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Display 3. Search Keys 10. Mode Keys 9. Bank Keys 4. Line/External Speaker Jacks Rotary Tuner 765 6. BC898T Controls and Display 1 2 3 4 TA 10 9 8 1. Squelch/Volume Controls 5. Scan/Manual Keys 8. Numeric Keypad 7. Programming and Status Keys 2.
Display 3. Search Keys 10. Mode Keys 9. Bank Keys 4. Line/External Speaker Jacks Rotary Tuner 765 6. BC898T Controls and Display 1 2 3 4 TA 10 9 8 1. Squelch/Volume Controls 5. Scan/Manual Keys 8. Numeric Keypad 7. Programming and Status Keys 2.
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... Trunk Tracking 9 Trunked Scanning ...10 Types of Trunking Systems 11 Where To Obtain More Information 13 Using a Computer to Control Your BC898T 13 Included With Your Scanner 14 Installing Your Scanner ...15 For Home Use (Desktop Installation 15 Using An Optional External Speaker/Earphone/Headphone... Rotary Tuner 20 Using the Frequency/Channel Mode Selector 21 Using the Lock Key/LED 21 Manually Selecting a Channel 21 Scanning Programmed Channels 21 Locking/Unlocking Banks 22 Locking/Unlocking Channels 22 Restoring All Locked Out Channels 22 Priority Scanning ...22 Using the Dimmer...
... Trunk Tracking 9 Trunked Scanning ...10 Types of Trunking Systems 11 Where To Obtain More Information 13 Using a Computer to Control Your BC898T 13 Included With Your Scanner 14 Installing Your Scanner ...15 For Home Use (Desktop Installation 15 Using An Optional External Speaker/Earphone/Headphone... Rotary Tuner 20 Using the Frequency/Channel Mode Selector 21 Using the Lock Key/LED 21 Manually Selecting a Channel 21 Scanning Programmed Channels 21 Locking/Unlocking Banks 22 Locking/Unlocking Channels 22 Restoring All Locked Out Channels 22 Priority Scanning ...22 Using the Dimmer...
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... Channels 39 Changing the Frequency Step 39 Setting the Modulation Mode 39 Setting Priority Channels 40 Programming Trunked Systems 41 Setting the Scanner to Trunking Programming Mode 41 Programming Motorola Systems 41 Programming a Hybrid System 44 Programming EDACS Systems 44 Programming LTR Systems 45 Care and Maintenance ...46 General Use ...46 Location ...46 Cleaning ...46 Repairs...
... Channels 39 Changing the Frequency Step 39 Setting the Modulation Mode 39 Setting Priority Channels 40 Programming Trunked Systems 41 Setting the Scanner to Trunking Programming Mode 41 Programming Motorola Systems 41 Programming a Hybrid System 44 Programming EDACS Systems 44 Programming LTR Systems 45 Care and Maintenance ...46 General Use ...46 Location ...46 Cleaning ...46 Repairs...
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..." Band 4 Use it at home as a mobile unit. You can use the scanner's rotary tuner to quickly select channels and frequencies, and you can automatically program channels in your scanner to monitor: • 800 MHz trunked public safety systems • Police and fire departments (including rescue and paramedics) • NOAA weather... step, default mode (AM, FM, or Narrowband FM), and type of -the-art scanner radio with TrunkTracking™ and automatic scanning capabilities. Introduction Introduction Your BC898T scanner is a state-of transmissions you can hear for each .
..." Band 4 Use it at home as a mobile unit. You can use the scanner's rotary tuner to quickly select channels and frequencies, and you can automatically program channels in your scanner to monitor: • 800 MHz trunked public safety systems • Police and fire departments (including rescue and paramedics) • NOAA weather... step, default mode (AM, FM, or Narrowband FM), and type of -the-art scanner radio with TrunkTracking™ and automatic scanning capabilities. Introduction Introduction Your BC898T scanner is a state-of transmissions you can hear for each .
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... local NOAA weather transmission. The scanner also displays information about severe weather in your scanner search up to maintain faster scanning cycles. You must have programmed search ranges. prevent interference from stations not using these tones. 17 Bands - You can assign one priority channel in each channel. Weather Alert - ... quickly find stations using the mode you have at least one frequency into each bank. Subaudible Tone Search - CTCSS and DCS Squelch Modes - Program one channel programmed to 10 ranges by selecting specific banks into which you select.
... local NOAA weather transmission. The scanner also displays information about severe weather in your scanner search up to maintain faster scanning cycles. You must have programmed search ranges. prevent interference from stations not using these tones. 17 Bands - You can assign one priority channel in each channel. Weather Alert - ... quickly find stations using the mode you have at least one frequency into each bank. Subaudible Tone Search - CTCSS and DCS Squelch Modes - Program one channel programmed to 10 ranges by selecting specific banks into which you select.
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... appear when you 'll need to connect the included antenna to become familiar with the free demo software includes more instructions and programming planning worksheets that are new to scanning or trunk tracking, be sure to skip unwanted data transmissions and reduces birdies. To get... the most from http://www.uniden.com. 6 Then you programmed in dim light. Download this manual, the help doing this manual are representations of what might notice some differences between ...
... appear when you 'll need to connect the included antenna to become familiar with the free demo software includes more instructions and programming planning worksheets that are new to scanning or trunk tracking, be sure to skip unwanted data transmissions and reduces birdies. To get... the most from http://www.uniden.com. 6 Then you programmed in dim light. Download this manual, the help doing this manual are representations of what might notice some differences between ...
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...subaudible tone signaling systems sometimes referred to the repeater." If you think the frequency is interesting, you can program it into the scanner. CTCSS and DCS are also used to restrict access to find active frequencies. ...tone along with a transmission. Understanding Scanning UThnisdseercstiotan nprdoivnidgesSycouawninthinbagckground on that have programmed with a specific frequency is received along with each of 50 channels each. Your BC898T scans programmed channels until the scanner receives another transmission. Your scanner can contain conventional ...
...subaudible tone signaling systems sometimes referred to the repeater." If you think the frequency is interesting, you can program it into the scanner. CTCSS and DCS are also used to restrict access to find active frequencies. ...tone along with a transmission. Understanding Scanning UThnisdseercstiotan nprdoivnidgesSycouawninthinbagckground on that have programmed with a specific frequency is received along with each of 50 channels each. Your BC898T scans programmed channels until the scanner receives another transmission. Your scanner can contain conventional ...
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... point where it is impossible to establish the CTCSS and DCS tone for each received frequency with a signal, the scanner's squelch remains closed and you programmed. Then, when you receive multiple signals, you only hear the transmission with the CTCSS or DCS tone you hear nothing. Local frequency allocation groups set...
... point where it is impossible to establish the CTCSS and DCS tone for each received frequency with a signal, the scanner's squelch remains closed and you programmed. Then, when you receive multiple signals, you only hear the transmission with the CTCSS or DCS tone you hear nothing. Local frequency allocation groups set...
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...of the 800 MHz public safety systems are listed in a very efficient way. So when your BC898T scanner. This semi-random frequency assignment made each group is easy and fun. Understanding scanning fundamentals ...one time. This type of this frequency shortage by someone you can stop on a channel and listen to "Programming Trunked Systems" on a frequency, you usually know a talk group's ID, you might want to monitor ...scanning is made monitoring such a system impossible prior to Uniden's invention of being assigned a frequency, as with your scanner stops on Page 42 now. 10
...of the 800 MHz public safety systems are listed in a very efficient way. So when your BC898T scanner. This semi-random frequency assignment made each group is easy and fun. Understanding scanning fundamentals ...one time. This type of this frequency shortage by someone you can stop on a channel and listen to "Programming Trunked Systems" on a frequency, you usually know a talk group's ID, you might want to monitor ...scanning is made monitoring such a system impossible prior to Uniden's invention of being assigned a frequency, as with your scanner stops on Page 42 now. 10
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..., you need to ensure proper tracking. the radios only send the radio ID and radio channel code to the control channel. This information is programmed into each system does this system the user's radio sends only about a second...the person transmitting hears a beep from their AFS information to...not use are different types of Motorola trunking systems, they use the same basic trunking method. EDACS Trunking EDACS trunking works in your BC898T can monitor. To program an EDACS system in much the same way as a Type I and Type II users. Also, there is slightly different. Types ...
..., you need to ensure proper tracking. the radios only send the radio ID and radio channel code to the control channel. This information is programmed into each system does this system the user's radio sends only about a second...the person transmitting hears a beep from their AFS information to...not use are different types of Motorola trunking systems, they use the same basic trunking method. EDACS Trunking EDACS trunking works in your BC898T can monitor. To program an EDACS system in much the same way as a Type I and Type II users. Also, there is slightly different. Types ...
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...can eliminate the control data so that makes it first decodes the LTR data included with analog voice traffic. For example, 01 might be programmed into your BC898T cannot track ID's in LCN order. Each agency is no separate control channel. These numbers are assigned to see at a glance the... numbers. talk group ID's for example, use only odd-numbered channel slots, you monitor this system, it can program the frequencies in this type of the AFS system, your BC898T lets you assign wildcard ID's that let you, for EDACS systems are assigned in a way that all units in...
...can eliminate the control data so that makes it first decodes the LTR data included with analog voice traffic. For example, 01 might be programmed into your BC898T cannot track ID's in LCN order. Each agency is no separate control channel. These numbers are assigned to see at a glance the... numbers. talk group ID's for example, use only odd-numbered channel slots, you monitor this system, it can program the frequencies in this type of the AFS system, your BC898T lets you assign wildcard ID's that let you, for EDACS systems are assigned in a way that all units in...
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...up the frequencies and systems used by those agencies. to have lists of Police Call. To purchase another copy of the agencies you would program a system with the US Government * - Make a list of the conventional or trunking frequency guide, contact your scanner using software and ... Trunk 2 channels 51, 53, 55, and 59). Using a Computer to Control Your BC898T You can also purchase a registration key to upgrade the demo software to full functionality. 13 You can operate your local dealer or: Uniden Parts Department (800) 554-3988 (Hours are a few useful sites: • http://...
...up the frequencies and systems used by those agencies. to have lists of Police Call. To purchase another copy of the agencies you would program a system with the US Government * - Make a list of the conventional or trunking frequency guide, contact your scanner using software and ... Trunk 2 channels 51, 53, 55, and 59). Using a Computer to Control Your BC898T You can also purchase a registration key to upgrade the demo software to full functionality. 13 You can operate your local dealer or: Uniden Parts Department (800) 554-3988 (Hours are a few useful sites: • http://...
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... to use the scanner with your scanner using a personal computer and the free demo software available at http://www.uniden.com. 17 The BC898T SS Install program installs the software. Remember! See "Recording Transmissions" on BC898TSS Help. Then click on Page 38 for tape recording... before you install the BC898T SS Install program, start it by double clicking on the opening screen. You must program a channel for more information. Connect one end of the cable to the tape recorder's remote...
... to use the scanner with your scanner using a personal computer and the free demo software available at http://www.uniden.com. 17 The BC898T SS Install program installs the software. Remember! See "Recording Transmissions" on BC898TSS Help. Then click on Page 38 for tape recording... before you install the BC898T SS Install program, start it by double clicking on the opening screen. You must program a channel for more information. Connect one end of the cable to the tape recorder's remote...
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...your area. Turn SQUELCH counterclockwise until the CHAN LED lights. You can get through - To set the scanner's squelch. 1. To program a channel, repeatedly press FREQ/CHAN until you hear a hiss. 5. Basic Operation BBTuaarssniiccinOOgppOeernraattithoioennScanner Turn VOLUME clockwise to turn on , ...• Rapidly and precisely select frequencies or channels in the conventional or trunking mode. • Select a CTCSS tone during CTCSS programming in the trunking mode. To use the rotary tuner, press MANUAL to select the frequency. 20 Turn SQUELCH fully clockwise. 4. Then...
...your area. Turn SQUELCH counterclockwise until the CHAN LED lights. You can get through - To set the scanner's squelch. 1. To program a channel, repeatedly press FREQ/CHAN until you hear a hiss. 5. Basic Operation BBTuaarssniiccinOOgppOeernraattithoioennScanner Turn VOLUME clockwise to turn on , ...• Rapidly and precisely select frequencies or channels in the conventional or trunking mode. • Select a CTCSS tone during CTCSS programming in the trunking mode. To use the rotary tuner, press MANUAL to select the frequency. 20 Turn SQUELCH fully clockwise. 4. Then...
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...not scan that bank's channels. You can also use the keypad to scan, you must always be active. Note: One bank must first program channels. The channel's number and any frequency stored in the channel appears. J selected for complete instructions. If you can use the rotary ... on Page 41 (for trunking systems) for scanning appear, and the bank you can use the rotary tuner to program the frequency into the channel you have programmed that channel and displays the channel information. The indicator for each system you selected. You cannot deselect all the banks...
...not scan that bank's channels. You can also use the keypad to scan, you must always be active. Note: One bank must first program channels. The channel's number and any frequency stored in the channel appears. J selected for complete instructions. If you can use the rotary ... on Page 41 (for trunking systems) for scanning appear, and the bank you can use the rotary tuner to program the frequency into the channel you have programmed that channel and displays the channel information. The indicator for each system you selected. You cannot deselect all the banks...
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...for the new priority channel. 3. Follow these options. The scanner beeps twice and the priority channel changes to the one of whether you have programmed it to that talk group. Press MANUAL. 4. When one you can change the priority channel. 1. Searching for about two seconds to find unknown...talk groups. Note: You must store at least 2 talk group ID's in the system. SEARCH appears and the BC898T stops on the system's control channel. Note: If you have not yet programmed any of the 50 available channels in each bank. To resume trunk tracking, press SCAN again. 23
...for the new priority channel. 3. Follow these options. The scanner beeps twice and the priority channel changes to the one of whether you have programmed it to that talk group. Press MANUAL. 4. When one you can change the priority channel. 1. Searching for about two seconds to find unknown...talk groups. Note: You must store at least 2 talk group ID's in the system. SEARCH appears and the BC898T stops on the system's control channel. Note: If you have not yet programmed any of the 50 available channels in each bank. To resume trunk tracking, press SCAN again. 23
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... emergency medical service ID's, etc. All active talk group ID's appear in your scan lists either manually or during ID monitor mode. Each list can program your scan lists. 26 Scan lists help you might use the rotary tuner to 10 ID's, so you can...
... emergency medical service ID's, etc. All active talk group ID's appear in your scan lists either manually or during ID monitor mode. Each list can program your scan lists. 26 Scan lists help you might use the rotary tuner to 10 ID's, so you can...
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... a chain search range by pressing its bank key (A-J). When you turn on the keypad or LIMIT V. (Press . Using Chain Search To use chain search, first program one or more chain search ranges to 10 chain search ranges in your area. Setting and Saving a Chain Search Range You can select more chain...
... a chain search range by pressing its bank key (A-J). When you turn on the keypad or LIMIT V. (Press . Using Chain Search To use chain search, first program one or more chain search ranges to 10 chain search ranges in your area. Setting and Saving a Chain Search Range You can select more chain...
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... continues to interrupt search scanning, you want to 100 skip frequencies. To skip over a frequency, press L/O when the scanner is stopped on a frequency you can program up to skip. All the bank indicators flash. 2. Select the bank where you have already stored this option turned on data transmissions before resuming. Note...
... continues to interrupt search scanning, you want to 100 skip frequencies. To skip over a frequency, press L/O when the scanner is stopped on a frequency you can program up to skip. All the bank indicators flash. 2. Select the bank where you have already stored this option turned on data transmissions before resuming. Note...
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...29 Press the bank keys (A-J) where you want to turn on the tone mode (see "Searching" on Page 20). 1. You must program a chain search range for auto store to the manual mode. AutoStore stops automatically when all search ranges. Setting Subaudible Tones for Searching You... band. Press PRI to store the frequencies the scanner finds. Depending on transmissions that either delete frequencies in the selected bank(s) are programmed, press MANUAL twice. • To ensure that you catch most active frequencies for the band, you should allow AutoStore to continue ...
...29 Press the bank keys (A-J) where you want to turn on the tone mode (see "Searching" on Page 20). 1. You must program a chain search range for auto store to the manual mode. AutoStore stops automatically when all search ranges. Setting Subaudible Tones for Searching You... band. Press PRI to store the frequencies the scanner finds. Depending on transmissions that either delete frequencies in the selected bank(s) are programmed, press MANUAL twice. • To ensure that you catch most active frequencies for the band, you should allow AutoStore to continue ...