Uniden America UB375 DIGITAL SCANNER RECEIVER User Manual Easier to Read
Uniden America Corporation DIGITAL SCANNER RECEIVER Easier to Read
User Manual
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This product uses one or more of the following patents:
Other patents pending.
The AMBE+2™ voice coding Technology embodied in this product is protected by
intellectual property rights including patent rights, copyrights and trade secrets of
Digital Voice Systems, Inc.
This voice coding Technology is licensed solely for use within this
Communications Equipment.
The user of this Technology is explicitly prohibited from attempting to extract,
remove, decompile, reverse engineer, or disassemble the object code, or in any
other way convert the Object Code into a human-readable form.
US Patent Nos. #7,970,606, #6,912,495 B2, #6,199,037 B1, #5,870,405,
#5,826,222, #5,754,974, #5,701,390, #5,715,365, #5,649,050, #5,630,011, and
#5,517,511.
© 2013 Uniden America Corporation, Ft. Worth, Texas.
HomePatrol is a registered trademark of
Uniden America Corporation, Ft. Worth, Texas.
Questions? Problems? Get help on the web at www.uniden.com.
Or call our Customer Service line at 800‐292‐2294.
Contents
Important Information .......................................................................................... 1
Introduction ........................................................................................................... 5
Main Features ...................................................................................................... 7
Included With Your Scanner ............................................................................ 11
Setting up Your Scanner .................................................................................. 12
Base Station .................................................................................................... 13
Vehicle Installation .......................................................................................... 14
Using Internal Batteries (BCD436HP Only) .................................................... 18
Understanding the Memory ............................................................................. 19
Favorites Lists ................................................................................................. 19
Profiles ............................................................................................................ 19
Sentinel Software .............................................................................................. 21
Turning on the Scanner .................................................................................... 23
Data Naming ...................................................................................................... 24
Set Your Location and Range ......................................................................... 24
Set Up GPS ..................................................................................................... 24
Understanding Range ..................................................................................... 25
Selecting Service Types ................................................................................... 26
Keypad and Knob Controls .............................................................................. 26
Key Operations ............................................................................................... 26
Navigating the Menus ....................................................................................... 31
Display Options .................................................................................................. 32
Set the Backlight/Dimmer ............................................................................... 32
Adjust Contrast ................................................................................................ 32
Display Unit ID ................................................................................................ 32
Set ID Format .................................................................................................. 33
Set Upside-Down ............................................................................................ 33
A Look at the Display ........................................................................................ 33
Settings Menu .................................................................................................... 37
Adjust Key Beep .............................................................................................. 37
Battery Option ................................................................................................. 37
Band Defaults .................................................................................................. 37
Auto Shutoff .................................................................................................... 37
Set Clock ......................................................................................................... 37
Replay Options ................................................................................................ 38
Restore Options .............................................................................................. 38
See Scanner Info ............................................................................................ 38
Contents
View Battery Level ........................................................................................... 38
Wi-Fi Setup (BCD536HP Only) ....................................................................... 39
Planning Profiles ............................................................................................... 40
Quick Keys ...................................................................................................... 40
Favorites List Quick Keys ................................................................................ 40
System Quick Keys ......................................................................................... 40
Search Quick Keys .......................................................................................... 40
Startup Keys .................................................................................................... 41
Number Tags ................................................................................................... 41
Alerts ............................................................................................................... 41
Managing Favorites Lists ................................................................................ 41
New Favorites List ........................................................................................... 41
Favorites List Options...................................................................................... 41
Add Current dB Channels ............................................................................. 42
Startup Key ................................................................................................... 42
Location Control ........................................................................................... 42
Review Avoids .............................................................................................. 42
Stop All Avoiding .......................................................................................... 42
Understanding Location Control ...................................................................... 43
Programming Systems ..................................................................................... 44
New System .................................................................................................... 44
System Settings .............................................................................................. 44
System Options ............................................................................................... 45
Programming Sites .......................................................................................... 48
Site Options .................................................................................................. 48
Programming Departments ............................................................................. 52
Department Options ..................................................................................... 52
Programming Frequencies/TGIDs .................................................................. 54
Quickly Storing a Frequency/ID .................................................................... 54
Channel Options ........................................................................................... 54
Set Scan Selection ............................................................................................ 58
Select Lists to Monitor ..................................................................................... 58
Managing Quick Key Status ............................................................................ 58
Set Nationwide Systems ................................................................................. 58
Set All Lists Off/On .......................................................................................... 58
Managing the Database ................................................................................... 58
Review Avoids ................................................................................................. 58
Stop All Avoiding ............................................................................................. 58
Using Startup Keys ............................................................................................ 59
Contents
Priority Scanning ............................................................................................... 59
Scanning Favorites Lists .................................................................................. 61
Selecting Quick Keys ...................................................................................... 63
Display Modes ................................................................................................. 63
ID Scan/ID Search .......................................................................................... 64
Change Location ............................................................................................. 64
Set Scan Range .............................................................................................. 64
Select Service Types ...................................................................................... 64
Holding ............................................................................................................ 64
Replaying Transmissions ................................................................................ 64
Recording ........................................................................................................ 64
Direct Frequency/ID Entry ............................................................................... 64
Avoiding .......................................................................................................... 65
Attenuation ...................................................................................................... 65
Modulation ....................................................................................................... 65
Intermediate Frequency Exchange ................................................................. 65
View Repeater Frequency .............................................................................. 65
Channel Volume Offset ................................................................................... 65
Using Number Tags ........................................................................................ 66
Advanced Channel Menu ................................................................................ 66
Adding Systems From the Database .............................................................. 66
Storing a CTCSS/DCS/NAC Code/Tone ........................................................ 67
Storing a Displayed ID (ID Search) ................................................................. 67
Close Call Modes ............................................................................................ 67
Priority Modes ................................................................................................. 67
Reviewing Avoids ............................................................................................ 68
P25 Adjustment Mode ..................................................................................... 68
Using a GPS ...................................................................................................... 69
Location-Based Scanning ............................................................................... 69
Discovery Mode ................................................................................................. 70
New Session ................................................................................................... 70
Session Options .............................................................................................. 71
Review Discovery ............................................................................................ 73
Search/Close Call Options ............................................................................... 74
Frequency Avoids ........................................................................................... 74
Broadcast Screen ............................................................................................ 74
Repeater Find ................................................................................................. 74
Contents
Search Options .................................................................................................. 76
Edit Custom Search ........................................................................................ 76
Set Search Key ............................................................................................... 77
Search with Scan ............................................................................................ 77
Searching ............................................................................................................ 77
Quick Search ................................................................................................... 77
Custom Search ................................................................................................ 78
Avoiding Frequencies ...................................................................................... 78
Close Call............................................................................................................ 80
Close Call Options ........................................................................................... 80
Using Close Call .............................................................................................. 82
Weather Operation ............................................................................................ 84
Weather Options ............................................................................................. 84
Program SAME ............................................................................................... 84
Weather Alert Priority ...................................................................................... 85
Weather Scan .................................................................................................. 85
Weather Alert .................................................................................................. 86
Review WX Alerts ............................................................................................ 86
Fire Tone-Out ..................................................................................................... 87
Tone-Out Setup ............................................................................................... 87
Tone-Out Standby/Search .............................................................................. 88
Appendix ............................................................................................................. 90
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 90
Default Band Coverege ................................................................................... 91
Service Types .................................................................................................. 92
Removing the Micro SD Card ......................................................................... 93
Reformatting the Micro SD Card ..................................................................... 93
Motorola Status Bits ........................................................................................ 94
Weather Channels ........................................................................................... 94
SAME Event Codes......................................................................................... 95
CTCSS/DCS Tones/Codes ............................................................................. 97
Reverse List .................................................................................................... 98
Repeater Frequency List ................................................................................. 98
Specifications .................................................................................................. 99
Index .................................................................................................................. 101
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Important Information
The FCC Wants You to Know
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 telephone
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.
Modification Notice
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 Users Guide,
could void your authority to operate this product.
Part 15 Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation.
This equipment 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 equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is 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 equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Important Information
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.
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux
appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux
conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2)
l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même
si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
General Precautions
Before you use this scanner, please read and observe the following:
Earphone Warning
You can use an optional 32Ω stereo headset or earphone with your scanner. Use
of an incorrect earphone or headset might be potentially hazardous to your
hearing. The output of the phone jack is monaural, but you will hear it in both
headphones of a stereo headset.
Set the volume to a comfortable audio level coming from the speaker before
plugging in the earphone or headset. Otherwise, you might experience some
discomfort or possible hearing damage if the volume suddenly becomes too loud
because of the volume control or squelch control setting. This might be
particularly true of the type of earphone that is placed in the ear canal.
Liquid Exposure 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!
Power Disconnection Caution
Important: Always turn the scanner off before disconnecting external power.
Some settings are saved only as the scanner is powering down.
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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
According to the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA), you are subject
to fines and possible imprisonment for intentionally listening to, using, or divulging
the contents of such a conversation unless you have the consent of a party to the
conversation (unless such activity is otherwise illegal). This scanner has been
designed to prevent the reception of cellular telephone transmissions and the
decoding of scrambled transmissions. This is done to comply with the legal
requirement that scanners be manufactured so they are not easy to modify to pick
up these transmissions. Do not open your scanners case to make any
modifications that could allow it to pick up transmissions that are illegal to
monitor. Modifying or tampering with your scanners 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 and/or
portable 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
The Uniden BCD535HP and BCD436HP are digital TrunkTracker V
communications receivers that require no user programming. Simply turn it on,
enter your location, and you will immediately begin hearing communications in
your area. This functionality is made possible by combining the rich radio system
database from RadioReference.com with Uniden's patented radio system
selection methods to correctly identify and monitor only nearby systems.
How Does the HomePatrol Feature Work?
When you set your location, the scanner searches its databases for channels
near that location. If you enter your zip code, the scanner searches within a 20
mile radius of the center of that zip code. If you use the Auto Locate feature, that
range increases to 30 miles. If you manually enter your location or connect an
optional GPS receiver, your scanner will select channels that apply to your
precise location and you can adjust the range from 0 to 50 miles.
Your scanner uses these databases:
Radio System Database – provided by www.radioreference.com, this database
contains radio system information including frequencies, trunked talk groups, and
geographic locations for radio systems across most of North America.
ZIP Code Geographic Database – provides geographical coordinates for most zip
and postal codes in the US and Canada.
RadioReference SysID Database – contains system ID and geographic location
information for trunked radio systems across North America.
What You Hear
Your scanner has over 10,000 police, fire, ambulance, business, utility, and other
agencies set for instant access. You can also listen to weather channels and
weather alerts, and you can set your scanner to monitor weather alerts while it is
in a standby state.
NOTE: There are some communications that the public is locked out from
monitoring. Your scanner cannot receive agencies that scramble their
communications; it also cannot receive agencies on private proprietary systems.
Because there are so many different kinds of communications going on, you can
turn on specific types of agencies you want to hear (and turn off those you don’t).
Tap Service Types to select these agencies. Service Types and a brief
description of them are detailed in the appendix.
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Introduction
Create Favorites Lists
As you find transmissions you like and would like to monitor again, you can save
them to a Favorites List. When you opt to listen to a Favorites List, your scanner
will monitor only the transmissions on that list.
You can assign a Quick Key to a Favorites List (FLQK) that allows you to quickly
turn a Favorites List on or off by simply entering the quick key on the keypad
while scanning.
Avoid Transmissions
You can also select transmissions for your scanner to Avoid (ignore).
Replay Transmissions
Your scanner Replay feature acts as an instant replay of the transmissions you’ve
just heard. You can set how long a period Replay records for instant playback.
This period can range from 30 seconds to 240 seconds (4 minutes). While you
can replay that recording immediately and continue replaying it, you cannot save
it for future listening.
Record Transmissions
With your scanner, you can record transmissions. When you begin recording,
your scanner adds the Replay recording buffer to the recording. These recording
sessions are saved and can be replayed on demand. Rename and delete
sessions through the Review Recordings screen.
Create Profiles
When you entered your zip code the first time, you began creating your first
profile. A profile contains settings like your location and associated transmissions
from the database, Favorites Lists and Avoids, etc. You automatically develop a
profile as you monitor transmissions and save some to Favorites Lists, Avoid
others, and adjust how your scanner receives and plays them.
Your scanner operates on a single profile at a time, so, if you want to significantly
change your current profile, save it to Sentinel first. The saved profile becomes a
snapshot of your scanner’s configuration at that moment. When you want to
restore that specific profile later, write it back to your scanner. For example, if you
are traveling to another city and you will be creating a profile for that city, write
your current profile to Sentinel. You can restore that profile when you return and
all your settings will be saved.
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Main Features
No Programming Required - Factory programmed micro SD card for all
known radio systems in the US and Canada. The database is updatable with the
Sentinel software and Uniden updates the main database weekly.
Scan by Location - Allows you to set your location(s) by zip/postal code or
GPS coordinates for instant reception. The Auto-locate feature will find local
systems if you don’t know where you are.
Favorites Scan - Allows you to organize your Systems into Favorites Lists. The
scanner will only use channels from the chosen Favorites lists. The scanner will
scan multiple Favorites Lists and full Database at the same time.
4 GB micro SD card - For storing Favorites Lists and recording sessions.
Location Based Scanning - Connect to a GPS (not included) for precise
system selection and continuing reselection when you travel. The scanner can
automatically Avoid and Unavoid Systems and Departments based on your
current location as provided by an external GPS unit.
Range Control - Lets you set how far out from your current location the scanner
will search for channels in Favorites Lists and the database. Better location
precision for departments and sites that allows you to also define a location and
range using up to 32 rectangles instead just of a single circle.
Wi-Fi Dongle (BCD536HP Only) - (USB port on back) and Wi-Fi to
iPad/Android Tablet App.
Trunk Tracker V Operation - Scans Motorola P25 One-Freq, Motorola Type
I/II 700/800/900/UHF/VHF, EDACS-W/N, LTR, and Conventional Systems.
APCO 25 Phase I and Phase II Support - Allows you to receive
transmissions with these decoding protocols.
Multi-Site Trunking - Lets you program the scanner to share trunked system
IDs across multiple sites without duplicating IDs.
Control Channel Only Scanning - With Motorola trunking frequencies, you
do not have to program voice channel frequencies.
Instant Replay - Plays back up to 240 seconds (4 minutes) of the most recent
transmissions.
Audio Recording - Capture transmissions for later playback.
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Main Features
Custom Alerts - You can program your scanner to alert when you receive, a
Channel or Unit ID, a Close Call hit, an ID is transmitted with an Emergency Alert,
or a Tone-out hit. For each alert in the scanner, you can select from 9 different
tone patterns, 15 volume settings, 7 colors, and 2 flash patterns.
Multicolor LED Alert - The alert LED with 7 colors, Blue, Red, Magenta,
Green, Cyan, Yellow, or White, can be used with your Custom Alerts.
Trunking Discovery - Monitors system traffic on a trunked radio system to find
unknown IDs and automatically records audio from and logs new channels for
later review and identification.
Conventional Discovery - Searches a range of frequencies to find unknown
frequencies and automatically records audio from and logs new channels for later
review and identification.
Scan by Service Types – Scan your channels by Service Type i.e. Fire,
Police, Railroad, etc.
Search Speed – 100 step/sec. in Search Mode (max) except for 5 kHz steps.
300 step/sec. in Search Mode (max) - (Turbo Search) for 5 kHz steps.
Multi-Level Display and Keypad light - Makes the display and keypad easy
to see in dim light with three light levels.
Temporary or Permanent Avoid - For Systems/Departments/Channels.
System/Channel Number Tagging - Number tags allow you to quickly
navigate to a specific Favorites List, System, or Channel.
Start-up Configuration - You can program each of your Favorites Lists with a
Startup Key (0-9) so that when you power up the scanner and press the key
number, just those Favorites Lists assigned to the key will be enabled for scan.
Close Call© RF Capture Technology - Lets you set the scanner so it detects
and provides information about nearby radio transmissions. Close Call Do-not-
Disturb checks for Close Call activity in between channel reception so active
channels are not interrupted.
Broadcast Screen - Allows the scanner to ignore hits on known broadcast
frequencies including pager frequencies in search and Close Call modes. You
can also program up to 10 custom frequency ranges that the scanner will ignore.
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Main Features
Fire Tone-Out Standby/Tone Search - Lets you set the scanner to alert you
if a two-tone sequential page is transmitted. You can set up to 32 Tone-Outs. The
scanner will also search and display unknown tones.
PC Programming – Use the Sentinel software to manage your scanners
Profiles, Favorites Lists, Databases, and firmware updates.
Analog and Digital AGC - Helps automatically balance the volume level
between different radio systems.
Priority/Priority w/DND Scan - priority channels let you keep track of activity
on your most important channels while monitoring other channels for
transmissions and you can scan just the priority channels.
Priority ID Scan - Allows you to set priority to talkgroup IDs.
Intermediate Frequency Exchange - Changes the IF used for a selected
channel/frequency to help avoid image and other mixer-product interference on a
frequency.
Individual Channel Volume Offset - Allows you to adjust the volume offset
for each channel.
Configurable Band Defaults - Allows you to set the step (5, 6.25, 7.5, 8.33,
10, 12.5,15, 20, 25, 50 or 100 kHz) and modulation (AM, FM, NFM, WFM, or
FMB) for 31 different bands.
Repeater Find - Allows the scanner to try to switch to the repeater if an input
frequency is found.
Adjustable Scan/Search Delay/Resume - Set a delay up to 30 seconds or a
forced resume up to 10 seconds for each channel or search.
Data Naming - Allows you to name each Favorites List, System, Site,
Department, Channel, ID, Location, and SAME group, using up to 64 characters.
Duplicate Input Alert - Alerts you if you try to enter a duplicate name or
frequency already stored in the scanner.
100 Quick Keys - You can scan Favorites Lists and Systems by assigning them
to quick keys.
Temporary Avoid - You can temporarily Avoid up to 250 frequencies and
permanently Avoid up to 250 frequencies in any Search Mode or Close Call
Mode.
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Main Features
10 Custom Searches - Lets you program up to 10 custom search ranges.
Search with Scan Operation - Lets you include Custom Search ranges
during scan operation.
3 Search Keys - You can assign 3 of the number keys to start a Custom Search
or Tone-Out Search.
Quick Search - Lets you enter a frequency and start searching.
SAME Weather Alert/Priority - Lets your scanner alert you when a SAME
weather alert is transmitted on a NOAA weather channel. You can also set a
weather channel as a priority channel.
Built-in Battery Charger (BCD436HP only) - Allows you to charge the
batteries in the scanner.
DIN-E and ISO Vehicle Mountable (BCD536HP Only) - Using the optional
DIN-E sleeve or a standard ISO technique, the scanner can be easily mounted in
most vehicles.
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Included With Your Scanner
Accessories included in the box are:
AC Power Adapter
Lighter Power Adapter (BCD536HP Only)
USB Connection Cable
3 X AA NiMH Rechargeable Batteries (BCD436HP Only)
Antenna
Micro SD card (installed)
Wi-Fi-Dongle (BCD536HP Only)
DIN-E sleeve (optional accessory)
Swivel Belt Clip (BCD436HP Only)
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Setting up Your BCD536HP
The scanner can be placed on a convenient surface in your home as a base
station, and connected to a standard outlet that supplies 120VAC, 60Hz. You
must use either the supplied antenna or an electrically correct outdoor antenna,
properly and safely mounted at your chosen site.
The unit can also be placed above, beneath, or in the dash of your vehicle using
the supplied bracket and mounting hardware.
• If your scanner receives interference or electrical noise, move the scanner or its
antenna away from the source.
• 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.
Power Related Issues
Important: To prevent memory from being corrupted, do not unplug the AC
adapter during the time the memory is accessed for programming or auto store.
Notes: If when you connect the AC adapter the [VOL] /Power Switch is ON, the
scanner may not power on. Should this occur, simply turn the control OFF, then
ON again.
When you turn off the scanner using the power switch, the scanner remembers
the last settings and mode. When you turn power back on, it resumes the
previous mode.
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, BNC terminated coaxial cable to
connect an outdoor antenna. If the antenna is over 50 feet from the scanner, use
RG-8 low-loss dielectric coaxial cable. Cable loss increases with higher
frequency.
Connecting an Extension Speaker
In a noisy area, an optional amplified extension speaker, positioned in the right
place, might provide more comfortable listening. Plug the speaker cables 1/8-inch
(3.5-mm) mini-plug into your scanners back-panel Ext. Sp. Jack.
WARNING!
Never connect any part of the headphone jack to the antenna jack or connect the
radio to an installation where the antenna and audio connection are grounded.
This might also damage the scanner.
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Base Station
This is the simplest approach to let you get started quickly. Decide on a location
that is convenient to a nearby wall outlet, has desk space to let you complete your
programming worksheets, will safely allow the indoor antenna to be extended, or
near a window to use an outdoor antenna.
To secure the radio to a surface, by means of the mounting bracket, follow the
steps below:
1. Attach the four protective mounting feet to the mounting bracket when
you casually use the scanner on a flat surface. Should you desire to
permanently mount the scanner, remove the feet and use wood screws
through the bracket as described in Steps 2 and 3.
2. Use the bracket as a template to mark positions for the two mounting
screws.
3. At the marked positions, drill holes slightly smaller than the screws.
4. Align the bracket with the threaded holes on the sides of the radio case
so the bracket is beneath the radio. Secure the bracket using the two
threaded knobs. Never over tighten the knobs.
Once the radio is positioned, connect it to a source of AC power using the
supplied 13.8V, 750 mA AC adapter. Insert the barrel of the AC adapter to the
jack on the rear, upper right side of the radio marked. Insert the connector of the
supplied indoor telescoping antenna to the BNC Antenna Connector and apply
moderate pressure to secure it.
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Vehicle Installation
You can mount your scanner in your vehicle, using either the supplied bracket or
the optional DIN-E sleeve.
If the scanner loses power (as when you turn off your car’s ignition with the
scanners power switch on), it can corrupt the micro SD card. To ensure that does
not happen, turn off the scanner before turning the car’s ignition off.
Important: AVOID AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT ZONES.
Ignoring this installation concern may result in bodily harm and the inability of the
airbag to perform properly.
Mounting Using the Bracket
With the bracket removed from the radio, use the holes in the bracket as a
template to initially mark the location you plan to use in your vehicle. Be
absolutely certain of what might be behind the mounting surface before making
any holes, be it above, or below, or in front of your dash, armrest console, or
other location. If you drill carelessly, expensive damage can result. If in doubt,
consult your vehicle dealer’s service department or a qualified professional
installer.
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Mounting Using the Bracket
1. Using appropriate screws or other hardware, secure the bracket.
2. Insert the scanner and insert the bracket knobs to lock the scanner in
position.
3. Attach the Cigarette Lighter Power Cord to the rear of the scanner and
plug the adapter end into a dash mounted 12V DC socket.
4. Attach a suitable mounted mobile antenna to the antenna jack on the
back of the scanner.
Mounting Using the DIN-E Sleeve
If you are unsure about how to install your scanner in your vehicle using the
optional DIN-E sleeve, consult your automobile manufacturer, dealer, or a
qualified installer. Before installing, confirm that your scanner fits in the desired
mounting area and you have all the necessary materials to complete the task.
Your scanner requires a 2 x 7-1/8 x 5-5/16 inch (50 x 180 x 135 mm) mounting
area. Allow an additional 2-3/8 inch (60mm) space behind the unit for connectors
and wires.
1. Remove the bracket if it is attached.
2. Remove the four Philips screws from four small tabs on the rear of the
case that secure the outer metal case and pull off the case (toward the
rear) with care.
3. Install the DIN sleeve into the opening in your dashboard, lip facing out.
4. Push out the top and bottom tabs to hold the sleeve firmly in place.
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Mounting Using the DIN-E Sleeve
5. Before inserting the scanner in the sleeve, attach the cable from the
previously mounted antenna. Attach the DC Power leads. RED goes to a
positive (+) connection on your fuse block while BLACK connects to the
vehicles chassis ground (-).
6. Connect the ORANGE lead to one side of the headlamp switch so that
when you activate the headlights, the scanners LCD display changes
intensity. Be sure all the connections are routed away from any potentially
pinching or slicing sheet metal.
7. Slowly slide the scanner into the sleeve until it locks in place.
8. To remove the unit, fully insert the removal keys into each slot on the left
and right edges of the front panel. Carefully slide the radio from the
sleeve.
Removing the Scanner from the DIN-E Sleeve
If you plan to connect other devices or wires to the radio, such as a GPS unit, at a
later time, you should plan to remove the scanner from the DIN-E sleeve. This is
easily done using the provided Removal Keys that come with the optional DIN-E
sleeve.
Refer to the illustration that follows, showing the Removal Keys.
Fully insert both Removal Keys into the slots on the left and the right edges of the
radios dress panel. You cannot remove the radio with only one key. Press in
fully, and do not twist the keys. The radio will unlock from the sleeve making
withdrawal from the sleeve possible. Store the keys in a safe place for future use.
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Mounting Using ISO Technique
Some vehicles can take advantage of another approach to mounting a radio in a
vehicle, called the ISO technique. However, this technique requires a very
detailed and thorough knowledge of the technique. Therefore, we strongly
suggest that if you have any doubt about your experience and abilities, please
consult with a professional installer who is familiar with the ISO approach to radio
installation.
To begin the process, it is first necessary to remove the scanners outer metal
sleeve from the inner chassis. Unthread the four screws in the rear of the unit.
Slide the cover toward the rear and off. Once the sleeve is removed, you will see
threaded, metric machine screw holes on either side of the chassis cabinet.
Uniden does not supply these screws. Their diameter, length, and screw type
should be chosen by a qualified installer based on the internal vehicle bracket
which will be used in securing the scanner chassis.
Once the original radio is removed from the vehicle dash and the fit of the
scanner is correct, be sure to connect all the power, audio, antenna, and any
other cables or wires, to the scanner before the scanner is secured.
The following illustration is a typical example of the ISO technique and the
general side mounting screw holes often encountered. It does not actually
represent the Uniden scanner or your vehicles mounting bracket. Only a
professional installer will be able to determine the best and correct approach.
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Using Internal Batteries (BCD436HP Only)
You can power your scanner using three alkaline or rechargeable AA batteries.
There is no switch. The scanner will automatically detect and not charge non-
rechargeable batteries.
1. Install 3 AA batteries, matching the polarity symbols (+ -).
2. Replace the cover.
When Battery icon flashes and the scanner beeps every 15 seconds, replace or
recharge the batteries.
Using Rechargeable Batteries
You can also use three rechargeable batteries to power your scanner. Before you
use rechargeable batteries, you must charge them. The scanner has a built-in
circuit that lets you recharge batteries while they are in the scanner.
If the USB cable is connected to the scanner, or batteries are installed in the
scanner when an USB cable is connected, the scanner will check the battery
condition.
When the scanner is turned on, the scanner does not charge the battery.
When the scanner is turned off, the scanner will charge the battery.
The scanner displays “Normal Charging” while charging the battery according to
the Set Charge Time setting.
If the batteries are not installed, “No Battery” is displayed.
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Understanding the Memory
Favorites Lists All of the information contained in the scanner is stored on a
micro SD card supplied with the scanner. This includes profiles, Favorites Lists,
all the radio settings, and the Radio Reference database.
Because the memory is based on the Radio Reference database we now have a
different order of organization not like banks and channels in traditional scanners,
but more like Dynamic Memory Architecture. You can now use Favorites Lists
that follow RR database structure of Systems that contain Departments that hold
the channels (conventional frequencies or IDs) and then there are Sites to hold
just the trunking frequencies. If you are familiar with DMA (Dynamic Memory
Architecture) scanners, think of departments as being like channel groups.
Profiles
A profile is a group of settings that includes your location information (zip code,
auto-locate info, and any saved locations), scanning range, service types
scanned, GPS options, your basic radio settings (backlight, contrast, weather
settings, standby options, etc.), Avoid lists, recording sessions, weather event
records, Analyze logs and Discovery logs.
The first time you use the scanner to set a location you will start to setup a profile.
Only one profile at a time can be used in the scanner. You can create multiple
profiles for different locations (although profiles can have multiple locations),
Favorites List selection, or scanning preferences. The Sentinel software allows
you to download your profile from the scanner, edit, save, and create new profiles
to upload them back to the scanner.
Profiles also hold your Favorites Lists settings for monitoring and uploading to the
scanner. If you delete a profile (in the software), your Favorites Lists will still be
there. When you create a new profile, you can select which Favorites Lists will be
associated with the new profile.
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Understanding the Memory
Favorites Lists will allow you to store channels you find when you are scanning
from the full database (the easiest way). They can contain channels from trunking
systems and conventional systems. You can also manually add systems,
departments (not sites), and channels into Favorites Lists from the database as
well as program new systems, departments, sites, and channels.
You can save up to 256 different lists in the scanner (and software) and associate
them with any or all of your profiles. You can monitor one or more lists at a time
and/or the database. You can also export you lists to a file to share them.
Deleting a profile will not delete the lists associated with a profile. However,
deleting a Favorites List will delete it from all profiles.
Systems
Systems will hold all of your Sites, Departments, and Channels.
Trunking Sites
Inside systems are trunked sites hold the trunking frequencies for any trunking
system and any band plan information needed. You will need at least one site for
each trunked system and some systems can have several sites.
Departments
Departments are also created inside systems. Departments hold frequencies
(channels) for conventional systems and IDs (also called channels) for trunked
systems.
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Sentinel Software
Sentinel Software lets you manage your Profiles, Favorites Lists, Databases, and
firmware updates.
Manage Profiles
Profiles are “snapshots” of your scanner’s set up. A profile contains all your
configuration settings as well as all of your Favorites Lists, Avoids, and System
settings. Sentinel can save multiple profiles so you can also restore different
profiles as you need them. For example, If you regularly visit a specific location,
you can create a profile for that location. You can save it to Sentinel to use
whenever you visit.
Manage Favorites Lists
You can create Favorites Lists in Sentinel and then associate them with specific
profiles. When those profiles are written to your scanner, only those specified
Favorites Lists are written.
Manage Databases
Uniden updates the Database used in your scanner every week. You can decide
how often you want to update the databases on your scanner. When you update
them through Sentinel, it checks the website for the most current database and
saves it in Sentinel. When you "Write to Scanner" the new database is updated in
the scanner.
Create New or Edit Existing Systems
Sentinel allows you to create your own systems, or edit systems already in a
Favorites list. These systems can include information not provided by the weekly
database downloads.
Share Favorites Lists
Create and share Favorites lists with your friends or others in the HomePatrol
Community at http://www.HomePatrol.com and the HomePatrol Twiki site at
http://info.uniden.com/HomePatrol for Favorites Lists that cover common services
such as Railroad, Marine Radio, Civilian and Military Air bands, and more.
Manage Firmware Updates
Your scanner updates its firmware through Sentinel. In that process, Sentinel
connects to the internet and checks for the current firmware version to download.
Installing Sentinel
The SD card in your scanner will install to your PC like an additional drive. Open
the drive and navigate to the setup.exe file in the Setup folder. Double‐click
setup.exe.
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Sentinel Software
If you are unable to locate this file, download the latest version from
http://info.uniden.com/UnidenMan4/BCD536HP or,
http://info.uniden.com/UnidenMan4/BCD436HP.
Sentinel will automatically notify you if a more recent version is available.
How to Install Sentinel Software
If you have not already installed Sentinel software, follow these procedures.
Use the USB cable to connect your scanner to your PC.
Turn on the scanner if it is not already on. Select Mass Storage.
The screen turns white while it is connected to the PC.
Sentinel software installation should begin immediately. If it does not, open the
drive folder and run Setup.exe in the Setup folder.
When installation is complete, Sentinel software and various documents are
installed on your PC.
Disconnect the USB cable. Your scanner begins initial setup procedures.
Updating Firmware
From time to time, Uniden will release firmware updates to improve existing
functionality, add new features, or address issues found in its operation. Updating
the firmware takes just a few minutes and is easily accomplished using the
Sentinel Software you installed on your PC.
Simply connect your scanner to your PC using the supplied USB cable and select
“Mass Storage”. Then, in Sentinel select UPDATE > Update Firmware and follow
the on‐screen prompts.
Updating the Database
To update the scanner’s database, connect it to your PC using the supplied USB
cable. Select “Mass Storage”.
Next, in Sentinel select UPDATE > Update Master HPDB.
Finally, write the new database to your scanner by selecting Scanner > Write to
Scanner.
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Turning on the Scanner
Func
Menu
Scroll Control
(BCD436HP) Press and hold for about 2 seconds. If the screen is too dark,
press to turn on the backlight. Rotate the scroll control clockwise and set the
volume to around 10 o’clock. Press the scroll control to display the volume level.
Turn the scroll control (within 10 seconds) to adjust the volume. Press the scroll
control again to close the volume level (or let it disappear after 10 seconds).
Press Func then press the scroll control to display the squelch level. Turn the
scroll control counter-clockwise all the way then clockwise until the noise stops,
then one notch more. Press the scroll control again to close the squelch level.
(BCD536HP) Rotate VOL clockwise and set the volume to around 10 o’clock.
Rotate the SQ knob counter-clockwise all the way, and then rotate the VOL knob
to find a comfortable volume level. Rotate the SQ clockwise until the noise stops,
then one notch more.
The first time you turn on your scanner it will prompt you to set the clock.
See Setting the Clock.
To begin scanning right away, press the Zip button to select your country and
zip/postal code (See Data Naming to enter postcode). The scanner will load
channels for your area from the database and start scanning.
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Data Naming
Name any Favorites List, System, Site, Department, Channel, Location, Custom
Search, Recording Session, Tone-Out, or SAME group with up to 64 characters.
To Enter a Character, turn the scroll control until the character you want appears.
To move the cursor to the right, press 6>.
To move the cursor to the left, press <4.
To clear a character, press .no.
To clear all characters, press .no twice.
Press E/yes when finished to exit.
Set Your Location and Range
Enter Zip/Postal Code This will set the center of a zip/postal code as your
location (not your exact location) and a default scan range of 10 miles.
You can then set the range, edit the location name, and save the location.
Press the Zip button. Select your country USA or Canada and press E/yes.
Enter your zip code or see Data Naming to enter a post code.
Auto Locate The Auto Locate feature works by trying to monitor any Motorola
or P25 system in your area that is also in the Radio Reference Database.
The scanner will then set your location based on the system(s) it receives.
This will set the center of the discovered radio tower as your location (not your
exact location) and a default scan range of 30 miles.
You can then set the range, edit the location name, and save the location.
Press Menu then scroll to Set Your Location and press E/yes.
Scroll to Auto Locate and press E/yes.
Press E/yes or .no to accept the location.
Set Manual Location This will set your exact location and a default scan
range of 0 miles. You can then edit the location name and save the location.
Press Menu then scroll to Set Your Location and press E/yes.
Input Latitude Enter your latitude.
Press .no to toggle N or S, and press E/yes.
Input Longitude Enter your longitude.
Press .no to toggle E or W, and press E/yes.
Set Up GPS Sets the location format, serial port baud rate, and units.
Location Format
DMS:DDD˚MM’SS.ss or DEG:DDD.dddddd.
Set Serial Port
Off, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, or 115200.
Set Unit mile or km.
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Set Your Location and Range
Set Range This setting allows you override the default range setting for your
current location to increase or decrease the number of Trunking Sites and
Channel Departments you can receive when you are scanning from the Full
Database and when you are scanning Favorites Lists with Location Control
enabled. See also Understanding Range.
(BCD536HP Only) Press the Rang button.
(BCD536HP and BCD436HP) Press Menu then scroll to Set Your Location
and press E/yes. Scroll to Set Range and press E/yes.
Enter the range (0-30) and press E/yes.
Understanding Range
1. The range setting will only work with Favorites Lists that have Location Control
set to On and with Departments/Sites that have locations programmed.
Everything in the Full Database also has locations programmed. If you manually
program Departments/Sites with no location information included, the range
setting will have no effect on them because the scanner doesn’t know where
they are.
2. You will receive Departments/Sites that have a range equal to your scan
range setting plus the programmed range of the Departments and Sites. For
example, if your scan range is set to 10 miles and a Department/Site range is set
to 30 miles, and that Department/Site is less than 40 miles away from your
current location setting, it will be enabled in your Favorites List according to both
range settings.
3. If you use Add Current dB Channels from a list with a 10 mile range (selected
location by zip/postal code) and then set the range to 20 miles, Location Control
will not add the other channels included that extra 10 mile range.
Edit Location
This allows you to create a location or edit a location for rapid recall.
Press Menu then scroll to Set Your Location and press E/yes.
New Location or Edit Location
Edit Name See Data Naming.
Use Location This will set the location for scanning the Database and
Favorites Lists with Location Control enabled. This will also save a new
location and range with the default name Location #.
At Confirm? Press E/yes or .no.
Delete Location You can only delete saved locations. The last location set
will be retained for use when scanning the Database.
At Confirm Delete? Press E/yes or .no.
Set Location Information See Set Manual Location.
Set Range See Set Range.
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Set Your Location and Range
Save Location This will save the current location, the range, and set the
location as current for scanning the Database and Favorites Lists with Location
Control enabled.
See Data Naming to name the location.
Selecting Service Types
Not all service types are enabled when you create a new profile or when you set
your location in the scanner. By default only EMS Dispatch, Fire Dispatch, Law
Dispatch, and Multi-Dispatch are enabled.
The Appendix has a list of Service Types and their general descriptions.
(BCD536HP) Press the Serv button.
(BCD436HP) Press Func then the Zip/Services button.
Scroll to each Service Type and press E/yes to enable or disable.
Press System to exit.
When the scanner displays a Service Type that is not in the Favorite Lists, the
scanner will display a "---" indication.
Keypad and Knob Controls
BCD536HP
Key Operations
Power/VOL
Turns the scanner on/off and adjusts the volume.
Press to toggle backlight intensities.
Light
BCD536HP
Press Func then to lock or unlock the keypad.
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Key Operations
SQ
Turn to adjust the squelch.
Press to toggle Close Call modes.
BCD536HP
Press and hold to turn on Close Call Only mode.
Press Func then SQ to start Fire Tone-Out.
Scroll
Control
Press to enter Function mode for 3 seconds.
Press and hold to lock Function Mode. Press again to unlock.
Function
Press to select a menu item or save an entry in Menu Mode.
BCD536HP
Turn to select a menu item in Menu Mode.
Turn to select characters with Data Naming.
Turn to select Scan/Search direction and to continue
Scan/Search in Scan/Search Modes.
Turn to select Channel or Frequency in Hold Mode.
Turn in Channel Hold to scroll Channels/Frequencies.
Turn in Department Pause to scroll Departments in Scan Mode.
Turn in System Pause to scroll Systems.
Turn in Department Pause and select Custom Searches to
enable in Search Mode.
Turn to select next recording in Replay Mode.
Turn to resume Close Call search in Close Call Only Mode.
Turn to start a Quick Search in CC Hold Mode.
Turn to select next receivable Weather Channel in Weather Scan.
Turn to select Tone-outs in Tone-out Standby Mode.
Press to return to previous mode.
Avoid
Press to toggle Channel/Frequency Avoid status
in Receive/Hold Modes.
BCD536HP
Press to toggle Avoid status in Scan Receive Mode.
Press and hold to clear all Channel Avoids in current Conventional
System or Site in Scan Hold Mode.
Press and hold to clear all Search Avoids in Search Hold Mode.
Press Func then Avoid to review all Search Avoids
in Search Modes.
Zip
BCD536HP
Press to enter country-zip/postal code.
Serv
BCD536HP
Press to select Service Types.
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Key Operations
Rang
BCD536HP
Press to select Range.
Func
Menu
Scroll
Control
BCD436HP
Power/Light
Press and hold to turn the scanner on or off.
BCD436HP
Press to use the backlight.
Func
Press to enter Function mode for 3 seconds.
Function
Press and hold to lock Function mode. Press again to unlock.
BCD436HP
Press and hold to turn on Close Call Only mode.
Press Func then SQ to start Fire Tone-Out.
Scroll
Control
Press Func then Vol turn to adjust the squelch.
Press to select a menu item or save an entry in Menu Mode.
Vol,Squelch
Turn to select characters with Data Naming.
BCD436HP
Press then turn to adjust volume level in Scan Mode.
Press to view battery info in Scan Mode.
Turn to select Scan/Search direction and to continue
Scan/Search in Scan/Search Modes.
Turn to select Channel or Frequency in Hold Mode.
Turn in Channel Hold to scroll Channels/Frequencies.
Turn to select next receivable Weather channel
in Weather Scan.
Turn to select Tone-outs in Tone-out Standby Mode.
Turn in Department Pause to scroll Departments
in Scan Mode.
Turn in System Pause to scroll Systems.
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Key Operations
Scroll
Control
Turn in Department Pause and select Custom Searches to
enable in Search Mode.
Vol,Squelch
Turn to select next recording in Replay Mode.
BCD436HP
Turn to resume Close Call search in Close Call Only Mode.
Turn to start a Quick Search at current frequency
in CC Hold Mode.
Turn to select next Weather channel in Weather Scan.
Turn to select Tone-outs in Tone-out Standby Mode.
Avoid
Press to toggle Channel/Frequency Avoid status in
Receive/Hold Modes.
BCD436HP
Press to toggle Avoid status in Scan Receive Mode.
Press and hold to clear all Channel Avoids in current
Conventional System or Site in Scan Hold Mode.
Press and hold to clear all Search Avoids in Search Hold Mode.
Press Func then Avoid to toggle Close Call modes.
Press Func then press and hold Avoid to turn on Close Call
Only Mode.
Replay
Press to Replay the last transmissions.
Record
Press Func then Replay to start/stop recording.
System
Press Func then System to exit all menus and return to Scan
Mode.
Press to enter System Pause for 2 seconds then hold on a
System in Scan Mode.
Double Press for System Hold without pause.
Double Press to release System Hold.
Press to enter Search Pause mode for 2 seconds then hold on
a Search in Search Mode.
Double Press for Search Hold without pause.
Press to hold/release CC hit in Close Call Receive Mode.
Press to recall last CC hit in Close Call Only Mode.
Department
Press to enter Department Pause for 2 seconds then hold on a
Department in Scan Mode.
Double Press Department Hold without pause.
Double Press to release Department Hold.
Press to enter Search Pause mode for 2 seconds then hold on
a Search in Search Mode.
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Key Operations
Department
Double Press for Search Hold without pause in Search Mode.
Press to release Search Hold.
Press Func then Department to hold/release Site in Scan Mode.
Channel
Press to hold/release a Channel, Frequency, CC hit, Tone-Out.
Press Func then Channel to toggle Modulation for Channel, Site,
Search, in Hold Modes.
Press to pause in Replay Mode.
Zip/Services
BCD436HP
Press to enter country-zip/postal code.
Press Func then Zip to select Service Types.
Menu
Press to return one level in menu in Menu Mode.
Press to save current Database System in Scan Mode.
Press Func then Menu for System menu in Scan Mode.
Press Func then Menu for Search menu in Search Mode.
Press Func then Menu for Close Call menu in Close Call Mode.
Press Func then Menu for Weather menu in Weather Scan.
Press Func then Menu for Tone-Out menu in Tone-Out
Standby/Search Mode.
Number
Press to select Favorites Lists in Scan Mode.
Keys
Press 0-9 to use direct entry in Hold Mode.
Press 0-9 to toggle custom searches on or off in Search Mode.
Press 0-6 to toggle Close Call bands on or off in Close Call
Only Mode.
Press Func then 1, 2, or 3 to enable search keys in Hold Mode.
Press <4 to move the cursor to the left when editing text.
Press Func then 4(ATT) to toggle Channel attenuation on/off in
Hold Mode.
Press Func then 4(ATT) to toggle Search/CC attenuation.
Press Func then press and hold 4(ATT) to toggle Global
Attenuation on/off in Hold Mode.
Press Func then 5( ) to enter Wi-Fi menu.
Press 6> to move the cursor to the right when editing text.
Press Func then 6(wx) to toggle Weather Alert Priority
in Hold Mode.
Press Func then press and hold 6(wx) to enter Weather Scan.
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Key Operations
Number
Keys
Press Func then 7(IFX) to toggle intermediate frequency exchange
for a channel/frequency in Hold Modes.
Press Func then press and hold 8(REV) to view the repeater
frequency in Hold Modes.
Press Func then 9(DISP) to toggle 3 line display on/off
in Scan Hold Mode.
Press Func then 0(LVL) to toggle the volume offset for a channel
in Scan Hold Mode.
.no
Press to enter a decimal point for a frequency.
PRI
Press to enter a decimal point after a system number tag.
Press to delete current character with Data Naming/Direct Entry.
Press twice to delete all characters with Data Naming/Direct Entry.
Press twice to enter a hyphen when entering an ID.
Press to enter an 'i' when entering an I-Call ID.
Press Func then .no to toggle Priority Modes.
E/yes
Press to select a menu item or save an entry in Menu Mode.
Q. SRCH
Press to store a blinking CTCSS/DCS/NAC tone in Scan Mode.
Press to store an ID in ID Search mode in Scan Mode.
Press for Channel Menu in Hold/Receive Mode.
Press to 'quick store' a frequency in Search Modes.
Press Func then E/yes to start Quick Search in Search Mode.
Press to store found tones in Tone-out Search Mode.
Press to for the current Tone-Out menu in Tone-out Mode.
Navigating the Menus
The Menu key lets you select options to set up and use the scanner. To select a
menu item, rotate the scroll control. Rotate right for down and left for up. The
currently-selected menu item is highlighted with a bar in the display. When the
menu item you want to select is highlighted, press E(yes) or (the scroll control)
to select it. To back up a level, press Menu. To exit all menus and return to the
previous mode press Avoid.
The message “Press Any Key” in Menu Mode means press any key except the
Avoid key.
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Display Options
Set Backlight
Set ID Format (MOT/P25)
Adjust Contrast
Set ID Format (EDCS)
Disp. Unit ID
Set Upside-Down (BCD536HP Only)
Setting the Backlight The scanner will turn on/off the LCD and the Keypad
backlight automatically according to backlight setting.
Set Mode Note: (BCD536HP Only) These settings will work only when the
backlight is set to Off with the VOL button and then only at the High intensity.
Squelch
Off - The backlight stays off when the squelch opens.
5 sec - The backlight stays on 5 seconds after the squelch opens.
10 sec - The backlight stays on 10 seconds after the squelch opens.
Open Squelch - The backlight stays on only when the squelch is open.
Keypress
Off - The backlight stays off when any key is pressed.
5 sec - The backlight stays on for 5 seconds when any key is pressed.
10 sec - The backlight stays on for 10 seconds when any key is pressed.
Timeout (BCD436HP Only)
10 sec - Turns the backlight on for 10 seconds when you press .
30 sec - Turns the backlight on for 30 seconds when you press .
Infinite - The backlight always stays on.
Set Dimmer (BCD536HP Only)
Manual (For non-vehicle use)
High, Middle, Low, or Off.
Auto (For vehicle use)
+ Polarity - If the orange wire gets 12V when you turn on the headlights.
- Polarity - If the orange wire is switched to chassis ground when you
turn on the headlights.
Adjust Contrast This setting controls the displays contrast.
Contrast 1-15
Display Unit ID Allows you view the unit ID of the radio currently transmitting
on Motorola, EDACS, and APCO P25 systems.
On or Off.
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Display Options
Set ID Format sets the ID format for the System.
Set ID Format (Mot/P25)
Decimal Format or Hex Format. The default setting is Decimal.
Set ID Format (EDACS)
AFS Format or Decimal Format. The default setting is AFS.
Set Upside-Down (BCD536HP Only) This allows you to reverse the display
so you can mount the scanner upside-down and hear the speaker from the top.
The default setting is Off.
On or Off.
A Look at the Display
Channel Hold
Channel Avoid
Searching
The display has indicators that show the scanners current operating status.
The display information helps you understand how your scanner operates.
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A Look at the Display
Top Line
appears to show Function Mode.
appears and blinks to show Function Mode is locked.
F0-9: indicates the first digit of the Favorites List quick key on the left with the
blinking second digit on the right in Scan Mode.
a non-blinking number on the right indicates the quick key is enabled waiting to
be scanned.
a - (dash) means nothing is assign to the quick key.
an * (asterisk) means the quick key is disabled.
SITE HOLD appears in Site Hold.
SEARCH appears in Search Mode.
The Time appears.
↑ or ↓ appears to show the Scan or Search Direction.
GPS appears when connected to a GPS unit.
REC appears when recording.
appears to show Wi-Fi Status in Infrastructure Mode.
! indicates Wi-Fi Mode is off.
AP appears when connected in Access Point Mode.
appears to show the signal strength.
PRI appears in Priority Mode and is reversed- in Priority DND Mode.
appears and blinks if the battery is low. (BCD436HP Only)
appears if the Close Call Priority feature is on.
is reversed in Close Call DND Mode.
S=NN shows the squelch level for three seconds when you turn SQ.
Battery Level when you press VOL. (BCD436HP Only)
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A Look at the Display
2nd Line
S0-9: shows the first digit of the System quick key on the left with the blinking
second digit on the right.
a non-blinking number on the right indicates the quick key is enabled waiting to
be scanned.
a - (dash) means nothing is assign to the quick key.
an * (asterisk) means the quick key is disabled.
0-9: shows the Custom Search key status.
The Date is shown.
Receive Mode in Function Mode.
Volume Offset for the channel in Function Mode.
IFX appears if Intermediate Exchange is enabled for the channel.
ATT appears to show channel attenuation in Receiving or Hold Modes and in
Search Mode to show search attenuation.
P25 appears if the channel is receiving digitalized voice
in Receiving or Hold Modes.
LNK appears when data is received on a voice channel
in Receiving or Hold Modes.
DAT appears when data is received on a control channel
in Receiving or Hold Modes.
ENC appears if the channel is receiving encrypted voice and is muted
in Receiving or Hold Modes.
WX appears if the Weather Alert Priority feature is on.
V=NN shows the volume level for three seconds when you turn VOL.
3rd Line – 3 Line Display Off
System Name and Avoid/Hold status in Receiving or Hold Modes.
Temporary Avoids appear reversed in the display- .
Search with Scan appears to show a Custom Search in Scan Mode.
Custom Search Name in Search Mode.
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A Look at the Display
4th Line – 3 Line Display Off
Department Name and Avoid/Hold status in Receiving or Hold Modes.
Temporary Avoids appear reversed in the display- .
Custom Search Name appears in Search with Scan.
Site Name for a trunked system or Department Name for a conventional system
in Scan Mode.
Department Name for a system in Receiving or Hold Modes.
Search Frequency and Modulation in Search Mode.
5th Line – 3 Line Display Off
Scanning for a conventional system, ID Scanning/Searching for a trunked
system in Scan Mode.
Channel Name in Receiving or Hold Modes.
6th Line – 3 Line Display Off
appears when receiving a priority channel in Receiving or Hold Modes.
Channel Service Type in Receiving or Hold Modes.
TGID in Receiving or Hold Modes for a trunked site.
Tone/Code for a conventional channel in Receiving or Hold Modes.
Blinking Tone/Code indicates Tone/Code Search.
HOLD shows channel Avoid/Hold status.
Temporary Avoids appear reversed in the display- .
7th Line – 3 Line Display Off
Unit ID for a trunked system in Receiving or Hold Modes.
Frequency and Modulation for a conventional channel
in Receiving or Hold Modes.
Favorites List Name or Full Database in Scan Mode.
SCR appears if one or more broadcast/custom screen bands are turned on
in Receiving or Search Modes.
REP appears if Repeater Find is enabled in Receiving or Search Modes.
Number Tag Information in Function Mode for a Favorites List.
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Settings Menu
Adjust Key Beep
Auto Shutoff
See Scanner Info
Battery Option
Set Clock
View Battery Level
Band Defaults
Replay Options
Keypad Lock
Restore Options
Adjust Key Beep
Allows you to turn the key beep on or off and adjust the volume level.
Auto sets the alert beep to the master volume level.
Off, Level 1-15, or Auto
Battery Option
Set Battery Save - On or Off.
Set Charge Time - 1-14 (hours). See also Using Rechargeable Batteries.
Set Battery Low
Set Alert
Set Alert Tone -
Set Alert Interval -
Set Alert Volume - 1-15 or Auto (the master volume level).
Set Voltage - 3400-3600.
Band Defaults This allows you change the ‘Auto’ values you can select while
programming frequencies, searches, etc. to whatever you feel Auto should be for
each band (vs. the radio defaults). Since all of the step and modulation settings
default to Auto, this allows you to skip those settings when programming.
Scroll to each band you wish to edit and press E/yes. See also Default Bands.
Set Modulation
Auto, AM, NFM, FM, WFM, or FMB (Broadcast).
Set Step
Auto, 5, 6.25, 7.5, 8.33, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 50, or 100 kHz.
Auto Shutoff Allows you to set the scanner to shut off after a set time.
Off, 5, 10, 15, 30, 45 min, 1, 2, 3, hours.
Set Clock Sets the clock for the display and the default tag for recordings.
Set Date
Set Year Enter the year (2013-2099).
Set Month Enter the month.
Set Day Enter the day.
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Settings Menu
Set Time
Set Hour Enter the Hour (0-23).
Set Minute Enter the minute.
Set Time Zone
Scroll to your time zone.
Daylight Saving
On or Off.
Replay Options This allows you to set the recording duration and delete or
rename recording sessions.
Set Replay Duration
30, 60, 90, 120, 150, 180, 210, or 240 sec.
Review Recordings
Recording Session
Play Session. See Replaying Transmissions.
Delete Session
At Confirm Delete? Press E/yes or .no.
Rename Session See Data Naming.
Restore Options Allows you to clear all user data (full reset) or reset just
profile settings to default.
Clear User Data
(Full Reset) will delete all Favorites Lists, locations, reset all profile options to
default, clear all Avoids, delete all recording sessions, all discovery logs, and
all weather event records.
Note: Pressing and holding 2, 9, and Dept when you power on the
scanner will also clear all user data.
Reset User Settings
Will only reset all profile settings and Favorites List will be saved.
See Scanner Info This will show you how much memory is in use, the
firmware version, and scanner serial number.
Keypad Lock (BCD436HP Only) The only keys/knobs that work are Channel,
Dept, System for hold mode, Func, and the Scroll Control for volume.
Press Channel to hold and press Func then to toggle the keypad lock.
View the Battery Level (BCD436HP Only)
To view the battery level (in volts) press the scroll control and look at the small
numbers in the upper right of the display. Press the scroll control again to close
the volume level or let it disappear after 10 seconds.
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Wi-Fi Setup (BCD536HP Only)
The Wi-Fi dongle allows you to connect to the scanner wirelessly and control your
scanner with the Remote software.
The scanner has two different Wi-Fi connection modes, Infrastructure Mode and
Access Point Mode.
Infrastructure Mode is able to connect to an Access Point device.
With this mode, all you need to do is a set a password. In a few cases, there is no
password needed with the Access Point unit.
Access Point Mode is able to connect with up to 5 clients.
Setting parameters are as follows: SSID, Security type, and Password.
Wi-Fi Options
Make sure the Wi-Fi dongle is connected to the USB port behind the scanner.
Press Menu then scroll to Wi-Fi Setup and press E/yes.
Scroll to the Favorites List and press E/yes.
Scroll to Edit Favorite and press E/yes.
Show Wi-Fi Information
Shows the IP address, MAC number, and version when connected.
Shows ‘Wi-Fi not connected’.
Set Connection
Off Not connected.
Infrastructure Mode – Routers etc.
Select AP Select the access point with the encryption type.
Password See Data Naming.
Access Point Mode – Laptops, Smart devices etc.
Input SSID
Enter (or use default) name of connection. See Data Naming.
Select Security
Open, WEP, or WPA/WPA2
Input Password See Data Naming.
Reset to Factory
At Confirm Delete? Press E/yes or .no.
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Planning Profiles
A Profile contains all your configuration settings as well as your Favorites Lists
and settings, Systems, Avoids, etc., and is a complete image of what is in your
scanner. Other settings such as range, service types selected, enabled Favorites
Lists, weather settings, display and audio settings also define a profile.
Remember that all Favorites Lists are common to all profiles. Enabling and
disabling Favorites Lists within a profile is part of defining a profile. Deleting a
profile will not delete the lists associated with a profile. However, deleting a
Favorites List will delete it from all profiles.
You automatically start to create a profile once you enter your location. If you
create a new profile in the software, your Favorites Lists will be included (but not
enabled) with the new profile. The scanner only holds one profile at a time.
Others can be created and uploaded to the scanner with the Sentinel Software.
Quick Keys
Organizing your Quick Keys will be part of the planning. You will have to figure
out which quick keys to assign to your Favorites Lists and Systems so you can
scan them without a table of contents and with some sort of logic you can
remember. Remember, enabling/disabling quick keys is not the same thing as
Avoiding or Unavoiding Favorites Lists and Systems.
Favorites List Quick Keys
Favorites Lists Quick Keys are used to enable or disable Favorites Lists for
scanning. They are just the number keys on the scanner but once assigned to a
Favorites List they become the Quick Keys. Your Favorites Lists hold your
Systems that also may have System quick keys assigned to those Systems. You
cannot assign a System in one Favorites List to another Favorites List. Selecting
a Favorites List will enable all (Unavoided) Systems in that list for scanning.
There are 100 Quick Keys (0-99) to use for your Favorites Lists.
System Quick Keys
System Quick Keys are used to enable or disable conventional and trunking
systems for scanning. You can assign any quick key to one or more Systems or,
program one or more systems with no quick key assigned that will always be
scanned unless you Avoid it. There are also 100 Quick Keys (0-99) to use for
your Systems.
It is best to assign Quick Keys to everything so you don’t have to remember what
to enable/disable or what to Avoid/Unavoid. There are no indicators in the display
showing Favorites List/Systems with no quick key so you won’t know if they are
being scanned or not unless you see (or don’t see) them scroll by in the display.
Search Quick Keys
You can assign any Search Quick Keys (1, 2, or 3) to any (1) Custom Search,
Tone-Out Search, or Close Call Only Search for quick access to your favorite
searches.
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Planning Profiles
Startup Keys
You can program each of your Favorites Lists with a Startup Key (0-9) so that
when you power up the scanner and press the key number, just those Favorites
List(s) assigned to the key will be enabled for scan. Systems are not affected.
Number Tags
Numbers tags will allow you to tag each Favorites List, System, and Channel to
locate easier. Number tags can range from 0 to 99 for Favorites Lists and
Systems and 0-999 for Channels. You can assign number tags to channels even
if the Favorites List does not have a number tag but, without a Favorites List
number tag, you can only navigate to these channels while holding or scanning in
that Favorites List. If two Favorites Lists have the same number tag, they will be
selected in sequence. The first time you select the number tag, the scanner will
go to the first Favorites List assigned to that number tag; if you select the same
number tag again, it will go to the 2nd Favorites List assigned to that number tag,
and so on. The same rule applies to System and Channel number tags. See also
Using Number Tags.
Alerts
You can program your scanner to alert you when, a Channel or Unit ID is
received, you receive a Close Call hit, an ID is transmitted with an Emergency
Alert or you receive a Tone-out hit. For each alert in the scanner, you can select
from 9 different tone patterns, 15 volume settings, 7 colors, and 2 color patterns.
Managing Favorites Lists
Favorites Lists hold all your Systems, Sites, Departments, and Channels. You
should assign a Quick Key to every Favorites List to quickly enable or disable the
list. You can assign as many Favorites Lists you want to a Favorites List quick
key.
New Favorites List/List Options
Press Menu then scroll to Manage Favorites and press E/yes.
To Create a New Favorites List scroll to New Favorites List and press E/yes.
To Edit a Favorites List scroll to the Favorites List and press E/yes.
Add Current dB Channels
Stop All Avoiding
Set FL Quick Key
Rename
Set FL Number Tag
Delete
Set FL Startup Key
Information
Use Location Control
Understanding Location Control
Review Avoids
Understanding Range
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Managing Favorites Lists
Add Current dB Channels This allows you to add all (Unavoided) channels
you are currently scanning to the Favorites List.
At Confirm? Press E/yes or .no.
Notes: Any Avoided System/Site/Department/Channel will not be added.
When adding channels from the Full Database, only channels that are inside
the set range, and from the selected Service Types are added to the new list.
When adding channels from a Favorites List that has ‘Use Location
Control’ is set to Yes, only channels that are inside the set range, and from the
selected service types are added to the new list.
When adding channels from a Favorites List that has Use Location Control is
set to No, only channels that are from the selected service types are added to
the new list.
Set FL Quick Key This assigns a quick key to the Favorites List and will scan
the list when the key is enabled. The default setting is .(no quick key). If you don’t
assign a Favorite Lists to a quick key, it will always be scanned unless you turn it
off in Select Lists to Monitor.
Scroll to the quick key number (0-99 or . for no quick key) and press E/yes to
save. Note: Pressing the first number of a 2-digit quick key will get you closer,
1 for 10, 2 for 20, etc., then scroll to second digit.
Set FL Number Tag This allows you to number a Favorites List so you can
access it quickly from scan hold mode.
The default setting is no number tag. See also Using Number Tags.
Enter the number tag (0-99) and press E/yes to save.
Set FL Startup Key This allows you to turn on the scanner with the Favorites
List enabled for scan. The default settings are all keys Off.
See also Using Startup Keys.
Scroll to each key (0-9) and press E/yes to enable then press Menu to save.
Use Location Control This enables Location Control for the Favorites List.
The default setting is Off. See also Understanding Location Control.
On or Off.
Review Avoids This allows you to review Avoided Channels for the Favorites
List. Temporary Avoids appear reversed in the display- .
Scroll to each Channel and press E/yes to Stop Avoiding.
Stop All Avoiding This will Stop Avoiding all Channels in the Favorites List.
At Confirm Delete? Press E/yes or .no.
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Managing Favorites Lists
Rename This allows to you rename the Favorites List.
See Data Naming.
Delete This will delete the Favorites List.
At Confirm Delete? Press E/yes or .no.
Information This will show you the file size and number of Systems in the list.
Understanding Location Control
Location Control allows you to enable or disable channels scanned in a Favorites
List based on your location. Actually, it enables/disables Sites and Departments
in Favorites Lists (as long as they have locations programmed) based on your
current location and scan range settings. Location Control is always enabled
when scanning from the Full Database.
To use Location Control, you have to enable it for each Favorites List (default is
No). You also need to have locations programmed for Sites and Departments in
each list (you can’t program a location for a system). With Location Control set to
Yes, the scanner only sees Departments/Sites with programmed locations. Any
Department/Site with no location information programmed will not be scanned. If
you append (add) a System/Department to a list from the database, the locations
will be brought in with each System/Department you append. With Location
Control set to No, the scanner will enable all Sites and Departments in your
Favorites List no matter what the scan range or Site/Department range is set to.
You don’t need a GPS to scan by location if all of the following apply:
1. You have Location Control set to Yes for each Favorites List you want to use
with Location Control.
2. You set (by zip/post code, Auto Locate, or manually), or select a location.
3. Your Departments and Sites have locations programmed.
The scanner then compares your location data with Site and Department data to
determine which channels to scan.
Conceivably, you could program everything you want to hear into one Favorites
List and scan just by selecting locations rather than enabling/disabling lists. If you
are traveling long distances a GPS device would be a better way to go.
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Programming Systems
Note for Motorola/P25 systems: If you are not sure if the system is Motorola or
P25, look at the system type in the RR database for your system. Only those
systems tagged as "Project 25 Phase I or Project 25 Phase 2" are Project 25
systems. Any system type that includes the word "Motorola" should be
programmed as a Motorola system, even if it uses some or all digital channels.
New System/System Settings
Press Menu then scroll to Manage Favorites and press E/yes.
Scroll to the Favorites List and press E/yes.
Scroll to Review/Edit System and press E/yes.
To Create a New System scroll to New System and press E/yes.
Scroll to P25 Standard, P25 One Frequency, Motorola, EDACS, LTR, or
Conventional and press E/yes.
At Confirm? press E/yes or .no.
To Edit System Settings scroll to the System and press E/yes.
System Settings
Edit Name
Edit Name press E/yes. See Data Naming.
Edit Unit IDs Disp. Unit ID must be set to On in the Display Options menu to
view Unit IDs.
New Unit ID/Edit Unit ID
To enter a Unit ID, press .no once then enter the ID and press E/yes.
Edit Name See Data Naming.
Set Alert Tone
Alert 1-9 or Off.
Set Level
Level 1-15 or Auto (the master volume level).
Set Alert Light
Set Color
Off, Blue, Red, Magenta, Green, Cyan, Yellow, or White.
Set Pattern
On, Slow Blink, or Fast Blink.
Delete Unit ID
At Confirm Delete? press E/yes or .no.
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System Settings
Copy System Copying a system will copy all Sites, Departments, Channels,
and settings including quick key assignments into the current Favorites List.
See Data Naming to name the new system.
Delete System
At Confirm Delete? press E/yes or .no.
System Options
Press Menu then scroll to Manage Favorites and press E/yes.
Scroll to the Favorites List and press E/yes.
Scroll to Review/Edit System and press E/yes.
Scroll to the System you want to edit and press E/yes.
Scroll to Edit Sys Options and press E/yes.
Note: Not all options will appear for all types of systems.
Set Quick Key
Priority ID Scan
Clear All ID Avoids
Set Number Tag
Set Status Bit
Set Audio AGC
Set Avoid
Set End Code
P25 NAC Option
Set Hold Time
Emergency Alert
P25 Waiting Time
ID Search
Review ID Avoids
P25 Threshold Mode
Edit Fleet Map
P25 Threshold Level
Set Quick Key This assigns a quick key to the System and will scan the
System when the key is enabled. The default setting is . (no quick key). If you
don’t assign a System to a quick key, it will always be scanned unless Set Avoid
(below) is set to Avoid or Temporary Avoid.
0-99 or . for no quick key. Note: Pressing the first number of a 2-digit quick key
will get you closer, 1 for 10, 2 for 20, etc., then scroll to second digit.
Set Number Tag This allows you to number a System so you can access it
quickly from scan hold mode.
The default setting is no number tag. See also Using Number Tags.
0-99
Set Avoid This determines whether a System will be scanned or not (even if
the system is enabled). Temporary Avoid cancels when you cycle power.
The default setting is Stop Avoiding.
Temporary Avoid, Stop Avoiding, or Avoid
See also Scan Avoids.
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System Options
Set Hold Time This sets (in seconds) the amount of time the scanner will scan
the System before moving on to the next system. All (Unavoided) channels will be
scanned at least once regardless of this setting. The scanner moves to the next
system after the hold time expires, any current transmission ends, and the
channel delay time expires. The default setting is 2 seconds.
Tip: Set your systems to 0 for fastest overall scan speed.
0-255
ID Search This sets whether the scanner searches for all IDs in a trunking
system (On), or scans only programmed IDs (Off).
The default setting is Off. See also ID Scan/Search.
On or Off
Edit Fleet Map (Motorola Type I/lli systems Only) This allows you to
program a fleet map for Motorola Type I Systems. You must program a system
fleet map in order for the scanner to properly track and display talk group IDs.
Block 0 Scroll to the size code (0-14) and press E/yes.
The next available block is prompted to select the next size code (0-14).
Repeat for each block as needed (0-7).
Note: If you select size code 12, 13, or 14, these restrictions apply:
12 can only be assigned to Blocks 0, 2, 4 or 6.
13 can only be assigned to Blocks 0 and 4.
14 can only be assigned to Block 0.
Since these size codes require multiple blocks, you will be prompted for the
next available block. Example: If you assign Block 0 as 12, the scanner
prompts you for block 2, the next block available, instead of block 1.
Priority ID Scan (no P25-1Tr) This allows you to use Priority Scan with IDs in
the System. The default setting is Off.
On or Off.
Set Status Bit (Motorola Only) This sets how your scanner works with Status
Bits (also called S-bits), letting you control how the scanner interprets and
displays Motorola talk group IDs. The default setting is Ignore.
Yes - the scanner treats all received IDs as unique IDs.
Ignore - the scanner rounds all received IDs down to the next interval of 16.
Set End Code (Motorola Only) This sets how the scanner handles the
transmission end code sent by most Motorola Systems.
The default setting is Ignore.
Analog - The scanner recognizes only analog end transmission codes.
Analog+Digital - The scanner recognizes both analog and digital end codes.
Ignore - The scanner waits for the carrier to drop before leaving a channel.
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System Options
Emergency Alert (Motorola/EDACS Only) This sets how your scanner alerts
you to IDs that have the emergency flag set. The default setting is Off.
Set Alert Tone
Alert 1-9 or Off.
Set Level
Level 1-15 or Auto (the master volume level).
Set Alert Light
Set Color
Off, Blue, Red, Magenta, Green, Cyan, Yellow, or White.
Set Pattern
On, Slow Blink, or Fast Blink.
Review ID Avoids This allows you to review Avoided IDs in the System.
Temporary Avoids appear reversed in the display- .
Stop Avoiding? Scroll to ID and press E/yes to Stop Avoiding.
Nothing Avoided appears if nothing is Avoided.
Clear All ID Avoids This allows you to Stop Avoiding all Avoided IDs in the
System.
At Confirm? press E/yes or .no.
Nothing Avoided appears if nothing is Avoided.
Set Audio AGC This allows you to turn AGC (Automatic Gain Control) on or
off for the System. The default settings are Off.
Analog - Press E/yes to toggle On or Off.
Digital - Press E/yes to toggle On or Off.
P25 NAC Option (P25-1Tr Only) This allows you to have the scanner search
for NAC codes or you can program a specific code for the System.
The default setting is Off.
Search - The scanner opens squelch for any digital signal and displays the
NAC being used.
Set P25 NAC - The scanner opens squelch only for signals that include the
programmed NAC.
At Input P25 NAC see Data Naming.
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System Options
P25 Waiting Time (Conventional Only) This setting gives the scanner time
to determine if channels on Conventional Systems have digital or analog
transmissions. During this time, the scanner will evaluate the received signal and,
if it detects digital data, will open squelch immediately. If digital is not detected
before the delay expires, the scanner will open squelch at the end of this delay.
This is to prevent "false decode" problems. This setting only affects conventional
channels with an Audio Type set to All. The default setting is 400 ms.
0 to 1000
Note: Any analog transmissions will lose the first part of the transmission, up
to the wait time you set here.
P25 Threshold Mode (Conventional Only) The default setting is Auto.
Auto -
Manual -
Default -
P25 Threshold Level (Conventional Only) The default setting is 8.
1 to 20
Programming Sites
New Site/Site Options
Press Menu then scroll to Manage Favorites and press E/yes.
Scroll to the Favorites List and press E/yes.
Scroll to Review/Edit System and press E/yes.
Scroll to the System and press E/yes.
Scroll to Edit Site and press E/yes.
Scroll to New Site and press E/yes
To Create a New Site scroll to New Site and press E/yes.
To Edit an Existing Site scroll to the Site and press E/yes.
Note: Not all options will appear for all sites.
Edit Name
Set Modulation
P25 Threshold Mode
Set Site Type
Set Attenuator
P25 Threshold Level
Edit Band Plan
Set Avoid
Delete Site
Set Frequencies
Set Location Information
New Site
P25 Waiting Time
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Site Options
Edit Name
See Data Naming.
Set Site Type (EDACS Only) EDACS Wide is the same as EDACS Standard
and use a 9600 baud control channel.
EDACS Narrow-band sites use a 4800 baud control channel.
Wide (Standard) or Narrow. The default setting is Wide.
Edit Band Plan (Motorola/P25 Only) Band plans are required so the scanner
can correctly determine the voice channel frequencies.
For P25 Systems Explicit mode systems (which comprise most systems in
use) include all information needed to determine voice frequencies on the
control channel, leave all entries blank. The system will automatically detect the
band plan and fill in the entries. Implicit systems need you to supply the
systems band plan with the Custom option for the scanner to correctly
determine voice frequencies.
Select Plan - Scroll to each Band Plan 0-9, A-F, and press E/yes.
Input Base Freq - Enter the base frequency press E/yes.
Input Spacing - Enter the step size and press E/yes.
Press Menu to return and repeat for each band plan as needed.
For Standard Motorola 800/900/Splinter Systems
800/900 Standard or 800Splinter
The scanner will use the regular Motorola band plan and return to the menu.
For Custom (rebanded) Motorola/VHF/UHF Systems Custom band plans
require that you enter both a lower and an upper base frequency value. The
lower base frequency (or base) is always the base frequency as provided in the
Radio Reference Database.
Use this Excel spreadsheet to calculate the upper base frequency value
located at: http://info.uniden.com/twiki/pub/UnidenMan4/
CalculatingUpperBaseFrequencies/CustomBandPlanCalculator.xls
If you don't have Excel you can download and install a viewer here, or do a
simple Google search.
The upper base frequency can also be found using the Band Plan Calculator
located at: http://info.uniden.com/twiki/bin/view/UnidenMan4/
CalculatingUpperBaseFrequencies.
Also, look at Determining Base/Step/Offset for VHF/UHF Motorola Systems at
Radio Reference.com.
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Site Options
For Standard 800 MHz Rebanded Systems, you need to set Band Plan 1
and Band Plan 2 as follows:
Band Plan
Lower Base Freq
Upper Base Freq
Offset
Polarity
Spacing
1
851.025
854.000
440
+
25 kHz
2
851.0125
868.9875
0
+
25 kHz
Select Plan 1-6 Select for each Band Plan.
Set Base Freq
Input Lower - Enter the lower base frequency and press E/yes.
Input Upper - Enter the upper base frequency and press E/yes.
Set Offset
Input Offset - Enter the offset and press E/yes.
Select Polarity - Scroll to + (default) or - and press E/yes.
Set Spacing - Scroll to the step size and press E/yes.
Press Menu to return and repeat for each band plan as needed.
Set Frequencies This is where you program trunking frequencies for the Site.
New Frequency/Edit Frequency. Enter the frequency and press E/yes.
For EDACS and LTR sites only:
Input LCN enter the LCN number and press E/yes.
Delete Frequency
At Confirm Delete? press E/yes or .no.
Set Modulation (no P25/1TR) This setting selects the modulation used for
the Site. The default setting is Auto (NFM for FM frequencies).
Auto, NFM, or FM
See also Scan Modulation.
Set Attenuator This setting controls whether the scanner attenuates signals
on this Site by about 20dBs The default setting is Off.
On or Off
See also Scan Attenuation.
Set Avoid This determines whether a Site will be scanned or not. Temporary
Avoid cancels when you cycle power. The default setting is Stop Avoiding.
Temporary Avoid, Stop Avoiding, or Avoid
See also Scan Avoids.
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Site Options
Set Location Information This allows you program a location for the Site to
use with Location Control enabled or with a GPS. You can program a circle with a
radial range or multiple rectangles as a location.
See Set Up GPS first to set your units, time zone, etc.
Circle
Set Latitude
Enter the latitude. Press .no to toggle N or S, and press E/yes.
Set Longitude
Enter the longitude. Press .no to toggle E or W, and press E/yes.
Set Range See also Understanding Range.
0-6000
Rectangles
New Rectangle
Latitude -Top Left
Enter the latitude. Press .no to toggle N or S, and press E/yes.
Longitude -Top Left
Enter the longitude. Press .no to toggle E or W, and press E/yes.
Latitude - Right Bottom
Enter the latitude. Press .no to toggle N or S, and press E/yes.
Longitude - Right Bottom
Enter the longitude. Press .no to toggle E or W, and press E/yes.
Rectangle
Edit Rectangle See Rectangles above.
Delete Rectangle
At Confirm Delete? press E/yes or .no.
P25 Waiting Time (Motorola Only) This setting gives the scanner time to
determine if channels on mixed Motorola Systems have digital or analog
transmissions. During this time, the scanner will evaluate the received signal and,
if it detects digital data, will open squelch immediately. If digital is not detected
before the delay expires, the scanner will open squelch at the end of this delay.
This is to prevent "false decode" problems. This setting only affects channels with
an Audio Type set to All. The default setting is 400 ms.
0 to 1000
Note: Any analog transmissions will lose the first part of the transmission, up
to the wait time you set here.
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Site Options
P25 Threshold Mode (P25s Only) The default setting is Auto.
Auto -
Manual -
Default -
P25 Threshold Level (P25s Only) The default setting is 8.
1 to 20
Delete Site Deletes the Site.
At Confirm Delete? press E/yes or .no.
New Site See New Site.
Programming Departments
New Department/Department Options
Press Menu then scroll to Manage Favorites and press E/yes.
Scroll to the Favorites List and press E/yes.
Scroll to Review/Edit System and press E/yes.
Scroll to the System and press E/yes.
Scroll to Edit Department and press E/yes.
Scroll to New Department and press E/yes.
To Create a New Department scroll to New Department and press E/yes.
To Edit an Existing Department scroll to the Department and press E/yes.
Edit Name
Set Location Information
Delete Department
Edit Channel
Set Avoid
New Department
Edit Name
See Data Naming.
Edit Channel
See Channel Options.
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Department Options
Set Location Information This allows you program a location for the
Department to use with Location Control enabled or with a GPS. You can
program a circle with a radial range or multiple rectangles as a location. See Set
Up GPS first.
Circle
Set Latitude
Enter the latitude. Press .no to toggle N or S, and press E/yes.
Set Longitude
Enter the longitude. Press .no to toggle E or W, and press E/yes.
Set Range See also Understanding Range.
0-6000
Rectangles
New Rectangle
Latitude -Top Left
Enter the latitude. Press .no to toggle N or S, and press E/yes.
Longitude -Top Left
Enter the longitude. Press .no to toggle E or W, and press E/yes.
Latitude - Right Bottom
Enter the latitude. Press .no to toggle N or S, and press E/yes.
Longitude - Right Bottom
Enter the longitude. Press .no to toggle E or W, and press E/yes.
Rectangle
Edit Rectangle See Rectangles above.
Delete Rectangle
At Confirm Delete? press E/yes or .no.
Set Avoid This determines whether a Department will be scanned or not.
Temporary Avoid cancels when you cycle power.
The default setting is Stop Avoiding.
Temporary Avoid, Stop Avoiding, or Avoid
See also Scan Avoids.
Delete Department Deletes the Department.
At Confirm Delete? press E/yes or .no.
New Department See New Department.
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Programming Frequencies/TGIDs
Quickly Storing a Frequency/ID
In scan mode press Channel to hold on any channel.
Enter the Frequency or ID and press E/yes. See also Edit Frequency/ID.
Note: You have to enter an ID/frequency in the proper format for the system
you are holding on. Example: You can’t enter a Motorola Type II ID when
holding on an LTR system.
Program a Frequency/ID into a “Quick Save” Favorites List
At Quick Freq/TGID Save? Press E/yes.
The scanner will save the Frequency/ID in a Favorites List called Quick
Save Favorites List, in a System called Quick Save System, (with no quick
keys assigned), in a Department called Quick Save Department.
Program a Frequency/ID into a Current Favorites List
At Quick Freq/TGID Save? Press .no.
At Select System Scroll to the System where you want to store the
Frequency/ID and press E/yes.
At Select Department Scroll to the Department where you want to store the
Frequency/ID and press E/yes.
After storing the Frequency/ID, you will be at the Channel Options menu to
complete the settings for the new channel. If you don’t want to edit the channel
settings press Avoid to return.
New Channel/Channel Options
Press Menu then scroll to Manage Favorites and press E/yes.
Scroll to the Favorites List and press E/yes.
Scroll to Review/Edit System and press E/yes.
Scroll to the System and press E/yes.
Scroll to Edit Department and press E/yes.
Scroll to the Department and press E/yes.
Scroll to Edit Channel and press E/yes.
To Create a New Channel scroll to New Channel and press E/yes.
At Input Frequency/TGID enter the frequency or ID and press E/yes.
To Edit an Existing Channel scroll to the Channel and press E/yes.
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Channel Options
Note: Not all options will appear for all channels.
Edit Name
Set Attenuator
Set Alert
Edit Frequency or TGID
Select Service Type
Set Avoid
Set Audio Type
Set Delay Time
Volume Offset
Set Number Tag
Set Priority
Delete Channel
Set Modulation
New Channel
Edit Name
See Data Naming.
Edit Frequency or TGID
Enter the frequency or ID and press E/yes to save.
To enter a Conventional Frequency, enter the Frequency and press E/yes.
To enter a Motorola Type II ID, enter the ID and press E/yes.
To enter a Motorola Type I ID, enter the Fleet Number, press .no twice for a
hyphen, then enter the Subfleet and press E/yes.
Formats: FFF-SS, F-, FFF-, NNNN-N, NNNN-, NNN-N, NNNNN, iNNNNN.
To enter an EDACS ID in AFS format, enter the Agency Number, press .no
twice for a hyphen, then the Fleet and Subfleet and press E/yes.
Formats: AA-FFS, AA-, AA -FF-, iNNNNN.
To enter an EDACS ID in Decimal format, enter the ID and press E/yes.
To enter a LTR ID, enter the Area Code (0 or 1) and press .no twice, then
enter the Home Repeater Number (01-20) and press .no once, then the
User ID (1-254) and press E/yes.
Formats: AA-HH-UUU, A-HH-.
To enter an I-Call ID, press .no once then enter the ID and press E/yes.
To enter a Wildcard I-Call ID, press .no once then enter 0 and press E/yes.
To enter Hexadecimal IDs, see Data Naming.
To enter a Unit ID, see Edit Unit IDs.
Notes: If the channel is already stored in the group TGID or Frequency Exists
Accept? (Y/N) appears. Press .no to return. You can also Avoid wildcard IDs.
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Channel Options
Set Audio Type (Conventional/Motorola Only) Select All if this channel
might contain both digital and analog signals. If you are sure the channel is
analog set the channel to Analog Only. This will prevent the P25 Waiting Time
for the conventional system from losing the first part of the transmission up to the
wait time you set there.
All - The scanner determines whether the audio is analog or digital.
Digital Only - The scanner will receive the channel only if it is carrying APCO
25 digital audio.
P25 NAC Option
Search - the scanner searches and displays any NAC tone received.
Set P25 NAC - allows you to program a NAC code. See Data Naming.
Note: You can also store a (blinking) NAC code when receiving the
frequency in scan mode by pressing E/yes.
Analog Only - The scanner will only receive analog audio.
Set CTCSS/DCS
Search - The scanner searches and displays any CTCSS or DCS tone.
Note: You can also store a (blinking) CTCSS/DCS tone when receiving
a frequency in scan mode by pressing E/yes.
CTCSS - Scroll to the desired CTCSS tone. Press E/yes to save.
DCS - Scroll to the desired DCS tone. Press E/yes to save.
Set Avoid - Scroll to CTCSS or DCS and press E/yes.
Scroll to the desired tone you want avoided and press E/yes to save.
Set Number Tag This allows you to number a Channel so you can access it
quickly from scan hold mode.
The default setting is no number tag. See also Using Number Tags.
0-999
Set Modulation (Conventional Only) This setting selects the modulation
used for the channel. The default setting is Auto.
Auto, AM, FM, NFM, WFM, or FMB (FM Broadcast)
See also Scan Modulation.
Set Attenuator (Conventional Only) This setting controls whether the
scanner attenuates signals on the Channel by about 20dB.
The default setting is Off.
On or Off
See also Scan Attenuation.
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Channel Options
Select Service Type This sets the Service Type for The Channel.
The Appendix has a list of Service Types and their general descriptions.
Default is Custom 1.
Scroll to the Service Type and press E/yes.
Set Delay Time This sets (in seconds) the amount of time the scanner stays
on a channel after the transmission has ended before moving to the next channel.
A negative delay will force a resume after that number of seconds.
The default setting is 2 seconds.
-10, -5, -2, 0, 1, 2, 5, 10, or 30 sec.
Set Priority This sets the channel as a priority channel while scanning. The
default setting is Off. Note: To use Priority ID Scan you must also enable Priority
ID Scan for each System. See also Priority Scanning.
On or Off
Set Alert This setting controls when and how the scanner alerts you if the
channel becomes active. The default setting is Off.
Set Alert Tone
Alert 1-9 or Off.
Set Level
Level 1-15 or Auto (the master volume level).
Set Alert Light
Set Color
Off, Blue, Red, Magenta, Green, Cyan, Yellow, or White.
Set Pattern
On, Slow Blink, or Fast Blink.
Set Avoid This determines whether a channel will be scanned or not.
Temporary L/O means until you cycle power. The default setting is Unlocked.
Temporary Avoid, Stop Avoiding, or Avoid
See also Scan Avoids.
Volume Offset This sets the Volume Offset for the Channel.
-3, -2, -1, 0, +1, +2, or +3
Note: You can also toggle volume offset for a channel in scan hold mode by
pressing Func then 0(LVL).
Delete Channel Deletes the Channel.
At Confirm Delete? press E/yes or .no.
New Channel See New Channel.
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Set Scan Selection
Select Lists to Monitor This setting enables or disables your Favorites Lists
for scanning. You must first enable each list here, before you can enable the
quick key for the list or you will see Nothing to Scan.
Note: You will need to set a location to scan the database.
Scroll to each Favorites List, the Full Database, or Search with Scan and
press E/yes to enable or disable.
For Search with Scan, see also Search with Scan and Edit Custom Search.
Manage Quick Key Status This is one way to enable or disable your
System quick keys and Favorites Lists quick keys. The other way is using the
number keys on the keypad. See Selecting Quick Keys.
Favorites Quick Key
Scroll to each Favorites List quick key and press E/yes to enable or disable.
System Quick Key
Scroll to each Favorites List and press E/yes.
Favorites List
Scroll to each System quick key and press E/yes to enable or disable.
Set Nationwide Systems (Database Only) This setting enables or disables
Nationwide systems in the Database, only when the Database is being scanned.
Scroll to each Nationwide System and press E/yes to enable or disable.
Set All Lists Off/On These settings turn all Favorites Lists on or off.
Select All Lists Off/On
Press E/yes to toggle each setting.
Managing Full Database
Press Menu then scroll to Manage Full Database and press E/yes.
Review Avoids You can review all Systems, Departments, and Channels that
are avoided and stop avoiding each one.
Note: The Database must be enabled for scan to review Avoids.
Scroll to each System, Department, or Channel and press E/yes to stop
avoiding. Temporary Avoids appear reversed in the display- .
Stop All Avoiding This will stop avoiding all Systems, Departments, and
Channels in the Database.
At Confirm Delete? press E/yes or .no.
Information This will show the database version in the scanner.
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Using Startup Keys
To Use a Startup Key:
1. Turn the scanner off.
2. Press and hold the number key that corresponds to the startup key when
you turn the scanner on.
3. Continue holding the number key until the scanner display shows the
number of the startup key configuration.
When you use Startup Configuration, the scanner checks all Favorites Lists and:
1. All Favorites Lists that do not have a startup key assigned will be scanned
the way they were when you last turned off the scanner.
2. All Favorites Lists that have a startup key assigned to the one you pressed
will be Unavoided.
3. All Favorites Lists that have a different startup key assigned will be Avoided.
4. The scanner will remember the last startup configuration you used when you
power up the scanner the next time using just the power key.
Caution: If you press the wrong key when you press the power key to set your
startup configuration, and that wrong key doesn’t have any Favorites Lists
assigned to that key, you will start up your scanner with all systems Avoided-
Nothing to Scan.
Priority Scanning
Priority Scan When the scanner is scanning a Conventional System, it interrupts
scanning, based on the Priority Interval and Max Channels settings, to check
priority channels for activity. The more channels you have set to priority, the
longer the interruption will be. The Favorites List(s) and System(s) containing the
priority channel(s) have to be enabled (and not Avoided) or the scanner will
display Priority Scan No Channel.
Priority ID Scan This function is similar to conventional priority although there is
no interruption during the transmission. Priority is checked in between
transmissions, when the scanner is receiving the control channel, and during the
channel delay period. The scanner can only look for priority IDs in the trunked
system it is currently scanning.
Priority DND The scanner checks priority channels, based on the Priority Interval
and Max Channels settings, only when not receiving other conventional channels
so there is no interruption in scanning with conventional systems.
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Priority Scanning
The highest priority is for channels in Favorites List Quick Key 1 and System
Quick Key 1. The lowest priority is for channels in Favorites List Quick Key 90
and System Quick Key 90. Priority for priority channels in the same channel
Department follows the order in which the channels were created.
To use Priority Scan you must first set your Priority Channels.
To use Priority ID Scan you must also enable Priority ID Scan for each system.
To Toggle Priority Modes Press Func then .no.
Priority Scan Options
Press Menu then scroll to Priority Scan and press E/yes.
Set Priority
Set Interval
MaxChannels/Pri-Scan
Set Priority Sets the Priority Mode. You can also toggle these modes by
holding on any channel in scan mode and pressing Func then .no(Pri).
Off - The Priority feature is off.
Priority DND - The scanner checks Priority channels only when not receiving
other conventional channels.
PRI appears in the display reversed- .
Priority Scan - The scanner checks conventional priority channels, and priority
IDs within systems that have priority ID enabled.
PRI appears in the display- .
Set Interval This sets (in seconds) how often the scanner will check the priority
channels.
1-10 sec.
MaxChannels/Pri-Scan This sets the maximum number of priority channels
that are scanned during one priority scan interrupt. If there are more priority
channels than the value you select, the channels are divided into more than one
group and the scanner scans each group in turn. Example: If you set the
maximum channels to 20 and there are 100 priority channels, the scanner checks
those 100 channels in groups of 20 and takes a total of 5 intervals to complete
the priority scan.
1-100
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Scanning
With previous scanners, you selected banks to scan that had channels stored in
them. With this scanner, you select Favorites List Quick Keys to scan that have
Systems assigned to them. So, now you turn Favorites Lists Quick Keys on and
off and System Quick Keys on and off (within each Favorites List). See also
Understanding Quick Keys.
First, all (Unavoided) Favorites Lists belonging to Quick Key 1 are scanned. Then
Favorites Lists that belong to Quick Key 2,…,9,0,11,…19,10,21,… …
80,91…,99,90 are scanned in order. Favorites Lists with the same quick key are
scanned in order of creation. Favorites Lists with no quick key are scanned last
and in order of creation (including created Quick Save Favorites Lists).
Systems within the Favorites Lists are scanned with the same rules. Conventional
channels within the Departments are scanned in order of creation. IDs are not
really scanned. The scanner checks for any activity in the trunking system and if
any ID becomes active, the scanner will display it in ID Search mode. In ID Scan
mode, the scanner will only display IDs programmed in to Departments.
Then, any (Unavoided/enabled) custom searches from 1 to 10 in turn.
Then, the scanner scans the Close Call ‘Hits with Scan’ system. This is a system
that automatically stores the frequencies found by Close Call. If the ‘Hits with
Scan’ system has no frequencies, the scanner does not scan the system.
The scanner scans a system for the duration you set using the System Hold Time
option. For trunked systems, the scanner moves to the next system after the hold
time expires, the current transmission ends, and the channel delay expires.
Conventional systems operate similarly, but all (Unavoided) channels are
scanned at least one time regardless of the hold time setting.
To Scan Channels:
1. You must enable at least one Favorites List or the Full Database in Select Lists
to Monitor.
2. Favorites Lists or Systems must be enabled with quick keys if one is assigned.
3. Systems, Departments, or Channels must not be Avoided.
4. Service Types for the channels must be set to On.
Any Favorites List not assigned to a quick key, not Avoided, and set to On in
Select Lists to Monitor will be scanned.
Any System (or Quick Save System) not assigned to a quick key and not
Avoided, will be scanned.
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Scanning
Scan Mode
Scan Receive
System Hold
Site Hold
Unit ID Display, Channel Hold
Search with Scan, Frequency Hold
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Scanning
Change Direction or Resume Scan Turn the Scroll Control.
Selecting Quick Keys
Select a Favorites List Quick Key Press the number key(s) assigned to the
Favorites List then press E/Yes. Example: 4, E/yes to enable List 4.
Select a System Quick Key in the Current List Press .no, then the number
key (2 digits) assigned to the System.
Example: .no, 03, E/yes to enable System 3.
Select a System Quick Key in a Different List Press the number key(s)
assigned to the Favorites List then .no, then the number key (2 digits) assigned
to the System then E/yes.
Example: 2, .no, 04, E/yes to enable List 2, System 4.
Toggle Display Modes
Hold on any channel and press Func then 9(DISP). Press Channel to resume.
3 Line Display Off
3 Line Display On
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Scanning
Toggle ID Scan or ID Search
While scanning each Trunked System, press Func then E/yes.
Change your Location
(BCD536HP) Press the Zip button.
(BCD436HP) Press Zip/Services.
Select your Country, and enter a zip/postal code. See also Set Your Location.
Set the Range
(BCD536HP) Press the Range button.
Enter new range and press E/yes to save.
(BCD436HP) See Set Range.
See also Understanding Range and Understanding Location Control.
Select Service Types (BCD536HP) Press Serv.
(BCD436HP) Press Func then Zip/Services.
Scroll to each Service Type and press E/Yes to enable or disable.
Holding
Channel Hold - Press Channel to hold on a Channel. Scroll to channels.
Press Channel to release.
Department Hold - Press Dept to pause then hold on any Department.
Double press Dept to hold now.
Press Dept then quickly scroll to the Department in pause mode.
Double press Dept to release hold.
Site Hold - Press Func then Dept to hold on a Site.
Press Func then Dept to release hold.
System Hold - Press System to pause then hold on any System.
Double press System to hold now.
Press System then quickly scroll to the System in pause mode.
Double press System to release hold.
Replay the Last Transmissions While scanning, press Replay.
Press Channel to pause/resume replay.
Turn the Scroll Control to select recordings.
Start/Stop Recording While scanning, press Func then Replay.
Direct Frequency/ID Entry
Press Channel to hold on any Channel.
Enter the Frequency/ID and press Menu.
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Scanning
Avoiding Channels, Departments, and Systems.
Temporary Avoid cancels when you cycle power. See also Reviewing Avoids.
Channel Avoid - Press Avoid once to Temporary Avoid.
Press quickly to toggle Permanent Avoid and Stop Avoiding when the
channel is in the display or in Channel Hold mode.
Department Avoid - Press Dept then Avoid once to Temporary Avoid.
Press Avoid quickly to toggle Permanent Avoid and Stop Avoiding.
Site Avoid –
System Avoid - Press System then Avoid once to Temporary Avoid.
Press Avoid quickly to toggle Permanent Avoid and Stop Avoiding.
Attenuation
Channel Attenuation - Press Channel to hold on the channel and press Func
then 4(ATT) to toggle attenuation.
Site Attenuation -
Global Attenuation - Press Channel to hold on any channel then press and
hold Func then 4(ATT) to toggle global attenuation.
Modulation
Conventional Channel Modulation - Press Channel to hold on the channel.
Press Func then Channel(MOD) to toggle modulation.
Press Channel to release hold mode.
Site Modulation - Press Func then Dept to hold on a Site.
Press Channel to hold on any channel.
Press Func then Channel(MOD) to toggle modulation.
Press Channel to release hold mode.
Press Func then Dept to release Site hold mode.
Intermediate Frequency Exchange - Press Channel to hold on the
channel. Press Func then 7(IFX) to toggle on or off.
Repeater Frequency Conventional Channel - Press Channel to hold
on the channel. Press Func then press and hold 8(REV).
Channel Volume Offset - Press Channel to hold on the channel.
Press Func then press 0(LVL) to toggle.
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Scanning
Using Number Tags You can assign number tags to channels even if the
Favorites List does not have a number tag but, without a Favorites List number
tag, you can only navigate to these channels while holding or scanning in that
Favorites List.
View Number Tags Press Func.
Go To Number Tag Press Channel to hold on any channel.
Enter the Favorites number tag, .no, then the System number tag, .no, then
the Channel number tag and press Menu.
Examples:
1.10.36 to go to Channel 36 in System 10 in Favorites List 1.
.10.36 to go to Channel 36 in System 10 in current Favorites List.
..36 to go to Channel 36 in current System.
Advanced Channel Menu While the channel is in the display, press E/yes.
Edit Current Channel - See Channel Options.
Add to Favorites List -
Store a Search Frequency (Search with Scan) press E/yes.
Then see Storing Frequencies.
Adding Systems From the Database
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Scanning
Storing
CTCSS Tone or DCS/NAC Code (blinking)
Press E/yes when the Channel is in the display.
Scroll to Save Sub Audio and press E/yes. At Confirm? press E/yes or .no.
Displayed ID into an Existing Department
Press E/yes when the Channel is in the display.
You will see Saving to Quick Dept in the display then press .no.
At Select Department Scroll to the department where you want to store the ID
and press E/yes.
Displayed ID into a Quick Save Department
Press E/yes when the Channel is in the display.
You will see Saving to Quick Dept in the display then press E/yes.
The scanner stores the ID into the Quick Save Department.
After storing the ID, you will be at the Edit Channel menu to complete the
settings for the new channel.
If you don’t want to edit the channel settings or are done editing the channel,
press Avoid to return to scanning.
Close Call Modes To toggle CC Off, CC Pri, or CC DND.
(BCD536HP) Press SQ( ).
(BCD436HP) Hold on any channel and press Func then Avoid( ).
Priority Modes Press Func then .no(PRI) to toggle
Priority Mode Off, Pri, or DND.
Weather Alert Priority Press Channel to hold on any channel.
Press Func then 6(WX) to toggle on or off.
Custom Search Press Channel to hold on any channel.
Press Func then 1(SRCH1), 2(SRCH2), or 3(SRCH3), to start a Custom Search
assigned to a Search Key.
Close Call Only (BCD536HP) Press and hold SQ.
(BCD436HP) Press Func then press and hold Avoid.
Weather Scan Press Channel to hold on any channel.
Press Func then press and hold 6(WX).
Tone-Out Standby/Search
(BCD536HP Only) Press Channel to hold on any channel.
Press Func then SQ.
(BCD436HP) Assign Tone-Out Standby/Search to a Search Key.
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Scanning
Reviewing Avoids
Database Avoids - Press Menu and scroll to Manage Full Database.
Scroll to the following:
Review Avoids - Scroll to each channel, department, site, or system and
press E/yes to toggle Stop Avoiding, Temporary Avoid, or Permanent
Avoid. Temporary Avoids appear reversed in the display- .
Stop All Avoiding - At Confirm? press E/yes or .no.
Favorites List Avoids - Press Menu and scroll to Manage Favorites.
Scroll to the Favorites List and press E/yes.
Scroll to the following:
Review Avoids - Scroll to each channel, department, site, or system and
press E/yes to toggle Stop Avoiding, Temporary Avoid, or Permanent
Avoid. Temporary Avoids appear reversed in the display- .
Stop All Avoiding - At Confirm? press E/yes or .no.
ID Avoids - Press Menu and scroll to Manage Favorites.
Scroll to the Favorites List and press E/yes.
Scroll to Review/Edit System and press E/yes.
Scroll to the System and press E/yes.
Scroll to Edit Sys Options and press E/yes.
Scroll to the following:
Review ID Avoids - Scroll to each ID and press E/yes to Stop Avoiding.
Clear All ID Avoids - At Confirm? press E/yes or .no.
Clear All Avoids for Site or Department - Hold on any System.
Press and hold Avoid.
P25 Adjustment Mode
(BCD536HP) Press then Vol. Press then Vol to exit.
(BCD436HP) Press Vol then Func then Vol. Press Vol to exit.
Set the P25 Threshold Mode to Manual in Site Options or System Options for a
Conventional channel.
Press Func then Dept to hold on a Site or Channel to hold on a digital
Channel.
The first line on the display now shows the digital error rate and the decode
threshold setting (0-20). The second line on the display shows the decode
threshold levels for the site.
Allow the scanner to monitor the site or channel for several minutes. The error
rate should drop for each transmission and the threshold levels should
automatically adjust to a more optimal setting. Then, once the threshold level
settles to a stable setting, make a note of the value. This is the site’s or
channel’s optimum decode threshold.
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Press Func and rotate the Scroll Control to set the MAN decode threshold
start level to a setting that most closely matches the system’s optimum decode
threshold. Whatever you set at this point will be remembered for this site as the
starting point for the auto-tuning function for subsequent transmission on that
site. See also P25 Threshold Level.
Using a GPS
Location-Based Scanning
You can connect the scanner to a compatible GPS device and set the scanner to
automatically Avoid and Unavoid Departments and Sites based on your current
location. This frees you from having to manually enable and disable Departments
and Sites as you change locations.
For the BCD436HP, use the 4-pin mini plug to connect to the scanner using a
NMEA compatible GPS device. The BCD536HP has a 9-pin RS232 male serial
connector and you should select a baud rate of (4800 bps) for the serial port.
A good application of this feature would be to set the longitude and latitude for
each multi-site system transmitter as usually you can receive at least a handful in
any given location. Set the range to around 30 miles and the scanner will
automatically Avoid or Unavoid Sites when in and out of range. It may also be
relevant to set different locations/ranges for the Departments within the site.
You can find the physical location of antennas using the databases available at
Radio Reference or the FCCs Antenna Structure Registration site.
Both sites list the latitude, longitude, and height of the antenna and both sites can
map the exact location for you.
Once the scanner completes the initial GPS review, if you move into or out of an
area covered by a Site/Department, the scanner will Avoid and Unavoid Sites and
Departments according to Range settings for the scanner and Sites/Departments.
If you cycle power, all Sites/Departments are Unavoided until the scanner
reacquires the GPS signal and completes the initial GPS review.
Notes: If you unplug your GPS device or it loses reception to satellites, the
scanner will use the last known location as the current location.
See also Set Location to set your Location, Range, and relevant GPS options.
See also Understanding Location Control and Understanding Range.
All Sites/Departments with locations set and not within range of your current
location will be temporarily Avoided.
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Discovery Mode
Trunking Discovery mode allows you to monitor a trunked radio system, logging
system channel activity and recording the audio for channels.
Conventional Discovery mode lets you monitor a range of frequencies, logging
frequencies with activity and recording the audio for frequencies that are not
already known to be in use in your area so that you can more easily identify the
users. This includes frequencies used conventionally as well as in trunked radio
systems.
In both modes you also have the option to compare hits to the Database and log
all hits or just new hits.
If you use the Auto Store option, Discovery will create a new Trunking System
for IDs found for each Session or will create a new Conventional System for
frequencies found for each Session.
You can create and save several sessions with different settings. Every time
you start a session you create a Run that can later be reviewed in the scanner
or the Sentinel software.
New Session
Press Menu then scroll to Discovery and press E/yes.
Scroll to Trunking Discovery or Conventional Discovery and press E/yes.
Scroll to New Session and press E/yes.
Conventional Discovery
Input Session Name - Enter the Name and press E/yes. See Data Naming.
Trunking Discovery
Input System Name - Enter the first few relevant letters of the system and
press E/yes. See Data Naming.
Note: The System must be enabled for scan to input system name.
Select System - Scroll to the System and press E/yes.
Select Site - Scroll to the Site and press E/yes.
Input Session Name - Enter the Name and press E/yes. See Data Naming.
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Session Options
Press Menu then scroll to Discovery and press E/yes.
Scroll to Trunking/Conventional Discovery and press E/yes.
Scroll to the Discovery Session and press E/yes.
Start Discovery
Set Compare to Database
Edit Session Name
Set Record Duration
Set Limit Frequencies
Set Time-Out Timer
Set Modulation
System Info
Set Step
Set Auto Store
Set Delay
Delete Session
Set Logging
Change System
Start Discovery This starts the Discovery Session.
Press Menu to stop and review the Run information. See Review Discovery.
Press Avoid to Avoid a hit.
Press Func then System to exit.
Edit Session Name This allows you to name a Session.
See Data Naming.
Set Limit Frequencies (Conventional Only)
This sets the lower and upper frequencies for conventional discovery session.
Set Lower Limit Enter the lower limit.
Set Upper Limit Enter the upper limit.
Set Modulation (Conventional Only) This sets the modulation for
conventional discovery session.
Auto, AM, FM, NFM, WFM, or FMB (FM Broadcast)
Set Step (Conventional Only) This sets the step size for conventional
discovery session.
Auto, 5, 6.25, 7.5, 8.33, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 50, or 100 kHz.
Set Delay This sets the Delay when monitoring a site or frequencies.
0, 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 sec.
Set Logging This will log all hits or just new hits.
All or New Only
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Session Options
Set Compare to Database Select On to compare hits against the channels
already in the Database. Only new channels will have audio recorded (if enabled).
Select Off to treat all hits as new channels.
On or Off
Set Record Duration This sets how much audio will be recorded for each
new channel.
None, 30, 60, 90, 120, 150, 180, 300, or 600 sec.
Set Time-Out Timer This is used to keep a stuck channel from stealing the
whole Run in a session.
Off, 10, 30, or 60 sec.
System Info (Trunking Only) This will give you where it came from, (Full
Database or Favorites List), the System Type, (Motorola, P25, etc.), and the
System used for the Discovery Session.
Set Auto Store This turns Auto Store on and will create a System called
Conventional or Trunking Discovery.
On or Off
Delete Session This deletes the session.
At Confirm Delete? Press E/yes or .no.
Change System (Trunking Only) This allows you to create or change the
System used and change the Site used for the session.
Input System Name – Press E/yes to Skip if System is saved.
See Data Naming.
Select System
Select the System to use for the session.
Select Site
Select the Site to use for the session.
Conventional Discovery
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Review Discovery
In Review Discovery Mode, you can review the results of discovery mode runs,
resume runs, or restart saved discovery sessions.
Press Menu then scroll to Discovery and press E/yes.
Scroll to Review Discovery and press E/yes.
Scroll to Trunking/Conventional Discovery Results and press E/yes.
Scroll to select the Run.
Review Run Results
Summary
Detail
Restart this Run Delete all log files.
Restart? Press E/yes or .no.
Resume this Run Continue without deleting log files.
Resume? Press E/yes or .no.
Delete this Run
At Confirm Delete? Press E/yes or .no.
Rename this Run
See Data Naming.
Run Information
Shows the Session settings.
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Search/Close Call Options
These are the settings you should look at before you perform a Quick Search, or
Close Call Search.
Press Menu. Scroll to Srch/CloCall Opt and press E/yes.
Scroll to the options below and press E/yes.
Freq Avoids
Set Delay Time
P25 Waiting Time
Broadcast Screen
Set Attenuator
P25 Threshold Mode
Repeater Find
Set Audio AGC
P25 Threshold Level
Freq Avoids This allows you to review Avoided Frequencies or Stop Avoiding
all Frequencies for Searching and Close Call search.
Temporary Avoids appear reversed in the display- .
Stop All Avoiding See also Search Avoids.
At Confirm Delete? Press E/yes or .no.
Rvw Search Avoid
Scroll to Frequency and press E/yes to Stop Avoiding.
Broadcast Screen Automatically ignores transmissions that are on common
broadcasts, paging systems, and other annoyance radio sources during Custom
Search, Quick Search, or Close Call Search. The default setting is Pager On.
Set All Band On/Off Turns Broadcast Screen On or Off for All Bands.
Set Each Band
Scroll to each Band and press E/yes to enable or disable.
Program Band
Band 1-10 Select for each Close Call Band.
Set Lower/Upper Limit
0-1000 MHz
Press Menu to return and repeat for each band as needed.
Repeater Find Sets whether the scanner tries to tune to a repeater output
frequency when it detects a transmission on a repeater input frequency, in Search
and Close Call modes. Turning this feature on can let you hear both sides of the
conversation on the output frequency. The default setting is Off.
On or Off
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Search/Close Call Options
Set Delay Time Determines how long the scanner waits after a transmission
ends before resuming Quick Search and Close Call Search operations.
A negative delay will force a resume after that number of seconds.
The default setting is 2 seconds.
-10, -5, -2, 0, 1, 2, 5, 10, or 30 sec.
Set Attenuator This controls the attenuator for Quick Search, and Close Call
operations by about 20dB. The default setting is Off.
On or Off
See also Search Attenuation.
Set Audio AGC This allows you to turn AGC (Automatic Gain Control) on or
off for Quick Search and Close Call modes. The default settings are Off.
Analog - Press E/yes to toggle On or Off.
Digital - Press E/yes to toggle On or Off.
P25 Waiting Time This setting gives the scanner time to determine if
frequencies have digital or analog transmissions. During this time, the scanner
will evaluate the received signal and, if it detects digital data, will open squelch
immediately. If digital is not detected before the delay expires, the scanner will
open squelch at the end of this delay. This is to prevent "false decode" problems.
The default setting is 400 ms.
0 to 1000 ms
Note: Any analog transmissions will lose the first part of the transmission, up
to the wait time you set here.
P25 Threshold Mode The default setting is Auto.
Auto -
Manual -
Default -
P25 Threshold Level The default setting is 8.
1 to 20
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Search Options
Edit Custom Search
Set Search Key
Search with Scan
Important! There are many options and setting in Search/Close Call Options that
affect and compliment the settings for searching. Please review those first.
Edit Custom Search
You can edit the 10 Custom Search ranges. The default custom search range
names appear as Custom 1, Custom 2, and so on.
Custom 1-10 Select for each Custom Search.
Edit Name See Data Naming.
Edit Srch Limit
Set Lower Limit Enter the lower limit.
Set Upper Limit Enter the upper limit.
Set Delay Time
-10, -5, -2, 0, 1, 2, 5, 10, or 30 sec.
Set Modulation
Auto, AM, NFM, FM, WFM, or FMB (Broadcast)
Set Attenuator
On or Off
Set Step
Auto, 5, 6.25, 7.5, 8.33, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 50, or 100 kHz
Set Audio AGC
Analog - Press E/yes to toggle On or Off.
Digital - Press E/yes to toggle On or Off.
P25 Waiting Time
0 to 1000 ms
P25 Threshold Mode
Auto, Manual, Default
P25 Threshold Level
1 to 20
Search with Scan See also Select Lists to Monitor and Search with Scan.
Set Avoid
Stop Avoiding, Temporary Avoid, or Permanent Avoid
Set Hold Time Sets how long to search when scanning.
0-255 sec.
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Search Options
Set Search Key The scanner has three search keys that you can assign to a
search range. The search keys are number keys 1, 2, and 3. This allows you to
start a Custom, Tone-Out, or Close Call Search without having to go into the
menus.
Search Key 1-3 Select for each Search Key.
Custom Search 1-10, Tone-Out, or Close Call.
Search with Scan This enables Custom Searches in Scan Mode.
See also Select Lists to Monitor and Edit Custom Search.
Set System Avoid
Temporary Avoid, Stop Avoiding, or Avoid.
Searching
Quick Search
Allows you to enter a frequency and start searching.
Quick Search will search all the way up to 1300 MHz or all the way down to 25
MHz then start over.
Press Channel to hold on any channel or frequency. Enter the new frequency
you wish to start at then press Channel to set the new starting frequency. Press
Channel again to release hold mode and start searching.
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Searching
Custom Search
Allows you to search the scanners 10 programmed frequency ranges.
See also Edit Custom Search.
Press Menu. Scroll to Search for... and press E/yes.
Scroll to Custom Search and press E/yes
See also Set Search Key.
Change Direction or Resume Search Turn the Scroll Control.
Select Bands Press the number keys to enable or disable each Custom Search
band.
Holding
Frequency Hold - Press Channel to hold on a Frequency.
Scroll to frequencies. Press Channel to release hold.
Avoiding Frequencies Temporary Avoid cancels when you cycle power.
Frequency Avoid - Press Avoid once to Temporary Avoid.
Press quickly to toggle Permanent Avoid and Stop Avoiding when the
frequency is in the display or in Search Hold mode.
Review Avoids - Press Channel to hold on any Frequency.
Press Func then Avoid. Scroll to each frequency and press E/yes to
Stop Avoiding. Temporary Avoids appear reversed in the display- .
Stop All Avoiding - Press Channel to hold on any Frequency.
Press and hold Avoid. At Confirm Delete? Press E/yes or .no.
See also Freq Avoids.
Attenuation
Band Attenuation - Press Func then 4(ATT) for each band.
Global Attenuation - Press Channel to hold on any frequency then press and
hold Func then 4(ATT) to toggle global attenuation.
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Searching
Modulation Press Func then Channel(MOD) for each band.
Direct Frequency Entry
Press Channel Hold on any frequency. Enter the frequency and press Menu.
Press Channel to release hold.
Frequency Intermediate Exchange - Press Channel to hold on any
frequency. Press Func then 7(IFX) to toggle on or off.
Repeater Frequency - Press Channel to hold on any frequency.
Press Func then press and hold 8(REV).
Replay the Last Transmissions While searching, press Replay.
Press Channel to pause/resume replay.
Turn the Scroll Control to select recordings.
Start/Stop Recording While searching, press Func then Replay.
Storing Frequencies
Displayed Frequency into a Quick Save Department Press E/yes.
You will see Saving to Quick Dept in the display then press E/yes.
The scanner stores the ID into the Quick Save Department.
Displayed Frequency into an Existing Department Press E/yes.
You will see Saving to Quick Dept in the display then press .no.
At Select Department Scroll to the department where you want to store the
frequency and press E/yes.
After storing the frequency, you will be at the Edit Channel menu to complete
the settings for the new channel.
If you don’t want to edit the channel settings or are done editing the channel,
press Avoid to return to searching.
Search Menu - Press Func then Menu.
Close Call Modes To toggle CC Off, CC Pri, or CC DND.
(BCD536HP) Press SQ( ).
(BCD436HP) Press Func then Avoid( ).
Weather Alert Priority Mode Press Channel to hold on any channel.
Press Func then 6(WX) to toggle on or off.
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Close Call
Your scanner's Close Call feature lets you set the scanner so it detects, alerts you
to, and displays the frequency of a nearby strong radio transmission. You can set
the scanner so the Close Call feature checks for a Close Call hit every 2 seconds
in the background while you are scanning, searching, listening to the weather
frequency, etc. or use Close Call Only mode. Close Call ‘Do-Not-Disturb' will only
check for close call signals when you are not receiving transmissions. You can
also select the frequency band(s) to look for transmissions. When the scanner
detects a Close Call hit, it alerts you according to the alert settings.
'Hits with Scan' is a special system that automatically stores the last 10 Close Call
hits until you cycle power.
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. Performance is increased with higher transmit
power, a receive antenna tuned to the target band, and a low background RF
level.
The Close Call feature works better with some types of transmissions than others.
It might not correctly display frequency information for transmitters using a highly
directional antenna (such as an amateur radio beam antenna) or if there are
many transmitters operating at the same time in the same area.
Close Call Options
Important! There are many options and settings in Search/Close Call Options
that affect and compliment the settings for Close Call. Please review those first.
Press Menu. Scroll to Close Call and press E/yes.
Close Call Only
Set CC Alert
Hits with Scan
Set Alert Tone
Set CC Mode
Set Alert Light
Set CC Bands
Set CC Pause
Close Call Only this setting puts the scanner in Close Call Only mode.
You will see activity on the 7 bands in the display. Bands with a * (asterisk) under
them are turned off.
Use the numbers on the keypad to toggle bands On or Off.
You can also start Close Call Only mode by:
(BCD536HP) Press and hold SQ( ).
(BCD436HP) Hold on any channel and press Func then press and hold
Avoid/ .
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Close Call Options
Hits with Scan This is a special system that automatically stores the last 10
close call hits and allows you to scan them. Accessible only in the Close Call
menu, the system has to be Unavoided to view while scanning (default is
Avoided). The scanner will delete the frequencies in this system when you turn
the power off.
Set Avoid
Temporary Avoid, Stop Avoiding, or Avoid
Set Hold Time Sets how long to search when scanning.
0-255 sec.
Set Close Call Mode selects the Close Call mode when scanning or
searching.
Off- Close Call is turned off.
CC DND- Close Call checks for frequencies every two seconds between
transmissions.
CC Priority- Close Call checks for frequencies every two seconds.
You can also toggle these modes by: (BCD536HP) Pressing SQ( ).
(BCD436HP) Holding on any channel and pressing Func then Avoid/ .
Set CC Bands lets you select the Close Call bands to be searched.
Scroll to each Band and press E/yes to toggle On or Off.
Press Menu to return.
VHF Low 1 - 25-54MHz
VHF High2 - 225-320 MHz
VHF Low 2 - 54-108 MHz
UHF - 320-512 MHz
Air Band - 108-137 MHz
800MHz+ - 758-960, 1240-1300 MHz
VHF High1 - 137-225 MHz
Set CC Alert This allows you to set an Alert Tone, Alert Light, and sets the
Pause time for Close Call when you receive a hit.
Set Alert Tone
Alert 1-9 or Off.
Set Level
Level 1-15 or Auto (the master volume level).
Set Alert Light
Set Color
Off, Blue, Red, Magenta, Green, Cyan, Yellow, or White.
Set Pattern
On, Slow Blink, or Fast Blink.
Set CC Pause
3, 5, 10, 15, 30, 45, 60, sec. or Infinite.
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Using Close Call
Close Call Only Mode
(BCD536HP) Press and hold SQ( ).
(BCD436HP) Press Channel to hold on any channel/frequency.
Press Func then press and hold Avoid/ . See also Set Search Key.
When the scanner detects a Close Call signal, CC Found! and Press Any Key
appear for the length of time set in Close Call Pause.
The band number will blink under the band that the hit was found in.
Close Call Only Mode
Toggle Close Call Bands
Press the number keys to enable or disable each Close Call band.
Cancel a Hit
Turn the Scroll Control.
Holding on a Hit
Press Channel to hold on the Close Call Hit. Press Channel to cancel hold.
View Last Hit
Press Channel to recall the last hit.
Avoiding Hits Temporary Avoids cancel when you cycle power.
Press Avoid once to Temporary Avoid.
Press quickly to toggle Permanent Avoid and Stop Avoiding when the
frequency is in the display or in Search Hold mode.
Review Avoids - Press Channel to hold on any Frequency.
Press Func then Avoid. Scroll to each frequency and press E/yes to Stop
Avoiding. Temporary Avoids appear reversed in the display- .
Clear All Avoids - Press Channel to hold on any Frequency.
Press and hold Avoid. At Confirm Delete? Press E/yes or .no.
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Using Close Call
Close Call Hit
Attenuation Press Func then 4(ATT) for all bands.
Modulation Press Func then Channel(MOD) for all bands.
Quick Search
Press Channel Hold on any frequency. Turn the Scroll Control.
Press Channel to release hold.
Intermediate Frequency Exchange - Press Channel to hold on any
frequency. Press Func then 7(IFX) to toggle on or off.
Repeater Frequency - Press Channel to hold on any frequency.
Press Func then press and hold 8(REV).
Replay the Last Transmissions Press Replay.
Press Channel to pause/resume replay.
Turn the Scroll Control to select recordings.
Start/Stop Recording Press Func then Replay.
Storing
Displayed Frequency into a Quick Save Department Press E/yes.
You will see Saving to Quick Dept in the display then press E/yes.
The scanner stores the ID into the Quick Save Department.
Displayed Frequency into an Existing Department Press E/yes.
You will see Saving to Quick Dept in the display then press .no.
At Select Department Scroll to the department where you want to store the
frequency and press E/yes.
After storing the frequency, you will be at the Edit Channel menu to complete
the settings for the new channel.
If you don’t want to edit the channel settings or are done editing the channel,
press Avoid to return to searching.
Close Call Menu - Press Func then Menu.
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Weather Operation
Weather Options
Set Delay Time
WX Alt Priority
Set Attenuator
Weather Scan
Set Audio AGC
Weather Alert
Program SAME
Review WX Alerts
Set Delay Time Sets the number of seconds the scanner should wait after a
transmission stops before moving on to the next channel during weather scan.
A negative delay will force a resume after that number of seconds.
The default setting is 2 seconds.
-10, -5, -2, 0, 1, 2, 5, 10, or 30 sec.
Set Attenuator Sets the attenuator (20 dB) for weather operation.
The default setting is Off.
On or Off
Note: You can also toggle attenuation for weather scan by pressing Func
then 4(ATT).
Set Audio AGC This allows you to turn AGC (Automatic Gain Control) on or
off for Weather operations. The default setting is Off.
Analog - Press E/yes to toggle On or Off.
Program SAME SAME (Specific Area Messaging System) is a system
developed by the National Weather Service to reduce the number of alerts
received by consumers by allowing them to hear alerts only for the county(ies)
they are interested in. Each alert contains information about the type and severity
of the alert, as well as the specific geographic locations affected by the alert.
To receive SAME alerts, you can program up to 5 groups of 8 FIPS codes (40
codes) into the scanners memory.
To find the FIPS codes for your scanner call the NWS toll free at 1-888-697-7263
(follow the instructions you hear) or see FIP codes for the United States and its
Possessions.
SAME 1-5 Select for each SAME group.
Edit Name See Data Naming.
Edit County
Code 1-8 Select for each FIP code.
Enter the FIPS code and press E/yes to save.
-10, -5, -2, 0, 1, 2, 5, 10, or 30 sec.
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Weather Options
Weather Alert Priority Turning the weather alert priority feature on allows
the scanner to check the weather channels every 5 seconds for a 1050 Hz
weather alert signal and still scan or search. If you should receive an alert, you
will hear a loud warbling then the weather channel audio.
On or Off
Note: You can also toggle weather alert priority in scan or search modes by
holding on any channel and pressing Func then 6(wx).
Weather Scan
Press Channel to hold on any channel/frequency. Press and hold 6(WX).
The scanner starts scanning the preprogrammed weather frequencies and stops
on the first good signal. If the signal is lost, the scanner resumes searching for
another weather transmission.
Change Channel
Turn the Scroll Control.
Attenuation Press Func then 4(ATT).
Modulation Press Func then Channel(MOD).
Intermediate Frequency Exchange - Press Channel to hold on any
frequency. Press Func then 7(IFX) to toggle on or off.
Replay the Last Transmissions Press Replay.
Press Channel to pause/resume replay.
Turn the Scroll Control to select recordings.
Start/Stop Recording Press Func then Replay.
Weather Menu - Press Func then Menu.
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Weather Options
Weather Alert This setting turns on weather alert and determines which
types of signals will trigger an alert. See also Program SAME.
Press Channel to hold on any channel/frequency.
Press and hold 6(WX). Press Func then Menu.
Scroll to Weather Alert and press E/yes.
Alert Only - The scanner will scan all the weather channels and immediately
sound a weather alert siren when it detects the 1050 Hz weather alert tone,
then opens the squelch and remains on the weather channel.
SAME 1-5 - The scanner sounds a weather alert siren for any programmed
county(ies), then opens the squelch and remains on the weather channel.
All FIPS - The scanner sounds a weather alert siren for any programmed
county, then opens the squelch and remains on the weather channel.
The scanner will mute and scan only the weather channels.
Warning! If you receive an alert it will be at FULL volume.
Weather Alert
Weather Warning
Review WX Alerts
SAME 1-5 Select for each SAME group.
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Fire Tone-Out
Fire-Tone-Out will monitor up to 32 different channels for paging tones (two-tone
sequential, single tone, and group tone).
Tone-Out Standby Mode is used if you know and use programmed tones.
Tone-Out Search Mode is used if you don’t know the tones.
All tone-outs (channels) that have the same frequency (and modulation and
attenuation) as the one you select will also (and only) be monitored so you can
monitor up to 32 tone-out channels for one frequency.
In this case, the scanner displays each tone-out channel for two seconds. It does
not scan them; tone-out monitors the frequency for all tone-out channels with the
same frequency.
Regardless of the current display, the scanner will alert on any received tone out
that matches a stored setting (channel) for the frequency.
Tone-Out Setup
Press Menu. Scroll to Tone-Out for... and press E/yes.
Scroll to Tone-Out Setup and press E/yes.
Scroll to Tone-Out (0-31) and press E/yes.
Edit Name
Set Delay Time
Set Frequency
Set Alert
Set Tone
Set Audio AGC
Edit Name See Data Naming.
Set Frequency
Edit Frequency Enter the frequency and press E/Yes.
Set Modulation
Auto, NFM, FM
Set Attenuator
On or Off
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Tone-Out Setup
Set Tone
Edit Tone A and press E/yes. Enter the tone and press E/yes to save.
Edit Tone B and press E/yes. Enter the tone and press E/yes to save.
Press Menu to return.
For two-tone pages, enter the tones (in Hz) for tone A and tone B.
For one-tone pages using short tones between 1.25 and 3.75 seconds,
enter tone for tone A, and 0 for tone B.
For long-tone pages, such as group pages of more than 3.75 seconds,
enter 0 for tone A, and the tone for B.
To search for tones, leave the tones for A and B at 0.
Set Delay Time
Off - the scanner resumes standby as soon as the carrier drops after a page.
1-30 - (seconds): the scanner resumes standby mode after the carrier drops
and the selected time expires.
Infinite - you must press Hold after a page to resume standby mode.
Set Alert
Set Alert Tone
Alert 1-9 or Off.
Set Level
Level 1-15 or Auto (the master volume level).
Set Alert Light
Set Color
Off, Blue, Red, Magenta, Green, Cyan, Yellow, or White.
Set Pattern
On, Slow Blink, or Fast Blink.
Fire Tone-Out Standby/Search
Press Menu. Scroll to Tone-Out for... and press E/yes.
Scroll to Tone-Out Standby and press E/yes.
(BCD536HP Only) press FUNC then SQ.
See also Set Search Key.
Scroll to monitor a Tone-Out channel (0-31).
Press Func then System to exit.
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Fire Tone-Out Standby/Search
Tone-Out Standby Mode
Any transmission received on the frequency will not be heard but you will still see
the signal strength bars.
To monitor a different frequency, scroll to a tone-out (channel) with a different
frequency.
If you press HOLD while in Standby/Search mode, the scanner temporarily exits
and you will be able to hear any transmissions on that frequency. No alerts
sound, even if a tone-out matches one you have programmed in hold mode.
Press HOLD again to return to Standby/Search mode.
If the scanner finds tones in Tone-Out Search mode, you will see Set Found
Tone A and B? Press E/yes to save.
Tone-Out Search Mode
Select a different Tone-Out Turn the Scroll Control.
Listen to Tone-Out Frequency Press Hold.
Attenuation Press Func then 4(ATT).
Modulation Press Func then Channel(MOD).
Intermediate Frequency Exchange Press Channel to hold on any
frequency. Press Func then 7(IFX) to toggle on or off.
Start/Stop Recording Press Func then Replay.
Store Found Tones Press E/yes at Save Found Tones?.
Tone-Out Menu Press Func then Menu.
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Appendix
Troubleshooting
Scan Mode, Nothing to Scan:
1. Make sure you Set Your Location to scan only the Database.
2. All Channels are out of range.
3. Make sure Favorites Lists are enabled in Set Scan Selection.
4. Make sure Service Types are enabled for the Channels you want to hear.
5. Make sure you have locations programed if Use Location Control is On.
6. Make sure longitude and latitude are N and W (for N America).
7. Make sure Systems/Departments/Channels are not Avoided.
8. Make sure Favorites List/System quick key is enabled.
9. (Search with Scan) Make sure Search with Scan is enabled in Select
Lists to Monitor and the Search for Menu and for the Custom Search.
Scanning Interrupted:
1. Turn off Priority Scan.
2. Turn off Close Call Priority.
3. Turn off Weather Priority.
4. Set Channel Delay longer.
5. Set positive Channel Delay.
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Default Band Coverage
Frequency Range
Mode
Step (kHz)
Band
Lower
Upper
25.0000
26.9600
AM
5
Petroleum Products & Broadcast Pickup
26.9650
27.4050
AM
5
CB Class D Channel
27.4100
27.9950
AM
5
Business & Forest Products
28.0000
29.6800
NFM
20
10 Meter Amateur Band
29.7000
49.9900
NFM
10
VHF Low Band
54.0000
71.9500
WFM
50
VHF TV Broadcast 2 – 4
72.0000
75.9500
FM
5
Intersystem & Astronomy
76.0000
87.9500
WFM
50
VHF TV Broadcast 5 – 6
88.0000
107.900
FMB
100
FM Broadcast
108.0000
136.9916
AM
8.33
Commercial Aircraft
137.0000
143.9875
NFM
12.5
Military Land Mobile
144.0000
147.9950
NFM
5
2 Meter Amateur Band
148.0000
150.7875
NFM
12.5
Military Land Mobile
150.8000
161.9950
NFM
5
VHF High Band
162.0000
173.9875
NFM
12.5
Federal Government
174.0000
215.9950
FM
5
TV Broadcast 7 – 13
216.0000
224.9800
NFM
20
1.25 Meter Amateur Band
225.0000
379.9750
AM
25
UHF Aircraft Band
380.0000
399.9875
NFM
12.5
Trunked Military Band
400.0000
405.9875
NFM
12.5
Miscellaneous
406.0000
419.9875
NFM
12.5
Trunked Federal Government Band
420.0000
449.9875
NFM
12.5
70 cm Amateur Band
450.0000
469.9875
NFM
12.5
UHF Standard Band
470.0000
512.0000
NFM
12.5
UHF TV Band
758.0000
787.99375
NFM
6.25
Public Service Band
788.0000
805.99375
NFM
6.25
Public Service Band
806.0000
823.9875
NFM
12.5
Public Service Band
849.0125
868.9875
NFM
12.5
Public Service Band
894.0125
960.0000
NFM
12.5
Public Service Band
1240.0000
1300.0000
NFM
25
25 cm Amateur Band
When you select AUTO for a channel or modes modulation or step, the above
values are used unless you’ve edited the Band Defaults
Steps can be selected from 5/6.25/7.5/8.33/10/12.5/15/20/25/50/100/AUTO (kHz).
Although TV bands are listed, the scanner cannot decode digital TV audio.
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Service Types
Service Type
Description
Aircraft
For civilian aircraft and air traffic control operations most typically
in the 118-136 MHz and 225-380 MHz bands in AM mode.
Business
Most business related entities not covered by other tags.
Corrections
Jail/prison operations, corrections activities, federal prisons.
Emergency
Ops
Emergency Operation Centers and similar emergency
management or disaster related operations.
EMS Dispatch
Ambulance dispatch, including rescue squads.
EMS-Tac
Ambulance on-scene communications, tactical operations and
secondary channels.
EMS-Talk
Ambulance talk-around, car-to-car and supervisor operations.
Federal
All federal government operations (except corrections, traditional
law enforcement patrol and fire/EMS operations).
Fire Dispatch
Fire dispatch, including combined fire/ambulance dispatch.
Fire-Tac
Fireground, tactical and on-scene communications, including
combined fire/ambulance operations.
Fire-Talk
Fire talk-around and car-to-car operations, chiefs, supervisors,
etc., including combined fire/ambulance operations.
Ham
Any amateur radio assignment.
Hospital
Ambulance-to-Hospital communications and patient reports.
Interop
Interoperability communications, cross-agency communications,
mutual aid, etc.
Law Dispatch
Law enforcement dispatch.
Law-Tac
Law enforcement tactical, SWAT, on-scene, surveillance and
specific sub-agency communications.
Law Talk
Law enforcement talk-around, car-to-car and supervisor
operations.
Media
Newspapers, television and broadcast radio operations.
Military
Military operations, e.g., range control, air-to-air combat, etc.
Multi-Dispatch
Combined law enforcement and fire/ambulance dispatch.
Multi-Tac
Combined law enforcement and fire/ambulance tactical and on-
scene communications.
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Service Types
Service Type
Description
Multi-Talk
Combined law enforcement and fire/ambulance tactical talk-
around and car-to-car operations.
Public Works
Public agency non-public safety communications. This includes
any non-public safety government services, such as trash,
streets, roads, sewer, zoos, administration, maintenance, animal
control, community initiatives, code compliance, etc.
Race Officials
Available for use to identify officials’ frequencies for racing
events.
Race Teams
Available for use to identify team frequencies for racing events.
Railroad
All common carrier railroad communications.
Schools
School-related communications (schools, school buses, football
games, etc.).
Security
Non-law enforcement security operations, including private
security companies, noncommissioned government agency
security, school security, etc.
Transportation
Public and private bus, taxi, and public passenger rail
communications.
Utilities
Private electric, water, natural gas, phone, cable TV, etc.
operations.
Custom 1-8
User-defined service types.
Removing the Micro SD Card
Carefully remove the SD Card by using a thumbnail or pencil eraser to push the
card in so it will spring out. Handle with care if you are going to use it in a card
reader. Gently install the SD Card the same way it was removed and to push the
card in so it will spring back into place.
Reformatting the Micro SD Card
SD cards should only be formatted using the special SD Card Formatter
(https://www.sdcard.org/downloads/formatter_4/). Then, you need to "Clear User
Data" using Sentinel to restore all HP files and directories to the card.
After formatting, the HP won’t be automatically detected (since it is wiped clean),
so you may need to uncheck "Hide empty drives" in windows "Tools>Folder
Options>View before doing the "Clear User Data" step.
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Type II Special Status Bits
Type II Motorola Smartnet systems use these status bits for special transmissions
such as emergency, patches, DES/DVP scrambled transmissions, and
multiselects. Motorola trunking radios directly interpret them for their special
functions, thus no difference is noticed by the person with the radio. The scanner
however interprets these special talk group status bits as different talk groups
entirely. Below is the conversion chart for these special status bits.
TT ID + # Usage
TT ID + # Usage
ID+0 Normal Talk group
ID+8 DES/DVP Encryption talk group
ID+1 All Talk group
ID+9 DES All Talk group
ID+2 Emergency
ID+10 DES Emergency
ID+3 Talk group patch to another
ID+11 DES Talk group patch
ID+4 Emergency Patch
ID+12 DES Emergency Patch
ID+5 Emergency multi-group
ID+13 DES Emergency multi-group
ID+6 unassigned
ID+14 unassigned
ID+7 Multi-select (initiated by dispatcher)
ID+15 Multi-select DES TG
Therefore, if a user was transmitting a multi-select call on talk group 1808, the
scanner would actually receive those transmissions on 1815.
Some common uses of these status bits are as follows:
When a user hits their emergency button, all conversations on the talk group
revert to the emergency status talk group (ID+2) until the dispatch clears the
emergency status. Therefore, if someone hit their emergency button and their
radio was on talk group 16, all communications would switch to talk group 18.
A lot of Fire and EMS departments dispatch tone-outs and alarms as Multi-
select communications (ID+7). Therefore, if your fire department dispatch talk
group is 1616, and they do dispatch tone-outs and alarms as Multi-selects,
then those communications will be on talk group 1623.
Weather Channels
Channel
Frequency
Channel
Frequency
1
162.550
5
162.450
2
162.400
6
162.500
3
162.475
7
162.525
4
162.425
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SAME Event Codes
Standard
Event Code
Warning
Watch
Advisory
ADR
Administrative Message
O
Admin Message
AVA
Avalanche Watch
O
Avalanche
AVW
Avalanche Warning
O
Avalanche
BHW
Biological Hazard Warning
O
Biological
BWW
Boil Water Warning
O
Boil Water
BZW
Blizzard Warning
O
Blizzard
CAE
Child Abduction Emergency
O
Child Emergency
CDW
Civil Danger Warning
O
Civil Danger
CEM
Civil Emergency Message
O
Civil EMG
CFA
Coastal Flood Watch
O
Coastal Flood
CFW
Coastal Flood Warning
O
Coastal Flood
CHW
Chemical Hazard Warning
O
Chemical
CWW
Contaminated Water Warning
O
Contam. Water
DBA
Dam Watch
O
Dam Break
DBW
Dam Break Warning
O
Dam Break
DEW
Contagious Disease Warning
O
Contagious
DMO
Practice/Demo
O
System Demo
DSW
Dust Storm Warning
O
Dust Storm
EAN
Emergency Action Notification
O
EMG Notify
EAT
Emergency Action Termination
O
EMG Terminate
EQW
Earthquake Warning
O
Earthquake
EVA
Evacuation Watch
O
Evacuate Note
EVI
Immediate Evacuation
O
Evacuate Note
FCW
Food Contamination Warning
O
Food
FFA
Flash Flood Watch
O
Flash Flood
FFS
Flash Flood Statement
O
Flash Flood
FFW
Flash Flood Warning
O
Flash Flood
FLA
Flood Watch
O
Flood
FLS
Flood Statement
O
Flood
FLW
Flood Warning
O
Flood
FRW
Fire Warning
O
Fire
FSW
Flash Freeze Warning
O
Flash Freeze
FZW
Freeze Warning
O
Freeze
HLS
Hurricane Statement
O
Hurricane
HMW
Hazardous Material Warning
O
Hazardous
HUA
Hurricane Watch
O
Hurricane
HUW
Hurricane Warning
O
Hurricane
HWA
High Wind Watch
O
High Wind
HWW
High Wind Warning
O
High Wind
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Standard
Event Code
Warning
Watch
Advisory
IBW
Iceberg Warning
O
Iceberg
IFW
Industrial Fire Warning
O
Industrial Fire
LAE
Local Area Emergency
O
Local EMG
LEW
Law Enforcement Warning
O
Law Enforcement
LSW
Land Slide Warning
O
Land Slide
NAT
National Audible Test
O
National Audible
NIC
National Information Center
O
National Info
NMN
Network Notification Message
O
Network Message
NPT
National Periodic Test
O
Nation Period
NST
National Silent Test
O
Nation Silent
NUW
Nuclear Power Plant Warning
O
Nuclear Plant
POS
Power Outage Advisory
O
Power Outage
RHW
Radiological Hazard Warning
O
Radiological
RMT
Required Monthly Test
O
Monthly
RWT
Required Weekly Test
O
Weekly
SMW
Special Marine Warning
O
Special Marine
SPS
Special Weather Statement
O
Special WX
SPW
Shelter In-Place Warning
O
Shelter
SVA
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
O
Thunderstorm
SVR
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
O
Thunderstorm
SVS
Severe Weather Statement
O
Severe WX
TOA
Tornado Watch
O
Tornado
TOE
911 Telephone Outage Emergency
O
911 Phone Outage
TOR
Tornado Warning
O
Tornado
TRA
Tropical Strom Watch
O
Tropical Storm
TRW
Tropical Storm Warning
O
Tropical Storm
TSA
Tsunami Watch
O
Tsunami
TSW
Tsunami Warning
O
Tsunami
TXB
Transmitter Backup On
O
TX Backup On
TXF
Transmitter Carrier Off
O
TX Carrier Off
TXO
Transmitter Carrier On
O
TX Carrier On
TXP
Transmitter Primary On
O
TX Primary On
VOW
Volcano Warning
O
Volcano
WFA
Wild Fire Watch
O
Wild Fire
WFW
Wild Fire Warning
O
Wild Fire
WSA
Winter Storm Watch
O
Winter Storm
WSW
Winter Storm Warning
O
Winter Storm
**A
Unrecognized Watch
O
Unrecognized
**E
Unrecognized Emergency
O
Unrecognized
**S
Unrecognized Statement
O
Unrecognized
**W
Unrecognized Warning
O
Unrecognized
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Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System (CTCSS) and Digital Coded Squelch
(DCS) are two methods used to prevent interference by other radio
communications. Your scanner can receive transmissions that use these codes.
CTCSS and DCS systems all use some form of coded squelch. Coded squelch
involves the transmission of a special code signal along with the audio of a radio
transmission. A receiver with coded squelch only activates when the received
signal has the correct code. This lets many users share a single frequency, and
decreases interference caused by distant transmitters on the same channel. In all
major metropolitan areas of the United States, every available radio channel is
assigned to more than one user.
CTCSS Frequencies
The scanner can detect the following 50 CTCSS frequencies.
67.0Hz
94.8Hz
131.8Hz
171.3Hz
203.5Hz
69.3Hz
97.4Hz
136.5Hz
173.8Hz
206.5Hz
71.9Hz
100.0Hz
141.3Hz
177.3Hz
210.7Hz
74.4Hz
103.5Hz
146.2Hz
179.9Hz
218.1Hz
77.0Hz
107.2Hz
151.4Hz
183.5Hz
225.7Hz
79.7Hz
110.9Hz
156.7Hz
186.2Hz
229.1Hz
82.5Hz
114.8Hz
159.8Hz
189.9Hz
233.6Hz
85.4Hz
118.8Hz
162.2Hz
192.8Hz
241.8Hz
88.5Hz
123.0Hz
165.5Hz
196.6Hz
250.3Hz
91.5Hz
127.3Hz
167.9Hz
199.5Hz
254.1Hz
DCS Codes
The scanner can detect the following 104 hexadecimal DCS codes.
006
031
054
116
145
205
245
266
332
411
452
506
612
703
007
032
065
122
152
212
246
271
343
412
454
516
624
712
015
036
071
125
155
214
251
274
346
413
455
523
627
723
017
043
072
131
156
223
252
306
351
423
462
526
631
731
021
047
073
132
162
225
255
311
356
431
464
532
632
732
023
050
074
134
165
226
261
315
364
432
465
546
654
734
025
051
114
141
172
243
263
325
365
445
466
565
662
743
026
053
115
143
174
244
265
331
371
446
503
606
664
754
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Reverse List
Range
(MHz)
Offset
(MHz)
Range
(MHz)
Offset
(MHz)
29.5200 - 29.5800
+ 0.1
450.0000 - 454.9875
+ 5
29.6200 - 29.6800
- 0.1
455.0000 - 459.9875
- 5
52.0100 - 52.9900
+ 1
460.0000 - 464.9875
+ 5
53.0100 - 53.9900
- 1
465.0000 - 469.9875
- 5
143.7500
+ 4.375
470.0000 - 472.9875
+ 3
143.9000
+ 4.25
473.0000 - 475.9875
- 3
144.5100 - 144.8900
+ 0.6
476.0000 - 478.9875
+ 3
145.1100 - 145.4900
- 0.6
479.0000 - 481.9875
- 3
146.0100 - 146.3850
+ 0.6
482.0000 - 484.9875
+ 3
146.4150 - 146.5050
+ 1
485.0000 - 487.9875
- 3
146.5950
+ 1
488.0000 - 490.9875
+ 3
146.6100 - 146.9850
- 0.6
491.0000 - 493.9875
- 3
147.0000 - 147.3900
+ 0.6
494.0000 - 496.9875
+ 3
147.4150 - 147.5050
- 1
497.0000 - 499.9875
- 3
147.5950
- 1
500.0000 - 502.9875
+ 3
147.6000 - 147.9900
- 0.6
503.0000 - 505.9875
- 3
148.1250
- 4.375
506.0000 - 508.9875
+ 3
148.1500
- 4.25
509.0000 - 511.9875
- 3
222.1200 - 223.3800
+ 1.6
758.0000 - 775.9937
+30
223.7200 - 224.9800
- 1.6
788.0000 - 805.9937
-30
420.0000 - 424.9875
+ 5
806.0000 - 823.9875
+ 45
425.0000 - 429.9875
- 5
851.0000 - 868.9875
- 45
440.0000 - 444.9875
+ 5
896.0000 - 901.0000
+ 39
445.0000 - 449.9875
- 5
935.0000 - 940.0000
- 39
Repeater Frequency List
Base Frequency
(MHz)
Offset
(MHz)
Base Frequency
(MHz)
Offset
(MHz)
455.0151 - 459.9950
- 5
497.0001 - 500.0000
- 3
465.0101 - 469.9950
- 5
503.0001 - 506.0000
- 3
473.0001 - 476.0000
- 3
509.0001 - 512.0000
- 3
479.0001 - 482.0000
- 3
758.0000 - 775.9937
+30
485.0001 - 488.0000
- 3
806.0051 - 823.9875
+45
491.0001 - 494.0000
- 3
894.0125 - 921.0000
+39
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Specifications
100
101
Index
Access Point Mode ...................... 39
Add Current dB Channels ............ 42
Adding Systems From the Database
................................................. 66
Adjust Contrast ............................. 32
Adjust Key Beep ........................... 37
Advanced Channel Menu ............. 66
Alerts ............................................ 41
Appendix ...................................... 90
Attenuation
close call .................................. 83
conventional channel ............... 65
conventional site ...................... 65
search ...................................... 78
tone-out .................................... 89
weather .................................... 85
Auto Locate .................................. 24
Auto Shutoff.................................. 37
Avoiding
channels ................................... 65
frequencies .............................. 78
Band Defaults ............................... 37
Battery Option .............................. 37
Broadcast Screen ......................... 74
Change System
discovery .................................. 72
Channel Hold................................ 64
Channel Options .......................... 54
Clear User Data............................ 38
Close Call ..................................... 80
toggle modes ........................... 67
Close Call Only............................. 80
Close Call Only Mode .................. 82
Close Call Options ....................... 80
Copy System ................................ 45
Custom Search............................. 78
Data Naming ................................ 24
Default Bands ............................... 91
Delete
channel .................................... 57
department ............................... 53
location ..................................... 25
session ..................................... 72
site ........................................... 52
system ...................................... 45
Department Hold ........................... 64
Department Options ...................... 52
Departments .................................. 20
Direct Frequency/ID Entry ............. 64
Discovery Mode ............................ 70
Display .......................................... 33
Display Modes
toggling ..................................... 63
Display Options ............................. 32
Display Unit ID .............................. 32
Edit Band Plan .............................. 49
Edit Channel
department ................................ 52
Edit Fleetmap ................................ 46
Edit Frequency
channel ..................................... 55
tone-out ..................................... 87
trunking site .............................. 50
Edit ID
channel ..................................... 55
Edit Location ................................. 25
Edit Name
channel ..................................... 55
custom search .......................... 76
department ................................ 52
location...................................... 25
site ............................................ 49
system....................................... 44
tone-out ..................................... 87
Edit Session Name........................ 71
Edit Srch Limit
custom search .......................... 76
Edit Unit IDs .................................. 44
Emergency Alert ............................ 47
Enter Zip/Postal Code ................... 24
Entering IDs .................................. 55
Favorites Lists ............................... 19
Information ................................ 43
Fire Tone-Out ................................ 87
Freq Avoids ................................... 74
Hits with Scan ............................... 81
Holding .......................................... 64
ID Scan/Search
toggle ........................................ 64
ID Search ...................................... 46
102
Included With Your Scanner ......... 11
Information
Database .................................. 58
Infrastructure Mode ...................... 39
Input SSID .................................... 39
Intermediate Frequency Exchange 9
scan mode ................................ 65
Introduction ..................................... 5
Key Operations ............................. 26
Keypad and Knob Controls .......... 26
Keypress
backlight ................................... 32
Location Format............................ 24
Location-Based Scanning ............ 69
Main Features................................. 7
Managing Favorites Lists ............ 41
Managing Quick Key Status ......... 58
MaxCHs/Pri-Scan ......................... 60
Modulation
close call .................................. 83
conventional channel ............... 65
search ...................................... 79
site ............................................ 65
tone-out .................................... 89
weather .................................... 85
Navigating the Menus ................... 31
New
channel ..................................... 54
department ............................... 52
favorites List ............................. 41
session ..................................... 70
site ............................................ 48
system ...................................... 44
Number Tags ................................ 41
using ......................................... 66
P25 Adjustment Mode .................. 68
P25 NAC Option
channel ..................................... 56
system ...................................... 47
P25 Threshold Level
conventional system................. 48
custom search .......................... 76
search/close call ....................... 75
site ............................................ 52
P25 Threshold Mode
conventional system ................ 48
custom search .......................... 76
search/close call ...................... 75
site ............................................ 52
P25 Waiting Time
conventional system ................ 48
custom search .......................... 76
search/close call ...................... 75
site ............................................ 51
Planning Profiles ......................... 40
Priority .......................................... 59
priority ID scan ......................... 59
priority scan .............................. 59
toggle modes ........................... 67
Priority ID Scan
system ...................................... 46
Priority Scan Options.................... 60
Profiles ......................................... 19
Program SAME ............................ 84
Programming Departments .......... 52
Programming Frequencies/TGIDs 54
Programming Sites ....................... 48
Programming Systems ................. 44
Quick Keys ................................... 40
Quick Search ................................ 77
Quick Store Frequency/ID ............ 54
Reformatting the Micro SD Card .. 93
Removing the Micro SD Card ...... 93
Repeater Find ............................... 74
Repeater Frequency
conventional channel ............... 65
Repeater Frequency List .............. 98
Replay Options ............................. 38
Replaying Transmissions ............. 64
Reset User Settings ..................... 38
Restore Options ........................... 38
Reverse List ................................. 98
Review Avoids
database .................................. 58
favorites list .............................. 42
frequencies .............................. 78
Review Discovery ......................... 73
Review WX Alerts ......................... 86
Reviewing Avoids ......................... 68
SAME Event Codes...................... 95
Save Location ............................... 26
103
Scanning Favorites Lists .............. 61
Search For... Menu ...................... 76
Search Keys ................................. 40
Search with Scan
custom search .......................... 76
search for menu ....................... 77
select lists to monitor ............... 58
Search/Close Call Options ........... 74
Searching ..................................... 77
See Scanner Info ......................... 38
Select Lists to Monitor .................. 58
Select Security ............................. 39
Select Service Type
channel .................................... 57
Selecting Quick Keys ................... 63
Selecting Service Types ............... 26
Sentinel Software ......................... 21
Service Types............................... 92
Session Options ........................... 71
Set Alert
channel .................................... 57
close call .................................. 81
emergency alert ....................... 47
tone-out .................................... 88
unit id ....................................... 44
Set All Lists Off/On ....................... 58
Set Attenuator
conventional channel ............... 56
custom search .......................... 76
search/close call ...................... 75
site ........................................... 50
tone-out .................................... 87
weather scan ............................ 84
Set Audio AGC
custom search .......................... 76
search/close call ...................... 75
system ...................................... 47
weather scan ............................ 84
Set Audio Type
channel .................................... 56
Set Auto Store
discovery .................................. 72
Set Avoid
channel .................................... 57
department ............................... 53
site ........................................... 50
system ...................................... 45
Set Backlight ................................. 32
Set CC Alert .................................. 81
Set CC Bands ............................... 81
Set Clock ....................................... 37
Set Close Call Mode ..................... 81
Set Compare to Database
discovery ................................... 72
Set Connection .............................. 39
Set CTCSS/DCS ........................... 56
Set Delay
discovery ................................... 71
Set Delay Time
channel ..................................... 57
custom search .......................... 76
search/close call ....................... 75
tone-out ..................................... 88
weather scan ............................ 84
Set Dimmer ................................... 32
Set End Code ................................ 46
Set Frequencies
site ............................................ 50
Set Frequency
tone-out ..................................... 87
Set Hold Time
hits with scan ............................ 81
search with scan ....................... 76
system....................................... 46
Set ID Format ................................ 33
Set Interval
priority ....................................... 60
Set Limit Frequencies ................... 71
Set Location Info
department ................................ 53
site ............................................ 51
Set Logging
discovery ................................... 71
Set Manual Location ..................... 24
Set Modulation
conventional channel ................ 56
custom search .......................... 76
discovery ................................... 71
site ......................................50, 65
tone-out ..................................... 87
Set Nationwide Systems ............... 58
104
Set Number Tag
channel ..................................... 56
favorites list .............................. 42
system ...................................... 45
Set Priority
channel ..................................... 57
mode ........................................ 60
Set Quick Key
favorites list .............................. 42
system ...................................... 45
Set Range ..................................... 25
Set Record Duration
discovery .................................. 72
Set Scan Range ........................... 64
Set Scan Selection ....................... 58
Set Search Key............................. 77
Set Serial Port .............................. 24
Set Site Type ................................ 49
Set Status Bit ................................ 46
Set Step
conventional`` discovery .......... 71
custom search .......................... 76
Set Time-Out Timer
discovery .................................. 72
Set Tone
tone-out .................................... 88
Set Unit ......................................... 24
Set Up GPS .................................. 24
Set Upside-Down.......................... 33
Set Your Location ......................... 24
Settings Menu............................... 37
Settting up Your Scanner ............. 12
Show Wi-Fi Information ................ 39
Site Hold ....................................... 64
Site Options .................................. 48
Specifications ............................... 99
Start Discovery ............................. 71
Start Recording............................. 64
Startup Configuration ................... 41
Startup Key
favorites list .............................. 42
Startup Keys
using ......................................... 59
Status Bits .................................... 94
Stop All Avoiding
database .................................. 58
favorites list .............................. 42
frequencies .............................. 78
Store Tones
Tone-Out Search ..................... 89
Storing
CTCSS/DCS/NAC .................... 67
Displayed ID ............................. 67
search frequency ..................... 79
System Hold ................................. 64
System Info
discovery .................................. 72
System Options ............................ 45
System Quick Keys ...................... 40
System Settings ........................... 44
Systems ........................................ 20
Timeout ........................................ 32
Tone-Out
scan mode ............................... 67
setup ........................................ 87
standby/search ......................... 88
Troubleshooting ............................ 90
Trunking Sites .............................. 20
Turning on the Scanner ................ 23
Understanding Location Control ... 43
Understanding Range .................. 25
Use Location Control .................... 42
Using a GPS ................................. 69
Using Close Call ........................... 82
View Battery Level ........................ 38
Volume Offset ................................. 9
channel............................... 57, 65
Weather Alert ............................... 86
Weather Alert Priority ................... 85
scan mode ............................... 67
toggle ....................................... 85
Weather Channels ........................ 94
Weather Operation ....................... 84
Weather Options .......................... 84
Weather Scan ............................... 85
Wi-Fi Setup ................................... 39
Warranty Information
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 reasonable or necessary,
(B) modified, altered, or used as part of any conversion kits, subassemblies, or
any configurations not sold by Uniden,
(C) improperly installed,
(D) serviced or repaired by someone other than an authorized 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
manufactured by Uniden, or
(F) installed or programmed by anyone 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 WARRANTY 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 REIMBURSEMENT OR PAYMENT OF
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow this
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages 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 defective, 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
C/O Saddle Creek
743 Henrietta Creek Rd. Suite 100, Roanoke, Texas 76262.
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