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==Specifications==
 
==Specifications==
===Physical and Tech Specs===
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===Physical===
* Channels: 25,000 maximum
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* Antenna Connector: BNC
* Systems: 500 maximum
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* Compatible with [[BC-RH96]] Remote Head
* Groups per system: 20 maximum
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* DIN-E and ISO Vehicle Mountable sleeve included
* Talkgroups per trunked system: 500 maximum
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* GPS Support for [[Location Based Scanning]], location alerts, and crows-flight navigation
* Channels per conventional system: 1000 maximum
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* LCD and Keypad Backlight
* Scan Rate: 100 channels per second (conventional mode)
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* Multi-color display backlight
* Search Rate: 300 steps per second (on 5 kHz steps)
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* PC Programming and Control
* System Quick Key range: 0-99
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* Record Out - you can connect an output jack to a VOX controlled recorder or PC sound input to record the received audio.
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* Reversible Display - Lets you reverse the display to mount unit upside down (and hear the speaker from the top)
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* Signal Strength display
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* Strong signal attenuation
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* 16 character text tagging for each system, site, group, channel, talkgroup, search range, location, Tone-out, and [[SAME]] group
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* 12 Service Searches - Public Safety, News, HAM Radio, Marine, Railroad, Air, CB Radio, FRS/GMRS, Racing, FM Broadcast, Military Air, and Special (Itinerant)
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===Keys===
 
* Group Quick Key range: 0-9
 
* Group Quick Key range: 0-9
* Custom Search Ranges: 10
 
 
* Startup Keys: 10
 
* Startup Keys: 10
* System Number Tagging: 999
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* System Quick Key range: 0-99
* Channel Number Tagging: 999
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* 3 [http://new.marksscanners.com/996XT/996xt.shtml#search%20key Quick Access Search Keys]
* Preprogrammed Service Search Bands: 12
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===Technical===
 
* Band Scope Span Range: 0.2 Mhz To 500 Mhz
 
* Band Scope Span Range: 0.2 Mhz To 500 Mhz
 
* Band Scope Step: 5 Khz To 100 Khz
 
* Band Scope Step: 5 Khz To 100 Khz
* Multi-color display backlight
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* Channels: 25,000 maximum
* DIN-E and ISO Vehicle Mountable sleeve included
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* Channel Number Tagging: 999
* Antenna Connector: BNC
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* Channels per conventional system: 1000 maximum
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* Custom Search Ranges: 10
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* Groups per system: 20 maximum
 
* 3 (vs. 6) Quick-Access Search Keys
 
* 3 (vs. 6) Quick-Access Search Keys
* GPS Support for [[Location Based Scanning]], location alerts, and crows-flight navigation
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* Preprogrammed Service Search Bands: 12
* 100 Quick Keys
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* Scan Rate: 100 channels per second (conventional mode)
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* Search Rate: 300 steps per second (on 5 kHz steps)
 
* 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
* PC Programming and Control
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* System Number Tagging: 999
* Record Out - you can connect an output jack to a VOX controlled recorder or PC sound input to record the received audio.
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* Systems: 500 maximum
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* Talkgroups per trunked system: 500 maximum
 
* 500 (250 Temporary + 250 Permanent) Search Lockouts
 
* 500 (250 Temporary + 250 Permanent) Search Lockouts
* 16 character text tagging for each system, site, group, channel, talkgroup, search range, location, Tone-out, and [[SAME]] group
 
* Compatible with [[BC-RH96]] Remote Head
 
* 12 Service Searches - Public Safety, News, HAM Radio, Marine, Railroad, Air, CB Radio, FRS/GMRS, Racing, FM Broadcast, Military Air, and Special (Itinerant)
 
* Signal Strength display
 
* LCD and Keypad Backlight
 
* Reversible Display - Lets you reverse the display to mount unit upside down (and hear the speaker from the top)
 
* Strong signal attenuation
 
  
===Frequency Coverage===
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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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* 1240.0000 - 1300.0000 MHz
 
* 1240.0000 - 1300.0000 MHz
  
=== FM Bandwidths ===
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==== FM Bandwidths ====
 
*NFM: ~7.5 kHz deviation
 
*NFM: ~7.5 kHz deviation
 
*FM ~15 kHz deviation
 
*FM ~15 kHz deviation
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*WFM: >100 kHz deviation
 
*WFM: >100 kHz deviation
  
===Power Requirements===
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====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 Power Jack)
 
* DC:11V to 16.6V(Ext.DC Power Jack or DC Power Jack)
* Power plug: 5.5mm outer diameter, 2.1mm inner diameter; Radio Shack size code "M"
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* Power plug: 5.5mm outer diameter, 2.1mm inner diameter
  
===Features===
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==Features==
 
* Ability to flag a channel as Digital, Analog, or All
 
* Ability to flag a channel as Digital, Analog, or All
 
* Adaptive Digital Threshold - Automatically sets the digital decode threshold for APCO 25 systems
 
* Adaptive Digital Threshold - Automatically sets the digital decode threshold for APCO 25 systems
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* [[Project_25|APCO25 Digital Audio]] decoding
 
* [[Project_25|APCO25 Digital Audio]] decoding
 
* [[Broadcast Screen]] while searching (TV and radio station frequencies, pagers, etc) with 10 custom bands
 
* [[Broadcast Screen]] while searching (TV and radio station frequencies, pagers, etc) with 10 custom bands
* [[Channel Alert]]
 
 
* [[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]].
 
* [[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]].
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* [[Control Channel Only]]
 
* Custom Search — lets you program up to 10 search ranges
 
* Custom Search — lets you program up to 10 search ranges
 
* [[DCS]]/[[CTCSS]] [[Automatic_CTCSS_identification|Rapid Decode]]
 
* [[DCS]]/[[CTCSS]] [[Automatic_CTCSS_identification|Rapid Decode]]
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* 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
 
* 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.
 
* Independent Alert Tone Volume – lets you set the volume level of the following tones: Key Beep, Emergency Alert, Channel Alert, and Close Call Alert.
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* [[Key Lock]]
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* [[Location Based Scanning]]
 
* [[Uniden Multi-Site Trunking|Multi-Site support]]
 
* [[Uniden Multi-Site Trunking|Multi-Site support]]
* [[Priority Scan]] with Priority Plus
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* [[Priority Scan]]  
* Quick Search
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* [[P25 audio decode level adjustment]]
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* [[Quick Search]]
 
* [[Repeater Reverse]]
 
* [[Repeater Reverse]]
* [[SAME]] [[Weather Alert]]
 
 
* Search with Scan for Service and Custom Searches with assigned Quick Keys
 
* Search with Scan for Service and Custom Searches with assigned Quick Keys
 
* [[Startup Configuration]]
 
* [[Startup Configuration]]
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** Can be updated to support [[Rebanding]]? {{color|green|YES}}  
 
** Can be updated to support [[Rebanding]]? {{color|green|YES}}  
 
** This scanner supports rebanding with firmware already installed. See the [[Updating the Firmware in Uniden DMA Scanners]] article for the firmware link
 
** This scanner supports rebanding with firmware already installed. See the [[Updating the Firmware in Uniden DMA Scanners]] article for the firmware link
* [[Weather Alert Priority]]
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* [[Weather Operations]]
 
* [[Wired Cloning]] (Will only Clone to another BCD996XT)
 
* [[Wired Cloning]] (Will only Clone to another BCD996XT)
  
====Improvements over the BCD996T====
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===Improvements over the BCD996T===
 
* Adjustable Band defaults
 
* Adjustable Band defaults
 
* Adjustable Priority check interval
 
* Adjustable Priority check interval
 
* [[Band Scope]] mode  
 
* [[Band Scope]] mode  
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* [[Channel Alert]]
 
* [[Control Channel Data Output]]
 
* [[Control Channel Data Output]]
 
* Display the Unit IDs (UID) found on trunk systems. '''Firmware 1.04.00 or newer is required'''.  
 
* Display the Unit IDs (UID) found on trunk systems. '''Firmware 1.04.00 or newer is required'''.  
 
* EDACS [[ESK]] support
 
* EDACS [[ESK]] support
* Fire Tone Out Search - built-in frequency counter displays the received tones.
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* [[Fire Tone Out]] Search - built-in frequency counter displays the received tones.
 
* Individual channel volume offset
 
* 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.
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* [[Intermediate Frequency Exchange]] - changes the IF used for a selected frequency to help avoid image and other mixer-product interference on a frequency.
* Key Safe Mode - lets you hand the scanner to a novice user and prevent programming from being modified.
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* [[Key Lock]] - lets you hand the scanner to a novice user and prevent programming from being modified.
 
* [[NAC]] decoding
 
* [[NAC]] decoding
* Negative Channel dropout delay (forced resume) adjustable to 0-2,5,10,30, -2, -5, -10 seconds
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* [[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.
 
* [[Uniden BCDx36HP Quick Keys and Number Tags|Number Tags]] allows you to quickly navigate to a specific Favorites List, System, and/or Channel.
* Preemptive Priority on Motorola analog systems
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* [[Priority Scan|Preemptive Priority]] on Motorola analog systems
* Priority ID Scan on trunked systems
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* [[Priority Scan|Priority ID Scan]] on trunked systems
* Private Systems - lets you flag a system so that it cannot be read out of the scanner or modified.
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* [[Private Systems]] - lets you flag a system so that it cannot be read out of the scanner or modified.
* Support for P25 Conventional channels that include NAC and TGID user differentiation (P25 One-Frequency Trunk)
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* P25 Conventional channels that include NAC and TGID user differentiation (P25 One-Frequency Trunk)
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* [[Startup Configuration]]
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* [[Temporary System, Site, Group, Channel, and Location Lockout]]
  
===RR System Compatibility===
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==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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* [http://www.scannermaster.com/USB_Cable_p/01-551038.htm Uniden USB-1 page on Scanner Master]
 
* [http://www.scannermaster.com/USB_Cable_p/01-551038.htm Uniden USB-1 page on Scanner Master]
 
* [http://new.marksscanners.com/996xt/996xt.shtml Easier to Read BCD996XT Digital Scanner Manual]
 
* [http://new.marksscanners.com/996xt/996xt.shtml Easier to Read BCD996XT Digital Scanner Manual]
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* [http://unidensupport.com/Find-Your-Product/Scanners/BCD996XT Uniden Support BCD996XT page]
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* [https://www.niftyaccessories.com/uniden_guides.php Nifty Electronics - Uniden Setup and Operating Guides]
  
 
; Wiki Articles
 
; Wiki Articles
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/923164271205464 Uniden Bearcat Scanner Owners UK]
 
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/923164271205464 Uniden Bearcat Scanner Owners UK]
 
; Groups.io
 
; Groups.io
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* [https://uniden.groups.io/g/main Uniden main group]
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* [https://uniden.groups.io/g/BCD996XT BCD996XT sub group]
 
* [https://groups.io/g/BCD996XT BCD996XT]
 
* [https://groups.io/g/BCD996XT BCD996XT]
 
* [https://groups.io/g/radioprogramming Radio Programming]
 
* [https://groups.io/g/radioprogramming Radio Programming]

Revision as of 05:51, 23 July 2021

Bearcat BCD996XT digital Trunktracker IV

The BCD996XT Uniden's APCO-25 Capable desktop Trunktracker scanner with Dynamic Memory Architecture. This scanner became available to the market in July, 2009. It is an upgrade to the BCD996T. (The BCD996P2 is an upgrade to the BCD996XT.). This is a TrunkTracker IV with Motorola Control Channel Only trunking and I-Call monitoring. It has since been discontinued.

Specifications

Physical

  • Antenna Connector: BNC
  • Compatible with BC-RH96 Remote Head
  • DIN-E and ISO Vehicle Mountable sleeve included
  • GPS Support for Location Based Scanning, location alerts, and crows-flight navigation
  • LCD and Keypad Backlight
  • Multi-color display backlight
  • PC Programming and Control
  • Record Out - you can connect an output jack to a VOX controlled recorder or PC sound input to record the received audio.
  • Reversible Display - Lets you reverse the display to mount unit upside down (and hear the speaker from the top)
  • Signal Strength display
  • Strong signal attenuation
  • 16 character text tagging for each system, site, group, channel, talkgroup, search range, location, Tone-out, and SAME group
  • 12 Service Searches - Public Safety, News, HAM Radio, Marine, Railroad, Air, CB Radio, FRS/GMRS, Racing, FM Broadcast, Military Air, and Special (Itinerant)

Keys

Technical

  • Band Scope Span Range: 0.2 Mhz To 500 Mhz
  • Band Scope Step: 5 Khz To 100 Khz
  • Channels: 25,000 maximum
  • Channel Number Tagging: 999
  • Channels per conventional system: 1000 maximum
  • Custom Search Ranges: 10
  • Groups per system: 20 maximum
  • 3 (vs. 6) Quick-Access Search Keys
  • Preprogrammed Service Search Bands: 12
  • Scan Rate: 100 channels per second (conventional mode)
  • Search Rate: 300 steps per second (on 5 kHz steps)
  • Supported step sizes: 5, 6.25, 7.5, 8.33, 10, 12.5,15, 20, 25, 50 or 100 kHz
  • System Number Tagging: 999
  • Systems: 500 maximum
  • Talkgroups per trunked system: 500 maximum
  • 500 (250 Temporary + 250 Permanent) Search Lockouts

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 Power Jack)
  • Power plug: 5.5mm outer diameter, 2.1mm inner diameter

Features

Improvements over the BCD996T

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 Voices:
    • Analog
    • Analog and APCO-25 Common Air Interface
    • APCO-25 Common Air Interface Exclusive

Preloaded Systems and their System Quick Keys

Press and hold 2,9, and Hold, power on the scanner to re-initialize the Memory and restore the Preloaded systems. When it asks do you wish to restore the preloaded systems press the E/Yes key. WARNING This will erase any personal programming you may have done to your DMA.

The preloaded system list for the BCD996XT:

SQK System

  • 21 Alaska ALMR
  • 22 Arkansas AWIN
  • 23 Colorado DTRS
  • 24 Connecticut State
  • 25 Delaware
  • 26 Georgia GEWIN
  • 27 Idaho IIMARS
  • 28 Illinois StarCom21
  • 29 Indiana SAFE-T
  • 30 Kansas KSICS
  • 31 Louisiana LATIE
  • 32 Mass State Sys [Analog]
  • 33 Michigan MPSCS
  • 34 Mississippi MWIN
  • 35 Montana StateSys
  • 36 NC VIPER
  • 37 Nevada SRS
  • 38 Ohio MARCS
  • 39 Rhode Isl RISCON
  • 40 SC Palmetto 800
  • 41 SDakotaState
  • 42 TX DPS
  • 43 Utah UCAN
  • 44 Virginia STARS
  • 45 WVirginia WVIRP
  • 46 WyoLink

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