Close Call Mode

This page applies only to the BCD996XT. For other models see:

BCD396XT and BC346XT Close Call Mode

BCT15X Band Scope Mode

When the scanner is in Close Call mode, it performs a close call check every 2 seconds. The scanner switches to the selected bands and searches for unusually strong signals (indicating the transmitter is probably somewhere close by). After the close call check, the scanner returns to its previous function.

In Close Call Do Not Disturb mode, the scanner does not perform a Close Call check if it is already receiving an audio transmission. This prevents the audio from cutting out every 2 seconds.

In Close Call Only mode, the scanner only performs Close Call checks.

The Close Call menu lets you change the operation settings of the Close Call feature. You can change the overall Close Call options through the Srch/CloCall Opt menu.

Key Operation in Close Call Mode

Key Name
(2nd operation)
Action On

PRIORITY

1 (Search 1)

2 (Search 2)

3 (Search 3)

Tap NA Turn on/off the associated Close Call range.

FUNCTION + Tap NA Start the search range assigned to this Search Key.

When holding on a frequuency NA Input the corresponding number in Direct Entry mode.

Key Name
(2nd operation)
Action on:

Weather

4 (IF exchange)

5 (Level offset)

6 (Display mode)

Tap Toggle Weather Priority Mode Turn on/off the associated Close Call range.

FUNCTION + Tap Toggle Weather Priority Mode When monitoring a frequency, toggle the IF for that frequency. NA NA

Press & Hold Go to Weather Scan mode. NA NA NA

When holding on a frequency Toggle Weather Priority Mode. Input the corresponding number in Direct Entry mode.

Key Name
(2nd operation)
Action on:

GPS

7 (Attenuation)

8 (Reverse freq.)

9 (Modulation)

Tap Switch to the GPS Navigation display. Turn off the associated Close Call range. NA NA

Press & hold NA NA NA NA

FUNCTION + Tap Switch to the GPS Navigation display. Toggle the attenuator state. NA Change the modulation.

FUNCTION + Press & hold NA Toggle the attenuator state for all signals. If stopped on a frequency that has a valid reverse (input) frequency, show the repeater reverse frequency for the current frequency (the scanner returns to the original frequency when you release the key). NA

When holding on a frequency Switch to the GPS Navigation display. Input the corresponding number in Direct Entry mode.

Key Name
(2nd operation)
Action on:

Menu

. / No (Decimal)

0

Yes (Enter)

Tap Enter the Menu Mode. NA NA If stopped on a frequency, store the current frequency.

FUNCTION + Tap Enter the Close Call Menu. NA NA NA

When holding on a frequency Enter the Menu Mode. Input the corresponding key in Direct Entry mode. Accept entered value for Direct Entry mode.

Key Name
(2nd operation)
Action on:

SQUELCH

VOLUME

SCAN/SEARCH

HOLD/RESUME

Rotate Adjust Squelch. Adjust volume. Turn fully counterclockwise past click to turn off scanner. NA NA

Tap Turn off Close Call mode. Change backlight level. Go to Scan mode Hold on the most recent Close Call hit frequency. If you have not received a Close Call hit, NA.

Press & Hold NA NA NA
NA

FUNCTION + Tap Go to Fire Tone-Out Mode Go to P25 status mode. Go to the Quick Search prompt. If on a Close Call hit, hold on the current frequency. Otherwise, NA.

Key Name (2nd operation) Action On	PRIORITY	1 (Search 1)	2 (Search 2)	3 (Search 3)
Tap	NA	Turn on/off the associated Close Call range.
FUNCTION + Tap	NA	Start the search range assigned to this Search Key.
When holding on a frequuency	NA	Input the corresponding number in Direct Entry mode.
Key Name (2nd operation) Action on:	Weather	4 (IF exchange)	5 (Level offset)	6 (Display mode)
Tap	Toggle Weather Priority Mode	Turn on/off the associated Close Call range.
FUNCTION + Tap	Toggle Weather Priority Mode	When monitoring a frequency, toggle the IF for that frequency.	NA	NA
Press & Hold	Go to Weather Scan mode.	NA	NA	NA
When holding on a frequency	Toggle Weather Priority Mode.	Input the corresponding number in Direct Entry mode.
Key Name (2nd operation) Action on:	GPS	7 (Attenuation)	8 (Reverse freq.)	9 (Modulation)
Tap	Switch to the GPS Navigation display.	Turn off the associated Close Call range.	NA	NA
Press & hold	NA	NA	NA	NA
FUNCTION + Tap	Switch to the GPS Navigation display.	Toggle the attenuator state.	NA	Change the modulation.
FUNCTION + Press & hold	NA	Toggle the attenuator state for all signals.	If stopped on a frequency that has a valid reverse (input) frequency, show the repeater reverse frequency for the current frequency (the scanner returns to the original frequency when you release the key).	NA
When holding on a frequency	Switch to the GPS Navigation display.	Input the corresponding number in Direct Entry mode.
Key Name (2nd operation) Action on:	Menu	. / No (Decimal)	0	Yes (Enter)
Tap	Enter the Menu Mode.	NA	NA	If stopped on a frequency, store the current frequency.
FUNCTION + Tap	Enter the Close Call Menu.	NA	NA	NA
When holding on a frequency	Enter the Menu Mode.	Input the corresponding key in Direct Entry mode.	Accept entered value for Direct Entry mode.
Key Name (2nd operation) Action on:	SQUELCH	VOLUME	SCAN/SEARCH	HOLD/RESUME
Rotate	Adjust Squelch.	Adjust volume. Turn fully counterclockwise past click to turn off scanner.	NA	NA
Tap	Turn off Close Call mode.	Change backlight level.	Go to Scan mode	Hold on the most recent Close Call hit frequency. If you have not received a Close Call hit, NA.
Press & Hold	NA	NA	NA	NA
FUNCTION + Tap	Go to Fire Tone-Out Mode	Go to P25 status mode.	Go to the Quick Search prompt.	If on a Close Call hit, hold on the current frequency. Otherwise, NA.

Key Name
(2nd operation)
Action on:

LOCKOUT

SCROLL - FUNCTION

Rotate NA
If stopped on a Close Call, resume Close Call.

Tap If stopped on a frequency, temporarily lockout the frequency. Activate the FUNCTION mode for the next keypress.

Function + Tap Go to the lockout review mode. NA

Double Tap If stopped on a frequency, permanently lockout the frequency. NA

Press & Hold If stopped on a frequency, unlock all search frequencies. "Latch" the FUNCTION mode. Scanner stays on the current system and all keypresses use the FUNCTION mode until you tap the control again.

Key Name (2nd operation) Action on:	LOCKOUT	SCROLL - FUNCTION
Rotate	NA	If stopped on a Close Call, resume Close Call.
Tap	If stopped on a frequency, temporarily lockout the frequency.	Activate the FUNCTION mode for the next keypress.
Function + Tap	Go to the lockout review mode.	NA
Double Tap	If stopped on a frequency, permanently lockout the frequency.	NA
Press & Hold	If stopped on a frequency, unlock all search frequencies.	"Latch" the FUNCTION mode. Scanner stays on the current system and all keypresses use the FUNCTION mode until you tap the control again.

This page applies to the following scanner(s): BCD996XT Users Guide