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Summary of Contents for Uniden APCO25
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Dimmer Light Setting ...22 Controlling How Much Information Appears ...22 Turning the Key Beep On/Off ...22 Locking the ENTER key ...22 Disabling the APCO25 Card ...23 Muting All Audio ...23 Setting Squelch Mode ...23 Trunk Scanning Options ...23 Searching for Active Talkgroups (ID Search) ...23 Scanning Only Stored Talkgroups (ID Scan) ...24... - Page 4 Using I-Call (Motorola and EDACS only) ...42 Turning I-Call On and Off for ID Search ...42 Turning I-Call On for ID Scan ...42 Setting Priority Talkgroups (Motorola and EDACS only) ...43 Multi-Track ...43 Multi-Track Operational Details ...43 Programming Motorola Systems ...45 Using Control Channel Programming ...45...
- Page 5 Deleting Stored Talkgroup ID’s ...54 Adding a Text Tag to an ID List ...54 Seeing Talkgroup Activity ...54 Using the Remote Interface ...55 PC Control Mode ...55 Cloning Scanner Settings ...55 Care and Maintenance ...57 General Use ...57 Location ...57 Cleaning ...57 Repairs ...57...
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Page 7: The Fcc Wants You To Know
The FCC Wants You 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. This scanner generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. -
Page 8: Scanning Legally
FCC authorization to operate it. In some areas, mobile use of this scanner is unlawful or requires a permit. Check the laws in your area. It is also illegal in many areas (and a bad idea everywhere) to interfere with the duties of public safety officials by traveling to the scene of an incident without authorization. -
Page 9: Introduction
Here is a brief list of some of the systems you can monitor with your BC796D: • Motorola Type I, II, IIi Hybrid, and APCO 25 Phase 1 Digital Systems (including 3600 bps and 9600 bps control channel systems) EDACS and EDACS SCAT trunking systems used by police, fire, ambulance, and other local and state public safety agencies as well as utili- ties and other businesses. - Page 10 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.*...
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Page 11: Using This Manual
“Understanding Scanning” section for a quick background on the technology behind the hobby. The first thing you’ll need to do is plug the AC charger into the scanner. See “Setting Up Your Scanner” if you need any help doing this. -
Page 12: Understanding Scanning
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 BC796D. -
Page 13: Trunked Scanning
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. -
Page 14: Edacs Trunking
See “Connecting an Antenna” for more information. EDACS Trunking EDACS trunking works in much the same way as Motorola trunking with a couple of major differences. In an EDACS system, each frequency used by the system is assigned a Logical Channel Number (LCN) so that less data needs to be transmitted by the control channel. -
Page 15: Ltr Trunking
ID on the display. In the ID Scan mode, the scanner only stops on the transmission if the LTR data matches a talkgroup ID that you have stored in the bank’s talkgroup ID list and have not locked out. -
Page 16: 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 –... -
Page 17: Front And Rear View
Front and Rear View VOLUME SQUELCH CHAN/FREQ PUSH VFO/SELECT 1. Volume/Squelch Control 2. VFO/Select Channel/Frequency Control 3. Scan Key (SCAN) 4. Service Key (SRVC) 5. Display 6. Resume Key ( 7. Hold/Up/Manual Key (L/HOLD) 8. Numeric Keypad 9. Menu/Bank Key (MENU) 18. -
Page 18: Display Icons
ID Scan Mode Indicator ID SCAN ID Search Mode Indicator ID SEARCH Channel Type Conventional Type Trunk Type Motorola Tracking Type LTR Tracking Type EDACS Tracking Type Control Channel Data Voice Channel Data Digital Communications P25: APCO Project 25 AM,FM... -
Page 19: Included With Your Scanner
Included With Your Scanner If any of these items are missing or damaged, immediately contact your place of purchase or Uniden Customer Service at: (800) 297-1023, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Central Time, Monday through Friday. • BC796D Scanner • AC Adapter (AD 580D) •... -
Page 20: Setting Up Your Scanner
To connect the telescopic antenna, simply connect it to the BNC type ANT. connector on the rear of the scanner. You can purchase a variety of scanner antennas for both mobile and base station available at a local electronics store. -
Page 21: Typical Mounting Methods
Before you mount the scanner, make sure you have all the necessary materials. Then confirm that the scanner fits your vehicle’s mounting area. This unit requires a mounting area of 2-3/8 inch high by 6-15/16 inch wide by 6-9/16 inch deep (61 x 176.5 x 167 mm). -
Page 22: Applying Power For Vehicle Installation
To connect an optional DC cigarette-lighter power cable, insert its barrel plug into the DC 13.8 V jack on the back of the scanner, then plug the power cable into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket. Note: If you use a cigarette-lighter power cable and your vehicle’s engine is running, you... -
Page 23: Desktop Installation
Desktop Installation You can place this scanner on a desk, shelf, or table to use it as a base station. 1. Flip up the feet for desk installation. 2. Extend the antenna to full vertical position. Adjust the angle for best reception. -
Page 24: Listening Safely
You can use a standard tape recorder or a VOX (Voice Operated Control) recorder. To connect the recorder to the scanner, connect a cable with a 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) plug from the tape recorder’s remote jack to the TAPE OUT jack on the back of the scanner. (Your local electronics store should carry a wide selection of cables and tape recorders.) -
Page 25: 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. -
Page 26: Using The Menu
When you are scanning conventional banks, the scanner displays the digit corresponding to all unlocked banks. To lock out a bank so that the scanner does not scan its channels, press the number that corresponds to the bank. The scanner replaces that bank’s number with a... -
Page 27: Locking/Unlocking Channels
Note: You cannot lockout all banks. One bank must be unlocked at all times. Locking/Unlocking Channels To lock out a channel so that the scanner does not stop on it while scanning, press L/O when the scanner is stopped on that channel or manually select the channel and press L/O. -
Page 28: Dimmer Light Setting
1:ON Display all information 2:OFF Display reduced information Turning 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... -
Page 29: Disabling The Apco25 Card
Muting All Audio To mute all audio, press and hold MUTE for 2 seconds. The scanner operates normally, but no audio sounds from the scanner. To turn audio back on, press and hold MUTE for 2 seconds. Setting Squelch Mode... -
Page 30: Scanning Only Stored Talkgroups (Id Scan)
When the scanner is in the ID Scan mode, you can select which ID lists you want the BC796D to scan. First, if you are scanning a Motorola or EDACS system, ensure that you are in the Scan List mode. Press RVRS until the scanner displays “List” at the left side of line 3 in the display when it has not stopped on a talkgroup or on the left side of line 4 if it has stopped on a talkgroup. -
Page 31: Edacs Blockout
If a talkgroup in your Scan List is patched, your scanner will continue to receive it under its new identity until the patch has ended. When a patch is being received, the radio will display PATCH ID, and will show the temporary common talkgroup plus all the included talkgroups in a cycling display. -
Page 32: Searching
Your BC796D 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. -
Page 33: Storing Found Frequencies
To skip over a frequency, press L/O when the scanner is stopped on a frequency you want to skip. Notes: • You can program up to 200 skip frequencies. The 201st skip frequency entered causes the first skipped frequency to unlock. -
Page 34: Setting Subaudible Tones For Searching
Lets you set the DCS. 3:OFF Does not use subaudible tones. Note: If, instead of pressing E to select a tone you press L/O, the scanner will stop on any transmission except for those with the selected tone. Searching for Subaudible Tones If you set the system tone option to 3:TONE SEARCH (see “Setting Squelch Mode”), the... -
Page 35: Setting A Search Range
1:SERVICE OPTION → :CHAIN SEARCH → 2:SEARCH RANGE → Select the range → 5:TRUNK This option lets you search for a Motorola trunking control channel within the selected range. To activate this function, select 1:ON, then select an appropriate trunk plan. Most areas use... - Page 36 Plan 1, so this setting should work in most cases. Note: This feature only works for 800 MHz and 900 MHz Motorola trunking systems. If the scanner detects a trunking control channel, it will begin to track that system. The...
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Page 37: Service Search
Service Search Skip You can set the scanner to skip up to 100 unwanted frequencies during Service Search. To skip over a frequency, press L/O when the scanner has stopped at a frequency you want to skip. To restore a skipped frequency during search, press L/HOLD select the desired frequency using the scroll bar, then press L/O. -
Page 38: Using Weather Search And Weather Alert (Same)
Using Weather Search and Weather Alert (SAME) Your scanner allows you to either search for a local NOAA weather broadcast, or be set to alert when a SAME weather alert is broadcast on a NOAA channel. Searching for a Weather Broadcast To search for a weather broadcast in your area: 1:SERVICE OPTION →... -
Page 39: Testing The Weather Alert
To limit alerts to a specific area, you must also program in the FIPS code(s) for the area(s) you want to receive alerts for. The scanner can be set to either alert for all areas, or only the areas you have programmed. You can get FIPS codes for your area by calling the National Weather Service at 1-888-NWR-SAME or visit their web site at http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/indexnw.htm. -
Page 40: Programming Bank Information
ID’s for that system. Assigning Bank Names To give a bank a name that the scanner displays when it stops on a channel in that bank: 3:SYSTEM OPTION → 9:BANK TAG 1. Use the scroll bar to select the bank you want to tag, then press E. -
Page 41: General Programming
• Make a programming plan before you sit down to program your scanner. Write down what frequency you will store in each channel, along with other system information. Or, use the supplied software to organize your information before you start. - Page 42 • Entered frequencies are rounded off according to the step size for the channel. • When you store a new frequency in a channel, the text tag previously assigned to that channel is deleted.
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Page 43: Programming Conventional Channels
• If you select a frequency that is not valid, the scanner displays ERROR OUT OF BAND. Enter a correct frequency to continue. • If you enter a frequency that has already been stored in the scanner, the scanner displays WARNING DUPLICATE and the channel number that contains the duplicate. -
Page 44: Setting The Delay
The delay time is 2 seconds. 4:4 SECONDS The delay time is 4 seconds. 5:INFINITE When the scanner stops on a transmission, you must press RSM to resume searching. 6: -2 SECONDS The scanner only stops on transmissions for 2 seconds, then automatically resumes. -
Page 45: Setting Beep Alert
3:OFF The scanner opens squelch regardless of the presence of tones. Note: If, instead of pressing E to select a tone you press L/O, the scanner will stop on any transmission except for those with the selected tone. Setting Beep Alert 2:SCAN OPTION →... -
Page 46: Setting The Modulation Mode
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. If there is, the scanner immediately switches to the priority channel. -
Page 47: Programming Trunked Systems
MHz bands. See “Programming LTR Systems.” When tracking these types of systems, remember these important points: • Your scanner defaults to monitor Motorola Type II systems; however, you can change this if the system in your area is different. • The frequencies for many of the trunked public safety systems are listed in the TrunkTracker National Public Safety Trunked System Frequency Guide included with your BC796D scanner. -
Page 48: Setting Trunking Delay
(if you have stored the unit number as a talkgroup) in the scan mode. When the scanner stops on an I-Call, the scanner displays the individual radio unit ID instead of a talkgroup ID. -
Page 49: Setting Priority Talkgroups (Motorola And Edacs Only)
To receive any I-Call while scanning, enter the I-Call wildcard ( ) 0. For EDACS and Motorola Type 1 systems, this appears as i0; for Motorola Type 2 systems, this appears as 700000. Setting Priority Talkgroups (Motorola and EDACS only) Talkgroup priority works slightly different than conventional priority. - Page 50 IDs within the same trunked system (as this would slow the scan process). If you press RSM while you are listening to one ID, the scanner will check to see if another ID in your Scan List is active. It will disregard the ID to which you were just monitoring.
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Page 51: Programming Motorola 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. This can greatly shorten the time it takes to program system information. 2:SCAN OPTION → 2:TRUNK → Select the bank → :CNTRL CH ONLY For 900 MHz systems, you can then simply turn the feature on or off. -
Page 52: Programming Type2/Digital Vhf And Uhf Systems
3. Select one of the following trunk types for Motorola Type 2 or digital Systems: 1:TYPE2/P25 800 Motorola Type 2 or Digital systems in the 800 MHz band 3:TYPE2/P25 900 Motorola Type 2 or Digital systems in the 900 MHz band 4. -
Page 53: Programming Type I And Iii Hybrid Systems
2:SCAN OPTION → 2:TRUNK 2. Use the scroll bar to select the bank you want to program, then press E. 1:TRUNK TYPE → 1:ON 3. Select the following trunk type for Motorola Type I Systems: 2:TYPE1 Motorola Type I and IIi Hybrid Systems 4. -
Page 54: Toggling The Status Bit
Toggling the Status Bit Motorola talkgroup ID’s are sent as a 16-bit binary number. Normally, the last 4 positions in the number are 0’s, which result in all talkgroups being equally divisible by 16. These last four bits, however, can be used by the trunking system to indicate various status conditions. -
Page 55: Programming Edacs Systems
Once you complete channel programming, see “Programming Talkgroups.” 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 → 0:EMERGENCY ALT... -
Page 56: Setting Edacs Decimal Mode
Setting EDACS Decimal Mode By default your scanner displays EDACS talkgroups in AFS format (see “Understanding Scanning”). However, you can use this option to display and enter talkgroups in digital format. 2:SCAN OPTION → 2:TRUNK → Select the bank → :EDCS ID FORM 1:AFS Display the talkgroup ID in Agency-Fleet-Subfleet (AFS) format. -
Page 57: Programming Apco 25 Systems
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. -
Page 58: Programming Ltr Systems
Programming LTR 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. -
Page 59: Programming Talkgroups
5. Enter the alpha tag for the talkgroup. Note: The alpha tag defaults to the numeric talkgroup ID. 6. If you want the scanner to beep three times to alert you when the talkgroup is active, select 3:BEEP ALERT and press E; then, select 1:ON. -
Page 60: Deleting Stored Talkgroup Id's
Select the list → Enter the alpha tag Seeing Talkgroup Activity In the ID Scan mode, the scanner normally only displays the ID for talkgroups that you have stored into a scan list. This setting lets you see the ID’s for all talkgroups as they become active when the scanner is monitoring the control channel. -
Page 61: Using The Remote Interface
To connect the Scanner to a PC, plug the scanner end of the RS232C cable (not supplied) into the remote port which is on the side of the scanner. Plug the other end of the cable into your PC’s serial port. - Page 62 During transfer both scanners display the following. When transfer is complete, the scanners display COMPLETE. Turn both scanners off and then back on to initialize them. If data transfer is not successful, the following message appears. To clear the error, press CLONE == >...
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Page 63: Care And Maintenance
• Avoid placing the unit in direct sunlight or near heating elements or vents. • If the scanner receives strong interference or electrical noise, move it or its antenna away from the source of the noise. If possible, a higher elevation, may provide better reception. -
Page 64: Troubleshooting
2. Check the antenna connection. 3. Check to see if many of the channels are Loc ked Out. If so, the scanner has less chance of finding an active channel. 4. Review each channels frequency to see if it is still stored in Memory and is correct. - Page 65 P-25 Card. 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.
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Page 66: 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: 25.0-28.0 MHz 28.0-29.7 MHz 29.7-50.0 MHz 50.0-54.0 MHz... -
Page 67: Glossary Of Terms
Clone - This term identifies the ability to set up a duplicate scanner. This function allows you to clone all the programming information, including frequencies, talkgroups and alpha tags as well as bank settings and other parameters from one BC796D to another or BC296D. - Page 68 PC. (See page 55) Scan List - When you designate a bank to be a trunking bank, your scanner sets up 10 Scan Lists, which are simply list of your favorite IDs. Each list can contain up to 10 IDs, so you can store a total of 100 IDs for each trunk bank.
- Page 69 Status Bit - This term refers to Motorola Type II systems. There is a method by which special types of communications utilize unique talk group numbers. For example, if all emergency calls are set to occur on a specific talk group number then you will not miss the transmission even if you have not programmed all the talk group numbers.
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Page 70: Appendix
Preset Fleet Maps Preset Map 1 Block Preset Map 3 Block (SIZE CODE 12) Preset Map 5 Block (SIZE CODE 12) Preset Map 7 Block Appendix Preset Map 2 Size Code Block SIZE CODE 11 SIZE CODE 11 SIZE CODE 11 SIZE CODE 11 SIZE CODE 11 SIZE CODE 11... - Page 71 Preset Map 9 Block Size Code SIZE CODE 4 SIZE CODE 4 SIZE CODE 0 SIZE CODE 0 SIZE CODE 0 SIZE CODE 0 SIZE CODE 0 SIZE CODE 0 Preset Map 11 Block Size Code SIZE CODE 4 SIZE CODE 0 SIZE CODE 0 SIZE CODE 0 SIZE CODE 0...
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Page 72: User Defined Fleet Maps
When a block is assigned a size code, the Fleet or Fleets created within the block are assigned a Type I ID. The way these IDs display on your scanner depends on the block number and the blocks size code. When a Type I ID displays, the left most digit represents the block which contains the ID. -
Page 73: Fleet Map Size Codes
Fleet Map Size Codes Size Size Code Restrictions If you select SIZE CODE 12, 13, or 14, there are some restrictions as to which blocks can be used for these codes. • SIZE CODE 12 can only be assigned to Blocks 0, 2, 4, or 6. •... - Page 74 NWR-SAME EVENT CODE Event Code Emergency Action Notification Emergency Action Termination National Information Center Tornado Warning # Service Thunderstorm Warning # SVW Flash Flood Warning Flash Warning Winter Storm Warning Blizzard Warning High Wing/ Dust Storm Warning Radio logical Hazard Warning Civil Danger Warning Local Area Emergency Hazardous Material Warning...
- Page 75 Event Code Standard Severe Weather Statement Special Weather Statement Flash Flood Statement Flood Statement Hurricane Statement National Periodic Test Required Monthly Test Required Weekly Test System Demonstration/ Practice National Hazard Warning Unknown Emergency Tune TV Unknown Warning Tune TV Unknown Watch Tune TV Unknown Statement Tune TV Administrative Message Child Abduction Emergency...
- Page 76 REVERSE LIST Range 29.520 - 29.580 29.620 - 29.680 52.010 - 52.990 53.010 - 53.990 143.750 143.900 144.510 - 144.890 145.110 - 145.490 146.010 - 146.385 146.415 - 146.505 146.595 146.610 - 146.985 147.000 - 147.390 147.415 - 147.505 147.595 147.600 - 147.990 148.125 148.150...
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Page 80: One Year Limited Warranty
One Year Limited Warranty Important: Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service. WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION (Uniden) ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for one year, to the original retail owner, this Uniden product to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below. - Page 81 Memo...
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