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... to use only a monaural earphone with this scanner. Questions? PRECAUTIONS Before you use this unit to a comfortable audio level coming from the speaker before plugging in the monaural earphone or headset. Get help on the web at www.uniden.com. EARPHONE WARNING! Otherwise, you will hear... reduce the risk of the volume control or squelch control setting. WATERPROOF WARNING! Set the volume to rain or moisture. © 2023 Uniden America Corporation, Irving, Texas. Use of an incorrect earphone or mono headset might experience some discomfort or possible hearing damage if the volume ...
... to use only a monaural earphone with this scanner. Questions? PRECAUTIONS Before you use this unit to a comfortable audio level coming from the speaker before plugging in the monaural earphone or headset. Get help on the web at www.uniden.com. EARPHONE WARNING! Otherwise, you will hear... reduce the risk of the volume control or squelch control setting. WATERPROOF WARNING! Set the volume to rain or moisture. © 2023 Uniden America Corporation, Irving, Texas. Use of an incorrect earphone or mono headset might experience some discomfort or possible hearing damage if the volume ...
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... RELATIVE À L'ARTICLE 15 7 UTILISER UN SCANNEUR DE MANIÈRE LÉGALE 7 CONFORMITÉ ISED 8 OBTENIR LE GUIDE D'UTILISATION BCD160DN EN FRANÇAIS 8 UNIDEN BCD160DN DIGITAL SCANNER 9 FEATURES ...9 INCLUDED WITH YOUR SCANNER 11 SCANNING BASICS 11 WHAT IS SCANNING 11 WHAT IS SEARCHING 12 UNDERSTANDING SCANNING 12 UNDERSTANDING BANKS 13 WHERE TO LEARN...
... RELATIVE À L'ARTICLE 15 7 UTILISER UN SCANNEUR DE MANIÈRE LÉGALE 7 CONFORMITÉ ISED 8 OBTENIR LE GUIDE D'UTILISATION BCD160DN EN FRANÇAIS 8 UNIDEN BCD160DN DIGITAL SCANNER 9 FEATURES ...9 INCLUDED WITH YOUR SCANNER 11 SCANNING BASICS 11 WHAT IS SCANNING 11 WHAT IS SEARCHING 12 UNDERSTANDING SCANNING 12 UNDERSTANDING BANKS 13 WHERE TO LEARN...
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... The installation, possession, or use of the following two conditions: (1) this device may cause harmful interference to correct the interference by Uniden, or operation of this product. MODIFICATION NOTICE Changes or modifications to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving... antenna. • Increase the separation between the scanner and the receiver. Operation is subject to this product not expressly approved by one or more of this scanning radio in a motor...
... The installation, possession, or use of the following two conditions: (1) this device may cause harmful interference to correct the interference by Uniden, or operation of this product. MODIFICATION NOTICE Changes or modifications to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving... antenna. • Increase the separation between the scanner and the receiver. Operation is subject to this product not expressly approved by one or more of this scanning radio in a motor...
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... operation of scrambled transmissions. ISED COMPLIANCE In Canada, obtaining a license is required before purchasing and operating this scanner is done to comply with your scanners internal components or using , or divulging the contents of such a conversation unless you are subject to fi...device may not cause interference, and (2) this manual could allow it . INFORMATION IMPORTANTE LA FCC VEUT QUE VOUS SACHIEZ IMPORTANT! This scanner has been designed to pick up transmissions that could invalidate your warranty and void your area. This is unlawful or requires a permit...
... operation of scrambled transmissions. ISED COMPLIANCE In Canada, obtaining a license is required before purchasing and operating this scanner is done to comply with your scanners internal components or using , or divulging the contents of such a conversation unless you are subject to fi...device may not cause interference, and (2) this manual could allow it . INFORMATION IMPORTANTE LA FCC VEUT QUE VOUS SACHIEZ IMPORTANT! This scanner has been designed to pick up transmissions that could invalidate your warranty and void your area. This is unlawful or requires a permit...
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...20, 25, 50 or 100 kHz) and modulation (AM, FM, NFM, WFM, or FMB) for a total of search mode where the scanner searches a frequency range and displays the signal level in Battery Charger - accepts frequencies on known broadcast frequencies including pager frequencies in search modes. ...any valid channel step, even if it easy to charge the batteries in the scanner with these decoding protocols. 9 you to find specific transmissions. UNIDEN BCD160DN DIGITAL SCANNER FEATURES 3 Search Keys - You can program your scanner to 10 custom search ranges. 25 Service Searches -
...20, 25, 50 or 100 kHz) and modulation (AM, FM, NFM, WFM, or FMB) for a total of search mode where the scanner searches a frequency range and displays the signal level in Battery Charger - accepts frequencies on known broadcast frequencies including pager frequencies in search modes. ...any valid channel step, even if it easy to charge the batteries in the scanner with these decoding protocols. 9 you to find specific transmissions. UNIDEN BCD160DN DIGITAL SCANNER FEATURES 3 Search Keys - You can program your scanner to 10 custom search ranges. 25 Service Searches -
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... 100 to 300 steps per name. increases the search speed from your scanner and your personal computer and control the scanner using a computer through BCDX60DN SS program software (available through the product page on www.uniden.com/ products). changes the IF used for a selected channel/ frequency ... light levels. makes the LCD easy to see in dim light using up to 400 frequencies (200 temporary, 200 permanent) in the scanner. priority channels let you keep track of activity on a NOAA weather channel. Priority Plus only monitors Priority channels. you cycle power. automatically...
... 100 to 300 steps per name. increases the search speed from your scanner and your personal computer and control the scanner using a computer through BCDX60DN SS program software (available through the product page on www.uniden.com/ products). changes the IF used for a selected channel/ frequency ... light levels. makes the LCD easy to see in dim light using up to 400 frequencies (200 temporary, 200 permanent) in the scanner. priority channels let you keep track of activity on a NOAA weather channel. Priority Plus only monitors Priority channels. you cycle power. automatically...
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...nds an active frequency, then stops on that frequency and remains on how scanning works. Your BCD160DN scans programmed channels until the scanner receives another transmission. 11 INCLUDED WITH YOUR SCANNER Included in the box are: Not Shown: • Mini USB Cable • Wrist Strap... • Rechargeable AA Ni-MH batteries (2300mA x 2) • Belt Clip (attached) BCD160DN Scanner Antenna Printed Materials: • Owner's Manual (English, French) • FREQ form • APP form SCANNING BASICS This section provides you get ...
...nds an active frequency, then stops on that frequency and remains on how scanning works. Your BCD160DN scans programmed channels until the scanner receives another transmission. 11 INCLUDED WITH YOUR SCANNER Included in the box are: Not Shown: • Mini USB Cable • Wrist Strap... • Rechargeable AA Ni-MH batteries (2300mA x 2) • Belt Clip (attached) BCD160DN Scanner Antenna Printed Materials: • Owner's Manual (English, French) • FREQ form • APP form SCANNING BASICS This section provides you get ...
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...frequency bands to open only when the tone you are also used for tables showing the available CTCSS frequencies and DCS codes. When the scanner finds an active frequency, it is a relatively simple concept. CTCSS and DCS are sub-audible tone-signaling systems sometimes referred to ... there are used only for FM signals and are many purposes. Any time one of users in areas that radio systems operated. The BCD160DN can continue to as the transmission lasts. The stations might hear multiple communications on the same frequency. When you specify. If not, ...
...frequency bands to open only when the tone you are also used for tables showing the available CTCSS frequencies and DCS codes. When the scanner finds an active frequency, it is a relatively simple concept. CTCSS and DCS are sub-audible tone-signaling systems sometimes referred to ... there are used only for FM signals and are many purposes. Any time one of users in areas that radio systems operated. The BCD160DN can continue to as the transmission lasts. The stations might hear multiple communications on the same frequency. When you specify. If not, ...
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... Typical repeater systems provide coverage out to about a 25-mile radius from the repeater to other factors. Service Search Banks This scanner is frequently used just like the channel storage banks to search these searches that provides great visibility to the area of operation. ...miles, depending upon the terrain and many of -sight operation. Most radios using this type of operation are scanning a conventional system, the scanner stops very briefly on each channel storage bank to group frequencies by the repeater and retransmitted (on an output frequency). When you...
... Typical repeater systems provide coverage out to about a 25-mile radius from the repeater to other factors. Service Search Banks This scanner is frequently used just like the channel storage banks to search these searches that provides great visibility to the area of operation. ...miles, depending upon the terrain and many of -sight operation. Most radios using this type of operation are scanning a conventional system, the scanner stops very briefly on each channel storage bank to group frequencies by the repeater and retransmitted (on an output frequency). When you...
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... in when you program and search 10 custom search ranges. During a custom search, the scanner starts searching with Uniden Corporation. You can , for user-supported radio system information. Many controls and keys behave differently depending on the BCD160DN produce different results depending upon how you select to the highest frequency in Search mode...
... in when you program and search 10 custom search ranges. During a custom search, the scanner starts searching with Uniden Corporation. You can , for user-supported radio system information. Many controls and keys behave differently depending on the BCD160DN produce different results depending upon how you select to the highest frequency in Search mode...
English Owners Manual
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... enter Menu mode. • To return to select: Temporary > Permanent > Unlock > Temporary. Press again to release the hold for more than 2 seconds to turn the scanner on or off. • Press to turn the backlight on or off in any mode (to prevent accidental keypad entry). 15
... enter Menu mode. • To return to select: Temporary > Permanent > Unlock > Temporary. Press again to release the hold for more than 2 seconds to turn the scanner on or off. • Press to turn the backlight on or off in any mode (to prevent accidental keypad entry). 15
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... cover and install 2 AA batteries, matching the polarity symbols (+ / -) inside the battery case. 2. Press Yes/E. 4. Press scroll control again to the BCD160DN. The scanner begins charging and displays Normal Charging. BCD160DN BASIC SETUP HARDWARE SET UP Connect the Antenna Connect the antenna to recharge them. Install the Batteries You can get hot or...
... cover and install 2 AA batteries, matching the polarity symbols (+ / -) inside the battery case. 2. Press Yes/E. 4. Press scroll control again to the BCD160DN. The scanner begins charging and displays Normal Charging. BCD160DN BASIC SETUP HARDWARE SET UP Connect the Antenna Connect the antenna to recharge them. Install the Batteries You can get hot or...
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...From the Settings menu (see page 74), you want to search for about 2 seconds to personalize the unit. A welcome NOTE: If the scanner has been used previously, it has not yet been programmed with frequencies to Scan because it will also time out after 10 seconds. Press the...control knob one level more. 3. You can set the backlight brightness, adjust the key beep, and set and close the volume control function; Configuring the scanner involves the following: • Set volume level. • Set squelch level. • Set backlight. • Adjust key beep. • Adjust contrasts...
...From the Settings menu (see page 74), you want to search for about 2 seconds to personalize the unit. A welcome NOTE: If the scanner has been used previously, it has not yet been programmed with frequencies to Scan because it will also time out after 10 seconds. Press the...control knob one level more. 3. You can set the backlight brightness, adjust the key beep, and set and close the volume control function; Configuring the scanner involves the following: • Set volume level. • Set squelch level. • Set backlight. • Adjust key beep. • Adjust contrasts...
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... backlight turns on when any key is made). Adjust Key Beep this setting turns key beep on . Select a key beep volume level (1 - 15), Auto (the scanner sets the alert beep to save and exit. 7. Press Yes/E to set the desired beep level and return to Set Dimmer and press Yes/E. 6. Select... Yes/E. Set Backlight Adjust the backlight level through the options. The screen displays the contrast level as you scroll through the volume level options, the scanner beeps at that level. 3.
... backlight turns on when any key is made). Adjust Key Beep this setting turns key beep on . Select a key beep volume level (1 - 15), Auto (the scanner sets the alert beep to save and exit. 7. Press Yes/E to set the desired beep level and return to Set Dimmer and press Yes/E. 6. Select... Yes/E. Set Backlight Adjust the backlight level through the options. The screen displays the contrast level as you scroll through the volume level options, the scanner beeps at that level. 3.
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...Ranges When you program channels into a channel before you want to the nearest supported step. BCD160DN OPERATION SETUP You must program at least one frequency into a bank, you enter 151.473 MHz, the scanner rounds it . • To move the cursor to the left, press 4. • ...name, changing a frequency, etc), follow these conventions: • To enter a character, turn the Scroll Control until the character you can start using your scanner, you should also: • Set up and program channels into banks. • Set up search (frequency) ranges. • Set up search characteristics ...
...Ranges When you program channels into a channel before you want to the nearest supported step. BCD160DN OPERATION SETUP You must program at least one frequency into a bank, you enter 151.473 MHz, the scanner rounds it . • To move the cursor to the left, press 4. • ...name, changing a frequency, etc), follow these conventions: • To enter a character, turn the Scroll Control until the character you can start using your scanner, you should also: • Set up and program channels into banks. • Set up search (frequency) ranges. • Set up search characteristics ...
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... in 1:Bank 1 and renamed it available for transmissions, you put the frequencies for text entry procedures. If desired, group similar channels into those entries. The scanner starts scanning at the top of the screen when scanning begins.
... in 1:Bank 1 and renamed it available for transmissions, you put the frequencies for text entry procedures. If desired, group similar channels into those entries. The scanner starts scanning at the top of the screen when scanning begins.
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... specify for the channel and change it does not affect performance. If you enter a frequency that channel displays on the frequency; Uniden recommends visiting www.radioreference.com, which has a lot of that has already been entered elsewhere, the channel number and Frequency Exists ... depending on the screen. • Edit Frequency. NOTE: Check websites for entering frequency details. Enter frequencies into your scanner. 26 NOTE: The scanner automatically rounds the entered number to the previous screen. Enter a frequency within the frequency range supported by mistake, press...
... specify for the channel and change it does not affect performance. If you enter a frequency that channel displays on the frequency; Uniden recommends visiting www.radioreference.com, which has a lot of that has already been entered elsewhere, the channel number and Frequency Exists ... depending on the screen. • Edit Frequency. NOTE: Check websites for entering frequency details. Enter frequencies into your scanner. 26 NOTE: The scanner automatically rounds the entered number to the previous screen. Enter a frequency within the frequency range supported by mistake, press...
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...ms. This setting only affects channels with an Audio Type set here. • Clear Channel. Unlock: Unlocks a locked out frequency. During this time, the scanner evaluates the signal and, if it detects a digital signal, it . • Next, select Copy Bank from scanning. 5. Press Func + 5(lvl) during... from the Select Bank menu. 29 TL/O frequencies are not retained in short intervals. Setting a frequency to Lockout will be lost for the scanner to determine if a transmission is unlocked (see page 74). • Set Lockout. Lockout (L/O): Locked out until it is saved to the ...
...ms. This setting only affects channels with an Audio Type set here. • Clear Channel. Unlock: Unlocks a locked out frequency. During this time, the scanner evaluates the signal and, if it detects a digital signal, it . • Next, select Copy Bank from scanning. 5. Press Func + 5(lvl) during... from the Select Bank menu. 29 TL/O frequencies are not retained in short intervals. Setting a frequency to Lockout will be lost for the scanner to determine if a transmission is unlocked (see page 74). • Set Lockout. Lockout (L/O): Locked out until it is saved to the ...
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..., FRS/GMRS/MURS, Ham radio, Marine, Media, Military Air, Public Safety, Racing, and Railroad frequencies without knowing the specific frequencies in your area. The scanner's service lists are three types of the bank and returns it after copying. 6. please rename it to find transmissions. Clear Bank. Safety UHF SVC...
..., FRS/GMRS/MURS, Ham radio, Marine, Media, Military Air, Public Safety, Racing, and Railroad frequencies without knowing the specific frequencies in your area. The scanner's service lists are three types of the bank and returns it after copying. 6. please rename it to find transmissions. Clear Bank. Safety UHF SVC...
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.../E when complete. 3. While monitoring a transmission, the upper line displays the current service bank name. To temporarily lock out a frequency, press L/O. When the transmission ends, the scanner resumes searching according to a bank. 32 To store a frequency, press Yes/E. The lower line displays the channel name (if defined) and current frequency... want to edit, and press the scroll control to page 24 for text entry options. The Edit Name screen displays. 2. Set Service Lists 1. When the scanner finds a transmission, it stops on a frequency, press Hold.
.../E when complete. 3. While monitoring a transmission, the upper line displays the current service bank name. To temporarily lock out a frequency, press L/O. When the transmission ends, the scanner resumes searching according to a bank. 32 To store a frequency, press Yes/E. The lower line displays the channel name (if defined) and current frequency... want to edit, and press the scroll control to page 24 for text entry options. The Edit Name screen displays. 2. Set Service Lists 1. When the scanner finds a transmission, it stops on a frequency, press Hold.