Uniden BCD996T - Manual

9 The FCC Wants You To Know The FCC Wants You To Know This scanner has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a scanning receiver, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules . These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation...

11 Introduction Introduction Your BCD996T scanner is a state-of-the-art scanner radio with Trunk Tracker IV™ and automatic scanning capabilities. You can store in the dynamic memory conventional frequencies such as police, fire/emergency, marine, air, amateur, and other communications. You can store...

12 Note: The scanner’s frequency coverage is not continuous and does not include the cellular telephone or UHF TV bands. Feature Highlights General Close Call™ RF Capture Technology — Instantly detects and tunes to nearby transmissions with no additional programming. See “Using the Close Call Featur...

15 Introduction Control Channel Only Scanning — If the scanner is set to scan a Motorola system, you can set it so it scans using only control channel data. You do not have to program voice channel frequencies into memory in this mode as long as all possible control channels are programmed. Adaptive...

16 Quick Search — Lets you search from the currently-tuned frequency if you are searching a conventional system. Auto Store Frequency AutoStore — Automatically stores all active frequencies into the selected conventional system. Talk Group ID AutoStore — Automatically stores all new talk group ID’s ...

17 Introduction Search Lockout Limits About This Manual The screen displays used in this manual are representations of what might appear when you use your scanner. Since what you see depends on the frequencies and user IDs for your area and the settings you select, you might notice some differences ...

18 How the Scanner’s Controls Are Represented in This Manual To help navigate the scanner’s menus, the steps shown in this manual show the displays you see and the keys you press or control you operate to get a desired result. We use a form of shorthand symbols to save space. The following example s...

19 A Short User’s Guide to Assist the First-Time Scanner Enthusiast A Short User’s Guide to Assist the First-Time Scanner Enthusiast Welcome to the family of Uniden scanner users. You have just unpacked your Uniden BCD996T scanner. You are anxious to scan and hear something so you rotate the [VOL/PO...

21 Understanding Scanning and the BCD996T Understanding Scanning and the BCD996T This section provides you with additional background on how scanning works and how your scanner provides that feature. You don’t really need to know all of this to use your scanner, but some further background knowledge...

23 Understanding Scanning and the BCD996T even interfere with each other to the point where it is impossible to clearly receive any of the stations. A scanner, such as your BCD996T, equipped with CTCSS and DCS, can code each received frequency with a specific sub-audible CTCSS or DCS frequency or co...

25 Understanding Scanning and the BCD996T Trunked Scanning While conventional scanning worked great while there were only a few groups wanting to use the frequencies, with the advent of smaller, lower-cost radios more and more agencies and businesses wanted to take advantage of the utility of 2-way ...

26 channels (typically 10, 20, or 28 total channels). When a user presses Push To Talk (PTT) to transmit, their radio first sends the person’s talk group information to the control channel. The computer then assigns that talk group to a specific voice channel and transmits that data over the control...

27 Understanding Scanning and the BCD996T radios in that talk group will switch to the correct channel. To program an EDACS system in your scanner, you will need to know both the frequencies used by the system and the LCN for each frequency. Agency-Fleet-Subfleet — talk group ID’s for EDACS systems ...

28 data matches a talk group ID that you have stored in the talk group ID list and have not locked out. LTR systems are frequently programmed so that each radio has a unique user ID. Startup Configuration Setup/Operation The Startup Configuration option lets you quickly and automatically lock and un...

29 Understanding Scanning and the BCD996T I-Call (Motorola/EDACS) I-calls are direct unit-to-unit transmissions that are not heard by other system users. Your BCD996T can receive I-call transmissions. See “Setting I-Call (Motorola and EDACS Systems Only)” on Page 72 for more information about monito...

30 Included With Your Scanner If any of these items are missing or damaged, immediately contact your place of purchase or Uniden Customer Service at: (800) 297-1023, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Central, Monday through Friday. BCD996T Scanner AC Adapter (P/N AD-1009) Cigarette Lighter Adapter Power Cord ...

31 Setting Up Your Scanner Setting Up Your Scanner These guidelines will help you install and set up your new scanner: The BCD996T can be placed on a convenient surface in your home as a base station, and connected to a standard outlet that supplies 120VAC, 60Hz. You must use either the supplied ant...

33 Setting Up Your Scanner Insert the connector of the supplied indoor telescoping antenna to the BNC Antenna Connector and apply moderate pressure to secure it. Setting Up an Audio Recording Device or Computer Recording It is best if you plan ahead when you initiate the basic setup of the scanner i...

34 drill carelessly, expensive damage can result. If in doubt, consult your vehicle dealer’s service department or a qualified professional installer. Important: AVOID AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT ZONES. Ignoring this installation concern may result in bodily harm and the inability of the airbag to perform pro...

37 Setting Up Your Scanner Once the original radio is removed from the vehicle dash and the fit of the scanner is correct, be sure to connect all the power, audio, antenna, and any other cables or wires, to the scanner before the scanner is secured. The following illustration is a typical example of...

38 Connecting an Extension Speaker In a noisy area, an optional amplified extension speaker, positioned in the right place, might provide more comfortable listening. Plug the speaker cable’s 1 / 8 -inch (3.5-mm) mini-plug into your scanner’s back-panel Ext. Sp. Jack . WARNING! Never connect anything...

44 A Look At The Display The display has indicators that show the scanner’s current operating status. The display information helps you understand how your scanner operates. The LCD screens shown here are only a few of many that you will see while in different modes. The ones we show here are more c...

45 Operation Operation Turning On the Scanner and Setting the Squelch To turn the scanner on, rotate [VOL] clockwise. Turn the knob to a comfortable sound level. Rotate the squelch control [SQ] clockwise until you either hear a broadcast or noise just stops. The control is now set for strong signals...

46 [MENU] Search for… F Edit Custom F Select a Custom Range F Search with Scan F Set Startup Key F Assign all the systems/sites that you want to scan at the same time to the same startup key [0] to [9] . You can only assign a site/system to one startup key. To leave a system unassigned, press [.No] ...

47 Operation Preprogrammed System Tips All systems preprogrammed into the scanner are assigned to a Quick Key. See “Preprogrammed Systems with Quick Keys” on Page 140 for a list of preprogrammed systems and their Quick Key assignments. Notes: • The systems preprogrammed into the scanner are located ...

48 Locking/Unlocking Systems Follow these steps to lock out a system so that it does not scan even if its quick key is selected. 1. Tap F to switch to the Function Mode then rotate the control to select the desired system. 2. Press [L/O] to temporarily lock out the system. Temporary L/O appears. Or,...

49 Operation To toggle between ID Scan and ID Search, press F then press [SCAN/SEARCH] while the scanner is scanning the system. If the scanner does not scan the system long enough for you to easily do this, press F and rotate the Scroll Control to select the changed system. Then, press [SCAN/SEARCH...

50 If you enter a frequency then press [E YES ] , the scanner stores it in the Qck Save Grp group in a system called Qck Save Cnv Sys . These groups are created if they do not exist. Then, the scanner prompts you to save other channel settings. If you enter a talk group ID then press [E YES ] , the ...

51 Operation Toggling the Display Mode To change the display so the channel and frequency or Talk Group ID appear instead of extended channel information, hold on any channel then press F + [0] . The scanner displays Display Mode 2 . To return to Mode 1, press F + [0] Mode1 indicates the channel dat...

52 Optimizing P25 Performance You can optimize the scanner’s performance with digital APCO 25 systems. Follow these steps for each system where you can hear APCO 25 traffic. Notes: These steps work only when you can clearly receive the system. If you are in a weak-signal area or receive interference...

54 Using the Menu The BCD996T incorporates an effective menu system that lets you make all the necessary setting options required to program the scanner and effectively use the many features. To use the menu, press [MENU] . You immediately see the screen display the menu title at the top and three o...

55 Programming General Settings Programming General Settings This section covers your scanners general settings. Setting and Using the Backlight The LCD has a backlight that can be set to green or red with three levels of intensity for each color plus OFF . To make your selection, press [VOL] . Each...

56 Manual — Use this setting to manually set the dimmer level to High , Middle , Low , or Off . To guide you in your selection, at each setting the display shows what you can expect to see. Setting the Backlight Color [MENU] Settings F Set Backlight F Set Color F Set this option to either Red or Gre...

57 Programming General Settings Off — Press F to select. Setting the Display Orientation [MENU] Settings F Set Upside-down F This setting controls the orientation of the display. If you set Upside-down to On , the scanner inverts the display text and graphics. Adjusting the Display Contrast There ar...

58 Setting the Time Format [MENU] Settings F Set GPS Format F Set Time Format F This setting controls the format used for displaying the time on the GPS data screens. 12H — the scanner displays time in 12-hour format using am for mornings and pm for evening times. 24H — the scanner displays time in ...

59 Programming General Settings your PC (default 115200 bps) and the back port to the speed used to communicate with an attached GPS (default 4800 bps). Note that the back port is male. You may need a gender changer and a null modem adapter to use a typical DB9 serial cable from the rear port. For S...

60 2. While pressing [2] , [9] , and [HOLD] at the same time, turn on power. At that point anything you have programmed is gone. You are given a last opportunity to keep the factory programmed data when you see the question: Restore Preprogram List? Yes=”E”/”No= ”.” If you do not say Yes, the scanne...

62 Programming Your Scanner Your BCD996T comes preprogrammed with over 500 state and local agencies, both analog and digital, selected from the most populous areas in the US. This should let you get started quickly to enjoy your new scanner. However, to get the most enjoyment from your scanner (espe...

63 Programming Your Scanner System Settings System Options System Settings CNV MOTOROLA EDACS LTR See Pages TYPE I P25 / TYPE II Wide /Narrow SCAT Edit Name • • • • • • P. 67 Edit Sys Option • • • • • • P. 68 Edit Site • • • • • P. 76 Edit Group • • • • • P. 83 Copy System • • • • • • P. 76 Delete S...

65 Programming Your Scanner Site Settings Site Setting MOTOROLA TYPE I MOTOROLA P25/TYPE II EDACS LT R 800MHz Standard 800MHz Splinter P25 800MHz Standard 800MHz Splinter 900MHz Band VHF Band UHF Band WIDE NARROW SCAT Edit Name • • • • • • • • • • Set Quick Key • • • • • • • • • • • • Set Startup Ke...

66 Channel Settings Programming Conventional Systems [MENU] Program System F New System F Conventional F Confirm? Yes=”E” / No=”.” The scanner creates an empty conventional system with a default name of System n C . Note that “n” is a number that increments as you add new systems. The C on the right...

67 Programming Your Scanner Programming Trunked Radio Systems [MENU] Program System F New System F Then, select the system type: MOT TYPE 1 — Motorola Type I systems MOT TYPE 2/P25 — Motorola Type II and APCO 25 systems EDCS WIDE/NARROW — EDACS Wide and Narrow systems EDCS SCAT — EDACS SCAT systems ...

68 Specifying the Correct System Type In order for trunk tracking to work properly, you have to specify the correct system type when you create the system. Here are some tips for selecting the correct type: • Use online resources, such as the www.radioreference.com database, to identify the system t...

69 Programming Your Scanner Notes: • Access single-digit system/site Quick Keys by pressing the single digit on the keypad during scanning. Access two-digit system Quick Keys by pressing [.No] then both digits. • You can assign as many systems to the same quick key as you want. • To be scanned, a sy...

71 Programming Your Scanner This setting controls whether the scanner automatically skips channels it identifies as data. This includes channels with either no audio or a constant-level audio source. If turned on, the scanner resumes scanning as soon as it detects the data signal. [MENU] Program Sys...

73 Programming Your Scanner Off — the scanner ignores I-calls. The default setting is Off . Only — the scanner only tracks I-calls and ignores other radio traffic on the system. Press F to select. Note: To set the I-Call to a wildcard receive condition, press [.No] + [0] . [MENU] Program System F Se...

75 Programming Your Scanner [MENU] Program System F Select a conventional system F Edit Sys Option F Adjust P25 Level F This setting determines some system-specific parameters for digital channels. In most cases, setting this to Auto provides the best performance. However, you can also manually set ...

76 Occasionally you might want to copy and rename a system to highlight one group over another.One system might be called City - Fire and the same system City - PD with adjustments to data within. This lets you quickly locate the desired set of data. To copy a system including all settings, groups, ...

77 Programming Your Scanner MS1: Motorola 800 MHz Type I Standard MS2: Motorola 800 MHz Type II Standard MP1: Motorola 800 MHz Type I Splinter MP2: Motorola 800 MHz Type II Splinter P25: APCO 25 (all bands) M92: Motorola 900 MHz MV2: Motorola VHF MU2: Motorola UHF EDW: EDACS Wide EDN: EDACS Narrow F...

81 Programming Your Scanner Select a site F Edit Band Plan F You can enter up to 3 band plans. Select the plan to enter or edit, then follow the prompts to enter the Base Frequency, Channel Step, and Channel Offset for the site. The BCD996T includes two operation modes for P25 systems: explicit mode...

83 Programming Your Scanner Auto — the scanner automatically adjusts the digital decode threshold to match the transmission you are hearing when it receives a strong signal and has a high decode rate. Manual — lets you manually adjust the digital decode threshold. To manually adjust the P25 level, s...

84 Follow these steps to enter/edit the group name. 1. The current name displays with the first character of the name highlighted. 2. Rotate the Scroll Control to select a new first letter. Press [6] to move one character to the right. Repeat the Scroll Control action to change the character. To mov...

85 Programming Your Scanner This setting determines whether the scanner will scan this group of channels. Select your setting, then press F . Lockout — the group is not scanned. Temporary L/O — the group is not scanned for this session. The L/O is cancelled when you cycle power. Unlocked — the group...

86 Select the channel F Edit Name F Follow these steps to enter/edit the channel name. 1. The current name displays with the first character of the name highlighted. 2. Rotate the Scroll Control to select a new first letter. 3. Press [6] to move one character to the right. 4. Repeat the Scroll Contr...

87 Programming Your Scanner Select a channel group F Edit Channel F Select the channel F Edit TGID F To edit the Talk Group ID, enter the Talk Group ID you want using the number keys. Then press F . For each channel, you can select the audio type that the channel receives. [MENU] Program System F Se...

88 Set Audio Type F Analog Only F At this point you can scroll to CTCSS or DCS and select the subaudible frequency in the CTCSS range or the DCS code. CTCSS or DCS F This setting controls how a sub audible CTCSS or DCS is used for the channel. Select your setting, then press F . Off — any signal ope...

89 Programming Your Scanner Auto — the scanner uses the default modulation for the channel. The default setting is Auto . AM — the scanner uses AM (amplitude modulation) for the channel. FM — the scanner uses FM (frequency modulation) for the channel. NFM — the scanner uses narrowband FM for the cha...

90 This setting controls whether the scanner treats the channel as a priority channel while scanning. Select On or Off , then press F . On — when you turn on the Priority feature, the channel will be scanned every 2 seconds. Off — the channel will not be treated with priority. The default setting is...

93 Searching and Storing Searching and Storing Service Search Service Search lets you select and search the scanner’s preprogrammed search ranges. During service search, the scanner searches starting with the lowest frequency in the search range you select to the highest frequency in the range. Ther...

94 To lock out a frequency found while searching, press [L/O] one time to temporarily lock it out ( Temporary L/O appears) or twice to permanently lock it out ( Locked Out appears). Notes: • If all frequencies in the search range you selected are locked out, All Locked! appears and the scanner does ...

95 Searching and Storing The scanner starts custom search of the custom search range you selected, stopping on any transmission it finds and displaying the frequency. Turn the Scroll Control to change the search direction. An arrow appears, showing the current search direction. To turn search ranges...

96 Set Delay Time — lets you set the amount of time the scanner will delay before continuing to search after a transmission ends. Set Modulation — lets you set the custom search range’s modulation type. Set Attenuator — lets you set whether the scanner will attenuate reception by 20 dB during search...

97 Searching and Storing for your metropolitan area that are unlocked and have their System Quick key enabled. In addition to this scan you can search any of the preprogrammed service or custom search ranges. While scanning, press F . Rotate the Scroll Control until you reach the desired service or ...

98 Set Delay Time Choose a delay time to set how long the scanner stays on a transmission after it ends. to select a value from 1 sec , 2 sec , 3 sec , 4 sec , 5 sec , and Off . F Set Attenuator Choose to attenuate all frequencies by about 20 dB. to select to choose an attenuation for all frequencie...

99 Searching and Storing Saving a Found Channel (Quick Save) If you hold on a channel or receive a desired channel, you can save it by pressing [E YES ] instead of using Direct Entry. The alpha data is also stored. If a GPS unit is attached, the longitude and latitude data is saved and becomes the n...

100 line changes to Memory Check when the scanner detects a transmission while it is checking to see if the frequency has already been stored. When the scanner finds an active transmission, it checks to see if the frequency has already been stored in the system. If it has already been stored, the sc...

101 Using the Close Call Feature Using the Close Call Feature Your scanner’s Close Call™ feature lets you set the scanner so it detects, displays the frequency of, and lets you hear a nearby strong radio transmission. You can set the scanner so the Close Call feature works “in the background” while ...

103 Using the Close Call Feature Set CC Bands — Lets you select the Close Call band settings. You can turn the following bands on or off. VHF Low 1 — (25.0000 - 53.9800 MHz) VHF Low 2 — (54.0000 - 107.9000 MHz) Air Band — (108.0000 - 136.9750 MHz) VHF High 1 — (137.0000 - 224.9800 MHz) VHF High 2 — ...

105 Search and Close Call Options Search and Close Call Options The settings in this section affect custom searches, service searches, and Close Call operation. The following table shows what options are available for various search modes. 1 — Valid only for searching a range using Search with Scan....

107 Search and Close Call Options This setting determines whether the scanner automatically ignores transmissions found during Custom Search, Quick Search, or Close Call operation that are on common broadcasts, paging systems, and other annoyance radio sources. Note: Broadcast screening does not wor...

108 Repeater Find F On or Off F This feature sets whether the scanner tries to tune to a repeater output frequency during Custom Search, Quick Search, or Close Call operation when it detects a transmission on a repeater input frequency. Since you can normally only hear one side of a conversation whe...

109 Search and Close Call Options AM — the scanner uses AM (amplitude modulation) for the frequency band. FM — the scanner uses FM (frequency modulation) for the frequency band. NFM — the scanner uses narrowband FM for the frequency band. WFM — the scanner uses wideband FM for the frequency band. WF...

111 Search and Close Call Options Adjust P25 Level You can select the best threshold for the APCO mode. [MENU] Srch/CloCall Opt F Adjust P25 Level F Auto — The automatic adjust feature is enabled. Manual — you can set the threshold manuals depending on your circumstances. Default — sets the factory ...

113 Using Weather Alert (SAME) Using Weather Alert (SAME) Your BCD996T has been primarily designed as a multi-band, general services scanner. While it incorporates a weather alert ability as one of its features, we recommend that you not use the scanner as your sole means for receiving emergency ale...

114 Turning Weather Alert On/Off In weather alert mode, your scanner functions as a severe weather warning radio. This is especially useful when your area is expecting severe weather conditions late at night. When you set the scanner to weather alert mode, it holds on the weather channel, but does n...

115 Using Weather Alert (SAME) SS : The state code. CCC : The county code. For example, Tarrant County in Texas is assigned to FIPS code 048439. 0 indicates the entire county 48 indicates the state of Texas 439 indicates Tarrant County To get the FIPS code for your county, visit the National Weather...

116 Fire Tone-Out Your scanner can be set to respond to fire tone-outs, a system comprised of standardized two-tone sequential paging, short one-tone paging, and long group tone paging. You can save up to 10 settings. When you select a setting in standby mode, the scanner also monitors for any other...

119 Using the BCD996T with a GPS Using the BCD996T with a GPS The scanner lets you connect a compatible GPS device to it to provide two very convenient operation features: • automatically locks and unlocks systems and sites based on data you input. This fine-tunes the scanning operation and makes it...

121 Using the BCD996T with a GPS Another Example of Multiple Site Creation The geographic area of Arlington, TX, is separated into multiple site locations to enable automatic lockout and unlock as one moves from area to area. Non-Radio Location Based GPS Features When connected to a GPS, you can pro...

122 To store your current location, press and hold [GPS] for more than 1 second. You are prompted to enter the type of entry (Dangerous Xing, Dangerous Road, or POI), as well as the other location parameters. When you set the beep type, you are next prompted to set the alert volume. The following ta...

123 Using the BCD996T with a GPS Set Type F At this level you have an opportunity to reassign or edit the location type you first selected and set the location to either one of the other types or change the data in an existing location. Set LocationInfo F Input the latitude and then the longitude. S...

124 Set Heading F You can input the compass direction to the site from your present location or, you can select All Range which ignores your specific heading. For example: If the Dangerous Road location is toward the Northeast and you are driving in that direction, then choose NE (45°) If you know y...

125 Using the BCD996T with a GPS Location to be deleted F Delete Location F Confirm Delete? Yes=”E” / No=”.” F Make your choice to either delete the location or to cancel. GPS Display Mode Press [GPS] , to switch the scanner to a GPS display mode. In this mode, you can see location information as we...

126 GPS Review Location Mode If you have programmed data for a Point of Interest, Dangerous Crossing, and a Dangerous Road, you can review each set on a screen dedicated to showing just that data. Press [E YES ] in GPS Mode. The most recent stored location is displayed. Use the Scroll Control to dis...

128 Care and Maintenance General Use Turn the scanner off before disconnecting the power. If memory is lost, simply reprogram each channel.Always press each button firmly until you hear the entry tone for that key entry. Location Do not use the scanner in high-moisture environments such as the kitch...

129 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting From time to time, Uniden might update the BCD996T’s firmware to change the scanner’s performance or incorporate new features. These updates can be applied by you using the supplied PC cable and the software that we will provide. Please note that firmware data mus...

132 Specifications Certificated accordance with FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15 Subpart C as of date of manufacture. Dynamic Allocation Capacity Systems : 500 max Groups : 20 per system Site : 1000 max (All) 256 per system Channels : up to 6000 (3000 typical) Channels per Trunked System : up to 25...

135 Reference Reference Preset Fleet Maps Note: Size Codes in parenthesis indicates that the Size Code spans more than one block. Preset Map 1 Preset Map 2 Preset Map 3 Preset Map 4 Preset Map 5 Preset Map 6 Block Size Code Block Size Code 0 Size Code 11 0 Size Code 4 1 Size Code 11 1 Size Code 4 2 ...

137 Reference Preset Map 15 Preset Map 16 User Defined Fleet Maps Type I Programming Information When a Type I system is designed, the address information for all the ID’s is divided into 8 equal sized blocks, numbered 0–7. When you program your scanner to track a Type I system, you must select a si...

138 seems. Select a size code for a block, and then press Scan . Now listen to the communications. If you decide you are receiving most of the replies to the conversations with ID’s assigned to the block you just programmed, then you’ve probably selected the right size code and can work on the next ...

139 Preprogrammed Systems and Lockout Options Preprogrammed Systems and Lockout Options Your scanner is preprogrammed with over 500 channels covering police, fire, and ambulance operations in the 25 most populated counties in the US. The following list details the preprogrammed information. By defau...

140 Preprogrammed Systems with Quick Keys State, or City Area Quick Key Alameda, CA Area 24 Alaska 21 Albuquerque, NM Area 43 Atlanta, GA Area 30 Austin, TX Area 51 Boston, MA Area 34 Charlotte, NC Area 40 Chicago, IL Area 32 Cincinnati, OH Area 46 Cleveland, OH Area 47 Colorado 28 Connecticut 60 Da...

141 Preprogrammed Systems with Quick Keys CTCSS Frequencies DCS Codes San Antonio, TX Area 54 San Diego, CA Area 26 Santa Fe, NM Area 44 Seattle, WA Area 57 South Texas 55 St. Clair County, IL 33 Tucson, AZ Area 23 Virginia 56 67.0 69.3 71.9 74.4 77.0 79.7 82.5 85.4 88.5 91.5 94.8 97.4 100.0 103.5 1...

143 Index Index AAlert Channel 13Custom 13Dangerous Xing-Road 123Duplicate Frequency 14Emergency 73GPS 15POI 124Setting Channel 90Weather 15, 113 Antenna 19, 31, 33, 37APCO 14, 15, 24, 26, 40, 52, 87, 111Attentuator, Attenuation 13, 44, 79, 89, 98,109 Auto Store 16, 99, 101, 102, 108 B Backlight 14,...

147 One-Year Limited Warranty One-Year Limited Warranty Important: Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service. WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION (“Uniden”) ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for one year, to the original retail owner, this Uniden Product to be free from d...