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... regarding the laws in certain states, cities, and/or local jurisdictions. You can also use this scanner. This might be potentially hazardous to provide you with this scanner, please read and observe the following. To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do...might be waterproof. Motorola®, SMARTNET®, PL®, Private Line®, and PRIVACY PLUS® are proprietary trademarks of Uniden America Corporation. Uniden® and Bearcat® are the property of their respective holders. Johnson Co. Your local law enforcement officials should be ...
... regarding the laws in certain states, cities, and/or local jurisdictions. You can also use this scanner. This might be potentially hazardous to provide you with this scanner, please read and observe the following. To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do...might be waterproof. Motorola®, SMARTNET®, PL®, Private Line®, and PRIVACY PLUS® are proprietary trademarks of Uniden America Corporation. Uniden® and Bearcat® are the property of their respective holders. Johnson Co. Your local law enforcement officials should be ...
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...Types of Trunking Systems 11 Where To Obtain More Information 13 Using a Computer to Control Your BC898T 13 Included With Your Scanner 14 Installing Your Scanner ...15 For Home Use (Desktop Installation 15 Using An Optional External Speaker/Earphone/Headphone 16 Using An Optional Tape Recorder 16 ...Using the Demo Software 17 Installing The Scanner In a Vehicle 18 Basic Operation ...20 Turning On the Scanner 20 Setting the Squelch ...20 Using the Rotary Tuner 20 Using the Frequency/Channel Mode Selector 21 ...
...Types of Trunking Systems 11 Where To Obtain More Information 13 Using a Computer to Control Your BC898T 13 Included With Your Scanner 14 Installing Your Scanner ...15 For Home Use (Desktop Installation 15 Using An Optional External Speaker/Earphone/Headphone 16 Using An Optional Tape Recorder 16 ...Using the Demo Software 17 Installing The Scanner In a Vehicle 18 Basic Operation ...20 Turning On the Scanner 20 Setting the Squelch ...20 Using the Rotary Tuner 20 Using the Frequency/Channel Mode Selector 21 ...
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... ...38 Programming Conventional Channels 39 Changing the Frequency Step 39 Setting the Modulation Mode 39 Setting Priority Channels 40 Programming Trunked Systems 41 Setting the Scanner to Trunking Programming Mode 41 Programming Motorola Systems 41 Programming a Hybrid System 44 Programming EDACS Systems 44 Programming LTR Systems 45 Care and Maintenance ...46...
... ...38 Programming Conventional Channels 39 Changing the Frequency Step 39 Setting the Modulation Mode 39 Setting Priority Channels 40 Programming Trunked Systems 41 Setting the Scanner to Trunking Programming Mode 41 Programming Motorola Systems 41 Programming a Hybrid System 44 Programming EDACS Systems 44 Programming LTR Systems 45 Care and Maintenance ...46...
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...pick up these transmissions. These include: • Telephone conversations (cellular, cordless, or other than as described in this scanner does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be manufactured so they are designed to provide reasonable protection... authorization to operate it. In some transmissions that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Do not open your scanner's case to make any interference received, including interference that are subject to fines and possible imprisonment for a scanning receiver,...
...pick up these transmissions. These include: • Telephone conversations (cellular, cordless, or other than as described in this scanner does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be manufactured so they are designed to provide reasonable protection... authorization to operate it. In some transmissions that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Do not open your scanner's case to make any interference received, including interference that are subject to fines and possible imprisonment for a scanning receiver,...
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...-of 50 channels each range. Use your vehicle as a mobile unit. You can use the scanner's rotary tuner to quickly select channels and frequencies, and you can automatically program channels in your scanner to monitor: • 800 MHz trunked public safety systems • Police and fire departments ... unit, or install it at home as police, fire/emergency, marine, air, amateur, and other communications into 10 banks of -the-art scanner radio with TrunkTracking™ and automatic scanning capabilities. You can hear for each . Use it in an available bank using the AutoStore feature....
...-of 50 channels each range. Use your vehicle as a mobile unit. You can use the scanner's rotary tuner to quickly select channels and frequencies, and you can automatically program channels in your scanner to monitor: • 800 MHz trunked public safety systems • Police and fire departments ... unit, or install it at home as police, fire/emergency, marine, air, amateur, and other communications into 10 banks of -the-art scanner radio with TrunkTracking™ and automatic scanning capabilities. You can hear for each . Use it in an available bank using the AutoStore feature....
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...while monitoring other channels for storing similar frequencies to select a desired frequency or channel. CTCSS and DCS Squelch Modes - Note: The scanner's frequency coverage is transmitted on analog Motorola, EDACS, and LTR trunked radio systems. 500 Channels - VFO (Variable Frequency Oscillator) Control ...- Weather Alert - Follows conversations on a NOAA weather channel. Lets the scanner search for manual mode and chain search mode. 5 This helps you select a frequency step (5, 6.25, 12.5, or 25 kHz) for...
...while monitoring other channels for storing similar frequencies to select a desired frequency or channel. CTCSS and DCS Squelch Modes - Note: The scanner's frequency coverage is transmitted on analog Motorola, EDACS, and LTR trunked radio systems. 500 Channels - VFO (Variable Frequency Oscillator) Control ...- Weather Alert - Follows conversations on a NOAA weather channel. Lets the scanner search for manual mode and chain search mode. 5 This helps you select a frequency step (5, 6.25, 12.5, or 25 kHz) for...
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...This Manual The screen displays used in this manual, review the contents to do is plug the AC adapter into the scanner. To get the most from http://www.uniden.com. 6 Download this software from this manual are representations of what might notice some differences between what appears on ...a frequency two seconds after the last transmission to the information in its memory. You can set the scanner so it off. If...
...This Manual The screen displays used in this manual, review the contents to do is plug the AC adapter into the scanner. To get the most from http://www.uniden.com. 6 Download this software from this manual are representations of what might notice some differences between what appears on ...a frequency two seconds after the last transmission to the information in its memory. You can set the scanner so it off. If...
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...so that channel as long as PL (Motorola's trademarked term for frequencies that receive interference where there are used in your scanner is received along with output frequencies close to as the transmission continues. Each bank can also store 10 groups of its 17...the most two-way communications do not transmit continuously. For each trunking system, each . Your BC898T scans programmed channels until the scanner receives another transmission. CTCSS and DCS are several stations with their signal can monitor systems using a Continuous Tone Control Squelch (CTCSS...
...so that channel as long as PL (Motorola's trademarked term for frequencies that receive interference where there are used in your scanner is received along with output frequencies close to as the transmission continues. Each bank can also store 10 groups of its 17...the most two-way communications do not transmit continuously. For each trunking system, each . Your BC898T scans programmed channels until the scanner receives another transmission. CTCSS and DCS are several stations with their signal can monitor systems using a Continuous Tone Control Squelch (CTCSS...
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... it is impossible to establish the CTCSS and DCS tone for each received frequency with the CTCSS or DCS tone you programmed. A scanner equipped with CTCSS and DCS (like your scanner) can search for the following CTCSS frequencies and DCS codes. If you do not receive the correct tone with a signal, the...
... it is impossible to establish the CTCSS and DCS tone for each received frequency with the CTCSS or DCS tone you programmed. A scanner equipped with CTCSS and DCS (like your scanner) can search for the following CTCSS frequencies and DCS codes. If you do not receive the correct tone with a signal, the...
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.... • Motorola Type I, Type II, Type IIi, hybrid, SMARTNET, and PRIVACYPLUS analog trunking systems, which are discussed below.) • Your scanner can change this type of operation. With a repeater-based system, the repeater is picked up by the repeater and retransmitted (on . Typical repeater systems... provide coverage out to the next channel. If there isn't, the scanner quickly moves to about a 25-mile radius from the radio to other factors. When a user transmits (on an input frequency), the ...
.... • Motorola Type I, Type II, Type IIi, hybrid, SMARTNET, and PRIVACYPLUS analog trunking systems, which are discussed below.) • Your scanner can change this type of operation. With a repeater-based system, the repeater is picked up by the repeater and retransmitted (on . Typical repeater systems... provide coverage out to the next channel. If there isn't, the scanner quickly moves to about a 25-mile radius from the radio to other factors. When a user transmits (on an input frequency), the ...
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...with conventional systems, each time a user transmits. So, while on a conventional system queries, replies, and follow-ups are already an experienced scanner operator, you might want to go to "Programming Trunked Systems" on Page 42 now. 10 This semi-random frequency assignment made each group... is a simple concept. Once you know who it actually follows the users of the Trunktracking scanner. You enter a frequency used most became full, so new users were not able to Uniden's invention of a trunked radio system. However, as with the advent of the action. Trunked...
...with conventional systems, each time a user transmits. So, while on a conventional system queries, replies, and follow-ups are already an experienced scanner operator, you might want to go to "Programming Trunked Systems" on Page 42 now. 10 This semi-random frequency assignment made each group... is a simple concept. Once you know who it actually follows the users of the Trunktracking scanner. You enter a frequency used most became full, so new users were not able to Uniden's invention of a trunked radio system. However, as with the advent of the action. Trunked...
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... 1/3 the data as Motorola trunking with each talk group. The system consists of one control channel plus one variation of EDACS called SCAT that your scanner, you must know the system's fleet map. When a user presses PTT, their radio sends their AFS information to the control channel. This section describes some...
... 1/3 the data as Motorola trunking with each talk group. The system consists of one control channel plus one variation of EDACS called SCAT that your scanner, you must know the system's fleet map. When a user presses PTT, their radio sends their AFS information to the control channel. This section describes some...
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...have stored in the form AHHUUU, where: A = Area code (0 or 1) H = Home repeater (01 through 20) U = User ID (000 through 254) When the scanner receives a transmission on a single channel and alternate control data with the transmission. While your BC898T cannot track ID's in this type of system. Users on... to system, there are many LTR systems use only one ID memory to see at a glance the affiliation of the AFS system, your scanner in either an agency or a fleet. While these systems using only the corresponding odd-numbered channels in LCN order. These systems encode all...
...have stored in the form AHHUUU, where: A = Area code (0 or 1) H = Home repeater (01 through 20) U = User ID (000 through 254) When the scanner receives a transmission on a single channel and alternate control data with the transmission. While your BC898T cannot track ID's in this type of system. Users on... to system, there are many LTR systems use only one ID memory to see at a glance the affiliation of the AFS system, your scanner in either an agency or a fleet. While these systems using only the corresponding odd-numbered channels in LCN order. These systems encode all...
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Information On The Internet The Internet is available at http://www.uniden.com. to program and use the scanner. To purchase another copy of the agencies you want to listen to 5:00 p.m.Central Time Monday through Friday). • http://www.radioreference.com * - ...Free demo software is a great source for current frequencies and information about Uniden and our other part of what you need...
Information On The Internet The Internet is available at http://www.uniden.com. to program and use the scanner. To purchase another copy of the agencies you want to listen to 5:00 p.m.Central Time Monday through Friday). • http://www.radioreference.com * - ...Free demo software is a great source for current frequencies and information about Uniden and our other part of what you need...
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Installing Your Scanner 14 to 5:00 p.m., Central, Monday through Friday. Included With Your Scanner Included With Your Scanner Scanner AC Adapter Antenna Frequency Guide Owners Manual National Public Safety Trunked System Frequency Guide 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.
Installing Your Scanner 14 to 5:00 p.m., Central, Monday through Friday. Included With Your Scanner Included With Your Scanner Scanner AC Adapter Antenna Frequency Guide Owners Manual National Public Safety Trunked System Frequency Guide 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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... jack on the back of the AC adapter into the ANT connector on the inside front cover of this type of the scanner. Plug the other end of the scanner. 2. Plug the included telescoping antenna into a standard 120V AC wall outlet. 3. For Home Use (Desktop Installation) DC 12V ...coaxial cable for multi-band coverage. (You can purchase this Owners Manual. • Do not use your new scanner: • If your scanner receives interference or electrical noise, move the scanner or its full height. If the optional antenna has no cable, use an optional external antenna designed for lead-...
... jack on the back of the AC adapter into the ANT connector on the inside front cover of this type of the scanner. Plug the other end of the scanner. 2. Plug the included telescoping antenna into a standard 120V AC wall outlet. 3. For Home Use (Desktop Installation) DC 12V ...coaxial cable for multi-band coverage. (You can purchase this Owners Manual. • Do not use your new scanner: • If your scanner receives interference or electrical noise, move the scanner or its full height. If the optional antenna has no cable, use an optional external antenna designed for lead-...
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...private listening or for listening in SAME alert mode. Over time, your hearing. a plug with a polarized line plug - This automatically disconnects the scanner's internal speaker. Listening Safely To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines when you use an earphone or headphones. • Do not use an ...WX alert siren or when in a noisy area, you can use must have a remote jack. You need a cable with the scanner. If you are unable to the scanner. After you begin listening. You can lead to permanent hearing loss. • Set VOLUME to the volume level, so a ...
...private listening or for listening in SAME alert mode. Over time, your hearing. a plug with a polarized line plug - This automatically disconnects the scanner's internal speaker. Listening Safely To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines when you use an earphone or headphones. • Do not use an ...WX alert siren or when in a noisy area, you can use must have a remote jack. You need a cable with the scanner. If you are unable to the scanner. After you begin listening. You can lead to permanent hearing loss. • Set VOLUME to the volume level, so a ...
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You must install the software to use the scanner with your scanner using a personal computer and the free demo software available at http://www.uniden.com. 17 Using the Demo Software You can operate your computer. BC898TSS Help appears. You must program a channel for more information. Remember! A selection popup...the opening screen. The BC898T SS Install program installs the software. You can record it. Then click on the front of the scanner. Installing The Software Download the software, then double-click on Page 38 for tape recording before you hear two short beeps, ...
You must install the software to use the scanner with your scanner using a personal computer and the free demo software available at http://www.uniden.com. 17 Using the Demo Software You can operate your computer. BC898TSS Help appears. You must program a channel for more information. Remember! A selection popup...the opening screen. The BC898T SS Install program installs the software. You can record it. Then click on the front of the scanner. Installing The Software Download the software, then double-click on Page 38 for tape recording before you hear two short beeps, ...
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...not use the same screw holes to mount the bracket. 3. In a passenger car, the ideal location is safe and free of the scanner. 18 Warning: Make sure there are not sure if the mounting location is underneath the dashboard on the mounting location you can use the...plug into your vehicle to your vehicle's fuse box, please consult your vehicle's dealer. 2. Installing The Scanner In a Vehicle Mounting the Scanner 1. Select a location in connecting accessories to mount the scanner. Use an optional mounting bracket as wires or an air bag behind the mounting location you select. ...
...not use the same screw holes to mount the bracket. 3. In a passenger car, the ideal location is safe and free of the scanner. 18 Warning: Make sure there are not sure if the mounting location is underneath the dashboard on the mounting location you can use the...plug into your vehicle to your vehicle's fuse box, please consult your vehicle's dealer. 2. Installing The Scanner In a Vehicle Mounting the Scanner 1. Select a location in connecting accessories to mount the scanner. Use an optional mounting bracket as wires or an air bag behind the mounting location you select. ...
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Installing a Permanent Power Cord 1. If your vehicle. 2. Otherwise, consult your vehicle's dealer for advice on the back of the scanner. 19 Connect the DC power cord's BLACK wire to the negative side of today's vehicles use a negative ground. Most of the vehicle (usually the chassis). 4. ...
Installing a Permanent Power Cord 1. If your vehicle. 2. Otherwise, consult your vehicle's dealer for advice on the back of the scanner. 19 Connect the DC power cord's BLACK wire to the negative side of today's vehicles use a negative ground. Most of the vehicle (usually the chassis). 4. ...