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... in a motor vehicle may be able to provide you use of Uniden America Corporation. © Copyright 2002-2003, Uniden America Corporation. Your local law enforcement officials should be the copyrighted work of this scanner, please observe the following U.S. Patent Number 4,841,302 is a ...registered trademark of fire, electrical shock, or damage to the unit, do not expose this product. This product contains Uniden proprietary information. UB317Z (BC350C) 0916 9/16/03 12:...
... in a motor vehicle may be able to provide you use of Uniden America Corporation. © Copyright 2002-2003, Uniden America Corporation. Your local law enforcement officials should be the copyrighted work of this scanner, please observe the following U.S. Patent Number 4,841,302 is a ...registered trademark of fire, electrical shock, or damage to the unit, do not expose this product. This product contains Uniden proprietary information. UB317Z (BC350C) 0916 9/16/03 12:...
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... of Communication 2 What is Searching 3 What is Trunk Tracking 4 Where to Obtain More Information 5 Information on the Internet 5 Included with Your Scanner Package 6 Optional Accessories 6 Summary of Features 7 Installing the BC350C 8 For Home Use (Desktop Installation 8 For Mobile Use (In-Car Installation 8 Controls and Functions 10 Screens 15 Scanning Overview 17 Getting...
... of Communication 2 What is Searching 3 What is Trunk Tracking 4 Where to Obtain More Information 5 Information on the Internet 5 Included with Your Scanner Package 6 Optional Accessories 6 Summary of Features 7 Installing the BC350C 8 For Home Use (Desktop Installation 8 For Mobile Use (In-Car Installation 8 Controls and Functions 10 Screens 15 Scanning Overview 17 Getting...
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...even have to program the scanner to begin using it to the bank for that , there's even a fully programmable bank for even greater scanning action. 2 Service Scan banks, Police and Fire/EMS also have programmable channels to hear. In addition, the BC350C has 13 separate band ...monitoring police, fire/emergency medical services, marine, air, weather, and CB frequencies. It is not just a scanner. UB317Z (BC350C) 0916 9/16/03 12:42 PM Page 1 About Your New BC350C The BC350C is a brand new information radio with 6 Service banks for either service category, you can scan over 3,...
...even have to program the scanner to begin using it to the bank for that , there's even a fully programmable bank for even greater scanning action. 2 Service Scan banks, Police and Fire/EMS also have programmable channels to hear. In addition, the BC350C has 13 separate band ...monitoring police, fire/emergency medical services, marine, air, weather, and CB frequencies. It is not just a scanner. UB317Z (BC350C) 0916 9/16/03 12:42 PM Page 1 About Your New BC350C The BC350C is a brand new information radio with 6 Service banks for either service category, you can scan over 3,...
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...-way communications (listed below) do not transmit continuously. The BC350C scans programmed channels at the rate of Communication You will be able to 100 channels per second until anoth-er transmission is received. When the transmission ends, the scanner stays on that channel as long as trucking firms, buses...more in the 25-54 MHz, 108-174 MHz, 406-512, and 806-956∗ MHz ranges ∗ Excluding Cellular Telephone Band 2 UB317Z (BC350C) 0916 9/16/03 12:42 PM Page 2 What is detected, the scanning cycle resumes until it remains on the channel for another transmission. When ...
...-way communications (listed below) do not transmit continuously. The BC350C scans programmed channels at the rate of Communication You will be able to 100 channels per second until anoth-er transmission is received. When the transmission ends, the scanner stays on that channel as long as trucking firms, buses...more in the 25-54 MHz, 108-174 MHz, 406-512, and 806-956∗ MHz ranges ∗ Excluding Cellular Telephone Band 2 UB317Z (BC350C) 0916 9/16/03 12:42 PM Page 2 What is detected, the scanning cycle resumes until it remains on the channel for another transmission. When ...
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UB317Z (BC350C) 0916 9/16/03 12:42 PM Page 3 What is different from scanning because you are searching for frequencies that have not been programmed into your scanner's channels. During Search Mode the scanner will search 100 frequencies per second in Turbo Search Mode the scanner can search each of its 13 bands to 300 frequencies per second, while in the 5 kHz step band. 3 The BC350C can achieve up to find active frequencies. The scanner automatically chooses between two speeds (Search and Turbo Search) while searching. This is Searching?
UB317Z (BC350C) 0916 9/16/03 12:42 PM Page 3 What is different from scanning because you are searching for frequencies that have not been programmed into your scanner's channels. During Search Mode the scanner will search 100 frequencies per second in Turbo Search Mode the scanner can search each of its 13 bands to 300 frequencies per second, while in the 5 kHz step band. 3 The BC350C can achieve up to find active frequencies. The scanner automatically chooses between two speeds (Search and Turbo Search) while searching. This is Searching?
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...want to be assigned within the trunked system when the conversation resumes. So when your scanner's memory which is , and more importantly, you 're monitoring, a completely different frequency will want to purchase one of Uniden's Trunk Tracking Scanners. 4 This type of users with relatively few frequencies. Sharing of the available public ...As the demand for communications. Trunking radio systems have enough frequencies to solve this has created a serious problem. Conventional scanning is Trunk Tracking? UB317Z (BC350C) 0916 9/16/03 12:42 PM Page 4 What is a simple concept.
...want to be assigned within the trunked system when the conversation resumes. So when your scanner's memory which is , and more importantly, you 're monitoring, a completely different frequency will want to purchase one of Uniden's Trunk Tracking Scanners. 4 This type of users with relatively few frequencies. Sharing of the available public ...As the demand for communications. Trunking radio systems have enough frequencies to solve this has created a serious problem. Conventional scanning is Trunk Tracking? UB317Z (BC350C) 0916 9/16/03 12:42 PM Page 4 What is a simple concept.
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... one of the following websites for additional information: scanner.uniden.com www.scannermaster.com 5 Eastern, Time Monday through Friday) • Local Dealer Information on the Internet If you have access to the internet, you may program into the Scanners Channels. to 5:00 p.m., CST, Monday through Friday...another copy of the frequency guide, contact one of the following: • Scanner Master 1 (800) Scanner (722-6634) (Hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. To obtain frequency information for your area. UB317Z (BC350C) 0916 9/16/03 12:42 PM Page 5 Where to Obtain More ...
... one of the following websites for additional information: scanner.uniden.com www.scannermaster.com 5 Eastern, Time Monday through Friday) • Local Dealer Information on the Internet If you have access to the internet, you may program into the Scanners Channels. to 5:00 p.m., CST, Monday through Friday...another copy of the frequency guide, contact one of the following: • Scanner Master 1 (800) Scanner (722-6634) (Hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. To obtain frequency information for your area. UB317Z (BC350C) 0916 9/16/03 12:42 PM Page 5 Where to Obtain More ...
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...(In-car Installation), use it to 5:00 p.m., CST, Monday through Friday. UB317Z (BC350C) 0916 9/16/03 12:42 PM Page 6 Included with Your Scanner Package • BC350C Auto Scanner • Telescoping Antenna (Model AT-124) • Fixable Mobile Antenna (AT002) ...Uniden Customer Hotline at www.uniden.com. to 5:00 p.m., CST, Monday through Friday. Optional Accessories The following optional accessories for hard wiring power from your local Uniden Dealer or through the Uniden Parts Department by calling: (800) 554-3988, 8:00 a.m. External Speaker (DSP20 or ESP5) - to install the BC350C...
...(In-car Installation), use it to 5:00 p.m., CST, Monday through Friday. UB317Z (BC350C) 0916 9/16/03 12:42 PM Page 6 Included with Your Scanner Package • BC350C Auto Scanner • Telescoping Antenna (Model AT-124) • Fixable Mobile Antenna (AT002) ...Uniden Customer Hotline at www.uniden.com. to 5:00 p.m., CST, Monday through Friday. Optional Accessories The following optional accessories for hard wiring power from your local Uniden Dealer or through the Uniden Parts Department by calling: (800) 554-3988, 8:00 a.m. External Speaker (DSP20 or ESP5) - to install the BC350C...
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...0000 to 823.9875 MHz 849.0125 to 868.9875 MHz 894.0125 to search. UB317Z (BC350C) 0916 9/16/03 12:42 PM Page 7 Summary of Features The BC350C is a compact mobile/base scanner, and one standard, programmable Private bank. PRIVATE: 50-channel, fully user-programmable bank. •...HAM VHF High Band Federal Government 70 cm HAM UHF Band UHF "TV" Band "800" Band∗ 7 The BC350C features: • Turbo search - Allows your BC350C to program additional police frequency into this bank. These banks include: POLICE: 1,769 Factory programmed Police frequencies with 30 open...
...0000 to 823.9875 MHz 849.0125 to 868.9875 MHz 894.0125 to search. UB317Z (BC350C) 0916 9/16/03 12:42 PM Page 7 Summary of Features The BC350C is a compact mobile/base scanner, and one standard, programmable Private bank. PRIVATE: 50-channel, fully user-programmable bank. •...HAM VHF High Band Federal Government 70 cm HAM UHF Band UHF "TV" Band "800" Band∗ 7 The BC350C features: • Turbo search - Allows your BC350C to program additional police frequency into this bank. These banks include: POLICE: 1,769 Factory programmed Police frequencies with 30 open...
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...cord in a fringe area or need to its antenna away from the source. • If you are operating the scanner in a positive ground vehicle. For Mobile Use (In-Car Installation) Installation for lead-in. Plug the Telescoping Antenna...use 50-70 ohm coaxial cable for Temporary Use: A Cigarette Lighter Power Cord is received, relocate the scanner or its full height. Insert the DC plug end of the AC Adapter into the DC 13.8V jack...DC 13.8V jack on the rear panel. 2. UB317Z (BC350C) 0916 9/16/03 12:42 PM Page 8 Installing the BC350C For Home Use (Desktop Installation) 1. Plug one end of the...
...cord in a fringe area or need to its antenna away from the source. • If you are operating the scanner in a positive ground vehicle. For Mobile Use (In-Car Installation) Installation for lead-in. Plug the Telescoping Antenna...use 50-70 ohm coaxial cable for Temporary Use: A Cigarette Lighter Power Cord is received, relocate the scanner or its full height. Insert the DC plug end of the AC Adapter into the DC 13.8V jack...DC 13.8V jack on the rear panel. 2. UB317Z (BC350C) 0916 9/16/03 12:42 PM Page 8 Installing the BC350C For Home Use (Desktop Installation) 1. Plug one end of the...
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...wire of the DC power cord to the vehicle fuse box, please see page 5) 1. In a passenger car, the ideal location is available from the Uniden parts department (see your vehicle has a negative ground, follow Steps 2 and 3. Mount the radio to the bracket only after the wiring has been ... Antenna Plug Connect the mobile antenna plug into the DC 13.8V jack on the back of the scanner. 9 This bracket is underneath the dashboard on antenna installation, please refer to mount the BC350C. Use the mounting bracket (optional) as a template for Everyday Use: 1. Insert the DC plug into ...
...wire of the DC power cord to the vehicle fuse box, please see page 5) 1. In a passenger car, the ideal location is available from the Uniden parts department (see your vehicle has a negative ground, follow Steps 2 and 3. Mount the radio to the bracket only after the wiring has been ... Antenna Plug Connect the mobile antenna plug into the DC 13.8V jack on the back of the scanner. 9 This bracket is underneath the dashboard on antenna installation, please refer to mount the BC350C. Use the mounting bracket (optional) as a template for Everyday Use: 1. Insert the DC plug into ...
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... scanning air or marine frequency. Each time [AIR/MRN] is pressed, the searching bank is fully pre-programmed (118.000 to 136.975 MHz). This scanner searches through all 1,519 frequency steps of the Air band. All 51 marine channels are used by the police, including state troopers, local police and... sheriff, etc. UB317Z (BC350C) 0916 9/16/03 12:42 PM Page 11 [FIRE/EMS] KEY [AIR/MRN] KEY [POLICE] KEY Then use [UP] or [DOWN] to step through all...
... scanning air or marine frequency. Each time [AIR/MRN] is pressed, the searching bank is fully pre-programmed (118.000 to 136.975 MHz). This scanner searches through all 1,519 frequency steps of the Air band. All 51 marine channels are used by the police, including state troopers, local police and... sheriff, etc. UB317Z (BC350C) 0916 9/16/03 12:42 PM Page 11 [FIRE/EMS] KEY [AIR/MRN] KEY [POLICE] KEY Then use [UP] or [DOWN] to step through all...
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When selecting a band to search, release the key and the scanner will automatically start searching frequency of its band. (The symbol L appears next to "SRCH" on the display.) To search from the frequency where it left ... up one higher band. 12 When you wish to indicate that the channel is active only during opened squelch or in the previous search. UB317Z (BC350C) 0916 9/16/03 12:42 PM Page 12 [WX] KEY [CB] KEY [SEARCH] KEY [L/O] KEY [BAND] KEY 8 NOAA weather broadcasts and 2 Canadian marine weather broadcasts...
When selecting a band to search, release the key and the scanner will automatically start searching frequency of its band. (The symbol L appears next to "SRCH" on the display.) To search from the frequency where it left ... up one higher band. 12 When you wish to indicate that the channel is active only during opened squelch or in the previous search. UB317Z (BC350C) 0916 9/16/03 12:42 PM Page 12 [WX] KEY [CB] KEY [SEARCH] KEY [L/O] KEY [BAND] KEY 8 NOAA weather broadcasts and 2 Canadian marine weather broadcasts...
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... It is active whenever a steady frequency appears on or off, and also adjusts the volume. VOLUME Control/ Power Switch This control turns the scanner on the display. When you want to search. IMPORTANT: This key has a very important secondary function. Press [PROG] to be programmed. ...Press a programmable bank key ([PRIVATE], [FIRE/EMS] or [POLICE]) to start Programming Mode. UB317Z (BC350C) 0916 9/16/03 12:42 PM Page 13 Press this mode. [PROG] KEY This key initiates and completes programming. LCD Display The liquid crystal...
... It is active whenever a steady frequency appears on or off, and also adjusts the volume. VOLUME Control/ Power Switch This control turns the scanner on the display. When you want to search. IMPORTANT: This key has a very important secondary function. Press [PROG] to be programmed. ...Press a programmable bank key ([PRIVATE], [FIRE/EMS] or [POLICE]) to start Programming Mode. UB317Z (BC350C) 0916 9/16/03 12:42 PM Page 13 Press this mode. [PROG] KEY This key initiates and completes programming. LCD Display The liquid crystal...
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... on a frequency, you will see the screen a left . SCAN, HOLD Screen (in PRIVATE bank) This screen displays the channel number and frequency the scanner has stopped on the screen at the same time. " L/O " is displayed for reference only. The display shows scanning the Police bank. Open Channel Screen... If you press [PRIVATE] without programming the bank, you will see display like this screen, but without " HOLD " showing. UB317Z (BC350C) 0916 9/16/03 12:42 PM Page 15 Screens The following illustrates some of the screen displays you will use: The digits and words on...
... on a frequency, you will see the screen a left . SCAN, HOLD Screen (in PRIVATE bank) This screen displays the channel number and frequency the scanner has stopped on the screen at the same time. " L/O " is displayed for reference only. The display shows scanning the Police bank. Open Channel Screen... If you press [PRIVATE] without programming the bank, you will see display like this screen, but without " HOLD " showing. UB317Z (BC350C) 0916 9/16/03 12:42 PM Page 15 Screens The following illustrates some of the screen displays you will use: The digits and words on...
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..., "Error" appears on the display. You can now select a bank to the Search screen. This display changes automatically to place the frequency in. 16 UB317Z (BC350C) 0916 9/16/03 12:43 PM Page 16 Band Screen When pressing [BAND], the band you are currently searching appears on the display. Programming Lock.... Programming Error Screen When you see this display. Press [BAND] again or press [UP] or [DOWN] within 3 seconds to change to program a frequency into your scanner.
..., "Error" appears on the display. You can now select a bank to the Search screen. This display changes automatically to place the frequency in. 16 UB317Z (BC350C) 0916 9/16/03 12:43 PM Page 16 Band Screen When pressing [BAND], the band you are currently searching appears on the display. Programming Lock.... Programming Error Screen When you see this display. Press [BAND] again or press [UP] or [DOWN] within 3 seconds to change to program a frequency into your scanner.
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...seconds after the last transmission and looks for more seconds, waiting for 2 more active frequencies. 3. To program frequencies, see "Programming Frequencies" on the scanner, it always retains the previous settings in its memory. Each time you have programmed in this bank, press [PRIVATE] to program that frequency, press ... it into one of the programmable banks (Private, Police or Fire/EMS). That is found, the scanner will remain on that frequency as long as the transmission continues. UB317Z (BC350C) 0916 9/16/03 12:43 PM Page 17 Scanning Overview You can scan in one of the six...
...seconds after the last transmission and looks for more seconds, waiting for 2 more active frequencies. 3. To program frequencies, see "Programming Frequencies" on the scanner, it always retains the previous settings in its memory. Each time you have programmed in this bank, press [PRIVATE] to program that frequency, press ... it into one of the programmable banks (Private, Police or Fire/EMS). That is found, the scanner will remain on that frequency as long as the transmission continues. UB317Z (BC350C) 0916 9/16/03 12:43 PM Page 17 Scanning Overview You can scan in one of the six...
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... volume to the end. Open the squelch by turning [SQ] counterclockwise just until the sound disappears. Turn [SQ] counterclockwise slowly until the noise disappears. 4. The scanner automatically starts scanning the selected bank. Adjusting the Squelch 1. This is stopped). Note: Later, when you have learned how to program channels in the Private... too low and there is no transmission (scanning is the threshold point at the scanning threshold by turning [SQ] clockwise to a comfortable listening level. UB317Z (BC350C) 0916 9/16/03 12:43 PM Page 18 3.
... volume to the end. Open the squelch by turning [SQ] counterclockwise just until the sound disappears. Turn [SQ] counterclockwise slowly until the noise disappears. 4. The scanner automatically starts scanning the selected bank. Adjusting the Squelch 1. This is stopped). Note: Later, when you have learned how to program channels in the Private... too low and there is no transmission (scanning is the threshold point at the scanning threshold by turning [SQ] clockwise to a comfortable listening level. UB317Z (BC350C) 0916 9/16/03 12:43 PM Page 18 3.
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... bank key again will find the active weather channel in your local NOAA weather channel. To stop scanning at a time (one weather station. The scanner remains on the displayed channel until you press the bank key again to start scanning, press any bank key: [POLICE], [FIRE/EMS], [AIR/... the Private bank, you must program the channels. While scanning and the scanner stops on any active channel automatically and displays its frequency, except those channels programmed with L/O (Lock Out). Weather Channel Scan The BC350C allows you to search for your area from Marine to Air or Air ...
... bank key again will find the active weather channel in your local NOAA weather channel. To stop scanning at a time (one weather station. The scanner remains on the displayed channel until you press the bank key again to start scanning, press any bank key: [POLICE], [FIRE/EMS], [AIR/... the Private bank, you must program the channels. While scanning and the scanner stops on any active channel automatically and displays its frequency, except those channels programmed with L/O (Lock Out). Weather Channel Scan The BC350C allows you to search for your area from Marine to Air or Air ...
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... scan stops on a channel you can lock out 30 factory pre-programmed channels (those frequencies that channel, disrupting the scanning cycle. The scanner locks out that channel and immediately advances to the next channel to indicate that the displayed channel is locked out. 20 However, if you... a transmission, it will not resume automatically. In this channel during scanning.This does not erase the frequency from being scanned. UB317Z (BC350C) 0916 9/16/03 12:43 PM Page 20 Notes: • All weather channels transmit continuous broadcasts. Weather scan will remain on that...
... scan stops on a channel you can lock out 30 factory pre-programmed channels (those frequencies that channel, disrupting the scanning cycle. The scanner locks out that channel and immediately advances to the next channel to indicate that the displayed channel is locked out. 20 However, if you... a transmission, it will not resume automatically. In this channel during scanning.This does not erase the frequency from being scanned. UB317Z (BC350C) 0916 9/16/03 12:43 PM Page 20 Notes: • All weather channels transmit continuous broadcasts. Weather scan will remain on that...