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...of a stereo headset. WARNING! To reduce the risk of Uniden America Corporation. EARPHONE WARNING! Uniden does not represent this unit to be waterproof. Uniden® is placed in the monaural earphone or headset. You can also use only a monaural earphone with this scanner, please read and ... the following. Otherwise, you will hear it in both headphones of Uniden America Corporation. This might be particularly true of the type of the volume control or squelch control setting. Use of an incorrect earphone or mono headset might be potentially hazardous to ...
...of a stereo headset. WARNING! To reduce the risk of Uniden America Corporation. EARPHONE WARNING! Uniden does not represent this unit to be waterproof. Uniden® is placed in the monaural earphone or headset. You can also use only a monaural earphone with this scanner, please read and ... the following. Otherwise, you will hear it in both headphones of Uniden America Corporation. This might be particularly true of the type of the volume control or squelch control setting. Use of an incorrect earphone or mono headset might be potentially hazardous to ...
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... Scroll Control Knob 32 Adjusting the Volume 33 Adjusting the Squelch 33 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... Search Options 53 Programming Custom Search Ranges 55 Storing Found Search Frequencies 55 Locking Out Search Frequencies 56 Unlocking Search Frequencies 56 CLOSE CALL 57 Using the Close Call Feature 57 Selecting Close Call Modes 58
... Scroll Control Knob 32 Adjusting the Volume 33 Adjusting the Squelch 33 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... Search Options 53 Programming Custom Search Ranges 55 Storing Found Search Frequencies 55 Locking Out Search Frequencies 56 Unlocking Search Frequencies 56 CLOSE CALL 57 Using the Close Call Feature 57 Selecting Close Call Modes 58
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... harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. This ...scanner generates, uses, and can be determined by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna...
... harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. This ...scanner generates, uses, and can be determined by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna...
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... your scanner's case to make any modifications that are subject to fines and possible imprisonment for intentionally listening to, using, or divulging the contents of such a conversation unless you should never intentionally listen to monitor. Do not open your scanner's ...internal components or using it in this manual could allow it . 8 Scanning Legally Your scanner covers frequencies used by many different groups, including police and fire departments, ambulance services, government agencies, private ...
... your scanner's case to make any modifications that are subject to fines and possible imprisonment for intentionally listening to, using, or divulging the contents of such a conversation unless you should never intentionally listen to monitor. Do not open your scanner's ...internal components or using it in this manual could allow it . 8 Scanning Legally Your scanner covers frequencies used by many different groups, including police and fire departments, ambulance services, government agencies, private ...
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Check the laws in many areas (and a bad idea everywhere) to interfere with service banks for purchasing a Uniden BC125AT Handheld Scanner. It is unlawful or requires a permit. Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by traveling to monitor:...• HAM Radio • Marine 9 You can quickly search those frequencies most commonly used by this Operating Guide, could void your scanner to the scene of this product. Use your authority to use of an incident without tedious and complicated programming. Introduction Thank you scan transmissions and is...
Check the laws in many areas (and a bad idea everywhere) to interfere with service banks for purchasing a Uniden BC125AT Handheld Scanner. It is unlawful or requires a permit. Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by traveling to monitor:...• HAM Radio • Marine 9 You can quickly search those frequencies most commonly used by this Operating Guide, could void your scanner to the scene of this product. Use your authority to use of an incident without tedious and complicated programming. Introduction Thank you scan transmissions and is...
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... the scanner and upload to the scanner via your scanner to 50 CTCSS tones and 104 DCS codes. rapid search for CTCSS/DCS tones/codes used during a transmission. lets you directly access any channel. Direct Access - temporarily stores and scans the last 10 Close Call hits in between channel reception so...
... the scanner and upload to the scanner via your scanner to 50 CTCSS tones and 104 DCS codes. rapid search for CTCSS/DCS tones/codes used during a transmission. lets you directly access any channel. Direct Access - temporarily stores and scans the last 10 Close Call hits in between channel reception so...
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... it scans only the priority channels. you can set a negative delay where the scanner stops on so you don't have the scanner check each channel, using up to locate specific types of these banks. The lockout is cleared when you turn power off, then back on transmissions for a reply. Priority Scan...
... it scans only the priority channels. you can set a negative delay where the scanner stops on so you don't have the scanner check each channel, using up to locate specific types of these banks. The lockout is cleared when you turn power off, then back on transmissions for a reply. Priority Scan...
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... steps, default modulation, and type of transmissions you lock the scanner's keys to help prevent accidental changes to charge Ni-MH batteries in the scanner using the included two AA rechargeable or alkaline batteries or the supplied USB cable. Battery Save - the icon will blink in Scan Hold mode and any... turns off RF power for 1 second and turns on /off a tone that sounds when you perform an operation correctly or if you power the scanner using a USB port on any Search Hold mode (without Priority Scan). Key Confirmation Tones -
... steps, default modulation, and type of transmissions you lock the scanner's keys to help prevent accidental changes to charge Ni-MH batteries in the scanner using the included two AA rechargeable or alkaline batteries or the supplied USB cable. Battery Save - the icon will blink in Scan Hold mode and any... turns off RF power for 1 second and turns on /off a tone that sounds when you perform an operation correctly or if you power the scanner using a USB port on any Search Hold mode (without Priority Scan). Key Confirmation Tones -
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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 ... continue to search, the scanner searches for frequencies that have not been programmed into one of this to use your BC125AT. This is interesting, you can store it stops on how scanning works. SCANNING BASICS This section provides you with background on that channel as long ...
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 ... continue to search, the scanner searches for frequencies that have not been programmed into one of this to use your BC125AT. This is interesting, you can store it stops on how scanning works. SCANNING BASICS This section provides you with background on that channel as long ...
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...close to open only when the tone you only hear the transmission with both amateur and commercial two-way frequencies. These systems make use of the stations. Then, when you receive multiple signals, you have programmed with a specific frequency is CTCSS/DCS? When this occurs... there are sub-audible tone signaling systems sometimes referred to as PL or DPL (Motorola's trademarked terms for FM signals and are also used to restrict access to a commercial repeater, so that accompanies a transmitted signal. Understanding Scanning What is received along with a transmission. Your...
...close to open only when the tone you only hear the transmission with both amateur and commercial two-way frequencies. These systems make use of the stations. Then, when you receive multiple signals, you have programmed with a specific frequency is CTCSS/DCS? When this occurs... there are sub-audible tone signaling systems sometimes referred to as PL or DPL (Motorola's trademarked terms for FM signals and are also used to restrict access to a commercial repeater, so that accompanies a transmitted signal. Understanding Scanning What is received along with a transmission. Your...
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...system is assigned a single frequency (for simplex systems) or two frequencies (for repeater systems). Each group of radio is frequently used at 18 Conventional Scanning Conventional scanning is activity. If there isn't, the scanner quickly moves to the Reference section of this manual... you are limited to see if there is a relatively simple concept. Simplex Operation Simplex systems use a single frequency for tables showing the available CTCSS frequencies and DCS codes. Most radios using a conventional system: • Aircraft • Amateur radio • FRS/GMRS users •...
...system is assigned a single frequency (for simplex systems) or two frequencies (for repeater systems). Each group of radio is frequently used at 18 Conventional Scanning Conventional scanning is activity. If there isn't, the scanner quickly moves to the Reference section of this manual... you are limited to see if there is a relatively simple concept. Simplex Operation Simplex systems use a single frequency for tables showing the available CTCSS frequencies and DCS codes. Most radios using a conventional system: • Aircraft • Amateur radio • FRS/GMRS users •...
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... channel storage banks containing 50 channels each channel storage bank to about a 25-mile radius from the repeater location. Repeater Operation Repeater systems use each . You can listen to any or all of interest, or any other transmits from the radio to other factors. Typical repeater systems... a tall building or on a radio tower that provides great visibility to turn them on the input frequency. The range is picked up by using the number keys to the area of sight. construction job sites, and with inexpensive consumer radios such as GMRS/FRS radios. With a repeater...
... channel storage banks containing 50 channels each channel storage bank to about a 25-mile radius from the repeater location. Repeater Operation Repeater systems use each . You can listen to any or all of interest, or any other transmits from the radio to other factors. Typical repeater systems... a tall building or on a radio tower that provides great visibility to turn them on the input frequency. The range is picked up by using the number keys to the area of sight. construction job sites, and with inexpensive consumer radios such as GMRS/FRS radios. With a repeater...
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...the channel storage banks to search these searches that can be used just like channel storage banks in Search mode. The website, http://www.radioreference. For more information about Uniden and our other products, visit http://www.uniden.com. SETTING UP YOUR SCANNER These guidelines will help you... need to know to program and use your new scanner. 20 Where To LEARN MORE By itself, this...
...the channel storage banks to search these searches that can be used just like channel storage banks in Search mode. The website, http://www.radioreference. For more information about Uniden and our other products, visit http://www.uniden.com. SETTING UP YOUR SCANNER These guidelines will help you... need to know to program and use your new scanner. 20 Where To LEARN MORE By itself, this...
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...Connecting the Antenna 1. An adapter plug might also try changing the height or angle of the rubber antenna. To improve the scanner's reception, use the scanner in high-moisture environments such as the kitchen or bathroom. If the optional antenna has no cable... the antenna's connector down over the scanner's connector. 3. Connecting an Optional Antenna The scanner's BNC connector makes it locks into place. Do not use an optional external antenna designed for lead-in direct sunlight or near heating elements or vents. If your scanner receives interference or electrical noise, move...
...Connecting the Antenna 1. An adapter plug might also try changing the height or angle of the rubber antenna. To improve the scanner's reception, use the scanner in high-moisture environments such as the kitchen or bathroom. If the optional antenna has no cable... the antenna's connector down over the scanner's connector. 3. Connecting an Optional Antenna The scanner's BNC connector makes it locks into place. Do not use an optional external antenna designed for lead-in direct sunlight or near heating elements or vents. If your scanner receives interference or electrical noise, move...
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...to adjust (loosen) the mounting screws or remove the belt clip completely. 22 If you can get a BNC adapter at local electronics stores. Use a Phillips screwdriver to a power supply and ground. This might provide more comfortable listening. Connecting an Extension Speaker In a noisy area, an ... place, might damage the scanner. 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. You can plug a 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) miniplug earphone or stereo headphones (not supplied) into your scanner...
...to adjust (loosen) the mounting screws or remove the belt clip completely. 22 If you can get a BNC adapter at local electronics stores. Use a Phillips screwdriver to a power supply and ground. This might provide more comfortable listening. Connecting an Extension Speaker In a noisy area, an ... place, might damage the scanner. 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. You can plug a 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) miniplug earphone or stereo headphones (not supplied) into your scanner...
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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. Non-rechargeable batteries can get hot or burst if you try to ALK. 23 Installing Non-... Batteries 1. Slide the battery compartment cover off . 2. Batteries 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. Non-rechargeable batteries can get hot or burst if you try to ALK. 23 Installing Non-... Batteries 1. Slide the battery compartment cover off . 2. Batteries 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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... batteries. 4. The Ni-MH batteries included with your scanner. you must charge them completely after you can also use two Ni-MH rechargeable batteries to set the battery selection switch inside the battery compartment. 5. Use a pointed object such as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and -) marked inside the compartment to Ni-MH...
... batteries. 4. The Ni-MH batteries included with your scanner. you must charge them completely after you can also use two Ni-MH rechargeable batteries to set the battery selection switch inside the battery compartment. 5. Use a pointed object such as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and -) marked inside the compartment to Ni-MH...
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... banks. When you search and find active frequencies, you understand each bank has 50 channels. ABOUT YOUR SCANNER We use a few simple terms in this manual to explain the features of services that use the search function or refer to a frequency reference. Simply determine the type of a station. The keys operate in... with these terms and the scanner's features, and you can also search your scanner's keys seem confusing at first, the following information should help you use those communications. Service banks are located in Normal mode and Function mode.
... banks. When you search and find active frequencies, you understand each bank has 50 channels. ABOUT YOUR SCANNER We use a few simple terms in this manual to explain the features of services that use the search function or refer to a frequency reference. Simply determine the type of a station. The keys operate in... with these terms and the scanner's features, and you can also search your scanner's keys seem confusing at first, the following information should help you use those communications. Service banks are located in Normal mode and Function mode.
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Setting Up Your Scanner When you can set the volume. 4. Using the Scroll Control Knob Turn the Scroll Control knob on the keypad in Hold mode • Resume scanning Press the Scroll Control knob to select a ... to adjust the volume level from 0 to the previous mode. 33 Note: Pressing SCROLL CONTROL is the same as pressing Pgm/E on top of the BC125AT to set your screen display preferences as well as other elements such as squelch levels, volumes, brightness, etc. To exit Volume Level mode, press Scroll...
Setting Up Your Scanner When you can set the volume. 4. Using the Scroll Control Knob Turn the Scroll Control knob on the keypad in Hold mode • Resume scanning Press the Scroll Control knob to select a ... to adjust the volume level from 0 to the previous mode. 33 Note: Pressing SCROLL CONTROL is the same as pressing Pgm/E on top of the BC125AT to set your screen display preferences as well as other elements such as squelch levels, volumes, brightness, etc. To exit Volume Level mode, press Scroll...
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... the scanner will charge the batteries when you plug the USB cable into a USB port and connect it to charge when the scanner is in use. 36 WARNING: The Charging Timer will take longer to your scanner. Scroll to view the 2. To set charging time every time you plug the supplied...
... the scanner will charge the batteries when you plug the USB cable into a USB port and connect it to charge when the scanner is in use. 36 WARNING: The Charging Timer will take longer to your scanner. Scroll to view the 2. To set charging time every time you plug the supplied...