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[[Image:Bcd996P2.jpg|right|thumb|Bearcat BCD996P2 digital Trunktracker V]] | [[Image:Bcd996P2.jpg|right|thumb|Bearcat BCD996P2 digital Trunktracker V]] | ||
− | The Uniden '''BCD996P2''' is a APCO-25 Phase II capable base/mobile [[TrunkTracker V]] scanner with [[Dynamic Memory Architecture]]. It is an upgrade to the [[BCD996XT]], and direct sibling to the [[BCD325P2]] released shortly after. This scanner became available to the market in March, 2015. The BCD996P2 has many features included in previous generations of "996"'s*, currently it's waiting on a firmware update to include Site specific P25 decode threshold settings that never showed itself in the XT model. It's overall redeeming qualities: inclusion of Phase 2 receiving capabilities and better ability to handle power disruptions, than the new SD card based top-of-the-line BCDx36HP series, allowing owners/operators seamless restoration of scanning after a power disruption, important for operators not familiar with scanner operations i.e. Tow Truck Drivers and other listeners/Responders. | + | The Uniden '''BCD996P2''' is a APCO-25 Phase II capable base/mobile [[TrunkTracker V]] scanner with [[Dynamic Memory Architecture]]. It is an upgrade to the [[BCD996XT]], and direct sibling to the [[BCD325P2]] released shortly after. This scanner became available to the market in March, 2015. The BCD996P2 has many features included in previous generations of "996"'s*, currently it's waiting on a firmware update to include Site specific P25 decode threshold settings that never showed itself in the XT model. It's overall redeeming qualities: inclusion of Phase 2 receiving capabilities and better ability to handle power disruptions, than the new SD card based top-of-the-line BCDx36HP series, allowing owners/operators seamless restoration of scanning after a power disruption, important for operators not familiar with scanner operations i.e. Tow Truck Drivers and other listeners/Responders. This scanner can be upgraded to trunk and decode EDACS [[ProVoice]], [[DMR]]/[[MOTOTRBO]] and [[NXDN]] with a paid upgrade. |
*As noted in the '''{{Thread|uniden-prospective-owners|328148-differences-996xt-996p2.html|Differences in 996XT to 996P2?}}''', the BCD996P2 differs from the BCD996t and BCD996XT in the following ways: | *As noted in the '''{{Thread|uniden-prospective-owners|328148-differences-996xt-996p2.html|Differences in 996XT to 996P2?}}''', the BCD996P2 differs from the BCD996t and BCD996XT in the following ways: | ||
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**USB port | **USB port | ||
**Printed Manual | **Printed Manual | ||
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==Specifications== | ==Specifications== | ||
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− | * | + | * Backlit Keypad & LCD |
+ | * [https://www.uniden.com/shop/communication/din-sleeve/ DIN-E and ISO Vehicle Mountable] | ||
+ | ===Technical=== | ||
+ | * PC Programming and Control (with 3rd party software, not included) | ||
* 25,000 Channels | * 25,000 Channels | ||
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* 16 Character Text Tagging | * 16 Character Text Tagging | ||
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* 12 Service Searches: Public Safety, News, Ham Radio, Marine, Railroad, Air, CB Radio, FRS/GMRS, Racing, FM Broadcast and Special (Itinerant) | * 12 Service Searches: Public Safety, News, Ham Radio, Marine, Railroad, Air, CB Radio, FRS/GMRS, Racing, FM Broadcast and Special (Itinerant) | ||
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− | ===Frequency Coverage=== | ||
* 25.0000 - 512.0000 MHz | * 25.0000 - 512.0000 MHz | ||
* 758.0000 - 823.9875 MHz | * 758.0000 - 823.9875 MHz | ||
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* 894.0125 - 960.0000 MHz | * 894.0125 - 960.0000 MHz | ||
* 1240.0000 - 1300.0000 MHz | * 1240.0000 - 1300.0000 MHz | ||
− | + | ==== FM Bandwidths ==== | |
− | === FM Bandwidths === | ||
*'''NFM''': ~7.5 kHz deviation | *'''NFM''': ~7.5 kHz deviation | ||
*'''FM''': ~15 kHz deviation | *'''FM''': ~15 kHz deviation | ||
*'''FMB''': ~75 kHz deviation | *'''FMB''': ~75 kHz deviation | ||
*'''WFM''': >100 kHz deviation | *'''WFM''': >100 kHz deviation | ||
− | + | ====Power Requirements==== | |
− | ===Power Requirements=== | ||
* Power requirements: AC Adapter (13.8V DC 750mA Regulated) (AD-1009 or equivalent). | * Power requirements: AC Adapter (13.8V DC 750mA Regulated) (AD-1009 or equivalent). | ||
* DC:11V to 16.6V(Ext.DC Power Jack or DC 4 Pin Power Plug) | * DC:11V to 16.6V(Ext.DC Power Jack or DC 4 Pin Power Plug) | ||
− | * Power plug: 5.5mm outer diameter, 2.1mm inner diameter | + | * Power plug: 5.5mm outer diameter, 2.1mm inner diameter |
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+ | ==Features== | ||
+ | * Ability to flag a channel as Digital, Analog, or All | ||
+ | * Adaptive Digital Threshold - Automatically sets the digital decode threshold for APCO 25 systems | ||
+ | * Adjustable Band defaults | ||
+ | * Adjustable Hold (scan duration 0-255 sec) per system, custom or service search | ||
+ | * Adjustable Priority check interval | ||
+ | * Analog and Digital [[AGC]] | ||
+ | * [[Project_25|APCO25 Digital Audio]] decoding | ||
+ | * [[Band Scope]] mode | ||
+ | * [[Broadcast Screen]] while searching (TV and radio station frequencies, pagers, etc) with 10 custom bands | ||
+ | * [[Uniden Close Call|Close Call]], with [[Uniden Close Call#Close Call Do Not Disturb|Close Call Do Not Disturb]], [[Uniden Close Call#Close Call Priority|Close Call Priority (or Primary)]], and [[Uniden Close Call#Close Call Temporary Store|Close Call Temporary Store]]. | ||
+ | * [[Control Channel Data Output]] | ||
+ | * [[Control Channel Only]] | ||
+ | * Custom Search — lets you program up to 10 search ranges | ||
+ | * [[DCS]]/[[CTCSS]] [[Automatic_CTCSS_identification|Rapid Decode]] | ||
+ | * Display the Unit IDs (UID) found on trunk systems. | ||
+ | * [[Duplicate Channel Alert]] | ||
+ | * EDACS [[ESK]] support | ||
+ | * [[Fire Tone Out]] alert | ||
+ | ** [[Fire Tone Out]] Search - built-in frequency counter displays the received tones. | ||
+ | * Frequency/ID AutoStore - automatically store frequencies from a service or limit search into a conventional system or store talk group IDs into a trunked system | ||
+ | * Independent Alert Tone Volume – lets you set the volume level of the following tones: Key Beep, Emergency Alert, Channel Alert, and Close Call Alert. | ||
+ | * Individual channel volume offset | ||
+ | * [[Intermediate Frequency Exchange]] - changes the IF used for a selected frequency to help avoid image and other mixer-product interference on a frequency. | ||
+ | * [[Key Lock]] - lets you hand the scanner to a novice user and prevent programming from being modified. | ||
+ | * [[Location Based Scanning]] | ||
+ | * [[Uniden Multi-Site Trunking|Multi-Site support]] | ||
+ | * [[NAC]] decoding | ||
+ | * [[Negative Channel dropout delay]] (forced resume) adjustable to 0-2,5,10,30, -2, -5, -10 seconds | ||
+ | * [[Uniden BCDx36HP Quick Keys and Number Tags|Number Tags]] allows you to quickly navigate to a specific Favorites List, System, and/or Channel. | ||
+ | * [[Priority Scan]] | ||
+ | * [[Private Systems]] - lets you flag a system so that it cannot be read out of the scanner or modified. | ||
+ | * [[P25 audio decode level adjustment]] | ||
+ | * 3 [http://new.marksscanners.com/996XT/996xt.shtml#search%20key Quick Access Search Keys] | ||
+ | * [[Quick Search]] | ||
+ | * [[Repeater Reverse]] | ||
+ | * Search with Scan for Service and Custom Searches with assigned Quick Keys | ||
+ | * [[Startup Configuration]] | ||
+ | * Support for P25 Conventional channels that include NAC and TGID user differentiation (P25 One-Frequency Trunk) | ||
+ | * [[Temporary System, Site, Group, Channel, and Location Lockout]] | ||
+ | * Upgradeable firmware | ||
+ | ** Can be updated to support [[Rebanding]]? {{color|green|YES}} | ||
+ | * [[Weather Operations]] | ||
+ | * [[Wired Cloning]] (Will only Clone to another BCD996P2) | ||
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+ | ==In the Box== | ||
+ | * BCD996P2 Radio | ||
+ | * AC\DC power adapter | ||
+ | * Telescopic antenna | ||
+ | * USB cable (USB Mini-B) | ||
+ | * DC Wiring Harness | ||
+ | * Mounting hardware and owner’s manual | ||
− | + | ==RR System Compatibility== | |
This scanner is compatible with the following Trunking System Types and System Voices used in the RadioReference Database, of course you must verify that the scanner will cover the appropriate frequency range: | This scanner is compatible with the following Trunking System Types and System Voices used in the RadioReference Database, of course you must verify that the scanner will cover the appropriate frequency range: | ||
* System Types: | * System Types: | ||
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** [[DMR]] | ** [[DMR]] | ||
** [[EDACS Provoice|ProVoice]] Exclusive | ** [[EDACS Provoice|ProVoice]] Exclusive | ||
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==Related Pages== | ==Related Pages== | ||
; External Links | ; External Links | ||
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* [http://www.uniden.info/download/ompdf/BCD996P2om.pdf Owners manual] | * [http://www.uniden.info/download/ompdf/BCD996P2om.pdf Owners manual] | ||
− | * [http:// | + | * [http://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/UnidenMan4/BCD996P2 Uniden BCD996P2 (Twiki)] |
+ | * {{Thread|uniden-tech-support.248|466375-bcd996p2-serial-programming-reference.html|BCD996P2 Serial Programming reference}} | ||
; Wiki Articles | ; Wiki Articles | ||
− | * | + | * [[Uniden DMA FAQ]] |
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==Message Boards / Groups== | ==Message Boards / Groups== | ||
;{{color|red|RadioReference}} | ;{{color|red|RadioReference}} | ||
*{{Forum|uniden-forums.82|Uniden}} | *{{Forum|uniden-forums.82|Uniden}} | ||
− | ; | + | ;Facebook |
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/448987651918830 Radio Scanner World] | * [https://www.facebook.com/groups/448987651918830 Radio Scanner World] | ||
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/667031203353717 Radio Scanners] | * [https://www.facebook.com/groups/667031203353717 Radio Scanners] | ||
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1480421685608148 Uniden Bearcat Scanner Fan Club] | * [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1480421685608148 Uniden Bearcat Scanner Fan Club] | ||
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/923164271205464 Uniden Bearcat Scanner Owners UK] | * [https://www.facebook.com/groups/923164271205464 Uniden Bearcat Scanner Owners UK] | ||
+ | ;Groups.io | ||
+ | * [https://groups.io/g/radioprogramming Radio Programming] | ||
+ | * [https://uniden.groups.io/g/main Uniden main group] | ||
+ | * [https://uniden.groups.io/g/BCD996P2 BCD996P2 sub group] | ||
* [https://groups.io/g/BCD996P2 BCD996P2] | * [https://groups.io/g/BCD996P2 BCD996P2] | ||
+ | * [https://groups.io/g/Scanners Radio Scanners Uniden / Whistler] | ||
+ | ; Twitter | ||
+ | *[https://twitter.com/search?q=%23bcd996p2&src=typed_query BCD996P2 on Twitter] | ||
==BCD996P2 Scanners for Sale== | ==BCD996P2 Scanners for Sale== |
Latest revision as of 22:39, 1 January 2024
The Uniden BCD996P2 is a APCO-25 Phase II capable base/mobile TrunkTracker V scanner with Dynamic Memory Architecture. It is an upgrade to the BCD996XT, and direct sibling to the BCD325P2 released shortly after. This scanner became available to the market in March, 2015. The BCD996P2 has many features included in previous generations of "996"'s*, currently it's waiting on a firmware update to include Site specific P25 decode threshold settings that never showed itself in the XT model. It's overall redeeming qualities: inclusion of Phase 2 receiving capabilities and better ability to handle power disruptions, than the new SD card based top-of-the-line BCDx36HP series, allowing owners/operators seamless restoration of scanning after a power disruption, important for operators not familiar with scanner operations i.e. Tow Truck Drivers and other listeners/Responders. This scanner can be upgraded to trunk and decode EDACS ProVoice, DMR/MOTOTRBO and NXDN with a paid upgrade.
- As noted in the Differences in 996XT to 996P2? Thread, the BCD996P2 differs from the BCD996t and BCD996XT in the following ways:
- Different face plate
- Digital Phase 2 capable APCO Project 25
- USB port
- Printed Manual
Contents
Specifications
Physical
- Backlit Keypad & LCD
- DIN-E and ISO Vehicle Mountable
Technical
- PC Programming and Control (with 3rd party software, not included)
- 25,000 Channels
- 16 Character Text Tagging
- 12 Service Searches: Public Safety, News, Ham Radio, Marine, Railroad, Air, CB Radio, FRS/GMRS, Racing, FM Broadcast and Special (Itinerant)
Frequency Coverage
- 25.0000 - 512.0000 MHz
- 758.0000 - 823.9875 MHz
- 849.0125 - 868.9875 MHz
- 894.0125 - 960.0000 MHz
- 1240.0000 - 1300.0000 MHz
FM Bandwidths
- NFM: ~7.5 kHz deviation
- FM: ~15 kHz deviation
- FMB: ~75 kHz deviation
- WFM: >100 kHz deviation
Power Requirements
- Power requirements: AC Adapter (13.8V DC 750mA Regulated) (AD-1009 or equivalent).
- DC:11V to 16.6V(Ext.DC Power Jack or DC 4 Pin Power Plug)
- Power plug: 5.5mm outer diameter, 2.1mm inner diameter
Features
- Ability to flag a channel as Digital, Analog, or All
- Adaptive Digital Threshold - Automatically sets the digital decode threshold for APCO 25 systems
- Adjustable Band defaults
- Adjustable Hold (scan duration 0-255 sec) per system, custom or service search
- Adjustable Priority check interval
- Analog and Digital AGC
- APCO25 Digital Audio decoding
- Band Scope mode
- Broadcast Screen while searching (TV and radio station frequencies, pagers, etc) with 10 custom bands
- Close Call, with Close Call Do Not Disturb, Close Call Priority (or Primary), and Close Call Temporary Store.
- Control Channel Data Output
- Control Channel Only
- Custom Search — lets you program up to 10 search ranges
- DCS/CTCSS Rapid Decode
- Display the Unit IDs (UID) found on trunk systems.
- Duplicate Channel Alert
- EDACS ESK support
- Fire Tone Out alert
- Fire Tone Out Search - built-in frequency counter displays the received tones.
- Frequency/ID AutoStore - automatically store frequencies from a service or limit search into a conventional system or store talk group IDs into a trunked system
- Independent Alert Tone Volume – lets you set the volume level of the following tones: Key Beep, Emergency Alert, Channel Alert, and Close Call Alert.
- Individual channel volume offset
- Intermediate Frequency Exchange - changes the IF used for a selected frequency to help avoid image and other mixer-product interference on a frequency.
- Key Lock - lets you hand the scanner to a novice user and prevent programming from being modified.
- Location Based Scanning
- Multi-Site support
- NAC decoding
- Negative Channel dropout delay (forced resume) adjustable to 0-2,5,10,30, -2, -5, -10 seconds
- Number Tags allows you to quickly navigate to a specific Favorites List, System, and/or Channel.
- Priority Scan
- Private Systems - lets you flag a system so that it cannot be read out of the scanner or modified.
- P25 audio decode level adjustment
- 3 Quick Access Search Keys
- Quick Search
- Repeater Reverse
- Search with Scan for Service and Custom Searches with assigned Quick Keys
- Startup Configuration
- Support for P25 Conventional channels that include NAC and TGID user differentiation (P25 One-Frequency Trunk)
- Temporary System, Site, Group, Channel, and Location Lockout
- Upgradeable firmware
- Can be updated to support Rebanding? YES
- Weather Operations
- Wired Cloning (Will only Clone to another BCD996P2)
In the Box
- BCD996P2 Radio
- AC\DC power adapter
- Telescopic antenna
- USB cable (USB Mini-B)
- DC Wiring Harness
- Mounting hardware and owner’s manual
RR System Compatibility
This scanner is compatible with the following Trunking System Types and System Voices used in the RadioReference Database, of course you must verify that the scanner will cover the appropriate frequency range:
- System Types:
- Motorola Type I
- Motorola Type II
- Motorola Type IIi Hybrid
- Motorola Type II Smartnet
- Motorola Type II SmartZone
- Motorola Type II SmartZone OmniLink
- Motorola Type II VOC
- EDACS Standard (Wide)
- EDACS Standard Networked
- EDACS Narrowband
- EDACS Narrowband Networked
- EDACS SCAT
- EDACS ESK
- LTR Standard
- APCO Project 25 Phases I and II
- The following system types are available via upgrade (some are paid upgrades);
- System Voices:
Related Pages
- External Links
- Wiki Articles
Message Boards / Groups
- RadioReference
- Radio Scanner World
- Radio Scanners
- Scanner Enthusiasts
- Radio Scanner Help and Chat
- Uniden Scanners
- Uniden Bearcat Scanners
- Uniden Bearcat Scanner Fan Club
- Uniden Bearcat Scanner Owners UK
- Groups.io
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