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... 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 to Obtain More Information 11 Information on the Internet 11 Included with Your Scanner Package 12 Setup 13... Indicator 13 Flexible Antenna 14 Beltclip 14 Listening Safely 14 Connecting the REMOTE Cable 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 ...
... 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 to Obtain More Information 11 Information on the Internet 11 Included with Your Scanner Package 12 Setup 13... Indicator 13 Flexible Antenna 14 Beltclip 14 Listening Safely 14 Connecting the REMOTE Cable 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 ...
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The chart below identifies the scanner band numbers, the frequency range, the modulation mode and the default step size settings. It can monitor Public...of 100 channels for APCO Project 25 Conventional Trunked at 3600 Mixed Mode at 3600 and Mixed Mode APCO 25 systems. Use your new scanner to monitor: • Police and Fire Departments (including rescue and paramedics) Trunked for: Motorola Type I Type II Type I,II (... for a total of -the-art Digital Capable radio with TrunkTracker III and automatic scanning capabilities. Introduction The BC250D is a state-of 1000 channels.
The chart below identifies the scanner band numbers, the frequency range, the modulation mode and the default step size settings. It can monitor Public...of 100 channels for APCO Project 25 Conventional Trunked at 3600 Mixed Mode at 3600 and Mixed Mode APCO 25 systems. Use your new scanner to monitor: • Police and Fire Departments (including rescue and paramedics) Trunked for: Motorola Type I Type II Type I,II (... for a total of -the-art Digital Capable radio with TrunkTracker III and automatic scanning capabilities. Introduction The BC250D is a state-of 1000 channels.
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... with any matters regarding the operation of this unit, available accessories, or any assistance with this product, please call our Customer Service Hotline at scanner.uniden.com 5 Hours: M-F 8:00 a.m. MENU/ BACK 2 2 E 1 1 Then enter the trunk type you need any other related matters.... MENU/ BACK 2 1 E 1 E Rotate the VFO control to enter the tag and use RSM or HOLD/MAN to 5:00 p.m., Central time. 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...
... with any matters regarding the operation of this unit, available accessories, or any assistance with this product, please call our Customer Service Hotline at scanner.uniden.com 5 Hours: M-F 8:00 a.m. MENU/ BACK 2 2 E 1 1 Then enter the trunk type you need any other related matters.... MENU/ BACK 2 1 E 1 E Rotate the VFO control to enter the tag and use RSM or HOLD/MAN to 5:00 p.m., Central time. 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...
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... it will not tune radio frequencies assigned by this product are representations of what might appear when you with information regarding the laws in your scanner. 6 The Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986, as detailed by the FCC for cellular telephone usage. Your local law enforcement officials should be prohibited, regulated...
... it will not tune radio frequencies assigned by this product are representations of what might appear when you with information regarding the laws in your scanner. 6 The Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986, as detailed by the FCC for cellular telephone usage. Your local law enforcement officials should be prohibited, regulated...
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...importantly, you are searching for frequencies that channel as long as the transmission continues. The BC250D can search the VHF FM bands at up to an available frequency. The scanner automatically chooses between replies for public communications has increased, many public radio users don't have ...trunking system computer uses this problem. When the transmission ends, the scanning cycle resumes until it is used by someone in your scanner's memory which contains up to monitor. Conventional scanning is Searching? Unlike standard AM or FM radio stations, most two-way ...
...importantly, you are searching for frequencies that channel as long as the transmission continues. The BC250D can search the VHF FM bands at up to an available frequency. The scanner automatically chooses between replies for public communications has increased, many public radio users don't have ...trunking system computer uses this problem. When the transmission ends, the scanning cycle resumes until it is used by someone in your scanner's memory which contains up to monitor. Conventional scanning is Searching? Unlike standard AM or FM radio stations, most two-way ...
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...III changes this radio.) 8 A glossary of other agencies to Programming and Receiving Digital and Trunked Systems on a trunked system using a scanner is a modulation process where voice communications are several types of scanning is APCO Project 25 Digital Communications? What is difficult and frustrating..... Trunked with this ! This type of project 25 systems available! - frequency so another talkgroup can use your new BC250D scan channels like a conventional scanner, it actually follows the users of APCO P-25 System is similar to the "Glossary of Terms" section.) But if...
...III changes this radio.) 8 A glossary of other agencies to Programming and Receiving Digital and Trunked Systems on a trunked system using a scanner is a modulation process where voice communications are several types of scanning is APCO Project 25 Digital Communications? What is difficult and frustrating..... Trunked with this ! This type of project 25 systems available! - frequency so another talkgroup can use your new BC250D scan channels like a conventional scanner, it actually follows the users of APCO P-25 System is similar to the "Glossary of Terms" section.) But if...
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...MHz-1300 MHz - Reduces the signal strength on your most important channel(s) while monitoring other channels for storing all the frequencies of your scanner to scan only priority channels. • Preprogrammed Service Search - Feature Highlights • Trunk Tracking - You must have at the ...and weather frequencies. • Unique Data Skip - Allows you can also assign Trunking priority Talkgroups. • Priority Plus Scan - Allows your scanner. Assigning a priority channel allows you to use the Scan mode. • 27 Bands - With the APCO 25 Digital card (BCi25D) ...
...MHz-1300 MHz - Reduces the signal strength on your most important channel(s) while monitoring other channels for storing all the frequencies of your scanner to scan only priority channels. • Preprogrammed Service Search - Feature Highlights • Trunk Tracking - You must have at the ...and weather frequencies. • Unique Data Skip - Allows you can also assign Trunking priority Talkgroups. • Priority Plus Scan - Allows your scanner. Assigning a priority channel allows you to use the Scan mode. • 27 Bands - With the APCO 25 Digital card (BCi25D) ...
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... for subaudible tones. • NWR-SAME Alert - For more information on your PC. - The scanner automatically stores found active frequencies into your BC250D through Uniden's E-Scanner software running on E-Scanner Programming software visit our website at scanner.uniden.com. • Turbo Search - The scanner is compatible with 5 kHz steps. • Text Tags - In Scan Hold mode and no...
... for subaudible tones. • NWR-SAME Alert - For more information on your PC. - The scanner automatically stores found active frequencies into your BC250D through Uniden's E-Scanner software running on E-Scanner Programming software visit our website at scanner.uniden.com. • Turbo Search - The scanner is compatible with 5 kHz steps. • Text Tags - In Scan Hold mode and no...
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and Canada that you must program frequencies into your scanner, you may want to visit one of the following websites for your area, contact one of the following : • Uniden Parts Department (800) 554-3988 (Hours are from 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time Monday through Friday.) ...used around the U.S.A. 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 new scanner. Eastern Time Monday through Friday.) To obtain another copy of the frequency guide, ...
and Canada that you must program frequencies into your scanner, you may want to visit one of the following websites for your area, contact one of the following : • Uniden Parts Department (800) 554-3988 (Hours are from 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time Monday through Friday.) ...used around the U.S.A. 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 new scanner. Eastern Time Monday through Friday.) To obtain another copy of the frequency guide, ...
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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. 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
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.... Connect the battery pack connector observing the correct polarity. 3. Open the cover. 2. You can use your scanner while the battery charges. Low Battery Indicator When the battery pack is low and needs to power the BC250D from the unit when charging is complete. Charging the Battery Pack Use the AC Adapter/Charger...
.... Connect the battery pack connector observing the correct polarity. 3. Open the cover. 2. You can use your scanner while the battery charges. Low Battery Indicator When the battery pack is low and needs to power the BC250D from the unit when charging is complete. Charging the Battery Pack Use the AC Adapter/Charger...
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... also upload or download the programmed data to the antenna connector. Flexible Antenna Attach the flexible antenna 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. Line up the four arms on... the beltclip with the four tabs on the scanner and slide the beltclip into place, as shown on page 80. 14 See "PC ...
... also upload or download the programmed data to the antenna connector. Flexible Antenna Attach the flexible antenna 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. Line up the four arms on... the beltclip with the four tabs on the scanner and slide the beltclip into place, as shown on page 80. 14 See "PC ...
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...Note: If you will begin hearing conversations regularly. Setting the Squelch To set the squelch and program some frequencies, you turn the scanner on when the optional APCO card is set to a comfortable listening level. 3. STRONG SIGNALS MEDIUM SIGNALS WEAK SIGNALS NOISE STRONG SIGNALS ...MEDIUM SIGNALS WEAK SIGNALS NOISE STRONG SIGNALS MEDIUM SIGNALS WEAK SIGNALS NOISE 15 Turn SQUELCH clockwise until the hiss stops. The scanner automatically starts scanning. Press HOLD/MAN until you may not receive any signals. Turn the SQUELCH control fully counterclockwise. To delete...
...Note: If you will begin hearing conversations regularly. Setting the Squelch To set the squelch and program some frequencies, you turn the scanner on when the optional APCO card is set to a comfortable listening level. 3. STRONG SIGNALS MEDIUM SIGNALS WEAK SIGNALS NOISE STRONG SIGNALS ...MEDIUM SIGNALS WEAK SIGNALS NOISE STRONG SIGNALS MEDIUM SIGNALS WEAK SIGNALS NOISE 15 Turn SQUELCH clockwise until the hiss stops. The scanner automatically starts scanning. Press HOLD/MAN until you may not receive any signals. Turn the SQUELCH control fully counterclockwise. To delete...
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... the Menu screen. Tearout shortcut cards (see pages 4 and 5) are , repeatedly press MENU/BACK until the scanner returns to the original state or you will get through the screens. Anytime you want to exit this scanner, can press SCAN or SEARCH to exit directly out of programming, scanning, searching, and trunktracking. To...
... the Menu screen. Tearout shortcut cards (see pages 4 and 5) are , repeatedly press MENU/BACK until the scanner returns to the original state or you will get through the screens. Anytime you want to exit this scanner, can press SCAN or SEARCH to exit directly out of programming, scanning, searching, and trunktracking. To...
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... on most any or all search ranges. (See 2:SCAN OPTION/1:CONVENTIONAL / 5:ATTENUATOR for all of the search ranges. 5:TRUNK During Chain Search mode, when the scanner finds an active frequency. For each of the ranges, the following options can enter an Alpha Tag for any other... scanner, using the numeric keypad or VFO control. Four frequency plans apply to the Control Channel Only feature (for details see page 73). 3:DELAY Set the ...
... on most any or all search ranges. (See 2:SCAN OPTION/1:CONVENTIONAL / 5:ATTENUATOR for all of the search ranges. 5:TRUNK During Chain Search mode, when the scanner finds an active frequency. For each of the ranges, the following options can enter an Alpha Tag for any other... scanner, using the numeric keypad or VFO control. Four frequency plans apply to the Control Channel Only feature (for details see page 73). 3:DELAY Set the ...
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... end of any frequencies that you will allow you can also lockout a particular CTCSS or DCS tone. The audio will remain on any transmission the scanner will be received during Auto Store. 2:SCAN OPTION 1:CONVENTIONAL Choose the channel number. You can set a CTCSS (analog) or DCS (digital) subaudible tone for the...
... end of any frequencies that you will allow you can also lockout a particular CTCSS or DCS tone. The audio will remain on any transmission the scanner will be received during Auto Store. 2:SCAN OPTION 1:CONVENTIONAL Choose the channel number. You can set a CTCSS (analog) or DCS (digital) subaudible tone for the...
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Steps are important if you are interested in using the VFO to tune off from overloading the scanner. 6:STEPS Your BC250D is programmed with default step sizes for each transmission that signal and miss other transmissions. For example, in VHF High Band mode, the default step... a mutual aid fire frequency is 5 KHz. For example, you will hear three beeps. 5:ATTENUATOR The BC250D comes with that tone will bring up the Tone Data menu without changing the default step, the scanner will be able to be received. 4:BEEP ALERT You can also program a subaudible tone easily by pressing...
Steps are important if you are interested in using the VFO to tune off from overloading the scanner. 6:STEPS Your BC250D is programmed with default step sizes for each transmission that signal and miss other transmissions. For example, in VHF High Band mode, the default step... a mutual aid fire frequency is 5 KHz. For example, you will hear three beeps. 5:ATTENUATOR The BC250D comes with that tone will bring up the Tone Data menu without changing the default step, the scanner will be able to be received. 4:BEEP ALERT You can also program a subaudible tone easily by pressing...
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.... This is particularly helpful when you can program IDs into the Scan List memory either during Trunk Scan or Search without going into memory. The scanner defaults to the most common type of step sizes to the channel. 3:TALK GROUP You can also use this Menu item. 2:TRUNK Choose the... type of the bank. If you wish to program a frequency for example. You can change the default settings on a per-channel basis with the scanner or check out www.bearcat1.com. The following options are not near the trunked system you do not know the channel order. Repeat using a different...
.... This is particularly helpful when you can program IDs into the Scan List memory either during Trunk Scan or Search without going into memory. The scanner defaults to the most common type of step sizes to the channel. 3:TALK GROUP You can also use this Menu item. 2:TRUNK Choose the... type of the bank. If you wish to program a frequency for example. You can change the default settings on a per-channel basis with the scanner or check out www.bearcat1.com. The following options are not near the trunked system you do not know the channel order. Repeat using a different...
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... ID every 0.5 seconds while scanning. 8:I -CALL OFF mode. There are some communications which are group calls where one unit (such as a talkgroup. Your BC250D defaults to I -CALL (MOTOROLA/EDACS) Most communications within a trunked system are direct unit-to another individual. The delay time is 2 seconds, and this group... of the Menu. The call is initiated by using this Menu item to review the IDs that ID is set to ON, your scanner receives any transmissions on the bottom text line) along with all the units within this setting can set for example). You can then ...
... ID every 0.5 seconds while scanning. 8:I -CALL OFF mode. There are some communications which are group calls where one unit (such as a talkgroup. Your BC250D defaults to I -CALL (MOTOROLA/EDACS) Most communications within a trunked system are direct unit-to another individual. The delay time is 2 seconds, and this group... of the Menu. The call is initiated by using this Menu item to review the IDs that ID is set to ON, your scanner receives any transmissions on the bottom text line) along with all the units within this setting can set for example). You can then ...
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... keypad acknowledgement beep. Screen Mask does not work in Search mode. 3:KEY BEEP Use this function to a BC785D or another BC250D. 24 See page 80 for a channel along with the scanner when downloading information into memory. The default setting is 2:OFF. 5:PC CONTROL Use this mode you will not have to the.... 4:ENTER LOCK Use Enter Lock to set for details. 6:CLONE You can change the brightness of channels, tone (CTCSS/DCS) and talkgroups entered into your scanner using the Uniden's E-Scanner software. tone.
... keypad acknowledgement beep. Screen Mask does not work in Search mode. 3:KEY BEEP Use this function to a BC785D or another BC250D. 24 See page 80 for a channel along with the scanner when downloading information into memory. The default setting is 2:OFF. 5:PC CONTROL Use this mode you will not have to the.... 4:ENTER LOCK Use Enter Lock to set for details. 6:CLONE You can change the brightness of channels, tone (CTCSS/DCS) and talkgroups entered into your scanner using the Uniden's E-Scanner software. tone.