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2015-02-10

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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Front and Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
BC785D SHORTCUTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Important Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
What is Scanning? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
What is Searching? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
What is Trunk Tracking? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
What is APCO Project 25 Digital Communications ? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Feature Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Where to Obtain More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Information on the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Included with Your Scanner Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Connecting an Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Mounting an Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Optional Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Typical Mounting Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Mounting the Scanner in Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Applying Power for Vehicle Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Desktop Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Applying Power Using Standard AC Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Connecting an External Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Connecting an Earphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Listening Safely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Connecting the Clone Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Connecting the Tape Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Turn the Scanner On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Setting the Squelch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Understanding the Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Menu Description and Numeric Keypad Equivalents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Storing Frequencies into Channels in Menu Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Deleting a Stored Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Editing a Stored Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Duplicate Frequency Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Transfer Frequencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Storing Text Tags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Beep Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Programming Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Scan Hold Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Storing Frequency During Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
RF Attenuation Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Setting the Delay Mode for Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Channel Lockout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Restoring a Locked-out Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Restoring All Locked-out Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Priority Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Changing the Priority Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Prioroty Channel Plus Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Searching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Setting a Search Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Starting Chain Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Search Hold Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Data Skip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Frequency Skip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Storing Search Frequencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Auto Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
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Squelch (SQ) Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Additional Menu Options for Searching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Service Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Service Search Skip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
NWR-SAME Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Testing the Alert Siren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Programming FIPS Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Digital and Trunked Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Programming and Receiving Digital and Trunked Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
STEP 1: Selecting or Changing Trunking System Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
STEP 2: Programming Trunking Frequencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
STEP 3: Programming ID Scan Lists Manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Scan Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Setting the Squelch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Receiving Trunked Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
ID Scan Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
ID Scan Hold Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Trunked Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
ID Monitor Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
ID Search Hold and Direct Entry ID Hold Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
ID Lockout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Review ID Lockout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Restoring Locked-out IDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Setting the Delay Mode for Trunking Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Setting Priority in Trunking Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Programming Scan Lists During Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Deleting a Stored ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Moving between Scan List Memories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
I-Call (Motorola/EDACS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Multi-Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
EDACS Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
EDACS Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Programming EDACS System Frequencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
An EDACS Trunked system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Special EDACS Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
EDACS SCAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
LTR Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
LTR Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Motorola Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Motorola Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Fleet Map Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Selecting Preset Fleet Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Programming a Fleet Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Programming a Hybrid System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Setting the Base, Spacing Frequencies and Offset Channel for
Motorola VHF/UHF Trunked Systems
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Toggling the Status Bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Control Channel Only Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Disconnect Tone Detect Option (End Code) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
APCO Project 25 Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Installing the APCO P-25 Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Precautions for Iistalling the BCi25D Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Turn ON/OFF the APCO P-25 Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
APCO P-25 Sound Quality Fine Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Remote Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
PC Control Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Clone Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Additional Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Glossary of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
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Introduction
The BC785D is a state-of-the-art Digital Capable radio with TrunkTracker III and automatic
scanning capabilities. It can store frequencies such as police, fire/emergency, marine,
railroad, air, amateur, and other communications into 10 banks of 100 channels for a total of
1000 channels.
With the optional BCi25D, APCO P-25 Digital Card installed you can monitor Public Safety
Organizations who currently use conventional, Trunked at 3600 and Mixed Mode APCO 25
systems.
Use your new scanner to monitor:
• Police and Fire Departments (including rescue and paramedics)
• Trunking for:
Motorola
Type I
Type II
Type I & II: (Hybrid)
EDACS
Wide band
Narrow band
Scat
LTR
Digital Communication for:
APCO Project 25
Conventional
Tranked at 3600
Mixed Mode at 3600
• NOAA Weather Broadcasts
• Business/Industrial Radio
• Utilities
• Marine and Amateur (ham radio) Bands
• Air Band
• And much more...
The chart below identifies the scanner band numbers, the frequency range, the modulation
mode and the default step size settings.
1 25.0000 - 26.9600 AM 5
2 26.9650 - 27.4050 AM 5
3 27.4100 - 27.9950 AM 5
4 28.0000 - 29.6900 FM 10
5 29.7000 - 49.9900 FM 10
6 50.0000 - 53.9900 FM 10
7 54.0000 - 71.9500 WFM 50
8 72.0000 - 75.9950 FM 5
9 76.0000 - 87.9500 WFM 50
10 88.0000 - 107.9000 WFM 100
11 108.0000 - 136.9750 AM 25
12 137.0000 - 143.9950 FM 5
13 144.0000 - 147.9950 FM 5
14 148.0000 - 161.9950 FM 5
Band
No.
Frequency Range
(MHz)
Mode Step
(kHz)
15 162.0000 - 173.9875 FM 12.5
16 174.0000 - 215.9500 WFM 50
17 216.0000 - 224.9950 FM 5
18 225.0000 - 399.9500 AM 50
19 400.0000 - 405.9875 NFM 12.5
20 406.0000 - 419.9875 NFM 12.5
21 420.0000 - 449.9875 NFM 12.5
22 450.0000 - 469.9875 NFM 12.5
23 470.0000 - 512.0000 NFM 12.5
24 806.0000 - 823.9875 NFM 12.5
25 849.0125 - 868.9875 NFM 12.5
26 894.0125 - 956.0000 NFM 12.5
27 1240.0000 - 1300.0000 NFM 12.5
Band
No.
Frequency Range
(MHz)
Mode Step
(kHz)
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Front and Rear View
1. Volume/Squelch Control
2. VFO/Select
Channel/Frequency Control
3. Scan Key (SCAN)
4. Service Key (SRVC)
5. Display
6. Resume Key ( )
7. Hold/Up/Manual Key (▲/HOLD)
8. Numeric Keypad
9. Menu/Bank Key (MENU)
RSM
2
CHAN/FREQ
VFO/SELECT PUSH
SQUELCH
SCAN
SRVC
SRCH
MENU
VOLUME
HOLD
LIMIT
TRUNK
L/O PRI
TRNFR
MUTE
MANUAL
BACK
MODE
BC785D
1000
CHANNEL
digital ready
RSM
12
3
45
6
78
0
9
E
1-100
301-400
601-700
RVRS
101-200
401-500
701-800
901-1000
201-300
501-600
801-900
SELECT
1
34 5 6 78
910 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
2
33. Antenna Connector
34. Tape Recorder Output Jack
35. External Speaker Jack
36. DC Power Jack
37. Remote Control Terminal
38. Expansion Slot
EXPANSION SLOT
33 34 35 36 37
10. Search Key (SRCH)
11. Limit/Down Key (LIMIT/▼)
12. Trunk Key (TRUNK)
13. Decimal/Reverse Key
()
14. Lockout Key (L/O)
15. Priority Key (PRI)
16. Transfer/Mute Key (TRNFR)
17. Enter/Select Key (E)
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Uniden®and Bearcat®are registered trademarks of Uniden
America Corporation.
TrunkTracker is a proprietary trademark of Uniden America
Corporation.
DESCRIPTION
Priority Channel Indicator
Lock Out Mode Indicator
Scan/Search Direction Indicator
Chain Search Mode Indicator
Service Search Mode Indicator
Scan Mode Indicator
ID Scan Mode Indicator
ID Search Mode Indicator
Channel Type Indicator
Conventional Type
Trunk Type
Morola Tracking Type
LTR Tracking Type
EDACS Tracking Type
Digital Communications
P25: APCO Project 25
Receiving Mode Indicators
Signal Meter
ICON
P
L/O
SRCH
SRVC
SCAN
ID SCAN
ID SEARCH
C
M
L
E
P25
AM,FM
WFM,NFM
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321 33 2
312
3
E
2 2
3
91
1
31
1
341
▲/HOLD ▲/HOLD
5
155 .
4
21
1
ID MEMORY
select
4
E
E
E
SCAN
E
MENU
MENU
MENU
MENU
MENU MENU
MENU
MENU
neat entry programming.
reenter
then by rotating the VFO control to
enter the text and using ▲/HOLD or
LIMIT/▼ to the move cursor.
After the text is entered, press
This shortcut card is designed to assist you in getting through the menu
screens using the direct entry mode for commonly used features. Please
read the manual thoroughly before using this card. Be sure to back out of
the menu screen after each shortcut by repeatedly pressing MENU or by
pressing SCAN or SRCH keys.
BC785D SHORTCUTS
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BC785D SHORTCUTS
If you need any assistance with this product, please call our Customer Service Hotline
at 1-800-297-1023. A Uniden representative will be happy to help you with any matters
regarding the operation of this unit, available accessories, or any other related matters.
Hours: M-F 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Central time.
Also please check out our website at scanner.uniden.com
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Important Notice
•This scanning radio has been manufactured so that it will not tune 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.
•Changes or modifications to this product are strictly prohibited or operation of this product
in any way other than as detailed by this Owner’s manual. Could void your authority to
operate this product.
•The screen displays used in this manual are representations of what might appear when
you use your scanner.
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Terminology
What is Scanning?
Unlike standard AM or FM radio stations, most two-way communications do not transmit
continuously. The BC785D scans the Frequencies you have programmed into the Scanner’s
channels you program until it finds an active frequency.
Scanning stops on an active frequency and remains on that channel as long as the
transmission continues. When the transmission ends, the scanning cycle resumes until
another transmission is received.
What is Searching?
The BC785D can search each of its 27 bands to find active frequencies. This is different
from scanning because you are searching for frequencies that have not been programmed
into your Scanner’s channels. The scanner automatically chooses between two speeds while
searching. Turbo Search, can search the VHF FM bands at up to 300 steps per second.
What is Trunk Tracking?
Conventional scanning is a simple concept. You enter a radio frequency in your scanner’s
memory which is used by someone you want to monitor. For example, the police in your
area may broadcast on 460.500 MHz, the fire department on 154.445 MHz, the highway
department on 37.900 MHz, etc. So when your scanner stops on a frequency, you usually
know who it is, and more importantly, you can stop on a channel and listen to an entire
conversation. This type of scanning is easy and fun.
As the demand for public communications has increased, many public radio users don't
have enough frequencies to meet their needs, and this has created a serious problem.
Trunking radio systems solve this problem.
In a trunked radio system, which contains up to 28 different frequencies, radio users are
divided into groups, often called talkgroups, and these talkgroups are assigned specific IDs.
When someone in a talkgroup uses their radio, a brief burst of data is broadcasted before
each transmission. The trunking system computer uses this data to temporarily assign each
radio in a talkgroup to an available frequency. If the group using a frequency stops
broadcasting or pauses between replies for a few seconds, they are removed from the
frequency so another talkgroup can use it.
Sharing of the available public service frequencies, or trunking, allows cities, counties, or
other agencies to accommodate hundreds of users with relatively few frequencies. Following
a conversation on a trunked system using a scanner is difficult, if not impossible. Because
when there's a short break during the conversation you're monitoring, it’s possible that the
talkgroup will be assigned to a completely different frequency in the trunked system. This
type of scanning is difficult and frustrating.
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TrunkTracker III changes this! Not only does your new BC785D scan channels like a
conventional scanner, it actually follows the users of a trunked radio system. Once you know
a talkgroups ID, you won’t miss any of the action.
If you're a new scanner enthusiast, you may want to read the first part of this manual and
use your scanner in conventional mode before you begin trunk tracking. Understanding
scanning fundamentals and its terminology will make trunk tracking much easier. A glossary
of other commonly used terms is provided in the back. (Refer to the "Glossary of Terms"
section.) But if you're already an experienced scanner operator, you may want to skip to
Programming and Receiving Digital and Trunked Systems on page 46.
What is APCO Project 25 Digital Communications?
APCO Project 25 is a modulation process where voice communications are converted into
digital communications. This conversion is similar to the technology used with digital mobile
phones. There are several types of project 25 systems available!
- Conventional – one frequency with digital voice.
- Trunked with analog control channel and digital voice – control channel operates at 3600
Baud.
- Mixed Mode – trunked system with an analog control channel alternating/mixing analog
and digital voice communications.
- Trunked with digital control channel and digital voice. Control channel operates at 9600
Baud. (This type of APCO P-25 System is not supported with this radio.)
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Feature Highlights
•Trunk Tracking – Follow VHF High Band UHF 800/900MHz trunked public safety and
public service systems just as if conventional two-way communications were used.
•Digital Capable – With the APCO 25 Digital card (BCi25D) installed, you can monitor
supported project 25 systems.
•Multi-Track – Track more than one trunking system at a time. Scan conventional and
trunked systems at the same time.
•1000 Channels – Program one frequency into each channel. You must have at least one
channel programmed to use the Scan mode.
•27 Bands – Includes 27 bands, with aircraft and 800 MHz.
•10 Banks – 10 banks with 100 channels each are useful for storing similar frequencies to
maintain faster scanning cycles or for storing all the frequencies of a trunked system.
•25 MHz-1300 MHz – Indicates the range of frequencies that can be searched within the
bands of your scanner.
Note: The frequency coverage is not continuous and excludes the cellular band,
512-806MHz.
•10 Priority Channels – You can assign one priority channel in each bank. Assigning a
priority channel allows you to keep track of activity on your most important channel(s)
while monitoring other channels for transmissions. You can also assign trunking priority
talkgroups.
•Priority Plus Scan – Allows you to scan only priority channels.
•Preprogrammed Service – Allows you to toggle through preprogrammed public safety,
news media, TV broadcast audio, Ham, CB, FRS, special low power, railroad, aircraft,
marine, racing, and weather frequencies.
•Unique Data Skip – Allows your scanner to skip unwanted data transmissions and
reduces birdies.
•Memory Backup – If power is disconnected, the frequencies programmed in your scanner
are retained in memory.
•Direct Channel Access – Go directly to any channel without entering the Menu mode.
•Attenuator – Reduces the signal strength on a per frequency basis.
•PC Programmable – Allows you to easily program all frequencies and Trunking Talk
Groups into your BC785D through Uniden E-Scanner software running on your PC.
– For more information on E-Scanner Programming software visit our website at
scanner.uniden.com.
•Turbo Search – Increases the search speed to 300 steps per second. This applies only to
transmission bands with 5 kHz steps.
•Text Tags – You can customize your scanner by storing text tags (up to 16 characters).
•Auto Store – The scanner automatically stores found active frequencies into an assigned
bank.
•CTCSS/DCS – The scanner can receive and search for subaudible tones.
•NWR-SAME Alert – The scanner is compatible with warning siren and message
transmissions.
•FIPS Code – Six digit FIPS Code (emergency and geographic area code) programmable.
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Where to Obtain More Information
Before using your scanner, you must program frequencies into available channels. The Betty
Bearcat Frequency Guide lists typical frequencies used around the U.S.A. and Canada that
you may program into your new scanner.
To obtain frequency information for your area, contact one of the following:
•Bearcat Frequency Hotline
(937) 299-0414 (Hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Eastern Time Monday through Friday.)
•Bearcat Radio Club
(800) 423-1331 (Hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Eastern Time Monday through Friday.)
•Scanner Master
(800) 722-6701 (Hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Eastern Time Monday through Friday.)
To obtain another copy of the frequency guide, contact one of the following:
•Uniden Parts Department
(800) 554-3988 (Hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Central Time Monday through Friday.)
•Local Dealer
Information on the Internet
If you have access to the internet, you may want to visit one of the following websites for
additional information:
scanner.uniden.com
www.bearcat1.com
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Included with Your Scanner Package
If any of these items are missing or damaged, immediately contact your place of purchase or
Uniden Customer Service at: (800) 297-1023, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Central Time, Monday
through Friday.
• BC785D Scanner
• AC Adapter (AD 580D)
• Cigarette Cord
• DC Cord
• Mounting Bracket
• Telescopic Antenna
• Operating Guide
• Trunk Tracker Frequency Guide
• Other Printed Material
• E-Scanner Programming Software CD-ROM
• Screwdriver
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Setup
Connecting an Antenna
You must install an antenna before you can operate the scanner. You have been provided a
standard telescopic antenna that works well with this scanner, but you may want to
purchases another type to increase the range. To connect the telescopic antenna, simply
connect it to the BNC type ANT. connector on the rear of the scanner. You can purchase a
variety of scanner antennas for both mobile and base station available at a local electronics
store. Choose the one that best meets your needs.
When deciding on a mobile or base station antenna and its location, consider these points.
•The antenna should be as high as possible on a vehicle or a house.
•The antenna and its cable should be as far as possible from sources of electrical noise
(ignition systems, gauges, and so on).
•The antenna should be vertical for the best performance.
Mounting an Antenna
Once you choose an antenna, follow the mounting instructions supplied with the antenna.
Then route the antenna cable to the scanner.
The antenna connector on your scanner makes it easy to use the scanner with a variety of
antennas, such as an external mobile antenna or an outdoor base station antenna.
Always use 50 ohm coaxial cable, such as RG-58 or RG-8, to connect an outdoor antenna.
For lengths over 50 feet, use RG-8 low-loss dielectric coaxial cable If your antenna’s cable
does not have a BNC connector, you will also need a BNC adapter (available at a local
electronics store).
Follow the Installation instructions supplied with the antenna, route the antenna cable to the
scanner, then connect it to the ANT. jack.
Warning: Use extreme caution when you install or remove an outdoor antenna. If the
antenna starts to fall, let it go! It could contact overhead power lines. If the
antenna touches a power line, contact with the antenna, mast, cable, or guy
wires can cause electrocution and death. Call the power company to remove
the antenna. DO NOT attempt to do it yourself.
Optional Antenna
If you have chosen an optional mobile antenna, connect the antenna plug into the ANT.
connector on the rear of the scanner. (For more information on antenna installation, please
refer to the instruction guide that came with your antenna.)
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Typical Mounting Methods
The BC785D can be conveniently mounted on a table, bulkhead, overhead, or any other
desired location (refer to figure below for typical mounting methods).
Caution: Make sure there are no hidden electrical wires or other items behind the desired
location before proceeding. Check that free access for mounting and cabling
is available.
Mounting the Scanner in Your Vehicle
Before you mount the scanner, make sure you have all the necessary materials. Then
confirm that the scanner fits your vehicle’s mounting area. This unit requires a mounting
area of 2-3/8 inch high by 6-15/16 inch wide by 6-9/16 inch deep (61 x 176.5 x 167 mm).
Caution: Be sure to avoid obstructions behind the mounting surface.
Follow these steps to mount the scanner in your vehicle.
1. Choose a mounting location, then use the supplied
mounting bracket as a template to mark the positions for
the mounting screw holes.
2. In the marked positions, drill holes slightly smaller than
the supplied screws.
3. Attach the mounting bracket to the mounting location
using the supplied screws and lock washers.
4. Attach the scanner to the mounting bracket using the
supplied mounting knobs.
5. Connect the antenna’s cable to the ANT. connector
on the back of the scanner.
Note: If the antenna cable’s connector does not fit in the ANT.
connector, you might also need a Motorola-to BNC
antenna plug adapter (available at a local
electronics store).
•Table top mount •Bulkhead mount •Overhead mount
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Applying Power for Vehicle Installation
You can power your scanner using either the supplied DC power cord or your vehicle’s
cigarette lighter socket using DC cigarette lighter power cord.
Caution: You must use a power source that supplies 13.8 V DC and delivers at least
700 mA. Your standard 12 V car battery should be sufficient. The cord
connector’s center tip must be set to positive and its plug must fit the scanner’s
DC 13.8 V jack. The supplied DC power cord meets these specifications. Using a
power cord that does not meet these specifications could damage the scanner or
the adapter.
•Always connect the adapter or DC power cord to the scanner before you connect it to the
power source. When you finish, disconnect the adapter or DC power cord from the power
source before you disconnect it from the scanner.
•For added safety and to protect your scanner,
disconnect the cable from your vehicle battery’s
negative (-) terminal before you begin.
Follow these steps to connect the supplied DC power cord.
1. Connect the power cord’s black wire to a chassis ground, such as a metal screw
attached to a metal part of the vehicle’s frame. Be sure that the screw is not insulated
from the frame by a plastic part.
2. Connect the power cord’s red wire (with in-line fuse) to a source
of voltage that turns on and off with the ignition switch, such as
a spare accessory terminal in your vehicle’s fuse box.
3. Insert the power cord’s barrel plug into the DC 13.8 V jack
on the back of the scanner.
4. Reconnect the cable to the vehicle battery’s negative (-)
terminal.
To power the scanner from a vehicle’s 12 V power source
(such as a cigarette-lighter socket), you need a cigarette-lighter
adapter.
To connect an optional DC cigarette-lighter power cable, insert its barrel plug into the
DC 13.8 V jack on the back of the scanner, then plug the power cable into your vehicle’s
cigarette lighter socket.
Note: If you use a cigarette-lighter power cable and your vehicle’s engine is running, you
might hear electrical noise from the engine while scanning. This is normal.
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Desktop Installation
You can place this scanner on a desk, shelf, or table to use it as
a base station.
1. Flip up the feet for desk installation.
2. Extend the antenna to full vertical position.
Adjust the angle for best reception.
Applying Power Using Standard AC Power
To power the scanner from an AC outlet, use the provided AC adapter with a 5.5 mm outer
diameter/2.1mm inner diameter tip.
Caution: You must use a Class 2 power source that supplies 13.8 V DC and delivers at
least 700 mA. The cord connector’s center tip must be set to positive and its plug
must fit the scanner’s DC 13.8 V jack. Using an adapter that does not meet these
specifications could damage the scanner or the adapter.
•Always connect the AC adapter to the scanner before you connect it to AC power. When
you finish, disconnect the adapter from the AC power before you disconnect it from
the scanner.
1. Insert the adapter’s barrel plug into the DC
13.8 V jack on the back of the scanner.
2. Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet.
Note: Use only the AC adapter supplied with
your scanner.
Connecting an External Speaker
In a noisy area, an external speaker (available at a local electronics store) positioned in the
right place might provide more comfortable listening.
Plug the speaker cable’s 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) plug into your scanner’s EXT. SP. jack.
Note: Connecting an external speaker
disconnects the scanner’s
internal speaker.
Connecting an Earphone
For private listening, you can connect an
earphone with a 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) plug to the
EXT. SP. jack on the back of the scanner. Be very careful as damage to your hearing
can result if the VOLUME control is not set to the lowest level first. See below for
"Listening Safely" instructions. (Your local electronics store should carry a wide selection of
earphones.) Once the earphone is connected, it will automatically disconnects the internal
speaker.
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13.8V
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Listening Safely
To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines when you use an earphone or headphones.
•Do not use the earphone to listen to the WX alert siren test. The volume is not
adjustable and damage to your hearing could occur.
•Do not listen at extremely high volume levels. Extended high volume listening can lead to
permanent hearing loss.
•Set the VOLUME to the lowest setting before you begin listening. After you begin listening,
adjust the VOLUME to a comfortable level.
•Once you set the VOLUME, do not increase it. Over time, your ears adapt to the volume
level, so a volume level that does not cause discomfort might still damage your hearing.
Connecting the Clone Cable
You can transfer the programmed data to and from another BC785D scanner using a
RS232C Cable (9 pin to 9 pin) (not supplied). Connect the cable between each scanner’s
REMOTE jacks. See "Clone Mode" on page 73. You can also upload or download the
programmed data to or from a PC using an optional PC interface kit available through your
local electronics store.
Connecting the Tape Recorder
You can use a standard tape recorder or a VOX (Voice Operated Control) recorder. To
connect the recorder to the scanner, connect a cable with a 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) plug from the
tape recorder’s remote jack to the TAPE OUT jack on the back of the scanner. (Your local
electronics store should carry a wide selection of cables and tape recorders.) Refer to the
"Record" section under "Additional Features" in the manual.
Remember!
•You must mark a channel, ID, talkgroup, or bank for Recording in order for this feature to
work.
•This feature does not work if your scanner is set with MUTE ON.
•The VOLUME control affects the Audio output. Do not set the volume on minimum. Make
a trial taping to be certain the volume levels are set correctly.
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Basic Operation
Turn the Scanner On
Turn the VOLUME control clockwise out of the detent position. The scanner automatically
starts scanning. Since there are no frequencies programmed in your scanner initially, you
may not receive any signals. Once you set the squelch and program some frequencies, you
will be hearing conversations regularly.
Note: If you turn the Scanner on when the optional APCO Cord is not installed, APCO
P25 CARD NOT INSTALLED appears on the display. To delete the message,
select 2:DISABLE in the Menu mode (see page 69).
Setting the Squelch
To set the squelch, you must be in the hold mode, and you should not be receiving a signal
on your scanner.
1. Press ▲/HOLD until you do not hear a signal.
2. Make sure that the VOLUME is set to a comfortable
listening level.
3. Think of the Squelch Control as a gate.
Turn the SQUELCH control fully counter-clockwise.
This raises the "Squelch Gate" so high that only very strong
signals can get through.
4. Turn SQUELCH clockwise until you hear a hiss. This lowers the
"Squelch Gate" so that everything gets through – noise, weak
signals, medium signals and strong signals.
5. Turn SQUELCH back counter-clockwise just until the hiss stops.
Now the "Squelch Gate" allows only clear signals through.
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STRONG SIGNALS
MEDIUM SIGNALS
WEAK SIGNALS
NOISE
STRONG SIGNALS
MEDIUM SIGNALS
WEAK SIGNALS
NOISE
STRONG SIGNALS
MEDIUM SIGNALS
WEAK SIGNALS
NOISE
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Next you must program some frequencies (page 26). It is recommended that you read the
next part "Understanding the Menu System" because it will assist you in accessing and
understanding many of the features. Later in a section called "Additional Features", you will
find explanations on how to disable the keypad acknowledgement tones, to mute the audio,
to change the appearance of the display and other general features.
Understanding the Menu System
It is very important for you to understand the Menu screen. To navigate through the Menu
screen is really quite simple. Many of the features of this scanner, can only be accessed by
the Menu screens. There are several ways to get through the screens. First of all, press
MENU to get started. Anytime you want to exit this mode or simply quit from where you are,
repeatedly press MENU until the scanner returns to the original state or you can press
SCAN or SRCH to exit directly MENU MODE. Anytime you are in the Menu mode, the audio
will be muted.
To assist you in understanding the Menu screen, flow charts are provided towards the back
of the manual so you can follow along. Two things to remember are rotate the through the
menu and press Eor VFO to execute the command. For simplicity, we have chosen to
rotate the VFO control up or down in order to scroll through the menu and the Ekey for
entering or executing a command. Once you have pressed the Ekey and executed the final
choice (for instance, ON or OFF), the display backs up to the previous level of options.
Also direct entry of the numbers in the flow chart will get you through the screens, but the
other screen options are not visible. This method should be used only after you have gone
through the manual at least once. Tearout shortcut cards (see pages 4 and 5) are provided
to assist you in the direct entry method for commonly used features.
The illustration below shows the first level of the Menu screen. These levels are then
provided in a flow chart on pages 92 to 94. You will find a description section to explain the
meanings of these functions on the next pages. Then, you will be walked through all the
steps of programming, scanning, searching, and trunktracking.
☞Hint: You can check the options you programmed on the display when you press and
hold MENU for 2 seconds in the following modes.
•Scan mode/Scan Hold mode (as well as Trunk).
•Chain Search mode/Chain Search Hold mode
•ID Search mode/ID Search Hold mode
1:SERVICE OPTION
2:SCAN OPTION
3:SYSTEM OPTION
MENU MODE
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Menu Description and Numeric Keypad Equivalents
Below are the Menu screens and a brief description or purpose of the feature.
1:SERVICE OPTION
Service Search menus are preprogrammed services used around the U.S.
1:WEATHER
1:MONITOR
When you select this mode, the preprogrammed NOAA weather channel
begins to activate.
2:ALERT
You can set NWR-SAME weather alert to 1:ON or 2:OFF. With ALERT
ON you can enter the mode to program your FIPS code.
2:PUBLIC SAFETY
3:NEWS
4:TV BROADCAST
5:HAM RADIO
6:MARINE
7:RAILROAD
8:AIR
9:CB RADIO
0:FRS
:RACING
:SPECIAL
:CHAIN SEARCH
You can program up to 10 search ranges. The first time you program a range you
will need to do so through the Menu. After the first time you can program a range
as you do on most any other scanner, using the numeric keypad, ▲, ▼VFO
control. Use this Menu item to select the search range that you want to program.
You can program range 1 through 10, one at a time. For each of the ranges, the
following options can be modified.
1:CHAIN SEARCH
You must turn Chain Search feature ON, in order to use the Chain Search
feature.
2:SEARCH RANGE
1:RANGE
Enter the upper and lower frequency limits of the Search Range.
2:STEPS
You can assign a variety of step sizes to the search range.
Note: The default step is usually acceptable and is listed on page 1.
3:MODE
You can change the Auto receive mode to AM, FM, WFM and NFM.
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4:ALPHA TAG
You can enter an Alpha Tag for any or all of the search ranges.
5:TRUNK
During Chain Search mode, when the scanner finds an active
frequency, the trunk tracking system will be active. Four frequency
plans apply to the Control Channel Only feature (for details see
page 66).
3:DELAY
Set the delay for the search ranges. This applies to Search mode, and
Service Search mode. The delay time for Service Search mode can be
changed. (See 2:SCAN OPTION / 1:CONVENTIONAL / 2:DELAY
for details).
4:ATTENUATOR
Set attenuation for all search ranges.
(See 2:SCAN OPTION / 1:CONVENTIONAL/ 5:ATTENUATOR for
details).
5:TONE DATA
The default mode is OFF. This means that you will receive all transmissions
on any frequencies that are active within your search range(s). By selecting
CTCSS or DCS you can set the radio to receive only a particular subaudible
tone to be received during your search. You can also lockout a particular
CTCSS or DCS tone. You may wish to do this if you want to search a range
but not hear transmissions on any frequency that has a particular
subaudible tone.
Note: Through the System Menu you can set the radio to operate in Tone
Search mode during Search as well. In this mode, the radio will
automatically determine the active subaudible tone on any frequency
received during the search.
Set a delay for the search ranges. This applies to all ranges (See
CHANNEL DATA-STEPS for details).
6:RECORD
With Record set to on, any frequency that is active, during the search, can
be recorded to an external tape recorder.
7:AUTO STORE
You can automatically store active frequencies found during a search into
the memory. You can select which bank you want to program the found
frequencies. The audio will be muted during Auto Store.
2:SCAN OPTION
1:CONVENTIONAL
Choose the channel number. The following options are available for the selected
channel only. Repeat using a different channel number, if necessary.
1:FREQUENCY.
Allows you to edit or enter a frequency in each channel you select.
Also you can set an alphanumeric text tag for each programmed frequency.
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2:DELAY
You can set delay for a trunk system on a bank by bank basis. If you’ve set
delay for 1 second, then there will be a one second delay in Trunk Search
for that bank and a one second delay for all the talkgroups you have
programmed into Scan List memory. You cannot set delay individually by
talkgroup. The default delay is two seconds.
3:TONE DATA
You can set a CTCSS (analog) or DCS (digital) subaudible tone for a
frequency. To do so you must have the SQ Mode in the System Menu set to
Tone SQ. You can also program a subaudible tone easily by pressing the E
key in Scan Hold mode after programming a frequency. This will bring up
the Tone Data menu without having to navigate the Menu. By doing this you
will receive all transmissions on the frequency, regardless of the subaudible
tone, except the one which you have locked. Any transmissions with that
tone will not be received.
4:BEEP ALERT
You can set a Beep Alert on a per-channel basis to alert you when specific
frequencies are active. For example, you may wish to be alerted anytime a
mutual aid fire frequency is active. With Beep Alert, you will hear three
beeps at the start of each transmission that you have flagged as such. You
will also notice that as you scroll pass the flagged channel(s), you will hear
three beeps.
5:ATTENUATOR
The BC785D comes with an RF Attenuation feature. If you are near an
unusually strong signal source, the signal may overload the scanner. The
scanner may stop repeatedly on that signal and miss other transmissions.
The RF Attenuation feature works in all modes and attenuates (reduces) the
incoming signal strength to prevent stronger signals from overloading the
scanner.
6:STEPS
Your BC785D is programmed with default step sizes for each frequency
range (see page 1). Steps are important if you are interested in using the
VFO to tune off from a frequency programmed into memory or if you wish to
program a frequency that the default step size will not accept.
For example, in VHF Hi-band mode, the default step size between 148 and
162 MHz is 5 KHz. However, the FCC has recently instituted 7.5 KHz
channel intervals. If you wish to enter 155.4075 into the scanner without
changing the default step, the scanner will change the programmed
frequency to 155.4100. Use the Menu to change the default step size to 7.5
KHz and then you will be able to enter 155.4075.
7:MODE
Default Auto receive modes are also programmed into memory. AM for
aircraft and CB bands, for example. All frequencies (other than audio TV
broadcast) above 400 MHz are received in NFM mode which helps prevent
adjacent channel interference. You can change the default settings on a
per-channel basis with this Menu item.
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8:RECORD
You can flag any channel for recording using this menu function. Use your
own recording device plugged into the jack on the back of the scanner.
2:TRUNK
Choose the Trunk bank. The following options are available for the selected trunk
bank only. Repeat using a different trunk bank, if necessary.
1:TRUNK TYPE
You will need to assign the correct trunking type for the bank you are about
to program. If you want to listen to a Motorola Type I system, you will need
to use this Menu option to assign the same. If you do not know the type of
trunking system you are about to monitor, refer to the guide included with
the scanner or check out www.bearcat1.com.
Note: Some trunking systems require that you know the channel order. In
these cases you will also need to start programming the trunked
system at the start of the bank. The scanner defaults to the most
common type of trunking system, Motorola Type II 800.
2:TRUNK CHANNEL
1:FREQUENCY
To use Trunk Tracking, you need to program a frequency for at least
one channel. Also you can enter an alpha tag for each channel in
this Menu.
2:STEPS
You can assign a variety of step sizes to the channel.
3:TALK GROUP
You can program IDs into the Scan List memory either during Trunk Scan or
Search without going into the Menu. However, you can also use the Menu
to program IDs. This is particularly helpful when you are not near the
trunked system you wish to later monitor. You can set it up and have it
ready to go at some later time. After you have selected the Scan List
location (1-10), you can then do the following:
1. Program ID number
2. Set an alpha tag
3. Set Record to ON/OFF.
4. Assign a Beep Alert to the ID. Whenever that ID is active, you will hear
three beeps at the start of the transmission.
4:DELAY
You can set delay for a trunk system on a bank by bank basis. If you've set
delay for 1 second, then there will be a 1 second delay in Trunk Search for
that bank and a 1 second delay for all the talkgroups you have programmed
into Scan List memory. You cannot set delay individually by talkgroup. The
default delay is 2 seconds.
5:RECORD
This Record option applies to Trunk Search. All talkgroups received during
Trunk Search will be recordable through the TAPE OUT jack on the back of
the scanner. To record individual talkgroups during Scan, see Item 5 on the
next page. The default is off.
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6:ID LIST TAG
Assign an alphanumeric tag to any or all of the 10 Scan Lists for the system.
During ID Scan Mode, you will see the ID List Tag (on the bottom text line)
along with any alpha tag you may have set for an ID. In Search mode, you
will see any Bank Tag you have set.
7:L/O ID REVIEW
Use this menu item to review the IDs that you have locked out during
Search and Scan. Rotate the VFO up or down to view the IDs that have
been locked out. To leave the lockout IDs unchanged, press MENU to back
out of the menu. To unlock an ID, press the L/O key. To unlock all the IDs
that have been locked out, press and hold the L/O key for about 2 seconds.
8: ACTIVITY ID
When activity ID is set to ON, your scanner receives any transmissions on
the ID every 0.5 seconds while scanning.
9:I-CALL (MOTOROLA/EDACS)
Most communications within a trunked system are group calls where one
unit (such as a dispatcher) communicates with all the units within his/her
group (all the patrol vehicles on the east side of town, for example). The
units within this group comprise what is typically known as a talkgroup.
There are some communications which are direct unit-to-unit conversations
where one individual converses with another individual. The call is initiated
by a radio and is directed to another single radio. Within the system, no one
outside of these two users hears the conversation. Your BC785D defaults to
I-CALL OFF mode. You can hear these conversations by using this Menu
item to turn the I-CALL function to ON. In Search mode, with I-CALL ON,
you will hear both talkgroup calls and I-CALLs. You can also set I-CALLs to
I-CALL ONLY during which you will monitor only I-CALLs in Search mode.
You can also program I-CALL IDs into Scan List memory.
OR
9:ID SCAN LIST (LTR)
When scanning an LTR system you can only turn Scan Lists OFF and ON
when an LTR talk group that you have entered into memory is active. To
provide you with another method to turn Scan Lists ON and OFF, you can
use this Menu item which only appears when you have selected LTR in
Trunk Type.
OR
0:EMERGENCY ALT (EDACS)
In EDACS trunked systems, you can set an alert for an EDASC
transmission received. Set Emergency Alert to ON, EMERGENCY flashes
on the display and you will hear beep alerts when you receive an EDASC
emergency transmission.
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0:STATUS BIT (MOTOROLA)
On Type 2 trunking systems there is a method by which specialized types of
communications utilize unique talkgroup numbers. An emergency call will
occur on a unique talkgroup from its primary assignment, for example.
Because the BC785D defaults to Status-Bit On mode, you never need to
worry about missing these transmissions. If you've programmed talkgroup
33264 into Scan List memory, for example, and there is an emergency call
within the group, you will hear it on 33264.
EDCS ID FORM (EDACS)
You can change to display the talkgroups in decimal mode, but this mode
does not provide you with the flexibility that you get with AFS. The BC785D
defaults to show the talkgroup number in AFS mode (Agency-Fleet-
Subfleet). For details on AFS see pages 59~60.
OR
:END CODE (MOTOROLA)
When this function is disabled, the radio looks for squelch before returning
to the control channel instead of waiting for the disconnect tone. Only in rare
instances will you need to adjust the default settings. The condition to return
to control channels depends on whether a signal is present or not.
:CNTRL CH ONLY
(TYPE 1/TYPE 2 800, 900)
With this mode you will be able to track Motorola Type I and II 800 and 900
MHz trunked systems by simply entering the control channel which manages
the trunked system. You will not have to program the voice channels. There
are 4 channel plans which you can select from.
3:SYSTEM OPTION
1:DIMMER
Allows you to change the brightness of the display.
2:SCREEN MASK
Screen Mask allows you to limit what appears on the display to the alpha tags that
you have set for a channel along with a few function icons. Screen Mask removes
the frequency, receiving mode tone data and signal strength bars. This mode is
particularly useful in public safety vehicles where "information overload" is already a
problem. Screen Mask does not work in Search mode.
3:KEY BEEP
Use this function to turn OFF the keypad acknowledgement beep. The default
setting is ON.
4:ENTER LOCK
Use Enter Lock to prevent accidental re-programming of channels, tone
(CTCSS/DCS) and talkgroups entered into memory. The default setting is OFF.
5:PC CONTROL
Use this function to set the transfer speed (baud rate) at which your personal
computer (PC) communicates with the scanner when downloading information into
your scanner using Uniden E-Scanner software. See page 72 for details.
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6:CLONE
You can clone all the programming, including frequencies, talkgroups and alpha
tags as well as bank settings and other parameters from one BC785D to a BC250D
or another BC785D.
7:DATA SKIP
A scanner will normally stop on any transmission it receives. This means the
BC785D will occasionally stop on data signals and unmodulated transmissions.
You can automatically skip many of these types of transmissions during search.
8:SQ MODE
The SQ Mode allows you to set at your option, whether the scanner will stop on all
active transmissions on a particular frequency or it will only respond to
transmissions with a pre-set subaudible tone. This applies to both Conventional
Search and Scan modes. The options are as follows:
1. CSQ - The default setting is CSQ (carrier squelch). In this mode the scanner will
stop on any transmission on a programmed frequency (Squelch mode does not
apply to trunking).
2. TONE SQ - In Tone Squelch mode, if you have set a subaudible tone (CTCSS
or DCS) for a frequency, the scanner will only stop on that frequency if the
transmission includes the prescribed tone.
3. TONE SEARCH - In this mode, as soon as the scanner stops on any (non-
trunked) channel, the scanner will begin to search for any subaudible tone that is
being used on a transmitted frequency. The scanner will check each CTCSS
tone sequentially and it will find DCS tones instantly.
9:BANK TAG
Allows you to set an alphanumeric text tag for individual banks in the scanner (1-
10). (The "0" key represents Bank number 10.) For example, you may wish to set
the Bank one text tag as Law Enforcement, the second bank as Fire, etc.
0:P-25 CARD
When you insert the optional card (BCi25D) and select 1:ENABLE in this mode,
you can monitor APCO P-25 digital communications. See page 68 for details.
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Programming
Before the BC785D can begin conventional scanning, you must program a frequency into at
least one channel.
Repeat this procedure for each channel you want to program.
Storing Frequencies into Channels in Menu Mode
1. Select frequencies you received from your dealer, from various sources on the internet,
or from one of the guides listed on page 10.
Here is a list of sample
frequencies you should try:
156.800 Marine Calling channel
155.340 Ambulance operations
155.280 Ambulance operations
155.160 Ambulance operations
462.950 Ambulance operations
462.5625 Family Radio Services (channel one)
2. Press MENU.
3. Select 2:SCAN OPTION / 1:CONVENTIONAL by rotating the VFO and pressing
E.
4. Select a channel.
a. Enter the channel number using
the keypad.
b. Then press E.
5. Select 1:FREQUENCY and
enter the frequency.
a. Enter the frequency number using (decimal key) and
the keypad.
b. Then press E.
6. Enter the alpha tag and press E.
(See page 28.)
7. The following display appears, select the location you want.
☞Remember! You can also use ▲or ▼instead of rotating the
VFO.
Also instead of pressing E, you can press the VFO control.
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1:OTHER CHANNEL
2:CHANNEL OPTION
3:DONE
C 001
0000.0000 NFM
ALPHA TAG
¡
C 001
1:FREQUENCY
2:DELAY
3:TONE DATA
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Note: •You can also ▲or ▼when selecting a channel. Press and hold ▲or ▼for
1second to move up/down more quickly.
•To clear a mistake while entering the frequency, press (decimal key) repeatedly
until the display is cleared.
•If you enter a channel or frequency which is out of the
scanner’s range, a beep will sound and ERROR
appears on the display.
•For each channel, you can also change the step size or
the mode. (See page 93).
☞Remember! You can also use ▲or ▼instead of rotating the
VFO.
Also instead of pressing E, you can press the VFO control.
Deleting a Stored Frequency
To delete a stored frequency:
a. Select a channel.
b. Press 0.
c. Then press E.
Note: Channels with no frequencies are automatically
locked out.
Editing a Stored Frequency
1. Press MENU.
2. Select 2:SCAN OPTION / 1:CONVENTIONAL by rotating the VFO and pressing
E.
3. Select the channel number you want to edit by rotating the VFO and pressing E.
4. Select 1:FREQUENCY by rotating the VFO and pressing E.
5. Edit the frequency by using (decimal key) and the keypad and pressing E.
☞Remember! You can also use ▲or ▼instead of rotating the VFO.
Also instead of pressing E, you can press the VFO control.
Duplicate Frequency Alert
If you enter a frequency which has been stored in another channel, you will hear a beep and
the channel stored displays WARNING.
Press (decimal key) to clear and start again.
––– OR –––
Press Eagain to store the frequency in both channels.
.
.
.
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C 010
512.0000 NFM
ERROR
OUT OF CHANNEL
C 010
512.0000 NFM
OUT OF BAND
C 010
512.0000 NFM
WARNING
DUPLICATE 017
C1000
0000.0000
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Transfer Frequencies
You can transfer a frequency that has been stored in a channel to another channel.
1. Press ▲/HOLD.
2. Press TRNFR, and the smallest empty channel number along with the frequency will
flash on the display.
3. Press Eand the frequency can be stored in this channel.
4. If you want to enter it into another channel, select another channel by rotating the VFO
or using ▲or ▼and pressing E.
Note: When the frequency is transferred, channel data along with the frequency is also
transferred. For trunked frequency, data related to trunking, such as Trunk Type or
Fleet Map will not be transferred. You will need to input the data manually.
Storing Text Tags
You can customize your scanner by storing text tags for easy identification of banks, channel
transmissions, trunking talkgroup IDs, etc. The text tags can be set at the Menu mode.
(Refer to “Understanding the Menu System” on page 18.) For programming text tags for
trunked talk group ID’s, please refer to page 49.
Assigning a Bank Tag to a Bank
1. Press MENU.
2. Select 3:SYSTEM OPTION / 9:BANK TAG by rotating the VFO or using ▲or ▼
and pressing E.
3. Select the bank number by rotating the VFO or using ▲or ▼
and pressing E.
4. The cursor appears on the display. Scroll the VFO to change
the letters, and then press ▲or ▼to move right or left. Both
capital and lower case letters are available, as well as
numbers and punctuation marks.
5. After entering the desired text, press E.
Assigning a Text Tag to a Channel
1. Press MENU.
2. Select 2:SCAN OPTION / 1:CONVENTIONAL by rotating the VFO or using ▲or
▼and pressing E.
3. Select the channel number by rotating the VFO and pressing E. You can also enter the
channel number by using the keypad and then press E.
4. Select 1:FREQUENCY and ALPHA TAG by rotating the
VFO and pressing E.
Note: You can only assign a text tag to the channel where the
frequency is stored.
5. The cursor appears on the display. Rotate the VFO to change letters, and press ▲or ▼
to move right or left. Both capital and lower case letters are available, as well as
C 001
855.0000 NFM
ALPHA TAG
¡
BANK TAG 1
BANK TAG 1
Uniden Group
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numbers and punctuation marks.
6. After entering the desired text, press E.
☞Remember! To clear a mistake while entering the letters, press (decimal key)
repeatedly until the display is cleared.
Beep Alert
The scanner can alert you with three beeps at the beginning of a transmission on an
assigned frequency.
Assigning the Beep Alert to a Channel
This alert can be set ON/OFF for every channel in Conventional mode.
In conventional mode -
1. Press MENU.
2. Select 2:SCAN OPTION / 1:CONVENTIONAL by rotating the VFO and pressing E.
3. Select the channel number by rotating the VFO and pressing E. (You can also enter the
channel number by using the keypad and then press E.)
4. Select 4:BEEP ALERT by rotating the VFO and pressing E.
5. Select 1:ON or 2:OFF by rotating the VFO and pressing E.
Note: If NOT REGISTERED appears, make sure a frequency is stored in the channel.
☞Remember! You can also use ▲or ▼instead of rotating the VFO.
Also instead of pressing E, you can press the VFO control.
Programming Tips
•Do not program a weather frequency into one of the channels, since weather channels
transmit continuously. Use the Weather Search feature to select the weather information band.
•Group similar services into a bank. For example, program police frequencies in channels 1
through 10 and fire/emergency into channels 51 through 60, and so on.
•Put the frequency that you listen to the most or the most important frequency into a
Priority channel.
•To quickly program a series of channels, start with the lowest number channel.
For example, when you are programming five new frequencies into channels 4 through
8, start with channel 4. After you finish programming a channel, rotate the VFO up or
press ▲to go to the next higher channel.
•Write down your programmed channels and frequencies and put them in a convenient
place in case of accidental reprogramming.
•Frequencies are rounded off according to the step of each channel.
•When you are overwriting a tagged channel with a new frequency, the previous alpha tag
will be deleted. You must re-enter the alpha tag.
•When programming frequencies, a 2 second delay is set automatically but can be
changed in the menu mode.
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Scanning
1. After programming frequencies, simply press SCAN to begin
scanning. During scanning, when you rotate the VFO, you can
select the direction (↑or ↓) you want to scan.
2. The bank indicators selected for scanning appear on the
display, and the bank being currently monitored flashes. You
can deselect banks from active scanning by entering their number on your keypad. The
indicator for each deselected bank disappears, and the bank’s channels are not
scanned.
Note: One bank must always be active. You cannot deactivate all ten banks at the same
time. If you try to disappear all the banks, the first bank is automatically selected.
To restore a bank to active scanning, enter the bank’s number on your keypad.
The bank’s indicator will display again.
3. During normal scanning the scanner skips
unprogrammed or locked out channels.
4. When a transmission is received, the
scanner stops on that channel. When the
transmission ends, scanning resumes
automatically.
Scan Hold Feature
If you want to stop on a channel during
scanning, press ▲/HOLD.
Note: When you press and hold SCAN for 2 seconds, the
scanner will move to the smallest empty channel.
If you want to resume scanning, press RSM.
To directly access a specific channel:
There are several ways to access a specific channel quickly.
1. Press ▲/HOLD.
2. Using the keypad, enter the channel number.
3. Press ▲/HOLD again.
Another method is as follows:
1. Press ▲/HOLD.
2. When the VFO setting is in the channel mode, rotate the VFO
until the desired channel is displayed. The scanner will
automatically go to Hold mode.
1345
9 10
26
7 8
CHANNELS
Frequency
not entered
Frequency
Locked Out
(L/O)
SCAN
C 001
SCAN
Bank 1234567890
C 001
1300.0000 NFM
25cm Amateur 1
UNIDEN Group A
C1000
0000.0000
Bank 10
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Note: When in Hold mode, you can use the VFO to step up or down through the channels.
You can also switch from stepping up/down through channels to stepping up/down
through frequencies by pressing the VFO.
Storing Frequencies During Scanning
During Scanning
1. Press ▲/HOLD.
2. Press TRNFR, and the empty channel number appears on the display.
3. Press E.
Note:•If you want to change the channel, rotate the VFO.
•If the frequency you want to store exists already, and WARNING appears on the
display and you will hear a beep. (See “Duplicate Frequency Alert” on page 27).
RF Attenuation Feature
The BC785D comes with an RF Attenuation feature. If you're near an unusually strong
signal source, the signal may overload the scanner. The scanner may stop repeatedly on
that signal and miss other transmissions.
The RF Attenuation feature works in all modes and attenuates (reduces) the incoming signal
strength to prevent stronger signals from overloading the scanner.
The RF attenuation is set at the Menu mode.
1. Press MENU.
2. For Search mode, select 1:SERVICE OPTION / :CHAIN SEARCH / 1:CHAIN
SEARCH / 1:ON / 4:ATTENUATOR / 1:ON by rotating the VFO and pressing E.
OR
For Scan mode, select 2:SCAN OPTION / 1:CONVENTIONAL by rotating the
VFO and pressing E. Then select the channel number by rotating the VFO and pressing
E. Select 4:ATTENUATOR (Search mode) or 5:ATTENUATOR (Scan mode) by
rotating the VFO and pressing E.
3. Select 1:ON by rotating the VFO and pressing E.
Note: Attenuation will only be active for the specified channel. In Search mode, it is applied
to the Search ranges in all banks.
☞Remember! You can also use ▲or ▼instead of rotating the VFO.
Also instead of pressing E, you can press the VFO control.
Setting the Delay Mode for Frequency
A default delay of 2 seconds is automatically set for each frequency or talkgroup. A different
delay can be set for each programmed channel so that when scan or search stops on a
channel there is a brief pause before the scanning cycle resumes. To set the delay feature,
enter into the menu mode.
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1. Press MENU.
2. For Scan mode, select 2:SCAN OPTION / 1:CONVENTIONAL by rotating the
VFO and pressing E.
3. Select the channel number of the stored frequency to be delayed by rotating the VFO
and pressing E.
4. Select 2:DELAY and press E.
5. Rotate the VFO to select one of the delay periods and press E.
6. For Search mode, select 1:SERVICE OPTION / :CHAIN SEARCH / 3:DELAY
by rotating the VFO and pressing E, then set to a delay period the same way as the
Scan mode setting.
Note: The delay periods are as follows:
• None: Delay feature off
• 1 sec.: Delays for 1 sec. before re-scanning
• 2 sec.: Delays for 2 sec. before re-scanning
• 4 sec.: Delays for 4 sec. before re-scanning
• Infinite: Stays on until RSM is pressed
• -2 sec.: Stays for 2 sec. only before re-scanning *
• -5 sec.: Stays for 5 sec. only before re-scanning *
• -10 sec.: Stays for 10 sec. only before re-scanning *
* Setting negative delay periods are useful if you are only interested in small seg-
ments of conversations. For example: If you set a -5 second delay, you will only
hear 5 seconds of the conversation and then the scanner will resume scanning,
whether or not the conversation is finished.
☞Remember! You can also use ▲or ▼instead of rotating the VFO.
Also instead of pressing E, you can press the VFO control.
Channel Lockout
You can lockout any channel so it is not checked during normal
scanning. You can restore the channel to scanning when you
wish.
Lockout in Hold Mode
1. Press ▲/HOLD.
2. Select a channel.
a. Enter the channel number using the keypad.
b. Press ▲/HOLD again.
––– OR –––
Rotate the VFO up or down to change the channel.
3. Press L/O to lockout the channel.
L/O appears on the display.
C 001
141.5000 NFM
UNIDEN Group A
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Lockout in Scanning Mode
If the scanner keeps stopping on a particular channel due to noise or frequent transmissions,
you may want to keep that channel from scanning.
1. Wait until the scanner stops on the channel.
2. Then press L/O.
3. The scanner immediately resumes scanning because the locked out channel is no longer
in the scanning sequence.
Lockout Tips Write down your locked-out channels and put in a convenient place in
case you need to restore them.
Restoring a Locked-out Channel
1. Press ▲/HOLD.
2. Select a locked out channel.
a. Enter the channel number using the keypad.
b. Then press ▲/HOLD again.
3. Press L/O to unlock the channel. The L/O disappears.
Restoring All Locked-out Channels
You can restore all locked-out channels in a bank only when a bank is selected for scan. If
you have deselected a bank and you want to restore all of its locked-out channels using the
steps below, you must press SCAN and then enter the number of the bank on your keypad.
1. Press ▲/HOLD.
Note: You must be in Hold mode before restoring all locked-out
channels.
2. Press and hold L/O for about 2 seconds.
You will hear two beeps when all the channels have been
restored.
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Priority Scan
When Priority Scan is turned ON, your scanner checks the priority channel in the banks you
selected every 2 seconds for activity. If a signal is present on the priority channel, your
scanner monitors the channel until the transmission ends, then resumes normal scanning.
You can designate one channel in each bank as a Priority Channel. By default, the first
channel in each bank is the Priority Channel, but you can change this.
To activate Priority Scan (in either the Hold or Scan Mode):
1. Press PRI to select PRIORITY ON.
Note: If you have locked out the priority channel, ERROR
appears when you select Priority mode.
2. Press PRI to select PRIORITY OFF to deactivate Priority
Scan.
Changing the Priority Channel
You cannot eliminate the Priority Channel, but you can change it to any one of the 100
available channels in each bank.
1. Press ▲/HOLD.
2. Select a new Priority Channel:
a. Enter the channel number using the keypad.
b .Then press ▲/HOLD again.
3. Press and hold PRI for 2 seconds to designate this channel
as your new Priority Channel.
Two beeps indicates that the Priority Channel has been
changed. The Picon appears on the display.
Note:•Priority in Trunking mode works just the same, except
you set them for talkgroup IDs instead of setting
priorities for channels. The scanner only checks priority
talkgroups between transmission, in 4 second intervals.
•Priority Scan is disabled while M, Eor L(Trunking type) icons are illuminated (a
beep will sound if you try to scan). To make it possible, turn OFF each function
then press PRI to select PRIORITY ON.
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PRIORITY ON
C 010
1240.0000 NFM
ERROR
PRI CH LOCKOUT
C 001
512.0000 NFM
UHF TV 1
UNIDEN Group A
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Priority Channel Plus Scan
You can scan only the Priority Channels (except for the locked out channels) in the banks
you selected. To activate Priority Channel Plus
(Only in Scan mode):
1. Press PRI to select PRIORITY PLUS.
2. Press PRI to select PRIORITY ON or PRIORITY OFF on the display to deactivate
Priority Channel Plus Scan.
Note: Priority or Priority Plus Scan are disabled while Search mode is selected.
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Searching
Setting a Search Range
Note: First you must set the search ranges through the Menu screen prior to any searching.
The BC785D can search up to 10 separate frequency ranges to help you discover new
stations in your area.
To set a Search Range, enter into the Menu mode.
1. Press MENU.
2. Select 1:SERVICE OPTION / :CHAIN SEARCH / 2:SEARCH RANGE by
rotating the VFO and pressing E.
3. Select a range number by rotating VFO and pressing E.
4. Select 1:RANGE by rotating the VFO and pressing E.
Enter the lowest frequency using the keypad and then
press E, then repeat the same for the highest frequency.
Then press SRCH.
––– OR –––
1. Press and hold SRCH for 2 seconds.
2. Select - range number - 1:RANGE and program the lowest and highest frequencies by
the same way as step 3 and 4 above.
☞Remember! You can also use ▲or ▼instead of rotating the VFO.
Also instead of pressing E, you can press the VFO control.
Note:•In the search hold mode, when you enter the lowest and highest frequencies as
above using the keypad and then press LIMIT/▼, you can also set a search range.
•The scanner can continuously search up to 10 ranges. (Chain Search)
•You can select or deselect the search range freely by pressing the corresponding
number with the keypad.
•The scanner automatically increases its search speed from 100 to 300 steps per
second for the bands having 5 kHz steps. (Turbo Search)
•After you have set the search range through the Menu the first time for a range,
you will be able to set new ranges for the same range by using the keypad and the
standard direct entry method.
•Searching feature is applied to Control Channel Only mode (see page 66).
Caution: After you have entered the search range while still in the Menu mode, you can set
your alpha tag (see page 28), change the step size of the search, or change the
mode or change the trunk set. Once the lower and upper parameters of your
search are edited, the Menu screen backs up one level to allow you to modify the
step size, receive mode, and alpha tag.
Select 2:STEPS for your step size choices and then press Eor VFO. Select
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SRCH 12.5k
1240.0000 NFM
Range 1234567890
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3:MODE for the receiver mode choices and then press Eor VFO.
Select 4:ALPHA TAG to enter an alpha tag using the VFO and then press E.
Select 5:TRUNK to switch ON or OFF for Trunk Search.
Starting Chain Search
1. After setting the search ranges, select 1:SERVICE OPTION / :CHAIN SEARCH
/ 1:CHAIN SEARCH by rotating the VFO and pressing E.
2. Select 1:ON by rotating the VFO and pressing E.
3. Press SRCH to search up to 10 ranges continuously.
☞Remember! You can also use ▲or ▼instead of rotating the VFO.
Also instead of pressing E, you can press the VFO control.
Note:•If CHAIN SEARCH is OFF, only 1 range can be searched.
•When searching stops, press RSM to resume searching.
•When you rotate the VFO while searching, you can change the search direction to
up or down.
•When searching in WFM, it will stop before reaching
the desired frequency if the step is other than 50 kHz
or 100 kHz.
Search Hold Feature
1. Press ▲/HOLD or LIMIT/▼at anytime to stop the search.
2. Press RSM or SRCH to resume searching.
Data Skip
A scanner will normally stop on any transmission it receives. This means the BC785D will
occasionally stop on data signals and unmodulated
transmissions. You can automatically skip many of these types
of transmissions during search. To activate the Data Skip
feature, enter into the Menu mode.
1. Press MENU.
2. Select 3:SYSTEM OPTION / 7:DATA SKIP by rotating the VFO and pressing E.
3. Select 1:ON by rotating the VFO and pressing E.
☞Remember! You can also use ▲or ▼instead of rotating the VFO.
Also instead of pressing E, you can press the VFO control.
When Data Skip is active, your scanner may pause momentarily on an unwanted signal
but will resume searching in 2 or 3 seconds. The Data Skip feature is active as well as
Scan mode and Service Search mode. Data Skip does not function during AM/WFM
band Scan, Chain Search for AM/WFM band, or WX Search, Priority Scan, and Trunking
mode.
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SRCH 12.5k
1240.0000 NFM
Range 1
25cm Amateur Grp
SYSTEM OPTION
5:PC CONTROL
6:CLONE
7:DATA SKIP
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Frequency Skip
If a particular frequency continues to interrupt search scanning, it is possible to set your
scanner to skip the frequency.
To skip over a frequency, press L/O when stopping at the frequency you want to skip or
when in Search Hold mode.
Note:•You can program up to 200 skip frequencies.
The 201st skip frequency entered causes the first
skipped frequency to unlock.
•If all frequencies in the search range are set to skip, a
beep sounds and it moves to Search Hold mode.
To resume searching.
1) Cancel the Frequency Skip set.
––– OR –––
2) Reset the Search Frequency range.
To cancel all skipped frequencies, press and hold L/O for 2 seconds in Search Hold
mode.
Storing Search Frequencies
You can quickly store any frequency you find during Search.
1. During Search, press ▲/HOLD or LIMIT/▼to store or when the scanner stops on the
frequency you want to store.
2. Press TRNFR to store the frequency in the channel you
selected. The smallest empty channel number flashes on the
display. If necessary, you can also change the channel by
scrolling the VFO or using ▲or ▼.
3. Press E.
Note:•If the frequency you want to store exists already, WARNING appears on the
display and you will hear a beep. (See “Duplicate Frequency Alert” on page 27.)
•After storing the frequency, it moves to the Search Hold mode.
•In case there is not a free channel, the frequency you want to store will
automatically be stored in the previous channel before you entered into Chain
Search mode.
4. Repeat steps 1, 2 and 3 after starting the search for all the Search Frequencies you want
to store.
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SRCH 12.5k
1240.0000 NFM
Range 1
C004 0000.0000
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Auto Storing
The scanner automatically stores active frequencies if its Auto Store feature is turned ON.
But the frequencies already stored can not be stored. To make use of this feature, set a
search range first (see page 36), then enter into the Menu mode. If you start this feature
without setting a search range, NO LIMIT DATA appears on the display.
1. Press MENU.
2. Select 1:SERVICE OPTION / :CHAIN SEARCH / 7:AUTO STORE by
rotating the VFO and pressing E.
3. Select 1:ON by rotating the VFO and pressing E.
☞Remember! You can also use ▲or ▼instead of rotating the
VFO. Also instead of pressing E, you can press the VFO
control.
4. Select the bank number you want to use with the keypad.
The selected bank number appears on the display.
Note: If the selected bank has no free channels to store, CH
DATA FULL will appear on the display and you will
hear a beep.
6. Press SRCH to start auto storing.
7. After the search has gone through the search range, press
▲/HOLD to stop this feature. STORE END appears on the
display. You may want to let it run through the search range
several times again because during the first pass there may
not have been any transmissions at that particular time on
that frequency.
Squelch (SQ) Mode
The scanner can be set to the following SQ modes.
•Carrier SQ mode (default setting)
The scanner will stop on any transmission or squelch opening, regardless of whether any
subaudible tone has been programmed for the channel or search range.
•Tone SQ mode
The scanner will stop on any active frequency for which either no subaudible tone has
been programmed or for which the user-programmed subaudible tone is also active.
•Tone Search mode
During any transmission, the scanner will begin searching all possible subaudible tones,
one of which may also be in use. The scanner counts up through the CTCSS tones and
instantly determines any possible DCS tone. See Page 91 for a listing of the tones that the
BC785D decodes.
Note: When Tone Search is active in Scan mode, once the CTCSS or DCS display
flashes a tone repeatedly (meaning that it has found the tone match), you can
press Eto program that frequency with the captured tone. When you change the
mode to Tone SQ from Tone Search that frequency and tone will be programmed.
AUTO STORE
SELECT BANK
12--56----
AUTO STORE
ERROR
CH DATA FULL
C 001
1245.8500 NFM
Bank 12--56----
AUTO STORE
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•Tone Lock (out) mode
For either a Memory channel or a Search Range, you can lock a particular subaudible
tone by pressing L/O after scrolling to the desired tone. The scanner will stop on any
transmission except those which may be using the locked subaudible tone.
To set your scanner, enter into the Menu mode.
1. Press MENU.
2. Select 3:SYSTEM OPTION / 8:SQ MODE by rotating the VFO and pressing E.
3. Rotate the VFO to select one type (1:CSQ,2:TONE SQ,3:TONE SEARCH)
and press E.
4. To set Tone Lock mode, do the following first, then select 2:TONE SQ in step 3.
1) For Scan mode, select 2:SCAN OPTION / 1:CONVENTIONAL - select the
channel number - / 3:TONE DATA / 1:CTCSS or 2:DCS by rotating the VFO
and pressing E. With CTCSS or DCS, Tone Lock ON is set by pressing L/O.
2) For Search mode, select 1:SERVICE OPTION / :CHAIN SEARCH /
5:TONE DATA / 1:CTCSS or 2:DCS by rotating the VFO and pressing E. With
CTCSS or DCS Tone Lock ON is set by pressing L/O.
☞Remember! You can also use ▲or ▼instead of rotating the VFO.
Also instead of pressing E, you can press the VFO control.
Note:•To set Tone Lock OFF for either Scan mode or Search mode, press Einstead of
pressing L/O on step 1) or 2) above.
•CTCSS: Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System.
•DCS: Digital Coded Squelch.
•For example, the scanner shows the following displays. When Search mode and
Tone Search are selected, the display shows the frequency and tone data
alternately.
•If the delay feature (-2 sec/-5 sec/-10 sec) has been set while in Tone search
mode, it resumes scanning according to the delay setting.
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Additional Menu Options for Searching
Each of these additional menu options applys to all search ranges entered. If there is a
range that you do not want an option to apply, then simply enter the range number on the
numerical keypad. You will see the range number that you have selected disappears from
the display. (For more information on these options refer to the "Menu Descriptions" section
and "Additional Features" section.)
Options:
RECORD (for more information see page 16).
1. Press MENU.
2. Select 1:SERVICE OPTION / :CHAIN SEARCH / 6:RECORD by rotating the
VFO and pressing E.
3. Select 1:ON by rotating the VFO and pressing E.
ATTENUATOR (for more information see page 31).
1. Press MENU.
2. Select 1:SERVICE OPTION / :CHAIN SEARCH / 4:ATTENUATOR by rotating
the VFO and pressing E.
3. Select 1:ON by rotating the VFO and pressing E.
☞Remember! You can also use ▲or ▼instead of rotating the VFO.
Also instead of pressing E, you can press the VFO control.
DELAY
Refer to page 31.
Tone SQ ON,
CTCSS 250.3 Hz setting
Tone Search,
CTCSS 250.3 Hz detect-
ing
Tone Search,
DCS 023 detecting
Tone Search,
no signal received
Tone SQ ON,
DCS 025 setting
Tone SQ ON,
CTCSS & DCS
non-setting
C 001
512.0000 NFM
CTCSS 250.3
Bank 1
C 001
512.0000 NFM
DCS 025
Bank 1
C 001
512.0000 NFM
Bank 1
C 003
512.0000 NFM
CTCSS 250.3
UNIDEN Group A
C 003
512.0000 NFM
DCS 025
UNIDEN Group A
C 003
512.0000 NFM
UNIDEN Group A
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Service Search
The Service Search feature allows you to scroll through the following twelve preprogrammed
services. The frequencies selected for these services are the most commonly used around
the U.S.
• 1:WEATHER • 7:RAILROAD
• 2:PUBLIC SAFETY • 8:AIR
• 3:NEWS • 9:CB RADIO
• 4:TV BROADCAST • 0:FRS
• 5:HAM RADIO • :RACING
• 6:MARINE • :SPECIAL
1. Press SRVC.
––– OR –––
Another method is as follows:
To set Service Search, enter into the Menu mode.
1. Press MENU.
2. Select 1:SERVICE OPTION by rotating the VFO and
pressing E.
2. To select the Service Search, select one Service Search
menu you want from the lists above by rotating the VFO and press Eor directly enter the
number listed above.
Note: When you start Service Search by pressing SRVC, you can start Service Search
without pressing E.
3. After a 3 second delay, searching begins for the selected service. If you want to start
searching immediately, press RSM.
4. To change the searched service, rotate the VFO or directly enter the number listed
above after pressing SRVC.
☞Remember! You can also use ▲or ▼instead of rotating the VFO.
Also instead of pressing E, you can press the VFO control.
Note:•When you start searching, select :RACING or :SPECIAL by rotating the VFO
and pressing E.
•You can not change such settings as Auto Delay, during a Service Search.
•You can enter one of the Service Search frequencies into Channel Memory by
pressing TRNFR when holding on one of the frequencies and pressing E.
•Special Frequencies are low-power, itinerant, FRS, "splinters" and other
frequencies which are commonly used at special events and other locations and
may or may not be licensed.
•When you rotate the VFO while the Service Search is active, you can change the
search direction to up or down.
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SERVICE OPTION
1:WEATHER
2:PUBLIC SAFETY
3:NEWS
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During the search of one of the preprogrammed services, the lowest display line will indicate
the service that you are searching. To stop the search, press ▲/HOLD or LIMIT /▼. Rotate
the VFO or using ▲or ▼to move up or down one programmed frequency or press RSM to
resume searching.
Service Search Skip
You can set the scanner to skip the unwanted frequencies during Service Search. 100
skipped frequencies are programmable.
1. To skip over a frequency, press L/O when stopping at the frequency you want to skip.
2. To cancel a skip during search, press ▲/HOLD or LIMIT /▼, select the desired
frequency by rotating the VFO or using ▲or ▼, then press L/O.
To restore all skipped frequencies, press and hold L/O for
2 seconds.
Note:•You can not skip set frequency in WEATHER Service
mode.
•If you start the Service Searching while all frequencies in Service Search menu are
set to skipped the frequencies, you hear a beep and the scanner moves to the
Hold mode.
NWR-SAME Alert
In addition to the conventional weather broadcasts, your BC785D is compatible with NWR-
SAME weather alert. When the scanner receives NOAA’s Specific Area Message Encoding
(SAME) coded weather emergency signal, it sounds the alert siren with a specified
message. You must program your FIPS code to identify the specific area where you are
located.
1. Press MENU.
2. Select 1:SERVICE OPTION / 1:WEATHER / 2:ALERT by rotating the VFO and
pressing E.
3. Select 1:ON by rotating the VFO or using ▲or ▼and
pressing E.
☞Remember! You can also use ▲or ▼instead of rotating the
VFO. Also instead of pressing E, you can press the VFO
control.
Note: You can also set Alert mode to OFF by pressing RSM without entering the Menu
mode.
4. When the unit receives a warning signal, it shows a message with the alert siren defined.
(For NWR-SAME EVENT CODE, see the table on page 89.)
5. To deactivate, just press any key or it is automatically canceled and the alert siren stops.
SRVC --CH
453.6000 NFM
SERVICE SEARCH
PUBLIC SAFETY
SRVC 2CH
162.6000 FM
SERVICE SEARCH
WX ALERT ON
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Testing the Alert Siren
To test and recognize the difference between the types of alert sirens, perform the following
steps:
1. During WX Hold mode and when the WX ALT is OFF, press and hold the PRI key for 2
seconds until you hear the statement alert siren. SIREN TEST appears on the display
and the statement, watch and warning sirens sound alternately.
Note: The samples of each alert siren only last for a few seconds. You may need to listen
to each siren several times to be sure you recognize the different sirens.
The sirens continue to sound rotating through the samples until you silence the test.
2. To stop the test, press any key.
Make sure you can hear the siren in all areas that you would need to. If not, optional
accessories can be purchased to ensure that you are alerted for emergency broadcasts.
See your dealer or local electronics store for accessories.
DO NOT USE EARPHONES TO LISTEN TO THE TEST. DAMAGE TO YOUR HEARING
COULD OCCUR.
Programming FIPS Code
The 6-digit Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) codes established by the National
Weather Service (NWS) must be programmed in your scanner. These codes specify an
emergency and the specific geographic area (such as county) affected by the emergency.
1. Press MENU.
2. Select 1:SERVICE OPTION / 1:WEATHER /
2:ALERT by rotating the VFO and pressing E.
3. Select 1:ON by rotating the VFO and pressing E.
4. Select the desired memory number (FIPS CODE 1~15) by rotating the VFO and
pressing E. When you rotate the VFO or use ▼to move down when FIPS CODE 1
is displayed or the VFO or use ▲to move up when FIPS CODE 15 is displayed,
ALL FIPS appears on the display.
5. Press E.
☞Remember! You can also use ▲or ▼instead of rotating the VFO.
Also instead of pressing E, you can press the VFO control.
Note:•To cancel the entry, press (decimal key).
•To clear a stored FIPS code, press 0and Esuccessively.
•To obtain the FIPS code for your area, contact the NWS toll free at
1-888-697-7263.(1-888-NWR-SAME) or visit their web site
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/indexnw.htm
.
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WEATHER ALERT
SELECT CODE No.
FIPS CODE 1
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Digital and Trunked Systems
Your BC785D is designed to monitor APCO Project 25 digital communication systems (using
optional BCi25D) and tracks three major types of trunked radio systems. These systems are
described here.
❖APCO Project 25 Systems - Digital systems which support the APCO Project 25 protocol
developed by the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) and Electronic
Industries Alliance (EIA). Systems can operate in conventional, trunked and mixed-
modes (analog and digital) in any frequency band including UHF, VHF and 800 MHz.
❖MOTOROLA - Including Type I, Type II, Hybrid, SMARTNET, and Privacy Plus.
Motorola systems are widely used by public safety and business users. Most are on
the 800 MHz band, and recent systems are appearing on other bands. (See page
63).
❖EDACS - Including "Wideband" 9600 baud, and "Narrowband" 4800 baud systems.
"Wideband" systems are mostly on the 800 MHz band, and are used by public safety,
utilities, and business users. Some systems are used on the VHF and UHF bands.
"Narrowband" systems are used in the 935-940 MHz band, many by utilities.
(See page 58).
❖EDACS SCAT - These systems are mainly used in the Midwestern United States and are
one-channel trunking sites using the EDACS format.
❖LTR - These systems are mostly for business users, and found on the UHF, 800 and 900
MHz bands. (See page 62).
For details on the operation and programming for all of these systems, see pages 45-71.
When tracking these types of systems, remember these important points:
•Your scanner defaults to monitor Motorola Type II systems; however, you can change this
if the system in your area is different. (The types of systems are discussed below.)
•The frequencies for many of the trunked public safety systems are listed in the TrunkTracker
National Public Safety Trunked System Frequency Guide included with your BC785D
scanner. Frequencies sometimes change, check with www.bearcat1.com/free.htm.
•If you have internet access, you can visit scanner.uniden.com or
www.bearcat1.com/free.htm for additional information, for current news and frequency
information, about Trunk Tracking Scanning.
* Motorola, SMARTNET, and PRIVACY PLUS are trademarks of Motorola Inc. EDACS is a
registered trademark of the M/A - COM Inc. LTR is a registered trademark of E.F. Johnson
Company.
BC785D 11/8/2 1:01 PM Page 45
Programming and Receiving
Digital and Trunked Systems
There are three steps for programming a trunked sytem:
1. Program the Trunk Type – What type of system will the scanner be tracking, Motorola
Type II, Type I, EDACS, LTR, etc.
2. Program the Trunked Frequencies – Within a trunked system, the frequencies are
shared among all the users, called “Talk Groups”.
•Within the bank you decide which channels to program the trunked frequencies.
3. Program the Talk Groups – Within the trunked system, each agency or department is
assigned a Talk Group ID. This ID must be programmed into the scanner in order for it to
monitor that specific agency or department.
•When programming you decide which “Location” to program the “Talk Groups”. This is
similar to how you program frequencies into channels. Here you need to program Talk
Group ID’s into Locations.
STEP 1: Selecting or Changing Trunking System Type
Before using the Trunk Tracking system, you must select the bank and trunk type. You can
only track one trunked system per bank, total of 10 trunked systems.
1 Press MENU.
☞Remember! You can also enter the Trunk Tracking
programming mode by pressing TRUNK.
2. Select 2:SCAN OPTION / 2:TRUNK by rotating the
VFO and pressing E.
3 Select the bank number using the
keypad or the VFO and pressing E.
4. Select 1:TRUNK TYPE / 1:ON and the system type you
want to track by rotating the VFO and pressing E.
For Type 1 System, you must enter the block and fleet numbers.
Please refer to “Programming a Fleet Map” on page 64 for instructions.
☞Remember! You can also use ▲or ▼instead of rotating the VFO.
Also instead of pressing E, you can press the VFO control.
STEP 1 is complete.
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C 001
OOOO.0000
1:TRUNK TYPE
2:TRUNK CHANNEL
C 001
OOOO.0000
1:TYPE2 800
2:TYPE1
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Note: Information on APCO P-25 Systems are referred to in “APCO Project 25 Reception”
on page 68.
STEP 2: Programming Trunking Frequencies
After you finish selecting the bank and trunk type you want to track, store the frequencies in
the channels for your selected bank in your scanner. Remember that you can only store one
trunking system in each bank.
Important: If you are programming an EDACS or LTR trunked system, you must enter the
frequencies in a specific order. Check the frequency guide included with the
scanner for the frequencies in your area. For additional frequencies, check the
web sites listed on page 10.
1. Press MENU.
2. Select 2:SCAN OPTION / 2:TRUNK by rotating the
VFO and pressing E.
3. Select the bank number by rotating the VFO and pressing
E.
4. Select 2:TRUNK CHANNEL and enter the channel number by rotating the VFO and
pressing E.
5. Select 1:FREQUENCY and enter a frequency for the trunked system using the keypad
and pressing E.
6. Enter the alpha tag and pressing E. (See page 49).
7 You can also change the step size in this menu. (See page 93).
Note:•To clear a mistake while entering the frequency, press
(decimal key) twice, and the display is cleared.
•If you enter a frequency which is out of the system’s
trunking range, a beep sounds and ERROR appears
on the display.
•If you enter a frequency which has been stored in another channel, you will hear a
beep and the channel stored displays WARNING (Refer to “Duplicate Frequnecy
Alert” on page 27).
.
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C 010
0000.0000
ERROR
OUT OF BAND
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☞Remember! You can also use ▲or ▼instead of rotating the VFO.
Also instead of pressing E, you can press the VFO control (except for ALPHA TAG
setting).
STEP 2 is complete.
STEP 3: Programming ID Scan Lists Manually
Scan Lists
Each bank of your BC785D can be a trunk tracking bank and it can be a conventional
scanning bank. When you designate a bank as a trunking bank, your scanner sets up 10
Scan Lists, which are simply lists used to store your favorite Talk Group IDs. Each list can
contain up to 10 IDs, so you can store a total of 100 IDs for each trunk tracking bank. (1000
if you use all the banks as trunking banks!)
Scan Lists help you organize the trunking system users into categories. For example, you
might use List#1 for police IDs, List#2 for fire department IDs, List#3 for emergency medical
service IDs, etc. Once IDs are stored in lists, you can scan them like you scan conventional
frequencies and you can lockout any one (up to 9) of the 10 scan lists by pressing the
corresponding numeric key. When an ID is active, the scan list number will appear on the
display. You can program your Scan Lists either manually or during Trunking Search mode.
Check the web site www.bearcat1.com/free.htm for a complete list of talkgroups for your
area that you can program into your Scan Lists.
In order to program Talk Group ID’s, you must first complete Step1–“Selecting or Changing
Trunking System Type”, page 46 and Step 2 – “Programming Trunked Frequencies”, page
47.
1. Press MENU.
2. Select 2:SCAN OPTION / 2:TRUNK by rotating the VFO and pressing E.
3. Select the bank number by rotating the VFO and pressing E.
4. Select 3:TALK GROUP by rotating the VFO and pressing E.
5. Select the ID location by rotating the VFO or using the keypad and then press E. You
decide which location you want to place the Talk Group ID.
(The first number represents the Scan List number and the
second number represents the Memory Location number.)
(Direct entry method example: enter "1-5" by pressing 1,
(decimal key), 5.)
6. Select 1:ID by rotating the VFO and pressing E.
7. Enter the ID number.
Note: After you have programmed the ID in a selected location, while still in the Menu
mode, you can set your Alpha Tag (see page 28), or turn ON the Beep Alert for an
individual talkgroup (see page 22).
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M1-5
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¡
ENTER ID
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To enter a Type 2 Talk Group ID:
1. Enter the ID you want to store.
2. Press E.
To enter a Type 1 ID:
For a Type I ID, the block number, Fleet number and Subfleet
number make up the Talk Group ID number. Please see page
87.
1. Enter the ID you want to store (ID = Block number + Fleet
number + (decimal key) + Subfleet number).
2. Press E.
To enter an EDACS®ID:
1. Enter the ID you want to store.
Use the (decimal key) for the "dash".
2. Press E.
Hint: Remember that Uniden's AFS format allows you to enter full or partial EDACS IDs for
powerful flexibility in all modes. Be sure to read the section "EDACS Reception" on
page 58 to learn how this works.
Note: The BC785D default to "AFS" talkgroup displays for EDACS®only.
To enter a LTR ID:
For a LTR ID, the Area Code, Home Repeater number and ID
make up the Talk Group ID. Please see page 62 for more
information.
1. Enter the Area Code and then press (decimal key)
2. Enter the Home Repeater number and then press (decimal key).
3. Enter the ID you want to store
4. Press E.
Note: To clear a stored ID while entering an ID, press 0and Esuccessively, and start over.
☞Remember! You can also use ▲or ▼instead of rotating the VFO.
Also instead of pressing E, you can press the VFO control.
Assigning a Text Tag to a Talk Group ID
1. Press MENU.
2. Select 2:SCAN OPTION / 2:TRUNK by rotating the VFO and pressing E.
3. Select the bank number by rotating the VFO and pressing E. You can also enter the
Bank number by using the keypad.
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.
.
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M5-0
4128
1216
¡
ENTER ID
M5-0
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050-2
¡
ENTER ID
E5-0
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09-022
¡
ENTER ID
L5-0
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0-02-120
¡
ENTER ID
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4. Select 3:TALK GROUP and ID location number by
rotating the VFO and pressing E.
5. Select 2:ALPHA TAG by rotating the VFO and pressing
E.
6. The cursor appears on the display. Rotate the VFO to
change letters, and press ▲/HOLD or LIMIT/▼to move right or left. Both capital and
lower case letters are available, as well as numbers and punctuation marks.
7. After entering the desired text, press E.
☞Remember! To clear a mistake while entering the letters, press ▲/HOLD, LIMIT/▼or
(decimal key) repeatedly until the display is cleared.
Setting the Squelch
For trunked reception, a good setting for the SQUELCH
control is in the center of the range with the color marker
pointing up. See the illustration.
If it is set too high (CCW) in some cases it could prevent
your scanner from locking to the Control Channel reliably. If
it is set too low (CW) it will slightly delay finding the Control Channel. The best setting is the
same as for conventional reception, and is not critical.
Receiving Trunked Systems
When you have properly programmed all the frequencies for a trunked system, you can
receive the system in several different ways. You will find that Search, Hold, Lockout, Scan
and Delay are all similar to conventional scanning.
❖ID SCAN lets you receive those talkgroups that you store in Scan Lists.
❖ID SCAN HOLD lets you selectively listen to a talkgroup in your Scan Lists.
❖TRUNKED SEARCH lets you hear all system talkgroup activity (unit-to-unit I-Calls
may be received as well). This is the best way to get started.
❖ID SEARCH HOLD works with Search mode to let you quickly freeze reception on an
interesting transmission. Or you can manually specify a talkgroup with DIRECT
ENTRY in ID HOLD.
❖ID LOCKOUT works with Search and Scan to exclude talkgroups that you don't want
to hear.
❖ID DELAY works with each talkgroup to be delayed when the communication ends.
The setting periods can be changed (See page 32).
When receiving EDACS systems, remember that Uniden's AFS talkgroups give you powerful
flexibility. In a few key presses, you can specify a single talkgroup, a fleet, or an entire
agency in all the above modes. Read the section "EDACS Reception" to understand how
this works.
Hint: If the scanner is not in the Trunking mode, you can enter the Trunk Programming
mode by pressing TRUNK. Pressing TRUNK in the Trunking mode will move to the
Scan Hold mode.
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M5-0
1216
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ENTER ALPHA TAG
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ID Scan Mode
1. Press SCAN to begin scanning the lists you have
programmed.
If you haven't programmed more than 2 IDs, ERROR
appears on the display.
Hint: Press and hold RSM for 2 seconds, the scanner will move to the next trunking bank.
2. To remove a Scan List from active scanning, press the number of the Scan List on your
keypad.
The Scan List indicator turns Off, and the IDs in that list are not scanned.
Note: One Scan List must always be active. If you try and deactivate all the Scan Lists,
Scan List 1 will automatically be active.
3. To restore a Scan List to active scanning, press its number again.
4. Press SRCH to return to Trunk Tracking Search mode.
☞Remember! When you press and hold TRUNK for 2 seconds, you can switch Trunk
Tracking modes (Scan or Search).
Note:•While ID Scanning, to change all trunking banks to the Service Search mode, press
SRVC.
•Selecting a Scan List is also possible in the Menu mode. (LTR only)
•ID SCAN appears on the display during Trunk Scan instead of simply SCAN.
ID Scan Hold Feature
If you want to stop on a ID during ID scanning, press ▲/HOLD.
If you want to resume scanning, press RSM.
To directly access a specific channel:
There are several ways to access a specific ID quickly.
1. Press ▲/HOLD.
2. By using the keypad or rotating the VFO enter the ID
location number (See page 48).
3. Press ▲/HOLD again.
Trunked Search
Once you have programmed all the frequencies for a trunked system, Search will let you
immediately start hearing transmissions.
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ID SCAN
867.9875 NFM
List 1234567890
M1-1:4128
867.8375 NFM
ID Tag
LIST Tag
C1000
0000.0000
Bank 10
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Press SCAN, and select the bank(s) you wish to receive, just as you select banks in
conventional scanning and ID scanning.
Hint: Press and hold RSM for 2 seconds, the scanner will move to the next trunking bank.
Talkgroups display differently in Motorola, EDACS and LTR systems. You should read the
appropriate parts of this guide to understand the formats.
The display indicates the bank and the type of trunked system you are monitoring. You can
change this to display a bank tag by using the System Option menu.
Regardless of the system, you won't know exactly who you are receiving until you listen for
a while, or refer to frequency guides or internet sites such as www.bearcat1.com.
Of course, figuring out who each ID represents is half the fun of TrunkTracking.
Later, when you learn more about a system, you will want to store lists of talkgroups. Then
you can scan specific agencies and users, and use the many other features your radio
provides.
ID Monitor Mode
To enter Scan Hold mode for conventional system in the bank selected for a trunked system,
press ▲/HOLD and the radio will seek and acquire the trunked system control channel.
ID Search Hold and Direct Entry ID Hold Mode
Just like in Conventional Search, Hold lets you pause ID Search on an interesting
transmission without storing the talkgroup into memory.
If you hear an interesting ID during Search mode, and want to continue listening to it --
•Press ▲/HOLD or LIMIT/▼to stop the search.
If you want to listen to a specific ID, while in Hold mode --
•Use the keypad to enter the ID you want and press
SCAN, RSM or SRCH (SRCH key can not be
used for EDACS).
If you want to resume searching --
•Press RSM to return to Search
mode.
Note: ID Hold feature is also applied to ID Scan mode.
ID Lockout
Like conventional scanning, it’s possible to lockout unwanted traffic. This is particularly
important in trunked systems because in many areas, water meters, door alarms, traffic
signals, and other mechanical devices are assigned IDs just like other users. Also some
departments scramble or encumber their communications, and you may want to lock out
these unintelligible broadcasts.
To Lockout an ID, press L/O when the ID you want to
lockout displays.
The ID is locked out. You can
Lockout up to 200 IDs.
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M ID:4128
867.8375 NFM
MOT ID:8192
Bank:04 MOT TYP2
M1-1:4128
867.8375 NFM
MOT ID:8192
LIST Tag
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Note: If you Lockout an ID in Search mode, it is also locked out in Scan List mode.
Conversely, if you Lockout an ID while in Scan List mode, it is locked out in Search
mode. For information about Scan Lists see page 48.
EDACS BLOCKOUT is a powerful form of ID LOCKOUT that can be used only with AFS
and EDACS systems. This feature lets you lockout entire Agencies or Fleets, not just
individual talkgroups. Using ID BLOCKOUT you can, for example, prevent Search from
stopping on any of hundreds of talkgroups in the Utilities agency. You can do this with just a
few key presses. To use ID BLOCKOUT just enter the Agency- part, or the Agency-Fleet
part, of the talkgroup code and press L/O. For example, to Blockout Agency 4 in Trunk
Search, press ▲/HOLD, 0, 4, (decimal key), and then L/O. For other ways to use partial
AFS entry, be sure to read the section "EDACS Reception".
Review ID Lockout
You can check all IDs already locked out.
1. Press MENU.
––– OR –––
1. When you press and hold L/O for 2 seconds in trunking, you can also check all IDs
locked out.
2. Select 2:SCAN OPTION / 2:TRUNK by rotating the VFO and pressing E.
3. Enter the bank number using the keypad and pressing E.
4. Select 7:L/O ID REVIEW.
☞Remember! You can also use ▲or ▼instead of rotating the VFO.
Also instead of pressing E, you can press the VFO control.
Restoring Locked-out IDs
To unlock a single ID, follow these steps:
1. Press MENU.
2. Select 2:SCAN OPTION / 2:TRUNK by rotating the VFO and pressing E.
3. Select the bank number by rotating the VFO and pressing E.
4. Select 7:L/O ID REVIEW and the locked out ID you
want to unlock by rotating the VFO.
5. Press L/O. The ID is unlocked and the next locked ID
displays.
To unlock all locked out IDs in a bank once:
1. Press L/O for 2 seconds after selecting 7:L/O ID REVIEW in step 4.
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L
LT ID:0-02-042
L/O ID REVIEW
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Reverse Key
For Motorola and EDACS system; to change your display between the Scan List indicators
and trunk bank display, press RVRS.
For LTR systems only, the talkgroup must be active in order to change the Scan List and
bank indicators. If the talkgroup is not active, change the Scan List by using the Menu
screen.
Setting the Delay Mode for Trunking Mode
The delay time is automatically set for each talkgroup for ID Scan mode and ID Search mode.
The setting periods can be changed. To set the delay feature, enter into the Menu mode.
1. Press MENU.
2. Select 2:SCAN OPTION / 2:TRUNK by rotating the VFO and pressing E.
3. Select the bank number by rotating the VFO and pressing E.
4. Select 4:DELAY and then press E.
5. Select a delay time (see page 32) and then press E.
Note: If you want to verify the Delay mode setting, press and hold MENU for 2 seconds in
Trunking mode.
Setting Priority in Trunking Mode
You can set priority in your trunking lists, just as you do in your conventional ones. You can
set the priority by pressing and holding PRI for 2 seconds in ID Scan Hold mode.
After you’ve set up your Scan List, press PRI to activate it.
It’s very similar to conventional priority although there is no "interrupt" during the
transmissions. Priorities are checked in between transmissions.
With Priority ON, you can hold on an ID in your Scan List, such as Scan List 6, memory
position 7, and the scanner will check all the priorities in all the active Scan Lists in between
any transmissions on the ID on which you’re holding. The lowest numbered priority will be
checked first. For example, the Priority ID in List 1 will be checked before the Priority in List
2, etc.
Note: This function does not work in LTR tracking.
Programming Scan Lists During Search
To select a Scan List location and store an ID during Search
mode, follow these steps:
1. When your scanner stops on an ID you want to store, press
▲/HOLD.
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M ID:4128
867.8375 NFM
ID tag
Bank:04 MOT TYP2
ID SCAN
867.9875 NFM
Bank 1234567890
BANK:10 MOTTYP2
ID SCAN
867.9875 NFM
List 1234567890
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2. Press TRNFR and the smallest empty Scan List appears on
the display, then press E. In case you want to change the
memory location, you can change it by rotating the VFO.
3. Press RSM to return to Trunk Tracking Search mode.
Deleting a Stored ID
To delete a stored ID:
a. Press ▲/HOLD in the ID Scan mode.
b. Rotate the VFO to select the Scan List location you
want to delete.
c. Press 0.
d. Then press E.
Moving between Scan List Memories
There are a number of ways to step and move through your Scan List memories:
1. Press ▲/HOLD in the ID Scan mode and rotate the VFO to move to up or down.
2. Or, press ▲/HOLD in the ID Scan mode, next press 0-9 (scan list number), then press 0-
9(memory position). For example to move to Scan List 4, memory position 10, press:
▲/HOLD, 4, 0, ▲/HOLD
Set Activity ID to ON, when your scanner finds an active ID during a transmission, the active
ID appears every 0.5 seconds.
I-Call (Motorola/EDACS)
I-Calls are direct unit-to-unit transmissions that are not heard by other system users. Your
BC785D can receive these transmissions. How you receive I-Calls depends on whether you
are in Search or Scan mode.
During I-Call reception the display will show the Unit ID number of either the transmitting or
receiving mobile unit, not a talkgroup. Unit IDs will display differently according to the type of
trunked system, and will replace the n's shown here.
EDACS and MOTOROLA TYPE 1 innnnn
MOTOROLA TYPE 2 7nnnnn
Hint -- There are thousands of Unit IDs in typical systems, but relatively few I-Calls at a
given moment, so it is normally best to let the scanner receive any I-Calls without
trying to specify particular units.
I-CALLS IN SEARCH MODE
In Search mode, the scanner default is that I-Call reception is OFF. This means that I-Calls
will not be received until you program them to be ON. You have three choices for controlling
I-Call reception. Through the Menu system, go to 2:SCAN OPTION / 2:TRUNK -
select bank number -/ 9:I-CALL, and make your selection. The menu choices are:
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M ID:4128
867.8375 NFM
MOT ID------
LIST:01 No.01
M1-1
851.0375 NFM
LIST:01 No.01
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You can hold any I-Call IDs. Because you can only hold on one ID, and there are two IDs
involved in any I-Call communication (the transmitting and the receiving units), you might not
hear the full conversation, but you probably will.
☞In Search mode, when you hear an interesting I-Call, you can enter the instant
shortcut (decimal key) then RSM to enter I-Call Only mode. This blocks all
talkgroup traffic and lets you hear just the I-Call. To return to normal reception, you
must use the Menu system to select the ON or OFF option.
Note: When storing I-Call IDs, remember that the ID will be for only one of the units – either
the transmitting or receiving unit. Unless you specifically want to receive a certain ID,
it might be better to use the special code in the HINT below.
I-CALLS IN SCAN AND HOLD MODE
You can store I-Call IDs in Scan Lists, just like talkgroup IDs, for use by ID Scan and Scan
Hold modes. To program a specific I-Call Unit ID into a Scan Lists:
EDACS or Motorola Type 1
Press (decimal key) followed by the Unit ID digits, then E.
Motorola Type 2
Press 7 followed by the Unit ID digits, then E.
HINT - There is a special code to let you receive all I-Call IDs with a single Scan Lists
entry. Press (decimal key), 0, E. This will store the special code i0 in an
EDACS Scan Lists, or 700000 in a Motorola Scan Lists or Digital. Then,
whenever you Scan this entry, or select it in Hold mode, the scanner will receive
any active I-Calls, regardless of the Unit IDs.
Note: Motorola I-CALL tracking performance may vary between systems.
Multi-Track
The BC785D allows you to track more than one system at a time. Here are some highlights
of this feature:
❖You can actually track up to 10 trunking systems at one time.
❖You can trunk, scan, or search and scan conventional frequencies at the same time.
.
.
.
I-CALLs TALKGROUPS
1
OFF Not received Received normally This is the BC785D default
2
ON YES Received normally Use this choice to receive I-Calls
together with normal
talkgroup traffic.
3 ONLY YES NOT RECEIVED Use this setting to listen to I-Calls,
and block all talkgroup reception.
For quick access to this mode,
press (decimal) then RSM.
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❖You can program conventional frequencies in the same bank as trunking systems.
After the scanner finishes checking a trunked system for activity, it will conventionally
scan the other frequencies in the bank (remember, only trunking frequencies are
programmed in Trunk mode).
To scan a mix of trunking and conventional banks, select the banks you wish to be active,
and then press SCAN. The scanner will instantly begin scanning. If you have not
programmed a trunking bank with talkgroup ID’s, you will receive NO ID (----)
message for that bank. You can switch to Search mode and the scanner will search for any
active ID’s on the system.
Note: To switch ID Scan or ID Search, press and hold TRUNK in the trunked system.
Multi-Track Operational Details
When more than one trunk system is active (for example two or more trunked systems or a
trunked system and one or more conventional frequencies), the radio jumps between
systems/frequencies as follows:
TRUNK SCAN: The scanner moves to a trunked system and looks for IDs in your Scan
List(s) for up to 1 second. If it finds no activity on your programmed talkgroups, it moves
on to conventional channels in the same bank or to the next active bank.
If the scanner finds that a talkgroup in one of your active Scan Lists, you will begin to hear
that communication and the scanner will of course display the proper talkgroup number
and any alpha tag. When the communication ends, the scanner will wait for the specific
periods for any further replies and, if none, the scanner will move to the conventional
channels in the same bank or to the next bank.
The scanner will not look for any other IDs within the same trunked system (as this
would slow the scan process). If you press RSM while you are listening to one ID, the
scanner will check to see if another ID in your Scan List is active. It will disregard the ID
to which you were just monitoring.
TRUNK SEARCH: This mode works similarly to Trunk Scan. If the scanner finds any (non-
locked-out) ID when it checks the control channel, you will hear it. You will then hear any
replies that follow within the specific periods. After that the scanner will move on and not
continuously search the system for additional IDs (on busy systems you would never leave
the system if this were the case). If you press the RSM key while monitoring one ID, the
radio will check if any other IDs are active (it will disregard the ID you just left), and if none
are active, it will move on.
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EDACS®Reception
EDACS®Tracking
TrunkTracker III now allows tracking of EDACS®trunked systems. Until now these widely
used systems have been almost impossible to monitor with a conventional scanner. With
your TrunkTracker III listening to EDACS(s) is remarkably easy, and perhaps even easier
than conventional scanning.
EDACS systems use 'Transmission Trunking', which means that each transmission is
assigned a new frequency. As the conversation moves through the system's frequencies,
your TrunkTracker III automatically follows it.
This chart shows a 30 second sample of EDACS transmissions. Eight different talkgroups
are using the system as their transmissions switch between the thirteen system frequencies.
Notice how the dotted line shows talkgroup 02-023 moving from channel to channel. Your
BC785D can clearly and automatically follow this talkgroup, or any other, as you select.
EDACS systems are organized in a logical way that keeps related talkgroups together. Your
scanner is designed to take maximum advantage of this organization to make your scanning
easy. It lets you zero in on just the part of the system you want to hear, whether it is an
individual channel or an entire department or city.
Programming EDACS System Frequencies
When you program EDACS frequencies, it is critical that you store each one in the
CORRECT LOCATION. By the nature of EDACS systems this is necessary for tracking. This
often is not the frequency order, so you must be sure you have the right sequence. Sources
for this information can be found at scanner.uniden.com.
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An EDACS®Trunked system
This chart shows how talkgroups are organized within an
EDACS system at the Agency level. The individual
talkgroups cannot be shown at this scale because there are
over 2000. However the chart can show the 16 Agencies in
this example. The system is logical and easy to understand.
EDACS systems are typically arranged in an outline
structure.
The system users are given blocks of talkgroups. Sizes vary
but most large cities and other agencies have blocks of 128
channels. Smaller cities have only 64 or 32 channels.
In this example, the County Sheriff is agency 01. The city of
Sullivan is Agency 03. Adams Hill and Matthew Junction
share Agency 08.
Your scanner shows EDACS talkgroups in AFS (Agency-
Fleet-Subfleet) format. This helps you see, at a glance, who
you are monitoring. And with the partial-entry feature you
can easily include nearby, related channels in the same
Fleet or Agency. You can just as easily exclude entire
unwanted Fleets and Agencies.
When in Search mode, with the system frequencies
programmed, and your scanner locked to the control
channel, you can select a desired city by keying in the
Agency part of the AFS talkgroup. For example, you can
select the entire city of Sullivan with 4 key presses 0, 3,
(decimal key), SRCH.
When you hear an interesting talkgroup, capture it to your
Scan List by pressing TRNFR and Eduring the
transmission.
Or hold on it by pressing the ▲/HOLD key.
If you want to monitor the Sullivan Police Dispatch channel
(which is talk group 03-062), press 0, 3, (decimal key),
0, 6, 2, RSM or SCAN.
Your scanner can also work in decimal format.
This talkgroup in decimal format is 434. But decimal format does not give you any information
about the system hierarchy.
For example Sullivan, in decimal, uses channels from 384 to 511. This is not as easy to
remember as Agency 03. But decimal is useful if you need to work from decimal talkgroup lists.
Special EDACS®Features
AFS Partial Entry Feature
AFS is Uniden's method of encoding EDACS talkgroups.
AFS stands for 'Agency-Fleet-Subfleet'.
AFS talkgroups are used in all EDACS reception -- in ID Search, ID Lockout and ID Scan Scan
.
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Lists. The powerful AFS Partial Entry feature designed into the BC785D lets you use either a
complete talkgroup code, or just the most significant part.
This feature lets you expand or narrow searching and
scanning to one of 4 levels. By entering only the desired part
of an AFS talkgroup, you can select 2048 talkgroups,
128 talkgroups, 8 talkgroups, or a single talkgroup.
For example, you could program every talkgroup in a police
department with just 4 key presses. You can use the AFS
Partial Entry feature anywhere that you need to specify
EDACS talkgroup.
Your BC785D can also enter or display EDACS talkgroups in decimal format (0-2047).
Select 2:SCAN OPTION / 2:TRUNK - select bank number / :EDCS ID FORM by
rotating the VFO and pressing E. And change it to 2:DECIMAL and press E. You can use
this feature to translate decimal talkgroups lists to the much more powerful AFS format.
☞Remember! You can also use ▲or ▼instead of rotating the VFO.
Also instead of pressing E, you can press the VFO control.
Examples of how you might use AFS are shown above in the description of an EDACS
trunked system, and elsewhere in this manual. It is very easy to use. Be sure to become
familiar with AFS Partial Entry, and your scanning will become far more flexible and efficient.
Emergency Call Alert
Your BC785D alerts you when an EDACS Emergency transmission occurs.
EDACS systems often provide users with an 'Emergency' mode on their radios. Users in
trouble can alert the dispatcher and other units and get priority access to the radio system.
When a user activates Emergency mode, EMERGENCY will flash the display during the
entire transmission. At the beginning of each transmission it will sound a distinctive
emergency alert tone three times. To turn Emergency Alert ON/OFF, enter into the Menu
mode. Select 2:SCAN OPTION / 2:TRUNK - select Bank number - 0:EMERGENCY
ALT / 1:ON or 2:OFF by rotating the VFO and pressing E.
Patch Tracking
The BC785D can follow EDACS patched talkgroups.
EDACS systems sometimes bring several talkgroups together in a 'Patch'. A patch might be
used by a police agency at night to provide a single channel with a single dispatcher for a
wide area. A patch is created when a single, temporary talkgroup substitutes for the original
talkgroups. While the patch is running, which may be for hours or days, the original
talkgroups cease to be used. If you were monitoring one of these talkgroups, you might think
there was no traffic, but in fact the talkgroup was operating at the different temporary
number.
If a talkgroup in your Scan List is patched, your scanner will continue to receive it under its
new identity until the patch has ended. When a patch is being received, the radio will display
PATCH ID, and will show the temporary common talkgroup plus all the included
talkgroups in a cycling display. The BC785D is limited to following one patches.
The temporary talkgroups used for patches are usually found in AFS code 15-xxx, and
sometimes 00-xxx.
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EDACS SCAT
With the EDACS SCAT feature turned “ON”, the data stream transmissions will be
eliminated allowing you to clearly monitor the voice communications on EDACS SCAT
systems.
To monitor EDACS SCAT systems you only need to turn this feature 8:EDCS SCT.
“ON” with designated frequency. You do not need to enter group ID’s.
Note: As EDACS SCAT is different from the other tracking feature, and it is not a feature
which the scanner tracks any ID, you do not need to program Talk Group ID in the
Menu mode.
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LTR®Reception
LTR®Tracking
LTR®(Logic Trunked Radio) systems are trunking systems used primarily by business or
private communications service providers, such as taxicabs, delivery trucks, and repair
services. These systems encode all trunking information as digital subaudible data that
accompanies each transmission. Users on an LTR system are assigned to specific
talkgroups, which are identified by the radio as six digit numbers.
These numbers are in the form AHHUUU, where:
A= Area code (0 or 1)
H= Home repeater (01 through 20)
U= User ID (000 through 254)
When the scanner receives a transmission on a channel set to the LTR mode, it first
decodes the LTR data included with the transmission. In the ID Search mode, the scanner
stops on the transmission and displays the talkgroup ID on the display. In the ID Scan mode,
the scanner only stops on the transmission if the LTR data matches a talkgroup ID that you
have stored in the bank’s talkgroup ID list and have not locked out.
LTR systems are frequently programmed so that each radio has a unique ID code.
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Motorola Reception
Motorola Tracking
There are really two types of Motorola trunking systems. These are usually referred to as
Type I and Type II systems. Type I only occurs on some 800 MHz systems. All VHF, UHF
and 900 MHz trunking systems use Type II.
One important distinction between these two systems is the amount of data transmitted by
each radio when its push-to-talk button (PTT) is pressed. Every radio in a trunked system is
assigned a unique ID so the central site computer can identify it when it’s used. Both Type I
and Type II systems place radios (or radio users) into groups, called talkgroups, and these
talkgroups are also assigned unique IDs. Some radios have access to only one talkgroup,
while others have access to many talkgroups. The talkgroup(s) each radio can access is
called the radio’s affiliation(s).
In a Type II system, when someone uses their radio, only the radio ID is transmitted when
PTT is pressed, whereas in a Type I system the radio ID and its current affiliation are both
transmitted when PTT is pressed.
Why the difference? Type II systems are slightly more advanced because the central
computer maintains a database which is used to determine each radio’s affiliation(s).
Changes to a Type II system are easier than Type I because the system manager only
needs to update the database instead of reprogramming individual radios.
Another difference between the systems is that Type I systems are arranged in a Fleet-
Subfleet hierarchy. For example, its possible for a city using a Type I system to designate 4
Fleets, each with 8 Subfleets. Their fleets might be the Police Department, the Fire
Department, Utilities, and Administration. The Police may decide to further divide their fleet
into subfleets such as Dispatch, Tactical Operations, Detectives, North, South, East and
West Side Patrols, and Supervisors. All the available police radios would then be assigned
to one of the police subfleets. Determining the exact Fleet-Subfleet hierarchy for a particular
area is referred to as Fleet Map Programming, which is discussed further in this manual.
The disadvantage of a Type I system is that when PTT is pressed, the brief burst of data
must contain the radio’s ID and its Fleet and Subfleet. This is three times the amount of data
a Type II system radio sends, and as a result Type I systems usually accommodate fewer
users than Type II systems.
Even though there are many Type II systems, Type I systems are still in use. There are also
Hybrid systems which are a combination of both Type I and Type II. Your scanner defaults
to monitor Type II systems, but its possible to select a Preprogrammed Fleet Map or create
a Custom Fleet Map for your area.
For VHF and UHF Type II trunking systems, you will need to know the base, spacing
frequencies and offset channels.
See page 65 for details.
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Fleet Map Programming
If you have programmed a trunk tracking bank for Motorola press SCAN to start Multi-Track,
you will see user IDs display on the display. Since the BC785D defaults to Type II systems,
all the IDs will appear as numbers. However, if you notice a mix of odd and even user IDs,
for example 6477, 2560, 6481, 6144, 1167, etc., then you are probably monitoring either a
Type I or Hybrid systems. These systems are applied only when STATUS BIT is OFF (see
page 66).
You may also notice that you are missing responses when you hold on an active ID. Unlike
Type II, Type I/Hybrid systems require a Fleet Map that sets specific Fleet-Subfleet
parameters. It is easy to select a Fleet Map for your scanner; what is not always easy is
selecting or programming a map that matches your particular area.
There are 16 preset Fleet Maps listed in the appendix that you can choose, and these are
usually a good place to start when setting up a Type I/Hybrid trunk tracking bank. If you
choose a preset map and still have difficulty following complete conversations, then you'll
have to program your own Fleet Map.
Selecting Preset Fleet Map
1. Select 2:TYPE1 for the Trunk Type. (Refer to "Selecting or
Changing Trunking System Type" on page 46.)
2. Select the map you want to program by rotating the VFO
and pressing E.
The scanner returns to the other programming items.
Note: You will now begin to see Type I Fleet-Subfleet IDs. For
example, 100-12, 100-9, 000-12, 400-8, etc.
See "User Defined Fleet Maps in the Appendix" for more information about Type I
IDs.
How do you know if the preset map is correct? You will have to listen to see if you're
following complete conversations.
If not, you should try another preset map.
Programming a Fleet Map
You may want to read "User Defined Fleet Maps" in the Appendix before programming a
Fleet Map. It contains a detailed explanation of Scanner Fleet Map Programming, as well as
a table listing the Fleet Map Size Codes.
1. Select 2:TYPE1 for the Trunk Type. (Refer to "Selecting or
Changing Trunking System Type" on page 46.)
M 001
867.8375 NFM
1:TYPE2 800
2:TYPE 1
M 001
867.8375 NFM
SELECT FLEET MAP
PRESET 1
M 001
867.8375 NFM
1:TYPE2 800
2:TYPE 1
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2. Select USER CUSTOM by rotating the VFO and pressing
E.
3. Select the size code for the first block by rotating the VFO.
4. Press E.
The next available block displays.
5. Repeat step 3 and 4 until you have selected a size code for
each block.
For details about each size code,
see "Fleet Map Size Codes"
in the Appendix.
☞Remember! You can also use ▲or ▼instead of rotating the VFO.
Also instead of pressing E, you can press the VFO control.
Programming a Hybrid System
A Hybrid system is simply a Type I system with some blocks designated as Type II blocks.
To program a Hybrid system, follow the steps listed in "Programming a Fleet Map" in the
previous section. However, if you want a block to be Type II, select Size Code S-0.
When you begin searching a trunking bank with a Hybrid Fleet Map, you will see both types
of system IDs. That is, Type II IDs usually appear as an even number without a dash; Type I
IDs appear as a three or four digit number, followed by a hyphen, followed by a one or two
digit number.
Setting the Base, Spacing Frequencies and Offset Channel for Motorola
VHF/UHF Trunked Systems
To properly track Motorola VHF and UHF trunked systems you must enter what is known as
the base, the spacing frequencies and offset channels for each system.
To find these out, check the scanner.uniden.com or www.bearcat1.com/free.htm and
other web sites and frequency resources.
To enter the Base, Spacing Frequencies and Offset Channel: (You can set up to three sets
of these, but almost all systems only use one set)
1. Press MENU.
2. Select 2:SCAN OPTION / 2:TRUNK by rotating the VFO and pressing E.
3. Select the bank number by rotating the VFO and pressing E.
4. Select 1:TRUNK TYPE / 1:ON / 4:TYPE 2 UHF or 5:TYPE 2 VHF by
rotating the VFO and pressing E.
5. Select BASE CONFIG from 1 - 3 by rotating the VFO
and pressing E.
6. Enter a new Base Frequency with the keypad.
7. Press E.
The display changes for entering the Spacing Frequency.
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M 001
867.8375 NFM
BLOCK 0
SIZE CODE 0
M
406.0000
ENTER FREQUENCY
BASE FREQUENCY 1
M 001
867.8375 NFM
SELECT FLEET MAP
USER CUSTOM
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8. Enter a new Spacing Frequency with the keypad.
Note: You can only enter within a range of 5-100 kHz, and
5 or 7.5 or 12.5 kHz multiples.
9. Press E.
The display changes for entering the Offset Channel.
10. Enter a new Offset Channel with the keypad. The offset
Channel for the first set should be CH380.
Note: You can only input within a range of 380-759.
11. Press E.
The display changes for entering the Base Frequency.
12. To exit from this mode, press MENU repeatedly.
Note: •If the system is not tracking properly, you may need to try a new Base Frequency
or Offset Channel or you may be missing frequencies from the system.
•You can set up to three Base, Spacing and Offsets for Motorola VHF/UHF trunked
systems.
Toggling the Status Bit
On Type II trunking systems there is a method by which specialized types of communications
utilize unique talkgroup numbers. An emergency call will occur on a unique talkgroup from its
primary assignment, for example. Because the BC785D defaults to Status-Bit ON mode, you
never need to worry about missing these transmissions. If you have programmed talkgroup
33264 into Scan List memory, for example, and there is an emergency call within the group,
you will hear it on 33264.
The only time you may wish to turn Status Bits OFF is if you're trying to figure out the proper
Fleet Map of a Type I trunking system. To turn Status Bits OFF, enter into the Menu mode
and select 2:SCAN OPTION / 2:TRUNK - select bank number - /0:STATUS BIT.
(This feature does not apply to EDACS and LTR operation within the scanner.) Then rotate
the VFO to change the setting (1:ON to 2:OFF) and press Eto program your change.
Control Channel Only Mode
When this function is activated, trunking is performed using Control Channel data only.
Voice channel (also known as "DATA channel") frequencies do not have to be programmed
into memory. This feature only applies to Motorola 800 MHz and 900 MHz systems.
To turn this function on, choose Motorola 1:TYPE2 800 or 3:TYPE2 900 or
2:TYPE1 in the Menu mode. Then set to the desired control plan by selecting 2:SCAN
OPTION / 1:TRUNK - select bank number - (only when 800 MHz system is selected) /
:CNTRL CH ONLY.
You must choose one of 4 frequency plans (only when 800 MHz system is selected) before
you begin to Control Channel Trunk. The default, Plan 1, is the most common. Read the
description of the Plans below for details on which may apply for you.
M
CH 380
ENTER CHANNEL
OFFSET CHANNEL1
M
50.0
ENTER FREQUENCY
SPACE FREQUENCY1
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PLAN 1: Use Plan 1 if the last three digits of ALL the frequencies in use end in one of the
following three digits: 125, 375, 625, or 875 (example: 856.1125, 860.7375, 859.6625,
855.8875).
PLAN 2: If the last three digits of frequencies are less than 869.0000 and end in one of
the following three digits (125, 375, 625, or 875) and if ANY other frequencies end in (000,
250, 500, or 750) use Plan 2.
PLAN 3: If the last three digits of ALL the frequencies in use end in one of the following
three digits (000, 250, 500, or 750) use Plan 3.
PLAN 4: If the last three digits of frequencies are less than 866.0000 and end in one of
the following three digits (000, 250, 500, or 750) and if ANY other frequencies end in (125,
375, 625, or 875) use Plan 4.
Of course you will know the Control Channel frequency itself so that will help you determine
the proper plan. If you try one plan and you receive errors (such as the scanner jumping to
channels that are obviously not part of the system), you should try an alternate Plan.
Note: In Chain Search mode, Control Channel Trunk is activated in the Menu mode (See
page 20). You must choose one of 4 frequency plans. This plan applies only when
the scanner searches the 800 MHz range. Since a default plan is automatically
used when the scanner searches the 900 MHz range, a user does not need to
select a plan.
Note: You can assign a Fleet Map to TYPE 1 or Hybrid systems scanned in Control
Channel Only mode by going into the Menu. You can also program IDs, set a delay,
alpha tags and all the other parameters for systems scanned in this mode. You can
then either search the system to find new IDs or you can program IDs into memory
and then scan them.
Note: The Control Channel Only feature is an extremely powerful tool. You can use it to
determine if systems you are familiar with may have added new frequencies or you
can use it to discover new systems by simply finding active control channels (using
Search) and then programming them for Control Channel operation only.
Remember that this feature only applies to Motorola 800 and 900 MHz systems,
that you do have to set the Menu for the proper system type (800 MHz of Type 1 or
Type 2 or 900 MHz) and you do have to program the Control Channel frequency
into Memory and press and hold the TRUNK key to identify the frequency as
trunked.
Disconnect Tone Detect Option (End Code)
When this function is disabled, the radio looks for squelch before returning to the Control
Channel instead of waiting for the Disconnect Tone. Only in rare instances will you need to
adjust the default settings.
The condition to return to Control Channels depends on whether the signal is present or not.
To set this function ON/OFF, select 2:SCAN OPTION / 2:TRUNK - select bank
number- / :END CODE. Select 1:DETECT or 2:IGNORE.
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APCO Project 25 Reception
APCO Project 25 is a modulation process where voice communications are converted into
digital communications. This conversion is similar to the technology used with digital mobile
phones. There are several types of Project 25 Systems available! Systems Uniden’s
BC785D supports are listed below.
- Conventional – one frequency with digital voice.
- Trunked with analog control channel and digital voice – Many frequencies shared by many
departments and the control channel is analog with digital voice. Control channel operates
at 3600 Baud.
- Mixed mode – trunked (3600) system with an analog control channel alternating / mixing
analog and digital voice communications.
Installing the APCO P-25 card
Note: Do not install the APCO P-25 card with the AC Adapter connected.
The slot for installing the APCO card is located under the Remote Control Terminal on the
rear of the scanner.
1. Turn OFF the scanner. With a screwdriver, take off the
screw at the center and remove the expansion slot door.
2. Insert the APCO card with the label (the side
“APCO P-25 DIGITAL CARD” is printed)
facing up as shown.
3. Insert the ribbon into the space under the slot.
.8V
REMOTE
EXPANSION SLOT
DC 13.8V
REMOTE
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4. Replace the cover and tighten the screw.
5. Turn on the scanner, and APCO P25 CARD INSTALLED appears on the display.
Installation is completed. You can monitor APCO Project 25 systems.
To use P-25 Card, you must program each setting for Conventional mode or Trunking mode.
- Conventional mode – See “Storing Frequencies into Channels in Menu mode” page 26-27.
- Trunking mode – See “Programming and Receiving Digital and Trunked Systems” page
46-48.
Precautions for Installing the BCi25D Card
1. Do not touch the BCi25D card without first removing the static electricity from your body.
To do this touch any metal object to release static electricity build-up before you touch
the BCi25D card.
2. Turn OFF the scanner, before inserting the BCi25D card into the slot.
3. Hold the BCi25D card by its edges when inserting it into the slot.
4. Do not touch any of the terminals. The BCi25D is a sensitive electrical device.
5. Do not operate with an open expansion slot door. This exposes the circuitry to dust and
other environmental particles that causes the unit to function improperly.
6. When you remove the BCi25D card, pull out the card by the ribbon.
Turning ON/OFF the APCO P-25 Card
Once the P-25 Card has been installed, the P-25 Card will be actively turned “ON”. To turn
the P-25 Card “ON” or “OFF” follow these instructions:
1. Press MENU.
2. Select 3:SYSTEM OPTION / 0:P-25 CARD by rotating the VFO and pressing E.
3. Select 0:P-25 CARD / 1:ENABLE or 2:DISABLE by rotating the VFO and
pressing Efor your desired operation.
☞Remember! You can also use ▲or ▼instead of rotating the VFO.
Also instead of pressing E, you can press the VFO control.
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EXPANSION SLOT
13.8V
REMOTE
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APCO P-25 Sound Quality Fine Tuning
With each APCO Project 25 system, particularly at 800MHz, the sound quality (C4FM
Demodulation Threshold) may need to be fine tuned specifically for that system. If the
scanner is not adjusted correctly, the P-25 voice transmissions will sound robotic or
unintelligible.
To adjust the sound quality to match the P-25 system you want to monitor follow these four
steps:
1. While monitoring a specific APCO P-25 frequency, press the ▲/HOLD key.
Note: In the Trunking mode, press the TRUNK key instead of the ▲/HOLD key.
2. Press and hold the number 9key.
3. On Line 1 of the screen you will see SOUND QULTY: 0050 (for example).
This shows the Sound Quality. The lower the level the better the Sound Quality. For
better Sound Quality rotate the VFO up or down. As the threshold adjusts in
increments of 50 at the bottom of the screen watch the Sound Quality level increase
or decrease and continue to rotate the VFO until you have achieved the lowest
Sound Quality level.
Note: • When APCO P-25 signal is not received, SOUND QULTY: ****
appears on the display.
• You must have the BCi25D card installed and have an APCO P-25 signal
during this adjustment.
• You can also use the ▲and ▼keys to adjust the sound quality.
- A chart showing the Threshold Adjustment Range is listed below.
Threshold Adjustment Range
Note: • The above Min and Max values are the calculated values that can
be assigned theoretically, and the values are not to guarantee the
operation of the unit.
• The mid threshold value will not change while adjusting the upper and lower
limits.
SOUND QULTY:0050
867.8375 P25
Low Mid Upp
0533 1985 3342
Lower Mid Upper
Band Min Default Max Default Min Default Max
800MHz 33 533 1883 1985 1992 3342 3842
UHF 33 633 1883 1985 1992 3342 3842
VHF 158 658 2058 2085 2190 3590 4090
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4. Once you have adjusted the Sound Quality to the lowest possible level, press the E
key.
Press the RSM key to exit the Sound Quality Adjustment Mode.
* To cancel the adjusted threshold level, press (Decimal) key.
* The adjusted threshold level for the current frequency can be set back to the default
value by pressing and holding the (Decimal) key.
* When you change the Sound Quality it affects all other APCO P-25 signals in that
same band. (UHF, VHF, or 800MHz)
* You cannot enter the “Sound Quality Fine Tuning” mode when the scanner is
operating as follows:
1) The receiving frequency is 0 MHz.
2) Air Band Frequency
3) BCi25D card is not inserted
4) BCi25D / P-25 monitoring is disabled
.
.
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Remote Interface
You can communicate and program your BC785D in numerous ways with peripheral devices
using the Remote Interface Cable port. This radio offers the following modes:
❖PC Control mode
Program and control your scanner from a PC using Uniden’s E-Scanner Software.
❖Clone mode
Clone all the frequencies, trunking talkgroups, and fleet maps programmed into your
scanner to another BC785D scanner or BC250D.
PC Control Mode
To connect Scanner to PC:
Plug the smaller end of the supplied Remote Interface Cable into the remote port which is on
the right side of the scanner. Plug the other end of the cable (DB-9 serial connector) into
a personal computer’s serial port. A few PC’s may require an adapter, most will not. Of
course, make sure your PC is turned ON.
To program your scanner:
You can program and control your scanner remotely from a PC using Uniden’s E-Scanner
software.
After connecting the scanner to a PC, turn the scanner ON.
To use the Remote (PC Control) mode, you must install Uniden’s E-Scanner software and
use as directed. Make sure that your scanner is connected to the serial port of the PC using
the Remote Interface Cable.
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Start Remote Mode and Change Transfer Speed:
Through the Menu system, select 3:SYSTEM OPTION /
5:PC CONTROL by rotating the VFO and pressing E. To start
Remote mode, choose from the transfer speed list except for
5:OFF.
A unique feature of the BC785D is that all the front panel keys
as well as the VFO on the radio remain operational in Remote mode.
For information on purchasing cables, connectors, and E-Scanner software to program and
control your BC785D, you can contact the following:
Uniden Parts Department (800) 554-3988
(Hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time
Monday through Friday)
scanner.uniden.com
PC Control Parameter
For your information:
Transfer speed : 2400/4800/9600/19200 bps (adjustable)
Start/Stop : 1 bit, 1 bit
Data Length : 8 bit
Parity bit : None
Code : ASCII code
Flow Control : None
Return Code : Carriage Return only
Clone Mode
You will need to purchase a Gender Changer and a null modem adapter. Gender Changer
cables are available as male to male or male to female. Even if the Gender Changer you
buy already has the male to male connectors, you will still have to have the null modem
adapter. On the next page you will see the pin connections that are internal to a standard
device. (These items are available at your local electronics stores.
SPEED
3:9600 bps
4:19200 bps
5:OFF
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To connect the Scanner to Scanner:
Plug the smaller end of each of the supplied Remote Interface Cables
into the remote ports which are on the right sides of each of the two
scanners.
Plug the other ends of the cables (DB-9 serial connector) together
using a DB-9 to DB-9 null modem adapter, and a Gender Changer
Cable available at most computer stores.
You can clone all of the programming of one BC785D into another, including frequencies,
talkgroup IDs, alpha tags, delay settings, etc. After connecting the two scanners, turn the
radios ON. Prepare each scanner for clone mode as follows.
1. Press MENU.
2. Select 3:SYSTEM OPTION /6:CLONE by rotating the VFO and pressing E.
3. Determine the scanner that has the frequency data that you want to transfer. This one
must be set up as the "Master Unit", and the other must be set as the "Slave Unit".
4. On the scanner that is the "Master Unit", select MASTER,
then press E.
5. On the scanner that is the "Slave Unit", select SLAVE, then
press E.
EXPANSION SLOT EXPANSION SLOT
Female
DB9
Male
DB9
14
23
32
46 & 1
55
64
78
87
9Not used
Null Modem Adapter
Pin connections
CLONE
SELECT UNIT
MASTER
SLAVE
CLONE
SELECT UNIT
MASTER
SLAVE
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6. Press SCAN on both scanners.
The data transfer begins from the Master Unit to the Slave
Unit.
During the data transfer, both scanners show the following
displays.
When the data transfer is complete, COMPLETE displays.
If the data transfer is not successful, the following error
message will appear.
Note:•To clear ERROR, press (decimal key).
To exit the Clone mode, press MENU repeatedly.
Note •Once you have completed the cloning of the scanners, reset the scanners by
turning the scanners OFF and then ON again. This is particularly important to know
if you wish to clone another scanner right away.
☞Remember! You can also use ▲or ▼instead of rotating the VFO.
Also instead of pressing E, you can press the VFO control.
.
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CLONE
== >
MASTER UNIT
CLONE
== <
SLAVE UNIT
CLONE
COMPLETE
MASTER UNIT
CLONE
ERROR
MASTER UNIT
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Additional Features
The following additional features are designed for you to customize your scanner. Once
these features have been turned ON or OFF, they will remain as they are set until you reset
them, even if you turn the scanner OFF and then ON again.
Dimmer
To change brightness of the display:
1. Press MENU.
2. Select 3:SYSTEM OPTION / 1:DIMMER by rotating the VFO and pressing E.
3. Select one from 1:HIGH,2:MEDIUM or 3:OFF by rotating the VFO and pressing E.
Enter Lock
You can lockout the keypad to prevent re-programming of channels, talkgroups and tones
(see page 82).
1. Press MENU.
2. Select 3:SYSTEM OPTION / 4:ENTER LOCK by rotating the VFO and pressing
E.
3. Select 1:ON by rotating the VFO and pressing E.
Key Beep Option
To choose key beep sound 1:ON or 2:OFF:
1. Press MENU.
2. Select 3:SYSTEM OPTION / 3:KEY BEEP by rotating the VFO and pressing E.
3. Select 1:ON or 2:OFF by rotating the VFO and pressing E.
Screen Mask
The trunk, frequency, receiving mode, and signal meter indications on the display are
masked when this feature is activated (except while in Search mode). This feature reduces
the amount of displayed information.
Note: While Screen Mask is ON, Enter Lock is active.
1. Press MENU.
2. Select 3:SYSTEM OPTION / 2:SCREEN MASK by rotating the VFO and pressing
E.
3. Select 1:ON or 2:OFF by rotating the VFO and then press E.
Note: With SCREEN MASK on, press the VFO, then SCREEN MASK will be off.
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Reverse Mode
This key will allow you to observe the reverse frequency of the repeater. While pressing
RVRS, the standard pair frequency will be displayed. For a list of the standard pair
frequencies, refer to the table "Reverse List" in the Appendix. If the frequency that you have
chosen does not have an offset frequency, the display will indicate ERROR and NO
REVERSE. This feature does not work in the Weather Search mode.
Channel Step Selection
You can set channel steps, 5 kHz - 100 kHz or Auto, in Conventional mode or Chain search
mode. The default receive mode should be the proper mode setting in almost all cases. You
may wish to set some VHF channels for NFM mode, depending on any adjacent channel
interference problems. WFM is typically only used for broadcast frequencies, such as TV
audio or FM radio.
See STEPS in "Menu Description" for details.
Mute On/Off
To manually turn ON the Mute function, press and hold MUTE until MUTE ON is displayed.
You will not hear any audio. This feature does not function in the WX Alert mode, because
the audio is already muted. To turn it OFF, press and hold MUTE again.
Receiving Mode Selection
You can also set the receiving mode, AM or FM etc., in Conventional mode or Chain Search
mode.
See MODE in "Menu Description" for details.
Frequency and Channel Tuning with the VFO Control
The VFO knob can be used for stepping frequencies or through memory channels (for
Conventional channels or Talkgroup ID Scan Lists).
To switch the setting for the VFO control, press the VFO. This will change modes from
Channel to Frequency or Frequency to Channel.
1. In Conventional mode, when the setting for the VFO is channel, rotate the VFO to move
up (to step up through channels) or down (to step down through channels). If you are in
Trunk Manual mode, you will step through Scan List memory locations.
2. In Chain Search mode, when the setting for the VFO is frequency, rotate the VFO to move up
to step up through frequencies sequentially or to down to step down through frequencies. To
change the step, you will need to go into the Chain Search menu and adjust the step for the
desired memory location.
☞Remember! When you set Additional Features through the menu screen, you can also
use ▲or ▼instead of rotating the VFO.
Also instead of pressing E, you can press the VFO control.
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Care and Maintenance
General Use
•Turn the scanner OFF before disconnecting the power.
•Always write down the programmed frequencies in the event of memory loss.
•If memory is lost, simply reprogram each channel.
The display shows 000.0000 in all channels when there has been a memory loss.
•Always press each button firmly until you hear the entry tone for that key entry, unless you
have turned 2:OFF the
3:KEY BEEP in the menu system.
Location
•Do not use the scanner in high-moisture environments such as the kitchen or bathroom.
•Avoid placing the unit in direct sunlight or near heating
elements or vents.
•If the scanner receives strong interference or electrical noise, move it or its antenna away
from the source of the noise. If possible, a higher elevation, may provide better reception.
Cleaning
•Disconnect the power to the unit before cleaning.
•Clean the outside of the scanner with a mild detergent.
To prevent scratches, do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents. Be careful not to rub the
LCD window.
•Do not use excessive amounts of water.
Repairs
•Do not attempt any repair. The scanner contains no user serviceable parts. Contact the
Uniden Customer Service Center or take it to a qualified repair technician.
Birdies
•All radios can receive birdies (undesired signals). If your scanner stops during Scan mode
and no sound is heard, it may be receiving a birdie. Birdies are internally generated
signals inherent in the electronics of the receiver.
Press L/O to lockout the channel, and then press RSM to resume scanning.
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Troubleshooting
If your BC785D is not performing properly, try the following steps.
If you experience difficulty while in TrunkTracker mode, try the following steps.
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If you still cannot get satisfactory results while using your scanner or if you want additional
information, please call or write the Uniden Parts and Service Division. The address and
phone number is listed in the warranty at the end of this manual. If you would like immediate
assistance, please call Customer Service at (800)297-1023.
If you have internet access, you can visit scanner.uniden.com for additional information.
Problem Suggestion
APCO P25 CARD
NOT INSTALLED
appear when the scanner
is turned on.
Neither APCO P25
CARD INSTALLED
nor APCO P25 CARD
NOT INSTALLED
appear when the scanner
is turned on.
Scratchy or robotic sound
is heard during
communications.
Digital communication is
not heard.
DATA sound is heard at
the beginning of digital
communications.
Robotic sound is heard.
CARD ERROR appears
every 10 seconds while
you are using P-25 card.
1. Check to see if the P-25 card is properly installed.
1. Check to see if the APCO CARD Mode is ENABLE
or DISABLE in the Menu mode (See page 68-69).
1. Move to a location where the signal strength is
strong.
1. Verify the accuracy of the frequencies of the P-25
system you are trying to monitor.
2. You might be in a dead-spot for the P-25 system you
are trying to monitor. Check other locations in the
area.
1. APCO project 25 systems can send data before
voice communication.
2. Data sound can be heard when signal strength is
weak.
1. Check to see if the ENC message appears on the
display.
The scanner doesn’t monitor encrypted voice
communications.
1. Re-install the P-25 Card.
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Specifications
Certified in accordance with FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15, Subpart C, as of date
of manufacture.
Channel: 1000
Banks: 10 (100 channels each)
Service Bands: 12 preprogrammed search bands
(including the NOAA Weather Service band)
Frequency Range: 25.0-28.0 MHz Petroleum Prod., CB Class D channels,
Business and Forest Products
28.0-29.7 MHz 10 Meter Amateur Band
29.7-50.0 MHz VHF Low Band
50.0-54.0 MHz 6 Meter Amateur Band
54.0-108 MHz VHF TV, FM broadcast, Intersystem
and Astronomy
108-137 MHz Aircraft Band
137-144 MHz Military Land Mobile
144-148 MHz 2 Meter Amateur Band
148-174 MHz VHF High Band
174-406 MHz VHF TV, 1.25 Meter Amateur Band, UHF
Aircraft Band
406-420 MHz Federal Government
420-450 MHz 70 cm Amateur Band
450-470 MHz UHF Standard Band
470-512 MHz UHF TV Band
806-956 MHz 800 Band
1240-1300 MHz 25cm Amateur Band
Operating Temperature: –20 °C to +60 °C (-4 °F to +140)
Scan Rate: 100 channels per second (conventional mode)
Search Rate: 100 steps per second (Normal Search)
300 steps per second (Turbo Search)
Audio Output: Maximum 3.0W (2.3W normal @ 10% THD)
Internal Speaker: 8 ohms (56 mm outer diameter)
Power Requirements: AD580U AC Adapter (13.8V DC, 700mA)
Antenna: Telescopic Antenna (included)
Antenna Jack: BNC type
External Jacks: External Speaker (EXT.SP.) (3.5 mm)
DC 13.8 V Power Jack, (center is positive)
Remote Control (REMOTE) Jack (DB-9)
Tape Recorder Out (TAPE OUT) Jack (3.5 mm)
Digital Card Slot
Size: 6-15/16 in. (W) x 6-9/16 in. (D) x 2-3/8 in. (H)
176.5mm (W) x 167mm (D) x 61mm (H)
Weight: 1.44 kg (50.8 oz.)
Features and specifications are all subject to change without notice.
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Glossary of Terms
Alpha tag - This term refers to an alphanumeric text tag that you can enter to describe the
individual frequencies that you have programmed. Rather than having to associate a
specific frequency to the individuals that are using it, you can enter the actual name of the
group. This will eliminate the need for memorizing the group’s frequency.
Attenuator - This scanner comes with a feature to attenuate or reduce the signal strength.
The built-in attenuator can be turned on specific frequencies to prevent strong signals from
overloading the scanner input, possibly damaging the scanner or missing other
transmissions due to the repeated stopping on the stronger signal.
Clone - This term identifies the ability to set up a duplicate scanner. This function allows
you to clone all the programming information, including frequencies, talkgroups and alpha
tags as well as bank settings and other parameters from one BC785D to another or
BC785D.
Control Channel - This is the frequency within a trunking system that runs the system. On
Control Channels (sometimes called Data Channels) you will hear a buzz saw sound. For
the most part, it is the sound of the system’s central computer directing talkgroups to
particular voice (working) frequencies within the system.
CTCSS - (Continuous Tone Controlled Squelch System) refers to a system where the radio
receivers are equipped with tone responsive devices which allow audio signals to appear
at the audio output, select voice processing such as scrambling or control repeater
functions only when a carrier modulated with a specific tone is received. This method may
be used to restrict access to the repeater or receiver, or reduce interference where several
stations with output frequencies in close proximity of each other make it difficult to hear
the conversation you are interested in. With CTCSS squelching, you can eliminate the
possibility of hearing unwanted conversations by selecting one of the 38 standard
subaudible tones. You will only hear those transmissions that have been programmed on
specific frequencies with the specific subaudible tone that you have selected.
DCS - (Digital Controlled Squelch) refers to a system where the radio receivers are
equipped with data burst responsive devices which allow audio signals to appear at the
audio output, select voice processing such as scrambling or control repeater functions only
when a carrier modulated with specific data burst is received. This method may be used to
restrict access to the repeater or receiver, or reduce interference where several stations
with output frequencies in close proximity of each other make it difficult to hear the
conversation you are interested in. With DCS squelching, you can eliminate the possibility
of hearing unwanted conversations by selecting one of the 104 standard data burst
subaudible tones. You will only hear those transmissions that have been programmed on
specific frequencies with the specific subaudible tone that you have selected.
Enter Lock - This is the term used for locking the keypad. This prevents accidental
re-programming of channels and talkgroups entered into memory. The default setting is
OFF.
When ENTER LOCK is enabled, the following functions will be disabled:
• Enter or modify the Memory Channel frequency
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• Enter or modify the Tone information
• Enter or modify the Trunking ID. ( this can be modified through the menu screen.)
FIPS codes - For the purpose of broadcasting weather information, the NWS (National
Weather Service) has divided the United States into regions by state and county (or
parish, where applicable) then assigned a 6 digit FIPS code to identify each county or
parish. The first digit represents the county subdivision, the next two represents the state,
and the last three digits represent the county or parish. Your scanner can receive all
SAME alert signals broadcasted within about a 50-mile radius of where you install it. So if
you only want to hear the counties that are nearest to your area, you can choose
specifically the FIPS code of areas that you want. This lets you avoid hearing warnings
that apply to an area within a 50-mile radius but not necessarily in your county or parish.
I-Call - Most communications within a trunked system are group calls where one unit (such
as a dispatcher) communicates with all the units within her group (all the patrol vehicles on
the east side of town, for example). The units within this group comprise what is typically
known as a talkgroup. There are some communications which are direct unit-to-unit
conversations where one individual converses with another individual. The call is initiated
by a radio and is directed to another single radio. Within the system, no one outside of
these two users hears the conversation. This call is referred to as I-Call.
Key Beep - This is another term for the tone you hear as a keypad acknowledgement beep.
The default setting is on.
If you have turned the Key Beep off, you now have a silent keypad. You will not hear a
tone each time you press a key.
NWR S.A.M.E. Weather Alert - In 1994, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA) began broadcasting coded signals called FIPS (Federal
Information Processing System) codes along with the standard weather broadcasts for
stations in your area. These codes identify an emergency and the specific geographic
area (such as your county) affected by the emergency. The scanner was developed with
SAME (Specific Area Messaging Encoding) technology. This allows you scanner to
receive, interpret, and display the information about the codes so you can determine if the
emergency might affect you area.Each FIPS code identifies a specific geographic area
(defined by the National Weather Service) so your scanner sounds an alert only when a
weather emergency is declared in those locations. This helps you more efficiently track the
weather conditions in and around your area.
PC Control - This term is associated with the ability to program frequencies and other
useful information via a computer by means of third party software. You can change the
transfer speed on the scanner needed to be compatible with your PC. (See page 72)
Scan List - When you designate a bank to be a trunking bank, your scanner sets up 10
Scan Lists, which are simply list of your favorite IDs. Each list can contain up to 10 IDs, so
you can store a total of 100 IDs for each trunk bank. These lists are designed to help you
organize the trunking system users into categories.
Screen Mask - Screen Mask reduces the amount of information that appears on the
display. Alpha tags that you have set for a channel along with a few function icons will
appear only on the display. This mode is particularly useful in public safety vehicles where
that are already overloaded with information. Screen Mask does not work in Search mode.
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Status Bit - This term refers to Motorola Type II systems. There is a method by which
special types of communications utilize unique talk group numbers. For example, if all
emergency calls are set to occur on a specific talk group number then you will not miss
the transmission even if you have not programmed all the talk group numbers. With the
Status Bit on and you have programmed the unique number, then you don’t have to worry
what the rest of the groups numbers are. The topic of interest will be picked up.
Talkgroup - A group of users within a trunked system that communicates with one another.
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Appendix
Preset Fleet Maps
Preset Map 1
Size Code
SIZE CODE 11
SIZE CODE 11
SIZE CODE 11
SIZE CODE 11
SIZE CODE 11
SIZE CODE 11
SIZE CODE 11
SIZE CODE 11
Block
1
0
2
3
4
5
6
7
Preset Map 2
Size Code
SIZE CODE 4
SIZE CODE 4
SIZE CODE 4
SIZE CODE 4
SIZE CODE 4
SIZE CODE 4
SIZE CODE 4
SIZE CODE 4
Block
1
0
2
3
4
5
6
7
Preset Map 3
Size Code
SIZE CODE 4
SIZE CODE 4
SIZE CODE 4
SIZE CODE 4
SIZE CODE 4
SIZE CODE 4
SIZE CODE 12
(SIZE CODE 12)
Block
1
0
2
3
4
5
6
7
Preset Map 5
Size Code
SIZE CODE 4
SIZE CODE 4
SIZE CODE 12
(SIZE CODE 12)
SIZE CODE 4
SIZE CODE 4
SIZE CODE 4
SIZE CODE 4
Block
1
0
2
3
4
5
6
7
Preset Map 7
Size Code
SIZE CODE 10
SIZE CODE 10
SIZE CODE 11
SIZE CODE 4
SIZE CODE 4
SIZE CODE 4
SIZE CODE 4
SIZE CODE 4
Block
1
0
2
3
4
5
6
7
Preset Map 8
Size Code
SIZE CODE 1
SIZE CODE 1
SIZE CODE 2
SIZE CODE 2
SIZE CODE 3
SIZE CODE 3
SIZE CODE 4
SIZE CODE 4
Block
1
0
2
3
4
5
6
7
Preset Map 6
Size Code
SIZE CODE 3
SIZE CODE 10
SIZE CODE 4
SIZE CODE 4
SIZE CODE 12
(SIZE CODE 12)
SIZE CODE 12
(SIZE CODE 12)
Block
1
0
2
3
4
5
6
7
Preset Map 4
Size Code
SIZE CODE 12
(SIZE CODE 12)
SIZE CODE 4
SIZE CODE 4
SIZE CODE 4
SIZE CODE 4
SIZE CODE 4
SIZE CODE 4
Block
1
0
2
3
4
5
6
7
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Preset Map 9
Preset Map 11
Preset Map 13
Preset Map 15 Preset Map 16
Preset Map 14
Preset Map 12
Preset Map 10
Size Code
SIZE CODE 4
SIZE CODE 4
SIZE CODE 0
SIZE CODE 0
SIZE CODE 0
SIZE CODE 0
SIZE CODE 0
SIZE CODE 0
Block
1
0
2
3
4
5
6
7
Size Code
SIZE CODE 0
SIZE CODE 0
SIZE CODE 0
SIZE CODE 0
SIZE CODE 0
SIZE CODE 0
SIZE CODE 4
SIZE CODE 4
Block
1
0
2
3
4
5
6
7
Size Code
SIZE CODE 4
SIZE CODE 0
SIZE CODE 0
SIZE CODE 0
SIZE CODE 0
SIZE CODE 0
SIZE CODE 0
SIZE CODE 0
Block
1
0
2
3
4
5
6
7
Size Code
SIZE CODE 3
SIZE CODE 3
SIZE CODE 11
SIZE CODE 4
SIZE CODE 4
SIZE CODE 0
SIZE CODE 0
SIZE CODE 0
Block
1
0
2
3
4
5
6
7
Size Code
SIZE CODE 4
SIZE CODE 4
SIZE CODE 4
SIZE CODE 11
SIZE CODE 11
SIZE CODE 0
SIZE CODE 12
(SIZE CODE 12)
Block
1
0
2
3
4
5
6
7
Size Code
SIZE CODE 3
SIZE CODE 10
SIZE CODE 10
SIZE CODE 11
SIZE CODE 0
SIZE CODE 0
SIZE CODE 12
(SIZE CODE 12)
Block
1
0
2
3
4
5
6
7
Size Code
SIZE CODE 4
SIZE CODE 3
SIZE CODE 10
SIZE CODE 4
SIZE CODE 4
SIZE CODE 4
SIZE CODE 12
(SIZE CODE 12)
Block
1
0
2
3
4
5
6
7
Size Code
SIZE CODE 0
SIZE CODE 0
SIZE CODE 0
SIZE CODE 0
SIZE CODE 0
SIZE CODE 0
SIZE CODE 0
SIZE CODE 4
Block
1
0
2
3
4
5
6
7
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User Defined Fleet Maps
Type I Programming Information
When a Type I system is designed, the address information for all the IDs are divided into 8
equal sized blocks. When you program your scanner to track a Type I system, you must
select a size code for each of these blocks. When you have assigned a size code to all 8
blocks, you have defined the Fleet Map for the system you're tracking. Each size code
determines the number of Fleets, Subfleets, and IDs each block will have. For example, a
size code of "4" has one Fleet, which is divided into 16 separate Subfleets, and it has a total
of 512 individual IDs.
When a block is assigned a size code, the Fleet or Fleets created within the block are
assigned a Type I ID. The way these IDs display on your scanner depends on the block
number and the blocks size code. When a Type I ID displays, the left most digit represents
the block which contains the ID. The next two or three digits identify which Fleet is active,
and the last digit(s) identifies the Subfleet.
The details concerning how the size codes are selected by a Type I system designer are
highly dependent on the specific needs of the systems users. Some organizations may want
many subfleets with only a few radios each, while another organization may want only a few
subfleets with many radios each. Your task is to program your fleet map with the same size
code assignments as the trunked system. If you do this accurately, you'll track all the Fleet-
Subfleet combinations used by the system. In other words, you'll hear complete
communications while monitoring a trunked system.
If you don't already know the size codes used, you'll have to guess at them. But since you
don't have to figure out all the blocks at once, this isn't as hard as it seems. Select a size
code for a block, and then press SCAN. Now listen to the communications. If you decide you
are receiving most of the replies to the conversations with IDs assigned to the block you just
programmed, then you've probably selected the right size code and can work on the next
block of the map.
Finally, for most public safety systems there are some size codes which are more common.
SIZE CODE 3 and SIZE CODE 4 are probably the most common, followed by SIZE CODE
10, SIZE CODE 11, and SIZE CODE 12.
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Fleet Map Size Codes
Size Code Restrictions
If you select SIZE CODE 12, 13, or 14, there are some restrictions as to which blocks can
be used for these codes.
•SIZE CODE 12 can only be assigned to Blocks 0, 2, 4, or 6.
•SIZE CODE 13 can only be assigned to Blocks 0 and 4.
•SIZE CODE 14 can only be assigned to Block 0.
Since these SIZE CODES require multiple blocks, you will be prompted for the next
available block when programming a Fleet Map. For example, if you assign Block 0 as an
SIZE CODE 12, you will be prompted for Block 2, the next block available, instead of Block
1. And if you assign Block 0 as SIZE CODE 14, you would not see another prompt because
all available blocks have been used.
Size Fleets Subfleets IDs Blocks
Used
0 Reserves block for Type II IDs +
1 128 4 16 1
2 16 8 64 1
3 8 8 128 1
4 1 16 512 1
5 64 4 32 1
6 32 8 32 1
7 32 4 64 1
8 16 4 128 1
9 8 4 256 1
10 4 8 256 1
11 2 16 256 1
12 1 16 1024 2
13 1 16 2048 4
14 1 16 4096 8
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NWR-SAME EVENT CODE
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Range Offset
29.520 - 29.580 +0.1 MHz
29.620 - 29.680 -0.1 MHz
52.010 - 52.990 +1 MHz
53.010 - 53.990 -1 MHz
143.750 +4.375 MHz
143.900 +4.25 MHz
144.510 - 144.890 +0.6 MHz
145.110 - 145.490 -0.6 MHz
146.010 - 146.385 +0.6 MHz
146.415 - 146.505 +1 MHz
146.595 +1 MHz
146.610 - 146.985 -0.6 MHz
147.000 - 147.390 +0.6 MHz
147.415 - 147.505 -1 MHz
147.595 -1 MHz
147.600 - 147.990 -0.6 MHz
148.125 -4.375 MHz
148.150 -4.25 MHz
222.120 - 223.380 +1.6 MHz
223.720 - 224.980 -1.6 MHz
420.000 - 424.9875 +5 MHz
425.000 - 429.9875 -5 MHz
440.000 - 444.9875 +5 MHz
REVERSE LIST
Event Code Standard Event Level (Siren Type) LCD Display
Warning Watch Statement Test
Severe Weather Statement SVS 0 SEVERE WX
Special Weather Statement SPS 0 SPECIAL WX
Flash Flood Statement FFS 0 FLASH FLOOD
Flood Statement FLS 0 FLOOD
Hurricane Statement HLS 0 HURRICANE
National Periodic Test NPT 0 NATION PERIOD
Required Monthly Test RMT 0 MONTHLY
Required Weekly Test RWT 0 WEEKLY
System Demonstration/ Practice DMO Note SYSTEM DEMO
National Hazard Warning NHW 0 NATION HAZARD
Unknown Emergency Tune TV **E 0 UNKNOWN TV
Unknown Warning Tune TV **W 0 UNKNOWN TV
Unknown Watch Tune TV **A 0 UNKNOWN TV
Unknown Statement Tune TV **S 0 UNKNOWN TV
Range Offset
445.000 - 449.9875 -5 MHz
450.000 - 454.9875 +5 MHz
455.000 - 459.9875 -5 MHz
460.000 - 464.9875 +5 MHz
465.000 - 469.9875 -5 MHz
470.000 - 472.9875 +3 MHz
473.000 - 475.9875 -3 MHz
476.000 - 478.9875 +3 MHz
479.000 - 481.9875 -3 MHz
482.000 - 484.9875 +3 MHz
485.000 - 487.9875 -3 MHz
488.000 - 490.9875 +3 MHz
491.000 - 493.9875 -3 MHz
494.000 - 496.9875 +3 MHz
497.000 - 499.9875 -3 MHz
500.000 - 502.9875 +3 MHz
503.000 - 505.9875 -3 MHz
506.000 - 508.9875 +3 MHz
509.000 - 511.9875 -3 MHz
806.000 - 823.9875 +45 MHz
851.000 - 868.9875 -45 MHz
896.000 - 901.000 +39 MHz
935.000 - 940.000 -39 MHz
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
WEATHER
PUBLIC SAFETY
NEWS
TV BROADCAST
HAM RADIO
MARINE
RAILROAD
AIR
CB RADIO
FRS
RACING
SPECIAL
CHAIN SEARCH
1
2
MONITOR
ALERT 1: ON FIPS CODE 1
:
:
FIPS CODE15
ALL FILPS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
CHAIN SEARCH
SEARCH RANGE
(RANGE SELECT)
DELAY
ATTENUATOR
TONE DATA
RECORD
AUTO STORE
1: ON/ 2:OFF
1: NONE/ 2: 1 SECOND/
3: 2 SECONDS/ 4: 4 SECONDS/
5:INFINITE/ 6: -2 SECONDS/
7: -5 SECONDS/ 8: -10 SECONDS
1: ON/ 2:OFF
1: CTCSS/ 2: DCS/ 3: OFF
1: ON/ 2:OFF
1: ON/ 2:OFF
1
2
3
4
5
RANGE
(RANGE SELECT)
STEPS
MODE
ALPHA TAG
TRUNK
1 SERVICE OPTION
2: OFF
1: 5KHz/2: 7.5KH/3: 10KHz/4: 12.5KHz/
5: 25KHz/6: 50KHz/7: 100KHz/8: AUTO
1: AM/2: FM/3: WFM/4: NFM/5:AUTO
PLAN 1
PLAN 2
PLAN 3
PLAN 4
1:ON
2:OFF
BC785D Flow Charts
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1
2
CONVENTIONAL
(CHANNEL SELECT)
TRUNK
(BANK SELECT)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
FREQUENCY
DELAY
TONE DATA
BEEP ALERT
ATTENUATOR
STEPS
MODE
RECORD
FREQUENCY
1: NONE/ 2: 1 SECOND/
3: 2 SECONDS/ 4: 4 SECONDS/
5:INFINITE/ 6: -2 SECONDS/
7: -5 SECONDS/ 8: -10 SECONDS
1: CTCSS/2: DCS/ 3: OFF
1: ON/ 2:OFF
1: ON/ 2:OFF
1: 5KHz/ 2: 7.5KHz/ 3: 10 KHz/
4: 12.5 KHz/ 5: 25 KHz/ 6: 50 KHz/
7: 100 KHz/ 8: AUTO
1:AM/ 2:FM/ 3:WFM/ 4:NFM
1: ON/ 2:OFF
ALPHA TAG
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
TRUNK TYPE
TRUNK CHANNEL
(CHANNEL SELECT)
TALK GROUP
(ID NO. SELECT)
DELAY
RECORD
ID LIST TAG
L/O ID REVIEW
ACTIVITY ID
I-CALL
(MOTOROLA/ EDACS)
ID SCAN LIST (LTR)
STATUS BIT (MOTOROLA)
EMERGENCY ALT (EDACS)
EDCS ID FORM (EDACS)
END CODE (MOTOROLA)
CNTRL CH ONLY
(TYPE1/ TYPE2 800,900)
1
2
1: NONE/ 2: 1 SECOND/
3: 2 SECONDS/ 4: 4 SECONDS/
5:INFINITE/ 6: -2 SECONDS/
7: -5 SECONDS/ 8: -10 SECONDS
1: ON/ 2:OFF
1: ON/ 2: OFF
1: ON/ 2: OFF/ 3: ONLY
FREQUENCY
STEPS
ALPHA TAG
1: 5KHz/2: 7.5KH/3: 10KHz/4: 12.5KHz/
5: 25KHz/6: 50KHz/7: 100KHz/8: AUTO
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
2
ON
OFF
TYPE2 800
TYPE1
TYPE2 900
TYPE2 UHF
TYPE2 VHF
EDCS WIDE
EDCS NARROW
EDCS SCT.
LT
1
2
3
4
ID
ALPHA TAG
RECORD
BEEP ALERT
1:ON / 2:OFF
1:ON / 2:OFF
SET FLEET
MAP USER
CUSTOM /
PRESET 1-16
SET BASE
CONFIG 1-3
SET BASE
CONFIG 1-3
ENTER SPACE
FREQUENCY
ENTER SPACE
FREQUENCY
ENTER
OFFSET
CHANNEL
ENTER
OFFSET
CHANNEL
2 SCAN OPTION
ENTER BASE
FREQUENCY
ENTER BASE
FREQUENCY
1: ON/ 2: OFF
1: ON/ 2: OFF
1: AFS/ 2: DECIMAL
1: DETECT/ 2: IGNORE
(TYPE2 800/TYPE1 SYSTEM)
1: PLAN1/ 2: PLAN2/ 3: PLAN3/
4: PLAN4/ 5: OFF
(TYPE 2 900 SYSTEM)
1: ON/ 2: OFF
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
DIMMER
SCREEN MASK
KEY BEEP
ENTER LOCK
PC CONTROL
CLONE
DATA S K IP
SQ MODE
BANK TAG
(SELECT BANK)
P-25 CARD
1: ON/ 2:OFF
1: ON/ 2:OFF
1: ON/ 2:OFF
1: 2400 bps / 2: 4800 bps /
3: 9600 bps/ 4: 19200 bps/
5: OFF
MASTER / SLAVE
1: ON/ 2:OFF
1: CSQ/ 2: TONE SQ/
3: TONE SEARCH
1: ENABLE/2: DISABLE
1: HIGH/ 2:MEDIUM/ 3:OFF
3 SYSTEM OPTION
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One Year Limited Warranty
Important: Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service.
WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION (Uniden)
ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for one year, to the original retail owner,
this Uniden product to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the
limitations or exclusions set out below.
WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to the original user shall terminate and be of no
further effect 12 months after the date of original retail sale. The warranty is invalid if the
Product is (A) damaged or not maintained as 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 owners
manual 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 either, at its option, repair or
replace the defective unit 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. Warrantor, at its option, may replace the
unit with a new or refurbished unit. 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 may not apply to you.
LEGAL REMEDIES: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may 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 the owners manual you are certain that the product is defective, pack the
Product carefully (preferably in its original packaging). The product should include all parts
and accessories originally packaged with the Product. 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, to warrantor at:
UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION
Parts and Service Division
4700 Amon Carter Boulevard
Fort Worth, TX 76155
(800) 554-3988, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday
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