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... telephone transmissions or to provide you with this scanner, please read and observe the following. The output of 1986, as detailed by Uniden, or operation of this product in any way other than as amended, makes it in either a monaural earphone or a stereo headset...modifications to this product not expressly approved by this Operating Guide, could void your hearing. IMPORTANT! Precautions Before you use this scanner. The installation, possession, or use of this radio when altered to a comfortable level before plugging in both headphones of the proper impedance (32 Ω...
... telephone transmissions or to provide you with this scanner, please read and observe the following. The output of 1986, as detailed by Uniden, or operation of this product in any way other than as amended, makes it in either a monaural earphone or a stereo headset...modifications to this product not expressly approved by this Operating Guide, could void your hearing. IMPORTANT! Precautions Before you use this scanner. The installation, possession, or use of this radio when altered to a comfortable level before plugging in both headphones of the proper impedance (32 Ω...
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Uniden does not represent this unit to be waterproof. Important: If you use POWER to power the scanner but have not installed batteries in the scanner, never turn the scanner off by disconnecting the AC adapter or unplugging ... of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. Other trademarks used throughout this manual are registered trademarks of their respective holders. Uniden® and Bearcat® are the property of Uniden America Corporation. Always use the supplied AC adapter to turn the scanner off before disconnecting AC power.
Uniden does not represent this unit to be waterproof. Important: If you use POWER to power the scanner but have not installed batteries in the scanner, never turn the scanner off by disconnecting the AC adapter or unplugging ... of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. Other trademarks used throughout this manual are registered trademarks of their respective holders. Uniden® and Bearcat® are the property of Uniden America Corporation. Always use the supplied AC adapter to turn the scanner off before disconnecting AC power.
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... Introduction 9 Features 10 Controls 12 Setting Up The Scanner 16 Connecting Power 16 Connecting an Antenna 17 Using the Backlight 17 Using the Alarm Clock 18 Setting the Current Time 18 Setting the Alarm Clock 18 Using Snooze 19 Listening to AM/FM/TV Channels 20 Directly Selecting a Channel 20... Using AM/FM/TV Channel Memory 20 Using the Scanner Memories 21 Programming Memories 21 Selecting a Memory 22 Scanning Memory ...
... Introduction 9 Features 10 Controls 12 Setting Up The Scanner 16 Connecting Power 16 Connecting an Antenna 17 Using the Backlight 17 Using the Alarm Clock 18 Setting the Current Time 18 Setting the Alarm Clock 18 Using Snooze 19 Listening to AM/FM/TV Channels 20 Directly Selecting a Channel 20... Using AM/FM/TV Channel Memory 20 Using the Scanner Memories 21 Programming Memories 21 Selecting a Memory 22 Scanning Memory ...
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Listening to Weather Channels 26 Care and Maintenance 27 General Use 27 Location 27 Cleaning 27 Repairs 27 Birdies 27 Resetting the Scanner (Clearing all Memories 27 Technical Specifications 28 One-Year Limited Warranty 30 Contents 5
Listening to Weather Channels 26 Care and Maintenance 27 General Use 27 Location 27 Cleaning 27 Repairs 27 Birdies 27 Resetting the Scanner (Clearing all Memories 27 Technical Specifications 28 One-Year Limited Warranty 30 Contents 5
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...FCC Rules. The FCC Wants You to Know This scanner has been tested and found to comply with the limits for intentionally listening to, using, or divulging the contents of such a conversation unless you have the consent of a party to radio communications. These limits are some ...interference, and 2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in a residential installation. This scanner generates, uses, and can be determined by turning the scanner on and off, you are encouraged to try to Know 6 The FCC Wants You to correct...
...FCC Rules. The FCC Wants You to Know This scanner has been tested and found to comply with the limits for intentionally listening to, using, or divulging the contents of such a conversation unless you have the consent of a party to radio communications. These limits are some ...interference, and 2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in a residential installation. This scanner generates, uses, and can be determined by turning the scanner on and off, you are encouraged to try to Know 6 The FCC Wants You to correct...
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In some areas, mobile and/or portable use of an incident without authorization. Check the laws in this scanner is unlawful or requires a permit. Modifying or tampering with the duties of public safety ... You to Know 7 Do not open your scanner's case to make any modifications that could invalidate your warranty and void your scanner's internal components or using it to pick up these transmissions. This is done to comply with the legal requirement that are not easy to modify to pick up transmissions...
In some areas, mobile and/or portable use of an incident without authorization. Check the laws in this scanner is unlawful or requires a permit. Modifying or tampering with the duties of public safety ... You to Know 7 Do not open your scanner's case to make any modifications that could invalidate your warranty and void your scanner's internal components or using it to pick up these transmissions. This is done to comply with the legal requirement that are not easy to modify to pick up transmissions...
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Use your location. Land Mobile 70cm Amateur Band UHF Standard Band UHF Television Introduction 9 Band No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Lower Limit (MHz) ...; Aircraft (commercial and private) band • Railroad • AM/FM Broadcast Stations • TV Channels 2-13 Your scanner can monitor the following bands. Introduction Your BC340CRS scanner is a multi-featured conventional channel scanner. Gov.
Use your location. Land Mobile 70cm Amateur Band UHF Standard Band UHF Television Introduction 9 Band No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Lower Limit (MHz) ...; Aircraft (commercial and private) band • Railroad • AM/FM Broadcast Stations • TV Channels 2-13 Your scanner can monitor the following bands. Introduction Your BC340CRS scanner is a multi-featured conventional channel scanner. Gov.
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... 60 channels per second. provides standard radio broadcasts that range for quick access. lets you designate up to 100 channels distributed over stored frequencies (channels) using the Lockout feature to 30 preset broadcast channels (10 AM and 20 FM/TV) for active frequencies. Lets you designate one per second. Lets you...
... 60 channels per second. provides standard radio broadcasts that range for quick access. lets you designate up to 100 channels distributed over stored frequencies (channels) using the Lockout feature to 30 preset broadcast channels (10 AM and 20 FM/TV) for active frequencies. Lets you designate one per second. Lets you...
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... one of the parties in standby mode, displays the time. LCD Backlight - Introduction 11 Auto Power Off - the scanner, in the transmission. Delay - the scanner uses a non-volatile EEPROM for a short time. The clock also features an alarm that can enable or disable the LCD back lighted display. you to be...
... one of the parties in standby mode, displays the time. LCD Backlight - Introduction 11 Auto Power Off - the scanner, in the transmission. Delay - the scanner uses a non-volatile EEPROM for a short time. The clock also features an alarm that can enable or disable the LCD back lighted display. you to be...
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...signal is off (standby mode). 11 ./CLR - The scanner displays the channel on and off the backlight. In Program Mode, enter the desired frequency using the Direct Channel Access feature. • press a numeric key while scanning to enable the tone alarm. 5 SNOOZE/Backlight - Press to receive a ...a decimal point when you set the control to clear an error display. As you will hear hissing between transmissions. 3 SCAN - use the numeric keys in four basic operations: • press a numeric key to enter a frequency. • press a numeric key to change a channel...
...signal is off (standby mode). 11 ./CLR - The scanner displays the channel on and off the backlight. In Program Mode, enter the desired frequency using the Direct Channel Access feature. • press a numeric key while scanning to enable the tone alarm. 5 SNOOZE/Backlight - Press to receive a ...a decimal point when you set the control to clear an error display. As you will hear hissing between transmissions. 3 SCAN - use the numeric keys in four basic operations: • press a numeric key to enter a frequency. • press a numeric key to change a channel...
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... mode, press to select the FM2 memory bank. In Scanner mode press to change to Direct Entry mode to allow quick channel recall using a BNC connector. lets you use an headphone for Scan Hold mode and Program mode. In Search mode, press to set to allow channel frequency selection...to select the AM memory bank. In SCAN and SCAN HOLD, press to have the changes run continuously. 20 HEADPHONE Jack - connect an external antenna using the 0-9 keys. 16 SVC/DIR - connect the supplied loop antenna and position it for more than 1 second to set the Priority channel setting....
... mode, press to select the FM2 memory bank. In Scanner mode press to change to Direct Entry mode to allow quick channel recall using a BNC connector. lets you use an headphone for Scan Hold mode and Program mode. In Search mode, press to set to allow channel frequency selection...to select the AM memory bank. In SCAN and SCAN HOLD, press to have the changes run continuously. 20 HEADPHONE Jack - connect an external antenna using the 0-9 keys. 16 SVC/DIR - connect the supplied loop antenna and position it for more than 1 second to set the Priority channel setting....
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... batteries of different capacities. Be sure to note the polarity markings in the battery compartment. You can be used, but the scanner will help you install and use the scanner in high-moisture environments such as in the kitchen or bathroom. • Avoid placing the scanner... 120V AC, 60Hz. Setting Up The Scanner These guidelines will not recharge batteries in the compartment. • Use only fresh alkaline AA batteries. Rechargeable batteries can use either alkaline or rechargeable batteries, but battery life is shorter than with proper impedance for private listening. •...
... batteries of different capacities. Be sure to note the polarity markings in the battery compartment. You can be used, but the scanner will help you install and use the scanner in high-moisture environments such as in the kitchen or bathroom. • Avoid placing the scanner... 120V AC, 60Hz. Setting Up The Scanner These guidelines will not recharge batteries in the compartment. • Use only fresh alkaline AA batteries. Rechargeable batteries can use either alkaline or rechargeable batteries, but battery life is shorter than with proper impedance for private listening. •...
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...from the loop antenna to the AM RADIO ANT terminals on the back of the scanner. * Carefully remove the tube inserted before using the AM Antenna Jack. You can also use , keep the tube mounted. CAUTION: Be sure to receive all safety warnings provided with the antenna. Connecting an Antenna The ...scanner uses an external loop antenna to receive AM broadcast stations and an external telescopic antenna to follow all other signals. To turn off the backlight, ...
...from the loop antenna to the AM RADIO ANT terminals on the back of the scanner. * Carefully remove the tube inserted before using the AM Antenna Jack. You can also use , keep the tube mounted. CAUTION: Be sure to receive all safety warnings provided with the antenna. Connecting an Antenna The ...scanner uses an external loop antenna to receive AM broadcast stations and an external telescopic antenna to follow all other signals. To turn off the backlight, ...
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... switch to select AM or PM. Press L or M to change the hour by one hour increments or press the number keys to enter the minutes. Using the Alarm Clock Your scanner's Clock displays whenever you turn off the radio functions. Then press E/PGM to set the minutes. Press E/PGM to set...to Clock. The minutes digits flash. 3. Setting the Alarm Clock Follow these steps to set the alarm time: 1. Then press E/PGM to set the hour. Using the Alarm Clock 18 Press L or M to change the minute setting by one minute or press the appropriate number keys to select the present hour...
... switch to select AM or PM. Press L or M to change the hour by one hour increments or press the number keys to enter the minutes. Using the Alarm Clock Your scanner's Clock displays whenever you turn off the radio functions. Then press E/PGM to set the minutes. Press E/PGM to set...to Clock. The minutes digits flash. 3. Setting the Alarm Clock Follow these steps to set the alarm time: 1. Then press E/PGM to set the hour. Using the Alarm Clock 18 Press L or M to change the minute setting by one minute or press the appropriate number keys to select the present hour...
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To have the BC340CRS alert you at the set time. If you do not turn off the alarm, it will sound with the selected audio source (AM/FM, Scanner, or Weather). Using Snooze When the alarm sounds, press the snooze bar to Off. To silence the alarm, slide Off/Radio/Tone to silence... will sound a tone at the selected time, slide Off/Radio/Tone to alert you set the selector to Radio, the alarm will sound for 5 minutes. Using the Alarm Clock 19 If you again the following day.
To have the BC340CRS alert you at the set time. If you do not turn off the alarm, it will sound with the selected audio source (AM/FM, Scanner, or Weather). Using Snooze When the alarm sounds, press the snooze bar to Off. To silence the alarm, slide Off/Radio/Tone to silence... will sound a tone at the selected time, slide Off/Radio/Tone to alert you set the selector to Radio, the alarm will sound for 5 minutes. Using the Alarm Clock 19 If you again the following day.
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Directly Selecting a Channel Press SVC/DIR to AM/FM/TV Channels 20 Using AM/FM/TV Channel Memory Your scanner has 30 AM/FM memories for quick.../TV Channels To listen to AM/FM/TV channels, slide the mode selector to step through the selected band. Use the L/M buttons to AM/FM. While listening to the channel, press and hold the number button that corresponds ... at the top of the scanner to the Memory mode for the current band. You can also enter the channel frequency using the keypad, enter the channel frequency (for FM/TV). To store a channel into for FM or TV Broadcast). To...
Directly Selecting a Channel Press SVC/DIR to AM/FM/TV Channels 20 Using AM/FM/TV Channel Memory Your scanner has 30 AM/FM memories for quick.../TV Channels To listen to AM/FM/TV channels, slide the mode selector to step through the selected band. Use the L/M buttons to AM/FM. While listening to the channel, press and hold the number button that corresponds ... at the top of the scanner to the Memory mode for the current band. You can also enter the channel frequency using the keypad, enter the channel frequency (for FM/TV). To store a channel into for FM or TV Broadcast). To...
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... 28 29 30 Bank 4 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 Bank 5 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 Using the Scanner Memories 21 It always helps to plan and organize what you want to do before you start, so don't skip this important step... available on what you want to listen to your area or check the database at the FCC's General Menu (http://www.fcc.gov) for scanning. Using the Scanner Memories Your scanner has 100 memories you can get you started. The memories are many conventional frequencies. One such source, http://www.radioreference...
... 28 29 30 Bank 4 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 Bank 5 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 Using the Scanner Memories 21 It always helps to plan and organize what you want to do before you start, so don't skip this important step... available on what you want to listen to your area or check the database at the FCC's General Menu (http://www.fcc.gov) for scanning. Using the Scanner Memories Your scanner has 100 memories you can get you started. The memories are many conventional frequencies. One such source, http://www.radioreference...
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If you want to program, enter the memory number then press HOLD. 3. Then, select a memory by pressing L or M to go to monitor, press HOLD. Using the Scanner Memories 22 To program a different memory, repeat from step 2. 5. If the current channel is not the one you want to store the frequency ...
If you want to program, enter the memory number then press HOLD. 3. Then, select a memory by pressing L or M to go to monitor, press HOLD. Using the Scanner Memories 22 To program a different memory, repeat from step 2. 5. If the current channel is not the one you want to store the frequency ...
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... Setting Channel Delay You can set to a memory that is turned on the memory, press E/PGM to help prevent missed replies. Then, press DELAY. Using the Scanner Memories 23 To unlock a memory, manually select the memory, then press L/O. This is scanning or holding on . The scanner turns on Priority... Scan, press PRI while the scanner is useful to put the scanner in program mode and press PRI. To turn on the DELAY icon for memories that they are not scanned, even if...
... Setting Channel Delay You can set to a memory that is turned on the memory, press E/PGM to help prevent missed replies. Then, press DELAY. Using the Scanner Memories 23 To unlock a memory, manually select the memory, then press L/O. This is scanning or holding on . The scanner turns on Priority... Scan, press PRI while the scanner is useful to put the scanner in program mode and press PRI. To turn on the DELAY icon for memories that they are not scanned, even if...
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... for Active Frequencies 24 Press L or M then enter the other range limit , and press E/PGM. Searching the Selected Range After entering the limits (or use in their area but are not posted to the higher range. The scanner starts searching from the lower range up to any publication. Selecting a Service...The scanner holds on the current search frequency. 2. To change the direction of the range limits, then press E/PGM. Searching for the limit search: 1. The BC340CRS has two ways to search: Limit searching that searches between two set frequencies and Service Searching that are in...
... for Active Frequencies 24 Press L or M then enter the other range limit , and press E/PGM. Searching the Selected Range After entering the limits (or use in their area but are not posted to the higher range. The scanner starts searching from the lower range up to any publication. Selecting a Service...The scanner holds on the current search frequency. 2. To change the direction of the range limits, then press E/PGM. Searching for the limit search: 1. The BC340CRS has two ways to search: Limit searching that searches between two set frequencies and Service Searching that are in...