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This screen defines a system, which is the highest level in the Dynamic Memory Architecture data structure. It can be created automatically, using the [[Freescan UASD Import|UASD Import]], [[Freescan RR Conv Import|RadioReference Conventional Import]], or the [[Freescan RR Trunk Import|RadioReference Trunked Import]] functions, or by pressing the '''Create System''' button in the upper left of the screen. It can also be accessed by placing the cursor on a system name in the System View (the white shaded area to the left)
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This screen defines a system, which is the highest level in the Dynamic Memory Architecture data structure. It can be created automatically, using the [[Freescan UASD Import|UASD Import]], [[Freescan RR Conv Import|RadioReference Conventional Import]], or the [[Freescan RR Trunk Import|RadioReference Trunked Import]] functions, or by right clicking in the tree view for all the systems (version .8). It can also be accessed by placing the cursor on a system name in the System View (the white shaded area to the left)
 
   
 
   
 
==Editing a Conventional System==
 
==Editing a Conventional System==

Revision as of 17:50, 22 March 2009

This screen defines a system, which is the highest level in the Dynamic Memory Architecture data structure. It can be created automatically, using the UASD Import, RadioReference Conventional Import, or the RadioReference Trunked Import functions, or by right clicking in the tree view for all the systems (version .8). It can also be accessed by placing the cursor on a system name in the System View (the white shaded area to the left)

Editing a Conventional System

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  • Name - The name of this system. The phrase can be justified using the symbol bars in the upper right of the field, or by using the Justify Channel Names function
  • Quick Key - The System Quick Key (SQK) attached to this definition. The Find Free button will attempt to identify the next available SQK; however you can use the pulldown to define your own selection
  • Startup Key - BCD996 and BCT15 only. Enables the scanner to power up using only systems defined with this key. To enable this function, press the appropriate keys for the desired system when powering up. Can apply to systems, sites or searches. (Reportedly also available on the new BCD346XT and 396XT)
  • Locked Out - If checked this system, and all its components are locked out of scanning
  • Data Skip - If checked the scanner ignores conventional data transmissions and some birdies.
  • Hold Time - The number of seconds the scanner will wait while scanning a system. The default is 2 seconds
  • Delay Time - The number of seconds the scanner will wait on each frequency in the system. This cannot be set on a per-channel basis.
  • Tape Out - BCD996 and BCT15 only. OFF indicates no audio from any component in this system will be sent to the tape out jacks, MARKED sends only those so indicated on the Create/Edit Group screen and ALL is self explanatory
  • GPS - BCD996 and BCT15 only Indicates use of the GPS function. Pressing Edit GPS Settings displays the GPS Settings screen, where locations and ranges may be defined. (Reportedly also available on the new BCD346XT and 396XT)
  • Quick Key Enable/Disable - Enables/Disables Group Quick Keys (GQK). Those that are checked are enabled and should match those listed in the System View

Editing a Trunked System

All fields defined in the Conventional section are found here with these additions;

  • Type - If you allocated this system manually, the system type should appear here. Importing from the UASD or RR will define this for you. This sets the type of trunked system being defined.
    • Note that there is a bug in defining an EDACS system. It will default the system type to EDACS Narrow. This might not be correct for your area. It's advisable to define this as EDACS standard/wide unless the RR Database tells you otherwise.
  • Use Motorola Status Bit - This function defines how the scanner will display talkgroups that indicate various functions are being used on the system, such as system patches. See the Motorola Talkgroups article for a discussion of status bits
  • Use Motorola End Code - Sets how the scanner will process the code sent by many Motorola systems at the end of a conversation. Checking this box will send the scanner back to scanning or searching (dependent on what mode the system is set). If the system is noisy or weak, the end code might be mistaken for a noise burst or other interference. If this is the case, leave it unchecked.
  • Use Digital Motorola End Code - Similar to the analog end code, but for P25 systems
  • Enable I-Call - To enable monitoring of I-Call.
  • EDACS ID Format - used to define the display/use of talkgroups in EDACS systems only. AFS is an abbreviation for 'Agency Fleet Subfleet' and is always written xx-yyy. The 'dash' is usually entered with the period key.
  • ID Mode - ID Search will display all talkgroups encountered, without referring to the list of talkgroups defined to the group. ID Scan will display only those talkgroups in the list.

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