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... damage to the unit, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. ** These products contain Uniden proprietary information. Uniden ® is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation. IMPORTANT INFORMATION PRECAUTIONS Before you use this scanner, please observe the following: Warning Uniden America Corporation does not represent this unit to be the copyrighted work of...
... damage to the unit, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. ** These products contain Uniden proprietary information. Uniden ® is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation. IMPORTANT INFORMATION PRECAUTIONS Before you use this scanner, please observe the following: Warning Uniden America Corporation does not represent this unit to be the copyrighted work of...
English Owner's Manual
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... to try to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna • Increase the separation between the scanner and the receiver This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is no guarantee that may cause undesired operation...are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with the instructions, may not cause harmful interference, and 2. If this scanner does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in ...
... to try to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna • Increase the separation between the scanner and the receiver This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is no guarantee that may cause undesired operation...are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with the instructions, may not cause harmful interference, and 2. If this scanner does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in ...
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... 2 PRECAUTIONS 2 Warning 2 THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW 3 Scanning Legally 7 ABOUT YOUR NEW BC355N SCANNER 8 FEATURE SUMMARY 9 Band Plans 11 USA Band Plan 11 Canada Band Plan 13 INCLUDED IN YOUR SCANNER PACKAGE 16 Optional Accessories 16 INSTALLING THE BC355N SCANNER 17 FOR HOME USE (DESKTOP INSTALLATION 17 For Mobile Use (In-Car Installation 18...
... 2 PRECAUTIONS 2 Warning 2 THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW 3 Scanning Legally 7 ABOUT YOUR NEW BC355N SCANNER 8 FEATURE SUMMARY 9 Band Plans 11 USA Band Plan 11 Canada Band Plan 13 INCLUDED IN YOUR SCANNER PACKAGE 16 Optional Accessories 16 INSTALLING THE BC355N SCANNER 17 FOR HOME USE (DESKTOP INSTALLATION 17 For Mobile Use (In-Car Installation 18...
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USING YOUR BC355N SCANNER 29 set up 29 Adjusting Squelch 29 Operating Modes 29 SCAN 30 SEARCH 30 SPECIAL NOTES FOR SCANNING PD/FD/EMG AND AIR/MRN BANKS 31 Scanning Service Bank Tips 33 Searching Band Tips 35 Screens 37 SCANNING BANKS 37 SEARCHING BANDS 38 special features 38 Lock Out Channels / Frequencies 39 Types of Lock Out 39 Temporary Lock Out 39 Permanent Lock Out 40 Lock Out Limits 40 Lock Out Tips 41 CLOSE CALL 45 Close Call Priority 46 Close Call Do Not Disturb 46 Close Call Only 46 Setting Up Close Call Modes 46 Setting C ‐ C.bAnd Options 47 5
USING YOUR BC355N SCANNER 29 set up 29 Adjusting Squelch 29 Operating Modes 29 SCAN 30 SEARCH 30 SPECIAL NOTES FOR SCANNING PD/FD/EMG AND AIR/MRN BANKS 31 Scanning Service Bank Tips 33 Searching Band Tips 35 Screens 37 SCANNING BANKS 37 SEARCHING BANDS 38 special features 38 Lock Out Channels / Frequencies 39 Types of Lock Out 39 Temporary Lock Out 39 Permanent Lock Out 40 Lock Out Limits 40 Lock Out Tips 41 CLOSE CALL 45 Close Call Priority 46 Close Call Do Not Disturb 46 Close Call Only 46 Setting Up Close Call Modes 46 Setting C ‐ C.bAnd Options 47 5
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...legal to listen to comply with the legal requirement that you have the consent of scrambled transmissions. Scanning Legally Your scanner covers frequencies used by many different groups, including police and fire departments, ambulance services, government agencies, private companies,... amateur radio services, military operations, pager services, and wireline (telephone and telegraph) service providers. This scanner has been designed to prevent the reception of cellular telephone transmissions and the decoding of a party to the Electronic Communications ...
...legal to listen to comply with the legal requirement that you have the consent of scrambled transmissions. Scanning Legally Your scanner covers frequencies used by many different groups, including police and fire departments, ambulance services, government agencies, private companies,... amateur radio services, military operations, pager services, and wireline (telephone and telegraph) service providers. This scanner has been designed to prevent the reception of cellular telephone transmissions and the decoding of a party to the Electronic Communications ...
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...It is unlawful or requires a permit. In addition, the BC355N has 13 separate band searches. manufactured so they are scanned along with your scanner's internal components or using it in a way other than as described in this scanner is also illegal in many areas (and a bad idea ...everywhere) to interfere with 6 Service banks for any modifications that are not easy to modify to operate it. ABOUT YOUR NEW BC355N SCANNER The BC355N comes with the duties of public safety officials by traveling to monitor. So whenever you encounter a newly activated local frequency for monitoring...
...It is unlawful or requires a permit. In addition, the BC355N has 13 separate band searches. manufactured so they are scanned along with your scanner's internal components or using it in a way other than as described in this scanner is also illegal in many areas (and a bad idea ...everywhere) to interfere with 6 Service banks for any modifications that are not easy to modify to operate it. ABOUT YOUR NEW BC355N SCANNER The BC355N comes with the duties of public safety officials by traveling to monitor. So whenever you encounter a newly activated local frequency for monitoring...
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... include: • Turbo search - Allows your BC355N to search 180 steps per second. (5 kHz step band only) • Seven Banks - 6 preprogrammed Service banks and one of the most user-friendly communication products ...;» POLICE: 1,769 Factory-programmed Police frequencies with 100 open channels (shared with FIRE/EMG), allowing you to hear. PD/FD/EMG. FEATURE SUMMARY The BC355N is a compact mobile/base scanner and one standard, programmable Private bank. Note: The Police and Fire/EMG banks share a single key -
... include: • Turbo search - Allows your BC355N to search 180 steps per second. (5 kHz step band only) • Seven Banks - 6 preprogrammed Service banks and one of the most user-friendly communication products ...;» POLICE: 1,769 Factory-programmed Police frequencies with 100 open channels (shared with FIRE/EMG), allowing you to hear. PD/FD/EMG. FEATURE SUMMARY The BC355N is a compact mobile/base scanner and one standard, programmable Private bank. Note: The Police and Fire/EMG banks share a single key -
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... select a band plan: USA: Press UP while powering on the scanner. However, if you power off. USA Band Plan FREQUENCY (MHz) LOWER UPPER 25.0000 27.9950 28.0000 54.0000 108.0000 136.9916 STEP (... VHF Low Band 6 Meter Amateur Band AM Aircraft Band 11 The scanner remembers your setting if you clear memory by turning on the scanner and pressing and holding PROG and L/O, the scanner is set to the USA band plan. BAND PLANS Your BC355N can operate using either the common band steps used in the...
... select a band plan: USA: Press UP while powering on the scanner. However, if you power off. USA Band Plan FREQUENCY (MHz) LOWER UPPER 25.0000 27.9950 28.0000 54.0000 108.0000 136.9916 STEP (... VHF Low Band 6 Meter Amateur Band AM Aircraft Band 11 The scanner remembers your setting if you clear memory by turning on the scanner and pressing and holding PROG and L/O, the scanner is set to the USA band plan. BAND PLANS Your BC355N can operate using either the common band steps used in the...
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... Band NFM UHF "T" Band* 806.0000 849.0125 823.9875 868.9875 12.5 NFM 12.5 NFM 800 Band 894.0125 956.0000 12.5 NFM * This scanner cannot decode digital TV transmissions.
... Band NFM UHF "T" Band* 806.0000 849.0125 823.9875 868.9875 12.5 NFM 12.5 NFM 800 Band 894.0125 956.0000 12.5 NFM * This scanner cannot decode digital TV transmissions.
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... 470.0000 512.0000 12.5 NFM 806.0000 823.9875 12.5 NFM 849.0125 868.9875 12.5 NFM 894.0125 956.0000 12.5 NFM * This scanner cannot decode digital TV transmissions.
... 470.0000 512.0000 12.5 NFM 806.0000 823.9875 12.5 NFM 849.0125 868.9875 12.5 NFM 894.0125 956.0000 12.5 NFM * This scanner cannot decode digital TV transmissions.
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...The following optional accessories for hard-wiring power from your car to your scanner. • Bracket • Screw • This Owner's Manual • Other Printed Materials If any of purchase or Uniden Customer Hotline at: 1-800-2971023 during regular business hours Monday through ...Friday. Frequency Band 108.000 - 136.9916 806.000 - 956.000 Close Call Sensitivity (Nominal) 200 µV 450 µV INCLUDED IN YOUR SCANNER PACKAGE • BC355N Scanner • Telescoping Antenna...
...The following optional accessories for hard-wiring power from your car to your scanner. • Bracket • Screw • This Owner's Manual • Other Printed Materials If any of purchase or Uniden Customer Hotline at: 1-800-2971023 during regular business hours Monday through ...Friday. Frequency Band 108.000 - 136.9916 806.000 - 956.000 Close Call Sensitivity (Nominal) 200 µV 450 µV INCLUDED IN YOUR SCANNER PACKAGE • BC355N Scanner • Telescoping Antenna...
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...volume in your local Uniden Dealer or the Uniden Parts Department by calling: (800) 554-3988 during regular business hours Monday through Friday. Insert the DC plug end of unit) for a better viewing and operating angle. 17 Extend the antenna to install the BC355N in noisy environments. ... of the AC Adapter into the ANT connector. use (Incar Installation); External Speaker (ESP20, ESP12, or ESP5) - unidendirect.com. INSTALLING THE BC355N SCANNER FOR HOME USE (DESKTOP INSTALLATION) 1. Contact your car. For mobile use it to its full height. We can also be reached on the ...
...volume in your local Uniden Dealer or the Uniden Parts Department by calling: (800) 554-3988 during regular business hours Monday through Friday. Insert the DC plug end of unit) for a better viewing and operating angle. 17 Extend the antenna to install the BC355N in noisy environments. ... of the AC Adapter into the ANT connector. use (Incar Installation); External Speaker (ESP20, ESP12, or ESP5) - unidendirect.com. INSTALLING THE BC355N SCANNER FOR HOME USE (DESKTOP INSTALLATION) 1. Contact your car. For mobile use it to its full height. We can also be reached on the ...
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... For Mobile Use (In-Car Installation) Temporary Mobile Installation A Vehicle Power Adapter is received, relocate the scanner or its antenna away from the source. • If you are operating the scanner in a fringe area or need to improve reception, use an optional antenna designed for multi-band coverage.... (You can purchase this type of the scanner. 18 Helpful Hints • If strong interference or electrical noise ...
... For Mobile Use (In-Car Installation) Temporary Mobile Installation A Vehicle Power Adapter is received, relocate the scanner or its antenna away from the source. • If you are operating the scanner in a fringe area or need to improve reception, use an optional antenna designed for multi-band coverage.... (You can purchase this type of the scanner. 18 Helpful Hints • If strong interference or electrical noise ...
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For more information on the passenger side. 2. physically installing the scanner and physically connecting the power supply. It does not matter which is most appropriate for marking the location of the mounting screws. Select a location ...holding the dashboard, you may be able to use the same screw holes to mount the BC355N unit. Connect the mobile antenna plug into a vehicle involves two main steps - Permanent Mobile Installation Permanently installing the BC355N scanner into the ANT connector on the rear panel. perform these procedures in your driving. Permanently Mounting...
For more information on the passenger side. 2. physically installing the scanner and physically connecting the power supply. It does not matter which is most appropriate for marking the location of the mounting screws. Select a location ...holding the dashboard, you may be able to use the same screw holes to mount the BC355N unit. Connect the mobile antenna plug into a vehicle involves two main steps - Permanent Mobile Installation Permanently installing the BC355N scanner into the ANT connector on the rear panel. perform these procedures in your driving. Permanently Mounting...
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... bracket in Step 3. 2. Do not drill if what is behind the dashboard is grounded to the Caution in place using the screws provided. Mount the scanner to the bracket only after the wiring has been connected to the negative side of the DC power cord to the accessory contact in connecting...
... bracket in Step 3. 2. Do not drill if what is behind the dashboard is grounded to the Caution in place using the screws provided. Mount the scanner to the bracket only after the wiring has been connected to the negative side of the DC power cord to the accessory contact in connecting...
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Insert the DC plug into the DC 13.8V jack on the back panel. SCANNER OPERATION OVERVIEW BC355N Front Panel 21 Caution: In vehicles with a positive ground, the RED wire connects to the chassis and the BLACK wire connects to the accessory contact in the fuse box. 4.
Insert the DC plug into the DC 13.8V jack on the back panel. SCANNER OPERATION OVERVIEW BC355N Front Panel 21 Caution: In vehicles with a positive ground, the RED wire connects to the chassis and the BLACK wire connects to the accessory contact in the fuse box. 4.
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...) while in Hold mode. • Select USA or Canada band plan. Press and hold UP or DOWN keys for Canada when you turn on the scanner. Scans user-programmed channels programmed into the PRIVATE bank. 22 KEY HOLD PURPOSE Press this key to stop scanning or searching and to remain on...
...) while in Hold mode. • Select USA or Canada band plan. Press and hold UP or DOWN keys for Canada when you turn on the scanner. Scans user-programmed channels programmed into the PRIVATE bank. 22 KEY HOLD PURPOSE Press this key to stop scanning or searching and to remain on...
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... channels are scanned while the WX bank is on. • Close Call Do Not Disturb - CC checks for Close Call hits every 2 seconds unless the scanner is already receiving a transmission. The Close Call Priority icon flashes to indicate this key cycles through the frequencies in audio, but can check less often...
... channels are scanned while the WX bank is on. • Close Call Do Not Disturb - CC checks for Close Call hits every 2 seconds unless the scanner is already receiving a transmission. The Close Call Priority icon flashes to indicate this key cycles through the frequencies in audio, but can check less often...
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Press this key to temporarily or permanently lock out frequencies or channels from being searched or scanned. (L/O is provided in a later section.) Turn on the scanner while pressing and holding PROG + L/O to clear all memory. KEY SEARCH L/O BAND PROG 26 PURPOSE Press the SEARCH key to search for other searchable bands. ...
Press this key to temporarily or permanently lock out frequencies or channels from being searched or scanned. (L/O is provided in a later section.) Turn on the scanner while pressing and holding PROG + L/O to clear all memory. KEY SEARCH L/O BAND PROG 26 PURPOSE Press the SEARCH key to search for other searchable bands. ...
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This is the threshold point at which the incoming signal is just slightly stronger than the noise will open squelch noise. 2. Adjust the volume to a comfortable listening level. You should hear open the squelch. 3. USING YOUR BC355N SCANNER set up Adjusting Squelch To Adjust Squelch 1. Scan and Search: 29 Turn SQ clockwise slowly until the sound disappears. Turn SQ completely counterclockwise. Operating Modes The BC355N operates in two modes -
This is the threshold point at which the incoming signal is just slightly stronger than the noise will open squelch noise. 2. Adjust the volume to a comfortable listening level. You should hear open the squelch. 3. USING YOUR BC355N SCANNER set up Adjusting Squelch To Adjust Squelch 1. Scan and Search: 29 Turn SQ clockwise slowly until the sound disappears. Turn SQ completely counterclockwise. Operating Modes The BC355N operates in two modes -
