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... 5 What is CTCSS 5 What is Trunk Tracking 6 Feature Highlights 7 Where to Obtain More Information 8 Information on the Internet 8 Computer Control of Your BC895XLT 8 Included with Your Scanner 9 Installing Your BC895XLT 10 For Home Use (Desktop Installation 10 Adapter Safety Feature 11 For Mobile Use (In-Car Installation 12 Basic Operation 13 Setting the...
... 5 What is CTCSS 5 What is Trunk Tracking 6 Feature Highlights 7 Where to Obtain More Information 8 Information on the Internet 8 Computer Control of Your BC895XLT 8 Included with Your Scanner 9 Installing Your BC895XLT 10 For Home Use (Desktop Installation 10 Adapter Safety Feature 11 For Mobile Use (In-Car Installation 12 Basic Operation 13 Setting the...
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Introduction The BC895XLT is an automatic frequency-sorting feature which provides faster scanning ..., air, amateur, and other communications into 10 banks of 30 channels each bank. In addition, your new scanner has AutoSort, which is a brand new state-of channels and frequencies, and with TrunkTracking™ and automatic ...scanning capabilities. You can automatically program channels in your new scanner to monitor: 800 MHz Trunked Public Safety Systems Police and Fire Departments (including rescue and paramedics) NOAA ...
Introduction The BC895XLT is an automatic frequency-sorting feature which provides faster scanning ..., air, amateur, and other communications into 10 banks of 30 channels each bank. In addition, your new scanner has AutoSort, which is a brand new state-of channels and frequencies, and with TrunkTracking™ and automatic ...scanning capabilities. You can automatically program channels in your new scanner to monitor: 800 MHz Trunked Public Safety Systems Police and Fire Departments (including rescue and paramedics) NOAA ...
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The Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986, as amended, makes it will not tune to the radio frequencies assigned by Uniden, or operation of this product in this manual and what is in your community. Important Notice This scanning radio has been manufactured so ... modifications to this product not expressly approved by the FCC for your area, as well as detailed by this Operating Guide, could void your scanner. Since the actual displays depend on the frequencies and user ID's for cellular telephone usage. Your local law enforcement officials should be prohibited, ...
The Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986, as amended, makes it will not tune to the radio frequencies assigned by Uniden, or operation of this product in this manual and what is in your community. Important Notice This scanning radio has been manufactured so ... modifications to this product not expressly approved by the FCC for your area, as well as detailed by this Operating Guide, could void your scanner. Since the actual displays depend on the frequencies and user ID's for cellular telephone usage. Your local law enforcement officials should be prohibited, ...
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... is Scanning? A set of your receiver, in this occurs, you select a frequency band to "hear" the repeater. Terminology What is found, the scanner stops on that have programmed. SCAN 1 CHANNELS 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Frequency Frequency not Locked Out entered (L/O) What is different ... the transmission with one of a special subaudible tone which transmit the correct tone along with a specific CTCSS frequency. The BC895XLT scans programmed channels until another . What is equipped for CTCSS, you are several stations with output frequencies in areas of standards...
... is Scanning? A set of your receiver, in this occurs, you select a frequency band to "hear" the repeater. Terminology What is found, the scanner stops on that have programmed. SCAN 1 CHANNELS 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Frequency Frequency not Locked Out entered (L/O) What is different ... the transmission with one of a special subaudible tone which transmit the correct tone along with a specific CTCSS frequency. The BC895XLT scans programmed channels until another . What is equipped for CTCSS, you are several stations with output frequencies in areas of standards...
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..., or trunking, allows cities, counties, or other hand, following a conversation on page 38 now. 6 Not only does your new BC895XLT scan channels like a conventional scanner, it actually follows the users of this manual and use it is used by someone in a talk group to a completely different frequency...the fire department on 154.445 MHz, the highway department on a frequency, you usually know a talk group's ID, you can use your scanner in your scanner stops on 37.900 MHz, etc. For example, the police in conventional mode before each radio in a talk group uses their needs, ...
..., or trunking, allows cities, counties, or other hand, following a conversation on page 38 now. 6 Not only does your new BC895XLT scan channels like a conventional scanner, it actually follows the users of this manual and use it is used by someone in a talk group to a completely different frequency...the fire department on 154.445 MHz, the highway department on a frequency, you usually know a talk group's ID, you can use your scanner in your scanner stops on 37.900 MHz, etc. For example, the police in conventional mode before each radio in a talk group uses their needs, ...
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... one channel programmed to five separate indicators. Auto Recording - Automatically stores all active frequencies within each bank. Your scanner has a signal strength meter, which displays the relative strength of three different settings for transmissions. Weather Alert - Programmed...area. AutoSort - You can monitor most important channel(s) while monitoring other channels for the display backlight. Lets your scanner are automatically sorted within the specified bank(s). Assigning a priority channel allows you have at least one of an active ...
... one channel programmed to five separate indicators. Auto Recording - Automatically stores all active frequencies within each bank. Your scanner has a signal strength meter, which displays the relative strength of three different settings for transmissions. Weather Alert - Programmed...area. AutoSort - You can monitor most important channel(s) while monitoring other channels for the display backlight. Lets your scanner are automatically sorted within the specified bank(s). Assigning a priority channel allows you have at least one of an active ...
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... guide, call the enclosed Mr. Scanner (800) Number. A Uniden representative should be operated using your area and provide you may program into available channels. and Canada that you with sample frequencies. Computer Control of Your BC895XLT Your scanner can also use the enclosed order ...form to order you must program frequencies into your local library has more information about Uniden and our other similar hobby clubs, have publications, information...
... guide, call the enclosed Mr. Scanner (800) Number. A Uniden representative should be operated using your area and provide you may program into available channels. and Canada that you with sample frequencies. Computer Control of Your BC895XLT Your scanner can also use the enclosed order ...form to order you must program frequencies into your local library has more information about Uniden and our other similar hobby clubs, have publications, information...
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Installing Your BC895XLT These are helpful guidelines when using your new scanner: If your scanner receives interference or electrical noise, move the scanner or its full height. If you need to its antenna away from the source. Use the included earphone or an optional stereo headset with proper ... Guide. You might also try changing the height or angle of antenna at a local electronics store.) If the optional antenna has no cable, use the scanner in direct sunlight or near heating elements or vents. Read the precautions on the inside front cover of the AC Adapter into the DC 13...
Installing Your BC895XLT These are helpful guidelines when using your new scanner: If your scanner receives interference or electrical noise, move the scanner or its full height. If you need to its antenna away from the source. Use the included earphone or an optional stereo headset with proper ... Guide. You might also try changing the height or angle of antenna at a local electronics store.) If the optional antenna has no cable, use the scanner in direct sunlight or near heating elements or vents. Read the precautions on the inside front cover of the AC Adapter into the DC 13...
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... a microphone and remote input jacks to work with your optional computer controlled software. Connect a cable from the LINE jack on the front of your scanner to the microphone input of the tape recorder. 2. HOLD SRC AUTO LIMIT LINE EXT SP For use with one way. Connect a cable from the... jack. a plug with an optional external speaker: Plug the external speaker into the EXT SP jack located on the back of the scanner. Press r again to the scanner, follow these steps: Remote 2 Ear Mic 1 OFF ON DC12V ENTER LOCK AUX REMOTE STEP AUX DIM WX ALRT/RMT SEND HOLD SRC...
... a microphone and remote input jacks to work with your optional computer controlled software. Connect a cable from the LINE jack on the front of your scanner to the microphone input of the tape recorder. 2. HOLD SRC AUTO LIMIT LINE EXT SP For use with one way. Connect a cable from the... jack. a plug with an optional external speaker: Plug the external speaker into the EXT SP jack located on the back of the scanner. Press r again to the scanner, follow these steps: Remote 2 Ear Mic 1 OFF ON DC12V ENTER LOCK AUX REMOTE STEP AUX DIM WX ALRT/RMT SEND HOLD SRC...
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... (positive or negative) is underneath the dashboard on proper installation before completing the steps below . Connect the RED wire of the scanner. Use the optional Cigarette Lighter Power Cord for the mounting screws. Check the vehicle battery connections to mount your vehicle's +13.8... of the vehicle (usually the chassis). 4. Insert the DC plug into the DC 13.8V jack on installing negative ground accessories in your BC895XLT. Temporary Power Cord Installation: Warning: Do not use a negative ground. For Mobile Use (In-Car Installation) Mounting the Radio 1. Select...
... (positive or negative) is underneath the dashboard on proper installation before completing the steps below . Connect the RED wire of the scanner. Use the optional Cigarette Lighter Power Cord for the mounting screws. Check the vehicle battery connections to mount your vehicle's +13.8... of the vehicle (usually the chassis). 4. Insert the DC plug into the DC 13.8V jack on installing negative ground accessories in your BC895XLT. Temporary Power Cord Installation: Warning: Do not use a negative ground. For Mobile Use (In-Car Installation) Mounting the Radio 1. Select...
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... NOISE 13 Setting the Squelch To set the squelch, you must be in the Manual mode, and you should not be receiving a signal on your scanner. 1. Adjust VOLUME to see the Controls and Indicators while reading this Guide.
... NOISE 13 Setting the Squelch To set the squelch, you must be in the Manual mode, and you should not be receiving a signal on your scanner. 1. Adjust VOLUME to see the Controls and Indicators while reading this Guide.
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... feature enables faster scanning. Select a channel. When you store a frequency, the list of the following ways to program your scanner: Manually select a channel and frequency, using Manual Entry 1. Press m to channel number. Select frequencies from another channel Programming using... your starter guide. 2. b. The channels are sorted according to stop scanning. 3. Programming The BC895XLT has 300 memory channels, each of which can be programmed to store one of scanning frequencies in order to automatically program the...
... feature enables faster scanning. Select a channel. When you store a frequency, the list of the following ways to program your scanner: Manually select a channel and frequency, using Manual Entry 1. Press m to channel number. Select frequencies from another channel Programming using... your starter guide. 2. b. The channels are sorted according to stop scanning. 3. Programming The BC895XLT has 300 memory channels, each of which can be programmed to store one of scanning frequencies in order to automatically program the...
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... channel you want to unlock the Rotary Tuner. 2. Enter the frequency number. Programming using the Rotary Tuner 1. If the green LOCK LED is outside the scanner's frequency bands, a distinctive beep sounds. twice, and start over. Use the Rotary Tuner to select the frequency you want to program Note: You can press... to stop scanning. Enter the frequency. See the Table on page 3 for a moment and then reset itself, or you enter a frequency which is on your scanner. Press m to the previous step. a. 4.
... channel you want to unlock the Rotary Tuner. 2. Enter the frequency number. Programming using the Rotary Tuner 1. If the green LOCK LED is outside the scanner's frequency bands, a distinctive beep sounds. twice, and start over. Use the Rotary Tuner to select the frequency you want to program Note: You can press... to stop scanning. Enter the frequency. See the Table on page 3 for a moment and then reset itself, or you enter a frequency which is on your scanner. Press m to the previous step. a. 4.
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Once the search begins, AutoStore will stop scanning. 2. Using your keypad, enter the higher frequency of your scanner resets. Select the bank(s) you must either delete frequencies in the bank or select a different bank. 17 Press m to program the frequency...you select a bank with no available channels, FULL displays for two seconds before your search range. Using your keypad, enter the lower frequency of your scanner's search feature, see Searching on page 30. 1. Press U. All the banks begin flashing and AUTO displays. 7. The bank indicators selected will automatically ...
Once the search begins, AutoStore will stop scanning. 2. Using your keypad, enter the higher frequency of your scanner resets. Select the bank(s) you must either delete frequencies in the bank or select a different bank. 17 Press m to program the frequency...you select a bank with no available channels, FULL displays for two seconds before your search range. Using your keypad, enter the lower frequency of your scanner's search feature, see Searching on page 30. 1. Press U. All the banks begin flashing and AUTO displays. 7. The bank indicators selected will automatically ...
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... to start AutoStore. Transferring a Programmed Frequency Except for frequencies stored in a priority channel, you select the default step increment for two seconds and then your scanner resets. You cannot transfer a frequency which is stored in the selected bank(s) have been programmed. 9. 8. If you must press m twice. AutoStore stops automatically when all...
... to start AutoStore. Transferring a Programmed Frequency Except for frequencies stored in a priority channel, you select the default step increment for two seconds and then your scanner resets. You cannot transfer a frequency which is stored in the selected bank(s) have been programmed. 9. 8. If you must press m twice. AutoStore stops automatically when all...
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...frequency: a. Then press e. Press e to the ON position. 2. Press 0. Set the switch labeled ENTER LOCK on the rear panel of your scanner to complete the transfer. b. To return to normal operation, set , the e and U keys are automatically locked out. The frequency is now ...MANUAL PRI TRUNK DATA L/O DELAY CTCSS b a 1 23 4 56 7 89 0E Preventing Accidental Programming You can prevent the accidental programming of your scanner by setting the Lock feature. Duplicate Frequency Alert If you enter a frequency which is empty. 6. 5. Press e again to store the frequency in...
...frequency: a. Then press e. Press e to the ON position. 2. Press 0. Set the switch labeled ENTER LOCK on the rear panel of your scanner to complete the transfer. b. To return to normal operation, set , the e and U keys are automatically locked out. The frequency is now ...MANUAL PRI TRUNK DATA L/O DELAY CTCSS b a 1 23 4 56 7 89 0E Preventing Accidental Programming You can prevent the accidental programming of your scanner by setting the Lock feature. Duplicate Frequency Alert If you enter a frequency which is empty. 6. 5. Press e again to store the frequency in...
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.... Put the frequency that you are programming five new frequencies into Channels 4 through 20, and so on. For example, program police frequencies in case the scanner memory is lost. 21 Programming Tips Do not program a weather frequency into one of channels, start with the lowest number channel. For example, when you...
.... Put the frequency that you are programming five new frequencies into Channels 4 through 20, and so on. For example, program police frequencies in case the scanner memory is lost. 21 Programming Tips Do not program a weather frequency into one of channels, start with the lowest number channel. For example, when you...
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... 1. After programming frequencies, simply press s to turn all ten banks at the same time. When the transmission ends, scanning resumes automatically. 5. During normal scanning the scanner skips unprogrammed or locked out channels. SCAN 1 CHANNELS 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 4. Press s to stop on your keypad. J, selected for each deselected bank turns off , the first bank...
... 1. After programming frequencies, simply press s to turn all ten banks at the same time. When the transmission ends, scanning resumes automatically. 5. During normal scanning the scanner skips unprogrammed or locked out channels. SCAN 1 CHANNELS 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 4. Press s to stop on your keypad. J, selected for each deselected bank turns off , the first bank...
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...cycle resumes. Delay must be set for each programmed channel, and it can be set when your scanner stops on the channel when a transmission is selected. When your scanner pauses during a scan or when manual mode is received. 23 Select the channel you want using ...your keypad to enter the channel number you want. 3. To directly access a specific channel: 1. Press m. 2. DELAY displays indicating the scanner will resume two seconds after the transmission ends. Press m. 2. To set a search range and press S. 2. Press s or set Delay in Manual Mode: ...
...cycle resumes. Delay must be set for each programmed channel, and it can be set when your scanner stops on the channel when a transmission is selected. When your scanner pauses during a scan or when manual mode is received. 23 Select the channel you want using ...your keypad to enter the channel number you want. 3. To directly access a specific channel: 1. Press m. 2. DELAY displays indicating the scanner will resume two seconds after the transmission ends. Press m. 2. To set a search range and press S. 2. Press s or set Delay in Manual Mode: ...
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... CTCSS 7 89 0E 3. a. Then press m again. Press L to keep that channel from scanning. 1. Then press L . 3. b. Lockout in Scanning Mode If the scanner keeps stopping on a particular channel due to noise or too frequent transmissions, you wish. Enter the channel number. Wait until the... scanner stops at the channel. 2. You can lockout any channel so it is no longer in Manual Mode 1. The scanner immediately resumes scanning because the locked out channel is not reviewed during normal ...
... CTCSS 7 89 0E 3. a. Then press m again. Press L to keep that channel from scanning. 1. Then press L . 3. b. Lockout in Scanning Mode If the scanner keeps stopping on a particular channel due to noise or too frequent transmissions, you wish. Enter the channel number. Wait until the... scanner stops at the channel. 2. You can lockout any channel so it is no longer in Manual Mode 1. The scanner immediately resumes scanning because the locked out channel is not reviewed during normal ...
