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...to Know 8 Scanning Legally 8 Introduction 10 Feature Highlights 12 General 12 About This Manual 16 How the Scanner's Controls Are Represented in This Manual... 16 Entering Text 17 Understanding Scanning 18 Understanding the Scanner's Memory 18 What is Scanning 18 What is Searching 19 What is CTCSS/DCS... EDACS Trunking 25 LTR Trunking 26 I-Call (Motorola/EDACS 27 Where To Get More Information 27 Included With Your Scanner 29 Setting Up Your Scanner 30 Using Internal Batteries 30 Using Rechargeable Batteries 32 Removing the Display Sticker 33 Using AC Power 33 Connecting the ...
...to Know 8 Scanning Legally 8 Introduction 10 Feature Highlights 12 General 12 About This Manual 16 How the Scanner's Controls Are Represented in This Manual... 16 Entering Text 17 Understanding Scanning 18 Understanding the Scanner's Memory 18 What is Scanning 18 What is Searching 19 What is CTCSS/DCS... EDACS Trunking 25 LTR Trunking 26 I-Call (Motorola/EDACS 27 Where To Get More Information 27 Included With Your Scanner 29 Setting Up Your Scanner 30 Using Internal Batteries 30 Using Rechargeable Batteries 32 Removing the Display Sticker 33 Using AC Power 33 Connecting the ...
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... many areas (and a bad idea everywhere) to interfere with the duties of public safety officials by traveling to the scene of this manual could allow it to pick up these transmissions. It is otherwise illegal). This scanner has been designed to Know 9 This is unlawful or requires a permit. Do not open your...
... many areas (and a bad idea everywhere) to interfere with the duties of public safety officials by traveling to the scene of this manual could allow it to pick up these transmissions. It is otherwise illegal). This scanner has been designed to Know 9 This is unlawful or requires a permit. Do not open your...
English Owners Manual
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...received by choosing the system, group, and channel. Feature Highlights 13 You can set the scanner's attenuator to reduce the input strength of a transmission to wait for a possible reply. Unique Data Skip - Attenuator... - Quick Recall - Text Tagging - The scanner skips locked-out frequencies while using up to skip unwanted data transmissions and reduces birdies. prevent interference from... while searching. You can set the delay time for manual mode and chain search mode. Lets you quickly select a specific channel by the...
...received by choosing the system, group, and channel. Feature Highlights 13 You can set the scanner's attenuator to reduce the input strength of a transmission to wait for a possible reply. Unique Data Skip - Attenuator... - Quick Recall - Text Tagging - The scanner skips locked-out frequencies while using up to skip unwanted data transmissions and reduces birdies. prevent interference from... while searching. You can set the delay time for manual mode and chain search mode. Lets you quickly select a specific channel by the...
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.... Feature Highlights 15 Auto Store Frequency AutoStore - Talk Group ID AutoStore - Quick Search - Priority Priority Scan - Priority Plus - The scanner alerts you keep track of power it needs if there are searching a conventional system. Priority channels let you if the batteries need to...press a key, when squelch breaks during a transmission, or manually. Makes the display easy to 50 CTCSS tones and 104 DCS tones. Low Battery Alert - Lets the scanner search for transmissions. You can set the scanner so it turns on your most important channel(s) while monitoring ...
.... Feature Highlights 15 Auto Store Frequency AutoStore - Talk Group ID AutoStore - Quick Search - Priority Priority Scan - Priority Plus - The scanner alerts you keep track of power it needs if there are searching a conventional system. Priority channels let you if the batteries need to...press a key, when squelch breaks during a transmission, or manually. Makes the display easy to 50 CTCSS tones and 104 DCS tones. Low Battery Alert - Lets the scanner search for transmissions. You can set the scanner so it turns on your most important channel(s) while monitoring ...
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... to press ( Menu ) to another BC246T scanner. You can clone all programmed data, including the contents of the scanner's memory, menu settings, and other parameters from one choice (Edit Name). How the Scanner's Controls Are Represented in This Manual To help navigate the scanner's menus, the steps shown in this manual, review the contents to view a series...
... to press ( Menu ) to another BC246T scanner. You can clone all programmed data, including the contents of the scanner's memory, menu settings, and other parameters from one choice (Edit Name). How the Scanner's Controls Are Represented in This Manual To help navigate the scanner's menus, the steps shown in this manual, review the contents to view a series...
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... method. This all use are: Motorola Type I system, you need to start talking. If you are a new scanner enthusiast, you might want to the control channel each system does this manual and use your scanner in "Preset Fleet Maps" on Page 103. the radios send the radio ID, the fleet and subfleet talk...
... method. This all use are: Motorola Type I system, you need to start talking. If you are a new scanner enthusiast, you might want to the control channel each system does this manual and use your scanner in "Preset Fleet Maps" on Page 103. the radios send the radio ID, the fleet and subfleet talk...
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...5:00 p.m. to have fun scanning - frequency information from 10:00 a.m. Understanding Scanning 27 Your BC246T can also call transmissions. Where To Get More Information By itself, this manual really only provides part of the agencies you have stored in the talk group ID list and ...Friday). • http://www.radioreference.com * - the Internet's premier source for more information about scanning. In the ID search mode, the scanner stops on the transmission and displays the talk group ID on Page 68 for user-supported radio system information. • http://www.bearcat1.com...
...5:00 p.m. to have fun scanning - frequency information from 10:00 a.m. Understanding Scanning 27 Your BC246T can also call transmissions. Where To Get More Information By itself, this manual really only provides part of the agencies you have stored in the talk group ID list and ...Friday). • http://www.radioreference.com * - the Internet's premier source for more information about scanning. In the ID search mode, the scanner stops on the transmission and displays the talk group ID on Page 68 for user-supported radio system information. • http://www.bearcat1.com...
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Included With Your Scanner 29 Included With Your Scanner Included With Your Scanner Sql Vol Connection Cable Scanner Wrist Strap AC Adapter Batteries Belt Clip Antenna Owner's Manual & other printed material If any of these items are missing or damaged, immediately contact your place of purchase or Uniden Customer Service at: (800) 297-1023 during regular business hours (Central time).
Included With Your Scanner 29 Included With Your Scanner Included With Your Scanner Sql Vol Connection Cable Scanner Wrist Strap AC Adapter Batteries Belt Clip Antenna Owner's Manual & other printed material If any of these items are missing or damaged, immediately contact your place of purchase or Uniden Customer Service at: (800) 297-1023 during regular business hours (Central time).
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Using Internal Batteries You can purchase this type of this Owners Manual. • Do not use the scanner in high-moisture environments such as the kitchen or bathroom. • Avoid placing the scanner in . Read the precautions on the inside front cover of antenna ...elements or vents. Setting Up Your Scanner STheetsteingguidUelpineYsowuillrheSlpcayonuniensrtall and set up your new scanner: • If your scanner receives interference or electrical noise, move the scanner or its antenna away from the source. • To improve the scanner's reception, use an optional external antenna...
Using Internal Batteries You can purchase this type of this Owners Manual. • Do not use the scanner in high-moisture environments such as the kitchen or bathroom. • Avoid placing the scanner in . Read the precautions on the inside front cover of antenna ...elements or vents. Setting Up Your Scanner STheetsteingguidUelpineYsowuillrheSlpcayonuniensrtall and set up your new scanner: • If your scanner receives interference or electrical noise, move the scanner or its antenna away from the source. • To improve the scanner's reception, use an optional external antenna...
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...of your scanner's jack....scanner. Attaching the Belt Clip To make your scanner safely close at the front of the wrist strap through the small loop to the scanner. Attaching the Wrist Strap To keep your scanner easier to the scanner...'s headphone jack. Use a Phillips screwdriver and the supplied screws to attach the clip to secure it. Setting Up Your Scanner... 34 Connecting an Earphone/Headphone For private listening, you are on the right side of the scanner... the scanner. This automatically disconnects the internal...
...of your scanner's jack....scanner. Attaching the Belt Clip To make your scanner safely close at the front of the wrist strap through the small loop to the scanner. Attaching the Wrist Strap To keep your scanner easier to the scanner...'s headphone jack. Use a Phillips screwdriver and the supplied screws to attach the clip to secure it. Setting Up Your Scanner... 34 Connecting an Earphone/Headphone For private listening, you are on the right side of the scanner... the scanner. This automatically disconnects the internal...
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... turned on (see "Priority Scan" on Page 70). shows the currently activated group, appears with numbers (0-9). appears when you manually select a channel you understand how your scanner operates. SYS - The currently active system indicator flashes. ATT - alerts you hold down Func to show the... when you lock the keypad (see "Using the Close Call Feature" on Page 47). - Setting Up Your Scanner 38 AM/FM/NFM - appears to select a function. - appears when the scanner is the text display area. appears when you when the battery power gets low. shows the currently activated system,...
... turned on (see "Priority Scan" on Page 70). shows the currently activated group, appears with numbers (0-9). appears when you manually select a channel you understand how your scanner operates. SYS - The currently active system indicator flashes. ATT - alerts you hold down Func to show the... when you lock the keypad (see "Using the Close Call Feature" on Page 47). - Setting Up Your Scanner 38 AM/FM/NFM - appears to select a function. - appears when the scanner is the text display area. appears when you when the battery power gets low. shows the currently activated system,...
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...it , its memory might be corrupted which will program the scanner Important! All information prorammed in Step 1. General Notes • You can have is limited only by the amount of this manual from the Uniden America Corporation website and print extra sheets), then use more ... step! 1. Program the system into your scanner, make planning easier, planning worksheets are included in the US. To make sure the batteries are programming a new system. Programming radio systems is typical). Copy the worksheets (or download this manual for each . The number of conventional system...
...it , its memory might be corrupted which will program the scanner Important! All information prorammed in Step 1. General Notes • You can have is limited only by the amount of this manual from the Uniden America Corporation website and print extra sheets), then use more ... step! 1. Program the system into your scanner, make planning easier, planning worksheets are included in the US. To make sure the batteries are programming a new system. Programming radio systems is typical). Copy the worksheets (or download this manual for each . The number of conventional system...
English Owners Manual
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... Modulation E This setting controls the demodulation method used for the frequency. AM - the scanner uses FM (frequency modulation) for the channel. NFM - Auto - the scanner uses the default modulation for the frequency (see the table at the front of the manual). FM - Select your setting, then press E. Select your setting, then press E. Setting...
... Modulation E This setting controls the demodulation method used for the frequency. AM - the scanner uses FM (frequency modulation) for the channel. NFM - Auto - the scanner uses the default modulation for the frequency (see the table at the front of the manual). FM - Select your setting, then press E. Select your setting, then press E. Setting...
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... default setting is Off. • For trunked systems, the attenuation is attenuated by holding on the band (see the table at the front of the manual) 5.0 kHz, 6.25 kHz, 7.5 kHz, 10.0 kHz, 12.5 kHz, 15.0 kHz, 20.0 kHz, 25.0 kHz, 50.0 kHz, 100.0 kHz - Setting Channel ... Settings 77 the channel is a system- level setting. • You can also toggle this setting by about 18 dB. Note: The scanner defaults to Auto. The scanner uses the selected step. Setting the Frequency Step (Conventional Channels Only) Menu program system E Select the system E Edit Group E Select the...
... default setting is Off. • For trunked systems, the attenuation is attenuated by holding on the band (see the table at the front of the manual) 5.0 kHz, 6.25 kHz, 7.5 kHz, 10.0 kHz, 12.5 kHz, 15.0 kHz, 20.0 kHz, 25.0 kHz, 50.0 kHz, 100.0 kHz - Setting Channel ... Settings 77 the channel is a system- level setting. • You can also toggle this setting by about 18 dB. Note: The scanner defaults to Auto. The scanner uses the selected step. Setting the Frequency Step (Conventional Channels Only) Menu program system E Select the system E Edit Group E Select the...
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...). Search and Close Call Options 90 Screening Out Paging Systems Menu Srch/CloCall Opt E Pager Screen E This setting determines whether the scanner automatically ignores transmissions found during searching or Close Call operation. Screening Out UHF TV Systems Menu Srch/CloCall Opt E UHF TV Screen ... shared between business radio systems and paging systems. If the scanner stops on a paging system even with this feature turned on, manually lock it out by pressing L/O. Note: This feature does not operate when the scanner is On. • The frequencies include paging systems and...
...). Search and Close Call Options 90 Screening Out Paging Systems Menu Srch/CloCall Opt E Pager Screen E This setting determines whether the scanner automatically ignores transmissions found during searching or Close Call operation. Screening Out UHF TV Systems Menu Srch/CloCall Opt E UHF TV Screen ... shared between business radio systems and paging systems. If the scanner stops on a paging system even with this feature turned on, manually lock it out by pressing L/O. Note: This feature does not operate when the scanner is On. • The frequencies include paging systems and...
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.... Setting Data Skip Menu Srch/CloCall Opt E Set Data Skip E This setting controls how the scanner behaves when it ends. Select your setting, then press E. Off The scanner remains on this setting if you are trying to reduce interference and desensitization that strong signals create. ...for quick search and Close Call operation. Auto Uses the default setting for the current frequency (see the table at the front of the manual) AM Uses AM (amplitude modulation) FM Uses FM (frequency modulation) NFM Uses narrowband FM Setting Attenuation Menu Srch/CloCall Opt E Set...
.... Setting Data Skip Menu Srch/CloCall Opt E Set Data Skip E This setting controls how the scanner behaves when it ends. Select your setting, then press E. Off The scanner remains on this setting if you are trying to reduce interference and desensitization that strong signals create. ...for quick search and Close Call operation. Auto Uses the default setting for the current frequency (see the table at the front of the manual) AM Uses AM (amplitude modulation) FM Uses FM (frequency modulation) NFM Uses narrowband FM Setting Attenuation Menu Srch/CloCall Opt E Set...
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... this feature is 2 seconds. Select your setting, then press E. Note: The scanner defaults to Auto. Select your setting, then press E. Off The scanner resumes immediately when the transmission ends. 1-5 sec The scanner waits the set amount of the manual) 5.0 kHz, 6.25 kHz, 7.5 kHz, 10.0 kHz, 12.5 kHz,... 15.0 kHz, 20.0 kHz, 25.0 kHz, 50.0 kHz, 100.0 kHz The scanner uses the selected step. will...
... this feature is 2 seconds. Select your setting, then press E. Note: The scanner defaults to Auto. Select your setting, then press E. Off The scanner resumes immediately when the transmission ends. 1-5 sec The scanner waits the set amount of the manual) 5.0 kHz, 6.25 kHz, 7.5 kHz, 10.0 kHz, 12.5 kHz,... 15.0 kHz, 20.0 kHz, 25.0 kHz, 50.0 kHz, 100.0 kHz The scanner uses the selected step. will...
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...information, please call Customer Service at the end of the system's frequencies might be missing. The ID's you can visit http://www.uniden.com for the ID's to become active or scan another preset fleet map or program your frequency list for the data channel might ...One or more ID's or use the ID Search mode. Program one or more of this manual. Troubleshooting 100 No ID's have been entered. Wait for additional information. Scanner won 't acquire the data channel. Scanner won 't stop scanning a trunked system. The squelch might be incorrect. The frequency used for ...
...information, please call Customer Service at the end of the system's frequencies might be missing. The ID's you can visit http://www.uniden.com for the ID's to become active or scan another preset fleet map or program your frequency list for the data channel might ...One or more ID's or use the ID Search mode. Program one or more of this manual. Troubleshooting 100 No ID's have been entered. Wait for additional information. Scanner won 't acquire the data channel. Scanner won 't stop scanning a trunked system. The squelch might be incorrect. The frequency used for ...