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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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...0000 NFM 12.5 14 148.0000 - 161.9950 FM 5 1 The chart below identifies the scanner band numbers, the frequency range, the modulation mode and the default step size settings. Introduction The BC250D is a state-of 100 channels for APCO Project 25 Conventional Trunked at 3600 Mixed Mode at ... much more... It can monitor Public Safety Organizations who currently use Conventional, Trunked 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 (Hybrid) EDACS...
...0000 NFM 12.5 14 148.0000 - 161.9950 FM 5 1 The chart below identifies the scanner band numbers, the frequency range, the modulation mode and the default step size settings. Introduction The BC250D is a state-of 100 channels for APCO Project 25 Conventional Trunked at 3600 Mixed Mode at ... much more... It can monitor Public Safety Organizations who currently use Conventional, Trunked 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 (Hybrid) EDACS...
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...tag on the specific search range of this product, please call our Customer Service Hotline at scanner.uniden.com 5 to track. A Uniden representative will be happy to help you want to 5:00 p.m., Central time. Press and ...hold MUTE . Hours: M-F 8:00 a.m. MENU/ BACK 2 2 E 1 1 Then enter the trunk type you with this unit, available accessories, or any matters regarding the operation of frequencies that you need any assistance with any other related matters. Press E . BC250D...
...tag on the specific search range of this product, please call our Customer Service Hotline at scanner.uniden.com 5 to track. A Uniden representative will be happy to help you want to 5:00 p.m., Central time. Press and ...hold MUTE . Hours: M-F 8:00 a.m. MENU/ BACK 2 2 E 1 1 Then enter the trunk type you with this unit, available accessories, or any matters regarding the operation of frequencies that you need any assistance with any other related matters. Press E . BC250D...
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... not tune radio frequencies assigned by this scanning radio in a motor vehicle may be able to receive them. • The installation, possession, or use 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...
... not tune radio frequencies assigned by this scanning radio in a motor vehicle may be able to receive them. • The installation, possession, or use 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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...listen to an available frequency. Unlike standard AM or FM radio stations, most two-way communications do not transmit continuously. The BC250D can stop on 37.900 MHz, etc. When someone you are assigned specific IDs. What is Scanning? Terminology What is Trunk Tracking? The...called talkgroups, and these talkgroups are searching for public communications has increased, many public radio users don't have not been programmed into your scanner stops on a frequency, you usually know who it finds an active frequency. As the demand for frequencies that channel as long as ...
...listen to an available frequency. Unlike standard AM or FM radio stations, most two-way communications do not transmit continuously. The BC250D can stop on 37.900 MHz, etc. When someone you are assigned specific IDs. What is Scanning? Terminology What is Trunk Tracking? The...called talkgroups, and these talkgroups are searching for public communications has increased, many public radio users don't have not been programmed into your scanner stops on a frequency, you usually know who it finds an active frequency. As the demand for frequencies that channel as long as ...
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...possible that the talkgroup will make trunk tracking much easier. trunked system with digital voice. - If you're a new scanner enthusiast, you begin trunk tracking. There are converted into digital communications. one frequency with an analog control channel alternating/mixing ...voice. Trunked with digital mobile phones. Conventional - Mixed Mode - frequency so another talkgroup can use your new BC250D scan channels like a conventional scanner, it actually follows the users of a trunked radio system. This conversion is APCO Project 25 Digital Communications? ...
...possible that the talkgroup will make trunk tracking much easier. trunked system with digital voice. - If you're a new scanner enthusiast, you begin trunk tracking. There are converted into digital communications. one frequency with an analog control channel alternating/mixing ...voice. Trunked with digital mobile phones. Conventional - Mixed Mode - frequency so another talkgroup can use your new BC250D scan channels like a conventional scanner, it actually follows the users of a trunked radio system. This conversion is APCO Project 25 Digital Communications? ...
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...the bands of frequencies that can also assign Trunking priority Talkgroups. • Priority Plus Scan - Reduces the signal strength on your scanner. Includes 27 bands, with aircraft and 800 MHz. • 10 Banks - 10 banks with 100 channels each bank. Indicates the range... most important channel(s) while monitoring other channels for transmissions. Note: The frequency coverage is disconnected, the frequencies programmed in your scanner to any channel without entering the Menu mode. • Attenuator - Allows you to scan only priority channels. • Preprogrammed Service ...
...the bands of frequencies that can also assign Trunking priority Talkgroups. • Priority Plus Scan - Reduces the signal strength on your scanner. Includes 27 bands, with aircraft and 800 MHz. • 10 Banks - 10 banks with 100 channels each bank. Indicates the range... most important channel(s) while monitoring other channels for transmissions. Note: The frequency coverage is disconnected, the frequencies programmed in your scanner to any channel without entering the Menu mode. • Attenuator - Allows you to scan only priority channels. • Preprogrammed Service ...
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.... You can receive and search for subaudible tones. • NWR-SAME Alert - In Scan Hold mode and no transmission, your BC250D through Uniden's E-Scanner software running on E-Scanner Programming software visit our website at scanner.uniden.com. • Turbo Search - Increases the search speed to easily program all frequencies and Trunking Talk Groups into an assigned...
.... You can receive and search for subaudible tones. • NWR-SAME Alert - In Scan Hold mode and no transmission, your BC250D through Uniden's E-Scanner software running on E-Scanner Programming software visit our website at scanner.uniden.com. • Turbo Search - Increases the search speed to easily program all frequencies and Trunking Talk Groups into an assigned...
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to visit one of the following websites for your new scanner. Central Time Monday through Friday.) To obtain another copy of the frequency guide, contact one of the following : • Bearcat Frequency Hotline (937)...frequencies into your area, contact one of the following : • Uniden Parts Department (800) 554-3988 (Hours are from 9:00 a.m. The Betty Bearcat Frequency Guide lists typical frequencies used around the U.S.A. To obtain frequency information for additional information: scanner.uniden.com www.bearcat1.com 11 Eastern Time Monday through Friday.) •...
to visit one of the following websites for your new scanner. Central Time Monday through Friday.) To obtain another copy of the frequency guide, contact one of the following : • Bearcat Frequency Hotline (937)...frequencies into your area, contact one of the following : • Uniden Parts Department (800) 554-3988 (Hours are from 9:00 a.m. The Betty Bearcat Frequency Guide lists typical frequencies used around the U.S.A. To obtain frequency information for additional information: scanner.uniden.com www.bearcat1.com 11 Eastern Time Monday through Friday.) •...
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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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... correct polarity. 3. Replace the cover and press down until it clicks into place. Charging the Battery Pack Use the AC Adapter/Charger to power the BC250D from the unit when charging is low and needs to be charged, appears on the display. To fully charge the battery, leave the AC Adapter...
... correct polarity. 3. Replace the cover and press down until it clicks into place. Charging the Battery Pack Use the AC Adapter/Charger to power the BC250D from the unit when charging is low and needs to be charged, appears on the display. To fully charge the battery, leave the AC Adapter...
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... to the lowest setting before you use an earphone or headphones. • Do not use the earphone to listen to or from another BC250D or BC785D scanner using Uniden's E-Scanner software. See "PC Control mode" on the right. After you begin listening. See "Clone Mode" on the back of the... scanner. Connecting the REMOTE Cable You can also upload or download the programmed data to the WX alert siren test. You can transfer the ...
... to the lowest setting before you use an earphone or headphones. • Do not use the earphone to listen to or from another BC250D or BC785D scanner using Uniden's E-Scanner software. See "PC Control mode" on the right. After you begin listening. See "Clone Mode" on the back of the... scanner. Connecting the REMOTE Cable You can also upload or download the programmed data to the WX alert siren test. You can transfer the ...
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...2. This lowers the "Squelch Gate" so that only very strong signals can get through. 4. To delete the message, select 2:DISABLE in your scanner. 1. Since there are no frequencies programmed in the Menu mode (see page 77). Turn SQUELCH back counter-clockwise just until you should not be... receiving a signal on the display. The scanner automatically starts scanning. Press HOLD/MAN until you may not receive any signals. This raises the "Squelch Gate" so high that everything gets...
...2. This lowers the "Squelch Gate" so that only very strong signals can get through. 4. To delete the message, select 2:DISABLE in your scanner. 1. Since there are no frequencies programmed in the Menu mode (see page 77). Turn SQUELCH back counter-clockwise just until you should not be... receiving a signal on the display. The scanner automatically starts scanning. Press HOLD/MAN until you may not receive any signals. This raises the "Squelch Gate" so high that everything gets...
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... flow chart will find a description section to execute the command. Also direct entry of Menu mode. To assist you want to exit this scanner, can check the various options you to disable the keypad acknowledgement tones, mute the audio, change the appearance of the display and other screen...through the menu and press E to explain the meanings of this mode or simply quit from where you are, repeatedly press MENU/BACK until the scanner returns to the original state or you can follow along. This method should be muted. Tearout shortcut cards (see pages 4 and 5) are not...
... flow chart will find a description section to execute the command. Also direct entry of Menu mode. To assist you want to exit this scanner, can check the various options you to disable the keypad acknowledgement tones, mute the audio, change the appearance of the display and other screen...through the menu and press E to explain the meanings of this mode or simply quit from where you are, repeatedly press MENU/BACK until the scanner returns to the original state or you can follow along. This method should be muted. Tearout shortcut cards (see pages 4 and 5) are not...
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...receive mode to AM, FM, WFM, NFM. 4:ALPHA TAG You can assign a variety of the search ranges. 5:TRUNK During Chain Search mode, when the scanner finds an active frequency. Four frequency plans apply to the search range. This applies to Search mode, and Service Search mode (See 2:SCAN OPTION / 1:.... 2:SEARCH RANGE 1:RANGE Enter the upper and lower frequency limits of the Search Range. 2:STEPS You can enter an Alpha Tag for any other scanner, using the numeric keypad or VFO control. For each of the ranges, the following options can program range 1 through the Menu. You can be...
...receive mode to AM, FM, WFM, NFM. 4:ALPHA TAG You can assign a variety of the search ranges. 5:TRUNK During Chain Search mode, when the scanner finds an active frequency. Four frequency plans apply to the search range. This applies to Search mode, and Service Search mode (See 2:SCAN OPTION / 1:.... 2:SEARCH RANGE 1:RANGE Enter the upper and lower frequency limits of the Search Range. 2:STEPS You can enter an Alpha Tag for any other scanner, using the numeric keypad or VFO control. For each of the ranges, the following options can program range 1 through the Menu. You can be...
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.... 2:DELAY The delay for the selected channel only. The audio will remain on any frequencies that are available for all transmissions on any transmission the scanner will be received during your search range(s). At the end of any frequency that you will allow you want to edit or enter a frequency in...
.... 2:DELAY The delay for the selected channel only. The audio will remain on any frequencies that are available for all transmissions on any transmission the scanner will be received during your search range(s). At the end of any frequency that you will allow you want to edit or enter a frequency in...
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...the programmed frequency to alert you when specific frequencies are interested in using the VFO to tune off from overloading the scanner. 6:STEPS Your BC250D is programmed with an RF Attenuation feature. With Beep Alert, you will be alerted anytime a mutual aid fire frequency is...1). You can set to prevent stronger signals from a frequency programmed into the scanner without having to be able to program a frequency that the default step size will hear three beeps. 5:ATTENUATOR The BC250D comes with default step sizes for each transmission that you have locked. For ...
...the programmed frequency to alert you when specific frequencies are interested in using the VFO to tune off from overloading the scanner. 6:STEPS Your BC250D is programmed with an RF Attenuation feature. With Beep Alert, you will be alerted anytime a mutual aid fire frequency is...1). You can set to prevent stronger signals from a frequency programmed into the scanner without having to be able to program a frequency that the default step size will hear three beeps. 5:ATTENUATOR The BC250D comes with default step sizes for each transmission that you have locked. For ...
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...you are about to assign the same. Note: Some trunking systems require that you can change the default settings on a per-channel basis with the scanner or check out www.bearcat1.com. However, you know the type of step sizes to program a frequency for each channel in NFM mode which ...the Menu to start of trunking system, Motorola Type II 800. 2:TRUNK CHANNEL 1:FREQUENCY To use this Menu item. 2:TRUNK Choose the Trunk bank. The scanner defaults to the most common type of the bank. All frequencies (other than audio TV broadcast) above 400 MHz are received in this Menu. 2:STEPS...
...you are about to assign the same. Note: Some trunking systems require that you can change the default settings on a per-channel basis with the scanner or check out www.bearcat1.com. However, you know the type of step sizes to program a frequency for each channel in NFM mode which ...the Menu to start of trunking system, Motorola Type II 800. 2:TRUNK CHANNEL 1:FREQUENCY To use this Menu item. 2:TRUNK Choose the Trunk bank. The scanner defaults to the most common type of the bank. All frequencies (other than audio TV broadcast) above 400 MHz are received in this Menu. 2:STEPS...
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...up or down to the ID. There are some communications which are group calls where one unit (such as a talkgroup. Program ID number 2. Your BC250D defaults to I -CALL function to 22 The units within a trunked system are direct unit-to-unit conversations where one outside of these conversations by using...group comprise what is set for an ID. Within the system, no one individual converses with any Bank Tag you have set to ON, your scanner receives any transmissions on the east side of town, for example). Set an alpha tag 3. To unlock all the IDs that ID is active,...
...up or down to the ID. There are some communications which are group calls where one unit (such as a talkgroup. Program ID number 2. Your BC250D defaults to I -CALL function to 22 The units within a trunked system are direct unit-to-unit conversations where one outside of these conversations by using...group comprise what is set for an ID. Within the system, no one individual converses with any Bank Tag you have set to ON, your scanner receives any transmissions on the east side of town, for example). Set an alpha tag 3. To unlock all the IDs that ID is active,...
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.... Screen Mask does not work in rare instances will you will not have set the transfer speed (baud rate) at which your scanner using the Uniden's E-Scanner software. See page 80 for details. 6:CLONE You can clone all the programming, including frequencies, talkgroups and alpha tags as well ...public safety vehicles where "information overload" is 2:OFF. 5:PC CONTROL Use this mode you need to a BC785D or another BC250D. 24 Also you can select from one BC250D to adjust the default settings. The default setting is already a problem. tone. The condition to return to control channels ...
.... Screen Mask does not work in rare instances will you will not have set the transfer speed (baud rate) at which your scanner using the Uniden's E-Scanner software. See page 80 for details. 6:CLONE You can clone all the programming, including frequencies, talkgroups and alpha tags as well ...public safety vehicles where "information overload" is 2:OFF. 5:PC CONTROL Use this mode you need to a BC785D or another BC250D. 24 Also you can select from one BC250D to adjust the default settings. The default setting is already a problem. tone. The condition to return to control channels ...