Uniden DMA FAQ

Welcome to the Uniden DMA FAQ; here we'll start from scratch, and take you through some of the most basic of questions, and (in many cases) what things mean and how to find information. A word of explanation; if a word or phrase appears in blue and/or underlined, then it's a link; clicking it should take you to another article in our wiki, another part of our website or perhaps a different website.

[edit] DMA Scanner Topics and Terms

• What is the Close Call feature

• What is Dynamic Memory Architecture?

• How do I use the Fire Tone Out feature?

• How do I use the GPS Features found on the BCD996, BCT15, BCD396XT and BC346XT?
  • GPS Locations
  • Dangerous Roads, Dangerous Crossings and Points of Interest
  • Population Area Centerpoint

• What key combinations exist for testing various modes?
• How do I Initialize the memory in my scanner?

• What does Location Based Scanning do for me? How does it work?

• What is Multi Site Trunking?

• I'm getting a Nothing to Scan message. How can I fix this?

• How does Trunking work with these scanners?

• How can I adjust for the distortion/underwater sounds I hear on the digital trunktrackers?

• What adjustments are available in the digital trunktrackers?
  • Adjusting the P25 Decode Level
  • Digital End Code detection
  • Simulcast digital distortion
  • Adjusting the AGC

• Additional Common problems and solutions

[edit] PCs and Software Topics

• Id like to hook up my PC and program/monitor using software. What do I need to consider?
• Are there any freeware programs with better functionality than the UASD?
• I have no serial ports on my PC. How do I connect my PC to the scanner?
• What do I need to do and have to record what I hear?
  • See the DMA Scanners and Software article

Firmware Upgrades

• Where do I get the firmware updates for my scanner? How do I apply them?
  • All the firmware updates, with instructions, are now linked on the Uniden wiki manuals article

• Why can't I get my Firmware Upgrade to work?

• I've entered the firmware changes for rebanding. How do I apply the table changes in software?
  • Please see the Software Support for Uniden Rebanding article for the correct data to enter in the tables and software examples

[edit] The Manuals Are Too Confusing. Anyone have anything that's easier to read?

Uniden did a fine job designing these radios. Too bad one cannot say the same about their manuals. Fortunately, there is another resource - loosely referred to as the 'Easier to Read' series, they have been generally lauded as being much more readable and understandable. As of this writing, the following members are available;

• Easier to Read BCD996T/UBC996T Manual
• Easier To Read BCT15 Manual
• Easier to Read BR330T Manual
• Easier To Read BCD396T/UBCD396T Manual
• Easier to Read BC246T Manual
• Easier to Read (U)SC230 Manual
• Easier to Read UBC3500XLT Manual