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==Overview==
 
==Overview==
 
Uniden's APCO-25 Capable portable Trunktracker scanner with [[Dynamic Memory Architecture]].
 
Uniden's APCO-25 Capable portable Trunktracker scanner with [[Dynamic Memory Architecture]].
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==Specifications==
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===Limits===
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* Channels: 3000 typical, 6000 maximum
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* Systems: 400 maximum
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* Groups per system: 20 maximum
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* Talkgroups per trunked system: 200 maximum
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* Scan Rate: 100 channels per second (conventional mode)
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* System Quick Key range: 0-99
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* Group Quick Key range: 0-9
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* Custom Search Ranges: 10
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* Preprogrammed Service Search Bands: 12
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===Frequency Coverage===
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* 25-512 MHz
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* 764-776 MHz
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* 794-956 MHz
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* 1240-1300 MHz
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===Power requirements===
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* 3 AA batteries
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* 6V DC, 800mA external power
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** Example: [http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2102591 Radio Shack adapter] with Adaptaplug '''B'''
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=== Antenna Connector ===
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* SMA
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=== Features ===
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* [[Close Call]]
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* [[Fire Tone Out]] Alert
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* [[AGC]]
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* [[SAME]] Weather Alert
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* [[DCS]]/[[CTCSS]] Rapid Decode
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* Compatible with [[BC-RH96]] Remote Head
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* [[TrunkTracker IV]]
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* LCD and Keypad Backlight
  
 
==General Specifications==
 
==General Specifications==
 
* [[Rebanding]] supported? <font color=green> YES </font>
 
* [[Rebanding]] supported? <font color=green> YES </font>
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* Band Coverage:
 
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** 25-512 (continuous)
 
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** 764-776
 
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** 794-956 (excluding cellular)
 
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** 1240-1300
 
 
* Supported step sizes: 5, 6.25, 7.5, 8.33, 10, 12.5,15, 20, 25, 50 or 100 kHz
 
* Supported step sizes: 5, 6.25, 7.5, 8.33, 10, 12.5,15, 20, 25, 50 or 100 kHz
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* ''TrunkTracker IV'' - EDACS®, Motorola®, LTR, APCO P25
 
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* 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.  
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* Uses 3 AA cells, NiMH or Alkaline
 
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* [[Uniden Close Call]]&trade; Feature
 
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* 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.
 
* APCO 25-capable, including 9600-baud control channels, [[C4FM]] and [[CQPSK]] modulation.
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* Audio AGC and automatic [[P25 audio decode level adjustment (BCD396T)|P25 audio decode level adjustment]]
 
 
* Scan and (selected) Service Search simultaneously
 
* Scan and (selected) Service Search simultaneously
 
* Control and programming via RS-232 serial port
 
* Control and programming via RS-232 serial port
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* Twelve Service Searches: Public Safety, News, HAM Radio, Marine, Railroad, Air, CB Radio, FRS/GMRS, Racing, TV Broadcast, FM Broadcast, Special
 
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* [[SAME]]-capable weather alerts
 
 
* Alpha tags can be added to systems, channel groups, channels, and search ranges
 
* Alpha tags can be added to systems, channel groups, channels, and search ranges
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* Backlit display and keypad
 
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* A DC power plug can be found [http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2102591&cp=2032056.2032136.2032154&pg=3&allCount=75&fbn=Type%2FAdapters&f=PAD%2FProduct+Type%2FAdapters&fbc=1&parentPage=family here]
 
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** Use Adaptaplug '''B''' for the radio connection
 
  
 
==AGC Digital/Analog Tweak Procedures==
 
==AGC Digital/Analog Tweak Procedures==

Revision as of 19:52, 7 March 2007

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Bearcat BCD396T digital Trunktracker IV
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Overview

Uniden's APCO-25 Capable portable Trunktracker scanner with Dynamic Memory Architecture.

Specifications

Limits

  • Channels: 3000 typical, 6000 maximum
  • Systems: 400 maximum
  • Groups per system: 20 maximum
  • Talkgroups per trunked system: 200 maximum
  • Scan Rate: 100 channels per second (conventional mode)
  • System Quick Key range: 0-99
  • Group Quick Key range: 0-9
  • Custom Search Ranges: 10
  • Preprogrammed Service Search Bands: 12

Frequency Coverage

  • 25-512 MHz
  • 764-776 MHz
  • 794-956 MHz
  • 1240-1300 MHz

Power requirements

Antenna Connector

  • SMA

Features

General Specifications

  • Rebanding supported? YES
  • Supported step sizes: 5, 6.25, 7.5, 8.33, 10, 12.5,15, 20, 25, 50 or 100 kHz
  • 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.
  • APCO 25-capable, including 9600-baud control channels, C4FM and CQPSK modulation.
  • Scan and (selected) Service Search simultaneously
  • Control and programming via RS-232 serial port
  • Alpha tags can be added to systems, channel groups, channels, and search ranges

AGC Digital/Analog Tweak Procedures

Mods

Reviews and User Opinions

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Related Pages

Supporting Software

TCL/TK Software
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Yahoo Groups and Message Boards

RadioReference
Strong Signals
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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

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