Uniden America UB326 HANDHELD SCANNER User Manual USERS MANUAL
Uniden America Corporation HANDHELD SCANNER USERS MANUAL
USERS MANUAL
BC246T
OWNER’S
MANUAL
OWNER’S MANUAL
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Precautions
Precautions
Before 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
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Precautions
WARNING!
Uniden does not represent this unit to be waterproof.
To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not
expose this unit to rain or moisture.
Motorola®, SMARTNET®, PL®, Private Line®, 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.
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Contents
Contents
Introduction ............................................................................... 9
Feature Highlights ................................................................. 11
About This Manual ............................................................. 15
Understanding Scanning ....................................................... 17
Understanding the Scanner’s Memory ............................... 17
What is Scanning? ............................................................. 17
What is Searching? ............................................................ 18
What is CTCSS/DCS? ....................................................... 18
Conventional Scanning ...................................................... 20
What is Trunk Tracking? .................................................... 21
Trunked Scanning .............................................................. 22
Types of Trunking Systems ................................................ 23
Where To Get More Information ......................................... 26
Using a Computer to Control Your BC246T........................ 27
Included With Your Scanner .................................................. 28
Setting Up Your Scanner ....................................................... 28
Using Internal Batteries ...................................................... 29
Using Rechargeable Batteries ........................................... 31
Using AC Power ................................................................. 32
Connecting the Antenna ..................................................... 32
Connecting an Earphone/Headphone ................................ 33
Connecting an Extension Speaker ..................................... 33
Attaching the Belt Clip......................................................... 33
Installing the Demo Software ............................................ 34
A Look At The Keypad ....................................................... 35
A Look At The Display......................................................... 38
Basic Operation ..................................................................... 39
Turning On The Scanner and Setting the Squelch ............ 39
Using Menu......................................................................... 39
Using Func ......................................................................... 39
Using the Scroll Control ..................................................... 40
Using the Menu ..................................................................... 41
Programming Radio Systems ................................................ 43
Programming Conventional Systems ................................. 43
Editing an Existing System Name .................................. 44
Entering a New System Name ....................................... 45
Setting the System Quick Key ........................................ 45
Setting System Lockout .................................................. 45
Setting the System Hold Time ........................................ 45
Setting the Channel Delay Time...................................... 46
Setting Data Skip............................................................. 46
Deleting a System ........................................................... 46
Copying a System ........................................................... 46
Entering/Editing Conventional Channel Groups.............. 46
Editing an Existing Group Name ..................................... 47
Setting a Group Quick Key.............................................. 48
Setting Group Lockout..................................................... 48
Deleting a Group ............................................................. 48
Entering/Editing Conventional Channels ........................ 48
Editing the Channel Name .............................................. 49
Setting Channel Priority................................................... 49
Setting Channel Alert....................................................... 49
Deleting a Channel.......................................................... 50
Copying a Channel.......................................................... 50
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Programming Motorola Systems ........................................ 50
Editing a System Name ................................................... 52
Setting the System Quick Key ......................................... 52
Setting System Lockout .................................................. 52
Setting the System Hold Time ......................................... 52
Setting the Channel Delay Time ..................................... 52
Setting ID Scan/Search Mode ......................................... 53
Editing the Fleet Map ...................................................... 53
Setting the Motorola Status Bit ........................................ 53
Setting the End Code ...................................................... 53
Setting I-Call .................................................................... 53
Setting Emergency Alert ................................................. 54
Setting Control Channel-Only Mode ............................... 54
Reviewing Locked-Out Talk Groups .............................. 54
Clearing All Locked-Out Talk Groups ............................. 54
Setting the Attenuator ..................................................... 54
Deleting a System ........................................................... 54
Copying a System ........................................................... 54
Setting System Frequencies ........................................... 55
Entering/Editing Motorola Channel Groups ..................... 55
Editing a Group Name ..................................................... 56
Setting a Group Quick Key .............................................. 56
Setting Group Lockout ..................................................... 56
Deleting a Group ............................................................. 57
Entering/Editing Motorola Channels ................................ 57
Editing the Channel Name .............................................. 58
Setting Channel Alert ...................................................... 58
Setting Channel Lockout ................................................. 58
Deleting a Channel .......................................................... 58
Copying a Channel .......................................................... 58
Programming EDACS Systems .......................................... 59
Editing a System Name.................................................... 60
Setting the System Quick Key.......................................... 61
Setting System Lockout .................................................. 61
Setting the System Hold Time.......................................... 61
Setting the Channel Delay Time ...................................... 61
Setting ID Scan/Search Mode.......................................... 61
Setting I-Call..................................................................... 61
Setting Emergency Alert .................................................. 61
Setting the EDACS ID Format.......................................... 61
Reviewing Locked-Out Talk Groups ................................ 62
Clearing All Locked-Out Talk Groups............................... 62
Setting the Attenuator ...................................................... 62
Deleting a System............................................................ 62
Copying a System............................................................ 62
Setting System Frequencies ............................................ 62
Entering/Editing EDACS Channel Groups ....................... 63
Editing a Group Name...................................................... 63
Setting a Group Quick Key............................................... 63
Setting Group Lockout ..................................................... 63
Deleting a Group.............................................................. 63
Copying a Group.............................................................. 63
Editing the Channel Name ............................................... 65
Setting Channel Alert ....................................................... 65
Setting Channel Lockout.................................................. 65
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Deleting a Channel ......................................................... 65
Copying a Channel.......................................................... 65
Programming LTR Systems ............................................... 66
Editing a System Name................................................... 67
Setting the System Quick Key......................................... 67
Setting System Lockout................................................... 67
Setting the System Hold Time......................................... 67
Setting the Channel Delay Time...................................... 68
Setting ID Scan/Search Mode ......................................... 68
Reviewing Locked-Out Talk Groups................................ 68
Clearing All Locked-Out Talk Groups.............................. 68
Setting the Attenuator...................................................... 68
Deleting a System ........................................................... 68
Copying a System ........................................................... 68
Setting System Frequencies............................................ 69
Entering/Editing LTR Channel Groups ............................ 69
Editing a Group Name..................................................... 70
Setting a Group Quick Key ............................................. 70
Setting Group Lockout .................................................... 70
Deleting a Group ............................................................ 70
Copying a Group ............................................................ 70
Entering/Editing LTR Channels .......................................... 70
Editing the Channel Name .............................................. 71
Setting Channel Alert ...................................................... 71
Setting Channel Lockout ................................................ 71
Deleting a Channel ......................................................... 72
Copying a Channel ......................................................... 72
Using the Backlight ............................................................ 72
Displaying System Information ........................................... 72
Adjusting the Key Beep ...................................................... 73
Locking/Unlocking the Keypad ........................................... 73
Turning Power Save On or Off ........................................... 73
Using the Close Call Feature ................................................ 75
Turning Pager Screen On or Off ........................................... 78
Turning Repeater Find On or Off ........................................... 79
Using Weather Alert (SAME) ................................................. 80
Care and Maintenance .......................................................... 82
Troubleshooting ..................................................................... 84
Specifications ........................................................................ 89
Optional Accessories ............................................................. 92
Appendix ............................................................................... 93
Preset Fleet Maps .............................................................. 93
User Defined Fleet Maps ................................................... 95
Quick Start to Programming Your Scanner ........................ 97
Getting Started ............................................................... 97
Conventional Scanning Worksheet Instructions ........... 100
Motorola Trunking Worksheet Instructions ................... 101
LTR Trunking Worksheet Instructions .......................... 103
EDACS Trunking Worksheet Instructions ..................... 104
Conventional Scanning Worksheet .............................. 105
Motorola Trunking Worksheet ...................................... 106
EDACS Trunking Worksheet ........................................ 108
LTR Trunking Worksheet .............................................. 109
Preprogrammed Systems ................................................ 111
One-Year Limited Warranty ................................................. 123
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The FCC Wants You to Know
The FCC Wants You to Know
This 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
receiver
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Scanning Legally
Your scanner covers frequencies used by many different
groups, including police and fire departments, ambulance
services, government agencies, private companies,
amateur radio services, military operations, pager services,
and wireline (telephone and telegraph) service providers.
It is legal to listen to almost every transmission your scanner
can receive. However, there are some transmissions that
you should never intentionally listen to. These include:
• Telephone conversations (cellular, cordless, or other
private means of telephone signal transmission)
• Pager transmissions
• Any scrambled or encrypted transmissions
The FCC Wants You to Know
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The FCC Wants You to Know
According 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.
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Introduction
Introduction
Your 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 band
This 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 Transmission
25.0-26.960 5 AM Citizens Band/
Business Band
26.965-
27.405 5 AM Citizens Band Class D
27.410-
27.995 5 AM Business Band
28.0-29.690 10 FM 10 Meter
Amateur Band
29.7-49.990 10 FM VHF Low Band
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50.0-54.0 10 FM 6 Meter
Amateur Band
108.0-
136.9750 25 AM Aircraft Band
137.0-
143.995 5 FM Military Band
144.0-
147.995 5 FM 2 Meter
Amateur Band
148.0-
161.995 5 FM VHF High Band
162.0-174.0 12.5 FM Federal
Government
216.0-
224.9950 5 FM 1.25 Meter Amateur
Band
400.0-
405.9875 12.5 NFM Unknown
406.0-
419.9875 12.5 NFM Federal Land Mobile
420.0-
449.9875 12.5 NFM 70cm
Amateur Band
450.0-
469.9875 12.5 NFM UHF
Standard Band
470.0-512.0 12.5 NFM UHF TV Band
806.0-
823.9875 12.5 NFM Public Service “800”
Band
849.0125-
868.9875 12.5 NFM Public Service “800”
Band
894.0125-
956.0000 12.5 NFM Public Service “800”
Band
1240.0000-
1300.0000 12.5 NFM 25 cm
Amateur Band
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Feature Highlights
Feature Highlights
General
Close 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
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Feature Highlights
CTCSS 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.
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Feature Highlights
Memory Backup – If power is lost or disconnected, the
scanner retains the frequencies you
programmed in its memory.
Trunk Tracking
Trunk 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.
Bands
21 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 cellular
telephone band.
Weather
Weather Search – Lets your scanner receive your local
NOAA weather transmission.
SAME Weather Alert – Lets your scanner alert you when
a SAME weather alert is transmitted on a NOAA weather
channel. The scanner also displays the transmitted
SAME code. This helps you quickly find out about severe
weather in your area and lets you avoid false alarms.
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Feature Highlights
Search
Code 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 Store
Frequency AutoStore – Automatically stores all active
frequencies within a system you select.
Talk Group ID AutoStore – Automatically stores all new
talk group ID’s into a system you select.
Priority
Priority Scan – Priority channels let you keep track of
activity on your most important channel(s) while monitor-
ing other channels for transmissions.
Priority Plus – You can set the scanner so it scans only
the priority channels you set
Backlight and Power
LCD Back Light – Makes the display easy to see in dim
light. You can adjust the back light so it turns on when you
press a key, when squelch breaks during a transmission,
or manually.
Low Battery Alert – The scanner alerts you if the 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.
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Feature Highlights
Key Controls
Key Lock – You can deactivate the scanner’s keys to
help prevent accidentally changing the scanner’s pro-
gramming.
PC Control and Cloning
PC 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 Manual
The screen displays used in this manual are
representations of what might appear when you use your
scanner. Since what you see depends on the frequencies
and user ID’s for your area and the settings you select,
you might notice some differences between what is in this
manual and what appears on your scanner.
How the Scanner’s Controls Are
Represented in This Manual
To help 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
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Feature Highlights
to view a series of choices then select one choice (Edit
Name).
JProgram System J
Select System or New System J
4J
System name you want to edit J
Edit Name
Edit Sys Option
Edit Group
Delete System
Copy System
4JEdit Name JJ System Name
To get the most from this manual, review the contents to
become familiar with the basic functions available. If you
are new to scanning or trunk tracking, be sure to read
“Understanding Scanning” on Page 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 Text
To enter a letter, turn the scroll control until the
character you want appears, To enter a number, press a
number key. To enter a decimal point, press .
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.
MENU
EE
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Understanding Scanning
Understanding Scanning
This 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 Memory
Your scanner’s memory is organized in an architecture
called Dynamic Allocated Channel memory. This type of
memory is organized differently and more efficiently than
the bank/channel architecture used by traditional scanners.
Dynamic Allocated design matches how radio systems
actually work much more closely, making it easier to 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
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Understanding Scanning
continues. 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
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Understanding Scanning
might 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 97.4
100.0 103.5 107.2 110.9 114.8 118.8
123.0 127.3 131.8 136.5 141.3 146.2
151.4 156.7 159.8 162.2 165.5 167.9
171.3 173.8 177.3 179.9 183.5 186.2
189.9 192.8 196.6 199.5 203.5 206.5
210.7 218.1 225.7 229.1 233.6 241.8
250.3 254.1
023 025 026 031 032 036 043 047
051 053 054 065 071 072 073 074
114 115 116 122 125 131 132 134
143 145 152 155 156 162 165 172
174 205 212 223 225 226 243 244
245 246 251 252 255 261 263 265
266 271 274 306 311 315 325 331
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Understanding Scanning
Conventional Scanning
Conventional scanning is a relatively simple concept.
Each group of users in a conventional system is assigned
a single frequency (for simplex systems) or two 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 Operation
Simplex systems use a single frequency for both transmit
and receive. Most radios using this type of operation are
limited to line-of-sight operation. This type of radio is fre-
quently used at construction job sites, and with inexpen-
332 343 346 351 356 364 365 371
411 412 413 423 431 432 445 446
452 454 455 462 464 465 466 503
506 516 523 526 532 546 565 606
612 624 627 631 632 654 662 664
703 712 723 731 732 734 743 754
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sive consumer radios such as GMRS/FRS radios. The
range is typically 1-8 miles, depending upon the terrain
and many other factors.
Repeater Operation
Repeater systems use two frequencies: one transmits
from the radio to a central repeater; the other transmits
from the repeater to other radios in the system. With a
repeater-based system, the repeater is located on top of
a tall building or on a radio tower that provides great 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 systems
When 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
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Trunked 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, the
highway 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 Scanning
While conventional scanning worked great while there
were only a few groups wanting to use the frequencies,
with the advent of smaller, lower-cost radios more and
more agencies and businesses wanted to take advantage
of the utility of 2-way radio. As a result, the bands that
were used most became full, so new users were not able
to take advantage of the technology as quickly as they
wanted.
Trunking solved this frequency shortage by allowing 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
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system queries, replies, and follow-ups are all on a single
frequency, they could each be on completely different
frequencies on a trunked system. This semi-random
frequency assignment made monitoring such a system
impossible prior to Uniden’s invention of the
Trunktracking scanner.
Not only does your BC246T scan channels like a 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 Systems
Trunking systems divide a few frequencies among many
different users, but the way that each system does this is
slightly different. This section describes some of the
technical data behind Motorola, EDACS, and LTR
trunked radio systems.
Motorola Trunking
While there are different types of Motorola trunking 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
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radio when the channel is assigned and then it is OK to
start talking.
The systems in use are:
Motorola Type I – the radios send the radio ID, the fleet
and subfleet talk group ID to the control channel each
time they transmit. To program a Type I system, you need
to know the system’s fleet map. The most common fleet
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 1/3
the data as a Type I system with each transmission. Type
II systems do not use Fleet-subfleet talk groups; instead
they use a 5-digit ID for each talk group.
Type IIi Hybrid — these systems support a mix of both
Type I and Type II users. Like Type I systems, you must
know the system’s fleet map to ensure proper tracking.
EDACS Trunking
EDACS trunking works in much the same way as 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
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both 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 Trunking
LTR (Logic Trunked Radio) systems are trunking systems
used primarily by business or private communications
service providers, such as taxicabs, delivery trucks, and
repair services. These systems encode all control 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.
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These 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 Information
By itself, this manual really only provides part of what you
need to know to have fun scanning – how to program and
use the scanner. The 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 Internet
The Internet is a great source for current frequencies and
information about scanning. Many web sites have lists of
frequencies for your area. You can use a search engine to
find and use them.
Make a list of the agencies you want to listen to, then look
up the frequencies and systems used by those agencies.
Here are a few useful sites:
•http://www.scannermaster.com * - frequency
resources and home of Police Call.
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).
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•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
BC246T
You 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.
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Included With Your Scanner
Included With Your Scanner
If 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 Scanner
Owners
Scanner
AC Adapter
Frequency Guide
National Public Safety
Trunked System
Frequency Guide
Belt Clip
VolSql
Manual
Antenna
Wrist Strap
Batteries
Included With Your Scanner
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Setting Up Your Scanner
These 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 Batteries
You can power your scanner using two alkaline, lithium,
or rechargeable (Ni-Cd or Ni-MH) AA batteries.
Setting Up Your Scanner
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Setting Up Your Scanner
Before 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.
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Setting Up Your Scanner
3. Replace the cover.
When flashes and the scanner beeps every 15
seconds, replace both batteries.
Using Rechargeable Batteries
You can also use two rechargeable batteries to power
your scanner. Before you use 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.
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Setting Up Your Scanner
Before 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 Power
You 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 Antenna
To attach the supplied flexible antenna to the connector
on the top of your scanner, align the slots around the
antenna's connector with the tabs on the scanner's BNC
connector. Then slide the antenna's connector down over
the scanner's connector and rotate the antenna connec-
tor's outer ring clockwise until it locks into place.
Connecting an Optional Antenna
The scanner's BNC connector makes it easy to connect a
variety of optional antennas, including an external mobile
antenna or outdoor base station antenna.
Note: Always use 50-ohm, RG-58, or RG-8, coaxial cable
to connect an outdoor antenna. If the antenna is over 50
feet from the scanner, use RG-8 low-loss dielectric coax-
ial cable. You can get a BNC adapter at your local elec-
tronics store.
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Setting Up Your Scanner
Connecting an Earphone/Headphone
For 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 Speaker
In 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 Clip
To 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.
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Setting Up Your Scanner
Installing the Demo Software
You 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.
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Setting Up Your Scanner
A Look At The Keypad
Your scanner's keys have various functions labeled on
the key tops and below the keys.
To select the function labeled on a key, simply press the
key. To select the function labeled below a key, hold down
Func on the left side of the scanner then press the key.
appears on the display.
If your scanner's keys seem confusing at first, the follow-
ing information should help you understand each key's
function.
Key Name Description
Hold/ 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.
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Setting Up Your Scanner
L/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
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Setting 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 Description
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Setting Up Your Scanner
A Look At The Display
The display has indicators that show the scanner's
current operating status. The display information helps
you understand how your scanner operates. The dark
area shown above the icons in this illustration is the text
display area. Information about the currently tuned
frequency appears here.
SYS - shows the currently activated system, appears with
numbers (0-9). The currently active system indicator
flashes.
ATT - appears when the attenuation feature is turned on
(see “Setting 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 9
F
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Basic Operation
Basic Operation
Turning On The Scanner and
Setting the Squelch
Note: Make sure the scanner's antenna is connected
before you turn it on.
1. Turn Sql fully counterclockwise.
2. Press and hold for about 2 seconds to turn 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 Menu
Press 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 Func
To 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.
Menu
MENU
Func
Basic Operation
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Basic Operation
Using the Scroll Control
Turn the scroll control on top of the scanner to select a
channel or frequency in Hold mode, select menu items in
Menu mode, and to select a character while editing a
name.
Vol Sql
Scroll
Control
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Using the Menu
Using the Menu
The 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.
MENU
E
MENU
--
M E N U
--
Program System
--
M E N U
--
Srch/CloCall Opt
--
M E N U
--
Search for ...
--
M E N U
--
Close Call
Using the Menu
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Using the Menu
Set 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
information
about your
scanner.
“Displaying
System
Information”
on Page 74.
Transfer
information
between 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
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Programming Radio Systems
Programming Radio Systems
Your 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 Systems
JProgram SysteMS J 4
New System J JConventional J
JConfirm? J
The 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.
MENU
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Programming Radio Systems
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Programming Radio Systems
Next, 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 Name
4J
System name you want to edit J
Edit Name
Edit Sys Option
Edit Group
Delete System
Copy System
4JEdit Name JJ System Name
Edit 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 .
E
E
E
No/Rev
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Programming Radio Systems
Entering a New System Name
4JNew System J J
Select Sys Type
Conventional
MOT
EDCS
LT
Conventional JJConfirm?
(to confirm) JEdit Name J J
(to stop here)
Enter the new system name (see “Entering Text” on
Page 16) J
Set QUICK KEY
SET DATA SKIP
SET DELAY TIME
SET Hold Time
Set Lockout
Setting the System Quick Key
Set Quick Key J4J0-9J J
Setting System Lockout
Set Lockout J4
Lockout
Unlocked
J
Setting the System Hold Time
Set Hold Time J4J0-255 J J
E
E
E E
No/Rev
E
E
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Setting the Channel Delay Time
Set Delay TimeJ4
1 sec
2 sec
3 sec
4 sec
5 sec
OFF
J
Setting Data Skip
Set Data SkipJ4
On
Off
J
Deleting a System
Delete System J
JConfirm Delete? Yes=E / No=. JE or No=.
Copying a System
New Sys Name? J
Enter the system name (see “Entering Text” on Page 16)
J
Entering/Editing Conventional Channel
Groups
To enter channels in a conventional system, first set up a
channel group (or groups) to hold the channels. Then,
enter the channel and channel parameters in the
group(s).
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Setting Up a Channel Group
4J
Edit Group
J J
4J
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 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 Name
4J
Group name you want to edit J
Edit Name
Set Quick Key
Edit Channel
Delete Group
Set Lockout
4JEdit Name JJ Group Name
Edit 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 .
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Setting a Group Quick Key
Set Quick Key J4J0-9 J J
Setting Group Lockout
Set Lockout J4
Lockout
Unlocked
J
Deleting a Group
Delete GROUP J
JConfirm Delete? Yes=E / No=. JE or No=.
Entering/Editing Conventional Channels
4JEdit Channel J J
4JNew Channel J J InputFrequency
Enter 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.
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To 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 Name
4J
Channel name you want to edit J
Edit Name
Set Quick Key
Edit Channel
Delete Group
Set Lockout
4JEdit Name JJ Channel Name
Edit 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 Priority
Set PriorityJ4
On
Off
J
Setting Channel Alert
Set ALERTJ4
On
Off
J
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Deleting a Channel
Delete CHANNELJ
JConfirm Delete? Yes=E / No=. JE or No=.
Copying a Channel
New CHANNEL Name? J
Enter the channel name (see “Entering Text” on Page 16)
J
Programming Motorola Systems
JProgram SysteMS J 4
New System J JMOT J
JConfirm? J
Next, 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 systems
The 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)
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• 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)
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Editing a System Name
4J
System name you want to edit J
Edit Name
Edit Sys Option
Edit Group
Delete System
Copy System
4JEdit Name JJ System Name
Edit 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 Key
Set Quick Key J4J0-9J J
Setting System Lockout
Set Lockout J4
Lockout
Unlocked
J
Setting the System Hold Time
Set Hold Time J4J0-255 J J
Setting the Channel Delay Time
Set Delay TimeJ4
1 sec
2 sec
3 sec
4 sec
5 sec
OFF
J
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Setting ID Scan/Search Mode
ID SCAN/SEARCHJ4
ID SCAN
ID SEARCH
J
Editing the Fleet Map
EDIT FLEET MAPJ4
PRESET
CUSTOM
J
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 Bit
Set Status BitJ4
Yes
Ignore
J
Setting the End Code
Set END CODEJ4
Yes
Ignore
J
Setting I-Call
Set ICALLJ4
ON
OFF
ONLY
J
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Setting Emergency Alert
EMERGENCY ALERTJ4
ALERT
IGNORE
J
Setting Control Channel-Only Mode
Set CCh OnlyJ4
ON
OFF
J
Reviewing Locked-Out Talk Groups
12345 (locked-out talk group ID)J
UNLOCK? (Y/N) J or
Clearing All Locked-Out Talk Groups
CONFIRM? UNLOCK ALL (Y/N) J or
Setting the Attenuator
Set ATTENUATORJ4
ON
OFF
J
Deleting a System
Delete SYSTEMJ
JConfirm Delete? Yes=E / No=. JE or No=.
Copying a System
New SYS Name? J
Enter the system name (see “Entering Text” on Page 16)
J
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Setting System Frequencies
SET FREQUENCIES J
4New 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
Groups
To enter channels in a system, first set up a channel
group (or groups) to hold the channels. Then, enter the
channel and channel parameters in the group(s).
Setting Up a Channel Group
4Edit Group J
4New 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)
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• Deleting a Group (see “Deleting a Group” on
Page 57)
• Entering/Editing Channels (see “Entering/Editing
Motorola Channels” on Page 57)
Editing a Group Name
4J Group name you want to edit J
Edit Name
Edit Sys Option
Edit Group
Delete System
Copy System
4JEdit GROUP JJ Group Name
Edit 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 Key
Set Quick Key J4J0-9J J
Setting Group Lockout
Set Lockout J4
Lockout
Unlocked
J
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Deleting a Group
Delete GROUPJ
JConfirm Delete? Yes=E / No=. JE or No=.
Entering/Editing Motorola Channels
4Edit Channel J
4New Channel J
Input TGID
Enter 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.
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Editing the Channel Name
4J
Channel name you want to edit J
Edit Name
Set Quick Key
Edit Channel
Delete Group
Set Lockout
4JEdit Name JJ Channel Name
Edit 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 Alert
Set ALERTJ4
On
Off
J
Setting Channel Lockout
Set Lockout J4
Lockout
Unlocked
J
Deleting a Channel
Delete CHANNELJ
JConfirm Delete? Yes=E / No=. JE or No=.
Copying a Channel
New CHANNEL Name? J
Enter the channel name (see “Entering Text” on Page 16)
J
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Programming EDACS Systems
JProgram SysteMS J 4
New System J JEDCS J
JConfirm? J
Next, 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)
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• 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 Name
4J System name you want to edit J
Edit Name
Edit Sys Option
Edit Group
Delete System
Copy System
4JEdit Name JJ System Name
Edit 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 Key
Set Quick Key J4J0-9J J
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Setting System Lockout
Set Lockout J4
Lockout
Unlocked
J
Setting the System Hold Time
Set Hold Time J4J0-255 J J
Setting the Channel Delay Time
Set Delay TimeJ4
1 sec
2 sec
3 sec
4 sec
5 sec
OFF
J
Setting ID Scan/Search Mode
ID SCAN/SEARCHJ4
ID SCAN
ID SEARCH
J
Setting I-Call
Set ICALLJ4
ON
OFF
ONLY
J
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Setting Emergency Alert
EMERGENCY ALERTJ4
ALERT
IGNORE
J
Setting the EDACS ID Format
EDCS ID FORMATJ4
AFS FORMAT
DECIMAL FORMAT
J
Reviewing Locked-Out Talk Groups
12345 (locked-out talk group ID)J
UNLOCK? (Y/N) J or
Clearing All Locked-Out Talk Groups
CONFIRM? UNLOCK ALL (Y/N) J or
Setting the Attenuator
Set ATTENUATORJ4
ON
OFF
J
Deleting a System
Delete SYSTEMJ
JConfirm Delete? Yes=E / No=. JE or No=.
Copying a System
New SYS Name? J
Enter the system name (see “Entering Text” on Page 16)
J
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Setting System Frequencies
SET FREQUENCIES JJ
4JNEW FREQUENCYJJ
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 EDACS Channel Groups
To enter channels in a system, first set up a channel
group (or groups) to hold the channels. Then, enter the
channel and channel parameters in the group(s).
Setting Up a Channel Group
4JEDIT GROUPJJ
4JNEW GROUPJJ
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:
Editing a Group Name
4J
Group name you want to edit J
Edit Name
Edit Sys Option
Edit Group
Delete System
Copy System
4JEdit GROUP JJ Group Name
Edit the group name (see “Entering Text” on Page 16),
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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 Key
Set Quick Key J4J0-9J J
Setting Group Lockout
Set Lockout J4
Lockout
Unlocked
J
Deleting a Group
Delete GROUPJ
JConfirm Delete? Yes=E / No=. JE or No=. )
Entering/Editing EDACS Channels
4J
Edit Channel JJ
4JNEW ChannelJJ
Input TGID
Enter 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)
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• 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 63
Editing the Channel Name
4J
Channel name you want to edit J
Edit Name
Set Quick Key
Edit Channel
Delete Group
Set Lockout
4JEdit Name JJ Channel Name
Edit 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 Alert
Set ALERTJ4
On
Off
J
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Setting Channel Lockout
Set Lockout J4
Lockout
Unlocked
J
Deleting a Channel
Delete CHANNELJ
JConfirm Delete? Yes=E / No=. JE or No=.
Copying a Channel
New CHANNEL Name? J
Enter the channel name (see “Entering Text” on Page 16)
J
Programming LTR Systems
JProgram SysteMS J 4
New System J JLT J
JConfirm? J
The 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)
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• 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 Name
4J System name you want to edit J
Edit Name
Edit Sys Option
Edit Group
Delete System
Copy System
4JEdit Name JJ System Name
Edit 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 .
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Setting the System Quick Key
Set Quick Key J4J0-9J J
Setting System Lockout
Set Lockout J4
Lockout
Unlocked
J
Setting the System Hold Time
Set Hold Time J4J0-255 J J
Setting the Channel Delay Time
Set Delay TimeJ4
1 sec
2 sec
3 sec
4 sec
5 sec
OFF
J
Setting ID Scan/Search Mode
ID SCAN/SEARCHJ4
ID SCAN
ID SEARCH
J
Reviewing Locked-Out Talk Groups
12345 (locked-out talk group ID)J
UNLOCK? (Y/N) J or
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Clearing All Locked-Out Talk Groups
CONFIRM? UNLOCK ALL (Y/N) J or
Setting the Attenuator
Set ATTENUATORJ4
ON
OFF
J
Deleting a System
Delete SYSTEMJ
JConfirm Delete? Yes=E / No=. JE or No=.
Copying a System
New SYS Name? J
Enter the system name (see “Entering Text” on Page 16)
J
Setting System Frequencies
SET 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 Groups
To enter channels in a system, first set up a channel
group (or groups) to hold the channels. Then, enter the
channel and channel parameters in the group(s).
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Setting Up a Channel Group
4JEDIT GROUPJJ
4JNEW GROUPJJ
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 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 Name
4J
Group name you want to edit J
Edit Name
Edit Sys Option
Edit Group
Delete System
Copy System
4JEdit GROUP JJ Group Name
Edit 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 .
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Setting a Group Quick Key
Set Quick Key J4J0-9J J
Setting Group Lockout
Set Lockout J4
Lockout
Unlocked
J
Deleting a Group
Delete GROUPJ
JConfirm Delete? Yes=E / No=. JE or No=. )
Copying a Group
New CHANNEL Name? J
Enter the channel name (see “Entering Text” on Page 16)
J
Entering/Editing LTR Channels
4JEdit Channel JJ
4JNEW ChannelJJ
Input TGID
Enter 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)
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• 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 Name
4J
Channel name you want to edit J
Edit Name
Set Quick Key
Edit Channel
Delete Group
Set Lockout
4JEdit Name JJ Channel Name
Edit 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 Lockout
Set Lockout J4
Lockout
Unlocked
J
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Setting Channel Alert
Set ALERTJ4
On
Off
J
Deleting a Channel
Delete CHANNELJ
JConfirm Delete? Yes=E / No=. JE or No=.
Copying a Channel
New CHANNEL Name? J
Enter the channel name (see “Entering Text” on Page 16)
J
Using the Backlight
Press 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 .
Squelch
The 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.
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Displaying System Information
You 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 Used
When 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 Version
The scanner displays the version until you press a key.
Then the scanner returns to the previous menu.
Adjusting the Key Beep
When you select this option, you can set the scanner so it
beeps when you press a key.
Locking/Unlocking the Keypad
Press Func then press / to lock or unlock the key-
pad.
Turning Power Save On or Off
The 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.
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Using the Close Call Feature
Using the Close Call Feature
Your 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/O
to 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
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Using the Close Call Feature
Setting the Close Call Mode
1. Press then turn the scroll control until Close
Call 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)
MENU
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Using the Close Call Feature
Turn 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.
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Turning Pager Screen On or Off
Turning Pager Screen On or Off
You 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.s
2. 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.
MENU
E
E
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Turning Pager Screen On or Off
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Turning Repeater Find On or Off
Turning Repeater Find On or Off
You can set the scanner so it attempts to locate
transmissions 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 the
transmission 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.s
2. 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.
MENU
E
E
E
Turning Repeater Find On or Off
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Using 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/Off
In weather alert mode, your scanner functions as a
severe weather warning radio. This is especially useful
when your area is expecting severe weather conditions
late at night. When you set the scanner to weather alert
mode, it 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. ALERT
appears.
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)
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Using Weather Alert (SAME)
You might see any of the following information during a
weather alert:
L1 – Warning
L2 – Watch
L3 – Advisory
TST – Test
The 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 Alert
If 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.
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Care and Maintenance
Care and Maintenance
General 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.
Repairs
Do not attempt any repair. The scanner contains no user
serviceable parts. Contact the Uniden Customer Service
Center or take it to a qualified repair technician.
Care and Maintenance
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Care and Maintenance
Birdies
All radios can receive “birdies” (undesired signals). If your
scanner stops during Scan mode and no sound is heard,
it might be receiving a birdie. Birdies are internally gener-
ated signals inherent in the electronics of the receiver.
Press L/O to lock out the channel, then press Scan to
resume scanning.
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
If your BC246T is not performing properly, try the follow-
ing steps.
Problem Possible Cause Suggestion
The
scanner
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.
Scan
won’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
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Troubleshooting
The 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.
Scan
won’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.
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Troubleshooting
If you experience difficulty while in TrunkTracker™ mode,
try the following steps.
Weather
scan
doesn’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 Suggestion
Scanner
won’t track a
trunked
system.
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
“Motorola
Trunking” on
Page 23.
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Troubleshooting
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.
Scanner
won’t stop
scanning
during 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
squelch
threshold. 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.
Missing
replies to
conversations
.
The scanner
might need to
be changed to a
Type 1 scanner
setup.
Change to a
Type 1
scanner setup.
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Troubleshooting
If you still cannot get satisfactory results while using your
scanner or if you want additional information, please call
or write the Uniden Parts and Service Division. The
address and phone number are listed in the Warranty at
the end of this manual. If you would like immediate 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.
Missing
replies 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.
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Specifications
Specifications
Certified 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 Channels
Minimum:
200 Systems, 500 Groups, 500 Channels
• With No Name Assigned:
Basic:
10 Systems, 100 Groups, 2500 Channels
Minimum:
200 Systems, 1000 Groups, 1000 Channels
Systems: 200
Groups 20 per system
Channels up to 2500
Channels per Trunked System up to 200
Frequency Range (MHz):
25.0-26.960
Citizens Band/Business Band
26.965–27.405
Citizens Band Class D
27.410–27.995
Business Band
137.0–143.995
Military Band
144.0–147.995
2 Meter Amateur Band
148.0–161.995
Specifications
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Specifications
VHF High Band
216.0–224.995
1.25 Meter Amateur Band
Above bands in 5 kHz steps
28.0-29.690
10 Meter Amateur Band
29.7–49.990
VHF Low Band
50–54
6 Meter Amateur Band
Above bands in 10 kHz steps
162.0–174.0
Federal Government
400.0-405.9875
Unknown
406.0–419.9875
Federal Land Mobile
420.0–449.9875
70 cm Amateur Band
450.0–469.9875
UHF Standard Band
470.0-512.0
UHF TV Band
806.0–823.9875
Public Service “800” Band
849.0125–868.9875
Public Service “800” Band
894.0125–956.0
Public Service “800” Band
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Specifications
1240.0–1300.0
25 cm Amateur Band
Above bands in 12.5 kHz steps
108.0–136.9750
Aircraft Band
Above band in 25 kHz steps
Operating Temperature: –20°C to +60°C
Scan 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 into
8 ohm internal speaker
Power Requirements: 12 VDC 500mAh
(AD140U AC adapter)
Antenna: 50 ohms (Impedance)
External Jacks: Antenna Jack BNC Type
Ext. Speaker Jack 3.5mm
Line 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.
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Optional Accessories
Optional Accessories
Contact 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 Direc
t
Local Directories
DC Power Cord Cigarette Lighter Power Cord
fi
External Amplified Speaker
Earphone
PC Software (BC246T SS)
Available by download.
Optional Accessories
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Appendix
Appendix
Preset Fleet Maps
Preset Map 1Preset Map 2
Preset Map 3Preset Map 4
Preset Map 5Preset Map 6
Preset Map 7Preset Map 8
Block Size Code Block Size Code
0Size Code 11 0Size Code 4
1Size Code 11 1Size Code 4
2Size Code 11 2Size Code 4
3Size Code 11 3Size Code 4
4Size Code 11 4Size Code 4
5Size Code 11 5Size Code 4
6Size Code 11 6Size Code 4
7Size Code 11 7Size Code 4
Block Size Code Block Size Code
0 Size Code 4 0 Size Code 12
1 Size Code 4 1 (Size Code 12)
2 Size Code 4 2 Size Code 4
3 Size Code 4 3 Size Code 4
4 Size Code 4 4 Size Code 4
5 Size Code 4 5 Size Code 4
6 Size Code 12 6 Size Code 4
7 (Size Code 12) 7 Size Code 4
Block Size Code Block Size Code
0 Size Code 4 0 Size Code 3
1 Size Code 4 1 Size Code 10
2 Size Code 12 2 Size Code 4
3 (Size Code 12) 3 Size Code 4
4 Size Code 4 4 Size Code 12
5 Size Code 4 5 (Size Code 12)
6 Size Code 4 6 Size Code 12
7 Size Code 4 7 (Size Code 12)
Block Size Code Block Size Code
0 Size Code 10 0 Size Code 1
1 Size Code 10 1 Size Code 1
2 Size Code 11 2 Size Code 2
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Preset Map 9Preset Map 10
Preset Map 11Preset Map 12
Preset Map 13Preset Map 14
3 Size Code 4 3 Size Code 2
4 Size Code 4 4 Size Code 3
5 Size Code 4 5 Size Code 3
6 Size Code 4 6 Size Code 4
7 Size Code 4 7 Size Code 4
Block Size Code Block Size Code
0 Size Code 4 0 Size Code 0
1 Size Code 4 1 Size Code 0
2 Size Code 0 2 Size Code 0
3 Size Code 0 3 Size Code 0
4 Size Code 0 4 Size Code 0
5 Size Code 0 5 Size Code 0
6 Size Code 0 6 Size Code 4
7 Size Code 0 7 Size Code 4
Block Size Code Block Size Code
0 Size Code 4 0 Size Code 0
1 Size Code 0 1 Size Code 0
2 Size Code 0 2 Size Code 0
3 Size Code 0 3 Size Code 0
4 Size Code 0 4 Size Code 0
5 Size Code 0 5 Size Code 0
6 Size Code 0 6 Size Code 0
7 Size Code 0 7 Size Code 4
Block Size Code Block Size Code
0 Size Code 3 0 Size Code 4
1 Size Code 3 1 Size Code 3
2 Size Code 11 2 Size Code 10
3 Size Code 4 3 Size Code 4
4 Size Code 4 4 Size Code 4
5 Size Code 0 5 Size Code 4
6 Size Code 0 6 Size Code 12
7 Size Code 0 7 (Size Code 12)
Block Size Code Block Size Code
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Preset Map 15Preset Map 16
User Defined Fleet Maps
Type 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 Code
0 Size Code 4 0 Size Code 3
1 Size Code 4 1 Size Code 10
2 Size Code 4 2 Size Code 10
3 Size Code 11 3 Size Code 11
4 Size Code 11 4 Size Code 0
5 Size Code 0 5 Size Code 0
6 Size Code 12 6 Size Code 12
7 (Size Code 12) 7 (Size Code 12)
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fleet map with the same size code assignments as the
trunked system. If you do this accurately, you’ll track all
the Fleet-Subfleet combinations used by the system. In
other words, you’ll hear complete communications while
monitoring a trunked system.
If you don’t already know the size codes used, you’ll have
to guess at them. But since you don’t have to figure out all
the blocks at once, this isn’t as hard as it seems. Select a
size code for a block, and then press Scan. Now listen to
the communications. If you decide you are receiving most
of the replies to the conversations with ID’s assigned to
the block you just programmed, then you’ve probably
selected the right size code and can work on the next
block of the map.
Finally, for most public safety systems there are some
size codes which are more common. S-3 and S-4 are
probably the most common, followed by S-10, S-11, and
S-12.
Size Code Restrictions
If you select size code S-12, S-13, or S-14, there are
some restrictions as to which blocks can be used for
these codes.
S-12 can only be assigned to Blocks 0, 2, 4, or 6.
S-13 can only be assigned to Blocks 0 and 4.
S-14 can only be assigned to Block 0.
Since these size codes require multiple blocks, you will
be prompted for the next available block when program-
ming a fleet map. For example, if you assign Block 0 as
an S-12, you will be prompted for b2, the next block avail-
able, instead of b1. And if you assign Block 0 as an S-14,
you would not see another prompt because it uses all
available blocks.
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Quick Start to Programming
Your Scanner
This 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 Started
You 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 systems
Getting 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.
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Do 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-
ernment
Tips:
• 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).
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2. 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.
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Conventional Scanning Worksheet
Instructions
Important: 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 Scanning
Worksheet
Name
Fill 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.
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Location/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."
Priority
The 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 Worksheet
Instructions
Important: 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 Worksheet
System Name
Fill in the general name for the system you are program-
ming . For example, "Fort Worth Public Safety."
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System 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.
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Band Plan (VHF or UHF Only)
A band plan is required so the scanner can correctly
determine the voice channel frequency. Fill in the band
plan used by this agency, consisting of:
• Base frequency
• Step frequency
• Channel offset
You can enter up to three band plans.
LTR Trunking Worksheet Instructions
Important: 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 Worksheet
System 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.
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EDACS Trunking Worksheet Instructions
Important: 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 Worksheet
System 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.
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Conventional Scanning Worksheet
Channel Frequency Location/Radio Service Priority CTCSS/DCS Comments
Conventional Scanning Worksheet
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Motorola Trunking Worksheet
System Name
System Type (select one) Type 1 Type 2 UHF
T ype 2 800 MHz Type 2 VHF
Type 2 900 MHz
System Frequencie
s
Channel Frequency Name
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
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Talk Group Name Talk Group Name Fleet Map
G1 G6 Block
110
2
2
1
33
2
443
554
665
776
887
99
10 10 Band Plan A
G2 G7 Base Freq
11 Step Freq
2
2
Chan Offset
33
44Band Plan B
55 Base Freq
66 Step Freq
77 Chan Offset
88
99Band Plan C
10 10 Base Freq
G3 G8 Step Freq
11 Chan Offset
2
2
33
44
55
66
77
88
99
10 10
G4 G9
11
2
2
33
44
55
66
77
88
99
10 10
G5 G10
11
2
2
33
44
55
66
77
88
99
10
10
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EDACS Trunking Worksheet
System Name
System Frequencie
s
Channel Frequency Name
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
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Important :You must enter EDACS frequencies in logical channel order, not frequency order.
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Talk Group Name Talk Group Name
G1 G6
G2 G7
G3 G8
G4 G9
G5 G10
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LTR Trunking Worksheet
System Name
System Frequencie
s
Channel Frequency Alpha Tag
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
LTR Trunking Worksheet Page 1
Important :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 in
the first, third, fifth, and seventh channels in the bank.
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Talk Group Name Talk Group Name
G1 G6
G2 G7
G3 G8
G4 G9
G5 G10
LTR Trunking Worksheet Page 2
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Preprogrammed Systems
Your scanner is preprogrammed with over 400 channels
covering police, fire, and ambulance operations in the 25
most populated counties in the US. The following list
details the preprogrammed information.
By default, all of the preprogrammed systems are
unlocked, and your scanner begins to scan them when
you turn it on. To speed up scanning, you can lock out
systems that are beyond your reception area (typically no
more than 25 miles using the
supplied antenna).
Follow these steps to lock out systems:
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).
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• 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 System
Arizona
Arizona Maricopa Avondale Maricopa Conv
Arizona Maricopa Capitol Maricopa Conv
Arizona Maricopa Chandler Chandler Mo
Arizona Maricopa Chandler Maricopa Conv
Arizona Maricopa El Mirage Maricopa Conv
Arizona Maricopa
Fort McDowell
Indian Community Maricopa Conv
Arizona Maricopa Goodyear Maricopa Conv
Arizona Maricopa
Salt River Indian
Community Maricopa Conv
Arizona Maricopa Scotsdale Maricopa Conv
Arizona Maricopa Tempe Tempe MO
Arizona Maricopa Tolleson Maricopa Conv
Arizona Maricopa Tonopah Maricopa Conv
Arizona Maricopa Wickenberg Maricopa Conv
California
California Alameda Alameda Alameda MO
California Alameda Albany Alameda Conv
California Alameda East Bay Park Alameda Conv
California Alameda Fremont Alameda MO
California Alameda Hayward Alameda MO
California Alameda Newark Alameda MO
California Alameda Oakland Oakland EDACS
California Alameda Piedmont Oakland EDACS
California Alameda San Leandro Alameda MO
California Alameda Union City Alameda MO
California Los Angeles Alhambra Los Angeles Conv
California Los Angeles Altaden Crest Valley Los Angeles Conv
California Los Angeles Arcadia Los Angeles Conv
California Los Angeles Avalon Los Angeles Conv
California Los Angeles Baldwin Park Los Angeles Conv
California Los Angeles Bell Los Angeles Conv
California Los Angeles Bell Gardens Los Angeles Conv
California Los Angeles Beverly Hills Los Angeles Conv
California Los Angeles Burbank Los Angeles Conv
State County City System
California Los Angeles Carson Los Angeles Conv
California Los Angeles Century Los Angeles Conv
California Los Angeles Claremont Los Angeles Conv
California Los Angeles College/Transit Los Angeles Conv
California Los Angeles Compton Los Angeles Conv
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California Los Angeles Covina Los Angeles Conv
California Los Angeles Crescenta Los Angeles Conv
California Los Angeles Culver City Culver City MO
California Los Angeles Downey Los Angeles Conv
California Los Angeles El Segundo Los Angeles Conv
California Los Angeles Gardena Los Angeles Conv
California Los Angeles Glendora Los Angeles Conv
California Los Angeles Hawthorn Los Angeles Conv
California Los Angeles Hermosa Beach Los Angeles Conv
California Los Angeles Huntington Park Los Angeles Conv
California Los Angeles Industry Los Angeles Conv
California Los Angeles Inglewood Los Angeles Conv
California Los Angeles Irwindale Los Angeles Conv
California Los Angeles LA County Los Angeles Conv
California Los Angeles La Habra Heights Los Angeles Conv
California Los Angeles La Verne Los Angeles Conv
California Los Angeles Lakewood Los Angeles Conv
California Los Angeles Lancaster Los Angeles Conv
California Los Angeles Lennox Los Angeles Conv
California Los Angeles Lomita Los Angeles Conv
California Los Angeles Long Beach Los Angeles Conv
California Los Angeles Lost Hills Los Angeles Conv
California Los Angeles Manhattan Beach Los Angeles Conv
California Los Angeles Marina Del Rey Los Angeles Conv
California Los Angeles Maywood Los Angeles Conv
California Los Angeles Monrovia Los Angeles Conv
California Los Angeles Montebello Los Angeles Conv
California Los Angeles Monterey Park Los Angeles Conv
California Los Angeles Norwalk Los Angeles Conv
California Los Angeles Pasadena Los Angeles Conv
California Los Angeles Pico Rivera Los Angeles Conv
California Los Angeles Pomona Los Angeles Conv
California Los Angeles Redondo Beach Los Angeles Conv
California Los Angeles San Dimas Los Angeles Conv
California Los Angeles San Fernando Los Angeles Conv
California Los Angeles Santa Clarita Valley Los Angeles Conv
California Los Angeles Santa Monica Los Angeles Conv
California Los Angeles Signal Hill Signal Hill MO
California Los Angeles South Bay Los Angeles Conv
California Los Angeles Temple City Los Angeles Conv
California Los Angeles Verdugo Los Angeles Conv
California Los Angeles Walnut Los Angeles Conv
California Los Angeles West Covina Los Angeles Conv
California Los Angeles West Hollywood Los Angeles Conv
California Los Angeles Whittier Los Angeles Conv
California Orange Brea Orange MO
State County City System
California Orange Costa Mesa Orange MO
California Orange La Habra Orange MO
California Orange Laguna Beach Orange MO
California Orange Orange County Orange MO
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California Orange Santa Ana Orange MO
California Riverside Banning Riverside Conv
California Riverside Beaumont Riverside Conv
California Riverside Blythe Riverside Conv
California Riverside Cathedral Riverside Conv
California Riverside Corona Riverside Conv
California Riverside Desert Hot Springs Riverside Conv
California Riverside Hemet Riverside Conv
California Riverside Murrietta Riverside Conv
California Riverside Palm Springs Palm Springs MO
California Riverside Palm Springs Riverside Conv
California Riverside Riverside Riverside Conv
California Riverside San Jacinto Riverside Conv
California
San
Bernadino Adelanto SanBernadinoE MO
California
San
Bernadino Barstow SanBernadinoD MO
California
San
Bernadino Big Bear SanBernadinoA MO
California
San
Bernadino Chino SanBernadinoA MO
California
San
Bernadino Chino SanBernadinoB MO
California
San
Bernadino Colton SanBernadinoA MO
California
San
Bernadino Fontana SanBernadinoB MO
California
San
Bernadino Greater Highland SanBernadinoB MO
California
San
Bernadino Loma Linda SanBernadinoB MO
California
San
Bernadino Lucerne Valley SanBernadinoC MO
California
San
Bernadino Montclair SanBernadinoA MO
California
San
Bernadino Ontario SanBernadinoA MO
California
San
Bernadino Rancho Cucamonga SanBernadinoB MO
California
San
Bernadino Redlands SanBernadinoB MO
California
San
Bernadino Rialto SanBernadinoB MO
California
San
Bernadino San Bernadino SanBernadinoA MO
State County City System
California
San
Bernadino Twin Peaks SanBernadinoA MO
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California
San
Bernadino Upland SanBernadinoA MO
California
San
Bernadino Wrightwood SanBernadinoA MO
California
San
Bernadino Yucaipa SanBernadinoB MO
California San Diego Camp Pendalton San Diego MO
California San Diego Del Mar San Diego MO
California San Diego Escondido San Diego MO
California San Diego Inland San Diego MO
California San Diego Monte Vista San Diego MO
California San Diego National City National City MO
California San Diego North County San Diego MO
California San Diego Rancho San Diego MO
California San Diego San Diego San Diego City MO
California San Diego San Diego County San Diego Conv
California San Diego South Bay San Diego MO
California Santa Clara Gilroy Santa Clara Conv
California Santa Clara Milpitas Santa Clara Conv
California Santa Clara Mountain View Santa Clara Conv
California Santa Clara Palo Alto Santa Clara Conv
California Santa Clara San Jose Santa Clara Conv
California Santa Clara Santa Clara Santa Clara Conv
California Santa Clara Santa Clara Santa Clara MO
California Santa Clara Sunnyvale Santa Clara Conv
Florida
Florida Broward Broward Broward County MO
Florida Broward Coconut Creek Broward Conv
Florida Broward Coral Springs Coral Springs MO
Florida Broward Dania Hollywood EDACS
Florida Broward Fort Lauderdale Ft.Lauderdale MO
Florida Broward Hollywood Hollywood EDACS
Florida Broward Margate Coral Springs MO
Florida Broward Miramar Broward County MO
Florida Broward Oakland Park Ft.Lauderdale MO
Florida Broward PembrokePines Broward Conv
Florida Broward Plantation Plantation MO
Florida Broward Pompano Ft.Lauderdale MO
Florida Broward Pompano Beach Ft.Lauderdale MO
Florida Broward Sunrise Broward Conv
Florida Dade Carol City Dade EDACS
Florida Dade Cutler Ridge Dade EDACS
Florida Dade Dade Dade Conv
Florida Dade Dade Dade Fire EDACS
Florida Dade Doral Dade EDACS
Florida Dade Hammocks Dade EDACS
Florida Dade Homestead Dade Conv
State County City System
Florida Dade Intracostal Dade EDACS
Florida Dade Kendall Dade EDACS
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Florida Dade Miami Miami MO
Florida Dade Miami Beach Miami Beach MO
Florida Dade Miami Lakes Dade EDACS
Florida Dade Miccosokuee Dade Fire EDACS
Florida Dade Municipal Dade EDACS
Florida Dade Northside Dade EDACS
Illinois
Illinois Cook Alsip Cook Conv
Illinois Cook Chicago Cook Conv
Illinois Cook Englewood Cook Conv
Illinois Cook Evergreen Park Cook Conv
Illinois Cook Franklin Park Cook Conv
Illinois Cook Hoffman NW Central MO
Illinois Cook Hometown Cook Conv
Illinois Cook Merriont Park Cook Conv
Illinois Cook Northlake Cook Conv
Illinois Cook Northlake Cook Conv
Illinois Cook Oak Lawn Cook Conv
Illinois Cook Rosemont Cook Conv
Illinois Cook Schaumburg Schaumburg MO
Illinois Cook Streamwood NW Central MO
Illinois Cook Veteran's Park Cook Conv
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Middlesex Ashby Middlesex Conv
Massachusetts Middlesex Ayer Middlesex Conv
Massachusetts Middlesex Belmont Cambridge MO
Massachusetts Middlesex Cambridge Cambridge MO
Massachusetts Middlesex Shirley Middlesex Conv
Massachusetts Middlesex Townsend Middlesex Conv
Michigan
Michigan Wayne Allen Park Wayne Conv
Michigan Wayne Belleville Wayne Conv
Michigan Wayne Canton Wayne Conv
Michigan Wayne Dearborn Wayne Conv
Michigan Wayne Garden City Wayne Conv
Michigan Wayne Huron Wayne Conv
Michigan Wayne Northville Wayne Conv
Michigan Wayne Plymouth Wayne Conv
Michigan Wayne Redford Wayne Conv
Michigan Wayne Romulus Wayne Conv
Michigan Wayne Sumpter Wayne Conv
Michigan Wayne Van Buren Wayne Conv
Michigan Wayne WSU Wayne Conv
Nevada
Nevada Clark Clark County Clark County MO
Nevada Clark Henderson Clark County MO
State County City System
Nevada Clark Las Vegas Clark County MO
Nevada Clark North Las Vegas Clark County MO
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New York
New York New York Bronx New York Conv
New York New York Brooklyn New York Conv
New York New York Manhattan New York Conv
New York New York New York New York Conv
New York New York Queens New York Conv
New York New York Staten Island New York Conv
New York Suffolk Amangansett East Hampton MO
New York Suffolk Amityville Village SuffolkCounty MO
New York Suffolk Asharoken SuffolkCounty MO
New York Suffolk Bridgehampton East Hampton MO
New York Suffolk East Hampton East Hampton MO
New York Suffolk East Hampton East Hampton MO
New York Suffolk
East Hampton
Village East Hampton MO
New York Suffolk Islip Township SuffolkCounty MO
New York Suffolk Lloyd Park SuffolkCounty MO
New York Suffolk Montauk East Hampton MO
New York Suffolk Northport SuffolkCounty MO
New York Suffolk Ocean Beach SuffolkCounty MO
New York Suffolk Riverhead SuffolkCounty MO
New York Suffolk Sag Harbor East Hampton MO
New York Suffolk Sag Harbor Village East Hampton MO
New York Suffolk Smithtown SuffolkCounty MO
New York Suffolk Springs East Hampton MO
New York Suffolk Suffolk County SuffolkCounty MO
Ohio
Ohio Cuyahoga Bay Village Cuyahoga Conv
Ohio Cuyahoga Beachwood Cuyahoga Conv
Ohio Cuyahoga Bedford Cuyahoga Conv
Ohio Cuyahoga Bedford Heights Cuyahoga Conv
Ohio Cuyahoga Bentleyville Cuyahoga Conv
Ohio Cuyahoga Berea Cuyahoga Conv
Ohio Cuyahoga Bratenhal Cuyahoga Conv
Ohio Cuyahoga Brecksville Cuyahoga Conv
Ohio Cuyahoga Broadview Heights Cuyahoga Conv
Ohio Cuyahoga Brooklyn Parma EDACS
Ohio Cuyahoga Brooklyn Heights Cuyahoga Conv
Ohio Cuyahoga Brookpark Brook Park MO
Ohio Cuyahoga Chagrin Falls Cuyahoga Conv
Ohio Cuyahoga Cleveland Heights Cuyahoga Conv
Ohio Cuyahoga Cuyahoga Cuyahoga Conv
Ohio Cuyahoga Cuyahoga Heights Cuyahoga Conv
Ohio Cuyahoga East Cleveland Cuyahoga Conv
Ohio Cuyahoga Euclid Cuyahoga Conv
Ohio Cuyahoga Fairview Park Cuyahoga Conv
Ohio Cuyahoga Garfield Heights Cuyahoga Conv
Ohio Cuyahoga Gates Mills Cuyahoga Conv
State County City System
Ohio Cuyahoga Glenwillow Cuyahoga Conv
Ohio Cuyahoga Highland Heights Cuyahoga Conv
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Ohio Cuyahoga Highland Hills Cuyahoga Conv
Ohio Cuyahoga Hunting Valley Cuyahoga Conv
Ohio Cuyahoga Independence Cuyahoga Conv
Ohio Cuyahoga Lakewood Cuyahoga Conv
Ohio Cuyahoga Linndale Parma EDACS
Ohio Cuyahoga Lyndhurst Cuyahoga Conv
Ohio Cuyahoga Maple Heights Cuyahoga Conv
Ohio Cuyahoga Mayfield Cuyahoga Conv
Ohio Cuyahoga Middleburg Heights Brook Park MO
Ohio Cuyahoga Middleburg Heights Cuyahoga Conv
Ohio Cuyahoga Moreland Hills Cuyahoga Conv
Ohio Cuyahoga Newburg Heights Cuyahoga Conv
Ohio Cuyahoga North Olmsted Cuyahoga Conv
Ohio Cuyahoga North Randall Cuyahoga Conv
Ohio Cuyahoga North Royalton Brook Park MO
Ohio Cuyahoga North Royalton Cuyahoga Conv
Ohio Cuyahoga Oakwood Cuyahoga Conv
Ohio Cuyahoga Olmstead Falls Brook Park MO
Ohio Cuyahoga Olmsted Falls Cuyahoga Conv
Ohio Cuyahoga Olmsted Township Cuyahoga Conv
Ohio Cuyahoga Orange Cuyahoga Conv
Ohio Cuyahoga Parma Parma EDACS
Ohio Cuyahoga Parma Heights Brook Park MO
Ohio Cuyahoga Pepper Pike Cuyahoga Conv
Ohio Cuyahoga Richmond Heights Cuyahoga Conv
Ohio Cuyahoga Rocky River Cuyahoga Conv
Ohio Cuyahoga Seven Hills Cuyahoga Conv
Ohio Cuyahoga Shaker Heights Cuyahoga Conv
Ohio Cuyahoga Solon Cuyahoga Conv
Ohio Cuyahoga South Euclid Cuyahoga Conv
Ohio Cuyahoga Strongsville Brook Park MO
Ohio Cuyahoga University Circle Cuyahoga Conv
Ohio Cuyahoga University Heights Cuyahoga Conv
Ohio Cuyahoga Valley View Cuyahoga Conv
Ohio Cuyahoga Walton Hills Cuyahoga Conv
Ohio Cuyahoga Warrensville Heights Cuyahoga Conv
Ohio Cuyahoga Westlake Cuyahoga Conv
Ohio Cuyahoga Woodmere Cuyahoga Conv
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Philadelphia Temple PD Philadelphia Conv
Texas
Texas Bexar Alamo Heights Bexar Conv
Texas Bexar Balcones Heights Bexar Conv
Texas Bexar Bexar County Bexar Conv
Texas Bexar Castle Hills Bexar Conv
Texas Bexar Hollywood Park Bexar Conv
Texas Bexar Kirby Bexar Conv
State County City System
Texas Bexar Leon Valley Bexar Conv
Texas Bexar Live Oak Bexar Conv
Texas Bexar Shavano Park Bexar Conv
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Texas Bexar Terrell Hills Bexar Conv
Texas Bexar Universal City Bexar Conv
Texas Bexar Windcrest Bexar Conv
Texas Dallas Addison Carrolton MO
Texas Dallas Carrolton Carrolton MO
Texas Dallas Cockrell Hill Dallas MO
Texas Dallas Coppell Lewisville MO
Texas Dallas Dallas Dallas Conv
Texas Dallas Dallas Dallas MO
Texas Dallas Desoto Dallas Conv
Texas Dallas Duncanville Dallas Conv
Texas Dallas Farmers Branch Carrolton MO
Texas Dallas Flower Mound Lewisville MO
Texas Dallas Garland Garland MO
Texas Dallas Grand Prairie Grand Prairie MO
Texas Dallas Highland Park Dallas Conv
Texas Dallas Highland Village Lewisville MO
Texas Dallas Hutchins Dallas Conv
Texas Dallas Irving Irving EDACS
Texas Dallas Lake Cities Lewisville MO
Texas Dallas Lancaster Dallas Conv
Texas Dallas Lewisville Lewisville MO
Texas Dallas Mesquite Mesquite MO
Texas Dallas Richardson Richardson EDACS
Texas Dallas Rowlett Garland MO
Texas Dallas Sachse Garland MO
Texas Dallas Seagoville Dallas Conv
Texas Dallas Sunnyvale Dallas Conv
Texas Dallas University Park Dallas Conv
Texas Dallas Wilmer Dallas Conv
Texas Harris Arcola Starnet MO
Texas Harris Baytown Starnet MO
Texas Harris Brazoria County Starnet MO
Texas Harris Cy-Fair Harris Conv
Texas Harris Cypress Creek Harris Conv
Texas Harris Fresno Starnet MO
Texas Harris Ft Bend County Starnet MO
Texas Harris Fulshar Starnet MO
Texas Harris Galena Park Starnet MO
Texas Harris Harris County Starnet MO
Texas Harris Humble Starnet MO
Texas Harris Jersey Village Starnet MO
Texas Harris Katy Starnet MO
Texas Harris Kendleton Starnet MO
Texas Harris Meadows Starnet MO
Texas Harris Needville Starnet MO
Texas Harris Pasadena Starnet MO
Texas Harris Pecan Grove Starnet MO
State County City System
Texas Harris Richmond Starnet MO
Texas Harris Rosehill Harris Conv
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Texas Harris Rosenberg Starnet MO
Texas Harris Tomball Harris Conv
Texas Harris Webster Starnet MO
Texas Harris
West University
Place Starnet MO
Texas Harris Willow Fork Starnet MO
Texas Tarrant Arlington Arlington MO
Texas Tarrant Azle Tarrant Conv
Texas Tarrant Bedford NE Tarrant MO
Texas Tarrant Benbrook Tarrant Conv
Texas Tarrant Burleson Tarrant Conv
Texas Tarrant Colleyville NE Tarrant MO
Texas Tarrant Crowley Tarrant Conv
Texas Tarrant
Dalworthington
Gardens Tarrant Conv
Texas Tarrant Eagle Mount Tarrant Conv
Texas Tarrant Euless NE Tarrant MO
Texas Tarrant Forest Hill Tarrant Conv
Texas Tarrant Forest Hills Fort Worth MO
Texas Tarrant Fort Worth Fort Worth MO
Texas Tarrant Grapevine NE Tarrant MO
Texas Tarrant Haltom City Fort Worth MO
Texas Tarrant Haslet Tarrant Conv
Texas Tarrant Hurst Tarrant Conv
Texas Tarrant Keller NE Tarrant MO
Texas Tarrant Kennedale Fort Worth MO
Texas Tarrant Lake Worth Tarrant Conv
Texas Tarrant North Richland Hills Fort Worth MO
Texas Tarrant Rendon Tarrant Conv
Texas Tarrant Richland Hills Fort Worth MO
Texas Tarrant Saginaw Tarrant Conv
Texas Tarrant Southlake Fort Worth MO
Texas Tarrant Southlake NE Tarrant MO
Texas Tarrant Watauga Tarrant Conv
Texas Tarrant Westlake NE Tarrant MO
Texas Tarrant White Settlement Tarrant Conv
Washington
Washington King Airport PortOfSeattle MO
Washington King Algona Seattle MO
Washington King Auburn Seattle MO
Washington King Bellevue Seattle MO
Washington King Bothell Seattle MO
Washington King Des Moines Seattle MO
Washington King Eastside Seattle MO
Washington King Enumclaw Seattle MO
Washington King Federal Way Seattle MO
Washington King Issaquah Seattle MO
Washington King Kent Seattle MO
State County City System
Washington King King County Seattle MO
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Washington King Kirkland Seattle MO
Washington King Mercer Island Seattle MO
Washington King Muckleshoot Seattle MO
Washington King Normandy Park Seattle MO
Washington King Port PortOfSeattle MO
Washington King Redmond Seattle MO
Washington King Seattle Seattle MO
Washington King Snoqualmie Seattle MO
Washington King Tukwilla Seattle MO
Washington King Waterfront PortOfSeattle MO
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One-Year Limited Warranty
One-Year Limited War-ranty
Important: 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-
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BURSEMENT OR PAYMENT OF INCIDENTAL OR CON-
SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow this
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential dam-
ages so the above limitation or exclusion might not apply
to you.
LEGAL REMEDIES: This warranty gives you specific
legal rights, and you might also have other rights which
vary from state to state. This warranty is void outside the
United States of America.
PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OF
WARRANTY: If, after following the instructions in this
Operating Guide you are certain that the Product is defec-
tive, pack the Product carefully (preferably in its original
packaging). Include evidence of original purchase and a
note describing the defect that has caused you to return
it. The Product should be shipped freight prepaid, by
traceable means, or delivered, to warrantor at:
Uniden America Corporation
Parts and Service Division
4700 Amon Carter Boulevard
Fort Worth, TX 76155
(800) 297-1023, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Central, Monday
through Friday
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