Need Help with Programming UHF Trunk System BCD396T

[ajpjr]

I need some help from you folks in programming two systems. The first is a federal UHF (409) and the second is a Md state UHF (494) system. I have included the url from RR for your ease. I have no problems in programming tradtional 800 truck systems. I'm sure its me whem setting up type of system. Thanking all who respond in advance. Tony Petralia

http://www.radioreference.com/apps/db/?sid=2539

http://www.radioreference.com/apps/db/?sid=410

http://www.radioreference.com/apps/db/?sid=5775

P.S.: If I used the wrong Forum Section, please advise on which one should be utilized.

 

[KE5MC]

ARC396 options

I don't have a system in my area like that, but I took a look in the program and Motorola Type 2 UHF is one of the choices. Have you tried that?

 

[ka3jjz]

This should go to the Maryland forum - note that the writeup for this forum is specific about moving location specific questions to their correct forum. I will send a message to get this done.

However to answer your question - the first 2 systems are UHF, the 3rd should be programmed as P25. You didn't mention if you were using software (i.e. UASD, BcTool, FreeScan, ARC396 - these are, I think by all measures, all the popular software for the 396, even though there are several others) or doing all of this by hand.

73 Mike

 

[n2mdk]

The thing about the 2 UHF system is you need to set the band plan for the UHF systems they are listed in the database as Custom Frequency Table you need to enter the Base, Spacing/Step. and Offset.
This link explains what to do. http://myweb.cableone.net/marksscanners/330/330test.html#edit band plan
As mcscanner said it has to be set to Motorola UHF, the systems you posted only seem to use one plan some use up to 3.

 

[ka3jjz]

Our wiki article has many such links, including the 'Easier to Read' manual Jerri referred to, and links to the software. Note that both BcTool and FreeScan are freeware and are well supported on their respective forums. Anything in blue/underlined is a link

http://wiki.radioreference.com/index.php/BCD396T

73 Mike