English Owners Manual
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... or a stereo headset of a stereo headset. The Electronic Communications Privacy Act of the phone jack is placed in your hearing. The output of 1986, as detailed by the FCC for cellular telephone usage. This might be able to this product not expressly approved by Uniden, or operation of the volume control or squelch control setting. Be sure to your community. You can also use only...
... or a stereo headset of a stereo headset. The Electronic Communications Privacy Act of the phone jack is placed in your hearing. The output of 1986, as detailed by the FCC for cellular telephone usage. This might be able to this product not expressly approved by Uniden, or operation of the volume control or squelch control setting. Be sure to your community. You can also use only...
English Owners Manual
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... Using Internal Batteries 23 Using Rechargeable Batteries 25 Using AC Power 26 Connecting the Antenna 26 Connecting an Earphone/Headphone 27 Connecting an Extension Speaker 27 Attaching the Belt Clip 27 Attaching the Wrist Strap 28 Installing the Demo Software 28 A Look At The Keypad 29 A Look At The Display 32 Using Menu 33 Using Func 33 Using the Scroll Control 33 Basic Operation 34 Turning On the Scanner and Setting the Squelch 34 Scanning...
... Using Internal Batteries 23 Using Rechargeable Batteries 25 Using AC Power 26 Connecting the Antenna 26 Connecting an Earphone/Headphone 27 Connecting an Extension Speaker 27 Attaching the Belt Clip 27 Attaching the Wrist Strap 28 Installing the Demo Software 28 A Look At The Keypad 29 A Look At The Display 32 Using Menu 33 Using Func 33 Using the Scroll Control 33 Basic Operation 34 Turning On the Scanner and Setting the Squelch 34 Scanning...
English Owners Manual
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... Turning Power Save On or Off 40 Priority Scan 40 Using the Backlight 41 Initializing the Scanner's Memory 41 Using the PC Control and Cloning Options 42 Connecting Your Scanner to a Personal Computer 42 Cloning the Scanner 43 Using the Menu 44 Programming Radio Systems 46 Quickly Programming Racing Systems 47 Manually Programming Racing Systems 49 Editing the Car 49 Entering/Editing a Car Number 50 Editing a Driver 50 Setting a Car's Quick Key 51 Editing a Car's Channel 51 Deleting a Car...
... Turning Power Save On or Off 40 Priority Scan 40 Using the Backlight 41 Initializing the Scanner's Memory 41 Using the PC Control and Cloning Options 42 Connecting Your Scanner to a Personal Computer 42 Cloning the Scanner 43 Using the Menu 44 Programming Radio Systems 46 Quickly Programming Racing Systems 47 Manually Programming Racing Systems 49 Editing the Car 49 Entering/Editing a Car Number 50 Editing a Driver 50 Setting a Car's Quick Key 51 Editing a Car's Channel 51 Deleting a Car...
English Owners Manual
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... Locked-Out Frequencies 75 Unlocking All Frequencies 75 Reviewing Locked Out Frequencies 75 Searching for Subaudible Tones 75 Screening Out Paging Systems 76 Finding Repeater Output Frequencies 76 Setting the Maximum Auto Store Value 77 Setting the Modulation Type 77 Setting Attenuation 78 Setting Data Skip 78 Setting the Delay Time 78 Setting the Search Frequency Step 79 Using Weather Alert (SAME 80 Searching For a Weather Broadcast 80 Turning Weather Alert On/Off 80 Programming a SAME Group 81 Setting...
... Locked-Out Frequencies 75 Unlocking All Frequencies 75 Reviewing Locked Out Frequencies 75 Searching for Subaudible Tones 75 Screening Out Paging Systems 76 Finding Repeater Output Frequencies 76 Setting the Maximum Auto Store Value 77 Setting the Modulation Type 77 Setting Attenuation 78 Setting Data Skip 78 Setting the Delay Time 78 Setting the Search Frequency Step 79 Using Weather Alert (SAME 80 Searching For a Weather Broadcast 80 Turning Weather Alert On/Off 80 Programming a SAME Group 81 Setting...
English Owners Manual
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... received by choosing the system, group, and channel. You can set the scanner so it automatically chooses the correct step. Feature Highlights 12 prevent interference from stations not using the Close Call feature. You can set the delay time for manual mode and chain search mode. Lets you quickly select a specific channel by the scanner. You can set the scanner so it alerts you select. Lets you select a frequency...
... received by choosing the system, group, and channel. You can set the scanner so it automatically chooses the correct step. Feature Highlights 12 prevent interference from stations not using the Close Call feature. You can set the delay time for manual mode and chain search mode. Lets you quickly select a specific channel by the scanner. You can set the scanner so it alerts you select. Lets you select a frequency...
English Owners Manual
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... helps you quickly find out about severe weather in your scanner alert you programmed in its memory. 22 Bands - CTCSS/DCS Search - Lets you search from the currently-tuned frequency if you avoid false alarms. Search Service Search - Auto Store Frequency AutoStore - Automatically stores all active frequencies within a system you program up to 10 custom search ranges. Priority Priority Scan - Priority channels let you quickly select and search the scanner's preprogrammed frequencies. SAME Weather Alert - Custom Search...
... helps you quickly find out about severe weather in your scanner alert you programmed in its memory. 22 Bands - CTCSS/DCS Search - Lets you search from the currently-tuned frequency if you avoid false alarms. Search Service Search - Auto Store Frequency AutoStore - Automatically stores all active frequencies within a system you program up to 10 custom search ranges. Priority Priority Scan - Priority channels let you quickly select and search the scanner's preprogrammed frequencies. SAME Weather Alert - Custom Search...
English Owners Manual
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... programmed data over the air from one SC230 scanner to another SC230 scanner. This helps you press a key, when squelch breaks during a transmission, or manually. Clone Mode - About This Manual The screen displays used in this manual and what might notice some differences between what is in dim light. You can adjust the back light so it needs if there are representations of power it turns on when you find frequencies listed...
... programmed data over the air from one SC230 scanner to another SC230 scanner. This helps you press a key, when squelch breaks during a transmission, or manually. Clone Mode - About This Manual The screen displays used in this manual and what might notice some differences between what is in dim light. You can adjust the back light so it needs if there are representations of power it turns on when you find frequencies listed...
English Owners Manual
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... is install batteries in this manual, review the contents to turn the scroll control until the character you need any help navigate the scanner's menus, the steps shown in the scanner. To enter a decimal point, press . To accept an entry, press E or press down on Page 23 if you want appears, To enter a number, press a number key. It shows you the key to press ( Menu...
... is install batteries in this manual, review the contents to turn the scroll control until the character you need any help navigate the scanner's menus, the steps shown in the scanner. To enter a decimal point, press . To accept an entry, press E or press down on Page 23 if you want appears, To enter a number, press a number key. It shows you the key to press ( Menu...
English Owners Manual
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... to the next channel. The user's radios always listen for both transmit and receive. Where To Get More Information By itself, this type of operation are scanning a conventional system, the scanner stops very briefly on each channel to other transmits from the radio to program and use a single frequency for activity on the output frequency and transmit on the input frequency. Repeater Operation Repeater systems use two frequencies: one transmits...
... to the next channel. The user's radios always listen for both transmit and receive. Where To Get More Information By itself, this type of operation are scanning a conventional system, the scanner stops very briefly on each channel to other transmits from the radio to program and use a single frequency for activity on the output frequency and transmit on the input frequency. Repeater Operation Repeater systems use two frequencies: one transmits...
English Owners Manual
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Replace the cover. Before you use two rechargeable batteries to the scanner's DC 6V jack (see "Using AC Power" on Page 26). BATT./NI-MH. WARNING! is set REG. Non-rechargeable batteries can get hot and can also use rechargeable batteries, you recharge batteries while they are in the scanner, and connect the supplied AC adapter to power your scanner. Setting Up Your Scanner 25 The scanner has a built-in circuit that...
Replace the cover. Before you use two rechargeable batteries to the scanner's DC 6V jack (see "Using AC Power" on Page 26). BATT./NI-MH. WARNING! is set REG. Non-rechargeable batteries can get hot and can also use rechargeable batteries, you recharge batteries while they are in the scanner, and connect the supplied AC adapter to power your scanner. Setting Up Your Scanner 25 The scanner has a built-in circuit that...
English Owners Manual
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... Start Programs list. You must install the software to a full version by selecting it . Setting Up Your Scanner 28 You can operate your computer. Attaching the Wrist Strap To keep your scanner safely close at hand, use the scanner with your scanner using a personal computer and the free demo software available at http://www.uniden.com. The SC230 Install program installs the software. Installing the Demo Software You can upgrade the included software to use...
... Start Programs list. You must install the software to a full version by selecting it . Setting Up Your Scanner 28 You can operate your computer. Attaching the Wrist Strap To keep your scanner safely close at hand, use the scanner with your scanner using a personal computer and the free demo software available at http://www.uniden.com. The SC230 Install program installs the software. Installing the Demo Software You can upgrade the included software to use...
English Owners Manual
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... each driver. 1. Holding on a Car Follow these steps to select the driver, then press E. 3. Scanning Preprogrammed Races Before You Get To The Track Each driver's team has several different frequencies they can use that day, as well as possible before you leave. Rotate the scroll control to adjust the scanner settings. Basic Operation 35 Then, follow the steps in use during a race. Selecting Driver Frequencies...
... each driver. 1. Holding on a Car Follow these steps to select the driver, then press E. 3. Scanning Preprogrammed Races Before You Get To The Track Each driver's team has several different frequencies they can use that day, as well as possible before you leave. Rotate the scroll control to adjust the scanner settings. Basic Operation 35 Then, follow the steps in use during a race. Selecting Driver Frequencies...
English Owners Manual
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... to select one of System nnn R. Manually Programming Racing Systems Menu Program SysteM E New System E Racing E Confirm? Press 0-9 to enter the car options. 1. Refer to the appropriate section to set or change a car setting. • See "Entering/Editing a Car Number" on Page 50. • See "Editing a Driver" on Page 50. • See "Setting a Car's Quick Key" on Page 51. • See "Editing a Car's Channel" on Page 51. • See...
... to select one of System nnn R. Manually Programming Racing Systems Menu Program SysteM E New System E Racing E Confirm? Press 0-9 to enter the car options. 1. Refer to the appropriate section to set or change a car setting. • See "Entering/Editing a Car Number" on Page 50. • See "Editing a Driver" on Page 50. • See "Setting a Car's Quick Key" on Page 51. • See "Editing a Car's Channel" on Page 51. • See...
English Owners Manual
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... Conventional Channel Groups" on Page 53 Programming Radio Systems 52 nnn increments as you add new systems. C indicates that this car when it is enabled. Programming Conventional Systems Menu Program SysteM New System E E Confirm? Lockout - the car is Unlocked. Setting Lockout On A Car Menu Program SysteM E Select the system E Edit Car E Select the car E Set Lockout E This setting determines whether the scanner will scan this is a conventional system. the car is scanned.
... Conventional Channel Groups" on Page 53 Programming Radio Systems 52 nnn increments as you add new systems. C indicates that this car when it is enabled. Programming Conventional Systems Menu Program SysteM New System E E Confirm? Lockout - the car is Unlocked. Setting Lockout On A Car Menu Program SysteM E Select the system E Edit Car E Select the car E Set Lockout E This setting determines whether the scanner will scan this is a conventional system. the car is scanned.
English Owners Manual
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... scanning. Programming/Editing Optional Settings 57 Notes: • If you select 0, the scanner stays on the system for a minimal time (only long enough to check current system activity). • The default setting is 2 seconds for each system. • This setting applies to all channels within the system. Setting Data Skip Menu program system E Select the system E Edit Sys Option E Set DATA SKIP E This setting controls how the scanner...
... scanning. Programming/Editing Optional Settings 57 Notes: • If you select 0, the scanner stays on the system for a minimal time (only long enough to check current system activity). • The default setting is 2 seconds for each system. • This setting applies to all channels within the system. Setting Data Skip Menu program system E Select the system E Edit Sys Option E Set DATA SKIP E This setting controls how the scanner...
English Owners Manual
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... the manual) Programming/Editing Optional Settings 64 Auto - the step is not attenuated. Setting Channel Attenuation Menu program system E Select the system E Edit Group E Select the group E Edit Channel E Select the channel E Set Attenuator E This setting controls whether the scanner attenuates signals on the channel and pressing Func and E. Select your setting, then press E. On - Select your setting, then press E. the scanner uses narrowband FM for setting the channel's. NFM - Note: The default setting...
... the manual) Programming/Editing Optional Settings 64 Auto - the step is not attenuated. Setting Channel Attenuation Menu program system E Select the system E Edit Group E Select the group E Edit Channel E Select the channel E Set Attenuator E This setting controls whether the scanner attenuates signals on the channel and pressing Func and E. Select your setting, then press E. On - Select your setting, then press E. the scanner uses narrowband FM for setting the channel's. NFM - Note: The default setting...
English Owners Manual
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...: Turn on this as data and will skip the frequency when Data Skip is On. Notes: • If you are near other strong signal sources. Setting the Delay Time Menu Srch/CloCall Opt E Set Delay Time E This setting determines how long the scanner waits after a transmission ends before resuming quick search or Close Call operation. Attenuation sometimes helps to test the Close Call feature with a nearby transmitter...
...: Turn on this as data and will skip the frequency when Data Skip is On. Notes: • If you are near other strong signal sources. Setting the Delay Time Menu Srch/CloCall Opt E Set Delay Time E This setting determines how long the scanner waits after a transmission ends before resuming quick search or Close Call operation. Attenuation sometimes helps to test the Close Call feature with a nearby transmitter...
English Owners Manual
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... weather warning radio. You can also program SAME codes into the scanner and set the scanner to be a radio scanner. Searching For a Weather Broadcast Menu WX OPERATION E Weather Scan E The scanner starts scanning the preprogrammed weather frequencies, and stops on a NOAA channel. While it to check for other weather broadcasts in your sole means for receiving emergency alerts. Your scanner allows you not use the scanner as a priority channel. Your local electronics retailer carries several weather radios specifically designed for a weather...
... weather warning radio. You can also program SAME codes into the scanner and set the scanner to be a radio scanner. Searching For a Weather Broadcast Menu WX OPERATION E Weather Scan E The scanner starts scanning the preprogrammed weather frequencies, and stops on a NOAA channel. While it to check for other weather broadcasts in your sole means for receiving emergency alerts. Your scanner allows you not use the scanner as a priority channel. Your local electronics retailer carries several weather radios specifically designed for a weather...
English Owners Manual
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... press E. In addition, certain special regions and wildcard settings can have programmed into the specified SAME group. For an entire county, use 0. the scanner alerts when it receives any FIPS code you have up to 8 FIPS codes. SAME (Specific Area Messaging System) is a system developed by the National Weather Service to hear alerts only for the county(ies) they are...
... press E. In addition, certain special regions and wildcard settings can have programmed into the specified SAME group. For an entire county, use 0. the scanner alerts when it receives any FIPS code you have up to 8 FIPS codes. SAME (Specific Area Messaging System) is a system developed by the National Weather Service to hear alerts only for the county(ies) they are...
English Owners Manual
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... adjusted. Check the antenna connection. One or more channels might need to be a NOAA weather broadcast in the Warranty at (800) 297-1023. Check the antenna connection. Troubleshooting 86 Scan to be locked out. Scan won't You must press start. Make sure the channels you want to scan are listed in your scanner or if you want additional information, please call Customer Service at the end of this manual. Weather scan doesn't work...
... adjusted. Check the antenna connection. One or more channels might need to be a NOAA weather broadcast in the Warranty at (800) 297-1023. Check the antenna connection. Troubleshooting 86 Scan to be locked out. Scan won't You must press start. Make sure the channels you want to scan are listed in your scanner or if you want additional information, please call Customer Service at the end of this manual. Weather scan doesn't work...