Uniden America UB326 HANDHELD SCANNER User Manual USERS MANUAL

Uniden America Corporation HANDHELD SCANNER USERS MANUAL

USERS MANUAL

BC246TOWNER’SMANUALOWNER’S MANUAL
2PrecautionsPrecautionsBefore you use this scanner, please read and observe the following. IMPORTANT!This scanning radio has been manufactured so that it will not tune to the radio frequencies assigned by the FCC for cellular telephone usage. The Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986, as amended, makes it a federal crime to intentionally intercept cellular or cordless tele-phone transmissions or to market this radio when altered to receive them. The installation, possession, or use of this scanning radio in a motor vehicle may be prohibited, regulated, or require a permit in certain states, cities, and/or local jurisdictions. Your local law enforcement officials should be able to provide you with information regarding the laws in your community. Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by Uniden, or operation of this product in any way other than as detailed by this Operating Guide, could void your authority to operate this product. EARPHONE WARNING!Be sure to use only a monaural earphone with this scan-ner. You can also use an optional 32W stereo headset. Use of an incorrect earphone or stereo headset might be potentially hazardous to your hearing. The output of the phone jack is monaural, but you will hear it in both head-phones of a stereo headset. Set the volume to a comfortable audio level coming from the speaker before plugging in the monaural earphone or a stereo headset of the proper impedance (32W). Other-wise, you might experience some discomfort or possible hearing damage if the volume suddenly becomes too loud because of the volume control or squelch control set-ting. This might be particularly true of the type of ear-phone that is placed in the ear canal. Precautions
3PrecautionsWARNING!Uniden does not represent this unit to be waterproof. To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do notexpose this unit to rain or moisture. Motorola®, SMARTNET®, PL®, 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.
4ContentsContentsIntroduction ............................................................................... 9Feature Highlights ................................................................. 11About This Manual ............................................................. 15Understanding Scanning ....................................................... 17Understanding the Scanner’s Memory ............................... 17What is Scanning? ............................................................. 17What is Searching? ............................................................ 18What is CTCSS/DCS? ....................................................... 18Conventional Scanning ...................................................... 20What is Trunk Tracking? .................................................... 21Trunked Scanning .............................................................. 22Types of Trunking Systems ................................................ 23Where To Get More Information ......................................... 26Using a Computer to Control Your BC246T........................ 27Included With Your Scanner .................................................. 28Setting Up Your Scanner ....................................................... 28Using Internal Batteries ...................................................... 29Using Rechargeable Batteries ........................................... 31Using AC Power ................................................................. 32Connecting the Antenna ..................................................... 32Connecting an Earphone/Headphone ................................ 33Connecting an Extension Speaker ..................................... 33Attaching the Belt Clip......................................................... 33Installing the Demo Software ............................................ 34A Look At The Keypad ....................................................... 35A Look At The Display......................................................... 38Basic Operation ..................................................................... 39Turning On The Scanner and Setting the Squelch ............ 39Using Menu......................................................................... 39Using Func ......................................................................... 39Using the Scroll Control ..................................................... 40Using the Menu ..................................................................... 41Programming Radio Systems ................................................ 43Programming Conventional Systems ................................. 43Editing an Existing System Name .................................. 44Entering a New System Name ....................................... 45Setting the System Quick Key ........................................ 45Setting System Lockout .................................................. 45Setting the System Hold Time ........................................ 45Setting the Channel Delay Time...................................... 46Setting Data Skip............................................................. 46Deleting a System ........................................................... 46Copying a System ........................................................... 46Entering/Editing Conventional Channel Groups.............. 46Editing an Existing Group Name ..................................... 47Setting a Group Quick Key.............................................. 48Setting Group Lockout..................................................... 48Deleting a Group ............................................................. 48Entering/Editing Conventional Channels ........................ 48Editing the Channel Name .............................................. 49Setting Channel Priority................................................... 49Setting Channel Alert....................................................... 49Deleting a Channel.......................................................... 50Copying a Channel.......................................................... 50Contents
5ContentsProgramming Motorola Systems ........................................ 50Editing a System Name ................................................... 52Setting the System Quick Key ......................................... 52Setting System Lockout .................................................. 52Setting the System Hold Time ......................................... 52Setting the Channel Delay Time ..................................... 52Setting ID Scan/Search Mode ......................................... 53Editing the Fleet Map ...................................................... 53Setting the Motorola Status Bit ........................................ 53Setting the End Code ...................................................... 53Setting I-Call .................................................................... 53Setting Emergency Alert ................................................. 54Setting Control Channel-Only Mode ............................... 54Reviewing Locked-Out Talk Groups .............................. 54Clearing All Locked-Out Talk Groups ............................. 54Setting the Attenuator ..................................................... 54Deleting a System ........................................................... 54Copying a System ........................................................... 54Setting System Frequencies ........................................... 55Entering/Editing Motorola Channel Groups ..................... 55Editing a Group Name ..................................................... 56Setting a Group Quick Key .............................................. 56Setting Group Lockout ..................................................... 56Deleting a Group ............................................................. 57Entering/Editing Motorola Channels ................................ 57Editing the Channel Name .............................................. 58Setting Channel Alert ...................................................... 58Setting Channel Lockout ................................................. 58Deleting a Channel .......................................................... 58Copying a Channel .......................................................... 58Programming EDACS Systems .......................................... 59Editing a System Name.................................................... 60Setting the System Quick Key.......................................... 61Setting System Lockout .................................................. 61Setting the System Hold Time.......................................... 61Setting the Channel Delay Time ...................................... 61Setting ID Scan/Search Mode.......................................... 61Setting I-Call..................................................................... 61Setting Emergency Alert .................................................. 61Setting the EDACS ID Format.......................................... 61Reviewing Locked-Out Talk Groups ................................ 62Clearing All Locked-Out Talk Groups............................... 62Setting the Attenuator ...................................................... 62Deleting a System............................................................ 62Copying a System............................................................ 62Setting System Frequencies ............................................ 62Entering/Editing EDACS Channel Groups ....................... 63Editing a Group Name...................................................... 63Setting a Group Quick Key............................................... 63Setting Group Lockout ..................................................... 63Deleting a Group.............................................................. 63Copying a Group.............................................................. 63Editing the Channel Name ............................................... 65Setting Channel Alert ....................................................... 65Setting Channel Lockout.................................................. 65
6ContentsDeleting a Channel ......................................................... 65Copying a Channel.......................................................... 65Programming LTR Systems ............................................... 66Editing a System Name................................................... 67Setting the System Quick Key......................................... 67Setting System Lockout................................................... 67Setting the System Hold Time......................................... 67Setting the Channel Delay Time...................................... 68Setting ID Scan/Search Mode ......................................... 68Reviewing Locked-Out Talk Groups................................ 68Clearing All Locked-Out Talk Groups.............................. 68Setting the Attenuator...................................................... 68Deleting a System ........................................................... 68Copying a System ........................................................... 68Setting System Frequencies............................................ 69Entering/Editing LTR Channel Groups ............................ 69Editing a Group Name..................................................... 70Setting a Group Quick Key ............................................. 70Setting Group Lockout .................................................... 70Deleting a Group ............................................................ 70Copying a Group ............................................................ 70Entering/Editing LTR Channels .......................................... 70Editing the Channel Name .............................................. 71Setting Channel Alert ...................................................... 71Setting Channel Lockout ................................................ 71Deleting a Channel ......................................................... 72Copying a Channel ......................................................... 72Using the Backlight ............................................................ 72Displaying System Information ........................................... 72Adjusting the Key Beep ...................................................... 73Locking/Unlocking the Keypad ........................................... 73Turning Power Save On or Off ........................................... 73Using the Close Call Feature ................................................ 75Turning Pager Screen On or Off ........................................... 78Turning Repeater Find On or Off ........................................... 79Using Weather Alert (SAME) ................................................. 80Care and Maintenance .......................................................... 82Troubleshooting ..................................................................... 84Specifications ........................................................................ 89Optional Accessories ............................................................. 92Appendix ............................................................................... 93Preset Fleet Maps .............................................................. 93User Defined Fleet Maps ................................................... 95Quick Start to Programming Your Scanner ........................ 97Getting Started ............................................................... 97Conventional Scanning Worksheet Instructions ........... 100Motorola Trunking Worksheet Instructions ................... 101LTR Trunking Worksheet Instructions .......................... 103EDACS Trunking Worksheet Instructions ..................... 104Conventional Scanning Worksheet .............................. 105Motorola Trunking Worksheet ...................................... 106EDACS Trunking Worksheet ........................................ 108LTR Trunking Worksheet .............................................. 109Preprogrammed Systems ................................................ 111One-Year Limited Warranty ................................................. 123
7The FCC Wants You to KnowThe FCC Wants You to KnowThis scanner has been tested and found to comply with 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 receiverThis 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 LegallyYour 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 The FCC Wants You to Know
8The FCC Wants You to KnowAccording to the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA), you are subject to fines and possible imprison-ment for intentionally listening to, using, or divulging the contents of such a conversation unless you have the con-sent 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.
9IntroductionIntroductionYour BC246T scanner is a state-of-the-art scanner radio with TrunkTracking™ and automatic scanning capabili-ties. You can store frequencies such as police, fire/emer-gency, 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 vehi-cle as a mobile unit. You can use the scanner’s rotary tuner to quickly select channels and frequencies, and you can automatically pro-gram channels in an available bank using the AutoStore feature. Use your scanner to monitor: • 800 MHz 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 bandThis table lists the frequency ranges, default frequency step, default mode (AM, FM, or Narrowband FM), and type of transmissions you can hear for each range.Frequency Range(MHz)Step(kHz) Mode Transmission25.0-26.960 5 AM Citizens Band/Business Band26.965-27.405 5 AM Citizens Band Class D27.410-27.995 5 AM Business Band28.0-29.690 10 FM 10 Meter Amateur Band29.7-49.990 10 FM VHF Low BandIntroduction
10Introduction50.0-54.0 10 FM 6 Meter Amateur Band108.0-136.9750 25 AM Aircraft Band137.0-143.995 5 FM Military Band144.0-147.995 5 FM 2 Meter Amateur Band148.0-161.995 5 FM VHF High Band162.0-174.0 12.5 FM Federal Government216.0-224.9950 5 FM 1.25 Meter Amateur Band400.0-405.9875 12.5 NFM Unknown406.0-419.9875 12.5 NFM Federal Land Mobile420.0-449.9875 12.5 NFM 70cm Amateur Band450.0-469.9875 12.5 NFM UHF Standard Band470.0-512.0 12.5 NFM UHF TV Band806.0-823.9875 12.5 NFM Public Service “800” Band849.0125-868.9875 12.5 NFM Public Service “800” Band894.0125-956.0000 12.5 NFM Public Service “800” Band1240.0000-1300.0000 12.5 NFM 25 cm Amateur Band
11Feature HighlightsFeature HighlightsGeneralClose Call RF 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 75 for more information.Dynamically Allocated Channel Memory - your scan-ner’s memory is organized so that it more closely matches how radio systems actually work, making it easier to pro-gram 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 prepro-grammed systems is in “Preprogrammed Systems” on Page 112.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. You can program up to 10 Quick Keys.Pager Screen – You can set the scanner so it ignores hits generated by common pager frequencies while using the Close Call feature.Ten Service Searches - frequencies are preset in separate public safety, news, amateur radio, marine, rail-road, air, CB radio, FRS/GMRS, racing, and special banks, 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.Feature Highlights
12Feature HighlightsCTCSS and DCS Squelch Modes – prevent interference from stations not using the mode you select.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 received by the scanner.Repeater Reverse – You can set the scanner so it switches to the input frequency on a conventional repeater system or trunked 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, 25, 50 or 100 kHz) for manual 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, chan-nel, 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 scan-ner.
13Feature HighlightsMemory Backup – If power is lost or disconnected, the scanner retains the frequencies you programmed in its memory. Trunk TrackingTrunk Tracker™ Operation – Follows conversations on analog Motorola, EDACS, EDACS SCAT, and LTR trunked radio systems. The scanner can scan both con-ventional and trunked systems at the same time.Control Channel Only Scanning and Searching – 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.During custom search, you can also set the scanner so it stops only on the control channel for a system type you select.Bands21 Bands – Includes 21 bands, with Aircraft and 800 MHz.25 MHz-1300 MHz – Your scanner covers an extensive frequency range so you can monitor most of the transmissions in your area. Note: The scanner’s frequency coverage is not continuous and does not include the cellulartelephone band. WeatherWeather 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 SAME code. This helps you quickly find out about severe weather in your area and lets you avoid false alarms.
14Feature HighlightsSearchCode Search – Lets you quickly search for the CTCSS/DCS code used during a transmission.Quick Search – Lets you quickly search starting with the current frequency in a conventional system, and search for trunked ID’s in a trunked system.Subaudible Tone Search – Lets the scanner search for CTCSS or DCS tones. You can identify up to 50 CTCSS tones and 104 DCS tones. Auto StoreFrequency 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. PriorityPriority Scan – Priority channels let you keep track of activity on your most important channel(s) while monitor-ing other channels for transmissions. Priority Plus – You can set the scanner so it scans only the priority channels you set Backlight and PowerLCD 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 batter-ies need to be recharged or replaced.Battery Save – You can set the scanner so it stops scan-ning if there are no transmissions. This helps save battery power.
15Feature HighlightsKey ControlsKey Lock – You can deactivate the scanner’s keys to help prevent accidentally changing the scanner’s pro-gramming.PC Control and CloningPC Control – You can transfer programming data to and from your scanner and your personal computer, and con-trol the scanner using a computer. This helps you find fre-quencies listed on the Internet and load them into the scanner.Clone Mode – You can clone all programmed data, including the contents of the scanner’s memory, menu settings, and other parameters from one BC-246T scanner to another BC-246T scanner.About This ManualThe 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 ManualTo help you 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 rotary control (shown as 4)MENU MENU
16Feature Highlightsto view a series of choices then select one choice (Edit Name).JProgram System JSelect System or New System J4J System name you want to edit JEdit NameEdit Sys OptionEdit GroupDelete SystemCopy System4JEdit Name JJ System NameTo 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 17 for a quick background on the technology behind the hobby. 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 28 if you need any help doing this.Entering TextTo 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 . To move the cursor to the left, repeatedly press /4 while holding down Func. To move the cursor to the right, repeatedly press 6/ while holding down Func.To clear a character, press . To clear all characters, press 3 times.MENUEEE
17Understanding ScanningUnderstanding ScanningThis section provides you with background on how scan-ning 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 MemoryYour 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 pro-gram 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 chan-nels, 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 Understanding Scanning
18Understanding Scanningcontinues. When the transmission ends, the scanning cycle resumes until the scanner receives another trans-mission.What is Searching?The BC246T can search each of its 21 bands and up to 10 bands together to find active frequencies. This is dif-ferent from scanning because you are searching for fre-quencies 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 one of the banks. If not, you can continue to search. What is CTCSS/DCS?Your scanner can monitor systems using a Continuous Tone Control Squelch (CTCSS) and Digital Coded Squelch (DCS) system, which allow squelch to open only when the tone you have programmed with a specific fre-quency is received along with a transmission. CTCSS and DCS are subaudible tone signaling systems sometimes referred to as PL (Motorola’s trademarked term for Private Line). CTCSS and DCS are used only for FM signals and are usually associated with both amateur and commercial two-way repeaters. 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
19Understanding Scanningmight hear multiple communications at the same time. 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. Local frequency allocation groups set cooperative stan-dards to establish the CTCSS and DCS tone for each transmitter (or repeater).You can search for the following CTCSS frequencies and DCS codes.CTCSS Frequencies (Hz)DCS Codes (Octal) 67.0 69.3 71.9 74.4 77.0 79.7 82.5 85.4 88.5 91.5 94.8 97.4100.0 103.5 107.2 110.9 114.8 118.8123.0 127.3 131.8 136.5 141.3 146.2151.4 156.7 159.8 162.2 165.5 167.9171.3 173.8 177.3 179.9 183.5 186.2189.9 192.8 196.6 199.5 203.5 206.5210.7 218.1 225.7 229.1 233.6 241.8250.3 254.1023 025 026 031 032 036 043 047051 053 054 065 071 072 073 074114 115 116 122 125 131 132 134143 145 152 155 156 162 165 172174 205 212 223 225 226 243 244245 246 251 252 255 261 263 265266 271 274 306 311 315 325 331
20Understanding ScanningConventional ScanningConventional scanning is a relatively simple concept. Each group of users in a conventional system is assigned a single frequency (for simplex systems) or two frequen-cies (for repeater systems). Any time one of them trans-mits, their transmission always goes out on the same frequency. Up until the late 1980’s this was the primary way that radio systems operated. Even today, there are many 2-way radio users who oper-ate 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 activ-ity. If there isn’t, the scanner quickly moves to the next channel. If there is, then the scanner pauses on the trans-mission until it is over. Simplex OperationSimplex 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 fre-quently used at construction job sites, and with inexpen-332 343 346 351 356 364 365 371411 412 413 423 431 432 445 446452 454 455 462 464 465 466 503506 516 523 526 532 546 565 606612 624 627 631 632 654 662 664703 712 723 731 732 734 743 754
21Understanding Scanningsive consumer radios such as GMRS/FRS radios. The range is typically 1-8 miles, depending upon the terrain and many other factors. Repeater OperationRepeater 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 visi-bility 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 fre-quency 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 systemsWhen tracking these types of systems, you might want to remember these important points: • Your scanner can track more than one trunking sys-tem at a time and scan conventional and trunked sys-tems at the same time. • The frequencies for many of the 800 MHz public safety systems are listed in the National Public Safety
22Understanding ScanningTrunked System Frequency Guide included with your BC246T scanner.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, thehighway department on 37.900 MHz, etc. So when your scanner stops on a frequency, you usually know who it is, and more importantly, you can stop on a channel and lis-ten 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 prob-lem. Trunking radio systems help solve this problem. Trunked ScanningWhile 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 mul-tiple groups to use the same set of frequencies in a very efficient way. While each type of trunking system oper-ates 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
23Understanding Scanningsystem 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 conven-tional scanner, it actually follows the users of a 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 Trunked Systems” on Page 42 now.Types of Trunking SystemsTrunking 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 TrunkingWhile there are different types of Motorola trunking sys-tems, they all use the same basic trunking method. The system consists of one control channel plus one or more voice channels (typically 10, 20, or 30 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 sec-ond...the person transmitting hears a beep from their
24Understanding Scanningradio 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 maps are included at the back of this manual. 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 1/3the 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 TrunkingEDACS trunking works in much the same way as Motor-ola 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 pro-grammed 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
25Understanding Scanningboth the frequencies used by the system and the LCN for each frequency. Agency-Fleet-Subfleet – talk group ID’s for EDACS sys-tems 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. 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 Depart-ment 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 assign-ments 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 Autono-mous 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 transmis-sions when you monitor this type of system. LTR TrunkingLTR (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 infor-mation 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.
26Understanding ScanningThese numbers are in the form AHHUUU, where: A = Area code (0 or 1) 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 bank’s talk group ID list and have not locked out. LTR systems are frequently pro-grammed so that each radio has a unique user ID.Where To Get More InformationBy 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 two included conventional and trunking frequency guides will give you a good head start on the other part of what you need to know – what fre-quencies have interesting content. Information On The InternetThe 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.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).
27Understanding Scanning•http://www.radioreference.com * - the Internet's pre-mier source for user-supported radio system informa-tion.•http://www.bearcat1.com - frequency information from National Communications.•svartifoss2.fcc.gov/reports/index.cfm *- conventional frequency information on file with the US Government* - This web site is not affiliated with Uniden Corporation.To purchase another copy of the conventional or trunking frequency guide, contact your local dealer or:Uniden Parts Department(800) 554-3988 (Hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Central Time Mon-day through Friday.)For more information about Uniden and our other prod-ucts, visit http://www.uniden.com.Using a Computer to Control Your BC246TYou can operate your scanner using software and a per-sonal computer and cable (not included). Demo and full-featured software are available at http://www.uniden.com.
28Included With Your ScannerIncluded With Your ScannerIf any of these items are missing or damaged, immedi-ately contact your place of purchase or Uniden Customer Service at: (800) 297-1023, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Cen-tral, Monday through Friday. Setting Up Your ScannerOwnersScannerAC AdapterFrequency GuideNational Public SafetyTrunked SystemFrequency GuideBelt ClipVolSqlManualAntennaWrist StrapBatteriesIncluded With Your Scanner
29Setting Up Your ScannerThese guidelines will help you install and use 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 ohm 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 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 BatteriesYou can power your scanner using two alkaline, lithium, or rechargeable (Ni-Cd or Ni-MH) AA batteries.Setting Up Your Scanner
30Setting Up Your ScannerBefore installing batteries, set the switch in the battery compartment to match the type of batteries you will use. Select ALKALINE for non-rechargeable battery types and RECHARGEABLE for rechargeable battery types, including Ni-Cd and Ni-MH. See also “Using Recharge-able Batteries” on Page 31 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 ALKALINE/RECHARGEABLE to RECHARGE-ABLE for use only with nickel cadmium (Ni-Cd) or nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) rechargeable batteries. Never attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries. Non-rechargeable batteries can get hot or burst if you try to recharge them.
31Setting Up Your Scanner3. Replace the cover.When flashes and the scanner beeps every 15 seconds, replace both batteries.Using Rechargeable BatteriesYou can also use two rechargeable batteries to power your scanner. Before you use Ni-Cd or Ni-MH batteries, you must charge them.The scanner has a built-in circuit that lets you recharge Ni-Cd or Ni-MH batteries while they are in the scanner. To charge the batteries, set ALKALINE/RECHARGEABLE inside the battery compartment to RECHARGEABLE, 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 32). WARNING!Do not connect the AC adapter to the scanner if non-rechargeable batteries (such as alkaline batteries) are installed in the scanner and ALKALINE/RECHARGE-ABLE is set to RECHARGEABLE, or if you are unsure of the switch's position. Non-rechargeable bat-teries will get hot and can even burst if you try to recharge them.
32Setting Up Your ScannerBefore you use Ni-Cd or Ni-MH 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.Using AC PowerYou can power the scanner using the supplied 6V, 300 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 ALKALINE/RECHARGEABLE is set to RECHARGE-ABLE, the adapter powers the scanner and recharges the installed batteries at the same time.Connecting the AntennaTo 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 connec-tor's outer ring clockwise until it locks into place.Connecting an Optional AntennaThe 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 coax-ial cable. You can get a BNC adapter at your local elec-tronics store.
33Setting Up Your ScannerConnecting an Earphone/HeadphoneFor private listening, you can plug a 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) mini-plug earphone or mono headphones (not supplied) into the headphone jack on top of your scanner. This automatically disconnects the internal speaker.Connecting an Extension SpeakerIn a noisy area, an optional amplified extension speaker, positioned in the right place, might provide more comfort-able listening. Plug the speaker cable's 1/8-inch (3.5-mm) mini-plug into your scanner's jack. WARNING!If you connect an external speaker to the scanner's headphone jack, never connect the audio output line to a power supply and ground. This might damage the scanner.Attaching the Belt ClipTo make your scanner easier to carry when you are on the go, use the supplied belt clip. Use a Phillips screw-driver and the supplied screws to attach the clip to the scanner.
34Setting Up Your ScannerInstalling the Demo SoftwareYou can operate your scanner using a personal computer and the free demo software available at http://www.uniden.com.If you have installed the software and it is running, select Help by right clicking anywhere on the opening screen. A selection popup appears. Move the cursor to Help.BC246TSS Help appears. Then click on BC246TSS Help.Download the software, then double-click on the install package to begin installation. The BC246T SS Install pro-gram 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.
35Setting Up Your ScannerA Look At The KeypadYour 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 DescriptionHold/ Hold – Holds the scan or the fre-quency search. Press and hold Hold to increment channels continuously.Func + – Switches between the Close Call feature modes (see “Setting the Close Call Mode” on Page 76).Scan/Srch Scan – Scans the stored channels.Func + Scan – Starts and resumes chain search and resumes scan-ning.F
36Setting Up Your ScannerL/O L/O – Lets you lock out a selected channel or skip a specified fre-quency.Func + L/O – Locks and unlocks a selected system in Scan or Scan Hold mode and reviews 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.Func + 1-9, 0 – Selects groups by Quick Key in scan mode.1/Pri 1 – Enters a 1.Func + Pri – Selects the priority mode.2/Wx 2 – Enters a 2.Func + WX – Selects the weather function in the menu.33 – Enters a 3.Key Name Description
37Setting Up Your Scanner/4 4 – Enters a 4.Func + – Moves the active character to the left while editing data.55 – Enters a 5.6/ 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.88 – Enters an 8.9 Enters a 9.No//Rev No – Enters a decimal point or dash in a frequency or talk group ID, enters an “i” for I-Call input, and cancels the current operation.Func + Rev – Monitors the currently-tuned frequency’s reverse frequency.00 – Enters a 0.E/Yes/Att – Press to select input and menu items, to quickly edit a chan-nel in Scan Hold Mode, and store a frequency into memory in Scan Hold mode.Func + Att – Turns the scanner’s attenuator on or off.Key Name DescriptionE
38Setting Up Your ScannerA Look At The DisplayThe 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 the Attenuator” on Page 54).PRI - appears when the priority feature is turned on (see “Setting Channel Priority” on Page 49). - appears when you lock the keypad (see“Locking/Unlocking the Keypad” on Page 74). - alerts you when the battery power gets low.GRP - shows the currently activated group, appears with numbers ( - ). The currently active group indicator flashes.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. - appears when you hold down Func to select a function. - appears when the scanner is set to a Close Call feature mode (see “Using the Close Call Feature” on Page 75).0 9F
39Basic OperationBasic OperationTurning On The Scanner and Setting the SquelchNote: 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 the scanner on, then turn Vol clockwise until you hear a hissing sound.3. Turn Sql clockwise until the hissing stops.4. Press Scan.Using MenuPress on the left side of the scanner to enter the menu. See “Using the Menu” on Page 41 for more infor-mation about the scanner’s menu options.Using FuncTo select the function labeled below a key on the front of the scanner, hold down Func then press the key. To hold on a system while scanning or temporarily stop on a channel while searching, press Func. To select a system in Scan or Scan Hold mode, hold down Func and rotate the scroll control.MenuMENUFuncBasic Operation
40Basic OperationUsing the Scroll ControlTurn 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.Vol SqlScrollControl
41Using the MenuUsing the MenuThe scanner’s menu lets you select options that let you 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 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 your scanner’s scan options.“Programming Radio Systems” on Page 43.Set up your scanner’s Close Call option.“Using the Close Call Feature” on Page 75.Set up the scanner’s search option..Set up the scanner’s Close Call operation.“Setting the Close Call Mode” on Page 76.MENUEMENU--M E N U --Program System--M E N U --Srch/CloCall Opt--M E N U --Search for ...--M E N U --Close CallUsing the Menu
42Using the MenuSet up priority options.“Setting Channel Priority” on Page 49.Set up weather options.“Using Weather Alert (SAME)” on Page 80.Set up backlight options.“Using the Backlight” on Page 73.Set up key beep options.“Adjusting the Key Beep” on Page 74.Set up battery save options.“Turning Power Save On or Off” on Page 74.View informationabout your scanner.“DisplayingSystem Information” on Page 74.Transfer informationbetween it and your personal computer.“Using a Computer to Control Your BC246T” on Page 27.Menu Item Lets You ... See ...--M E N U --Set Priority--M E N U --WX Operation--M E N U --Set Backlight--M E N U --Adjust Key Beep--M E N U --Set Battery Save--M E N U --See Scanner Info--M E N U --Xfer Information
43Programming Radio SystemsProgramming Radio SystemsYour BC246T comes preprogrammed with the major ana-log systems used in the 25 most populous counties in the US. However, to get the most enjoyment from your scan-ner (especially if you do not live near one of these coun-ties), 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 radio, make sure the batteries are fresh or fully charged. Losing power while programming the radio might damage the radio’s memory.Programming Conventional SystemsJProgram SysteMS J 4New System J JConventional JJConfirm? JThe scanner creates an empty conventional system, with a default name of System nn C.nn increments as you add new systems. C indicates that this is a conventional system.MENUEEE EProgramming Radio Systems
44Programming Radio SystemsNext, refer to the appropriate section to set system-wide options:• Edit the system name (see “Editing an Existing Sys-tem Name” on Page 44)• Enter a new system name (see “Entering a New Sys-tem Name” on Page 45)• Set the system Quick Key (see “Setting the System Quick Key” on Page 45)• Set the system lockout (see “Setting System Lockout” on Page 45)• Set the system hold time (see “Setting the System Hold Time” on Page 45)• Set the channel delay time (see “Setting the Channel Delay Time” on Page 46• Set data skip (see “Setting Data Skip” on Page 46)• Deleting a system (see “Deleting a System” on Page 46)• Copying a system (see “Delete System g g Confirm Delete? Yes=E / No=. g E or No=.” on Page 46)• Entering/editing conventional channel groups (see “Entering/Editing Conventional Channel Groups” on Page 46)Editing an Existing System Name4J System name you want to edit JEdit NameEdit Sys OptionEdit GroupDelete SystemCopy System4JEdit Name JJ System NameEdit the system name (see “Entering Text” on Page 16),Note: If you enter a duplicate system name, the scanner beeps and Name Exists appears. To keep the name, press . Otherwise, press .EEENo/Rev
45Programming Radio SystemsEntering a New System Name4JNew System J JSelect Sys TypeConventionalMOTEDCSLTConventional JJConfirm? (to confirm) JEdit Name J J (to stop here) Enter the new system name (see “Entering Text” on Page 16) JSet QUICK KEYSET DATA SKIPSET DELAY TIMESET Hold TimeSet LockoutSetting the System Quick KeySet Quick Key J4J0-9J JSetting System LockoutSet Lockout J4LockoutUnlockedJSetting the System Hold TimeSet Hold Time J4J0-255 J JEEE ENo/RevEEEE
46Programming Radio SystemsSetting the Channel Delay TimeSet Delay TimeJ41 sec2 sec3 sec4 sec5 secOFFJSetting Data SkipSet Data SkipJ4OnOffJDeleting a SystemDelete System JJConfirm Delete? Yes=E / No=. JE or No=.Copying a SystemNew Sys Name? JEnter the system name (see “Entering Text” on Page 16) JEntering/Editing Conventional Channel GroupsTo 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).EEE EE
47Programming Radio SystemsSetting Up a Channel Group4JEdit GroupJ J4JNew GroupJThe scanner creates a group with a default name of "Group nn". nn increments by one for each new group you create within a system.Next, refer to the appropriate section to set group-wide options:• Edit the Group Name (see “Editing an Existing Group Name” on Page 47)• Setting the Group Quick Key (see “Setting a Group Quick Key” on Page 48)• Setting the Group Lockout (see “Setting Group Lock-out” on Page 48)• Deleting a Group (see “Deleting a Group” on Page 48)• Entering/Editing Channels (see “Entering/Editing Conventional Channels” on Page 48)Editing an Existing Group Name4J Group name you want to edit JEdit NameSet Quick KeyEdit ChannelDelete GroupSet Lockout4JEdit Name JJ Group NameEdit the group name (see “Entering Text” on Page 16).Note: If you enter a duplicate group name, the scanner beeps and Name Exists appears. To keep the name, press . Otherwise, press .EEEEENo/Rev
48Programming Radio SystemsSetting a Group Quick KeySet Quick Key J4J0-9 J JSetting Group LockoutSet Lockout J4LockoutUnlockedJDeleting a GroupDelete GROUP JJConfirm Delete? Yes=E / No=. JE or No=.Entering/Editing Conventional Channels4JEdit Channel J J4JNew Channel J J InputFrequencyEnter the frequency for the channel, then press E.Then, refer to the appropriate section to change a chan-nel setting:• Editing the Channel Name (see “Editing the Channel Name” on Page 49))• Setting Channel Priority (“Setting Channel Priority” on Page 49)• Setting Channel Alert (see “Setting Channel Alert” on Page 49)• Deleting a Channel (see “Deleting a Channel” on Page 50• Copying a Channel (“Copying a Channel” on Page 50)To program another channel within the same group, press , then repeat the above.EEE EEEMENU
49Programming Radio SystemsTo create another channel group and enter more chan-nels, press twice, then proceed from “Setting Up a Channel Group” on Page 47.Editing the Channel Name4J Channel name you want to edit JEdit NameSet Quick KeyEdit ChannelDelete GroupSet Lockout4JEdit Name JJ Channel NameEdit the channel name (see “Entering Text” on Page 16).Note: If you enter a duplicate channel name, the scanner beeps and Name Exists appears. To keep the name, press . Otherwise, press .Setting Channel PrioritySet PriorityJ4OnOffJSetting Channel AlertSet ALERTJ4OnOffJMENUEEENo/RevEE
50Programming Radio SystemsDeleting a ChannelDelete CHANNELJJConfirm Delete? Yes=E / No=. JE or No=.Copying a ChannelNew CHANNEL Name? JEnter the channel name (see “Entering Text” on Page 16) JProgramming Motorola SystemsJProgram SysteMS J 4New System J JMOT JJConfirm? JNext, rotate the scroll knob to select the type of Motorola System you will program, then press E.•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 bor-ders)•900MHz Band - Use for 900 MHz systems•VHF Band - Use for VHF systems•UHF Band - Use for UHF systemsThe scanner creates an empty Motorola system, with a default name of System nn M.nn increments as you add new systems. M indicates that this is a Motorola 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.• Edit the System Name (see “Editing a System Name” on Page 52)E EEMENUEEE E
51Programming Radio Systems• Set the System Quick Key (see “Setting the System Quick Key” on Page 52)• Set the System Lockout (see “Setting System Lock-out” on Page 52)• Set the System Hold Time (see “Setting the System Hold Time” on Page 52)• Set the Channel Delay Time (see “Setting the Chan-nel Delay Time” on Page 52)• Set ID Scan/Search Mode (see “Setting ID Scan/Search Mode” on Page 53)• Edit the Fleet Map (see “Editing the Fleet Map” on Page 53) (must be set up for Type I systems)• Set the Motorola Status Bit (see“Setting the Motorola Status Bit” on Page 53 )• Set the End Code (see “Setting the End Code” on Page 53)• Set I-Call (see “Setting I-Call” on Page 53)• Set Emergency Alert (see “Setting Emergency Alert” on Page 54)• Set Control-Channel Only Mode (see “Setting Control Channel-Only Mode” on Page 54)• Reviewing Locked Out Talkgroups (see “Reviewing Locked-Out Talk Groups” on Page 54)• Clearing All Locked Out Talkgroups (see “Clearing All Locked-Out Talk Groups” on Page 54)• Setting the Attenuator (see “Setting the Attenuator” on Page 54)• Deleting a System (see “Deleting a System” on Page 54)• Copying a System (see “Copying a System” on Page 54)• Setting System Frequencies (see “Setting System Frequencies” on Page 55)• Entering/Editing Motorola Channel Groups (see “Entering/Editing Motorola Channel Groups” on Page 55)
52Programming Radio SystemsEditing a System Name4J System name you want to edit JEdit NameEdit Sys OptionEdit GroupDelete SystemCopy System4JEdit Name JJ System NameEdit the system name (see “Entering Text” on Page 16),Note: If you enter a duplicate system name, the scanner beeps and Name Exists appears. To keep the name, press . Otherwise, press .Setting the System Quick KeySet Quick Key J4J0-9J JSetting System LockoutSet Lockout J4LockoutUnlockedJSetting the System Hold TimeSet Hold Time J4J0-255 J JSetting the Channel Delay TimeSet Delay TimeJ41 sec2 sec3 sec4 sec5 secOFFJEEENo/RevEEEE
53Programming Radio SystemsSetting ID Scan/Search ModeID SCAN/SEARCHJ4ID SCANID SEARCHJEditing the Fleet MapEDIT FLEET MAPJ4PRESETCUSTOMJIf PRESET is entered, turn 4 to select one of the scanner’s 16 preset fleet maps.If CUSTOM is entered, enter the size code and block infor-mation.Setting the Motorola Status BitSet Status BitJ4YesIgnoreJSetting the End CodeSet END CODEJ4YesIgnoreJSetting I-CallSet ICALLJ4ONOFFONLYJEEEEE
54Programming Radio SystemsSetting Emergency AlertEMERGENCY ALERTJ4ALERTIGNOREJSetting Control Channel-Only ModeSet CCh OnlyJ4ONOFFJReviewing Locked-Out Talk Groups12345 (locked-out talk group ID)JUNLOCK? (Y/N) J or Clearing All Locked-Out Talk GroupsCONFIRM? UNLOCK ALL (Y/N) J or Setting the AttenuatorSet ATTENUATORJ4ONOFFJDeleting a SystemDelete SYSTEMJJConfirm Delete? Yes=E / No=. JE or No=.Copying a SystemNew SYS Name? JEnter the system name (see “Entering Text” on Page 16) JEEENo/RevENo/RevEE EE
55Programming Radio SystemsSetting System FrequenciesSET FREQUENCIES J4New FREQUENCY JInput a system frequency, then press E.To enter additional frequencies, press , scroll to New Frequency, then repeat the above.Note: If you select Control Channel Only mode (see “Set-ting Control Channel-Only Mode” on Page 54), you only need to enter the frequency(s) that can be assigned as the control channel (this is usually notated on the avail-able frequency lists). Otherwise, you must enter all of the frequencies.Entering/Editing Motorola Channel GroupsTo 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 Group4Edit Group J4New Group JThe scanner creates a group with a default name of "Group nn". nn increments by one for each new group you create within a system.Next, refer to the appropriate section to set group-wide options:• Edit the Group Name (see “Editing a Group Name” on Page 56)• Setting the Group Quick Key (see “Setting a Group Quick Key” on Page 56)• Setting the Group Lockout (see “Setting Group Lock-out” on Page 56)EEMENUEE
56Programming Radio Systems• Deleting a Group (see “Deleting a Group” on Page 57)• Entering/Editing Channels (see “Entering/Editing Motorola Channels” on Page 57)Editing a Group Name4J Group name you want to edit JEdit NameEdit Sys OptionEdit GroupDelete SystemCopy System4JEdit GROUP JJ Group NameEdit the group name (see “Entering Text” on Page 16),Note: If you enter a duplicate group name, the scanner beeps and Name Exists appears. To keep the name, press . Otherwise, press .Setting a Group Quick KeySet Quick Key J4J0-9J JSetting Group LockoutSet Lockout J4LockoutUnlockedJEEENo/RevEE
57Programming Radio SystemsDeleting a GroupDelete GROUPJJConfirm Delete? Yes=E / No=. JE or No=.Entering/Editing Motorola Channels4Edit Channel J4New Channel JInput TGIDEnter the Talk Group ID for the channel, then press .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.Then, refer to the appropriate section to change a chan-nel setting:• Editing the Channel Name (see “Editing the Channel Name” on Page 58)• Setting Channel Alert (see “Setting Channel Alert” on Page 58)• Setting Channel Lockout (see “Setting Channel Lock-out” on Page 58)• Deleting a Channel (see “Deleting a Channel” on Page 58)• Copying a Channel (see “Copying a Channel” on Page 58)To program another channel within the same group, press , then repeat the above.To create another channel group and enter more chan-nels, press twice, then proceed from “Entering/Editing Motorola Channel Groups” on Page 55.E EEEEMENUMENU
58Programming Radio SystemsEditing the Channel Name4J Channel name you want to edit JEdit NameSet Quick KeyEdit ChannelDelete GroupSet Lockout4JEdit Name JJ Channel NameEdit the channel name (see “Entering Text” on Page 16).Note: If you enter a duplicate channel name, the scanner beeps and Name Exists appears. To keep the name, press . Otherwise, press .Setting Channel AlertSet ALERTJ4OnOffJSetting Channel LockoutSet Lockout J4LockoutUnlockedJDeleting a ChannelDelete CHANNELJJConfirm Delete? Yes=E / No=. JE or No=.Copying a ChannelNew CHANNEL Name? JEnter the channel name (see “Entering Text” on Page 16) JEEENo/RevEEE EE
59Programming Radio SystemsProgramming EDACS SystemsJProgram SysteMS J 4New System J JEDCS JJConfirm? JNext, rotate the scroll knob to select the type of EDACS System you will program, then press .•WIDE - Use for wideband EDACS systems•NARROW - Use for narrowband EDACS systems•SCAT- Use for EDACS SCAT (Single Channel Autono-mous Trunking)The scanner creates an empty EDACS system, with a default name of System nn E.nn increments as you add new systems. 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.• Edit the System Name (see “Editing a System Name” on Page 60)• Set the System Quick Key (see “Setting the System Quick Key” on Page 60)• Set the System Lockout (see“Setting System Lock-out” on Page 61)• Set the System Hold Time (see “Setting the System Hold Time” on Page 61)• Set the Channel Delay Time (see “Setting the Chan-nel Delay Time” on Page 61)• Set ID Scan/Search Mode (see “Setting ID Scan/Search Mode” on Page 61)• Set I-Call (see “Setting I-Call” on Page 61)• Set Emergency Alert (see “Setting Emergency Alert” on Page 62)MENUEEE EE
60Programming Radio Systems• Set the EDACS ID Format (see “Setting the EDACS ID Format” on Page 62)• Reviewing Locked Out Talkgroups (see “Reviewing Locked-Out Talk Groups” on Page 62)• Clearing All Locked Out Talkgroups (see “Clearing All Locked-Out Talk Groups” on Page 62)• Setting the Attenuator (see “Setting the Attenuator” on Page 62)• Deleting a System (see “Deleting a System” on Page 62)• Copying a System (see “Copying a System” on Page 62)• Setting System Frequencies (see “Setting System Frequencies” on Page 63)• Entering/Editing EDACS Channel Groups (see “Entering/Editing EDACS Channel Groups” on Page 63)Editing a System Name4J System name you want to edit JEdit NameEdit Sys OptionEdit GroupDelete SystemCopy System4JEdit Name JJ System NameEdit the system name (see “Entering Text” on Page 16),Note: If you enter a duplicate system name, the scanner beeps and Name Exists appears. To keep the name, press . Otherwise, press .Setting the System Quick KeySet Quick Key J4J0-9J JEEENo/RevE
61Programming Radio SystemsSetting System LockoutSet Lockout J4LockoutUnlockedJSetting the System Hold TimeSet Hold Time J4J0-255 J JSetting the Channel Delay TimeSet Delay TimeJ41 sec2 sec3 sec4 sec5 secOFFJSetting ID Scan/Search ModeID SCAN/SEARCHJ4ID SCANID SEARCHJSetting I-CallSet ICALLJ4ONOFFONLYJEEEEE
62Programming Radio SystemsSetting Emergency AlertEMERGENCY ALERTJ4ALERTIGNOREJSetting the EDACS ID FormatEDCS ID FORMATJ4AFS FORMATDECIMAL FORMATJReviewing Locked-Out Talk Groups12345 (locked-out talk group ID)JUNLOCK? (Y/N) J or Clearing All Locked-Out Talk GroupsCONFIRM? UNLOCK ALL (Y/N) J or Setting the AttenuatorSet ATTENUATORJ4ONOFFJDeleting a SystemDelete SYSTEMJJConfirm Delete? Yes=E / No=. JE or No=.Copying a SystemNew SYS Name? JEnter the system name (see “Entering Text” on Page 16) JEEENo/RevENo/RevEE EE
63Programming Radio SystemsSetting System FrequenciesSET FREQUENCIES JJ4JNEW FREQUENCYJJInput 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.Entering/Editing EDACS Channel GroupsTo 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 Group4JEDIT GROUPJJ4JNEW GROUPJJThe scanner creates a group with a default name of "Group nn". nn increments by one for each new group you create within a system.Next, refer to the appropriate section to set group-wide options:Editing a Group Name4J Group name you want to edit JEdit NameEdit Sys OptionEdit GroupDelete SystemCopy System4JEdit GROUP JJ Group NameEdit the group name (see “Entering Text” on Page 16),EEMENUEEEE
64Programming Radio SystemsNote: If you enter a duplicate group name, the scanner beeps and Name Exists appears. To keep the name, press . Otherwise, press .Setting a Group Quick KeySet Quick Key J4J0-9J JSetting Group LockoutSet Lockout J4LockoutUnlockedJDeleting a GroupDelete GROUPJJConfirm Delete? Yes=E / No=. JE or No=. )Entering/Editing EDACS Channels4JEdit Channel JJ4JNEW ChannelJJInput TGIDEnter the Talk Group ID for the channel, then press E.Note: If you have selected to use AFS format for Talk Group ID's (the default), use the decimal point to enter the hyphens.Then, refer to the appropriate section to change a chan-nel setting:• Editing the Channel Name (see “Editing the Channel Name” on Page 65)• Setting Channel Alert (see “Setting Channel Alert” on Page 65)ENo/RevEEE EEE
65Programming Radio Systems• Setting Channel Lockout (see “Setting Channel Lock-out” on Page 66)• Deleting a Channel (see “Deleting a Channel” on Page 66)• Copying a Channel (see “Copying a Channel” on Page 66)To program another channel within the same group, press , then repeat the above.To create another channel group and enter more chan-nels, press twice, then proceed from “Entering/Editing EDACS Channel Groups” on Page 63Editing the Channel Name4J Channel name you want to edit JEdit NameSet Quick KeyEdit ChannelDelete GroupSet Lockout4JEdit Name JJ Channel NameEdit the channel name (see “Entering Text” on Page 16).Note: If you enter a duplicate channel name, the scanner beeps and Name Exists appears. To keep the name, press . Otherwise, press .Setting Channel AlertSet ALERTJ4OnOffJMENUMENUEEENo/RevE
66Programming Radio SystemsSetting Channel LockoutSet Lockout J4LockoutUnlockedJDeleting a ChannelDelete CHANNELJJConfirm Delete? Yes=E / No=. JE or No=.Copying a ChannelNew CHANNEL Name? JEnter the channel name (see “Entering Text” on Page 16) JProgramming LTR SystemsJProgram SysteMS J 4New System J JLT JJConfirm? JThe scanner creates an empty LTR system, with a default name of System nn L.nn increments as you add new systems. L indicates 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 information in order for your scanner to scan the system.• Edit the System Name (see “Editing a System Name” on Page 67)• Set the System Quick Key (see “Setting the System Quick Key” on Page 68)• Set the System Lockout (see “Setting System Lock-out” on Page 68)EE EEMENUEEE E
67Programming Radio Systems• Set the System Hold Time (see “Setting the System Hold Time” on Page 68)• Set the Channel Delay Time (see “Setting the Chan-nel Delay Time” on Page 68)• Set ID Scan/Search Mode (see “Setting ID Scan/Search Mode” on Page 68)• Reviewing Locked Out Talkgroups (see “Reviewing Locked-Out Talk Groups” on Page 68)• Clearing All Locked Out Talkgroups (see “Clearing All Locked-Out Talk Groups” on Page 69)• Setting the Attenuator (see “Setting the Attenuator” on Page 69)• Deleting a System (see “Deleting a System” on Page 69)• Copying a System (see “Copying a System” on Page 69)• Setting System Frequencies (see “Setting System Frequencies” on Page 69)• Entering/Editing LTR Channel Groups (see “Entering/Editing LTR Channel Groups” on Page 69)Editing a System Name4J System name you want to edit JEdit NameEdit Sys OptionEdit GroupDelete SystemCopy System4JEdit Name JJ System NameEdit the system name (see “Entering Text” on Page 16),Note: If you enter a duplicate system name, the scanner beeps and Name Exists appears. To keep the name, press . Otherwise, press .EEENo/Rev
68Programming Radio SystemsSetting the System Quick KeySet Quick Key J4J0-9J JSetting System LockoutSet Lockout J4LockoutUnlockedJSetting the System Hold TimeSet Hold Time J4J0-255 J JSetting the Channel Delay TimeSet Delay TimeJ41 sec2 sec3 sec4 sec5 secOFFJSetting ID Scan/Search ModeID SCAN/SEARCHJ4ID SCANID SEARCHJReviewing Locked-Out Talk Groups12345 (locked-out talk group ID)JUNLOCK? (Y/N) J or EEEEEENo/Rev
69Programming Radio SystemsClearing All Locked-Out Talk GroupsCONFIRM? UNLOCK ALL (Y/N) J or Setting the AttenuatorSet ATTENUATORJ4ONOFFJDeleting a SystemDelete SYSTEMJJConfirm Delete? Yes=E / No=. JE or No=.Copying a SystemNew SYS Name? JEnter the system name (see “Entering Text” on Page 16) JSetting System FrequenciesSET FREQUENCIES J4New FREQUENCY J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.Entering/Editing LTR Channel GroupsTo 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).ENo/RevEE EEEEMENU
70Programming Radio SystemsSetting Up a Channel Group4JEDIT GROUPJJ4JNEW GROUPJJThe scanner creates a group with a default name of "Group nn". nn increments by one for each new group you create within a system.Next, refer to the appropriate section to set group-wide options:• Edit the Group Name (see “Editing a Group Name” on Page 70)• Setting the Group Quick Key (see “Setting a Group Quick Key” on Page 71)• Setting the Group Lockout (see “Setting Group Lock-out” on Page 71)• Deleting a Group (see “Deleting a Group” on Page 71)• Copying a Group (see “Copying a Group” on Page 71)• Entering/Editing LTR Channels (see “Entering/Editing LTR Channels” on Page 71)Editing a Group Name4J Group name you want to edit JEdit NameEdit Sys OptionEdit GroupDelete SystemCopy System4JEdit GROUP JJ Group NameEdit the group name (see “Entering Text” on Page 16),Note: If you enter a duplicate group name, the scanner beeps and Name Exists appears. To keep the name, press . Otherwise, press .EEEEENo/Rev
71Programming Radio SystemsSetting a Group Quick KeySet Quick Key J4J0-9J JSetting Group LockoutSet Lockout J4LockoutUnlockedJDeleting a GroupDelete GROUPJJConfirm Delete? Yes=E / No=. JE or No=. )Copying a GroupNew CHANNEL Name? JEnter the channel name (see “Entering Text” on Page 16) JEntering/Editing LTR Channels4JEdit Channel JJ4JNEW ChannelJJInput TGIDEnter the Talk Group ID for the channel, then press .Note: Use the decimal point to enter the hyphens.Then, refer to the appropriate section to change a channel setting:• Editing the Channel Name (see “Editing the Channel Name” on Page 72)• Setting Channel Alert (see “Setting Channel Alert” on Page 73)EEE EEEEE
72Programming Radio Systems• Setting Channel Lockout (see “Setting Channel Lock-out” on Page 72)• Deleting a Channel (see “Deleting a Channel” on Page 73• Copying a Channel (see “Copying a Channel” on Page 73)To program another channel within the same group, press , then repeat the above.To create another channel group and enter more channels, press twice, then proceed from “Enter-ing/Editing LTR Channel Groups” on Page 69.Editing the Channel Name4J Channel name you want to edit JEdit NameSet Quick KeyEdit ChannelDelete GroupSet Lockout4JEdit Name JJ Channel NameEdit the channel name (see “Entering Text” on Page 16).Note: If you enter a duplicate channel name, the scanner beeps and Name Exists appears. To keep the name, press . Otherwise, press .Setting Channel LockoutSet Lockout J4LockoutUnlockedJMENUMENUEEENo/RevE
73Programming Radio SystemsSetting Channel AlertSet ALERTJ4OnOffJDeleting a ChannelDelete CHANNELJJConfirm Delete? Yes=E / No=. JE or No=.Copying a ChannelNew CHANNEL Name? JEnter the channel name (see “Entering Text” on Page 16) JUsing the BacklightPress to turn the backlight on or off. You can choose any of the following backlight options.10 sec The backlight stays on for 10 seconds after you press . 30 sec The backlight stays on for 30 seconds after you press . SquelchThe backlight turns on when the squelch opens then stays on for 2 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.EE EE
74Programming Radio SystemsDisplaying System InformationYou can display information about the scanner, including how much memory has already been used and the cur-rent firmware version loaded in the scanner.Viewing Memory UsedWhen you select this option, a bar showing the percent of memory used appears.The scanner displays the amount of memory used until you press a key. Then the scanner returns to the previous menu.Viewing the Firmware VersionThe scanner displays the version until you press a key. Then the scanner returns to the previous menu.Adjusting the Key BeepWhen you select this option, you can set the scanner so it beeps when you press a key.Locking/Unlocking the KeypadPress Func then press / to lock or unlock the key-pad.Turning Power Save On or OffThe power save function lets you set the scanner so it saves battery power when it is stopped on a frequency. You can turn power save on or off.
75Using the Close Call FeatureUsing the Close Call FeatureYour scanner's Close CallTM feature lets you set the scan-ner 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 back-ground" 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 nor-mally. 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.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. However, if you are in an area with many transmission sources (such as pager radio transmitters, multi-use radio towers, traffic control devices, etc.), the Close Call feature might not find the transmission you are searching for, or it might find a transmission other than the one you are searching for. You can screen unwanted transmissions by pressing Func and L/Oto lock them out. • The Close Call feature cannot detect satellite dishes or any transmitter with a frequency above or below the frequency ranges listed under “Setting the Close Call Mode” on Page 76.• 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 directive antenna (such as an amateur radio beam antenna), if there are many transmitters operat-ing at the same time in the same area, or if the trans-mitter is a broadcast television station.Using the Close Call Feature
76Using the Close Call FeatureSetting the Close Call Mode1. Press then turn the scroll control until CloseCall appears. Then press . One of the Close Call feature options appear.2. Turn the scroll control until one of the following Close Call feature options appears.•Close Call Only: Lets you set the scanner only for Close Call searching. The scanner does not scan fre-quencies or channels when this option is turned on.To select this option, press . The scanner searches in Close Call mode.•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 -1300.0000 MHz)Turn the scroll control to select a band, then press to turn it on or off.•Set CC Alert: Lets you select how the scanner alerts yu when it receives a Close Call signal. You can select any of the following options.Beep+Light (the scanner beeps and the display backlight turns on when it receives a Close Call signal) Light (the display 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 beep and the display back-light does not turn on when it receives a Close Call signal)MENUEEE
77Using the Close Call FeatureTurn the scroll control to display an option, then press to select it.•Set CC Override: Lets you select how the Close Call feature works with other scanning activities. If you turn this option on, when the scanner detects a Close Call signal, CC Found! and E to Listen appear for about 3 seconds. If you press when this appears, the scanner jumps to the Close Call frequency it found.Turn the scroll control to display an option, then press to select it.•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 once every 5 seconds.Turn the scroll control to display an option, then press to select it.•CC AutoStore: Lets you select whether the scanner automatically stores Close Call “hits” into channels. If you turn this option on, the scanner stores Close Call “hits” into channels, up to the maximum you specified in the Max Auto Store setting. If the scanner stores more “hits” than there are empty channels, it stores new “hits” over old ones. Turn the scroll control to display an option, then press to select it.EEEEE
78Turning Pager Screen On or OffTurning Pager Screen On or OffYou can set the scanner so it screens common pager frequencies while using the Close Call feature or while searching.1. Press then turn the scroll control until Srch/CloCall Opt appears. Then press . One of the Close Call options appear.s2. Turn the scroll control until Pager Screen appears. Then press . One of the following options appears.On (the scanner screens common pager frequencies)Off (the scanner does not screen common pager frequencies)3. Turn the scroll control to display the option, then press to select it.MENUEEETurning Pager Screen On or Off
79Turning Repeater Find On or OffTurning Repeater Find On or OffYou can set the scanner so it attempts to locatetransmissions on repeater output frequencies when it detects a transmission on a repeater input frequency. If the scanner finds such a transmission, it beeps and Repeater Output Found appears on the display, and it tunes the output frequency. If it does not detect thetransmission on the output frequency, it remains on the transmission on the original frequency. 1. Press then turn the scroll control until Srch/CloCall Opt appears. Then press . One of the Close Call options appear.s2. Turn the scroll control until Repeater Find appears. Then press . One of the following options appears.On (the scanner attempts to locate transmissions on repeater output frequencies when it detects a transmis-sion on a repeater input frequency))Off (the scanner does not attempt to locate transmissions on repeater output frequencies)3. Turn the scroll control to display the option, then press to select it.• You might find frequencies that do not have a tone associated with them. This might be because CTCSS or DCS tones are not being transmitted. 1. If necessary, press PRI to turn off priority scan.2. Hold down CTCSS/DCS until you hear two short beeps. CTCSS and DCS appear and begin to flash. If there is a break before a tone is identified, your scan-ner searches where it left off when the transmission begins again.MENUEEETurning Repeater Find On or Off
80Using Weather Alert (SAME)Using Weather Alert (SAME)Your scanner has been primarily designed to be a radio scanner. While it incorporates weather alert as one fea-ture, we strongly recommend that you not use the scan-ner 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 either search for a local NOAA weather broadcast, or be set to alert when a SAME weather alert is broadcast on a NOAA channel. Setting the Weather Mode You can use the BC246T to search for your local NOAA weather channel. Turning Weather Alert On/OffIn 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 emits a loud siren and displays information about the weather alert whenever your local NOAA weather sta-tion transmits a severe weather emergency tone.Follow these steps to turn on weather alert: 1. Press WX to find your local weather station. 2. Press Hold.3. Hold down ALERT for about 2 seconds. ALERTappears. The scanner’s volume is muted until the warning tone sounds. Your scanner now functions as a weather alert radio, wait-ing to receive a severe weather emergency tone. When your scanner receives the emergency tone and a SAME event code from your local NOAA weather station, it responds with a loud siren at maximum volume (regard-less of the volume control setting) and displays informa-tion about the alert.Using Weather Alert (SAME)
81Using Weather Alert (SAME)You might see any of the following information during a weather alert:L1 – WarningL2 – WatchL3 – AdvisoryTST – TestThe siren will continue until the emergency tone stops transmitting. To cancel the siren, press WX.ALERT disappears.Searching for a Weather Broadcast You can use the BC246T to search for your local NOAA weather channel. To search for a weather broadcast, press WX to find an active weather channel in your area. WX appears. You might receive more than one weather station in your area. When you press WX, your scanner finds the first active transmission. If a transmission seems weak or dis-tant, press WX again to find a clearer station.Notes:• Weather scan does not resume automatically. You must press WX again to start the weather scan again. In some parts of the country, you might not be able to monitor weather transmissions, such as in low-lying areas. Normally a higher location will improve the reception. • 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. Duplicate Frequency AlertIf you enter a frequency already stored in another chan-nel, the scanner beeps and the other channel appears. Press . on the keypad to start again or press again to store the frequency in both channels.E
82Care and MaintenanceCare and MaintenanceGeneral Use• 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. The display shows 000.0000 in all channels when there has been a memory loss. • Always press each button firmly until you hear the entry tone for that key entry. Location• Do not use the scanner in high-moisture environ-ments such as the kitchen or bathroom. • Avoid placing the unit in direct sunlight or near heat-ing elements or vents. • If the scanner receives strong interference or electri-cal noise, move it or its antenna away from the source of the noise. If possible, a higher elevation might pro-vide 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 deter-gent. • 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. RepairsDo 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. Care and Maintenance
83Care and MaintenanceBirdiesAll 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 gener-ated signals inherent in the electronics of the receiver. Press L/O to lock out the channel, then press Scan to resume scanning.
84TroubleshootingTroubleshootingIf your BC246T is not performing properly, try the follow-ing steps. Problem Possible Cause SuggestionThescanner doesn’t work.The scanner might not be receiving any power.Make sure the AC adapter 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 scanner’s 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.Scanwon’t stop.The squelch might need to be adjusted.Adjust the squelch threshold. See “Turning On The Scanner and Setting the Squelch” on Page 39.Troubleshooting
85TroubleshootingThe antenna might need to be adjusted.Check the antenna connection.One or more channels might be locked out.Make sure the channels 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 not be active.Wait for a transmission on the channel.Scanwon’t start.You must press Scan to scan.Press Scan.The squelch might need to be adjusted.Adjust the squelch threshold. See “Turning On The Scanner and Setting the Squelch” on Page 39.One or more channels might be locked out.Make sure the channels you want to scan are not locked out.The antenna might need to be adjusted.Check the antenna connection.
86TroubleshootingIf you experience difficulty while in TrunkTracker™ mode, try the following steps. Weather scandoesn’t work.The squelch might need to be adjusted.Adjust the squelch threshold. See “Turning On The Scanner and Setting the Squelch” on Page 39.The antenna might need to be adjusted.Check the antenna connection.Problem Possible Cause SuggestionScanner won’t track a trunkedsystem.The system might not be one your scanner can scan.Scan another system.The data frequency might be missing.Enter the data frequency. The scanner might need to be changed to a Type 1 scanner setup.Change to a Type 1 scanner setup. Review“MotorolaTrunking” on Page 23.
87TroubleshootingThe system you are trying to scan might be LTR or EDACS.Set the scanner to scan LTR or EDACS systems. Review “LTR Trunking” on Page 25 and “EDACS Trunking” on Page 24.Scanner won’t stop scanningduring Scan List mode.No ID’s have been programmed.Program one or more ID’s.The ID’s you have stored are not active.Wait for the ID’s to become active or scan another system.Scanner won’t acquire the data channel.The squelch might need to be adjusted.Adjust the squelchthreshold. See “Turning On The Scanner and Setting the Squelch” on Page 39.The frequency used for the data channel might be missing.Check your frequency list for the data channel. Missingreplies to conversations.The scanner might need to be changed to a Type 1 scanner setup.Change to a Type 1 scanner setup.
88TroubleshootingIf 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 assis-tance, please call Customer Service at (800) 297-1023.If you have Internet access, you can visit http://www.uniden.com for additional information.. The fleet map might be incorrect.Try another preset 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.Missingreplies to conversations.(continued)The system you are trying to scan might be LTR or EDACS.Set the scanner to scan LTR or EDACS systems. Review “LTR Trunking” on Page 25 and “EDACS Trunking” on Page 24.
89SpecificationsSpecificationsCertified in accordance with FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15, Subpart C, as of date of manufacture. Dynamic Allocation Capacity:• With Name Assigned To Each System, Group, and Channel:Basic : 10 Systems, 100 Groups, 1500 ChannelsMinimum: 200 Systems, 500 Groups, 500 Channels• With No Name Assigned:Basic: 10 Systems, 100 Groups, 2500 ChannelsMinimum: 200 Systems, 1000 Groups, 1000 ChannelsSystems: 200Groups 20 per systemChannels up to 2500Channels per Trunked System up to 200Frequency Range (MHz): 25.0-26.960Citizens Band/Business Band26.965–27.405Citizens Band Class D27.410–27.995Business Band137.0–143.995Military Band144.0–147.9952 Meter Amateur Band148.0–161.995Specifications
90SpecificationsVHF High Band216.0–224.9951.25 Meter Amateur BandAbove bands in 5 kHz steps 28.0-29.69010 Meter Amateur Band29.7–49.990VHF Low Band50–546 Meter Amateur BandAbove bands in 10 kHz steps 162.0–174.0Federal Government400.0-405.9875Unknown406.0–419.9875Federal Land Mobile420.0–449.987570 cm Amateur Band450.0–469.9875UHF Standard Band470.0-512.0UHF TV Band806.0–823.9875Public Service “800” Band849.0125–868.9875Public Service “800” Band894.0125–956.0Public Service “800” Band
91Specifications1240.0–1300.025 cm Amateur BandAbove bands in 12.5 kHz steps 108.0–136.9750Aircraft BandAbove band in 25 kHz steps Operating Temperature: –20°C to +60°CScan Rate: 100 channels per second(conventional mode) Search Rate: 300 steps per second(5 kHz step only)Scan Delay: 2 seconds Audio Output: 2W nominal into8 ohm internal speaker Power Requirements: 12 VDC 500mAh(AD140U AC adapter)Antenna: 50 ohms (Impedance) External Jacks: Antenna Jack BNC Type Ext. Speaker Jack 3.5mmLine Out Jack 3.5mm DC Power Jack 5.5mm Remote Jack D-sub9 Pins Size: 101/2 in. (W) x 73/8 in. (D) x 31/2 in. (H) Weight: 3.8 lbs Features, specifications, and availability of optional accessories are all subject to change without notice.
92Optional AccessoriesOptional AccessoriesContact your local Uniden Dealer or call the Uniden Parts Center at: (800)554-3988, 8:00AM to 5:00PM 246TEST, Monday through Friday, for information about ordering these optional accessories.Betty Bearcat Frequency DirectLocal DirectoriesDC Power Cord Cigarette Lighter Power CordfiExternal Amplified SpeakerEarphonePC Software (BC246T SS)Available by download.Optional Accessories
93AppendixAppendixPreset Fleet MapsPreset Map 1Preset Map 2Preset Map 3Preset Map 4Preset Map 5Preset Map 6Preset Map 7Preset Map 8Block Size Code Block Size Code0Size Code 11 0Size Code 41Size Code 11 1Size Code 42Size Code 11 2Size Code 43Size Code 11 3Size Code 44Size Code 11 4Size Code 45Size Code 11 5Size Code 46Size Code 11 6Size Code 47Size Code 11 7Size Code 4Block Size Code Block Size Code0 Size Code 4 0 Size Code 121 Size Code 4 1 (Size Code 12)2 Size Code 4 2 Size Code 43 Size Code 4 3 Size Code 44 Size Code 4 4 Size Code 45 Size Code 4 5 Size Code 46 Size Code 12 6 Size Code 47 (Size Code 12) 7 Size Code 4Block Size Code Block Size Code0 Size Code 4 0 Size Code 31 Size Code 4 1 Size Code 102 Size Code 12 2 Size Code 43 (Size Code 12) 3 Size Code 44 Size Code 4 4 Size Code 125 Size Code 4 5 (Size Code 12)6 Size Code 4 6 Size Code 127 Size Code 4 7 (Size Code 12)Block Size Code Block Size Code0 Size Code 10 0 Size Code 11 Size Code 10 1 Size Code 12 Size Code 11 2 Size Code 2Appendix
94AppendixPreset Map 9Preset Map 10Preset Map 11Preset Map 12Preset Map 13Preset Map 143 Size Code 4 3 Size Code 24 Size Code 4 4 Size Code 35 Size Code 4 5 Size Code 36 Size Code 4 6 Size Code 47 Size Code 4 7 Size Code 4Block Size Code Block Size Code0 Size Code 4 0 Size Code 01 Size Code 4 1 Size Code 02 Size Code 0 2 Size Code 03 Size Code 0 3 Size Code 04 Size Code 0 4 Size Code 05 Size Code 0 5 Size Code 06 Size Code 0 6 Size Code 47 Size Code 0 7 Size Code 4Block Size Code Block Size Code0 Size Code 4 0 Size Code 01 Size Code 0 1 Size Code 02 Size Code 0 2 Size Code 03 Size Code 0 3 Size Code 04 Size Code 0 4 Size Code 05 Size Code 0 5 Size Code 06 Size Code 0 6 Size Code 07 Size Code 0 7 Size Code 4Block Size Code Block Size Code0 Size Code 3 0 Size Code 41 Size Code 3 1 Size Code 32 Size Code 11 2 Size Code 103 Size Code 4 3 Size Code 44 Size Code 4 4 Size Code 45 Size Code 0 5 Size Code 46 Size Code 0 6 Size Code 127 Size Code 0 7 (Size Code 12)Block Size Code Block Size Code
95AppendixPreset Map 15Preset Map 16User Defined Fleet MapsType I Programming Information When a Type I system is designed, the address informa-tion 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 two 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 Block Size Code Block Size Code0 Size Code 4 0 Size Code 31 Size Code 4 1 Size Code 102 Size Code 4 2 Size Code 103 Size Code 11 3 Size Code 114 Size Code 11 4 Size Code 05 Size Code 0 5 Size Code 06 Size Code 12 6 Size Code 127 (Size Code 12) 7 (Size Code 12)
96Appendixfleet 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 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.
97AppendixQuick Start to Programming Your ScannerThis section contains information you'll need to quickly program conventional and trunking frequencies into your scanner. You can use it to help you find information about conventional and trunking frequencies in your area, com-pile the information into an easy-to-use format, then use the information to program your scanner.Note: This section does not include all of the programming information for your scanner. Getting StartedYou can use the scanner to scan agencies such as:• 800 MHz trunked public safety systems • Police and fire departments (including rescue and paramedics) • NOAA weather transmissions • Business and industrial radio • Utilities • Marine bands • Amateur (ham) radio bands •Aircraft Your scanner can monitor any of the following types of systems.• Conventional (not trunked) systems• Motorola trunking systems• LTR trunking systems• EDACS trunking systemsGetting your scanner programmed and scanning takes a few steps. This help guides 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.
98AppendixDo you want to listen to your local police and fire departments? How about the highway patrol, ambu-lance 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 scanning. 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 pre-mier source for user-supported radio system informa-tion.• http://www.bearcat1.com/ - frequency information from National Communications.• http://svartifoss2.fcc.gov/reports/index.cfm - conven-tional frequency information on file with the US Gov-ernmentTips:• Scanners are designed to monitor complex radio sys-tems. 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.radiorefer-ence.com/.• 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 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).
99Appendix2. Organize the system information using these system worksheets included in this help.• Use “Conventional Scanning Worksheet” on Page 105 to organize information about conventional frequencies.• Use “Motorola Trunking Worksheet” on Page 106 to organize information about Motorola frequencies.• Use “” on Page 111 to organize information about LTR frequencies.• Use “EDACS Trunking Worksheet” on Page 108 to organize information about EDACS frequencies.3. Follow the instructions in “Filling Out The Conven-tional Scanning Worksheet” on Page 100, “Filling Out The Motorola Worksheet” on Page 101, “Filling Out The LTR Worksheet” on Page 103, and “Filling Out The EDACS Worksheet” on Page 104 to program your scanner.4. Press SCAN!Tips:• Before you start, make as many copies of the work-sheets 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.
100AppendixConventional Scanning Worksheet InstructionsImportant: The conventional scanning worksheet is for conventional frequencies only. To program LTR trunk-ing frequencies, use “” on Page 111. To program Motorola trunking frequencies, use “Motorola Trunking Worksheet” on Page 106. To program EDACS trunk-ing frequencies, use “EDACS Trunking Worksheet” on Page 108.Tip: If you transfer a frequency to another channel or bank, be sure to update your worksheet with the new information.Filling Out The Conventional ScanningWorksheetNameFill in a name that describes the frequencies you want to store. For example, you can enter "Dallas Police" or "Amateur Radio" in this field. If you want to store more than one type of frequency, you can enter "Mixed."Channel Fill in the channel number where you want to store each frequency. Tips: • Try to enter frequencies you write on the worksheet into consecutively numbered channels. This makes it easier to keep track of how many channels you have used.• Leave this field blank until you gather all information about the frequencies you want to store. Then go back and fill in a channel number for each frequency you entered, beginning with the first open channel if possible.Frequency Fill in the frequency you want to store in this channel.
101AppendixLocation/Radio Service Fill in information that identifies the frequency. For exam-ple, if the motorcycle police on your city's north side use the frequency, you can enter "City Motorcycle Police North Side."PriorityThe scanner lets you designate channels as priority chan-nels. Check this field if you want to designate the fre-quency as a priority channel.CTCSS/DCS If the agency transmits a CTCSS or DCS tone on the fre-quency, fill in the frequency. For example, if the agency transmits a CTCSS tone on 173.8 Hz, enter "173.8."Note: See “What is CTCSS/DCS?” on Page 18 for more information about CTCSS and DCS.Comments Fill in any general comments about the agency. For example, if the agency is active only during auto races, enter that information in this field.Motorola Trunking WorksheetInstructionsImportant: The Motorola trunking worksheet is for Motorola frequencies only. (However, you can use unused channels for conventional frequencies). To program conventional scanning frequencies, use “Conventional Scanning Worksheet” on Page 105. To program LTR trunking frequencies, use “” on Page 111. To program EDACS trunking frequencies, use “EDACS Trunking Worksheet” on Page 108.Filling Out The Motorola WorksheetSystem Name Fill in the general name for the system you are program-ming . For example, "Fort Worth Public Safety."
102AppendixSystem Type Fill in the type of Motorola system you are scanning.• Type 1. A fleet map is supplied for this type of sys-tem. • Type 2 800 MHz. The supplied frequencies are between 851 MHz and 868.9875 MHz. No fleet map is supplied for this type of system. • 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. • 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. Channel This indicates the channel. Write the physical channel number next to this number. For example, write in 201-250.Frequency/Name For each channel, fill in each frequency and name used by the agency.Talk Group/Name Identifies the agency. The talk group ID is sent by the agency on the radio system's control channel, and appears on your scanner's display when the talk group is active. You can group the talk group ID's you want to hear into their own groups, then write that ID and a name identify-ing its agency here. Also name each talk group. For example, G1 could be a police department's East Patrol, G2 could be Fire, G3 could be Ambulance, etc.Fill in the talk group ID and a name for each agency.Fleet Map (Type I or Type I/Type II Hybrid Only) Fill in the fleet map used by this agency.
103AppendixBand 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.LTR Trunking Worksheet InstructionsImportant: The LTR trunking worksheet is for LTR fre-quencies only. (However, you can use unused chan-nels for conventional frequencies). To program conventional scanning frequencies, use “Conventional Scanning Worksheet” on Page 105. To program Motor-ola trunking frequencies, use“Motorola Trunking Work-sheet” on Page 106. To program EDACS trunking frequencies, use “EDACS Trunking Worksheet” on Page 108.Filling Out The LTR WorksheetSystem Name Fill in the general name for the system you are program-ming into this bank. For example, "Fort Worth Public Safety." System Frequencies For each channel, fill in the frequency and alpha tag used by the agency.Talk Group ID/Name Identifies the agency. The talk group ID is sent by the agency on the radio system's control channel, and appears on your scanner's display when the talk group is active. You can group the talk group ID's you want to hear into their own groups, then write that ID and a name identifying its agency here. Fill in the talk group ID and a name for each agency.Tip: Leave this field blank until you gather all remaining information about the agency. Then go back and fill in the talk group ID and name when you see them on the scan-ner's display.
104AppendixEDACS Trunking Worksheet InstructionsImportant: The EDACS trunking worksheet is for EDACS frequencies only. (However, you can use unused channels for conventional frequencies). To program conventional scanning frequencies, use “Conventional Scanning Worksheet” on Page 105. To program Motorola trunking frequencies, use “Motorola Trunking Worksheet” on Page 106. To program LTR trunking frequencies, use“” on Page 111.Filling Out The EDACS WorksheetSystem Name Fill in the general name for the system you are program-ming into this bank. For example, "Kansas City Ambu-lance." System Frequencies For each channel, fill in the frequency and name. Make sure to fill in this information in LCN (logical channel num-ber) order, with LCN1 in position 1, LCN2 in position 2, etc.Talk Group ID/Name Identifies the agency. The talk group ID is sent by the agency on the radio system's control channel, and appears on your scanner's display when the talk group is active. You can group the talk group ID's you want to hear into their own groups, then write that ID and a name identifying its agency here.EDACS talk group ID's are in the form AFS, where:• A is the agency (00 through 15)• F is the fleet (00 through 15)• S is the subfleet (0 through 7)You can enter a full or partial talk group ID. For example, if you enter the agency and the fleet but do not enter a subfleet, the scanner scans all subfleets within the fleet you entered. Fill in the talk group ID and a name for each agency.
105AppendixConventional Scanning WorksheetChannel Frequency Location/Radio Service Priority CTCSS/DCS CommentsConventional Scanning Worksheet
106AppendixMotorola Trunking WorksheetSystem NameSystem Type (select one) Type 1 Type 2 UHFT ype 2 800 MHz Type 2 VHFType 2 900 MHz System FrequenciesChannel Frequency Name1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435363738394041424344454647484950Motorola Trunking Worksheet Page 1
107AppendixTalk Group Name Talk Group Name Fleet MapG1 G6 Block1102213324435546657768879910 10 Band Plan AG2 G7 Base Freq11 Step Freq22Chan Offset3344Band Plan B55 Base Freq66 Step Freq77 Chan Offset8899Band Plan C10 10 Base FreqG3 G8 Step Freq11 Chan Offset223344556677889910 10G4 G911223344556677889910 10G5 G101122334455667788991010Motorola Trunking Worksheet Page 2
108AppendixEDACS Trunking WorksheetSystem Name System FrequenciesChannel Frequency Name1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435363738394041424344454647484950EDACS Trunking Worksheet Page 1Important :You must enter EDACS frequencies in logical channel order, not frequency order.
109AppendixTalk Group Name Talk Group NameG1 G6G2 G7G3 G8G4 G9G5 G10EDACS Trunking Worksheet Page 2
110AppendixLTR Trunking WorksheetSystem Name System FrequenciesChannel Frequency Alpha Tag1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435363738394041424344454647484950LTR Trunking Worksheet Page 1Important :You must enter LTR frequencies in channel order, skipping unused channels.For example, if the LTR system uses only Chanels 1, 3, 5 and 7, enter frequencies only inthe first, third, fifth, and seventh channels in the bank.
111AppendixTalk Group Name Talk Group NameG1 G6G2 G7G3 G8G4 G9G5 G10LTR Trunking Worksheet Page 2
112AppendixPreprogrammed SystemsYour 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:1. Press and hold Func.2. While continuing to hold Func, rotate the scroll con-trol to select a system you want to lock out.3. While continuing to hold Func, press L/O to lock out the system.4. Repeat Steps 2, 3, and 4 to lock out additional sys-tems.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 transmission (e.g. if you are in California, you aren’t really receiving Florida transmis-sions even if the scanner displays Dade County).• To free up memory, you can delete systems that you will not be monitoring. Refer to “Deleting a System” on Page 46 (for conventional channels) and “Deleting a System” on Page 54 (for Motorola channels).
113Appendix• Data used for the preprogrammed information was supplied courtesy of http://www..radioreference.com,the Internet’s premier scanning resource (RadioRef-erence is not affiliated with Uniden America Corpora-tion).State County City SystemArizonaArizona Maricopa Avondale Maricopa ConvArizona Maricopa Capitol Maricopa ConvArizona Maricopa Chandler Chandler MoArizona Maricopa Chandler Maricopa ConvArizona Maricopa El Mirage Maricopa ConvArizona MaricopaFort McDowell Indian Community Maricopa ConvArizona Maricopa Goodyear Maricopa ConvArizona MaricopaSalt River Indian Community Maricopa ConvArizona Maricopa Scotsdale Maricopa ConvArizona Maricopa Tempe Tempe MOArizona Maricopa Tolleson Maricopa ConvArizona Maricopa Tonopah Maricopa ConvArizona Maricopa Wickenberg Maricopa ConvCaliforniaCalifornia Alameda Alameda Alameda MOCalifornia Alameda Albany Alameda ConvCalifornia Alameda East Bay Park Alameda ConvCalifornia Alameda Fremont Alameda MOCalifornia Alameda Hayward Alameda MOCalifornia Alameda Newark Alameda MOCalifornia Alameda Oakland Oakland EDACSCalifornia Alameda Piedmont Oakland EDACSCalifornia Alameda San Leandro Alameda MOCalifornia Alameda Union City Alameda MOCalifornia Los Angeles Alhambra Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Altaden Crest Valley Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Arcadia Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Avalon Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Baldwin Park Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Bell Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Bell Gardens Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Beverly Hills Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Burbank Los Angeles ConvState County City SystemCalifornia Los Angeles Carson Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Century Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Claremont Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles College/Transit Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Compton Los Angeles Conv
114AppendixCalifornia Los Angeles Covina Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Crescenta Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Culver City Culver City MOCalifornia Los Angeles Downey Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles El Segundo Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Gardena Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Glendora Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Hawthorn Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Hermosa Beach Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Huntington Park Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Industry Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Inglewood Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Irwindale Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles LA County Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles La Habra Heights Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles La Verne Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Lakewood Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Lancaster Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Lennox Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Lomita Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Long Beach Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Lost Hills Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Manhattan Beach Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Marina Del Rey Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Maywood Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Monrovia Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Montebello Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Monterey Park Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Norwalk Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Pasadena Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Pico Rivera Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Pomona Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Redondo Beach Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles San Dimas Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles San Fernando Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Santa Clarita Valley Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Santa Monica Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Signal Hill Signal Hill MOCalifornia Los Angeles South Bay Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Temple City Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Verdugo Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Walnut Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles West Covina Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles West Hollywood Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Los Angeles Whittier Los Angeles ConvCalifornia Orange Brea Orange MOState County City SystemCalifornia Orange Costa Mesa Orange MOCalifornia Orange La Habra Orange MOCalifornia Orange Laguna Beach Orange MOCalifornia Orange Orange County Orange MO
115AppendixCalifornia Orange Santa Ana Orange MOCalifornia Riverside Banning Riverside ConvCalifornia Riverside Beaumont Riverside ConvCalifornia Riverside Blythe Riverside ConvCalifornia Riverside Cathedral Riverside ConvCalifornia Riverside Corona Riverside ConvCalifornia Riverside Desert Hot Springs Riverside ConvCalifornia Riverside Hemet Riverside ConvCalifornia Riverside Murrietta Riverside ConvCalifornia Riverside Palm Springs Palm Springs MOCalifornia Riverside Palm Springs Riverside ConvCalifornia Riverside Riverside Riverside ConvCalifornia Riverside San Jacinto Riverside ConvCalifornia SanBernadino Adelanto SanBernadinoE MOCalifornia SanBernadino Barstow SanBernadinoD MOCalifornia SanBernadino Big Bear SanBernadinoA MOCalifornia SanBernadino Chino SanBernadinoA MOCalifornia SanBernadino Chino SanBernadinoB MOCalifornia SanBernadino Colton SanBernadinoA MOCalifornia SanBernadino Fontana SanBernadinoB MOCalifornia SanBernadino Greater Highland SanBernadinoB MOCalifornia SanBernadino Loma Linda SanBernadinoB MOCalifornia SanBernadino Lucerne Valley SanBernadinoC MOCalifornia SanBernadino Montclair SanBernadinoA MOCalifornia SanBernadino Ontario SanBernadinoA MOCalifornia SanBernadino Rancho Cucamonga SanBernadinoB MOCalifornia SanBernadino Redlands SanBernadinoB MOCalifornia SanBernadino Rialto SanBernadinoB MOCalifornia SanBernadino San Bernadino SanBernadinoA MOState County City SystemCalifornia SanBernadino Twin Peaks SanBernadinoA MO
116AppendixCalifornia SanBernadino Upland SanBernadinoA MOCalifornia SanBernadino Wrightwood SanBernadinoA MOCalifornia SanBernadino Yucaipa SanBernadinoB MOCalifornia San Diego Camp Pendalton San Diego MOCalifornia San Diego Del Mar San Diego MOCalifornia San Diego Escondido San Diego MOCalifornia San Diego Inland San Diego MOCalifornia San Diego Monte Vista San Diego MOCalifornia San Diego National City National City MOCalifornia San Diego North County San Diego MOCalifornia San Diego Rancho San Diego MOCalifornia San Diego San Diego San Diego City MOCalifornia San Diego San Diego County San Diego ConvCalifornia San Diego South Bay San Diego MOCalifornia Santa Clara Gilroy Santa Clara ConvCalifornia Santa Clara Milpitas Santa Clara ConvCalifornia Santa Clara Mountain View Santa Clara ConvCalifornia Santa Clara Palo Alto Santa Clara ConvCalifornia Santa Clara San Jose Santa Clara ConvCalifornia Santa Clara Santa Clara Santa Clara ConvCalifornia Santa Clara Santa Clara Santa Clara MOCalifornia Santa Clara Sunnyvale Santa Clara ConvFloridaFlorida Broward Broward Broward County MOFlorida Broward Coconut Creek Broward ConvFlorida Broward Coral Springs Coral Springs MOFlorida Broward Dania Hollywood EDACSFlorida Broward Fort Lauderdale Ft.Lauderdale MOFlorida Broward Hollywood Hollywood EDACSFlorida Broward Margate Coral Springs MOFlorida Broward Miramar Broward County MOFlorida Broward Oakland Park Ft.Lauderdale MOFlorida Broward PembrokePines Broward ConvFlorida Broward Plantation Plantation MOFlorida Broward Pompano Ft.Lauderdale MOFlorida Broward Pompano Beach Ft.Lauderdale MOFlorida Broward Sunrise Broward ConvFlorida Dade Carol City Dade EDACSFlorida Dade Cutler Ridge Dade EDACSFlorida Dade Dade Dade ConvFlorida Dade Dade Dade Fire EDACSFlorida Dade Doral Dade EDACSFlorida Dade Hammocks Dade EDACSFlorida Dade Homestead Dade ConvState County City SystemFlorida Dade Intracostal Dade EDACSFlorida Dade Kendall Dade EDACS
117AppendixFlorida Dade Miami Miami MOFlorida Dade Miami Beach Miami Beach MOFlorida Dade Miami Lakes Dade EDACSFlorida Dade Miccosokuee Dade Fire EDACSFlorida Dade Municipal Dade EDACSFlorida Dade Northside Dade EDACSIllinoisIllinois Cook Alsip Cook ConvIllinois Cook Chicago Cook ConvIllinois Cook Englewood Cook ConvIllinois Cook Evergreen Park Cook ConvIllinois Cook Franklin Park Cook ConvIllinois Cook Hoffman NW Central MOIllinois Cook Hometown Cook ConvIllinois Cook Merriont Park Cook ConvIllinois Cook Northlake Cook ConvIllinois Cook Northlake Cook ConvIllinois Cook Oak Lawn Cook ConvIllinois Cook Rosemont Cook ConvIllinois Cook Schaumburg Schaumburg MOIllinois Cook Streamwood NW Central MOIllinois Cook Veteran's Park Cook ConvMassachusettsMassachusetts Middlesex Ashby Middlesex ConvMassachusetts Middlesex Ayer Middlesex ConvMassachusetts Middlesex Belmont Cambridge MOMassachusetts Middlesex Cambridge Cambridge MOMassachusetts Middlesex Shirley Middlesex ConvMassachusetts Middlesex Townsend Middlesex ConvMichiganMichigan Wayne Allen Park Wayne ConvMichigan Wayne Belleville Wayne ConvMichigan Wayne Canton Wayne ConvMichigan Wayne Dearborn Wayne ConvMichigan Wayne Garden City Wayne ConvMichigan Wayne Huron Wayne ConvMichigan Wayne Northville Wayne ConvMichigan Wayne Plymouth Wayne ConvMichigan Wayne Redford Wayne ConvMichigan Wayne Romulus Wayne ConvMichigan Wayne Sumpter Wayne ConvMichigan Wayne Van Buren Wayne ConvMichigan Wayne WSU Wayne ConvNevadaNevada Clark Clark County Clark County MONevada Clark Henderson Clark County MOState County City SystemNevada Clark Las Vegas Clark County MONevada Clark North Las Vegas Clark County MO
118AppendixNew YorkNew York New York Bronx New York ConvNew York New York Brooklyn New York ConvNew York New York Manhattan New York ConvNew York New York New York New York ConvNew York New York Queens New York ConvNew York New York Staten Island New York ConvNew York Suffolk Amangansett East Hampton MONew York Suffolk Amityville Village SuffolkCounty MONew York Suffolk Asharoken SuffolkCounty MONew York Suffolk Bridgehampton East Hampton MONew York Suffolk East Hampton East Hampton MONew York Suffolk East Hampton East Hampton MONew York SuffolkEast Hampton Village East Hampton MONew York Suffolk Islip Township SuffolkCounty MONew York Suffolk Lloyd Park SuffolkCounty MONew York Suffolk Montauk East Hampton MONew York Suffolk Northport SuffolkCounty MONew York Suffolk Ocean Beach SuffolkCounty MONew York Suffolk Riverhead SuffolkCounty MONew York Suffolk Sag Harbor East Hampton MONew York Suffolk Sag Harbor Village East Hampton MONew York Suffolk Smithtown SuffolkCounty MONew York Suffolk Springs East Hampton MONew York Suffolk Suffolk County SuffolkCounty MOOhioOhio Cuyahoga Bay Village Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Beachwood Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Bedford Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Bedford Heights Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Bentleyville Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Berea Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Bratenhal Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Brecksville Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Broadview Heights Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Brooklyn Parma EDACSOhio Cuyahoga Brooklyn Heights Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Brookpark Brook Park MOOhio Cuyahoga Chagrin Falls Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Cleveland Heights Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Cuyahoga Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Cuyahoga Heights Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga East Cleveland Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Euclid Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Fairview Park Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Garfield Heights Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Gates Mills Cuyahoga ConvState County City SystemOhio Cuyahoga Glenwillow Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Highland Heights Cuyahoga Conv
119AppendixOhio Cuyahoga Highland Hills Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Hunting Valley Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Independence Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Lakewood Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Linndale Parma EDACSOhio Cuyahoga Lyndhurst Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Maple Heights Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Mayfield Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Middleburg Heights Brook Park MOOhio Cuyahoga Middleburg Heights Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Moreland Hills Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Newburg Heights Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga North Olmsted Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga North Randall Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga North Royalton Brook Park MOOhio Cuyahoga North Royalton Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Oakwood Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Olmstead Falls Brook Park MOOhio Cuyahoga Olmsted Falls Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Olmsted Township Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Orange Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Parma Parma EDACSOhio Cuyahoga Parma Heights Brook Park MOOhio Cuyahoga Pepper Pike Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Richmond Heights Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Rocky River Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Seven Hills Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Shaker Heights Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Solon Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga South Euclid Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Strongsville Brook Park MOOhio Cuyahoga University Circle Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga University Heights Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Valley View Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Walton Hills Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Warrensville Heights Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Westlake Cuyahoga ConvOhio Cuyahoga Woodmere Cuyahoga ConvPennsylvaniaPennsylvania Philadelphia Temple PD Philadelphia ConvTexasTexas Bexar Alamo Heights Bexar ConvTexas Bexar Balcones Heights Bexar ConvTexas Bexar Bexar County Bexar ConvTexas Bexar Castle Hills Bexar ConvTexas Bexar Hollywood Park Bexar ConvTexas Bexar Kirby Bexar ConvState County City SystemTexas Bexar Leon Valley Bexar ConvTexas Bexar Live Oak Bexar ConvTexas Bexar Shavano Park Bexar Conv
120AppendixTexas Bexar Terrell Hills Bexar ConvTexas Bexar Universal City Bexar ConvTexas Bexar Windcrest Bexar ConvTexas Dallas Addison Carrolton MOTexas Dallas Carrolton Carrolton MOTexas Dallas Cockrell Hill Dallas MOTexas Dallas Coppell Lewisville MOTexas Dallas Dallas Dallas ConvTexas Dallas Dallas Dallas MOTexas Dallas Desoto Dallas ConvTexas Dallas Duncanville Dallas ConvTexas Dallas Farmers Branch Carrolton MOTexas Dallas Flower Mound Lewisville MOTexas Dallas Garland Garland MOTexas Dallas Grand Prairie Grand Prairie MOTexas Dallas Highland Park Dallas ConvTexas Dallas Highland Village Lewisville MOTexas Dallas Hutchins Dallas ConvTexas Dallas Irving Irving EDACSTexas Dallas Lake Cities Lewisville MOTexas Dallas Lancaster Dallas ConvTexas Dallas Lewisville Lewisville MOTexas Dallas Mesquite Mesquite MOTexas Dallas Richardson Richardson EDACSTexas Dallas Rowlett Garland MOTexas Dallas Sachse Garland MOTexas Dallas Seagoville Dallas ConvTexas Dallas Sunnyvale Dallas ConvTexas Dallas University Park Dallas ConvTexas Dallas Wilmer Dallas ConvTexas Harris Arcola Starnet MOTexas Harris Baytown Starnet MOTexas Harris Brazoria County Starnet MOTexas Harris Cy-Fair Harris ConvTexas Harris Cypress Creek Harris ConvTexas Harris Fresno Starnet MOTexas Harris Ft Bend County Starnet MOTexas Harris Fulshar Starnet MOTexas Harris Galena Park Starnet MOTexas Harris Harris County Starnet MOTexas Harris Humble Starnet MOTexas Harris Jersey Village Starnet MOTexas Harris Katy Starnet MOTexas Harris Kendleton Starnet MOTexas Harris Meadows Starnet MOTexas Harris Needville Starnet MOTexas Harris Pasadena Starnet MOTexas Harris Pecan Grove Starnet MOState County City SystemTexas Harris Richmond Starnet MOTexas Harris Rosehill Harris Conv
121AppendixTexas Harris Rosenberg Starnet MOTexas Harris Tomball Harris ConvTexas Harris Webster Starnet MOTexas HarrisWest University Place Starnet MOTexas Harris Willow Fork Starnet MOTexas Tarrant Arlington Arlington MOTexas Tarrant Azle Tarrant ConvTexas Tarrant Bedford NE Tarrant MOTexas Tarrant Benbrook Tarrant ConvTexas Tarrant Burleson Tarrant ConvTexas Tarrant Colleyville NE Tarrant MOTexas Tarrant Crowley Tarrant ConvTexas TarrantDalworthingtonGardens Tarrant ConvTexas Tarrant Eagle Mount Tarrant ConvTexas Tarrant Euless NE Tarrant MOTexas Tarrant Forest Hill Tarrant ConvTexas Tarrant Forest Hills Fort Worth MOTexas Tarrant Fort Worth Fort Worth MOTexas Tarrant Grapevine NE Tarrant MOTexas Tarrant Haltom City Fort Worth MOTexas Tarrant Haslet Tarrant ConvTexas Tarrant Hurst Tarrant ConvTexas Tarrant Keller NE Tarrant MOTexas Tarrant Kennedale Fort Worth MOTexas Tarrant Lake Worth Tarrant ConvTexas Tarrant North Richland Hills Fort Worth MOTexas Tarrant Rendon Tarrant ConvTexas Tarrant Richland Hills Fort Worth MOTexas Tarrant Saginaw Tarrant ConvTexas Tarrant Southlake Fort Worth MOTexas Tarrant Southlake NE Tarrant MOTexas Tarrant Watauga Tarrant ConvTexas Tarrant Westlake NE Tarrant MOTexas Tarrant White Settlement Tarrant ConvWashingtonWashington King Airport PortOfSeattle MOWashington King Algona Seattle MOWashington King Auburn Seattle MOWashington King Bellevue Seattle MOWashington King Bothell Seattle MOWashington King Des Moines Seattle MOWashington King Eastside Seattle MOWashington King Enumclaw Seattle MOWashington King Federal Way Seattle MOWashington King Issaquah Seattle MOWashington King Kent Seattle MOState County City SystemWashington King King County Seattle MO
122AppendixWashington King Kirkland Seattle MOWashington King Mercer Island Seattle MOWashington King Muckleshoot Seattle MOWashington King Normandy Park Seattle MOWashington King Port PortOfSeattle MOWashington King Redmond Seattle MOWashington King Seattle Seattle MOWashington King Snoqualmie Seattle MOWashington King Tukwilla Seattle MOWashington King Waterfront PortOfSeattle MO
123One-Year Limited WarrantyOne-Year Limited War-rantyImportant: Evidence of original purchase is required 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-One-Year Limited Warranty
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