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To reduce the risk of the following : Warning Uniden America Corporation does not represent this unit to be waterproof. Patents May be covered under one or more of fire, electrical shocks, or damage to ...,992 6,064,270 7,505,738 5,438,688 5,530,296 5,577,076 5,991,346 6,839,550 Other patents pending. IMPORTANT INFORMATION PRECAUTIONS Before you use this scanner, please observe the following U.S.
To reduce the risk of the following : Warning Uniden America Corporation does not represent this unit to be waterproof. Patents May be covered under one or more of fire, electrical shocks, or damage to ...,992 6,064,270 7,505,738 5,438,688 5,530,296 5,577,076 5,991,346 6,839,550 Other patents pending. IMPORTANT INFORMATION PRECAUTIONS Before you use this scanner, please observe the following U.S.
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Table of Contents IMPORTANT INFORMATION 2 PRECAUTIONS 2 Warning 2 Patents 2 THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW 7 Scanning Legally 8 ABOUT YOUR NEW BC355C SCANNER 9 FEATURE SUMMARY 10 INCLUDED IN YOUR SCANNER PACKAGE 15 Optional Accessories 15 INSTALLING THE BC355C SCANNER 16 FOR HOME USE (DESKTOP INSTALLATION 16 Helpful Hints 17 For Mobile Use (In-Car Installation 17 Temporary Mobile Installation 17 Permanent Mobile Installation 18 Permanently Mounting the BC355C Unit 18 Permanently Connecting the Mobile Power Supply . . 19 SCANNER OPERATION OVERVIEW 20 BC355C Front Panel 20
Table of Contents IMPORTANT INFORMATION 2 PRECAUTIONS 2 Warning 2 Patents 2 THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW 7 Scanning Legally 8 ABOUT YOUR NEW BC355C SCANNER 9 FEATURE SUMMARY 10 INCLUDED IN YOUR SCANNER PACKAGE 15 Optional Accessories 15 INSTALLING THE BC355C SCANNER 16 FOR HOME USE (DESKTOP INSTALLATION 16 Helpful Hints 17 For Mobile Use (In-Car Installation 17 Temporary Mobile Installation 17 Permanent Mobile Installation 18 Permanently Mounting the BC355C Unit 18 Permanently Connecting the Mobile Power Supply . . 19 SCANNER OPERATION OVERVIEW 20 BC355C Front Panel 20
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BC355C Rear Panel 27 USING YOUR BC355C SCANNER 28 set up 28 Adjusting Squelch 28 Operating Modes 29 SCAN 29 SEARCH 30 SPECIAL NOTES FOR SCANNING PD/FD/EMG AND AIR/ MRN BANKS 31 Scanning Service Bank Tips 32 Searching Band Tips 35 Screens 36 SCANNING BANKS 36 SEARCHING BANDS 37 special features 37 Lock Out Channels / Frequencies 38 Types of Lock Out 38 Temporary Lock Out 38 Permanent Lock Out 39 Lock Out Limits 39 Lock Out Tips 40 CLOSE CALL 44
BC355C Rear Panel 27 USING YOUR BC355C SCANNER 28 set up 28 Adjusting Squelch 28 Operating Modes 29 SCAN 29 SEARCH 30 SPECIAL NOTES FOR SCANNING PD/FD/EMG AND AIR/ MRN BANKS 31 Scanning Service Bank Tips 32 Searching Band Tips 35 Screens 36 SCANNING BANKS 36 SEARCHING BANDS 37 special features 37 Lock Out Channels / Frequencies 38 Types of Lock Out 38 Temporary Lock Out 38 Permanent Lock Out 39 Lock Out Limits 39 Lock Out Tips 40 CLOSE CALL 44
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...Operation is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. This device may cause harmful interference to radio communications. If this scanner does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential... installation. THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW This scanner has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a scanning receiver, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. There ...
...Operation is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. This device may cause harmful interference to radio communications. If this scanner does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential... installation. THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW This scanner has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a scanning receiver, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. There ...
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... are subject to fines and possible imprisonment for intentionally listening to, using, or divulging the contents of a party to almost every transmission your scanner can receive. Scanning Legally Your scanner covers frequencies used by many different groups, including police and fire departments, ambulance services, government agencies, private companies, amateur radio services, military...
... are subject to fines and possible imprisonment for intentionally listening to, using, or divulging the contents of a party to almost every transmission your scanner can receive. Scanning Legally Your scanner covers frequencies used by many different groups, including police and fire departments, ambulance services, government agencies, private companies, amateur radio services, military...
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... are not easy to modify to pick up transmissions that scanners be manufactured so they are illegal to prevent the reception of cellular telephone transmissions and the decoding of an incident without authorization. In addition, the BC355C has 13 separate band searches. In some areas, ... it to the scene of scrambled transmissions. conversation (unless such activity is unlawful or requires a permit. ABOUT YOUR NEW BC355C SCANNER The BC355C comes with the duties of public safety officials by traveling to pick up these transmissions. This is done to comply with your...
... are not easy to modify to pick up transmissions that scanners be manufactured so they are illegal to prevent the reception of cellular telephone transmissions and the decoding of an incident without authorization. In addition, the BC355C has 13 separate band searches. In some areas, ... it to the scene of scrambled transmissions. conversation (unless such activity is unlawful or requires a permit. ABOUT YOUR NEW BC355C SCANNER The BC355C comes with the duties of public safety officials by traveling to pick up these transmissions. This is done to comply with your...
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... an additional 100 (shared with FIRE/EMG), allowing you to the bank for any service category, you want to hear. FEATURE SUMMARY The BC355C is a compact mobile/base scanner and one standard, programmable Private bank. So whenever you encounter a newly activated local frequency for that are scanned along with the preset frequencies...
... an additional 100 (shared with FIRE/EMG), allowing you to the bank for any service category, you want to hear. FEATURE SUMMARY The BC355C is a compact mobile/base scanner and one standard, programmable Private bank. So whenever you encounter a newly activated local frequency for that are scanned along with the preset frequencies...
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Band Frequency Coverage Mode Steps Service (MHz) (kHz) 420 - 450 420.0000 to 449.9875 FM 450 - 470 450.0000 to 469.9875 FM 470 - 512 470.0000 to 512.0000 FM 806.0000 to 823.9875 FM 806 - 956 849.0125 to 868.9875 FM 894.0125 to 956.0000 FM 12.5 70 cm HAM 12.5 UHF Band 12.5 UHF "T" Band* 12.5 800 Band 12.5 800 Band 12.5 800 Band * This scanner cannot decode digital TV transmissions. Frequency Band 25.000 - 27.995 28.000 - 54.000 137.000 - 174.000 406.000 - 512.000 Sensitivity (Nominal) 12 dB SINAD 0.4 µV 0.2 µV 0.2 µV 0.3 µV 13
Band Frequency Coverage Mode Steps Service (MHz) (kHz) 420 - 450 420.0000 to 449.9875 FM 450 - 470 450.0000 to 469.9875 FM 470 - 512 470.0000 to 512.0000 FM 806.0000 to 823.9875 FM 806 - 956 849.0125 to 868.9875 FM 894.0125 to 956.0000 FM 12.5 70 cm HAM 12.5 UHF Band 12.5 UHF "T" Band* 12.5 800 Band 12.5 800 Band 12.5 800 Band * This scanner cannot decode digital TV transmissions. Frequency Band 25.000 - 27.995 28.000 - 54.000 137.000 - 174.000 406.000 - 512.000 Sensitivity (Nominal) 12 dB SINAD 0.4 µV 0.2 µV 0.2 µV 0.3 µV 13
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...scanner. • Bracket • Screw • This Owner's Manual • Other Printed Materials If any of purchase or Uniden Customer Hotline at: 1-800-2971023 during regular business hours Monday through Friday. Optional Accessories The following optional accessories for hard-wiring power from your car to install the BC355C in your BC355C... are missing or damaged, immediately contact your place of these items are available: Mobile Mounting Bracket (Model MB-007) - INCLUDED IN YOUR SCANNER PACKAGE • BC355C Scanner • Telescoping ...
...scanner. • Bracket • Screw • This Owner's Manual • Other Printed Materials If any of purchase or Uniden Customer Hotline at: 1-800-2971023 during regular business hours Monday through Friday. Optional Accessories The following optional accessories for hard-wiring power from your car to install the BC355C in your BC355C... are missing or damaged, immediately contact your place of these items are available: Mobile Mounting Bracket (Model MB-007) - INCLUDED IN YOUR SCANNER PACKAGE • BC355C Scanner • Telescoping ...
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INSTALLING THE BC355C SCANNER FOR HOME USE (DESKTOP INSTALLATION) . Extend the antenna to its full height. Insert the DC plug end of unit) for a better viewing and operating angle. ... the web at www.unidendirect.com. Plug the AC Adapter into the ANT connector. External Speaker (ESP20, ESP12, or ESP5) - Contact your local Uniden Dealer or the Uniden Parts Department by calling: (800) 554-3988 during regular business hours Monday through Friday. To increase speaker volume in noisy environments. For frequencies higher...
INSTALLING THE BC355C SCANNER FOR HOME USE (DESKTOP INSTALLATION) . Extend the antenna to its full height. Insert the DC plug end of unit) for a better viewing and operating angle. ... the web at www.unidendirect.com. Plug the AC Adapter into the ANT connector. External Speaker (ESP20, ESP12, or ESP5) - Contact your local Uniden Dealer or the Uniden Parts Department by calling: (800) 554-3988 during regular business hours Monday through Friday. To increase speaker volume in noisy environments. For frequencies higher...
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For Mobile Use (In-Car Installation) Temporary Mobile Installation A Vehicle Power Adapter is received, relocate the scanner or its antenna away from the source. • If you are operating the scanner in a fringe area or need to improve reception, use an optional antenna designed for multi-band coverage. (You can purchase this type...
For Mobile Use (In-Car Installation) Temporary Mobile Installation A Vehicle Power Adapter is received, relocate the scanner or its antenna away from the source. • If you are operating the scanner in a fringe area or need to improve reception, use an optional antenna designed for multi-band coverage. (You can purchase this type...
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... into the ANT connector on the passenger side. . physically installing the scanner and physically connecting the power supply. Permanently Mounting the BC355C Unit . For more information on the back of the scanner. . It does not matter which is underneath the dashboard on the ...bracket (optional) as a template for your driving. Permanent Mobile Installation Permanently installing the BC355C scanner into the DC 13.8V jack on antenna installation, please refer to mount the BC355C unit. . perform these procedures in your vehicle to the instruction guide that could ...
... into the ANT connector on the passenger side. . physically installing the scanner and physically connecting the power supply. Permanently Mounting the BC355C Unit . For more information on the back of the scanner. . It does not matter which is underneath the dashboard on the ...bracket (optional) as a template for your driving. Permanent Mobile Installation Permanently installing the BC355C scanner into the DC 13.8V jack on antenna installation, please refer to mount the BC355C unit. . perform these procedures in your vehicle to the instruction guide that could ...
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... on proper installation. . Most of today's vehicles use the same screw holes to mount the bracket. . CAUTION: Do not drill into air bags. Mount the scanner to the bracket only after the wiring has been connected to the engine block or chassis. Otherwise, skip to use a negative ground. Note: If there...
... on proper installation. . Most of today's vehicles use the same screw holes to mount the bracket. . CAUTION: Do not drill into air bags. Mount the scanner to the bracket only after the wiring has been connected to the engine block or chassis. Otherwise, skip to use a negative ground. Note: If there...
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Connect the RED wire of the DC power cord to the accessory contact in the fuse box. . Connect the BLACK wire of the vehicle (usually the chassis). Caution: In vehicles with a positive ground, the RED wire connects to the chassis and the BLACK wire connects to the negative side of the DC power cord to the accessory contact in your vehicle's +13.8 VDC fuse box. . SCANNER OPERATION OVERVIEW BC355C Front Panel 20 Insert the DC plug into the DC 13.8V jack on the back panel. .
Connect the RED wire of the DC power cord to the accessory contact in the fuse box. . Connect the BLACK wire of the vehicle (usually the chassis). Caution: In vehicles with a positive ground, the RED wire connects to the chassis and the BLACK wire connects to the negative side of the DC power cord to the accessory contact in your vehicle's +13.8 VDC fuse box. . SCANNER OPERATION OVERVIEW BC355C Front Panel 20 Insert the DC plug into the DC 13.8V jack on the back panel. .
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Checks for strong, nearby signals. The Close Call Priority icon flashes to begin monitoring for Close Call hits every 2 seconds unless the scanner is on. • Close Call Do Not Disturb - This prevents the breaks in reception while Close Call Priority is already receiving a transmission. KEY Close Call ...
Checks for strong, nearby signals. The Close Call Priority icon flashes to begin monitoring for Close Call hits every 2 seconds unless the scanner is on. • Close Call Do Not Disturb - This prevents the breaks in reception while Close Call Priority is already receiving a transmission. KEY Close Call ...
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Power Connection. USING YOUR BC355C SCANNER set up Adjusting Squelch To Adjust Squelch - . Turn SQ completely counterclockwise. You should hear open squelch noise. 28 ITEM EXT SP DC 13.8V PURPOSE External Speakers. Connect the specified AC Adapter or DC power cord here. Insert optional external speaker plug here.
Power Connection. USING YOUR BC355C SCANNER set up Adjusting Squelch To Adjust Squelch - . Turn SQ completely counterclockwise. You should hear open squelch noise. 28 ITEM EXT SP DC 13.8V PURPOSE External Speakers. Connect the specified AC Adapter or DC power cord here. Insert optional external speaker plug here.
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The Bank label/icon for a new transmission. When transmission ends, the scanner pauses 2 seconds for the scanned frequency flashes while that frequency and the Bank label... continues through pre-grouped bands of the search or press the BAND key again to search. The scanner displays frequencies as it searches and stops on page 50. Press UP to begin searching. If no new transmission is ...found , the scanner stops on that bank is found , scanning resumes. Note: Before you can scan the Private bank, you...
The Bank label/icon for a new transmission. When transmission ends, the scanner pauses 2 seconds for the scanned frequency flashes while that frequency and the Bank label... continues through pre-grouped bands of the search or press the BAND key again to search. The scanner displays frequencies as it searches and stops on page 50. Press UP to begin searching. If no new transmission is ...found , the scanner stops on that bank is found , scanning resumes. Note: Before you can scan the Private bank, you...
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Press these keys to step to do This Stop scanning Resume scanning Here's How - Scan Hold remains active but single channels can be monitored. 33 If You Want to the next/previous frequency. The bank's screen label remains steady and does not flash. Press HOLD. The scanner stays on the displayed channel until scanning is resumed. The bank's screen label resumes flashing. • UP or DOWN - Press this key to continue scanning: • HOLD - Press one of the following keys to release the Scan Hold and continue scanning.
Press these keys to step to do This Stop scanning Resume scanning Here's How - Scan Hold remains active but single channels can be monitored. 33 If You Want to the next/previous frequency. The bank's screen label remains steady and does not flash. Press HOLD. The scanner stays on the displayed channel until scanning is resumed. The bank's screen label resumes flashing. • UP or DOWN - Press this key to continue scanning: • HOLD - Press one of the following keys to release the Scan Hold and continue scanning.
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...Stop searching Press HOLD. Press HOLD again to lock out, press the SEARCH key or the UP/DOWN keys. Continue after the BC355C has stopped on an active channel If the BC355C stops on the displayed channel until searching is resumed. Here's How - The screen displays the last known searched band and then...not want to resume searching. Select a different band Press the BAND key multiple times to to Do This - Begin searching Press the BAND key. The scanner stays on an active channel that band. Searching Band Tips If You Want to search search through the available bands. 35
...Stop searching Press HOLD. Press HOLD again to lock out, press the SEARCH key or the UP/DOWN keys. Continue after the BC355C has stopped on an active channel If the BC355C stops on the displayed channel until searching is resumed. Here's How - The screen displays the last known searched band and then...not want to resume searching. Select a different band Press the BAND key multiple times to to Do This - Begin searching Press the BAND key. The scanner stays on an active channel that band. Searching Band Tips If You Want to search search through the available bands. 35
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This screen shows that the scanner has been put on HOLD to left across the screen, and the scanned bank will flash. Screens This section shows typical screen displays: SCANNING BANKS police fire/emg air mRn scan sc scan police hold scan 45.0600 This screen shows BC355C is actively scanning a displayed bank. "SCAN"scrolls from right to monitor frequency 45.0600 on the Police bank. 36
This screen shows that the scanner has been put on HOLD to left across the screen, and the scanned bank will flash. Screens This section shows typical screen displays: SCANNING BANKS police fire/emg air mRn scan sc scan police hold scan 45.0600 This screen shows BC355C is actively scanning a displayed bank. "SCAN"scrolls from right to monitor frequency 45.0600 on the Police bank. 36
