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Contents Introduction 1 Front View 2 Icon Display 3 BC250D SHORTCUTS 4 Important Notice 6 Terminology 7 What is Scanning 7 What is Searching 7 What is Trunk Tracking 7 What is APCO Project 25 Digital Communications 8 Feature Highlights 9 Where ... 14 Basic Operation 15 Turn the Scanner On 15 Setting the Squelch 15 Understanding the Menu System 16 Menu Description and Numeric Keypad Equivalents 17 Programming 26 Storing Frequencies into Channels in Menu Mode 26 Deleting a Stored Frequency 27 Editing a Stored Frequency 27 Duplicate Frequency Alert 27 Transfer Frequencies 28 ...
Contents Introduction 1 Front View 2 Icon Display 3 BC250D SHORTCUTS 4 Important Notice 6 Terminology 7 What is Scanning 7 What is Searching 7 What is Trunk Tracking 7 What is APCO Project 25 Digital Communications 8 Feature Highlights 9 Where ... 14 Basic Operation 15 Turn the Scanner On 15 Setting the Squelch 15 Understanding the Menu System 16 Menu Description and Numeric Keypad Equivalents 17 Programming 26 Storing Frequencies into Channels in Menu Mode 26 Deleting a Stored Frequency 27 Editing a Stored Frequency 27 Duplicate Frequency Alert 27 Transfer Frequencies 28 ...
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... 57 Review ID Lockout 58 Restoring Locked-out IDs 58 Setting the Delay Mode for Trunking Mode 59 Setting Priority in Trunking Mode 60 Programming Scan Lists During Search 60 Deleting a Stored ID 60 Moving between Scan List Memories 61 I-Call (Motorola/EDACS 61 Multi-Track 62 ...EDACS Reception 64 EDACS Tracking 64 Programming EDACS System Frequencies 64 An EDACS Trunked system 65 Special EDACS Features 66 EDACS SCAT 67 LTR Reception 68 LTR Tracking 68 Motorola Reception ...
... 57 Review ID Lockout 58 Restoring Locked-out IDs 58 Setting the Delay Mode for Trunking Mode 59 Setting Priority in Trunking Mode 60 Programming Scan Lists During Search 60 Deleting a Stored ID 60 Moving between Scan List Memories 61 I-Call (Motorola/EDACS 61 Multi-Track 62 ...EDACS Reception 64 EDACS Tracking 64 Programming EDACS System Frequencies 64 An EDACS Trunked system 65 Special EDACS Features 66 EDACS SCAT 67 LTR Reception 68 LTR Tracking 68 Motorola Reception ...
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.... MENU/ BACK 3 4 1 (for that channel. Please read the manual thoroughly before using the direct entry mode for that ID. BC250D SHORTCUTS MENU/ BACK 3 2 1 MENU/ BACK 3 3 2 MENU/ BACK 3 1 1 1 MENU/ BACK 3 1 1 2 the neat entry Programming. replace the frequency on the "Beep Alert" for example; MENU/ BACK 2 1 E 4 1 MENU/ BACK 3 9 1 Rotate the VFO control to enter...
.... MENU/ BACK 3 4 1 (for that channel. Please read the manual thoroughly before using the direct entry mode for that ID. BC250D SHORTCUTS MENU/ BACK 3 2 1 MENU/ BACK 3 3 2 MENU/ BACK 3 1 1 1 MENU/ BACK 3 1 1 2 the neat entry Programming. replace the frequency on the "Beep Alert" for example; MENU/ BACK 2 1 E 4 1 MENU/ BACK 3 9 1 Rotate the VFO control to enter...
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...the operation of frequencies that you set up a system for trunk tracking, select a bank, then enter the trunk type. To program and control your scanner remotely from a PC using Uniden's E-Scanner software, do the following : Press MENU/ BACK 3 5 select speed If you want to "Mute On". MENU/...: M-F 8:00 a.m. Press E . Also please check out our website at 1-800-297-1023. to move the cursor and then press E . BC250D SHORTCUTS MENU/ BACK 1 CHAIN SERCH E 6 1 select bank SEARCH MENU/ BACK E 1 1 CHAIN SERCH 2 select range E E To begin searching between the Range...
...the operation of frequencies that you set up a system for trunk tracking, select a bank, then enter the trunk type. To program and control your scanner remotely from a PC using Uniden's E-Scanner software, do the following : Press MENU/ BACK 3 5 select speed If you want to "Mute On". MENU/...: M-F 8:00 a.m. Press E . Also please check out our website at 1-800-297-1023. to move the cursor and then press E . BC250D SHORTCUTS MENU/ BACK 1 CHAIN SERCH E 6 1 select bank SEARCH MENU/ BACK E 1 1 CHAIN SERCH 2 select range E E To begin searching between the Range...
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...received. What is a simple concept. Conventional scanning is Trunk Tracking? When someone you have programmed into your scanner stops on a channel and listen to 300 steps per second. The BC250D scans the Frequencies you want to monitor. As the demand for a few seconds, they ....900 MHz, etc. The scanner automatically chooses between replies for public communications has increased, many public radio users don't have not been programmed into the Scanner's channels until another transmission is , and more importantly, you can search each of data is different from the 7...
...received. What is a simple concept. Conventional scanning is Trunk Tracking? When someone you have programmed into your scanner stops on a channel and listen to 300 steps per second. The BC250D scans the Frequencies you want to monitor. As the demand for a few seconds, they ....900 MHz, etc. The scanner automatically chooses between replies for public communications has increased, many public radio users don't have not been programmed into the Scanner's channels until another transmission is , and more importantly, you can search each of data is different from the 7...
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... operates at 9600 baud. (This type of the action. frequency so another talkgroup can use your new BC250D scan channels like a conventional scanner, it . Understanding scanning fundamentals and its terminology will be assigned to Programming and Receiving Digital and Trunked Systems on a trunked system using a scanner is not supported with an analog...
... operates at 9600 baud. (This type of the action. frequency so another talkgroup can use your new BC250D scan channels like a conventional scanner, it . Understanding scanning fundamentals and its terminology will be assigned to Programming and Receiving Digital and Trunked Systems on a trunked system using a scanner is not supported with an analog...
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... at least one trunking system at the same time. • 1000 Channels - Note: The frequency coverage is disconnected, the frequencies programmed in your scanner. Allows you to toggle through preprogrammed public safety, news media, TV broadcast audio, Ham, CB, FRS, special low...• Attenuator - Feature Highlights • Trunk Tracking - Track more than one channel programmed to keep track of activity on a per frequency basis. 9 Scan conventional and trunked systems at a time. Program one priority channel in memory. • Direct Channel Access - You can also assign Trunking...
... at least one trunking system at the same time. • 1000 Channels - Note: The frequency coverage is disconnected, the frequencies programmed in your scanner. Allows you to toggle through preprogrammed public safety, news media, TV broadcast audio, Ham, CB, FRS, special low...• Attenuator - Feature Highlights • Trunk Tracking - Track more than one channel programmed to keep track of activity on a per frequency basis. 9 Scan conventional and trunked systems at a time. Program one priority channel in memory. • Direct Channel Access - You can also assign Trunking...
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...mode and no transmission, your scanner by storing text tags (up to extend the battery life. 10 Increases the search speed to easily program all frequencies and Trunking Talk Groups into an assigned bank. • CTCSS/DCS - The scanner is compatible with 5 kHz steps. ...• Text Tags - LCD illuminates when you to 300 steps per second. For more information on your BC250D through Uniden's E-Scanner software running on E-Scanner Programming software visit our website at scanner.uniden.com. • Turbo Search - Allows you press the Light/Lock ( ) key. • PC Programmable...
...mode and no transmission, your scanner by storing text tags (up to extend the battery life. 10 Increases the search speed to easily program all frequencies and Trunking Talk Groups into an assigned bank. • CTCSS/DCS - The scanner is compatible with 5 kHz steps. ...• Text Tags - LCD illuminates when you to 300 steps per second. For more information on your BC250D through Uniden's E-Scanner software running on E-Scanner Programming software visit our website at scanner.uniden.com. • Turbo Search - Allows you press the Light/Lock ( ) key. • PC Programmable...
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... 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time Monday through Friday.) • Local Dealer Information on the Internet If you have access to the internet, you may program into available channels. Eastern Time Monday through Friday.) • Scanner Master (800) 722-6701 (Hours are from 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time ...guide, contact one of the following websites for your new scanner. to 5:00 p.m. To obtain frequency information for additional information: scanner.uniden.com www.bearcat1.com 11 to 5:00 p.m. Where to Obtain More Information Before using your scanner, you may want to visit ...
... 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time Monday through Friday.) • Local Dealer Information on the Internet If you have access to the internet, you may program into available channels. Eastern Time Monday through Friday.) • Scanner Master (800) 722-6701 (Hours are from 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time ...guide, contact one of the following websites for your new scanner. to 5:00 p.m. To obtain frequency information for additional information: scanner.uniden.com www.bearcat1.com 11 to 5:00 p.m. Where to Obtain More Information Before using your scanner, you may want to visit ...
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to 5:00 p.m., Central Time, Monday through Friday. • BC250D Hand held Scanner • AC Adapter/Charger (AD-600U) • Ni-MH Battery (BP-250) • Rubber Antenna • Remote Cable • Beltclip • Operating Guide • E-Scanner Programming Software CD-ROM • Trunk Tracker Frequency Guide • Other Printed Material 12 Included with Your Scanner Package If any of these items are missing or damaged, immediately contact your place of purchase or Uniden Customer Service at: (800) 297-1023, 8:00 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m., Central Time, Monday through Friday. • BC250D Hand held Scanner • AC Adapter/Charger (AD-600U) • Ni-MH Battery (BP-250) • Rubber Antenna • Remote Cable • Beltclip • Operating Guide • E-Scanner Programming Software CD-ROM • Trunk Tracker Frequency Guide • Other Printed Material 12 Included with Your Scanner Package If any of these items are missing or damaged, immediately contact your place of purchase or Uniden Customer Service at: (800) 297-1023, 8:00 a.m.
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... earphone or headphones. • Do not use the earphone to listen to fit snugly on page 81. You can also upload or download the programmed data to a comfortable level. • Once you set the VOLUME, do not increase it. After you begin listening. See "PC Control mode...the flexible antenna to the lowest setting before you begin listening, adjust the VOLUME to or from another BC250D or BC785D scanner using Uniden's E-Scanner software. Extended high volume listening can transfer the programmed channels, talk group ID's, etc. Over time, your ears adapt to the volume level, so a...
... earphone or headphones. • Do not use the earphone to listen to fit snugly on page 81. You can also upload or download the programmed data to a comfortable level. • Once you set the VOLUME, do not increase it. After you begin listening. See "PC Control mode...the flexible antenna to the lowest setting before you begin listening, adjust the VOLUME to or from another BC250D or BC785D scanner using Uniden's E-Scanner software. Extended high volume listening can transfer the programmed channels, talk group ID's, etc. Over time, your ears adapt to the volume level, so a...
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... SIGNALS NOISE STRONG SIGNALS MEDIUM SIGNALS WEAK SIGNALS NOISE STRONG SIGNALS MEDIUM SIGNALS WEAK SIGNALS NOISE 15 Setting the Squelch To set the squelch and program some frequencies, you should not be receiving a signal on the display. Turn the SQUELCH control fully counterclockwise. Since there are no frequencies...
... SIGNALS NOISE STRONG SIGNALS MEDIUM SIGNALS WEAK SIGNALS NOISE STRONG SIGNALS MEDIUM SIGNALS WEAK SIGNALS NOISE 15 Setting the Squelch To set the squelch and program some frequencies, you should not be receiving a signal on the display. Turn the SQUELCH control fully counterclockwise. Since there are no frequencies...
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.../BACK to get you in the direct entry methods for commonly used only after you can press SCAN or SEARCH to exit directly out of programming, scanning, searching, and trunktracking. First of all the steps of Menu mode. To assist you through the screens. Then, you will assist you in... the screens, but the other general features. There are several ways to understand the Menu screen. Once you can check the various options you programmed on how to 104. Also direct entry of the numbers in the flow chart will find a description section to the previous level of the ...
.../BACK to get you in the direct entry methods for commonly used only after you can press SCAN or SEARCH to exit directly out of programming, scanning, searching, and trunktracking. First of all the steps of Menu mode. To assist you through the screens. Then, you will assist you in... the screens, but the other general features. There are several ways to understand the Menu screen. Once you can check the various options you programmed on how to 104. Also direct entry of the numbers in the flow chart will find a description section to the previous level of the ...
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... of the feature. 1:SERVICE OPTION Service Search menus are preprogrammed services used around the U.S. 1:WEATHER 1:MONITOR When you can set NWR-SAME weather alert to program your FIPS code. 2:PUBLIC SAFETY 3:NEWS 4:TV BROADCAST 5:HAM RADIO 6:MARINE 7:RAILROAD 8:AIR 9:CB RADIO 0:FRS :RACING :SPECIAL :CHAIN SEARCH 17
... of the feature. 1:SERVICE OPTION Service Search menus are preprogrammed services used around the U.S. 1:WEATHER 1:MONITOR When you can set NWR-SAME weather alert to program your FIPS code. 2:PUBLIC SAFETY 3:NEWS 4:TV BROADCAST 5:HAM RADIO 6:MARINE 7:RAILROAD 8:AIR 9:CB RADIO 0:FRS :RACING :SPECIAL :CHAIN SEARCH 17
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...most any or all search ranges. (See 2:SCAN OPTION/1:CONVENTIONAL / 5:ATTENUATOR for all of the ranges, the following options can be active. You can program range 1 through the Menu. For each of the search ranges. 5:TRUNK During Chain Search mode, when the scanner finds an active frequency. This applies to...page 73). 3:DELAY Set the delay for any other scanner, using the numeric keypad or VFO control. You can program up to 1:ON or 2:OFF. After the first time you can program a range as you will be modified. 1:CHAIN SEARCH You must turn Chain Search feature ON, in order to use...
...most any or all search ranges. (See 2:SCAN OPTION/1:CONVENTIONAL / 5:ATTENUATOR for all of the ranges, the following options can be active. You can program range 1 through the Menu. For each of the search ranges. 5:TRUNK During Chain Search mode, when the scanner finds an active frequency. This applies to...page 73). 3:DELAY Set the delay for any other scanner, using the numeric keypad or VFO control. You can program up to 1:ON or 2:OFF. After the first time you can program a range as you will be modified. 1:CHAIN SEARCH You must turn Chain Search feature ON, in order to use...
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...can select which bank you will remain on any frequency received during the search. 6:AUTO STORE You can set an alphanumeric text tag for each programmed frequency. 2:DELAY The delay for a frequency. 19 You can also lockout a particular CTCSS or DCS tone. At the end of any ...frequency that you want to program the found during Auto Store. 2:SCAN OPTION 1:CONVENTIONAL Choose the channel number. This means that has a particular subaudible tone. By selecting CTCSS or DCS...
...can select which bank you will remain on any frequency received during the search. 6:AUTO STORE You can set an alphanumeric text tag for each programmed frequency. 2:DELAY The delay for a frequency. 19 You can also lockout a particular CTCSS or DCS tone. At the end of any ...frequency that you want to program the found during Auto Store. 2:SCAN OPTION 1:CONVENTIONAL Choose the channel number. This means that has a particular subaudible tone. By selecting CTCSS or DCS...
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... default step sizes for each transmission that as such. If you wish to enter 155.4075 into memory or if you wish to program a frequency that the default step size will also notice that you have locked. You will not accept. You can set to Tone SQ. However, the ... the Menu to change the programmed frequency to 155.4100. With Beep Alert, you will hear three beeps at the start of the subaudible tone, except the one which you have flagged as you scroll pass the flagged channel(s), you will hear three beeps. 5:ATTENUATOR The BC250D comes with that signal and...
... default step sizes for each transmission that as such. If you wish to enter 155.4075 into memory or if you wish to program a frequency that the default step size will also notice that you have locked. You will not accept. You can set to Tone SQ. However, the ... the Menu to change the programmed frequency to 155.4100. With Beep Alert, you will hear three beeps at the start of the subaudible tone, except the one which you have flagged as you scroll pass the flagged channel(s), you will hear three beeps. 5:ATTENUATOR The BC250D comes with that signal and...
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...use Trunk Tracking, you 21 The following options are about to program. If you are available for example. You can also use this Menu option to start programming the trunked system at the start of trunking system you do ...can enter an alpha tag for at some later time. Also you can program IDs into the Scan List memory either during Trunk Scan or Search without going into memory. After you ...wish to program IDs. This is particularly helpful when you are received in this Menu item. 2:TRUNK Choose...
...use Trunk Tracking, you 21 The following options are about to program. If you are available for example. You can also use this Menu option to start programming the trunked system at the start of trunking system you do ...can enter an alpha tag for at some later time. Also you can program IDs into the Scan List memory either during Trunk Scan or Search without going into memory. After you ...wish to program IDs. This is particularly helpful when you are received in this Menu item. 2:TRUNK Choose...
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.... 5:ID LIST TAG Assign an alphanumeric tag to another individual. There are some communications which are group calls where one unit (such as a talkgroup. Your BC250D defaults to I -CALL function to ON, your scanner receives any Bank Tag you have set for the system. To leave the lockout IDs unchanged, press... to view the IDs that you may have been locked out. You can then do the following: 1. can hear these two users hears the conversation. Program ID number 2.
.... 5:ID LIST TAG Assign an alphanumeric tag to another individual. There are some communications which are group calls where one unit (such as a talkgroup. Your BC250D defaults to I -CALL function to ON, your scanner receives any Bank Tag you have set for the system. To leave the lockout IDs unchanged, press... to view the IDs that you may have been locked out. You can then do the following: 1. can hear these two users hears the conversation. Program ID number 2.
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...trunk type. 9:EMERGENCY ALT (EDACS) In EDACS trunked systems, you never need to the control channel instead of communications utilize unique talkgroup numbers. The BC250D defaults to ON, EMERGENCY flashes on 33264. 0:EDACS ID FORM (EDACS) You can use this Menu item which only appears when you with another ...and OFF, you can change to display the talkgroups in Search mode. OR 8:ID SCAN LIST (LTR) When scanning an LTR system you can also program I -CALLs in decimal mode, but this function is disabled, the radio looks for example, and there is a method by which you will hear both...
...trunk type. 9:EMERGENCY ALT (EDACS) In EDACS trunked systems, you never need to the control channel instead of communications utilize unique talkgroup numbers. The BC250D defaults to ON, EMERGENCY flashes on 33264. 0:EDACS ID FORM (EDACS) You can use this Menu item which only appears when you with another ...and OFF, you can change to display the talkgroups in Search mode. OR 8:ID SCAN LIST (LTR) When scanning an LTR system you can also program I -CALLs in decimal mode, but this function is disabled, the radio looks for example, and there is a method by which you will hear both...