Difference between revisions of "Uniden DMA FAQ"

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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.

What Models Does This FAQ Cover?

This FAQ covers the Uniden models that utilize 2 tier DMA memory architecture, specifically those shown in the table below. We have additional, separate FAQs for the DMA 3 tier Uniden products, though many things listed below, are directly applicable;

For the HomePatrol-1 and HomePatrol-2, see the Uniden Home Patrol FAQ
For the BCDx36HP Series, see the BCD436HP and BCD536HP Scanner FAQ
For the SDS100 and SDS200, see the SDS100 and SDS200 FAQ Page

Non-XT	XT	P2
SC230	BC346XT(C)	BCD325P2
BC246T	BCD396XT	BCD996P2
BR330T	BCT15X
BCD396T	BCD996XT
BCT15
BCD996T

The Nuts and Bolts

If you're a newcomer, you've probably already discovered that there's a huge amount of terms that seem unfamiliar to you. Our Glossary has lots of these terms, along with definitions. Just click on the term you wish to view.

When looking at frequencies in our database, float your mouse over the column header, and you should get a balloon with a brief description of the terms and abbreviations that are used there.

The biggest hurdle for many is the concept of trunking. Our Trunking Basics article will get you started, as well as this PDF file written by UPMan. Note that you will need Adobe Acrobat or a compatible reader (such as Foxit) to read it.

With the exception of the P2 scanners, the others can't be upgraded for any of the newer protocols that are appearing; these include Project 25 Phase II, DMR, MOTOTRBO, EDACS Provoice and NXDN

Connecting via USB

T and XT Scanners

P2 Scanners

The drivers for the P2 scanners for use with their supplied cable can be found here
- Uniden BCD325P2 Wiki Page
- Uniden BCD996P2 Wiki Page
Connect your scanner and PC

Dynamic Memory Architecture (DMA)

What is Dynamic Memory Architecture?
What are Uniden Scanners Systems, Sites and Groups and how do they relate to each other?
What are Quick Keys? (PDF)
DMA_Scanners_and_Trunking
Uniden Scanner Comparison
Understanding Uniden DMA Programming Scanner School podcast

Features and Functions

Uniden DMA Scanner Features and Functions

Firmware Updates

For firmware updates and Rebanding please see our Updating the Firmware in Uniden DMA Scanners article
Firmware Upgrade (Uniden DMA Scanners)

Issues

Uniden DMA Scanner Issues

Nothing to Scan

I see the Nothing to Scan error message or
I turned off all my Favorites, Systems, or Groups off. What Should I do to re-enable Quick Keys?
- Please, see our Nothing to Scan article.

Relevant Resource Material

Uniden DMA Resource Page

Software

Uniden DMA Software Support

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 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 <font color=blue>blue</font> 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.
-==DMA Scanner Topics and Terms==
-* What is [[Dynamic Memory Architecture]]?
-* What are [[Systems, Sites and Groups]] and how do they relate to each other?
+==What Models Does This FAQ Cover?==
+This FAQ covers the Uniden models that utilize 2 tier DMA memory architecture, specifically those shown in the table below. We have additional, separate FAQs for the DMA 3 tier Uniden products, though many things listed below, are directly applicable;
+* For the [[HomePatrol-1]] and [[HomePatrol-2]], see the [[Uniden Home Patrol FAQ]]
+* For the BCDx36HP Series, see the [[BCD436HP and BCD536HP Scanner FAQ]]
+* For the [[SDS100]] and [[SDS200]], see the [[SDS100 and SDS200 FAQ Page]]
+{{UnidenDMAScanners}}
+==The Nuts and Bolts==
+*If you're a newcomer, you've probably already discovered that there's a huge amount of terms that seem unfamiliar to you. Our [[:Category:RR Glossary|Glossary]] has lots of these terms, along with definitions. Just click on the term you wish to view.
+*When looking at frequencies in our database, float your mouse over the column header, and you should get a balloon with a brief description of the terms and abbreviations that are used there.
+*The biggest hurdle for many is the concept of trunking. Our [[Trunking Basics]] article will get you started, as well as this [[Media:Trunking description.pdf|PDF file]] written by UPMan. Note that you will need Adobe Acrobat or a compatible reader (such as Foxit) to read it.
-* What is [[Uniden Multi-Site Trunking|Multi Site Trunking]]?
+*With the exception of the P2 scanners, the others '''can't be upgraded''' for any of the newer protocols that are appearing; these include [[Project 25]] Phase II, [[DMR]], [[MOTOTRBO]], [[EDACS Provoice]] and [[NXDN]]
-* How does [[DMA Scanners and Trunking|Trunking]] work with these scanners?
-* What is the [[Uniden Close Call|Close Call]] feature
+==Connecting via USB==
+; T and XT Scanners
+* [https://wiki.radioreference.com/index.php/Connecting_scanners_via_USB#Uniden_Scanners Connecting Scanners via USB-Uniden section]
+* [https://wiki.radioreference.com/index.php/Connecting_scanners_via_USB#Generic_USB_to_RS-232_serial_converters Generic USB-Serial Converters]
+; P2 Scanners
+* The drivers for the P2 scanners for use with their supplied cable can be found here
+** [http://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/UnidenMan4/BCD325P2 Uniden BCD325P2 Wiki Page]
+** [http://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/UnidenMan4/BCD996P2 Uniden BCD996P2 Wiki Page]
+* [[Connect your scanner and PC]]
-* How do I use the [[Fire Tone Out]] feature?
-* What does [[Uniden Scanner GPS Features|Location Based Scanning]] do for me? How does it work?
+==Dynamic Memory Architecture (DMA)==
-** [[BCD996T Lat-Lon|GPS Locations]]
+* What is [[Dynamic Memory Architecture]]?
-** [[DRD DXG POI|Dangerous Roads, Dangerous Crossings and Points of Interest]]
+* What are [[Uniden Scanners Systems, Sites and Groups]] and how do they relate to each other?
-** [[Population Area Centerpoint]]
+* What are [[Media:Uniden Scanner Quick Key Instructions DMA.pdf|Quick Keys? (PDF)]]
+* [[DMA_Scanners_and_Trunking]]
+* [[Uniden Scanner Comparison]]
+* [https://www.scannerschool.com/understanding-uniden-dma-programming/ Understanding Uniden DMA Programming]   Scanner School podcast
-* What [[Uniden scanner test modes|key combinations]] exist for testing various modes?
-* How do I [[Uniden scanner test modes|Initialize]] the memory in my scanner?
-* I'm getting a [[Nothing to Scan]] message. How can I fix this?
+==Features and Functions==
+* [[Uniden DMA Scanner Features and Functions]]
-* How can I adjust for the distortion/underwater sounds I hear on the digital trunktrackers?
-* What adjustments are available in the digital trunktrackers?
+==Firmware Updates==
-** [[P25 audio decode level adjustment|Adjusting the P25 Decode Level]]
+* For firmware updates and [[Rebanding]] please see our [[Updating the Firmware in Uniden DMA Scanners]] article
-** [[Digital End Code detection]]
+* [[Firmware Upgrade (Uniden DMA Scanners)]]
-** [[Simulcast digital distortion]]
-** [[Uniden Digital AGC Tweak Procedures|Adjusting the AGC]]
-* [[Uniden DMA FAQ Page 2|Additional Common problems and solutions]]
-* Where can I get more information on the XT series of scanners?
+==Issues==
-** Go to the [http://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/UnidenMan4/UnidenScannersUsersGuides Scanner Guides] on the Uniden TWiki site
+* [[Uniden DMA Scanner Issues]]
-==PCs and Software Topics==
-* Id like to hook up my PC and program/monitor using software. What do I need to consider?
+==Nothing to Scan==
-* Are there any freeware programs with better functionality than the UASD?
+*I see the '''Nothing to Scan''' error message or
-* I have no serial ports on my PC. How do I connect my PC to the scanner?
+*I turned off all my Favorites, Systems, or Groups off. What Should I do to re-enable Quick Keys?
-* What do I need to do and have to record what I hear?
+**Please, see our [[Nothing to Scan]] article.
-** 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 [http://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/UnidenMan4/ScannerManuals Uniden wiki] manuals article
-* Why can't I get my [[Firmware Upgrade]] to work?
+==Relevant Resource Material==
+* [[Uniden DMA Resource Page]]
-* 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
-==The Manuals Are Too Confusing. Anyone have anything that's easier to read?==
+==Software==
-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;
+* [[Uniden DMA Software Support]]
-* [http://marksscanners.com/996/996.html Easier to Read BCD996T/UBC996T Manual]
-* [http://marksscanners.com/996xt/996xt.shtml Easier to Read BCD996XT Manual]
-* [http://marksscanners.com/BCT15/bct15.html Easier To Read BCT15 Manual]
-* [http://marksscanners.com/330/330.html Easier to Read BR330T Manual]
-* [http://marksscanners.com/396/396.html Easier To Read BCD396T/UBCD396T Manual]
-* [http://marksscanners.com/396XT/396xt.shtml Easier to Read BCD396XT Manual]
-* [http://marksscanners.com/246/246.html Easier to Read BC246T Manual]
-* [http://marksscanners.com/230/230.html Easier to Read (U)SC230 Manual]
-* [http://marksscanners.com/3500/3500.html Easier to Read UBC3500XLT Manual]
 [[Category:DMA Radios Hints and Kinks]]
 [[Category:Analog Trunktrackers]]
-[[Category:Digital Scanners]]
+[[Category:Programming FAQs and Tips for Uniden Scanners]]
-[[Category:FAQ]]
+[[Category:Location Based Scanning]]
-[[Category:Programming FAQs and Tips]]
+[[Category:Scanners FAQ]]
+[[Category:Digital Scanners without DMR]]
+[[Category:Digital Scanners with DMR]]
+[[Category:Digital Scanners without MOTOTRBO]]
+[[Category:Digital Scanners with MOTOTRBO]]
+[[Category:Digital Scanners without NXDN]]
+[[Category:Digital Scanners with NXDN]]
+[[Category:Digital Scanners without ProVoice]]
+[[Category:Digital Scanners with ProVoice]]