search, press then presswhile the sc

5Included With Your Scanner ...30Setting Up Your Sc

50If you enter a frequency then press , the scanner stores it in thegroup in a system called . These groups are created ifthey do not exist. Then, the

51Toggling the Display ModeTo change the display so the channel and frequency or Talk Group ID appearinstead of extended channel information, hold on

52Optimizing P25 PerformanceYou can optimize the scanner’s performance with digital APCO 25 systems. Followthese steps for each system where you can h

53!!The next to last line on the display now shows the digital error rate and the AUTOdecode threshold start level (0-20).The last line on the display

54Using the MenuThe UBCD996T incorporates an effective menu system that lets you make all thenecessary setting options required to program the scanner

55Programming General SettingsThis section covers your scanners general settings.The LCD has a backlight that can be set to green or red with three le

56- PolarityManual High Middle LowOffSettingsSet BacklightSet ColorSettingsAdjust Key BeepAutoLevel 1 15OffSettingsSet Audio AGCAnalogOnOff— If the he

57Digital On OffOnOffSettingsSet Upside-downOnSettingsAdjust ContrastLevel 1 Level 15SettingsSet GPS FormatSettingsSet GPS FormatSet Pos Formatto sele

58Setting the Time FormatSetting the Time ZoneSetting the Distance Units[MENU][MENU][MENU][MENU]This setting controls the format used for displaying t

59your PC (default 115000 bps) and the back port to the speed used to communicatewith an attached GPS (default 4800 bps). Note that the back port is m

6Setting the GPS Format ...57Setting the Pos

602. While pressing , , and at the same time, turn on power.At that point anything you have programmed is gone.You are given a last opportunity to kee

61To clone (transfer) data directly from one UBCD996T scanner to another UBCD996Tscanner, you must first connect the scanners to each other using the

62Programming Your ScannerTo get the most out of your UBCD996T you can organize frequencies intoprogrammed radio systems.1. Plan the system.2. Program

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66Programming Conventional Systems[MENU]The scanner creates an empty conventional system with a default name of. Note that “n” is a number that increm

67Programming Trunked Radio SystemsProgramming System Settings[MENU]Then, select the system type:— Motorola Type I systems— Motorola Type II and APCO

68Throughout the balance of this manual you will see a designation such ason the same line as a heading. This means that the section, in this example,

69After selecting this option, select any number from 0-99 to assign the system to aquick key or press to assign the system to no quick key, then pres

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70Setting the System Hold Time CSetting ID Scan/ID Search MELSetting Channel Delay Time MELCSSetting Data Skip C[MENU][MENU][MENU][1] [5]Notes:[MENU]S

71Setting Location Information CSetting the Fleet Map M (Type I Only)[MENU][MENU]Note:Select a Conventional systemThis setting control whether the sys

Setting the Status Bit MSetting End Code Operation MSetting I-Call Operation ME[MENU]Note:[MENU]Note:[MENU]Select a Motorola Type I or II system— the

73Off OffOnlyProgram SystemEdit Sys OptionEmergency AlertOffAlert 1 9OffSet LevelAutoLevel 1 15Program SystemEdit Sys OptionEDCS ID FormatAFS FormatDe

74Setting the System Record Option MELCSReviewing ID Search Lockouts MELClearing All Locked Out ID’s MEL[MENU]RECRECRECNote for systems[MENU][E ][MENU

75Adjust the P25 Decode Threshold CEditing Sites MESLEditing Channel Groups MECL[MENU]Note:Select a conventional systemThis setting determines some sy

76Copying Systems MECSLDeleting Systems MECSLSetting the Site Name MEOccasionally you might want to copy and rename a system to highlight one groupove

77MS1: Motorola 800 MHz Type I StandardMS2: Motorola 800 MHz Type II StandardMP1: Motorola 800 MHz Type I SplinterMP2: Motorola 800 MHz Type II Splint

78Notes:[.No][MENU]Notes:[MENU][.No][MENU]!!!!!!Access single-digit system/site Quick Keys by pressing the single digit on thekeypad during scanning.

79Note:[MENU]Note:+ [7][MENU][MENU]If you select Control Channel Only mode (see “Setting Control-Channel Only(Motorola Systems Only)” on Page 81), you

8Care and Maintenance ...125Troubleshooting

80QQEdit SitegSelect a siteSelect from the following choices— the system is scanned when its quick key is enabled.— the system is locked for this sess

81QQQQQQQQQSelect a VHF or UHF siteYou can enter up to 3 band plans. Select the plan to enter or edit, then follow theprompts to enter the Base Freque

OnOffOnProgram SystemEdit Site (current)Set LocationInfoSet LatitudeSet LongitudeSet RangeSet GPS EnableProgram SystemEdit Site (current)Adjust P25 Le

83AutoManualManualDefaultProgram SystemEdit SiteDelete SiteConfirm Delete?Yes=”E” / No= ”.”Important:Program SystemEdit GroupNew GroupGroup n. nProgra

84Follow these steps to enter/edit the group name.1. The current name displays with the first character of the name highlighted.2. Rotate the to selec

85This setting determines whether the scanner will scan this group of channels. Selectyour setting, then press .— the group is not scanned.— the group

86Q Select the channelFollow these steps to enter/edit the channel name.1. The current name displays with the first character of the name highlighted.

87QggggggQgQQgQgQggggggggggSelect a channel groupSelect the channelTo edit the Talk Group ID, enter the Talk Group ID you want using the number keys.T

88QgQgggQgQgQgQgQgQgAt this point you can scroll to CTCSS or DCS and select the subaudible frequency inthe CTCSS range or the DCS code.— any signal op

89AutoAutoAMFMNFMWFMWFMAutoProgram SystemEdit GroupEdit ChannelSet AttenuatorOnOff OffProgram SystemEdit GroupEdit ChannelSet Priority— the scanner us

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90This setting controls whether the scanner treats the channel as a priority channelwhile scanning. Select or , then press .— when you turn on the Pri

91Setting Lockout MESLCopying a Channel MESLDeleting a Channel MESL[MENU][MENU][MENU][MENU]Select a systemSelect a channelSelect a channel group— the

92Searching and StoringService SearchService Search lets you select and search the scanner’s preprogrammed searchranges. During service search, the sc

93To lock out a frequency found while searching, press one time to temporarilylock it out ( appears) or twice to permanently lock it out (appears).If

94The scanner starts custom search of the custom search range you selected,stopping on any transmission it finds and displaying the frequency. Turn th

95Set Delay TimeSet ModulationSet AttenuatorSet Data SkipSet StepSet C-Ch OnlySet RecordOnAdjust P25 LevelSearch with ScanSet Quick KeySet Startup Key

96In addition to this scan you can search any of the preprogrammed service or customsearch ranges.While scanning, press . Rotate the until you reach t

97Set AttenuatorSet RecordAssigning a Search Range to a Search KeySaving a Found Channel (Quick Save)QgQggQ gQgQgQgto select to choose an attenuation

98Auto Search and StoreYour scanner’s Auto Store feature lets you search for new frequencies in customsearch ranges or within a service search range o

99Trunked Search and StoreYou can store talk group ID’s into the system you selected in “Selecting a System”.Otherwise, the scanner stores talk group