BCD996XT Frequency Display Modes

Can anyone advise on how to get the rf frequency that it stops on, or how to set the display to show it? trying to keep track of which alpha tags are associated with a tag is a mind blower.

Firmware update v1.04.00 and v1.06.00

When Updating to these firmware updates,

You do not need to enter a registration key When prompted not a major update.

All updates are cumulative. Applying the latest update includes all changes made by previous updates.

v1.04.00

This update makes the following changes to your BCD996XT scanner: 

1. Add support for storing Unit IDs in channels with alpha tags. 

2. Fixed a problem where corrupted memory caused by a bad PC programming upload would make the scanner lock up on the copyright screen. 

3. Save Hold status immediately instead of at power-down. 

4. Add ATT indication in Close Call Only mode 

5. Fixed a bug that could cause APCO P25 decoding to stop in some conditions. 

Using the Unit ID Feature

BCD996XT Keypad Tricks

Hold down the following keys and then power-up the BCD996XT to enter one of these modes. Might want to back up your scanner memory before you try any of these...especially the ones marked "ERASE"

Frequency Step Test 

1, 5, 9

Scan Rate Test (ERASE) 

1, 9, SCAN

Firmware Version 

2, 5, 9

System Tests 

1, 8, 9

NWR-SAME (LOUD) 

2, 3, No

Loopback Test RH96 

0, No, HOLD

Battery Save Tests 

1, 4, 8

Key Touch Test 

0, 3, SCAN

UNIDEN BCD996XT Quick Keys

BCD996XT Quick Keys

Hello all.....I have a quick question about accessing the syste quick keys and quick keys within a group....First off, the system quick keys after 0-9......How do you access them after 0? Obviously I know how to do 0-9....You just hit the approprate number for that system you program for that key(i.e. Omaha is set for 0, so when I am ready to listen to Omaha, I just hit 0 to add it to my active scan list, and vice versa when I am ready to turn it off....But I do not know how to access any systems after 9. If someone with the knowledge can help me out, that would be greatly appreciated.

Secondly, how to access a quick key for a certain group within a system.

Uniden Bearcat BCD996XT Included Materials

A look at what material and hardware is included with the Uniden Bearcat BCD996XT scanner.

Uniden Bearcat BCD996XT Overview

UNIDEN BCD996XT Using the Unit ID Feature

The Unit ID (UID) feature lets you see the unit ID of the radio currently transmitting on Motorola, EDACS, and APCO P25 systems. To see the Unit ID, you need to first turn on the global Unit ID option in the Settings menu.

1. Press MENU.
2. Scroll to SETTINGS and press E/yes.
3. Scroll to Disp. Unit ID and press E/yes.
4. Scroll to On and press E/yes.

When turned on, in Display Modes 1 and 2 the scanner will alternate the current channel information and the Unit ID information in Line 2 of the display. In Display Mode 3, the scanner will display the Unit ID information on Line 3 of the display. If you program a Unit ID into a channel, you can assign an Alpha to the Unit ID. You program a Unit ID just like an iCall ID (press ./no then the Unit ID).
Notes:

• In some cases where you catch a transmission already in progress you will not see the Unit ID.
• In some cases where a second party responds to a transmission before the channel is released, you will not see the second party's Unit ID and will continue to see the first party's Unit ID.

Uniden BCD996XT Firmware Revision Notes 1.07.03

Installation Steps

Here is what you need to do to apply the 1.07.03 update.

1. Download the latest version of BC_VUP3 (the firmware update tool) by clicking BC_VUP_V3_02_01.zip.
2. Unzip the files you downloaded in Step 1 to your desktop. Then run setup.exe to install the firmware updater. (If you previously installed a version of BC_VUP, be sure you delete the old install files before reinstalling. These files are in a "BCSS" directory.)
3. Run the BC_VUP3 application you installed in Step 2. Follow all on-screen instructions, selecting the BCD996XT to update and the V1_07_03 version. 

Notes:

• All updates are cumulative. Applying the latest update includes all changes made by previous updates, too.
• Most update problems are caused by serial port issues. See the troubleshooting hints in the Update Troubleshooting section if you have problems.
• Two great forums exist for sharing information about this scanner within the user community:
  • The RadioReference forums ( http://www.RadioReference.com/forums)
  • The BCD996XT Yahoo! Group (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BCD996XT)

Uniden Bearcat BCD996XT specs

Uniden Bearcat BCD996XT specs

General

Attenuation	20dB nominal
Audio Output Power	3W nominal into 8Ω speaker
	30mW nominal into 32Ω stereo headphone
Scan Rate	100 channels per second max (Conventional mode)
Search Rate	300 steps per second max (5kHz steps only)
External Jacks	Antenna Jack: BNC Type
	Phone Jack: 3.5mm (1/8 in.) Stereo Type
	Ext.SP Jack: 3.5mm (1/8 in.) Monaural Type
	REC.Out Jack: 3.5mm (1/8 in.) Stereo Type
	Ext. DC Power and Orange Wire Jack 3 pin (Center Orange Wire)
	DC Power Jack: 5.5mm (1/5 in.) (Center Positive)
	GPS/Remote Interface Jack: D Sub 9pin Male Type
	Remote Interfase Jack (front panel): 4-pin Mini Custom Type
Internal Speaker	8.0Ω 5.0W Max. 77mm (3.0 in.)
Power Requirements	DC:11V to 16.6V(Ext.DC Power Jack or DC Power Jack)
	AC Adapter (13.8V DC 750mA Regulated) (AD-1009)
Operating Temperature	Nominal: -20°C to +60°C -4°F to +140°F
	Close Call: -10°C to +60°C +14°F to +140°F
Size	7.2 in.(W) x 5.9 in.(D) x 2.2 in.(H)
Weight	3.44 lbs

Programming Your Scanner, Part 1

Covers Conventional Channel Programming

Uniden BCD996XT reveiw

The Uniden BCD996XT looks very similar to the Uniden BCD996T, but its body is totally black, while the front face is glossy black. All of the buttons on the key pad are still the same, but some changes have been made to the Function Quick Keys. The Uniden BCD996XT is packed with the same great features that the recently released Uniden BCD396XT portable version has, but in the base/mobile form.

Key feature upgrades Uniden BCD996XT
• 25,000 Channels/ 500 Systems
• GPS on Systems and Groups
• Fire Tone Out with build-in tones Search
• NAC Decoding
• Individual Channel volume Offset
• Support EDACS ESK
• Multi-color display backlight (7 colors)
• Re-banding ready
• System/Channel Number Tagging – rapid access to channel or system