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... with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. This scanner generates, uses, and can be determined by one or more of the following two conditions: 1. 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. This device must accept any interference received, including...
... with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. This scanner generates, uses, and can be determined by one or more of the following two conditions: 1. 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. This device must accept any interference received, including...
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... KNOW 3 Scanning Legally 7 ABOUT YOUR NEW BC355N SCANNER 8 FEATURE SUMMARY 9 Band Plans 11 USA Band Plan 11 Canada Band Plan 13 INCLUDED IN YOUR SCANNER PACKAGE 16 Optional Accessories 16 INSTALLING THE BC355N SCANNER 17 FOR HOME USE (DESKTOP INSTALLATION 17 For Mobile Use (In-Car Installation 18 Temporary Mobile Installation 18 Permanent Mobile Installation 19 Permanently Mounting the BC355N Unit 19 Permanently Connecting the Mobile Power Supply 20 SCANNER OPERATION OVERVIEW 21 BC355N Front Panel 21 BC355N Rear...
... KNOW 3 Scanning Legally 7 ABOUT YOUR NEW BC355N SCANNER 8 FEATURE SUMMARY 9 Band Plans 11 USA Band Plan 11 Canada Band Plan 13 INCLUDED IN YOUR SCANNER PACKAGE 16 Optional Accessories 16 INSTALLING THE BC355N SCANNER 17 FOR HOME USE (DESKTOP INSTALLATION 17 For Mobile Use (In-Car Installation 18 Temporary Mobile Installation 18 Permanent Mobile Installation 19 Permanently Mounting the BC355N Unit 19 Permanently Connecting the Mobile Power Supply 20 SCANNER OPERATION OVERVIEW 21 BC355N Front Panel 21 BC355N Rear...
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USING YOUR BC355N SCANNER 29 set up 29 Adjusting Squelch 29 Operating Modes 29 SCAN 30 SEARCH 30 SPECIAL NOTES FOR SCANNING PD/FD/EMG AND AIR/MRN BANKS 31 Scanning Service Bank Tips 33 Searching Band Tips 35 Screens 37 SCANNING BANKS 37 SEARCHING BANDS 38 special features 38 Lock Out Channels / Frequencies 39 Types of Lock Out 39 Temporary Lock Out 39 Permanent Lock Out 40 Lock Out Limits 40 Lock Out Tips 41 CLOSE CALL 45 Close Call Priority 46 Close Call Do Not Disturb 46 Close Call Only 46 Setting Up Close Call Modes 46 Setting C ‐ C.bAnd Options 47 5
USING YOUR BC355N SCANNER 29 set up 29 Adjusting Squelch 29 Operating Modes 29 SCAN 30 SEARCH 30 SPECIAL NOTES FOR SCANNING PD/FD/EMG AND AIR/MRN BANKS 31 Scanning Service Bank Tips 33 Searching Band Tips 35 Screens 37 SCANNING BANKS 37 SEARCHING BANDS 38 special features 38 Lock Out Channels / Frequencies 39 Types of Lock Out 39 Temporary Lock Out 39 Permanent Lock Out 40 Lock Out Limits 40 Lock Out Tips 41 CLOSE CALL 45 Close Call Priority 46 Close Call Do Not Disturb 46 Close Call Only 46 Setting Up Close Call Modes 46 Setting C ‐ C.bAnd Options 47 5
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... scene of this manual could allow it 8 ABOUT YOUR NEW BC355N SCANNER The BC355N comes with 6 Service banks for any modifications that could invalidate your warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it. You can add it to pick up transmissions that are scanned along with the preset frequencies. In addition, the BC355N has 13 separate band searches. In some areas...
... scene of this manual could allow it 8 ABOUT YOUR NEW BC355N SCANNER The BC355N comes with 6 Service banks for any modifications that could invalidate your warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it. You can add it to pick up transmissions that are scanned along with the preset frequencies. In addition, the BC355N has 13 separate band searches. In some areas...
English Owner's Manual
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... turning on the scanner. However, if you power off. USA Band Plan FREQUENCY (MHz) LOWER UPPER 25.0000 27.9950 28.0000 54.0000 108.0000 136.9916 STEP (kHz) 5.0 5.0 8.33 MODE SERVICE Petroleum Products & Broadcast Pickup AM CB Class D Channel Business & Forest Products 10 Meter Amateur Band NFM VHF Low Band 6 Meter Amateur Band AM Aircraft Band 11 BAND PLANS Your BC355N can operate using either the common band...
... turning on the scanner. However, if you power off. USA Band Plan FREQUENCY (MHz) LOWER UPPER 25.0000 27.9950 28.0000 54.0000 108.0000 136.9916 STEP (kHz) 5.0 5.0 8.33 MODE SERVICE Petroleum Products & Broadcast Pickup AM CB Class D Channel Business & Forest Products 10 Meter Amateur Band NFM VHF Low Band 6 Meter Amateur Band AM Aircraft Band 11 BAND PLANS Your BC355N can operate using either the common band...
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.... 2. unidendirect.com. For frequencies higher than 406 MHz, shortening the antenna may improve the reception. Insert the DC plug end of unit) for a better viewing and operating angle. 17 Use the desktop stand (fold out from bottom of the AC Adapter into the DC 13.8V jack on the web at www. Contact your car. INSTALLING THE BC355N SCANNER FOR HOME USE (DESKTOP INSTALLATION) 1. use (Incar Installation);
.... 2. unidendirect.com. For frequencies higher than 406 MHz, shortening the antenna may improve the reception. Insert the DC plug end of unit) for a better viewing and operating angle. 17 Use the desktop stand (fold out from bottom of the AC Adapter into the DC 13.8V jack on the web at www. Contact your car. INSTALLING THE BC355N SCANNER FOR HOME USE (DESKTOP INSTALLATION) 1. use (Incar Installation);
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...'s accessory power jack and the other end into the DC 13.8V jack on the back of antenna at a local electronics store.) • If the optional antenna has no cable, use the Vehicle Power Adapter in . 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...
...'s accessory power jack and the other end into the DC 13.8V jack on the back of antenna at a local electronics store.) • If the optional antenna has no cable, use the Vehicle Power Adapter in . 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...
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... battery connections to determine which battery terminal (positive or negative) is unknown. 4. If your vehicle's +13.8 VDC fuse box. 3. Mount the scanner to the bracket only after the wiring has been connected to the engine block or chassis. Most of the DC power cord to the accessory contact in connecting accessories to the negative side of the vehicle (usually the chassis). 20 Connect the BLACK wire...
... battery connections to determine which battery terminal (positive or negative) is unknown. 4. If your vehicle's +13.8 VDC fuse box. 3. Mount the scanner to the bracket only after the wiring has been connected to the engine block or chassis. Most of the DC power cord to the accessory contact in connecting accessories to the negative side of the vehicle (usually the chassis). 20 Connect the BLACK wire...
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Caution: In vehicles with a positive ground, the RED wire connects to the chassis and the BLACK wire connects to the accessory contact in the fuse box. 4. Insert the DC plug into the DC 13.8V jack on the back panel. SCANNER OPERATION OVERVIEW BC355N Front Panel 21
Caution: In vehicles with a positive ground, the RED wire connects to the chassis and the BLACK wire connects to the accessory contact in the fuse box. 4. Insert the DC plug into the DC 13.8V jack on the back panel. SCANNER OPERATION OVERVIEW BC355N Front Panel 21
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Scans user-programmed channels programmed into the PRIVATE bank. 22 Press and hold UP or DOWN keys for Canada when you turn on the scanner. UP and DOWN Press these directional keys to: PRIVATE • Manually search up or down for frequencies while in Hold mode. • Change direction of a search during Search mode. • Quickly search up or down for frequencies (hold UP for USA or DOWN for longer than 1 second) while...
Scans user-programmed channels programmed into the PRIVATE bank. 22 Press and hold UP or DOWN keys for Canada when you turn on the scanner. UP and DOWN Press these directional keys to: PRIVATE • Manually search up or down for frequencies while in Hold mode. • Change direction of a search during Search mode. • Quickly search up or down for frequencies (hold UP for USA or DOWN for longer than 1 second) while...
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... frequency. It also displays mode, status, and bank indicators. It utilizes a 7-segment LCD pattern for character display. (Go to "Screens" on the BC355N unit. Adjust SQ to eliminate the background noise heard in the absence of an incoming signal. When you are monitoring a single channel in Manual Mode, adjust SQ to set the scan threshold. ITEM VOLUME Control/Power Switch SQ (Squelch) Control LCD PURPOSE Turn this control clockwise to adjust the volume. Continue turning this control...
... frequency. It also displays mode, status, and bank indicators. It utilizes a 7-segment LCD pattern for character display. (Go to "Screens" on the BC355N unit. Adjust SQ to eliminate the background noise heard in the absence of an incoming signal. When you are monitoring a single channel in Manual Mode, adjust SQ to set the scan threshold. ITEM VOLUME Control/Power Switch SQ (Squelch) Control LCD PURPOSE Turn this control clockwise to adjust the volume. Continue turning this control...
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... scan through pre-grouped bands of frequencies. 30 SEARCH Search lets you search through channels in order. When an active frequency is found , scanning resumes. Press UP to scan. If no new transmission is scanned. Refer to find an active frequency within that bank. When transmission ends, the scanner pauses 2 seconds for the scanned frequency flashes while that frequency and the Bank label/icon remains steady. Press a service bank key...
... scan through pre-grouped bands of frequencies. 30 SEARCH Search lets you search through channels in order. When an active frequency is found , scanning resumes. Press UP to scan. If no new transmission is scanned. Refer to find an active frequency within that bank. When transmission ends, the scanner pauses 2 seconds for the scanned frequency flashes while that frequency and the Bank label/icon remains steady. Press a service bank key...
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... user-programmed channels are home to begin searching. Press BAND key to select 1 of 13 separate frequency bands to change bands. Use the UP or DOWN key to change the direction of the search or press the BAND key again to search. SPECIAL NOTES FOR SCANNING PD/FD/EMG AND AIR/MRN BANKS Two keys are scanned after 2 seconds, the search automatically continues through the banks in this order: 1. Fire/EMG 4. The scanner displays frequencies...
... user-programmed channels are home to begin searching. Press BAND key to select 1 of 13 separate frequency bands to change bands. Use the UP or DOWN key to change the direction of the search or press the BAND key again to search. SPECIAL NOTES FOR SCANNING PD/FD/EMG AND AIR/MRN BANKS Two keys are scanned after 2 seconds, the search automatically continues through the banks in this order: 1. Fire/EMG 4. The scanner displays frequencies...
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Stop searching Press HOLD. Select a different band Press the BAND key multiple times to to resume searching. The scanner stays on an active channel that you do not want to monitor but you turn on the scanner, press and hold UP (for USA) or DOWN (for CANADA). 36 Press HOLD again to search search through the available bands. Here's How - Continue after the BC355N has...
Stop searching Press HOLD. Select a different band Press the BAND key multiple times to to resume searching. The scanner stays on an active channel that you do not want to monitor but you turn on the scanner, press and hold UP (for USA) or DOWN (for CANADA). 36 Press HOLD again to search search through the available bands. Here's How - Continue after the BC355N has...
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... lock out channels and frequencies you don't want to scan. The scanner displays "T L/O" for that frequency or channel and continues scanning. • Private Bank • Program Frequencies into Programmable Banks. • Program Lock • Clear All Memory Lock Out Channels / Frequencies Sometimes the scanner may stop on . 39 The Lock Out feature skips these channels and frequencies during scanning. All "T L/O" frequencies/channels are restored when the scanner is powered off and back on a particular channel or frequency...
... lock out channels and frequencies you don't want to scan. The scanner displays "T L/O" for that frequency or channel and continues scanning. • Private Bank • Program Frequencies into Programmable Banks. • Program Lock • Clear All Memory Lock Out Channels / Frequencies Sometimes the scanner may stop on . 39 The Lock Out feature skips these channels and frequencies during scanning. All "T L/O" frequencies/channels are restored when the scanner is powered off and back on a particular channel or frequency...
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... or band search. If you try to 100 frequencies can be manually restored; If you lock out all the channels or frequencies in this section. Permanent Lock Out Pressing L/O twice permanently locks out the current frequency or channel. Locking out a frequency in any service bank or search band locks it in all service banks or search bands. The scanner displays "L/O" for that can be locked out of the 300 user-programmed channels can be permanently locked out...
... or band search. If you try to 100 frequencies can be manually restored; If you lock out all the channels or frequencies in this section. Permanent Lock Out Pressing L/O twice permanently locks out the current frequency or channel. Locking out a frequency in any service bank or search band locks it in all service banks or search bands. The scanner displays "L/O" for that can be locked out of the 300 user-programmed channels can be permanently locked out...
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Move the AC adapter to another wall outlet. • Check the connections at both ends of your vehicle is in your room. You could be using an outlet controlled by the wall switch. Make sure the ignition key in the Accessory position. • Make sure the power switch is turned on the wall switch of the DC cord or Vehicle Power Adapter. • Check to see if the fuse is blown. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM Scanner won't work SOLUTION Try one of these options: • Check the connections at both ends of the AC adapter. • Turn on . 58
Move the AC adapter to another wall outlet. • Check the connections at both ends of your vehicle is in your room. You could be using an outlet controlled by the wall switch. Make sure the ignition key in the Accessory position. • Make sure the power switch is turned on the wall switch of the DC cord or Vehicle Power Adapter. • Check to see if the fuse is blown. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM Scanner won't work SOLUTION Try one of these options: • Check the connections at both ends of the AC adapter. • Turn on . 58
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... at the time. Try one of these options: • Press the bank key again. • Adjust the Squelch Control. • Scan program frequencies into the bank before using (for PRIVATE bank). • Adjust the Squelch Control. • Check the antenna connection. Try the band search. Stop scan or search. It is possible that none of the programmed frequencies are locked out. PROBLEM Scan won't stop Scan won't start Search won't start PROGRAM key won't work You still have a problem SOLUTION Try...
... at the time. Try one of these options: • Press the bank key again. • Adjust the Squelch Control. • Scan program frequencies into the bank before using (for PRIVATE bank). • Adjust the Squelch Control. • Check the antenna connection. Try the band search. Stop scan or search. It is possible that none of the programmed frequencies are locked out. PROBLEM Scan won't stop Scan won't start Search won't start PROGRAM key won't work You still have a problem SOLUTION Try...
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... be able to turn SQ clockwise to a qualified repair technician. Operating Temperature: - 20ºC (- 4ºF) to resume searching. If the interference is heard, it to cut out the birdie. The scanner contains no sound is not severe, you might be receiving a birdie. If your scanner stops during Search Mode and no serviceable parts. Birdies are internally-gene rated signals inherent in accordance...
... be able to turn SQ clockwise to a qualified repair technician. Operating Temperature: - 20ºC (- 4ºF) to resume searching. If the interference is heard, it to cut out the birdie. The scanner contains no sound is not severe, you might be receiving a birdie. If your scanner stops during Search Mode and no serviceable parts. Birdies are internally-gene rated signals inherent in accordance...
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...Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by anyone other than an authorized Uniden service center for a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty, (E) used in connection with the performance of any time while this warranty is in effect, warrantor will either, at its option, may replace the unit with equipment or parts or as detailed by the owner's manual... BY OPERATION OF LAW, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. by Uniden, (C) improperly installed, (D) serviced or repaired by someone other than as part of ...
...Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by anyone other than an authorized Uniden service center for a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty, (E) used in connection with the performance of any time while this warranty is in effect, warrantor will either, at its option, may replace the unit with equipment or parts or as detailed by the owner's manual... BY OPERATION OF LAW, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. by Uniden, (C) improperly installed, (D) serviced or repaired by someone other than as part of ...
