Uniden Radio BC246T User Manual

BC246T

OWNER’S

MANUAL

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WARNING!

Uniden does not represent this unit to be waterproof.

To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not

expose this unit to rain or moisture.

Motorola , SMARTNET , PL , Private Line , DPL ,

Digital Private Line , and PRIVACY PLUS are

registered trademarks of Motorola, Inc.

LTR is a registered trademark of E.F. Johnson Co.

EDACS is a registered trademark of M/A-COM

Private Radio Systems, Inc.

Uniden and Bearcat are registered trademarks of

Uniden America Corporation.

™

TrunkTracker , Trunk Tracking , and Close Call are

proprietary trademarks of Uniden America Corporation.

Other trademarks used throughout this manual are the

property of their respective holders.

Precautions

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Contents

The FCC Wants You to Know ............................................................ 8

Contents

Scanning Legally .............................................................................. 8

Introduction ....................................................................................... 10

Feature Highlights ............................................................................ 12

About This Manual .......................................................................... 16

How the Scanner’s Controls Are Represented in This Manual ... 16

Entering Text .............................................................................. 17

Understanding Scanning ................................................................. 18

Understanding the Scanner’s Memory ........................................... 18

What is Scanning? .......................................................................... 18

What is Searching? ........................................................................ 19

What is CTCSS/DCS? .................................................................... 19

Conventional Scanning ................................................................... 21

Simplex Operation ...................................................................... 21

Repeater Operation .................................................................... 22

What is Trunk Tracking? ................................................................. 22

Trunked Scanning .......................................................................... 23

Types of Trunking Systems ............................................................ 24

Motorola Trunking ....................................................................... 24

EDACS Trunking ........................................................................ 25

LTR Trunking .............................................................................. 26

I-Call (Motorola/EDACS) ................................................................ 27

Where To Get More Information ..................................................... 27

Information On The Internet ........................................................ 27

Included With Your Scanner ............................................................ 29

Setting Up Your Scanner ................................................................. 30

Using Internal Batteries .................................................................. 30

Using Rechargeable Batteries ........................................................ 32

Removing the Display Sticker ......................................................... 33

Using AC Power ............................................................................. 33

Connecting the Antenna ................................................................. 33

Connecting an Optional Antenna ................................................ 33

Connecting an Earphone/Headphone ............................................. 34

Connecting an Extension Speaker ................................................. 34

Attaching the Belt Clip .................................................................... 34

Attaching the Wrist Strap ................................................................ 35

Installing the Demo Software .......................................................... 35

A Look At The Keypad .................................................................... 36

A Look At The Display..................................................................... 39

Using Menu ..................................................................................... 40

Using Func ..................................................................................... 40

Using the Scroll Control .................................................................. 40

Basic Operation ................................................................................ 41

Turning On the Scanner and Setting the Squelch .......................... 41

Scanning Systems .......................................................................... 41

Preprogrammed System Tips ..................................................... 42

Selecting Systems to Scan ............................................................. 42

Selecting System Channel Groups ................................................. 43

Locking/Unlocking Systems ............................................................ 43

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Locking/Unlocking Channels .......................................................... 43

ID Scan/ID Search Mode ................................................................ 44

Temporarily Holding On a System.................................................. 44

Holding On a Channel ................................................................... 44

Quickly Storing an ID During ID Search ........................................ 44

Quick-Storing Channels or Talk Group ID’s ................................... 44

Quickly Recalling Channels ........................................................... 45

Monitoring Trunking Activity ........................................................... 45

Using the Menu ............................................................................... 46

Other Settings .................................................................................. 48

Displaying System Information ...................................................... 48

Viewing Memory Used ............................................................... 48

Viewing the Firmware Version ................................................... 48

Adjusting the Key Beep ................................................................. 48

Locking/Unlocking the Keypad ...................................................... 48

Turning Power Save On or Off ...................................................... 48

Priority Scan .................................................................................. 48

Using the Backlight ........................................................................ 49

Initializing the Scanner’s Memory .................................................. 49

Using the PC Control and Cloning Options ................................... 50

Connecting Your Scanner to a Personal Computer ................... 50

Cloning the Scanner .................................................................. 51

Programming Radio Systems ........................................................ 52

Programming Conventional Systems ........................................... 53

Entering/Editing Conventional Channel Groups ........................ 53

Entering/Editing Conventional Channels ................................... 54

Programming Motorola Systems .................................................. 54

Setting System Frequencies ...................................................... 56

Entering/Editing Motorola Channel Groups ............................... 56

Entering/Editing Motorola Channels ........................................... 57

Programming EDACS Systems .................................................... 58

Setting System Frequencies ...................................................... 59

Entering/Editing EDACS Channel Groups ................................. 59

Entering/Editing EDACS Channels ............................................ 60

Programming LTR Systems ........................................................... 60

Setting System Frequencies ...................................................... 61

Entering/Editing LTR Channel Groups ....................................... 61

Entering/Editing LTR Channels/Talkgroups ............................... 62

Programming/Editing Optional Settings ........................................ 63

System-Level Settings .................................................................. 63

Editing the System Name .......................................................... 63

Editing the System Quick Key .................................................... 63

Setting System Lockout ............................................................ 64

Setting the System Hold Time ................................................... 64

Setting the Channel Delay Time ................................................ 65

Setting ID Scan/Search (Trunked Systems Only) ...................... 65

Setting the Base Frequency/Step/Offset

(Motorola UHF/VHF Systems Only) ........................................... 66

Setting Data Skip (Conventional Systems Only) ........................ 66

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Editing the Fleet Map (Motorola Systems Only) ........................ 67

Setting the Motorola Status Bit (Motorola Systems Only) ........... 67

Setting the End Code Operation (Motorola Systems Only) ......... 68

Setting I-Call (Motorola and EDACS Systems Only) ................. 68

Setting Emergency Alert (Motorola & EDACS Systems Only) ....69

Setting the EDACS ID Format (EDACS Systems Only) ............. 69

Setting Control-Channel Only (Motorola Systems Only) ............ 70

Setting System Attenuation (Trunked Systems Only) ................. 70

Deleting Systems ........................................................................ 71

Copying Systems ........................................................................ 71

Group-Level Settings ...................................................................... 71

Entering/Editing the Group Name ............................................... 71

Setting the Group Quick Key ...................................................... 72

Setting Group Lockout ................................................................ 72

Deleting Groups .......................................................................... 73

Channel-Level Settings .................................................................. 73

Editing the Channel Name .......................................................... 73

Setting Channel Priority (Conventional Channels Only) ............. 74

Setting Channel Alert .................................................................. 75

Setting CTCSS/DCS (Conventional Channels Only) .................. 75

Setting Channel Modulation (Conventional Channels Only) ....... 76

Setting Channel Attenuation (Conventional Channels Only) ...... 77

Setting the Frequency Step (Conventional Channels Only) ....... 77

Setting Channel Lockout ............................................................. 78

Deleting Channels ...................................................................... 78

Copying/Pasting Channels ......................................................... 79

Searching and Storing ................................................................................ 80

Service Search ............................................................................... 80

Quick Search .................................................................................. 81

CTCSS/DCS Search ...................................................................... 81

Custom Search ............................................................................... 81

Editing a Custom Search Range ................................................ 82

Auto Search and Store ................................................................... 83

Selecting a System ..................................................................... 84

Storing a Conventional System .................................................. 84

Storing a Trunked System .......................................................... 85

Using the Close Call Feature ........................................................... 86

Setting Close Call Options .............................................................. 87

Close Call Hits ................................................................................ 88

Search and Close Call Options ....................................................... 89

Managing Locked-Out Frequencies ............................................... 89

Unlocking All Frequencies .......................................................... 89

Reviewing Locked Out Frequencies ........................................... 89

Searching for Subaudible Tones .................................................... 89

Screening Out Paging Systems ...................................................... 90

Finding Repeater Output Frequencies ........................................... 90

Setting the Maximum Auto Store Value .......................................... 91

Setting the Modulation Type ........................................................... 91

Setting Attenuation ......................................................................... 92

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Setting Data Skip ........................................................................... 92

Setting the Delay Time .................................................................. 92

Setting the Search Frequency Step ............................................... 93

Using Weather Alert (SAME) ........................................................... 94

Searching For a Weather Broadcast ............................................. 94

Turning Weather Alert On/Off ........................................................ 94

Programming a SAME Group ........................................................ 95

Setting WX Alert Priority ................................................................ 96

Care and Maintenance ..................................................................... 97

General Use ................................................................................... 97

Location ......................................................................................... 97

Cleaning ......................................................................................... 97

Repairs .......................................................................................... 98

Birdies ............................................................................................ 98

Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 99

Specifications ................................................................................. 102

Optional Accessories .................................................................... 104

Appendix ......................................................................................... 105

Preset Fleet Maps ......................................................................... 105

User Defined Fleet Maps ..............................................................107

Type I Programming Information .............................................. 107

Size Code Restrictions ............................................................. 108

Planning ........................................................................................... 109

Collecting Information .................................................................. 109

Filling Out The Conventional System Worksheet ......................... 110

System Name and Quick Key .................................................. 110

Group Name and Quick Key .................................................... 111

Frequency-Alpha Tag-Priority-CTCSS/DCS .............................111

Filling Out The Motorola Worksheet ............................................ 111

System Name and Quick Key .................................................. 111

System Type ........................................................................... 111

System Frequencies ................................................................. 112

Fleet Map (Type I or Type I/Type II Hybrid Only) ...................... 112

Band Plan (VHF or UHF Only) ................................................. 112

Group Name and Quick Key .................................................... 112

Talk Group ID-Alpha Tag-Alert ................................................. 113

Filling Out the LTR and EDACS Worksheet ................................ 113

System Name and Quick Key .................................................. 113

System Frequencies and LCN ................................................. 113

Group Name and Quick Key .................................................... 113

Talk Group ID-Alpha Tag-Alert ................................................. 113

Conventional System Worksheet .................................................. 114

Motorola System Worksheet ......................................................... 115

LTR/EDACS System Worksheet .................................................. 117

Preprogrammed Systems ............................................................. 119

One-Year Limited Warranty ........................................................... 129

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The FCC Wants You to Know

This scanner has been tested and found to comply with

The FCC Wants You to Know

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. This scanner generates, uses, and

can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed

and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause

harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not

occur in a particular installation. If this scanner does

cause harmful interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by turning the

scanner on and off, you are encouraged to try to correct

the interference by one or more of the following

measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation between the scanner and the

receiver

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2) this device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Scanning Legally

Your scanner covers frequencies used by many different

groups, including police and fire departments, ambulance

services, government agencies, private companies,

amateur radio services, military operations, pager services,

and wireline (telephone and telegraph) service providers.

It is legal to listen to almost every transmission your scanner

can receive. However, there are some transmissions that

you should never intentionally listen to. These include:

• Telephone conversations (cellular, cordless, or other

private means of telephone signal transmission)

• Pager transmissions

• Any scrambled or encrypted transmissions

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According to the Electronic Communications Privacy Act

(ECPA), you are subject to fines and possible

imprisonment for intentionally listening to, using, or

divulging the contents of such a conversation unless you

have the consent of a party to the conversation (unless

such activity is otherwise illegal). This scanner has been

designed to prevent the reception of cellular telephone

transmissions and the decoding of scrambled

transmissions. This is done to comply with the legal

requirement that scanners be manufactured so they are

not easy to modify to pick up these transmissions. Do not

open your scanner’s case to make any modifications that

could allow it to pick up transmissions that are illegal to

monitor. Modifying or tampering with your scanner’s

internal components or using it in a way other than as

described in this manual could invalidate your warranty

and void your FCC authorization to operate it.

In some areas, mobile use of this scanner is unlawful or

requires a permit. Check the laws in your area. It is also

illegal in many areas (and a bad idea everywhere) to

interfere with the duties of public safety officials by

traveling to the scene of an incident without authorization.

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Introduction

Your BC246T scanner is a state-of-the-art scanner radio

Introduction

with TrunkTracking™ and automatic scanning

capabilities. You can store frequencies such as police,

fire/emergency, marine, air, amateur, and other

communications into the scanner. You can carry it with

you wherever you go, use it at home as a base unit, or

install it in your vehicle as a mobile unit.

You can use the scanner’s scroll control to quickly select

channels and frequencies, and you can automatically

program channels in a system using the AutoStore

feature.

Use your scanner to monitor:

• Trunked public safety systems

• Police and fire departments (including rescue and

paramedics)

• NOAA weather transmissions

• Business/Industrial radio

• Utilities

• Marine and amateur (ham radio) bands

• Air band

• Railroad

This table lists the frequency ranges, default frequency

step, default mode (AM or Narrowband FM), and type of

transmissions you can hear for each range.

Frequency Step

Mode Transmission

Range

(MHz)

(kHz)

25.0-26.960

Petroleum/

Broadcast Band

26.965-

27.405

Citizens Band Class D

27.410-

27.995

Business Band

28.0-29.680

NFM

10 Meter

Amateur Band

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29.7-49.990

50.0-54.0

NFM

VHF Low Band

6 Meter

Amateur Band

108.0-

Aircraft Band

136.9750

137.0-

143.9875

12.5

NFM

Military Band

144.0-

147.995

2 Meter

Amateur Band

148.0-

150.7875

12.5

Military Land Mobile

VHF High Band

150.800-

161.995

162.0-174.0

12.5

Federal

Government

216.0-224.98 20

1.25 Meter Amateur

Band

400.0-

405.9875

12.5

Miscellaneous

406.0-

419.9875

12.5

Federal Land Mobile

420.0-

449.9875

70 cm

Amateur Band

450.0-

UHF

469.9875

Standard Band

470.0-512.0

12.5

NFM

UHF TV Band

806.0-

Public Service Band

823.9875

849.0125-

868.9875

12.5

NFM

Public Service Band

894.0125-

956.0000

1240.0000-

1300.0000

25 cm

Amateur Band

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Feature Highlights

General

Feature Highlights

Close Call^TMRF Capture Technology - you can set the

scanner so it detects and provides information about

nearby radio transmissions. See “Using the Close Call

Feature” on Page 86 for more information.

Dynamically Allocated Channel Memory - your

scanner’s memory is organized so that it more closely

matches how radio systems actually work, making it easier

to program and use your scanner and determine how

much memory you have used and how much you have left.

Preprogrammed Systems - your scanner is

preprogrammed with over 400 channels covering police,

fire, and ambulance operations in the 25 most populated

counties in the US. A complete list of the scanner’s

preprogrammed systems is in “Preprogrammed Systems”

on Page 119.

Quick Keys – You can set the scanner so you can select

systems and groups by pressing a single key. This makes

it easy to listen to or quickly lock out those systems or

groups you don’t want to scan.

Pager Screen – You can set the scanner so it ignores hits

generated by common pager frequencies while using the

Close Call or search features.

Ten Service Searches - frequencies are preset in

separate public safety, news, amateur radio, marine,

railroad, air, CB radio, FRS/GMRS, racing, and special

searches, to make it easy to find specific transmissions.

Lockout – You can lock out any system, group,

frequency, or channel while scanning. If you lock out a

system or group, any channels belonging to that system

or group are also locked out.

You can lock out up to 200 frequencies. The scanner

skips locked-out frequencies while using the Close Call

feature or while searching.

CTCSS and DCS Squelch Modes – prevent

interference from stations not using the mode you select.

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Dropout Delay – You can set whether the scanner

pauses at the end of a transmission to wait for a reply.

You can set the delay time for each system you scan, and

while searching and using the Close Call feature.

Attenuator – You can set the scanner’s attenuator to

reduce the input strength of strong signals by about 18 dB

received by the scanner.

Repeater Reverse – You can set the scanner so it

switches to the input frequency on a conventional

repeater system.

Channel Alert – You can set the scanner so it alerts you

when there is activity on any channel you specify.

Memory Check – Lets you see at a glance how much

total memory is left.

Frequency Step – Lets you select a frequency step

(5, 6.25, 7.5, 10, 12.5,15, 20, 25, 50 or 100 kHz) for man-

ual mode and chain search mode. The scanner’s auto

step feature lets you set the scanner so it automatically

chooses the correct step.

Quick Recall – Lets you quickly select a specific channel

by choosing the system, group, and channel.

Scan/Search Delay – You can set the scanner so it

remains on a frequency up to 5 seconds after the last

transmission to wait for a possible reply.

Text Tagging – You can name each system, group,

channel, talk group ID, custom search range, and SAME

group, using up to 16 characters per name.

Unique Data Skip – Allows your scanner to skip

unwanted data transmissions and reduces birdies.

Duplicate Frequency Alert – Alerts you if you try to enter

a duplicate name or frequency already stored in the

scanner.

Memory Backup – If power is lost or disconnected, the

scanner retains the frequencies you programmed in its

memory.

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21 Bands – Includes 21 bands, with Aircraft and 800 MHz.

Note: The scanner’s frequency coverage is not continuous

and does not include the cellular telephone band.

Trunk Tracking

™

Trunk Tracker Operation – Follows conversations on

analog Motorola, EDACS, EDACS SCAT, and LTR

trunked radio systems. The scanner can scan both

conventional and trunked systems at the same time.

Control Channel Only Scanning – If the scanner is set

to scan Motorola trunking frequencies, 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.

Weather

Weather Search – Lets your scanner receive your local

NOAA weather transmission.

SAME Weather Alert – Lets your scanner alert you when

a SAME weather alert is transmitted on a NOAA weather

channel. The scanner also displays the transmitted alert

type. This helps you quickly find out about severe

weather in your area and lets you avoid false alarms.

Service Search – Lets you quickly select and search the

scanner’s preprogrammed frequencies.

Custom Search – Lets you program up to 10 custom

search ranges. You can search any of these ranges

simultaneously.

CTCSS/DCS Search – Lets the scanner search for CTCSS

or DCS tones. You can identify up to 50 CTCSS tones

and 104 DCS tones.

Quick Search – Lets you search from the currently-tuned

frequency if you are searching a conventional system.

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Auto Store

Frequency AutoStore – Automatically stores all active

frequencies within a system you select.

Talk Group ID AutoStore – Automatically stores all new

talk group ID’s into a system you select.

Priority

Priority Scan – Priority channels let you keep track of

activity on your most important channel(s) while

monitoring other channels for transmissions.

Priority Plus – You can set the scanner so it scans only

the priority channels

Backlight and Power

LCD Back Light – Makes the display easy to see in dim

light. You can adjust the back light so it turns on when you

press a key, when squelch breaks during a transmission,

or manually.

Low Battery Alert – The scanner alerts you if the

batteries need to be recharged or replaced.

Battery Save – You can set the scanner so it reduces the

amount of power it needs if there are no transmissions.

Key Controls

Key Lock – You can deactivate the scanner’s keys to

help prevent accidentally changing the scanner’s

programming.

PC Control and Cloning

PC Control – You can transfer programming data to and

from your scanner and your personal computer, and

control the scanner using a computer. This helps you find

frequencies listed on the Internet and load them into the

scanner.

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Clone Mode – You can clone all programmed data,

including the contents of the scanner’s memory, menu

settings, and other parameters from one BC246T

scanner to another BC246T scanner.

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 ID’s for your area and the settings you select,

you might notice some differences between what is in this

manual and what appears on your scanner.

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.

This example shows you how to use the scanner’s menu

to edit an existing system name. It shows you the key to

press (

) to select a menu option and the option you

see (Program System) when you press

. It also

^{instructs you to turn the scroll control (shown as}ꢀ) to

view a series of choices then select one choice (Edit Name).

ꢁProgram Systemꢁ E ꢀꢁ

Select the system ꢁ E ꢀ

ꢀꢁEdit NameꢁE ꢁSystem Name

To get the most from this manual, review the contents to

become familiar with the basic functions available.

If you are new to scanning or trunk tracking, be sure to

read “Understanding Scanning” on Page 18 for a quick

background on the technology. The first thing you’ll need

to do is install batteries in the scanner. Then you need to

connect the included antenna to the scanner.

See “Setting Up Your Scanner” on Page 30 if you need

any help doing this.

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Entering Text

To enter a letter, turn the scroll control until the

character you want appears, To enter a number, press a

number key. To enter a decimal point, press

Func

To move the cursor to the left, hold

then press /4

or rotate the scroll control to the left. To move the cursor to

Func

the right, hold

then press 6/ or rotate the scroll

control to the right.

To clear a character, press No twice. To clear all

characters, press No 3 times.

To accept an entry, press E or press down on the scroll

control.

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Understanding Scanning

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scanning works. You don’t really need to know all of this

to use your scanner, but some background knowledge

will help you get the most from your BC246T.

Understanding the Scanner’s Memory

Your scanner’s memory is organized in an architecture

called Dynamic Allocated Channel memory. This type of

memory is organized differently and more efficiently than

the bank/channel architecture used by traditional scanners.

Dynamic Allocated design matches how radio systems

actually work much more closely, making it easier to

program and use your scanner and determine how much

memory you have used and how much you have left.

Instead of being organized into separate banks and

channels, your scanner’s memory is contained in a pool.

You simply use as much memory as you need in the pool to

store as many frequencies, talk group ID’s, and alpha

tags as you need. No memory space is wasted, and you

can tell at a glance how much memory you have used

and how much remains.

With a traditional scanner, when you program it to track a

trunked system, you must first program the frequencies.

Since you can only program one trunking system per

bank in a traditional scanner, if there were (for example)

30 frequencies, the remaining 70 or so channels in the

bank are not used and therefore wasted. Also, since

some trunked systems might have hundreds of talk

groups, you would have had to enter those types of

systems into multiple banks in order to monitor and track

all the ID’s.

What is Scanning?

Unlike standard AM or FM radio stations, most two-way

communications do not transmit continuously. Your

BC246T scans programmed channels until it finds an

active frequency, then stops on that frequency and

remains on that channel as long as the transmission

continues. When the transmission ends, the scanning

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cycle resumes until the scanner receives another

transmission.

What is Searching?

The BC246T can search each of its 21 bands and up to

10 bands together to find active frequencies. This is

different from scanning because you are searching for

frequencies that have not been programmed into the

scanner. When you select frequency bands to search, the

scanner searches for any active frequency within the

lower and upper limits you specify. When the scanner

finds an active frequency, it stops on that frequency as

long as the transmission lasts. If you think the frequency

is interesting, you can program it into the scanner’s

memory. If not, you can continue to search.

What is CTCSS/DCS?

Your scanner can monitor systems using a Continuous

Tone Coded Squelch System (CTCSS) and Digital Coded

Squelch (DCS) system, which allow squelch to open only

when the tone you have programmed with a specific

frequency is received along with a transmission.

CTCSS and DCS are subaudible tone signaling systems

sometimes referred to as PL or DPL (Motorola’s trade-

marked terms for Private Line and Digital Private Line

respectively). CTCSS and DCS are used only for FM

signals and are usually associated with both amateur and

commercial two-way frequencies. These systems make

use of a special subaudible tone that accompanies a

transmitted signal.

CTCSS and DCS are used for many purposes. In many

cases, CTCSS and DCS are used to restrict access to a

commercial repeater, so that only those units, which

transmit the correct tone along with their signal can “talk”

to the repeater.

CTCSS and DCS are also used in areas that receive

interference where there are several stations with output

frequencies close to each other. When this occurs, you

might hear multiple communications on the same

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frequency. The stations might even interfere with each

other to the point where it is impossible to clearly receive

any of the stations. A scanner equipped with CTCSS and

DCS (like your scanner) can code each received

frequency with a specific CTCSS or DCS frequency.

Then, when you receive multiple signals, you only hear

the transmission with the CTCSS or DCS tone you

programmed. If you do not receive the correct tone with a

signal, the scanner’s squelch remains closed and you

hear nothing.

You can search for the following CTCSS frequencies and

DCS codes.

CTCSS Frequencies (Hz)

67.0

82.5

69.3

85.4

71.9

88.5

74.4

91.5

77.0

94.8

79.7

97.4

100.0 103.5 107.2 110.9 114.8 118.8

123.0 127.3 131.8 136.5 141.3 146.2

151.4 156.7 159.8 162.2 165.5 167.9

171.3 173.8 177.3 179.9 183.5 186.2

189.9 192.8 196.6 199.5 203.5 206.5

210.7 218.1 225.7 229.1 233.6 241.8

250.3 254.1

DCS Codes (Octal)

023 025 026 031 032 036 043 047

051 053 054 065 071 072 073 074

114 115 116 122 125 131 132 134

143 145 152 155 156 162 165 172

174 205 212 223 225 226 243 244

245 246 251 252 255 261 263 265

266 271 274 306 311 315 325 331

332 343 346 351 356 364 365 371

411 412 413 423 431 432 445 446

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452 454 455 462 464 465 466 503

506 516 523 526 532 546 565 606

612 624 627 631 632 654 662 664

703 712 723 731 732 734 743 754

Conventional Scanning

Conventional scanning is a relatively simple concept.

Each group of users in a conventional system is assigned

a single frequency (for simplex systems) or two

frequencies (for repeater systems). Any time one of them

transmits, their transmission always goes out on the

same frequency. Up until the late 1980s, this was the

primary way that radio systems operated.

Even today, there are many 2-way radio users who

operate using a conventional system:

• Aircraft

• Amateur radio

• FRS/GMRS users

• Broadcast AM/FM/TV stations

• Many business radio users

When you want to store a conventional system, all you

need to know is the frequencies they operate on.

When you are scanning a conventional system, the

scanner stops very briefly on each channel to see if there

is activity. If there isn’t, the scanner quickly moves to the

next channel. If there is, then the scanner pauses on the

transmission until it is over.

Simplex Operation

Simplex systems use a single frequency for both transmit

and receive. Most radios using this type of operation are

limited to line-of-sight operation. This type of radio is

frequently used at construction job sites, and with

inexpensive consumer radios such as GMRS/FRS radios.

The range is typically 1-8 miles, depending upon the

terrain and many other factors.

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Repeater Operation

Repeater systems use two frequencies: one transmits from

the radio to a central repeater; the other transmits from the

repeater to other radios in the system. With a repeater-

based system, the repeater is located on top of a tall

building or on a radio tower that provides great visibility to

the area of operation. When a user transmits (on an input

frequency), the signal is picked up by the repeater and

retransmitted (on an output frequency). The user’s radios

always listen for activity on the output frequency and

transmit on the input frequency. Since the repeater is

located very high, there is a very large line of sight.

Typical repeater systems provide coverage out to about a

25-mile radius from the repeater location.

What is Trunk Tracking?

Your BC246T is designed to track the following types of

trunking systems.

• Motorola Type I, Type II, Type IIi hybrid, SMARTNET,

and PRIVACYPLUS analog trunking systems, which

are extensively used in 800 MHz communication

systems.

• LTR trunking systems

• EDACS SCAT trunking systems

• EDACS trunking systems

When tracking these types of systems, you might want to

remember these important points:

• Your scanner can track more than one trunking

system at a time and scan conventional and trunked

systems at the same time.

Conventional scanning is a simple concept. You enter a

frequency used by someone you want to monitor into

your scanner’s memory. For example, the police in your

area might transmit on 460.500 MHz, the fire department

on 154.445 MHz, the highway department on 37.900

MHz, etc. So when your scanner stops on a frequency,

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you usually know who it is, and more importantly, you can

stop on a channel and listen to an entire conversation.

This type of scanning is easy and fun.

However, as the demand for public communications has

increased, many public radio users do not have enough

frequencies to meet their needs, creating a serious

problem. Trunking radio systems help solve this problem.

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 radio. As a result, the bands that

were used most became full, so new users were not able

to take advantage of the technology as quickly as they

wanted.

Trunking solved this frequency shortage by allowing

multiple groups to use the same set of frequencies in a

very efficient way. While each type of trunking system

operates a little differently (see the next few sections),

they all work on the same basic premise: even in a

system with a lot of users, only a few users are ever

transmitting at any one time.

Instead of being assigned a frequency, as with

conventional systems, each group is assigned a talk

group ID. A central computer controls the frequency each

group operates on...and this frequency selection is made

each time a user transmits. So, while on a conventional

system queries, replies, and follow-ups are all on a single

frequency, they could each be on completely different

frequencies on a trunked system. This semi-random

frequency assignment made monitoring such a system

impossible prior to Uniden’s invention of the

Trunktracking scanner.

Not only does your BC246T scan channels like a

conventional scanner, it actually follows the users of a

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trunked radio system. Once you know a talk group’s ID,

you won’t miss any of the action.

If you are a new scanner enthusiast, you might want to

read the first part of this manual and use your scanner in

conventional mode before you begin trunk tracking.

Understanding scanning fundamentals and terminology

will make trunk tracking much easier. If you are already

an experienced scanner operator, you might want to go to

“Programming Motorola Systems” on Page 54, “Program-

ming EDACS Systems” on Page 58, or “Programming

LTR Systems” on Page 60 now.

Types of Trunking Systems

Trunking systems divide a few frequencies among many

different users, but the way that each system does this is

slightly different. This section describes some of the

technical data behind Motorola, EDACS, and LTR trunked

radio systems.

Motorola Trunking

While there are different types of Motorola trunking

systems, they all use the same basic trunking method.

The system consists of one control channel (or as many

as 4 per system), plus one or more voice channels

(typically 10, 20, or 28 total channels). When a user

presses Push To Talk (PTT) to transmit, their radio first

sends their 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

channel. All radios in that talk group switch over to the

assigned voice channel and the user can begin speaking.

This all typically takes place in about a second...the

person transmitting hears a beep from their radio when

the channel is assigned and then it is OK to start talking.

The systems in use are:

Motorola Type I – the radios send the radio ID, the fleet

and subfleet talk group ID to the control channel each

time they transmit. To program a Type I system, you need

to know the system’s fleet map. The most common fleet

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maps are included in “Preset Fleet Maps” on Page 105.

You can also find fleet map resources on the web.

Motorola Type II – the radios only send the radio ID and

radio channel code to the control channel. The central

computer keeps a database of radio ID’s and which talk

group is assigned to which channel code for each radio,

so with this system the user’s radio sends only about ¹/3

the data as a Type I system with each transmission.

Type II systems do not use Fleet-subfleet talk groups;

instead they use a 5-digit ID for each talk group.

Type IIi Hybrid — these systems support a mix of both

Type I and Type II users. Like Type I systems, you must

know the system’s fleet map to ensure proper tracking.

EDACS Trunking

EDACS trunking works in much the same way as

Motorola trunking with a couple of major differences.

In an EDACS system, each frequency used by the

system is assigned a Logical Channel Number (LCN) so

that less data needs to be transmitted by the control

channel. Also, talk groups are assigned in an Agency-

Fleet-Subfleet (AFS) hierarchy. Also, there is one

variation of EDACS called SCAT that your BC246T can

monitor.

Logical Channel Numbers – each frequency used by the

system is assigned an LCN. This information is

programmed into each user radio. When a user presses

PTT, their radio sends their AFS information to the control

channel. The computer then assigns that talk group to a

channel and sends the LCN so that all other 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 are assigned in a way that makes it easy to see

at a glance the affiliation of the user. Each radio is

assigned a 2-digit agency identifier from 00 – 15.

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For example, 01 might be used by the police, 02 by

ambulance service, 03 by the fire department, and so on.

Each agency is then subdivided up to 16 times to provide

fleet identification, and then 8 more times to identify

subfleets.

For example, the complete AFS for the Police

Department West District’s dispatch channel might be

01-062. 01 identifies the agency as the police

department, 06 identifies the fleet as the West district,

and 2 identifies the subfleet as the dispatch channel.

While these assignments are somewhat arbitrary and

vary from system to system, there are many resources on

the web for finding the assignments for most systems.

Because of the logical hierarchy of the AFS system, your

BC246T lets you assign wildcard ID’s that let you, for

example, use only one ID memory to identify all units in

either an agency or a fleet.

EDACS SCAT – EDACS SCAT (Single Channel

Autonomous Trunking) systems operate on a single

channel and alternate control data with analog voice

traffic. While your BC246T cannot track ID’s in this

system, it can eliminate the control data so that all you

hear is the voice transmissions when you monitor this

type of system.

LTR Trunking

LTR (Logic Trunked Radio) systems are trunking systems

used primarily by business or private communications

service providers, such as taxicabs, delivery trucks, and

repair services. These systems encode all control

information as digital subaudible data that accompanies

each transmission, so there is no separate control

channel. Users on an LTR system are assigned to

specific talk groups, which are identified by the radio as

six digit numbers.

These numbers are in the form AHHUUU, where:

A = Area code (0 or 1)

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H = Home repeater (01 through 20)

U = User ID (000 through 254)

When the scanner receives a transmission on a channel

set to the LTR mode, it first decodes the LTR data included

with the transmission. In the ID search mode, the scanner

stops on the transmission and displays the talk group ID on

the display. In the ID scan mode, the scanner only stops

on the transmission if the LTR 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.

I-Call (Motorola/EDACS)

I-calls are direct unit-to-unit transmissions that are not

heard by other system users. Your BC246T can receive

I-call transmissions. See “Setting I-Call (Motorola and

EDACS Systems Only)” on Page 68 for more

information about monitoring I-call transmissions.

Where To Get More Information

By itself, this manual really only provides part of what you

need to know to have fun scanning – how to program and

use the scanner.

The Internet is a great source for current frequencies and

information about scanning. Many web sites have lists of

frequencies for your area. You can use a search engine to

find and use them.

Make a list of the agencies you want to listen to, then look

up the frequencies and systems used by those agencies.

Here are a few useful sites:

• http://www.scannermaster.com * - frequency

resources and home of Police Call.

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You can also call them at 1 800 SCANNER (hours are

from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time Monday

through Friday).

• http://www.radioreference.com - the Internet's

premier source for user-supported radio system

information.

• http://www.bearcat1.com - frequency information

from National Communications.

• http://svartifoss2.fcc.gov/reports/index.cfm -

conventional frequency information on file with the US

Government

• http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BC246T - a group

for people interested in discussing the BC246T.

* - These web sites are not affiliated with Uniden Corporation.

For more information about Uniden and accessories or

products, visit http://www.uniden.com.

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Included With Your Scanner

Connection

Cable

Wrist Strap

AC Adapter

Scanner

Batteries

Antenna

Belt Clip

Owners

Manual

and other

printed material

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.

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Setting Up Your Scanner

These guidelines will help you install and set up your new

scanner:

• If your scanner receives interference or electrical

noise, move the scanner or its antenna away from the

source.

• To improve the scanner’s reception, use an optional

external antenna designed for multi-band coverage.

(You can purchase this type of antenna at a local

electronics store). If the optional antenna has no

cable, use 50-70 Ω coaxial cable for lead-in.

A mating plug might be necessary for the optional

antennas.

• Use an optional mono earphone or mono headset

with proper impedance (32 Ω) for private listening.

Read the precautions on the inside front cover of this

Owners Manual.

• Do not use the scanner in high-moisture

environments such as the kitchen or bathroom.

• Avoid placing the scanner in direct sunlight or near

heating elements or vents.

Using Internal Batteries

You can power your scanner using two alkaline, or

rechargeable AA batteries.

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Before installing batteries, set the switch in the battery

compartment to match the type of batteries you will use.

Select REG. ALK. BATT. for non-rechargeable battery

types and NI-MH. BATT. for rechargeable battery types.

See also “Using Rechargeable Batteries” on Page 32

when you use rechargeable batteries.

1. Remove the battery cover and set the battery switch.

2. Install 2 AA batteries, matching the polarity symbols

(+ -).

WARNING!

Set REG. ALK. BATT./NI-MH. BATT. to NI-MH. BATT.

for use only with rechargeable batteries.

Never attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries.

Non-rechargeable batteries can get hot and can even

burst if you try to recharge them.

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3. Replace the cover.

When

flashes and the scanner beeps every 15

seconds, replace both batteries.

Using Rechargeable Batteries

You can also use two rechargeable batteries to power

your scanner. Before you use rechargeable batteries, you

must charge them.

The scanner has a built-in circuit that lets you recharge

batteries while they are in the scanner. To charge the

batteries, set REG. ALK. BATT./NI-MH. BATT. inside the

battery compartment to NI-MH. BATT., install the

batteries in the scanner, and connect the supplied

AC adapter to the scanner's DC 6V jack (see “Using AC

Power” on Page 33).

WARNING!

Do not connect the AC adapter to the scanner if non-

rechargeable batteries (such as alkaline batteries) are

installed in the scanner and

REG. ALK. BATT./NI-MH. BATT. is set to

NI-MH. BATT. , or if you are unsure of the switch's

position. Non-rechargeable batteries can get hot and

can even burst if you try to recharge them.

Before you use rechargeable batteries for the first time,

charge them for 14 hours to bring them to a full charge.

Discharged batteries take about 14 hours to fully

recharge.

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Removing the Display Sticker

Before you use the scanner, use your thumb and

forefinger to remove the protective plastic sticker over the

display.

Using AC Power

You can power the scanner using the supplied 6V,

500 mA AC adapter.

To use the scanner on AC power, plug the AC adapter

into a standard AC outlet.

If rechargeable batteries are installed and REG. ALK.

BATT./NI-MH. BATT. is set to NI-MH. BATT., the adapter

powers the scanner and recharges the installed batteries

at the same time.

Connecting the Antenna

To attach the supplied flexible antenna to the connector

on the top of your scanner, align the slots around the

antenna's connector with the tabs on the scanner's BNC

connector. Then slide the antenna's connector down over

the scanner's connector and rotate the antenna

connector's outer ring clockwise until it locks into place.

Connecting an Optional Antenna

The scanner's BNC connector makes it easy to connect a

variety of optional antennas, including an external mobile

antenna or outdoor base station antenna.

Note: Always use 50-ohm, RG-58, or RG-8, coaxial cable

to connect an outdoor antenna. If the antenna is over 50

feet from the scanner, use RG-8 low-loss dielectric

coaxial cable. You can get a BNC adapter at your local

electronics store.

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Connecting an Earphone/Headphone

For private listening, you can plug a ¹/8-inch (3.5 mm)

mini-plug earphone or headphones (not supplied) into the

headphone jack on top of your scanner.

This automatically disconnects the internal speaker.

See “Earphone Warning” at the front of the manual for

important information about using an earphone/

headphone.

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 jack.

WARNING!

Never connect anything other than an earphone or the

recommended amplified extension speaker to the

scanner’s headphone jack. This might damage the

scanner.

Attaching the Belt Clip

To make your scanner easier to carry when you are on

the go, use the supplied belt clip. Use a Phillips

screwdriver and the supplied screws to attach the clip to

the scanner.

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Attaching the Wrist Strap

To keep your scanner safely close at hand, use the

supplied wrist strap. Push the small loop on one end of

the wrist strap through the lug on the right side of the

scanner, then thread the other end of the wrist strap back

through the small loop to secure it.

Installing the Demo Software

You can operate your scanner using a personal computer

and the free demo software available at

http://www.uniden.com.

Download the software, then double-click on the install

package to begin installation. The BC246T SS Install

program installs the software. You must install the

software to use the scanner with your computer.

After you install the BC246T SS Install program, start it by

double clicking on the desktop icon or by selecting it in

the Start Programs list.

You can upgrade the included software to a full version by

purchasing a registration key at http://www.uniden.com.

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A Look At The Keypad

Your scanner's keys have various functions labeled on

the key tops and below the keys.

To select the function labeled on a key, simply press the

key. To select the function labeled below a key, hold down

Func

on the left side of the scanner then press the key.

appears on the display.

If your scanner's keys seem confusing at first, the follow-

ing information should help you understand each key's

function.

Key Name

Hold/

Description

Hold – Holds the scan or the

frequency search when pressed.

Resumes the scan or the

frequency search when pressed

again.

Func

– Quickly turns the

Close Call feature on or off (see

“Setting Close Call Options” on

Page 87).

Scan/Srch

Scan – Scans the stored channels.

Func

+ Srch – Starts quick search

or quickly accesses the

search menu.

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Key Name

L/O

Description

L/O – Lets you lock out a selected

channel or skip a specified

frequency. Press and hold for more

than 2 seconds to lock all groups

and channels in a system.

Func

+ L/O – Press quickly to lock

and unlock a selected system in

Scan or Scan Hold mode and

review search lockout frequencies

in Search or Search Hold mode.

– Turns the display

backlight on or off.

Func

– Locks and unlocks

the keypad.

Press and hold for more than

2 seconds to turn the scanner on

or off. Press quickly to cancel a

prompt.

1-9, 0

1-9, 0 – Enters a frequency, enters

quick key numbers, and selects a

custom search range in Custom

Search mode.

Selects systems by quick key in

scan mode.

Func

+ 1-9, 0 – Selects groups by

quick key in scan mode.

1/Pri

1 – Enters a 1.

Func

+ Pri – Selects the priority

mode in scan hold mode.

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Key Name

2/Wx

Description

2 – Enters a 2.

Func

+ WX – Selects the weather

function in the menu in the Hold

mode.

4 – Enters a 4.

Func

– Moves the active

character to the left while editing data.

6 – Enters a 6.

Func

– Moves the active

character to the right while editing

data.

7/Rcl

7 – Enters a 7.

Func

+ Rcl – Displays a series of

prompts to quickly select a specific

channel in the scan hold mode.

/ /Rev

– Enters a decimal point or dash

in a frequency or talk group ID,

enters an “i” for I-Call input.

At a prompt, answers “No.”

Func

+ Rev – Monitors the

currently-tuned frequency’s

reverse frequency.

E/Yes/Att

E – Press to select input and menu

items, to quickly edit a channel in Scan

Hold Mode, and store a frequency into

memory in Scan Hold mode.

At a prompt, answers “Yes.”

Func

+ Att – Turns the scanner’s

attenuator on or off for the current

channel (for conventional systems)

or system (for trunked systems).

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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 dark

area shown above the icons in this illustration is the text

display area. Information about the currently tuned

frequency appears here.

SYS - shows the currently activated system, appears with

numbers (0-9). The currently active system indicator

flashes.

ATT - appears when the attenuation feature is turned on

(see “Setting System Attenuation (Trunked Systems

Only)” on Page 70).

PRI - appears when the priority feature is turned on (see

“Priority Scan” on Page 48).

- appears when you lock the keypad (see

“Locking/Unlocking the Keypad” on Page 48).

- alerts you when the battery power gets low.

GRP - shows the currently activated group, appears with

numbers (

flashes.

). The currently active group indicator

0 9

AM/FM/NFM - appears to show the type of transmission.

L/O - appears when you manually select a channel you

locked out or a skip frequency.

Func

- appears when you hold down

to select a

function.

- appears when the scanner is set to a Close Call

feature mode (see “Using the Close Call Feature” on

Page 86).

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Using Menu

Press

on the left side of the scanner to enter the

menu. See “Using the Menu” on Page 46 for more

information about the scanner’s menu options.

Using Func

Func

To select the function labeled below a key on the front of

Func

the scanner, hold down

on the left side of the

scanner, then press that key. To hold on a system while

scanning or temporarily stop on a channel while searching,

Func

press

. To select a system in Scan or Scan Hold

Func

mode, hold down

and rotate the scroll control.

Using the Scroll Control

Scroll

Control

Turn the scroll control on top of the scanner to select a

channel or frequency in Hold mode, select menu items in

Menu mode, and to select a character while editing a

name. You can also press the scroll control down instead

of pressing E on the keypad to select an item.

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Basic Operation

Turning On the Scanner and

Setting the Squelch

Scroll

Vol

Control

Sql

Note: Make sure the scanner's antenna is connected

before you turn it on.

1. Turn Sql fully counterclockwise.

2. Press and hold

for about 2 seconds to turn on the

scanner, then turn Vol clockwise until you hear a

hissing sound.

3. Turn Sql clockwise until the hissing stops.

Scanning Systems

To begin scanning programmed systems, press Scan.

The BC246T scans all unlocked systems in all activated

quick-key groups.

Notes:

• If no systems are programmed, or all systems are

locked out, an error message appears. Program a

system or select a system to scan.

• When scanning multiple systems, the BC246T scans

systems according to the assigned quick key.

Systems assigned to quick key 1 are scanned first,

then 2, 3, 4, etc. Systems not assigned to a quick key

are scanned last. Within a quick key, systems are

scanned in the order they were assigned.

• Within a system, channels are scanned according to

the assigned channel group, with the same priority as

described above for systems.

• The BC246T scans a system for the duration you set

using the System Hold Time option (see “Setting the

System Hold Time” on Page 64). For trunked

systems, the scanner moves to the next system after

the hold time expires, the current transmission ends,

and the channel delay expires. Conventional systems

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operate similarly, but all unlocked channels are scanned

at least one time regardless of the hold time setting.

Preprogrammed System Tips

All systems preprogrammed into the scanner are

assigned to quick key 9. To turn the preprogrammed

systems on or off, simply press 9 while scanning.

Notes:

• The systems preprogrammed into the scanner are

located primarily in major metropolitan areas. You

might not be able to receive one or more of these

preprogrammed systems.

• You might hear transmissions on frequencies assigned

to very distant stations. This will happen if a local

system also uses the same frequency.

You can scan preprogrammed systems more efficiently

by preventing the BC246T from scanning systems that

are not in your area. There are three ways to do this:

• Lock out the faraway systems (see “Locking/Unlock-

ing Systems” on Page 43).

• Reassign your local systems to another quick key

(see “Editing the System Quick Key” on Page 63).

• Delete the faraway systems (see “Deleting Systems”

on Page 71).

Important! You cannot restore preprogrammed

systems if you delete them.

Selecting Systems to Scan

To select systems to scan, press Scan then press the

number button corresponding to the quick key assigned

to the system or systems. To stop scanning the

system(s), press the number button again.

The SYS indicators on the display show the systems that

are currently selected.

To select or lock out a system that is not assigned to a

FUNC

key, press and hold

while you rotate the scroll

control until the desired system is selected. Then,

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continue to hold

and press L/O to either lock out or

unlock the system.

Selecting System Channel Groups

Within a system, you can assign groups of channels to a

group quick key (see “Setting the Group Quick Key” on

Page 72).

Follow these steps to activate or deactivate a channel

group within a system while scanning.

Func

1. Press

to hold on the system (or hold

and

rotate the scroll control to select the system).

Func

2. Continue to hold

and press the number key

corresponding to the channel group you want to

activate or deactivate.

Locking/Unlocking Systems

Follow these steps to lock out a system so that it does not

scan even if its quick key is selected.

Func

1. While holding down

select the system.

, rotate the scroll control to

Func

2. Continue to hold down

out the system.

and press L/O to lock

3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 to unlock a system you have

previously locked.

Locking/Unlocking Channels

Follow these steps to lock out a channel so that it does

not scan even if its system and channel group are

selected.

Func

1. While holding down

, rotate the scroll control to

select the system where the channel is stored.

Func

2. Release

then press Hold within 2 seconds to

hold on the system.

3. Rotate the scroll control to select the channel you

want to lock or unlock.

4. Press L/O to lock or unlock the channel.

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You can also lock out an active channel by pressing L/O

while the scanner is stopped on the channel.

ID Scan/ID Search Mode

While you are scanning a trunked system, the scanner

can be in either ID Scan or ID Search mode:

• ID Scan – the scanner only stops on talk group ID’s

that you have programmed into the system

• ID Search – the scanner stops on any unlocked talk

group that becomes active.

To toggle between ID Scan and ID Search, press Scan

while the scanner is scanning the system.

Temporarily Holding On a System

Func

To temporarily hold on a system, press and hold

To hold on a different system, continue to hold

Func

and

rotate the scroll control to select the system. Normal

Func

scanning resumes 2 seconds after you release

Holding On a Channel

To hold on a channel, press Hold while the channel is

active. To select a different channel, rotate the scroll

control. If you scroll past the beginning or end of the

current system, the scanner selects channels in the

previous or next system. To resume scanning, press Scan.

Quickly Storing an ID During ID Search

To quickly store an active talk group ID during ID search,

press E. You see:

Quick TGID Save?

4128

To save the ID into a channel, press E. Otherwise, press

No. If you press E, the scanner stores the ID into a

channel group called Qck Save Grpin the current system.

Quick-Storing Channels or

Talk Group ID’s

1. Hold on an existing channel in any system.

2. Enter the frequency or talk group ID you want to store

(press twice to enter hyphens in talk group ID’s).

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3. To quick-store the channel or talk group ID, press E.

Otherwise, press No.

If you enter a frequency then press E, the scanner

stores it in the Qck Save Grpgroup in a system called

Qck Save Cnv Sys. These 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, the scanner

prompts you to rotate the scroll control to select the

system where you want to store the ID. The ID is

stored into a channel group named Qck Save Grpin

the selected system. Only systems that match the ID

type are shown.

If you pressed No in Step 3, the scanner prompts you

to select the system and the group where you want to

store the frequency or talk group ID.

Quickly Recalling Channels

1. Press Hold to hold on any channel.

Func

2. Press

+ Rcl. The scanner prompts you to select

the system where the channel is stored.

3. Rotate the scroll control to select the system, then

press E. The scanner prompts you to select the

channel group where the channel is stored.

4. Rotate the scroll control to select the group, then

press E. The scanner prompts you to select a

channel.

5. Rotate the scroll control to select the channel, then

press E to hold on that channel.

Monitoring Trunking Activity

To monitor trunking activity, press Hold then turn the

scroll control to select the control channel frequency (for a

Motorola or EDACS system) or any system frequency (for

an LTR system). Active talk group ID’s appear on the sec-

ond line of the display.

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Using the Menu

The scanner’s menu lets you select options that let you

Using the Menu

set up and use the scanner.

To use the menu, press

on the left side of the

scanner. In most cases, the current menu position

appears on the upper line of the menu. Menu items and a

place to input information appear on the lower line of the

menu. To select a menu item, turn the scroll control on top

of the scanner clockwise or counterclockwise. When the

menu item you want to select appears, press E or press

the scroll control down to select it. To back up a level or

return to the previous level, press

. To exit the menu

mode, press Scan.

This table shows the available menu options and where

you can find more information about how to use them.

Menu Item

Lets You ...

See ...

Set up the

scanner’s

“Programming

Radio

-- M E N U--

scan options.

Systems” on

Page 52.

Program System

Set up the

scanner’s

Close Call

option.

“Using the

Close Call

Feature” on

Page 86.

-- M E N U--

Srch/CloCall Opt

Set up the

scanner’s

search option.

“Searching

and Storing”

on Page 80.

-- M E N U--

Search for...

Set up the

scanner’s

Close Call

operation.

“Setting Close

Call Options”

on Page 87.

-- M E N U--

Close Call

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Menu Item

Lets You ...

See ...

Set up

“Priority Scan”

priority options. on Page 48.

-- M E N U--

Set Priority

Set up

“Using

weather

options.

Weather Alert

(SAME)” on

Page 94.

-- M E N U--

WX Operation

Set up

backlight

options.

“Using the

Backlight” on

Page 49.

-- M E N U--

Set Backlight

Set up

key beep

options.

“Adjusting the

Key Beep” on

Page 48.

-- M E N U--

Adjust Key Beep

Set up

“Turning

battery save

options.

Power Save

On or Off” on

Page 48.

-- M E N U--

Set Battery Save

View

“Displaying

System

Information”

on Page 48.

information

about your

scanner.

-- M E N U--

See Scanner Info

Transfer

“Installing the

Demo

Software” on

information

between it and

your personal

computer.

-- M E N U--

Xfer Information

Page 35.

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Other Settings

Displaying System Information

Viewing Memory Used

ꢁꢀSee Scanner Info ꢁE ꢀ

% Memory Used ꢁE

A bar showing the percent of memory used appears.

Press any key to return to the previous menu, then press

Scan or Hold.

Viewing the Firmware Version

ꢁꢀSee Scanner Info ꢁE ꢀ

Firmware Version ꢁE

Press any key to return to the previous menu, then press

Scan or Hold.

Adjusting the Key Beep

ꢁꢀAdjust Key Beep ꢁ E ꢁꢀꢁ

• Off: The scanner is silent when you press a key.

• On: The scanner beeps when you press a key.

Locking/Unlocking the Keypad

Func

Press and hold down

the keypad.

then

to lock or unlock

Turning Power Save On or Off

ꢁꢀSet Battery Save ꢁE ꢀꢁ

• On: The scanner goes into low-power mode when you

monitor a conventional channel that has no activity.

• Off: Power save is off.

Priority Scan

ꢁꢀSeT Priority ꢁE

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Func

Or, while holding on any channel, press

select one of these priority modes:

+ 1/Pri to

• Priority Off: Normal scanning

• Priority On: While scanning a conventional system,

the scanner interrupts every 2 seconds and checks

the priority channels in each unlocked conventional

system. Priority channels in lower priority key

numbered systems (starting from 1) have highest

priority. Pri appears when you select this mode.

• Priority Plus: The scanner only scans priority

channels in unlocked conventional systems.

Pri flashes when you select this mode.

Other Settings

Using the Backlight

ꢁꢀSet Backlight ꢁE

• 10 sec The backlight stays on for 10 seconds after

you press

• 30 sec The backlight stays on for 30 seconds after

you press

• Squelch The backlight turns on when the squelch

opens then stays on for 5 seconds.

• Keypress The backlight turns on when any key is

pressed then stays on for 10 seconds.

• Infinite The backlight turns on when you press

then stays on until you press

again.

Pressing any key while the backlight is on extends the

backlight period. Pressing

while the backlight is on

turns off the backlight.

Initializing the Scanner’s Memory

Important! This deletes all preprogrammed data.

You cannot restore preprogrammed data that has

been deleted.

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To initialize the scanner’s memory, turn off the scanner.

Then, press 2, 9, and Hold while turning it on.

Using the PC Control and

Cloning Options

Use the included connection cable to connect your

scanner to another BC246T scanner or your personal

computer.

ꢁꢀXfer Information ꢁE

• PC Control Lets you set the baud rate your scanner

uses to communicate with a personal computer. See

“Connecting Your Scanner to a Personal Computer”.

• Clone Lets you set your scanner as a master or a

slave, letting you transfer programming to or from

another BC246T scanner. See “Cloning the Scanner”

on Page 51.

Connecting Your

Scanner to a

Personal Computer

To connect your scanner to a

personal computer, you must

first set the scanner’s baud rate

(the rate at which data is

transferred between the

scanner and the computer, in

bits per second (bps)).

Hint: If you have trouble

transferring data between your scanner and your

computer, try setting the baud rate to a slower setting.

ꢁꢀXfer Information ꢁE ꢁ

PC ControlꢁE ꢁ ꢀ

• Off The baud rate is not set.

• 9600 bps The baud rate is set to 9600 bps.

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• 19200 bps The baud rate is set to 19,200 bps.

• 38400 bps The baud rate is set to 38,400 bps.

• 57600 bps The baud rate is set to 57,600 bps.

Cloning the Scanner

To clone (copy) data from one BC246T scanner to another

BC246T scanner, you must first connect the scanners to

each other using the included connection cables and a

DB9 null modem adapter and DB9 gender changer

(neither included), available at most computer stores.

Then you must set one scanner as the master (source)

and the other as the slave (destination).

Plug the smaller end of each of the included connection

cables into Remote on the right side of each scanner.

Then connect the other end of the cables together using

the null modem connector and gender changer.

Then set up both scanners.

ꢁꢀXfer Information ꢁE ꢁ

CloneꢁE ꢁ ꢀ

• Master This will be the master (source) scanner.

• Slave This will be the slave (destination) scanner.

(Master scanner) Clone Master Press SCAN KeyꢁE

(Slave scanner) Clone Slave Press SCAN KeyꢁE ꢁ

When you are ready to clone the scanner, press Scan on

the slave scanner first, then on the master scanner.

The master scanner checks the connection between the

two scanners, then transfers its data to the slave scanner.

When the transfer is complete, Completeappears on both

scanners. If the transfer did not work, Error appears on

the master scanner.

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Programming Radio Systems

Your BC246T comes preprogrammed with the major

Programming Radio Systems

analog systems used in the 25 most populous counties in

the US. However, to get the most enjoyment from your

scanner (especially if you do not live near one of these

counties), you must customize the programming for your area.

To edit an existing system, use the menu to navigate to

the system setting you want to change. This section

assumes you are programming a new system.

Programming radio systems is completed in two major

steps. Don't skip either step!

1. Plan the system.

2. Program the system into your scanner according to

the plan you prepared in Step 1.

To make planning easier, planning worksheets are

included in the back of this manual for each system type.

Copy the worksheets (or download this manual from the

Uniden America Corporation website and print extra

sheets), then use them to plan out how you will program

the scanner.

Important! Before you start programming your

scanner, make sure the batteries are fresh or fully

charged. If the scanner loses power while you

program it, its memory might be corrupted which will

require you to reinitialize it (see “Initializing the Scan-

ner’s Memory” on Page 49). All information

programmed in the scanner, including

preprogrammed systems, might be lost.

General Notes

• You can store up to 200 systems.

• Trunking systems can have up to 200 channels each.

The number of conventional system channels you

can have is limited only by the amount of scanner

memory remaining.

• You can store up to 20 channel groups per system.

• Total channels are limited to about 2500.

• Channels that have text tags use more memory than

those that do not. If you use a text tag for every

channel, total channels are reduced from 2500 (1600

is typical).

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Programming Conventional Systems

ꢁProgram SysteMꢁ E ꢀ

New System ꢁ E ꢁ Conventionalꢁ

E ꢁConfirm?ꢁE

The scanner creates an empty conventional system, with

a default name of System nnn

C. nnnincrements

as you add new systems. Cindicates that this is a

conventional system.

Refer to the appropriate section to set system-wide

options:

• See “Editing the System Name” on Page 63

• See “Editing the System Quick Key” on Page 63

• See “Setting System Lockout” on Page 64

• See “Setting the System Hold Time” on Page 64

• See “Setting the Channel Delay Time” on Page 65

• See “Setting Data Skip (Conventional Systems Only)”

on Page 66

• See “Deleting Systems” on Page 71

• See “Copying Systems” on Page 71

• See “Entering/Editing Conventional Channel Groups”

on Page 53

Entering/Editing Conventional

Channel Groups

To enter channels in a conventional system, first set up a

channel group (or groups) to hold the channels. Then,

enter the channel and channel parameters in the group(s).

Setting Up a Channel Group

ꢀꢁEdit Group ꢁE ꢁ

ꢀꢁNew Group ꢁE

The scanner creates a group with a default name of

Group nn. nnincrements by one for each new group you

create within a system.

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Refer to the appropriate section to set group-wide

options:

• See “Entering/Editing the Group Name” on Page 71

• See “Setting the Group Quick Key” on Page 72

• See “Deleting Groups” on Page 73

• See “Setting System Lockout” on Page 64

• See “Entering/Editing Conventional Channels” on

Page 54

Entering/Editing Conventional Channels

ꢀꢁEdit Channel ꢁE ꢁNew Channel ꢁ E ꢁ

Input Frequency

Enter the frequency for the channel, then press E . Then,

refer to the appropriate section to change a channel

setting:

• See “Editing the Channel Name” on Page 73

• See “Setting Channel Priority (Conventional Chan-

nels Only)” on Page 74

• See “Setting Channel Alert” on Page 75

• See “Deleting Channels” on Page 78

• See “Copying/Pasting Channels” on Page 79

To program another channel within the same group, press

, then repeat the above.

To create another channel group and enter more

channels, press

four times, then proceed from “Set-

ting Up a Channel Group” on Page 53.

Programming Motorola Systems

ꢁProgram SysteMꢁ E ꢀ

New System ꢁ E ꢁ MOTꢁ

Next, rotate the scroll control to select the type of

Motorola system you want to program, then press E.

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• 800MHz Standard- Use for 800 MHz systems that

use the standard band plan

• 800MHz Splinter- Use for 800 MHz systems that use

the splinter band plan (typically near international

borders)

• 900MHz Band- Use for 900 MHz systems

• VHF Band- Use for VHF systems

• UHF Band- Use for UHF systems

Next, refer to the appropriate section to set system-wide

options. For most settings, you can accept the default.

However, for the items in bold, you must enter

information in order for your scanner to scan the system.

• See “Editing the System Name” on Page 63

• See “Editing the System Quick Key” on Page 63

• See “Setting System Lockout” on Page 64

• See “Setting the System Hold Time” on Page 64

• See “Setting the Channel Delay Time” on Page 65

• See “Setting ID Scan/Search (Trunked Systems

Only)” on Page 65

• See “Setting the Base Frequency/Step/Offset (Motor-

ola UHF/VHF Systems Only)” on Page 66 (must be

set up for VHF or UHF systems)

• See “Editing the Fleet Map (Motorola Systems Only)”

on Page 67 (must be set up for Type I systems )

• See“Setting the Motorola Status Bit (Motorola Sys-

tems Only)” on Page 67

• See “Setting the End Code Operation (Motorola Sys-

tems Only)” on Page 68

• See “Setting I-Call (Motorola and EDACS Systems

Only)” on Page 68

• See “Setting Emergency Alert (Motorola and EDACS

Systems Only)” on Page 69

• See “Setting Control-Channel Only (Motorola Sys-

tems Only)” on Page 70

• See “Setting System Lockout” on Page 64

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• See “Reviewing Locked Out Frequencies” on

Page 89

• See “Setting System Attenuation (Trunked Systems

Only)” on Page 70

• See “Deleting Systems” on Page 71

• See “Copying Systems” on Page 71

• See “Setting System Frequencies” on Page 56

• See “Entering/Editing Motorola Channel Groups”

on Page 56

Setting System Frequencies

SET FREQUENCIESꢁ E

ꢀ New FREQUENCY ꢁ E

Input a system frequency, then press E.

To enter additional frequencies, press

, use the scroll

control to select New Frequency, then repeat the above.

Note: If you select Control Channel Only mode (see “Set-

ting Control-Channel Only (Motorola Systems Only)” on

Page 70), you only need to enter the frequency(s) that

can be assigned as the control channel. Most frequency

lists usually indicate which of the frequencies are the

control channel frequencies. Otherwise, you must enter

all of the frequencies.

Entering/Editing

Motorola Channel Groups

To enter channels in a system, first set up a channel

group (or groups) to hold the channels. Then, enter the

channel and channel parameters in the group(s).

Setting Up a Channel Group

ꢀ Edit Groupꢁ E ꢀ New Group ꢁ E

The scanner creates a group with a default name of

Group nn. nnincrements by one for each new group you

create within a system.

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Next, refer to the appropriate section to set group-wide

options:

• See “Entering/Editing the Group Name” on Page 71

• See “Setting the Group Quick Key” on Page 72

• See “Deleting Groups” on Page 73

• See “Copying Systems” on Page 71

• See “Entering/Editing Motorola Channels” on

Page 57

• See “Setting I-Call (Motorola and EDACS Systems

Only)” on Page 68

Entering/Editing Motorola Channels

ꢀ Edit Channelꢁ E

ꢀ New Channel ꢁ E ꢁ Input TGID

Enter the Talk Group ID for the channel, then press E.

Notes:

• Motorola Type 2 Talk Group ID's are entered as

5-digit numbers.

• Motorola Type I Talk Group ID's are entered as two

numbers separated by a hyphen. Use the decimal

point to enter the hyphen.

• To enter an I-Call ID, press , then enter the ID.

The appears as an i when entering the ID, but it

appears as a seven ( 7) when it is active on a Type 2

system.

Then, refer to the appropriate section to change a

channel setting:

• See “Setting Emergency Alert (Motorola and EDACS

Systems Only)” on Page 69

• See “Editing the Channel Name” on Page 73

• See “Setting Channel Alert” on Page 75

• See “Setting Channel Lockout” on Page 78

• See “Deleting Channels” on Page 78

• See “Copying/Pasting Channels” on Page 79

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To program another channel within the same group, press

, then repeat the above.

To create another channel group and enter more

channels, press

three times, then proceed from

“Entering/Editing Motorola Channel Groups” on Page 56.

Programming EDACS Systems

ꢁProgram SysteMꢁ E ꢀ

New System ꢁ E ꢀ EDCSꢁ

Next, rotate the scroll control to select the type of EDACS

system you will program, then press E.

• WIDE- Use for wideband EDACS systems

• NARROW- Use for narrowband EDACS systems

• SCAT - Use for EDACS SCAT (Single Channel

Autonomous Trunking)

When the scanner prompts Confirm?, press E to accept

the settings. The scanner creates an empty EDACS

system, with a default name of System nnN

E .

nnNincrements as you add new systems. The E indicates

that this is an EDACS system.

Next, refer to the appropriate section to set system-wide

options. For most settings, you can accept the default.

However, for the items in bold, you must enter

information in order for your scanner to scan the system.

• See “Editing the System Name” on Page 63

• See “Editing the System Quick Key” on Page 63

• See “Setting System Lockout” on Page 64

• See “Setting the System Hold Time” on Page 64

• See “Setting the Channel Delay Time” on Page 65

• See “Setting ID Scan/Search (Trunked Systems

Only)” on Page 65

• See “Setting I-Call (Motorola and EDACS Systems

Only)” on Page 68

• See “Setting Emergency Alert (Motorola and EDACS

Systems Only)” on Page 69

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• See “Setting the EDACS ID Format (EDACS Systems

Only)” on Page 69

• See “Reviewing Locked Out Frequencies” on

Page 89

• See “Setting Channel Attenuation (Conventional

Channels Only)” on Page 77

• See “Deleting Systems” on Page 71

• See “Copying Systems” on Page 71

• See “Setting System Frequencies” on Page 59

• See “Entering/Editing EDACS Channel Groups”

on Page 59

Setting System Frequencies

SET FREQUENCIES ꢁE ꢁ

ꢀꢁNEW FREQUENCYꢁE

Input a system frequency, then press E. The scanner then

prompts you to enter the LCN for the entered frequency.

Enter the LCN, then press E.

To enter additional frequencies, press

, scroll to New

Frequency, then repeat the above.

Note: The scanner only accepts a single frequency and

no LCN for SCAT systems.

Entering/Editing EDACS Channel Groups

To enter channels in a system, first set up a channel

group (or groups) to hold the channels. Then, enter the

channel and channel parameters in the group(s).

Setting Up a Channel Group

ꢀꢁEDIT GROUPꢁE ꢁ

ꢀꢁNEW GROUPꢁE

The scanner creates a group with a default name of

GROUP nn. nnincrements by one for each new group you

create within a system.

Next, refer to the appropriate section to set group-wide

options:

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• See “Entering/Editing the Group Name” on Page 71

• See “Setting the Group Quick Key” on Page 72

• See “Deleting Groups” on Page 73

• See “Editing the Channel Name” on Page 73

• See “Setting Group Lockout” on Page 72

Entering/Editing EDACS Channels

ꢀꢁEdit Channel ꢁE ꢁ

ꢀꢁNEW ChannelꢁE ꢁ Input TGID

Enter the talk group ID for the channel, then press E.

Notes:

• If you have selected to use AFS format for talk group

ID's (the default), press to enter a hyphen.

• To enter an I-Call ID, press , then enter the ID.

• If you omit the fleet and/or subfleet, the scanner

treats these fields as wildcards.

Note: Press to enter a hyphen.

Then, refer to the appropriate section to change a

channel setting:

• See “Editing the Channel Name” on Page 73

• See “Setting Channel Alert” on Page 75

• See “Setting Channel Lockout” on Page 78

• See “Deleting Channels” on Page 78

• See “Copying/Pasting Channels” on Page 79

To program another channel within the same group, press

, then repeat the above. To create another channel

group and enter more channels, press

three times,

then proceed from “Entering/Editing EDACS Channel

Groups” on Page 59.

Programming LTR Systems

ꢁProgram SysteMꢁ E ꢀ

New System ꢁ E ꢁ LTꢁ

E ꢁConfirm?ꢁE

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When the scanner prompts Confirm?, press E to accept

the settings. The scanner creates an empty LTR system,

with a default name of System nnN

L .

nNnincrements as you add new systems. Lindicates that

this is an LTR system.

Next, refer to the appropriate section to set system-wide

options. For most settings, you can accept the default.

However, for the items in bold, you must enter informa-

tion in order for your scanner to scan the system.

• See “Editing the System Name” on Page 63

• See “Setting the System Hold Time” on Page 64

• See “Editing the System Quick Key” on Page 63

• See “Setting the Channel Delay Time” on Page 65

• See “Setting ID Scan/Search (Trunked Systems

Only)” on Page 65

• See “Reviewing Locked Out Frequencies” on

Page 89

• See “Setting Channel Attenuation (Conventional

Channels Only)” on Page 77

• See “Deleting Systems” on Page 71

• See “Copying Systems” on Page 71

• See “Setting System Frequencies” on Page 61

• See “Entering/Editing LTR Channel Groups” on

Page 61

Setting System Frequencies

SET FREQUENCIESꢁ E

ꢀNew FREQUENCY ꢁ E

Input a system frequency, then press E. The scanner then

prompts you to enter the LCN for the entered frequency.

Enter the LCN, then press E.

To enter additional frequencies, press

, use the scroll

control to select New Frequency, then repeat the above.

Entering/Editing LTR Channel Groups

To enter channels in a system, first set up a channel

group (or groups) to hold the channels. Then, enter the

channel and channel parameters in the group(s).

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ꢀꢁEDIT GROUPꢁE ꢁ

ꢀꢁNEW GROUPꢁE

The scanner creates a group with a default name of

GROUP nn. nnincrements by one for each new group you

create within a system.

Next, refer to the appropriate section to set group-wide

options:

• See “Entering/Editing the Group Name” on Page 71

• See “Setting the Group Quick Key” on Page 72

• See “Setting Group Lockout” on Page 72

• See “Deleting Groups” on Page 73

• See “Entering/Editing LTR Channels/ Talkgroups” on

Page 62

Entering/Editing LTR Channels/

Talkgroups

ꢀꢁEdit Channel ꢁE ꢁ

ꢀꢁNEW ChannelꢁE ꢁ Input TGID

Enter the talk group ID for the channel, then press E .

Note: Press to enter a hyphen.

Then, refer to the appropriate section to change a

channel setting:

• See “Editing the Channel Name” on Page 73

• See “Setting Channel Alert” on Page 75

• See “Setting Channel Lockout” on Page 78

• See “Deleting Channels” on Page 78

• See “Copying/Pasting Channels” on Page 79

To program another channel within the same group, press

, then repeat the above.

To create another channel group and enter more

channels, press

four times, then proceed from “Set-

ting Up a Channel Group” on Page 62.

To direct-enter LTR talkgroups, follow the steps under

“Quick-Storing Channels or Talk Group ID’s” on Page 44.

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Programming/Editing Optional Settings

This section details the instructions for each of the

Programming/Editing Optional Settings

optional programming steps referred to in “Programming

Radio Systems” on Page 52. Use the instructions in the

appropriate section to enter or edit a setting.

System-Level Settings

These settings apply to the entire system.

Editing the System Name

ꢁProgram SysteMꢁ E ꢀ

Select the system ꢁ E

^{Edit Name}ꢁE

Follow these steps to enter/edit the system name.

1. Rotate the scroll control to select the first letter.

Func

2. Press and hold down

then rotate the scroll

control once to select the next letter.

3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 until you have entered the

system name. Then press E or press down on the

scroll control to accept the setting.

Hints:

• Each system name can be up to 16 characters.

Abbreviate as necessary to fit.

• The default system names include the following letter

in the 16th position to indicate the system type:

M = Motorola

E= EDACS

L= LTR

C= Conventional

• Press twice to delete the current character.

• Press three times to clear the entire alpha tag.

Editing the System Quick Key

ꢁprogram systemꢁ E ꢀ

Select the system ꢁ E ꢀ

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Edit Sys Option ꢁ E ꢀ

Set Quick KeyꢁE

After selecting this option, press 0-9 to assign the system

to a quick key or press No to assign the system to no

quick key, then press E.

Hints:

• You can assign as many systems to the same quick

key as you want.

• Preprogrammed systems are set to quick key 9.

• To be scanned, a system’s quick key must be

activated and the system must be unlocked.

Setting System Lockout

ꢁprogram systemꢁ E ꢀ

Select the system ꢁ E ꢀ

Edit Sys Option ꢁ E ꢀ

Set LockoutꢁE

This setting controls whether the system is scanned when

its quick key is enabled. Rotate the scroll control to select

your setting, then press E.

Locked- the system is not scanned

Unlocked- the system is scanned

Note: You can also lock or unlock a system by pressing

Func

, selecting the system, then pressing

+ L/O.

Setting the System Hold Time

ꢁprogram systemꢁ E ꢀ

Select the system ꢁ E ꢀ

Edit Sys Option ꢁ E ꢀ

Set Hold TimeꢁE

This setting controls how many seconds the scanner

scans a system before moving to the next unlocked

system. Enter a value from 0-255, then press E to save

the setting.

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Notes:

• If you select 0, the scanner stays on the system for a

minimal time (only long enough to check current

system activity).

• The default setting is 2 seconds for each system.

• For conventional systems, all unlocked channels will

be scanned at least once regardless of this setting.

• The scanner moves to the next system after the hold

time expires, any current transmission ends, and the

channel delay time expires.

Setting the Channel Delay Time

ꢁprogram systemꢁ E ꢀ

Select the system ꢁ E ꢀ

Edit Sys Option ꢁ E ꢀ

Set DELAY TimeꢁE

This setting controls how many seconds the scanner

waits after a transmission ends before resuming

scanning. Enter a value from 1-5 or Off, then press E.

Notes:

• The default setting is 2 seconds for each system.

• This setting applies to all channels within the system.

Setting ID Scan/Search

(Trunked Systems Only)

ꢁprogram systemꢁ E ꢀ

Select the system ꢁ E ꢀ

Edit Sys Option ꢁ E ꢀ

ID SCAN/SEARCHꢁE

This setting controls how the system will be scanned.

Select your setting, then press E.

ID Scan- the scanner only stops on channels you have

programmed into the system.

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ID Search- the scanner stops on any transmission for

unlocked talk group ID's.

Note: You can also change this setting by pressing Scan

while scanning the system.

Setting the Base Frequency/Step/Offset

(Motorola UHF/VHF Systems Only)

ꢁprogram systemꢁ E ꢀ

Select the system ꢁ E ꢀ

Edit Sys Option ꢁ E ꢀ

Edit Band Plan ꢁ E ꢀ

Select Plan ꢁSelect a band plan (1, 2, or 3) ꢁ E ꢀ

Input Base Freq ꢁ Input the base frequency ꢁ E ꢀ

Select Step (5 kHz, 12.5 kHz, 25.0 kHz, 37.5 kHz, 50.0

^{kHz, 62,5 kHz, 75.0 kHz, 87.5 Khz, or 100.0 kHz)}ꢁ E ꢀ

Offset (380-759) ꢁ Input the offset ꢁ E

This setting lets you enter the base frequency, step, and

offset for the band plan you select. This information lets

you set the scanner so it will scan a Motorola UHF/VHF system.

Setting Data Skip

(Conventional Systems Only)

ꢁprogram systemꢁ E ꢀ

Select the system ꢁ E ꢀ

Edit Sys Option ꢁ E ꢀ

Set DATA SKIPꢁE

This setting controls how the scanner behaves when it

stops on a channel that has a data signal.

On- the scanner stops briefly on the channel, but then

immediately resumes scanning automatically. Press E to

select.

Off- the scanner remains on the channel until the

transmission stops. Press E to select.

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Notes:

• This setting is ignored for AM channels.

• The default setting for this feature is On.

Editing the Fleet Map

(Motorola Systems Only)

ꢁprogram systemꢁ E ꢀ

Select the system ꢁ E ꢀ

Edit Sys Option ꢁ E ꢀ

Edit Fleet MapꢁE

For Motorola Type I systems, you must enter a system

fleet map in order for the scanner to properly track and

display talk group ID's. The fleet map is usually included

in the same resource that provided system frequencies

and talk group ID lists.

Rotate the scroll control to select the fleet map:

Preset- select from the 16 most common fleet maps (see

“Preset Fleet Maps” on Page 105). Press E to select.

Custom- allows you to enter a custom fleet map. Enter the

size code for each block. Press E to select.

Notes:

• If you don't know the fleet map for your Motorola Type

I system, check the Internet. This information is

commonly posted on sites such as those we

reference in “Where To Get More Information” on

Page 27.

• The default setting of no fleet map is the correct

setting for Motorola Type II systems.

Setting the Motorola Status Bit

(Motorola Systems Only)

ꢁprogram systemꢁ E ꢀ

Select the system ꢁ E ꢀ

Edit Sys Option ꢁ E ꢀ

Set Status BitꢁE

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Motorola systems use talk group ID's in multiples of 16.

ID numbers that fall between these ID's indicate special

status flags for the system. This setting determines how

the scanner will handle ID's that are not multiples of 16.

Select your setting then press E.

Ignore- the scanner rounds all received ID's down to the

next interval of 16.

Yes- the scanner treats all received ID's as unique ID's.

Note: The default setting is Ignore.

Setting the End Code Operation

(Motorola Systems Only)

ꢁprogram systemꢁ E ꢀ

Select the system ꢁ E ꢀ

Edit Sys Option ꢁ E ꢀ

Set End CodeꢁE

This setting determines how the scanner handles the

transmission end code sent by most Motorola systems.

Select your setting then press E.

Yes- the scanner immediately returns to the control

channel when it detects the end code.

Ignore- the scanner does not return to the control channel

until the carrier drops.

Note: The default setting is Yes.

Setting I-Call

(Motorola and EDACS Systems Only)

ꢁprogram systemꢁ E ꢀ

Select the system ꢁ E ꢀ

Edit Sys Option ꢁ E ꢀ

Set I CALLꢁE

This setting determines how your scanner treats I-calls

while ID Searching.

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On- the scanner tracks I-calls. Press E to select.

Off- the scanner ignores I-calls. Press E to select.

Only- the scanner only tracks I-calls and ignores other

radio traffic on the system. Press E to select.

Note: The default setting is Off.

Setting Emergency Alert

(Motorola and EDACS Systems Only)

ꢁprogram systemꢁ E ꢀ

Select the system ꢁ E ꢀ

Edit Sys Option ꢁ E ꢀ

Set EMERGENCY ALERT ꢁE

This setting determines how your scanner handles radio

traffic that has the emergency flag set. Select your setting

then press E.

Alert- the scanner sounds an alert beep to notify you of

the emergency transmission.

Ignore- the scanner does not alert you to emergency

transmissions.

Note: The scanner defaults to Ignore.

Setting the EDACS ID Format

(EDACS Systems Only)

ꢁprogram systemꢁ E ꢀ

Select the system ꢁ E ꢀ

Edit Sys Option ꢁ E ꢀ

EDCS ID Format ꢁE

EDACS talk group ID's are commonly provided in one of two

formats: AFS and Decimal. This setting determines how

you enter EDACS ID's and how the scanner displays them.

AFS Format- the scanner uses AFS format for talk group ID's

Decimal Format- the scanner uses decimal format for

talkgroup ID's

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Notes:

• The scanner defaults to AFS (agency, fleet, subfleet)

format - the format used in most EDACS systems.

• See “EDACS Trunking” on Page 25 for more

information about the AFS format.

Setting Control-Channel Only

(Motorola Systems Only)

ꢁprogram systemꢁ E ꢀ

Select the system ꢁ E ꢀ

Edit Sys Option ꢁ E ꢀ

Set C-CH OnlyꢁE

This setting determines the frequencies you need to enter

for Motorola systems. Select your setting, then press E.

Off - you must enter all voice and control channel

frequencies.

On- you only need to enter control channel frequencies.

Note: The scanner defaults to Off.

Setting System Attenuation

(Trunked Systems Only)

ꢁprogram systemꢁ E ꢀ

Select the system ꢁ E ꢀ

Set ATTENUATIONꢁE

This setting controls whether the attenuator will be on or

off for the current system. Select your setting then press E.

Off- the attenuator is off.

On- system frequencies are attenuated by about 18 dB.

Notes:

• Turn on this setting if you are near strong signal

sources. Attenuation can help reduce interference

and desensitization that strong signals create.

• You can also turn this setting on or off by holding on a

Func

trunked system, then pressing

+ E.

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Deleting Systems

ꢁprogram systemꢁ E ꢀ

Select the system ꢁ E ꢀ

Delete SystemꢁE

The scanner prompts you to confirm deletion. To confirm,

press E. To cancel, press No.

Notes:

• Deleted systems cannot be restored. You must

re-enter them.

• You cannot restore preloaded systems.

Copying Systems

To copy a system including all settings, groups, and

channels:

ꢁProgram SysteMꢁ E ꢀ

Select the system ꢁ E ꢀ

Copy System ꢁE ꢁNew Sys Name

Enter a name for the copied system, then press E.

Group-Level Settings

The settings in this section apply to all of the channels

stored in the current group.

Entering/Editing the Group Name

ꢁProgram SysteMꢁ E ꢀ

Select the system ꢁ E ꢀ

Edit Groupꢁ E ꢀ

Select the group ꢁE

^{Edit Name}ꢁ E

Follow these steps to enter/edit the group name.

1. Rotate the scroll control to select the first letter.

Func

2. Press and hold down

then rotate the scroll

control once to select the next letter.

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3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 until you have entered the

system name. Then press E or press down on the

scroll control to accept the setting.

Hints:

• Each group name can be up to 16 characters.

Abbreviate as necessary to fit.

• The group and system name alternate in the top line

of the display when the scanner stops on a channel.

• Press twice to delete the current character.

• Press three times to clear the entire alpha tag.

Setting the Group Quick Key

ꢁprogram systemꢁ E ꢀ

Select the system ꢁ E ꢀ

Edit Group ꢁ E ꢀ

Select the group ꢁ E ꢀ

Set Quick KeyꢁE

After selecting this option, press 0-9 to assign the group

to a quick key or press No to assign the system to no

quick key, then press E.

Hints:

• You can assign as many groups to the same quick

key as you want.

• To be scanned, a group’s quick key must be

activated.

Setting Group Lockout

ꢁprogram systemꢁ E ꢀ

Select the system ꢁ E ꢀ

Edit Group ꢁ E ꢀ

Select the group ꢁ E ꢀ

Set Lockout ꢁ E

This setting determines whether the scanner will scan this

group when it is enabled. Select your setting, then press E.

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Lockout- the group is not scanned.

Unlocked- the group is scanned.

Note: The default setting is Unlocked.

Deleting Groups

ꢁprogram systemꢁ E ꢀ

Select the system ꢁ E ꢀ

Edit Group ꢁ E ꢀ

Select the group ꢁ E ꢀ

Delete Group ꢁ E

The scanner prompts you to confirm deletion. To confirm,

press E. To cancel, press No.

Note: Deleted groups cannot be restored. You must

re-enter them.

Channel-Level Settings

These settings affect only the channel you are programming.

Editing the Channel Name

ꢁprogram systemꢁ E ꢀ

Select the system ꢁ E ꢀ

Edit Group ꢁ E ꢀ

Select the group ꢁ E ꢀ

Edit Channel ꢁ E ꢀ

Select the channel ꢁ E

^{Edit Name}ꢁ E

Follow these steps to enter/edit the channel name.

1. Rotate the scroll control to select the first letter.

Func

2. Press and hold down

then rotate the scroll

control once to select the next letter.

3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 until you have entered the

channel name. Then press E or press down on the

scroll control to accept the setting.

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Hints:

• Each channel name can be up to 16 characters.

Abbreviate as necessary to fit.

• The channel name appears on the second line of the

display when the scanner stops on a channel.

• If you do not enter a channel name, the scanner

displays the frequency (for conventional systems) or

the talk group ID (for trunked systems) when it stops

on a channel.

• Press twice to delete the current character.

• Press three times to clear the entire alpha tag.

• Channel names take up extra memory. To maximize

channels, use channel names only where necessary.

Setting Channel Priority

(Conventional Channels Only)

ꢁprogram systemꢁ E ꢀ

Select the system ꢁ E ꢀ

Edit Group ꢁ E ꢀ

Select the group ꢁ E ꢀ

Edit Channel ꢁ E ꢀ

Select the channel ꢁ E ꢀ

Set Priority ꢁ E

This setting controls whether the scanner treats the

channel as a priority channel while scanning. Select your

setting, then press E.

On- when you turn on the Priority feature, the channel will

be scanned every 2 seconds. P appears at the end of the

default name.

Off - the channel will not be treated with priority.

Note: The default setting is Off.

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Setting Channel Alert

ꢁprogram systemꢁ E ꢀ

Select the system ꢁ E ꢀ

Edit Group ꢁ E ꢀ

Select the group ꢁ E ꢀ

Edit Channel ꢁ E ꢀ

Select the channel ꢁ E ꢀ

Set Alert ꢁ E

This setting controls whether the scanner will alert you

when the channel becomes active. Select your setting,

then press E.

On- the scanner beeps when the channel becomes active.

Off- no alert sounds.

Notes:

• Channel alert does not work if key beep is turned off.

• The default setting for channel alert is Off.

Setting CTCSS/DCS

(Conventional Channels Only)

ꢁprogram systemꢁ E ꢀ

Select the system ꢁ E ꢀ

Edit Group ꢁ E ꢀ

Select the group ꢁ E ꢀ

Edit Channel ꢁ E ꢀ

Select the channel ꢁ E ꢀ

Set CTCSS/DCS ꢁ E

This setting controls how a subaudible CTCSS or DCS is

used for the channel. Select your setting, then press E.

Off- any signal opens squelch.

Search- the scanner searches for and displays any

CTCSS or DCS tone that accompanies the transmission.

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CTCSS- the scanner only opens squelch if the CTCSS tone

you select is also present with the signal. The scanner

then prompts you to enter or scroll to the desired tone.

DCS- the scanner only opens squelch if the DCS tone you

select is also present with the signal. The scanner then

prompts you to enter or scroll to the desired tone.

Set Lockout- the scanner does not stop on the channel if

the tone you select is present. The scanner prompts you

to select a CTCSS or DCS tone.

Notes:

• The default setting is Off.

• See “What is CTCSS/DCS?” on Page 19 for a

complete list of CTCSS and DCS tones.

Setting Channel Modulation

(Conventional Channels Only)

ꢁprogram systemꢁ E ꢀ

Select the system ꢁ E ꢀ

Edit Group ꢁ E ꢀ

Select the group ꢁ E ꢀ

Edit Channel ꢁ E ꢀ

Select the channel ꢁ E ꢀ

Set Modulation ꢁ E

This setting controls the demodulation method used for

the channel. Select your setting, then press E.

Auto - the scanner uses the default modulation for the

frequency (see the table at the front of the manual).

AM- the scanner uses AM (amplitude modulation) for the

frequency.

FM- the scanner uses FM (frequency modulation) for the

frequency.

NFM - the scanner uses narrowband FM for the

frequency.

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Note: The default setting is AUTO.

Setting Channel Attenuation

(Conventional Channels Only)

ꢁprogram systemꢁ E ꢀ

Select the system ꢁ E ꢀ

Edit Group ꢁ E ꢀ

Select the group ꢁ E ꢀ

Edit Channel ꢁ E ꢀ

Select the channel ꢁ E ꢀ

Set Attenuator ꢁ E

This setting controls whether the scanner attenuates

signals on this channel. Select your setting, then press E.

On- the channel is attenuated by about 18 dB.

Off - the channel is not attenuated.

Notes:

• The default setting is Off.

• For trunked systems, the attenuation is a system-

level setting.

• You can also toggle this setting by holding on the

Func

channel and pressing

and E.

Setting the Frequency Step

(Conventional Channels Only)

ꢁprogram systemꢁ E ꢀ

Select the system ꢁ E ꢀ

Edit Group ꢁ E ꢀ

Select the group ꢁ E ꢀ

Edit Channel ꢁ E ꢀ

Select the channel ꢁ E ꢀ

Set Step ꢁ E

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This setting selects the frequency step used for setting

the channel's. Select your setting, then press E.

Auto- the step is based on the band (see the table at the

front of the manual)

5.0 kHz, 6.25 kHz, 7.5 kHz, 10.0 kHz, 12.5 kHz, 15.0 kHz,

20.0 kHz, 25.0 kHz, 50.0 kHz, 100.0 kHz - The scanner

uses the selected step.

Note: The scanner defaults to Auto.

Setting Channel Lockout

ꢁprogram systemꢁ E ꢀ

Select the system ꢁ E ꢀ

Edit Group ꢁ E ꢀ

Select the group ꢁ E ꢀ

Edit Channel ꢁ E ꢀ

Select the channel ꢁ E ꢀ

Set Lockout ꢁ E

This setting determines whether the scanner will scan this

channel when its system and group are enabled. Select

your setting, then press E.

Lockout- the channel is not scanned.

Unlocked- the channel is scanned.

Notes:

• The default setting is Unlocked.

• You can also lock or unlock a channel by selecting it

while scanning or holding, then pressing L/O.

See “Basic Operation” on Page 41.

Deleting Channels

ꢁprogram systemꢁ E ꢀ

Select the system ꢁ E ꢀ

Edit Group ꢁ E ꢀ

Select the group ꢁ E ꢀ

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Edit Channel ꢁ E ꢀ

Select the channel ꢁ E ꢀ

Delete Channel ꢁ E

The scanner prompts you to confirm deletion. To confirm,

press E. To cancel, press No.

Note: Deleted channels cannot be restored. You must

re-enter them.

Copying/Pasting Channels

To copy a channel including all settings:

ꢁprogram systemꢁ E ꢀ

Select the system ꢁ E ꢀ

Edit Group ꢁ E ꢀ

Select the group ꢁ E

^{Edit Channel}ꢁ E ꢀ

Select the channel ꢁ E

^{Copy Channel}ꢁ E

The scanner copies the channel into a copy buffer.

To paste the channel into the same or another system:

ꢁprogram systemꢁ E ꢀ

Select the system ꢁ E ꢀ

Edit Group ꢁ Eꢀ

Select the group ꢁ E

^{Edit Channel}ꢁ E ꢀ

Select the channel ꢁ ꢀ

^{Paste Channel}ꢁ E

Then, if necessary, edit the channel you copied to give it a

unique name and other settings.

Note: The paste option appears only if you have

previously copied a channel from a system of the same

type you are currently editing.

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Service Search

Service Search lets you quickly 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.

1. Press

then turn the scroll control until Search

Func

For . . .appears. Then press E. Or press

and

Srch, then No. The search feature options appear.

2. Turn the scroll control until Service Searchappears,

then press E to select it.

3. Turn the scroll control until the type of service search

you want appears, then press E to select it.

The following search bands appear.

Public Safety

News

Ham Radio

Marine

Railroad

Air

CB Radio

FRS/GMRS

Racing

Special

The scanner searches the service 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 hold searching, press Hold. To resume searching,

Func

press

then press Scan/Srch. Or, press Hold.

To lock out a frequency found while searching, press

L/O. Search Lockout? appears. Press E to lock out

the frequency or No to continue monitoring.

Notes:

• If all frequencies in the search band you selected

are locked out, All Locked! appears and the

scanner does not search the band.

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• If the service you select uses channels (such as CB

radio or marine), the scanner displays the service

channel number.

Quick Search

Quick Search lets you search from the currently-tuned

frequency if you are scanning a conventional system or

sets the system to ID search if you are scanning a

trunked system.

If you are on a conventional system or channel, press

Func

and Scan/Srch to start quick search. QUICK Search

YES = E / NO = ”.” appears. Qck Search Holdappears if

you press Hold. Press E to start quick search or No to go

to the search menu.

CTCSS/DCS Search

CTCSS/DCS Search lets you search for CTCSS or DCS

tones when it finds an active frequency in search and

Close Call modes. You can identify up to 50 CTCSS

tones and 104 DCS codes.

Turning this option on lets the scanner search for CTCSS/

DCS tones. If the scanner detects the tone, it displays the

tone’s frequency and DCS code.

1. Press

then turn the scroll control until

SRCH/CLOCALL OPTappears. Then press E.

One of the search feature options appear.

2. Turn the scroll control until CTCSS/DCS SEARCH

appears, then press E to select it.

3. Turn the scroll control until ONappears to turn on

CTCSS/DCS search or until OFFappears to turn it off,

then press E.

Custom Search

Custom Search lets you program and search 10 custom

search ranges. You can search any of these ranges

simultaneously and select each custom search range you

set. During custom search, the scanner searches starting

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with the lowest frequency in the search range you select

to the highest frequency in the range.

Notes:

• Search ranges are preset. See “Editing a Custom

Search Range” on Page 82 to change the range.

• You cannot turn off all custom search ranges.

1. Press

then turn the scroll control until Search

Func

For ...appears. Then press E. Or, press

Scan/Srch, then select No. One of the search feature

options appear.

2. Turn the scroll control until CUSTOM Searchappears,

then press E to select it. 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 on or off, press 0 and 1-9.

To hold searching, press Hold. To resume searching,

Func

press

then press Scan/Srch or Hold again.

To lock out a frequency found while searching, press

L/O. Search Lockout? appears. Press E to lock out

the frequency or No to continue monitoring.

If you turn off the active custom search range, the

scanner skips to the next custom search range and

continues searching.

Note: If all frequencies in all active custom search

ranges are locked out, All Locked! appears and the

scanner does not stop.

Editing a Custom Search Range

You can edit up to 10 custom search ranges. The names

of the custom search ranges appear on the display. The

default custom search range names appear as CUSTOM 1,

CUSTOM 2, and so on.

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1. Press

then turn the scroll control until

Func

Search For ...appears. Then press E. Or press

and Srch, then No. One of the search feature options

appear.

2. Turn the scroll control until EDIT CUSTOMappears,

then press E to select it.

3. Turn the scroll control until the name of the custom

search range you want to edit appears, then press E

to select it. The following options appear as you turn

the scroll control.

EDIT NAME - lets you edit the custom search range’s

name

EDIT SRCH LIMIT - lets you view and select the

frequency ranges to search. The scanner prompts

you to enter the upper and lower search limits.

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 18dB during search

SET DATA SKIP - lets you set whether the scanner will

skip data transmissions during search

SET STEP - lets you set the custom search range’s

step (the gap between frequencies)

4. Select the option you want to change for the custom

search range you selected, then press E.

Auto Search and Store

Your scanner’s Auto Store feature lets you search for new

frequencies in custom search ranges or within a service

search range on a conventional system, or new talk group

ID’s on a trunked system.

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Selecting a System

To store frequencies or talk group ID’s you find during

Auto Store, you must first select a system where the

frequencies or talk group ID’s will be stored.

1. Press

then turn the scroll control until Search

For ...appears. Then press E. One of the search

feature options appear.

2. Turn the scroll control until Search and Store

appears, then press E to select it.

3. Turn the scroll control until the system where you

want to store the frequencies or talk group ID’s

appears, then press E to select it.

If no systems are programmed, or all systems are

locked out, No System Storedappears.

Storing a Conventional System

You can store frequencies into the system you selected in

“Selecting a System”. Otherwise, the scanner stores

frequencies in a new group it creates.

1. Follow Steps 1-3 under “Selecting a System”.

A search option appears.

2. Turn the scroll control until the type of search you

want appears, then press E to select it. A search

band appears.

If all systems are locked out, All Locked!appears and

the scanner does not store any frequencies.

When you select a search range, the scanner looks for

active frequencies within that range and Search and

Storeappears on the display’s lower line and the system

name and search range name appear on the display’s

upper line. When the scanner finds an active

transmission, it checks to see if the frequency has already

been stored in the system. If the frequency has already

been stored, the scanner continues to search. If the

frequency has not been stored, it stores the frequency

into a group named FOUND CHANNELS, then resumes

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searching. The scanner creates this group if it does not

already exist.

Storing a Trunked System

You can store talk group ID’s into the system you selected

in “Selecting a System”. Otherwise, the scanner stores

talk group ID’s in a new group it creates.

Note: Trunked system search and store does not work if

an EDACS SCAT system is selected, a system with no

frequency is selected, the selected system is locked out

or the quick key for system to which the system belongs

is turned off, and the group you selected to store found

talk group ID’s contains more talk group ID’s than the

maximum set in Max Auto Store.

1. Follow Steps 1-3 under “Selecting a System”. A

search option appears.

2. Turn the scroll control until the type of search you

want appears, then press E to select it. A search

band appears.

If all systems are locked out, All Locked!appears and

the scanner does not store any frequencies.

When you select a search range, the scanner looks for

active talk group ID’s within that range and ID Search and

Storeappears on the display’s lower line and the system

name and search range name appear on the display’s

upper line. When the scanner finds an active talk group

ID, it checks to see if the talk group ID has already been

stored in the system. If the talk group ID has already been

stored, the scanner continues to search. If the talk group

ID has not been stored, it stores the talk group ID into a

group named FOUND CHANNELS, then resumes searching.

The scanner creates this group if it does not already exist.

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Using the Close Call Feature

Your scanner's Close Call^TMfeature lets you set the

Using the Close Call Feature

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 you are scanning other frequencies,

turn off normal scanning while the Close Call feature is

working, or turn off the Close Call feature and use the

scanner normally. You can set the scanner so it alerts you

when the Close Call feature finds a frequency. You can

also set the frequency band where you want the scanner

to look for transmissions.

Func

To turn Close Call detection on or off, press

. When the feature is on,

then

appears on the display

and normal operation is briefly interrupted about every 2

seconds.

Notes:

• The Close Call feature works well for locating the

source of strong local transmissions such as mobile

and handheld two-way radios in areas with no other

strong transmission sources. Several factors affect

Close Call performance, however. Performance is

increased with higher transmit power, receive

antenna tuned to the target band, and a low

background RF level. Other than the antenna, you

have no control over these factors, but they explain

why performance might vary by both location and time.

• The Close Call feature cannot detect satellite dishes

or any transmitter with a frequency above or below

the frequency ranges listed under “Setting Close Call

Options” on Page 87.

• The Close Call feature works better with some types

of transmissions than others. It might not correctly

display frequency information for transmitters using a

highly directional antenna (such as an amateur radio

beam antenna) or if there are many transmitters

operating at the same time in the same area.

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Setting Close Call Options

1. Press

then turn the scroll control until Close Call

appears. Then press E. Close Call feature options appear.

2. Turn the scroll control to select an option.

• Close Call Only: Lets you set the scanner only for

Close Call searching. The scanner does not scan

frequencies or channels when this option is turned on.

To select this option, press E.

• Set CC Bands: Lets you select the Close Call band

settings. You can turn the following bands on or off.

VHF Low (25.0000 - 54.0000 MHz)

Air Band (108.0000 - 136.9750 MHz)

VHF High (137.0000 - 224.9950 MHz)

UHF(400.0000 - 512.0000 MHz)

800MHz+ (806.0000 - 956.0000 MHz)

Use the scroll control to select a band, press E,

then use the scroll control to select Onor Offand

press E. Turning off undesired bands speeds up

Close Call operation. (The Close Call feature does

not work for frequencies greater than 956 MHz.)

• Set CC Alert: Lets you select how the scanner

alerts you when it receives a Close Call signal.

You can select any of the following options.

Beep+Light(the scanner beeps and the backlight

turns on when it receives a Close Call signal)

Light (the backlight turns on when it receives a

Close Call signal)

Beep (the scanner beeps when it receives a Close

Call signal)

None (the scanner does not alert)

Turn the scroll control to display an option, then

press E.

• Set CC Override: Lets you select how the Close

Call feature works with other scanning activities.

If you turn this option off, when the scanner detects

a Close Call signal, CC Found!and E to Listen

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appear for about 3 seconds. Press E when this

appears to jump to and hold on the frequency.

If this option is turned on, the scanner overrides

the current channel and goes to the Close Call hit.

The scanner displays CC Found! Press Any Key.

When you press a key, the frequency is displayed.

Turn the scroll control to display an option, then

press E.

• Set CC Mode:Lets you select the Close Call mode.

If you turn this option on, the scanner sets itself to

its Close Call settings about once every 2 seconds.

Turn the scroll control to display an option, then

press E.

Func

You can also toggle this setting by pressing

then

• CC AutoStore: Lets you select whether the

scanner automatically stores Close Call hits into

channels. If you turn this option on, the scanner

starts Close Call mode and stores any Close Call

hits, up to the maximum you specified in the Max

Auto Store setting. If the scanner stores more hits

this setting, it stops Autostore operation.

Turn the scroll control to display an option, then

press E.

Close Call Hits

When the scanner detects a Close Call hit, it alerts you

according to the Override and Alert settings in the previous

section. While listening to a Close Call hit, you can press

Hold to hold on the hit frequency, press E to quickly save

the frequency into memory, press L/O to lock out the

frequency from Close Call and Search operation, or wait

for the transmission to end. If you are in Close Call Only

or Close Call Override mode, and you do not press any

key, the scanner returns to its previous operation after the

transmission ends and the set delay time expires.

If you are holding on the frequency, press Hold again to

resume the previous operation.

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Search and Close Call Options

The settings in this section affect custom searches,

Search and Close Call Options

service searches, and Close Call operation.

Managing Locked-Out Frequencies

While searching or during Close Call operation, if you

press L/O while the scanner is stopped on a frequency,

that frequency is locked out of these modes. You can lock

out up to 200 frequencies.

Note: Locking out a frequency does not lock out a

channel that contains that frequency.

Unlocking All Frequencies

ꢁꢀ Srch/CloCall Optꢁ E ꢀ

Freq Lockouts ꢁ E ꢁ Unlock All ꢁ E

The scanner prompts you to confirm deletion. To confirm

and delete all locked-out frequencies, press E. Otherwise,

to cancel, press No.

Reviewing Locked Out Frequencies

ꢁꢀ Srch/CloCall Optꢁ E ꢀ

Freq Lockouts ꢁ E ꢁRvw Search L/O ꢁ E

The scanner displays the first locked-out frequency and

prompts you to unlock the frequency. Press E to unlock

the frequency. Or, rotate the scroll control or press No to

select a different frequency. To exit the review, press

Searching for Subaudible Tones

ꢁ ꢀ Srch/CloCall Optꢁ E ꢀ

CTCSS/DCS Search ꢁ E

This setting controls whether the scanner will search for a

subaudible tone when it stops on a transmission during

search or Close Call operation.

Off The scanner does not search for subaudible tones.

On The scanner searches for and displays any

subaudible tone found.

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Note: This feature does not operate when the scanner is

in AM modulation mode.

Screening Out Paging Systems

ꢁ ꢀ Srch/CloCall Optꢁ E ꢀ

Pager Screen ꢁ E

This setting determines whether the scanner

automatically ignores transmissions found during

searching or Close Call operation that are on common

paging system frequencies.

On The scanner skips known paging system frequencies.

Off The scanner stops on any detected transmission,

including paging systems.

Notes:

• The default setting for this feature is On.

• The frequencies include paging systems and also the

NOAA weather frequencies.

• Even with the feature on, you might hear some

paging systems. Some frequencies are shared

between business radio systems and paging

systems. If the scanner stops on a paging system

even with this feature turned on, manually lock it out by

pressing L/O.

Finding Repeater Output Frequencies

ꢁ ꢀ Srch/CloCall Optꢁ E ꢀ

Repeater Find ꢁ E

This feature sets whether the scanner tries to tune to a

repeater output frequency during Close Call operation

when it detects a transmission on a repeater input

frequency. Since you can normally only hear one side of a

conversation when you listen to an input frequency

transmission, turning this feature on can let you hear both

sides of the conversation.

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On The scanner automatically applies repeater reverse to

detected transmissions. If the scanner detects the

transmission on the output frequency, it beeps, REPEATER

FINDappears, and it remains on the output frequency until

transmissions end. If it does not detect a transmission on

the output frequency, it remains on the original frequency.

Off The scanner does not try to find the output frequency.

Setting the Maximum Auto Store

Value

ꢁ ꢀ Srch/CloCall Optꢁ E ꢀ

Max Auto Store ꢁ E

This value sets how many hits the scanner will

automatically store when it is in either Search and Store

or Close Call Auto Store mode.

Use the number keys to enter a value from 1 - 256, then

press E.

When the scanner reaches the maximum number of hits

you set, it stops the auto-store operation.

Setting the Modulation Type

ꢁ ꢀ Srch/CloCall Optꢁ E ꢀ

Set Modulation ꢁ E

This setting controls the modulation type used for quick

search and Close Call operations. Select your setting, then

press E.

Auto Uses the default setting for the current frequency

(see the table at the front of the manual)

AM Uses AM (amplitude modulation)

FM Uses FM (frequency modulation)

NFM Uses narrowband FM

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Setting Attenuation

ꢁ ꢀ Srch/CloCall Optꢁ E ꢀ

Set Attenuation ꢁ E

This setting controls the attenuator for quick search and

Close Call operation. Select your setting, then press E.

Off The attenuator is off.

On Reception is attenuated by about 18 dB.

Note: Turn on this setting if you are near other strong

signal sources. Attenuation sometimes helps to reduce

interference and desensitization that strong signals create.

Setting Data Skip

ꢁ ꢀ Srch/CloCall Optꢁ E ꢀ

Set Data Skip ꢁ E

This setting controls how the scanner behaves when it

detects a constant-level transmission during quick search

or Close Call operation. Select your setting, then press E.

Off The scanner remains on the transmission until it ends.

On The scanner quickly resumes searching or Close Call

operation.

Notes:

• If you are trying to test the Close Call feature with a

nearby transmitter and you do not talk into the

transmitter, the scanner will detect this as data and

will skip the frequency when Data Skip is on. Turn the

feature off or talk into the transmitter.

• The default for this feature is On.

Setting the Delay Time

ꢁ ꢀ Srch/CloCall Optꢁ E ꢀ

Set Delay Time ꢁ E

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This setting determines how long the scanner waits after

a transmission ends before resuming quick search or

Close Call operation. Select your setting, then press E.

Off

The scanner resumes immediately when the

transmission ends.

1-5 secThe scanner waits the set amount of time after

the transmission ends before resuming.

Note: The default setting is 2 seconds.

Setting the Search Frequency Step

ꢁ ꢀ Srch/CloCall Optꢁ E ꢀ

Set Step ꢁ E

This setting selects the frequency step used for setting

the channels. Select your setting, then press E.

Auto The step is based on the band (see the table at the

front of the manual)

5.0 kHz, 6.25 kHz, 7.5 kHz, 10.0 kHz, 12.5 kHz, 15.0 kHz,

20.0 kHz, 25.0 kHz, 50.0 kHz, 100.0 kHz

The scanner

uses the selected step.

Note: The scanner defaults to Auto.

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Using Weather Alert (SAME)

Your scanner has been primarily designed to be a radio

U(SsAinMgEW) eather Alert

scanner. While it incorporates weather alert as one of its

features, we strongly recommend that you not use the

scanner as your sole means for receiving emergency

alerts. Your local electronics retailer carries several

weather radios specifically designed for this function.

Your scanner allows you to search for a local NOAA

weather broadcast and set it to alert when a SAME

weather alert is broadcast on a NOAA channel. You can

also program SAME codes into the scanner and set a

weather channel as a priority channel.

In the following sections, you can also access the weather

Func

menu from Hold mode by holding

then pressing Wx.

Searching For a Weather Broadcast

ꢁ ꢀ WX OPERATIONꢁE ꢁ

^{Weather Scan}ꢁE

The scanner starts scanning the preprogrammed weather

frequencies, and stops on the first signal. If this station is

weak, rotate the scroll control to check for other weather

broadcasts in your area.

Note: NOAA broadcasts are continuous broadcasts.

You will only lose reception if you move out of a coverage

area. If the signal is lost, the scanner resumes searching

for a weather transmission.

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 not play

the channel’s audio. If it detects a weather alert, it sounds

a tone, displays information about the weather alert, and

turns on the audio so you can hear the weather broadcast.

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ꢁ ꢀ WX Operation ꢁ E ꢀ

Weather Alert ꢁ ꢀ

This setting determines which types of signals will trigger

an alert. Select your setting, then press E.

Alert Only- the scanner alerts when it detects the

1050 Hz tone that accompanies all weather alerts.

ALL FIPS- the scanner alerts and displays information

about the weather alert when it receives any FIPS code

(see “Programming a SAME Group” on Page 95).

SAME 1-5 - the scanner alerts and displays information

about the weather alert when it receives a weather alert

signal that includes any FIPS code you have

programmed into the specified SAME group.

Programming a SAME Group

You can edit any of the 5 SAME groups in your scanner.

Each group can have up to 8 FIPS codes.

SAME (Specific Area Messaging System) is a system

developed by the National Weather Service to reduce the

number of alerts received by consumers by allowing them

to hear alerts only for the county(ies) they are interested

in. Each alert contains information about the type and

severity of the alert, as well as the specific geographic

locations affected by the alert.

The geographic locations are designated using FIPS

codes. Each county or parish in the US and its territories

are assigned a FIPS code. In addition, certain special

regions and wildcard settings can be assigned.

FIPS codes are in the format nSSCCC:

n: A special subcounty designator. For an entire county,

use 0.

SS: The state code.

CCC: The county code.

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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 Service web site at http://www.nws.noaa.gov

and search for “FIPS Listing”.

ꢁ ꢀ WX Operation ꢁ E ꢀ

PrograM SAME ꢁ E ꢀ SELECT SAME ꢁ

ꢀ^{select the SAME group to edit}ꢁE ꢁꢀ

Select the setting to change, then press E.

Edit Name- enter the name you want to assign to the

SAME group you selected (see “Entering Text” on

Page 17).

Edit County- select the position you want to store the

FIPS code into, then press E, enter the FIPS code, and

press E again.

Setting WX Alert Priority

ꢁ ꢀ WX Operation ꢁ E ꢀ

WX ALT PRIIORITY ꢁE ꢁ ꢀ

On- the scanner checks the weather channels every 5

seconds for a 1050 Hz weather alert signal. Press E to

select.

Off- the scanner does not check the weather channels.

Press E to select.

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Care and Maintenance

^GC^ea^ner^re^{al U}a^sn^ed Maintenance

• Turn the scanner off before disconnecting the power.

• Always write down the programmed frequencies in

the event of memory loss.

• 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 kitchen or bathroom.

• Avoid placing the unit in direct sunlight or near

heating elements or vents.

• If the scanner receives strong interference or

electrical noise, move it or its antenna away from the

source of the noise. If possible, a higher elevation

might provide better reception.

• Also try changing the height or angle of the antenna.

Cleaning

• Disconnect the power to the unit before cleaning.

• Clean the outside of the scanner with a mild

detergent.

• To prevent scratches, do not use abrasive cleaners or

solvents. Be careful not to rub the LCD window.

• Do not use excessive amounts of water.

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Repairs

Do not attempt any repair. The scanner contains no user

serviceable parts. Contact the Uniden Customer Service

Center or take it to a qualified repair technician.

Birdies

All radios can receive “birdies” (undesired signals). If your

scanner stops during Scan mode and no sound is heard,

it might be receiving a birdie. Birdies are internally

generated signals inherent in the electronics of the

scanner.

Press L/O to lock out the channel.

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Troubleshooting

If your BC246T is not performing properly, try these steps.

Troubleshooting

Problem

Possible Cause

Suggestion

The scanner The scanner might Make sure the AC adapter

doesn’t

work.

not be receiving

any power.

is connected to an AC

outlet and the scanner.

If there is a wall switch

that controls power to

the AC outlet where you

connected the AC adapter,

make sure it is on.

Improper

reception.

The antenna

might need to be

adjusted.

Check the antenna

connection or move or

reposition the antenna.

Move the scanner.

You might be in a remote

area that could require

an optional multi-band

antenna. Check with

your dealer or local

electronics store.

Scan won’t

stop.

The squelch might Adjust the squelch

need to be

adjusted.

threshold. See “Turning

On the Scanner and

Setting the Squelch” on

Page 41.

The antenna

might need to be

adjusted.

Check the antenna

connection.

One or more

Make sure the channels

channels might be you want to scan are not

locked out.

The channel’s

frequency might

not be stored in

memory.

Make sure the channel’s

frequency is stored in

the scanner’s memory.

The channel might Wait for a transmission

not be active.

on the channel.

Scan won’t

start.

You must press

Scan to scan.

Press Scan.

The squelch might Adjust the squelch

need to be

adjusted.

threshold. See “Turning

On the Scanner and

Setting the Squelch” on

Page 41.

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Scan won’t

start

One or more

channels might be you want to scan are not

Make sure the channels

(continued)

locked out.

The antenna

might need to be

adjusted.

Check the antenna

connection.

Weather

The squelch might Adjust the squelch

scandoesn’t need to be

threshold. See “Turning

On the Scanner and

Setting the Squelch” on

Page 41.

work.

adjusted.

The antenna

might need to be

adjusted.

Check the antenna

connection.

There might not

be a NOAA

Move to an area with a

NOAA weather

weatherbroadcast broadcast.

in your area.

If you experience difficulty while in TrunkTracker™ mode,

try the following steps.

Problem

Scanner won’t

Possible Cause

The system might

Suggestion

Scan another

track a trunked not be one your

system.

scanner can scan.

The data

frequency might

be missing.

Enter the data

frequency.

The scanner might Change to a Type 1

need to be scanner setup.

changed to a Type Review

1 scanner setup.

“Programming

Motorola Systems”

on Page 54.

The system you

are trying to scan

might be LTR or

EDACS.

Set the scanner to

scan LTR or EDACS

systems. Review

“Programming LTR

Systems” on Page 60

and “Programming

EDACS Systems” on

Page 58.

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Scanner won’t

stop scanning

a trunked

No ID’s have been Program one or more

programmed.

ID’s or use the ID

Search mode.

system.

The ID’s you have Wait for the ID’s to

stored are not

active.

become active or

scan another system.

Scanner won’t

acquire the

data channel.

The squelch might Adjust the squelch

need to be

adjusted.

threshold. See

“Turning On the

Scanner and Setting

the Squelch” on

Page 41.

The frequency

used for the data

channel might be

missing.

Check your

frequency list for the

data channel.

Missing replies The scanner might Change to a Type 1

need to be

scanner setup. See

conversations.

changed to a Type “Programming

1 scanner setup.

The fleet map

Motorola Systems”

on Page 54.

Try another preset

might be incorrect. fleet map or program

your own fleet map.

One or more of

the system’s

frequencies might

not be entered.

Make sure all the

system’s frequencies

have been entered.

The system you

are trying to scan

might be LTR or

EDACS.

Set the scanner to

scan LTR or EDACS

systems. Review

“Programming LTR

Systems” on Page 60

and “Programming

EDACS Systems” on

Page 58.

If you still cannot get satisfactory results while using your

scanner or if you want additional information, please call

or write the Uniden Parts and Service Division.

The address and phone number are listed in the Warranty

at the end of this manual. If you would like immediate

assistance, please call Customer Service at

(800) 297-1023.

If you have Internet access, you can visit

http://www.uniden.com for additional information.

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Specifications

Certified in accordance with FCC Rules and Regulations

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Dynamic Allocation Capacity

(with Name Assigned To Each System, Group, and

Channel):

Systems: .......................................................... 200 max

Groups: ................................................... 20 per system

Channels: .................................................... up to 2500

Channels per Trunked System: ..................... up to 200

Attenuation: ........................18 dB (nominal), 10 dB (limit)

Frequency Range (MHz):

25.0 - 26.960 ...... Petroleum Prods/Bcst Pinchup Band

26.965 - 27.405 ........................ Citizens Band Class D

27.410 - 27.995 ........................Business/Forest Prods

144.0 - 147.995 ......................... 2 Meter Amateur Band

150.8 - 161.9950 .................................. VHF High Band

Above bands in 5 kHz steps

29.7 - 49.990 ........................................ VHF Low Band

Above band in 10 kHz steps

137.0 - 143.9875 ......................... Military Land Mobile

148.0 - 150.7875 ......................... Military Land Mobile

162.0 - 174.0 ................................ Federal Government

400.0 - 405.9875 .................................... Miscellaneous

406.0 - 419.9875 .......................... Federal Land Mobile

420.0 - 449.9875 ........................ 70 cm Amateur Band

450.0 - 469.9875 .......................... UHF Standard Band

470.0 - 512.0 ......................................... UHF TV Band

806.0 - 823.9875 .......................... Public Service Band

849.0125 - 868.9875 .................... Public Service Band

894.0125 - 956.0 .......................... Public Service Band

Above bands in 12.5 kHz steps

28.0 - 29.680 .......................... 10 Meter Amateur Band

50.0 - 54.0 ................................ 6 Meter Amateur Band

216.0 - 224.980 ................... 1.25 Meter Amateur Band

Above bands in 20 kHz steps

108.0 - 136.9750 ................................................Aircraft

1240.0 - 1300.0 ............................ 25 cm Amateur Band

Above bands in 25 kHz steps

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Operating Temperature:

Normal ................................................–20°C to +60°C

Close Call ............................................–10°C to +60°C

Scan Rate: ...............................100 channels per second

(conventional mode)

Search Rate: ...... 300 steps per second (5 kHz step only)

Scan Delay: ...................................................0-5 seconds

Audio Output: .. 320mW nominal into 8Ω internal speaker

30 mW nominal into 32Ω headphone

6 mW nominal into 64Ω earphone

Power Requirements:

2 AA Alkaline Batteries (3V DC),

or 2 AA Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries (2.4V DC),

or AC Adapter (6 VDC 500mA) (AD-0008)

Antenna: .............................................. 50 Ω (Impedance)

External Jacks:

Antenna Jack .................................................. BNC Type

Ext. Speaker Jack ................................................ 3.5mm

DC Power Jack (EIAJ TYPE-2 Center Positive) 5.5mm

Remote Jack ................................................ 4 Pin Mini

Size: ......................2.72 in. (W) x 1.26 in. (D) x 4.6 in. (H)

Weight: ................................................................ 0.48 lbs

Features, specifications, and availability of optional

accessories are all subject to change without notice.

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Optional Accessories

Contact your local Uniden Dealer or call the Uniden Parts

Optional Accessories

Center at: (800) 554-3988, 8:00AM to 5:00PM EST,

Monday through Friday, for information about ordering

these optional accessories.

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Earphone

External Amplified Speaker

Optional Accessories

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Appendix

Preset Fleet Maps

Preset Map 1

Appendix

Preset Map 2

Block

Size Code

Block

Size Code

Size Code 4

Size Code 11

Preset Map 3

Preset Map 4

Block

Size Code

Block

Size Code

Size Code 4

Size Code 12

(Size Code 12)

Size Code 12

(Size Code 12)

Size Code 4

Preset Map 5

Preset Map 6

Block

Size Code

Block

Size Code

Size Code 4

Size Code 12

(Size Code 12)

Size Code 4

Size Code 3

Size Code 10

Size Code 4

Size Code 12

(Size Code 12)

Size Code 12

(Size Code 12)

Preset Map 7

Preset Map 8

Block

Size Code

Block

Size Code

Size Code 10

Size Code 11

Size Code 4

Size Code 1

Size Code 2

Size Code 3

Size Code 4

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Preset Map 9

Preset Map 10

Block

Size Code

Block

Size Code

Size Code 4

Size Code 0

Size Code 4

Preset Map 11

Preset Map 12

Block

Size Code

Block

Size Code

Size Code 4

Size Code 0

Size Code 4

Preset Map 13

Preset Map 14

Block

Size Code

Block

Size Code

Size Code 3

Size Code 11

Size Code 4

Size Code 0

Size Code 4

Size Code 3

Size Code 10

Size Code 4

Size Code 12

(Size Code 12)

Preset Map 15

Preset Map 16

Block

Size Code

Block

Size Code

Size Code 4

Size Code 11

Size Code 0

Size Code 12

(Size Code 12)

Size Code 3

Size Code 10

Size Code 11

Size Code 0

Size Code 12

(Size Code 12)

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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 size code for

each of these blocks. When you have assigned a size

code to all 8 blocks, you’ll have defined the fleet map for

the system you are tracking. Each size code determines

the number of fleets, subfleets, and ID’s each block will

have. For example, a size code of S-4 has one fleet,

which is divided into 16 separate subfleets, and it has a

total of 512 individual ID’s.

When a block is assigned a size code, the fleet or fleets

created within the block are assigned a Type I ID.

The way these ID’s display on your scanner depend on

the block number and the block’s size code. When a Type

I ID appears, the leftmost digit represents the block which

contains the ID.

The next 2-3 digits identify which fleet is active, and the

last digit(s) identifies the subfleet.

The details concerning how the size codes are selected

by a Type I System designer are highly dependent on the

specific needs of the system’s users. Some organizations

might want many subfleets with only a few radios each,

while another organization might want only a few sub-

fleets with many radios each. Your task is to program your

fleet map with the same size code assignments as the

trunked system. If you do this accurately, you’ll track all

the Fleet-Subfleet combinations used by the system. In

other words, you’ll hear complete communications while

monitoring a trunked system.

If you don’t already know the size codes used, you’ll have

to guess at them. But since you don’t have to figure out all

the blocks at once, this isn’t as hard as it 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

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the block you just programmed, then you’ve probably

selected the right size code and can work on the next

block of the map.

Finally, for most public safety systems there are some

size codes which are more common. S-3 and S-4 are

probably the most common, followed by S-10, S-11, and

S-12.

Size Code Restrictions

If you select size code S-12, S-13, or S-14, there are

some restrictions as to which blocks can be used for

these codes.

S-12 can only be assigned to Blocks 0, 2, 4, or 6.

S-13 can only be assigned to Blocks 0 and 4.

S-14 can only be assigned to Block 0.

Since these size codes require multiple blocks, you will

be prompted for the next available block when program-

ming a fleet map. For example, if you assign Block 0 as

an S-12, you will be prompted for b2, the next block avail-

able, instead of b1. And if you assign Block 0 as an S-14,

you would not see another prompt because it uses all

available blocks.

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Planning

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Getting your scanner programmed and scanning takes a

few steps. This helps guide you through these steps that

will make it easier for you to start scanning.

1. Collect information about the system(s) you want to

monitor.

Do you want to listen to your local police and fire

departments? How about the highway patrol,

ambulance service, and aircraft? You might even

want to listen to your local utility company as they

track down a break in electrical service in your area.

Make a list of the agencies you want to listen to,

then look up the frequencies and systems used by

those agencies. The Internet is a great source for

current frequencies and information about scan-

ning. Here are a few useful sites:

• http://www.scannermaster.com/ - frequency

resources and home of Police Call.

You can also call them at 1 800 SCANNER (hours

are from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time

Monday through Friday.)

• http://www.radioreference.com/ - the Internet's

premier source for user-supported radio system

information.

• http://www.bearcat1.com/ - frequency information

from National Communications.

• http://svartifoss2.fcc.gov/reports/index.cfm -

conventional frequency information on file with the US

Government

Tips:

• Scanners are designed to monitor complex radio

systems. That means that programming your scanner

might seem like a daunting task at first. Be patient if

you don't get it right the first time. You can also seek

out help locally for the systems you want to scan by

visiting the forums section of

http://www.radioreference.com/forums.

• Before you start to program your scanner, decide how

you want to organize the frequencies you want to

scan. For example, some areas are best organized by

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geographic location (east, north, south, west, central,

etc), while others are best organized by agency

(police, sheriff, ambulance, fire, etc.). You might even

find it easier to organize a mixture of frequencies

(north, southeast, and west for police but fire all in

one group for example).

2. Organize the system information using these system

worksheets included in this appendix.

• Use “Conventional System Worksheet” on Page 114

to organize info about conventional frequencies.

• Use “Motorola System Worksheet” on Page 115 to

organize information about Motorola frequencies.

• Use “LTR/EDACS System Worksheet” on Page 117

to organize information about LTR and EDACS

frequencies.

3. Follow the instructions in “Filling Out The Conven-

tional System Worksheet” on Page 110, “Filling Out

The Motorola Worksheet” on Page 111, and “Filling

Out the LTR and EDACS Worksheet” on Page 113 to

program your scanner.

Tips:

• Before you start, make as many copies of the

worksheets as you think you'll need. You can also go

to the download section of

http://www.uniden.com/productsupport.cfm and

download the worksheets there.

• All worksheet instructions assume that you have

completed the critical Step 1 (collecting the system

information). Don't skip this step.

• Use a pencil to fill out the worksheets. This lets you

change information if necessary.

Filling Out The Conventional

System Worksheet

System Name and Quick Key

Fill in a name that describes the system you want to

create. For example, you can enter "Dallas Police" or

"Amateur Radio" here. If you want to store more than one

type of frequency, you can enter "Mixed."

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Fill in the key you want to press to quickly activate/

deactivate the system. You can assign the same quick

key to multiple systems.

Group Name and Quick Key

Each worksheet documents the settings for one channel

group within a system. If you have fewer channels in the

group than fits on the page, you can skip a line and enter

an additional group of channels (enter the group info in

the line you skipped). If you have more channels for the

group than will fit on the page, use additional pages.

Func

Fill in the key you want to press with

to quickly

activate/deactivate the channel group. You can assign the

same quick key to multiple groups within a system.

Frequency-Alpha Tag-Priority-CTCSS/DCS

Fill in the details for each channel you want to store in this

channel group.

Filling Out The Motorola Worksheet

System Name and Quick Key

Fill in a name that describes the system you want to create.

For example, you can enter "Dallas Police" or "Amateur

Radio" here. If you want to store more than one type of

frequency, you can enter "Mixed."

Fill in the key you want to press to quickly activate/

deactivate the system. You can assign the same quick

key to multiple systems.

System Type

Circle in the type of Motorola system you are scanning.

• Type 1. A fleet map is supplied for this type of system.

• Type 2 800 MHz Standard. Used for most 800 MHz sys-

tems. No fleet map is supplied for this type of system.

• Type 2 800 MHz Splinter. Used for some 800 MHz

systems near border areas.

• Type 2 900 MHz. The supplied frequencies are

between 935.0125 MHz and 939.9875 MHz. No fleet

map is supplied for this type of system.

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• Type 2 UHF. The supplied frequencies are between

406 MHz and 512 MHz. No fleet map is supplied for

this type of system.

• Type 2 VHF. The supplied frequencies are between

136 MHz and 174 MHz. No fleet map is supplied for

this type of system.

System Frequencies

Enter the frequencies used by the system. Motorola

systems can use up to 28 frequencies. Place an asterisk

or other mark next to frequencies identified as data

channels.

Fleet Map (Type I or Type I/Type II Hybrid

Only)

Fill in the fleet map used by this agency.

Band Plan (VHF or UHF Only)

A band plan is required so the scanner can correctly

determine the voice channel frequency. Fill in the band

plan used by this agency, consisting of:

• Base frequency

• Step frequency

• Channel offset

You can enter up to three band plans.

Group Name and Quick Key

Each “Motorola System Worksheet 2” documents the

settings for one channel group within a system. If you

have fewer channels in the group than fits on the page,

you can skip a line and enter an additional group of

channels (enter the group information in the line you

skipped). If you have more channels for the group than

will fit on the page, use additional pages.

Func

Fill in the key you want to press with

to quickly

activate/deactivate the channel group. You can assign the

same quick key to multiple groups within a system.

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Talk Group ID-Alpha Tag-Alert

Fill in the details for each channel you want to store in this

channel group.

Filling Out the LTR and EDACS

Worksheet

System Name and Quick Key

Fill in a name that describes the system you want to

create. For example, you can enter "Dallas Police" or

"Amateur Radio" here. If you want to store more than one

type of frequency, you can enter "Mixed."

Fill in the key you want to press to quickly activate/

deactivate the system. You can assign the same quick

key to multiple systems.

System Frequencies and LCN

Fill in each system frequency and its associated Logical

Channel Number (LCN).

Group Name and Quick Key

Each “LTR/EDACS System Worksheet 2” documents the

settings for one channel group within a system. If you

have fewer channels in the group than fits on the page,

you can skip a line and enter an additional group of

channels (enter the group information in the line you

skipped). If you have more channels for the group than

will fit on the page, use additional pages.

Func

Fill in the key you want to press with

to quickly

activate/deactivate the channel group. You can assign the

same quick key to multiple groups within a system.

Talk Group ID-Alpha Tag-Alert

Fill in the details for each channel you want to store in this

channel group.

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Conventional System Worksheet

Conventional System W orksheet

System Name

Group Name

System Quick Key

Group Quick Key

Frequency

Alpha Tag

Priority CTCSS/DCS

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Motorola System Worksheet

Motorola System Worksheet 1

System Name

System Quick Key

Type I

System

Type II 800 MHz:

Standard

Frequencies

Splinter

Type II UHF

Type II VHF

Fleet Map

Block 0

Block 1

Block 2

Block 3

Block 4

Block 5

Block 6

Block 7

Band Plan A

Base Frequency

Step Frequency

Offset

Band Plan B

Base Frequency

Step Frequency

Offset

Band Plan C

Base Frequency

Step Frequency

Offset

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Motorola System Worksheet 2

System Name

Group Name

Group Quick Key

Talk Group ID Alpha Tag

Alert

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LTR/EDACS System Worksheet

LTR/EDACS System Worksheet 1

System Name

System Quick Key

System

Logical

Frequency

Channel

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LTR/EDACS System Worksheet 2

System Name

Group Name

System Quick Key

Group Quick Key

Talk Group ID Alpha Tag

Alert

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Preprogrammed Systems

Your scanner is preprogrammed with over 400 channels

covering police, fire, and ambulance operations in the 25

most populated counties in the US. The following list

details the preprogrammed information.

By default, all of the preprogrammed systems are

unlocked, and your scanner begins to scan them when

you turn it on. To speed up scanning, you can lock out

systems that are beyond your reception area (typically no

more than 25 miles using the supplied antenna).

Follow these steps to lock out systems:.

Func

1. Press and hold

Func

2. While continuing to hold

, rotate the scroll control

to select a system you want to lock out.

Func

3. While continuing to hold

the system.

, press L/O to lock out

4. Repeat Steps 2, 3, and 4 to lock out additional

systems.

The preprogrammed systems provide a starting point;

you will want to find out more information about your local

radio systems so you can customize the programming to

better suit your listening preferences.

Notes:

• You might hear transmissions on frequencies assigned

to very distant stations. This will happen if a local

system also uses the same frequency. Disregard the

text tag for these transmissions (e.g. if you are in

California, you aren’t really receiving Florida

transmissions even if the scanner displays

Dade County).

• To free up memory, you can delete systems that you

will not be monitoring. Refer to “Deleting Systems” on

Page 71.

• Data used for the preprogrammed information was

supplied courtesy of http://www.radioreference.com ,

the Internet’s premier scanning resource

(RadioReference is not affiliated with Uniden America

Corporation).

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State

County

City

System

Arizona

Maricopa

Avondale

Capitol

Chandler

El Mirage

Fort McDowell

Maricopa Conv

Chandler MOT

Maricopa Conv

Arizona

Maricopa

Indian Community Maricopa Conv

Goodyear

Maricopa Conv

Salt River Indian

Arizona

Maricopa

Community

Scotsdale

Tempe

Tolleson

Tonopah

Wickenberg

Maricopa Conv

Tempe MOT

Maricopa Conv

California

Alameda

Albany

East Bay Park

Fremont

Hayward

Newark

Oakland

Piedmont

San Leandro

Union City

Alameda MOT

Alameda Conv

Alameda MOT

Oakland EDACS

Alameda MOT

Los Angeles Conv

Los Angeles Alhambra

Los Angeles Altaden Crest Valley Los Angeles Conv

Los Angeles Arcadia

Los Angeles Avalon

Los Angeles Baldwin Park

Los Angeles Bell

Los Angeles Conv

Culver City MOT

Los Angeles Conv

Los Angeles Bell Gardens

Los Angeles Beverly Hills

Los Angeles Burbank

Los Angeles Carson

Los Angeles Century

Los Angeles Claremont

Los Angeles College/Transit

Los Angeles Compton

Los Angeles Covina

Los Angeles Crescenta

Los Angeles Culver City

Los Angeles Downey

Los Angeles El Segundo

Los Angeles Gardena

Los Angeles Glendora

Los Angeles Hawthorn

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State

County

City

System

California

Los Angeles Hermosa Beach

Los Angeles Huntington Park

Los Angeles Industry

Los Angeles Inglewood

Los Angeles Irwindale

Los Angeles LA County

Los Angeles La Habra Heights

Los Angeles La Verne

Los Angeles Lakewood

Los Angeles Lancaster

Los Angeles Lennox

Los Angeles Conv

Los Angeles Lomita

Los Angeles Long Beach

Los Angeles Lost Hills

Los Angeles Manhattan Beach

Los Angeles Marina Del Rey

Los Angeles Maywood

Los Angeles Monrovia

Los Angeles Montebello

Los Angeles Monterey Park

Los Angeles Norwalk

Los Angeles Pasadena

Los Angeles Pico Rivera

Los Angeles Pomona

Los Angeles Redondo Beach

Los Angeles San Dimas

Los Angeles San Fernando

Los Angeles Santa Clarita Valley Los Angeles Conv

Los Angeles Santa Monica

Los Angeles Signal Hill

Los Angeles South Bay

Los Angeles Temple City

Los Angeles Verdugo

Los Angeles Conv

Signal Hill MOT

Los Angeles Conv

Orange MOT

Los Angeles Walnut

Los Angeles West Covina

Los Angeles West Hollywood

Los Angeles Whittier

Orange

Brea

Orange

Costa Mesa

La Habra

Laguna Beach

Orange County

Santa Ana

Banning

Beaumont

Blythe

Cathedral

Corona

Orange MOT

Orange

Orange MOT

Riverside

Riverside Conv

Desert Hot Springs Riverside Conv

Hemet Riverside Conv

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State

County

Riverside

San

City

Murrietta

Palm Springs

Riverside

San Jacinto

System

California

Riverside Conv

Palm Springs MOT

Riverside Conv

SanBernadinoE

California

Bernadino

San

Bernadino

San

Adelanto

Barstow

MOT

SanBernadinoD

MOT

SanBernadinoA

Bernadino

San

Big Bear

Chino

MOT

SanBernadinoA

Bernadino

San

MOT

SanBernadinoB

Bernadino

San

Chino

MOT

SanBernadinoA

Bernadino

San

Colton

MOT

SanBernadinoB

Bernadino

San

Bernadino

San

Bernadino

San

Bernadino

San

Fontana

MOT

SanBernadinoB

MOT

SanBernadinoB

MOT

SanBernadinoC

MOT

SanBernadinoA

MOT

SanBernadinoA

Greater Highland

Loma Linda

Lucerne Valley

Montclair

Ontario

Bernadino

San

Bernadino

San

MOT

SanBernadinoB

Bernadino

San

Rancho Cucamonga MOT

SanBernadinoB

MOT

Bernadino

San

Redlands

Rialto

SanBernadinoB

Bernadino

San

Bernadino

San

Bernadino

San

Bernadino

San

MOT

SanBernadinoA

MOT

SanBernadinoA

MOT

SanBernadinoA

MOT

SanBernadinoA

MOT

SanBernadinoB

San Bernadino

Twin Peaks

Upland

Bernadino

San

Wrightwood

California

Bernadino

San Diego

Yucaipa

Camp Pendalton

Del Mar

MOT

San Diego MOT

Escondido

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State

County

City

System

California

San Diego

Inland

San Diego MOT

National City MOT

San Diego MOT

San Diego City MOT

Monte Vista

National City

North County

Rancho

San Diego

San Diego County San Diego Conv

South Bay

San Diego MOT

Santa Clara Conv

Santa Clara MOT

Santa Clara Conv

Santa Clara Gilroy

Santa Clara Milpitas

Santa Clara Mountain View

Santa Clara Palo Alto

Santa Clara San Jose

Santa Clara Santa Clara

Santa Clara Sunnyvale

Florida

Broward

Dade

Broward

Broward County MOT

Broward Conv

Coconut Creek

Coral Springs

Dania

Fort Lauderdale

Hollywood

Margate

Coral Springs MOT

Hollywood EDACS

Ft.Lauderdale MOT

Hollywood EDACS

Coral Springs MOT

Broward County MOT

Ft.Lauderdale MOT

Broward Conv

Plantation MOT

Ft.Lauderdale MOT

Broward Conv

Dade EDACS

Dade Conv

Dade Fire EDACS

Dade EDACS

Dade Conv

Dade EDACS

Miami MOT

Miami Beach MOT

Dade EDACS

Dade Fire EDACS

Dade EDACS

Miramar

Oakland Park

PembrokePines

Plantation

Pompano

Pompano Beach

Sunrise

Carol City

Cutler Ridge

Dade

Doral

Hammocks

Homestead

Intracostal

Kendall

Dade

Miami

Miami Beach

Miami Lakes

Miccosokuee

Municipal

Northside

Illinois

Cook

Alsip

Chicago

Cook Conv

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State

County

Cook

City

System

Cook Conv

NW Central MOT

Cook Conv

Schaumburg MOT

NW Central MOT

Cook Conv

Illinois

Englewood

Evergreen Park

Franklin Park

Hoffman

Hometown

Merriont Park

Northlake

Oak Lawn

Rosemont

Schaumburg

Streamwood

Veteran's Park

Massachusetts

Middlesex

Ashby

Ayer

Belmont

Cambridge

Shirley

Middlesex Conv

Cambridge MOT

Middlesex Conv

Townsend

Michigan

Wayne

Allen Park

Belleville

Canton

Dearborn

Garden City

Huron

Northville

Plymouth

Redford

Romulus

Sumpter

Van Buren

WSU

Wayne Conv

Nevada

Clark

Clark County

Henderson

Las Vegas

Clark County MOT

North Las Vegas

New York

Suffolk

Bronx

Brooklyn

Manhattan

New York

Queens

Staten Island

Amangansett

Amityville Village

Asharoken

New York Conv

East Hampton MOT

SuffolkCounty MOT

Suffolk

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State

County

Suffolk

City

System

New York

Bridgehampton

East Hampton

East Hampton MOT

New York

Suffolk

Village

East Hampton MOT

SuffolkCounty MOT

East Hampton MOT

SuffolkCounty MOT

East Hampton MOT

Islip Township

Lloyd Park

Montauk

Northport

Ocean Beach

Riverhead

Sag Harbor

Sag Harbor Village East Hampton MOT

Smithtown

Springs

SuffolkCounty MOT

East Hampton MOT

SuffolkCounty MOT

Suffolk County

Ohio

Cuyahoga

Bay Village

Beachwood

Bedford

Bedford Heights

Bentleyville

Berea

Bratenhal

Brecksville

Broadview Heights Cuyahoga Conv

Cuyahoga Conv

Brooklyn

Brooklyn Heights

Brookpark

Parma EDACS

Cuyahoga Conv

Brook Park MOT

Cuyahoga Conv

Chagrin Falls

Cleveland Heights Cuyahoga Conv

Cuyahoga Cuyahoga Conv

Cuyahoga Heights Cuyahoga Conv

East Cleveland

Euclid

Fairview Park

Garfield Heights

Gates Mills

Glenwillow

Highland Heights

Highland Hills

Hunting Valley

Independence

Lakewood

Linndale

Lyndhurst

Maple Heights

Mayfield

Middleburg Heights Brook Park MOT

Middleburg Heights Cuyahoga Conv

Cuyahoga Conv

Parma EDACS

Cuyahoga Conv

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State

Ohio

County

City

System

Cuyahoga

Moreland Hills

Newburg Heights

North Olmsted

North Randall

North Royalton

Oakwood

Olmstead Falls

Olmsted Falls

Olmsted Township Cuyahoga Conv

Cuyahoga Conv

Brook Park MOT

Cuyahoga Conv

Brook Park MOT

Cuyahoga Conv

Orange

Parma

Cuyahoga Conv

Parma EDACS

Brook Park MOT

Cuyahoga Conv

Parma Heights

Pepper Pike

Richmond Heights Cuyahoga Conv

Rocky River

Seven Hills

Shaker Heights

Solon

South Euclid

Strongsville

University Circle

University Heights Cuyahoga Conv

Valley View

Walton Hills

Warrensville Heights Cuyahoga Conv

Westlake

Cuyahoga Conv

Brook Park MOT

Cuyahoga Conv

Woodmere

Pennsylvania

Philadelphia Temple PD

Philadelphia Conv

Pennsylvania

Texas

Bexar

Dallas

Alamo Heights

Balcones Heights

Bexar County

Castle Hills

Hollywood Park

Kirby

Bexar Conv

Carrolton MOT

Dallas MOT

Lewisville MOT

Dallas Conv

Dallas MOT

Dallas Conv

Leon Valley

Live Oak

Shavano Park

Terrell Hills

Universal City

Windcrest

Addison

Carrolton

Cockrell Hill

Coppell

Dallas

Desoto

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State

Texas

County

Dallas

Harris

City

System

Duncanville

Farmers Branch

Flower Mound

Garland

Grand Prairie

Highland Park

Highland Village

Hutchins

Dallas Conv

Carrolton MOT

Lewisville MOT

Garland MOT

Grand Prairie MOT

Dallas Conv

Lewisville MOT

Dallas Conv

Irving EDACS

Lewisville MOT

Dallas Conv

Lewisville MOT

Mesquite MOT

Richardson EDACS

Garland MOT

Dallas Conv

Starnet MOT

Harris Conv

Irving

Lake Cities

Lancaster

Lewisville

Mesquite

Richardson

Rowlett

Sachse

Seagoville

Sunnyvale

University Park

Wilmer

Arcola

Baytown

Brazoria County

Cy-Fair

Cypress Creek

Fresno

Ft Bend County

Fulshar

Galena Park

Harris County

Humble

Jersey Village

Katy

Kendleton

Meadows

Needville

Pasadena

Pecan Grove

Richmond

Rosehill

Rosenberg

Tomball

Harris Conv

Starnet MOT

Harris Conv

Starnet MOT

Harris Conv

Starnet MOT

Webster

West University

Texas

Harris

Tarrant

Place

Starnet MOT

Arlington MOT

Tarrant Conv

NE Tarrant MOT

Tarrant Conv

Willow Fork

Arlington

Azle

Bedford

Benbrook

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State

Texas

County

Tarrant

City

System

Burleson

Colleyville

Crowley

Tarrant Conv

NE Tarrant MOT

Tarrant Conv

Dalworthington

Texas

Tarrant

Gardens

Eagle Mount

Euless

Forest Hill

Forest Hills

Fort Worth

Grapevine

Haltom City

Haslet

Tarrant Conv

NE Tarrant MOT

Tarrant Conv

Fort Worth MOT

NE Tarrant MOT

Fort Worth MOT

Tarrant Conv

Hurst

Keller

Tarrant Conv

NE Tarrant MOT

Fort Worth MOT

Tarrant Conv

Kennedale

Lake Worth

North Richland Hills Fort Worth MOT

Rendon

Richland Hills

Saginaw

Southlake

Watauga

Westlake

White Settlement

Tarrant Conv

Fort Worth MOT

Tarrant Conv

Fort Worth MOT

NE Tarrant MOT

Tarrant Conv

NE Tarrant MOT

Tarrant Conv

Washington

Washington King

Airport

Algona

Auburn

Bellevue

Bothell

Des Moines

Eastside

Enumclaw

Federal Way

Issaquah

Kent

King County

Kirkland

Mercer Island

Muckleshoot

Normandy Park

Port

PortOfSeattle MOT

Seattle MOT

PortOfSeattle MOT

Seattle MOT

PortOfSeattle MOT

Redmond

Seattle

Snoqualmie

Tukwilla

Waterfront

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One-Year Limited Warranty

Important: Evidence of original purchase is required

Orannety-Year Limited War-

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 defects in materials and craftsmanship with only

the limitations or exclusions set out below.

WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to the original

user shall terminate and be of no further effect 12 months

after the date of original retail sale. The warranty is invalid

if the Product is (A) damaged or not maintained as rea-

sonable or necessary, (B) modified, altered, or used as

part of any conversion kits, subassemblies, or any config-

urations not sold by Uniden, (C) improperly installed, (D)

serviced or repaired by someone other than an autho-

rized Uniden service center for a defect or malfunction

covered by this warranty, (E) used in any conjunction with

equipment or parts or as part of any system not manufac-

tured by Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by any-

one other than as detailed by the Operating Guide for this

product.

STATEMENT OF REMEDY: In the event that the product

does not conform to this warranty at any time while this

warranty is in effect, warrantor will repair the defect and

return it to you without charge for parts, service, or any

other cost (except shipping and handling) incurred by

warrantor or its representatives in connection with the

performance of this warranty. THE LIMITED WARRANTY

SET FORTH ABOVE IS THE SOLE AND ENTIRE WAR-

RANTY PERTAINING TO THE PRODUCT AND IS IN

LIEU OF AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES

OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, WHETHER

EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR ARISING BY OPERATION OF

LAW, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED

WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS

FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THIS WARRANTY

DOES NOT COVER OR PROVIDE FOR THE REIM-

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BURSEMENT OR PAYMENT OF INCIDENTAL OR CON-

SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow this

exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential dam-

ages so the above limitation or exclusion might not apply

to you.

LEGAL REMEDIES: This warranty gives you specific

legal rights, and you might also have other rights which

vary from state to state. This warranty is void outside the

United States of America.

PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OF

WARRANTY: If, after following the instructions in this

Operating Guide you are certain that the Product is defec-

tive, pack the Product carefully (preferably in its original

packaging). Include evidence of original purchase and a

note describing the defect that has caused you to return

it. The Product should be shipped freight prepaid, by

traceable means, or delivered, to warrantor at:

Uniden America Corporation

Parts and Service Division

4700 Amon Carter Boulevard

Fort Worth, TX 76155

(800) 297-1023, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Central, Monday

through Friday

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THANK YOU FOR BUYING A UNIDEN PRODUCT.

May be covered under one or more of the following U.S. patents.

4,398,304 4,409,688 4,455,679 4,461,036 4,521,915 4,597,104

4,627,100 4,841,302 4,888,815 4,932,074

4,947,456 5,014,348

5,199,109 5,408,692 5,428,826 5,438,688 5,448,256 5,465,402

5,471,660 5,483,684 5,530,296 5,548,832 5,571,071 5,574,995

5,577,076 5,598,430 5,600,223 5,642,424 5,710,992 5,859,875

5,896,422 5,991,346 5,991,603 6,012,158 6,025,758 6,034,573

6,064,270 6,266,521

Contains additional foreign articles. Custom manufactured in China.

UBZZ01326ZA(0)

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