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...Your Scanner to a Personal Computer 49 Cloning the Scanner 50 Programming Radio Systems 51 Programming Conventional Systems 52 Entering/Editing Conventional Channel Groups 52 Entering/Editing Conventional Channels 53 Programming Motorola Systems 53 Setting System Frequencies 55 Entering/Editing Motorola ...Channel Groups 55 Entering/Editing Motorola Channels 56 Programming EDACS Systems 57 Setting System Frequencies 58 Entering/Editing EDACS Channel Groups 58 Entering/Editing EDACS Channels 59 Programming LTR Systems 59 Setting System Frequencies 60 Entering/Editing ...
...Your Scanner to a Personal Computer 49 Cloning the Scanner 50 Programming Radio Systems 51 Programming Conventional Systems 52 Entering/Editing Conventional Channel Groups 52 Entering/Editing Conventional Channels 53 Programming Motorola Systems 53 Setting System Frequencies 55 Entering/Editing Motorola ...Channel Groups 55 Entering/Editing Motorola Channels 56 Programming EDACS Systems 57 Setting System Frequencies 58 Entering/Editing EDACS Channel Groups 58 Entering/Editing EDACS Channels 59 Programming LTR Systems 59 Setting System Frequencies 60 Entering/Editing ...
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... the Search Frequency Step 93 Using Weather Alert (SAME 94 Searching For a Weather Broadcast 94 Turning Weather Alert On/Off 94 Programming a SAME Group 95 Setting WX Alert Priority 96 Care and Maintenance 97 General Use 97 Location 97 Cleaning 97 Repairs 97 Birdies... 97 Troubleshooting 98 Specifications 101 Optional Accessories 102 Appendix 103 Preset Fleet Maps 103 User Defined Fleet Maps 105 Type I Programming Information 105 Size Code Restrictions 106 Planning 107 Collecting Information 107 Filling Out The Conventional System Worksheet 108 System Name and Quick...
... the Search Frequency Step 93 Using Weather Alert (SAME 94 Searching For a Weather Broadcast 94 Turning Weather Alert On/Off 94 Programming a SAME Group 95 Setting WX Alert Priority 96 Care and Maintenance 97 General Use 97 Location 97 Cleaning 97 Repairs 97 Birdies... 97 Troubleshooting 98 Specifications 101 Optional Accessories 102 Appendix 103 Preset Fleet Maps 103 User Defined Fleet Maps 105 Type I Programming Information 105 Size Code Restrictions 106 Planning 107 Collecting Information 107 Filling Out The Conventional System Worksheet 108 System Name and Quick...
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You can automatically program channels in your vehicle as police, fire/emergency, marine, air, amateur, and other communications into the scanner. Use your scanner to quickly select channels and ...
You can automatically program channels in your vehicle as police, fire/emergency, marine, air, amateur, and other communications into the scanner. Use your scanner to quickly select channels and ...
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... closely matches how radio systems actually work, making it easier to scan. Quick Keys - UHF TV Screen - Ten Service Searches - If you don't want to program and use your scanner's memory is in the US. Dynamically Allocated Channel Memory - You can set the scanner so it ignores hits generated by UHF...
... closely matches how radio systems actually work, making it easier to scan. Quick Keys - UHF TV Screen - Ten Service Searches - If you don't want to program and use your scanner's memory is in the US. Dynamically Allocated Channel Memory - You can set the scanner so it ignores hits generated by UHF...
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Follows conversations on a NOAA weather channel. SAME Weather Alert - Lets you can set to program voice channel frequencies into memory in its memory. 21 Bands - Lets you program up to enter a duplicate name or frequency already stored in your local NOAA weather transmission. You can ... severe weather in the scanner. This helps you avoid false alarms. Search Service Search - Duplicate Frequency Alert - Alerts you if you programmed in this mode. Lets your scanner alert you when a SAME weather alert is lost or disconnected, the scanner retains the frequencies you...
Follows conversations on a NOAA weather channel. SAME Weather Alert - Lets you can set to program voice channel frequencies into memory in its memory. 21 Bands - Lets you program up to enter a duplicate name or frequency already stored in your local NOAA weather transmission. You can ... severe weather in the scanner. This helps you avoid false alarms. Search Service Search - Duplicate Frequency Alert - Alerts you if you programmed in this mode. Lets your scanner alert you when a SAME weather alert is lost or disconnected, the scanner retains the frequencies you...
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... 104 DCS tones. Automatically stores all active frequencies within a system you are no transmissions. Makes the display easy to help prevent accidentally changing the scanner's programming. Low Battery Alert - Key Controls Key Lock - Feature Highlights 15 Auto Store Frequency AutoStore - Priority channels let you keep track of power it scans only...
... 104 DCS tones. Automatically stores all active frequencies within a system you are no transmissions. Makes the display easy to help prevent accidentally changing the scanner's programming. Low Battery Alert - Key Controls Key Lock - Feature Highlights 15 Auto Store Frequency AutoStore - Priority channels let you keep track of power it scans only...
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...to select a menu option and the option you see (Program System) when you find frequencies listed on your scanner. It also instructs you to turn the scroll control (shown as ) to view a series of choices then select one BC246T scanner to become familiar with the basic functions available. ...You can clone all programmed data, including the contents of what appears on the Internet and load them into the scanner. Clone...
...to select a menu option and the option you see (Program System) when you find frequencies listed on your scanner. It also instructs you to turn the scroll control (shown as ) to view a series of choices then select one BC246T scanner to become familiar with the basic functions available. ...You can clone all programmed data, including the contents of what appears on the Internet and load them into the scanner. Clone...
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... Channel memory. Unlike standard AM or FM radio stations, most from your BC246T. Understanding the Scanner's Memory Your scanner's memory is Scanning? Also, since some background knowledge will help you can only program one trunking system per bank in a traditional scanner, if there were (... at a glance how much remains. Understanding Scanning UThnisdserctsiotnanprdovinidgesSycoaunwnithinbgackground on that frequency and remains on how scanning works. Your BC246T scans programmed channels until it to store as many frequencies, talk group ID's, and alpha tags as you need .
... Channel memory. Unlike standard AM or FM radio stations, most from your BC246T. Understanding the Scanner's Memory Your scanner's memory is Scanning? Also, since some background knowledge will help you can only program one trunking system per bank in a traditional scanner, if there were (... at a glance how much remains. Understanding Scanning UThnisdserctsiotnanprdovinidgesSycoaunwnithinbgackground on that frequency and remains on how scanning works. Your BC246T scans programmed channels until it to store as many frequencies, talk group ID's, and alpha tags as you need .
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The BC246T can program it stops on the same Understanding Scanning 19 CTCSS and DCS are used to restrict access to search, the scanner searches for any active frequency within the lower and upper limits you are searching for frequencies that have programmed with a specific frequency is... with both amateur and commercial two-way frequencies. When this occurs, you can search each other. If not, you have not been programmed into the scanner's memory. When you select frequency bands to a commercial repeater, so that accompanies a transmitted signal. In many purposes....
The BC246T can program it stops on the same Understanding Scanning 19 CTCSS and DCS are used to restrict access to search, the scanner searches for any active frequency within the lower and upper limits you are searching for frequencies that have programmed with a specific frequency is... with both amateur and commercial two-way frequencies. When this occurs, you can search each other. If not, you have not been programmed into the scanner's memory. When you select frequency bands to a commercial repeater, so that accompanies a transmitted signal. In many purposes....
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... CTCSS frequencies and DCS codes. Then, when you receive multiple signals, you only hear the transmission with a signal, the scanner's squelch remains closed and you programmed. A scanner equipped with a specific CTCSS or DCS frequency.
... CTCSS frequencies and DCS codes. Then, when you receive multiple signals, you only hear the transmission with a signal, the scanner's squelch remains closed and you programmed. A scanner equipped with a specific CTCSS or DCS frequency.
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... are : Motorola Type I system, you are included in conventional mode before you might want to go to "Programming Motorola Systems" on Page 53, "Programming EDACS Systems" on Page 57, or "Programming LTR Systems" on Page 59 now. The computer then assigns that talk group to a specific voice channel and ...systems in that talk group switch over the control channel. You can begin trunk tracking. All radios in use the same basic trunking method. To program a Type I - This all use are different types of this is OK to know the system's fleet map. the radios send the radio ...
... are : Motorola Type I system, you are included in conventional mode before you might want to go to "Programming Motorola Systems" on Page 53, "Programming EDACS Systems" on Page 57, or "Programming LTR Systems" on Page 59 now. The computer then assigns that talk group to a specific voice channel and ...systems in that talk group switch over the control channel. You can begin trunk tracking. All radios in use the same basic trunking method. To program a Type I - This all use are different types of this is OK to know the system's fleet map. the radios send the radio ...
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...-Fleet-Subfleet - talk group ID's for each talk group. these systems support a mix of major differences. In an EDACS system, each transmission. To program an EDACS system in an AgencyFleet-Subfleet (AFS) hierarchy. Type II systems do not use a 5-digit ID for each radio, so with this system ...both Type I system with a couple of both the frequencies used by the system is assigned a Logical Channel Number (LCN) so that your BC246T can monitor. instead they use Fleet-subfleet talk groups; the radios only send the radio ID and radio channel code to which talk group is...
...-Fleet-Subfleet - talk group ID's for each talk group. these systems support a mix of major differences. In an EDACS system, each transmission. To program an EDACS system in an AgencyFleet-Subfleet (AFS) hierarchy. Type II systems do not use a 5-digit ID for each radio, so with this system ...both Type I system with a couple of both the frequencies used by the system is assigned a Logical Channel Number (LCN) so that your BC246T can monitor. instead they use Fleet-subfleet talk groups; the radios only send the radio ID and radio channel code to which talk group is...
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... the scanner. In the ID scan mode, the scanner only stops on Page 68 for your area. Many web sites have not locked out. to program and use them at 1 800 SCANNER (hours are a few useful sites: • http://www.scannermaster.com * - Eastern Time Monday through Friday). ... lists of frequencies for more information about scanning. frequency resources and home of the agencies you want to listen to have fun scanning - Your BC246T can receive I -call transmissions. See "Setting I-Call (Motorola and EDACS Systems Only)" on the transmission if the LTR data matches a talk...
... the scanner. In the ID scan mode, the scanner only stops on Page 68 for your area. Many web sites have not locked out. to program and use them at 1 800 SCANNER (hours are a few useful sites: • http://www.scannermaster.com * - Eastern Time Monday through Friday). ... lists of frequencies for more information about scanning. frequency resources and home of the agencies you want to listen to have fun scanning - Your BC246T can receive I -call transmissions. See "Setting I-Call (Motorola and EDACS Systems Only)" on the transmission if the LTR data matches a talk...
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... with your scanner's keys seem confusing at first, the following information should help you install the BC246T SS Install program, start it by purchasing a registration key at www.uniden.com. Setting Up Your Scanner 35 You can operate your scanner using a personal computer and the...have various functions labeled on the display. Installing the Demo Software You can upgrade the included software to begin installation. The BC246T SS Install program installs the software. To select the function labeled on the install package to a full version by double clicking on the ...
... with your scanner's keys seem confusing at first, the following information should help you install the BC246T SS Install program, start it by purchasing a registration key at www.uniden.com. Setting Up Your Scanner 35 You can operate your scanner using a personal computer and the...have various functions labeled on the display. Installing the Demo Software You can upgrade the included software to begin installation. The BC246T SS Install program installs the software. To select the function labeled on the install package to a full version by double clicking on the ...
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...quick key 1 are locked out, an error message appears. Conventional systems Basic Operation 40 Notes: • If no systems are programmed, or all activated quick-key groups. Systems assigned to turn on the scanner, then turn it on Page 63). Basic Operation ...option (see "Setting the System Hold Time" on . 1. Scanning Systems To begin scanning programmed systems, press Scan. Program a system or select a system to scan. • When scanning multiple systems, the BC246T scans systems according to a quick key are scanned in all systems are scanned first, then ...
...quick key 1 are locked out, an error message appears. Conventional systems Basic Operation 40 Notes: • If no systems are programmed, or all activated quick-key groups. Systems assigned to turn on the scanner, then turn it on Page 63). Basic Operation ...option (see "Setting the System Hold Time" on . 1. Scanning Systems To begin scanning programmed systems, press Scan. Program a system or select a system to scan. • When scanning multiple systems, the BC246T scans systems according to a quick key are scanned in all systems are scanned first, then ...
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... an active channel by pressing L/O while the scanner is stopped on talk group ID's that becomes active. To resume scanning, press Scan. If you have programmed into the system • ID Search - Enter the frequency or talk group ID you press E, the scanner stores the ID into a channel, press E. To hold...
... an active channel by pressing L/O while the scanner is stopped on talk group ID's that becomes active. To resume scanning, press Scan. If you have programmed into the system • ID Search - Enter the frequency or talk group ID you press E, the scanner stores the ID into a channel, press E. To hold...
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... line of the scanner. In most cases, the current menu position appears on the left side of the menu. To back up and use them. M E N U -Program System Lets You ... M E N U -Srch/CloCall Opt Set up the scanner's Close Call operation. "Searching and Storing" on Page 86. -- See ... M ...control on the lower line of the scanner clockwise or counterclockwise. Set up the scanner's search option. M E N U -Search for ... "Programming Radio Systems" on Page 87. To exit the menu mode, press Scan. Using the Menu UThseinscgantnheer'sMmennuulets you select options that let you set up...
... line of the scanner. In most cases, the current menu position appears on the left side of the menu. To back up and use them. M E N U -Program System Lets You ... M E N U -Srch/CloCall Opt Set up the scanner's Close Call operation. "Searching and Storing" on Page 86. -- See ... M ...control on the lower line of the scanner clockwise or counterclockwise. Set up the scanner's search option. M E N U -Search for ... "Programming Radio Systems" on Page 87. To exit the menu mode, press Scan. Using the Menu UThseinscgantnheer'sMmennuulets you select options that let you set up...
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...Clone Lets you set your scanner as a master or a slave, letting you transfer programming to a personal computer, you must first set the scanner's baud rate (the rate at which data is set to another BC246T scanner. Connecting Your Scanner to a Personal Computer To connect your scanner to 9600 ...bps. Using the PC Control and Cloning Options Use the included connection cable to connect your scanner to or from another BC246T scanner or your personal computer. To initialize the scanner's memory, turn off the scanner. Menu Xfer Information E PC Control E •...
...Clone Lets you set your scanner as a master or a slave, letting you transfer programming to a personal computer, you must first set the scanner's baud rate (the rate at which data is set to another BC246T scanner. Connecting Your Scanner to a Personal Computer To connect your scanner to 9600 ...bps. Using the PC Control and Cloning Options Use the included connection cable to connect your scanner to or from another BC246T scanner or your personal computer. To initialize the scanner's memory, turn off the scanner. Menu Xfer Information E PC Control E •...
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... Systems 51 This section assumes you prepared in the US. Before you use them to plan out how you do not. If you start programming your area. However, to 20 channel groups per system. • Total channels are fresh or fully charged. Don't skip either step! 1.... channel, total channels are reduced from the Uniden America Corporation website and print extra sheets), then use a text tag for each . If the scanner loses power while you must customize the programming for your scanner, make planning easier, planning worksheets are programming a new system. To edit an existing ...
... Systems 51 This section assumes you prepared in the US. Before you use them to plan out how you do not. If you start programming your area. However, to 20 channel groups per system. • Total channels are fresh or fully charged. Don't skip either step! 1.... channel, total channels are reduced from the Uniden America Corporation website and print extra sheets), then use a text tag for each . If the scanner loses power while you must customize the programming for your scanner, make planning easier, planning worksheets are programming a new system. To edit an existing ...
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... Groups To enter channels in the group(s). nn increments by one for each new group you add new systems. C indicates that this is a conventional system. Programming Conventional Systems Menu Program SysteM E New System E Conventional E Confirm? nnn increments as you create within a system. Refer to the appropriate section to hold the channels...
... Groups To enter channels in the group(s). nn increments by one for each new group you add new systems. C indicates that this is a conventional system. Programming Conventional Systems Menu Program SysteM E New System E Conventional E Confirm? nnn increments as you create within a system. Refer to the appropriate section to hold the channels...