Transmission going off freq.

[ds5182]

I just got a bc796d, and when monitoring, some transmissions sound like there going off the freq. slightly. is this normal or is there an adjustment that can be made? The manual for this unit is terriable, it took hours to figure it out.

Thanks,

 

[Cmcadet]

bc796d off frequency?

Make sure you have a strong signal strength, the stronger the better. If you use the antenna that came with it you will experience this "robot" sound. that is normal, also make sure that you have the correct threshold adjustment range set in the sound quality option on the scanner.

 

[ds5182]

Yes, I am using the antenna that came with it. I have an external one but haven't got the correct fitting for it yet. Will have to check into the threshold setting if I can find it.
Thanks for the reply.

 

[Cmcadet]

adjust the threshold

press hold when you get on an active talk group, then hold down the number 9 until the sound quality menu comes up. then you can adjust the threshold, see if there is a preferred listing for the system youa re listening to on here. I am in Austin TX listening to the system here and the info was on this website.

 

[ds5182]

The threshold adjustment worked! Thanks for the help.

 

[Cmcadet]

GLAD TO HEAR IT!

good luck listening.

 

[Torii]

Is there an adjustment in the pro-96 for this? I get some burbling and weak signals. I am using the radio shack 800 mhz antena.