Uniden Bc796d Trunk Tracker Scanner Owners Manual

Using the Remote Interface
You can connect your scanner to either a PC or another BC796D using the remote interface
cable port. This allows you to either control and program your scanner using a PC and the
supplied software and cable (not supplied) or clone the memory from one BC796D into
another BC796D (gender changer/coupler required, not supplied).
PC Control Mode
To connect the Scanner to a PC, plug the scanner end of the RS232C cable (not supplied)
into the remote port which is on the side of the...

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During transfer both scanners display the following.
When transfer is complete, the scanners display COMPLETE. Turn both scanners off and
then back on to initialize them.
If data transfer is not successful, the following message appears.
To clear the error, press  . To exit the clone mode, repeatedly press 
MENU..
CLONE
== >
MASTER UNITCLONE
== <
SLAVE UNIT
CLONE
ERROR
MASTER UNIT 

Care and Maintenance
General Use
•Turn the scanner OFF before disconnecting the power.
•Always write down the programmed frequencies in the event of memory loss.
•If memory is lost, simply reprogram each channel. 
The display shows 000.0000 in all channels when there has been a memory loss.
•Always press each button firmly until you hear the entry tone for that key entry, unless you
have turned 
2:OFFthe 
3:KEY  BEEPin the menu system.
Location
•Do not use the scanner in high-moisture environments such...

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Troubleshooting
If your BC796D is not performing properly, try the following steps.
If you experience difficulty while in TrunkTracker mode, try the following steps.
Problem Suggestion
Scanner wont work. 1. Check the connections at both ends of the AC Adapter.
2. Turn ON the wall switch of your room. You could be using an outlet  
controlled by the wall switch. 
3. Move the AC Adapter to another wall outlet.
Improper reception. 1. Check the antenna connection.
2. Move the scanner.
3. You may be in a...

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Problem Suggestion
APCO  P25  CARD 
NOT  INSTALLED  
appear when the scanner 
is turned ON.
Neither APCO  P25 
CARD  INSTALLED 
9600  SYSTEM nor 
APCO  P25  CARD 
NOT  INSTALLED 
appear when the scanner 
is turned ON.
Scratchy or robotic sound 
is heard during 
communications.
Digital communication is 
not heard.
DATA sound is heard at 
the beginning of digital 
communications.
Robotic sound is heard.
When CARD  ERROR 
appears every 10 seconds 
while you are using P-25 
Card.1. Check to see if the...

Specifications
Certified in accordance with FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15, Subpart C, as of date 
of manufacture.
Channel: 1000
Banks: 10 (100 channels each)
Service Bands: 12 preprogrammed search bands
(including the NOAA Weather Service band)
Frequency Range: 25.0-28.0 MHz Petroleum Prod., CB Class D channels,
Business and Forest Products
28.0-29.7 MHz 10 Meter Amateur Band
29.7-50.0 MHz VHF Low Band
50.0-54.0 MHz 6 Meter Amateur Band
54.0-108 MHz VHF TV, FM broadcast, Intersystem
and Astronomy...

Glossary of Terms
Alpha tag- This term refers to an alphanumeric text tag that you can enter to describe the
individual frequencies that you have programmed. Rather than having to associate a spe-
cific frequency to the individuals that are using it, you can enter the actual name of the
group. This will eliminate the need for memorizing the group’s frequency.
Attenuator- This scanner comes with a feature to attenuate or reduce the signal strength.
The built-in attenuator can be turned on specific...

• Enter or modify the Trunking ID. ( this can be modified 
through the menu screen.)
FIPS Codes- For the purpose of broadcasting weather information, the NWS (National
Weather Service) has divided the United States into regions by state and county (or
parish, where applicable) then assigned a 6 digit FIPS code to identify each county or
parish. The first digit represents the county subdivision, the next two represents the state,
and the last three digits represent the county or parish. Your scanner can...

Status Bit- This term refers to Motorola Type II systems. There is a method by which
special types of communications utilize unique talk group numbers. 
For example, if all emergency calls are set to occur on a specific talk group number then
you will not miss the transmission even if you have not programmed all the talk group
numbers. With the Status Bit on and you have programmed the unique number, then you
don’t have to worry what the rest of the groups numbers are. The topic of interest will be...

Appendix
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