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Scanner 101 – Uniden RH-96 Remote Head Hook Up

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The Uniden BC-RH96 Remote Head is
only available from Scanner Master!
Using the Uniden BC-RH96 Remote Head
Are you installing a new Uniden base/mobile Scanner in your car or truck? Most new vehicles don’t have a lot of space for a bulky full size scanner, so the Uniden BC-RH96 Remote Head is the perfect fix to any instillation. With the Remote head you can place the scanner under the seat or mount it in the trunk. With the compact BC-RH96 Remote Head you can have full control** of the scanner with full display taking up 75% less space. If you’re installing the BCT15X or BCD996XT in your vehicle, make sure you check out the Uniden Bearcat BC-RH96 Remote Head.

**Note:
When powering down the remote head, it will not power down the scanner itself.
Size:
7.2W x 1.9D x 2.2H in inches (without knobs)

Also In the box:
Mounting bracket with Knobs
10 foot data cable
Cigarette lighter DC power plug
The Owner’s Manual
The Uniden BC-RH96 Remote Head works with the following Uniden Scanners:
BCD996XT / BCD996T
BCD396XT / BCD396T
BCT15X/BCT15
BC346XT
BR330T

Bring the Sound the Front
When purchasing the Uniden BC-RH96 please check out our external speaker options available. You also need to bring the sound to the front along with the controls. The BC-RH96 does not have an internal speaker.
Uniden 4” External Speaker – 10 foot cord
RoadPro 2.75” External Speaker – 6 foot cord

Simple 1,2,3 Remote head to Scanner Hook-Up
Step 1
Hook up the data cable to the scanner via the front PC Port.
Step 2
Hook up the data cable to the RH96 to the Remote port. This cable can be extended by using an optional 6 foot stereo extension cable or 25 foot stereo extension cable.
Step 3
Hook up your cigarette lighter power cord or using the optional Uniden Power Cable (it will plug directly into your fuse block).
Installing Tips
>> When placing the scanner in the trunk or under the seat make sure the scanner is in a location so will will not over heat. Try to avoid tight closed in spots.


>> If you need to extended the 10 foot data cable that comes with the BC-RH96 you can purchase optional 6 foot stereo extension cable or 25 foot stereo extension cable. These cables can be use to extend the speaker cables as well.

>> If your using multipliable cigarette lighter power cords you may want to purchase 12-Volt 3 Outlet Power Port Adapter.
Programmable Function Buttons
With the Uniden BC-RH96 you can program three function buttons.
Options include:

  • Scan Key
  • Hold Key
  • Service Menu Shortcut
  • WX Scan Menu Shortcut
  • Goto Tone-out Standby Shortcut
  • Goto Close Call Only Mode Shortcut
  • and more!
    See the BC-RH96 Manual Pages 19- 21 for more details.

    • Optional Parts:

    External Speakers
    Uniden 4″ External Speaker
    Uniden 4″ Powered External Speaker
    Roadpro 2.75″ External Speaker

    Data and Speaker Extension Cables
    Stereo Extension Cable 6′
    Stereo Extension Cable 25′

    Power Options
    Uniden Power Cord (no cigarette adapter)
    Uniden Cigarette Lighter Charger Straight Cord – This already comes with RH96, if you need extra here is the part needed.

    Multi-port Mobile Outlet
    12-Volt 4 Outlet Platinum Series Power Port

    Scanner 101 – Cloning Uniden XT Scanners

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    Have you ever wanted to clone your programming from Uniden BCD996XT to another Uniden BCD996XT?

    Here are the models you can clone:***

  • BCT15X
  • BC346XT
  • BCD396XT
  • BCD996XT

    ***Note: You can ONLY clone from the same model to another of the same (like BCT15X to BCT15X or BC346XT to BC346XT and so on).

    Here is how you do it….

    Directions how to clone BCD996XT or BCT15X:

    Parts needed:
    1 Uniden 4′ Serial Cable (comes with your scanner in the box)
    Master Scanner:
    This is the scanner that has the programming that needs to be sent to the Slave.

    Slave Scanner:
    This is the scanner that needs the programming.

    Master Scanner
    Step 1 – First plug in the Uniden 4′ Serial Cable 9pin serial jack into the rear panel
    On the Master Scanner
    Step 2 – Press “Menu”
    Step 3 – Scroll and select to “Wired Clone”
    Step 4 – Select “Master”
    Step 5 – Select “Rear Port”

    Slave Scanner
    Step 6 -Plug the mini jack into the front of the scanner.
    On the Slave Scanner
    Step 7 – Press “Menu”
    Step 8 – Scroll and select to “Wired Clone”
    Step 9 – Select “Slave”
    Step 10 – Select “Front Port”

    Last steps…
    Step 11 – Hit Scan on Slave Scanner
    Step 12 – Hit Scan on Master Scanner

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    Directions how to clone BC346XT or BCD396XT:

    Parts needed:
    >> 2 Uniden 4′ Serial Cable (comes with your scanners in the box)
    >> Null Modem
    >> Gender Changer
    Follow the steps below on how to make the cloning cable:

    Step 1 – Connect Uniden 4′ Serial Cable 9pin serial cable to Null Modem
    Step 2 – Connect the Null Modem to Gender Changer
    Step 3 – then connect the second 9pin serial cable to the Gender Changer, and your clone cable is made.
    Master Scanner:
    This is the scanner that has the programming that needs to be sent to the Slave

    Slave Scanner:
    Is the scanner that needs the programming

    Slave Scanner
    Step 4 – Plug the mini jack into the right side of the scanner.
    One the Slave Scanner
    Step 5 – Press “Menu”
    Step 6 – Scroll and select to “Wired Clone”
    Step 7 – Select “Slave”

    Master Scanner
    Step 8 – Then plug the mini jack into the front panel
    Step 9 – Press “Menu”
    Step 10 – Scroll and select to “Wired Clone”
    Step 11 – Select “Master”

    Last steps…
    Step 12 – Hit Scan on Slave Scanner
    Step 13 – Hit Scan on Master Scanner