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Basic Operation
Basic Operation
Turning On the Scanner and
Setting the Squelch
Note: Make sure the scanner's antenna is connected
before you turn it on.
1. Press and hold for about 2 seconds to turn on
the scanner.
2. Briefly press the scroll control once. VOLUME
LEVEL and a number appear on the display.
3. While VOLUME LEVEL appears, rotate the scroll
control to set the volume to a comfortable listening
level.
Note: If you do not press any key or turn the scroll
control within about 10 seconds, VOLUME LEVEL
disappears. If this happens, simply press the
scroll control again.
4. While holding down Func on the left side of the
scanner, briefly press the scroll control once.
SQUELCH LEVEL and a number appear on the
display.
5. While SQUELCH LEVEL appears, rotate the scroll
control to set the squelch to the level you want.
Note: If you do not press any key or turn the scroll
control within about 10 seconds, SQUELCH
LEVEL disappears. If this happens, simply press
the scroll control again.
Scanning Systems
To begin scanning programmed systems, press Scan.
The BCD396T scans all unlocked systems in all
activated quick-key groups.
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Vol
Scroll
Control
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of scanner)
Basic Operation
