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  • Page 1 UBCD996T Owner's Manual OWNER'S MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Precautions

    This might be particularly true of the type of earphone that is placed in the ear canal. WARNING! Uniden does not represent this unit to be waterproof. To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture.

  • Page 3: Power Related Issues

    Power Related Issues Important: To prevent memory from being corrupted, do not unplug the AC adapter during the time the memory is accessed for programming or auto store. Notes: If when you connect the AC adapter the may not power on. Should this occur, simply turn the control If the scanner loses power (as when you turn off your car’s ignition with the scanner’s power switch on), it can lose some system settings such as display color and backlight.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    How the Scanner’s Controls Are Represented in This Manual ...18 Entering Text Within A Menu Option ...18 A Short User’s Guide to Assist the First-Time Scanner Enthusiast and Glossary ...19 Understanding Scanning and the UBCD996T ...21 Understanding the Scanner’s Memory ...21 Understanding Quick Keys ...21 What is Scanning? ...22...
  • Page 5 Included With Your Scanner ...30 Setting Up Your Scanner ...31 Base Station ...31 Setting Up an Audio Recording Device or Computer Recording ...33 Vehicle Installation ...33 Mounting Using the Bracket ...33 Mounting Using the DIN-E Sleeve ...34 Removing the Scanner from the DIN-E Sleeve ...36 Mounting Using ISO Technique ...36 Removing the Display Sticker ...37 Connecting an Optional Antenna ...37...
  • Page 6 Setting the GPS Format ...57 Setting the Position Format ...57 Setting the Time Format ...58 Setting the Time Zone ...58 Setting the Distance Units ...58 Setting the Serial Port Speed ...58 Displaying Scanner Information ...59 Viewing Memory Used ...59 Viewing the Firmware Version and Electronic Serial Number ...59 Initializing the Scanner’s Memory ...59 Connecting Your Scanner to a Personal Computer ...60 Volume/Squelch with PC Control ...60...
  • Page 7 Searching and Storing ...92 Service Search ...92 Quick Search ...93 Custom Search ...93 Editing a Custom Search Range ...94 Search With Scan ...95 Set Delay Time ...96 Set Attenuator ...97 Set Record ...97 Assigning a Search Range to a Search Key ...97 Saving a Found Channel (Quick Save) ...97 Auto Search and Store ...98 Selecting a System ...98...
  • Page 8 Care and Maintenance ...125 General Use ...125 Location ...125 Cleaning ...125 Birdies ...125 Troubleshooting ...126 Specifications ...129 Reference ...132 Preset Fleet Maps ...132 User Defined Fleet Maps ...134 Type I Programming Information ...134 Size Code Restrictions ...135 Preprogrammed Systems with Quick Keys ...137 CTCSS Frequencies ...138 DCS Codes ...138 Index ...140...
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  • Page 11: Introduction

    Introduction Your UBCD996T scanner is a state-of-the-art scanner radio with Trunk Tracker IV™ and automatic scanning capabilities. You can store in the dynamic memory conventional frequencies such as police, fire/emergency, marine, air, amateur, and other communications. You can store and scan services that use Trunked Radio Systems and so much more.

  • Page 12: Feature Highlights

    Preprogrammed Systems — Your UBCD996T may come pre-programmed with local systems (for Australian and NZ Emergency Services for example) as a complementary start.
  • Page 13 Fire Tone-Out Standby — Lets you set the scanner to alert you if a two-tone sequential page is transmitted. You can set up to 10 settings (transmit frequency, tone frequencies) then select one for standby monitoring. Up to ten tone-outs on the same RF setting can be scanned at one time.

  • Page 14: Gps

    Memory Backup — If power is lost or disconnected, the scanner retains the frequencies you programmed in its memory. Temporary Lockout — Makes it easy to temporarily lock out a system, channel, or frequency. The lockout is cleared when you turn power off, then back on so you don’t have to remember to unlock the channels later.

  • Page 15: Search

    This helps you find frequencies listed on the Internet and load them into the scanner. Free PC control and programming software will be available at the UBCD996T web page at www.uniden.com.au (for Australia) or www.uniden.co.nz (for New Zealand).

  • Page 16: Memory Storage Limits

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

  • Page 17: Search Lockout Limits

    When used in this manner, you see in this manual. Located prominently on the right of the UBCD996T’s front panel, the knob/switch lets you easily control channel selection, plus Normal and Function Modes, as well as how most of the information appears on the display.

  • Page 18: How The Scanner's Controls Are Represented In This Manual

    How the Scanner’s Controls Are Represented in This Manual To help navigate the scanner’s menus, the steps shown in this manual show the displays you see and the keys you press or control you operate to get a desired result. We use a form of shorthand symbols to save space. The following example shows you how to use the scanner’s menu to edit an existing system name.

  • Page 19: A Short User's Guide To Assist The First-Time Scanner Enthusiast And Glossary

    A Short User’s Guide to Assist the First-Time Scanner Enthusiast and Glossary Welcome to the family of Uniden scanner users. You have just unpacked your Uniden UBCD996T scanner. You are anxious to scan and hear something so you rotate the [VOL/POWER] control and wait a moment as the opening Message and Copyright screens confirm the model information.
  • Page 20 Then, by using the Clone feature or by exchanging files that you each have transferred to a computer using the Uniden Advanced Scanner Director (UASD) software you can install the programmed data into your scanner. Once you have...

  • Page 21: Understanding Scanning And The Ubcd996T

    Traditional “Banked” scanners let you select and deselect banks by pressing a single digit on the keypad. The UBCD996T uses a similar method to turn on and off scanning sites and systems. When you program a system or site, you assign a quick key (System/Site Quick Key, or SQK) from 0 to 99.

  • Page 22: What Is Scanning

    What is Searching? The UBCD996T can search each of its 9 service search ranges and up to 10 custom search ranges to find active frequencies. This is different from scanning because you are searching for frequencies that have not been programmed into the scanner’s channels.

  • Page 23: Conventional Scanning

    Conventional Scanning Conventional scanning is a relatively simple concept. Each group of users in a conventional system is assigned a single frequency (for simplex systems) or two frequencies (for repeater systems). Any time one of them transmits, their transmission always goes out on the same frequency. Up until the late 1980s, this was the primary way that radio systems operated.

  • Page 24: Repeater Operation

    Typical repeater systems provide coverage out to about a 40kms radius from the repeater location. What is Trunk Tracking? Your UBCD996T is designed to track the following types of trunking systems. Motorola Astro 25 (APCO 25) trunking systems. Motorola Type I, Type II, Type IIi hybrid, SMARTNET, and PRIVACYPLUS analog trunking systems, which are extensively used in 800 MHz communication systems.

  • Page 25: Trunked Scanning

    This semi-random frequency assignment made monitoring such a system impossible prior to Uniden’s invention of the TrunkTracker scanner. Not only does your UBCD996T scan channels like a conventional scanner, it actually follows the users of a trunked radio system. Once you know and program a talk group’s ID (TGID), you won’t miss any of the action.

  • Page 26: Edacs Trunking

    Logical Channel Number (LCN) so that less data needs to be transmitted by the control channel. Talk groups are assigned in an Agency-Fleet-Subfleet (AFS) hierarchy.There is one variation of EDACS called SCAT that your UBCD996T can monitor. Logical Channel Numbers — each frequency used by the system is assigned an LCN.

  • Page 27: Ltr Trunking

    While your UBCD996T cannot track ID’s in this system, it can eliminate the control data so that all you hear is the voice transmissions when you monitor this type of system.

  • Page 28: Startup Configuration

    Startup Configuration Setup/Operation The Startup Configuration option lets you quickly and automatically lock and unlock systems based on your desired configuration. Simply hold down a number button while powering on the scanner or while the opening screens are displayed. Systems assigned to that number are automatically unlocked and systems assigned to other numbers are automatically locked.

  • Page 29: I-Call (Motorola/Edacs)

    For New Zealand visit www.uniden.co.nz, select any scanner product then click on "Scanner Frequency". * - This web site is not affiliated with Uniden Australia Pty Ltd or Uniden NZ Ltd. For more information about Uniden and our products, visit www.uniden.com.au (Australia) or www.uniden.co.nz (New Zealand).

  • Page 30: Included With Your Scanner

    Included With Your Scanner (P/N AAD-996S) UBCD996T UBCD996T Owner's Manual OWNER'S MANUAL If any of these items are missing or damaged, immediately contact your place of purchase.

  • Page 31: Setting Up Your Scanner

    These guidelines will help you install and set up your new scanner: The UBCD996T can be placed on a convenient surface in your home as a base station, and connected to a standard outlet that supplies 240VAC, 50Hz. You must use either the supplied antenna or an electrically correct outdoor antenna, properly and safely mounted at your chosen site.
  • Page 32 UBCD996T MOUNTING WOOD SCREWS To secure the radio, by means of the mounting bracket, to a surface, follow the steps below: 1. Attach the four protective rubber feet to the mounting bracket when you casually use the scanner on a flat surface. Should you desire to permanently mount the scanner, remove the feet and use wood screws through the bracket as described in Steps 2 and 3.

  • Page 33: Setting Up An Audio Recording Device Or Computer Recording

    WARNING! Use only the Uniden-supplied AC adapter with this scanner. Insert the connector of the supplied indoor telescoping antenna to the Connector and apply moderate pressure to secure it. Setting Up an Audio Recording Device or Computer Recording It is best if you plan ahead when you initiate the basic setup of the scanner if you include the components to record incoming reception.

  • Page 34: Mounting Using The Din-E Sleeve

    Your scanner requires a 2-1/8 x 7- 1/5 x 5-5/16 inch (53 x 183 x 135 mm) mounting area. Allow an additional 2-3/8 inch (60 mm) space behind the unit for connectors and wires. UBCD996T...
  • Page 35 1. Remove the bracket if previously attached. 2. Remove the four Philips screws on the rear that secure the outer metal case and pull off the case with care. 3. Install the DIN sleeve into the opening in your dashboard, lip facing out. 4.

  • Page 36: Removing The Scanner From The Din-E Sleeve

    Once the sleeve is removed, you will see threaded, metric machine screw holes on either side of the chassis cabinet. Uniden does not supply these screws. Their diameter, length, and screw type should be chosen by a qualified installer based on the internal vehicle bracket which will be used in securing the scanner chassis.

  • Page 37: Removing The Display Sticker

    Once the original radio is removed from the vehicle dash and the fit of the scanner is correct, be sure to connect all the power, audio, antenna, and any other cables or wires, to the scanner before the scanner is secured. The following illustration is a typical example of the ISO technique and the general side mounting screw holes often encountered.

  • Page 38: Connecting An Extension Speaker

    WARNING! Never connect anything other than the recommended amplified extension speaker to the scanner’s headphone jack. Damage to the scanner might occur. Connecting an Extension Speaker In a noisy area, an optional amplified extension speaker, positioned in the right place, might provide more comfortable listening. Plug the speaker cable’s / -inch (3.5-mm) mini-plug into your scanner’s back-panel WARNING! Never connect any part of the headphone jack to the antenna jack or connect the...

  • Page 39: Controls, Keys, And Functions

    Close Call Alert LED Each of the knobs and keys on the UBCD996T produce several different actions depending upon how you activate them. You can, for example, rotate the knobs as well as press them to achieve a different action. Some keys provide one action when briefly pressed while pressing and holding a key gives a different result.
  • Page 40 + Press...
  • Page 41 [SRVC] Opens Service Search Select menu Press...
  • Page 43 SRVC SRVC...

  • Page 44: A Look At The Display

    A Look At The Display The display has indicators that show the scanner’s current operating status. The display information helps you understand how your scanner operates. The LCD screens shown here are only a few of many that you will see while in different modes.

  • Page 45: Operation

    Turning On the Scanner and Setting the Squelch To turn the scanner on, rotate [VOL] sound level. Rotate the squelch control [SQ] clockwise until you either hear a broadcast or noise just stops. The control is now set for strong signals. If you desire to hear a weaker signal, turn it counter clockwise from that point until you hear background noise once more.

  • Page 46: Scanning Systems

    Within a system, channels are scanned according to the assigned channel group, with the same priority as described above for systems. The UBCD996T scans a system for the duration you set using the System Hold Time option (see “ Setting the System Hold Time” on Page70”). For trunked systems, the scanner moves to the next system after the hold time expires, the current transmission ends, and the channel delay expires.

  • Page 47: Selecting Systems To Scan

    Selecting Systems to Scan To select systems to scan, press system or systems you want to scan. For quick keys number. For quick keys 10-99, press To stop scanning the system(s), press then the number button or buttons again. The Sx: (system) indicators on the display show the systems that are currently selected.

  • Page 48: Locking/Unlocking Systems

    Locking/Unlocking Systems Follow these steps to lock out a system so that it does not scan even if its quick key is selected. 1. Tap the Scroll Control to switch to the Function Mode to select the desired system. 2. Press [L/O] to temporarily lock out the system.

  • Page 49: Holding On A System

    ID Search — the scanner stops on any unlocked talk group that becomes active. To toggle between ID Scan and ID Search, press while the scanner is scanning the system. If the scanner does not scan the system long enough for you to easily do this, press and rotate the Scroll Control to select the changed system.

  • Page 50: Trunking Activity Indicators

    If you enter a frequency then press group in a system called Qck Save Cnv Sys they do not exist. Then, the scanner prompts you to save other channel settings. If you enter a talk group ID then press group named in the current system.

  • Page 51: Toggling The Display Mode

    Toggling the Display Mode To change the display so the channel and frequency or Talk Group ID appear instead of extended channel information, hold on any channel then press The scanner displays Display Mode 2 Mode1 indicates the channel data Mode2 indicates the frequencies .

  • Page 52: Optimizing P25 Performance

    Optimizing P25 Performance You can optimize the scanner’s performance with digital APCO 25 systems. Follow these steps for each system where you can hear APCO 25 traffic. Notes: These steps work only when you can clearly receive the system. If you are in a weak-signal area or receive interference, these steps will not work.
  • Page 53 The next to last line on the display now shows the digital error rate and the AUTO decode threshold start level (0-20). The last line on the display shows the decode threshold levels for the system. Allow the scanner to monitor channel activity for several minutes. The error rate should drop for each transmission and the threshold levels should automatically adjust to a more optimal setting.

  • Page 54: Using The Menu

    Using the Menu The UBCD996T incorporates an effective menu system that lets you make all the necessary setting options required to program the scanner and effectively use the many features. To use the menu, press [MENU] You immediately see the screen display the menu title at the top and three of ten menu options beneath.

  • Page 55: Programming General Settings

    Programming General Settings This section covers your scanners general settings. Setting and Using the Backlight The LCD has a backlight that can be set to green or red with three levels of intensity for each color plus To make your selection, press [VOL] cycles in the following order.

  • Page 56: Setting The Backlight Color

    — If the headlight wire is connected to vehicle ground when the - Polarity headlights are on, pick this setting. — Use this setting to manually set the dimmer level to Manual . To guide you in your selection, at each setting the display shows what you can expect to see.

  • Page 57: Setting The Display Orientation

    to select either Digital — Press to select. — Press to select. Setting the Display Orientation [MENU] Settings Set Upside-down This setting controls the orientation of the display. If you set Upside-down to scanner inverts the display text and graphics. Adjusting the Display Contrast There are 15 contrast levels.

  • Page 58: Setting The Time Format

    Setting the Time Format [MENU] Settings Set GPS Format Set Time Format This setting controls the format used for displaying the time on the GPS data screens. — the scanner displays time in 12-hour format using am for mornings and pm for evening times.

  • Page 59: Displaying Scanner Information

    your PC (default 115000 bps) and the back port to the speed used to communicate with an attached GPS (default 4800 bps). Note that the back port is male. You may need a gender changer and a null modem adapter to use a typical DB9 serial cable from the rear port.

  • Page 60: Connecting Your Scanner To A Personal Computer

    Using the scanner in a cloning setup lets you transfer programmed data directly from source master UBCD996T to a target slave UBCD996T. Wired cloning between other models to the UBCD996T is not possible. [MENU] (select one as the master Wired Clone Master Slave and one as the slave)
  • Page 61 To clone (transfer) data directly from one UBCD996T scanner to another UBCD996T scanner, you must first connect the scanners to each other using the included connection cables and a DB9 null modem adapter and for the rear port, a DB9 gender changer (neither included), available at most computer stores.

  • Page 62: Programming Your Scanner

    Programming Your Scanner To get the most out of your UBCD996T you can organize frequencies into programmed radio systems. To edit an existing system, use the menu to navigate to the system setting you want to change. This section assumes you are programming a new system.

  • Page 66: System Settings

    Programming Conventional Systems [MENU] Program System New System Conventional Confirm? Yes=”E” / No=”.” The scanner creates an empty conventional system with a default name of . Note that “n” is a number that increments as you add new systems. The the right side of the display indicates that this is a conventional system.

  • Page 67: Programming Trunked Radio Systems

    Programming Trunked Radio Systems [MENU] Program System New System Then, select the system type: — Motorola Type I systems MOT TYPE1 — Motorola Type II and APCO 25 systems MOT TYPE2/P25 — EDACS Wide and Narrow systems EDCS WIDE/NARROW — EDACS SCAT systems EDCS SCAT —...

  • Page 68: Specifying The Correct System Type

    Throughout the balance of this manual you will see a designation such as on the same line as a heading. This means that the section, in this example, applies otorola, DACS, TR, onventional and EDACS CAT systems. Specifying the Correct System Type In order for trunk tracking to work properly, you have to specify the correct system type when you create the system.
  • Page 69 After selecting this option, select any number from 0-99 to assign the system to a quick key or press [.No] to assign the system to no quick key, then press Notes: Access single-digit system/site Quick Keys by pressing the single digit on the k keypad during scanning.

  • Page 70: Edit Sys Option

    Setting the System Hold Time [MENU] Program System Select a conventional system Edit Sys Option Set Hold Time Set how long the scanner will remain scanning on this system before moving to the next system (up to 255 seconds). Note that the scanner will scan all unlocked channels at least one time, regardless of the system hold time setting.

  • Page 71: Set Locationinfo

    Setting Location Information [MENU] Program System Select a Conventional system Edit Sys Option Set LocationInfo This setting control whether the system is automatically enabled and disabled when you connect a GPS to the scanner. Set Latitude — Enter the system’s latitude using the format you selected in the system settings.

  • Page 72: Set Status Bit

    Setting the Status Bit [MENU] Program System Select a Motorola Type I or II system Edit Sys Option Set Status Bit — the scanner rounds all received ID’s down to the next interval of 16. The Ignore default setting is Ignore —...
  • Page 73 — the scanner ignores I-calls. The default setting is — the scanner only tracks I-calls and ignores other radio traffic on the system. Only Press to select. Note: To set the I-Call to a wildcard receive condition, press Setting the Emergency Alert Option MENU] Program System Select a Motorola Type I, II or EDACS Wide/Narrow system...
  • Page 74 Setting the System Record Option [MENU] Program System Select a system Edit Sys Option Set Record This setting controls how the scanner handles the record option for channels in the system. — The scanner sends the audio for all channels in the system to the All Channel jack, regardless of the channel’s record option setting.
  • Page 75 Adjust the P25 Decode Threshold [MENU] Program System Select a conventional system Edit Sys Option Adjust P25 Level This setting determines some system-specific parameters for digital channels. In most cases, setting this to provides the best performance. However, you can Auto also manually set the digital decode threshold.

  • Page 76: Programming Sites

    Copying Systems Occasionally you might want to copy and rename a system to highlight one group over another. One system might be called City - Fire and the same system City - PD with adjustments to data within. This lets you quickly locate the desired set of data. To copy a system including all settings, groups, and channels: [MENU] Program System...

  • Page 77: Edit Site

    MS1: Motorola 800 MHz Type I Standard MS2: Motorola 800 MHz Type II Standard MP1: Motorola 800 MHz Type I Splinter MP2: Motorola 800 MHz Type II Splinter P25: APCO 25 (all bands) M92: Motorola 900 MHz MV2: Motorola VHF MU2: Motorola UHF EDW: EDACS Wide EDN: EDACS Narrow...

  • Page 78: Set Frequencies

    Notes: Access single-digit system/site Quick Keys by pressing the single digit on the keypad during scanning. Access two-digit system Quick Keys by pressing then both digits. You can assign as many systems to the same quick key as you want. To be scanned, a system’s Quick Key must be activated and the system must be unlocked.

  • Page 79: Set Modulation

    Note: If you select Control Channel Only mode (see “Setting Control-Channel Only (Motorola Systems Only)” on Page 81), you only need to enter the frequency(s) that can be assigned as the control channel. Most frequency lists usually indicate which of the frequencies are the control channel frequencies. Otherwise, you must enter all of the frequencies.

  • Page 80: Set Lockout

    Edit Site Select a site Set Lockout Select from the following choices — the system is scanned when its quick key is enabled. Unlocked — the system is locked for this session. Temporary L/O — the system is not scanned. Lockout Setting Site Hold Time [MENU]...
  • Page 81 Base Frequency, Channel Step, and Channel Offset for the site. Setting P25 Band Plans The UBCD996T includes two operation modes for P25 systems: explicit mode and implicit mode channel assignment. Explicit mode systems include all information needed to determine voice frequencies on the control channel.
  • Page 82 — You only need to enter control channel frequencies. — You must enter all voice and control channel frequencies. Note: The scanner defaults to Setting Site Location Information [MENU] Program System Select a trunked system Edit Site (current) Select a site Set LocationInfo This setting control whether the system is automatically enabled and disabled when you connect a GPS to the scanner.

  • Page 83: Programming Channel Groups

    — the scanner automatically adjusts the digital decode threshold to match the Auto transmission you are hearing when it receives a strong signal and has a high decode rate. — lets you manually adjust the digital decode threshold. To manually adjust Manual the P25 level, select Manual...

  • Page 84: Setting The Group Quick Key

    Follow these steps to enter/edit the group name. 1. The current name displays with the first character of the name highlighted. 2. Rotate the Scroll Control to select a new first letter. Press character to the right. Repeat the To move one character to the left, press 3.

  • Page 85: Deleting Channel Groups

    This setting determines whether the scanner will scan this group of channels. Select your setting, then press . — the group is not scanned. Lockout — the group is not scanned for this session. The L/O is cancelled Temporary L/O when you cycle power.

  • Page 86: Editing Frequencies

    Q Select the channel Edit Name Follow these steps to enter/edit the channel name. 1. The current name displays with the first character of the name highlighted. 2. Rotate the Scroll Control to select a new first letter. 3. Press to move one character to the right.

  • Page 87: Setting The Audio Type

    Select a channel group Edit Channel Select the channel Edit TGID To edit the Talk Group ID, enter the Talk Group ID you want using the number keys. Then press Setting the Audio Type For each channel, you can select the audio type that the channel receives. [MENU] Program System Select the system...

  • Page 88: Quick Ctcss/Dcs Save

    Set Audio Type Analog Only At this point you can scroll to CTCSS or DCS and select the subaudible frequency in the CTCSS range or the DCS code. — any signal opens squelch. The default setting is — the scanner searches for and displays any CTCSS or DCS tone that Search accompanies the transmission.

  • Page 89: Setting Channel Attenuation

    — the scanner uses the default modulation for the channel. The default setting Auto Auto — the scanner uses AM (amplitude modulation) for the channel. — the scanner uses FM (frequency modulation) for the channel. — the scanner uses narrowband FM for the channel. —...

  • Page 90: Setting Channel Alert

    This setting controls whether the scanner treats the channel as a priority channel while scanning. Select — when you turn on the Priority feature, the channel will be scanned every 2 seconds. — the channel will not be treated with priority. The default setting is Setting Channel Alert [MENU] Program System...
  • Page 91 Setting Lockout [MENU] Program System Select a system Edit Group Edit Channel Select a channel Set Lockout Select a channel group — the channel is scanned when its quick key is enabled. Unlocked — the channel is locked for this session. Temporary L/O —...

  • Page 92: Searching And Storing

    Searching and Storing Service Search Service Search lets you select and search the scanner’s preprogrammed search ranges. During service search, the scanner searches starting with the lowest frequency in the search range you select to the highest frequency in the range. There are three ways to do this.

  • Page 93: Quick Search

    To lock out a frequency found while searching, press lock it out ( appears) or twice to permanently lock it out ( Temporary appears). Notes: If all frequencies in the search range you selected are locked out, appears and the scanner does not search the range. If the service range you select uses channels (such as CB Radio or Marine), the scanner displays the service channel number.

  • Page 94: Editing A Custom Search Range

    The scanner starts custom search of the custom search range you selected, stopping on any transmission it finds and displaying the frequency. Turn the Scroll Control to change the search direction. An arrow appears, showing the current search direction. To turn search ranges on or off, press [HOLD/RESUME] .

  • Page 95: Search With Scan

    Search With Scan When you press [SCAN/SEARCH] channels, etc you have manually programmed or the Uniden preprogrammed data for your metropolitan area that are unlocked and have their System Quick key enabled. the UBCD996T starts a scan of those sites,...

  • Page 96: Set Delay Time

    In addition to this scan you can search any of the preprogrammed service or custom search ranges. While scanning, press . Rotate the service or custom search range. Press System Quick Key to the search to make it easy to quickly enable/disable the search range for search and scan.

  • Page 97: Set Attenuator

    Set Attenuator to select to choose an attenuation for all frequencies in the range. — the frequencies are attenuated. — the frequencies are not attenuated. Set Record to select to enable a live audio output from — the scanner outputs the signal. —...

  • Page 98: Auto Search And Store

    Auto Search and Store Your scanner’s Auto Store feature lets you search for new frequencies in custom search ranges or within a service search range on a conventional system, or new talk group ID’s on a trunked system. Selecting a System To store frequencies or talk group ID’s you find during Auto Store, you must first select a system where the frequencies or talk group ID’s will be stored.

  • Page 99: Trunked Search And Store

    Trunked Search and Store You can store talk group ID’s into the system you selected in “Selecting a System”. Otherwise, the scanner stores talk group ID’s in a new group it creates. Note: Trunked system search and store does not work if an EDACS SCAT system is selected, a system with no frequency is selected, the quick key to which the system belongs is turned off, and the group you selected to store found talk group ID’s contains more talk group ID’s than the maximum set in Max Auto Store.

  • Page 100: Using The Close Call Feature

    Using the Close Call Feature Your scanner’s Close Call™ feature lets you set the scanner so it detects, displays the frequency of, and lets you hear a nearby strong radio transmission. You can set the scanner so the Close Call feature works “in the background” while you are scanning other frequencies, turn off normal scanning while the Close Call feature is working, or turn off the Close Call feature and use the scanner normally.
  • Page 101 Call mode and stores any Close Call hits, up to the maximum you specified in the Max Auto Store setting. If the scanner stores more hits than this setting, it stops auto store operation. Turn the Scroll Control to display an option, then press —...

  • Page 102: Close Call Hits

    — Lets you select the Close Call band settings. You can turn the Set CC Bands following bands on or off. — (25.0000 - 53.9800 MHz) VHF Low 1 — (54.0000 - 107.9000 MHz) VHF Low 2 — (108.0000 - 136.9875 MHz) Air Band —...
  • Page 103 resuming scan. This lets you continue to hear transmissions detected with the Close Call feature, even after you are no longer close enough to receive it as a Close Call hit. Follow these steps to set up the option. [MENU] Close Call Hits with Scan Set Quick Key...

  • Page 104: Search And Close Call Options

    Search and Close Call Options The settings in this section affect custom searches, service searches, and Close Call operation. The following table shows what options are available for various search modes 1 — Valid only for searching a range using Search with Scan. 2 —...

  • Page 105: Unlocking All Frequencies

    Unlocking All Frequencies [MENU] Srch/CloCall Opt Freq Lockouts Unlock All The scanner prompts you to confirm deletion. To confirm and delete all locked-out frequencies, press . If no frequencies are locked, you see . Otherwise, to exit, press any key to backstep. Press Any Key Reviewing Locked-Out Frequencies [MENU]...

  • Page 106: Finding Repeater Output Frequencies

    This setting determines whether the scanner automatically ignores transmissions found during Custom Search, Quick Search, or Close Call operation that are on common broadcasts, paging systems, and other annoyance radio sources. Note: Broadcast screening does not work in All service search ranges. —...

  • Page 107: Setting The Maximum Auto Store Value

    Repeater Find This feature sets whether the scanner tries to tune to a repeater output frequency during Custom Search, Quick Search, or Close Call operation when it detects a transmission on a repeater input frequency. Since you can normally only hear one side of a conversation when you listen to an input frequency transmission, turning this feature on can let you hear both sides of the conversation where a standard difference frequency is set between the input and the output, to and from the...

  • Page 108: Setting Attenuation

    — the scanner uses AM (amplitude modulation) for the frequency band. — the scanner uses FM (frequency modulation) for the frequency band. — the scanner uses narrowband FM for the frequency band. — the scanner uses wideband FM for the frequency band. (Broadcast) —...

  • Page 109: Setting The Delay Time

    Setting the Delay Time [MENU] Srch/CloCall Opt Set Delay Time This setting determines how long the scanner waits after a transmission ends before resuming Quick Search or Close Call operation. — The scanner waits the set amount of time after the transmission ends 1-5 sec before resuming.

  • Page 110: Priority Scan

    [MENU] Srch/CloCall Opt Adjust P25 Level — The automatic adjust feature is enabled. Auto — you can set the threshold manuals depending on your circumstances. Manual — sets the factory default value. Default Priority Scan If you activate a Priority Scan while scanning, the radio interrupts its scan every two seconds to check the priority channel (P-Ch).
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  • Page 114: Fire Tone-Out

    Fire Tone-Out Your scanner can be set to respond to fire tone-outs, a system comprised of standardized two-tone sequential paging, short one-tone paging, and long group tone paging. You can save up to 10 settings. When you select a setting in standby mode, the scanner also monitors for any other setting that uses the same transmit frequency, modulation, and attenuation settings.

  • Page 115: Set Alert

    — Enter the desired frequency that the scanner should Edit Frequency monitor for the tone-out. — Set the modulation type for the paging signal. Next Set Modulation choose the modulation setting: — The scanner uses the default modulation for the frequency band. If Auto the default modulation is AM, WFM, or FMB, the modulation operates as —...

  • Page 116: Tone-Out Multi-Channel Monitoring

    After you select an alert pattern, the scanner prompts for the alert level for a received alert. Level options 1 to 15 sets a fixed audio level independent of the main volume setting. uses the main volume setting for the alerts. AUTO Tone-Out Multi-Channel Monitoring The scanner can check multiple tone combination pages for channels whose...

  • Page 117: Location-Based (Gps) Scanning

    Location-Based (GPS) Scanning The UBCD996T can make use of data transmitted from an attached GPS unit that lets the radio automatically enable and disable systems based on the geographic information you provide such as: Latitude (the center of the range)
  • Page 118 current location. If you have a lot of data programmed, it might take the scanner a couple of minutes to complete the process. Once the scanner completes the initial GPS review, if you move into or out of an area covered by a radio site, the scanner beeps and displays the name of the system and whether it is being locked or unlocked.

  • Page 119: Non-Radio Location Based Gps Features

    Non-Radio Location Based GPS Features When connected to a GPS, you can program specific location information which will trigger an alert from the scanner. The following geographically based values are typical of the use you might find valuable while traveling. Use the menu to input the necessary data to enable each.

  • Page 120: Setting The Options

    By pressing & holding [GPS] , you can select a location type and store current location data. The following table shows the attributes available for each category. Note that some options are different for a specific location type. Refer to the information that follows to set those specific attributes.

  • Page 121: Deleting A Location

    At this level you have an opportunity to reassign or edit the Set Type location type you first selected and set the location to either one of the other types or change the data in an existing location. This option also lets you associate a new Alert Tone to POI. Dangerous Xing and Dangerous Road each have unique Alert Tones that cannot be changed.

  • Page 122: Gps Display Mode

    Input how far away the alert sounds for the site (only Set Range available for POI’s) For Dangerous Xing, and Dangerous Road Only The Alert Tone is fixed. Set Alert Volume you rotate the Scroll Control the Alert tone is played louder and louder. Press select a volume level.

  • Page 123: Gps Review Location Mode

    GPS Review Location Mode If you have programmed data for a Point of Interest, Dangerous Crossing, and a Dangerous Road, you can review each set on a screen dedicated to showing just that data. Press in GPS Mode. The most recent stored location is displayed. Use the Scroll Control to display the next screen for review.
  • Page 124 [.No] — returns to GPS Mode. — lets you edit a location details [SCAN/SEARCH] — enter scan mode. [HOLD/RESUME] — enter Scan Hold mode — enter Function Mode. — select a programmed location from all stored locations. The location data is stored in the order POI, Dangerous Xing, and Dangerous Road.

  • Page 125: Care And Maintenance

    Repairs Do not attempt any repair. The scanner contains no user serviceable parts. Contact the Uniden Customer Service Center or take it to a qualified repair technician. Birdies All radios can receive “birdies” (undesired signals). If your scanner stops during Scan mode and no sound is heard, it might be receiving a birdie.

  • Page 126: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting From time to time, Uniden might update the UBCD996T’s firmware to change the scanner’s performance or incorporate new features. These updates can be applied by you using the supplied PC cable and the software that we will provide. Please note that firmware data must be input by means of the front panel serial cable connection, not the rear connector.
  • Page 128 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 contact number are listed in the Warranty at the end of this manual.

  • Page 129: Specifications

    Specifications Certificated accordance with FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15 Subpart C as of date of manufacture. Dynamic Allocation Systems : Groups : Site : Channels : Channels per Trunked System : Band Coverage : Frequency Range : Frequency Range (MHz): 25.0 - 27.995 137.0 - 147.995 Above bands in 5 kHz steps...
  • Page 130 0.4 V 764 - 775.9875 MHz 0.3 V 794 - 805.9875 MHz 0.4 V 806 - 956 MHz Attenuation : 20dB nominal Scan Rate : 100 channels per second (Conventional mode) max Search Rate : 300 steps per second (5 kHz step only) max Audio Output : 2.6W nominal into 8 speaker 30mW nominal into 32 stereo headphone:...
  • Page 131 Remote Interface Jack GPS / Remote Interface Jack Ext. DC Power / ORNG Wire Jack Operating Temperature : Size : Weight : Features, specifications, and availability of optional accessories are all subject to change without notice. 4pin Mini Type D-sub 9pin Male Type 3pin (Center Orange Wire) Nominal -20°C to +60°C Close Call -10°C to +60°C...

  • Page 132: Reference

    Reference Preset Fleet Maps Note: Size Codes in parenthesis indicates that the Size Code spans more than one block.

  • Page 134: User Defined Fleet Maps

    User Defined Fleet Maps Type I Programming Information When a Type I system is designed, the address information for all the ID’s is divided into 8 equal sized blocks, numbered 0–7. When you program your scanner to track a Type I system, you must select a size code for each of these blocks. When you have assigned a size code to all 8 blocks, you’ll have defined the fleet map for the system you are tracking.

  • Page 135: Size Code Restrictions

    seems. Select a size code for a block, and then press communications. If you decide you are receiving most of the replies to the conversations with ID’s assigned to the block you just programmed, then you’ve probably selected the right size code and can work on the next block of the map. Finally, for most public safety systems there are some size codes which are more common.
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  • Page 137: Preprogrammed Systems With Quick Keys

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  • Page 140: Index

    13 14 15 41 64 66 Alert ..73 90 101 102 111 112 113 115 119 120 121 122 Antenna 30 33 37 130 APCO 14 15 24 26 40 52 ..67 77 87 109 Attenuator 13 65 66 79 89 95 97 104 108 116 Auto Store...
  • Page 141 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 96 98 99 104 112 129 134 System Option End Code 63 72 FCC ..Firmware Fleet 26 27 63 71 132 134 ..Func 17 21 39 40 41 42 43 ...
  • Page 142 14 64 66 74 90 95 Record 97 104 109 Scan, Scanning Channels 16 48 49 84 85 99 110 129 Frequencies 12 16 17 65 78 86 104 105 106 138 Location Based GPS 119 Systems 3 11 12 16 22 25 28 ...
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  • Page 144: One-Year Limited Warranty

    Warranty only available in original country of purchase. ELEMENT OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants to the original retail owner for the duration of this warranty, its UBCD996T (herein after referred to as the Product), to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below.
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