Uniden Bc296d Trunk Tracker Scanner Owners Manual

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.
2:OFF
The scanner does not handle emergency
transmissions any differently than other
transmissions.
Setting EDACS Decimal Mode
By default your scanner displays EDACS talkgroups in AFS
format (see “Understanding...

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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. To get the best sound
quality, you need to match as closely as possible the system’s
settings.
To adjust the sound quality:
1. While monitoring a specific APCO P-25...

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. (UHF,
VHF, or 800MHz).
.
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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. Enter the channel number.
1:FREQUENCY
2. Enter the frequency and alpha tag for the channel.
Repeat these steps for all channels in the system. Then,
refer to “Programming Talkgroups.”
Note:LTR systems must be programmed in channel...

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Programming Talkgroups
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. When scanning, you can turn ID groups on
and off with a quick keypress.
Storing Known Talkgroups
Follow these steps to store talkgroups you have gotten from a
list.
2:SCAN OPTION →2:TRUNK →Select the bank
→3:TALK GROUP
1. Use the scroll...

1. While the scanner is receiving the talkgroup, press
HOLD/MANto 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.
Deleting Stored Talkgroup ID’s
To delete a stored talkgroup ID:
1. While scanning a trunked system in the ID scan mode
(see “Scanning Only Stored Talkgroups”), press
HOLD/MAN. 
Or, to use the menu system:
2:SCAN OPTION →2:TRUNK →Select the...

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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).
PC Control Mode
To connect the Scanner to a PC, plug the scanner end of the
supplied RS232C cable into the remote port which is on the
side of the scanner. Plug the...

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 SCANon both scanner to start the
transfer.
Caution:This deletes all data from the unit you select as
SLAVE. Make certain that you pick the correct set-
tings for each scanner to prevent data loss.
During transfer both scanners display the following.
When transfer is complete, the...

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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.
•Always press each button firmly until you hear the entry
tone for that key entry, unless you have turned 2:OFFthe 
3:KEY BEEPin the menu system.
Location
•Do not use the scanner in high-moisture environments such...

Troubleshooting
If your BC296D is not performing properly, try the following
steps.
If you experience difficulty while in TrunkTracker mode, try the
following steps.
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Problem Suggestion
Scanner wont work. 1. Check the connections at both ends of the AC Adapter.
2. Turn ON the wall switch of your room. You could be
using an outlet controlled by the wall switch.
3. Move the AC Adapter to another wall outlet.
Improper reception. 1. Check the antenna connection.
2. Move the scanner.
3. You may be in a...