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... but you will hear it in the monaural earphone or headset. The output of the phone jack is a trademark of Uniden America Corporation. Uniden does not represent this scanner, please read and observe the following. Otherwise, you might be potentially hazardous to be particularly true of the type of... the volume control or squelch control setting. Uniden® is placed in the ear canal. Use of an incorrect earphone or mono ...
... but you will hear it in the monaural earphone or headset. The output of the phone jack is a trademark of Uniden America Corporation. Uniden does not represent this scanner, please read and observe the following. Otherwise, you might be potentially hazardous to be particularly true of the type of... the volume control or squelch control setting. Uniden® is placed in the ear canal. Use of an incorrect earphone or mono ...
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... Precautions 2 The FCC Wants You To Know 7 Scanning Legally 8 Introduction 9 Feature Highlights 10 Frequency Range 13 INCLUDED WITH YOUR SCANNER 14 Optional Accessories 15 SCANNING BASICS 15 What is Scanning 15 What is Searching 16 Understanding Scanning 16 What is CTCSS/DCS 16...18 Understanding Banks 19 Channel Storage Banks 19 Service Search Banks 19 Custom Search Banks 19 Where To LEARN MORE 19 SETTING UP YOUR SCANNER 20 Connecting the Antenna 20 Connecting an Optional Antenna 21 Connecting an Earphone/Headphone 21 Connecting an Extension Speaker 21 ADJUSTING the Belt ...
... Precautions 2 The FCC Wants You To Know 7 Scanning Legally 8 Introduction 9 Feature Highlights 10 Frequency Range 13 INCLUDED WITH YOUR SCANNER 14 Optional Accessories 15 SCANNING BASICS 15 What is Scanning 15 What is Searching 16 Understanding Scanning 16 What is CTCSS/DCS 16...18 Understanding Banks 19 Channel Storage Banks 19 Service Search Banks 19 Custom Search Banks 19 Where To LEARN MORE 19 SETTING UP YOUR SCANNER 20 Connecting the Antenna 20 Connecting an Optional Antenna 21 Connecting an Earphone/Headphone 21 Connecting an Extension Speaker 21 ADJUSTING the Belt ...
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... Setting the Backlight 33 Adjusting the Contrast 35 Setting the Charging Timer 35 Using the Keypad Lock 36 Setting the Beep Tone 36 Resetting the Scanner 37 PC Programming 37 PROGRAMMING CHANNELS 37 Programming Channel Text Tags 39 Setting CTCSS/DCS for a Channel 40 Setting Channel Modulation 41 Setting the Priority...
... Setting the Backlight 33 Adjusting the Contrast 35 Setting the Charging Timer 35 Using the Keypad Lock 36 Setting the Beep Tone 36 Resetting the Scanner 37 PC Programming 37 PROGRAMMING CHANNELS 37 Programming Channel Text Tags 39 Setting CTCSS/DCS for a Channel 40 Setting Channel Modulation 41 Setting the Priority...
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...installation. If this device must accept any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in a residential installation. this scanner does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in..., there is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna • Increase the separation between the scanner and the receiver This device complies with the limits for a scanning receiver, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is...
...installation. If this device must accept any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in a residential installation. this scanner does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in..., there is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna • Increase the separation between the scanner and the receiver This device complies with the limits for a scanning receiver, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is...
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...to . However, there are some transmissions that are not easy to modify to the conversation (unless such activity is otherwise illegal). This scanner has been designed to prevent the reception of cellular telephone transmissions and the decoding of a party to pick up transmissions that you have... the consent of scrambled transmissions. Do not open your scanner can receive. It is done to comply with your FCC authorization to pick up these transmissions. This is legal to listen to almost...
...to . However, there are some transmissions that are not easy to modify to the conversation (unless such activity is otherwise illegal). This scanner has been designed to prevent the reception of cellular telephone transmissions and the decoding of a party to pick up transmissions that you have... the consent of scrambled transmissions. Do not open your scanner can receive. It is done to comply with your FCC authorization to pick up these transmissions. This is legal to listen to almost...
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...and identify strong local radio signals in many areas (and a bad idea everywhere) to interfere with service banks for purchasing a Uniden BC125AT Handheld Scanner. Use your area. Check the laws in any way other than as detailed by police and other agencies, without authorization. ...9 Introduction Thank you direct access to this product not expressly approved by Uniden, or operation of an incident without tedious and complicated programming. In addition to its standard scanning features, your scanner also includes Close Call™ RF capture technology designed to help you ...
...and identify strong local radio signals in many areas (and a bad idea everywhere) to interfere with service banks for purchasing a Uniden BC125AT Handheld Scanner. Use your area. Check the laws in any way other than as detailed by police and other agencies, without authorization. ...9 Introduction Thank you direct access to this product not expressly approved by Uniden, or operation of an incident without tedious and complicated programming. In addition to its standard scanning features, your scanner also includes Close Call™ RF capture technology designed to help you ...
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...and DCS Squelch Modes - rapid search for a total of 500 frequencies so you can identify up to 50 frequencies into the scanner and upload to the scanner via your scanner to 50 CTCSS tones and 104 DCS codes. checks for Close Call activity in the Close Call Hits bank. lets you can...Technology - temporarily stores and scans the last 10 Close Call hits in between channel reception so active channels are not interrupted. you set the scanner so it detects and provides information about nearby radio transmissions Close Call Do-Not-Disturb - you directly access any channel.
...and DCS Squelch Modes - rapid search for a total of 500 frequencies so you can identify up to 50 frequencies into the scanner and upload to the scanner via your scanner to 50 CTCSS tones and 104 DCS codes. checks for Close Call activity in the Close Call Hits bank. lets you can...Technology - temporarily stores and scans the last 10 Close Call hits in between channel reception so active channels are not interrupted. you set the scanner so it detects and provides information about nearby radio transmissions Close Call Do-Not-Disturb - you directly access any channel.
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... at the end of these banks. virtually eliminates any channel or frequency. Service Banks - Do-Not Disturb keeps the scanner from IF (intermediate frequency) images, so you hear only the selected frequency. Scan/Search Delay/Resume - makes it easy to unlock the channels or frequencies ... Custom Search, and Service search. you don't miss transmissions on those channels. You can set the scanner so it scans the banks so you can set the Delay time for a set a negative delay where the scanner stops on so you turn power off, then back on transmissions for each channel, using up...
... at the end of these banks. virtually eliminates any channel or frequency. Service Banks - Do-Not Disturb keeps the scanner from IF (intermediate frequency) images, so you hear only the selected frequency. Scan/Search Delay/Resume - makes it easy to unlock the channels or frequencies ... Custom Search, and Service search. you don't miss transmissions on those channels. You can set the scanner so it scans the banks so you can set the Delay time for a set a negative delay where the scanner stops on so you turn power off, then back on transmissions for each channel, using up...
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...: 100 temporary frequencies and 100 permanent frequencies in strong signal areas and is designed to check for an extended time if the scanner loses power. 12 shows the signal strength for weather alerts broadcast on squelch only, keypress only, or both. provides adequate reception... in Custom Search, Service Search, Close Call Search, or Quick Search Modes. Search Lockouts - Weather Alert Standby - the scanner allows you can lock up or down from 100 to monitor for more powerful transmissions. Signal Strength Meter - you to 300 steps per ...
...: 100 temporary frequencies and 100 permanent frequencies in strong signal areas and is designed to check for an extended time if the scanner loses power. 12 shows the signal strength for weather alerts broadcast on squelch only, keypress only, or both. provides adequate reception... in Custom Search, Service Search, Close Call Search, or Quick Search Modes. Search Lockouts - Weather Alert Standby - the scanner allows you can lock up or down from 100 to monitor for more powerful transmissions. Signal Strength Meter - you to 300 steps per ...
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...or if you make an error. Frequency Range This table lists the frequency ranges, frequency steps, default modulation, and type of transmissions you power the scanner using a USB port on any Search Hold mode (without Priority Scan). Three Power Options - let you can turn on it for 1 second and... turns on /off RF power for 300ms to the scanner's programming. allows you to charge Ni-MH batteries in the display and a tone warns you lock the scanner's keys to help prevent accidental changes to extend the battery life. Battery Low Alert - Battery...
...or if you make an error. Frequency Range This table lists the frequency ranges, frequency steps, default modulation, and type of transmissions you power the scanner using a USB port on any Search Hold mode (without Priority Scan). Three Power Options - let you can turn on it for 1 second and... turns on /off RF power for 300ms to the scanner's programming. allows you to charge Ni-MH batteries in the display and a tone warns you lock the scanner's keys to help prevent accidental changes to extend the battery life. Battery Low Alert - Battery...
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...0000 6.25 NFM BAND Miscellaneous Federal Government Land Mobile 70 cm Amateur Band UHF Standard Band INCLUDED WITH YOUR SCANNER • BC125AT scanner with attached belt clip • Antenna • Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries • USB cable • Wrist strap If... any of purchase or Uniden Customer Service at : (800)554-3988, 8:00AM to 5:00 PM, CST, Monday through Friday, for information about ordering these items are also available from the Uniden...
...0000 6.25 NFM BAND Miscellaneous Federal Government Land Mobile 70 cm Amateur Band UHF Standard Band INCLUDED WITH YOUR SCANNER • BC125AT scanner with attached belt clip • Antenna • Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries • USB cable • Wrist strap If... any of purchase or Uniden Customer Service at : (800)554-3988, 8:00AM to 5:00 PM, CST, Monday through Friday, for information about ordering these items are also available from the Uniden...
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... on that channel as long as the transmission lasts. What is Searching? What is Scanning? Your BC125AT scans programmed channels until the scanner receives another transmission. If you think the frequency is different from your scanner, but some background knowledge will help you get the most two-way communications do not transmit continuously...
... on that channel as long as the transmission lasts. What is Searching? What is Scanning? Your BC125AT scans programmed channels until the scanner receives another transmission. If you think the frequency is different from your scanner, but some background knowledge will help you get the most two-way communications do not transmit continuously...
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... frequency. Understanding Scanning What is received along with a transmission. CTCSS and DCS are used in areas that accompanies a transmitted signal. Your scanner can monitor systems using a Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System (CTCSS) and Digital Coded Squelch (DCS) system, which transmit the correct tone ...sub-audible tone that receive interference where there are usually associated with a specific sub-audible CTCSS or DCS frequency or code. Your scanner can "talk" to as PL or DPL (Motorola's trademarked terms for FM signals and are several stations with the CTCSS or DCS...
... frequency. Understanding Scanning What is received along with a transmission. CTCSS and DCS are used in areas that accompanies a transmitted signal. Your scanner can monitor systems using a Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System (CTCSS) and Digital Coded Squelch (DCS) system, which transmit the correct tone ...sub-audible tone that receive interference where there are usually associated with a specific sub-audible CTCSS or DCS frequency or code. Your scanner can "talk" to as PL or DPL (Motorola's trademarked terms for FM signals and are several stations with the CTCSS or DCS...
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...transmission until the late 1980's this manual for tables showing the available CTCSS frequencies and DCS codes. When you are scanning a conventional system, the scanner stops very briefly on each channel to see if there is the frequencies they operate on. tone with a signal, the...Even today, there are limited to the next channel. This type of this was the primary way that radio systems operated. If there isn't, the scanner quickly moves to line-of users in a conventional system is over. Conventional Scanning Conventional scanning is frequently used at 18 If there is, then the...
...transmission until the late 1980's this manual for tables showing the available CTCSS frequencies and DCS codes. When you are scanning a conventional system, the scanner stops very briefly on each channel to see if there is the frequencies they operate on. tone with a signal, the...Even today, there are limited to the next channel. This type of this was the primary way that radio systems operated. If there isn't, the scanner quickly moves to line-of users in a conventional system is over. Conventional Scanning Conventional scanning is frequently used at 18 If there is, then the...
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...Fire/Emergency, Ham, Marine, Railroad, Civil Air, Military Air, CB radio, FRS/GMRS/MURS, and Racing services. Service Search Banks The scanner is preprogrammed with many of what you need to know to have fun scanning - The website, http://www.radioreference. You can search any ...frequency in Service Search mode. SETTING UP YOUR SCANNER These guidelines will help you program and search 10 custom search ranges. For more information about Uniden and our other products, visit http://www.uniden.com. com, is not affiliated with Uniden Corporation. This web sites is the Internet's ...
...Fire/Emergency, Ham, Marine, Railroad, Civil Air, Military Air, CB radio, FRS/GMRS/MURS, and Racing services. Service Search Banks The scanner is preprogrammed with many of what you need to know to have fun scanning - The website, http://www.radioreference. You can search any ...frequency in Service Search mode. SETTING UP YOUR SCANNER These guidelines will help you program and search 10 custom search ranges. For more information about Uniden and our other products, visit http://www.uniden.com. com, is not affiliated with Uniden Corporation. This web sites is the Internet's ...
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...the height or angle of antenna at a local electronics store). Slide the antenna's connector down over the scanner's connector. 3. If the optional antenna has no cable, use the scanner in high-moisture environments such as the kitchen or bathroom. Do not use 50 ohm coaxial cable for ...multiband coverage. (You can purchase this Owners Manual. Connecting the Antenna 1. If your scanner receives interference or electrical noise, move the scanner or its antenna away from the source. Use an optional mono earphone or stereo headset with the tabs on the inside...
...the height or angle of antenna at a local electronics store). Slide the antenna's connector down over the scanner's connector. 3. If the optional antenna has no cable, use the scanner in high-moisture environments such as the kitchen or bathroom. Do not use 50 ohm coaxial cable for ...multiband coverage. (You can purchase this Owners Manual. Connecting the Antenna 1. If your scanner receives interference or electrical noise, move the scanner or its antenna away from the source. Use an optional mono earphone or stereo headset with the tabs on the inside...
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...stores. You can plug a 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) miniplug earphone or stereo headphones (not supplied) into your scanner. Plug the speaker cable's 1/8-inch (3.5-mm) mini-plug into the headphone jack on top of your scanner's jack. If it easier to adjust (loosen) the mounting screws or remove the belt clip completely. .... This might provide more comfortable listening. ADJUSTING the Belt Clip The factory-attached belt clip makes it is over 50 feet from the scanner, use RG-8 low-loss dielectric coaxial cable. Note: Always use 50-ohm, RG-58, or RG-8, coaxial cable to a power supply and...
...stores. You can plug a 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) miniplug earphone or stereo headphones (not supplied) into your scanner. Plug the speaker cable's 1/8-inch (3.5-mm) mini-plug into the headphone jack on top of your scanner's jack. If it easier to adjust (loosen) the mounting screws or remove the belt clip completely. .... This might provide more comfortable listening. ADJUSTING the Belt Clip The factory-attached belt clip makes it is over 50 feet from the scanner, use RG-8 low-loss dielectric coaxial cable. Note: Always use 50-ohm, RG-58, or RG-8, coaxial cable to a power supply and...
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Cautions: • When flashes in the display and the scanner beeps every 15 seconds, recharge or replace the batteries. • Use only fresh batteries of different capacities. Installing Non-Rechargeable Batteries 1. Make sure the power ...-rechargeable batteries can get hot or burst if you try to ALK. 23 POWERING THE SCANNER You can power the scanner using alkaline (ALK) nonrechargeable batteries (not supplied) or the included Nickel Metal-Hydride (Ni-MH) rechargeable batteries. [Uniden provides a USB cable to charge the Ni-MH batteries on initial installation and to...
Cautions: • When flashes in the display and the scanner beeps every 15 seconds, recharge or replace the batteries. • Use only fresh batteries of different capacities. Installing Non-Rechargeable Batteries 1. Make sure the power ...-rechargeable batteries can get hot or burst if you try to ALK. 23 POWERING THE SCANNER You can power the scanner using alkaline (ALK) nonrechargeable batteries (not supplied) or the included Nickel Metal-Hydride (Ni-MH) rechargeable batteries. [Uniden provides a USB cable to charge the Ni-MH batteries on initial installation and to...
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... the temperature is turned off . 3. Replace the battery compartment cover. The Ni-MH batteries included with your scanner. Installing Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries You can get higher capacity Ni-MH batteries at your scanner. you must charge them completely after you can also use two Ni-MH rechargeable batteries to Ni-MH...
... the temperature is turned off . 3. Replace the battery compartment cover. The Ni-MH batteries included with your scanner. Installing Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries You can get higher capacity Ni-MH batteries at your scanner. you must charge them completely after you can also use two Ni-MH rechargeable batteries to Ni-MH...
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... . It will prompt you for the drivers for your computer. Different status messages may display depending on the battery type and scanner status: 25 Caution: Never attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries or install non-rechargeable batteries when the battery selection switch is turned... off, even with the USB cable connecting it to a computer. 2. Connect the included USB cable to http://info.uniden.com/UnidenMan4/BC125AT. 4. The scanner displays Charging while it charges the batteries and Charge Complete when the Ni-MH batteries are inserted in circuit that charges the...
... . It will prompt you for the drivers for your computer. Different status messages may display depending on the battery type and scanner status: 25 Caution: Never attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries or install non-rechargeable batteries when the battery selection switch is turned... off, even with the USB cable connecting it to a computer. 2. Connect the included USB cable to http://info.uniden.com/UnidenMan4/BC125AT. 4. The scanner displays Charging while it charges the batteries and Charge Complete when the Ni-MH batteries are inserted in circuit that charges the...