Difference between revisions of "BCD396T"
From The RadioReference Wiki
m |
|||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
[[Image:BCD396T.gif|thumb|Bearcat BCD396T digital Trunktracker IV]] | [[Image:BCD396T.gif|thumb|Bearcat BCD396T digital Trunktracker IV]] | ||
[[Image:3966.jpg|Size]] | [[Image:3966.jpg|Size]] | ||
| Line 8: | Line 6: | ||
| + | '''APCO 25 Capable Handheld Scanner''' | ||
| − | + | ==General Specifications== | |
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | == | ||
* [[Rebanding]] supported? <font color=green> YES </font> | * [[Rebanding]] supported? <font color=green> YES </font> | ||
| − | |||
* Band Coverage: | * Band Coverage: | ||
** 25-512 (continuous) | ** 25-512 (continuous) | ||
| Line 26: | Line 19: | ||
* ''TrunkTracker IV'' - EDACS®, Motorola®, LTR, APCO P25 | * ''TrunkTracker IV'' - EDACS®, Motorola®, LTR, APCO P25 | ||
* CTCSS/DCS decode/search/lockout | * CTCSS/DCS decode/search/lockout | ||
| − | |||
* I Call (Motorola/Edacs) | * I Call (Motorola/Edacs) | ||
| − | + | **I-calls are direct unit-to-unit transmissions that are not heard by other system users. The BCD396T can receive I-call transmissions on both 800MHz mixed mode (analog and digital) and ASTRO systems using P25 digital voice. | |
| − | I-calls are direct unit-to-unit transmissions that are not | ||
| − | heard by other system users. The BCD396T can | ||
| − | receive I-call transmissions on both 800MHz mixed mode (analog and digital) and ASTRO systems using P25 digital voice. | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
* Uses 3 AA cells, NiMH or Alkaline | * Uses 3 AA cells, NiMH or Alkaline | ||
* [[Uniden Close Call]]™ Feature | * [[Uniden Close Call]]™ Feature | ||
| Line 50: | Line 37: | ||
** Use Adaptaplug '''B''' for the radio connection | ** Use Adaptaplug '''B''' for the radio connection | ||
| − | == | + | ==Mods== |
| − | + | * [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BCD396T/message/8405 Discriminator Tap directions] | |
| − | + | ** '''NOTE:''' You must be a member of the BCD396T Yahoo Group to view this message | |
| − | + | * [http://robbyandsherri.myphotoalbum.com/ Image of circuit board for discriminator tap] | |
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | *[http:// | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | * | ||
| − | *[http:// | ||
| − | |||
| − | + | ==Reviews and User Opinions== | |
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | == Reviews == | ||
;eHam | ;eHam | ||
*[http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/5242 BCD396T review thread] | *[http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/5242 BCD396T review thread] | ||
| Line 86: | Line 57: | ||
* [http://bcd396.com/ "The Mighty Uniden BCD396T Scanner"] | * [http://bcd396.com/ "The Mighty Uniden BCD396T Scanner"] | ||
* Programming an UHF system requires at least 1 base frequency and offset. An example is shown [[media:Arc396uhf.jpeg|here]] This screen is from the ARC396 software, and shows how to correctly program the [http://www.radioreference.com/modules.php?name=TRSDB&sid=234 Washington DC Police] system, which requires 2 base frequencies and offsets | * Programming an UHF system requires at least 1 base frequency and offset. An example is shown [[media:Arc396uhf.jpeg|here]] This screen is from the ARC396 software, and shows how to correctly program the [http://www.radioreference.com/modules.php?name=TRSDB&sid=234 Washington DC Police] system, which requires 2 base frequencies and offsets | ||
| − | |||
* [[BC-RH96]] Remote Head to be available Feb.2007 | * [[BC-RH96]] Remote Head to be available Feb.2007 | ||
* [http://www.uniden.com/rn_productsupport_downloads.cfm?product=BCD396T UASD Software and Firmware Updates] | * [http://www.uniden.com/rn_productsupport_downloads.cfm?product=BCD396T UASD Software and Firmware Updates] | ||
| Line 94: | Line 64: | ||
** 'Getting the Most from the new Uniden Scanners' by Paul Opitz | ** 'Getting the Most from the new Uniden Scanners' by Paul Opitz | ||
| − | + | ==Supporting Software== | |
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | == Supporting Software == | ||
; Linux Software | ; Linux Software | ||
| Line 122: | Line 87: | ||
* [http://www.uniden.com/rn_productsupport_downloads.cfm?product=BCD396T UASD Software and Firmware Updates] from Uniden. | * [http://www.uniden.com/rn_productsupport_downloads.cfm?product=BCD396T UASD Software and Firmware Updates] from Uniden. | ||
| − | == eBay Listings == | + | ==Yahoo Groups and Message Boards== |
| + | ;{{color|red|RadioReference}} | ||
| + | *[http://www.radioreference.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=82 Uniden forum] | ||
| + | *[http://www.radioreference.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17894 Pro-96-BCD396T Comparison Thread] | ||
| + | |||
| + | ;Strong Signals | ||
| + | *[http://www.strongsignals.net/access/clubs/bcd396t/index.cgi BCD396T Club] | ||
| + | *[http://www.strongsignals.net/access/forums/viewforum.php?f=31&sid=a008fecb4f59406385d1ff0cbe328c9c BCD396T Forum] | ||
| + | *[http://strongsignals.net/access/forums/viewforum.php?f=29 Uniden Forum] | ||
| + | |||
| + | ;Yahoo! Groups | ||
| + | *[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BCD396T/ BCD396T] | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Tips/Tricks== | ||
| + | * If the audio seems to cut in and out every two seconds, check to make sure you have disabled Close Call, Weather Alert, and Priority. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Possible Problems/Issues== | ||
| + | * Some users have reported problems with the BCD396T tracking VHF P-25 (9600 bps) systems. Uniden is supposedly aware of the problem and is working on a firmware upgrade (October 2006). | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==eBay Listings== | ||
<ebay>Uniden ("BCD396T","BC-396T","BC396T")</ebay> | <ebay>Uniden ("BCD396T","BC-396T","BC396T")</ebay> | ||
| + | |||
[[Category:Uniden Scanners]] | [[Category:Uniden Scanners]] | ||
[[Category:Handheld Scanners]] | [[Category:Handheld Scanners]] | ||
[[Category:Trunking Scanners]] | [[Category:Trunking Scanners]] | ||
Revision as of 00:30, 21 November 2006
APCO 25 Capable Handheld Scanner
Contents
General Specifications
- Rebanding supported? YES
- Band Coverage:
- 25-512 (continuous)
- 764-776
- 794-956 (excluding cellular)
- 1240-1300
- Supported step sizes: 5, 6.25, 7.5, 8.33, 10, 12.5,15, 20, 25, 50 or 100 kHz
- TrunkTracker IV - EDACS®, Motorola®, LTR, APCO P25
- CTCSS/DCS decode/search/lockout
- I Call (Motorola/Edacs)
- I-calls are direct unit-to-unit transmissions that are not heard by other system users. The BCD396T can receive I-call transmissions on both 800MHz mixed mode (analog and digital) and ASTRO systems using P25 digital voice.
- Uses 3 AA cells, NiMH or Alkaline
- Uniden Close Call™ Feature
- Fire Tone Out Feature - decode up to 10 different two-tone selective call pairs.
- APCO 25-capable, including 9600-baud control channels, C4FM and CQPSK modulation.
- Audio AGC and automatic P25 audio decode level adjustment
- Scan and (selected) Service Search simultaneously
- Control and programming via RS-232 serial port
- Dynamically Allocated Channel Memory - no banks, no empty channels, up to 6000 channels possible.
- Alpha-tags do not affect the size of dynamic memory.
- Twelve Service Searches: Public Safety, News, HAM Radio, Marine, Railroad, Air, CB Radio, FRS/GMRS, Racing, TV Broadcast, FM Broadcast, Special
- SAME-capable weather alerts
- Alpha tags can be added to systems, channel groups, channels, and search ranges
- Backlit display and keypad
- A DC power plug can be found here
- Use Adaptaplug B for the radio connection
Mods
- Discriminator Tap directions
- NOTE: You must be a member of the BCD396T Yahoo Group to view this message
- Image of circuit board for discriminator tap
Reviews and User Opinions
- eHam
- Monitoring Times
- Scanning Arkansas Website
- UKMidlandscanner
Related Pages
- Easier to Read BD396T Manual
- "The Mighty Uniden BCD396T Scanner"
- Programming an UHF system requires at least 1 base frequency and offset. An example is shown here This screen is from the ARC396 software, and shows how to correctly program the Washington DC Police system, which requires 2 base frequencies and offsets
- BC-RH96 Remote Head to be available Feb.2007
- UASD Software and Firmware Updates
- Owner's manual
- Unofficial BC396T Fire Tone Out Tutorial
- Scanner Programming: Man-Machine Interface
- 'Getting the Most from the new Uniden Scanners' by Paul Opitz
Supporting Software
- Linux Software
- Windows Software
- arc396
- ARC396 and Clone396 from Butel Software
- ARC-EasyStream Butel Software
- IDTracker II
- RadioCtl
- A review of an older version of this software can be found here
- Scancat Lite Plus
- Scannerbase Advanced Virtual Control 396
- Scan Control
- The Yahoo support group for Scan Control can be found here
- Trunkstar Pro NOTE: Future Support
- Trunkstar XLT NOTE: Future Support
- UASD Software and Firmware Updates from Uniden.
Yahoo Groups and Message Boards
- RadioReference
- Strong Signals
- Yahoo! Groups
Tips/Tricks
- If the audio seems to cut in and out every two seconds, check to make sure you have disabled Close Call, Weather Alert, and Priority.
Possible Problems/Issues
- Some users have reported problems with the BCD396T tracking VHF P-25 (9600 bps) systems. Uniden is supposedly aware of the problem and is working on a firmware upgrade (October 2006).
eBay Listings